After the legendary elf mage Frieren is forced to confront the cruel passage of time, she sets out on a journey to fulfill the final wishes of her friends and get to know the world a little better. Under the supervision of Kanehito Yamada, writer of the original manga, comes five original short stories! Join Frieren, Fern, Stark, Lawine, Kanne, and Aura in all-new adventures! *Source: Yen Press*

If you thought Evangelion's characters have a tough time in the anime, wait until you see what happens when some of Japan's most unhinged manga artists get their ink-stained hands on them! Neon Genesis Evangelion: Comic Tribute is an officially authorized one-shot anthology of parody stories assaulting Evangelion from all directions. (Source: Dark Horse) **Table of contents:** 1, 15, 16. Neon Genesis Revolutionary Legend Evangelion, by Kawata Yushi and Yukito 2. Drowning in L.C.L. 3. Let's Study with NERV!, by Teri Terio 4. Neon Genesis Tanakagelion, by Tanaka Keiichi 5. Misato Katsuragi's The Shinji Ikari Raising Project Report 6, 19. Tony Takezaki's Neon Genesis Evangelion, by Tony Takezaki 7. [Neon Genesis Evandoglion](https://mangabaka.org/search?q=myanimelist%3A49859), by Karasawa Nawoki 8. Mr.Director Anno 9. [Shinji and Asuka's Hot Day](https://mangabaka.org/search?q=myanimelist%3A49859), by Igarashi Ran 10. Don't You Dance Like You Want to Win! 11. In Sickness Unto Sudden Death Overtime 12. Eva-san 13. Decisive Battle! Evangelion Online! 14. Angel Fight 17. Eternal Fourteen 18. I Forgave You Long Ago

Asatte no Houkou follows the lives of Karada Iokawa, a young girl who is set to join junior high school after summer is over, and Shōko Nogami, a young woman who has just returned from studying abroad, who also happens to be the former girlfriend of Karada’s older brother. The day Shōko returns, she is dragged by Karada to the beach with her brother and a couple of their friends since she used to know Karada’s brother Hiro several years before. After becoming irritated with Hiro for leaving her alone in the United States, she purposefully tells Karada that her ribbons are childish. This upset her greatly because she doesn’t like to be treated as a child. Later that same day, Karada is found by Shōko praying at a shrine, wishing to become older. Amazingly, Karada’s wish becomes true and she instantly transforms into a young woman. Incidentally, Shōko then has her adulthood taken away from her and she reverts back to about eleven years old. (Source: Wikipedia)

In a world where World War III happened, and the human population was decreased, scientific research was developed to address the problem: cloning technology. Chris and Seth are lead researchers of the lab that had successfully made the first perfect human clone in history. Even as best friends, the two harbor feelings for one another that goes beyond friendship. But Seth is soon to be engaged, leaving Chris to suppress his feelings to wish Seth happiness. To what ends will the two of them go? *Source: MangaPlanet*

Everyone thought Naoki was a little flamboyant, and he was used to getting teased for it. But when Yada glanced at him, he felt something he never had before! Ten deftly written short episodes explore the pathos, confusion, drama, passion and humor of coming out and finding one’s true self. Forbidden desire, hidden lust, jealousy and acceptance collide in this collection of wonderfully drawn, bittersweet short stories of teenage romance by author Yugi Yamada! (Source: Juné Manga)

On the first day of school, university student, Ban Ritsuki, felt disgusted when a man who bumped into him told Ritsuki that he has the “type of face he likes”. However, that man was actually the lecturer, Takagi Shoutarou who, somehow after that day, kept clinging on to Ritsuki. Ritsuki gets more and more pissed off, until one day, he saw Takagi’s miserable expression while gazing up into the sky. Suddenly, he starts to care for Takagi… (Source: Bliss)

"A classmate suddenly became my 'older brother'...?" High-school student Shinozaki Aya can't help but take care of others. The only one to relieve her burden is her classmate and close friend Haruki. But what will happen when they learn about their parents' remarriage to one another? Will they really be able to become siblings? Source: My Anime List

“Koinosuke! If you lose, the Kanda as we know it will be lost forever!!” In post-war Japan, a government-funded program of organized violence called the "Tokyo Loop Line Duels" is promoted to maintain law and order—and it works. Representatives from each station on the Yamanote line battle for control of their territory. Any defeat could mean losing family members, friends, money—or worse. Fast-forward to now, in 2020; a new station has opened up. Everyone, including the popular rookie, Koinosuke, is itching to join the fray for the top spot. Will he be victorious? Or will violence consume them all? (Source: Comikey)

Kuroishi is the Machida branch leader of Evil Guys Inc., the enemy of magical girls everywhere. But despite being a villain boss, he is a man of principles. And according to rumor, there's a side to him that's both adorable and sexy. So when Kuroishi finds out that he and Akaya, his handsome, dependable technician are locked in a room and their only way out is to get it on, what is he to do?! (Source: MangaPlaza) *Note: Contains the extra "Karera wa Shigoto wo Mattoushimashita" (彼らは仕事を全うしました).*

There is a metropolitan legend which is about a girl assaulted and cut in pieces by mysterious assassins in a building now abandoned. The legend continues with telling that a finger of that girl has never been found, and whoever will find it can ask for a wish, which will be granted. A group of guys, for fun, choose to try going at that place and look for the finger, but one of them disappears. Seven years passed since that tragic event, and the guys finally decide to look for their friend...

I was a nurse before I reincarnated. Who knew love would bloom after I saved the shunned prince... Hana, a diligent nurse, devoted her life to her job following her brother's death due to illness. Overworked to the point of losing her own life, she was reborn as Primela, a nobleman's daughter. Even in this new world, Primela made a vow to save anyone within her reach, leveraging her nursing skills to enhance the medical technology in her territory. Upon reaching adulthood, she got engaged to Aster, the first prince of the great King of Adid. Despite the ominous rumors of the prince's brutal cruelty, Primela wasn't deterred. When the prince, bloodied and wounded, appeared before her asserting, "I don't need a fiancee," she saw not hatred or cold indifference in his eyes, but a profound loneliness. This motivated her to save him, beginning with treating his injured arm. Thus commenced Primela's engaged life with the so-called "barbaric" prince. Over time, she began to uncover the palace's dark schemes that had falsely portrayed Aster as a ruthless, cruel man, contrary to his true nature. (Source: POCKETCOMICS)

Yamada'’s passionate storytelling is realized through her star character, Reiji, a violin prodigy with a troubled childhood. Reiji turns to music in order to escape his abusive family, and is enrolled in a prestigious music school. There, he meets his mentor Mitsuko whose own dreams of becoming a professional musician were lost due to a tragic injury. Mitsuko'’s fun-loving nature and enthusiasm for living comes up against Reiji’'s intense, single-minded passion for music. But together they find a common goal in Reiji'’s dreams of success. Intense rivalries unfold against the backdrop of the musical world, while Reiji’'s turmoil provides heightened emotional drama. (Source: Anime Monitor) The final volume also contains the short story "Spica".