Strike Witches takes place in a world similar to Earth, but where magic exists. Magic abilities appear almost exclusively among young women, and usually disappears with age. However, these abilities are generally limited to raising a simple protective magic field, or moving objects slightly at a distance, or for some, flying on a broom. Then, in the 16th and 17 centuries, humanity entered into an age of discovery, highlighted by the Britannian witch Jamie Watt's invention of the magic engine, a steam-powered mechanical device which could boost a witch's natural magic powers several times over, which could then be used to drive all types of machinery. The magic engine was soon put to use in all forms of industry and transport, increasing production to levels previously thought impossible. However, together with this huge increase in magic usage, sightings of the Neuroi, enigmatic lifeforms which had been spotted on scarce occasions for centuries, also began to increase exponentially. Appearing in countries all over the world, the Neuroi spread a noxious miasma, putrefying the land and consuming all types of metals, and they began encroaching on human territory. Normal soldiers could do nothing against that miasma, and humanity was on its last legs, with no choice but to retreat time and time again. It was then that it was discovered that a witch's protective field could block the miasma, and with the power of a magic engine, witches joined the battlefield. With the ability to easily wield weapons which would normally be far too heavy, imbue their attacks with magic, fly through the air freely, and block enemy attacks with magic fields, witches began to turn the tide against the Neuroi invasion. These witches, together with the Striker Units they wore, were known as "Strike Witches". In 1939, as the European mainland faced the crisis of a Neuroi invasion of unprecedented scale, Imperial Army and Navy Witches from the far off Fuso Empire were sent to the battlefield as volunteer soldiers. One such Imperial Army Witch, Anabuki Tomoko, an ace and hero to the people after her outstanding service during the Neuroi raid known as the "Fuso Sea Incident", had been expecting to be sent to Karlsland, where the heaviest fighting was going on. However, she was instead deployed to the northernmost extreme of Europe, Suomus. There she meets the rest of her future fellow squadron members, none of whom had ever made a name for themselves in their former countries, instead being treated nearly like outcasts, half-baked witches without any talent or motivation. It's now up to the "Misfits Squadron", or officially the "Suomus Independent Volunteer Air Squadron", to find out how they can stand up to the Neuroi menace. (Source: Baka-Tsuki)
The comic anthology of the popular Chinese game, "Genshin Impact" is already here!! Look forward to content such as... Mondstadt's new specialty, the backstory behind a certain dish, as well as various character traits never revealed before!! Cover illustration: Ikomochi (イコモチ) 1. **Genshin Jigoku Ryouri Taiketsu** (原神地獄料理対決) \[Sakurai Energy\] 2. **Henjin Impact** (編神いんぱくと) \[Mikage Baku\] 3. **Mona no Liyue Gourmet Tabi** (モナの璃月グルメ旅) \[Tsumumi\] 4. **Zephyrus Kishidan-shiki Gake Nobori Tokkunhou** (西風〈ゼピュロス〉騎士団式崖登り特訓法) \[Arito Arayuru\] 5. **Sekai Ninmu "Sakaba no Kanban Musume!?"** (世界任務 「酒場の看板娘!?」) \[Hirose Madoka\] 6. **Klee to Shingata Bakudan** (クレーと新型爆弾) \[Kusaka Shi (日下氏)\] 7. **Liyue Gohan** (璃月ごはん) \[Edo Hachi (江戸はち)\] 8. **Amber no Kiroku** (アンバーの記録) \[Enda Marimo\] 9. **Oujosama! Kore wa Taberareru-mono desu ka?** (皇女様! これは食べられるものですか?) \[Torriet (トリエット)\] 10. **Klee the Mountain-Buster** (クレー・ザ・マウンテンバスター) \[Kanyapyi\] 11. **Pai-mona!** (パイモナ!) \[1-oku-nen Wakusei (1億年惑星)\] 12. **Yaei-shoku no Himitsu** (野営食の秘密) \[Kanbara Erika\] 13. **Sore ni Gake ga Aru kara** (そこに崖があるから) \[Dynamic Bacon (ダイナミックベーコン)\]
Two years ago, a pair of idols, Tsubasa Kazanari and Kanade Amou, collectively known as ZweiWing, fought against an alien race known as Noise using armor known as Symphogear. To protect a girl named Hibiki Tachibana, who got severely wounded by the Noise, Kanade sacrificed herself. Two years later, as Tsubasa has fought the Noise alone, Hibiki ends up gaining the same power as Kanade. (Source: Anime News Network, Wikipedia)
At a time when the world was still in peace, to the east of the capital, a beautiful dancer of Noh named Hakubi appeared. She was keeping a terrible secret that she couldn't tell to anybody...
This is compilation of 3 loosely connected stories of vampire/human romances. 1. Itsuwari wa Tsuki no Shita de Ai ni Naru (The Lie Becomes Love Under the Moon) 2. Hanabi to Ouji-sama (The Bride and Prince) 3. Bijo to Kyuuketsuki (The Beautiful Lady and the Vampire)
Koyuki Shirogane is a girl known for her beauty and harsh tongue, giving her the nickname "Venomous Snow White." One day, she is saved by Naoya Sasahara as a man tried to hit on her. She may try to act tough, but on the inside, she is still a young girl. Koyuki falls in love with Naoya for saving her, and Naoya falls for Koyuki's surprisingly cute and innocent side. Both fail to be honest with each other at first, but eventually bring themselves to admit their feelings for each other. *Note: Includes 1 extra chapter.*
The main story retold from Saori Takebe's point of view.
*“Don’t get the wrong idea, okay. I definitely don’t like people such as you!”* This template tsundere phrase marked the beginning of mine and Aotsuki Mifuyuu’s story. Because of her cold and indifferent attitude, she always stands out negatively in class. However one day, we ended up talking more and more with each other, and I started to see the warmth behind her cold words. Why is she so distanced and unaffectionate towards people despite being so kind? That seems to be related to her past that I don’t know about… This is a story about love, telling the coming along of a boy and girl until they finally act affectionately towards each other.
An anthology of Girls und Panzer by various mangaka.
At a time when the world was still in peace, to the east of the capital, a beautiful dancer of Noh named Hakubi appeared. She was keeping a terrible secret that she couldn't tell to anybody... (Source: Sound of Jewels)
A selection of steamy yuri one-shots. **Volume 1** (2007/5/25) Cover illustration: Eiki Eiki 1. under the rose \[Konno Kita\] 2. Izuko to mo Naku (いずこともなく, Nowhere to Go) \[Konno Kita\] 3. Hirusagari no... (昼下がりの..., In the Afternoon...) \[Konno Kita\] 4. 24, 25. (24、25。) \[Techno Samata\]; Yuri Shimai Vol.3 5. Hoshi ni Negai wo (星に願いを, Wishing on a Star) \[Himawari Souya\] 6. Futari (ふたり, The Two of Us) \[Hayase Hashiba\] 7. Tsukiyo no Raihousha (月夜の来訪者, Visitor on a Moonlit Night) \[Kuramoto Kaya\]; Yuri Shimai 8. Rakuen no Kotori (楽園の小鳥, Little Birds of Paradise) \[Sakazaki Sakura\] (さかざき咲羅) ・kakioroshi: 9. Love Letter (ラブレター) \[Otsu Hiyori\] 10. Hoshi no Mukougawa (星の向こうがわ, Beyond the Stars) \[Morishima Akiko\] 11. Apple Day Dream (アップル・デイ・ドリーム) \[Jounouchi Nene\] 12. Kanojo no Neko wa Yume no Bannin (彼女の猫は夢の番人, Her Cat Wards Off My Bad Dreams) \[Hakamada Mera\] 13. Nanami to Misuzu (南波と海鈴) \[Minakata Sunao\] 14. Bitter Seek (ヴィターシーク) \[Oikawa Jinko\] (及川じんこ) **Volume 2** (2010/5/18) Cover illustration: Taamo 1. Knife Edge Girl (ナイフエッジガール) \[Furutsuji Kikka\] 2. Fortune Ring (フォーチュン・リング) \[Kashiwabara Mami\] 3. Maple Love \[Otsu Hiyori\] 4. Sandals (サンダル) \[Takahashi Mako\] 5. Delicious Time \[Takemiya Jin\] 6. Cosmos no Saku Niwa (コスモスの咲く庭) \[Himawari Souya\] 7. Yuri Yuri (ゆり ゆり) \[Namori\] 8. Imprinting no Coffee (インプリンティングのコーヒー, Imprinting Coffee) \[Yotsuhara Furiko\]; Comic Yuri Hime 2009-06 9. Chichin Puipui (チチンプイプイ, Abracadabra) \[Tanaka Minoru\]Comic Yuri Hime 10. Kusari wa Mou Iranai (鎖はもういらない, No More Need For Chains) \[Kurata Uso\]; Comic Yuri Hime S 2008 11. Himitsu no Seseragi (秘密のせせらぎ, The Secret Stream) \[Yoshitomi Akihito\] 12. Hatsukoi Kouzoushiki (初恋構造式, The Structural Formula of First Love) \[Amano Shuninta\] 13. Ruriiro no Yume (瑠璃色の夢, A Lapis-Lazuli Blue Dream) \[Morishima Akiko\] 14. Shinyuu Lovesick (親友LOVESICK, Lovesick Over My Best Friend) \[Kazuma Kowo\] **Volume 3** (2010/6/18) Cover illustration: Kashiwabara Mami Opening illustration: Yoshitomi Akihito 1. Natsu no Hajimari (夏の始まり, The Beginning of Summer) \[Yoshitomi Akihito\] 2. Seitokai no Hana Drop (生徒会の花ドロップ, Student Council Flower Drop) \[Maru Mikamo\]; Comic Yuri Hime S 3. Hatsunetsu (初熱) \[Shin Yui\] 4. Live With My Sister \[Sukoyaka\] 5. Sanmanen de wa Kaemasen (さんまんえんではかえません, Not for Sale) \[Amano Shuninta\] 6. Yuki no Naka Kimi to Futari (雪のなか君とふたり) \[Tanaka Minoru\] 7. Love Story - Aiwa \[Sawa Nanao\] 8. Pierce (ピアス) \[Kurata Uso\] 9. Mori no Yakata ni Sumu Hana-tachi (森の館に棲む花たち, Flowers Dwelling in a Forest Manor) \[Seiro Yuzuha\] 10. Himitsu no Miyazono (秘密の宮園) \[Sukoyaka\] 11. Poem ni Koishite (ポエムに恋して, Love My Poem) \[Araki Kanao\]; Comic Yuri Hime S 12. Hatsujou 2 (初情2) \[Tanimura Marika\] 13. Interface \[Kurogane Ken\] 14. Momoiro Toiki. (桃色吐息。, Peach Coloured Sigh) \[MATSUDA98\] 15. Touch \[Hayase Hashiba\] 16. Arcadia: Rakuen no Hana (アーケイディア~楽園の花~, Arcadia ~Flowers of Paradise~) \[Mizuno Touko\] 17. Pool \[Naoe Marimo\]
