A collection of short stories. **Story 1: ≠kids** "A hero can never be seen as weak. He must always be seen as perfect." Will the dead superhero's four children collapse under his rules and people's expectations, or will they finally break free? **Story 2: Lenny Worker** The cyborg "worker" number 02 just wants to live his life in peace. When he meets Kate, who calls him Lenny and treats him like a normal person, it seems he might have a chance. But then some other workers kidnap Kate and take 02 to join their gang... **Story 3: Lenny Worker Alternative** Two months have passed since Lenny took on the form of Angel to rescue Kate from the workers. Kate, who has been holding on to Angel's "core", gets a surprise visit from Lenny, who tells her he will take on Angel's form again. But something isn't right... **Story 4: Coyote** Alicia is a prostitute stuck working in a place she hates, but since she's been disowned by her parents she has no hopes of ever leaving. Then a man called Ed comes to visit, who says all he wants to do is talk. But what does Ed really want? And what will Alicia do when he offers her a way out at the end of a gun? **Story 5: I am a Demon** Commander Clout of the underground Mawbulf empire has finally been released from his prison, but where is his arch-rival Fox Sunday?!

Two-year-old Leo is not your average house cat. One day he notices his young neighbor Tatsuru on his way to elementary school and he then decides to follow him and enroll himself! After finding his own backpack and school equipment, young Leo realizes that anything Tatsuru can do, he can do as well! And best of all, since he is a feline he can do it all with a style and flair all of his own. Leo can go to school! Leo can live on his own! Leo can find a part-time job or even be chef! Eventually Leo's life is full of wonderful memories, but it could have taken a very different turn if not for those who loved him. (Source: DENPA)

*Note: Part of Okinawa by Fantagraphics* Sword of Sand is a collection of stories that take place at the end of WWII. Susumu Higa gives us an inside look at the battle of Okinawa, from the first signs to the aftermath, through different points of view of inhabitants, soldiers, Japanese and American, in this war where there is neither good nor evil, neither good nor bad, only a cruel sense of absurdity. The men are in turn overwhelmingly stupid, full of wisdom or infinitely touching by their humanity. Because Higa's work has something deeply generous, which is also felt in his simple and precise lines.

The story follows the villainess Chloe, who is about to be executed. Upon her death, she vows to live a righteous life upon reincarnation. In modern-day Japan, Chloe is reincarnated as Kuroe, a smelly middle-aged man. (Source: Anime News Network)

16 year-old Mishima Haruhi rescued a guy drowning in Yokohama Harbor, who has no memory of who he is or how he got there. Even more mysteriously, he seems to have extremely special powers including the ability to heal others. The only clue they have to his past is a bracelet he is wearing with the number "33" inscribed, but it is not long before people threatening to take his life force them to dig deeper... Note: Included in vol. 1 is a one-shot by Akaishi Michiyo-sensei titled "Doyoubi ni wa Kitto Iku kara" about the aftermath of a couple's love once the boyfriend dies in a tragic plane crash.

Follow Ryuu as he plays mahjong with gangsters, crooks, and all sorts of dangerous people.

Welcome to Baby Bear's Bakery, a brand new patisserie run by a bear cub! While Bear may be a fine baker, he is not much of a business animal, so he has plenty to learn about running a small business. Finances, customer service and even researching new products are all new to this cub. But he is more than willing to dig his paws into the world of entrepreneurship. (Source: Denpa)

As the future emperor of the African jungle, Leo the lion cub is sent off to live with a little Japanese boy named Kenichi. During his stint with the humans, Leo has many learning experiences and somehow always manages to get into a little trouble along the way. But when a rat arrives—carried by a stork like a little bundle of joy, no less—with a message from home, Leo realizes it’s time to return to the jungle. As he embarks on his biggest adventure yet, he’s unaware of the great battles that lie ahead. (Source: DMG)

Ashito Aoi, a third year middle school student from Ehime, meets Fukuda Tatsuya, a J Youth League coach. Even though he's still rough around the edges, Ashito has such amazing potential that he gets invited by coach Fukuda to participate in his team's try-outs in Tokyo. The story of a boy who will revolutionize Japanese football begins to unfold. *Notes: \- Nominated for the 2017 Manga Taishou Award. \- Winner of the 65th Shogakukan Manga Award for "Best General Manga" category in 2019.*

Doraemon, a cat shaped robot which came from the 22nd century in the future, goes back in time in order to help Nobita, a below average lazy kid, to make his life less miserable and improve his descendent's life. With many of Doreamon's gadgets from the future, Nobita's life will never be as the same.

Unable to sleep at night, Ganta Nakami is cranky in class and unpopular with his classmates. He discovers that the school observatory, once used by the now-defunct astronomy club, may be the perfect place for a nap—but he’s not alone. Fellow insomniac Isaki Magari is willing to share the observatory with Nakami, and a friendship between the two begins as they bond over the most unlikely of things. (Source: VIZ Media) *Note: Nominated for the Tsugimanga 2020 Award in the Manga Category.*