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Ivan, lieutenant and spy in the service of the Russian army, must investigate the right arm of a mafia boss. But his target is a very close friend he made in the military academy and who he hasn't seen in ten years, Edward. Ivan can't help but wonder, how could such a compassionate man with a passion for art, become a part of the mafia? When they meet again, Edward seems to be as nice to Ivan as in the past and Ivan, facing a dilemma in his mission, is invited back to his home. But, the next day Edward's attitude completely changes and Ivan realizes that he's been kidnapped! Dive into the frigid depth of Russia, in the heart of St. Petersburg, and discover the exciting story of two men who oppose each other! Will friendship and love be enough to overthrow fate and bring two ruthless enemies together again? (Source: Rooftop Love BL)
From the one shot in Akamaru Jump Winter 2009 issue (1/10/09), to be serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump effective 7/2009. To be free like a swallow out of its bird cage, that’s what Tsubame sees in his eyes. In the East Asian Desert, #13 Salvage Camp, Tsubame works as a metal scrap collector as he tries to earn enough money to travel on his own, like a free swallow. But one day a girl was found buried inside sand and she has a key hole on her wrist, the symbol of a Kagijin, one who posses demonic powers that can withstand that of an army. The empire who kept her as a slave arrives to retrieve her, however Tsubame refuses to hand her over and promises her that he will free her. How will he do so? And what significance is there to the key that hangs around his monkey's neck? Read and find out!
The story takes place in an ordinary Japanese town, Fuyuki City. Hidden from society, there has been a deadly war going on in this town. Seven sorcerers known as "Masters" summon a powerful familiar called "Servants" and they all fight each other till the last one. The last one is said to attain the Holy Grail which will grant them a wish. Only a few knows when this War started and what the Holy Grail is, but the war was about to begin again this year. The main character is Emiya Shirou, who lost his parents in a fire and was adopted by a man who called himself a sorcerer. Admiring his step father, he has been training himself to be a sorcerer. However, he had no talent and he could barely use one type of sorcery. His step father has already passed away, and today he's a sorcerer without any skills or knowledge. He is involved in the War of the Holy Grail when he accidentally summons Saber, who is said to be the strongest servant of all...
Hachiya Mitsuka has a voice straight out of an anime. In the past she was bullied because of the way her voice sounded and had no friends, thus when she entered High School she wanted a different life, she wanted to have friends. After school on the first day of class a classmate, Kanisawa Kansai, hears Mitsuka's voice after she tried to hide it. But instead of shunning her he instead asks to be a voice actor for his anime! (Source: Dan of Population GO)
Set 6,000 years after humanity has spread out across the stars, the story takes place inside a gigantic city ship orbiting a remote gas giant. The ship is home to a civilization of space fishers that catch valuable fish-like creatures known as Besshu. The society harvests the Besshu through ships operated by enforced male-female pairs of operator and pilot, who are seen by the male-dominated society as a married couple. The story centers on Terra, who is seeking a partner to operate a ship, and finds her in the mysterious runaway girl Diode, with both uniquely able to use the ship despite both being female. (Source: Anime News Network)
A high school girl Himari Kawashiro was unlucky to be chosen to organize a cultural festival at school. She is shy and not very popular with her classmates, so she is really troubled by the task. Accidentally she finds a cat eating sweets in an empty room. She takes it and suddenly the cat turns into her classmate Sennojou Shionji. He is rich, extremely good-looking and popular, but also a very arrogant boy. He explains Himori that he is a half-beast and needs sugar to maintain his human form, though he hates sweets. He demands Himori to keep it secret. In return she asks him to help her with the cultural festival. He agrees on condition that she becomes his servant at school. Thus, the story of Himari and sweets hating half-beast Shionji begins...
Kakegurui - Yorozu: Official Comic Anthology is the exciting anthology edition spin-off of the popular gambling girls franchise, Kakegurui! With 32 of today’s best artists all bringing their unique skills to the table there’s even more fun to be had with this collection of original manga stories.
Set in the distant future where Mankind is just a memory of "the Gods" and the earth is populated by angelic creatures with wings. The princess Mimia never developed her wings and can't use magic, just like the Gods. Called a "child of the Gods", she must go on a journey to unite with them and leave her people. This is the story of that journey. Tanaka Yutaka dives into the magical world of Princess Mimia more fully as he details her travels and encounters. *Notes: \- Includes six extras; \- Includes one pilot one shot*
Poor art school student Suzuki Keiichi wakes up one day to find himself as part of an auction in some desert land he knows nothing about as a way to pay off his debts. He has no idea what's happened to him until he's suddenly bought by a man he's never seen in a language he doesn't understand. He's terrified, and it turns out the man is a prince who bought him to be the servant of his younger brother. Every day he plots a way to escape from this unknown land, but he finds himself slowly captivated by the prince's charms. Yamanaka Hiko's hit tankoubon. Book also contains an unrelated oneshot "Sabishisa no Nedan".
Based on the games of the same name, a variety of authors and artists write a large offering of short stories starring the various characters featured in the games. The stories range from being lovingly heartfelt, packed full of comedy and gags or being downright evil or messed up sometimes!
The comedy story follows Mai and Kurumi — two polar opposites who act friendly onstage as the hit singing duo "Star Berry," but bicker offstage. What Mai really wants to become is a rock singer, but the easily flustered Kurumi would rather sing idol songs. *Note: Includes 3 extra chapters.*