-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)
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In a world where magic reigns supreme, Rudy was born with zero magical power and desperately tried to make a living as a swordsman. One day, he is expelled from the A-rank party he belonged to. However, he reunites with his childhood friend, who has grown into the strongest female mage. After this reunion, Rudy begins to instantly kill A-rank monsters and defeat the party leader who expelled him... his true strength is recognized by those around him.
Returning after 26 years following a certain mission, Mia finds a drastically altered Earth, divided into scorching heat and freezing cold, a place where humans cannot survive...Mia and her AI robot, Shirowan, land in the only twilight zone where humans can survive, and encounter a terrifying creature on Earth—!? What has become of the Earth, of humanity!? On a drastically changed Earth, one person and one animal continue their journey—!! (Source: Takeshobo, translated)
