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)

Things get cooking right away in this dungeon epic with cheat skills and delicious dishes! Koichi Suzuki, an incorrigible lover of beastfolk and their adorably fl uffy ears, dies young after heroically saving a child. In a divine exchange, his reward is reincarnation into another world... and the ability to cook up magical beasts? Now called Thor, he must use the knowledge of his past life and newfound culinary skills to survive a world that shows mercy to no one, not even children. But just as he manages to find his footing, who should appear before him but two beastfolk on the verge of death! Thor will have to cook up a recipe for success if he wants all three of them to survive. And so begins their story of furry ears, mouthwatering cooking, and dungeon crawling! (Source: J-Novel Club)

*"Both my career and my love life were going so well...but it all fell apart on my 25th birthday, the day of that fateful incident."* Aiko Miyata may have lost her parents at a young age, but she still grew up with plenty of love in her life from her kind older sister Sae and her doting doctor boyfriend Yuuma Yoshimura. Her happy life seems to be headed toward pure bliss, with Yuuma poised to ask her a very big question at her birthday dinner, when out of nowhere she gets stabbed by a hooded figure. From that day onward, Aiko finds herself mired in a tragedy of epic proportions...! This psychological thriller blurs the lines between love and hate as Aiko struggles to stay afloat. Hard to watch, but even harder to look away... How much can you handle? (Source: MangaPlaza)

Meiko has the perfect life. Kentaro is the perfect husband. He supports the family with his high-salary job at the bank, helps around the house, and is the perfect father to their son, Kota. On his days off, he even volunteers at their son's daycare. Little does she know that he is having an affair with none other than one of Kota's daycare workers. Devastated, how will Meiko handle this affair? (Source: MangaPlaza)

When a video game-loving office worker reincarnates as Mizarie Kraphtia, the villainess of an otome game, she’s determined to have a better life than the original character. Yet despite her best efforts, the game self-corrects and leads Mizarie to an ending where she’s sentenced to exile—just what she was hoping to avoid. There’s a twist, however: She had no idea her game-breaking skill could summon a...modern RV?! Mizarie now decides to make the most of her exile and sets out on a journey with her beloved cat, Ohagi. Not only does she get to drive around the world, but she gains experience as she goes, unlocking convenient features like a bathroom, kitchen, and more for her RV! Lighting campfires and cooking outdoors like she always dreamed of doing in her last life, Mizarie takes her time exploring this new fantastical setting with her adorable feline travel companion. Her storyline in the otome game may be over, but her leisurely vacation in exile is just getting started!

MOOOO! Lord Momon cries out, ready for her meal. MOOOO! Baby sister cries out, miserable and cold. As a young teen, sweet Miki learns the bizarre truth about her family: for centuries, they have harnessed half-cow, half-human beasts known as "kudan" for their wealth and power. And soon, another shall be born. The hour approaches. Her mother moans in pain as the contractions begin. But all poor Miki can plead is *Mother, Please Don't Give Birth to a Monster*! Published in 1988 at the end of the classic era of horror manga, *Mother, Please Don't Give Birth to a Monster* is a revolting and zany tour de force by the incomparable Shirakawa Marina. The author's last published graphic novel, this manga marks the ultimate elaboration of Shirakawa's creepy, crackpot synthesis of Japanese history, legend, and the occult, as made famous in his cult favorite *UFO Mushroom Invasion*. (Source: Living the Line)

1. Sweet Home [Senkawa Natsumi] 2. Yuki no Joou [Utsugi Sakuko] 3. Tsugumi no Hige no Ousama [Higuchi Marina] 4. Gretel no Sentaku [Fujimaki Hisarofu] 5. Ouji to Kojiki [Watayuki Shokora] 6. Tsuru no Ongaeshi [Kawabata Midori] 7. Torawarebito [Yamamoto Urara]

Ella is shocked to find out that her older brother has borrowed a huge amount of money from Zarif. Who’s Zarif? He’s the king of the desert country Vashir and someone who just happened to propose to Ella three years earlier. Ella loved him, but after realizing that he just wanted a physical relationship to create an heir, she turned him down. After her father’s business received a bankruptcy notice, Ella’s mother collapsed. Feeling disgraced and humiliated, Ella goes back to Zarif for help, but he has one condition…a limited-time love affair! In order to preserve the king’s image, the two pretend to be married for a year. Is this Zarif’s revenge for her rejecting his proposal? (Source: Harlequin)

"Diana isn't cute!" Those words from Julius, her first love, traumatized Diana and turned her into a shut-in who stayed at her noble parents' manor out in the countryside. She became an artisan known as the Witch of Roemer, spending her days making the magic tools she was excellent at creating. One day, Diana returned to the capital city to attend a ball and ran into Julius again. As she tried to forget her fleeting feelings of love for him, her overprotective brother created a "Man Repellent Ring" that would drive back any annoying bugs (men) who got near Diana... But it started shocking Julius! (Source: BisouBisou Comics)

FRENCH KISSING Fashion Week in Paris is on, and yet Edward Holden sticks out like a errant string in a bad stitch job. The handsome man may be in disguise as a photo journalist, but only with the reluctant help of Kimberly Lenton can the undercover investigator go from covert op to cover model. The pair needs to stay serious to prevent the theft of another expensive dress...but will this runway lead down the path of love?

Rou is a psychologist looking for a bride for the sheik of the Kingdom of Sarq. No matter how charming she finds Sheik Zayed Fehr, she has to come up with a woman who fits his strict requirements perfectly within a week, which she admits is impossible! But Zayed seems not to care about the difficulties she's having, and when she finally produces a list of women, he rejects them all point-blank. On top of that, when he steals a kiss from her, she's overwhelmed by the heat of his intense passion. Just like that, he decides to coerce her into becoming his bride... (Source: Renta!)

Shelley is surprised to learn that her father died six months ago and left her an inheritance. After all, she grew up being told that her father was already dead! To find some answers, Shelley sets out to meet the family her father remarried into. There she finds waiting for her the Count of Hilvares, a man who looks like someone out of a movie. Can such a handsome man really be her stepbrother? He steals Shelley's heart at first sight, but when he lays eyes on her, he assumes she's only after the money she stands to inherit. What an arrogant jerk! (Source: Renta!)