Ninomiya is a cram-school teacher. All his relationships end with his partners criticizing him for being too boring. After one of his break-ups, self-hating Ninomiya meets the handsome and charming Sada. Thinking that he's nothing more than a one-night stand, Ninomiya agrees to go home with him. However... Flirtatious Sada and boring Ninomiya; gloomy-looking Takama and lively Senba... Handsome guys and their plain-looking crushes come together in the series: "Because I'm Your Senior!". (Source: Renta!)
Maria is a sweet country girl who goes to Tokyo to honor a favor for her late grandmother. Waiting for her at her destination--the Rosy Convenience Store in Masakigaoka--are the Tomekichi brothers, struggling with an increasingly senile grandfather, a clueless father, and a family business on the verge of bankruptcy. All seems hopeless, until Maria turns up on their doorstep, to the dismay of one brother in particular. To complicate matters, there are moody customers, ever-present food issues, and a shady inspector ready to strike at any moment. Will Maria be able to save this little convenience store? Or is it doomed to fold? A fun story that deals with life, love and lunch, "Maria, the Convenience Store Girl" will make you feel warm inside, and maybe even a bit hungry! (Source: Netcomics)
Satoshi Hase, the writer who brought you technology, and worldviews such hIE and advanced artificial intelligence which appeared in BEATLESS, now takes his place as the World Design Editor in a brand new comic. Taking place in the floating city which was established as AHQ, Mega-float. What is the true nature of this "Magic" used in the near future...? (Source: Comic Walker)
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*
Basketball club manager Yuki has a secret—she’s in love with the team captain! But when Naruse discovers her secret, she’s in trouble! Just how long is he going to keep teasing her about it? Stupid pretty playboy… (Source: Yen Press) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*
Werewolves, demons, monsters, vampires. All these ferocious creatures are afraid of the same thing: the beautiful Princess Hime, an awesome warrior who fights off the forces off evil with a chainsaw and a smile. Not only does she look great in a tiara, she has magical powers that allow her to raise the dead. She’s a girl on a mission, and with the help of her undead servant and a supercute robot, there’s no creature of darkness she can’t take down! (Source: Del Rey)
A newbie Red Blood Cell is one of 37 trillion working to keep this body running. But something’s wrong! Stress hormones keep yelling at him to go faster. The blood vessels are crusted over with cholesterol. Ulcers, fatty liver, trouble (ahem) downstairs … It’s hard for a cell to keep working when every day is a CODE BLACK! (Source: Kodansha USA)
**The isekai fantasy tale of a young man sucked into another world, where he must roleplay an old man in a young woman’s body!** Sakamori Kagami has awakened in the world of Ark Earth Online, a game he plays religiously. The catch? Instead of his normal avatar–an old, bearded sorcerer–he finds himself in the body of a girl! Now he must convince the people of this world that he–she–is a pupil of the legendary wise man who vanished without a trace thirty years ago. *Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, Vol. 1*
“I've been in love with him...ever since that day when he cried underneath the fake, starry sky. I didn't initially intend to confess to him. I only wanted us to be closer - to spend more time together... So how did things end up this way...?" Kawai is a member of his high school's Astronomy Club. He grows close to Ohara, his fellow classmate, when Ohara helps him out with his club's exhibit for their last school festival. After the two graduate, their paths begin to diverge, little by little...until one fateful day. So close that they can feel each other's breath, yet so tragically distant. A romantic tale of two men constantly just beyond each other's reach. Chasing after one another, like shooting stars. (Source: MangaPlaza)
He's average looking, of average intelligence, and even has the unfortunately average name of Tarou Suzuki. Our extremely mediocre protagonist has never thought very highly of himself. Then one day, a handsome and very drunk man suddenly appears at his apartment! Looking at Tarou's face, he bursts into tears. "You look just like my ex-girlfriend!" he says as he tries to kiss Tarou! Upon starting his new job a couple of days later, who should appear but the same handsome man! Will meeting this man named Ryouta Shiga change Tarou's life? (Source: Renta!)
Growing up, Tsukasa aspired to take over his father's tailor shop. Even his friends in middle school, Kaito and Adachi, saw his tenacity and passion at an early age. As friends do, they make promises to each other they swear to keep. But these promises were more than just pinky promises; they were declarations of love under the guise of friendship. Eventually, they all go their separate ways by the time they reach high school and the promises they made lay to rest. Now, Tsukasa runs his father's shop and the days of his youth are all but a distant memory. That is, until Kaito unexpectedly walks into his shop. But he is not here to fulfill promises or reminisce about their school days. Instead, he is the bearer of bad news as his father's construction company plans on demolishing the shopping district where Tsukasa's shop is. Tensions rise as childhood friends reunite under stressful and unfortunate circumstances. Will romantic feelings from long ago remain the same or will time unravel those sentiments? (Source: Juné)
Just when Kuzuno Sekai hits rock bottom in his life, he’s transported to a video-game-like fantasy world and given the ability to stop time with a game controller! Lifting skirts, stealing cash, escaping prison–sounds like a pretty good deal, except for the catch. His ability to stop time allows him to stretch a moment into months, but in the world’s regular flow of time–where everyone else functions–he only has three days to accomplish some goal that isn’t specified. If he doesn’t reach that goal before the world’s three-day timer hits zero, he has no idea what fate awaits him! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

