The top firefighter of Edo, known as the "Fire-Eating Bird," Matsunaga Gengo retired from firefighting due to a certain incident and lived in poverty as a ronin with his wife, Miyuki. Suddenly, an offer for an official position arrives from the Dewa Shinjo Domain. They plead, "As the chief firefighter, please save Edo once again." To protect lives from the numerous "suspicious fires" plaguing Edo, Gengo resolves to become a firefighter again. He takes on the daunting task of reviving a nearly-defunct fire brigade, mockingly called the "Ragged Fire Hawk Group," and confronts the raging flames to protect Edo and its people!!

Traveling to another world, either by accident, magic summoning, death, cruel twist of fate, on a research assignment, or just on vacation, means dealing with a whole lot of change all at once. In this compilation, the authors of the SAKKA KEIHAN writing circle explore the ins and outs of what to expect when you’ve been transported to another plane of existence. Six different short stories cover the authors’ ruminations on how to get by in these other worlds, whether you’re headed over voluntarily or finding yourself just trying to survive. You’ll probably want to bring a towel; things are going to get slimy. Don’t think it’ll save you from a fireball, however.

THE BRIDE PRIZE Corrie Davis has never had a real date. She's been too busy trying to run her ranch single-handedly and thinks she knows more about money (as in not having any!) than men. But now the two sexy Merrick brothers -- the richest men in the county -- are vying for her attention! Corrie is in an enviable dilemma. Which gorgeous brother should she choose? Her oldest friend -- or the man who's always been out of reach: the older, dangerously attractive Nick Merrick? Absorbing and powerful, Susan Fox is a compelling storyteller who explores the most heartfelt of emotions -- her stories will have you reaching for your hankie! [English publication via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/107969/)

Tankathlon is a new form of tank sport gaining slowly gaining popularity among Senshado enthusiasts. While also involving tank battles, Tankathlon is distinguished by its lack of official oversight allowing any school with tanks to participate in a battle anywhere at any time, and a 10-ton weight restriction on tanks used, limiting battles to light tanks and tankettes.

Two years ago, Tachibana Junichi got his heart broken by a girl who didn't show up for a date on Christmas Eve. Now a second year student in high school, Junichi spends his days inside his closet planetarium, going to school and hanging out with his friends Tanamachi Kaoru and Umehara Masayoshi. Based on the Amagami love simulation game. The focus is on Tachibana Junichi's relationship with Tsukasa Ayatsuji. The second arc focuses on Kaoru Tanamachi.

Hoshino's first long serialization. Comical romance between a student of magic school and his familiar spirit.

The Devas (divine beings) and the Asuras (demonic beings) of old have reincarnated in the modern era. Pairing in the battle for world domination, with girls channeling their powers to their human partners, the Avatars. (Source: Translated and edited from the Japanese Wikipedia)

In the ecologically-minded city of Fuuto, mysterious devices resembling USB flash drives called Gaia Memories are used by criminals and other interested parties to become monsters called Dopants, committing crimes with the police force powerless to stop them. To make matters worse, the Gaia Memories carry a dangerous toxin that cause their users to go insane to the point where they could die from the life-threatening devices. After the death of his boss, the self-proclaimed hard-boiled detective Shoutarou Hidari works with the mysterious Philip to investigate crimes which involve Dopants. Using their own Gaia Memories, Shoutarou and Philip use the Double Driver belts to transform and combine into Kamen Rider Double to fight the Dopant menace and keep Fuuto safe. (Source: Kamen Rider W Wiki) **Note: *Fuuto Tantei* is a manga adaptation and sequel of the 2009 drama TV series *Kamen Rider W*.**

"Satoshi and a group of his friends are on a lengthy boat ride to Kijijima when the world comes to an end – literally. A huge Tsunami wave 500 meters tall overpowers the boat and he finds himself stranded on an island and alone. Meanwhile the rest of the boat has grounded after being dashed upon the shores and soon Satoshi finds them, and sets off a struggle to survive for the passengers and crew of the ship…" (Source: Animeraider)

Realizing his immaturity at the memorial service for the previous Holy Shonin, Ikko returns to the main temple for further ascetic practice. Six months have passed since then, and Haruka, Hinami, Yuko, Yo, and Chitose, with Sakura as the new head priest at Saienji, have been spending their days in contemplaton, doing manual labor and practicing their exorcisms. Then, around the time of the cherry blossom season, Saienji was approached to help perform an exorcism of an old cherry blossom tree.

Eripha is the only girl in the garrison of the World Government's army that is protecting the city of Eldorado from terrorists. After being stationed there for three months she finally warms up to a boy in the same troop, Melka Dracea. But a sudden raid from the terrorists and a close encounter with the their leader changes their situation, drastically. (Source: Population GO)

The year is 1944, around when Miyafuji Yoshika joined the 501st JFW to protect Gallia. The South European nation Romagna is launching a Neuroi counteroffensive with its 504th JFW, nicknamed The Ardor Witches. Its core is made up by the Duchy of Romagna's elite, the Red Pants Unit, but, what is soon becoming evident as the detachment is coming together, is that the members all seem to a bit peculiar, not the least of which the commander. What will destiny have in store for this group of girls...?