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*Note: Published in GUSH March 2024 issue.*
2009 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of Gekiga Koubou, a landmark event that sparked a gekiga boom in the rental manga industry of the time and laid the foundation for the enduring popularity of youth manga and adult manga that continues to this day. To mark this occasion, our company is reissuing the first issues of *Kage* and *Machi*—pivotal publications that served as cornerstones for the development of gekiga and drove the short-story magazine boom—in a two-volume set. These reissues faithfully replicate the original binding, color schemes, and book design as closely as possible. Each set includes an explanatory booklet featuring testimonials from individuals involved at the time, bringing these works to contemporary readers. This long-awaited, precious reprint offers both general readers and researchers a chance to discover the roots of modern manga. (Source: Shogakukan, translated)
Two magicians embark on a journey in a magical academy filled with fantasy. A story woven with love and redemption. At the magical academy of Dracrow, filled with fantasy, Shalom, a genius girl who grew up loved and nurtured under a great master, suddenly loses her magical powers and is now a dropout at the academy. One morning, when Shalom is troubled by a fairy's prank, she is rescued by a boy. This foul-mouthed boy is Yuel, the most outstanding student at the academy, and for some reason, Shalom is chosen as his partner for the exam. Hesitantly, they cooperate, and gradually their hearts grow closer. But Shalom learns a sad truth: she is cursed and can never return to being the "Rain Magician" she once was. (Source: Kadokawa, translated) A story woven with love and redemption, as two magicians walk their paths, even as they drift apart.
Born into a fallen aristocratic family, Sakurako is forced into a political marriage with Karasukada Touya, a powerful member of the Serpent God clan. However, on the day of her wedding in the spring when she turns 18, Sakurako has a premonitory dream in which she is brutally murdered by her husband, Touya. At this moment, Sakurako awakens to an extraordinary ability to foresee "dangerous futures" through the manifestation of the spirit beast "Kanariya." Knowing that the contents of her dream contain the cause of her future misfortune and hold a clue to avoiding death, Sakurako...!? (Source: Shueisha, translated)
-An overworked corporate slave finally finds her "Zen"...! Yuko Aota is a contract staff member at a major publishing house. Driven to her absolute limit by days of relentless, grueling work, she finally collapses the moment she steps through her front door. "If I fall asleep like this, I hope I never wake up..." As this dark thought drifts through her fading consciousness, a cheerful voice rings out—— "Let's go to a hot spring!" Uesugi no Miyu Gotenmori (Nanyo City, Yamagata) Myohoyu (Toshima Ward, Tokyo) Oyada Onsen Myojin-no-yu (Adachi Ward, Tokyo) Shuzenji Onsen (Izu City, Shizuoka) Konohana-no-yu (Gotemba City, Shizuoka) A story of healing and rejuvenation, visiting real-life hot springs and bathhouses.
-One day, a baby is found abandoned at the infamous Castle of Death, home of the Demon Lord. Facing the crying infant, the strongest Demon Lord, Lucifer, suddenly declares: “I’ll make it my child.” With this completely unexpected announcement, the demon realm plunges into chaos! Lucifer names the baby Lilis and immediately becomes a doting new dad—skipping work, melting with cuteness, and obsessing over her every move. Whenever Lilis cries, the entire castle scrambles in full-scale emergency mode. But can a Demon Lord who doesn’t even know how to feed a baby raise one properly!? A whirlwind parenting adventure begins—dragging the Demon Lord, his subordinates, and eventually the entire world into the chaos of childcare! (Sana Scans) https://www.cmoa.jp/title/355257/
A survival-school unconscious-cheat zamaa comedy where the protagonist turns into a boy and a girl!? The main character, formerly a 34-year-old office worker, reincarnates as Lizabeina—the “villainess” whose fate in every route ends in death at age 18. To avoid all her death flags, she casts a curse on herself and decides to live as a boy. However, the curse comes with a catch: During the day she becomes a boy (Lizark), but once the sun sets she turns back into a girl (Lizabeina)! With the overwhelming affection of her seven brothers and her parents on her side, can Liza (Lizabeina/Lizark) manage to survive and navigate this world successfully!? (Sana Scans) [Young Champion.jp](https://youngchampion.jp/series/3872b32a1b66d) https://www.cmoa.jp/title/348130/
