Japanese yakuza clan heir Ranmaru just got married on a lavish cruise ship, but things aren't as they seem. The marriage is just for the appearances, and he ends up getting drunk and spending the night not with his bride but with the sexy ship captain. When the two men meet again in Italy, it is the start of a spectacular love story. (Source: 801 Media)
An adventure in another world with cute girls by your side and video game-like powers–sounds like an anime fan’s dream, right? Not so for melancholic author Osamu Dazai, who would quite literally prefer to drop dead. Video games haven’t even been invented yet when he gets yanked into another world in 1948. Really, all the fantastical adventure he keeps running into is just getting in the way of his poetic dream of finding the perfect place to die. But no matter how much he risks his hide, everything seems to keep turning out okay. Follow a miserable hero like no other in this cheerfully bleak isekai comedy! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment) *Note: Nominated for the Tsugimanga 2020 Award in the Web Manga Category.*
Inusaki, a detective and unwitting jack-of-all-trades for his neighborhood, has the unenviable ability to communicate with birds…and hates it. Yet when he runs into a crow that knows his name, he can’t help but befriend him, naming him "Kuro." Later, when Inusaki seems to hear Kuro’s voice, he finds only the landlord’s son. Why do they sound so similar, and why can’t Inusaki stop blushing whenever Kuro the crow crosses his mind?! (Source: SuBLime)
Kirito awakens in a vast, fantastical forest filled with towering trees. In his search for clues to the truth of his surroundings, he encounters a young boy who seems to know him. He ought to be a simple NPC, but the depth of his emotions seem no different than a human. As they search for the boy's parents, Kirito finds a peculiar memory returning to him. A memory from his own childhood, of this boy and a girl, too, with golden hair, and a name he should have never forgotten—Alice. (Source: Yen Press)
A transfer student enters the class of Kousuke, a second-year in high school. Raku is tall and good-looking, the exact opposite of the shrimpy Kousuke, and very popular with the girls. Kousuke was jealous of Raku at first, until Raku comes clean about a certain secret, and asks Kousuke not to tell anyone. Ever since then, Raku seems to have taken a liking to Kousuke, and all of a sudden, they become really close! This is a high-school romantic-comedy about a mismatched pair! (Source: Renta!)
Time and distance is what Keigo has to conquer, when – at a very young age – he gets separated from best bud Chihiro, due to his family’s moving overseas. As the years go by, his separation from his friend becomes so unbearable that it forces Keigo to become a withdrawn shut-in. Chihiro’s mother, after hearing the news, takes pity on the boy and offers to watch over him if he wishes to come home. Reunited with Chihiro, Keigo unceremoniously blurts out, “I love you, Chihiro. I totally love you! Ever since the past! I’m in love with you!” With the truth out in the open, everything should all be well and good, except for two things: 1) Chihiro is creeped out because they’re both guys, and 2) he’s already in love with one of the girls at school. (Source: Juné)
"OK, Takashi, it's time for you to attack me!!" That's easier said than done! Takashi starts going out with Haruhiko Fujimori, the owner of a flower shop in town called "Flower Hall." A week after they start going out, Takeshi falls victim to Haruhiko's sexual-harassment-laden 'skinship' as usual, but the tought that Haruhiko is now his lover fills himi with nervousness and anxiety... Even so, all of a sudden, they start living together! Haruhiko Fujimori gets down and dirty in this love story! "Love and Trap" contains "Blooming Darling," which deals with the events leading up to this story. (Source: Renta!)
Ayumu is in love with his senpai Yaotome, but he's sworn not to confess his feelings until he can beat her at the board game shogi… The problem is, his love is obvious to Yaotome, and she can't stop trying to trick him into breaking his vow! (Source: Kodansha USA) *Notes: \- Includes 15 extra chapters. \- The manga is based on a series of comics the author previously released on Twitter. \- Ranked third place in the 2020 Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Awards comic category.*
Long ago in a distant land, when the heavens ruled the earth, the two of them met by a trick of destiny... Called the "Wise man of the woods" and given much respect by the villagers, messenger of heaven Olgrius is searching for the origin of the incessant outbreak of storms. Then a villager, speaking riddles of an attacking beast, appears. The being that Olgrius sees when he returns to the scene of the crime is a savage beast fallen from heaven. But the beast differs from the rumors—he touches Olgrius gently, and protects him from danger...!? (Source: Nakama)
Kill monsters, save your neighbors, and expand your domain, all from the comfort of your couch. When his city becomes infested with monsters, Jae-Hyeon discovers an ability that makes him the absolute master of his apartment building. But his ability comes with a catch -- he cannot leave his apartment. Now, he must arm his neighbors and lead them beyond their building to survive the post-apocalyptic world they find themselves in. (Source: WEBTOON)
After coincidentally meeting his first love, Kurata, Tozaki is shocked to learn that Kurata knew about his feelings in high school. When he is drawn into a physical relationship, Tozaki can't help but fall again for his first love. However, Kurata's feelings are much more complex, and his demeanor much more stubborn. Will Kurata be able to sort out his feelings for Tozaki, or will their relationship stay at a standstill? (Source: Bliss)
Art university student Nagi Kitagawa is hopelessly in love with Yuu Yamasaki, his senpai in the folk song club who also happens to be his next door neighbor. Yuu seems to have it all—good looks, a great personality, and he's also super popular—so Nagi can't help but think he'd never fall for a shy, innocent country bumpkin like him. One night, after drinking too much at one of their club get-togethers, Nagi helps a drunk Yuu get home safe—but before he can go back to his own apartment, Yuu wraps Nagi in his arms and falls asleep, trapping Nagi in his embrace. Nagi sneaks out the next morning, careful to not wake Yuu up, and vows to keep the incident a secret. But when Nagi finds himself growing closer and closer to Yuu, his unrequited feelings only grow stronger… And could it be that his love isn't as one-sided as he thinks it is…? (Source: Kodansha USA) *Note: Includes three extra chapters.*

