You’ve never seen manga like this before! No annoying speed lines or sappy, neotenic eyeballs here — just pure Japanese counterculture. This anthology of contemporary underground comics from Japan features a wide variety of styles and topics ranging from the humorous to the profound. There’s a whole world of comics out there, and it’s not all Godzilla and schoolgirls! A great introduction to the other Japanese comics featuring Asia’s answers to Robert Crumb, Dan Clowes, and Chester Brown! List of included Oneshots: "Horse Horse Tiger Tiger" by Imiri Sakabashira "A Hooker's Room" by Naoto Yamakawa "Kisses" by Kiriko Nananan "Kitty Court Drama" by Nekojiru "What a Mixed Up World!" by Yasuji Tanioka "Million Dollars" by Yoshiharu Mitsumoto "The Abalone Cat" by Naoki and Shunichi Karasawa. *Source: Fantagraphics*

Susan Yan, wronged by her ugly appearance, was rescued by a mysterious black suit man when she jumped off the building. He made a deal with her. As long as she could finish the tasks he gave, he would gave the life she wanted, including the beautiful appearance of Eve. Since then, Susan Yan gradually degraded herself. She abandoned her talents and became a maneater... (Source: WebComics)

He wanted to become a Knight, yet awakened with the vocation of a "Merchant"?! Young Merchant Oz made a promise with the God of Commerce, Mercury, who had lost her memories. Before Oz helps the Goddess return to the realm of gods once again, he would attain the ability of 100% forced transaction — 【The Merchant God's Scale】, as well as the use of money as weapons to fight against the great number of incoming enemies. What is the truth hidden in the fog? What direction will the tracks of fate continue in? "This time, I want to protect all of you!" The commerce-themed harem romance adventure drama begins now!! (Source: Coolmic)

Frede, the most handsome bachelor of the empire is marrying Ayla, the only daughter of the powerful duke and a notoriously selfish woman. As much as he is unwilling, Frede is caught off guard when Ayla, who had been swooning over him, offers a deal to end the marriage after one year. Confused with her change in heart and softened attitude, Frede now struggles with a growing urge to stop the fated divorce. (Source: Pocket Comics) *Note: First released in English, with the initial eligible release in Japanese followed by Korean, making it a manga by our standards.*

Strange things are happening all over town, and Kouichi's nightmares have started again. Several clans have been spurred into action as the past gradually resurfaces. Just what is going on, and how do the Amano brothers fit into the picture?

In the medieval fantasy world of Alfheimr, succubus princess Astarotte Ygvar, the first princess of the kingdom of Ygvar, has just reached the age of 10. For the coming years of a young succubus' life, it is necessary for them to have a male harem. In order to maintain their body and preserve their beautiful appearance, they must consume a substance only found on males. This substance is a liquid called "Sauzfryma", better known as semen. The princess, however, bears a great dislike against men, and only agrees to create a harem if a human male is to join. In the human world Midgar, young father Touhara Naoya was greeted by a suspicious lady one day, claiming that she is a fortune teller. She also claims that she can help him find the "perfect job" fitted for him. Even though it seems suspicious, he accepts the free consultation in order to support himself and his young daughter. After meeting in the park with the suspicious lady a day later, he suddenly found himself in Alfheimr, a medieval fantasy realm located on a different world. The mysterious lady uncloaks her true identity as the Head Chamberlain of the kingdom of Ygvarland. He was then lead to the palace of Ygvarland, and there, the "job" he accepted was finally revealed; he was to become a human candidate for princess Astarotte's harem. (Source: MangaHelpers)

Once a week, Miyagi pays 5,000 yen to her classmate Sendai to buy three hours of Sendai’s time, which allows Miyagi to give her orders. Miyagi is at the bottom of the school caste while Sendai is at the top. The two, who have nothing to do with each other at school, spend time together after school under this contract. Miyagi’s orders are determined by her mood that day, and Sendai cannot disobey. One day after school… Miyagi calls Sendai to her room and gives her an unusual order.

Shimonone Takara, young weird healthy boy, always want to be "strange" being in this planet. "Strange" being is people who have an extraordinary power that can't be used by normal people. One day, Takara meets a woman named Aria who belongs to an organization. What did she want with him? Is Takara succesfully become a "strange" being?

Chinami Eita wants to become a true man so he can confess to his secret love, the school idol Yuika. He tries to achieve that by beating the crap out of everyone he can. However, when he has a cold and accidently takes the wrong medicine, he is turned into a girl. An incredibly cute girl. In order to get the money to turn himself back into a guy he starts an idol career and - surprise - he meets Yuika who also wants to become an idol and starts to get enchanted by his manner ...

"I want to live in a town with a view of the sea." In order to make this dream a reality, 28-year-old Aoba left everything up to the real estate agent and gets saddled with a shabby apartment without even inspecting it. Aoba is baffled by the apartment, as it is different from what he'd been told, but the landlord, Mikuru, who has a short hairline and bottle-bottomed glasses, desperately tries to convince Aoba to stay. Aoba eventually decides to stay because of the beautiful view of the ocean from his room, but when he goes to tell him about his decision, he is shocked by the adorable sight of Mikuru, who takes off his glasses and weeps with relief. Aoba finds himself charmed by Mikuru's dedication in running the apartment, and Mikuru begins to contemplate a way he can be useful to Aoba. (Source: Leed-sha, translated)

Kusaraki Masao is a normal 15 year-old boy. He goes to school, joined the soccer team, and dreams of a day when he can get a girlfriend. He's nice, gentle, and very, very shy with girls. And why is this Mr. Nice Guy still single? Well....um...he has a face that resembles a gorilla--hence the nickname--Gorio. Despite his best efforts, Gorio couldn't seem to find a girl who will look past his physical visage to the tender heart he has. (Source: Manga Freak)

*A collection of stories based on the Azur Lane mobile game.*