50Two part biographical manga covering the Japanese rally driver Shinozuka Kenjirou. *Note: Published in Weekly Shounen Sunday 1998 no. 2-3, 4*
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A collection of gekiga stories from various authors from the days of kashihon manga. Considered to be an extremely influential series in the evolution of manga, being one of the first of the gekiga genre, and also to have been influential in bringing about the "cool Japan" phenomenon.
A spin-off of the hugely popular Ginga Densetsu series! Familiar characters from the Ginga series, led by the usually cool but secretly passionate John, appear one after another! Cute yet strong men fight for their master in this slapstick neighborhood watchdog battle comedy! (Source: Gorakuweb, translated)
Yoichi, the older brother, is quick to fight but has excellent athletic ability, while Shinji, the younger brother, is a genius boy who can speak seven languages. The two polar opposite brothers go on a trip with their family on a yacht, but an unfortunate accident occurs and the yacht capsizes... Separated from their family, the brothers end up washed up on a certain sandy beach, but...!? (Source: Shueisha, translated) *Note: \- Includes the one-shot "Nagare Genshi" \- Includes the one-shot "Saraba! Kita no Ookami (Farewell! Wolves of the North)"*
*Note: Published in Weekly Shounen Jump 1982 issue 14*
*Note: Published in Monthly Shonen Jump Zoukan 1983-02*
2009 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of Gekiga Koubou, a landmark event that sparked a gekiga boom in the rental manga industry of the time and laid the foundation for the enduring popularity of youth manga and adult manga that continues to this day. To mark this occasion, our company is reissuing the first issues of *Kage* and *Machi*—pivotal publications that served as cornerstones for the development of gekiga and drove the short-story magazine boom—in a two-volume set. These reissues faithfully replicate the original binding, color schemes, and book design as closely as possible. Each set includes an explanatory booklet featuring testimonials from individuals involved at the time, bringing these works to contemporary readers. This long-awaited, precious reprint offers both general readers and researchers a chance to discover the roots of modern manga. (Source: Shogakukan, translated)