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A legend has long echoed through the ages: one day, the Demon King will descend upon this world, accompanied by seven terrifying fiends. Together, they will plunge this realm into an abyss of despair and darkness. (Source: Webnovel)
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Tsumaki is a private investigator of the “Aaah Detective Agency” that is obviously listed on the first line of the phone book. He has a great love toward investigation, and aims to solve new cases with his keen and original insight, yet always tends to fail miserably. No wonder he’s pinched to pay his rent… With the support of his colleagues, powerful action, and elaborated costumes, he tries to solve crimes in his original ways!
You’ve never seen manga like this before! No annoying speed lines or sappy, neotenic eyeballs here — just pure Japanese counterculture. This anthology of contemporary underground comics from Japan features a wide variety of styles and topics ranging from the humorous to the profound. There’s a whole world of comics out there, and it’s not all Godzilla and schoolgirls! A great introduction to the other Japanese comics featuring Asia’s answers to Robert Crumb, Dan Clowes, and Chester Brown! List of included Oneshots: "Horse Horse Tiger Tiger" by Imiri Sakabashira "A Hooker's Room" by Naoto Yamakawa "Kisses" by Kiriko Nananan "Kitty Court Drama" by Nekojiru "What a Mixed Up World!" by Yasuji Tanioka "Million Dollars" by Yoshiharu Mitsumoto "The Abalone Cat" by Naoki and Shunichi Karasawa. *Source: Fantagraphics*
Prince Jin is just eleven when he vanishes into the forest one fateful night. There, he encounters a mysterious creature that takes over his body, transforming him into a powerful hybrid.Five years later, he returns, demanding the land and wealth of his family, which have been given to the Emperor’s daughter, who now lives on his ancestral land. With the help of his medallion, Jin proves his royal identity, forcing Queen Byeok Ha to step aside. But not everyone is pleased with his return. Some want him eliminated and send ninjas to kill him. However, taking him down won’t be easy! His superhuman abilities enable him to defend himself and fight back fiercely. (Source: KakaoPage, translated)
After the funeral of an old friend, Deok-Chul Sim resolves to pursue something he had always wanted to try: ballet. Much to the surprise (and maybe~ horror) of his wife, children, and other acquaintances, this 70-year-old throws himself into following his heart and his passion. With the help of his young instructor Chae-Rok and others hoping for their own ambitions to take flight, Deok-Chul shows the importance and joy of pursuing one's dream… even in the face of hardships and our own mortality. (Source: Tapas, edited)
Wild's High has a 42 year history as an all-girls private high school, meant solely for the elite. The girls of this school are trained daily in some of the deadliest forms of fighting around, from boxing, to sword-fighting, to taekwondo! This specialty school is the place where the most popular sporting event in the country is held, The Wild's League - the only place in the world where teenage girls partake in brutal fights... often to the death. This year, Wild's has changed to a mixed-gender school. Despite opening their doors to males, the only one to apply is Song Jae-Gu. He has been granted a full 3-year scholarship regardless of grades, which he snaps up without second thought. For the past two years, every moment of his life has been spent taking care of his younger twin siblings. But after meeting Queen, the bloody champion of Wild's League, drenching her in coffee and calling her a 'monster'... things are about to get messy - especially when he gets tied up with all the other unusual girls at this school! Follow Jae-Gu's struggle, from being the only male in school full of beautiful and deadly women to learning to fight and stand up for himself!
After suffering from an illness that cut his life short, Royce wakes up to find himself as a character from the story he read until his last moments. As a dragon hatchling, he believes his long life is just beginning. That is, until Royce realizes he's the son of the dragon who goes berserk due to his untimely death! Now, Royce is looking to race against the clock, even if his every move leads to a near-death experience. Will he be able to change his fate, or will he get stopped in his tracks? (Source: Tapas)
An elite spy from the North given the mission to be a dumbo in a slum of the South. What revolution did they dream of that was so secretive and great? (Source: Toomics)
Chulsu’s crush, Sowon, loves animals. Hoping to impress her after years of pining, he lands a job as a keeper at a local zoo. But when the zoo runs out of money and Sowon gets married, Chulsu hits rock bottom—until he gets a crazy idea. He may have lost the girl, but he won’t lose the zoo! What’s this zookeeper scheming? (Source: Tapas)
After being beaten up by bullies, high school senior Yi-Yeon Kang wakes up from a coma, only to find the world in ruins from an alien invasion. The streets around him are littered and empty, with bullies out looking for their next prey. As he navigates this new world, despite being too weak, he is determined to find and save his friend Young-Lin. Between bullies, aliens and this post-apocalyptic reality, he'll do all he can to survive... and to bring down those out to get him. (Source: Tapas)