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"Today, I get to marry the man I love... but he doesn't love me." Lilia, a princess from the Ehre Kigndom, has admired Prince Oscar of the Glanz Kingdom for the longest time. However, it was decided early on that older sister, Isabella, would be the one to marry him due to her beauty and pride. Lilia had given up on the dream, but one day Isabella suddenly called off her betrothment. As someone of the Ehre royal family must marry into the Glanz Kingdom for continued peace, Lilia is now set to take the place of her older sister. Lilia is full of joy and concern all the same, but it feels as though this marriage sits in a shadow cast by Isabella, now looming over them. Prince Oscar seems to be distant, unconcerned with things, and Lilia is now buried in preparations as the crown princess. What will happen in this new and complicated relationship? (Source: MangaPlaza)
Magane seems like an ordinary boy until the day that he realizes that he can make a sword out of his own shadow. However, he must be careful about using the sword too often, or his shadow will swallow him. There are other people with this ability, and opposing them is a group of people marked with an ominous seal, who are able to wield swords of light. Will Magane be able to figure out what's going on, and use his power responsibly? (from mangaupdates.com)
Slaine is a humble, provincial commoner in the small Kingdom of Hasenvalia... Or so he thinks until the day the entire royal family is wiped out in a palace fire and Slaine comes to learn he’s really the king’s illegitimate son. It now falls on him to succeed the throne. Despite his lack of knowledge and experience, Slaine’s natural wits and dedication—plus the support of his aide-de-camp, Monica—allow him to excel against all odds. Between unsupportive nobles at home and hostile rulers abroad, Slaine already has his work cut out for him—and then, on the eve of his coronation, the great Empire of Galed declares war against Hasenvalia. Faced with such a frighteningly powerful foe, Slaine is forced to make a choice between fleeing into political exile or resisting invasion to the bitter end. Caught between the conflicting agendas of neighboring nations, this boy from a backwater town must learn how to grow into his crown. Witness the birth of a king! (Source: J-Novel Club)
It's the Meiji Era in Japan, a time of unrest and civil war. The people of Aizu have been defeated and their way of life is threatened. Their only hope for survival lies in… America? Read this deep and thoughtful story about what it means to try to keep your culture in a new place full of people who don't understand it. (Source: Mangamo)
Carina, an orphan with a talent for baking, suddenly receives a request to work at the castle as an attendant for the Crown Prince's younger brother. Although he's known for disliking women, the prince's prickly attitude slowly begins to thaw as he consumes Carina's delicious cookies and fragrant tea. As they share these relaxing tea breaks together, Carina and the prince find themselves becoming closer and closer... (Source: MangaPlaza)
A collection of short stories, including one about a girl who cheats on her boyfriend with his best friend...
Magazine editor Miku is considering her future with her live-in boyfriend, Souta, but her busy work schedule keeps them drifting apart. One day, when her work finally settles down, she comes home and discovers Souta cheating on her with a female coworker! Frantically running out of the house, Miku is saved by Aoi, the young owner of a long-established kimono shop she previously interviewed. Knowing she has nowhere to go, he invites her to his house, and when she tries to leave immediately, he tells her, "I want you to stay here a little longer!" (Source: Bunkasha, translated)
With her mother missing and an empty stomach, the Oni girl Senri reluctantly came down the mountain towards human habitation, where she collapsed in the street. Coming across her by chance, the human girl Shin offered her house as place for Senri to live.
Studio G3, a small game development studio in Akihabara, Tokyo. Its director, Taiyou Tenkawa, will do anything in order to create fun games. Hoshino Tsukiyama, a highly competent office lady working at a large company in Otemachi, Tokyo. One day, these two meet in terrible circumstances, and to top it off, Hoshino is transferred to Studio G3 in order to get the company back on track! Hoshino who is seeking to present a marketable game, against Taiyou who is pursuing his ideal of a perfect game, all while a major game company makes a move... A youthful and hot-blooded story about working adults in the game industry! (Source: Gentosha, translated)
Momo Momoda, a Kansai girl who dreams to be a game creator. She is accepted as a Planner-in-training in a indie game company, G3. However, what will face her are the bitter disparity between her dreams and reality. She starts to learn the real lesson! Taiyo Tenkawa, who often caught by his own thoughts in gaming world. Hoshino Tsukiyama, the normal employee who has a mysterious hobby, and a lot of other members with various personalities. Nevertheless, until today their game spirit are burning in passion in the nook of Akibara! It's a hot story of the game industries whom compete for the good deed!
The girls of the popular seinen magical girl series are reimagined in different scenarios across all sorts of genres by various mangaka.