Forty-five of Japan’s leading manga artists illustrate Star Wars! Explore the galaxy through the beautiful artwork of 45 outstanding Japanese manga artists and illustrators, including Akira Himekawa, Kamome Shirahama, and Taiyo Matsumoto. Celebrating the universal appeal of these iconic characters and their timeless stories, this collection presents each artist’s unique tribute to the Star Wars universe and is a must-have for fans of Star Wars and manga alike!
Musica Nostra is a collaborative work where various mangaka draw and/ or write about music and bands that inspire them, published in the Grand Jump. It includes Urasawa's musings about guitarists and playing guitar; his traveling to Sunset Sound in Los Angeles to record a song with Mike Viola and Jim Keltner, the latter of which sends a picture of Urasawa's The Beatles manga to Ringo Starr, and why their performance is credited to "Monaka"; Urasawa seeing Neil Young and Paul McCartney perform at Desert Trip; his meeting with Jack Oliver and depicting how the English record executive started working at Apple Records. *Note: this manga includes written chapters and drawn chapters, and never got a total volume release. This entry includes only the manga chapters.*
From Manga Mavericks Books: A pirouette is power. Dan’s dream is to be a dancer. He has plenty of heart, but his ability doesn’t quite live up to his passion. Despite this, he looks up to his upperclassman Steven McRae, who is worlds beyond him…literally. Using a magic mirror, Steven travels to a fantastical world, where he acts as a Ballet Hero! When Dan accidentally ends up following him, Steven quickly realizes that Dan being here is no coincidence. This action-adventure manga combines ballet, tokusatsu, and the amazing art of veteran artist Takafumi Adachi! Dance to the stars with Ballet Hero Fantasy!
Cierra was reborn as a noble lady after falling tragically to her death right after her fiancé called off their marriage in her past life. With a second chance at life, she gets engaged to Prince Elliot and it seems like she'll finally get her happy ever after... But then her marriage is called off AGAIN?! It seems Elliot wasn't after love, but the extraordinary ability that ran in her family for generations! But Cierra showed no signs of inheriting it... "If you don't have that power, you are worthless to me!" And with that, Elliot abandons her with his new fiancee in arms. Cierra falls to ground sobbing in despair and heartbreak at her second failed engagement when a blurry vision of Elliot appears through her tears... Gifted with the "Clairvoyant Gaze," an extraordinary ability to see all, Cierra is taking charge and her quest for revenge is just getting started! (Source: MangaPlaza)
The story of a crossdressing maid who will get fired if he is discovered to be a boy.
Since ancient times, onmyoji and miko have cooperated in the exorcism of demons. One day, Akito, the descendant of an onmyoji, is summoned by his father to consider an arranged marriage. The potential marriage partner is Rokka, the descendant of a miko. Chenjin had planned to refuse, but he falls in love at first sight with how cute Rokka is. He almost confesses his feelings to her right there, but they are suddenly attacked by a demon. Chenjin's techniques have no effect on it, but Rokka is able to exorcise the demon in an instant. Perhaps from the impact of the battle, Rokka's clothes are left in tatters. Chenjin looks at Rokka with surprise, because he can see "something" familiar down there in Rokka's crotch…? "This may sound a little silly, but I'm looking forward to working with you." The strongest miko is a fem-boy, because kawaii is power! The cutest exorcism love comedy ever! (Source: Comipo Comics, translated)
Under the rule of the Solitary King Wilfred, who purged his own brother to enforce his reforms, Princess Alicia from a neighboring country was wed to him in a political marriage. "Your Majesty, you're actually quite a kind person, aren't you?" "...What?" While everyone feared and revered him, Alicia, who was raised as a commoner for certain reasons, closed the distance with her natural cheerfulness and friendliness. As she rejoiced, laughed, and even got angry for his sake, Wilfred gradually opened his heart to her— And now, the life of the happiest couple is about to begin!
A new version of "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY ASTRAY" with new scenes and chapters. *Note: Includes 2 extra chapters.*