There are many manga adaptations of *Journey to the West*, but this one is truly unique! It is a legendary adventure that intertwines fiction with historical facts from the Tang Dynasty, and features familiar characters such as Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie as humans rather than demons. However, many monsters, demons, and supernatural events also make appearances. (Source: ComicDays, translated)
Having surrendered himself to nature, Lu Shang became aware that he and God were all connected parts of nature. The mysterious god of the past appeared in front of him once again. The true identity of the god turned out to be "himself." The story ends with the famous meeting between Emperor Wen and Lu Shang. *Note: \- This is the 2015 edition published as volume two of the Daijiro Morohoshi Special Selection series. \- Chapter count includes an original one-shot made for this volume.*
A collection of one shots from Morohoshi's early career: 1. **Yumemiru Kikai** (夢みる機械); Shuukan Shounen Jump 1974-11 2. **Shinshoku Wakusei** (侵食惑星); Shuukan Shounen Jump 1974-09 3. **Kimyou na Restaurant** (奇妙なレストラン); Shuukan Manga Action 1973-10 4. **Tyrannosaurus Gou no Seikan** (ティラノサウルス号の生還); Shuukan Playboy 1976-12 5. **Kosshii Tan** (コッシー譚); Papillon 1974-05 6. **Dojigen Sekai Monogatari** (ど次元世界物語); Shounen Action 1975-12 7. **Chikatetsu wo Orite** (地下鉄を降りて); Kisoutengai 1976-05 8. **Boku no Nikkichou** (ぼくの日記帳); Shuukan Manga Action 1973-11 9. **Neko Panic** (猫パニック); Shuukan Shounen Jump 1975-08
On the summit of a lofty mountain where winged birds soar, the Old Man of the South Pole and Dongfang Shuo play Go. Shuo, pondering the origins of the universe, learns from the Old Man that long ago, when the heavens nearly collapsed, a goddess kneaded five-colored stones to seal the celestial rift. Yet since this occurred in distant antiquity, they journey to seek guidance from the ancient god of Mount Tianqiong, the Faceless One, also known as Chaos. However, the Faceless One, who had never moved since the creation of heaven and earth, became intrigued by their conversation. He took interest in the world below and set off for the surface through the Immortal Corridor... (Source: Ushio Publishing, translated) *Note: \- This is the 2015 edition published as volume one of the Daijiro Morohoshi Special Selection series. \- Chapter count includes two additional one-shots.*
A retelling of Xu Fu's expeditions searching for Mount Penglai and the elixir of immortality, under Emperor Qin's orders. *Note: Published in Gekkan Shounen Jump Zoukan 1979-01*
In 495 B.C., two children were born with Red Qi - Red and Asura. Although they were born in China and India, they eventually met by fate and were reborn as one person under the guidance of the Buddha... He was the emperor that Confucius had been waiting for!
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. \*The collection focuses primarily on works set in cities and schools. (Source: Kinno Hoshi Sha, machine translated) 1. **Marui Rin no Sekai** (丸い輪の世界) \[Shigeru Mizuki\] 2. **Kodomo no Asobi** (子供の遊び) \[Daijirou Morohoshi\] 3. **Shibito no Koiwazurai: Yotsu Tsuji no Bishounen** (死びとの恋わずらい 四つ辻の美少年) \[Junji Ito\] 4. **SOS Dai Tokyo Tankentai** (SOS大東京探検隊) \[Katsuhiro Otomo\] 5. **Kamakura Monogatari: Tsukiyo no Saishuu Bus** (鎌倉ものがたり 月夜の最終バス) 6. **Shiroi Kageboushi** (白い影法師) \[Ryouhei Saigan\] 7. **Gakkou Kaidan: Te** (学校怪談 手) \[Yousuke Takahashi\] 8. **Utsuho Ishino…** (空ほ石の…) \[Nanae Sasaya\] 9. **Roujin** (Rôjin) \[Kazuo Umezu\]
This two volume masterpiece selection edited by Shohei Chujo compiles some of the best works that came out of Osamu Tezuka's iconic manga magazine COM. Also included is excerpts from the Gura Kon manga school, roundtable conversations, and essays from famous manga artists and critics. Volume 1, 1967-1969: 1. **Taiyou to Gaikotsu no You na Shounen** (太陽と骸骨のような少年) \[Fumiko Okada\] 2. **Fuuten** (フーテン) \[Shinji Nagashima\] 3. **Natsu** (夏) \[Fumiko Okada\] 4. **Ikinuki** (いきぬき) \[Yuusuke Aoyagi\] 5. **300,000km/sec.** \[Hiroshi Asuna\] 6. **Chouchou no Naita Yoru** (蝶々の泣いた夜) \[Masako Yashiro\] 7. **Shinreki Happyaku Kujuuichi Nen no Kaiki Nishoku** (新暦八九一年の皆既日食) \[Housei Hasegawa\] 8. **Chikatetsu** (地下鉄) \[Tarou Higuchi\] 9. **Tori** (鳥)\[Tarou Higuchi\] 10. **Baka-shiki** (バカ式) \[Kunio Nagatani\] 11. **Osabashiro!** (おさらばしろ!) \[Hisashi Sakaguchi\] 12. **Komikkusu to Retsuden VOL. 1-3** (こみっきすと列伝 VOL.1~VOL.3) \[Mori Masaki\] Volume 2, 1970-1971: 1. **Kokonotsu no Haru** (九つの春) \[Murasaki Yamada\] 2. **Daruma-san Daruma-san Niramekko Shimashou Warau to Make yo Appuppu!** (達磨さん達磨さん睨めっこしましょう 笑うと負けよ アップップッ!) \[Shouhei Kusunoki\] 3. **Kyousaku: Tokiwa-sou Monogatari** (競作 トキワ荘物語) \[Fujio Akatsuka\] 4. **Kyousaku: Tokiwa-sou Monogatari** (競作 トキワ荘物語) \[Shotaro Ishinomori\] 5. **Kyousaku: Tokiwa-sou Monogatari** (競作 トキワ荘物語) \[Osamu Tezuka\] 6. **Kaihou Saisho no Hi** (解放最初の日) \[Minori Kimura\] 7. **Rei no Hakken** (零の発見) \[Manabu Oyama\] 8. **140 Man Kounen no Chinmoku** (140万光年の沈黙) \[Reiji Matsumoto\] 9. **Junko Kyoukatsu** (ジュン子・恐喝) \[Daijiro Morohoshi\] 10. **Hatsukoizuke** (初恋漬) \[Kazuo Kamimura\] 11. **Omoide no Jun** (想い出のジュン) \[Shotaro Ishinomori\] 12. **10 Gatsu no Shoujo-tachi** (10月の少女たち) \[Moto Hagio\] 13. **Hi no Tori Kyuukei** (火の鳥 休憩) \[Osamu Tezuka\]
Evil, crime, violence, and eroticism. Hideo Yamada has curated a collection that presents works and authors who challenged the shaodwy sides of society. 1. **Shikei Shikko** (死刑執行) \[Sanpei Shirato\] 2. **Satsujin Gyousha** (殺人業者) \[Yoshihiro Tatsumi\] 3. **Noren** (のれん) \[Takao Saitou\] 4. **16-nen** (16年) \[Masaaki Sato\] 5. **Fukushuu Club** (復讐クラブ) \[Daijiro Morohoshi\] 6. **Ghoul** (グール(屍鬼)) \[Ryouko Yamagishi\] 7. **Hate to See You Go (from Coffee Jikan)** (『珈琲時間』より「Hate to See You Go」) \[Tetsuya Toyoda\] 8. **Shoutengai (from Utsukushii Machi)** (『美しい町』より「商店街」) \[Akino Kondoh\] 9. **In The Kuso Soup (Shito Choufu)** (『死都調布』より「イン・ザ・クソスープ」) \[Saitou Junichirou\] 10. **Sutetarou** (すてたろう) \[Kiyoshi Awazu\] 11. **S no Koi** (Sの恋) \[Kaiji Kawaguchi\] 12. **Teitai Zensen** (停滞前線) \[Takashi Ishii\] 13. **Ayakasi no Dairen** (アヤカシの大連) \[Yumekichi Minatoya\] 14. **Hakkin Sakura Gozen** (発禁・櫻御前) \[Jun Urata\] 15. **Shokei wa 3-ji ni Owatta** (処刑は3時におわった) \[Osamu Tezuka\] 16. **Fushigi na Tegami (Revised version)** (不思議な手紙) \[Yoshiharu Tsuge\] 17. **Koufuku Naru Ikka** (幸福なる一家) \[Tadao Tsuge\] 18. **Hae (From Ningen Gekijou)** (『人間劇場』より「はえ」) \[Shinji Nagashima\] 19. **Yume no Tsuzuki** (夢のつづき) \[Jiro Taniguchi\]