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The soulful nonfiction book written by Svetlana Alexievich, Nobel laureate in Literature and the author of *The Unwomanly Face of War*, has finally received a manga adaptation! A story that is a must-read for the Japanese people, it is a record of the grief-stricken prayers and serene wishes of the people who encountered the then unprecedented catastrophe of a nuclear power plant accident. (Source: Young Animal, translated)
Tokyo, the Imperial capital, is finally at peace after winning the deadly battle against the Kuronosu-kai. However, as the Hanagumi celebrate the New Year, a swarm of demons descends upon them. A demon tribe has risen from the depths of the earth. The name of the man who leads them is Aoi Shakatan! (Source: Kodansha, translated)
Upon enrolling at Tsunaga High School, Shu Ide finds himself, for some reason, tagging along with the popular girl Rio Iwama. The two of them end up at the “Couple’s Cherry Tree,” said to grant wishes for love, and notice something strange about the tree. “Let’s investigate… scientifically!” A modest record of the activities of Tsunaganoi High School’s “Science Club,” where high school students with a deep love for science tackle the many mysteries they encounter in their daily lives — including the mystery of first love. (Source: Kadocomi, translated)
Miyako and her romantic journey through time enthused the fans. With this volume, the series will be given a fitting conclusion. In four short stories, author Kyoko Kumagai deals again with all our favorite characters and invites you to dream.
An anthology collection of what was originally a fake gag series used in okawa bkub's Poputepipikku (Pop Team Epic). Each chapter is a stand alone drawn by a different artist focusing on the idol trio of Hoshifuri Sosogu, Tsukino Shizuku, and Yuhi Korona. Cover illustration: Poyoyon♥Rock Color illustrations: Umeki Aoi, Hinoue Itaru, Yokoyari Mengo **1) Hop☆Step☆Drop!** (ホップ☆ステップ☆ドロップ!) by Fujisawa Kamiya **2) Stop! Sosogu-chan** (ストップ! そそぐちゃん) by Yukiko **3) Abe-iro Girl Drop** (阿部色ガールドロップ) by Romancing Abe **4) Riron to Hime-chan Punch: Futari no Kyori** (理論とひめちゃんパンチ～ふたりの距離～) by Imai Tetsuya **5) Dekkai Shizuku** (でっかいしずく) by Fakkuma **6) Sosogu wa Quiz-ou!?** (そそぐはクイズ王!?) by Koike Sadaji **7) Hoshi-iro Girl-den Sosogu** (星色ガール伝そそぐ) by bkub **8) Hanran** (氾濫) by Kafun **9) Miru nano Shizuku** (見るなのしずく) by Heriyama **10) Naisho no Drop Stars** (内緒のドロップスターズ) by Hirao Auri **11) Hanikami☆Maternity Blue** (はにかみ☆マタニティブルー) by Riyo **12) Saishuuwa: "Ryuusei"** (最終話『流星』) by Mizuno Moto **13) astromical unit** by Hatopopoko
An anthology of comics, based on Sakyou Komatsu's best-selling novel, *Nihon Chinbotsu* about Japan slowly sinking into the sea. The stories are mostly parodies, released in conjunction with the movie adaptation. Many stories are based on the hometowns of the authors. 1. **Kikyou** (帰郷) \[Hideo Azuma\] 2. **Chinbotsu!** (沈没!) \[Yoshitoo Asari\] 3. **Noboribetsu Chinbotsu** (登別沈没) \[Nawoki Karasawa\] 4. **Sink←→Float (Surechigai)** (Sink←→Float(スレ違い)) \[Hiroki Endo\] 5. **Tokorozawa Chinbotsu** (所沢沈没) \[Shinpei Ito\] 6. **Mitaka Cinbotsu** (三鷹沈没) \[Daisuke Nishijima\] 7. **Chibotsu Rhapsody** (沈没ラプソディー) \[Kenji Tsuruta\] 8. **Akamiso Chinbotsu!?** (赤味噌沈没!?) \[Minato Koio\] 9. **Tsuzukiyama Umi Hyoubanki** (続山海評判記) \[Kouichirou Yonemura\] 10. **Kyoto Chinbotsu** (京都沈没) \[Michio Hisauchi\] 11. **Chinbotsu Nippon** (ちんぼつニッポン) \[Tony Takezaki\] 12. **Koto Shoushitsu** (古都消失) \[Sora Wo\] 13. **Okayama Chinbotsu** (岡山沈没) \[Hisaichi Ishii\] 14. **Shiawase na Momotaro** (しあわせな桃太郎) \[Katsuya Terada\] 15. **Nippon Chinbotsu Oosoudou** (日本沈没大騒動) \[TONO\] 16. **Hatsudou! D-4 Keikaku** (発動!D-4計画) \[Gaku Miyao\] 17. **Nippon Chinbotsu Sekinin Ron** (日本沈没責任論) \[Kouichirou Yasunaga\] 18. **Manga Nippon Chinbotsu** (マンガ日本沈没) \[Shinichi Hiromoto\] 19. **Tsushima Zanryuu** (対馬残留) \[Tomohiro Kouda\] 20. **Kuninu Kuniguni Shimanu Shimajima** (国ぬ国々 島ぬ島々) \[Romanov Higa\] 21. **Nippon Chinbotsu orz Zenkoku Hen** (日本沈orz全国編) \[Miki Tori\]
In the future, technology has advanced to the point that robots are capable of replacing humans in many jobs, fostering resentment in many people. Sakuya is a young man that hates robots and how they steal jobs from honest working people. He is resourceful himself and makes a living by running a junk and salvage shop. One day, Sakuya visits the site of a recently destroyed research facility to look for parts. Instead, he finds a robot in the rubble. The robot awakened here with no memory, mission, or purpose. Sakuya is taken aback by the robot because it appears incredibly human-like, unlike any other robot he's ever seen. The robot is visibly upset and lost with no purpose, so Sakuya simply tells it to decide for itself, like a human. The robot, Haku, decides to follow Sakuya and make itself useful to him. (Source: shinkeikaku)
"Happy Sepia: Okuma Rasuko Sakuhinshuu" contains three works. It includes her first serialized work, "Happy Sepia," which depicts a girl named Kaede who travels back in time 10 years to live her high school life with her benefactor, her teacher Minami; her debut work, "Aruji no Inu Ma ni!", which is about dogs with the ability to transform into humans; and "Hoshikuzu Telepath Special Edition: Utakata Seastar," a new work that delves deeper into the relationship between Umi, the protagonist of Stardust Telepath, and her younger sister Honami. (Source: Natalie, translated)
“[Appraisal] I have no need for a prince who can only use [Appraisal]. I hereby banish you from the royal family!” Appraisal. It is a simple ability that allows one to see the names of things. Prince Rick, who obtained this ability unsuitable for a member of the royal family, was disowned by his father and abandoned in a large forest infested with fierce beasts. While fleeing from monsters, Rick desperately tries to survive by using [Appraisal] to find food. Just when he thought he had no choice but to die… his eyes awaken and unleash the power of [God’s Eye]. “You’re saying this path is safe…!?” Guided by his eyes, Rick arrives at a dilapidated house. To his surprise, legendary materials and worn-out weapons are scattered there. Using the power of [God’s Eye] to see the past, Rick learns how to repair the weapons. From then on, he learns forging techniques, alchemy, combat skills, and continues on the path to become the strongest! ――Past, present, and future. The thrilling and unrivalled fantasy of a boy who has gained the power to see everything begins!
Asana is a normal guy who works for an apparel company. The only difference is that he's gay. A warm and a little sad comic essay about the daily life of a gay man in Japan today. (Source: Kadokawa, translated) *Note: Contains a prologue and epilogue.*
[title](https://www.cmoa.jp/title/294039/) A supernatural fantasy set in modern Tokyo plagued by monster attacks. To fight these evil creatures off, a timid teenage boy uses the help of a priestess to unleash a powerful wolf spirit within him. However, this power is hard to control and can even harm his ally. (Source: Manga Mogura RE)