Hajime, a shy dog groomer with decent looks but little confidence, has never really stood out. One day, Mahiro, a high school girl he has always treated like a younger sister, suggests he try a dating app to find a girlfriend. Taking her advice, Hajime gives it a try—only to fall into a honey trap and suddenly end up saddled with a massive debt. The only path left for him… is to become a producer for underground idols!?

A 33-volume collection of award-winning oneshots put out by Kodansha from 2002-2012. Some of these would later get serialized or collected in other volumes. **Serialized or otherwise collected:** AKABOSHI Tomo [Shishunki Syndrome](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=10895992058) AKIZUKI Risu [Oku-sama Shinkaron](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=8585) ARAI Hideki [8-gatsu no Hikari](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=48516) ARAMAKI Keiko [GENOMES](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=100366) ASADA Torao [Spoonman 3.18](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=7155) ASHINANO Hitoshi [Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=586) Endo Hiroki [Kitto Kawaii Onnanoko Dakara](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=5984) ENOMOTO Shunji [Golden Lucky](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=44334) IGARASHI Daisuke [Obayashi ga Hikoeru Hi, Hoka (collected in Hanashippanashi](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=2347) IRIE Kiwa [Haikibun! Sakanahime](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=54246) IRIE Noriko [Neko no Te Kashimasu](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=34406) KIMURA Kon [Koube Zaijuu](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=6616) KITOH Mohiro [Vandemieru no Tsubasa](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=2395) KOMAI Yu [Sonna Yatsua Inee!!](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=16844) MATSUMOTO Taiyou [STRAIGHT](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=9964) NIHEI Tsutomu [BLAME! (prototype chapter, included in NOiSE)](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=2275) OHARA Shinji [Boku wa Otouto](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=23188) SAMURA Hiroaki [Mugen no Juunin](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1628) SOUJI Hajime [Sanmon Mirai no Katei Houmon](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=95297) TOUME Kei [Kurogane](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1034) TOYODA Minoru [Love Roma](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=5227) TSUCHIDA Seiki [Miseinen](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=65435) URUSHIBARA Yuki [Mushishi prototype chapter, collected in Filament](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=35219) WAKANA Shouhei [Kamen Tenshi](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=38659) **Other:** Hiramatsu Kannosuke [Yume](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=134645) ABE Yoshitoshi [Ame no Furu Basho](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=70439511114) Eshikawa is a man who has lost sight of his life and stumbles through it, with no clear meaning or purpose. One day, he is informed that his ex-girlfriend committed suicide, which sets his brain on retrospect mode. He goes on a journey of self-revelation and contemplates upon the myriad of human emotions, the joys and sorrows of normalcy. YAMAZAKI Ren [Like a Laika](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=15464858831) From Atelier du Noir Scans: The daily, average life and interactions of some of a ship’s crew as they depart to explore space. Winner of the Jiro Tanaguchi Special Award for manga in the 2010 Four Seasons Award Anthology. NADEGATA Nazuna [Kokenoshima](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=25320595156) From Atelier du Noir Scans: On a remote island, a skilled swordsman who honed his craft on the local population attempts to atone for his sins and lift a curse by hunting and killing demons. Winner of the Hagio Moto Special Award for manga. KIBA Kouichi [Jagua](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=26870403448) As the protagonist is returning home one night, she runs into a man who had just been in a car crash. As he is dying, he asks her to throw a certain package into the sea. JOUYAMA Yui [Zanuff the Butcher](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=57841268625) A butcher with a dark secret finds a little girl. HAYASHIDA Q [Sofa-chan](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=9150331372) Tells the story of a female ghost who lives on a couch and it's the debut work of Q Hayashida as mangaka. KANOU Rie [Kingdom of Stars](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=20282565791) Oneshot about love, religion, and a big misunderstanding that leads to a weird situation...

We were childhood friends back then. Tomoe Yako, Takehiro Furuya, and Kyotaro Mikagami The three of us, who lived near each other, always played together in good harmony. However, by the time they graduated from junior high school, Tomoe had emerged as a pianist and Takehiro as a karate fighter, creating a big gap between them and Kyotaro, who had nothing... One day, Kyotaro was told, "You shouldn't get in the way of those two," and he realized that he was a hindrance to them. He spent his high school life trying to keep his distance from them and avoid them. But on the day of graduation, Kyotaro goes to see them and what does he see? The gears of their childhood friendship are becoming more and more twisted, and where they will end up--!

There's even more to be told of the antics of the SOS Brigade—under Haruhi's leadership the possibilities for fun and mayhem are endless! Join your favorite characters in this huge collection of brand-new adventures and illustrations from a wide range of artists and storytellers! Jam-packed with more time travelers, aliens, espers, and Haruhi than Kyon can handle, this anthology is the perfect addition to any collection! (Source: Yen Press) #Illustrations: Katoki Hajime (カトキハジメ), okama, Tiv, Yoshizaki Mine, Tsugano Gaku \- Nylon \- Tsuda Mikiyo \- Eiki Eiki \- Mikawa Verno \- Kazuto Izumi \- Gotsubo Ryuuji \- Akizuki Ryou (あきづきりょう) \- Tachibana Ayun \- ASTROGUYII \- Shiozaki Shinobu (しおざき忍) \- Suzuragi Karin \- Igarashi Ran \- Takatsuki Nagy \- Yuzuki Ryouta \- KOIZUMI \- Sakurada Hiro (佐倉田尋) \- Shimada \- Shirahama Kouta (白浜コータ) \- Kagurazaka Sakutarou \- As-Special \- Kiyohara Hiro \- Aoki Mitsue

Forty-five of Japan’s leading manga artists illustrate Star Wars! Explore the galaxy through the beautiful artwork of 45 outstanding Japanese manga artists and illustrators, including Akira Himekawa, Kamome Shirahama, and Taiyo Matsumoto. Celebrating the universal appeal of these iconic characters and their timeless stories, this collection presents each artist’s unique tribute to the Star Wars universe and is a must-have for fans of Star Wars and manga alike!

*Note: Chapter count includes 1 extra.*

Cover illustration: Shima Mashima 1. **TKG** \[Ichiru Harunire\] 2. **Wakame no Missoshiru** (ワカメのみそ汁) \[Tamami Yumino\] 3. **Cup Ramen** (カップラーメン) \[Itsuki Neiro\] 4. **Hotate Sushi** (ほたて寿司) \[Reiji\] 5. **Sports Drink** (スポーツドリンク) \[Konae\] 6. **Shandy Gaff** (シャンディガフ) \[Emu Mogu\] 7. **Fruit Vinegar** (フルーツビネガー) \[Haruhi Kasuga\] 8. **Smoothie** (スムージー) \[Moriyo\] 9. **French Toast** (フレンチトースト) \[Azusa Matsumoto\] 10. **Dry Mango Iri Yogurt** (ドライマンゴー入りヨーグルト) \[U ka\] 11. **Momokan Jelly** (桃缶ゼリー) \[Hisa\] 12. **Parfait** (パフェ) \[Sharon Shitomi\] 13. **Potechi de Potesalad** (ポテチでポテサラ) \[Hanao\] 14. **Kaki no Tane no Pizza** (柿の種のピザ) \[Mitsuho Uta\] 15. **Senbei Chahan** (せんべいチャーハン) \[Hasui\] 16. **Mugen Piman** (無限ピーマン) \[Eri Toonone\] 17. **Tappuri Yasai to Shake no Range Mushi** (たっぷり野菜と鮭のレンジ蒸し) \[Kevin Tobidase\] 18. **Yasai Soup** (野菜スープ) \[Mai\] 19. **Tomato Juice Ramen** (トマトジュースラーメン) \[Shiru\] 20. **okara Powder Tonkatsu** (おからパウダートンカツ) \[Niku\] 21. **Tounyuu Carbonara** (豆乳カルボナーラ) \[Yoshimoto\] 22. **Tounyuu Caprese** (豆腐カプレーゼ) \[Kuroda\] 23. **Moyashi Meat Sauce** (もやしミートソース) \[Ako Kaneko\] 24. **Takikomi Gohan** (炊き込み御飯) \[You Misaki\]

Ally is a boy who uses his small physique to become a cross-dressing assassin. His only joy is going to a nearby hamburger restaurant, but he witnesses some nasty men getting involved with Cynthia, who runs the restaurant. What action will Ally take to save Cynthia? (Source: Shueisha, translated)

Pairing: Gintoki x Hijikata Anthology of doujinshi from different artists. **Vol 1** - Cover illustrator: Shimaji - Doujin artists: ASAI Hachi, Atsuyo, ICHIKAWA Kei, SAGAMI Waka, Shimaji, NAKAMURA Akemi, Nagisa, NATSUME Kokoro, Nanao, MATSUMOTO Azusa, YAMADA Shiro - Stories included: • [color=blue]*Because it falls in love*[/color] by MATSUMOTO Azusa: Gintoki is babysitting and the subject of children comes up... **Vol 2** - Cover illustrator: Nanao - Doujin artists: ICHIKAWA Kei, Shimaji, Nagisa, NATSUME Kokoro, Nojima, Hitomi, 水南悠姫, YAMADA Shiro, YUKUE Moegi * Note: [color=blue]blue[/color] = scanlated

In a previous life, Naruto was a fox demon. He used to pray countless times to the stars to grant his sole wish, becoming a human being. Will the stars grant his wish?

Anthology of Gintama doujinshi from different artists. **Vol 1** - Cover illustrator: MATSUMOTO Azusa - Doujin artists: YUKUE Moegi, YAMADA Shiro, MATSUMOTO Azusa, Hitomi, Shimaji, SAGAMI Waka, Nanao, SADACHIKA Hiderowo, Izuki **Vol 2** - Cover illustrator: YAMADA Shiro - Doujin artists: YAMADA Shiro, YUKUE Moegi, MATSUMOTO Azusa, SHION Shuu, Nagisa, Shimaji, Hitomi, Izuki, SAGAMI Waka, Nojima, SADACHIKA Hiderowo - Stories included: • [color=blue]*Sound Less*[/color] by Nagisa: Hijikata's trying to do his paperwork and Gintoki's annoying him again. It's the usual argument. Then someone drops by to see Hijikata and he's got to hide Gintoki... • [color=blue]*One Day*[/color] by YUKUE Moegi: Hijikata's been working over the New Years holiday and hasn't slept in 2 days, he's wandering around looking for somewhere to sleep and who does he meet? **Vol 3** - Cover illustrator: Nanao - Doujin artists: YAMADA Shiro, Nanao, Shimaji, Nagisa, Izuki, Nojima, YUKUE Moegi, SAGAMI Waka - Stories included: • [color=blue]*Bakana Ko hodo Kawaii*[/color] by YUKUE Moegi: All Gintoki wants to do is fool around with his teacher Hijikata. Worried that Gintoki might end up repeating a grade, Hijikata proposes a bet... **Vol 4** - Cover illustrator: Shimaji - Doujin artists: ransyun, SHION Shuu, Nojima, Atsuyo, Nagisa, , YAMADA Shiro, YUKUE Moegi, Shimaji, PANDA Kinoko, (Kana), Izuki, Tougo - Stories included: • [color=blue]*Call Name*[/color] by Shimaji: Gintoki drops some lost property off at Shinsengumi headquarters and is in no hurry to leave... **Vol 5** - Cover illustrator: FUMITSUKI Nana - Doujin artists: MIYAKE Takagi, YAMADA Shiro, ransyun, SHION Shuu, MURATA Ichimatsu, AOI Yuki, Shimaji, (Kana), ICHIKAWA Kei, FUMITSUKI Nana, MITO Hitomi, YUKUE Moegi, Nojima - Stories included: • [color=blue]*Message*[/color] by YUKUE Moegi: The first person Gintoki calls when he buys a mobile phone is Hijikata, of course... * Note: [color=blue]blue[/color] = scanlated

Collection of doujinshi from different artists. **Vol 1** - Cover illustrator: KOUSAKA Akiho - Doujin artists: Kisayuki, KYUUBI Kitsune, SAGAMI Waka, Shimaji, NAKARAI Kana, Nagisa, Hitomi, FUJI Asaka, FUMITSUKI Nana, MATSUMOTO Azusa, MURATA Ichimatsu, YAMADA Shiro **Vol 2** - Cover illustrator: YAMADA Shiro - Doujin artists: ICHIKAWA Kei, UZUKI Jun, Kisayuki, Shimaji, NAKAMURA Akemi, NAKARAI Kana, Nagisa, NATSUME Kokoro, HARUYAMA Nanawo, HINO Garasu, YAMADA Shiro **Vol 3** - Cover illustrator: Shimaji - Doujin artists: AOI Yuki, UZUKI Jun, ECHIZENYA Taichi, Enzou, Kisayuki, Shimaji, Nagisa, EI Chikako, FUJI Asaka, MIYAGE Takagi, MURATA Ichimatsu, YAMADA Shiro **Vol 4** - Cover illustrator: EI Chikako - Doujin artists: AOI Yuki, Fumiko, ICHIKAWA Kei, Enzou, (Kana), SASUGA Newo, Shimaji, NAKARAI Kana, Nagisa, Nanao, EI Chikako, Makoto, MITO Hitomi, YAMADA Shiro - Stories included: • [color=blue]*Shitsurai*[/color] (Sudden and Violent Thunder) by (Kana): Hijikata walking in the rain sees Gintoki with a woman... Pairing: Gintoki x Hijikata **Vol 5** - Cover illustrator: Nanao - Doujin artists: Nanao, Akako, ICHIKAWA Kei, UZUKI Jun, Kisayuki, SAWANOI Fumi, Shimaji, Nagisa, NATSUME Kokoro, Nojima, BOUSHIYA Robi, YAMADA Shiro, Yuyu **Vol 6** - Cover illustrator: (Kana) - Doujin artists: UZUKI Jun, (Kana), Kisayuki, KYUUBI Kitsune, jelico, Shimaji, Nagisa, EI Chikako, FUKAWAZA Batsu, FUMITSUKI Nana **Vol 7** - Cover illustrator: Kisayuki - Doujin artists: AOI Yuki, ICHIKAWA Kei, ECHIZENYA Taichi, Kisayuki, Shimaji, Nagisa, SEGAWA Sanku, Nanao, EI Chikako, HARUYAMA Nanawo **Vol 8** - Cover illustrator: UZUKI Jun - Doujin artists: ICHIKAWA Kei, UZUKI Jun, Kisayuki, Shimaji, Nagisa, Nanao, Hachiroku, Migiri, YAMADA Shiro **Vol 9** - Cover illustrator: Shimaji - Doujin artists: KYUUBI Kitsune, Nagisa, Nanao, TSUZURAO Kaya, Nojima, EI Chikako, FUMITSUKI Nana, Migiri, YAMADA Shiro **Vol 10** - Cover illustrator: Nanao - Doujin artists: Fumiko, ICHIKAWA Kei, UZUKI Jun, Kisayuki, Shimaji, NAKARAI Kana, Nanao, EI Chikako, Migiri, MINAMI Yuki * Note: [color=blue]blue[/color] = scanlated