Tired of the days that pass, Moon-Bear lives and always walks alone, until a small lost crow comes to keep him company. Both then make their way together, until the first one joins his congeners and that the way back. Crossing mountains, waves and forests, meeting deer, owls and wild boars, the two travelers get closer to their goal... But will they really find what they are looking for?

What's cuter than two kittens that have only one desire: to discover the world and the many surprises in it...? But the tale quickly turns into a nightmare when the true nature of these evil creatures is revealed. With an unique sense of cynicism and wickedness, Nekojiru creates an inherently cruel and absurd universe where the two kittens transform their environment into a huge playground.

1.8 million likes on Twitter! The goofy and heartwarming daily life of a group of lovable Kansai boys has finally been published in book form, with more than 30 pages of new illustrations! Hugs at crowded Osaka station, boys-only birthday parties, and the thrill of taking care of a hamster... The chill everyday life of buddies born and raised in Osaka! (Source: CREA, translated)

Kaya Takada was born into a farming commune where children lived separated from their parents and were expected to participate in the farming labor. At 19 she and her parents willingly decided to leave the commune to live in the outside world. In her debut work she tells the story of her childhood at the commune (simply referred to as "The Village"). She talks about strict caretakers, clashes with the outside world, happy memories, and harsh life lessons

1) **Tokijiku no Kaku no Konomi** (1985) 2) **Circe** (1979) 3) **Kiraigou** (1981) 4) **Fuefuki Douji** (1986) 5) **Ozoko Yori** (1983) 6) **Yasha Gozen** (1982) In this sparse, effective short story, a young girl whose family just moved to an old house deep in the mountains finds herself haunted by a supernatural creature, but everything might not be as it seems.

Tiny Law is a female soldier belonging to the 12th Company of the 4th Division of the Laos Liberation Army. Born between a Japanese father and a Laotian mother, Tiny is a sniper who is known as a sniper despite being only 17 years old. One day, Muang Loa Air Base, where Tiny and her friends are stationed, is attacked by a helicopter unit of the government army. The base was destroyed, and her brother, who was her only blood relative, was a tragic corpse. Three Japanese mercenaries, Takaoka, Inomata, and Todo, betrayed the Liberation Army and leaked information to the enemy. The three of them once saved Tiny's life on the battlefield, but they were blinded by the huge rewards from the Japanese yakuza who wanted to develop a drug route with Laos and sold their friends. By order of the Liberation Army Headquarters, Tiny follows the three of her returning home to Japan, which is also her late father's home country. Set in Shinjuku, a fierce battle between a talented sniper girl, yakuza, Chinese mafia.

1199 - 10 years after the death of Minamoto no Yoshitsune at Hiraizumi. Japan is now under the shogun Minamoto no Yoriie, son of Yoritomo, who had schemed against Yoshitsune. Yoriie hears of followers of Yoshitsune still lurk about, and is more than willing to get rid of those thorns in his side. However, they are more pertinent than he could imagine...for Yoshitsune's orphaned son, Hoshiwakamaru, has survived, and is planning to avenge his father with fellow pirates and conspiring officials! A tale of alternate history set at the dawn of the Kamakura period, with some fantastical elements mixed in.

Will it work if I lose weight? But I can't do it...! Ito, who has been dieting for over 30 years, has tried all sorts of methods, including a lazy diet of "just sleeping, drinking, and eating"! Ito is a manga artist who loves to eat, hates exercise, and is hardly mobile. She is 158 cm tall and her weight fluctuates from 47 kg to 63 kg, a difference of 16 kg! She has been chubby since she was a child and has been dieting for over 30 years. She has tried all kinds of diets and has repeatedly lost and gained weight, but in her 30s, she got hooked on the lazy diet of "just sleeping, drinking, and eating" and this comic essay is about it. The results will vary, but at least laugh (and use your abs) as you read!