Youkai are specters who have lived in the human world since the dawn of time. They often rest peacefully in their dwelling places, until humans rouse them by inconsiderate actions. Kitaro is a young youkai boy who wants to help humans and youkai live in harmony, and he fights to protect humans from the enraged youkai who lash out at them.

*Fire!* follows the meteoric rise and fall of Aaron Browning, a troubled and poor Ohio teenager. In juvenile detention, Aaron meets the magnetic delinquent Fire Wolf—a motorcycle-riding rebel with an extraordinary musical talent. Their intense bond awakens a fiery passion for music in Aaron. Aaron moves to Detroit’s gritty factories and underground scene, where he forms the band Fire! to channel his emotions, rebellion, and raw energy. As fame explodes, he plunges into the era’s excesses—sex, drugs, rock ’n’ roll, Vietnam-era shadows—embodying the intoxicating yet destructive pursuit of freedom. (Source: Uncivilized Books)

In the distant year 2003, Japan is a technological utopia, and robots are everywhere. One such robot, Tobio, was built by the brilliant Dr. Tenma to replace his dead son. But when it soon becomes apparent that Tobio is an imperfect copy of his departed child, Dr. Tenma throws him out. He is rescued from the scrap heap by the benevolent Professor Ochanomizu, a crusader for robot civil rights. Now the little robot, renamed Astro Boy, is given a mission to defend Japan and the world from all manner of sinister threats. Using his seven super-abilities and 100,000 horsepower worth of strength to battle evil, Astro hopes to set an example to the world of the good which all robots are capable of. *Note: Chapter count only includes chapters from the original 1952 to 1968 serial*

This gag manga is the most popular series in Asahi Shogakusei newspaper and became a huge hit when adapted into the anime series “Nintama Rantarou” on NHK TV. The time is the Sengoku period, and the characters are ninjas-in-training who have entered Ninjutsu Gakuen. Their sights are set on becoming first-class ninjas, but they usually end up creating chaos. This series is perfect for treating students who are wearied from studying. (Source: Jmanga) *Note: Includes 6 extra chapters.*

Ichigo is a fourteen-year-old half Japanese girl that grew up in Lapland. After the death of her father, she moves to Japan where she is hosted by Ikuta Rintaro and his family. His father is a writer and his older brother Shintaro is an university student. Ichigo’s secret dream is to marry Rintaro someday. Since Ichigo can’t read kanji, she is obliged to attend primary school. On top of that, her whole lack of familiarity with the culture and customs of the Japanese generates a lot of misunderstanding and confusion. But the people around her start to love her as she is a very kind girl, despite her poor health. Rintaro also begins to experience affection for Ichigo, but her health gradually becomes worse…

1. **Hangyonin** (半魚人) \[1965\] 2. **Hibiware Ningen: Umezu Kazuo no Franken** (ひびわれ人間　楳図かずおのフランケン) \[1966\] 3. **Kyoufu no Kubi Nashi Ningen** (恐怖の首なし人間) \[1966\]

A comic-essay about the experiences of an employee for TV Tokyo.

Atagoul Monogatari takes place in a fantasy world where humans and cats can talk to each other. The story revolves around the adventures of the protagonist, Hideyoshi, and his friends.

A compilation of short stories on the theme of “boxes.” 1) The Setting Sun An art dealer deals with the impending death of a promising young artist. 2) Always a Holiday with You A high school student’s fantasy becomes reality in an unexpected way. 3) Pandora’s Elevator 4) Coffin Under the Snow

1-4. Panic World (パニックワールド) Takashi Shiki is a ronin student who has nothing going for him. One day, he sees fighter planes flying above the sky - as well as a man who died from a gunshot to the head on the ground. The next day, after tanks start to show up, a mysterious young woman named Yuki Kitano begins to accompany Shiki. Shiki also is given the task of watching over his wealthy neighbor's mansion for a hefty sum. But this fortunate turn of events for Shiki is too good to be true: before long, the truth of the matter becomes clear to him - World War III is about to begin. 5. **Yakou Toshi no Mirai** (夜行都市のミライ) Adachi resides in a city far from the sun - so far from it, there is no night or day. One day, a surprise encounter leads him to meeting Mirai, a young lady who not only lives in a place even further below Adachi's, but wishes to obtain a flower in the city of light above. 6. **Death Bird 4444** (黒死鳥4444) \[Written by Buronson under the pen name Shou Fumimura\] 7. **Kiiroi Usagi** (黄色い兎)

The fierce battles with popular monsters such as the Baltan and Mefilas aliens are fully recorded along with the color pages from the serialization and the chapter covers!

1. **Tanjou!** (誕生!) When strictly raised teenage girl Asami becomes pregnant, she and her boyfriend decide to keep the child despite the disapproval of their parents. Meanwhile, Asami's best friend Rei discovers some secrets concerning her own background that make her feel especially connected to Asami's situation. This manga caused controversy in its day since it dealt with the pregnancy of a high school girl. 2. **Utako to Yonde Mou Ichido** (詩子とよんでもういちど) The story of a young leukemia patient and her fiancé. 3. **Danshi Shikkaku** (男性失格) After surviving a strange accident, a young man starts gradually turning into a woman.