An anthology of short stories by various mangaka, intended for male audience.

*"I'm going to enjoy my second single life!"* Kazuha Ono is divorced at the age of 35 due to her husband's adultery. Refusing to feel down, she proudly tells her coworkers at a fashion magazine that she is now a free woman. A new coworker happened to be there to hear it, which made her feel a bit awkward. But then the that handsome new guy seems to take an interest in her after her announcement...?

Based on the phenomenally popular live action Japanese television series Ikebukuro West Gate Park is a very hip and urban drama that takes place in Tokyo's trendy district of Ikebukuro. The story focuses around the 21 year old Makoto, a cool and level headed member of the G-boys gang. Makoto, talented with diffusing tense situations and keeping his friends out of harm's way possibly stumbles into more than he can handle. Is Makoto really in over his head? His new girlfriend's just been found murdered and a turf war is escalating between two rival gangs. (Source: DMP)

Yua Hayakawa used to love playing with Chi, a mysterious girl with a murky family life who likes collecting dead insects, but it’s been years since they've spoken. Now, Chi hardly ever even comes to school. One day, Chi shows up to class in beat-up gym clothes with a handful of dead bugs and starts a commotion that gives Yua’s classmate, golden boy Koudai, an idea: he’s going to save Chi, and he needs Yua’s help to do it. But clean-cut exteriors don’t always promise good intentions, and the darkness in Chi may be more dangerous than Yua had ever imagined. (Source: Kodansha USA) **Note:** Prequel spin-off of the movie Poison Girl (Doku Musume).

Amagoe Homura, a high school student you can find anywhere, finds himself in a devastated version of Shibuya. A mysterious figure calling himself "Unknown" tells everyone that they can commit any crime in this world, and forces them to participate in a death game where they compete on who can commit the most severe crime.

Adaption of Alexandre Dumas' novel The Count of Monte Cristo. Set in the time just before Napoleon's return to power, this adventurous tale follows the trials and tribulations of Edmond Dantès. After being unjustly imprisoned on the day of his wedding, Edmond devises a plan that leads to his escape, a hoard of treasure, and a new identity: the Count of Monte Cristo. A tale of courage, vengeance, romance, and betrayal. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Ten years ago, Kanna was thrown into the body of a Korean girl named Joohwa. She had everything in her new life—a loving family, a great boyfriend, a hard-won medical license, even her own clinic! But that all changes when she's suddenly swapped back one day. Just as she's been in Joohwa's body, Joohwa has been in hers...and she's left Kanna's life a mess! First things first, she's going to divorce her cold husband, Duke Silvian Valentino. After that? Revenge on everyone who's wronged her. [Original Novel](https://page.kakao.com/content/54442787) [Official English](https://tapas.io/series/post-possession-damage-control-novel/info)

*"How about we become 'hug buddies'?"* One day on her day off, Chisa coincidentally runs into her boyfriend...holding hands with another woman?! Worse yet, the notorious playboy from her school, Izumi Toudou, also witnesses her crying after the incident. The following day, he keeps pestering her to get her attention, but she ignores his attempts to do so. However, when he moves close to her ear and says, "Should I help you forget about your Ex?" and proposes being "hug buddies," she's unsure how she should react! "You're actually feeling lonely, right?" Chisa tries to act strong, but Toudou's gentle hugs and kindness slowly seeps into her heart. Check out this sweet and heart-throbbing romance that begins through an unusual relationship! (Source: MangaPlaza)

To save her younger sister Aria from her illness, Cassmire Crisis became a mercenary, wielding a sword and shedding blood to pay for her medicine. But when Cassmire suffers a fall one day, memories of her past life as Aria’s wicked stepsister come flooding back. Rather than take up the role of villainess again, Cassmire vows to protect Aria this time. But with Aria doomed by the story to face only hardships, Cassmire must pick up her weapon once more to become her sister’s loyal sword! [Original Novel](https://page.kakao.com/content/54587772) **Official Translations:** [English](https://tapas.io/series/cassmire-the-loyal-sword-novel/info), [Japanese](https://jp.piccoma.com/web/product/114445)

The story is focused on Kenichi Shirahama, an average 15-year-old weakling, whose life turns to Hell with the appearance of the naive, beautiful, and strong transfer student, Miu Fūrinji. After Kenichi witnesses Miu's skills in martial arts, he joins the Ryōzanpaku dojo, the gathering place of those who are truly strong, which also happens to be Miu's home. After beating a karate student in a match, he is soon targeted by all the delinquents in the school. Since then, Kenichi's routine is divided between his hellish training with the masters of Ryōzanpaku, and his fights against the members of Ragnarok, a gang who views him as either a possible ally or an impending threat to their plans. (Source: Wikipedia)

According to Ryuu Yashiro, Tarou Kurume's childhood friend, he is not interested in love. But one day, the ball hit by his classmate, Mei Ebino, directly hit his head rendering him unconscious. When Tarou wakes up, there's a girl "above" him...

Tatakae! Ryouzanpaku Shijou Saikyou no Deshi, relates the story of a peaceful yet weak boy, who one day, after being beaten up really bad by some of his school comrades, decides that being bullied around isn't an option anymore. Seeking revenge on his bullies, the young boy, Shirahama Kenichi, decides to join a fighting dojo. But what he doesn't know is that the dojo he wants to join is actually a place of gathering for those who have mastered different types of fighting styles. Thus begins his journey...