A collection of short 4-Koma comics from various artists for Magi-Cu Magazine based off the Manyuu Hikenchou anime and manga

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)

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) \[Sanpei Shirato\]

“Where did you go and leave a person like Lord Hendrick behind, you idiot George!” Hendrick, heir to a frontier marquisate, is the flawless, universally admired “perfect” young lord. The only ones who know his true self are his twin retainers, Roslyn and George, who were raised with him like siblings from childhood. Hendrick’s swordsmanship earns him a direct invitation from Queen Joanna of the Kingdom of Merrill to serve as her personal knight, but only male attendants are allowed to accompany him—so only the older twin, George, is chosen. Roslyn forces herself to accept that their days as an inseparable trio are over. Then, on the very day Hendrick is to take up his post, George disappears, leaving behind only a letter. Roslyn takes George’s place, disguising herself as him and serving as Hendrick’s attendant… but what awaits this cross‑dressing retainer and the master whose overflowing feelings won’t be stopped?

Cover Illustration: Taya Mugi 1. **Oshi no Tame ni Shindekure** (推しのために死んでくれ) \[furu\] 2. **Anata no Tonari de Waraitai** (あなたの隣で笑いたい) \[Wamome Hamazono\] 3. **Oshi katsu Material Girl** (推し活マテリアルガール) \[Mikage Otsumeshi\] 4. **Mireba me no Doku, Kikeba Kinodoku** (見れば目の毒、聞けば気の毒) \[Zou Michikusa\] 5. **0.5 no Zettai Fukashin Ryouiki** (0.5の絶対不可侵領域) \[Fumie Suzuki\]

"You won't love me?" That's fine! I won't give in to adversity or mistreatment; I'll seize my own happiness! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

Collections of one-shots that won the monthly Hop Step Award from 1987 to 1996.