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A cyberpunk-ish spin on the legendary hero, Momotarou.
Chihiro-san, a former sex worker uninhibited by the shackles of society and conventional wisdom, is a someone that has life figured out... for the most part. The story follows her life in a small seaside town as customers of the box lunch shop she works at come to her about various concerns weighing on their minds. What's Chihiro's guiding answer to their love, work, family, and self-inflicted troubles? *Note: Adapted into a live-action film titled Call Me Chihiro, which was released in Japan and distributed worldwide by Netflix on February 23, 2023.*
Once upon a time, there was a lazy crown prince named South of the Shield kingdom. He had spent the rest of his days ditching classes and reading picture books. One day, however, the king was ill and it was time for him to step up and replace his father and fulfill his duty as a king-substitute. 1. South Prince☆North Princess (one-shot) 2. South Prince☆Koronda (5 chapters) 3. South Prince☆Uta wo Utaou (2 chapters)
It seems to have been suddenly carved into the body of a living creature.The engraved humans became able to handle special powers,the world was plunged into confusion due to the magnitude of their power. Half a century after the appearance of the runes... Yusuke, who has been exterminating evil demons as a heroic “Oni-killer” of Japan, achieves the conditions of his own rune, “The Book of Chudo,” and obtains the skill to return to the past. All in order to save his precious friends who were lost in the defeat of the Lamia Queen about 30 years ago. The powerful rune battle is about to begin!
****Volume 12 : Demons**** **1. Demon’s Kiss by Inui Miku** **2. We’re the First Year Demons! by Kari Erika** 3. The Demon Breaks the Flag by Saeki Yashiro **4. The End of You, Me and the World by Kayase Shiki** (or Kimi to Boku to Sekai no Owari) Close off the town, burn the devils, and the black plague won't reach you. In this isolated town, its own little world, the smoke from the inquisitors' fires blackens any hope of a better society. 5. Contract Day by Mikawa Verno **6. Wednesday Swing by Akanatsu** (or The Swing on Wednesdays) **7. The Lone Rose of Tower Hill by Yukihiro Utako** 8. Demon’s Job by Ninagawa Tomo 9. Mushroom and Kappa - Demon Chapter by Magami Guriko 10. Genuine by Sakura Maro **11. Devil Children by Usaki Hitomi** **12. The Demon and the Angel by Asada Yasuka** 13. Setting Sun by 石川虫 & JAM 14. Escape from Hell by Yoshizawa Tomoya 15. The Demon and the Captain by Igarashi Ran
A cute collection of short stories about friendship and magical adventures: 1. **Shirayuki-hime Series: Yume Miru Mori no Otogibanashi** (夢降る森のおとぎ話; The Dream of the Fairy Tales Forest) Mr. Linus is a writer whose books aren't selling well at all. One night, as he contemplates suicide, some little dwarves come to him and beg his help, taking him to a world where the story of Snow White really exists! 2. **Shirayuki-hime Series: Princess Shoukougun** (プリンセス症候群; Princess Syndrome) The 7 dwarves bring Mr. Linus back to the world of Snow White and her husband begs Mr. Linus for help-- Snow White has run away and left him to take care of their baby alone! 3. **Shirayuki-hime Series: Lie☆Lie Little Island** (Lie☆Lieリトル・アイランド) Mr. Linus's son, Lee, goes to the world of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves and has an adventure with Snow White's Daughter, Little. 4. **Gekkou: Yakyoku: Moonlight Serenade** (月光夜曲―ムーンライト・セレナーデ―; Moonlight Serenade) Paul, a young orphan, and Gramps, his elderly friend, read a story called "Moonlight Serenade" about the magic which allows someone to make 4 wishes on the night of the full moon. Gramps is inspired to wish for his youth back, so he can search for his long-lost love Mary. And so a youthful Gramps and Paul set out that night to look for Mary, and have one of the most wonderful nights of their lives. 5. **Chimata no Hana no Kudaru Gotoku** (巷に花の降るごとく; The Phenomenon of the Falling Flowery Objects) Akemi, a student, spent all her money in a shopping spree and couldn't afford to go on a trip with her school. One night, she finds a blonde young man unconcious outside the window. She brings him inside, but he refuses to tell her his name, where he is from-- only that he is looking for a certain someone. Having nothing better to do, Akemi decides to help him. Who is Mr. X looking for? And who is he? And why are the sakura blooming in the middle of winter?
The author, Fumino Sugiyama, tells his story about what it meant to grow up as a trans boy.
Having been born with an ability to destroy things without having to touch them, a man was abandoned by his mother when he was a child. His name long forgotten, he continues to travel aimlessly, crossing paths with those with superhuman powers along the way. These encounters are perhaps brought about by his own power.
Mary, who doesn't feel she's happy in life in spite of being rich. Sakura, who worries over being considerably slow. For Mary, it's expressing her love through a music box, and for Sakura, it's gaining the courage to be herself... Consists of two stories: Orgel Garden and Chimu☆Chimu☆Cherry (チム☆チム☆チェリー)