There is a legend in the kingdom of Paros -- a legend of the Sword. It is said that if one who is unfit to rule should wield it, it will mean the ruin of the kingdom. As sole heir to the throne of Paros, Princess Erminia must accept the Sword and a husband when she comes of age on her next birthday. But the princess refuses to wed any man who is less of a man than she -- which excludes every man in the kingdom! Just when Erminia is ordered by her father the king to wed her foster brother Yurias, she has a fateful encounter with the unfortunate, beautiful maiden Fiona.

This series weaves a strange, surreal, and often dark comedy resplendent with ruffles and lace. It is on the surface a farce about a young girl travelling with her lover, some sort of bear-type creature, but as to be expected of Ikuhara it's multi-layered. The series is being endorsed by Baby the Stars Shine Bright, the leading name in Japanese lolita fashion, and the characters often wear clothes based off of those from the company. (Source: Transcendence)

Just as Sunakaburi was almost killed by slave traders, he was saved by a snow leopard, the Beast King. Sunakaburi, who did not belong because of his different fur color, was told by the king that he was his "destined mate," and was given beautiful clothes, a soft bed to sleep in, and delicious food to eat instead of leftovers. The king even gave Sunakaburi a lovely name, "Kouran." Overjoyed, Kouran wants to be of use to the king, but Kouran doesn't really know what a "destined mate" is... (Source: Gentosha, translated)

The characters you all know from the Yumekui Merry manga, now in 4koma. Prepare for some great laughs.

Lady Snowbload returns after a 20 year long hiatus! Ikegami Ryoichi takes over the art while Kazuo Koike continues to deliver the same writing that made Lady Snowblood a hit originally. This volume contains three stories that take place after the original series. A politician and his wife try to lure Yuki out of retirement to exact their vengeance. A Buddhist nun tries to escape her sisters and bring the true teachings of her sect to the populace with a stolen mandala. She is rescued by Yuki but terribly wounded in the process. A police official tries to get Yuki to assassinate another assassin.

Middle school life isn’t all fun and games for an art club girl either! From club activities to studying, games to manga, hobbies, BL, and “mufufu” fantasies...or even...love?! Uchida is a member of the art club. She’s got a lot of strange obsessions and she’s not great at dealing with people. A short candid manga about the ups and downs of school life with the classmates surrounding her and the adolescent boy who sits next to her. (Source: Light Reason, translated)

In a world where the supernatural blends in with regular life, there is an old Japanese house. Living there is a newlywed couple, a human man and a kitsune woman. What can disturb their happy life together… except for a man-eating sparrow? The daily life between human and youkai is dangerous by day, but sweet by night!? (Source: Jour, translated)

Using Tezuka's characters, the very best artists were allowed to let loose and adapt his characters into short stories.

A Yuri anthology focusing on romances between masters and servants/lords and retainers, some include period settings or fantasy themes.

This is a tempestuous and heartbreaking love story about Ayuta, a rounin who aspires to attend an art university, who, in a jam-packed train, falls in love with Haruhi, a psychiatrist eight years his senior.

An anthology of horror one-shots by famous mangaka in the genre. 1. **Shirayukihime** (白雪姫) \[Junji Itou\] 2. **Prologue de Owaru Monogatari** (プロローグで終わる物語) \[Yousuke Takahashi\] 3. **Shinrei Naika** (心霊内科) \[Kanako Inuki\] 4. **Bungaku Seinen** (文学青年) \[Amagappa Shoujogu\] 5. **Circus Kitan** (サーカス奇譚) \[Hideshi Hino\] 6. **Iya na Ehon** (嫌な絵本) \[Michiru Noroi\] 7. **Kurayami no Onnatachi** (暗闇の女たち) \[Kanako Inuki\] 8. **Kago no Tori** (籠の鳥) \[Not Osada\] 9. **"Mujina" Hajimemashita** ("むじな"はじめました) \[Yousuke Takahashi\]

A collection of short stories. The title story is about Youzuke; one summer when he was growing up, he stayed at his uncle's house. His uncle had a pool, and at night Youzuke would see a mermaid swimming there, visiting his uncle. Years and years have passed, and Youzuke's uncle has disappeared. Surprisingly enough, his will leaves the house to a stranger, Ayumi Kenjou. But when Youzuke meets Ayumi, it seems like he'd already met him that summer so very long ago.