In the Shibuyaku Maruyamachou series: Volume 1 - Shibuyaku Maruyamachou - Shibuya District, Maruyama Neighborhood: After School Itoi is being picked on by her classmates, but doesn't want to admit it to herself. She becomes closer to Ariyoshi when they are paired together to make costumes for a party and Ariyoshi takes her shopping in Shibuya. Will Ariyoshi be able to help her admit what's going on and come to terms with it? And is there something more between them than just friendship? A two-part story in a compilation volume by Okazaki Mari in which all the stories feature the Shibuya district. - Lililicious Volume 2 - Sakura Volume 3 - Rounin Gorou Volume 4 - Hyakka Ryouran - Wasurena Kusa - Adabana - Matsuri Ichiya
Uesugi Fuutarou is a poor, antisocial ace student who one day meets the rich transfer student Nakano Itsuki. They argue but when Uesugi realizes he is to be her tutor, he tries to get on better terms. While trying to do so he meets four other girls. --- **Links:** - Alternate Official English - [Azuki Manga](https://www.azuki.co/series/quintessential-quintuplets), [INKR Comics](https://comics.inkr.com/title/439-the-quintessential-quintuplets), [Manga Planet](https://mangaplanet.com/comic/6177a6d32713b) **Notes:** - 5Toubun no Hanayome is the official romanization.
Mukai Taiyo is a junior high school student who supports his family, comprising five members, together with his mother who is running a small local restaurant. At first, he earned money by secretly betting on golf games. After helping a member of his school's golf club, however, he began to practice golf hard in order to become a professional player. The hero's persistent character along with his physical constitution helped promote the image of golf as a familiar sports event. To hit a tee shot well, Taiyo always calls out "Cha Shu Men" (Chinese noodle with slices of baked pork), which became a popular expression at the time.
A story based on real-life events in 1966. The Sanrizuka Struggle told from the perspective of the peasants fighting for their land.
Miyabi literally lives in an ivory tower. Protected and watched over by servants all her life, she dreams of what's beyond the wall that surrounds and protects the city she lives in. One day, Miyabi finds herself on the other side of the wall. Will she find the monsters everyone speaks of? Or will she find something else…?
A delinquent boy and a cat-like girl. Though he declares that he will chase her out for sure today, they are living together again today.
The challenged relationship between Masashi Aoshima, an 11-year-old boy living in a seaside fishing village, and Asako, a mysterious beauty from Tokyo who came to stay at his guest house.
A story which takes place in the Meiji Era. Hozumi Kyou, a poor 13 year old countryside girl , is leaving her town and going to Tokyo to go to apprenticeship. Kyou is determined to earn a lot of money so that she can buy medicine in to heal her mother's blindness. She gets lost in Tokyo where soon she meets a young man who could help her with her apprenticeship. But there are some hurdles in the way-?
(from ebookjapan): Flame Productions, Inc. is located on the second floor of a rental video and CD store in the suburbs of Tokyo. A hot-blooded mangaka struggles with his manuscripts day and night, risking his life. He has never once expressed any weakness in meeting a deadline, but... Never one to compromise, the hot-blooded mangaka is on fire again today for his work! A semi-factual life story of a mangaka, with super hot blooded tension and laughter. The heroes who inherit the spirit of the legendary masterpiece "Burning Pen" gather here! --- Official Release: - Indonesian release by Elex Media as **Comic Bomber** (2009)
Living in this new age of society, certain people are treated with high regard due to past events that occurred, so most crimes they commit are brushed aside without any consequences. Meanwhile, lurking in the shadows, the new founding fathers, known as “The Criminal Justice System,” are slowly taking control of every single country in the world.
A kind girl, who had her first love… but unfortunately, her parents were in debt to a gang, and was beat up for 5 years… In an alley, a rich handsome man come saves her, yet he is a stranger, but also knows everything about her.
Rita, a girl with the legendary "Golden Eye," was caught by a human trafficker and put up for auction in the black market. It was the mafia boss, Albert Lorenzi, who won the auction, taking home Rita who lost her voice and was in despair due to past trauma. Rita follows his sweet whisper, "You'll be my bride," but discovers the ruthless side of him who points a gun at people with a smile on his face! What kind of fate is awaiting Rita who’s greeted by a dangerous mafioso?!
Sena was a young girl who was shunned by others because she "can see ghosts." However, her boyfriend Jiho was always by her side. One day, Sena is dumped by Jiho, and after Sena loses her will to live, she tries to end her life. At that moment, a mysterious boy with black and white wings who called himself "Guardian Angel" appeared before her.
Matsuri Momozono, the daughter of a Chinese restaurant owner, suddenly finds herself saddled with a debt of 300-million yen. The only person she could turn to for help is a university lecturer who was an acquaintance of her mother... "Don't believe in what you see." What is the meaning behind her mother's words? (Source: Harta, translated)
"A person's life is only a few decades, so what is there to be envious about?" "I have seen many flowers, but the one I will never forget is a flower that only bloomed for two hours." She always has a more gentle aura than the moonlight.
The innocent and naive Arisugawa Suzu has maintained a quiet life as a student in high school. While all the girls around her begin to feel curious about boys, she remains disinterested. Until one day on the train to school, after a short delay, she ends up being saved by the handsome Sousuke Nomiya, whom, to the surprise of Arisugawa, does not seem to be like other boys his age…
Everyone thinks that sweet little Mitsu is a fragile young girl but she's much more than that. Kumagaya-kun on the other hand… is a tall and scary looking person. Turns out he's a sensitive boy and makes cute stuffed animals that she loves. Despite her friends advice to stay away from him, she still wants to get close to him…
Yugoslavia during World War II. Fierce battles between the Germans and partisans were undeniably drawing people into the fray. What is a country, a people, a human being? A war tale that vividly brings ideals and reality, love and hatred to life! Krillo and Phee are living a peaceful life while attending school, even though they hear some disturbing stories. One day, however, the Nazis invade their village, and their lives change drastically. The village is burned to the ground, and Krillo and Phee are sent to a guerrilla organization and a concentration camp, respectively. What will be their fate..? (from ebookjapan)
A dog named Weed happens to hear he is the son of Gin, the great leader of Ohu, who lead the dogs of Ohu to victory in a fight against the monstrous bear Akakabuto. Weed wants to find his father no matter what. On his way to find him, Weed hears that his father has been captured by a ruthless villain called Hougen. Sequel to Ginga Nagareboshi Gin.
Lerew lives in a small fishing village on the coast, and trades with a young boy called a witch for medicine for his father. But one day, while attempting to fish in a dangerous area, Lerew is thrown overboard and attacked by sharks. However, even with his body mangled beyond recognition, he still doesn't wish to die…
The protagonist, 25-year-old Yoshino Hana, who works at a food company, stopped growing when she was in elementary school due to an illness and became an adult 133 cm tall. Hana faces her work and love life while sometimes facing the "difficulty of living" caused by the discrepancy between her age and her appearance. ------- *Note: This is a serialization of the oneshot (Chapter 0).*
Her everyday life has been suddenly soiled by blood and humiliation. Cheerful and popular high-school girl, Shibuya Mei was transfered to the other world and without knowing the reason why, she was eaten to death by monsters inside there. She felt every bit of "dying" in the other world and when she finally died, she found herself back in her world. It happened many, many times over and over again. She felt as if she was about to go crazy from the pain and sorrowful memories, when she met a boy - Akiba Yugami. He freed the girl from the chains of the virtual world she found herself in, but he wasn't so good as she thought he was. This is the story of a young girl fighting for her dignity.
Sawajima, A Prefecture. A new teacher is assigned to this small island with a population of about 300. Her name is Saki Tsukino. And on the island, there is a boy Yukio, who has been skipping school because he is busy helping his family as a fisherman. The two could have had a common teacher-student relationship. If not for that shocking encounter. But the female teacher and the student gradually fall for each other... A love story of forbidden lust on a small island! *Source: Akita Shoten, translated*
On the stage of the ultimate showdown at the summit of Japan's Chinese culinary world, he reappears... The legendary "most fearsome chef", Akiyama Jan, makes his shocking return!!