An unpredictable suspense drama between a killer and a bird. (Source: Natalie, translated)

Twisted Romance about a woman who's been together with her husband for 10 years now. They love each other dearly, a true destined love. She is convinced that not only will they spend their whole lives together, eventually they will even share a grave. Oh yes... she absolutely wants to die with him.

"Memories anchor me to the past, but dreams carry me to the future." Seeking to connect with her roots, Xiaoming leaves her familiar life in Japan and crosses the ocean to attend university in Taiwan, her late father's homeland. But navigating a foreign country completely alone proves harder than she imagined. Struggling just to find a place to live before the semester starts, a disheartened Xiaoming wanders into Treasure Hill, a historic and tranquil settlement quietly breathing in the heart of Taipei. Hidden within its winding alleys is "Hyakunichi Coffee," a quiet coffee shop steeped in an intriguing urban legend: it is said to solve the deepest troubles of anyone who walks through its doors. Run by the enigmatic owner, Meng, the cafe is more than just a place to rest: it operates as a secret "Dream Laboratory" that delves into the fragments of people's memories. "Why does my father keep speaking to me in my dreams?" Guided by the memories of the Chestnut Tiger, a fragile butterfly known to migrate 2,000 kilometers across the sea, Xiaoming embarks on a surreal journey through "Memory Palaces," transcending the boundaries of time and space. (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

When young adventurer Laios and his company are attacked and soundly thrashed by a dragon deep in a dungeon, the party loses all its money and provisions...and a member! They're eager to go back and save her, but there is just one problem: If they set out with no food or coin to speak of, they're sure to starve on the way! But Laios comes up with a brilliant idea: "Let's eat the monsters!" Slimes, basilisks, and even dragons...none are safe from the appetites of these dungeon-crawling gourmands! (Source: Yen Press) *Notes: \- Nominated in the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Manga Taishou Award in 2016-2019. \- Ranked first in the 2016 Kono Manga ga Sugoi! (Male Readers Division). \- Includes 14 extra chapters.*

*A Bride’s Story* tells the tale of a beautiful young bride in nineteenth-century Asia. At the age of twenty, Amir is sent to a neighboring town to be wed. But her surprise at learning her new husband, Karluk, is eight years younger than her is quickly replaced by a deep affection for the boy and his family. Though she hails from just beyond the mountains, Amir’s clan had very different customs, foods, and clothes from what Karluk is used to. As the two of them learn more about each other through their day-to-day lives, the bond of respect and love grows stronger. (Source: Yen Press) *Note: Won the Prix Intergénérations ("Intergenerational Award") at the Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2012 and the 7th Manga Taishou award in 2014.*

Nitta is an ambitious, young member of the Ashikawa-gumi yakuza syndicate. One day, a mysterious, oval-shaped object falls out of thin air into his apartment, and suddenly changes everything! Inside of the object is an expressionless young girl named Hina. The girl has formidable telekinetic powers that she uses to threaten Nitta, forcing him to allow her to live in his apartment. Dangers abound as the yakuza member and young psychic begin their life together as roommates! (Source: One Peace Books) *Note: Includes 32 extra chapters.*

One big fat lie and a few twisted truths. Even in his past life, Cid's dream wasn't to become a protagonist or a final boss. He'd rather lie low as a minor character until it's prime time to reveal he's a mastermind...or at least, do the next best thing-pretend to be one! And now that he's been reborn into another world, he's ready to set the perfect conditions to live out his dreams to the fullest. Armed with his overactive imagination, Cid jokingly recruits members to his organization and makes up a whole backstory about an evil cult that they need to take down. Well, as luck would have it, these imaginary adversaries turn out to be the real deal-and everyone knows the truth but him! (Source: Yen Press)

Ran Uruma can't wait to grow up and become a sorceress like her mother, so with the help of a magical pair of sneakers, she transforms into an adult and sets off! Her father and older brother Jin try to keep her home safe, but Ran is determined to advance her powers and have adventures of her own! (Source: VIZ Media) *Note: Includes six extra chapters.*

Meet Mary Albert, daughter of a rich and powerful duke. With her neat silver ringlets and impeccable manners, she’s the perfect young lady. But Mary harbors an unusual ambition—her own downfall! On the day of her school entrance ceremony, Mary realizes she’s living in an otome game she played in her past life. Not only that, but she’s the villainess, destined to torment the heroine, be expelled from noble society, and end her story in ruin. Most would do anything to avoid such a miserable fate, but not Mary! She cheerfully dives into the wicked role she was born to play, setting a course for catastrophe. However, not all goes to plan. Despite her best efforts to bully and harass the heroine, Alicia, the gentle girl seems blind to Mary’s intentions, even coming to see her as a friend. What must our villainess do to achieve her dreams of doom?! (Source: J-Novel Club)

Becoming a consort is every lady’s dream…as long as she’s not the 31st! Being ranked lowest means living in the shabbiest residence, having the fewest maids—and worst of all, only getting to meet the king when the 31st day of a month rolls around. It’s perfect for Felia, though. Uninterested in marriage, she’d much rather get her hands dirty tending her cherished herb garden than fighting for favor. But when the king finally visits, Felia realizes vying for His Majesty’s full attention might just be worth it… *Source: Yen Press, Vol. 1*

On the night of her high society debut, an unknown culprit assaulted Countess Opal. That single incident led to the loss of her reputation among the nobility, and she has faced years of isolation and malicious gossip. Then, one day, she suddenly finds herself married off to Duke Hubert! It turns out he needs Opal’s family fortune to save himself from debt, despite his unsavory attitude towards her. Opal’s newlywed life begins in a dusty old attic. Hubert’s mansion is full of hostility for his new bride, and even the staff begin to bully her and spread rumors. On top of that, Hubert’s childhood friend, a young woman called Stella, already resides in the mansion, and everyone utterly adores her! Forbidden from helping to manage the duchy, the stubborn Opal decides to take matters into her own hands. Looked down upon and underestimated, she formulates a plan to outsmart them all. The new duchess’s brilliant reversal of fortunes begins in the attic! (Source: J-Novel Club)

Serephione Granzeus is your average three-year-old girl...or so she thinks, until she meets Lou, the super-fluffy Holy Guardian White Tiger. Memories of her past life as a Japanese businesswoman come flooding back to her, and she realizes she’s part of a fantasy book she read before, but as the villainess. Yet her past life isn’t all that she remembers; she can recall her life as the original Serephione, and her sadness, and her pain... After making a contract with Lou, she comes up with a plan to change the plot and avoid the villainess’s dark fate: become an adventurer and avoid everyone from the book! But the more she diverges from the plot, the more unpredictable the other characters become. How will she keep everyone from learning her secrets and spoiling her plans? (Source: J-Novel Club)