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An anthology of three Tezuka oneshots from the late 1960's. 1. **Daibousou** (大暴走/The Runaway Tanker) Newscaster Goro Tsukinashi is invited to board the world's first atomic-powered, computer-operated oil tanker, the Osakabe Maru. While on its maiden voyage, everything that could go wrong, does go wrong. Can the passengers survive aboard this voyage of the damned? 2. **Kojinkyou** (虎人境/Land of the Tigermen) Television director Goro Ibukuro makes his living exploiting the talents of others on his most popular show, World's Cruelest Acts. After hearing about a tribe of "Tigermen" that live in the hinterlands of Borneo that apparently have a miracle cure in the form of a ceremony, he decides to set off and film them. However, he might have taken on more than he bargained for... 3. **Kiiro Makyou** (黄色魔境/The Spaceman’s Base) Set during the Occupation of Tripoli during World War II, two American soldiers and a German soldier are held hostage by a Japanese boy who hijacks the Americans' Jeep. The boy's destination is the mysterious ruins of Wadan-Wadan, located in the middle of nowhere. What is the connection between the boy and these ruins?
The story revolves around three friends: Nasubi is a country girl with crude manners who dreams of someday becoming a queen. Takako, an orphan living with her relatives, is a diligent student of ballet. Fujiko is the "smart one," the intelligent daughter of a police detective. (Source: God of Comics: Osamu Tezuka and the Creation of Post-World War II Manga by Natsu Onoda Power)
High school student, Takeru Kisaragi who had gained special physical abilities from the accident of his past, lives in a modern society without changing much though uncomfortable. However one day, a mysterious light engulfed the warehouse in his house, and the next thing he knew, he's in a world where "swords" which is used to amplify magic ruled the world. And a beautiful girl with a black hair and black eyes named herself as Sakuya. "Floating on the altitude above 15,000 meters, the world's only floating city―Ether Float." Elites from different nations gathered in one school, the Sealed Sword Academy, where the stage for peerless fantasy battles are unfold! Initiate! (Source: Sauri's TL Blog)
Welcome to "Ina-tei," a small restaurant staffed by a cute little girl and the ever so reliable mistress of the house. The secret behind the delicious menu at this restaurant lies in the kitchen staff: a wide array of unique demons, ranging from the "Kappa" to a talking fireball. To top it off, the mascot of the store is a little cat-like creature that controls thunder and lightning. Including Touya, the young hope from the "Youkai Aratamegata" (government sanctioned demon hunters) watch as the staff of "Inatei" go about their daily lives capturing demons and feeding the growing population of the Edo community. (Source: MangaHelpers)
Kishi Keiichirou is a pathologist who advises doctors on their diagnoses and whose judgement is widely accepted. Though an eccentric that few people can stand to associate personally, Kishi is passionate about the lives of his patients and a genius at his job. *Note: Won the 42nd Kodansha Manga Awards in the general manga category in 2018. Nominated to the 23rd Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.*
The strongest samurai of the Sengoku period is suddenly summoned to another world in the middle of battle. His sole purpose is to take the heads of the strongest warriors. He doesn't care about titles—whether noble, lord, or king—if they don't align with his beliefs. He declares, "It's a fight. It's revolution. It's conquest!" and continues his way without hesitation. The story follows the fate of this warrior, the strongest of his people, as he carves his path in the new world.
The sealed myths and legends have returned to reality. A world where all gods and dragons are liberated, and demons and ghosts have come back. The awakening of humans. The emergence of heroes. A new era of mythology has opened. This story is a narrative about the war and love of the heroes who live in the new era of mythology, or perhaps a new myth.
\- Sensei's Virtuous Kiss? If you kiss an arrogant prince, will your wish come true?!