A spin-off story from the NOVEL "DIGIMON SEEKERS"! A new story about what happened after Eiji and Loogamon! (Source: Digimon web)

A collection of yuri one-shots by various authors. Cover illustration: Nakatani Nio **#Illustration**: U35 **#Illustration**: Kurodabb 1. **Double Bed** (ダブルベット), Nakatani Nio 2. **Kagerou no Uta** (陽炎のうた), Takeba Kumiko 3. **Kirenai Kyori** (切れない距離), Miyahara Miyako 4. **Tear Drops** (ティアドロップス), Arata Iri 5. **52 Hertz no Kujira** (52ヘルツの鯨), Hara Yuriko 6. **Chanto Mitette Hanashi** (ちゃんと見てって話), Musshu 7. **Eve no Yakusoku** (イヴの約束), Itou Hachi 8. **Tayutau Kuchibiru** (たゆたうくちびる), Kobachi Ruka 9. **Okareikudasai** (お帰りください), Kitao Taki 10. **Koremade Tokorekara no Aida** (これまでとこれからの間), Fumio Aya 11. **Atarashii Hoshi** (新しい星), Yuikawa Kazuno 12. **Mushoku to JK** (無職とJK), Canno 13. **Watashitachi no Kouten** (私たちの交点), Kabocha 14. **Kaettekita Kuso Onna** (帰ってきたクソ女), Kawanami Izumi 15. **Fugyoutachi ni Sachiare** (不器用たちに幸あれ), Kiriyama Haruka 16. **Karen-chan Master** (かれんちゃんマスター), Hirao Auri

The Ichijo family stands atop the nine families, all of whom possess supernatural powers that protect the land. Riko Momose was born into a powerful branch, but during the foresight ritual meant to determine her abilities, it was discovered she had absolutely none. From that moment on, she was mistreated by her parents and her younger sister. Riko's power eventually awakens, but in order to live a peaceful life, she keeps it a secret. During the spring of her 17th year, Ren, the next head of the Ichijo family, becomes her teacher and notices her powers. Intrigued, he quickly approaches Riko, but...

What if Osamu Tezuka were still alive and creating manga today? What kind of manga would he draw? To answer this question, Tezuka Productions and Kioxia (formerly Toshiba Memory) launched the **"TEZUKA2020"** project: an initiative to create a new Osamu Tezuka manga using AI (artificial intelligence) technology. A manga consists of two main elements: **story** and **art**. For "TEZUKA2020", vast amounts of data on plots and characters from Tezuka's works were extracted and fed into an AI system. Through a process of trial and error, they created what is considered the **world's first manga whose production involved AI**. This book not only details the **production process**, but also includes the resulting work: **"PAIDON" (ぱいどん)**. Furthermore, it contains **"Haetataki" (ハエたたき)**, a chapter from **"Suspicion" (サスピション)**, an AI-related story Tezuka himself drew approximately **40 years ago**. *Source: Kodansha, translated*

Marianne works kindly and faithfully as an occupational therapist. She leads a peaceful life, but it's interrupted when she gets word that her parents have been in an accident. Bereft of father and mother, Marianne sinks into a sea of grief, but then she meets the hotel tycoon Rafe, a man with cold, deep blue eyes, like a frozen sea. He offers to buy Marianne's home and turn it into a hotel. Although hurt by his cold judgment and hurtful comments, she senses the kindness and suffering inside him, and tries to be the gentle sunshine that will melt his heart.

Kelly’s an archeologist who been hiding her wounded heart from the world for the past five years. After making the mistake of marrying the prince of a foreign country, she had her newborn ripped from her arms and was exiled from the country. But now a beautiful man named Rafael tells her he’s the prince’s cousin and reveals that her long-lost son Matieu is with him. Her son’s father is dead and her son is next in line to take the throne. What will Kelly do when he invites her back to the country with him?

Bianca's lover, Cesare, is a passionate and handsome billionaire—every woman's dream. But men like him are never loyal, viewing women as only sources of short-lived pleasure, constantly moving on. Cesare is a man Bianca shouldn't be involved with, if her mother's experience with her rich father has taught her anything. Unfortunately, Bianca loves Cesare. Thus she must say goodbye to him. Will this be the end?

Collection of One-Shots: This anthology features works from several of our star mangaka; works are summarized as follows: "Kokoro wa Kimi ni Yorishimono wo ~ My Heart Returns to You" by TOUEN Momo Plagued by a strange illness of the heart, the lord Naritsune is saved by the divinator Yuzuki. Naritsune is so impressed by his supernatural abilities that he asks Yuzuki to work for him. Unfortunately, word of those powers spreads to the imperial palace… "Kanariya ~ Canary" by TOUEN Momo Sakuya cannot forget his now deceased lover so he drowns himself in pleasure at the hands of others. His favorite distraction is Taichi, but things get complicated as Taichi continues to question Sakuya’s wandering attention. "I Give Up!" by UTSUNOMIYA Hiyoko Will this desperate student council president finally be able to get his best friend to understand the feelings he’s held for him since middle school? Or is he going to get caught up in the snare of those who would wish him harm first…? (WARNING: This piece contains scenes of attempted rape)

This anthology presents the first English translation of a selection of twelve short stories from the comics anthology popocomi (vol 1—5 + one special edition), published irregularly by Japanese bookstore and gallery Popotame. Each of the twelve different artists offer their own unique perspective on manga in these original works. 1. Winter Break 2029 by [MISSISSIPPI](https://mangabaka.org/author/wt6wmo5/mississippi) 2. The Spirit of the Beehive by [YOKOYAMA Yu](https://mangabaka.org/author/nnm7klg/yokoyama-yuu) 3. Desucha on the Road: Shank's Mare by [FUJIMURA Izumi](https://mangabaka.org/author/2nlxq5n/fujimura-izumi) 4. In a Worm-Eaten Town by [NAKADA Ikumi](https://mangabaka.org/author/x25uipu/nakada-ikumi) 5. ILLNESS by [MASCO Eri](https://mangabaka.org/author/ls9epc6/masco-eri) 6. Playing with a Weirdo by [KAYA Hiroya](https://mangabaka.org/author/yfl3he9/kaya-hiroya) 7. The Month of May and Outer Space and Light and Women by [FURUGORI Kanako](https://mangabaka.org/author/a63mo43/furugori-kanako) 8. News from the Smelting Furnace by [YOSHIDA Waka](https://mangabaka.org/author/n9te57s/yoshida-waka) 9. The Passion of the Workshop by [Nerunodaisuki](https://mangabaka.org/author/asiehi3/neruno-daisuki) 10. Neutral by [TAKAHASHI Yuki (II)](https://mangabaka.org/author/ejypdh1/takahashi-yuki-ii) 11. From the Book Shop by [DAKE Maiko](https://mangabaka.org/author/a5lugyk/dake-maiko) 12. Outdoor Lights by [SAKATA Kiyoko](https://mangabaka.org/author/myjptxj/sakata-kiyoko) For vol. 2: Anthology of thirteen Japanese and Korean artists. The subtitle is “Some world somewhere, somewhere in the world”. We all live in our own different worlds, but we can feel like we're living in the same world by liking the same artist, reading the same comic. A5, paperback, glossy cover, b/w 98 pages. Artists: Younggeun Byun, Maiko Dake, Imjina, Sayaka Ishiyama, Heny Kim, Inori Kito, Yoonhee Lee, merry-mj, MISSISSIPPI, Akiko Miyakoshi, Ikumi Nakada, Tsuchika Nishimura, OOO Note: A Japanese 2-in-1 volume also came out.

*Note: Includes one extra chapter.*

After Kazumi was betrayed by her fiancé, she goes on a matchmaking date in response. There she meets Shuu, a professional cyclist, who had also been dumped by his girlfriend. They decide to get married to spite their former lovers. But as she learns more about Shuu and about cycling, Kazumi develops a deep love for both. Shuu lives in a world of tough competition, and Kazumi will do anything to support him in loving harmony! A long-running and very popular series! (Source: Shogakukan, translated)