Manga

Chinami no Fuukei

I Wish I Was Stupid

A collection of thirteen short stories originally published in 1982, this manga delves into the raw and often absurd aspects of human existence. Through tales of love, family, work, and frustration, the narrative explores the darker, more visceral corners of everyday life. The stories, culled from avant-garde publications, present a world where societal norms are stripped away, revealing the primal urges and desperate acts that lie beneath. Characters grapple with their own madness and the grotesque realities of their desires, pushing the boundaries of conventional storytelling.

Seifuku, Kekkon

Hirata Nao is a sixteen-year-old girl from a single-parent family. She dreams of a simple life: getting married and building a warm home with the man she loves. However, her ordinary existence shatters when her father disappears in search of a national treasure, leaving her and her two younger siblings burdened with a debt of ten million yen. To survive, Nao works three part-time jobs every day, but the income barely covers their needs. Just when hope seems lost, she meets Chikage Saga, a wealthy honor student from her school. He offers her a job with an incredible salary that could wipe out her debt in no time. Desperate, she signs the contract without reading it carefully—only to discover

Kuuki Ningyou to Imouto

A naive high school girl is shocked to find a talking inflatable doll in her room. The doll, originally purchased by her brother for mature purposes, has inexplicably come to life and gained the ability to speak. Despite the awkward and vulgar situation, the girl must navigate this bizarre new reality. As the doll begins to interact with her and her brother, a strange but heartwarming sisterly bond forms between the girl and the living doll. Together, they face everyday comedic situations that blur the line between the risqué and the tender, creating a unique and warm family dynamic.

Yamada-kun to Tanaka Kachou

Section Chief Tanaka is a zealous 30-year-old who works at Oote Food's advertising group. He is a dedicated and hardworking employee, respected by his colleagues for his enthusiasm. However, one day, an inexplicable event causes him to suddenly shrink to a tiny size, turning his life upside down. Yamada, a cool and capable subordinate, is tasked with looking after the miniature Tanaka. This unusual assignment makes Yamada the envy of his coworkers, who see it as a unique opportunity to get closer to their boss. As Tanaka navigates his new tiny existence, he and Yamada must deal with the everyday challenges of work and life from a completely different perspective. From simple tasks like movi

The First Thrill of Excitement

Sumika and Hanano have just recently become lovers. In an attempt to get closer, Hanano invites her senpai and lover to her house for a sleepover. The two are nervous and conscious of their movements, hiding their true intentions behind the innocent invitation. As they spend the night together, their feelings and desires slowly surface, testing the boundaries of their new relationship. Each moment brings them closer, but also reveals the uncertainties and anxieties that come with first love.

Koisuru Daigo-sensei

Rintarou and Kiyo have been childhood friends since kindergarten. When Kiyo suddenly confessed his feelings, Rintarou was troubled and unsure how to respond. Before he could figure things out, Kiyo left to study abroad in England, and during their time apart, Rintarou began to see him as a possible romantic partner. Four years later, Kiyo returns as a professional soccer player, while Rintarou works as a child-caretaker. The long separation has brought many changes to both of them, and Rintarou feels uneasy about how much they have grown apart. Despite this, Kiyo reassures him that his feelings have never wavered, declaring that he has only ever loved Rintarou.

Butsumetsu Sentimental

Kanakana

A lonely girl crosses paths with an intimidating man whose face is marked by a prominent scar. Despite his fearsome appearance, he is a legendary former delinquent who now dedicates himself to caring for the child. Their unexpected encounter sets the stage for a quiet, heartwarming bond to form. As the man takes on the role of guardian, he must navigate the challenges of raising a young girl while confronting his own troubled past. The story explores themes of redemption and found family, following their daily lives and the gradual trust that grows between them.

The Scum of the Galaxy

Arata, a former karate disciple, and his little sister Himari are camping in a forest when they witness the sudden appearance of a spaceship. The alien vessel kidnaps them, pulling them into an encounter far beyond their understanding. They meet Sorakil, a bizarre alien who claims to be an agent of the Galactic Federation. Sorakil demands the brother and sister's help to protect Earth from an unknown threat, forcing them into a dangerous interstellar conflict.

Yoiko Sensei To Usuihon No Akuma

Kuroriri, a devil who aims to corrupt humans by creating obscene books, arrives in the human world. She crosses paths with Yoko, a struggling erotic manga artist who dreams of becoming a best-selling author. Together with Reiko-sensei, a reclusive former teacher who now lives a lazy life, they form an unlikely trio. Kuroriri uses her demonic powers to help Yoko draw lewd manga, hoping to spread her influence through his work. However, her methods often lead to chaotic and comedic situations, especially when she insists on working in the nude. As they collaborate on increasingly risqué projects, Yoko must balance his artistic ambitions with the devil's mischievous plans, all while navigating

Cinderella Lesson

Haihara Yuuki is a serious and flawless student, always on top of her schoolwork. Kosaka Seiji is a popular boy known for his sharp tongue. Their paths cross when Seiji accidentally sees Yuuki without her usual perfect appearance. Intrigued by her natural face, Seiji makes an unexpected offer: he wants Yuuki to become his dance partner. Yuuki accepts, but the mission comes with its own challenges. As they spend time together practicing, their relationship begins to change, and hidden feelings start to surface.

Dokebi Cafe

Gang-Eun is a high school girl plagued by misfortune. She has a recurring dream where she dies in the arms of a man on a battlefield, and bad luck seems to follow her whenever she has that dream. One day, a mysterious new cafe opens in her neighborhood, run by the Dokebi king. Rumors spread that people who visit the cafe can reunite with lost relationships from their past. Gang-Eun starts working at the strange cafe and becomes involved in helping various customers find closure. As she delves deeper into the cafe's secrets, she begins to suspect that the man from her dreams might be a lost connection from a previous life. But the more she uncovers, the more her own fate becomes intertwined

Enmusubi: Kawakami Daishirou Tanpenshuu

Daishirou Kawakami presents a collection of short stories originally published on social media. The volume brings together tales of everyday life, love, and human connections, each centered around the simple act of sharing a cigarette. Through a series of vignettes, characters meet, part, and find solace in fleeting moments. A shared smoke becomes a bridge between strangers, lovers, and friends, revealing hidden emotions and unspoken bonds. The stories explore the warmth and melancholy of these encounters, where a single cigarette can change a relationship forever.

Otome no Teikoku: AiChie Special

Ai and Chie are two high school girls navigating the complexities of friendship and budding romance. Their daily lives are filled with playful interactions and intimate moments that blur the lines between close friends and something more. As they grow closer, Ai and Chie must confront their own feelings and the reactions of those around them. Their relationship deepens through shared experiences, from school activities to private encounters, challenging their understanding of love and companionship.

Tanuki to Kitsune to Satogurashi

Yasuha Furuhata, tired of the city and her job, moves to a quiet village in the Chichibu mountains. While exploring the woods, she meets two young girls: Momo and Ichi. One has the features of a tanuki, the other of a fox, and both are full of mischief. As Yasuha gets to know them, she discovers that Momo is a playful tanuki and Ichi a cunning kitsune. Their supernatural nature turns her peaceful rural life upside down, blending everyday country living with magical encounters.

Two-Week Lover

Chitose Yuzumoto receives a letter asking him to meet the sender in front of the library. Expecting a cute girl, he is shocked when Riku Hidaka, the former captain of the baseball team, shows up instead. Riku proposes a deal: he wants Chitose to help him create memories for his final year of high school by dating him for just two weeks. Chitose agrees, and the two begin their temporary relationship, acting more like close friends at first. But as the days pass, Chitose starts to notice unexpected feelings stirring within him, complicating their time-limited arrangement.

Blood-drinking Always Works

Chu Ye enrolls at a prestigious art academy to investigate her brother's mysterious disappearance. While exploring an art gallery late at night, she discovers one of his paintings and is suddenly pulled into a fantastical world trapped within the canvas. This world is ruled by vampires, where humans are nothing more than prey. Saved by a vampire hunter named Edward, Chu Ye soon learns that he is actually a vampire himself. As she navigates this dangerous realm, she must uncover why Edward sides with humans and what truly happened to her brother.

Fuufu to wa Iu Mono no

Tadaharu is a serious and straight-laced husband, while his wife Kozue is a dreamy and carefree woman. Despite their contrasting personalities, the newlyweds navigate their daily life together, finding humor and warmth in their interactions. As they adjust to married life, their differences often lead to comedic situations and misunderstandings. From household chores to personal habits, Tadaharu and Kozue must learn to compromise and understand each other's perspectives, all while maintaining the love and affection that brought them together.

I Am Not House Husband

Yukio Sugiri is a mangaka. To be precise, he hasn't won a prize, his work hasn't been published, nor has he had any experience being an assistant. He's a complete newbie. Thus, at the moment, he just spends his days as a househusband. This two-part oneshot follows his daily life and interactions as he navigates the mundane yet comedic challenges of domesticity while dreaming of a career in manga. From cooking and cleaning to awkward social encounters, Yukio's routine is far from the glamorous life of a published artist.

Super Girl UFO

Shinpei Natsuki is an ordinary high school boy whose life takes a turn when a new housemate, the foreign girl Yuha Maria, moves in. Nicknamed UFO-chan, she is actually a Space Patrol Officer sent to Earth on a mission. Shinpei soon discovers that her arrival is anything but ordinary. Yuha is tracking down a dangerous alien species known as the Space Vampires, who are attacking planets across the galaxy. Shinpei reluctantly joins her on trips back and forth through time in her UFO to prevent a hostile alien takeover. To protect her secret, his memory is wiped after each adventure. Alongside the main story, a comedic short strip titled "The Professional" follows a hitman trying to take down a

The Breakfast Club

Kayoko Enoki leads the Tokyo branch of the Breakfast Club, an organization that helps victims of crime seek revenge in a way distinct from other groups. Abducted and sexually assaulted at the age of eight, she now dedicates her life to aiding those who have suffered similar fates. As she takes on new cases, Kayoko must confront the trauma of her own past and the dark motivations that drove her to join this mysterious group. Her journey reveals the thin line between justice and vengeance, and the cost of seeking retribution.

Huimanggangnim

Ju Sang-Hyeok works as an official at the Ministry of Economics and Finance, a man dedicated to his career and the stability it provides. Hyeon I-Su is an aspiring writer, chasing a dream that often feels just out of reach. Their worlds are different, yet when they meet, a hopeful romance begins to bloom between them. As they grow closer, the rough chemistry between them becomes impossible to ignore. Sang-Hyeok's structured life clashes with I-Su's creative spontaneity, leading to both friction and unexpected understanding. They must navigate their own insecurities and the pressures of their respective paths, all while discovering what it truly means to support each other. Their journey is

Culinary Chronicles of the Court Flower

Rimi has spent most of her life preparing food for the protector god of her homeland. Suddenly, she is sent as a tribute to the great empire of Konkoku, becoming one of the emperor's concubines. Far from home, she struggles to hold onto the taste of her country until she is saved by the cuisinologist Shusei. Dreaming of a reunion with the kind scholar, Rimi does her best to survive in the envy-filled rear palace. She relies on her natural cheerfulness and her skill as a cook to navigate the intrigues. But when she is suddenly arrested and sentenced to execution for disrespecting the emperor, her life hangs in the balance.

Suicidal Companyman & Vampire Schoolgirl

A corporate slave exhausted by the daily grind of work finds himself on the verge of breaking down, longing only for peace. One night, he encounters a beautiful girl who is searching for blood. Their meeting sparks an unusual connection: he sees her as the key to a blissful death, while she simply wants a sip of his blood. The man proposes a deal: she can kill him, but she only wants to drink his blood. Confused by his request, she refuses, yet he becomes determined to live so that she can one day end his life. What begins as a strange misunderstanding slowly turns into a fateful, life-or-death romantic comedy.

Those Who've Sunk to Rock Bottom

Morizaki, a newly appointed teacher, repeatedly visits his truant student Mirai, hoping to convince him to return to school. Mirai, however, remains withdrawn and unresponsive, hiding away from the world in his own home. As Morizaki persists in his efforts, he begins to uncover the deep emotional scars that have led Mirai to isolate himself. The teacher's own past and motivations come into question, blurring the line between professional duty and personal connection. Their encounters slowly reveal a fragile bond that could either heal or further wound them both.

My Girlfriend Doesn't Love Me

A boy is in a relationship with his girlfriend Chisa, but she is in love with another man. They do not date or kiss because she does not want to. He accepts this, refusing to do anything she doesn't want or to touch her, simply because she has someone else she likes. Despite this painful reality, he remains devoted to her, believing that one day she will show him the same affectionate face she shows the one she loves. He continues to be her boyfriend, holding onto hope in an unhealthy love story between a devoted boy and a dependent girl.

To Another World... with Land Mines!

After a tragic bus accident, high school student Naofumi Kamiya and his entire class are transported to a dangerous fantasy world by a self-proclaimed "evil god" who claims he isn't actually evil. The god grants each of them a custom skill, but warns that there are no cheat skills. While many of his classmates choose flashy, gimmicky abilities, Naofumi and his childhood friends prioritize safety and practicality. Now in this new world, Naofumi must navigate a reality that looks like a game but isn't. He and his friends focus on staying out of trouble, putting survival first. However, the god's warning proves true, and those who relied on gimmicky skills soon face harsh consequences. Naofumi

Saikou Nando Meikyuu de Party ni Okizari ni Sareta S-Rank Kenshi, Hontou ni Mayoi Makutte Dare mo Shiranai Saishinbu e: Ore no Kan da to Tabun Kocchi ga Deguchi da to Omou

I’ll Get My Deskmate to Hit You

Gu Qinan, a top-scoring student, transfers from a prestigious high school to an ordinary one after being bullied by his former classmates. In his new class, he sits next to Zhan Ming, a laid-back student who doesn't care much about grades. When Zhan Ming's poor test scores draw the teacher's attention, he casually asks his deskmate for help. Meanwhile, Gu Qinan's old bullies track him down, threatening him even at his new school. Gu Qinan responds by warning them that he will get his deskmate to hit them, revealing a surprising dynamic between the two.

Death March kara Hajimaru Isekai Koufukukyoku

The Hounds of Kairos

Harumichi Sai witnesses the brutal murder of his beloved girlfriend, Futaba Takanashi, right before his eyes. The event leaves him deeply scarred, both physically and emotionally, plunging him into a state of profound despair. Just as he begins to lose all hope, a mysterious key arrives in the mail, bearing an extraordinary power: it allows its owner to travel back in time. Driven by grief and a desperate longing to save Futaba, Harumichi uses the key to leap into the past. But each journey alters events in unexpected and dangerous ways. As he tries to rewrite history, he discovers that the key's power comes with a heavy price, and that changing the past may unleash horrors far beyond his c

In My Previous Life, I Was a Saint, but Now I Want to Cut Corners

Renaria suddenly remembers her past life as a saint who wielded powerful light magic—magic that came at the cost of her own life. In her previous existence, she sacrificed herself to revive a princess who had faked a suicide attempt out of love for Renaria's fiancé, the second prince. Now reborn into her teenage years with her memories intact, Renaria is determined to live a quiet, low-key life far from the royal family's notice. But avoiding the spotlight proves difficult when her past deeds and hidden abilities threaten to resurface. As she navigates her new life, Renaria must keep her identity secret and resist being drawn back into the dangerous politics and expectations of the nobility

The Supreme Sword Intention

In the Xuanjian Continent, the Way of the Sword reigns supreme. A hardworking genius of the Xuanjian Sect suddenly suffers a setback during his training. Through a twist of fate, he activates the Sword Tomb System, a mysterious power that grants him access to countless legendary swords from across the ages. With his first peerless blade in hand, the young swordsman sets out on a path to become a hero capable of reaching the heavens with a single sword strike. As he faces powerful foes and uncovers ancient secrets, he must master the legendary weapons and forge his own destiny in a world where swordsmanship is both art and survival.

Silent Beach

An old man relaxes on a silent beach, enjoying the solitude of the shore. His quiet day is interrupted when he discovers a fascinating ship that has run aground on the sand. The vessel, strange and out of place, draws his curiosity. As he approaches the ship, the old man begins to uncover mysteries that blur the line between reality and fantasy. The silent beach holds secrets that challenge his understanding of the world, leading him into an enigmatic encounter that will change his perspective forever.

Escape Game

An Ning wakes up on a mysterious island with no memory of his past. Surrounded by monsters and strange rules, he believes he is an NPC in a terrifying horror game. His only clue is a voice that tells him he must find a way to escape this abandoned world or die. Then he meets Zhu Wei, a strange "player" who reveals a shocking truth: An Ning is not an NPC at all, but a real player chosen by the game. Together, they must navigate deadly trials and uncover the secrets of the island. But trust is fragile, and every choice could be their last.

Cousin From a Distant Country

Carlo has harbored a crush on his cousin since childhood. Their families live in different countries, so their meetings are rare and precious, always filled with the warmth of reunion. Every visit feels like a small miracle, a chance to reconnect and relive the bond they once shared. As the years pass, Carlo's feelings grow stronger, but he struggles with the distance and the unspoken nature of his emotions. The time between encounters stretches longer, and each reunion brings a mix of joy and anxiety. He wonders if she feels the same, or if his affection is just a childhood memory that never faded. When they meet again, Carlo must decide whether to confess his long-held secret or keep it

Assault Lily: Last Bullet - Secret Garden ~ Sweet Memoria ~

The Lilies of Yurigaoka Girls' Academy are warriors who fight to protect the world from mysterious threats. Between battles, they share precious moments with those dear to them, finding joy in everyday life. Their days are filled with training, friendship, and quiet moments of tenderness that reveal the bonds between them. This spin-off manga of the game "Assault Lily: Last Bullet" explores the gentle side of their existence. As they face their duties and the challenges of being protectors, the Lilies discover that the most important battles are not always fought on the battlefield. The sweetness of their secret garden lies in the small, heartfelt interactions that strengthen their connecti

Sword of the Titans

In a time when gods and humans live and fight together against enormous fiends, the young boy Tsuchimaru feels powerless, able only to be protected by the gods. His life changes when a mysterious wandering artisan gifts him a powerful sword, enabling him to take up arms in the titanic conflict. Now armed with the legendary blade, Tsuchimaru joins the gods in their battle against the fiends. As he wields his new weapon, he must find his place among divine allies and face the challenges of a world where the line between mortal and immortal blurs.

[Sentaku] no Dungeon Musou: "Kuso Skill no Munou ga!" to Tsuihou Sareta Skill [Sentaku] no Ore Dakedo, Kono Skill wa Hikaeme ni Itte "Saikyou" deshita. Kirei na "Tenshi" to Kawaii "Itan Ryuu" to Tomo ni, Ore wa Yume wo Kanaemasu