The gravitational pull of the moon causes the body to float, causing a condition known as "Moon Child Syndrome." This is a story of a "floating" child, woven by Tsukishima-kun, one of those affected, and Tsuchiya-san, a classmate. (Source: Akita Shoten, translated)
1. **Sabishii Hito** (さびしい人) \[Shigeru Mizuki\] 2. **Hako Makura** (はこまくら) \[Yuu Takita\] 3. **Yon Daisakka Kyousaku: Tegami** (四大作家競作・手紙) \[Shotaro Ishinomori, Fujiko Fujio A, Takao Saitou, Osamu Tezuka\] 4. **Saihate no Houmonsha** (さいはての訪問者) \[Kazuo Umezu\] 5.**Yumenohira Shirou no Seishun** (夢野平四郎の青春) \[Ryouhei Saigan\] 6. **Yamato no Haru** (大和の春) \[Kazuo Kamimura\] 7. **Kamon** (家紋) \[Tatsuhiko Yamakami\] 8. **Onna wa Sekai wo Horobosu** (女は世界を滅ぼす) \[Daijiro Morohoshi\] 9. **Asa no Youkou no Naka de** (朝の陽光の中で) \[Kenshi Hirokane\] 10. **Rikidouzan ga Yattekita** (力道山がやってきた) \[Etsumi Haruki\] 11. **Boku no Nishitetsu Lions** (ぼくの西鉄ライオンズ) \[Housei Hasegawa\] 12. **Odoru Keikan** (踊る警官) \[Naoki Urasawa\] 13. **Hoppeta no Jikan** (ほっぺたの時間) \[Kei Ichinoseki\] 14.**Oyou no Ama** (御用の尼) \[Youko Kondou\] 15. **Griffon no Tonda Hi** (グリフォンの翔んだ日) \[Satoshi Yoshida\] 16. **Shoukarou** (松華樓) \[Jiro Taniguchi\] 17. **Tenshi no Hammer** (天使のハンマー) \[Mitsuru Adachi\] 18. **Anata wo Wasurenai** (あなたを忘れない) \[Motoka Murakami\] 19. **Kawaii Hana** (可愛い花) \[Rumiko Takahashi\]
A collection of historical fiction manga short stories. 1. **Ryuujin** (龍神) \[Moribi Murano\] 2. **Yuugao** (夕顔) \[Youko Kondou\] 3. **Konnyaku** (こんにゃく) \[Kenshi Hirokane\] 4. **Ninja Mugeijou** (忍者無芸帖) \[Hisaichi Ishii\] 5. **Gosset no Nagare** (ゴセの流れ) \[Shouhei Kusunoki\] 6. **Niji no Ikusa** (虹の戦) \[Suzue Miuchi\] 7. **Nagai Michi** (長い道) \[Yuu Takita\] 8. **Chi-zome Karasu** (血染鴉) \[Mitsuteru Yokoyama\] 9. **Sarutobi Sasuke** (さるとび佐助) \[Tatsuhiko Yamagami\] 10. **Rakujouki** (落城記) \[Kazuo Kamimura\] 11. **Hanatare Kozou** (はなたれこぞう) \[Shinji Nagashima\] 12. **Kaishaku** (介錯) \[Hiroshi Hirata\] 13. **Ikiryou** (生霊) \[Kazuichi Hanawa\] 14. **Ittou Ryoudan** (一刀両断) \[Yoshiharu Tsuge\] 15. **Yukino** (雪野) \[Hinako Sugiura\] 16. **Zashiki Warashi** (ざしきわらし) \[Sanpei Shirato\]
Born into a branch family of the prestigious Asagiri family, which bears the role of the "Dragon God" protecting the imperial capital, Hanamura Tsubomi has been oppressed as an outcast. In contrast to her younger sister Saki, who is favored by their parents, Tsubomi's existence is not acknowledged by anyone. But one day, she meets Homare, the next head of the Asagiri family. The moment their fingertips touch, a glowing "Dragon Seal" appears!? Homare declares, "I will take you as my bride." However, due to the machinations of both families, her younger sister Saki also ends up living in the main house as a "bride candidate"... (Source: Cmoa Comics, translated)
A collection of classic horror manga that transcends the boundaries of publishers and magazines! Each volume features ghost stories and horror manga originally published in different magazines (27 works in the series total). Packed with spine-chilling, terrifying episodes. Each work is accompanied by an explanatory essay that introduces the background behind its creation and related urban legends. The third installment of the "Kiseki Series," a collection of masterpieces by popular manga artists. With ghost stories (kaidan) as the theme, we’ve assembled a stellar lineup. Enjoy the terrifying and mysterious works of these popular manga artists. \*This collection focuses primarily on works related to water. (Source: Kinno Hoshi Sha, machine translated) 1. (白縫) \[Tezuka Osamu\] 2. (怪獣ギョー) \[Kazuo Umezu\] 3. (ある鯉の話) \[Tadao Tsuge\] 4. **Gegege no Kitarou: Suiko** (ゲゲゲの鬼太郎 水虎) \[Shigeru Mizuki\] 5. **Urashima** (ウラシマ) \[Tatsuhiko Yamashita\] 6. **Aoi Uroko to Suna no Machi** (青い鱗と砂の街) \[Youko Komori\] 7. **Obake** (オバケ) \[Jun Hatanaka\]
1. **Mangetsujou e Youkoso** (満月城へようこそ); Weekly Margaret no. 36, 1976 2. **Kiken na Kankei** (危険な関係); Princess August issue, 1976 3. **Joudan Iya yo Ouji-sama** (冗談いやよ王子さま); Hitomi August issue, 1982
Hideo Yamada compiles 18 stories about loneliness. Presented through themes of straggling, futility, insanity, seclusion, and an epilogue. **Rakugo** (落伍): 1. **Chikatetsu wo Orite.......**(地下鉄を降りて……) \[Daijiro Morohoshi\] 2. **Ohenro-san** (おへんろさん) \[Takashi Imashiro\] 3. **Oshiroi Komachi** (白粉小町) \[Youko Kondou\] 4. **Kuroi Chou** (黒い蝶) \[Kakusai Han\] **Muyou** (無用): 5. **Kamen** (仮面) \[Shinji Nagashima\] 6. **Ishi wo Kai ni Kita Onna** (石を買いに来た女) \[Motoyuki Oota\] 7. **Otsuuya no Kyaku** (お通夜の客) \[Yuu Takita\] 8. **Kibishii Shiren (from Pattman X)** (きびしい試練「パットマンX」より) \[George Akiyama\] 9. **Nichijou Seikatsu** (日常生活) \[Jun Kagari\] **Fuukyou** (風狂): 10. **Omoide no Occhan** (思い出のおっちゃん) \[Jun Urata\] 11. **Yoru no Semi** (夜の蝉) \[Tadao Tsuge\] 12. **Aburemon** (あぶれもん) \[Kaiji Kawaguchi\] 13. **Hisashiburi** (久しぶり) \[Shinichi Abe\] **Inton** (隠遁): 14. **Shounan (From Musashino)** (沼南「武蔵野」より) \[Junichirou Saitou\] 15. **The Salamander** (山椒魚) \[Yoshiharu Tsuge\] 16. **Shimi** (紙魚) \[Shigeru Mizuki\] **Epilogue** (エピローグ) 17. **Sorekara** (それから) \[Hozumi\] 18. **Hitotsu no Hi** (ひとつの火 カシワイ) \[Kashiwai, original story: Niimi Nankichi\]
Hideo Yamada compiles 19 stories about books. **Part 1: Koshoginyuu (Ⅰ 古書吟遊):** 1. **Furuhon Doushujin** (古本堂主人) \[Naoto Yamakawa\] 2. **Furuhonya Furuhondou** (古本屋古本堂) \[Leiji Matsumoto\]; COM 1970-03 **Part 2: Furuhon Kitan (Ⅱ 古本奇譚):** 3. **Furudouguya no Kai** (古道具屋の怪) \[Shigeru Mizuki\]; Weekly Manga Sunday 1966 4. **Furuhon Kaigan** (古本海岸) \[Midori Onchi\] 5. **Furuhon Jigoku Yashiki (From Shiori to Shimiko)** (古本地獄屋敷 「栞と紙魚子」より) \[Daijiro Morohoshi\] 6. **Koshozuki no Ya Kaitoriiki** (古書月の屋買取行) \[Tetsuya Toyoda\]; Monthly Housho 2007-01 **Part 3: Hon wo Meguru Kijin-tachi (Ⅲ 本をめぐる奇人たち):** 7. **Hon** (本) \[Kazuo Umezu\] 8. **Sokotsu no Hate** (粗骨の果) \[Yumekichi Minatoya\] 9. **Furuhon Eika** (古本詠歌) \[Tadao Tsuge\] **Part 4 Hon no Shouhen (Ⅳ 本の掌編):** 10. **Furuhon Yatai** (古本屋台) \[Q.B.B.: Story by Masayuki Kusumi, art by Takuya Kusumi\] 11. **Bungou Shunjuu** (文豪春秋) \[Hisaichi Iishi\] **Part 5: Kashihonya to sono Shuuhen (Ⅴ 貸本屋とその周辺):** 12. **Kintarou Bunko (from Sanchou-me no Yuuhi)** (キンタロウ文庫 「三丁目の夕日」より) \[Ryouhei Saigan\] 13. **Nakanoshima no Toshokan de** (中之島の図書館で) \[Jun Urata\] 14. **Furuhon Tonma-dou Shujin** (古本・とんま堂主人) \[Yoshihiro Tatsumi\] **Part 6: Koi to Furuhon (Ⅵ 恋と古本):** 15. **Furuhon to Shoujo** (古本と少女) \[Yoshiharu Tsuge\] 16. **Maiko** (舞子) \[Ren Nannichi\] 17. **Yume** (夢) \[Youko Kondou\] 18. **Coat to Aozora** (コートと青空) \[Naoto Yamakawa\] 19. **Aru Doukeshi no Ichinichi** (ある道化師の一日) \[Shinji Nagashim\]
1. **Kimi ni Kisetai Wedding Dress** (君に着せたいウエディングドレス) \[Memi Hoshino\]; BE LOVE Bridal 1992-11 2. **Kekkon Shiyou yo** (結婚しようよ); BE LOVE Bridal 1996-10 3. **Okaeri Hatsukoi** (おかえり初恋); BE LOVE Bridal 1998-03 4. **Ashita wo Ageru** (明日をあげる); BE LOVE Bridal 1997-03 5. **Delicate Kanshoku** (デリケートな感触); BE LOVE Bridal 1992-11 6. **Gattsu! Harumi-chan** (ガッツ!はるみちゃん)
1. **Hatsukoi ni Hanakotoba wo** (初恋に花言葉を) 2. **Ningyo Ouji no Hime** (人魚王子の姫) 3. **Real Juu Bakuhatsu Switch** (リア充爆発スイッチ) 4. **Kanpeki na Hatsukoi** (完璧な初恋) 5. **Kumo Onna "Risou"** (蜘蛛女「理想」) 6. **Ushirou no Shinrei-chan** (うしろの心霊ちゃん)