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Renapan / Batsukoishi-hen (れなぱん／罰恋し編) is a manga volume released as a limited gift to those who ordered both Eye Opening Arc Vol. 3 and Atonement Arc Vol. 3. The volume includes two different stories: a namesake adaptation of the Renapan minigame and a namesake adaptation of Batsukoishi-hen from Rei. It has not been released outside Japan.
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Originally, it was a martial arts manga that mixed fiction and non-fiction, in which the main character, Ushio Akaboshi, a karate fighter, went to America in pursuit of his missing brother. There he witnessed the strength and variety of martial arts in America, and he set out to defeat Benny Youkide, the man who defeated his brother. The manga was a documentary-style work with a mixture of reality and fiction, involving not only martial arts but also Kyokushin Karate led by Oyama Baidatsu, New Japan Pro-Wrestling led by Antonio Inoki, and new martial arts led by Kurosaki Kentoki. (Source: Wikipedia Japan, translated)
Kataribanashi-hen is an anthology, illustrated by several artists. The stories are fanfictions, submitted for Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Awards.
To-Y (Fujii To-ii) is a member of the punk rock band GASP. Along with other punk bands, which usually just hanged out doing small gigs, they have this enormous hatred and aversion to the main Japanese music industry, which is dominated by pop music and untalented Idol singers. However, To-Y was tempted by Kado (the Nagel ripoff) of Kama Production, a strong will promoter, to expand out beyond GASP since he has the talent, except she also expect to promote him as an Idol singer, which revolts To-Y. *Note: Chapter count includes one extra chapter.*
Dando Aoba, who is thirteen and called Dan Doh, following his coach Shinjo and Akano whom he respects, leaves for England to take part in All UK Open Golf Tournament. On his way, he encounters an event in Thailand. (Source: Shogakukan)
Minato Kasasa moves to a sleepy rural island with a population 157. Most of the residents are old, leaving only 5 high-school-aged boys to represent the youth of the island. Much to Minato's surprise, she is now the island's lone single female. What's she to do when she becomes the 5 eligible boys center of attention?
One day, a man awoke to find himself in the world of “Lovely Sorcerer,” a game he loved so much that he had even created a strategy site for it! And yet, he had reincarnated as some nameless noble mob character!? On top of that, he was even stronger than the main character!? Gaining a status that could make him the strongest set his gamer blood ablaze!
The governing race, the Karma froze the planet Roon as a result of war and emigrated to a neighboring planet. Four-thousand years later, the ice covering Roon started melting and the Karma began migrating back to Roon. This is a heroic fantasy that portrays the young boy, Dulk, who gains the power of wonder sealed in the darkness of history, and comes face-to-face with his destiny. (Source: Japan Media Arts Festival) **Note:** Won the Excellence Prize in the manga category at the 13th Japan Media Arts Festival in 2009.
In a world of towering giants, two witches embark on a perilous journey to fulfill an ancient duty. As they climb, facing physical and emotional challenges, they confront the mysteries of their past and the weight of their responsibilities. With each step, they draw closer to the truth, forging a bond that transcends time. But as darkness looms, they must find the strength to persevere, knowing the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. Join them on their epic quest in Daikyojin, a tale of courage and friendship.
A collection of extra chapters from creators in Shueisha's Margaret and Ribon shōjo manga magazines to raise funds for the victims of the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake disaster.
