Six minors (16-17 years) answering to the nicknames of Joe, Mario, Suppon, Baremoto, Heitai, and Kyabetsu are put into a reformatory for offenses such as aggravated assault, swindling, flight, etc. Their stay in hell begins immediately. Accommodated by a doctor pedophile, they are placed under the watch of a despotic and brutal crew. Cellmates with a certain Sakuragi (called Anchan), the tension rises between the band of buddies and their new "friend." A brawl breaks out, and our six prisoners are done rossés by the mysterious young man, thanks to his boxing talent. The story will not only follow the lives of these seven characters surviving in their hellish environment, but also their disillusions due to the rejection by the outside world and by their close relations. This is about the extraodinary and invincible friendships between these young men. *Note: Won the 2005 Shogakukan Manga Award for seinen/general category.*
Vocalist Shori and guitarist Nozomu are engulfed in a passionate love affair when they should be studying for their college entrance exams. And arrogant bassist Ai is going to America alone? Even worse, drummer Yumeji seems to be involved in a mysterious incident. Looks like the day when the band members take off their school uniforms and go their separate ways is quickly approaching. The band might be breaking up as reality intrudes on their simply school lifestyle, but you can bet that these guys are going out on a blaze of glory. (Source: Juné)
Viscount Linford has always been the subject of rumors because of his good looks and mysterious marriage. He is searching for his wife, who disappeared six years ago. However, one day he meets Emily, a beautiful widow, and is intensely attracted to her charm. But Emily is wary about opening her heart to him… Especially once his missing wife turns up! Source: Harlequin
In the past, Ryotatsu had always gotten himself into fights. After working hard to acquire a cooking license, he helped out his grandfather maintaining a Chinese eatery. However, his grandfather was conned to debt by a yakuza, whose group would then harass them. One day, when Ryotatsu went to the yakuza’s office to deliver takeaways, Ryotatsu met his high school kouhai. Reunion with Hidemaru …? The second siege of the overheated love attack!
1. Akai Propose 1 2. Akai Propose 2 3. Akai Propose 3 4. Kabocha yori Ai wo Komete 5. Mata no Na Renai Neurosis 6. Makeinu Croquette
An anthology comic by various mangaka.
The largest-scale isekai work yet! An entire local factory is transported to another world. Veteran engineers working at a local factory use their technical skills and knowledge to conquer another world!? As the battle between the human army and the Demon King's army intensifies, the first site the engineers arrive at is the Demon King's castle's ultra-black weapons factory! To save the oppressed goblins, Japanese corporate warriors start a revolution!! The closest thing to God in this world is... an engineer! This is the beginning of a technology fantasy set in another world! (Source: Kodansha, translated)
Based on the author's troubled youth, when he started keeping company with yakuza despite coming from a respected wealthy family.

