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A series of 5 'picture book' manga for very young children, Ishinomori crafts his own tales that fit right at home with well-known Japanese folklore, gracing them with dozens and dozens of gorgeously done two-page spreads.- **Child of the Stars** - Hikaru is a boy of mysterious parentage, said to have come down from the stars. One day, Hikaru comes to face an oni with his own reason for attacking Hikaru, one connected to Hikaru's past.- **The Dragon's Whiskers** - Taro's mother is ill, but legend has it that if she drinks a boiled dragon's whisker, her illness will be cured. Taro goes on his quest to obtain this whisker.- **Tale of the 1000 Year-Old Cedar** - A tengu father suddenly finds himself responsible for several human children. A yamauba offers to care for the children by becoming their mother, but he refuses. Frustrated, the yamauba is set on making him suffer...- **Aim For It! Saburota** - Saburota's father was killed by a whale ('the white monster'), and his mother dies from the shock. Now orphaned, Saburota aims to become a great harpooner to avenge his parent's deaths.- **Kon Kon Kon** - A young boy who doubts kitsune ends up crossing paths with one, as he suddenly ends up in different worlds, much to his confusion...
From MangaScreener: In the world of Noramimi families frequently have "mascots". Funny characters that live with the family and acts as companions to the children until they grow older. Noramimi is one such mascot. Unfortuantely for him, he's of an ogre (well everyone else thinks he's a monk) type and not popular so he's doing his "home stay" with Hello Kids, an agency which sets up mascots with families. He really wishes a family would adopt him though...
Princess Michiru is in love with her private tutor, Sakaki. This is the romcom between the two's every day life.
Despite being very pretty, 15-year-old Mirai-chan doesn't have any friends due to her pessimistic personality. Tooru-kun is very handsome, elegant, and bright but he doesn't even have a friend, but is it because of his social status? They both want friendship but since it is the first time for them, will it be the beginning of the most immature love in the world?
A story about a long-necked girl's love life: Kanoi Natsuki and her childhood friend Itsuki visit the same school and there seems to be more between them besides friendship. As a Rokurokubi, her quirk of stretching her neck is normal for her and her surroundings, but it's not always her choice to stretch it and although she has feelings for Itsuki, she can't tell him what she feels. Ultimately, she has to go through misunderstandings and shame. Itsuki, meanwhile, manages to make any awkward situations dissolve... or maybe not!?---------------------------------------------------------------------------Author's Pixiv: http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=4007677Author's Tumblr: http://niekizui.tumblr.com/Author's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nieki_zMangaupdates: https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=119421
From Go! Comi: Amane Kamori lives in a rural village, isolated from modern society. She is a powerful medium, able to control living creatures and things through the use of its real name. Her main companion is Hyoue, her guardian demon dog, who she powers up through kissing. Forbidden from revealing her identity, she and Hyoue are allowed to move to Tokyo. Together they work to help both the living and the dead deal with various troubles, while also adjusting to high school society. Amane must deal with jealousy from classmates, who don't understand why the handsome Hyoue is so devoted to her, as well as with her own family attempting to force her to come home. The family even attempts to break her bond with Hyoue. Meanwhile, Hyoue devotes himself to his master, while struggling to hide the forbidden feelings he has for her.
While investigating a murder case, Detective Hishinuma Kazuha is reunited with mobster, Hyoudou Itsuki. During their junior high school days, their relationship was like oil and water; Kazuha minded his own business and Hyoudou was emotionally attached. Hyoudou is at a bargaining point as he approaches Kazuha: he'll divulge important information about the case in exchange for Kazuha's body. Kazuha refuses such an unfathomable request, but Hyoudou, the unrestrained beast, takes control... These two interwoven men and their superb, wild, beast-like love!
1-4) Barairo Emperor Keito, a high-schooler with an odd love of plants, finds a cosplaying babe in the garden. The babe in question is Roze, the reigning King of the Plant Kingdom! Roze is on the verge of extinction due to the lack of human affection. Only sex with Keito can restore his energy reserves and as Roze's kingly gaze heats up, Keito finds himself strangely compelled. "Join with me," Roze says. Why, the audacity of royalty! (from Blissful Sin) 5) Kiss Shite Master One day, History teacher Imazato finally recieves the robot maid he mail ordered weeks earlier. But the wrong robot is sent by mistake, and Imazato finds himself the unexpected owner of a HIMO-TYPE robot designed for single working women to be the ultimate prince charming. Imazato isn't sure how to deal with this robot constantly invading his personal space. 6) Afterword
“If that's sunbaenim’s preference, then I'll change.” Hong, who took the courage to confess to his beloved sunbae Dowon, is rejected on the spot. A suspicious woman approaches Hong, who is frustrated that all her hope has disappeared. Hong, who took the medicine that has been recommended by the suspicious woman, has became the ideal type of Dowon, and made a stronger move on him. It's starting! Hyun's pure hearted love that only looks at sunbae and thinks about sunbae can be really a happy ending?!.
From Shinnen: Hibiki and Tomoe Kazema are two sisters attending an ordinary high school, but unbeknown to their teachers and fellow students, they are members of a hidden group of ninjas. Their mission is to use their special powers to exterminate the akuma that are plaguing the world. This is made difficult by the fact that their enemies can possess corrupted humans who eventually turn into new akuma. Despite being faced with an ever growing army, the two are determined to prevail as "The two flowers that will slice through the darkness." The only question that remains is will they succeed against such overwhelming odds?
Utsuru Sanada is a professional photographer at the age of 17, he can guess the exact 3 sizes of any girl, he can memorize anything he sees, and he can counterattack karate moves (Most guys would want these abilities). Why? Because he has superb photographic memory called “Shutter Eye” (Shutter as in the shutter of a camera). He meets Niko Kurihara, the female protagonist, who dislikes men, is a master of martial arts, and is of course beautiful. As the story progresses, Niko at first thought he is an impure guy, but soon realizes he is unpredictable and not what he seems in her eyes. . .
Taken from Baka-updates: This is the story of Nanase Iruka. She's short, tomboyish, and her one joy in life is volleyball. On Iruka's 17th birthday, her Volleyball club is disbanded. Feeling somewhat depressed she and her friends from the club take a trip to the beach and discover Beach volleyball. Iruka can't wait to play and rushes to the court only to be told to give up being a player because of her short stature by the local Volleyball Diva. In a rage, Iruka challenges her to a match to prove her abilities. It doesn't look like she has a chance, but Iruka has a secret weapon, and nobody will ever make fun of her on the beach again....well....Not about her ability to play Volleyball anyway..
