It all began on the night of Erica’s fourteenth birthday. The ruthless Imperial Army launched a brutal assault led by an enigmatic armored man, killing the citizens of her kingdom. To compound the tragedy, the Armored Man took the life of the person Erica loved most in this world—her mother—right before her eyes. What should’ve been a joyous celebration turned into a nightmare, leaving Erica to grapple with the heart-wrenching loss of her mother, friends, and the familiar world she once knew. Ever since that day, Erica has vowed to avenge their deaths and kill the Armored Man. She finds solace in Raoul, a young man she meets by coincidence. As their bond deepens, Erica remains blissfully unaware that Raoul conceals a dark secret—he is the very Armored Man she seeks to destroy. This gripping tale unravels the intertwining destinies of Erica and Raoul as they navigate the tumultuous journey of growth and hardship. Will vengeance tear them apart, or will it be the force that binds them together in an unexpected twist of fate? (Source: POCKET COMICS)

This manga anthology was created as part of a charity with royalties donated for the reconstruction of areas affected by the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake (Higashi Nihon Daishinsai) disaster that struck Japan on March 11, 2011. *Note: The chapter count includes a prologue and an epilogue.*

The manga is about a series of unrelated short stories of people's lives and their lessons in life. *Note: It received the 1985 Shogakukan Manga Award for seinen/general's manga.*

The year is U.C. 0088. A lone Neo Zeon ship approaches the Side 1 colony Brigadoon. Commander Vearn Fixeth of the stationed troops is on guard, but the captain of the Indra, Phaeton Rah Algis, shows no intention of fighting. Phaeton enters into negotiations with Brigadoon's government to purchase the colony with a large sum of money, however during the process, the Federation Forces begin an armed occupation of the colony under the pretext they're hiding remnant Titans. Phaeton manages to negotiate with them and gets them to leave the colony, much to the delight of the citizens, thus successfully making them Neo Zeon supporters. The purpose, however, of the Federation's attack is to rescue the lover of a senior Federation official which Phaeton was holding hostage. However, Phaeton has other ambitions… ambitions to "catch the sun"… (Source: zeonic-republic.net)

A *furoku* (free) comic volume included in an issue of Petit Comic magazine. Contains 6 short stories, including: "Manatsu no Yoru wa Yume wo Miyou" by ANISAKI Yuna "Nettai Suisou Shounen" by HASEBE Yuri "Tengoku ni Ichiban Icchaisouna Paradise" by AYUKAWA Mio "Lady Killer" by TOKIYAMA Hajime "Otona no Ensoku ZZ" by KOIDE Mami "Yuuwaku no Rakuen" by TODA Megumi Cover illustration by ENJOJI Maki

“You possess true skill. Your environment was simply holding you back.” Alto, a young appraiser who was forced to work like a slave in the aristocracy-driven Kingdom of Dramd, has his life turned upside down when he is scouted by Beralt, a soldier from the enemy nation, the Glaus Empire. In this completely meritocratic country, Alto’s off-the-charts appraisal talent is discovered, and he’s suddenly nominated to be an executive candidate in the military! Immediately after joining, Alto has great expectations placed on him by the military executives, a group of powerful individuals. Yet, the people he chooses to ally with are only hopeless dropouts facing desperate situations… This is an exhilarating rise-to-power fantasy where Alto uncovers the hidden talents of his comrades and carves out a new destiny! *Source: Alpha Manga*

Born into a noble family of master swordsmen, fifteen-year-old Hiraku Mato was destined to inherit the legendary Sword Saint skill at his coming-of-age appraisal ceremony. But when the ceremony reveals his gift to be the seemingly worthless “Unlocker” skill, his future crumbles before his eyes. With no historical record mentioning his skill, people assume it can only do mundane things like open doors and windows. But a chance encounter uncovers its hidden potential: the ability to unlock status windows, hidden skills, and even rare drop items. Armed with this cheat-like power, Hiraku sets out to carve his own path in this action-packed fantasy! *Source: Manga UP! Global*

Former theater actress Asumi gets married to Ryouhei, and she does everything to support him on his way up to becoming a popular screenwriter. But a rift forms between them as she toils away at housework and child-rearing, and he gets busier with work. Asumi believes Ryouhei's successes are thanks to her support, but one incident leads to her finding out that he's been cheating on her. Crushed by her husband and his mistress's tricks, Asumi prepares for a revenge plot that involves the whole drama industry...! (Source: POCKET COMICS)

Jinjoo has suddenly been transported into her favorite fantasy romance novel. This might sound like a dream come true, but Jinjoo is stuck in the body of the story’s villain, Demon Queen Astreia! If she doesn’t change the storyline, she will inevitably be slain by the fierce warrior, Caine. To prevent her demise, Astreia sets out on a journey to end the war between the human and demon realms. But can she win the trust of not only the parties in question but also of her suspicious companion, Caine? Or is her destiny bound to the novel’s pages? (Source: Tapas)

Crown Prince Ian and Priestess Rebecca were once in love, but for his happiness, she let him go. Yet on his wedding day, Ian is poisoned and dies in her arms. In despair, Rebecca sacrifices everything: her love, her life, her dignity, and even time itself to save him. She succeeds, only to be branded a traitor and executed. But as death closes in, she awakens… three years in the past. Except this time, everything seems different. Will she be able to defy fate and protect the man she loves, or will destiny claim them both again? (Source: Tappytoon) *Note: Includes four extra chapters.*

It has been five years since the Vanadis Incident, in which all Gundams became forbidden... These mobile suits were deemed "curses," but now they're running amok on Earth. (Source: Yen Press)

Before meeting Dong Li, Song Jingyan wanted a hardworking man with a car, a house, and well-built body. Once she met Dong Li, there was only one thought on her mind — how to bed Dong Li! (Source: Webnovel)