Manga

Sketchbook

Sora Kajiwara is a shy and quiet high school student who finds her place in the school's art club. She moves through life at her own gentle pace, often pausing to appreciate the small, simple wonders of the world around her, which she captures in her trusty sketchbook. Her daily life is a quiet adventure shared with her fellow club members, filled with the small joys and mild challenges of school and art. A significant part of her world involves befriending and naming the many stray cats that live in her neighborhood, adding another layer of quiet charm to her routine.

Moonlight Act

Gekko Iwasaki is an ordinary high school student whose life is turned upside down when he is chosen as the executor of the "Moonlight Ordinance." This ancient rule dictates that he must confront and subdue the residents of a magical world—characters drawn from fairy tales, myths, and classic stories—who come to life under the influence of a rare blue moonlight. The world of these stories is periodically thrown into chaos by this supernatural event. As the executor, Gekko's duty is to battle these legendary beings and restore order, forcing the fractured storybook realms back to their intended states. He is thrust into a series of fantastical conflicts where familiar narratives become danger

I Want to Hug a Girl Like This!: Short Stories

This anthology brings together a series of short stories, each focusing on a different young woman with a distinct and endearing personality. From the unexpectedly assertive girl to the one overflowing with motherly affection, each vignette captures a unique slice of life and charm. The common thread is the simple, heartwarming desire to give these characters a hug, exploring everyday moments, small confessions, and the gentle pangs of romance. Through comedic and relatable scenarios, the manga celebrates the diverse and adorable qualities found in ordinary life.

Different World Alchimaira: The Weakest King and Matchless Army

Helian, a top-ranked player in the VR kingdom-building game "Tactics Chronicle," is suddenly transported into the game world itself. He finds himself in the very demon nation he ruled, now populated by the game's characters who have developed their own wills and personalities. Now a physically weak human in a world of powerful warriors and magical beasts, Helian must conceal his true identity. He witnesses the suffering of innocent people, such as elves facing a great evil, which stirs a sense of royal duty within him. With his former NPC generals and a vast army of loyal magical beasts at his command, the weakest king must find a way to lead his matchless forces.

La Corda d'Oro

Kahoko Hino is an ordinary student at Seiso Academy, far removed from the elite world of its prestigious music department. Her routine life is upended when she encounters Lili, a musical fairy residing on campus. Delighted that Kahoko can see him, Lili bestows upon her a magical violin and a forced entry into the academy's annual music competition, a high-stakes event traditionally reserved for the most talented music students. Reluctantly accepting the instrument, Kahoko discovers she can play any piece flawlessly as long as she knows the melody and plays from the heart. Thrust into a world she knows nothing about, she must navigate the intense practice and pressure of the competition alon

Gugure! Kokkuri-san

Kohina Ichimatsu, a young girl who insists she is a human doll, lives alone and sustains herself on a diet of nothing but instant ramen. One day, while performing the Japanese divination game Kokkuri-san, she successfully summons a spirit. To her surprise, the entity appears not as a low-ranking ghost, but as a handsome, white-haired fox spirit. The spirit initially intended to haunt her, but is quickly appalled by her solitary lifestyle and terrible eating habits. Abandoning his original plan, he instead vows to stay and protect her, dedicating himself to cooking healthy meals and raising her properly. Kohina, however, finds her new supernatural guardian to be annoyingly clingy and immatur

An Eye for an Eye

Yong-Jin's world shatters when he learns his younger brother, Yong-Joo, has attempted suicide at school. Rushing to the scene, he finds a student fight has just been covered up by framing the vulnerable Yong-Joo as the aggressor. Disillusioned by a system that fails to protect victims or punish bullies, Yong-Jin abandons any hope for institutional justice. Consumed by bitterness, he resolves to take matters into his own hands, embarking on a cold and calculated path of personal vengeance against those who destroyed his brother.

Shadow Student Council Vice President Gives Her All

Meiko Shiraki, the formidable yet kind-hearted vice president of the Shadow Student Council at Hachimitsu Academy, navigates the challenges of her senior high school year. Her daily life is a series of dedicated efforts, where she tackles every task, no matter how small, with unwavering determination. This comedic slice-of-life story focuses on Meiko's personal exertions and experiences within the school's unique environment. Through her actions, which often speak louder than words, she demonstrates her commitment to her role and her surprising depth of character.

I’m a Former Hero Returning from Another World, but I Was Involved in a Death Game

Kaito Ise is a high school student looking forward to a normal school trip. However, his peaceful life is shattered when he and his entire class are suddenly transported to a remote island. A man in military uniform announces a brutal death game, forcing the students to fight each other until only one survivor remains. While his classmates panic in terror, Kaito remains unnervingly calm. Unbeknownst to the game's organizers, he is a former hero who spent a decade battling monsters in a fantasy world, returning to Earth with immense, overpowering strength. As the deadly contest begins, the weak are pitted against the strong, but Kaito's presence threatens to turn the organizers' carefully cr

Adventure Boys

Adventure Boys is a collection of short stories where the common thread is an adult protagonist unexpectedly confronting their childhood past. These encounters serve as a poignant exploration of lost youth, the disillusionment that comes with aging, and a deep sense of nostalgia for simpler times. Through these brief narratives, Mitsuru Adachi examines the enduring spirit of adventure that once defined his characters. The stories reflect on how the dreams and perceived invincibility of childhood continue to resonate, however faintly, within the adult heart. The focus is not on complex plots but on the perfect, subtle execution of these moments. The work captures the bittersweet realization

We Found Wonderland

Three years ago, a bicycle accident left fifteen-year-old Nobara Morimura with a peculiar condition: she became partially deaf to human voices but gained the ability to hear animals speak. While this strange new reality initially overwhelms her, Nobara gradually learns to adapt to the constant chatter of the creatures around her. Her unusual life takes another unexpected turn when she begins to hear a distinct, clear voice among the animals—a human boy's voice. This mysterious connection challenges her understanding of her ability and her place in the world, setting her on a path to uncover the identity of the one person she can truly hear.

High Society

Cesare, a nobleman desperate to escape an arranged marriage, devises a plan to buy his freedom. His scheme leads him to Adele, a sharp-witted shoeshine girl from the city's impoverished slums. Seeing an opportunity, he proposes a three-month contract: she will pose as his fiancée, and in return, he will pay her a substantial sum. As they navigate the glittering yet treacherous world of high society together, Cesare finds himself increasingly captivated by Adele. Her resilience and genuine nature stand in stark contrast to the polished noblewomen he has always known, challenging his preconceptions and complicating their purely transactional agreement.

RustBlaster

In a world where humans and vampires uneasily coexist, Millennium Academy trains elite vampires to police their own kind and maintain the fragile balance. Aldred, a student at the academy, stands out as the most un-vampire-like vampire imaginable, lacking the typical predatory nature of his peers. His routine is disrupted by the arrival of Kei, a human transfer student. Their meeting intertwines their destinies just as a dire omen appears in the sky: the moon is beginning to separate, heralding the chaotic Twin Moons event that occurs every millennium. As vampires begin to turn against each other, Aldred and Kei find themselves at the center of a conflict that threatens to shatter the world

Touhou - Inaba of the Moon & Inaba of the Earth

Deep within Gensokyo's Bamboo Forest of the Lost lies Eientei, a secluded mansion that serves as a sanctuary for exiles from the Moon. Here, the immortal Lunar Princess Kaguya Houraisan resides under the watchful care of her brilliant advisor, the pharmacist Eirin Yagokoro. Their daily life is enlivened by two youkai rabbit attendants: the earnest but often flustered moon rabbit Reisen, and the ancient, mischievous earth rabbit Tewi. Their primary duty is to prepare for the monthly Reigetsusai, the Moon Festival, which involves the traditional pounding of mochi. However, peace is a relative concept. Between Kaguya's fiery, centuries-old rivalry with the immortal Fujiwara no Mokou, Tewi's en

Infinite Stratos

In a near-future world, the powerful exoskeleton weapon system known as the Infinite Stratos (IS) has revolutionized warfare and, later, become a global sport. A single, unbreakable rule governs its use: only women can pilot these advanced machines. This certainty is shattered with the emergence of Ichika Orimura, the first and only male in the world capable of operating an IS. Forced to enroll at the prestigious IS Academy, Ichika finds himself as the sole male student in an all-female environment. His life becomes a whirlwind of intense training to master his unique ability, all while navigating the constant and often aggressive attention from his female classmates, each vying for his aff

Anomaly System Quadrangle

Maki Eiji was a delinquent in high school, skipping classes and getting into fights. The only kindness he knew came from Chino Kotoha, a gentle girl whose association with him made her a target for other delinquents. The brutal attack she suffered that day left her profoundly changed, a fact that haunts Eiji years later. As an adult, a chance encounter with Kotoha fills Eiji with overwhelming guilt. In this moment of despair, a mysterious woman appears, offering him a chance to travel back in time and correct his mistakes. Eiji seizes the opportunity, desperate to save Kotoha from her fate. However, returning to the past reveals that the situation was far more complex than he remembered. K

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms

Maquia is a member of the Iorph, a clan whose members cease aging in their mid-teens. An orphan living a peaceful yet lonely life, her world is destroyed when a kingdom's army invades her homeland, seeking the secret of her people's immortality. In the violent raid, her closest friend is captured and the boy she secretly loves vanishes. Fleeing alone into the wilderness, Maquia stumbles upon an abandoned baby boy named Ariel, who has also lost everything. With no home to return to, she decides to raise the child as her own. The story follows their profound and evolving bond across the years, as Ariel grows from an infant into a man while Maquia remains eternally unchanged.

My Not-So-Fair Lady is Doomed! (But Not If I Can Help It)

Vincent, a devoted butler serving the daughter of a count, suddenly regains memories of his past life. He realizes the world he now inhabits is the setting of an otome game he once played, and to his horror, his beloved young lady is cast as the villainess destined for a series of tragic, violent deaths. Determined to rewrite her fate, Vincent resolves to use his foreknowledge to identify and dismantle every "death flag" looming in her path. The story follows his frantic efforts to steer his lady away from the game's predetermined bad endings, all while navigating the complex social dynamics and romantic rivalries inherent to the otome game world. Vincent's unwavering dedication is put to t

Gift±

In a Japan where the demand for organ transplants has spawned a brutal black market, high school student Tamaki Suzuhara holds a firm belief: criminals are useless to society. She partners with a young entrepreneur in an unconventional venture, selling the organs of these condemned individuals to a back-alley surgeon who performs transplants for desperate patients. They see their work as a form of justice, purging the wicked to save the innocent. Tamaki's motivations, however, are deeply personal. She has joined this grim network to search for a missing person who is vitally important to her. As she navigates this world of kidnapping, surgery, and moral compromise, she is forced to confront

Do You Know This Girl?

Ryohei Nakayama has spent 34 years drifting through life, never making a single decision for himself. Trapped in a soul-crushing job at a run-down factory, his pent-up frustration finally boils over. He quits and impulsively embarks on a journey, a last-ditch attempt to take control of his own destiny. His plans are immediately complicated by an unexpected stowaway: a young, troubled runaway girl. Now, this indecisive man and his mysterious, innocent companion are bound together on a road trip with no clear destination. As they travel, their journey becomes less about the places they go and more about the haunting pasts and unspoken secrets they carry with them.

I Became the Villainess in a Disastrous Novel

After a fatal accident, Ara is reborn as Meliara, the villainess of a fantasy novel she was reading. Her new life comes with a dire warning: the entire empire is fated to be destroyed by the Demon King in just a few months. Determined to survive, Meliara abandons the original plot and plans a desperate escape to the farthest reaches of the kingdom. Her plans are disrupted when she encounters the enigmatic Rehett, who inexplicably offers to become her protector. He seems to possess an intimate knowledge of her past life's preferences, a mystery that deepens their connection. As they journey together, Meliara begins to realize that her rebirth and this mysterious man are linked by a purpose f

The Lady and the Lion

Hilna, the spirited princess of the Western Kingdom, chafes against the restrictive expectations of her royal life. Her world changes when she meets Latio, a prince from a neighboring realm, and they form a deep, understanding bond. However, their connection is observed from afar by Nia, the young king of the Eastern Kingdom, whose own feelings and ambitions complicate the fragile peace. The tranquility between the three kingdoms proves to be an illusion, as dark forces and political tensions push them to the brink of war. Faced with impending conflict, Hilna, Latio, and Nia are forced to confront impossible choices where personal love clashes with royal duty, loyalty is tested by betrayal,

Kizu (KIYOHARA Hiro)

Keigo attends a school where all the troubled students are isolated in a single class, a collection of misfits, victims of abuse, and those marked by life's hardships. Among them is the silent Asato, a boy who, like Keigo, avoids going home. Their paths intertwine when Keigo injures himself, leading to the shocking discovery that Asato possesses a supernatural ability to absorb the physical wounds of others. This newfound power forms a fragile bond between the two outcasts, as Asato begins to heal the visible scars of their classmates. However, each act of healing forces them to confront the deeper, hidden pains that everyone in their class carries. The mystery of Asato's own past and the e

When Hikaru was on the earth

High school student Koremitsu Akagi attends the funeral of Hikaru Mikado, a popular classmate who died in an accident. Though they barely knew each other, Koremitsu is shocked when Hikaru's ghost appears before him, visible to him alone. Hikaru has returned to fulfill a promise to his fiancée, Aoi Saotome, and he pleads with Koremitsu to act as his substitute. Koremitsu reluctantly agrees and finds himself drawn into Hikaru's complicated world, tasked with fulfilling promises to other girls Hikaru left behind. As he helps them resolve past misunderstandings and heal old wounds, Koremitsu begins to unravel the layers of Hikaru's life. However, the circumstances of Hikaru's death grow increas

Invaders of the Rokujouma!?

Koutarou, a high school student facing financial difficulties, moves into room 106 of Corona Apartments, a tiny and incredibly cheap six-tatami room. His hope for a peaceful, independent life is immediately shattered when he discovers the room is already occupied by a persistent and cute ghost girl determined to haunt him out. His struggle to keep his new home quickly escalates as other mysterious claimants appear, including a self-proclaimed magical girl and curious neighbors, all vying for control of the small apartment. As room 106 transforms into an unexpected battlefield, Koutarou must defend his hard-won sanctuary from this bizarre invasion.

Chasing The Sun

Xiao Xiang An, a diligent high school student, moves to the city to live with relatives. During an outing with her new friends, she sneaks into a bar and meets a charming host named Yan Shu, who captivates her instantly. The next day, back in her school uniform, she encounters a rude and truant classmate named Ye Ling, whom she immediately dislikes. Unbeknownst to her, the charming Yan Shu and the brooding Ye Ling are the same person, leading to a complicated and fateful connection between the two very different students.

Alpi the Soul Sender

In a world where benevolent spirits provide life and protection to human communities, a dark transformation occurs at the end of their existence. Cursed and driven to evil, these spirits must be laid to rest by specialized individuals known as Soul Senders. Alpi is a young but remarkably talented Soul Sender who travels the land with her familiar, Pelenai. Her duty is to confront these corrupted spirits and guide them to the afterlife, a solemn task that involves facing the sorrow and darkness they leave behind. Wielding her blade, she embarks on a journey that is as much about understanding the cycle of life and death as it is about the physical act of sending souls, encountering the pain

Savior

Wohn Ku is a vampire who requires human blood to survive. As a kind-hearted child, she endured a tormented life until Seyeon willingly became her steady source of blood. Seyeon stood by her through school, defending her from bullies, and now they live together as they start college, with Seyeon remaining fiercely protective. Wohn yearns for a fresh start and begins to emerge from her shell when Juyi, a devoutly religious sophomore, shows her unexpected kindness. However, Wohn soon realizes Juyi was once a kidnapping victim of her father, a potential blood source she had refused to bite in the past. As Juyi grows closer without remembering the incident, Seyeon's jealousy intensifies, creatin

The Banished Prince Who Hid His Power: Reborn twice as the strongest sage, he only wanted a quiet life. But when the royal family cast him out for being ‘useless,’ his people discovered the truth, and now they refuse to let him go

Noah, a prince who has lived two previous lives as a powerful sage and a sword saint, is utterly weary of responsibility and conflict. In his third life, he is determined to finally enjoy a quiet, carefree existence. To achieve this, he uses his vast skills to meticulously conceal his true power, presenting himself as utterly incompetent to his royal family. On his fifteenth birthday, a formal appraisal confirms his supposed lack of talent, leading to his scornful banishment. Seizing the opportunity, Noah is delighted to be granted a remote, supposedly uninhabitable territory in a dangerous forest, seeing it as the perfect place for his peaceful retirement. However, his plan begins to unra

Love Neko

Eiji, lured by an online ad for the "Necoco" doll series, impulsively places an order. He fantasizes about a cute, submissive girl in a naked apron arriving at his door, ready to fulfill his every romantic whim. His expectations are shattered when the delivery turns out to be a scrappy, aggressive boy. Far from being moe, this Necoco is a tough-talking little brat who immediately starts causing trouble, turning Eiji's dream scenario into a chaotic and frustrating living situation.

Tokyo Ravens

Harutora Tsuchimikado comes from a distinguished family of Onmyoji, practitioners of spiritual arts. However, he lacks the fundamental ability to perceive spirit energy, relegating him to a normal life at a branch school while his peers train in mysticism. His peaceful days with friends are abruptly interrupted by the arrival of Natsume Tsuchimikado, the prodigious heir to the main family and his childhood friend. Natsume's sudden appearance drags Harutora back into the world of Onmyoji he tried to leave behind, challenging his self-perception and forcing him to confront his own latent potential. As ancient threats stir and political tensions within the Onmyo community rise, Harutora must n

Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table

Yuuki awakens in a strange manor, dressed in a maid's uniform. She soon finds five other girls in identical outfits, all confused and frightened. They quickly discover the manor is a deadly labyrinth filled with weapons and traps, and their only way out is to survive a brutal competition. While the others panic, Yuuki remains calm. She is no ordinary participant, but a professional death game player who survives on the prize money from these lethal contests. As the only veteran among terrified newcomers, she must navigate the murderous environment and use her experience to guide the group toward survival, all while pursuing her own secret goal.

Involuntary Romance

Baekya's life is defined by consoling his childhood friend Jichan after each disastrous breakup. When Jichan develops a sudden, intense crush on Lee Hyeon, the school's most popular and notoriously aloof playboy, Baekya is horrified. Convinced Hyeon will only break his friend's heart, Baekya reluctantly agrees to Jichan's request to befriend Hyeon and assess his character. His close observation, however, backfires spectacularly. Hyeon mistakes Baekya's wary scrutiny for romantic interest and confronts him directly. Trapped in this awkward misunderstanding and unable to clarify things for Jichan's sake, Baekya finds himself spending more and more time with Hyeon. As Jichan's romantic drama e

Plastic Memories: Say to good-bye

In a near future where lifelike androids called Giftia have become widespread, their advanced emotional capacity comes with a tragic flaw: a strict operational lifespan. Once a Giftia exceeds its service life, its behavior becomes dangerously unstable. To manage this, the manufacturer SAI Corp. establishes a Terminal Service department tasked with retrieving and decommissioning these expired androids. This story is told from the perspective of Michiru Kinushima, a new recruit at the Terminal Service. Her job, alongside her partner Zack, is to recover Giftias whose time is up, a duty that invariably means severing the deep bonds formed between the androids and their human owners. The work fo

Pumpkin Time

Taeju and Haewon were inseparable childhood friends. Their bond is abruptly severed when Taeju moves to the United States. Years pass without a word between them, leaving Haewon's life a mystery to Taeju. When Taeju unexpectedly returns to Korea, he is determined to reconnect with his old friend. However, the reunion is nothing like he imagined. The boy he once knew now appears to be a high school girl, presenting a profound and confusing mystery. Taeju must navigate this startling new reality while Haewon struggles with the secret she carries, forcing both to question their past and the future of their relationship.

Why is My Crush so Hard on Me?

Hina Kamiya falls in love at first sight with Honda, the beautiful and seemingly perfect student council president. When a change in classroom seating places Hina right next to her crush, she sees it as the perfect opportunity to finally get close to the girl of her dreams. However, Hina is met with unexpected coldness. While Honda is famously kind and friendly to everyone else, she acts distant and is inexplicably rude only to Hina. This confusing behavior turns Hina's dream scenario into a puzzling and frustrating daily reality, leaving her to wonder what she could have possibly done wrong.

Ryota Killed His Brother

Following their mother's sudden death, junior high school student Ryota is left as the sole guardian for his toddler brother, Chika. He struggles to manage the household chores, his education, and the relentless demands of childcare, gradually neglecting his own health and well-being. The immense pressure and complete lack of personal time begin to warp his mind. As exhaustion and isolation take their toll, Ryota's feelings of duty toward Chika curdle into a deep-seated resentment. This resentment festers, slowly transforming into dark and violent impulses he can scarcely control. The psychological strain of his impossible situation pushes him toward a terrifying breaking point, raising hau

See You at the Laundromat Tonight

Narita, a family restaurant employee in his late twenties, is feeling down after a disappointing job interview. To distract himself, he watches a video featuring Sasa Yoruzaki, a cool and slightly cheeky artist known for her incredible fashion sense and singing talent. Later that night, while dealing with laundry at an old coin laundromat, Narita notices a woman who feels strangely familiar. To his shock, he realizes she is none other than Sasa Yoruzaki herself, the very artist he was just watching online.

Fairy Girls

Fresh from their hard-fought victory at the Grand Magic Games, the powerful wizards Lucy, Erza, Wendy, and Juvia of the Fairy Tail guild decide they've earned a break. They slip away from the celebrations for a relaxing sightseeing trip through the Kingdom of Fiore. However, peace is a rare commodity for members of Fairy Tail. Their simple vacation is abruptly interrupted, plunging the four women into a new and chaotic magical conflict. As spells fly and trouble escalates, they find themselves once again fighting, with the very fate of their kingdom hanging in the balance.

The Vessel of a Transparent Love

Miki Donoue has lived an unlucky life, the embodiment of woefulness since he was a child. He has always lived carefully to avoid involving others in his misfortune. One night, Miki is approached by a mysterious, semi-transparent man who asks, "Can I have your woes?" The man is an "Akashibito," a creature that feeds on human woes to extend its lifespan. He claims to be starving and on the verge of death without Miki's sorrow. Miki, kind-hearted, names the creature Shiro and agrees to become his host. As the two begin living together, a new problem arises: Shiro's sustenance depends on Miki's woes, but as Miki starts to find happiness, the very nourishment Shiro needs to survive begins to fa