Ginban Kaleidoscope

Q & A

After a six-year absence, the Ando family returns to their hometown. For fifteen-year-old Atsushi, the move means living in the shadow of his late older brother, Hitsushi. Known to everyone merely as 'Big Brother's Little Brother,' Atsushi struggles to carve out his own identity under the weight of his sibling's legacy. His life takes an even stranger turn when he wakes up one morning to find himself haunted by the ghost of Hitsushi himself, who died six years ago. The catch is that only Atsushi can see or interact with his brother's spirit. As Hitsushi, nicknamed Q-chan, begins to play pranks and meddle in his daily life, Atsushi must navigate the chaos of school, sports, and budding relat

Before The World Ends

The Dadakusa Girls' High School basketball team is struggling, lacking both skill and motivation. Their mundane routine is shattered when a mysterious man suddenly appears before them, claiming to be a prophet. He delivers an unbelievable ultimatum: the entire world will be destroyed unless this unremarkable team wins the upcoming prefectural tournament. Faced with this absurd yet terrifying prophecy, the girls have no choice but to take it seriously. They must transform from a group of indifferent players into a cohesive, winning team to literally save the planet. As they embark on this desperate training regimen, their journey becomes a chaotic mix of sports, budding romance, and supernat

One or Double

A collection of nine short stories by Rumiko Takahashi, published in a single volume in 1995. The tales span a variety of genres, from comedy and romance to sports and the supernatural, showcasing the author's versatility and early work. Each story presents a unique scenario: a dieting goddess, a dog with a surprising attitude, an elderly woman's unusual companion, a race against the end of the world, a grandfather with a mysterious past, an invitation to the Takarazuka Revue, a tennis match with high stakes, a talkative couple, and a goddess living in an ordinary home. The characters navigate everyday life with a twist of fantasy and humor, facing conflicts that blend the mundane with the

Ginban Kaleidoscope

Sakurano Tazusa is a figure skater competing for a spot on Japan's Olympic team. Despite her confidence and self-proclaimed beauty, she struggles with falls during crucial moments, drawing criticism from the media and public. Her life takes a strange turn when a Canadian teen named Pete Pumps dies in an accident and his ghost possesses her body for a hundred days. Forced to share her body with Pete, Tazusa initially resents the invasion of her privacy. However, as she deals with the ghostly presence, she shifts her focus to improving her skating skills and aiming for Olympic selection. Her school life becomes complicated as she questions Pete's reasons for haunting her, leading to an unexpe

Mizutama Rindou

Torii Ushio is the new ace of the water polo team at Kamakurahama High School, but in the classroom she comes across as shy and unassuming. Her teammate Nakaoka Riku is surprised to discover her incredible speed and skill in the water, making her the natural leader of the team. Late one day after practice, Riku stumbles upon Ushio's secret: her family runs a temple, and she serves as the priestess to the dragon god. The descendant of the original dragon god is Sango, a teenage girl who lives in a hidden underwater cave. Ushio is her only friend, acting as both protector and companion. When Sango joins the water polo team to stay close to Ushio, her supernatural swimming abilities stun every

Dosukoi Change: Yokozuna to Idol ga Irekawatta Kudan