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Using Tezuka's characters, the very best artists were allowed to let loose and adapt his characters into short stories.
One day, an ordinary college girl finds herself reincarnated into the world of "The Little Mermaid," a fairy tale she read in her previous life. She didn't particularly like the prince (because she didn't know him at all). But! In order to survive and not fade away into a pile of foam, she is going to do everything in her power to win the prince's heart! I don't want to die! (Source: Manba, translated)
Kazuya is a 28-year-old divorced salaryman, who is convinced by his boss one night to go with him to a massage parlor. He does and meets a pretty young woman named Nagisa. He takes her card but loses it when his aunt makes him help clean up the house in the front of the complex they live in so that a new resident can come live with them. Of course, it's Nagisa, and her 5 children; from toddler to teenager. Her husband has died and she's doing everything she can to support these kids. Oh, and one more thing. She's only 21 years old, and may have never even consummated her marriage!
Mochizuki ran into his middle school junior, Asuka, at a brothel that his friend forcibly brought him to. Mochizuki was worried about her life as a prostitute, but Asuka smiled and said that she was happy with it, but she had suffered abusive domestic violence at the hands of her lover, Yohei. Mochizuki was ready to go help Asuka the next day, but when he woke up, he was in the body of Yohei!!! Whose "love" will "save" Asuka tomorrow? And who is in Mochizuki's body now? (Source: Fun Guild, translated)
Once upon a time, there was a courtesan who fell in love with an impoverished Noh-mask maker. However, when her lover rejected her, the courtesan threw herself from a bridge in despair. She left behind a note cursing him and his descendents. In current day one of that man’s decedents, Izou, discovers that the guardian mask at his temple has cracked and the ghost of the past has come back for her lover.
Long before the Japan of today, there was a land riven by a century of war between hundreds of feudal lords. Standing astride this most chaotic and storied era in Japanese history was a samurai unlike any other—courageous, free-spirited, and peerless on the battlefield, Keiji Maeda had a bombastic style and a penchant for outrageous antics as well as incredible feats of daring. Beloved by his friends, admired by his enemies, and utterly confounding to authority figures, he went out of his way to break every rule but one—his warrior’s code. Adapted from a classic historical novel by the iconic artist of Fist of the North Star, there’s never been a more thrilling way to experience the golden age of the shogun, samurai, and ninja than this larger-than-life legend of the wildest samurai who ever lived! *Source: Kodansha USA, Vol. 1*
The bond between Yoshiki and Hikaru is a welcome escape from their isolated village. But one day when the two boys meet up, Yoshiki can immediately tell something is off. Though the person standing before him looks and acts exactly like Hikaru, Yoshiki knows that his friend is…gone. Someone—no, something has taken Hikaru’s place. And with so many eerie incidents happening in town lately, Yoshiki is becoming increasingly conflicted. Although things will never be as they once were, he would prefer this Hikaru to no Hikaru at all. (Source: Yen Press)
The smash-hit anthropomorphic cell fantasy’s latest spinoff features a fearsome Killer T Cell as its protagonist! Killer T Cells are the assassins who destroy virus-infected cells and other foreign contaminants to keep things peaceful inside the body. The Squad Leader of the Killer T Cells is feared by all … but he wants to change his public persona! He wants friends! But he can’t just say so! Solo karaoke, hot pot parties, and smartphones … Cells using modern gadgets in their daily lives unexpectedly result in one hilarious situation after another! (Source: Kodansha USA)
As a concierge at a high-class hotel, Chiaki is used to accommodating his guests’ every desire. But when he learns that Harry Christophoros, a Greek millionaire, has requested his personal services, Chiaki is puzzled. How did he manage to attract the attention of a foreigner he’s never even met? When he finally greets the handsome, mysterious visitor, neither man can deny the chemistry between them. Is Chiaki prepared to provide the ultimate in hospitality? (Source: SuBLime)
Morino is the new arrival at an all-boys university prep school, who finds himself rooming with over-achieving honors student, Kusama. Apparently, Kusama keeps a secret that has him sneaking out late at night, barely returning in time for morning roll call. Morino becomes convinced it has to do with Kusama's feelings for their teacher, Kanzaki-sensei. Are the two carrying on an illicit affair under the cover of darkness? To make matters worse, Morino finds his own fascination for his new roommate growing day by day. A simple kiss leads to more, and soon, exactly what Kusama is doing when he should be sleeping turns into Morino's obsession. Featuring characters from Meeting You, creator Mio Tennohji argues that meaningless sex can happen in a spur of the moment, but time builds a real relationship. When it comes to Kusama, Morino is more than willing to take things slow to find true love! (Source: 801 Media)