This installment in Chikuma Bunko's contemporary manga anthology series focuses on the "adventures of expression" and is curated by Shohei Chujo 1. **Matsu (from Jun)** (待つ) \[Shoutaro Ishinomori\] 2. **Glass Dama** (ガラス玉) \[Fumiko Okada\] 3. **Nejishiki** (ねじ式) \[Yoshiharu Tsuge\] 4. **Akatonbo** (赤とんぼ) \[Seiichi Hayashi\] 5. **Kanashii Makkusu** (かなしい まっくす) \[Maki Sasaki\] 6. **Lupin II** (ルパン二世) \[Kunio Nagatani\] 7. **Toride no Shita ni Kimi ga Sekai wo Macbeth '69!** (砦の下に君が世界を Macbeth ’69!) \[Toshihiko Yahagi as Daddy Goose\] 8. **HomoHomo 7: Tadaima Sanjou** (ホモホモ7只今参上) \[Tarou Minamoto\] 9. **Banka Komoriuta from Hamidashi Yarou no Densetsu** (挽歌・子守歌) \[Mori Masaki\] 10. **Jinriki Shikyouki from Seikimatsufukumakou** (人力死行機) \[Kazuhiko Miyaya\] 11. **Neko** (猫) \[Shinichi Abe\] 12. **Onna Konchuuki** (おんな昆虫記) \[Kazuo Kamimura\] 13. **Jitsubutsudai no Bakabon Nanoda** (実物大のバカボンなのだ) \[Fujio Akatsuka\] 14. **Berobeman** (ベロべーマン) \[Yasuji Tanioka\] 15. **Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri** (母をたずねて三千里) \[Keiichi Koike\] 16. **Byouki ni Natta Tomoko-san** (病気になったトモコさん) \[Fumiko Takano\] 17. **Damida Korya** (だみだこりゃ) \[Taiyou Matsumoto\] 18. **Ringo Uri no Uta** (林檎売りの唄) \[Nishioka Kyoudai\]
Volume 1: 1. **Kamui Den: First chapter** (カムイ伝 第一話) \[Sanpei Shirato\] 2. **Phoenix: first chapter** (火の鳥 第一話) \[Osamu Tezuka\] 3. **Phoenix: Kyuukei** (火の鳥 休憩) \[Osamu Tezuka\] 4. **Fuku no Kami** (福の神) \[Shigeru Mizuki\] 5. **Jun Second Chapter** (ジュン 第二話) \[Shotaro Ishinomori\] 6. **Chiiko** (チーコ) \[Yoshihiro Tsuge\] 7. **Fuuten First Chapter** (フーテン 第一話) \[Shinji Nagashima\] 8. **Sasori** (さそり) \[Yoshihiro Tatsumi\] 9. **Yuurei Sekai** (幽霊世界) \[Leiji Matsumoto\] 10. **Ginnagashi** (ぎんながし) \[Yuu Takita\] Volume 2: 1. **Yaken** (野犬) \[Ryoichi Ikegami\] 2. **Comics to Reiden: Kagerou no You ni Moeta...** (こみっくすと例伝 陽炎のように燃えた…) \[Mori Masaki\] 3. **Arasa no Saa** (あらさのさぁ) \[Shouhei Kusunoki\] 4. **Machi ni wa Ame ga...** (街には雨が…) \[Kazuhiko Miyaya\] 5. **Wara Shoushi** (わら草紙) \[Susumu Katsumata\] 6. **Genten** (原点) \[Yuusuke Aoyagi\] 7. **Hitotsuneta** (ひとつねた) \[Takao Yaguchi\] 8. **Oto** (音) \[Kuniko Tsurita\] 9. **Glass Dama** (ガラス玉) \[Fumiko Okada\] 10. **Akatonbo** (赤とんぼ) \[Seiichi Hayashi\] 11. **Umibe no Machi** (うみべのまち) \[Maki Sasaki\] 12. **Noah wo Sagashite** (ノアをさがして) \[Masako Yashiro\]
A sequel to the popular ekiben manga that was serialized in Manga Action from 2005 to 2011 and published a total of 15 volumes. The duo that started the ekiben boom, Hiroshi Sakurai and Jun Hayase, are teaming up again. A new story featuring Nana, who was a supporting character in the previous work, as the main character. While continuing to cover ekiben as an ekiben writer, she strives to become a railway photographer.
The world's most skilled Sword-God and Witch-Emperor, who had saved people many times, fought fiercely in order to check each other's strength. And then, when all of a sudden they decided to marry and the world was made a fuss, they suddenly disappeared. Three years later, in the Demon Forest, which is said to be the graveyard of adventurers, there were a couple and their son, Ryuku. He was still a baby, but when he imitated his mother to cast magic — how easy it was for him to use magic!! After that, Ryuku, who inherit the talent of his parents and wonderfully developed his power on swords and magic, goes on a journey alone. The sisters he meets along the way take him to the guild to register as an adventurer and determine his rank, but the result is the strongest SS rank! Source: MU
A love so deep it feels like drowning, bestowed by a beautiful vampire upon a young lady who wishes for death. Earl’s daughter Adele Welch was neglected by her parents and even had her fiancé stolen by her younger sister. Feeling utter despair and intended to end her life in solitude, Adele is interrupted… "If you're going to die anyway, won't you give that life to me?" The one who saved the unfortunate Adele’s life was Fee, a beautiful vampire from a ducal house. Chosen by Fee, Adele resolves to leave her family home behind. Though bewildered by the sweet affection poured upon her daily, Adele begins to find happiness by his side. https://www.cmoa.jp/title/317884/
Chitose, a housewife in her 40's, tries to save money by buying limited-time sales items. When she finally gets home after shopping, her husband calls her and says, "I know it's a bit sudden, but I'm eating out with a client tonight." She takes a walk to calm her frustration, and by chance, she discovers…!? Delicious snacks made by a handsome shop-owner, paired with Japanese sake, all for just 1,000 yen! (Source: Office YOU, translated)
The first manga of Valis released in 1987. It's based on the first Valis game and was drawn by the original Valis artist designer Pixel / Hiroki Hayashi.