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Where does the inspiration for the greatest artists come from? And what must they sacrifice for their art? Dream, frustration, glory and abnegation were the engines of the complex creativity of Tôhaku Hasegawa, whose infallible talent gave birth to a timeless and refined work. Magnified by the spectacular drawing of Chie Shimomoto, Enshoku No Mandara unfolds the story of Tôhaku Hasegawa, legendary painter and sort of Japanese reincarnation of Caravaggio at the end of the Sengoku period and the dismissal of the last Shogun of Japan. First a Buddhist monk in the Noto peninsula, Tôhaku went to Kyoto to try to become the disciple of Eitoku Kanô, legendary painter of Kansai. In vain. But it takes more to discourage him, and the discovery the young artist will make in a burning Azuchi castle could well change the course of his life. Frustration, glory and renunciation: what did he see beyond the works of his master? (Source: Mangetsu, translated)
Non-material entities called "sabers" take possession of a body when in order to protect our world by killing "frame users" that come from another dimension. When a saber takes control over a body the host looses consciousness. Strangely enough Kaon doesn't loose her consciousness when her saber takes control. How will she react to when facing other the monsters that threaten her life?
Volume 1 (2022-11-30) Cover Illustration: Tsubasa Takamatsu 1. **Hakanage na Reijou wa Yarinaoshitai** (儚げな令嬢はやり直したい) \[Kei Mayuzumi x Aoi Sakimori\] 2. **Gyakkou Reijou wa Moto Fiancé no Sugao wo shiru** (逆行令嬢は元婚約者の素顔を知る) \[Miko Yumoto x Akina Nakamuro\] 3. **Makimodori Joou Heika wa Saishou no Tenohira de Odoranai** (巻き戻り女王陛下は宰相の手の平で踊らない) \[Koma Toyama x Ecchan} 4. **Konyaku Haki sareta Akuyaku Reijou wa Danzai Ibento wo Yarinaosu** (婚約破棄された悪役令嬢は断罪イベントをやり直す) \[Cosaji x Saaya Mizuno\] Volume 2 (2023-4-28) Cover Illustration: Tsubasa Takamatsu 1. **Yowamushi Reijou to Kaeru no Tebiki** (弱虫令嬢とカエルの手引き) \[Kuina Kurosuke\] 2. **Maki Modotta Hoshi Bara no Otome wa Akumu wo Harau** (巻き戻った星薔薇の乙女は悪夢を祓う) \[Chikage Nakakura\] 3. **Nanadome no Jinsei de, Watashi ga Negatta Koto wa** (七度目の人生で、私が願ったことは) \[Shun Mugisaki x Momozo Kira\] 4. **Shi ni Modori Reijou Violetta Martin ga Aisareru no wo Akiramete Suki ni Ikita Sono Tenmatsu.** (死に戻り令嬢ヴィオレッタ・マルタンが愛されるのを諦めて好きに生きたその顛末。) \[Aruhi Hamonaga x Yamori Michikusa\] Volume 3 (2023-11-30) Cover Illustration: Tsubasa Takamatsu 1. **Tatoe Sono mi ga Namekuji ni Naroutomo** (たとえその身が蛞蝓になろうとも) \[Hoshina x Yuu Kizaki\] 2. **Kako ni Modottanode Ane wo Yandere kara Mamottara, Kawarini Imouto no Watashi ga Kankin sareta no desu ga** (過去に戻ったので姉をヤンデレから守ったら、代わりに妹の私が監禁されたのですが) \[Urita Nohito x Kosuzu Kobato\] 3. **Hatsukoi wa Futatabime ni Kanau Mitai desu** (初恋は二度目に叶うみたいです) \[Chitose Azuya x Asagao} 4. **Shi ni Modori Reijou no Yuugana Shikaeshi** (死に戻り令嬢の優雅な仕返し) \[Tsubasa Takamatsu x Yamori Michikusa\]
Tamako, a junior high student, decides to confess to Kou, her childhood friend who will be attending a high school outside the prefecture starting in the spring. On the day before her confession, she meets a beautiful girl at the Mirror Lake which is rumored to grant wishes. Then, on Valentine's Day, an unexpected development was waiting... Near, far, passing by each other... a non-stop love story of two childhood friends. (Source: Kodansha, translated)
Real Drive is a "neo-futuristic science-fiction suspense" story is set in A.D. 2061, when a new, more secure information network called the Material Network (or "Metal") has taken over human society. However, aberrations begin to crop up as individuals chafe against the rigid system, and so-called "cyber divers" are dispatched to investigate these incidents. The main characters are the cyber driver Mari, an "intuitive girl" named Minamo, the team's head Eiichirō, the combat expert Sōta, and the android Horon.
*The Waterfalls of Lowen Petergillian.* They are the waters at the end of the world above. Every river, every lake, every ocean; all water arrives here, Protecting the ends of the world and the city which longs for it, Klinia Roe. On a green hill lies the representation of peace and harmony. The world is ruled by the Higher Prince, Al El. His brother, Serlhon, and an adventurer from the world below begin their journey. Serlhon admires Ashrei and believes that he is the only one who can free him from monotony. Exactly one year ago, Ashrei and a man-beast, Hephaistos, arrived in this world. Different from the Klinia people and Serlhon, Ashrei Rodd possesses dark hair and eyes of a mysterious light. During his journey with the strong and manly Ashrei, how will Serlhon grow? What secrets does Ashrei hide?
When a DJ investigates a woman who always requests the song "Memory" to be played on his station, he discovers how significant a piece of music truly can be to the people who love it.
*"Sir Alphonse... Ah, when I think of him, my heart burns with love. But, if I marry him, I'll become the Love King's queen and be banished from the country... an unfortunate end. Ugh, I hate this life! That's why I want him to hate me..."* From that day onwards, the Duke's daughter, Louise, works hard to make her fiancé Alphonse hate her. (Source: Comico JP, translated)
The present age is one where a fear of bandits and monsters exists. In order to protect peace and wipe out darkness, the current queen has an organizationed group of knights. They abide by these laws...Absolute invincibility!!! The ultimate justice!!! People call them the "QUEEN KNIGHTS"!!!
Parn, the strong-headed fighter. Deedlit, the young and haughty elf. Ghim, the grizzled Dwarf. Etoh, the young priest. Slayn, the sorcerer. And Woodchuck, the thief. These six must again unite as the evil of the Grey Witch permeates all of Lodoss Island!
