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Haruo is a high schooler from Biei, Hokkaido. When he was younger, expressing his emotions wasn't easy, but one day metal set him free. Since then, he's been honing his skills day in and day out, but now it's for him to decide on his next stage in life…?!
MANGA / MANGA A unique publication from before Shogakukan Inc. established Viz Communications in 1987 (the first full-fledged business in the United States by a Japanese Manga publisher), MANGA was an 88-page anthology of 10 short stories in both color and black-and-white: An experiment by Masaichi Mukaide, the publication's editor, this may have been too far ahead of its time, in many aspects. Features a stunning roster of authors of that time: such as Hiroshi Hirata, Yosuke Tamori, Yukinobu Hoshino, Katsuhiro Otomo, Keizo Miyanishi, Noboru Miyama, Yoji Fukuyama, & Noriyoshi Orai (illustration) and with Hajime Sorayama featured on its cover, Back cover by Hiroshi Hirata, and Chika Oya in charge of coloring the illustration indicated. --- Notes - For detailed ToC, refer to Grand Comics Database page (Link) - Description adapted using excerpts from the 2020 article "People who have delivered Japanese manga overseas No.1: Masaichi Mukaide, Editor" (Link)
学園天国 Koizumi Momo has just moved to a new school, and is quickly discovering that her new classmates are...oddballs, to say the least. Little does she know that she's in for an adventure full of nothing but chaos!
穢れた血だと追放された魔力無限の精霊魔術士 生まれつき右手に刻まれた《悪魔の刻印》のせいで、まったく魔法が使えない少女リアナ。それを理由にギルドマスターである父にも家を追い出されてしまうが、途方に暮れ辿り着いた隣国で、宮廷鑑定士の青年エルヴィンにスカウトされる。エルヴィンはリアナの右手の刻印を、精霊の魔力を吸い込み周囲に分け与える【パワースポット】だと言うが――…！
The Sky is Mine - The Detective Saga / 俺の空 刑事編 / Ore no Sora - Keiji Hen / My Sky - Detective Arc Yasuda Ippei is the son of Yasuda Seijiro, the head of Yasuda Group, Japan's biggest business conglomerate. Although he is the son of a distinguished family, he has absolutely no disagreeable areas and is liked by everyone. His academic achievements are exceptional. He completed his entire high school programme in 2 years and qualified for Tokyo University's Faculty of Law without studying for the exams. In order to establish his own concept of justice, Yasuda leaves his position as the heir to the Yasuda Group to attend the police academy. He becomes a detective at Kyobashi Police Precinct and bravely faces great evil. (Source: DramaWiki)
After seeing him off-screen, her online ex-lover Ethan, Camila reminisced her teenage days that turned her life upside down. It was when she found love via online communication. Unfortunately, she never got the chance to meet him in person. But after they bump into each other unexpectedly, will their lost promises be fulfilled, or will forever be forgotten?
One of the most celebrated paintings in the world is believed to be the work of the master, Whip Valamer, the premier portraitist of 18th century Europe. The subject of the painting is Zabeth Clayton, the adored first-born daughter of a storied family who is said to have died of an illness at the flowering of youth. This often-told story hides a truth at once more beautiful and tragic. Original Webtoon: , Expired: , Official Translation; , , , Note: After Expiring in 2019 the series was added back on Tapas June 2022 with the same translations as before In 18th century Europe, the painter Whip Valamer was commissioned to paint a portrait of Count Cleiton's daughter by the family. However, he sends his disciple Heli instead... One of the most celebrated paintings in the world is thought to be drawn by the famous artist Whip Valamer, however the truth is very different. (Kakao)
Asobinin na Shoujo-tachi wa Kyou mo Houkago Yatteiru / 遊び人な少女たちは今日も放課後ヤっている Kyosuke entered high school dreaming of a sparkling, youthful life. However, after reuniting with his older, introverted childhood friend, Kyoko, he is lured into joining the "Imitation Games Club." The club's activities revolve around sophisticated versions of "make-believe" games like "House" or "Hide-and-Seek"—reimagined as intellectual pursuits for high schoolers. But for some reason, "accidents" keep happening, leading to some very steamy and unexpected developments! While these boys and girls initially intended to play wholesome games, their childhood pastimes are fast-tracking them into a deeply immoral relationship...?! Playing children's games at this age is naughty, fun, and totally scandalous! An immoral youth comedy begins!
Only I Level Up (Novel) / Ore Dake Level Up na Ken (Novel) / 俺だけレベルアップな件 （小説） / 나 혼자만 레벨업 (Novel) THE WEAKEST HUNTER OF ALL MANKIND! E-rank hunter Jinwoo Sung has no money, no talent, and no prospects to speak of-and apparently, no luck, either! When he enters a hidden double dungeon one fateful day, he’s abandoned by his party and left to die at the hands of some of the most horrific monsters he’s ever encountered. But just before the last, fatal blow… PING! [Congratulations on becoming a Player.] Source: Yen Press, Vol. 1 Original Novel: Joara, KakaoPage, Naver Series, Ridibooks Official Translations: English (Tapas, Webnovel_12507348206677105)), Japanese, Chinese
Assistant Manager Lee's Survival Story / The Survival Story of Manager Lee / Manager Lee's Survival Stage / Manager Lee's Survival Story / 이과장 생존기 Milk powder caps, yogurt spoons... Hoonseong Tech, a small business specializing in small plastic products, is a family-like organization, with the CEO, his son, his brother-in-law, his younger brother, and even his daughter-in-law occupying positions, all squeezing the other employees. Lee Kyung-min, an office worker at Hoonseong Tech, is a brilliant worker, diligent even at dawn and overtime, and is the company's ace. He ignores his superiors' incompetence and even cares about the welfare of production workers. After years of struggling, his patience reaches its limit. But something astonishing happens to Lee Kyung-min: his escape from a black company, his career change, his success, and even his marriage. Ninety-nine percent of South Korea is small and medium-sized enterprises! This is the story of one young man's fierce success within one of these small and medium-sized enterprises. Original Webtoon: Naver Webtoon, Naver Series
I have come to overcome 55 cycles of regression. The protagonist, Han-bit, was kidnapped by a goddess. To find a clue to saving the world of 'Erport,' he endured 55 cycles of regression in that other world. However, enduring 55 regressions meant enduring the pain of death 55 times. Han-bit, no longer wishing to suffer, complained to the goddess that he couldn't do it anymore and returned to his original world. But then, he discovers that a game he started playing just for fun was the very world where he had regressed 55 times. As he digs deeper, he realizes the goddess’s dark conspiracy is waiting for him... Will Han-bit be able to uncover the goddess's true, dark intentions? Original Webtoon: KakaoPage, Daum
Hikari, a typical manga drawing enthusiast, is often found in the corner of the classroom. But, after a transformative experience, she embarks on a mission to chase her dreams. The battleground for her journey? The universe of manga. Be prepared for an engaging spectacle as Hikari's tale unravels, highlighted by an exhilarating one-shot in Volume 2 named Mousou Girl.
