In 2001, the manga artist Kyōko Shimazu began to experience uncontrollable shaking in her right hand, then throughout the right side of her body. The doctors she visited told her to relax and that everything was fine. She quit drawing manga and got lots of sleep, but the symptoms only worsened. Increasingly nervous, she went "doctor shopping" for seven years, trying to find out what her problem was. She finally discovered that she has Parkinson's disease, a long-term neurodegenerative disorder. (Source: Anime News Network)

Amasugi is a cool yakuza who can silence even crying children. But he has a secret that he can't tell anyone about: he's a huge fan of sweets ! While maintaining his self-image as a tough guy, Amasugi runs wild in search of the finest sweets he's yet to discover. Don't miss this high-energy comedy about sweets and gourmet food, brought to you by Namita Machiko, who is popular for her work "Princess Okaasan."

Lena, the third princess of the Dazbel Kingdom, loves to draw. One day, she accidentally sends herself to a neighboring country while practicing teleportation magic, and ends up saving Prince Dill from assassins. While concealing their true identities, the two create precious memories together and promise to meet again before parting ways. Several years later, Lena's teleportation magic sets the wheel of fate in motion once more...

At age 30, Shou Arai came to a realization; they had no gender. Now they were faced with a question they'd never really considered: how to age in a society where everything is so strongly segregated between two genders? This autobiographical manga explores Japanese culture surrounding gender, transgender issues, and the day to day obstacles faced by gender minorities and members of the LGBTQIA+ community with a lighthearted, comedic attitude. (Source: TOKYOPOP, edited)

As a gay couple living in Japan (where gay marriage is not yet legal), Yuta and Kyota have found a unique loophole in order for the government to recognize their union: Kyota adopted Yuta. This nonfiction manga depicts how the two men met and fell in love, their life together for the last twenty years, their struggle to communicate their relationship to their families, their anxieties about the future, and their determination to live happily and carefree as any other married couple, while they strive for independence and equal rights in a changing cultural landscape. (Source: TOKYOPOP)

The world is covered in wastelands that are dotted with numbered "Towns." All Towns are supervised by computers called "Little Mamas" (nodes conected to the world governing super-computer called "Big Mama"); the underprivileged live in the slums and are referred to as "People." One can only become one of the privileged "Citizens" by joining the army and fighting the other Towns' forces, as the Towns are continually at war with one another. Combatants earn 50 credits per mission, plus 30 credits for every enemy killed. Once the total reaches 1000, the fighter's class is increased by one category (starting at F, then going to E, D, C, B and making one's way up to A). The A class guarantees a transfer to the idyllic, legendary "City." Citizens have numerous advantages over People: in addition to getting out of the ghetto, they do not worry about being beaten up, raped or otherwise victimized. It's this advantage that leads Grey's lover, a girl known as "Lips," to become a Citizen. Her death leads Grey to join the army as well and follow her dream of getting to the City by sheer force of will. Grey soon earns the nickname "Grey Death" for his tenacity on the battlefield and ability to survive when the rest of his comrades are killed. He only accepts orders that keep him alive, and will not kill the resistance fighters that fight against the Town system because they are not worth any points. Sullen and cocky, Grey exists only to survive and kill, in that order. Grey's sense of loyalty gets him into trouble when he finds out that his field commander, a man that saved his life many times, is lost in the African sector. He abandons Town 303 to go look for him. Along the way, he discovers who and what the resistance fighters are, why the Towns are all different in both military might and how they are run, and what the true secret of "Big Mama" is. source: wikipedia

Izumi is a girl with a strange disease that causes her to bleed from all over her body. Even without any malicious intent, she turns the classroom bloody red. Her classmates nicknamed her "Blood Girl" and teased her every day. However, the mysterious power that resides in her hides an unexpected way of revenge....... Seven short-stories based on the themes of inferiority, disgust, and discomfort associated with the body. All of them are accompanied by raw intensity and rage until the dramatic ending! The book contains elements of romance, science fiction, suspense, and more, but each story is unique in its own way. A masterpiece of horror short stories by the genius Jun Nishikawa! (Source: Office Man, translated)

The unfortunate story of a brother and his ESP younger sister. *Notes: \- An incomplete first volume was published in 2009 with 4 chapters and 2 extras. \- Current chapter count reflects the complete work that was published in 2016 with 7 chapters and 2 extras.*

Monthly Shoujo Sunday is a collection of 12 oneshots by the wonderful Momoto Makiru. Known for their alternative and sometimes experimental art, Makiru brings us unique stories that are both weird and enlightening. (Source: Star Fruit Books) 1) Shoujo Futari 2) Usotsuki Tenshi 3) Kuroi Kiss 4) Kijin no Yakata "Everyone, please listen to the horror that befell my family. It all happened when my new father came home..." (Source: Manga Reborn) 5) Anata ni Todoke! 6) Anmitsu Hime 7) Fushigi na Sekai 8) Ayumi-chan 9) Kodomo 10) Sacchan wa ne! 11) Sotsugyou 12) Hanadokei no Uta

A unique owner with an unusual talent, a boy is able to see the Katana's true form! Behold the strange tales of a sword sharpening meister! **In the Katana series:** 1. Kasanegatana (襲刀) 2. Kumogari (虎落) 3. Youtou (妖刀) 4. Shichishitou (七支刀) 5. Orochigatana (オロチ刀) 6. Kochou (胡蝶〈こちょう〉) 7. Kensou no Kizu (剣相の疵) 8. Osafune Sanshimai (長船三姉妹) 9. Touchuu no Ken (刀中の剣) 10. Efu no Tachi (衛府の太刀) 11. Kisekae no Katana (着せかえの刀) 12. Kokaji (小鍛冶) 13. Togasanu Katana (研がさぬ刀)

Published between 1968-71, the story narrates the adventures of a girl named Chie Hosokawa who plays on the school’s volleyball team