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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

Hard As A Rock

Drama Action

In the State, it's held an important tournament every four years which confronts people with supernatural powers. This time, everything is going right until Aris, the flamboyant heir of the Rock Power, shows up. What reasons does he has to participate? Find it out in this story full of Action, Romance, Drama and Comedy! Content Warning: Though the main genre of this is Action, it has BL content too.

Rock the Imperial Court

Eastern Romance

Being transported back in time, the valiant lady doctor cut off the playboy's lifeline. Forced into the darkness of government and harem, she guarded her crippled husband, and dealt with the vicious king who hid a dagger behind a smile. Killing relatives, playing conspiracies, and displaying her medical skills, she was powerful enough to handle any situation, which amazed everyone. Who said that her husband is a good-for-nothing? From today on, anyone who dares to insult her husband will die like a dog!

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!

Edge of Corpse-beast

Fantasy Action

Mo Bai, who lives with his brother from childhood, accidentally gets to the world of Corpse-beasts, what is waiting for him ahead? As a S-levelled Corpse-beast, Mo Bai is dreaded by human beings. When the two brothers meet each again, one is Corpse-beast, and the other is a hunter of Corpse-beast, the conflict is on the verge of breaking out...

Rock-Paper-Scissor Idiots' Wedding

Comedy

Just a daily life of a boy and a girl who are obsessed with playing Rock, Paper, and Scissor. And oh, they're gonna get married some day.

Strobe Edge

Drama Romance School

Having no experience in romance, the vibrant Ninako curiously explores the meaning of what "love" really is, and is surprised to feel a colorful range of emotions as she grows closer to the school heartthrob, the quiet yet gentle Ren, who also happens to be involved in a longtime relationship. With every intention of keeping her head held high, Ninako prepares to face the mental pain of this one-sided love that she had allowed to take root, facing a series of trials that would either contribute to her growth as a headstrong woman, or break her as it did with other girls. However, is this really a one-sided love? Or had something been silently sown in the most hidden part of Ren's heart? (Source: MU) Included one-shot: Volume 6: Colorless Dreamer

Strobe Light

Drama Romance Sci-Fi

In the night train, Tadashi Hamazaki revives how he met his ex-girlfriend Mika Machida... in an extraordinary way.

Strobe Switch

Yaoi

This volume includes short stories of four couples.

Rock

Fantasy Shounen

Rock, a robot with a "young man's" appearance, who has thirteen gears inside his body that will change color as they receive a 'heart' or a strong emotions of human being that will make him more human-like. Because the toys are created for human happiness, Rock strives hard to grant people's wishes in exchange for a 'heart' that they could give him.

ROCK

Comedy Romance Josei

Rock and Astro meet, fall in love, and decide to marry after their first night together. Between romantic comedy and hallucinated fairy tail, Kyoko Okazaki blows a wind of hysteria in the fashion world and it's nights saturated with music and drugs. (Source: Librairie Dialogues)

Dark Edge

Adventure Fantasy Horror

After his mother's death, Kuro Takagi transfers to Yotsuji Private High School where his father is the proprietor. But Yotsuji is no ordinary school. It holds a strange rule of “No students on campus after dark!” On his first day of attendance, Kuro and his classmates inadvertently break the school’s highest protocol and find themselves victims of a faculty zombie attack. Although they manage to narrowly escape, this is but a prelude to more encounters with the undead, especially after Kuro discover his own blood-ties and latent zombie abilities. From there, it's full steam ahead as this dark and intense action/comedy shifts into high gear. (Source: DrMaster)

Heat Edge

Comedy Mystery Police

Follow the story of Clancy Flint, a private detective, along with his 2 friends, the president of a research & investigation company and a lawyer, go through a series of events.

Kurayami ni Strobe

Romance School Shounen Ai

Arata who is in love with his childhood friend Miyamoto, always eavesdrops on the confessions his friend receives from girls but Miyamoto constantly rejects the confessions saying he already has someone he likes. One day Miyamoto catches Arata eavesdropping and asks, "Want to know who?"

River's Edge

Drama School Slice of Life

Haruna Wakakusa and Yamada become friends after she saves him several times from her boyfriend's constant bullying. Through him she gets to know Kozue Yoshikawa, a fellow student who also models professionally. The three emotionally stunted teens' lives briefly yet intensely intertwine for one semester before splintering from the aftereffects of one disastrous night. For both Wakakusa and Yamada, their emotional awakening fosters an unlikely friendship between the two battered souls. (Source: MU)

Death Edge

Action Mystery Fantasy

The strangers clad in black clothes in the organization "Death Edge." Their goal is to murder "Angels." They've killed enough people to fill the park, for the sake of thrill and adrenaline; These dark fallen Angels have landed on Earth. (Source: Kawaii Corner)

Rock Rebellion

Romance

Chae Woon is the manager of ‘Haeoreum.’ She gets retaliated when she receives Bora’s outstretched hands in front of Eun Gyul, who is in bad terms with her since they were little. “If the thing you hate most is my forced kiss, what I hate most are people that step out during my performance.” Is this jealousy or passion for music? (Source: Alice Dreams)

Ohisama Rock

Music Seinen

Ochanomizu Rock

Music Josei

Rock Boukenki

Adventure Sci-Fi Shounen

In the year 19XX, a new celestial body has been discovered in the same orbit as Earth. Dubbed "Planet Deimon" after its discoverer, Doctor Deimon, the planet's orbit soon slows, coming into close proximity with Earth. After a severe storm, the planet becomes Earth's second satellite. Doctor Deimon's son, Rock, organizes an expedition to explore the new planet and discovers that there are two races of sentient beings living on Deimon. The "Epumu," a race of avian people with the ability to fly, and the "Ruboroom," a race of metamorphic clay men who are slaves to the "Epumu." After his first journey to Deimon, Rock adopts a baby "Epumu" chick named "Chiko" and raises him, learning more about Deimon culture and the differences between human and "Epumu" civilization. However, as the conflict between the people of Earth and the people of Deimon escalate, Rock becomes the ambassador for the two worlds and attempts to find a way to bring peace to everyone. (Source: MU)

Devi★Rock

Action Music Romance

Scar / Edge

Action Fantasy Shounen

Mashikaku Rock

Music Romance School

1-3. Mashikaku Rock 4. Tonari no Hanako-san 5. Sayonara Sankaku 6. Tsui Me de Otteshimaimashita.

Gaki☆Rock

Seinen

The story revolves around Asakusa-born-and-raised Gen, who helps out at his family's strip club. With his friends Makoto, Jimmy, and Mattsun, the four get into fights together, as well as help out with watching out for Gen's family. One night, Gen is told by his father to pick up a woman at the train station. There, he finds the beautiful Choucho (lit. butterfly), and falls in love with her at first sight. However, he finds out that she is the #1 strip girl in Osaka, and Gen gets eccentric when he finds out that she'll be living in "England Theater," the strip club his father runs. One night, Gen sees Choucho crying. When he asks the reason, she tells him that she is envious of the love of Gen's family, though she was welcomed with open arms. The next day, Gen is chased by the yakuza and saves Kanta, a man who was being beaten. Gen finds out that Kanta is a Kansai yakuza member, but due to a certain incident, he is being chased. He lost all his money at gambling, but it turns out the only one he can rely on in this situation is his younger sister: Choucho. Gen's friends help him to grasp Choucho's heart, and make her happy. (Source: ANN)

Haru Rock

Comedy Romance Seinen

Included one-shot: Volume 1: Haru Rock (pilot)

Rock & Gem

Action Adventure Comedy

This is the story of a cowboy named "Wild Shot" Rock. He rides on his trusty buffalo, Gem, and with him he carries a shiny, red revolver. Word around town says his magic revolver has the ability to fire an unlimited amount of bullets. Follow Rock & Gem as they travel across the vast desert in search of danger and adventure!

Yawaraka Rock

Comedy Music

Setsuyaku Rock

Comedy Seinen

Hibi Rock

Comedy Music School

The story follows the adventures of a boy who until has rock music, he manages to survive everything: to the school, which for him is very hard, to bullies, to the fact of not having a girlfriend.

Rokumonsen Rock

Action Drama Historical

Metal★Rock

Comedy

Wild Rock

Comedy Romance Yaoi

Yuuen, the child of the Forest Clan chief is given the task of seducing Emba, the son of the Lakeside Clan Chief. Yuuen discovers a problem however when he realizes how sensitive and naive Emba really is, and he finds himself liking the youth more at every meet. (Source: ANN)

Houkago Edge

Shounen Ai

Tobari's always loved cute and feminine things. Which sparks his eventual venture into drag. One day, while he was out in public dressed as a high school girl, he bumps into fellow classmate, Inui. It's annoying to Tobari how amusing Inui finds it, but at least he's promised not to tell anyone. But with no plans of letting him off for this hobby, Inui proposes something outrageous. He is twisted and unstable, but for some reason, his words are reassuring. A story of a secret love woven with something unnerving. (Source: Hoshikuzuu Scans)

Moon Edge

Sci-Fi Seinen

In a ruined city, Takeru comes across a suicidal young girl named Konoha. She's deathless, and she's being used as a guinea pig by a cruel organization. Seeing no meaning to her life, she fled her captors to seek a way to end it. Takeru has a lot in common with Konoha—he's also deathless. He's made a life for himself, though, locating people by contract. After he rescues her from her pursuers, he convinces her to continue living. Maybe she'll be able to find a purpose, as she and Takeru face the future together. (Source: MangaHelpers)

Azrael's Edge

Action Adventure Supernatural

Leto is employed as an apprentice by the skilled mercenary Alpha, from the mercenary unit Boreas. He struggles to rid himself of his apprentice status and be accepted by Alpha. However, as a mercenary, many painful encounters and terrible experiences await him… (Source: MU)

Inu to Karasu to Yakusoku no Oka

Yaoi

Knife Edge Girl

Yuri

1. Knife Edge Girl 2. Graffiti 3. Tourteau Fromage 4. No Title

Rock Me Amadeus

Action Sci-Fi Supernatural

Otoya, a student at a prestigious music high school, can't stand classical music. Why would he, when rock is so much cooler in every way? It's got beat, drums, speed, everything that classical just doesn't have. But what if listening to classical music could summon beings from an alternate dimension to do battle? Not so boring now, is it? (Source: Batoto)

Benten Rock You.

Comedy Music Supernatural

A Japanese goddess of old takes a keen interest in Anamori Izumi and her ability, a more powerful form of synesthesia. The goddess has a request for her, one which will require her to break out of her shell...and learn how to play the electric guitar. (Source: Batoto)

Rock, Money & Education

Comedy Drama Romance

Messiah: Code Edge

Action Comedy Drama

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.

Nousatsu Rock Shounen

Comedy Music Romance

Fujisaki Maki once had a peaceful life, but one day, she decides to help Nobitani, who was being bullied, and now everyone's bullying her! Because Nobitani feels guilty, he gives Maki tickets to a famous local band called 'East Robo.' Maki decides to go and during the concert, the leader singer plays a ballad and is looking at Maki?! Included one-shot: Volume 1: Bagutte Change

Black Rock-chan

Comedy Fantasy Shounen

The series features chibi versions of Black Rock Shooter and Dead Master, respectively named Rock-chan and De-chan.

Rock it, GiRL!!

Comedy Shoujo Ai

A yuri comedy series about an all-female rock band. Kaname likes playing her guitar and singing by the streets and can't believe her ears when a strange girl who's actually a music producer suddenly offers her a contract for a debut CD. However she tells Kaname that her voice is completely worthless and that she'll have to debut within a band and just be the guitarist. Furthermore, the vocalist who will sing the songs in her place is an arrogant girl full of herself who immediately starts bullying her; however... (Source: MU)

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.

Tokyo Rock Shounen

Comedy Romance Shoujo

Mai dreams of being a rock star, but her band suddenly breaks up. Then, in front of Mai who's on the brink of losing hope, appears an unfashionable guy who says he likes her voice. With the help of this dull-looking guy, Mai gains some popularity, but wait, that guy is actually...!? (Source: Eternal Heart) 1. Tokyo Rock Shounen 2. Tokyo Rock Shoujo 3. Tokyo Rock Gakuen 4. Tokyo Rock Doumei

Hatsukoi Double Edge

Drama Romance

Manga Gokudou

Comedy Seinen

Manga Michi

Drama

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)

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

Seinen

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)

Satsuriku no Matrix Edge

Action Sci-Fi Thriller

Bakumatsu Rock: Howling Soul

Action Historical Music

The Tokugawa shogunate uses the brainwashing "Heaven's Songs" by the top idols in Shinsengumi to subjugate the country and its people. In this Japan, writing or singing any songs besides the "Heaven's Songs" is a capital offense. Ryouma Sakamoto and the other rockers rise up and change the world with rock 'n' roll for freedom and justice.

Fool on the Rock

Drama Music Seinen

Ever since he was kicked out of his previous friend's rock band, Hoshino gave up playing the guitar... until he couldn't take his high school student's life anymore which led him to decide to create a new band. Maybe they will never become famous, maybe they will face a great amount of difficulties for months before being able to play live, but that's not important! What is important, is to enjoy yourself, let out everything, to feel music sound within yourself!

Shounen Tantei Rock Holmes

Mystery

Rock's manga debut as a young boy detective with shiny dark hair named after Japanese pronunciation of Sherlock Holmes.

River's Edge Ookawabata Tanteisha

Mystery Drama Seinen

The Ookawabata Detective Agency consists of three people: the old, bald, boss, the somewhat slovenly man Muraki, and the cute young lady Megumi. Rather than solving crimes, they use their investigative skills and network of people to determine the truth behind rumors and urban legends for their customers. Their range of cases can include anything from tracking down a person from the past to finding a love hotel with a 1-way mirror for voyeurs. (Source: MU)

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

Manga Greece Shinwa

Drama Historical

Manga version of the greatest Ancient Greek myths.

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

Shounen

Digital Manga Death

Comedy Seinen

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)

Dansai Bunri no Crime Edge

Action Fantasy Romance

Haimura Kiri is a seemingly ordinary boy with one slight problem: he is obsessed with cutting other people's hair. One day he meets Mushiyanokouji Iwai, the "Hair Queen" who cannot cut her hair because of an inherited curse. Kiri finds out that his scissor, "Dansai Bunri no Crime Edge" is the only thing that can cut them. But little did he know that their meeting sparked the start of an old murder game to kill the "Hair Queen" using the cursed killing tools, the "Killing Goods." Can Kiri protect Iwai from the Killing Goods Owners? Let the game begin! (Source: MangaHelpers)

Chaos Edge: Tasogare no Doukeshi

Action Fantasy Supernatural

Black★Rock Shooter: Innocent Soul

Action Drama Fantasy

The story follows a girl in the "Threshold" (狭間, Hazama), a world beween Heaven and Earth. "Impure souls"—those that could not ascend to Heaven with the burden of their own weight—have drifted to this world of constant warfare. (Source: ANN)

Black★Rock Shooter: The Game

Action Fantasy Super Power

In the year 2032, Earth suffers from a sudden invasion by alien forces. Nineteen years passed after that event, and with chaos ruling the globe, the only way to rescue the world from utter destruction is to survive and fight against those who force Earth into complete annihilation. Black Rock Shooter (in the game a "living weapon" designated with the name BRS), is entrusted with the responsibility to protect mankind, possessing the abilities to fight against the invaders as the ultimate weapon. She emerges from the ruins of San Francisco, and witnesses an amassing of surviving troops which becomes her support throughout her mission. (Source: MU)

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.

Manga de Wakaru Shinryounaika

Comedy Seinen

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

Comedy Romance School

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

Shoujo

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)

Oniwaka to Ushiwaka: Edge of the World

Action Adventure Fantasy

Set during the late Heian era eight centuries ago, when the Taira samurai clan held power and just before the rise of the shogunate in Japan. This historical fantasy re-imagines the adventures of the real-life samurai leader Minamoto no Yoshitsune (Ushiwaka) and his loyal warrior monk Musashibou Benkei (Oniwaka). (Source: MU) Note: This series is on hiatus.

Ongaku to Manga to Hito

Music

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge

Action Adventure Drama

Retelling of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny's story from Athrun Zala's point of view. (Source: MU)

Clannad 4-koma Manga Gekijyou

Comedy Romance

Some funny chapters of Clannad.

Manga Mitai na Koi Shitai!

Romance Shoujo

Rena may only be in high school, but she already has an important job -- she's a successful shoujo mangaka! When she decides that some experience with dating is necessary to draw better romances, she chooses famous actor Tomoya to help her learn what it's like to be in love. Even though they're dating strictly for business' sake, Rena finds herself falling deeply in love with Tomoya. Seems like romance is a lot harder than it looks in manga! Included one-shots: Volume 1: Magical☆Project Volume 2: Bewildered♥Princess

Tanpen Manga Shuu: Bunnies Hoka

Comedy Sci-Fi Slice of Life

Collection of 9 short stories: 1. Shima Ikka (The Islanders) A man is stranded on a remote island that is inhabited by a strange hermetical family. Being here could be the best thing that would happen to him. 2. Education from Outerspace 3. Eisei Kashikan 4. Bunnies What if you could see your own future? For a curious reporter, this question becomes no longer theoretical as he ends up serving as an involuntary guinea pig for a mad scientist who claims to be able to do just that. But is what he sees really the future? 5. Locker Boueki (Locker Trade Agreement) A scientist from the frozen world of the future discovers a locker which is also a time portal to the past... 6. Wataru Seken 7. Tora no Mon 8. Wasureta Kusa 9. Ipanema no Musume (Girl from Ipanema) (Source: MU)

Manga Grimm Douwa: Chinurareta Hakkinbon

Drama Fantasy Josei

1. Nezu no Ki [Okada Junko] 2. Koushoku Ichidai Onna [Amagae Luccica] 3. Chatterley Fujin no Koibito [Matsuzaki Akemi] 4. Kegawa no Venus [Knife Senno] 5. Himonji [Yasutake Wataru] 6. Decameron Densetsu: Ai no Present [Morooka Kimiko]

Manga Grimm Douwa: Kaguya-hime

Drama Fantasy Josei

1. Kaguya-hime 2. Hachikazuki 3. Nezumi no Yomeiri 4. Kashikoi Inakamusume 5. Tenashi Musume 6. Roku-wa no Hakuchou 7. Bijo to Yajuu

Manga Grimm Douwa: Ayakashi Hakkenden

Drama Fantasy Josei

Included one-shot: Volume 2: Edo Renreki

The Creator: Kami Manga Senki

Comedy School

Ore no Manga Michi (Kari)

Comedy Slice of Life

Mizukami-sensei tells the story of his life as a mangaka!! An autobiographical "column manga" in which Satoshi Mizukami recounts the beginning of his career as a mangaka. (Source: Batoto)