High schooler Matsuri has an unexpected encounter with her brother’s friend, Asahi-sempai, who also happens to be a popular boy at her school. From then on, Asahi-sempai makes passes at her at school or even at her own house! Wherever Matsuri might be, there’s just no escaping him … Every day with the somewhat perverse Asahi-sempai is an unbelievably stimulating experience for Matsuri, and she can’t help but be flustered!! (Source: Kodansha USA)

Prince Genji falls in love with his stepmother, and so begins a forbidden love that will make him suffer his whole life. Genji’s love story involves him falling for many women and begins with his love for Princess Fujitsubo—his father’s wife, and his stepmother. And Genji will cross that line which he should never cross. (Source: Kodansha USA)

Considered a slacker by his peers, Jaden battles teachers and students alike to make his mark in the Duel World. Can he bring his low-level dorm, Slifer Red, to the top of the deck? Or will the champions in the Obelisk Blue dorm hang onto their winning hand? (Source: VIZ Media) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*

Eizo is a middle-aged, overworked software engineer who loves cats. One night after working late, he saves an injured cat from a speeding truck. The cat survives, but Eizo does not… Luckily, that cat turns out to be a god-like being who offers him a second chance in another world! Eizo decides that he wants a slower life, one where he can live off the things he creates with his own hands. So, why not become a blacksmith? He does have one other stipulation: a cat companion for his quiet life. These requests are granted, and Eizo is whisked away to a new world and imbued with blacksmithing knowledge. He soon finds out that his abilities are above average—in fact, his new skills are so overpowered that they’re like cheats. On top of that, his cat companion turns out to be a half-tiger girl! Eizo’s blades soon garner attention, and he realizes that he can turn the tides of battle with his forge and hammer. With so much commotion in store, will Eizo truly be able to enjoy a quiet life? *Source: J-Novel Club, Vol. 1*

*Originally published on Omocoro and collated into print by Kadokawa. Serialisation continued in Monthly Comic Beam in the 12/2018 Issue.* It’s that time of month, and you know what that means…a visit from Little Miss P! She always seems to show up at just the wrong time, generally armed with a heavy dose of fatigue and poised to deliver a barrage of beatings that leave her hosts physically and mentally exhausted. Though Little Miss P is often met with dread and resignation, the realities of a woman’s period are widely misunderstood—especially by those who haven’t been subjected to her gut punches on a monthly basis. Join Little Miss P—along with Mr. Libido, Mr. Virginity, and Little Miss PMS—as she visits women in a variety of circumstances, advising, harassing, comforting, and delivering more than one obligatory PERIOD PUNCH in this humorous, heartwarming collection! (Source: Yen Press) *Notes: Winner of the Short Work Prize of the 23rd Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.*

When the civilizations of yesteryear fade from memory and become fanciful fantasy, the only evidence of their existence...are books. Ash, a young boy living in a remote farming village, holds a secret—he possesses memories of a distant and more bountiful past life. Days of toiling in the fields have given rise to a burning desire: to bring more enjoyment to the everyday doldrum of his dreary present day! And while books may be the answer, Ash...can’t actually read! But where there is a will, there is a way. Join Ash as he battles illiteracy and sets his sights on a better life! (Source: J-Novel Club)

Van is the son of the greatest Zoid pilot in town, but he isn't living up to his father's reputation. He's lucky if he can even get a Zoid to move, but while being chased by a rampaging scorpion-like Zoid, Van finds himself in some old ruins. (Source: VIZ Media)

“Work—that’s the true grave of life…” With a heavy sigh, exploited guild employee Makoto Tanaka trudges into yet another dungeon. Per protocol, he starts a stream for company records—only this time, he accidentally sets it to PUBLIC. Soon, over a hundred million viewers from all over the country are watching live as this so-called “modern-day swordmaster” takes down the Tyrant Dragon with a single strike! Overnight, Tanaka becomes a viral sensation. Seizing the chance, he ditches his soul-crushing job to begin a new career: an overpowered ex–office drone turned solo dungeon streamer! *Source: Manga UP! Global*

A while ago, an amazing chef was sent packing for a mistake that he didn't commit. He promptly left the cooking world to the underground. Today, still shunned by the establishment, he survives as soldier of fortune. If you have a bad restaurant, if no one else can help, and if you can find him, maybe you can hire: THE Shoku king.

Full of beating hearts and fluttering feelings, this anthology of girls' love stories will leave you breathless. With contributors like Canno (Kiss and White Lily for My Dearest Girl), Sakuya Amano (Gosick), and Nio Nakatani (Bloom into You), this collection is sure to satisfy the desire for a sweet love story (or sixteen!). (Source: Yen Press) A collection of yuri one-shots by various authors. Cover illustration: Nakatani Nio **#Illustration**: Non **#Illustration**: Hiiragi Yutaka **#Illustration**: Minakata Sunao 1. **Shiawase wa Kizu no Katachi** (幸せは傷のかたち), Nakatani Nio 2. **Clean Room no Namida** (クリーンルームの涙), Nishio Shiori 3. **Ningen teki na Emotion** (人間的なエモーション), Amano Shuninta 4. **intro.** (intro.), Harumi Chihiro 5. **Mushoku to JK** (無職とJK), Canno 6. **Kamiyui** (かみゆい), Isaki Uta 7. **Hakoniwa no Alice** (箱庭のアリス), Amano Sakuya 8. **1/365 no Goshujin-sama** (1/365のご主人様), Mekimeki 9. **2 Nen to 11 Kagetsu** (2年と11か月), Kabocha 10. **GAME OVER** (GAME OVER), Tadano Kagekichi 11. **Watashi no Kawaii Kuso Onna** (私のかわいいクソ女), Kawanami Izumi 12. **Zassou Hanashi** (雑草譚), Yuikawa Kazuno 13. **Futari de Ringo wo** (二人で林檎を), Kitao Taki 14. **Usagi no Bell to Ookami-san** (うさぎのベルとオオカミさん), Itou Hachi 15. **Kimi no Jinx** (キミのジンクス), Takada Fumiko 16. **Watashi no Idol** (私のアイドル), Hirao Auri

Ash is an 8-year-old boy with apparent past-life memories, who lives in a remote deserted village. As he remembers leading a bountiful life, he cannot bear living in a world akin to the Dark Ages, where not even the internal combustion engine exists. For that reason, he needs to consult books containing knowledge from a highly developed ancient culture, that is said to have existed far in the past. This is only the beginning of story about a young boy who sets out to revolutionize the world in order to rebuild civilization and achieve his ideal life! (Source: J-Novel Club)

In 15th-century France, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, a peasant woman named Claude bears a striking resemblance to Joan of Arc, who was burned at the stake. Claude acts as the resurrected Holy Maid, but deep in her heart burns a hidden rage... (Source: MANGA Plus)