Manga

Venus in the Blind Spot

A selection of ten short stories that brings together some of the most striking works from Junji Ito's career. The volume opens with the tale of a woman who enters a furniture store looking for a chair, only to find that the proprietor is far too eager to reveal its disturbing past. Other stories explore strange obsessions and the unsettling presence of an inexplicable fault in the mountains. The collection moves through different forms of dread, from the supernatural to the psychological. Each story presents ordinary people confronted by forces they cannot understand, where curiosity and fear lead to irreversible consequences. The narratives build an atmosphere in which the familiar become

Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign

Yeonho Wi is remembered as the Radiant Martial Sovereign, the great warrior who ended the chaos that plagued the world. History books describe him as virtuous, benevolent, and mighty, a model of chivalry and discipline. But the truth is far less flattering. Behind the legend hides a shameless procrastinator who always found a reason to put off training until tomorrow. A historian sets out to uncover how someone so lazy became the most celebrated martial artist of his era, and what secrets the records have kept buried.

not simple

Ian is a young man marked by a broken family. He leaves Australia and travels through England and the United States chasing two goals: to make something of himself and to find his beloved sister again. His path is one of constant movement, of cities and temporary jobs, always with the hope of a reunion that keeps him going. His story reaches us through Jim, a reporter who becomes obsessed with Ian's life and decides to turn it into a novel. As Jim investigates and writes, the narrative moves backward in time, revealing the roots of Ian's restlessness and the weight of the family he lost. What emerges is a story about the search for a place to belong, for an emotional home, and about how th

Debut or Die!

Ryu Gunwoo is an aspiring civil servant who, after another failed exam and a night of drinking, wakes up in a motel with an unfamiliar face. He is now in the body of Park Moondae, a twenty-year-old orphan, and has somehow traveled three years into the past. Before he can fully grasp his situation, a status window appears with a dire warning: he must debut as an idol within one year or die. With no other choice, Moondae must use every resource at his disposal to enter the competitive world of idol survival shows. He manages to secure a spot on the famous program Idol Inc., but his skills are far below those of the other contestants. His past experience as a paparazzo gives him some insight i

Ring My Bell

Mai Sohn, a webcomic artist, lands a major publishing deal to create a series about relationships. Her excitement is short-lived, however, as her girlfriend abruptly breaks up with her, leaving her heartbroken and struggling to find inspiration for a story about love when her own love life has just fallen apart. Adding to her troubles is her neighbor, whose behavior is confusing and unsettling. The neighbor is friendly and approachable one moment, then awkward and distant the next, leading Mai to wonder if her neighbor has a problem with her. Now, Mai must navigate her creative block and her confusing feelings for her neighbor while trying to meet her deadline and figure out her own heart.

Philomel the Fake

Princess Philomel finds a mysterious book in the imperial garden. Its story features a villain who shares her name and fate: a fake princess who conspires with her mother, causes a war between the Mage Tower and the Empire, and is executed for her crimes. At first, Philomel dismisses it as fiction. But when events around her begin to unfold exactly as the book describes, she realizes the story is coming true. Convinced she is an imposter destined to die, she decides to fight the written future. To survive, Philomel must uncover the origins of the strange book and prevent the rest of its predictions from happening.

Villainesses Have More Fun

Sojin has never had it easy. After growing up in a dysfunctional family and being cheated on, she wakes up in the body of Reilynn Candmion, the villainess daughter of the empire's wealthiest duke. For the first time, she has everything she could want: beauty, wealth, and power. All she wants is to enjoy her new life of luxury and leave her painful past behind. But her peaceful plans are quickly disrupted. The story's heroine, Iris, seems determined to provoke her, from stealing her dress to seducing her fiancé. Reilynn wants no drama, but Iris and her four love interests refuse to leave her alone. Can't a girl just have fun?

A STORY OF AN UTTERLY ORDINARY COUPLE

Haru and Aki are finally married. After years of unspoken feelings and a relationship that took its time to bloom, they now share a home and a quiet, ordinary life together. The days of uncertainty are behind them, and what remains is the simple joy of being close to the person they love. Their routine is filled with small, tender moments: a surprise kiss while Aki works from home, a long embrace after a day at the office, or Haru indulging in the little quirks she adores about her husband. Now that they no longer have to hold back, every day becomes an opportunity to show affection in the most natural ways. As they settle into married life, Haru and Aki discover that happiness doesn't nee

Altair: A Record of Battles

For generations, the Torqye Pashalu and the Balt-Rhein Empire have stood in stern opposition to each other. The fragile balance between the two powers is shattered one night when an imperial minister is found assassinated, plunging both nations into a potentially explosive situation. As the generals of Torqye's council cry for war, Mahmut, a young pasha, begins to investigate the incident. He soon uncovers the devious truth behind the assassination, realizing that the crisis is not what it seems. Thus begins the young pasha's battle for his country, for peace, and for trust in his fellow man.

The Phantovely Tower

In 1952, an old woman is found brutally murdered, her body bound to the hands of a clock tower. The place becomes known as the Phantom Tower, rumored to be haunted. Two years later, Amano Taichi, a young recluse, is attacked in the same tower and left tied to the clock face to die the same way. He is saved at the last moment by Tetsuo, a mysterious boy searching for a treasure connected to the tower. Drawn by the promise of a reward, Amano joins Tetsuo in his dangerous investigation, uncovering the dark secrets hidden within the tower.

Kyou, Koi wo Hajimemasu

Tsubaki is a high school girl who enjoys styling her younger sister's hair but feels that such cute looks do not suit her. On the day of the entrance ceremony, she ends up sitting next to Kyouta, the top student of their year, who turns out to be incredibly rude. After he insults her, Tsubaki retaliates by cutting his hair. Kyouta demands payment, but she settles the score by giving him an even shorter haircut. In response, he unexpectedly kisses her and declares that he will make her his woman. Tsubaki finds herself caught between her annoyance at Kyouta's arrogant attitude and the confusing feelings his sudden advances stir in her. As they are forced to spend more time together, she must

Boyish Girlfriend

Daichi and Akira have been childhood friends for as long as they can remember. Now in their first year of high school, their relationship has taken a new turn as they begin dating. Akira is boyish in both looks and personality, a tomboy through and through. Despite her usual style, Daichi finds her incredibly cute. He discovers that Akira has a surprisingly girly side hidden beneath her tough exterior. Awkward but sweet moments abound as they navigate their new relationship and the unexpected sides of each other.

Criminale!

Tamito Ichimura has always been a magnet for crime. From being kidnapped as a baby to having his toys stolen, misfortune follows him everywhere. Determined to start fresh, he moves to a new city and enrolls in a new school, hoping for a normal life. On his first day, he saves a girl from a knife-wielding attacker, only to discover that she is his classmate. But something is strange about her and the rest of the class. Tamito soon learns the truth: every one of his new classmates is a criminal or a suspect. Unable to escape his fate, Tamito must navigate a school full of dangerous individuals while trying to survive the crimes that keep coming his way.

I Cannot Reach You

Yamato and Kakeru are childhood best friends, yet they couldn't be more different. Yamato is the cool, handsome one who excels at almost everything, while Kakeru is an average, somewhat clumsy student who struggles with his grades. Despite their differences, they are always by each other's side. Kakeru is curious about why Yamato never seems interested in the many confessions he receives from girls. One day, when they are alone in a classroom, Kakeru decides to ask him directly. Yamato's vague response almost slips into a confession of his own feelings for Kakeru. Kakeru senses the truth behind those words but chooses to ignore it, leaving Yamato's hidden affection hanging in the air. As t

My Very Own Tower Strategy Guide

Hoyeong Lee is a 29-year-old office worker whose life takes an unexpected turn when he rescues a goblin from a bear trap. In gratitude, the creature gives him a mysterious medicine. Upon taking it, Hoyeong discovers that the apocalypse will begin in just fifteen days. The medicine also grants him a unique ability: he can level up more easily and gains access to a personal strategy guide. When the world is suddenly forced into groups to conquer the mysterious Apocalypse Tower, Hoyeong must use this advantage to cooperate with his teammates. His goal is to ensure that everyone in his group survives the climb to the top, but his special knowledge may prove to be either his greatest asset or h

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 0

Nene Yashiro, a first-year high school student, discovers her boyfriend is unfaithful. Desperate for revenge, she turns to a famous school rumor: Hanako-san, the spirit of a girl who haunts the third-floor girls' restroom of Kamome Academy's old building and grants any wish. When she summons the spirit, Nene is shocked to find not a girl, but a boy. He is Hanako-kun, the current Hanako-san of the Toilet, a ghost tasked with watching over the school's students. Bored with his duties, he is more than happy to finally have a visitor. Their unexpected meeting marks the beginning of a strange relationship between a living girl and the supernatural being bound to the school.

Forget Me Not

Yusuke Serizawa suffers a scooter accident after being distracted by a familiar face on the street. When he wakes up in a hospital bed, he learns that the woman who caught his attention is also the one who called the ambulance for him. However, she refuses to reveal her identity. All Yusuke knows is that she is someone from his past, a woman he once loved and possibly wronged. To uncover who his mysterious savior is, he begins to revisit his memories of past relationships, starting from his middle school days. As he pieces together his romantic history, Yusuke must confront old feelings and past mistakes. His search for the truth becomes a journey through the loves he left behind, hoping t

Happy Marriage?!

Chiwa Takanashi works day and night as an office lady and a part-time hostess to pay off her father's debt from a failed business. Men have always been the root of her problems, leaving her with no time or opportunity for a boyfriend. Her life takes a sudden turn when a high-class customer gets her fired from her part-time job. The next day, she is called to see the president of her company, Hokuto Mamiya, a man she has never met, only to discover that she is to marry him. Chiwa believes the arrangement, made at the request of Hokuto's grandfather, is not binding. But her new partner seems to think otherwise, and the two strangers must learn to live together and navigate the challenges of

My Tiny Senpai

Shinozaki is an office worker whose days are brightened by his senior colleague, Shiori Katase. She is small, kind, and constantly looks after him, showering him with praise and gentle teasing. Shinozaki enjoys her attention and does not mind being coddled by his tiny senpai. As they spend more time together, their mutual affection becomes harder to ignore. Yet neither of them can muster the courage to confess their feelings. With their coworkers watching and quietly rooting for them, the two navigate the delicate space between friendship and romance.

My Crush’s Crush

Sora Akizuki finally confesses his feelings to Miya Fuwa, the girl he has liked for a long time, but she turns him down. He soon learns that Miya has her own crush: Asahi Suzukaze, the president of the mysterious Clinical Trials Club. Determined to understand who has captured Miya's heart, Sora joins the club to observe Asahi up close. There he discovers that Asahi also likes someone else, setting off an increasingly tangled chain of unrequited feelings. As Sora gets involved with the club's unusual activities, he tries to figure out whether Asahi is right for Miya while navigating his own place in this complicated web of crushes.

The Crimson Lady

Karen Heyer has been trapped in the world of a romance novel for over a century. Each time she reaches the end of the story, she dies a tragic death and wakes up again at the age of seventeen, forced to relive the same events. No matter how closely she follows the plot or tries to win the love of the male lead, her fate always ends in pain. After enduring ninety-nine brutal deaths, her mind finally reaches its breaking point. On her hundredth iteration, Karen decides to abandon the role of the heroine and try something entirely new: murder. She sets out to kill everyone who has wronged her, hoping that changing the story in the most violent way possible will finally break the cycle and gran

A Love Yet to Bloom

Takamine is a high school girl who struggles to find anything she truly likes or enjoys. Her days feel aimless until a chance encounter with Sakura, a student from another school, leads them to accidentally swap books. This small mix-up sparks an unexpected connection between the two. Sakura loves reading and eagerly shares her passion for books, while Takamine finds herself drawn to Sakura's genuine excitement. Watching her, Takamine begins to wonder if she will ever feel that same passion for something, or for someone. As they spend their after-school hours together, a quiet bond forms. Are they simply friends, or is something deeper beginning to bloom between them?

Monthly in the Garden with My Landlord

Asako Suga is a manga editor nursing a broken heart after a painful breakup. Determined to start fresh, she moves into a charming one-story house a little outside the city center. The place is recently built, reasonably priced, and comes with a lovely garden—everything she could want for a quiet, independent life. There is just one catch: the rental includes a live-in landlord. Asako’s hopes for living alone are dashed, and she soon finds herself sharing the space with a young, cute landlord who seems to be hiding a significant secret. As they navigate daily life under the same roof, the two women grow closer, but the landlord’s hidden past and Asako’s own emotional wounds make their new a

Eromanga Sensei

Masamune Izumi is a high school student who writes light novels while managing the household for his stepsister Sagiri, who has not left her room in over a year. Since their parents died, he has supported them both with his writing career. Masamune has worked with an illustrator known as Eromanga-sensei since his debut but has never met them in person. A series of events leads him to discover that the artist behind his books is actually Sagiri, his reclusive stepsister. As they navigate the competitive light novel industry together, Sagiri slowly begins to open up to the world again, and their unusual home life becomes as complicated as their rising careers.

Saikano

Shuji and Chise are high school students in Hokkaido who have just started dating. Their quiet life in a small town is shattered when bombers from an unknown country attack Sapporo without warning. As the city falls into chaos, Shuji witnesses a small red light destroy the enemy planes. He soon discovers the devastating truth: Chise has been engineered by the Japanese Self Defense Force and transformed into the Ultimate Weapon, a cyborg built for mass destruction. Torn between her new feelings for Shuji and her role as a devastating fighting force, Chise struggles to hold on to her humanity while being drawn deeper into the war.

Play it Cool, Guys

Hayate Ichikura, Shun Futami, Takayuki Mima, and Souma Shiki are handsome, composed, and give off an air of effortless cool. To everyone around them, they seem unapproachable and perfectly put together. In reality, all four are incredibly clumsy. They lose their wallets, wear clothes incorrectly, and get lost with surprising regularity. The real challenge isn't avoiding these mishaps, but pretending they were intentional and keeping their cool in front of others. Their daily lives are a constant struggle to maintain their suave image while dealing with one awkward situation after another.

Studio Cabana

Yukari Maki is a high school girl who takes pride in being honest and doing things by the book. Her classmate Yusuke Kusaka is the opposite: rumored to be a delinquent, he seems to have nothing in common with her. Yukari's refusal to let him coast through school gives her a chaperone-like reputation and earns his visible annoyance. One day, a new rumor about Yusuke begins to spread. Determined to address it, Yukari follows him after school and ends up outside a music studio. There, she hears him singing a love song with a sweet, sad voice she never imagined he had. Captivated by this unexpected side of him, Yukari finds herself drawn to Yusuke. What starts as curiosity soon turns into feel

A Breakthrough Came Out by Forbidden Master and Disciple.

Eirth is the son of the hero who defeated the Great Demon King. Despite his constant efforts, he is always compared to his father and never feels good enough. The weight of those expectations follows him every day. One day, in the room where his father's sword is kept, he meets the ghost of the Demon King. The Demon King offers to train him, and Eirth accepts, hoping to surpass the people who look down on him. Under the Demon King's guidance, Eirth begins to grow stronger. His parents, the heroes of the past, his childhood friend, and the geniuses of the era will soon have to face the results of that training.

A Regressor's Tale of Cultivation

Seven beings fall into the world of cultivators, each carrying rare talents. Eunhyeon appears to have none, and he struggles to survive in a strange world where strength decides everything. Every day is a fight to endure, and he cannot understand why he was brought there without the gifts that others possess. After his death, he finds himself back at the start of it all. He realizes his talent is the ability of infinite regression. What first seems like a blessing becomes a fate he desperately wishes to escape, as he is forced to relive his suffering again and again. Here begins Eunhyeon's relentless struggle to break free from the endless cycle and find a way to truly live.

Tokyo Mew Mew

Ichigo Momomiya is on a date with her crush Masaya Aoyama when a strange light merges her DNA with that of an endangered Iriomote wildcat. She soon develops cat-like traits and the ability to transform into a pink magical girl with cat ears and a tail. She learns she is part of the Mew Project, an experiment meant to create biological weapons against Chimera Anima, alien parasites that infect animals and turn them into monsters. An accident caused the DNA of five endangered animals to be injected into Ichigo and four other girls instead. Now Ichigo must fight the alien threat and find her teammates, all while keeping her new identity a secret from Masaya.

Child of the Sheath

Bira is an orphaned boy who lives deep in a secluded forest, spending his days fishing and befriending a family of bears. Raised by his dwarf grandfather, he was told to stay away from humans and wait in the northern part of the woods. When his grandfather disappears, Bira keeps waiting for years, alone with nature. His quiet life changes when he meets Tanyu, a former general searching for his childhood love. After saving Tanyu's life, Bira befriends him and learns of the dangerous mission ahead. Determined to help, Bira leaves the forest for the first time and steps into a wider world. It is a land of strange wonders: a magical tree grows from a swordsman's back, a mute girl becomes a liv

Wanting To Live Safely Even In Another World Syndrome

A man finds himself standing alone on a mountain filled with plants and creatures he has never seen before. He has been transported to another world with nothing but the clothes on his back, and no convenient powers or weapons are granted to him. His only goal is a simple one: to live safely. After descending the mountain while avoiding dangerous monsters and bandits, he reaches a castle where he is taken captive as a suspicious person. During his interrogation by the female knight Irias, he mentions the bandits he saw on the mountain. Irias, who has been struggling to track down those same bandits, sees an opportunity and quickly moves to hunt them down. He has no desire to become a hero

Shut up, Evil Dragon, I Don't Want to Raise A Child with You Anymore

Leon is a dragon slayer who falls in battle and is taken prisoner by the Silver Dragon Queen. Facing execution, he casts a forbidden curse as a last act of defiance, hoping to leave her marked by shame forever. The spell goes wrong, and the queen loses control, leading to a night neither of them intended. Two years later, Leon wakes up to find a small dragon girl with a tail sleeping beside him. The child is the unexpected result of that night, and now the defeated slayer must face a life he never imagined: raising a daughter with the very queen he swore to destroy.

Even Given the Worthless "Appraiser" Class, I'm Actually the Strongest

In a fantasy world where jobs are granted by the gods at birth, Ein is born with the Appraiser class. Considered useless by his fellow adventurers, he is exploited, mistreated, and ultimately abandoned by the very people he trusted. With no hope left, he reaches the depths of despair and decides his life is no longer worth living. However, instead of death, he finds a new beginning. Ein discovers that his supposedly worthless Appraiser ability holds a hidden power, one that could make him the strongest of all. With this newfound strength, he begins a journey to rise above his past and claim his own destiny.

Yuru Yuri

Akari Akaza has just started middle school when she joins the Amusement Club, where her childhood friends Kyouko Toshinou and Yui Funami are already members. They are soon joined by Chinatsu Yoshikawa, Akari's classmate, who arrives after the Tea Club is disbanded. With the Tea Club gone, the girls take over its former clubroom, but the Amusement Club has no clear purpose. Free to do whatever they want, the four of them spend their days getting into mischief, ignoring warnings from the Student Council, and filling their time with whatever comes to mind.

What Do You Call This Trash?

Yuuto has always liked Akira, but she was dating his older brother. When that relationship ends, he sees an opportunity to get close to her at last. He knows the timing is not ideal, but he cannot ignore the chance he has wanted for so long. What he also knows, and chooses to ignore, is why his brother broke up with her. Akira is obsessive, clingy, and manipulative, and she is willing to use Yuuto's feelings to stay near the man she still loves. Their relationship begins under a cloud of dishonesty and emotional dependence, with Yuuto aware that he is being used but unable to walk away. As they grow closer, the line between affection and control blurs. Yuuto finds himself caught in a bond

Ran the Peerless Beauty

Ran Takamine seems to have it all: she is beautiful, gets top grades, and excels at sports. Her classmates see her as unapproachable, like a flower blooming on a high peak, and no one dares to get close to her. That changes when she meets Akira Saeki, a carefree boy who treats her without fear or hesitation. A chance visit to a small flower shop called Soleil brings them together again, and Ran discovers that Akira helps out at his family's store. As she keeps running into him, she finds herself thinking about him more and more, unsure whether it is the flowers or the boy who speaks their language that warms her heart.

The Two Faces of Misaki Hoshino.

Kobayakawa is an antisocial student who lives an extraordinarily ordinary life. His only talent is painting portraits, which he often does to relieve pent-up anger. One day, he meets a pretty and popular girl named Hoshino who has a secret that nobody knows except for her and her childhood friend. That is, until he stumbles upon it too by chance. Her friend had been putting make-up on her every day. Now it's his turn to keep this secret and help maintain her social life!

Sensitive Boy

Kaede Seto is seventeen and wants nothing more than to be a normal teenager. After a traumatic experience in middle school, he transfers to an all-boys high school with his two best friends, hoping for a fresh start. But the past makes it hard for him to let anyone get close. When Tsubasa Arisaka, a romantic girl from an all-girls school, starts showing interest in him, Kaede tries to overcome the fears that still haunt him. Tsubasa has always dreamed of a perfect love story, but real relationships turn out to be far more complicated than the shoujo manga she loves. As the two grow closer, they must learn that love comes with its own challenges and that becoming "normal" may not be as simp

Fukushuu Kyoushitsu

Ayana Fujisawa has endured relentless bullying from her classmates. After learning that resisting only makes things worse, she stays silent and waits for the pain to pass. But the harassment escalates until someone pushes her into traffic, leaving her hospitalized. While recovering, Ayana realizes that if she does not fight back, her classmates will eventually kill her. She decides that revenge is her only option. Her targets include the bullies, those who laughed from the sidelines, and those who did nothing to help. Ayana begins gathering information on everyone around her, planning how to destroy each of their lives. Her plan even reaches classmates she once considered close friends.