From Kodansha: Neither a utopia nor a dystopia, it’s still a world of nations in strife, as dominated by corporations as ever. Technology hasn’t made humans nearly obsolete, but rather bettered us, if you will, attaching to our bodies and even brains as enhancements for those who can afford it. Comics artist Shirow Masamune’s vision of our coming society, animated to global acclaim and finally the basis of a major Hollywood production, branches out in five original stories by some of the most beloved SF novelists working in Japan today. A standalone collection, it requires no familiarity with the franchise to be enjoyed but is indispensable for fans for its thoughtful exploration of the series’ implications. While reality may never become virtual, it will be increasingly networked and augmented. Navigate herein age-old questions about a man that will return, not so ironically, in full force: What is the self? Is there such a thing as the soul?

"Be my arm." Our relationship as I knew it broke the day I said that...... Hiromu's loved basketball since he was a kid, and his friend, Ryuji, has always been beside him. The two were days away from realizing their dream of playing together at the national high school tournament when Hiromu collides with Ryuji and injures himself during practice. Unable to play in the big game, Hiromu tries getting revenge by asking Ryuji, "Become my arm until I heal." To his surpise, Ryuji agrees...... (Source: Renta!)

Shu is a high school student who lives with his baby brother, Yuto, and his dad. Trying hard to fill in for his mom after she died of an illness, Shu handles the cooking at home and takes care of Yuto. Shu secretly admires Kazuki, a kind, good-looking man and his first love who happens to be his brother's pre-kindergarten teacher. Shu's feelings for Kazuki are growing stronger by the day. They may not be one-sided in this sweet, tender love story about a high school boy with a pure heart who faces many challenges as he cherishes his love for his brother's teacher. (Source: Renta!)

Anthology collection featuring Saiyuki stories written by various Zero-Sum mangaka.

A young girl speculates her new teacher to be some kind of demon or similar supernatural being, and eventually coerces three other classmates into proving her theory.

On the day of her execution, Vyaria wakes up to find time has reversed itself, making her seven years old again. Thinking of the events of her future, she is truly traumatized. Her first marriage to King Cain had been a cold and unhappy one. Each time she made an attempt to get closer to him, she had been faced with rejection, and the sudden appearance of a girl from another dimension had only increased Cain's hostility towards Vyaria. Behind her back, everyone had called her the “Princess of Blue Roses,” after the flower that symbolizes unattainable wishes. Knowing she would eventually be sentenced to death by her own husband, Vyaria is terrified when she is once again united with the young Cain. Is everything going to repeat itself? Is there really nothing she could do to change the future? As scared as she is, Vyaria vows to fight against her cruel fate in this second chance at life…! (Source: Comikey)

The novels center on a bar called "Nobu" — located in Kyoto, Japan, but with a door that is connected to the bar in another world. The visitors include denizens of the other world, and customers seek out its excellent "Toriaezu Nama" ale and cuisine. (Source: Anime News Network)

Return to Japari Park and the lovable world of Kemono Friends in this manga anthology! Kaban, Serval, and the rest of the Friends are having a wonderful time! (Source: Yen Press)

1. Hanabi ga Kienai Uchi ni 2. Hakusen 3. Hi no Joou-sama to Nageki no Gejo 4. Shoujo Wakusei (Girls Planet)

Plain little Nina loves her job as a maid in the house of Count Mirkwood. But her life is turned upside down when she suddenly gets dismissed for a crime she didn’t commit. Cast out with nowhere to go, Nina sets off on a journey to see the world, determined to make the best of her newfound independence. Yet despite her unassuming appearance, Nina is no ordinary maid. She has superhuman talents, and it isn’t long before she finds new friends in need of her help. From a rookie mage who can’t channel her true magical powers to a brilliant inventor struggling to get her experiments off the ground, Nina makes quick work of lending a helping hand. All the while, back at House Mirkwood, things are quickly getting messy in Nina’s absence… This supermaid is on a mission—and she’s sweeping everyone off their feet! *Source: J-Novel Club, Vol. 1*

Noah can't forget the magical words "you are so cute" that Haruyuki repeatedly said to him when he was still a young boy. The two were close like brothers, but it's been six years since they last saw each other. Noah's grown tall and isn't exactly the "cute" boy he used to be anymore. He is worried and saddened by the thought that Haruyuki might not recognize him when they meet again. One day after school, he runs into Haruyuki... (Source: Renta!)

Azusa Yuunami doesn't believe in ghosts or curses – but she's more than willing to photograph supposedly haunted locations for her brother's website collecting local spooky folklore as long as he keeps bribing her with sweets. A fateful visit to an abandoned well, however, lands her right in the middle of her own terrifying ghost story. Tracking the mysterious figure appearing in her photographs reveals the true nature of her curse – she must relive the same day over and over again, and her only hope might be the mysterious exorcist who has seen the gruesome ends that await her.