A compilation of all the extra short stories written for the early volumes of Arifureta, along with one brand new short story written specifically for this volume! After clearing the Sunken Ruins of Melusine, Hajime and the others encounter a massive creature, and are transported to a strange new world. Separated in transit, our heroes start searching for each other, and a way out. But though they don’t know it, a miraculous encounter is waiting for them at the end of this journey! *Source: J-Novel Club*

A collected volume of stories from Shimura Takako. The short works collection all the Takako Shimura fans have been waiting for! The woman who appears suddenly in front of the timid boy Megumu is Nozomi, a self-proclaimed “witch’. She uses her mysterious powers to both play tricks on and help him. The “The Devil is so Cute” series, illustrating the fantastic mingling of a mysterious witch and a young honors student, is completed with a new bonus chapter! In addition to the title story, there is also “My Summer Vacation” which traces the wavering of a young girl’s heart after she falls in love at first sight at a bath house, “Unworthy Son” which captures the suffering of a young man (who dreams of becoming a comic artist) whose former teacher and object of affection becomes his stepmother, and many others, adding up to seven stories that absolutely shine with Takako Shimura’s charm. (Souce: Jmanga)

Falling for a brother's ex. Catching unrequited feelings for a brother after a long separation. Brothers who get along even when competing for the same guy. A story of 3 pairs of brothers. (Source: Manga Planet) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*

In the land now known as the Philippines, there was a time when colonial Spain ruled for more than 300 years. During a period when native Filipinos once called Indios were oppressed, exploited, and stripped of their human rights, Jose Rizal was born on the outskirts of Manila. "What does it mean to be a Filipino?" "Is it possible to incite change through knowledge and not violence?" He thought of those every day. A doctor, novelist, and a painter who can speak 15 languages, Jose Rizal is a legendary figure who brought about national revolution through one epic novel! (Source: Manga Club)

A darkly comic look at the meaning and meaninglessness of life, through the eyes of various adorable and occasionally psychopathic species facing extinction. A humble rock is at the center of this transmigratory tale of two souls who take the form of penguins, otters, crows, and more as they learn about the the value of culture, the beauty of play in the face of capitalist pressure to produce and reproduce, and the power of love in the face of total annihilation. (Source: Kodansha USA)

Sian Burdrey was born into a big royal family and was promised his life would be a smooth sailing. However, after receiving a sacred "cup" that can only produce water at his coming-of-age ceremony, he was thought to be worthless, and got banished from the family to a frontier desert as its lord. Even though Sian hit rock bottom because he lost both his beautiful fiancée and his privilege as an heir to the throne, upon hearing the people suffering, he decides to get back on his feet and to stand up for them. Sian uses the "cup," and tries hard to revive the land. Surprisingly, it seems this "cup" can produce more than just water?! Here starts the story of a boy who was once called even worthless saves the world! (Source: Alpha Manga)

An omnibus compilation of the Takajyou twins. To protect the fallen honor of their family name, Mizuha, the elder brother, gives his body to Sei, an accountant. On seeing Sei and Yuuya, the younger of the twins, embracing, Mizuha is swallowed by jealousy. The deep bond and relation between the twins are presented from the prologue onwards.

On May 26, 1983, a M7.7 earthquake shook the earth and summoned up a massive tsunami that swallowed 104 precious lives, including 12 fishermen. Through a detailed inspection of the victims' lives, mangaka Takao Yaguchi tells a tale about the value of life and the severity of nature. (Source: Manga Reborn)

There's English bread, German bread and French bread, but Japan's bread, Ja-pan, does not exist... In that case, there's no choice but to create it! This was story of the manga and anime named Yakitate!! Japan, a story that a young baker in real life named Daisaku Hiromi admires and aspires to do the same! But alas, to actually create Ja-pan is not simple as Daisaku believed, leaving him bitter at the reality itself. But Daisaku's pain-staking reality begins to change as a mysterious beauty approaches the front door of his bakery. This is the story of a "real-life" serious boy who aims to bake what appears to be fiction into reality, and thus presented to the world proudly.

When an outgoing up-and-coming singer named Alice meets a shy, but talented composer named Taiyo—his life gets turned upside down! He's only made songs online and doesn't consider himself a real songwriter, but Alice sees him differently. Will they make beautiful music together? (Source: VIZ Media)

Banba's spent his life competing in Tae Kwon Do, but he's been banned! Through a twist of fate, he ends up on the soccer team. Can he learn a new way to kick? (Source: VIZ Media) *Note: Chapter count includes two one shots: **GALAXY GANGS** **Yuusha Egmont** (勇者エグモント)*

18-year-old Hondanaka Koyuki is an apprentice spy. Her current job is to infiltrate a party in order to learn the planned fate of a specific shopping center. However, she is inexperienced at sneaking about and is not particularly suave. Will she and her mentor be able to complete their task?