This story takes place during the Showa Era in Japan. It revolves around a young man who has lost both his mother and father. Now, the only person he can rely on is his butler who has been working for the family since birth. However, his father had long been harboring a secret which came to light after his demise.
In all-girl's school is preparing to consolidate with another nearby school, which will make them co-ed. Uryuu Shingo is chosen to be a male 'test student' at the girl's school before they officially merge in the following year. On Shingo's first day, he learns that many of the girls are not happy about the coming merger. Specifically, Sena Airi is staunchly opposed and refuses to welcome him to the school. Some of the other girls are friendly, but Airi has a lot of power over public opinion. The truth is, though, that Shingo has met Airi before. When she and Shingo's little sister got lost, he helped them find their way. Airi seemed to like him then, back when she didn't know he was going to be her new male classmate. Maybe he'll be able to win over Airi, as well as all his other interesting female classmates! This is the official comic based on the game of the same name by Palette.
A new infection has spread around the planet, that turns people into undead. The story begins a few minutes before the first recorded case, and shows the struggle of six young to survive this new world.
A Boy-Meets-Girl story between Ookuni Raise, a high school boy who was left to fend for himself by both his parents, and the transfer student girl, Mikami Kamika. Due to an unfortunate incident, Raise ended up rubbing Kamika’s breast, which in turn led to her suspicion of him being a molester. Starting from their worst encounter, the tale unfolds as they were flown into a mystical world.
The stage is set in the prestigious Private Joshi (girls) Oka High School, more commonly known as Joshi High. It became co-educational a few years ago, but females still heavily outnumber the males. So small is the number of men that it could be easily counted. While one would think guys would be pampered in such a harem school, the reality is far from heavenly. It is the world of female domination.
Takashi Sone is living on his own while he is attending college. Out of the blue, his parents tell him that his sister, Mafuyu, is moving in to live with him and that she will be attending a high school in his area. When she arrives, he finds out that she was kicked out of her old school for getting caught making out with another girl. Soon afterwards, the other girl arrives, having thrown away everything she owns in order to run away and live with Mafuyu. ---
Cane Lele was born into the fashion industry. Her mother, Ye Fei Yi, was Taiwan's top model, and her father was also a model, until a tragic airplane crash left Lele without parents. Therefore, it is no surprise that Lele hates the industry, thinking it superficial and unnecessary. Raised by her maternal grandmother, Lele reaches seventeen before she is sucked in by her mother's sister, Ye Fei Hong, a fashion model agent (and former model), convinces the reluctant Lele to model. Lele had been adverse to the whole idea, until she sees a photo shoot of popular American model Angus Lanson, and she begins to see modeling as an art form. When Aunt Fei Hong's magazine editor invites Angus Lanson to a meeting of all the top fashion ambassadors, Lele is invited to meet him and is very curious. She does not know that Angus' twin elder brother, Eros Lanson, is secretly accompanying his brother. This obviously leads to confusion and is the start of a charming story of Lele's goals: fashion in NYC, becoming a top model, and love?
Through a series of coincidences, Yoshinori wound up having to fill in for his beautiful older sister as a model for a bridal gown. Now, he has discovered that he has a liking for cross-dressing, and that by doing so, he is learning a great deal about what it means to be a woman–and a man.
Collection of short stories from Sugimura Shinichi.
"Please marry me, Asakusa." Though, I thought I was asking where Asakusa was. Alex, a traveler from England, wanted to get to his destination, Asakusa, but he got lost in a quiet residential area. He unleashed the only Japanese words he knew at a man walking towards him, incorrect Japanese taught to him by a friend who was playing a prank! But the other person blushed and replied, "Yes"…?
Taiga, a teenage girl with a complex about her aggressive nature, lends a drink to a boy she finds passed out from starvation, but he ends up stealing a kiss! Then, after she transfers to a new school, that boy, Anri Iseya, comes up to her and declares, “I’ll be yer pet … "?! This dangerous mission between a black beast and a strong-willed 16-year-old begins now!
Nakano Atsushi, first-year high school student who didn't open his heart to anybody except his much-loved older sister, even while thinking of putting together a band, isolated himself. His older sister, worried for the obstinate Atsushi, got the cooperation of her fellow student Takase Yuuichi. The sound of the guitar played by Takase, who takes part in an indie band, is in tune with Atsushi's heart and he was made prisoner by Takase's invite “I'd like you to sing together with me”, just like a love confession… With a lot of material drawn for the occasion, the wandering of a hazardous love.
Compliation of short stories: - Megane ni Koishite Yuzuko who loves glasses breaks the class' fearsome Maki-kun's contacts. When he has to wear glasses for the time being, he turns out to be an ideal glasses boy to be loved! Preference = Glasses Crush & Benefit = Can buy new contacts, Maki-kun enters the [Glasses Boy Contest], but Yuzuko…?! - Yuki no Enbukyoku (Waltz) Michiru finds out she's the granddaughter of a rich man and her butler is VERY attractive… - Sekai no Owari ni Dakishimete A romance set during Pompeii… - Kawaii Hito Math teacher, Suruga-sensei has a secret relationship with his student, Kimura Hatoko! However, Yuzuko knows his secret… But is it really what he thinks it is?!
"When we enter high school, be sure to make me your own." Tetsuo's childhood friend Kaede Shiraishi made that promise to him as a young girl before she moved away. Kaede never left Tetsuo's mind, and his dreams finally came true when they both reunited in high school. However, Tetsuo's older brother ended up making Kaede his own. Tetsuo couldn't stand hearing his brother interacting with his former crush in the next room day in and day out, so he decided to go to Tokyo, taking a "certain secret" along with him. But… Set in the Shimokitazawa district in Tokyo, this youth drama will tug at your heartstrings as it depicts a young man who continues to mature through his many encounters. (Source: Young Animal)
The five members of the literature club awakened with extraordinary powers half a year ago. Although the members expected to be thrown into a world of super-powered battles at their school, their normal daily routine continued. No secret organizations bent on world destruction, no super-powered wars, no brave heroes or demon kings. However, the members still look forward to the possibilities of adventure, and continued to believe that with each day, they were getting ever closer to those days of fantasy.
Asuma Eiji has the gift of psychometric power, meaning he can touch people or objects and see their history in images and words. Most of the time, Eiji is just a delinquent high school kid who hangs out with his friends and neglects his schoolwork. However, his psychic abilities have brought him to the attention of police inspector Shima Ryoko, who often calls him in to help out with difficult cases.
When café owner Kano was attacked by some hoodlums dispatched by a land shark, a secretive, shady character named Otowa came to his rescue! Since then, Otowa began frequenting Kano's café and keeping the yakuza at bay. Kano was unaware of the danger he was in and started to look forward to Otowa's visits… Until an equally dangerous man lured Kano out of Otowa's protection, and all hell broke loose…!
Tsukimiya is a dutiful kid who has been looking after his family since his mother's passing, and a popular pretty boy at school, but he rejects all those who confess to him due to an unrequited love he holds for one of his teachers. However he suddenly finds himself kidnapped by a group of deranged women, who promise him a life of daily torture from now on.
At Hagakure Academy, there is Bunbu Ryoutou - a competition of Martial Prowess and Scholarship. Kaori Arimajiki is terrible at this competition, dubbed the "Academy's Weakest One." Kaori was bullied by his fellow classmate and considering quitting the school. Kiwako Soushuin, a beautiful yet eccentric girl who is also a member of the Student Council, went to his house and "convinced" Kaori to take a last shot at another Bunbu Ryoutou, should Kaori win "You will be on track to become this Academy's Strongest One," said Kiwako. What plan does Kiwako have in mind? What kind of situation will Kaori get himself into?
Atsushi is a descendant of the guardian deity of the Heian period. His beautiful childhood friend, Yuki, is the daughter of the shrine erected to protect his family. But what Yuki doesn't know is Atsushi has a geas-like ability to command her to do whatever he wants! Will Atsushi be able to restrain his urges?
Rei is a ruthless man who travels throughout the world in search of a certain someone. But he was not always ruthless and without compassion–both his search and his anger are driven by vengeance. The one who stripped Rei's humanity from him is the one Rei must find and destroy, despite any and all barriers. Rei will only become a normal human being once that vengeance is fulfilled. Until that day, he can only roam the world as a furious lone wolf, a lone wolf who preys on those who oppose him.
The tea ceremony these childhood friends practice is… well, a bit different.
**Junjou Romantica:** Takahashi Misaki is suddenly having some unexpected and odd problems. What started as a need for some college entrance exam tutoring has somehow led him to being romanced by a suave older man who also happens to be his big brother's best friend. Confused by all of these brand new emotions, Misaki struggles to deal with his suddenly very odd life. And if that wasn’t enough, his suitor, Usami Akihiko, has plenty of issues of his own. A man-child who decorates his room in giant teddy bears and toys, Usami is a famous novelist who also writes steamy boys' love novels on the side. When Misaki cracks open one of these books and reads sentences like "Usami licks every inch of Misaki’s hot body"…well, let’s just say that all hell breaks loose. **Junjou Egoist:** Kamijou Hiroki is a broken man, consumed by unrequited love for his childhood friend, Usami Akihiko. Along comes Kusama Nowaki – whose name "Nowaki" means "typhoon" – an orphan working his way through life since middle school. Like the typhoon he is named for, he whirls into Hiroki's life and his heart, blowing all resistance away before him. **Junjou Terrorist:** As fate would have it, Miyagi Yoh – whom Hiroki is working for, as assistant professor – and Takatsuki Shinobu, a high school student, cross paths. Bits and pieces start to link together from the first two stories. That aside, Miyagi, who has a sad hidden past involving a relationship with a teacher, is faced with Shinobu, who just says whatever is on his mind. The wheel of destiny is beginning to turn once again…
Beware the red snake! Told from the perspective of a young boy, The Red Snake is a story of the above boy, the house he inhabits, and the forest around his house that stretches on and on. The characters in the story are all mad: his grandfather, who sports a massive growth on his jaw; his grandmother, who believes she is a chicken; his father, who is vicious to the chickens he raises (except for his mother, to whom he provides eggs that so that she can claim she laid them herself); and his sister, whose affection for insects borders on the erotic. The story evolves into a classic nightmare. The Hino Horror series: Hino Horror Volume 1: The Red Snake (赤い蛇 Akai Hebi) Hino Horror Volume 2: The Bug Boy (毒虫小僧 Dokumushi Kozou) Hino Horror Volume 3: Oninbo and the Bugs from Hell (地獄虫を食う! 鬼んぼ Jigoku Mushi Woku! Oninbo) Hino Horror Volume 4: Oninbo and the Bugs from Hell 2 Hino Horror Volume 5: The Living Corpse (死肉の男 Shiniku no Otoko) Hino Horror Volume 6: Black Cat (黒猫の眼が闇に Kuroneko no Me ga Yami ni) Hino Horror Volume 7: The Collection (M Collection) Hino Horror Volume 8: The Collection 2 Hino Horror Volume 9: Ghost School (Ghost School (HINO Hideshi)) Hino Horror Volume 10: Death's Reflection Hino Horror Volume 11: Gallery of Horrors (Kyoufu Gallery) Hino Horror Volume 12: Mystique Mandala of Hell (Kaiki! Jigoku Mandara) Hino Horror Volume 13: Zipangu Night Hino Horror Volume 14: Skin and Bone This manga is also volume 4 in the Magical Horror Series.