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In the Meiji restoration period of Japan, the government bans ghost stories and tales about demons. Despite this, a rental book shop called “the Reflected Rabbit” lends out books about ghouls and ghosts to its patrons.

Harutaka Kato, 1st grade students in Kakegawa high school with the extraordinary ability to jump. After look at his ability, Maiko the volleyball club manager's kept urging him to join as. Finally, Harutaka persuaded to enter the club. However, volleyball club had another star, Yuta Kaneko! Harutaka upset and trying to show off. But, all of his smash managed to block by Yuta!! So, what will Harutaka do!?

The remnants of a defeated Empire prepare to strike back at an invading army.

Did you see a kappa? Did you see a ghost? The genius lady doctor Takao Amaku unravels the "illness" hidden behind such mysterious incidents! (Source: Shinchosha, translated)

Five friends from high school return to dig up a time capsule they left years ago...

The human race has spread its roots into the far reaches of the Universe. In Space Era 0156, war breaks out between the different colonies that inhabit Space. The Earth colony begins to construct a new space battleship, Tiramisu, in secret... And it falls to a certain ace pilot to commandeer it as a beacon of hope for humanity. Despite this serious-sounding premise, Uchuu Senkan Tiramisu is a science fiction gag comedy that follows the everyday life of Ichinose Subaru, ace pilot of the Tiramisu. Since he can't get used to being surrounded by older pilots, Subaru regularly shuts himself up in the cockpit of his personal ship, Durandal.

Kondo and Takahashi are now in the third year of junior high school. It was their daily routine to play with cats under elevated tracks before going to school. Kondo can spend her time naturally in front of Takahashi, but she is not familiar with the new class yet. In the midst of this, the worst seats were decided to change seats... The daily life of adolescence presented by the spirit of "Thank you for your growth." (Source: Kurage Bunch, translated)

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Natsuko is a 32-year-old mangaka who, although worried and frustrated about the problems of the world, finds refuge in drawing, a passion that offers her an escape to face her demons. *Note: Winner of the Short Work Prize category of the 28th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize (2024).*

"Naruse wa Tenka wo Tori ni Iku" is a coming-of-age story set in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, depicting the exploits of Naruse, a girl who pushes ahead on her own path with all her might. Her childhood friend, Shimazaki, has been by Naruse's side since elementary school, and has witnessed Naruse's eccentric behavior leading to isolation as an eccentric. The story begins when Naruse makes a strange decision: "I'm going to dedicate this summer to Seibu," and Shimazaki hears it. (Source: Natalie, translated)