Kawashima Yoshiko wa Otoko ni Naritai

The Distant Dawn

A collection of sixteen short stories by Yukinobu Hoshino, spanning genres from science fiction and fantasy to psychological drama and romance. The tales explore a wide range of themes, including adventure, mystery, and the supernatural, often set in imaginative and thought-provoking scenarios. From a distant dawn and a steel queen to escape from wastelands and a funeral convoy, each story presents a unique conflict. Characters face challenges such as a call from afar, a whiteout, amazons of the river, and the Carneades plan, navigating through algae, lightning strikes, and the emperor of winter.

Doctor K

Doctor K, a skilled physician with a mysterious past, finds himself accused of attempting to assassinate the President of the United States. As he goes on the run to clear his name, he discovers the existence of a sister he never knew he had. Unlike K, who uses his medical skills to heal, his sister's path is driven by hatred and vengeance, leading her to join a dubious organization with destructive aims. K must navigate a web of conspiracy and danger while confronting his own family's dark secrets. His sister, who once despised medicine, eventually reforms and becomes a doctor herself, but her past choices continue to haunt them both. The story unfolds as K struggles to prove his innocence

Ookami wa Kiba wo Chi de Arau

A man and a woman board a plane to Hong Kong, carrying stolen jewelry to sell to a local syndicate. Sekine, a mysterious figure, follows them on the same flight with his own hidden agenda. After the man is killed, Sekine takes the jewelry and the woman, setting off a chain of violent events. As Sekine navigates the criminal underworld, he must deal with the syndicate's boss, drug deals, and the woman's uncertain loyalties. The story unfolds through a collection of short action tales, blending suspense, romance, and psychological tension in a gritty post-war setting.

Tsume kudaki no rarabai

In a world where clawed creatures, once human, cause countless mysterious deaths, Pechika travels endlessly in search of a cure for Noru, a half-dead priest. Along the way, she also acts as a claw breaker to eliminate these vicious monsters.

Xun Gu Ren

Rising Stars of Manga - UK & Ireland

Tokyopop publishes an anthology featuring nine aspiring artists and writers chosen from international talent competitions in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The selected creators receive a chance to launch their professional manga careers.