-2009 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of Gekiga Koubou, a landmark event that sparked a gekiga boom in the rental manga industry of the time and laid the foundation for the enduring popularity of youth manga and adult manga that continues to this day. To mark this occasion, our company is reissuing the first issues of *Kage* and *Machi*—pivotal publications that served as cornerstones for the development of gekiga and drove the short-story magazine boom—in a two-volume set. These reissues faithfully replicate the original binding, color schemes, and book design as closely as possible. Each set includes an explanatory booklet featuring testimonials from individuals involved at the time, bringing these works to contemporary readers. This long-awaited, precious reprint offers both general readers and researchers a chance to discover the roots of modern manga. (Source: Shogakukan, translated)
-One day, Viola, a duke’s daughter, received a request to annul her engagement and was delighted, thinking she could finally enjoy her life devoted to perfume-making to the fullest. https://ebookjapan.yahoo.co.jp/books/905771/A006532337/
A collection of historical fiction manga short stories. 1. **Ryuujin** (龍神) \[Moribi Murano\] 2. **Yuugao** (夕顔) \[Youko Kondou\] 3. **Konnyaku** (こんにゃく) \[Kenshi Hirokane\] 4. **Ninja Mugeijou** (忍者無芸帖) \[Hisaichi Ishii\] 5. **Gosset no Nagare** (ゴセの流れ) \[Shouhei Kusunoki\] 6. **Niji no Ikusa** (虹の戦) \[Suzue Miuchi\] 7. **Nagai Michi** (長い道) \[Yuu Takita\] 8. **Chi-zome Karasu** (血染鴉) \[Mitsuteru Yokoyama\] 9. **Sarutobi Sasuke** (さるとび佐助) \[Tatsuhiko Yamagami\] 10. **Rakujouki** (落城記) \[Kazuo Kamimura\] 11. **Hanatare Kozou** (はなたれこぞう) \[Shinji Nagashima\] 12. **Kaishaku** (介錯) \[Hiroshi Hirata\] 13. **Ikiryou** (生霊) \[Kazuichi Hanawa\] 14. **Ittou Ryoudan** (一刀両断) \[Yoshiharu Tsuge\] 15. **Yukino** (雪野) \[Hinako Sugiura\] 16. **Zashiki Warashi** (ざしきわらし) \[Sanpei Shirato\]
A collection of classic horror manga that transcends the boundaries of publishers and magazines! Each volume features ghost stories and horror manga originally published in different magazines (27 works in the series total). Packed with spine-chilling, terrifying episodes. Each work is accompanied by an explanatory essay that introduces the background behind its creation and related urban legends. The third installment of the "Kiseki Series," a collection of masterpieces by popular manga artists. With ghost stories (kaidan) as the theme, we’ve assembled a stellar lineup. Enjoy the terrifying and mysterious works of these popular manga artists. \*This collection focuses primarily on works set in rural areas. (Source: Kinno Hoshi Sha, machine translated) 1. **Yuki Onna** (雪女) \[Kazuo Umezu\] 2. **Neko no Machi** (猫の町) \[Mizuki Shigeru\] 3. **Hebi no Ameyadori** (ヘビの雨宿り) \[Tadao Tsuge\] 4. **Machi ga Ita!!** (街がいた!!) \[Fujiko F Fujio\] 5. **Hatsu Take-gari** (初茸がり) \[Yoshiharu Tsuge\] 6. **Ryuujin Numa** (龍神沼) \[Shoutarou Ishinomori\] 7. **Youkai Hunter: Yami no Kyakujin** (妖怪ハンター 闇の客人) Daijirou Morohoshi\] 8. **Sakura no Mori no Sakura no Yami** (桜の森の桜の闇) \[Toshie Kihara\] 9. **Kitsune no Yomeiri** (きつねのよめいり) \[Akimi Yoshida\] 10. **Ishimitsu** (イシミツ) \[Sanpei Shirato\] 11. **Mansion OBA** (マンションＯＢＡ) \[Tezuka Osamu\]
