This installment of Chikuma Bunko's "contemporary manga" series is curated by Nobuhiko Saito and takes a look at gag manga from inside and outside of the genre. 1. **Televi Kozou** (テレビ小僧) \[Shoutaro Ishinomori\] 2. **Sarutobi Ecchan** (さるとびエッちゃん) \[Shoutaro Ishinomori\] 3. **Black Dan** (ブラック団) \[Jirou Tsunoda\] 4. **Like a Erotic Comic Strip** (ライク ア エロチック コミック ストリップ) \[Kunio Nagatani\] 5. **Gag Guerilla** (ギャグゲリラ) \[Fujio Akatsuka\] 6. **007 Gansaku Mangashuu** (007 贋作漫画集) \[Makoto Wada\] 7. **Mishiranu Hoshi de** (見知らぬ星で) \[Maki Sasaki\] 8. **Shin Manga Bungaku Zenshuu** (新漫画文学全集) \[Shoji Sadao\] 9. **Oh☆Jarry's** (Oh☆ジャリーズ) \[Aki Ryuuzan\] 10. **Terajima-chou Kidan** (寺島町奇譚) \[Yuu Takita\] 11. **Shin, Ari Jigoku** (新、あり地獄) \[Mizuki Shigeru\] 12. **Tomete Kureruna Okkasan (Poster)** (とめてくれるなおっかさん) \[Osamu Hashimoto\] 13. **Toudaiban Bakuto Retsuden** (東大版博徒列伝) \[Osamu Hashimoto\] 14. **Yasuji no Mettameta Gaki: Doukouza** (ヤスジのメッタメタガキ 道講座) \[Yasuji Tanioka\] 15. **Binbou Kuji wo Boku ga Hiku!** (貧乏くじをぼくが引く!) \[Toshihiko Yahagi as Daddy Goose\] 16. **Gekko Kamen Ansatsu Monogatari** (月光仮面暗殺物語り) \[Toshihiko Yahagi as Daddy Goose\] 17. **Sakura Gahou** (櫻画報) \[Genpei Akasegawa\] 18. **Kigeki Shin Shisho Taikei** (喜劇新思想大系) \[Tatsuhiko Yamagami\] 19. **Hinotama Enka** (火の玉怨歌) \[Seiichi Hayashi\] 20. **Kyomen to Shura** (鏡面と修羅) \[Kouichi Tanigawa\] 21. **Jonen Magazineban Tensai Bakabon** (情念魔我人版 天才ばかぼん) \[Shintaro Kou & Toshio Saeki\] 22. **Briefs Hosakan** (ブリーフ補佐官) \[Shigeru Sugiura\] 23. **Baito-kun** (バイトくん) \[Hisaichi Ishii\] 24. **Boku no Suteki na Poshii Obasan** (ぼくのすてきなポシイおばさん) \[Chiki Ooya\] 25. **Wendy no Christmas** (ウェンディのクリスマス) \[Fumiko Takano\]

Suddenly, "Tell me I'm a good boy, senpai!" A younger boy's wish…!? (Source: Margaret, translated)

"The humans of this era do not know about magic..." A "witch" suddenly appears on the battlefield, wielding unparalleled magic. The "hero" everyone knows turns out to be an evil, cheating protagonist! What ordeals await the tomboyish young knight who pursues her? An over-the-top historical fantasy from the author of "Gunshin-chan to Yobanaide"! You've never seen the Hundred Years' War like this! (Source: Houbunsha, translated)

Cover Illustration: Mageyuishi Inuno 1. **Akudou Reisoku no Kyuusai** (悪童令息の救済, Saving the Wicked Young Master) \[Omu Nanase x Wai Wasabiyama\] 2. **Aruiwa Bara to Iu Na no Doku** (あるいは薔薇という名の毒, Or the Poison Named Rose) \[Kotaru Kashima\] 3. **Doukyonin wa Vampire** (同居人はヴァンパイア, My Lovely Roommate is a Vampire) \[Ayukawa\] 4. **Yoake no Ori: Isekai de Futago ni Ai wo Sosogarete** (夜明けの檻 ～異世界で双子に愛を注がれて～, A Morning Greeted in a Cage ~With My Beloved Twins~) \[Mahiro Bakuchi\] 5. **Hanma na Kare no Shuuai** (半魔なカレの執愛, The Love of a Half-Demon Weighs Heavy) \[Sekka Minagi x Yoh Matsumoto\]

The "Xenogears Comic Anthology" is a collection of short stories that take place throughout the present and future of the Xenogears timeline. Most are comical, but there are a few serious character pieces.

Unexpectedly, with you. *Note: Originally published in Margaret Magazine 2023 vol 20.*

The frozen mind has melted into a forceful and passionate approach... 'I tried to forget you but I couldn't...' Nana, who works at a top-of-the-line hotel, falls in love with Shiki, who happened to meet her while training in Paris. Somehow mysterious but a sheer-wasse day with a kind guy. However, due to his unexpected accident, he decided to return home without communication with Shiki. Three years later, he was young 'new president' at Nana's workplace. He takes office. To reunite him in a place like this...!?

#Cover illustration: Amazume Ryuta 1. **Natsu to Kawase to Boku to Are** (夏と川瀬とボクとアレ, Kawase, Me, and 'That Thing' One Summer) \[Amazume Ryuta\] 2. **Josou Shijo** 5 3. **Entrans!** 4 4. **Bloomed in Action** 4 5. **Balance Policy** 3 6. **Poko-kon** 3 7. **Good Morning, Chinchin** (グッドモーニング,ちんちん) \[Orimoto Mimana\] 8. **Accomplice** 5 9. **Hikarism** 2 10. **Biologic Idea** (バイオロジック・アイディア) \[Amoi Jun\] 11. **Lady's Maid** 4

#Cover illustration: Amazume Ryuta 1. **Hajimete no Yoru Hajimete no Asa** (初めての夜 初めての朝, First Night, First Morning) \[Amazume Ryuta\] 2. **Josou Shijo** 2 3. **Entrans!** 2 4. **Accomplice** 2 5. **Manga de Wakaru Shinryou Naika** (マンガで分かる心療内科) \[Yuuki Yuu x Sou\] 6. **Hero no Himitsu**1 (ヒーローの秘密, Hero's Secret) \[Imamura Yoko\] 7. **Girl's Sanctuary** 2 8. **Plastic Cradle** (プラスチック・クレイドル) \[Amoi Jun\] 9. **Uruwashiki♥Josou no Sekai** 2 10. **Brocken Blood V Tokubetsu-hen** (ブロッケンブラッドⅤ 特別編) \[Shiono Etorouji\] 11. **Onna Matsuri** (おんなまつり, Festival Boy) \[Orimoto Mimana\] 12. **Frill Princess** 2 13. **Lady's Maid** 1 (レディースメイド) \[Hitotose Rin\]

#Cover illustration: Etorouji Shiono 1. **Entrans!** 3 2. **Balance Policy** 2 3. **Boy Meets Girl Girl Meets Boy** 3 4. **Bloomed in Action** 3 5. **Josou Shijo** 4 6. **Poko-kon** 2 7. **Trans Trans** 1 (とらんす・とらんす) \[Ruen Rouga\] 8. **Toaru Oheya no Daimaou** (とあるお部屋の大魔王) \[Ishida Akira\] 9. **Accomplice** 4 10. **Tennyuusei** (転入生) \[Orimoto Mimana\] 11. **Cybernetic Commission** (サイバネティック・コミッション) \[Amoi Jun\] 12. **Hikarism** 1 (ヒカリズム) \[Yunagi Kahoru\] 13. **Lady's Maid** 3

Volume 1 (2023-07-26) Cover Illustration: kicori 1. **Osananajimi no Sei de Iki Okure Sounanode, Monku wo Ittara Taihen na Koto ni Narimashita** (幼馴染のせいで行き遅れそうなので、文句を言ったら大変なことになりました ) \[Akari Chikusa x Lemon Yuzu\] 2. **Mob Atsukai sareru Ore wa Mibun wo Kakushite Gakuen ni Kayou Ou Taishi Nandakedo, Kimi-tachi ga Ou Taishi to Shinjite Yamanai High-Spec Ikemen wa Koushaku-ka no go Reijou da.** (モブ扱いされる俺は身分を隠して学園に通う王太子なんだけど、君たちが王太子と信じてやまないハイスペックイケメンは侯爵家のご令嬢だ。) \[Wani Kurokoda x Rittan\] 3. **Iede Oujo wa Heion ni Kurashitai** (家出王女は平穏に暮らしたい) \[Ichiko Bukiyama x Rei Sekiya\] 4. **Seiryaku Kekkon shita Otto no "Imahanaki Omoide no Josei" wa, Watashi deshita.** (政略結婚した夫の「今は亡き想い出の女性」は、私でした。) \[Shibatarou Nakamura x Yuri Seo\] 5. **Akuyaku Joou ni Tensei shitanode Danzai Kaihi no Tame ni Otouto ni Kiraware You to Shitakeredo, Shippai shimashita** (悪役女王に転生したので断罪回避のために弟に嫌われようとしたけれど、失敗しました ) \[Natsu Kuroki x Yuri Seo\] Volume 2 (2024-02-08) Cover Illustration: kicori 1. **Fiancée-sama ga Azayaka ni Hametsu shite Ikimashita** (婚約者様があざやかに破滅していきました ) \[Yoru Yawatari x Tsuyuko Yamada\] 2. **"Boku no Suki na Hito wa ne" tte, Anata no Noroke wa Kikitaku Arimasen. Hatsukoi wo Suteyou to shite Ita no ni, Date wo Moushikonde kuru nante Dou Iu Tsumori desu ka?** (「僕の好きなひとはね」って、あなたの惚気は聞きたくありません。初恋を捨てようとしていたのに、デートを申し込んでくるなんてどういうつもりですか?) \[Yuri Ashida x Midori Ishikawa\] 3. **Kioku ni Nai to Fiancé ni Iwareta Moto Seijo: Shiawase wa Sugu Soba ni Arimashita** (記憶にないと婚約者に言われた元聖女~幸せはすぐそばにありました~) \[Mitsu x Oto Nagatsuki\] 4. **Tsuihou sarete Kemono Hito no Kuni ni Kita Reijou desu ga, Tori Zoku no Ikemen ga Yatara Hane wo Kureru.** (追放されて獣人の国に来た令嬢ですが、鳥族のイケメンがやたら羽をくれる。) \[Yoshinori Kisaragi x Yamori Michikusa\] 5. **Watakushi wa Nekkara no Akuyaku Reijou desu ga, Fiancé ga Eccentric Sugite Derumaku ga Arimasen wa!** (Kashiko Kurobuchi x Rittan\]