Hikaru Kajikawa, who spent his days aimlessly, suddenly wakes up in a strange forest in another world. However, he possesses no skills or special abilities and is attacked by dangerous monsters. With the help of Almatina, a knight in training, he manages to reach a human village. But Alma and he, both holding rather disreputable jobs, become the target of ridicule from other adventurers. Nevertheless, Hikaru, who has since learned to manipulate his magical powers, evolves alongside Alma in an unorthodox way. (Source: Bunkasha, translated)
Excellent student Iwakura Mitsumi has always dreamt about leaving her small town, going to a prestigious university, and making positive change in the world. But she’s so focused on reaching her goals that she’s not prepared for the very different (and overwhelming) city life that awaits her in a Tokyo high school. Luckily, she makes fast friends with Shima Sousuke, a handsome classmate who’s as laid-back as she is over-prepared. Can this naive country girl make it big in Tokyo with Sousuke by her side? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment) *Notes: \- Nominated for the 2020 Manga Taisho Award. \- Winner of the Best General Manga category at the 47th Kodansha Manga Award in 2023.*
Outgoing and popular Kazu and shy and serious Moto grew up together as childhood best friends. But something changes during junior high, and the familiar, easy rhythm of their friendship begins to break apart as Kazu starts nursing deeper feelings for his oblivious friend. When Kazu's troubled home life and Moto's budding romantic forays create a clash of misunderstandings, secrets, and hurt feelings, will their relationship be able to survive these growing pains? *Welcome Back, Aureole* is a bittersweet yet tender exploration of the maturation of young love. Two boys growing up side by side... their stars drift apart and come together again. (Source: TOKYOPOP)
When Lizel mysteriously finds himself in a city that bears odd similarities to his own but clearly isn't, he quickly comes to terms with the unlikely truth: this is an entirely different world. Even so, laid-back Lizel isn't the type to panic. He immediately sets out to learn more about this strange place, and to help him do so, hires a seasoned adventurer named Gil as his tour guide and protector. Until he's able to find a way home, Lizel figures this is a perfect opportunity to explore a new way of life adventuring as part of a guild. After all, he's sure he'll go home eventually... might as well enjoy the otherworldly vacation for now! (Source: TOKYOPOP)
Reo and Mabu, supernatural cops and agents of a certain empire, are surprised to find a baby lying on a plate in the street! They take her in as they search for her parents, but their bizarre lives keep leading them in wild directions. Strangely, this baby–whom they name Sara–seems to have supernatural powers as well…and these two men are starting to love her as if she were their own. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment) Appearing in director Kunihiko Ikuhara's new anime Sarazanmai (starts April 11, 2019), Reo and Mabu's soft daily life is portrayed in this BL spinoff manga!
A collection of over a dozen short stories for the hit anime by Kunihiko Ikuhara (Sailor Moon, Revolutionary Girl Utena, PENGUINDRUM)! After accidentally breaking a statue of a mythical kappa, junior high students Kazuki, Toi, and Enta are transformed into kappa themselves as punishment by Keppi, prince of the Kappa Kingdom. Keppi has a task for the boys if they want their bodies back: work for him to hunt down zombie kappa born of twisted human desires. Even scarier, though? They’re going to have to expose their own deepest fears and desires to each other to do so! Explore this surrealist modern folktale--a fan-favorite anime in 2019--like never before in this collection of all-new short manga by various creators! (Source: Seven Sea)
PeopIe have never been kind about Mikiko's looks. ln an effort to change that, she gets plastic surgery and transforms into a woman of unrivaled beauty, but is killed in an accident the same day. She wakes up in the Tang Dynasty of ancient times, taking over the life of legendary concubine, Yang Guifei, who had just been assassinated by Consort Wu Huifei, a villain who intends to make herself and the emperor's son, Shou Wang, successors to the throne. Yang Guifei was later named one Of the Three Beauties of the World and in historical fact, although she was once married to Shou Wang, Yang Guifei becomes Emperor Xuanzong's beloved consort. However, Mikiko, who replaces Yang Guifei, finds herself confronting the power struggles of the inner palace and the hidden romance between her and the "fake emperor" Shou Wang, something buried in the depths of history. (Source: POCKET COMICS)
With demonic possession on the rise, you can count on Dr. Taima to needle it out! Dr. Taima possesses an arcane ability to adeptly wield the taimashin, needles used to banish malefic and parasitic spirits. Together with his assistant, the lovely Maki Togetsu, Dr. Taima investigates the outbreak of demonic possessions around town that have turned ordinary and unassuming citizens into ravenous monsters that devour anything within their grasp - dogs, cats...even other people! Taima's investigation leads him to Dunwich, Massachusetts, where he meets another needle wielder, Kyogo Ayakashi. As they encounter ancient evils that are best kept secret, how will these taimashin masters bait their prey? (Source: ADV Manga)
A collection of 4 short stories Sapphire Gakuen Astro Cafe Ore-sama Kyuuketsuki (Vampire) Love Shiba Ijiwaru Ouji wo Oikakero
Spin-off manga of THE IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls, focusing on Takumi Mukai. **Note:** Chapter count includes 5 extra chapters.
*"We abducted you because we need you to save the world." "...Say what?"* Upon opening his eyes, vigilante-for-hire Malice found himself in the bedroom of an unknown apartment. The last thing he remembers is being pursued by security police while fleeing a murder scene, then passing out from a tranquilizer. But he never would have expected to get such a bizarre request from this scarlet-eyed redhead girl calling herself "Phi"... Malice, a man who uses brutal methods to settle grudge after grudge for his various clients, hesitating not even to kill, was the one chosen by Phi, a phoenix descended to Earth from the heavens. Chosen for being the boorish murderer most suited to effectively teach her the hideousness of mankind. In other words, showing pure-hearted Phi how ugly people can be until she comes to hate them is the path to saving the world... Or so he's told. (Source: MangaPlaza, edited)

