Three manga adaptations of Takarazuka Review productions: \- Turandot: Loosely based on Puccini’s opera of the same name. After Prince Calaf’s homeland is destroyed by war, he flees and lives the life of a vagabond. After hearing rumors that his long lost father has been spotted in Peking, Calaf makes his way there. \- Angel’s Smile, Devil’s Tears: Loosely based on Goethe’s Faust. The fallen angel Mephistophles resents humans, believing them to be unworthy of God’s love. Determined to prove himself right, Mephistopheles sets out to corrupt humans and drag their souls to hell, starting with Dr. Faust. \- Valencian Passion: After Napoleon’s invasion of Spain, the people rise in revolt against French rule. (Source: Shoujo Manga Maniac)

Yuri is a boy with genius-like ballet sense. But his peaceful life is ruined by the Chernobyl accident. In order to realize the wish of his mother, a Chernobyl survivor, he leaves his family to go study ballet. But nine years later, the 17-year-old Yuri (Yuu), at a prestigious ballet school, receives news of half-sister Anna and the death of his mother.

Manga of the large format - A5 The original Story is from TAKARAZUKA Kagekidan and SAITO Chiho has drawn it. This volume has two different stories: First one is "Gin no Ookami" - A romantic fantasy set in Paris between a girl who has lost her memory and a silver-haired assassin... Second one is about "Anastasia" Both stories are very beautiful, romantic, and somehow deeply dramatic.

The time is the late Heian period. Ruri, a beautiful princess, lives with her kind father and brother, until their peaceful days are shattered by the powerful Heike clan. Ruri escapes from their burning mansion with only her follower Sanmori, but they are confronted by a man with crimson eyes…!? Forced into a pact, will it be a blessing or a curse? (Source: Flower Comics, translated)

The long-awaited finale to Anastasia Club.

From Romance Syphony: Volume 2 of the Masterpieces Collection. One of the funny arguments is how Sheperd Mount its name. The social studies teachers says it's because people used to be shepherds there. But some students disagree! Volume 2 of the *Saitou Chiho Masterpiece Collection*: 1. [Me wo Tojite Ai](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1383) 2. [Kohitsuji Jirushi no Runpappa](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1384) 3. [Etoile Girl](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1385) 4. [Aru Hi, Knight ni Attanara](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=641) 5. [Operaza de Mattete](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1386) 6. [Saratte Watashi no Knight](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=126) 7. [Lilac Nocturne](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1387)

From the moment Rachel Carradine hears the dark, rich tones of Blackie Madigan's alto saxophone, she knows her heart and her hard-fought, well-ordered life are in danger. As the daughter of a jazz musician, she knows the seductive power of the music just as she is familiar with the insecure, irregular, bohemian existence of the musicians. She escaped that lifestyle once and promised herself that nothing on earth could induce her to embrace it ever again. Yet hearing Blackie's Orpheus-like melodies, she is faced with the greatest temptation of her life. But Blackie makes some dangerous assumptions about Rachel that threaten to derail their relationship before it even gets going. Unbeknownst to Rachel, Blackie is Blackstone J. Madigan, the entrepreneur behind the powerful conglomerate that owns Exotica, the company threatening Rachel's professional livelihood. Mistaken identities, secrets, deception—hardly a harmonious beginning. Rachel and Blackie must see if their relationship can overcome these major obstacles and decide how much they're willing to risk and if it will be enough. (Source: Japanese Publisher, translated)

From Shoujo Magic: This is a three volume collection of stories by the world renowned mangaka, Chiho Saito. English audiences may know her best for Utena, though Utena really is not representative of her manga. The stories in 1001 Keys are Love Stories between different people. They range in their maturity levels, but they are published in a more mature Shoujo manga. The one common element between all of the stories is the presence of a black and white cat named Chu - Chu (Kiss - Kiss).

Mako went to Paris to learn ballet and enrolled at the opera's ballet school. But even after 3 months of living there, she still can't get used to the Parisian way of life. So the director fo the school ordered her to go back to her own country! She is depressed, but she meets another exchange student from the conservatoire. He's very bright and cheers her up, but there's something mysterious about the way he acts..? Volume 5 of the *Saitou Chiho Masterpiece Collection*: 1. [Me wo Tojite Ai](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1383) 2. [Kohitsuji Jirushi no Runpappa](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1384) 3. [Etoile Girl](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1385) 4. [Aru Hi, Knight ni Attanara](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=641) 5. [Operaza de Mattete](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1386) 6. [Saratte Watashi no Knight](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=126) 7. [Lilac Nocturne](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1387)

Volume 1 of Masterpieces Collection I It includes 4 Stories: Me wo Tojite Ai Maigo no koikokoro Koganeiro no Love Step Jocker Volume 1 of the *Saitou Chiho Masterpiece Collection*: 1. [Me wo Tojite Ai](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1383) 2. [Kohitsuji Jirushi no Runpappa](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1384) 3. [Etoile Girl](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1385) 4. [Aru Hi, Knight ni Attanara](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=641) 5. [Operaza de Mattete](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1386) 6. [Saratte Watashi no Knight](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=126) 7. [Lilac Nocturne](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1387)

A collection of short stories and illustrations focusing on historical royalty pairings in Japan and abroad, like the Middle East, Europe, Ancient Rome, and Mongolia. The pairs include a sheikh and a Japanese youth, a bodyguard and the Maharaja, a Roman emperor and an army captain, an escort and an Heian period emperor, Mongolian tribal chiefs, and the Emperor of Russia and dissenting serfs. Also includes two newly drawn stories 'Black Pepper & Japanese Pepper' and 'Spring Night'.