-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)
-Cover Illustration: Yuu Shiroya 1. **Makai ni Saku Shiroi Hana** (魔界に咲く白い花) \[Shin Kazuki\] 2. **Onna Kishi no Koufuku na Haiboku** (女騎士の幸福な敗北) \[Yugiri Aika\] 3. **Sono Reijou, Shigoto no Dekiru Tsumadeshite.** (その令嬢、仕事のできる妻でして。) \[Yuyika Kamikawa\] 4. **Shinjitsu no Koi ni Chikazuku Mahou Kusuri** (真実の恋に近づく魔法薬) \[Heki\] 5. **Kowakute Chicchai Danna-sama** (コワくてちっちゃい旦那様) \[Ichiko Bukiyama\] 6. **Tsuyo Tsuyo Maou no Ikenie Hanayome ni Narimashita** (つよつよ魔王の生贄花嫁になりました) \[Hontai Nankai\] 7. **Shujin to Juusha, Naisho no Inton Seikatsu** (主人と従者、内緒の隠遁生活) \[Taberi Tanabe\] 8. **Eien no Kagayaki to Setsuna no Hana** (永遠の輝きと刹那の花) \[Tsugumi Toya\]
1. **Suisou no Naka no Noumiso** (水槽の中の脳みそ) \[Meika Arisaki\] 2. **Yubikiri** (指切り) \[Sanami Suzuki\] 3. **Umi wo Kaku Hito** (海を描くひと) \[Kaiko Fuyumushi\] 4. **Minarai-sho Haraishi no Yuuutsu** (見習い書祓師の憂鬱) \[Yoshiyuki Nishi\] 5. **Hontouni Saigo no Bansan** (本当に最期の晩餐) \[Yoshika Aki\] 6. **Shiori-chan** (詩織ちゃん) \[Youichi Abe\] 7. **Aru Hanauri no Shoujo** (或る花売りの少女) \[Haruka Amati\] 8. **communicare** \[Rendou Kurosaki\] 9. **Little Red wa Akiramenai** (リトルレッドはあきらめない) \[Murai\]
The world’s first full-dive VRMMO, Sword Art Online—known as SAO. What was meant to be a dream come true has instead transformed into a deadly game where dying in the virtual world means dying in reality. Emirun and Rex, who once knew each other in the real world, reunite by chance within SAO. They join a scouting party to learn how to survive in this unforgiving world. One day, however, they encounter a mysterious PK (Player Killer) known only as the Black Swordsman. When Emirun rushes to the scene, she finds Rex collapsed in despair, and the Black Swordsman standing over him. The one who wiped out their entire scouting party—was the Black Swordsman. Determined to avenge their fallen comrades, Emirun and Rex seek out the legendary prodigy swordswoman Asuna, and begin intense training under her guidance. In a death game where even players turn against one another, what new beginning will these two reach at the end of their struggle…? (Source: Official Site, translated)
-Cover Illustration: Taya Mugi 1. **Oshi no Tame ni Shindekure** (推しのために死んでくれ) \[furu\] 2. **Anata no Tonari de Waraitai** (あなたの隣で笑いたい) \[Wamome Hamazono\] 3. **Oshi katsu Material Girl** (推し活マテリアルガール) \[Mikage Otsumeshi\] 4. **Mireba me no Doku, Kikeba Kinodoku** (見れば目の毒、聞けば気の毒) \[Zou Michikusa\] 5. **0.5 no Zettai Fukashin Ryouiki** (0.5の絶対不可侵領域) \[Fumie Suzuki\]
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