Taichou to Watashi

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.

Dragon Ball

Son Goku is a boy with exceptional strength who has grown up alone in the mountains, with only a memento from his late grandfather: one of the legendary Dragon Balls. His quiet life changes when he meets Bulma, a determined girl searching for the seven magical orbs that summon Shenlong, a dragon capable of granting any wish. Goku joins Bulma on her journey, discovering a world full of friends, rivals, and dangers. As they travel, they attract the attention of powerful enemies who also seek the Dragon Balls for their own ambitions. Through rigorous martial arts training and countless battles, Goku faces increasingly formidable opponents. His adventures push him beyond his limits as he striv

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

Emanon Wanderer

Emanon wanders through late-1960s Japan, moving from one small country town to another with no clear destination. She carries three billion years of memories, and every encounter she has leaves a mark on the people she meets. Since the beginning of time, her life has followed the same cycle: travel the world as a teenager, meet a man, and give birth to a daughter who will inherit her memories and her very being. But this cycle is broken when love leads to pregnancy and, for the first time, she gives birth to twins—one of them a boy. Soon after, Emanon is confronted with someone who should not exist: her long-lost twin brother. The confessions and secrets that surface force her to question t

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

Kyon is a cynical high school student who has long stopped believing in the supernatural. That changes when he meets Haruhi Suzumiya, a classmate who openly declares she has no interest in ordinary humans and only wants to find aliens, time travelers, and espers. Intrigued despite himself, Kyon starts talking to her, and his casual remark about the lack of interesting clubs inspires Haruhi to create one of her own. Thus the SOS Brigade is born, and Kyon is dragged in as its first member. Haruhi soon recruits the silent bookworm Yuki Nagato, the shy Mikuru Asahina, and the perpetually smiling transfer student Itsuki Koizumi. Together they take over the Literary Club's room and follow their w