Masterless samurai Akitsu Masanosuke is a skilled and loyal swordsman, but his naïve, diffident nature has more than once caused him to be let go by the lords who employ him. Hungry and desperate, he agrees to become a bodyguard for Yaichi, the charismatic leader of a group calling itself “Five Leaves.” Although disturbed by the gang’s sinister activities, Masa begins to suspect that Yaichi’s motivations are not what they seem. And despite his misgivings, the deeper he’s drawn into the world of the Five Leaves, the more he finds himself fascinated by these devious, mysterious outlaws. (Source: VIZ Media) Chapter count includes two side stories: “Warmth” in volume 3, and “Raindrops” in volume 6

Because Prince Cecil is extraordinarily intelligent, life is boring for him. His days are without much excitement, but he becomes engaged to Bertia, the daughter of a marquis. The first thing she says to him when they first meet is quite baffling. She claims she is the “villainous heroine” in the story of his life!! According to Bertia, she has memories of her previous life. In a certain “romance game” she played in her life before, she played the character of the “villainess.” Her purpose in her new life is to become an exemplary villainess and ruin the prince’s engagement. In order to achieve this goal, Bertia does one outrageous thing after another and brings chaos and confusion into his life. A unique “love” story with a twist!! *Source: Alpha Manga*

Najika is a great cook who likes to make meals for the people she loves. But something is missing from her life. When she was a child, she met a boy who touched her heart—and now she’s determined to find him. The only clue Najika has is a silver spoon that leads her to the prestigious Seika Academy, but attending Seika will be a challenge. Every kid at the school has a special talent, and the girls in Najika’s class think she doesn’t deserve to be there. But Sora and Daichi, two popular brothers who barely speak to each other, recognize Najika’s cooking talent for what it is—magical. Is either boy Najika’s mysterious prince? (Source: Kodansha USA) *Note: Volumes 4, 9, and 10 contain unnumbered side stories.*

Kazuma Sato is a video game-loving shut-in-or at least he was, until a humiliating traffic accident brings his young life to an untimely end. But after his death, a beautiful girl claiming to be a goddess invites him to enter another world and gain some respectable perks in the process. But Kazuma's choice is going to have serious consequences for the goddess and the dead man alike... (Source: Yen Press)

The size of a city, a legion of women, reserved solely for the Emperor—this is the Inner Palace. Into it is thrown Maomao, an apothecary who was kidnapped and sold into service. Now, she has to survive working as a maidservant… but all is not well in Paradise. The emperor’s children are dying one after the other under mysterious circumstances. Is it really a curse as the rumours say? A certain apothecary might just have the answer… but will they even take her seriously? *Source: Shogakukan Asia, Vol. 1*

Ian, a young man with a fractured family history, travels from Australia to England to America in the hope of realizing his dreams and reuniting with his beloved sister. His story unfolds backwards through the framing narrative of Jim, a reporter driven to capture Ian’s experiences in a novel: not simple. A story within a story, a book within a book, a tale about the search for family, for an emotional home. (Source: VIZ Media)

My name is... One year before a certain useless goddess and NEET extraordinaire hit the scene, Megumin, the "Greatest Genius of the Crimson Magic Clan," is hard at work. Ever since a life-changing encounter in her youth, the young wizard has dedicated her every waking moment to the pursuit of the ultimate offensive magic, Explosion! (Well...every moment not spent hustling food from her self-proclaimed rival.) And while the big sister's away, the little one will play. On a routine trip into the woods, Megumin's little sister, Komekko, finds a strange black kitten. Little does she know that this cat plays a key role in unsealing a Dark God's tomb... (Source: Yen Press) *Note: Includes 3 prologues and 3 epilogues.*

In the afterlife, there exists Heaven and Hell. Hell consists of the Eight Greater Hells and the Eight Cold Hells, which are further divided into 272 subdivisions. Spearheading the seemingly endless, multifarious affairs in this gargantuan Hell is but one Fierce God, King Enma's first aide, Hozuki. Between this cool-headed sadist and his colorful band of peers, every day is a riot in Hell! And though this book might make Hell seem like a happening place, please try to behave during life! (Source: Kodansha USA)

Beings who possess animal-like powers walk among humans in this alternate universe. These mysterious mutants, the +Anima, are shunned by society. Four outcasts in particular--Cooro, a boy with crow-like powers; Husky, a fish-boy; Senri, a bear +Anima; and a girl named Nana, who wields the power of the bat--search for others like themselves while trying to gain acceptance in a world cruel to anyone or anything that is different. (Source: TOKYOPOP)

A Japanese style pub called "Nobu" exists in a back alley of the fictional medieval European city of Eiteriach. Its customers? A pair of slacker soldiers, a spoiled heiress, an uptight tax collector, and more... When the citizens of this strange world sit down to enjoy some unfamiliar Japanese cuisine, their troubles simply melt away... (Source: Udon Entertainment)

The kingdom of Dowa, which is subdivided into 13 states, is celebrating its monarch's 99th birthday. These thirteen states have many agencies that are controlled by the giant organization known as ACCA. Within ACCA, Jean Otis is the second-in-command of the inspection agency. His agency has 10 people placed in each of the 13 states, with a central office in the capital city. They keep track of all the activities of ACCA across the kingdom, and keep data on each state's ACCA office flowing towards the central office. Jin also often has business trips from the capital to the other districts, to check on the situation and personnel there.

The Official Anthology of Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou. **Volume 1 (2017/10/13)** Cover illustration: Tsukumizu Color illustrations: Akima (あきま), aoi\_zero (aoi\_zero), Mochizuki Kei (望月けい), Yoshimura Yoshi, Atto 1. Shokuji Shuumatsu Jijou (食事終末事情, Meals' Last Issue) \[Hatopopoko\] 2. Majinai (まじない, Charm) \[zinbei (zinbei)\] 3. At the Ranch \[Nannyaka\] 4. Washiki (和式, Japanese Style) \[Satuyo\] 5. Kirin (キリン, Giraffe) \[Tabayou\] 6. Exploration Day \[Natsuno Riku (夏野りく)\] 7. Geijutsu (芸術, Art) \[Tadano (タダノ)\] 8. Sonzai Shoumei Mokushiroku (存在証明黙示録, Post-Apocalyptic Proof of Existence) \[Yue Michitaka\] 9. View \[Asano\] 10. Shoujo VS Shokuryouko (少女 VS 食料庫, Girls VS. Food Storage) \[Kaneko Masaru\] 11. Factory \[Kikai\] 12. Last Recipe \[Soto\] 13. Seishun (青春, Youth) \[Moyazou (もや造)\] 14. Kinenhi (記念碑, Commemorative Monument) \[Nakamura Miryuu (中村ミリュウ)\] 15. A Chain for Two People \[Takanaga Kouhei\] 16. Chiyu (治癒, Healing) \[Shoukaki\] 17. The Bathtub and the Last Engineer's Suffering \[Fuufuu (フーフー)\] 18. Girls' Last Tour Around the World \[Komatsu Shinya\] 19. Red and Blue Warning \[Yoshida Satoru\] 20. Eiga (映画, Movie) \[Tsukumizu\] **Volume 2 (2020/02/28)** Cover illustration: Tsukumizu Color illustrations: Amatou, Tadano Natsu, Hokkyoku Magu (北極まぐ), Shimazaki Jose (しまざきジョゼ) Comic authors (Story & Art): Cocololi P (こころりP), Turbo Engine, Katou Kata (加藤片), Minamito, Kinome, Anneko, Tonmou, Nonomoto Mumumu (ののもとむむむ), Sakatsuki Sakana (坂月さかな), Tokunaga Pan, Shirou, Haaam (はーむ), Moai (もあい), Sudou Sakana (須藤魚), Numahara Mochi, Itaro Yuu (板路夕), Tsuzura Ryou, Kokamumo, Tsukumizu