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.
A collection of Mizuno one-shots, including some of her earliest works: - **Night of the Blue Star** (青い星の夜, Aoi Hoshi no Yoru) - Toshiko, a girl in poverty, has always longed for the pair of red shoes at her local store. On the day of her town's star festival, Toshiko encounters a puppy being harassed by some children. This puppy takes an unusual liking to her... - **Carnival!** (カーニバル！) - Marietta is a poor commoner who was found and raised by a family of musicians. One day, she and her family set off to perform at the carnival. It's said dreams one has at the carnival are real... What dream will Marietta end up having? - **Granite** (みかげ石, Mikageishi) - **The King Who Ate Blue Roses** (青いバラをたべた王様, Aoi Bara wo Tabeta Ousama) - **The Swan of Tuonela** (トゥオネラの白鳥, Tuonela no Hakucho) - Adaptation of Sibelius's tone poem. - **Tale of One Snowy Night** (ある雪の夜の物語, Aru Yuki no Yoru no Monogatari) - **The Mermaid Lights the Fire** (人魚が火をともす, Ningyo ga Hi wo Tomosu) - **Star Child** (星の子, Hoshi no Ko) - The 'title' one-shot of this compilation. Goro is an astronomer down on his luck, struggling to discover something. One night, an little angelic being named Chiru comes down from the stars, changing Goro's life... - **Glass Angel** (ガラスの天使, Garasu no Tenshi) - **Two Suns** (二つの太陽, Futatsu no Taiyou) (Note: Official raw only for Star Child).
A manga adaption of the visual novel by the same name by Studio e.go! Sucked into the underworld to fulfill the deeds of the Gods, Takeru soon finds himself at odds against the demons… and his best friend.
A poor boy has a reoccurring dream where he meets a ballerina.
A devil-may-care playboy encounters a girl who will change him and his views on life forever. Note: the Korean movie is called Now and Forever.
Charlotte is a girl who recently broke up with her boyfriend, and she's feeling depressed. Just when she's at her limit, Linda comes to visit.
Living a self-destructive lifestyle, young Aoi finds her room visited by various symbols of spring - cherry blossoms and butterflies - all silently watching over her days. A new tale of love and life from the unique mind. (MANGA Plus)
In a post-apocalyptic world of heavy metal fantasy, the only thing able to save humans from orcs, lizard men, and other monsters is something even MORE evil. Sealed within a 14-year-old boy, the chaotic wizard Dark Schneider is unleashed to fight four mighty generals and their plot to resurrect the evil god Anthrasax!
When a family of three book passage on a luxury liner they soon realize that the glamourous cruise ship is nothing but a facade as a series of mysterious killings spread throughout the ship. With the sea offering no escape, how will they survive?
A collection of oneshots. **1. Yume-Zamurai** **2. Sengoku Juuhei Magoichi** **3. Raiden Tokkou** **4-5. Dangan Gaki** **6. Chigusa-touge no Arashi** **7. Rapid Fire:** Oneshot that follows Dolores as she trains in self-defense with a pistol, and her reasons for doing it. **8. Gaikou-kakkaku (Luminous and brightness)**
"On the earth, let us be two branches of a tree, inseparably intertwined." Kei and Mizuki's quiet lives together in the countryside are shattered when Mizuki collapses and a parasitic plant-like organism is discovered spreading its roots through her body, leeching away her life. How will Kei and Mizuki spend their last days together?
Rudolf is the Crown Prince of the House of Hapsburg, a dynasty that has borne the title of Holy Roman Emperor and has held power equal to the Church since the Middle Ages. Ever since their experience together during a lakeside incident, Rudolf finds himself bound by fate to an orphan boy called Alfred... Introducing Tomoko Kato's epic and dramatic historical romance.
The precious times that you and I shared. Chosen from the 2013 Manhwa Scout Selection.
An adaptation of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's classic Crime and Punishment, reworked for younger readers. The setting is St. Petersburg in Czarist Russia, in the days just prior to the Russian Revolution. Rascalnikov is a child from a poor family. He murders an old lady who is a loan shark and flees with her valuables. Judge Polifili, who has been assigned to the case, immediately suspects Rascalnikov because he had recently submitted an essay in a magazine claiming that "the world is divided into those who are geniuses and those who are not. A genius may commit murder but is not guilty if it is for the good of the world." At first, Rascalnikov feels invincible and confident that he can elude the law, but the Judge Polifili obstinately persists in his investigation, and gradually Rascalnikov comes to feel cornered. In the meantime, Sonya, a prostitute, frantically tries to persuade Rascalnikov to turn himself in. All this takes place on the eve of the Russian Revolution. ___ **Additional Buy Links:** - 1977 version (The Complete Works of Tezuka Osamu Volume 10): [Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4061086103) - 1995 Bunko Edition: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4041851254) **Alt Official English:** [eManga](https://emanga.com/products/crime-and-punishment-revised-edition?variant=32122389382)
The story takes place in an ordinary Japanese town, Fuyuki City. Hidden from society, there has been a deadly war going on in this town. Seven mages known as "Masters" summon powerful familiars called "Servants" and they all fight each other until the last one. The last one is said to attain the Holy Grail which will grant them a wish. Only a few know when this War started and what the Holy Grail is, but the war is about to begin again this year. The main character is Emiya Shirou, who lost his parents in a fire and was adopted by a man who called himself a mage. Admiring his stepfather, he has been training himself to be a mage. However, he had no talent and he could barely use one type of magecraft. His stepfather has already passed away, and today he is a mage without any skills or knowledge. He is involved in the Holy Grail War when he accidentally summons Saber, who is said to be the strongest Servant of all…
Locked away in a mental hospital, Naoko Kirino recovers from major trauma caused by a freak accident at her school wherein acid burned her face. But for the plucky heroin and the staff within, the never ending nightmare has just begun!
In this world, there exists individuals known as "Majin": supernatural beings able to wield unique powers. They live among the normal human beings, but the divide created between the Majin and the normal human race is severe. There exists a school known as Dangerosu, where the population ratio of Majin students exceeds that of any other high school. In this school, two groups known as the "Banchou Group" and the "Seitokai" face each other in war, but they have created a balance of power, resulting in a temporary peace. Now, with the inclusion of new students, this balance of power is about to collapse. One of the "normal" students, Ryouseiin Otome is forced to choose sides before the beginning of Armageddon.
In Hyuuga, Kyuushuu, during the Sengoku Era, a lone warrior is asked to exterminate a fox youkai, enters the mountains, and encounters a strange woman.
Due to the friendship he had with Ted, McDohl's attempt to save him eventually turned his life around from being the son of General Teo McDohl of the Imperial Army to become a wanted enemy of the Empire. A chosen bearer of one of the 27 True Runes, his encounters with death were already foreboding the moment the True Rune was attached to his right hand. Yet, McDohl continues to walk upon the journey through the Empire: facing corruption, cruelty and the life-changing decisions he has to make in order to restore order and peace for the people in his country and to fulfill the hope of many that was entrusted to him. Based on the PSOne video game, it is also loosely based on the Water Margin classics, though it's limited only to the gathering of 108 Stars of Destiny in order to overthrow a corrupt government.
Collection of short stories: - Sheherazade Youko just started working as an office lady at a new company. According to the gossip, Shinogami, her boss, is cursed and any girl who gets involved with him will die. After a lively welcome party, a drunken Youko wakes up in Shinogami's bed. What will become of her and this gorgeous man? - Sheet no Sukima Momoko and her boyfriend go to apply for a marriage registration form, but the man at the public office, Hisame, is so rude that he offers them a divorce registration form as well! One month later, Momoko returns and…? - Yoru no Bannin Maya consistently stays late at night at the office to finish her work, which earns her a nickname from the security guards. One guard in particular won't allow her to stay despite her cries of saying that she'll be done in 5 minutes. However, he notices that she's been getting thinner and decides to make her lunch?! What exactly is going on? - Blanc Girl is getting married soon and goes to visit her cousin that she grew up with. However they're closer than just family. (Also included in Kinjirareta Ai no Kajitsu) - Kizuato A woman whose husband was killed in a car accident sexually abuses her handsome servant. (Also included in Kinjirareta Ai no Kajitsu) - Izayoi Tsukiko is driven to suicide, while Akito tries to keep her away from her doctor. But what is Akito's relationship between Tsukiko and the doctor; what is the doctor's real identity and who exactly is Akito?
The demon in human form. An innocent girl sacrificed. Kazumi Ichinose. 16 years old. high school student. Midou Saki fell in love with him when he was an elementary school student. That was the beginning of hell. Jealousy. Obsession. Pools of Blood. Tears. Death. Common sense, words, nothing makes sense. Misfortune befell those loved by "him". Love starts with blood. This is the beginning.
In the midst of a blazing hot summer beset by water shortages, middle-school girl Chinami faints from heat exhaustion. Upon waking up, she finds herself in a mysterious town by a beautifully pristine river whose waters hide many secrets…
Yamada, a ronin seeking a job in the city of Edo. Meanwhile, a horde of dead people suddenly start wandering around. Aiming to escape from the city with the little girl Wheat I met ...