The complete backstory of Japanese cuisine explained in richly illustrated manga style! This book explores the fascinating history, lore and practice of Japanese cooking through the eyes of Manabu, a young man who aspires to become a professional Japanese chef. Each chapter presents a new set of topics which help the reader to appreciate the great depth and complexity of Japan's amazing food culture. (Source: Tuttle Publishing)

Ikki is a normal boy suddenly gains telekinesis powers when a mysterious star mark appears on his forehead. He also hears a strange voice talking to him inside his head warning him that "they are coming." One day, his mother inexplicably turns into a monster and attacks him, and he is saved by Won, a member of an ancient clan, and the one talking to him telepathically. He learns that these monsters named Gaima are attempting to attack the world and seek the revival of their lord, and the elimination of the Psyfers who can stand in their way. Source: ANN

An anthology of love stories on the theme of eccentric love in another world, depicting forms of opposite-sex, same-sex, non-human, brokon, siskon, narcissistic and abnormal love.

There's even more to be told of the antics of the SOS Brigade—under Haruhi's leadership the possibilities for fun and mayhem are endless! Join your favorite characters in this huge collection of brand-new adventures and illustrations from a wide range of artists and storytellers! Jam-packed with more time travelers, aliens, espers, and Haruhi than Kyon can handle, this anthology is the perfect addition to any collection! (Source: Yen Press) #Illustrations: Katoki Hajime (カトキハジメ), okama, Tiv, Yoshizaki Mine, Tsugano Gaku \- Nylon \- Tsuda Mikiyo \- Eiki Eiki \- Mikawa Verno \- Kazuto Izumi \- Gotsubo Ryuuji \- Akizuki Ryou (あきづきりょう) \- Tachibana Ayun \- ASTROGUYII \- Shiozaki Shinobu (しおざき忍) \- Suzuragi Karin \- Igarashi Ran \- Takatsuki Nagy \- Yuzuki Ryouta \- KOIZUMI \- Sakurada Hiro (佐倉田尋) \- Shimada \- Shirahama Kouta (白浜コータ) \- Kagurazaka Sakutarou \- As-Special \- Kiyohara Hiro \- Aoki Mitsue

From ANN: The America-based online bookstore Glacier Bay Books announced on Friday that it will release Glaeolia, a collection of indie manga, in English. The volume will feature more than 250 pages. Glacier Bay Books describes the collection: We're proud to announce Glaeolia, a new 250+ page English-language collection of indie manga, with stories from Arantoochika, Hiuchi tana, Kawakatsu Tokushige, Masumura Jūshichi, mogcom, Moriizumi Takehito, Morita Rui, Okuda Akiko, Onta Niwako, Shinnosuke Saika, Yamakawa Naoto, and Yosomachi. These include self-published works (dōjinshi), as well as works selected from indie manga magazines and mainstream publishers. Each volume will be numbered from a limited print run of 300. Volume 2 Contains: - "A Dream of Snow" & "From Far Away" & "Absence" & "Dancing Spirits" by [MORI Masayuki](https://mangabaka.org/author/1b2esg7/mori-masayuki) - Telephone, Sleep, Music by [KAWAKATSU Tokushige](https://mangabaka.org/author/u227lg1/kawakatsu-tokushige) - "Atom Bomb Notes" & "Computer Graphics These Days" by [MISHIMA Yoshiharu](https://mangabaka.org/author/b9jsv94/mishima-yoshiharu) - Moondog by [NAKAYAMA Nozomu](https://mangabaka.org/author/bi45lt4/nakayama-nozomu) - M1 by [NERUNO Daisuki](https://mangabaka.org/author/asiehi3/neruno-daisuki) - "Late Night Travelogue" & "Earthly Stars in the Palm of Your Hand" by [DAKE Maiko](https://mangabaka.org/author/a5lugyk/dake-maiko) - Haunted by [MORITA Ruri](https://mangabaka.org/author/of5siw0/morita-ruri) - Family Restaurant by [YAMAMOTO Miki](https://mangabaka.org/author/86p0zc2/yamamoto-miki) - Days by [INA (いな)](https://mangabaka.org/author/1lp7lj9/ina) - "Flower Petals" & "Prologue Epilogue" by [SHINO Ura](https://mangabaka.org/author/3j3m2ok/shino-ura) - Lisa's Left Hand by [OBA Kenya](https://mangabaka.org/author/8qi15cp/oba-kenya) - China by [KUROKI Masami](https://mangabaka.org/author/kziua56/kuroki-masami) Volume 3 Contains: - Everyday Scenery by [oratnir](https://mangabaka.org/author/t6vv49z/suzuwa-rintarou) - The Invisible Woman Vs The Master Swindler by [NISHIMURA Tsuchika](https://mangabaka.org/author/bbqn65i/nishimura-tsuchika) - White Dream by [ISAO Yamada](https://mangabaka.org/author/i4g8tfb/isao-yamada) - In the Douggsoup by [JUNICHIRO Saito](https://mangabaka.org/author/fzrh48l/junichiro-saito) - [September Friends](https://mangabaka.org/series/i3rao3e/kugatsu-no-yuujin) by [KOMACHIYA Suzuka](https://mangabaka.org/author/ui9m9ff/komachiya-suzuka) - 30th Century by [YOKOYAMA Yuichi](https://mangabaka.org/author/abgvqn1/yokoyama-yuuichi) - 2^999 by [YAGI Nagaharu](https://mangabaka.org/author/8stsvb4/yagi-nagaharu) - Midnight Hawks by [JUNICHIRO Saito](https://mangabaka.org/author/fzrh48l/junichiro-saito) - Move Forward by [OUMI Konomi](https://mangabaka.org/author/7pawdq2/oumi-konomi) - Impatient Ms. S by [KOYUBI](https://mangabaka.org/author/v1itjgh/koyubi) - Rain in Nakasu by [HADENA Kangofu](https://mangabaka.org/author/2pa9n6v/hade-na-kangofu) - Specimen Room of Existence by [MITSUHASHI Kotaro](https://mangabaka.org/author/57eqh81/mitsuhashi-kotaro) - [Baby It's You](https://mangabaka.org/series/qcxul63/abayo-baby-it-s-you) by [FUKITSU Reiji](https://mangabaka.org/author/23f4tns/fukitsu-reiji) - New York Diaries by [KONDOH Akino](https://mangabaka.org/author/sr2uwxv/kondoh-akino)

Published intermittently in Shuukan Shonen Champion and Gekkan Shonen Champion from 1976 to 1981, it's one of Hiroshi Asuna's most well known works.

Note: Reprinted under the title *Alps Densetsu Ougon (Golden)* a.k.a. *Legend of Golden Alps*.

A Togainu no Chi anthology focusing on Akira.