-This comic is packed with the following two major elements: ● F Tribute A colorful tribute to Fujiko F. Fujio by a splendid team of writers who were greatly influenced by him. You can also discover new aspects of each cartoonist! ●F original work anthology Each participating manga artist has selected a Fujiko F. Fujio work that he or she loves so much that he or she wants to pay tribute to it! You can also enjoy this collection of Fujiko F. Fujio's gems. In addition, interviews with all the authors are also included! We delve into the fascinating work of Fujiko F. Fujio, a nationally recognized manga artist, from various angles! (Source: Shogakukan, translated)
-One of the earliest examples of a magical girl anthology, featuring a variety of different works from Mangaka who have worked with Rapport before
1. **Suna wo** (砂を) \[Takao Saitou\] 2. **Rokudenashi** (ろくでなし) \[Shigeru Mizuki\] 3. **Tadaima Kinenchuu** (<カックン親父> 只今禁煙中) \[Yuu Takita\] 4. **Aru Joukyaku** (ある乗客) \[Eiichi Arikawa (Mitusyoshi Sonoda)\] 5. **Yujima Tsumakoizaka** (湯島妻恋坂) \[Goseki Kojima\] 6. **Kachin! Tokitane** (カチン！ときたね) \[Masaharu Yamamoto\] 7. **PAUVRE,MARTIN** \[Shinji Nagashima\] 8. **Kumo Mousoukyou** (くも妄想狂) \[Umezu Kazuo\] 9. **\-Shichidou Muzan- Kisan** (-七道無惨- 帰参) \[Hiroshi Hirata\] 10. **Satsujin Jikanwari** (殺人時間割) \[K. Motomitsu\] 11. **Hitomi ga Yottsu** (ひとみが四つ) \[Tomoe Satoo\] 12. **Mina-goroshi no Uta** (みなごろしの歌) \[Masaaki Satou\] 13. **Hito Hanabi** (人花火) \[Maki Ibara\] 14. **Shijin no Tegami** (死人の手紙) \[Yoshihiro Tatsumi\] 15. **Karasu Neko ga Naku** (カラス猫が鳴く) \[Masako Yashiro\] 16. **Aoi Umi** (青い海) \[Fumiyasu Ishikawa\] 17. **Rinshitsu no Otoko** (隣室の男) \[Masahiko Matsumoto\] 18. **Denwa ga Naru Toki…** (電話が鳴る時・・・) \[Jouya Kagemaru\] 19. **Obake Entotsu** (おばけ煙突) \[Yoshiharu Tsuge\] 20. **Henshin** (変身) \[Sanpei Shirato\]
Former irregular knight, Leonardo Bacchus, has been made the magistrate of a small village as a form of forced retirement after turning forty. Impressed by the village full of kind-hearted people, abundant nature, and delicious local food and drink, Leonardo thoroughly enjoys this simple lifestyle, far preferring it to the glam and glitz of noble life. However, one day, an uninvited guest arrives. In the middle of a rainstorm, a young girl shows up, demanding that he marry her. After letting her inside, she ends up collapsing into his arms... **Original Web Novel:** [Kakuyomu](https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16816700426266398055), [Syosetu](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n7986fc/) [Original Web Serialization](https://renta.papy.co.jp/renta/sc/frm/item/381240/)
2009 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of Gekiga Koubou, a landmark event that sparked a gekiga boom in the rental manga industry of the time and laid the foundation for the enduring popularity of youth manga and adult manga that continues to this day. To mark this occasion, our company is reissuing the first issues of *Kage* and *Machi*—pivotal publications that served as cornerstones for the development of gekiga and drove the short-story magazine boom—in a two-volume set. These reissues faithfully replicate the original binding, color schemes, and book design as closely as possible. Each set includes an explanatory booklet featuring testimonials from individuals involved at the time, bringing these works to contemporary readers. This long-awaited, precious reprint offers both general readers and researchers a chance to discover the roots of modern manga. (Source: Shogakukan, translated)
Born and raised as a sacrifice to be offered to the Demon King, a young girl named Lydia has spent her entire life inside a cage. She was never even permitted to exchange words with another living soul. For the sake of the Kingdom, fulfilling the duty imposed upon her was her only hope... Then, the fated day finally arrived. While the people cower in fear before the appearing Demon King, Louis, Lydia alone is full of spirit as she presents herself, eager to be eaten as a delicious meal?!
Why was she chosen to be a priestess? "The crystal indicated it. 'The time has come.'" Once every 100 years, four priestess candidates are gathered in the divine kingdom of Ariarante, where they are given divine powers. However, Kuruku - a poor, abandoned girl, is chosen as the non-existent "fifth" candidate. Finally, the ceremony to decide the four priestesses is held, but the chosen priestesses mysteriously disappear from the temple one after another. However, the priests act as if nothing has changed—what is the truth of this place? As Kuruku approaches the heart of Arialante, another conspiracy awakens before her.