Hakai Seyo, to Warai wa Itta: Gendai Manga Senshuu

The world's dumbest gang, that's right, "The Black Company". Consisting of the leader of the gang, Kato Koneko, a.k.a. Capone, is the "biggest" gangster in the world. Taro, with his fat belly button and heart. Jiro has a scar across his face. They are three goofball gangsters who have never once succeeded in a mission, but for some reason, they are relentlessly pursued by the Oni detective Higetora. "Dang it, you'll see, I'm going to succeed in my mission today!"

Ecchan appears to be a normal little girl, but appearances can be deceptive. She is descended from the great ninja Sasuke Sarutobi, and possesses ninja skills of her own. Ecchan is also capable of all sorts of extraordinary feats: she can communicate with animals, possesses hypnotic and telepathic abilities, and is stronger and more intelligent than normal girls of her age. But despite all this, Ecchan is still only a young girl, and like any young girl makes mistakes. But with the help of her friends Miko, Taihei and her dog Buku, everything always turns out right.

A collection of short autobiographical stories from 1930s and 1940s, Terajima District, Tokyo, where mangaka's family ran a tavern.