The portrait of a girl in 60s -70s in Japan. Maria depicts the chaotic trajectory of a wealthy girl, whose family made a fortune in the after war. New arrival in a school of girls, Maria is independent and indomitable. She sleeps indifferently with girls or boys, and causes confusion among students as well as teachers, attracting fights and disasters. With Maria, the story of a teenager in 70's Japan, master Kazuo Kamimura tackles the taboos of his time. The excellence of its staging, the elegance of its line, serve wonderfully a striking, uncompromising writing. As with "Dosei Jidai", and in the image of the new wave, Kazuo Kamimura upsets the Japanese society and blows a new wind on the manga. Perhaps the most sultry of Kamimura titles.
From Must Be Endless: While holding a deep loneliness in his heart that he refuses to acknowledge, Yoshiki cares for his younger brother with the fiercest tenacity. At the same time, he sells his body to men, and despite the ridicule, he relies on their need daily. Amidst this lifestyle, he runs into a handsome younger man named Katou and begins to rely on him, while being manipulated as well. Yoshiki’s little brother, Naoto, and his classmate Shuu’s life-sized love story is featured as well. With a powerful, deep flavor, this is Kimura Hidesato’s World Compilation!
This is a story that revolves around a lesbian high school girl, Kanako Miyamae, who is scared of boys and breaks out in hives if a boy touches her. During her second year of high school, she enrolls in an all-girls school hoping to find a female romantic partner. However, her ideal candidate, Maria Shid?, turns out to be a sadistic crossdressing boy.
"I love you, Maria"<br>After suddenly being confessed by a naive high-schooler, Hikaru, Ikuto "Maria" Maruya could not stop thinking about that awkward but unexpectedly strong boy. He doesn't want... to hurt his feeling. Although Hikaru is doing his best to get close to the mature Maria, Maria only think about Hikaru's feeling as temporary as young male puberty! Facing Maria who always avoids his feeling, Hikaru then decides to change his plan...<br><br>"Maria Lives Upstairs" (volume 1) and "Monday Maria" (volume 2) are a pure BL romance series happens under one roof! Will Maria and Hikaru finally understand and accept each other in spite of their own insecurities? Will their relationship be free from other residents' disruption?
From Decadence: Spring of 1921 in the Taisho era, Ichijo Maria had lost her parents and entrusted herself to a friend's family. She leaves the house when the father became physical with her. Maria wanders the town and collapses in front of her old house. She is saved by a young doctor called Toudou Sei. There, she learns the house is currently being used as a dorm by the doctors of Imperial Maria Hospital. Remembering her fathers words, "I was tricked by Toudou!" she works there as a maid under a fake alias in order to reach the truth...
Eva Schul was once a famous actress. Now she spends her days drinking and all manners of debauchery. One day, her daughter, Julie, comes to inform her that she is getting married, and she will not become a mother like her. Not long after, Eva is partying when some men approach her, and drag her into a car. As it turns out, film director Arthur Burn wishes for her to star in a film about the birth of Christ that will be filmed in Spain as none other than the Virgin Mary. Eva's demeanor begins to shift upon taking this role - both as her character, and the role she plays with the family of a young lady who reminds her of Julie...In addition to the title story, also includes the following oneshots:- **Sound of Bamboo** (竹の音, Take no Oto) - A girl finds herself caring for a samurai, the son of the enemy family who killed her father and brother. She wavers whether or not to avenge her fallen family...- **Ballerina** (バレリーナ, exclusive to the digital edition/original release)- **Edelweiss** (エーデルワイス, excluded from digital edition but available in other releases)
From kodanclub.com: Soon after entering junior high school, Hinata Abe is hit by a truck, but survives with only minor scratches. This earns her the nickname of "the Miracle Girl" at school. Hinata has a creepy dream the night after she leaves the hospital. She awakes to find her room filled with flames and smoke. When she cries for help, the Virgin Mary appears before her! Mary explains to Hinata what really happened to her: Hinata actually died in the accident 3 weeks ago! A series of mistakes stopped her soul from going to heaven. Mary tells Hinata that she is dead and it cannot be changed. But Hinata pleads for her life back. Mary agrees to offer her a chance on one condition: Hinata must save 12 lost sheep within 100 days. She starts her mission to regain her life, wearing a pendant given to her by Mary. A miraculous fantasy love story begins.
A romantic comedy with a busty hafu blonde onee-san teacher and a hard-working scary delinquent.
The Whispering of the White Angel Maria and the Temptation of the Black Demon Maria?! The Exciting Daily Adventures between the 2 Marias with Completely Opposite Personalities! A Story about a Love Triangle That Takes Place in a Women's Dormitory! Masaki meets 2 girls. The sweet and innocent Mizuki Maria and the beautiful but mysterious Toumiya Maria. Although he thought feelings of love would probably start to grow as his dormitory life continues, somehow, he finds it embarrassing to live in the women's dormitory.
From Momo Chidori, the author of Ake no Tobari. Comes a new action romantic one-shot manga.A long time ago, a demon was sealed inside a giant crystals. Now, the demon has broken free. It's up to Maria to seal the demon once again with the help of her boyfriend Kiyotsugu. But Kiyotsugu have to die first to Maria's curse.This manga is part of Ganma! app One-Shot tournament.
A fantasy epic of truly magnificent scale with gorgeous illustrations. In just two volumes, the author manages to create an incredibly rich and fascinating world that is full of wonders and enchanting beauties. A world in which men are watched over by the mechanical goddess Marie who at times appears on the sky. Marie's music brings people happiness and harmony. Their life is free from advanced technology and the longing for progress. The main story centers around Kai, a young man who develops a deep affection for Marie. His quest for enlightenment leads him inside Marie's mechanical body where he learns the unbelievable truth about her and his own world.
Her true story, for the first time in manga!Marie-Antoinette is one of the most popular historical figures to have been adapted into fiction. Sophia Coppola, Chantal Thomas or Riyoko Ikeda... many creators have given birth to a character in line with their ideals. However, with Fuyumi Soryo's new approach, it's not to reproduce the umpteenth icon maligned by Stephan Zweig's overly biased vision, but to restore an innocent young girl to historical reality.With her precision already displayed in Cesare, and thanks to the support of the Château de Versailles, this is no longer a simple manga, but a virtual plunge into the heart of the 18th-century court. Whether you're a fan of historical fiction, a manga reader or simply curious about something new, don't miss out on this creation!