It's not about the money. It's about heart. Here in this masterpiece historical anthology, that heart will be laid bare to you: the spirit of craftsmanship, flowing from fingertip to final product, be it a barrel, indigo cloth, razor-sharp sword, soft tatami mat, or even complete plastered building... (Source: Yen Press) *Notes: \- Originally released as a one-shot in Comic Ran, the series was picked up for full serialization by Torch web-magazine starting 2022-10-19.* *\- Won the New Creator Prize at the 28th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize awards in 2024. Nominated for the 17th Manga Taisho award in 2024. Ranked first in Freestyle magazine's Kono Manga wo Yome 2024.*

As a cat—that noblest of animals—the Count has high expectations for his human servants. Unfortunately for him, the Fujiwara sisters are about as dysfunctional as it gets! Shizuka is an extreme shut-in whose only contact with the outside world is her livestream. Yumeko, meanwhile, has a rather…extreme love-hate relationship with her big sis. Can Count Fujiwara handle these perplexing creatures, or will his meows fall on deaf ears? (Source: Yen Press)

It's summer, and Norimichi Shimada and his friends want to know if fireworks look round or flat from the side. They forge a plan to find the answer at Moshimo Festival's fireworks display. However, Norimichi finds himself conflicted when his classmate, Nazuna Oikawa, plans to run away from home and wants Norimichi to join her. When things go awry in their attempt to escape, a strange orb in Nazuna's possession gives them another chance at staying together.

During the summer festival five years ago, two girls met at a mysterious tree and saw two glowing spheres. Now, these two girls--Saki Hyuga, ace pitcher on the school softball team; and Mai Mishow, who prefers sketching over stargazing--are chosen by the spirits of flowers (Flappy) and birds (Choppy) to restore the Seven Fountains and save their worlds from Dark Autumn. Together, they are the NEW Pretty Cure. *Note: Includes four extra chapters*

Shun Axeda struggled to overcome his own demons. Yuki Nakamura wanted to become one of the few female members of a special rescue team. And Daigo Juju met them with his outstanding talent and unshakable determination. These three firefighters aspired to join the Special Rescue Team (a.k.a. "Orange"), as the story of a "national crisis" in Japan began to unfold! (Source: Shounen Magazine, translated)

Hotel detective Doll is assigned to protect the president of the United States during his stay at the luxurious Sunrise Hotel. While assisting a hotel guest who has fallen ill, she discovers and kills an assassin, but something tells her the danger isn’t over yet… “Before the President’s Arrival” plus four more stories! (Source: JManga)

Takaya's just moved, and he's already found a bar with great food and drinks. It's a regular bar except for the fact that it's in an area known as the "gay town." You can guess the preferences of most of the clientele! One of the guys working there, Kanda, is hot and bi, so naturally, he's a hit with the customers. Being straight, Takaya doesn't see Kanda that way, but talking to him always makes him happy... One evening, Takaya hears a disturbing rumor about Kanda from one of the customers... This is an innocent love story about two slightly awkward guys! (Source: Renta!)

Manga Science was serialized in a science magazine for elementary school students. From the cutting edge to the more familiar science, unique characters make it all easy to understand. This popular science manga can be enjoyed by all regardless of age. (Source: Jmanga)

Welcome to board game café Gather Round, where love starts with a roll of the dice. Join interim manager Kotarou “Banjo” Tokiwa, who has a crush on the youthful, fashionable part-timer Mifuru Takanashi but can’t ask her out because she has a boyfriend! (Source: Yen Press)

Fiolia is the daughter of a duke, thoughtful of her people and active in her fiefdom. One day, she is poisoned by the heroine of an otome game and falls into a coma. When she wakes up, she regains the memories of a previous life... but finds out twenty years have passed?! She soon learns of the scheming that the game heroine, Anne Rose, had been up to and the damages she's done to the country. In order to return the favor to Anne Rose and save the people, she must act! "Just you wait, Anne Rose. You’ll pay for what you did!” The refreshing revenge fantasy of a handsome lady who is always outside the norm!! *Notes: \- This manga was adapted into a colored webcomic which we include under this entry. \- The chapter count reflects the one from the tankoubons.*

In a world where horns are the defining trait of magic beings, larger horns mean more powerful magic! Eru, a freshman at a school for magic, is self-conscious about how tiny his horns are compared to those of his new classmates -- Not only is his magic so weak it is barely noticeable, but things have a habit of going awry when he is around. He is the complete opposite of Rihito, one of the top students of their grade with exceptionally strong magic...who is Eru's roommate!? And already seems to hate him!? With their continued encounters, will Eru continue to discover just how inferior his strength is? Or maybe, he just might find some power of his own... (Source: Yen Press)

**NO ONE WANTS TO BE A HERO!** Heroism—a punishment for only the worst criminals. Those sentenced to the fate of a hero are forced to fight on the front lines against deadly centers of contagion that rot the land and turn its creatures into roving armies of violent beasts. And if a hero dies, their only reward is being brought back to life so they can continue the never-ending battle. But when Xylo Forbartz, a member of Penal Hero Unit 9004 and a convicted goddess killer, comes face-to-face with a new goddess, the pact they forge might just be enough to change the world… *Source: Yen Press, Vol. 1*