The story takes place at the renowned private school "Nanahoshi" — also known as the school of the survival of the fittest. The school is famous for its incredibly skilled students and its nationally acclaimed achievements in various extracurricular activities. At the very core of this system, however, is a strict ranking system that is used to manage the students and reduces them to collections of numerical ratings of their abilities, from their intelligence to their looks. This school has an absolute ruler — a girl called Erika Kagurasaka, leader of the "Urban Lion" faction and holder of the title of "Pride." With the perilous ambition of defeating her and ascending to the throne as a tyrant, Kana Fujishiro starts his quest from the lowest possible rank...

“I command thee, kneel!” When a history buff reincarnates as the infant emperor Carmine, he’s immediately struck by despair—child rulers aren’t known for their longevity. But as he learns the ins and outs of his new reality’s elaborate metaphysics and “his” corrupt and bloated state apparatus, he sets in motion a scheme to purge the rot—and woe betide any scheming noble standing between Carmine and a functioning government. Of course, he’ll have to survive first—no easy feat for a child emperor dancing on other men’s strings. But hey, how hard could running an empire be? *Source: J-Novel Club, Vol. 1*

From Viz: Why me? It was to be the last thought a young prostitute, Rune-Balot, would ever have...as a human anyway. Taken in by a devious gambler named Shell, she became a slave to his cruel desires and would have been killed by his hand if not for the self-aware All-Purpose Tool (and little yellow mouse) known as Oeufcoque. Now a cyborg, Balot is not only nigh-invulnerable but has the ability to disrupt electrical systems of all sorts. But even these powers may not be enough for Balot to deal with Shell, who offloads his memories to remain above the law, the immense assassin Dimsdale-Boiled, or the neon-noir streets of Mardock City itself. Note: Won Nihon SF Taisho Award in 2003.

Tsukimichi Dori, 15 years old. "Escaping" is his specialty. Case in point, he escaped his hometown in Tokyo by enrolling at a high school in Kyoto. But a mysterious, inverted world where a battle for supremacy using "irezumi" tattoos called "Bokusenkon" rages, was waiting for him! Tsukimichi's horribly awesome high school days are about to being...!! From the duo that penned "Deadman Wonderland," here comes a coming-of-age story with heart-pounding action, tattoos, and all the splendor of Kyoto! (Source: K-Manga)

*"Why don't you have a child with me, then?"* A woman who lost the husband she adored, and a man who lost the brother he revered, united in the depths of their grief.... The widowed Shion, age 35, spends her days trying to manage the small store she ran with the husband who died three years earlier. But from a sorrow that time doesn't seem to heal, she comes to think, "If only I'd had a child with him, a piece of him would still be here with me." When her college student brother-in-law Kosei learns of Shion's wish, he makes an unexpected proposition that shakes her to the core. Is he doing it out of respect for his older brother, or is it something else...? These two bereaved souls, aching for the same lost loved one, become transfixed by a forbidden notion.... (Source: MangaPlaza)

Noel Wraith the assassin is the only party member with dark affinity in the Hero of Light's party. While his party members initially claimed this doesn't bother them, he finds himself kicked out as soon as a replacement for him is found. Left alone in a world where dark affinity is shunned he comes across Rococo, a little girl who also has dark affinity powers. He decides to take her under his wing and together they start their own party to show the world what dark affinity classes are really capable of! (Source: Mangamo)

Lydie, imprisoned for being labeled a witch, is unexpectedly rescued by a mysterious wizard named Victor. He uses his magic to transport her to a secluded island in the north, a haven for witches and wizards. With Victor's guidance, Lydie begins to carve out her place within the island's community. However, just as she starts to grapple with her burgeoning feelings for Victor, he inexplicably begins to pull away. Lydie has finally found a place where she belongs, but could Victor's undisclosed plans jeopardize everything...? (Source: POCKETCOMICS)

From Yen Press: Belle lives in a world where people take the form of animals like cats, frogs, and mice and she's the odd one out! This peculiar fang-less, fur-less, scale-less, smooth-skinned girl sets off on a journey to find others like her. However, in order to travel freely, she'll have to wield her Howling Sword and prove herself in battle!

Mysterious, handsome young men working as spy-pairs for a secret agency, the Church, are forbidden to love anyone but their partners. If they’re to survive-not only war, but the ghosts of their tragic pasts-they must rely on one another to be there…because each other is all they have. Follow Eiri, Haku, Soma, and Shusuke as they battle their inner demons with the help of their partners in this peek into the Messiah Project universe. (Source: Kodansha USA)

"Don't you think it's time we get divorced?" Liliange was married to the eldest son of a duke, Alekseid, at the tender age of eight for the good of her country. Even though she was only young, she fell hard for her much older husband anyway. However, on her 16th birthday, she overhears him telling a friend, "I bet that even when she's of age, I won't be able to see her as a member of the opposite sex at all." Now, with her love for Alekseid still in her heart, Liliange decides to bring the whole marriage to an end by asking him to divorce her...! A story of how earnest feelings can sometimes be overlooked. Liliange and Alekseid's love-filled marriage story begins now! (Source: MangaPlaza)

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.