Fujita has drifted through middle school aimlessly, unable to find friends or anything that can hold his attention. Then, one day, he's attacked by a gang and saved by a mysterious man. But this isn't a karate master; it's a ballroom dance instructor! Reluctantly, Fujita takes a few beginner's classes, only to find his inspiration... an entrancing, teenage dance prodigy named Shizuku. It's Fujita's first step into the high-octane world of competitive dance! (Source: Kodansha USA) *Note: Nominated for the 6th and 8th Manga Taisho Award.*

Astria leads a peaceful life as the keeper of the eternal haven. Until one day, a man on the brink of death shows up. The man turns out to be Duke Earhart, the most handsome and youngest swordmaster in the empire. Astria manages to save the dying Duke with her magic, But the healing magic is only maintained in close proximity… After listening to Earhart’s pleas, she decides to follow him into the human world. With her accidental introduction as a Duchess, Astria slowly adjusts to her new life. Will Astria be able to find true love and break the curse?! (Source: Pocket Comics)

Richard, the ambitious third son of the House of York, believes he is cursed, damned from birth to eternal darkness. But is it truly fate that sets him on the path to personal destruction? Or his own tormented longings? Based on an early draft of Shakespeare's *Richard III*, Aya Kanno’s dark fantasy finds the man who could be king standing between worlds, between classes, between good and evil. (Source: VIZ Media)

Sophomore Yu Yang is a real treasure. He has a cheerful, easy-going, and emphatic personality. Seniors look up to him, and he knows how to stand up for himself. Freshman Li Huan is moody and taciturn, haughty and, at times, outright rude. How will these two manage to get along, and where will it lead them..? (Source: Aloha Comics) *Note: Includes 20 extra chapters.*

One fateful day, all of humanity was petrified by a blinding flash of light. After several millennia, high schooler Taiju awakens and finds himself lost in a world of statues. However, he’s not alone! His science-loving friend Senku’s been up and running for a few months and he's got a grand plan in mind—to kickstart civilization with the power of science! (Source: VIZ Media) *Note: Shueisha published its 27th volume on April 4, 2024. This volume contains the one-shot Dr. STONE: TERRAFORMING and the mini-series Dr. STONE 4D SCIENCE.*

By day, Naeul Ju is an unassuming pushover at J&H Tab House. By night, she is Author Juna, a popular writer known for her web novel, Love Shot. No one knows about her secret double life except for her two closest friends. Hiding behind her taglines, she struggles to speak up while working for her ignorant boss, Dobin Kwon. She finds comfort in her cyberfriend, Dobi, who has always been there to support her. Workplace drama, pen names, and hidden identities… what will Naeul do when she realizes that Dobi is actually her ruthless boss, Dobin? (Source: Tapas)

Taiga dreams of becoming an actor, so the first thing he does upon entering high school is join the drama club. There, he meets the beautiful, enigmatic Maria and immediately falls in love with her. Not long after, Taiga is told that she is actually a boy—but is that all there is to Maria's story? This beautifully illustrated, single-volume tale explores the nature of personal expression and the fluidity of the power of love. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, edited) *Note: Includes an extra chapter.*

The setting is Taisho era Japan. Tanjirou is a kindhearted young boy who lived peacefully with his family as a coal seller. Their normal life changes completely when his family is slaughtered by demons. The only other survivor, Tanjirou's younger sister Nezuko, has become a ferocious demon. In order to return Nezuko to normal and get revenge on the demon that killed their family, the two of them depart on a journey. From a young talent, an adventure tale of blood and swords begins! (Source: Shonen Jump) *Notes: \- Includes two extra chapters. \- Nominated to the 24th and 25th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.*

Middle school student Izuku Midoriya wants to be a hero more than anything, but he hasn’t got an ounce of power in him. With no chance of ever getting into the prestigious U.A. High School for budding heroes, his life is looking more and more like a dead end. Then an encounter with All Might, the greatest hero of them all, gives him a chance to change his destiny… *Source: VIZ Media, Vol. 1*

Despite belonging to a family of four, the Aoyama residence is typically home to three due to father Akiyoshi's job. While he's away at work, mom Tomoko and her two beloved sons Hiroki and Yuri go about their everyday lives--going to school, making dinner, doing homework, etc. But now that Hiroki's in his first year of high school, his thoughts are turning ever so slightly to sex and romance...and his mom can't help but notice his slips of the tongue when he's talking about who he likes. Supportive Tomoko has an inkling Hiroki might be gay, but she's going to let him figure it out for himself. Unfortunately, Hiroki has little talent for keeping his "secret," so he might die of embarassment before all is said and done! (Source: Square Enix) *Note: Originally published on Twitter and collated by Square Enix for print release.*

In a world where awakened beings called “Hunters” must battle deadly monsters to protect humanity, Sung Jinwoo, nicknamed “the weakest hunter of all mankind,” finds himself in a constant struggle for survival. One day, after a brutal encounter in an overpowered dungeon wipes out his party and threatens to end his life, a mysterious System chooses him as its sole player: Jinwoo has been granted the rare opportunity to level up his abilities, possibly beyond any known limits. Follow Jinwoo’s journey as he takes on ever-stronger enemies, both human and monster, to discover the secrets deep within the dungeons and the ultimate extent of his powers. *Source: Tappytoon* --- Known as the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind, E-rank hunter Jinwoo Sung’s contribution to raids amounts to trying not to get killed. Unfortunately, between his mother’s hospital bills, his sister’s tuition, and his own lack of job prospects, he has no choice but to continue to put his life on the line. So when an opportunity arises for a bigger payout, he takes it…only to come face-to-face with a being whose power outranks anything he’s ever seen! With the party leader missing an arm and the only healer a quivering mess, can Jinwoo some­how find them a way out? *Source: Yen Press, Vol. 1*

The manga's story takes place in Kamakura, and revolves around three sisters: Sachi, the eldest sister who works as a nurse; Yoshino, the middle sister who works in a bank; and Chika, the youngest sister who works at a sporting goods store. The three sisters have been living together in their family's house after their parents divorced and left. One day, they receive news that their father has passed away. Yoshino hasn't seen her father in over 15 years, and is not particularly affected by the news, while Chika barely has any memory of him. Despite this, Sachi persuades the sisters to go to his funeral. There, they discover that they have a 13-year-old half-sister named Suzu whom they have never met. With no one left to care for her, the sisters invite her to live with them. (Source: Anime News Network) *Notes: \- Chapter count includes two extras and the side story "Tooriame no Ato ni". \- Won an Excellence Award for manga at the 2007 Japan Media Arts Festival. Won the 2013 Manga Taishou award. Won the 2015 Shogakukan Manga Award in the general manga category. \- Adapted into a live action film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda which competed at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015.*