1914. Birmingham, England. War is on the horizon. Monica, a witch, soars through the smoky skies astride a mechanical broomstick. As the conflict that will come to be known as the First World War engulfs the world, witches find themselves swept up in its chaos: manipulated, exploited, and fighting to survive on their own terms. (Source: Harta, translated)
Apparently, one in four couples getting married in Japan now have a "shotgun wedding"! A baby arrives unexpectedly, bringing joy but also a lot of anxiety. But there's also an extraordinary joy and emotion unique to "shotgun weddings"! This omnibus collection compiles the tear-jerking stories of these girls. It also includes a hilarious real-life birth story from a manga artist! (Source: Kodansha, translated)
1. **Kusuri Yubi no Uso** (くすり指の嘘) 2. **Yasashii Kareshi no Tsukuri kata** (やさしい彼氏のつくりかた) 3. **Kimi wo Wasurenai** (君を忘れない) 4. **Waka tte Hoshii: 10-dai de Mama ni Natta Onnanoko** (わかってほしい~10代でママになった女の子) 5. **Anata ni Aeta** (あなたに逢えた)
Meeting your baby, becoming a mother—it's a miracle. A life you longed for, a life you received unexpectedly. The 280 days with your unborn child are a precious time to deepen the bond between mother and child. This moving anthology supports mothers who want to share the joy and anticipation of pregnancy, and those who want the courage to face the fear of childbirth. It includes five stories on themes such as childbirth while battling cancer and infertility treatment. It also includes stories about sexual concerns during pregnancy. (Source: Kodansha, translated)
The cover art is by the one and only Poyoyon♥Rock! Plus, a lineup of other talented artists bring you the world of Mai-HiME. Filled with laughter and tears, this is a truly satisfying read! Enjoy both illustrations and manga in this magnificent anthology!
A lonely boy and a yakuza are connected by basketball! Suzume Hiiragi struggles with the "normal" and can't quite fit in with those around him. This lonely boy encounters Osamu Mitaka, a yakuza with a back covered in tattoos, on a basketball court in town. A miraculous encounter where people meet through the ball—a coming-of-age basketball story that will resonate with you begins!
"What kind of story would it have been if we had a continuation?" Hinako Ogura works hard every day, albeit clumsily, but she can't seem to find love. That's because the boy she had a crush on in elementary school, Itsuki, is always on her mind. Then, by chance, she reunites with him! The two grow closer. But then an explosion occurs in front of Itsuki... The dramatic love story of a clumsy woman who gains a "special ability" in front of the man she loves begins.
Inspired by Indonesian folklore, our story begins in 1865 when a massive WILDFIRE burns down the Rawa Belong Village, causing many residents to lose family, friends, and homes. The police enact a large-scale manhunt for those responsible: a group of supernatural bandits - the BANDITS OF BATAVIA.