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Fantasy
In 2023 in a universe where there are 4 realms BRILHO,ESCURA,CRISTAL and TERRA a rare feat happened a 13-year-old Brilloniann boy still didn\'t know how to use powers. You will get the adventures of Nikko Sasaki and many other heroes
The Last Line 'Manga'
Action Fantasy
Her village was destroyed when she took some vegetables and fruits at the mountain, everything's gone, leaving nothing but her best friend and her stepsister. Her Mother's dead body lay down on the floor, made those big of her eyes wide open from shocks. Zahrein's goals are twofold, bringing back her Father and destroying her sister's family!
Bleach
Action Adventure Shounen
For as long as he can remember, high school student Ichigo Kurosaki has been able to see the spirits of the dead, but that has not stopped him from leading an ordinary life. One day, Ichigo returns home to find an intruder in his room who introduces herself as Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper tasked with helping souls pass over. Suddenly, the two are jolted from their conversation when a Hollow—an evil spirit known for consuming souls—attacks. As Ichigo makes a brash attempt to stop the Hollow, Rukia steps in and shields him from a counterattack. Injured and unable to keep fighting, Rukia suggests a risky plan—transfer half of her Soul Reaper powers to Ichigo. He accepts and, to Rukia's surprise, ends up absorbing her powers entirely, allowing him to easily dispatch the Hollow. Now a Soul Reaper himself, Ichigo must take up Rukia's duties of exterminating Hollows and protecting spirits, both living and dead. Along with his friends Orihime Inoue and Yasutora Sado—who later discover spiritual abilities of their own—Ichigo soon learns that the consequences of becoming a Soul Reaper and dealing with the world of spirits are far greater than he ever imagined. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Action Shounen Supernatural
Original pilot one-shot for Bleach, with Ichigo becoming a substitute Soul Reaper thanks to an alien being. It is a simple storyline that revolves around Orihime and her father and after all is said and done, Ichigo goes back to being his normal self.
Bleach: The Unforgivens
Action Shounen Super Power
One-shot story published as a special prologue chapter to the 4th Bleach movie, Jigoku-hen.
Bleach Unmasked Short Stories
Shounen
Short stories featured in the Bleach: Official Character Book 3 UNMASKED include "not be, but be," a short manga depicting Ulquiorra Cifer's past "Nestle to Night"; a short story written by Matsubara Makoto depicting the fates of Tier Harribel, Emilou Apacci, Franceska Mila Rose, and Cyan Sung-Sun after the battle with Aizen; and a short story about a conversation between Rangiku Matsumoto and Izuru Kira about Gin Ichimaru.
Bleach 4-koma: Komaburi
Comedy Shounen
Tetsunabe no Jan
Action Comedy Shounen
Jan Akiyama, a cocky arrogant teenager wants to fulfill his grandfathers wish of defeating his arch nemesis Mutsuju Gobancho. When he arrives at the Gobancho restaurant he meets his granddaughter Kiriko Gobancho. Their rivalry is easily compared to theirs grandfathers, for Jan believes cooking is about competition and Kiriko believes cooking is about heart. (Source: MU)
Abu-san
Drama Sports Seinen
Abu-san is a baseball manga that tells the story of fictional baseball player Kageura Yasutake.
Panorama Delusion
Mystery School Supernatural
High school girls become the social investigators of psychic crimes.
Kugutsushi Lin
Adventure Mystery Shoujo
Kashima Lin comes from a family of people who can cause dolls to come to life and perform tasks. While she was away from Japan, both her older sister Shiori and her grandfather died in a mysterious fire. She returns to Japan, convinced that Shiori's fiance, the famous violinist Asaoka Miyabi, murdered them and stole their family's special dolls. Now Lin, with the help of her childhood friend Tomoe, is determined to do whatever it takes to make her sister and grandfather's murderer pay and to take back what is rightfully hers. (Source: MangaHelpers)
Manga Yuugi
Comedy Shoujo
A fun guide that teaches the basics of the art of manga by one of the most well-known mangaka in the business! Follow Eri on her journey to "become a pro and inspire people with dreams!"
Manga Seibutsugaku
Adventure Comedy Historical
Tezuka teaches about biology in short installments.
Manga Science
Comedy Fantasy
Manga Science was serialized in a science magazine for elementary school students. From the cutting edge to the more familiar science, unique characters make it all easy to understand. This popular science manga can be enjoyed by all regardless of age. (Source: JManga)
Keizoku/Manga
Mystery Romance Shounen
Graduating at the top of her class, elite detective candidate Jun Shibata is transferred to the section that handles cases deemed "unsolvable" by the department. Her partner, though a well-respected and experienced detective, has grown complacent after unsuccessfully pursuing these cases that many consider an exercise in futility. With her upper class breeding, her colleagues don't expect much from her either, but she suprises them all with her motivation and astounding powers of deduction. (Source: Asian Wiki)
Manga Kenkanryuu
Drama
The story revolves around Kaname, a first-year university student, his girlfriend Itsumi, and other members of their university's 'East Asia Investigation Committee,' as well as their resident Korean friend, Kouichi. Kaname initially believes the story of Japanese oppression of colonized Korea as taught at school and is critical of his grandfather who once worked for the colonial government in Korea. Kaname's belief, however, is subsequently challenged by his grandfather's last words before his death that 'Japan contributed to the development of Korea.' Confused, Kaname decides to join the history group on entering the university and begins his quest for the 'truth' about Korea and Japan-Korea relations. Throughout the comic, he and Itsumi accumulate knowledge on Korea and Japan-Korea relations from the Internet, books, and senior members of the history group. In each chapter they debate opponents such as Kouichi, other history study groups, citizen activists, and South Korean students over issues such as the Japanese colonization of Korea, the status of Korean residents in Japan, and who should accept responsibility for the war. Invariably they win every debate.
Bleach: The Honey Dish Rhapsody
Comedy Shounen Supernatural
Rukia makes sweets for her brother but upon learning he likes spicy food from Renji, she gives the sweets to other people and enlists Ichigo's help to cook him some spicy curry, the likes of which Rukia ate back in Ichigo's house. However, Unohana intervenes and prevents Rukia from giving the curry to Byakuya, instead asking her to make something that will be gentle on Byakuya's stomach. Rukia finally makes some rice porridge for Byakuya, who is pleased with Rukia's efforts. (Source: Bleach Wikia)
Manga Gokudou
Comedy Seinen
Manga Michi
An autobiography of the duo Fujio Fujiko, creators of Paman and Doraemon. How they become friends and developed love for manga—but their passion lead them into different ways in the end. (Source: MU)
Pygmalio
Adventure Fantasy Shoujo
Kurt, prince of a faraway kingdom, leave home to find a way to heal his petrified goddess-mother. Battling numerous monsters, overcome challenges set forth by Medusa's apostles, helping other people, all seem so heavy for a ten years old boy. Never fear, he's not alone. His youngest aunt, a goddess from heaven, his girlfriend collected along the way, his-not-quite-adversary, not-quite-friend, mysterous dark apostle... and various others. All get drawn in from his charisma, his will and his purity. (Source: MU)
Black Angels
Action Shounen
Go to hell!! Join Yukito Yoji, professional assassin, on his conquest to rid Japan of its many scumbags! Corrupt politicians, evil doctors, selfish moneylenders...no one is safe in this over-the-top violence extravaganza!! (Source: mangareborn.jp)
Doberman Deka
Action Drama Shounen
The protagonist of the story is Joji Kano, a detective employed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's special crimes division, which handles serious criminal cases. His gun of choice is a customized .44 Magnum-caliber Ruger Blackhawk. Even though Kano and his co-workers are criticized by the media and society, he doesn't mind the criticism at all. Even though Kano has no pity for serious criminals, he holds a gentle respect for children and elderly people, as well as former criminals who want to redeem themselves from their past behavior. (Source: Wikipedia)
Nijuu Mensou no Musume: Shoujo Tanteidan
Action Adventure Mystery
Dareka no Sekai
Action Sci-Fi Seinen
As Yukari Kamono approaches graduation, a strange faceless creature attacks his city. Anya, a mysterious girl, appears before him, and tells him that he is a creator, a person with the ability to materialize things from nothing, and is the key to defeating the strange apparation. (Source: MU)
Yakyuukyou no Uta: Heisei-hen
Shoujo Manga
Seinen
In a desolate future, a girl is living her life day by day. Doing whatever it takes to survive. Her life is completely changed after meeting an old woman, and stealing her most precious shoujo manga.
Dam Manga
Renai Manga
Romance Yuri
New manga editor Haruka has just been assigned to her favorite manga artist ever, Kuroi Ritsu. Kuroi-sensei's manga, "With You" motivated her to turn her life around. When she finally meets shut-in, mopey, entirely unfashionable Kuroi-sensei, Haruka is in for a bit of a shock. (Source: Okazu)
Nijuu Mensou no Musume
One night the Phantom Thief (the Gentleman Thief with Twenty Faces) steals a little girl. Her name is Chizuko. Until then, she had been a lonely girl. But that night, she embarks on a great adventure. Experiencing freedom for the very first time, surrounded by friends, finding a place where she can be herself, Chizuko starts changing gradually. A string of bizarre events start happening, centering around the tremendous mystery called the Legacy of the Phantom Thief and involving people with pathetic motives. Chizuko has to move on nevertheless... no matter how chequered her life will be. (Source: AniDB) Included one-shot: Volume 1: Nijuu Mensou no Musume (pilot)
Murder License Kiba
Action Martial Arts Gender Bender
Kiba Yuuji is a ninja assasin, the only man in Japan who holds a murder license. and answers only to the Prime Minister of Japan, Itagaki Shigemasa. By using the Kiba ninja technique of muscles control, Yuuji is able to form his body into that of a woman, and is able to stay by the Prime Ministers side as his alter ego, Kiba Yuuko. Along with his mentor Kiba Sandayuu, Yuuji protects the Prime Minister as well as carries out any assassinations requested by the Prime Minister to protect both Japan and the world.
Dai Koushien
School Shounen Sports
Gokudou-kun
Dantotsu
Ao Neko ni Tsuite
Action Drama
Yakyuukyou no Uta
Drama Shounen Sports
Against her insistence, Yuuki is drafted by the Tokyo Mets as the first woman player in the baseball league.
Otouto Catcher Ore Pitcher de!
Shounen Sports
The legendary pitcher/catcher duo in the Kantou area was known as the "Touma Sibling," but due to their parents getting a divorce, they were both separated before joining high school. Now that the older of the two siblings, Ichiya, is back in Japan, they were supposed to reunite the "Touma Sibling" duo again... but will he be able to convince his younger brother turned delinquent to get back into baseball? (Source: MangaHelpers)
Shinseiki Evangelion: Ikari Shinji Tantei Nikki
Mystery School Sci-Fi
When even a tough dude like his school pal Toji is getting menaced by gangsters, a nice guy like Shinji Ikari feels obliged to seek out the local private eye, Ryoji Kaji, and his striking young assistant, Kaworu Nagisa. Somehow, though, Shinji gets drafted into solving the case himself, with Kaworu's help—although Kaworu quickly proves to be a mystery of his own... (Source: Dark Horse)
Tsurezure Nichijou Ekotoba Colourful Bleach
Sukeban Deka
Saki Asamiya, after being incarcerated in a youth corrections facility, is recruited by a detective named Jin after convincing her that the government could provide clemency for her mother, who was on death row. He trains her to be an undercover youth detective, infiltrating several high schools in Japan to investigate cases of crime, corruption and terrorism in the legend of a high school student.
Alisa of the Silver Hair
Drama Horror Shoujo
A collection of oneshots. Alisa of the Silver Hair (two parts): As a child, the eponymous heroine is betrayed by three jealous friends who throw her into a pit and leave her to die. But Arisa perserveres: She trains herself to be smarter, faster, and more beautiful than any of them and returns for revenge. Years of living underground have left her with the silver hair of the title, so her victims can't be sure whether the resemblance is real or only the product their guilty consciences... (source: M-U)
Mangaka Zankoku Monogatari
365 Ho no Yuuki!!!
Comedy School Shounen
Yakyuukyou no Uta vs. Dokaben
Sports Seinen
Kojika wa Seigi no Mikata ja Nai
Supernatural Seinen
Tetsunabe no Jan!! 2nd
Oni wo Tadorite Ikuseisou
Action Demons Shounen
Manga no Ma
Shoujo
Hirose Arisu's dream is to be a mangaka! But is it as simple as it seems? Will she be able to rise to being a great mangaka like her classmate Usami? Or will she continue to be a failure...?
Manga no Kamisama
Comedy Romance School
Manga no Tsukurikata
Shoujo Ai Seinen
Asuka, who debuted as a manga artist at the age of 13 but has not had work since then and is now 19. Fresh off from graduating high school, she gets inspired by the works of Sachi, and decides to quit her job in order to become a manga artist again. Since girl's love and boy's love are currently popular genres, she decides to go out with a former co-worker, Morishita who is in love with her, in order to gain experience. Later, she finds out that Morishita is actually Sachi. Included one-shots: Volume 7: Pii-chan Volume 8: Shoujo A
Tetsunabe no Jan! R: Choujou Sakusen
Dokaben
Dokaben is a baseball manga by Shinji Mizushima, serialized in Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine. It was later made into an anime by the same name. It was immensely popular in Japan during its original release, and in sports manga of all time it likely ranks second only to Slam Dunk by Takehiko Inoue. A dokaben is a kind of bento box which the protagonist, Taro Yamada, likes to eat. (Source: Wikipedia)
Sunu Sumu Muriku no Koibito
Romance Shoujo Shounen Ai
Nao and Nono decided when they were very little that someday they would get married and told everyone about it. But some people have a problem with the fact that despite how feminine Nono looks and acts, they’re both actually boys… (Source: Mangaupdates)
Change up!!
Tohma Nagasu joins the baseball club to check out girls, but an injury caused him to lose his force when throwing. Only Kaede, the club manager, expects him to heal. Tohma trains hard for Kaede so that he can beat their rival school Shohei, because Kaede's dream is to get to Koshien and Tohma's is to help her out. (Source: Unexpected Fate)
Ohayou Keijirou
An amazing baseball player by the name of Keijirou Okamoto enters a high school that cancelled its baseball club 3 years ago due to its lack of success. After hearing this, Keijirou is determined to revive the baseball club by gathering students from other clubs including the tennis and track and field club. He not only wants to make a team, but wants to make it to the Koushien.
Menou Futatsuki!
School Shounen
Watanabe Futatsuki is a chef at the student restaurant for a local high school. He specializes in ramen, delicious food made from humble ingredients. Futatsuki believes that two kinds of enjoyment come from cooking food-- the enjoyment of the customer, and the enjoyment of the chef in seeing his customer's happiness. One day, new people take over the high school, with plans of changing it from a third tier school to a top-tier one. Their plan involves drastically altering the nature of instruction and the environment of the school, and it includes the closure of the school restaurant where Futatsuki cooks. In its place, the arrogant Azumi Hinano will open a first-class restaurant, and she wastes no time in seducing the students to her side with delicious high-class food. Futatsuki despises her dismissive attitude toward ramen and her view of the students as slaves to be ruled. Will Futatsuki have the skill and support to be able to take a stand for the continued existence of the old student restaurant? (Source: MangaHelpers)
Dokaben: Pro Yakyuu-hen
Dokaben: Super Stars-hen
Dokaben: Dream Tournament-hen
Kyuudou-kun
Shoujozame
Adventure Sci-Fi Shoujo
Shidou Ryouko was fished out of the harbor water badly hurt – with no memory of how she got there and with a couple of shark bites, but alive. It took time, but she recovered (mostly) and she is now an ordinary high school student. But don't get on her bad side; the doctors did something to her while she was recovering and she has abilities you wouldn't suspect...
Shin Yakyuukyou no Uta
Chikyuu Sensou: The War of the Human
Adventure Historical School
London in the 19th century is bustling as it prepares for The Great Exhibition. However, a Martian Tripod—a three-legged fighting machine—suddenly attacks the city. Amid the chaos, the orphan boy Oliver meets Alice, the daughter of a noble family. This is the story of the two, whose lives would never have had intersect under ordinary circumstances. (Source: Official website)
Chouseishin Gransazer
Action Adventure Mecha
Billions of years after an advanced human civilization was destroyed by aliens, twelve direct descendants of the civilization's warriors called "Sazers" have their powers awakened and form four tribes: Fire, Wind, Earth and Water. At first, they wage war on each other, but after learning the truth of their ancestry, the GranSazer tribes unite to protect Earth from the alien forces bent on once again extinguishing all life on the planet. (Source: ANN)
Nijuu Mensou no Musume: Utsushiyo no Yoru
Minagoroshi no Strut: Sanada Yukimura Ibunroku
Action Historical Shounen
Tetsuhai no Jan!
Game Psychological
An alternate universe story about Kurogane Jan, who becomes a cook and occasional player at the Sanbanchi mahjong parlor.
Bleach: The Death Save the Strawberry
A novel set during the seventeenth month timeskip after the battle with Aizen.
Manga Greece Shinwa
Drama Historical
Manga version of the greatest Ancient Greek myths.
Sasurai Emanon
Adventure Slice of Life Seinen
Another moment of Emanon's journey through the history of life. Now, Emanon herself is the narrator of the story. Note: Check more info tab for information about chapter count.
Pai Long
A unique take on the anit-hero theme, "White Dragon"'s main character is Tatsuto Shriakawa: a pragmatic, cold, nearly-emotionless, independent witness protection agent-thing. Anyway, his life is pretty much ok for him until one day a young girl Ayaka Nozawa knocks on his door asking for help. One thing leads to another and soon the two of them are fighting off criminals ad protecting the innocent, to an extent. Well worth a look at.
Manga Sagawa-san
Horror
Taken from kotonoha: In the song "Too Much Blood," Mick Jagger asked, "Do you remember Japanese student kill and ate his girlfriend in Paris?" That world-wide-known cannibal is Kazumasa Sagawa. He was eventually released by French authorities because he was diagnosed with a mental disorder. He was sent to Japan, but Japanese psychologists couldn't find anything wrong with his mental condition, so he went free! In his own comic, written and drawn by himself, Sagawa details the murder and the banquet just like a gourmet guide. "The flesh of her butt is incredibly soft and juicy like genuine filet." Does it make you feel rush into a rest room or Sizzler? Warning: This manga contains very disturbing scenes such as cannibalism, mutilation, desmembering, etc. (In short: Guro) READ AT CAUTION!
Boku no Manga
Digital Manga Death
Tetsudou Shoujo Manga
Shoujo Ai Josei
1. Rouman Hikou ni Nottotte 2. Kare no Sumu Illuda 3. Rittai Kousa no Eki (Overpass Junction) 4. Ao to Shiro no Ream 5. Mokuyoubi no Savarin 6. Yoru wo Kasaneru 7. Aru Kyuujitsu
Bara Manga Daioh
Comedy
Crossover of sorts of Azumanga Daioh and Ichigo Mashimaro
Adidas Manga Fever
Sports
An anthology collection with manga & illustrations from Japanese and international artists for the FIFA World Cup 2002.
Manga Yonin Shosei
Historical
Four young Japanese men immigrate to San Francisco at the start of the 20th century. There they adopt American names and set out to learn western ways and seek their fortunes. Henry (the author’s alter ego) enrolls in art school to learn the western style of painting, Charlie studies American democracy, Fred plans to become a successful farmer, and Frank wants to be a prosperous merchant. Along the way they experience first hand the events affecting Northern California and the United States at that time; the 1906 earthquake, the World’s Fair, and World War I. (Source: MU)
Bleach: Can't Fear Your Own World
Action Super Power Supernatural
Bleach: Can't Fear Your Own World reveals more details about the four Noble Houses, the Soul King, Arrancar and Fullbringers.
Yuugo: The Negotiator
Action Drama Psychological
Yuugo Beppu is a master negotiator and mediator. Fluent in five languages, Socratic wit, and a deep understanding of human nature combined with top-level international connections make him a formidable operator. (Source: MU)
Kamisama no Puzzle
Romance Sci-Fi Slice of Life
Watanuki is an ordinary male college student. One day, he was ordered by the college to take care of Saraka Homizu, a widely-famous female genius student college. She is genius in physics. Throughout watanuki take care of her, he discover many thing about the mystery of The Universe...
Arianrhod Saga Replay Death March
Action Adventure Fantasy
Silent Manga Audition: Sekai kara Todoita Japanese Manga
Comedy Drama Romance
Compilation book of winning works of the "2013 Silent Manga Audition" first round ("Love Letter" theme). See more info for details.
Senjou no Kizuna
Military
Sabikui Bisco
The story is set in a Japan that is ravaged by plague-like rust, and details the journey of the strongest mushroom hunter Bisco Akaboshi and young doctor Milo Nekoyanagi and their search for the legendary medicinal mushroom “Sabikui”, believed to be the cure for the rust. (Source: Aniplus)
Sora!
Drama Slice of Life Seinen
Hoshino Sora is a flight attendant who is very curious about other people, easily involving herself on other people's problems, and loves her job very much. She likes to help all people she meets through each flight; and while helping the people, she also learn a lot of things and becomes more mature in the process. Stories about Sora's beloved job: being a flight attendant, meeting different kinds of people, and helping them.
Zenikko
Bleach: Letters From the Other Side
Bleach: Spirits Are Forever with You
Follows the events during the seventeen month timeskip after the Aizen battle, involving the eighth generation Kenpachi and a revived Szayel Aporro Granz.
Manga de Wakaru Shinryounaika
The psychologist Ryou and his cheerful nurse Asuna explain many aspects of mental illness to the reader. They cover topics such as the validity, prevalence, and origins of mental disorders, in addition to addressing specific disorders. The information is imparted in a cheerful and comic manner, with various jokes, puns, and pop culture references. (Source: MangaHelpers)
Star Wars Manga Black
Sci-Fi
Contains original stories set in the Star Wars universe featuring characters from the six films. This work shows you many different sides of the familiar franchise, featuring everything from comedy to tragedy to despair to redemption. (Source: Waterstones) The following stories are in Star Wars Black; * Perfect Evil Part 1 by Hiromoto-SIN-Ichi * Tantive IV by Formalin * Evil Eyes by Nao * Dear Anakin by Furi Furi Company Also contains three illustrations by Kia Asamiya, Yuji Kaida, and Tsutomu Takahashi.
Hetappi Manga Kenkyuujo R
Comedy Shounen Slice of Life
Saitou, an editor at Weekly Shounen Jump is tired of his work, tired of being forced to work like a slave while receiving a small salary. He decides to be a Mangaka and dreams of getting rich quick. Then he looks for Murata Yuusuke, Mangaka of Eyeshield 21, and threatens him and gets him to teach him how to draw manga. Murata starts with the description of the basic tools, tips on how to draw a face, body, girl, etc. They also receive special guests as lecturers, like Kawashita Mizuki (Ichigo 100%), Matsui Yuusei (Nougami Neuro), Shimabukuro Mitsutoshi (Toriko) and Togashi Yoshihiro (Hunter X Hunter).
Kasugazaka Koukou Manga Kenkyuubu
Manga of the Dead
Action Adventure Drama
1. And I Love Her 2. Dead and Fail to Die 3. Yuki Youkai Ningen Organogel 4. Fight of the Living Dead 5. Shitai to Kurasu na Kodomotachi 6. Zombie 7. Shounen Zombie 8. Shiryou no Mori (Source: MU)
Damatte Manga Kaite Kudasai!
Comedy Romance
Manga Reportage: Chuunen Doutei
Comedy Slice of Life
Tells the story of eight Japanese men, aged 30 to 50, who have never had sex.
Mou Shoujo Manga nante
1. Mou Shoujo Manga nante 2. Heroine Blue 3. Michikusa Shounen Shoujo 4. Usotsuki House 5. Time Machine wa Uso wo Tsuku (Lying Time Machine)
X-Men: The Manga
Based on the popular American comic book series, it was created as an attempt of Marvel Comics to break into the manga industry.
Star Wars Manga Silver
Action Sci-Fi
Contains original stories set in the Star Wars universe featuring characters from the six films. This work shows you many different sides of the familiar franchise, featuring everything from comedy to tragedy to despair to redemption. (Source: Waterstones) Star Wars Silver contains the following stories; * Perfect Evil Part 2 by Hiromoto-SIN-ichi * Oh!! Jawajawa by Hitoshi Ariga * Star Wars -Phantasmagoria- by Baron Ueda * Vader vs. R2 & 3PO by Makomo Nakatsuka * Dark Jedi by Yasushi Nirasawa Also contains two fold-out illustrations by Yuji Kaida and Kia Asamiya.
RWBY: Official Manga Anthology
Action Comedy Fantasy
An anthology comic of RWBY by various mangaka.
Manga Nihon Keizai Nyuumon
Historical Slice of Life
They are burning Japanese cars in Detroit. The top management at Toyosan Motors must decide whether to begin offshore production of its cars in the U.S. But our hero Mr. Kudo fears that offshore production will devastate the numerous local subcontractors of Toyosan, leading to a hollowing out of the auto industry in Japan, leaving only a financial shell. The American color TV industry has already suffered such a fate. The villain, Mr. Tsugawa, calls Kudo a wimp and sees a splendid opportunity for union busting. Will our hero prevail? Thus begins the first episode of this rollicking yet incisive introduction to the world economy from the Japanese point of view. Other episodes treat the appreciation of the yen, the impact of the 1970s oil shocks, deficit financing, the internationalization of business and banking, and the post-industrial future of Japan and the Pacific Rim. The book is an English edition of volume 1 of Manga Nihon Keizai Nyumon, originally published in 1986 by Nihon Keizai Shimbun, the Japanese equivalent of the Wall Street Journal. It is based on a serious introductory text put out by the newspaper and is packed with informative charts and facts. When the comic book was first published in Japan, it was an immediate best-seller, selling over 550,000 copies in less than a year. The stories in the book reflect Japan's national mood during the "Japanese miracle" and into the 1980s economic bubble: apprehension and optimism jostle one another, and there is a sense of national self-pity. The book also reflects a deep suspicion of politics and bureaucrats. The prime minister appears more worried about his government's popularity than about taking the right economic course. Ultimately, the employees at Toyosan Motors demonstrate that the success of the Japanese economy will not depend on natural resources or politics but on business practices that are ethical, socially responsible, and forward-looking (Source: University of California Press)
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