-"When it's finished, I want to let it be and not eat it." Meet dubious, curious characters in this essay manga that came to fame in the monthly magazine *Sanpo no Tatsujin*. (Source: Kotsu Shimbunsha, translated) *Notes: The release date for this entry refers to the collected volume, as opposed to the magazine serialization. The chapter count includes one bonus chapter.*
-*Kakeyu-kun*, serialized in the travel magazine *Tabi no Techou*, has been collected into one full-color volume! With a hearty helping of wanderlust, the hot spring-loving cat Kakeyu-kun presents hot springs and picturesque towns. (Source: Kawade Shobo Shinsha, translated) *Notes: Only a small selection of the serialized comic strips have been collected for the volume release. The dates of this entry refers to the volume release rather than the serialization.*
A chronicle of the Matsumoto household's cat Hana-chan, and their tricky day-to-day life. The beloved comic serialized in *Neko-Biyori*, at last collected into a stand-alone volume! (Source: Tatsumi Publishing, translated) *Notes: The start date of this entry refers to the volume release, as opposed to the serialization.*
She was rowdy and temperamental, but oh so cute… I'm glad I got to be with Hana. I'm glad I got to share those days with her. (Source: Tatsumi Publishing, translated) *Notes: The release date of this entry refers to the volume release, as opposed to the serialization.*
Do you think that essay manga has been a bit lacking in character lately? Then this is the one for you. The episode with the flasher that shocked male readers! The sudden panic attack out of nowhere! From details of the unforgettable cat Aka's cystitis troubles, to dreams of keeping a snake, to the time the author accidentally predicted the assassination of the Prime Minister… Beloved illustrator Eiko Matsumoto puts her life on the line for this manga full of true stories! (Source: Kodansha, translated)
The relationship between mother and daughter can be complicated – so I figured I'd always live on my own. And yet, I find myself moving back home once again… So starts this autobiographical essay manga about the ever-evolving relationships of family! (Source: Nemuki+, translated)
\[Mariko Iwadate\] 1. **Dorararara** (ドララララ) 2. **Dorararara 1-3** (ドララララ 1-3) 1 3. **Dorararara 1-3** (ドララララ 1-3) 2 4. **Dorararara 1-3** (ドララララ 1-3) 3 \[Misako Nachi\] 5. Itazuku-san ga Kita Yoru (いたづくさんが来た夜) \[Sara Ootake\] 6. **Savannah EXP** (サバンナEXP) \[Kyoichi Aritome\] 7. **Fuyu no Gentou** (冬の幻燈) \[Kanako Nanamaki\] 8. **Minatomachi Nekomachi** (港町猫街) \[Akiko Hatsu\] 9. Kokonotsu no Inochi no Mahou (九つの命の魔法) 10. **Wilhelm Boujitsu: Sonosono 1-2** (ウィルヘム・某日 そのその1・2) 1 11. **Wilhelm Boujitsu: Sonosono 1-2** (ウィルヘム・某日 そのその1・2) 2 12. **Wilhelm Boujitsu: Himitsu no Onshitsu** (ウィルヘム・某日 秘密の温室) 13. **Wilhelm Boujitsu: Manekarezaru Kyaku** (ウィルヘム・某日 招かれざる客) 14. **Wilhelm Boujitsu Kuusou Kagaku Neko** (ウィルヘム・某日 空想科学猫) 15. **Hisoyakana Basho** (密やかな場所) \[Yukiko Hatsu\] 16. **Kuroi Inu ga Yattekita** (黒い犬がやってきた) \[Misako Nachi\] 17. **Aoribashi** (煽り橋) \[Junko Araki\] 18. **Kaeru no Ouji-sama** (蛙の王子様) \[Tomoko Kosaka\] 19. **Yagi ni Notta Princess** (山羊にのったprincess) \[Yuki Kodama\] 20. **Taro** (タロウ) \[Mieko Osaka\] 21. **Bokura Shinbun** (ぼくら新聞)
5 stories based on the Ukiyo-zōshi stories Koushoku Gonin Onna by Saikaku Ihara about 5 women and their dramatic love affairs. 1. **Himeji: Tajimaya Onatsu** (姫路・但馬屋お夏) 2. **Edo: Yaoya Oshichi** (江戸・八百屋お七) 3. **Kyou: Daikyouji Koyomiya Osan** (京・大経師暦屋おさん) 4. **Osaka: Taruya Osen** (大阪・樽屋おせん) 5. **Satsuma: Ryuukyuuya Oman** (薩摩・琉球屋お万)
During the end of the Bakumatsu era there is a young woman by the name of Hisa, haunted by the accursed birthmark in the shape of a crimson red butterfly that appears on her body in times of great duress. How far will Hisa go to seek justice for her unfortunate life, and the man that she loves?
