Akio's return to his hometown dredges up memories of Yuka, the childhood friend who went missing ten years ago when he and his friends were playing. Somehow, none of his friends can remember anything about what happened back then, but Akio's memories of the event are filled with horrific creatures. He tells himself that they’re just nightmares, but that changes the day one of his friends arrives and immediately goes missing. Now he knows that he and his friends aren't alone…but who’s watching them? (Source: Mangamo)

Mei is a beautiful baby girl... but she thinks in a Southern accent...?! Yuka and Masato are brand-new first-time parents, and it shows! They have a lot to tackle as they learn how to raise Mei. It's a heartwarming story about the joys and challenges of parenting. Follow Mei, Yuka, and Masato as they experience life lessons in childbirth, breastfeeding, outings, baby socializing, weaning, and much more! (Source: MangaPlaza)

Gisuke, the errand boy of his high school, is short, not too bright, and has bad luck. Then Sonya, a clumsy and chipper russian maid carrying a strange talisman enters his life. The talisman is part of a set of 15, and he who collects all 15 is sworn in as the successor of Dragoon, one of the worlds most powerful companies. Gisuke is then saught after by the carriers of the other 14 talismans, as his 'enmusu' or 'friendship' talisman is considered easy pickings. In short, Gisuke's hapless life has turned into a struggle for power.

This year in major international competition of Chinese cuisine, the presumed winners are assured of victory. Indeed, a major sponsor is behind them. These are the ultra-powerful and ultra-wealthy 13 dragons, mostly linked to the Mafia. About this competition which is of prime importance, they control the judges, and put pressure on some competitors worrisome. However it was not counting on the arrival of a cook who fears no pressure. Known in the culinary world for his pranks and his eccentricity, he was once involved in the murder by poisoning. After disappearing for years in China, where nobody knew what he was doing, Jan is back!

Born during the sunrise—an auspicious beginning—the Azumas' newborn son is named Hikaru, which means "light." But during one play date, his mother notices that her son is slightly different from the other children. In this alternately heartwarming and bittersweet tale, a young mother tries to cope with both the overwhelming discovery of her child's autism and the trials of raising him while keeping her family together. This is a story that resonates not only for those whose families have been affected by autism, but also for all past, present, and future parents. (Source: Yen Press) *Notes: \- The chapter count includes the one-shot "Thank You Sensei!, Haru no Manazashi". \- The English publishing of this manga only had 8 volumes, compared to 15 in Japan.*

Among adult readers in Japan Black Jack is Osamu Tezuka’s most popular achievement, and perhaps the most close to the creator’s heart, as Tezuka considered entering the medical field—majoring in medicine in college—before devoting his life to comics. Black Jack is a genius surgeon who never acquired his license due to his clashes with the medical establishment. He is hired out by anyone willing to pay his exorbitant rates and is perceived as a heartless rogue because of his enigmatic nature and antisocial manner. But as readers will soon discover, that is not the whole story. (Source: Kodansha USA) *Note: Won the 1st Kodansha Manga Award in the Shounen category in 1977.*

**Iruma-kun, the mob boss?!** In this *brand-new spinoff* of the runaway hit series, *Iruma is a dirt-poor but kind young boy* who grows up in a ruthless city slum. One day, Iruma gives a severely injured old man his last loaf of bread and *nurses the stranger back to health*—only to find out that the elder gent is none other than *Don Sullivan*, leader of the Babel Mafia! Soon after, Don Sullivan comes back, whisks Iruma away, and begs the boy to become his grandson. And just like that, the curtains rise on Iruma’s *chaotic new life* as the next in line to a gigantic gang of—dare we say—*demonic mafiosos*! *Source: Kodansha USA, Vol. 1*

Kieli sees ghosts. It's an odd ability for a 14-year-old girl, and it makes her a bit of an outcast at her boarding school. Her only friend, in fact, is the (semi-) departed spirit of a girl who used to inhabit her room. That is until the two encounter a young man who appears to share Kieli's "gift." It doesn't take long to discover, though, Harvey is an altogether different sort of creature - one of the infamous Undying, the reanimated corpse of a dead soldier. Could it be that in this cursed fellow Kieli has finally found a kindred spirit? Throwing in her lot with this strange, soulless man and his possessed radio, she means to find out... (Source: Yen Press)

In the play of life, all Hikaru Takabayashi wanted was to be part of the scenery. Tormented by jealous schoolmates ever since she appeared in a famous commercial in grade-school, Hikaru transfers to a prestigious all-girls' academy where she hopes to settle down to a quiet life of anonymity. But when her new roommate turns out to be the super-popular TV idol Izumi Kido, Hikaru finds herself thrown smack in the spotlight's glare once more! And as if living with a celebrity wasn’t bad enough, Hikaru discovers that there’s more to Izumi than her “good girl” image—she’s a he! And this is only the first of Izumi's many dangerous secrets! Now Hikaru’s the unwilling star player in a madcap tale of deception, abduction, humiliation and blackmail…you know—the usual romantic stuff (Source: Go! Comi)

Like most teenagers, Mashiro Ichijo has a secret. But Mashiro’s secret is that he’s neither fully male nor female! So far, Mashiro’s been able to live his life as a boy, but all this changes when he’s informed of a new class he must take in order to graduate from his elite prep school. To pass, he must find the “Key”…and the only way to find it is to enter into a nightmare world where his body and soul are put at the mercy of the worst kind of enemies: his classmates! (Source: Go! Comi)