Ever since dungeons bursting with monsters appeared across the world, Shu Amasora has dreamed of being a great dungeon delver. But, unlike the famous ones with amazing abilities, Shu is an appraiser who can only discern monster information. Armed with a camera, he puts his ability to use as he takes to the dungeons to create videos to help others on their quests. But as he gains a following, Shu unexpectedly unlocks a new effect that promises to change his abilities—and the world—for good. (Source: Tapas)

One day, the powerful “Saint” Healer Rina is suddenly banished from her childhood friend’s hero party. While shocked by this unfair dismissal, Rina decides to completely forget about her former party members and start living her long-awaited, slow lifestyle! But before she can begin to settle into this new routine, her other childhood friend, Henry, appears! The two have not seen each other in five years, and Henry is now a nobleman. While Rina is thrilled by the reunion, it seems like there’s suspicious activity going on within her former party?! (Source: Alpha Manga) *Note: Chapter count includes an additional bonus chapter.*

When hardcore FPS enthusiast Hiroaki Dewa pulls off his VR headset and steps outside for the first time in ages, he realizes that the whole world is in ruins! Soon after, he coincidentally runs into horror junkie Otoha Judou, and the two of them team up to endure the zombie apocalypse. One fateful night, a VR AI known as “Raven” leaves them a cryptic message: “Survive, and humanity may flourish once again.” Follow these ragtag oddballs as they cling to hope in a hopeless world! (Source: J-Novel Club)

Shuichi Toriga, a junior high school student with a knack for electronics repair and an interest in UFOs, has met the girl of his dreams. Manami has the voice of an angel or at least the voice of a distant race! After attracting the attention of some friendly aliens, Manami will rely on Shuichi's help to uncover whatever mysteries lie hidden behind the stars and inside her CD player. This must be a match made in heaven, or at least in a different galaxy! (mangaupdates.com)

Over four decades ago, Yoshihiro Tastsumi expanded the horizons of comics storytelling by using the visual language of manga to tell gritty, literary short stories about the private lives of everyday people. He has been called "the grandfather of Japanese alternative comics" and has influenced generations of cartoonists, but, until now, the majority of his works has remained unavailable outside of Japan. By turns poetic, comical, and deeply unsettling, Abandon the Old in Tokyo is a collection of unforgettable short stories from the modern master. *- Drawn & Quarterly* "Starkly beautiful... revelatory... fearless." *- The Village Voice* "Marvelously evocative... Tatsumis's stories flow with dreamlike ambiguity" *- Publishers Weekly* "With both fascination and empathy, Tatsumi explores the lives of people on society's bottom rung and exposes a world of lost souls, unattainable dreams, and unexpected redemption." *- Bookforum*

Alt has the chance to relive his life and save the love of his life. Will he be able to succeed in what time he has? (Source: Toomics)

The door of fate now opens... Piano prodigy Ichiro Yaso left the world of classical music after an incident at a competition. He vowed to never play the piano again, but now that he has a mentor claiming to be Beethoven, it may be time for his redemption! (Source: MANGA Plus) *Note: Includes the one-shots "LIFE LIAR FROM HELL" and "Violin-hime (バイオリン姫)".*

Oneshots created in 'gekiga' style. A lone man travels the country, projecting pornographic films for private individuals while attempting to maintain a normal home life. A medical student lives a secret life as a sperm donor, and finds his world turned upside down when his donations are rejected by the fertility clinic. A young couple's marriage is irrevocably affected when a sewer rat takes up residence in their home. The lives of two men become intertwined when one hires the other to observe his sexual escapades through a telescope. An auto mechanic's obsession with a female TV personality turns fatal after a chance meeting between the two. The volume consists of the short stories: Piranha, Projectionist, Black Smoke, The Burden, Test Tube, Pimp, The Push Man, Sewer, Telescope, The Killer, Traffic Accident, Make-Up, Disinfection, Who Are You?, Bedridden, My Hitler

The manga is about a series of unrelated short stories of people's lives and their lessons in life. *Note: It received the 1985 Shogakukan Manga Award for seinen/general's manga.*

For the first time in English, experience Record Journey Vol. 1, a captivating collection of short stories by Ryoichiro Kezuka that explores the quiet, powerful intersections of music, memory, and everyday life. At the heart of these stories is a young woman working at a small record store in Tokyo. Each story introduces a new visitor to the shop, each with a unique past, a specific record in mind, and an emotional thread waiting to be uncovered. As the needle drops, so do the walls between strangers, revealing bittersweet moments, long-lost connections, and the smooth healing of sound. (Source: Titan Manga)

On the day their favorite idol group disbands, a couple stands together in silence in a quiet corner of the venue. Their own relationship is also approaching a crossroads... (Source: MANGA Plus)