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Influenced by the old anime *Rabbit Portrait*, Usapo has sworn to be a strong and cute girl! She rises up to save girls who've lost their way and are burdened by darkness and illness! In a “game” that unfolds in extreme conditions, the true natures of human beings will be made clear…! ___ **Alt Official Raw:** [Comic DAYS](https://comic-days.com/episode/2550689798469828031)

Raised by an older brother who was a genius gambler and learned countless tricks of the trade, the man known as "Bull" knows every kind of cheat. However, he himself has never used any of them—he lives a regular life as a full-time office worker. Then one day, his brother goes missing. As Bull searches for him, he uncovers a clue: his brother has fallen into "the Swamp," a deadly gambling den where those consumed by greed end up. To save the kind brother he once knew—and to uncover his brother's hidden side—Bull steps into "the Swamp"!

Ginji is an aloof mahjong player who undertakes gambling matches with yakuza opponents and boasts of his unbeaten record. His true identity is that of a detective! What will happen in the game between Ginji, nicknamed "Lesser Emperor" who flies high in the autumn sky, and Shimura, the organization's rep player? The title story, "Ginyanma," as well as other stories by the genius Fukumoto Nobuyuki, are hardboiled romances about skilled mahjong players crawling in the underworld.

"I Think it's time for me to stop...playing Vanguard." "You've Got to Grow out of this Kid's Game." Sentatsu Meguru, a first-year high school student, was wondering whether or not to continue playing Vanguard when his childhood friends and classmates are starting to quit. One day, the master of his favorite café takes him to a fight with his grandfather,Kuranaga Sanzou. Through the fight, Sanzou asks him a question, which leads him to look into his own mind, and is naturally led to the answer. "I love it so much, there's no way I can stop!" Then, he awoke to a strange power that allowed him to see the unit and the light that was connected to it on the board. Quake your Soul!! A new story that Leads you to Vanguard!

After moving to Tokyo, Itou Kaiji is living a life of self-indulgence when one day he is forced by Endou, a financier, to pay off a debt he once co-signed. At Endou's invitation, Kaiji boards the gambling ship "Espoir," which offers debtors the chance to pay off their debts in full. The game is "Restricted Rock-Paper-Scissors" using 12 cards. If he wins, his debts are wiped out, but if he loses, his life is forfeit...

A story of a boy genius, Tenma, who can manipulate all 136 tiles at will and never gives up on a game as long as there is even the slightest chance of winning. He brings together his courage, fighting spirit, and wisdom to create vivid and miraculous mahjong matches!

It's a war of words that invades reality!

Mukae Jinki have gathered 15 Fighters, and One who have chosen from winning all the Shop Tournaments. These 16 fighters will fight for the throne to be the strongest, as the Curtain for the Second Deluxe Opens!! Who will be the one to Control the fight, who will be the one to win!?

Junichiro Koizumi. Prime Minister of Japan, or God of Mahjong incarnate? Watch him clash with other world titans such as George W. Bush, Kim Jong Il and Vladimir Putin in the one force that matters in the political world: mahjong.

Lately, Odachi has been struggling with a lack of confidence in his play. Since his debut match, where he faced off against the "God" of shogi, something has changed within him. Will the day come when he can surpass the God of his generation? A tale of a self-proclaimed average shogi player, his friends, peers, and rivals, and the God before him.

A single encounter with a card will take you to the skies! The Card Game that Soars through the Skies, this is Vanguard's New series, 'SkyRide'!

"What shall we play with today, young one?" With these words, the worn-down-looking older sister accosts the grade school protagonist into yet another playful game. With her nostalgic toys, from Beyblades to yoyos to modern eccentricities like Youkai Watch and Duel Masters, she'll one up anyone twice her junior in the ways of play and enjoyment. ___ **Additional Links:** - [Official X](https://x.com/MissDownerplays)

Beginning of the 13th century, Western Xia state in Chinese mainland. In those days existed a woman warrior named Shut Hell, the Evil One, feared even by the Mongols, reputed the strongest army in history. At first she was just a normal Tangut soldier, but after coming close to death so many times she found a superhuman strength in herself. On the other side Yurul, a young Mongol prince, is fascinated by the Tangut, his enemies' writing script, and is worried for their future… Centuries later a Japanese high school student named Shudo is haunted by a vivid dream of a battlefield... Is there some sort of bound between these completely different lives ? Will they manage to overcome the obstacles surrounding them ? - **2012 Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize (New Creator) winner**

One day, a young man named Himuro Shousuke shows up out of nowhere, claiming he wants to become a shogi master. When he is told that he must follow the appropriate channels to become a pro shogi player, he produces a recommendation from a highly respected master, Mikami Sankichi. Shousuke claims he trained with Sankichi in Kochi, and now he's ready to skip the early steps of becoming one of the elite. People are understandably skeptical, but Shousuke begins to beat the skilled players they match him up with. Some are unhappy about an outsider coming into their hierarchy at a high level, but will they be able to stop his rise? The future is full of the internal politics of the shogi world and exciting shogi matches!

Nikaido Hiroshi and his two brothers each inherit 100 million yen. Who will become the sucessor to the Nikaido Tycoon? None other than the son that uses the money the best. So how does young Hiroshi use his money well? Stocks? Of course not. He goes straight down to Vegas and starts playing poker.

Miiko is a girl with a problem. She's passed all the tests and become a Mahjong Pro, but she stinks at Mahjong! She was starting to even hate the game, but then she runs into a man who used to be a Top-Tier Mahjong Pro named Namidame in a parlor and asks him to teach her how to play right! The two strike a connection and Namidame vows to help Miiko work her way up to the top leagues. He gives her a new lesson each chapter, and we as the readers also learn along with Miiko! This "Mahjong for Dummies" series by prestigious Mahjong Mangaka, Katayama Masayuki, is a must-read for anyone who wants to get better at Japanese Mahjong! Let's learn together!

Renge Kurosaki is your regular run-of-the-mill gal, but she hides a secret that she shares only with our lowly protagonist Yashiro: she loves card games.

The year is 1958, in the midst of a period of rapid economic growth. One rainy night at a mahjong parlor, Nangou, who was challenging the yakuza to a life-threatening game, was gradually being pushed into a corner. Suddenly, a soaking wet boy walks into the parlor. Nangou senses something extraordinary in him, and asks the boy, who has never even held a mahjong tile before, to play in his place. This is when the legend began. The boy's name was Akagi Shigeru, later known as the "Man of the Divine Realm."

Toru Aikawa, a college student who spends his days immersing himself in games because his daily life is so boring, was standing alone in a forest in a different world before he even could realize why. Moreover, it seems that he has reincarnated into the "Neta character" he made in a game. The Genderswap reincarnation of the strongest heroine packed with overflowing Chuunibyo and ideals! The strongest genderswap reincarnation fantasy begins here !! --- **Note:** A Neta character is a character whose action has captured the hearts of viewers and players and has been turned into a important part of the story.

Central Asia, mid-19th century: in a rural town near the Caspian Sea, a young woman named Amir arrives from a distant village across the mountains to marry Karluk, a boy eight years her junior. Their story unfolds then among details of everyday family and community life. However, the peaceful atmosphere is disturbed when Amir's family demands to take her back to their village. --- - **Won the 7th Manga Taisho Award in 2014**

Gamer girls were transported to a mysterious location and have to play games. Maybe if they win they will be able to leave..?

Kentarou's former shogi teacher taught him to (metaphorically) dive into the 81 squares of the shogi board. Thus, his nickname is "81 Diver". He has failed to enter the professional league of shogi competition. However, he continues to play the game for a living by gambling at amateur shogi clubs.

High school boy x girl from a mahjong club

A spin-off of Akagi that depicts the charismatic exploits of Washizu Iwao, Akagi Shigeru's ultimate enemy, in his younger days. In 1948, under the American occupation of Japan, Washizu is undefeated in high-rate mahjong games against American commissioned officers. Eventually, they hire a cheater as a rep player, who has a grudge against the Special Higher Police, to play in their place to counter Washizu, who has a terrifying brain and used to belong to the Special Higher Police...

Irene is a professional assassin who is able to transform into any type of woman using her 'make-up' power, but instead of killing in cold blood she uses her abilities for good. This also features Araki's debut work 'Poker Under Arms' plus his other early works 'Meet Virginia' and 'Cool Shock B.T.' Some earlier prints also include 'Outlaw Man', but not the one shown here.* ***Note: The current Digital Edition and Bunko both contain Outlaw Man**

Miroku Shochikubai is the son of a police commissioner (father) and a traveller (mother). A very good fighter with lots of connections. His main interest is his motorcycle though. Seishiro Kikumasamune is the rich son of a large hospital's head doctor. A good fighter with smart moves, on the same level as Miroku. Jean-Marie "Granmarie" Bido is the son of a Swedish ambassador. He's also a playboy, dating many girls at once: can't see himself going steady because he thinks the world can't handle it. Yuri Kenbishi is the rich daughter of a world-renowned president of the Kenbishi Business. She loves to indulge on eating. She's also a good fighter, but can never beat Seishiro. Noriko Hakushika's parents are a famous japanese painter (father) and a traditional tea ceremony master (mother). Her only hate is men and can get very violent when they touch her. Karen Kizakura lives with her mother, a rich jewel dealer. Her dream is to marry into a rich family using style and her attractive body. Together, they formed the Yukan Club solving mysteries to pass time. --- - **1986 Kodansha Manga Award winner for Shojo**

Spring is in the air, and Kotaro is about to begin his first year of high school. He's full of hope and anticipation of a wonderful life at his new school, only to have his dreams crushed by…his family?! Isobe Isobee Monogatari ~ Ukiyo wa Tsuraiyo creator Ryo Nakama's latest series combines family and school life gags, making it feel familiar but also fresh and new. This new genre of comedy will be sure to make the grade!

Ten is a friendly guy who happens to be good at Mahjong. Or, more appropriately, good at cheating at Mahjong. If someone is betting on a Mahjong game and ends up in a pinch, they call Ten to win for them. He always does, and because he understands how frustrating it is, always has the courtesy to give the people he cheats against a chance to beat him up. With his friends Hiroyuki, Ken, Akagi, and others, he eventually decides to take on something much bigger than cheating in small gambles.