After Japan lost the War, the country was thrown into devastation. And no one felt this devastation as much as its women, who were forced into menial jobs, fell into sex work, and pawned off as war brides to American G.I.s. In their affecting graphic novel debut, Marina Lisa Komiya follows the lives of two Japanese women and the American soldiers they marry in this tumultuous time period. Best friends (and possibly more) before the War, Haru and Yoriko are separated in the evacuation of their town during the air raids. As they search for each other afterward, Haru gets by as a waitress, while Yoriko sells her body at a brothel. Their fortunes change when they each meet respectful American soldiers, who take their hand. Arthur, a Japanese American, grapples with the inner conflict of his dual identity, while Scott is at once fascinated by Japanese culture and wracked with guilt over the destruction American forces have wrought. Amidst the postwar desolation, love finds a way, in this powerful work of manga that explores sexuality, identity, and unlikely cross-cultural connection. (Source: Fantagraphics)

Even if the rest of the world is slow to get on board, the girls in these stories aren’t wrong: they’re special and they know it. Whether they’re making point cards for their love hotel clients or studying curses at trade school, they’ll do whatever it takes to make their own way forward. From a magician who runs a small business seeking blessings from the universe to a cooler-than-thou high schooler who learns the pleasures of sex after a random encounter in the adult side of the video store, these women are in control of their desires, and those desires just happen to include each other. An unflinching look at modern women's sexuality. With art heavily influenced by Ishitsuyo’s time studying art in the Czech Republic, the six stories collected in Magician A focus on young women discovering and playing with their own sexuality. The feelings in these stories are universal, but Ishitsuyo's approach is not for the squeamish. (Source: Silver Sprocket)

"Sorry—I know you must've been lonely. Don't worry. I won't keep you waiting long..." Maruyama, Nagasaki's pleasure district—where the music of shamisens mingles with the language of foreign lands. From artist Kan Takahama comes a tale of love and death: a beautiful courtesan, a man on his deathbed, and their secret past... (Source: comiXology) *Notes: Nominated to the 20th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.*

Asagi, a salaryman, works for a production company for his favorite character, Docky. Asagi has hidden his love for Docky because of past trauma. However, on the day he got sick and left work early, his colleague Iwamoto, visited Asagi's house and saw his room filled with Docky. Iwamoto, who hasn't had much interaction with Asagi until now doesn't seem to care at all. Thanks to Iwamoto's kindness, Asagi gradually becomes able to be himself as he is without worrying about people's reactions.

"I want to live in a town with a view of the sea." In order to make this dream a reality, 28-year-old Aoba left everything up to the real estate agent and gets saddled with a shabby apartment without even inspecting it. Aoba is baffled by the apartment, as it is different from what he'd been told, but the landlord, Mikuru, who has a short hairline and bottle-bottomed glasses, desperately tries to convince Aoba to stay. Aoba eventually decides to stay because of the beautiful view of the ocean from his room, but when he goes to tell him about his decision, he is shocked by the adorable sight of Mikuru, who takes off his glasses and weeps with relief. Aoba finds himself charmed by Mikuru's dedication in running the apartment, and Mikuru begins to contemplate a way he can be useful to Aoba. (Source: Leed-sha, translated)

Ever since he was a student, Fukawa has always been told by everyone about how "normal" he is. He was just a temporary staff working hard to become a full-time employee when Subada, the company's ace suddenly called out to him with an offer, "I'm going to go independent to start my own company and I'd like you to join me". Though the offer surprised him, Fukawa decided to work for Subada in order to make a change for himself. However, Subada turned out to be a "special" person who has an abnormal affinity to be liked by just about anyone! His life used to be ordinary but as he comes to learn of Subada's many different sides, Fukawa now finds that not only his lifestyle but also his feelings are beginning to change... *Note: Includes an extra chapter.*

Kaede Momose leaves the hustle and bustle of Tokyo for a new life alone in the mountains. On his first day there, he goes to greet his neighbor and meets Riku Tsukumo, who also lives alone in the mountains. Clean air and mountain fare; so begins a cozy mountain-life romance!

Yoshitaka, the oldest son of lord Minamoto no Yoshinaka, resides in Kiso with his servant and childhood friend, Kotarou. While Kotarou is in love with him, Yoshitaka admires his uncle, shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo in Kamakura. In the midst of heightened tension between the Minamoto clan in Kamakura and Kiso, it was decided that Yoshitaka will go to Kamakura to be the husband of Yoritomo's daughter... (Source: Leed, translated)

Takao, who has started living alone as he got into university, lost consciousness due to being famished after noticing, he’s got no money. As he collapsed, he was saved by Tougo – a university student living next to his apartment, who also belongs to the occult research society. The next day, after coming across Tougo again, Takao was told by him: ‘They come out, you know. Here, I mean.’ – apparently ghosts appear in this apartment. Then Takao, being frightened by the emergence of strange happenings such as mysterious voices and rapping sounds in his apartment – at that moment, Tougo came and saved him –– A pure love between a kind senpai who likes occult things and looking after others X lonely kouhai who has a natural disposition of attracting haunted things. (Source: LEED Publishing, translated) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*

From ja.wikipedia: The manga tells the story of Ryo Utsugi, a student who finds himself in the body of an ancient demon known as Dante and sees himself in the middle of a conflict between God and the devils.

In 1258 A.D., the small city of Bija on the Persian plateau was besieged by a branch of the Mongol army, which had conquered half the world with their powerful cavalry. The Mongols numbered 20,000, while the population of Bija was only 5,000. Their eventual fall was clear for all to see… The story depicts the invasion of Persia by the Mongol Empire, the battle for the small city-state of Bija, and its desperate resistance against the greatest upheaval in history. With the involvement of a mysterious group, the “Indian Inkers,” this is the most unorthodox “historical drama” in the history of gekiga manga! (Source: Comic Border, translated)

The story centers around Kujaku, an exorcist with supernatural powers. Kujaku is suddenly transported to Japan's Sengoku Era. He must fight against a curse that has created Youkai. (Source: AnimeNewsNetwork)