Two slaves free themselves from a slave ship, one a Japanese man, the other an African American. After escaping they find themselves on shore in Edo-era Japan, a society with a strong caste system, isolated from the world. How will the Japanese people perceive this giant black man, how will they survive? But first things first, how will they get these shackles off their feet? (Source: Dark Horse)
**A sweet and fantastical story about the world’s tiniest cat and the boy it chooses to live with.** A minuscule cat appears one rainy day, perched on Kanade’s chair. But the moment he spots the tiny ball of fluff, it vanishes! Kanade knows fairy cats are a rare sight to behold, hiding out of reach in nooks and crannies—but now that he’s seen one, he is determined to win its affection. Can Kanade coax the fairy cat out of hiding and befriend it? *Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, Vol. 1*
At a prestigious girl’s school, a student has died. Itsumi was the most beautiful, charismatic, and popular girl at St. Mary’s Academy for Girls. She was also the president of the exclusive and tight-knit Literature Club. One week after her death, the members of her beloved club gather in her memory. But as they each testify to what happened in the days leading up to the tragic event, their accusations turn shocking— Why, and how, did Itsumi really die?
"How is it? Sweet, right?" One day on her shift as library assistant, Hinano finds ultra-popular ladies' man, Haruna Iori, sleeping amongst the stacks. Not only does he tease Hinano relentlessly, he also somehow ends up stealing her first kiss! Hinano decides to pretend it never happened and goes home -- only to find Haruna at her house, too? That's when Hinano's mother breaks the news to her: she'll be living with Haruna for the next six months! Hinano's heart is sure to beat out of her chest sharing a space with the free-spirited Haruna, whose advances only grow sweeter and sweeter! (Source: MangaPlaza)
Short stories from the author of *[Pure Blood](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=18273)*.
Three years ago, after realizing he had feelings for, not his lover Keiko, but her little brother Sachi, Yoshino escaped the city. When he once again returns, will his love for Sachi remain unrequited or will he finally gather the courage to confess his long concealed desires? In the meantime, Tamotsu, Sachi’s childhood friend, continues to struggle with his own unrequited love. However, with the appearance of a younger classmate, Sora, he may finally be able to experience the happiness of mutual love. Tough guys need love too! (Source: Deux Press)
As a rabbit who lost her baby to a tiger, Myo-Ryeong is infuriated by the cruel ways of the jungle. She delves into spiritual training to become divine and create an ideal world, but her resolve weakens with time. Just when she's settled for the status quo, the god she serves sends her down to earth with an impossible quest: finding the "udumbara," a mythical flower that will save the human world. Her partner is none other than Han-Ho, the very tiger responsible for her baby's death! Will the two enemies set aside their past conflict and rescue humanity? (Source: WEBTOON)
Before wizards or magic, the world was filled with girls. But one day the girls disappeared and now only wizards remain. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication have instituted a system that calls for a national census every five years in order to monitor and assess the growing wizard population. Two full-time agents have been assigned to this task by special appointment of the minister, and now must visit each household! Join them in this tale of bureaucratic bungling in a magical land!
In the daytime, he’s an honor student, but at night, the fascinating Maya appears. College student Kazuya is strongly attracted to Shinya, but doesn’t accept his split personality. Meanwhile a politician named Tanabe is manipulating Shinya, and Wagaki finds out! (Source: Manga.Club)
A heartfelt drama of love and life- Three extraordinary women in three age groups and three unforgettable lives intersect in Morim Kang's fascinating 10, 20, and 30. Krumb is a clumsy, scatterbrained widow in her 30's whose teenaged daughter, Rok, is forced to take care of. Meanwhile, Rok's jaded, twenty-something cousin Belle suffers a messy breakup with her boyfriend. Finally, Rok, who dreads the thought of growing up and its attendant responsibilities, hates men and is sure to complicate matters. Get ready for one wild ride with *10, 20, and 30.* (Source: Netcomics)
Isahaya Ichi is fed up with men, a woman navigating a world where she’s underestimated at work because of her gender and sexually harassed. But when her former classmate, Masaki, unexpectedly shows up, everything changes. He claims to be the other half of her “destined pair” from a junior high school event called “Gene Bride,” where genetic information matched students into couples for a day. While Ichi barely remembers the event, Masaki’s sudden reappearance sparks a journey of rediscovery and buried secrets. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
To others, Im Jin-Ha is a superstar. But to attorney Cha Yul-Ri, he’s just a loyal customer at her mom’s book rental shop who exclusively reads books with dragons in them. After Yul-Ri gets fired from her job, Jin-Ha offers her a spot on his agency’s legal team, with her law school senior as her boss! However, Yul-Ri doesn’t know that her new workplace holds an ancient secret. Something... draconic. Could it be that Yul-Ri and Jin-Ha's relationship goes beyond just books? (Source: Tapas, edited)

