Noru

Aria

On the planet Aqua, once known as Mars, Akari Mizunashi arrives in the city of Neo-Venezia, a faithful recreation of ancient Venice. She leaves behind her life on Manhome, formerly Earth, drawn by the rustic charm of a town where gondolas glide through winding canals and technology has not erased a simpler way of living. Her dream is to become an Undine, a professional gondolier who guides visitors through the city's waterways. To achieve this, Akari joins the Aria Company as a trainee. There she works alongside other aspiring Undines from rival companies, learning the skills of her trade while discovering the quiet beauty and hidden wonders of Neo-Venezia. Each day brings new encounters, f

Aqua

In the year 2301, the planet Aqua—once known as Mars—has been transformed by 150 years of terraforming into a world where water covers more than ninety percent of the surface. Its capital, Neo-Venezia, is a faithful recreation of the old Italian city of Venice, complete with canals, bridges, and gondolas. Young Akari Mizunashi arrives from Manhome, the planet formerly called Earth, to pursue the most coveted job on Aqua: becoming an Undine, a professional gondolier and tour guide. Akari begins her apprenticeship at the small Aria Company under the guidance of her mentor Alicia Florence. She also meets Aika S. Granzchesta, a fellow apprentice from the rival Himeya Company, and Aria Pokoteng,

Sister of Ms. Asamiya

Asamiya Aoi is a seemingly naive yet surprisingly resilient young girl traversing a futuristic landscape. Her only guide is a sketchbook left by her father, a book filled not with simple drawings but with detailed maps and valuable research notes. Her solitary journey takes a turn when she meets Kyoko, a young woman who recognizes the immense monetary value of the sketchbook's contents. Feigning concern and friendship, Kyoko joins Aoi with the secret intention of stealing the precious book. As the two travel together, their path intersects with the lives of various people in this strange world. Their journey becomes a test of character, forcing Kyoko to confront her own motives while she t

Kino's Journey (Gou)

Kino is a young traveler who journeys through a vast and mysterious world, accompanied only by Hermes, her talking motorcycle. They adhere to a strict rule: never stay in any country for more than three days. This constant motion is both a principle and a protection, allowing them to witness the myriad ways of life before moving on. Each new land they visit presents a unique parable—a self-contained society with its own strange customs, profound truths, or unsettling flaws. From cities of perfect harmony to nations built on disturbing traditions, Kino and Hermes observe without judgment, collecting fragments of happiness, sorrow, beauty, and cruelty. Their journey is a continuous exploratio

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.

NAKANO Boogie-Woogie

A young girl lives her daily life in Nakano Broadway, a bustling mall in Tokyo's Nakano ward often called "Little Akihabara." She spends her time exploring the shops and interacting with the unique people and characters that inhabit this vibrant space. As she navigates the ordinary and extraordinary moments of her routine, she encounters a particular character whose presence brings a touch of the surreal. Together, they experience a series of shenanigans that blend everyday life with elements of adventure, mystery, and psychological twists.