Winner of the 12th Tetsuya Chiba Awards.

Love is a war. A war where no blood is shed, but can leave you countless scars. An ugly girl who was cheated on receives a mysterious phone call one day. The caller says that she is the 35-year-old herself from the future- she wants to teach her the art of love! Now she is on the road to become a better version of herself, take revenge on her ex, and reclaim everything she once had! (Source: Copin Comics)

The Human Empire fell to ruin, leaving behind a dystopia controlled by the current Machinery Empire. In this wasteland where human life is deemed worthless, a wandering boy meets a princess in hiding. When tragedy occurs, the fallen rise, and a journey begins. Thus begins the story of two children and their fight to restore hope for humanity (Source: Alien Books)

Submission for the 8th Tetsuya Chiba Awards.

**When a reincarnated knight seeks out his past love, he manages to find her—except she’s a middle-aged man! A reincarnation rom-com that puts true love to the ultimate test.** Once upon a time, a princess and knight loved each other very much but they never tied the knot. The two vowed to find each other in their next lives. Bartholomew the knight has been reborn as a high school student named Haruto and has spent his whole life searching for Princess Claudia. But when he finally finds his princess, she’s a fifty-something high school vice principal and a father! But this knight loves his princess in any form. On the other hand, “Claudia” is self-conscious about now being a middle aged man with a dad bod and how others might perceive a relationship with a younger man. The princess just isn’t ready to accept Bartholomew’s feelings yet. Can the young knight win over his fated love? *Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, Vol. 1*

One day, Koyuki, a girl who works at a tavern in the port city of Salim, is saved from the advances of a feudal lord by a pair of twin princes, the cool and collected older brother Eleven and the free-spirited younger brother Twelve. After they invite her to the palace, Koyuki begins to learn the truth and destiny of the Empire. A royal fantasy revolving around the myths of the desert empire Orchis!! (Source: Jmanga)

**The Third Time’s The Charm!** Princess That never received an actual name and suffered many years of abuse. Each time she meets her untimely end, she’s sent back into the past, and during her third loop, she restarts as a three-year-old girl. What’s more, the imperial family’s guardian deity—the Golden Dragon—takes notice of her this time. Even the legendary, ultra fluffy Flame Tiger latches onto her! Despite being That’s older brother, the crown prince never showed any interest in her, yet in this loop, he dubs her an angel. Will her father—the infamously cold-blooded emperor—shower her with affection as well?! The nameless princess will fight with all her strength to survive and earn a name of her own! *Source: Cross Infinite World, Vol. 1*

She was the princess of rich family, but disasters stoke her one after another. Her father died from a car accident. Her stepmother drove her away. Her best friend and boyfriend betrayed her. What’s worse is that she messed up with the heir of Song’s Group, Eryn Song. She couldn’t afford the debt, so she was forced to be the lover of Eryn Song. But life never got easier. The death of her child made her leave Song’s Family. Many years later, when she came back again, she had changed her name and had become the regional director of V.N Group. (Source: WebComics)

A young girl, Mira, on the brink of death due to an epidemic, is rescued by the terrifying No Life King, a skeleton of great power. As he continues to help and provide for her and others, the people around him eventually come to trust and rely on him. However, their peaceful life is shattered when the local ruler hears talk about the sightings of powerful undead and dispatches soldiers to put the threat down. Will the No Life King and Mira be able to achieve a world where everyone can live in peace when everyone's first instinct is to either fight them or run away?? (Source: Yen Press)

As Maki Tomada bleeds every month, she is reminded that life doesn't turn out the way one would want it to. Seven years of marriage, yet Maki is shrugged off coldly by her husband. During a wedding ceremony, a coworker asks Maki when she plans to become pregnant, She can't confess that it's impossible because of a sexless marriage. Although sales representative Yamate lends a hand from the awkward situation, he turns around to tell her she is irritating for never standing up for herself. "Life doesn't always go as planned, right? But I don't mind knowing what that feels like." Despite hormone imbalances and a sexless marriage life, Maki learns to find the sweetness of amidst being unhappy. (Source: MangaPlaza) *Note: Print edition has four volumes, digital edition has seven volumes.*

She was only trying to protect her sister... but when the earnest and strict crown prince took a liking to her as a prostitute, she was given a huge leap in a new career?!... (Source: POCKET COMICS)

Humans hesitate, suffer and er... Why not just leave it all to god, then...? The digital god that is Artificial Intelligence... (Source: Coolmic)