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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)
Cape Shide is also known as “Death Cape.” It is where those who no longer wish to live go to throw themselves off the cliff and end their lives. The Gilda Inn is just a few minutes' walk away... Sumomo is one of those people who want to commit suicide. But before doing the irreparable, he has one last thing to accomplish on his to-do list: to see the mysterious Yoko one last time, who has just become the manager of the Gilda Inn. But the reunion will not go as planned... (Source: Akata, translated)
A boarding school where only those chosen by God attend. The ones who possess the true ability are said to be granted great honor as well as death… What awaits these children is jealous rivals, arguments with their mothers, forbidden love, and both confidence and confusion over their own abilities. The story of the unfolding powers of the boys who have the voices of angels.
On the last day of school, Mitsuru, a primary school student who has the power to talk to plants waters a forgotten water hyacinth in his classroom. Since then, strange incidents start occurring in the town of Tsurumaki. A story of summer vacation in a nostalgic and warm world, drawn by a genius. (Source: Shinchosha, translated) *Note: Contains an epilogue.*
The setting is 19th-century England. Day by day, bored young nobles come up with a certain "game" involving their maids. A Victorian romance brought to you by a promising new author!! [Comic Bunch Kai](https://kuragebunch.com/episode/2550689798692736354)
Endowed with immortality, Suzu Inaba has lived for 398 years. Her daily routine consists of getting Sakuro "Saku" Usami, her 19-year-old live-in boyfriend, to help her kill herself. But every time Suzu wakes up from another failed suicide attempt, Saku begs her to continue living with him. One day Suzu, haunted by painful memories, hits on a surefire way to die. A tale of eternal love between two people whose differences grow even as their love deepens. (Source: Japan Media Arts Festival)
Satoru Kitayama (30) is an assistant to a manga artist. His wife, Tomoka Kitayama (32), has a developmental disability. Although there are various problems in their lives, they spend their days making arrangements.
Komada Tsukasa, a geeky nerd, and Endo Hayato, a good-looking athlete, have been childhood friends. Now in high school, they've become completely estranged, but one day, Tsukasa contacts Hayato on a favor and discovers he's in a surprising place - "Could this really be time travel?" His childhood friend's smartphone, which was sent to a different place in time and space, is still alive and able to communicate. When he receives images and videos, it seems Japan... or rather, could this scenery be "here" from the Sengoku period?! A Sengoku trip graffiti that connects across time!! (Source: Shinchosha, translated)
Due to a childhood illness, Hana's physical growth halted when she was in elementary school. Now an adult, she remains the exact same height she was back then. Faced with the stark disconnect between her true age and her outward appearance, she must confront the daily struggles brought on by the way she looks... (Source: Kurage Bunch, translated)