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-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)
Pairing: Kaworu x Shinji
Anthology of doujinshi from different artists. Scanlated stories: • *Going shopping! Like a boss!!* by Oniyuri (Reprinted in [Sairoku Hon 2 Ver. VegeBul Hoka](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=168681))
Pairing: Vegeta x Bulma Anthology of doujinshi from different artists. [Pixiv](https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/46337951) Scanlated stories: • *The prince fell in LOVE with the Earth woman* by Jam • *Sweet tasting love is the…* by Koume • *Bulma's birthday* by Esu • *Chance on love* by Kuri • *Fixed point observation* (定点観測) by Genko • *The first…* (はじめての…) by NAKAMURA Maco
Anthology of doujinshi from different artists. Cover illustrator: REIMON Peine ***Vol 1 - Room Share*** (2015) - Colour illustrator: SUZUKAWA Makoto - Stories included: • **Sugawara Koushi - First Day** (初日): by SERA Takahiko • Ennoshita Chikara - 約束事: by MOGU Emu • Tsukishima Kei - テレビ: by Shinka • **Kageyama Tobio - Shower** (シャワー): by areno • Hinata Shouyou - 徹夜: by 75 • Nishinoya Yuu - 帰り道: by KANNARI Neo • Tanaka Ryuunosuke - 家出: by YUKARI Chiyo • Yamaguchi Tadashi - お迎え: by 保科 • Sawamura Daichi - うたた寝: by Sateoki • Azumane Asahi - 誕生日: by 琉威 • Ukai Keishin - 晩酌: by Hisa • Takeda Itettsu - 夫婦茶碗: by ARIMA Chimako • Shimada Makoto - 掃除: by Mourou • Kuroo Tetsurou - 寝坊: by sarano • Kenma Kozume - ケンカ: by ayuko • **Haiba Lev - Light Bulb** (電球): by Nishiki • Ushijima Wakatoshi - 停電: by liulu. • Kamasaki Yasushi - 買い物: by Nemuko • Futakuchi Kenji - 風邪: by Mochizuki • Aone Takanobu - 耳かき: by Komoten • Koganegawa Kanji - 朝食: by Marie (from Instant Heroine) • Konoha Akinori - 休憩: by Matsubara • Akaashi Keiji - 夜食: by Katochin • Bokuto Koutarou - Massage (マッサージ): by Fuyu • Oikawa Tooru - 寝起き: by UMEDA Uu • Kunimi Akira - 介抱: by Tochigi • **Iwaizumi Hajime - Moving** (引っ越し): by KIKO Ayami ***Vol 2 - Room Share Tadaima!*** (2017) - Colour illustrator: Kirikawa - Stories included: • Hinata Shouyou - 一周年記念: by Meg • Kageyama Tobio - Hotcake (ホットケーキ): by IHANA Usagi • Tsukishima Kei - スーパー: by Shinka • Yamaguchi Tadashi - 玄関: by ENDOU Happi • Tanaka Ryuunosuke - 寝坊: by Gimako • Nishinoya Yuu - 失敗: by KANNARI Neo • Ennoshita Chikara - 行ってきます: by MOGU Emu • Azumane Asahi - 模様替え: by NAMINO Kokoro • Sugawara Koushi - Pet Shop (ペットショップ): by SERA Takahiko • Sawamura Daichi - 泥酔: by MACO • Takeda Itettsu - 夜食: by Tsunako • Ukai Keishin - 謝罪: by Dara • Ushijima Wakatoshi - 洗濯物: by Muya • Haiba Lev - 耳かき: by Rok • Kenma Kozume - 風邪: by AKIRA Shun • Yaku Morisuke - 大掃除: by Nodo • Kuroo Tetsurou - Massage (マッサージ): by ta(´・ω・`)ma • Akaashi Keiji - 部屋探し: by DENJI Renji • Konoha Akinori - 停電: by Kumaneko • Bokuto Koutarou - Surprise (サプライズ): by Moco-mote • Koganegawa Kanji - 焼き物: by • Futakuchi Kenji - 就寝: by Kana • Aone Takanobu - Sofa (ソファ): by KOTOBUKI Miko • Kunimi Akira - 漫画: by Yuchimaru • Hanamaki Takahiro - 迎え: by Marie (from DOLCE) • Iwaizumi Hajime - 笑いのツボ: by Aikana • Oikawa Tooru - お風呂: by AOYAMA Tai
This is a romance anthology where every story promises a happy ending. The collection features heroines who are at the absolute lowest point in their lives—down on their luck, mistreated, or facing desperate situations. The stories focus on their resilient spirits as they continue to strive forward despite their hardships. Their unwavering efforts catch the attention of heroic male leads who become utterly charmed by them, leading to overwhelmingly sweet and doting love stories. The central, heartwarming question posed by each tale is: "Is it really okay for someone like me to become this happy?"
Anthology of doujinshi from different artists. Cover illustrator: Tamaco Colour illustrators: USAGIKA Ruka, Tamaco, 樟杜柴, ASAKURA Jirou Doujin artists: YOYO Kiichi, Ori, 樟杜柴, CHIKAHARA Wakaba, Korohiko, Kanta, Hatsuka, USAGIKA Ruka, Hatena, ASAKURA Jirou, Tamaco Stories included: • *Boku ga Kimi wo Korosu made* (Until I Kill You) by YOYO Kiichi: Gintoki is meeting Kamui behind Kagura's back... (Pairing: Pairing: Kamui x Gintoki) • *A manga I wanted to try drawing after I thought "Let's have Kamui and Okita meet!"* by CHIKAHARA Wakaba: What would happen if Kamui and Okita met? • *Sakasama no Houteishiki* by Tamaco: Gintoki runs into Kamui while at Yoshiwara...
In the *Ai o Yakusoku Sureta Machi* (Heart of Texas) series: from fictiondb: V.1 - *Ghost Town no Bara* (Lonesome Cowboy) Everyone in Promise thinks Savannah Weston is an old-fashioned kind of woman, quietly content to stay on the family ranch with her brother Grady. But Savannah has her passions--for the old roses she loves to grow, for the children she hopes to have. And for a man named Laredo Smith. He's a stranger to Promise, a disenchanted cowboy who may just change Savannah's life. V.2 - *Kouun o Yobu Kiss* (Texas Two-Step) Ellie Frasier needs her friends. She's still mourning her father, still learning to run the business he left her -- Frasier's Feed Store, in Promise. She knows she can count on the people here for comfort and support, laughter and friendship...But now her long-standing relationship with one of those friends -- rancher Glen Patterson -- seems to be changing, turning into something else. Love? V.3 - *Machiwabita Kokuhaku* (Caroline's Child) Who's the father of Caroline's child? Everyone in Promise wants to know, but no one's ever asked -- or ever will. Maggie's five now, and Caroline Daniels has kept her silence all these years. It doesn't change how the people in this community feel about Caroline. They're protective of her and Maggie; they care. Especially rancher Grady Weston, who's beginning to realize he more than cares. V.4 - *Seibu no Princess* (Dr. Texas) They call her Dr. Texas. She's Jane Dickinson, a newly graduated physician from California who's working at the Promise clinic—but just for a couple of years. They call him Mr. Grouch. Cal Patterson was left at the altar by his out-of-state fiance, and he's not over it yet. Too bad Jane reminds him so much of the woman he's trying to forget! V.5 - *Saisho de Saigo no Love Letter* (Nell's Cowboy) Nell Bishop, widowed mother of two children, is turning her property into a dude ranch. And one of her first guests is Travis Grant, an Easterner known for his books about the West. Her kids are crazy about him—and she could fall for him herself. But it's too soon for her. V.6 - *Shukufuku no Uta ga Kikoeru* (Lone Star Baby) With a little effort, nothing is impossible. Wade McMillen might be a minister, but he’s also a man. An unmarried and very attractive one. Is it as a man that he responds to the lovely young woman who shows up in Promise, pregnant and alone? Or as a man of God? Maybe it’s both. Amy Thornton hopes to make a new life for herself and her baby, and to do that, she needs Reverend McMillen’s help, his compassion. What she wants is the love of a man named Wade…
Greg is at a loss right before Christmas. His loan applications have been denied left and right, and he’s ready to give up on life after all the mistakes he’s made. He abandoned his pregnant girlfriend in his teenage years. He coldheartedly rejected a financial plea by someone he owed his life to in his twenties. He didn’t see his mother before her death in his thirties. As he lies in the snow in despair, a bright presences shines before him. Is it an angel come to forgive all of his horrible past mistakes?