From Shogakukan Asia: In the underbelly of society, “Dark Games” are used to settle disputes between opposing organizations of the underworld. Tohru Kageura, a strange boy who possesses a special ability to “see” the Death Deity, is forced to participate in a Dark Game of Buddyfight to pay off his late father’s debt. However, the consequences of losing a Dark Game are a lot more deadly than a normal card fight – one that could cost the player his life!

**There's a new life growing inside me...but both the parents are gone!** When the doctor tells her she's pregnant, Elaine is dumbfounded. It wasn't supposed to be like this! Elaine agreed to be the surrogate mother for a good friend of hers, who couldn't have children, but her friend and her friend's husband died in a fire a month ago. The two people who wanted to bring this child into the world are both gone, and Elaine never wanted children of her own. Elaine, a capable, workaholic TV producer, commands a lot of respect at work, but she has no one to turn to about her current predicament. Her star reporter, Brent, however, has noticed that something is off...

Tokihiko Takanashi's a student who was thrown out of his residence and then fell into the care of the Kujo family in a twist of fate. There, he meets Takaaki, a college professor who hides the secret that he gets uncontrollable urges when he smells Western sweets. To help Takaaki, Tokihiko gives his body to him, and this depravity leads to Tokihiko falling in love. But, when the "Master" who trained Takaaki's body to be that way returns to Japan, their relationship undergoes a huge change. Will Tokihiko be able to protect Takaaki from the horrid Master...!? **English Translation ** [Mangaplaza](https://mangaplaza.com/title/0303008037/)

"Assassin Child is a species who clone themselves via asexual reproduction. Tehy're known for the ability to parasitize the brain and control the body in multiple purposes. One day, their spaceship made an emergency landing on the planet Gwun. The planet was in a great danger, and the protection god/the gnarly dragon was about to help this situation."

This anthology presents the first English translation of a selection of twelve short stories from the comics anthology popocomi (vol 1—5 + one special edition), published irregularly by Japanese bookstore and gallery Popotame. Each of the twelve different artists offer their own unique perspective on manga in these original works. 1. Winter Break 2029 by [MISSISSIPPI](https://mangabaka.org/author/wt6wmo5/mississippi) 2. The Spirit of the Beehive by [YOKOYAMA Yu](https://mangabaka.org/author/nnm7klg/yokoyama-yuu) 3. Desucha on the Road: Shank's Mare by [FUJIMURA Izumi](https://mangabaka.org/author/2nlxq5n/fujimura-izumi) 4. In a Worm-Eaten Town by [NAKADA Ikumi](https://mangabaka.org/author/x25uipu/nakada-ikumi) 5. ILLNESS by [MASCO Eri](https://mangabaka.org/author/ls9epc6/masco-eri) 6. Playing with a Weirdo by [KAYA Hiroya](https://mangabaka.org/author/yfl3he9/kaya-hiroya) 7. The Month of May and Outer Space and Light and Women by [FURUGORI Kanako](https://mangabaka.org/author/a63mo43/furugori-kanako) 8. News from the Smelting Furnace by [YOSHIDA Waka](https://mangabaka.org/author/n9te57s/yoshida-waka) 9. The Passion of the Workshop by [Nerunodaisuki](https://mangabaka.org/author/asiehi3/neruno-daisuki) 10. Neutral by [TAKAHASHI Yuki (II)](https://mangabaka.org/author/ejypdh1/takahashi-yuki-ii) 11. From the Book Shop by [DAKE Maiko](https://mangabaka.org/author/a5lugyk/dake-maiko) 12. Outdoor Lights by [SAKATA Kiyoko](https://mangabaka.org/author/myjptxj/sakata-kiyoko) For vol. 2: Anthology of thirteen Japanese and Korean artists. The subtitle is “Some world somewhere, somewhere in the world”. We all live in our own different worlds, but we can feel like we're living in the same world by liking the same artist, reading the same comic. A5, paperback, glossy cover, b/w 98 pages. Artists: Younggeun Byun, Maiko Dake, Imjina, Sayaka Ishiyama, Heny Kim, Inori Kito, Yoonhee Lee, merry-mj, MISSISSIPPI, Akiko Miyakoshi, Ikumi Nakada, Tsuchika Nishimura, OOO Note: A Japanese 2-in-1 volume also came out.

From the world of D-Genesis comes a collection of short stories! These mysterious tales have a bit of something for everyone. Curry, cats, slimes—they're all on the (proverbial) menu. It's a veritable cornucopia of content, ready for consumption! Dive into some deep cuts from the world of D-Genesis! Originally included as limited-time bonus features for the Japanese volume releases, these short stories have finally been put together into an anthology and made available for all readers to enjoy. From familiar characters experiencing spooky summer vacations or curry-tastic culinary journeys, to "what-if" stories exploring alternate realities, to the inner monologues of cats and slimes, this collection has a little bit of everything! You'll also find copious behind-the-scenes commentary from the author about each volume's story. So strap in and get your D-Cards ready—there's plenty of exploring to be done! (Source: BOOK WALKER Global)

A collection of short stories starring the five main heroines of the visual novel Daitoshokan no Hitsujikai. It serves as a prequel to the main story.

The super elite school Y Academy is shrouded in many mysteries. The ‘YSP Club’ tackles those very mysteries. And not just that, they can also transform into 'Yo-kai Heroes’. They are entrusted with the mission of solving the greatest mysteries in Yo-kai history. An overly powerful student council, a ruthless disciplinary committee, and even an alien invasion. What awaits Jinpei, and the other 'YSP Club’ members? A bright future? Or perhaps...Sudden gag overload. Touching developments that’ll move you to tears. A completely new experience is waiting for you. Unravel the biggest mystery of the Y Academy...no, the entire world. (Source: Yokai Watch Wiki)

In 2019, as Japan transitioned from the Heisei era to Reiwa, a hidden chapter unfolded on Sarubotoke, a secluded island in the Seto Inland Sea. This island has long thrived as a secret haven for prostitution, overseen since the Showa era by the powerful Futatsuguri family. Meanwhile, four strange individuals have emerged from the shadows of society, drawn to the island for mysterious reasons. Embedded within both the island’s ruling family and these newcomers are sorcerers who practice an undetectable form of murder: the art of killing with curses. As dark ambitions and human plots weave together on this island of vice, an even darker force broods beneath the surface—a sinister curse that has haunted Sarubotoke Island for nearly seven decades, a legacy of the island’s war-ridden past.