A regular school boy, Hikaru Shindo stumbles upon an old go board while looking through his grandpa's old storage room for something worth money. From inside the board came an old spirit named Sai who once dedicated his life to go. Together, Sai continues to search for the move people call "the god's hand" while Hikaru slowly began an interest in this ancient game and walks down the road of go. --- Hikaru Shindo is like any sixth-grader in Japan: a pretty normal school boy with a two-tone head of hair and a penchant for antics. One day, he finds an old bloodstained Go board in his grandfather's attic - and that's when thing get really interesting. Trapped inside the Go board is Fujiwara-no-Sai, the ghost of an ancient Go master who taught the strategically complex bpard game to the Emperor of Japan many centuries ago. In one fateful moment, Sai becomes a part of Hikaru's consciousness and together, through thick and thin, they make an unstoppable Go-playing team. Will they be able to defeat Go players who have dedicated their lives to the game? Will Sai achieve the "Divine Move" so he'll finally be able to rest in peace? --- *Hikaru no Go* received the Shogakukan Manga Award in 2000 and creators received Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2003 for the series.

With a height of 192 cm and a scar on his face, Ujioka Tasuku is mistaken for a "scary person" by those around him, and his student life has been lonely up until now. On his first day of high school, Ujioka is determined to make friends and have a fun high school life, but a shocking encounter with Shimohoshizaki Kodzuru awaits him after she trips on a banana peel! She's completely out of it, but Ujioka is touched by Shimohoshizaki's hard work and she doesn't judge Ujioka by his appearance, so they decide to become friends!? ___ **Alt Official Raw:** [YanMaga Web](https://yanmaga.jp/comics/%E5%90%9B%E3%81%AF%E3%81%8A%E3%82%8C%E3%81%AE%E5%84%AA%E3%81%97%E3%81%8F%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84%E6%98%A5)

"If you don't have water, why don't you just drink milk?" Before becoming a mangaka, Hiromu Arakawa worked as a farmer in Hokkaido for seven years. She raised cows, grew vegetables, was frightened of bears, and was at the mercy of Hokkaido chipmunks. It was tough, hard work, working 24/7 from morning to night. But if you read the story, you will understand. Farmers are cool!

Third story arc of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series. In 1989, Joseph Joestar arrives in Japan to meet his troubled grandson Jotaro Kujo at the request of his daughter Holly. Jotaro has locked himself in a jail cell out of fear that an evil spirit is possessing him and that he may cause harm to others. However, Joseph reveals the truth to Jotaro: this "spirit" is really a "Stand," a physical manifestation of one's fighting spirit. What's more, Joseph and his companion Mohammed Avdol possess Stands of their own and have learned to control them with ease. Joseph's arrival comes with another piece of news: an old family enemy has returned from the grave, causing the Stands of the Joestar family to awaken. However, when a Stand manifests within Holly, her inability to cope with it leaves her gravely ill, stirring the men into action. Armed with the power of Stands, a globe-trotting adventure from Japan to Egypt—where their adversary resides—begins. Meeting an array of nefarious Stand users along the way, as well as new allies, the team leads a crusade to save Holly and put an end to their enemy for good.

In the American Old West, the world's greatest race is about to begin. Thousands line up in San Diego to travel over six thousand kilometers for a chance to win the grand prize of fifty million dollars. With the era of the horse reaching its end, contestants are allowed to use any kind of vehicle they wish. Competitors will have to endure grueling conditions, traveling up to a hundred kilometers a day through uncharted wastelands. The Steel Ball Run is truly a one-of-a-kind event. The youthful Johnny Joestar, a crippled former horse racer, has come to San Diego to watch the start of the race. There he encounters Gyro Zeppeli, a racer with two steel balls at his waist instead of a gun. Johnny witnesses Gyro using one of his steel balls to unleash a fantastical power, compelling a man to fire his gun at himself during a duel. In the midst of the action, Johnny happens to touch the steel ball and feels a power surging through his legs, allowing him to stand up for the first time in two years. Vowing to find the secret of the steel balls, Johnny decides to compete in the race, and so begins his bizarre adventure across America on the Steel Ball Run.

Born to excellent parents, Leus is abandoned shortly after being born due to a mismeasurement of magical aptitude. However, he was a super baby who had the memory and ability of his previous life where he was touted as a Great Sage, and was able to fly, not to mention conversation and walking! Adventuring with the sacred dragon familiar, Lindworm, enjoy the life of a baby Sage who becomes a person and enjoys freedom!

Meet Yosuke Eguchi, leader of a high-school biker gang AND the school's handicrafts club. Which means he divides his time between fist fights and fancy needlework. And if you think he's weird, wait until you meet the rest of his gang…

Jeanette’s evil stepmother has been tormenting her for years, making her into the laughingstock of high society. And when Jeanette’s father suddenly disappears, the opportunistic woman casts her out of the house! Still, the eternal optimist Jeanette sees this as an opportunity for growth. Eager to start her life anew, she decides to call off her engagement to Count Claus Guivarch; rumor has it that the young man is being forced into this marriage to clear his family’s debt, and Jeanette wants to set him free. But to her surprise, the gentleman has other plans—he refuses to break up, and even offers to help her reclaim her father’s corporation. With the chances Claus gives her, Jeanette’s business acumen quickly begins to shine. But what’s behind Claus’s unexpected affection…? *Source: J-Novel Club, Vol. 1* --- **Original Web Novel:** [Kakuyomu](https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16816927859564371768), [Syosetu](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n7068hx/)

Fia, who is aiming to be a knight in a family of knights, remembers her previous life as a "Grand Saint" when she was on the verge of dying. The saint is currently a highly important and respected profession because it's on the verge of extinction! The holy power she can use happens to be the "lost magic" of myths. In her previous life, she was threatened by the right arm of the Demon King, saying, "I'll kill you again if you're reborn as a saint." "If I use such power, I wonder if I would be caught and killed once again…" Watch as she tries to live a simple life as a knight, hiding the fact that she's a Grand Saint! ___ - **[Official English License Announcement](https://sevenseasentertainment.com/2020/09/18/seven-seas-reveals-a-great-secret-with-license-of-a-tale-of-the-secret-saint-light-novel-and-manga-series/)** - **[Official English Light Novel](https://sevenseasentertainment.com/series/a-tale-of-the-secret-saint-light-novel/)**

Seri Koyuki is just trying to have a normal school life, but instead he ends up acting as the straight man to his odd classmate, Kabuto Hanadori. Kabuto is a delusional high school student, whose fantasies range from believing he is a knight on a journey, to claiming that removing his eyepatch will release a darker alter-ego who he refers to as Michael Offenbarung Dunkelheit. Seri is determined not to let himself get pushed around by Kabuto, but it seems that this is easier said than done.

The son of a famous pianist, music student Shinichi Chiaki dreams of studying abroad and becoming a conductor like his mentor. Unfortunately, his fear of flying grounds his lofty plans! As he watches other classmates achieve what he has always wanted, Shinichi wonders if he should quit music altogether. Then one day he meets fellow student Megumi Noda, also known as Nodame. This oddball girl cannot cook, clean, or even read a music score, but she can play the piano in incomparable Cantabile style. And she teaches Chiaki something that he has forgotten: to enjoy his music, no matter where he is. It received the 2004 Kodansha Manga Award for best shoujo manga. --- **Officially Translated:** - In Indonesian by Elex Media

College student Shinya Okama is initially tricked into working at a gay bar by his friend Tanaka, but he starts to enjoy it when he sees how cute he looks in drag as "Catherine". However, his infatuation with himself is short lived when he falls in love at first sight with Miki, an innocent college girl and a regular at the bar who happens to look a lot like Catherine. Although the two of them hit it off right away, Miki only knows him as Catherine, and to top it off she already has a boyfriend. Not wanting to concede defeat just yet, Okama continues his struggle to get closer to Miki while trying to prevent her from making any progress with her boyfriend who just wants to get in bed with her.

Fourth story arc of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series. In 1999, Jotaro Kujo arrives at the Japanese town of Morioh for two reasons: to meet his illegitimate uncle Josuke Higashikata and investigate a potentially dangerous Stand user. Only minutes after he arrives does he accomplish his first goal; however, Jotaro finds that Josuke is not only a much younger high school student, but he possesses a Stand of his own called Crazy Diamond. Not long after their meeting, the two make a startling discovery: someone is using a supernatural bow and arrow to create Stand users around Morioh. When Josuke witnesses the threat that this poses, he resolves to protect his town and stop the spread of lethal Stand users. Finding both allies and enemies among these users, Josuke learns just how much one's personal interests and ambitions can be reflected in their Stands, and the resulting harm or virtue it brings. As they continue to investigate, they begin to unearth the shocking history of Morioh, bringing forth hidden dangers and a mystery from years past. [Official English](https://www.viz.com/read/manga/jojo-s-bizarre-adventure-part-4-diamond-is-unbreakable/all)

In the small rural town of Zekkomachi, a battle to determine the strongest delinquent has begun. There's only one rule: one-on-one! Masaru, of the weakest team in town, "Kidori Senkou," joins the fight to protect their territory, Chick Park. To continue enjoying his daily life with his friends, he has no choice but to become the strongest! This is the coming-of-age ode to delinquent Masaru!

I am Lynseal the Elf. The greatest gourmet in all the elven realm! In the castle town of Fahrenheit, a man appeared, pulling a mysterious cart and serving strange dishes night after night. The dish's name is "Ramen." With just one bite, the flavor is enough to send you to the heavens! In the blink of an eye, I became a prisoner to "Ramen," and every night, I waited longingly for that man. However, the man—someone I had grown close enough to call a "friend"—disappeared from before me after a certain night. Twenty years have passed since then, and I still stand on that same street corner, desperate for another taste of "Ramen." Ah... my beloved "Ramen," will I truly never encounter that flavor ever again...?

In April 1999, Jotaro Kujo travels to a town in Japan called Morioh to find a young man named Josuke Higashikata, the secret love child of his grandfather, Joseph Joestar. Upon finding him, Jotaro is surprised to learn that Josuke also possesses a Stand. After their strange meeting, the pair team up to investigate the town’s proliferation of unusual Stands!

Upon reaching adulthood, Efinia, the fairy princess, is set to have an audience with the Dragon Emperor. However, as soon as she meets Emperor Glendil, it is revealed that Efinia is his "fated mate." Shocked, Efinia overhears the emperor's heartless words, "It's outrageous that someone who looks like a child is my mate." In that case, fine! I don't desire the love of an arrogant emperor! Undeterred by the harassment from other concubines, Efinia thoroughly enjoys her life in the harem. She eventually befriends a small dragon that wanders into the harem, but it seems this dragon has a secret... ___ [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n1101hc/)

A black company employee in his 40s, Namba Kazu, died of overwork and was reincarnated to another world. After saving the world, he returns to find himself regressed to his 17-year-old self. Kazu realizes that he can use the abilities he acquired from another world and is excited to restart his life over again. However, through the help of his childhood friend, Yui, he learns of the existence of human-eating abomination called Variant in the world he was born in. Kazu knows from his past memories that Yui will die in the near future. In order to save Yui, who is on a mission to fight against variants, Kazu decided to throw himself into battle in this world as well.

Aboard the luxury liner Phase20, a girl named Ran finds herself and the rest of the crew taken hostage by the illusive and nefarious 20 Faces. **Note:** *Phase20* was originally published in the *Champion RED January 2011 Issue*. It was later compiled in *Franken Fran Volume 7*. *Phase20 2* was published in the *Champion RED January 2012 Issue*. ___ **Buy *Phase20 2*:** [CDJapan](https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOBK-1036822)

Tadayasu Sawaki has just enrolled in an agricultural university in Tokyo with his longtime friend Kei Yuuki. Although not known outside a close circle of friends and family, Tadayasu has the unique ability to see and communicate with microbes, which appear larger and look different to him than they do to a normal person's eyes. This catches the attention of Keizou Itsuki, a professor at the university and an old friend of Tadayasu's grandfather who specializes in microbiology and fermentation. Thus begins Tadayasu's tutelage under Professor Itsuki, aided by his graduate student Haruka Hasegawa, as he attempts to adjust to his new life at the university. * Nominated for the 1st Manga Taisho in 2008. * Won the Grand Prize for the 12th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2008. * Won the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for general manga. * Won the Seiun Award for Best Comic in 2015.

Astra Ludger Doomsday, former captain of the royal knights has finally achieved his dearest wish: To retire and use his savings to get his very own house. But not long after finally arriving to his sanctuary, a young girl crashlands into his house. The girl is an apprentice witch, and seems to mistake Astra for someone else…

The wacky adventures of Fran, Veronica and the other strange creatures continue. More experiments, more medical miracles and more wondrous surprises.

When the laid-back high school student Saejima Nagi wakes up from a nap, he finds himself in a lake in another world!? After learning that he is the "Great Water Spirit" whose essence is the lake, Nagi uses the power that resides within him to heal those suffering from injuries and illnesses. One day, Nagi is led by a voice calling for help and is summoned by a boy. This encounter will greatly change Nagi's fate...

“What? Everyone just randomly started doting on me? I haven’t even done anything!” Yuri Honda, an author, suddenly finds herself reincarnated into her own story. The worst part? She’s Yuliana, an unfortunate character who meets a tragic end. In order to avoid the same ending as in her novels, she tries to gain the favor of her father, Lambert, also known as the “Marquis of Ice” for his chilly demeanor. For some reason, instead of hating her, he starts pampering her - feeding her sweets, and holding her on his lap! On top of that, the brother who should despise her doesn’t seem to at all, and her magic master also seems to spoil her?! *Source: Manga Mirai*