The next stage for Doka Cook, Kyobashi Kensaku, is the otherworldly Vermilion Islands. Princess Lapis, hero of the "Ten Year War" that divided the island in two, is fed up with the people who continue to fight over trivial matters even though peace has come. The same thing happens at construction sites. When a small quarrel breaks out at a construction site where the same dishes are cooked over and over again, Doka Cook steps up. (Source: Natalie, translated)

The protagonist, Yusuke Minami, is a kind-hearted office worker who "can't say no" when asked. He is always busy answering requests from colleagues and clients. But his joy is bento sake. When he eats his bento and drinks, he forgets everything and feels a sense of freedom in his whole body. And then, from time to time, he remembers a certain woman... A delicious food story with a mysterious side. (Source: Nihon Bungeisha, translated)

People start disappearing from the housing complex in 1984, between the period of high economic growth and the bubble economy. Kosuke moves into Hikarigahara Housing Complex with his childhood sweetheart, Ayako. The residents warmly welcome them and the two envision a happy new life together, but there are memories of a dark incident from the past... A chilling Showa-era horror! (Source: Nihonbungeisha, translated)

"I want to be happy... please." Satsuko Yorumoto, 18 years old. A lonely girl struggling with a certain addiction. All she wants is to grab hold of "ordinary happiness," and now, for the very first time, she is forced to face her own life head-on— What awaits her at the end of this path? A rosy future? Or... a bed of thorns?

After the mysterious disappearance of a countryside cop, the role is reassigned to Officer Daigo Agawa. He finds the remote village quaint, and he looks forward to an easygoing post among the warm and welcoming citizenry. Then… He gets a call. The body of a local grandmother has been found. The scene immediately sows doubt for the young policeman. A human bite mark has been left on the corpse, and any voiced suspicion of Agawa’s is met with a strange, sudden, and intense hostility. Something dark is lurking under the idyllic facade of the charming mountain village. But can Officer Agawa spare himself and his family from it? *Source: Ablaze, Vol. 1*

At first, Mantaro Ohara was just an ordinary salaryman with a slightly bigger appetite. For Mantaro, eating is something to be enjoyed and the idea of food battle does not sound attractive to him. But his meeting in Pork Cutlet store with the professional competitive eater, George Hunter, gradually changed his view and passion towards gourmet competition... And they probably would not let this unexpected "dark horse" escape either. (Source: Manga.Club)

Every morning like clockwork, Asahi comes over to wake Eiji up. Eiji is Asahi's big sister's fiancé - but ever since she passed away three springs ago, Asahi takes it upon himself to be there for him. Is this really out of the kindness of his heart, or is there another reason why Asahi always wants to be by Eiji’s side? (Source: Futekiya) *Note: Includes the one-shot VOICE*

As a member of a wolf clan, Kiyoto uses his human form to "emigrate" in order to join an idol group and find himself a bride! However, far from being welcomed by his fellow group member Motoharu, it seems like Motoharu hates him. Kiyoto works hard in the lessons while hiding his secret, but on the night of a full moon, he can't hold back his instincts and ends up pushing Motoharu down on the bed...! (Source: Renta!)

The protagonist is the second son of the Yanagiya Restaurant, Short tempered and has had a lot of problems with the police. He trained himself in the art of flavor through working at street stalls. His creative way of cooking gives a glimpse of his true potential. However after learning the difference between an amateur and professional in his battle against his older brother who has taken over the family business, he has left on a journey to train... The 18 year old hooligan of a chef Musashi, from Mito. takes to the front lines, going to the extreme to create a flavor that captures the hearts and tongues of everyone who tastes it!! (Source: MANGA.CLUB)

In 1940s Japan during the war, long-time friends Aoi and Takahiko part ways as Takahiko is enlisted. For years, Aoi stayed in their hometown with the looming worry that his friend might not come back. He never received word from his friend and so he feared the worst. Now, Takahiko shows up all of a sudden and Aoi is not sure to what to make of this. Anger, relief, pain—all of these emotions overwhelm Aoi as he was certain his friend was gone because he never received a letter or any indication he was alive. Can the two reunite as friends or are they long past the point of friendship? (Source: Juné)

Asura is an unrelentingly dark drama that follows the struggles of a young boy who did whatever it took to survive during a time of war and famine in medieval Japan.