From Ponent Mon: Seventeen authors (nine from France or French-speaking countries, eight from Japan) brought together in the same book, a succession of freely created short stories about the same universe: Japan. The French, of course, journeyed to Japan for the occasion. Each cartoonist was sent for two weeks to a different city in the archipelago (Joann Sfar in Tôkyô, Emmanuel Guibert in Kyôto, Nicolas de Crécy in Nagoya, etc.) to bring back an original creation. The Japanese tell us about their district, the city where they live or where they originally come from (Kazuichi Hanawa's story being about the northern island of Hokkaido, Jiro Taniguchi's about the town of Tottori, etc.) The result is often inspired, always surprising: Japan through new eyes. "Japan" will appear simultaneously in French, Japanese, Spanish, Italian and English. Along with "A Patch Of Dreams" by Hideji Oda, it is the first step in a series of international creations with left-to-right reading direction, created for us by some of the best European and Japanese comic book artists. List of included short stories: At the Seaside - [TAKAHAMA Kan](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=4331) The Gateway - David Prudhomme Summer Sky - [TANIGUCHI Jiro](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=714) Now I Can Die! - Aurélia Aurita Osaka 2034 - François Schuiten & Benoît Peeters Shin.Ichi. - Emmanual Guibert The New Gods - Nicolas de Crécy *Kankichi* - [MATSUMOTO Taiyou](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=361) The Tokyo of Qualtérou - Joann Sfar The Sunflower - [Little Fish](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=19995) The Song of the Crickets - [ANNO Moyoco](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=152) In Love Alley - [Frédéric Boilet](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=6069) The City of Trees - Fabrice Neaud The Festival of the Bell-Horses - [IGARASHI Daisuke](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=2216) In the Deep Forest - [HANAWA Kazuichi](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=2080) Sapporo Fiction - Étienne Davodeau

Every day is boring, too boring... Until a witch casts her spell on it? Masa, a second-year student at a third-rate art school, draws because he doesn't know what else to do with his life. Then he meets Aoi, an attractive first-year girl, who seems, somehow, like she might be a witch. Will Aoi and her secrets light the fire in the gloomy Masa's heart? Though it doesn't seem much like living, life goes on, as young men yearn only for yearning. Though every day seems so inconsequential, the special spark of that time of life defines what it means to be young. (Source: Manga Box)

There's even more to be told of the antics of the SOS Brigade—under Haruhi's leadership the possibilities for fun and mayhem are endless! Join your favorite characters in this huge collection of brand-new adventures and illustrations from a wide range of artists and storytellers! Jam-packed with more time travelers, aliens, espers, and Haruhi than Kyon can handle, this anthology is the perfect addition to any collection! (Source: Yen Press) #Illustrations: Samura Hiroaki, Nanao Naru, Yasu, Miyashita Miki, Puyo \- Yoshizuki Kumichi \- Dowman Sayman \- Kotone Ranmaru \- Itou Ryou \- Matsubayashi Satoru \- Aragi Kazuha (荒木風羽) \- nino \- Hamayumiba Sou \- Sakurajima (さくらぢま) \- Shinbayagi \- Takeuchi Motonori (竹内元紀) \- Itokatsu \- Hibino Tomoki+Naruse Ryou (日比野友輝+成瀬龍) \- Naito Takashi \- Fukuda Shinichi \- Igarashi Ran \- Tomonaga Ibuki (友永芽吹) \- Kubota Makoto

As the middle of three imperial princesses of the Fatenam Empire, Claire has always been seen as royal dead weight. So when Vallatenear emerges victorious in war, she's quickly offered up as a bride as part of the peace terms. Prepared for harsh conditions, torture, and even death, Claire is flabbergasted when she receives a warm welcome, and news that she's been betrothed to none other than the crown prince! It turns out her extraordinary intelligence is exactly what the kingdom has been longing for...a "Living Fount of Knowledge!" (Source: MangaPlaza)

Official English: [INKR](https://inkr.com/title/71) Alien refugees have come to Earth. They call themselves 9-Lives. Humans call them cat-boys, and force them to live as collared pets. Conri, a rebellious young 9-Life, ran away to escape this fate. But when a human named Adrian saves him from capture, Conri is torn between his desire for freedom and another desire he can't quite admit, even to himself... Can two people meet as equals in a world divided between masters and slaves?

Compilation book of winning works of the "2013 Silent Manga Audition" first round ("Love Letter" theme). See more info for details.

Will he accept twisted love-or face death? Time to steel your resolve. After being reincarnated as a cultist mob in the notoriously brutal eroge Seeker of the Netherlight, Okley has only one goal: escape the deranged cult before he ends up sacrificed like all the rest. But during a battle with the forces of the Holy Church, one reckless move earns him the attention of a savage female executive-and worse, the mad cult leader herself. Now, his everyday life gets a hellish upgrade as he tries to survive in a world where the heroines are all completely unhinged, eyes blazing with the kind of resolve that laughs in the face of death¿ and they all seem disturbingly fixated on him. His life-and his chastity-are on the line in a no-save nightmare route. Warning: This story contains nothing but cute girls with severely messed-up kinks and an unhealthy obsession with the protagonist. *Source: Hanashi Media, Vol. 1*

Kamino Takeshi, a Japanese high school boy was amazed and attracted by a Hong Kong martial arts movie. In order to become like one of the martial arts star, Ling Fong, Lin, he decided to travel to Hong Kong...

A devastating car accident has taken a loving couple away from their newborn daughter. She's been given to her godparents to be raised, but one's a rich playboy, and the other's an earnest nanny that the world believes is a home-wrecker. Mario offers Sabrina a fortune to raise the child with him. Will she find that she can fake love if she makes enough money doing so? Mario may have slept around in the past, but will the love Sabrina has for her goddaughter spread some goodwill to the orphan's godfather? Mario might just make this woman an offer she can't refuse-his riches and his heart. (Source: Renta!)

One day, Tori a 4 year old who lives in the poor countryside, is visited by a beautiful noblewoman who tells her that she is a descendant of the Middleton family, a family of counts. Tori is suddenly brought to the Earl's house, where she is treated roughly by the cold-hearted Earl and his older brothers. However, Tori wins them over with the cuteness of her youth...! Before long, Leonardo, the first prince of a neighboring country, asks her to marry him, saying that he is the man of her dreams...! (Source: MangaPlaza)

Hugo is stuck in a time loop, forced to relive the same life up until the moment he is slain by one of his relatives. But after swearing revenge on his murderous family during his seventh reset, he meets a beautiful girl. According to rumor, this girl is a monster in human flesh, but he agrees to become her servant all the same. The birth of their partnership heralds an intertwining of fates, and Hugo's life will never be the same again… (Source: Yen Press)

**Volume 1**: - Title: Shinsei/Shinsei (新生新星) - English: New Lives/New Stars - Released September 5, 2006 **Volume 2**: - Title: Kakan ni Shinkou (果敢に進行) - English: To Boldly Go - Released September 11, 2007 **Volume 3**: - Title: Uchu (宇宙) - English: Space - Released July 15, 2008