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Born as the eldest daughter, she was raised and educated only to become Queen. Even though she had excellent fencing skills, she was not allowed to wield a sword. Nevertheless, she was happy. As Queen of the Kingdom of Mont, she was able to stay with her beloved King. But her happiness did not last long. The king betrayed her and condemned her. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself on the witch hunting ground outside the castle! People are calling her a witch and are trying to kill her. What is even going on?

A man who sees oni wherever he goes. (one-shot by KANNO Osamu for the October 1980 issue of Garo magazine)

Children who are beginning their youth. Their growing pain on their way to spring.

Roe, the main character, has difficulty understanding the feelings of others. One day, she witnesses a murder scene and is branded as the culprit. Framed and called the "Diabolical Witch—Murder," she dies by her father's hands. However… She who definitely died before her father's resentful gaze somehow reincarnates into her 15-year-old self, five years before her death. As a blunt person who cannot sympathize with or understand other people's feelings, Roe only thought it to be annoying to have to repeat the same life again, and… Contrary to her expectations that it would simply be a repetition of the past, her life gets entangled with life's events and she starts heading in a new direction…! A Romance Fantasy full of her development, as transparent watercolors slowly spread into her once grey and monotonous life! ---

After the great war of the late 1990s as Japan begins construction on a new capital city, earthquakes cause massive destruction and rumors of demons have begun to emerge. The protagonist receives a warning and a demon summoning program.

Long ago, there existed a land divided into four countries: Sou, Kou, Do, and Ah. The King of Ah took on a wife from Kou and soon thereafter one from Do, creating a shaky alliance between the three nations. When the Second Queen gave birth to a son, the King cast aside the sickly First Queen and her daughter Aki into the depths of the Palace. But as Fate would have it, Princess Aki encounters a slave named Hakusei, who has peculiar golden hair and sky blue eyes. He promises his life to her and helps her train in the Six Arts under the guidance of the enigmatic merchant Seitetsu. However, when Aki outshines the Prince during a hunt in an attempt to gain her father's acknowledgement, she inadvertently sparks a war by besmirching Do's honor and drives the Second Queen to poison her mother. With nothing left but her faithful Hakusei, Aki is banished to the small country of Kou with a vow to return to Ah one day for revenge. But in the face of the mighty allied nations of Do and Ah, will the two survive long enough to carry out Aki’s vow? *Winner of the 60th Shogakukan Manga Awards for Best Shoujo.*

Who takes the time these days to climb a tree in bare feet to rescue a child’s toy? To stop and observe the birds? To play in the puddles after a storm? To go down to the sea to put a shell back? The Walking Man does as he strolls at random through urban Japan – often silent, often alone – with his vivid dreams that let time stand still.

Middle-aged salaryman Hiroshi Nakahara accidentally takes a train ride back to his old hometown to visit his mother’s grave. Then for reasons he can’t explain, Hiroshi is transported back in time, and discovers that he’s an 8th grader again, but with all of his adult memories intact. Can he, or should he try to change the decisions he made before? But more importantly, can he find his way back to the present day, or is he stuck in the past?

Lee Woo-hee was kidnapped and found under a plum tree with a faint memory of a man telling her, "I promise you that until the day we meet again, you will be reborn." After that incident, her father became protective and would only allow her to go from the house to the plum tree she loved. However, she would be allowed to venture into the village on the day of the new moon. One such day she meets a exorcist that warns her of a man dressed in black. Will she take this warning to heart? Or is it already too late…?

A collection of six short stories originally published in various josei, shoujo, and seinen magazines. Chapters 1-2 are related; the rest are standalone. Chapter 1 (Shirube no Michi): Mao lives a complex life, she attracts spirits and she constantly has to keep her father from losing his soul! One day she meets a man who says he is a 'guide' for souls that are lost and it turns out he had come for her father! Being motherless, losing her father would mean that Mao would be sent to live with her relatives, but when all hope seems lost the 'guide' proposes a deal that will allow Mao to keep her father temporarily… Chapter 2 (Illusion Orangery): Mao is still working for the mysterious spirit guide, but on the day he warns her to "beware of the invitation", the smell of citrus fruits lingering in the air accompanies our young psychic on an odd game of hide-and-seek in a haunted house. Chapter 3 (Heaven's Fairy): Shinobu's plans for the summer are ruined when her mother sends her off to her grandparents' countryside home. Bored and friendless, she prepares herself for a long, dreary holiday – but soon discovers that she has something in common with her grandfather – something quite magical…literally! Story 4, Foxfire (josei): An adopted girl comes to terms with her family. Story 5, Box (seinen): An abused girl loses her mother. Story 6, Angel's Ladder (shoujo): The story of the relationship of two sisters – one sickly and abusive, and the other struggling to cope with her.

Tajima Ryohei, aka Shikeisyu 042 is sentenced to death for murdering 7 men. However the government is planning on abolishing the death sentence for good. In order to accomplish this, Ryohei must prove that ex-criminals like him can live in society. During the 3 years he lives outside the prison, he will meet more than 1,000 people, clean restrooms, plant flowers and define the value of human life and kindness.

Isazuki Village is a village with a deep, strong faith in the Inugami folklore. As the opinions of redevelopment of the village are divided among the villagers, they are greeted with the strange deaths of the people from a construction company who had come to investigate the village. Tachibana Tsukiko, who lives in this village, and her three childhood friends are getting ready to participate in the annual festival that seeks to drive away the Inugami spirit. However, they end up getting caught up in a certain incident…?! This dark, young-adult tale of childhood friends begins here…

They exist in the most unexpected places – be it within your eyes and ears, under the floor and roof of your house, or the trees and flowers in your garden. They are everywhere and yet nowhere at the same time. Are they alive or not? Perhaps it is more apt to say they are beings who transcend the concept of life and death itself… They are mushi. Some wreak havoc in the lives of humans; while others bring them deliverance from suffering. Mushi are neither good, nor evil; for just like any other creature, they are merely striving to survive in this harsh, competitive world. Ginko - a lone wanderer with a reclusive personality, offers help and guidance to those plagued by mushi. This is the tale of his travels and exploits in a wondrous world populated by these mysterious entities. --- - **Won the Japanese Media Arts Festival Excellence Prize in 2003** - **Won the Kodansha Manga Award in 2006** --- **Officially Published:** - In Italian by [Star Comics](https://www.starcomics.com/titoli-fumetti/mushishi)

The "battle action" manga centers on Tsuranuki Tsutsuki, a middle school boy who lives a happy life despite slightly strange family circumstances. But when a great disaster strikes, strange zombie-like creatures kidnap his younger sister. To find the whereabouts of his younger sister, Tsutsuki heads to monster-infested Tokyo, and there has a chance encounter with a high school girl wielding a mysterious sword.

Kusanagi Maki transferred to a middle school in the city due to family reasons. The cat eared ghost who appeared in front of her who couldn't fit into class was actually——!? A bittersweet oneshot delivered to you by Aika Yugiri, first time appearance in ASUKA!

O Romeo, Romeo! Where art thou, Romeo? Seriously, where the heck is he?! Secluded in his mansion, Romeo and his brilliant mind tug at the strings of power, unraveling the city’s plots and mysteries. His loyal servants have guarded his secrets closely, but when someone new enters the household, they begin to question this self-inflicted isolation. Meanwhile, a wicked web looms large, beckoning Romeo to it. Will these threats thrust him back onto the public stage and bring dark truths to light? [Original Webtoon](https://page.kakao.com/content/55268637) **Official Translation:** [English](https://tapas.io/series/the-events-of-romeos-household/info), [Japanese](https://jp.piccoma.com/web/product/69015), [French](https://www.lezhinfr.com/detail/daf_1000496), [Thai](https://page.kakao.com/content/67034061), [German](https://www.lezhinde.com/detail/dad_2000196), [T.Chinese](https://tw.kakaowebtoon.com/content/%E7%BE%85%E5%AF%86%E6%AD%90%E4%BA%8B%E4%BB%B6%E7%B0%BF/748)

(from amazon.jp): **" I, a mangaka who has come to a standstill, may appear to others to be a good-for nothing. I work poorly and earn little, even my wife and children curse me, and I spend my days in idleness, indulging in bizarre fantasies..."** This is a work which depicts the agonizing daily life of a worthless mangaka. [Official English](https://www.nyrb.com/products/the-man-without-talent?variant=29168539107380)

In the year 300X, a cruel dictator has mandated the hunting of all hair in the Chrome Dome Empire. But a single man rises to the occasion and takes a stand against this violation of human hair rights. Bo-bobo, master of the Fist of the Nose Hair, uses the prehensile hairs of his schnoz to most lethal ends. Follow the nonsensical adventures of Bo-bobo and his sentient sidekick snacks as they lead their hilarious rebellion against the Empire. A parody of the very popular Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken), as well as other Jump manga. [Official English*](https://www.viz.com/bobobo-bo-bo-bobo) ***Only 5 Volumes of the manga were translated. Instead of starting at the beginning, Viz instead released the content that coincided with the later parts of the Anime adaptation.** **A special single tankoban containing chapters from the Hallelujah Land Arc (Holy Guacamole Land for the dub) was also released, but has since not been reprinted nor is it featured anywhere on the Viz page.** **What were volumes 11-15 of the manga were counted as 1-5 when Viz released them in English. As of October 5, 2010, Viz has not released any additional content, nor have they made any comments regarding Bo-Bo-Bo since then.**

A little oneshot on the birthday of a happy and generous little girl... with a few twists and turns.

- (1) Dead Friend's Love Letter (Chapters 1-3) One day, Yukino received a weird message from her best friend Saho. Then when she came to school she heard about her death. Truth is, she killed herself because she was persecuted by her schoolmates… So why is her last message "run"…? - (2) I’d Rather be Killed Under the Cherry Tree (Chapter 4) Sasagawa is not the type who can easily make friends, yet Saho opens to her and they slowly end up to be the best of friends. When Yukino enters their group the balance is somehow broken. A short oneshot about friendship, love and betrayal. This is Sasagawa’s version of the story: Dead Friend’s Love Letter. - (3) (Chapter 5)

Mia is a young girl who lives a day without much hope. Seeing the ruby brooch displayed at the jeweler's shop, she is quickly taken away. When she comes across this accidentally, her life starts to twist irreversibly…

"In an accident at the meat factory, the heiress was heavily injured. Guiltily, I agreed to her request, but this very same request have let me enter into a wonderful life…" Italian: ||"In un incidente in macelleria, l'ereditiera resta gravemente ferita. Sentendomi colpevo, ho acconsentito alla sua richiesta, cosa che però mi ha fatto entrare in una vita meravigliosa…"||

Shintaro and his school of salmon have been living in a small lake for generations. Tired of being muscled out of food by the bigger fish, they decide to make a bold move and head for the “ocean” that they’ve heard about in stories where it is vastly large and food is beyond plentiful. As Shintaro leads his school of salmon out into the sea, they soon realize how protected they were in the lake and realize how dangerous it is.

Well… you lead quite a nice life… competing with friends… having your childhood friend - almost-girlfriend coming back to town… all your dreams are starting to come true… when suddenly the ground shakes and a shelf falls on your head… OK… you hit your head just now, right? So it should be quite reasonable that everything went nuts and people are being eaten right before your eyes… Right?

Why do you bear no grudge towards me? Why do you like me? I know how you feel about me, yet I pretend not to notice… Kyosumi, an up-and-coming photographer lives with his late best friend's younger brother, Hibari. He looks after Hibari as he feels responsible for the death of his best friend as well as colleague. Kyosumi has sworn an oath to be Hibari's family, after he had lost his only blood relative. I took your loved one away from you. However, Hibari has feelings for Kyosumi which he cannot tell him about…?

Toshihiko Tanaka is a boy who entered Kakegawa High School with his friends Kenji & Kazuhiro, in order to play soccer with Yoshiharu Kubo, a great soccer player whom they have idolized. While his other two friends were reluctant to play again, "Toshi" eventually convinces them to play for the team. The team soon find themselves in the midst of a quest to the All-Japan High School Championship, while overcoming obstacles along the way. - Won the 18th Kodansha Manga Award for Shounen in 1994. Published in Indonesia as Shoot! by Elex Media Komputindo

It was the Sengoku Era, a time when warring Daimyō usurped each other constantly. There was a man whose soul was overtaken by the ways of tea and material greed as he strenuously worked his way up towards greater power and status. His name was Furuta Sasuke, a vassal of Oda Nobunaga in the Yamashiro province. With his world broadened by Oda's genius and Tea Master Sen no Sōeki's spiritual insight, Sasuke travelled the road of the Hyouge Mono or "comical fellow". To live or not to live. For power or the arts. That is the question! --- - **2009 Japan Media Arts Festival Excellence Prize winner** - **2010 14th Osamu Tezuka Cultural Grand Prize Award winner**

Dragon Gon… A 36 year old bachelor and lusterless boxer who is on the verge of retirement. By all expectations, he would quietly and uneventfully retire. Until he happened to meet a vivacious actress… Love, laughter, and boxing; a drama about the prime of life now unfolds!

Accompanied by a talking lantern, Mika pursues her sister on a quest to retrieve that which was stolen from her long ago. (From: MU)