A mentally unhinged manga artist witnesses the beginning of a zombie outbreak in Tokyo, and he’s certain of only two things: he’s destined to be the city’s hero, and he possesses something quite rare in Japan—an actual firearm! (Source: Dark Horse) *Notes: Nominated for the 3rd and 4th Manga Taisho Award (2010). Includes a new epilogue chapter that was released 4 years after the official end of the manga.*

Akira is boyish in both looks and personality—and Daichi, her childhood friend turned boyfriend by their first year of high school, thinks she’s too cute. Girly outfits aren’t her thing…so why does he suddenly find her in a cat-eared maid costume at the school festival?! Awkward but sweet moments abound in this wholesome friends-to-lovers romcom. *Source: Manga UP! Global* --- **Note:** Originally published as 他校のボーイッシュ彼女 (Takou no Boyish Kanojo) as a web manga released on the author’s Twitter account since September 4, 2024 and published as ボーイッシュ彼女が可愛すぎる (Boyish Kanojo ga Kawaisugiru) in print by Square Enix since March 22, 2025.

The story is about how and why a guy goes from a worker at a dead-end job to becoming a boxer.

A story set in the near future, about a middle-aged loser whose only refuge is a virtual bishoujo game. Takurou, the main character, is a stereotyped, low self-esteem, adult male in a dead-end job. Because he feels he has nothing to live for, he let himself go, becoming fat, miserable, and lonely. The only shining thing he lives for is the occasional visit to a brothel where his savings will allow him to at least not be completely sexless. This is when, through a real-life friend of his, he is introduced to the virtual reality world of "The Unreal." Where, after spending $6000+ on equipment, you can purchase a virtual girlfriend who only thinks of you. Only the girl, Tsukiko, that Takurou purchases, seems to have come with a few defects.

An anthology manga containing 8 short stories based around the theme "ZQN" (From "**I Am a Hero**") 1. **Even If I Become a ZQN** (Mizusawa Etsuko) 2. **Ghost of a Smile** (Yokoyari Mengo) 3. **The Place Where the Zombies are** (Ishiguro Masakazu) 4. **Adolescence of the Dead** (Ojiro Makoto) 5. **She is a Slow Walker** (Ito Junji) 6. **Mister Ogre, Over Here** (Torikai Akane) 7. **I Am Not a Hero** (Nogizaka Taro) 8. **I Am a Hero Untold Creation Story** (Yoshimoto Kouji)

Ninjas enjoyed glory in the Japan of bygone times. They disappeared when their organizations were dissolved during the country’s Allied occupation of Japan. However, their existence continued in secret. Some say that their ranks numbered 200,000 members. Among these, elite ninjas covertly dealt with crises at a national level. On the other hand, marginal members found work hard to come by. One of these ninjas between jobs was Kuro Kumogakure. *Source: Denpa, Vol. 1*

Touya Asayama, a registered dietician, is suddenly sent to another world with his little sister Momoka. They stumble across a restaurant specializing in healthy food, but it ends up that the people of this world believe that food can't be healthy and taste good at the same time. Armed with his knowledge as a dietician, Touya begins working at the restaurant in hopes of changing the world's view of food and healthy eating.

The spin-off manga follows the "genius" Amiba, who can learn any fighting style faster than anyone else. After he is defeated by the original series' protagonist Kenshiro and dies, he wakes up in another world and begins a new adventure.

A boy longing for friends transfers from the desolate countryside to a bustling cyber city. After making friends with a clone girl, his newfound happiness is shattered when their school is attacked by a terrifying creature: a "yokai." Suddenly, the boy transforms into a giant creature himself... Could the boy be a yokai monster himself?! [Original] https://viewer.heros-web.com/episode/2550912964764483552

In the *K* novel series: V.1 - *Side: Blue* - Focuses on the history of the blue clan and the events which led to Munakata Reisi's appointment as the current blue king. (Takes place before the anime, but after the events of K Side: Red) V.2 - *Side: Red* - HOMRA in its early days and Anna's initiation to the clan. V.3 - *Side: Black & White* - The silver clan between episodes 7 and 8 of season 1, focusing on flashbacks to Kurou, Neko, and Shiro/Weissman’s past. V.4 - *R: B* - Suou Mikoto, leader of HOMRA, was strengthening his clan in Shizume Town. Munakata Reisi, the Blue King just enthroned, immediately reorganizes Scepter 4 and re-establishes order. When these two polar opposites meet, conflict is inevitable! V.5 - *Side: Green* - Features Gojou Sukuna as the main character, and follows his rise through the ranks of JUNGLE.

“Babuba, Babubabubabubabu!?” (Am I going to be a baby!?) Tot, a legendary assassin in the underworld, was sold by her parents at a young age and was raised strictly as a killer, so she never knew the love of a family she lacked. Suddenly, she saves a cat and dies, but after his death, she’s destined for hell for taking countless lives. However, because of one good deed —saving a cat— she's allowed to be reincarnated and is born again as a royal princess, Patricia. Then, God commands her to save the royal family—her family. She was supposed to be reborn as a helpless baby, but her assassin skills haven’t faded, and she continues to battle killers one by one. Gradually, feelings of wanting to protect the royal family members who love each other unconditionally just because they are family...? (Source: Jump TOON, translated)