The boy’s gymnastics team at Heisei Middle School is an eye sore compared to the nationally renowned girls team. But Fujimake Shun, a first year, has big dreams: to win a gold at the Olympics. Unfortunately for Shun, having no experience in gymnastics and low athletic ability puts him behind even his teammates, let alone the world. But where he lacks in technical skills, he more than makes it up through determination and incredible fighting spirit that doesn’t seem to break no matter how big the obstacle. (Source: MangaHelpers)
From nici: Cruise is the story of Yamada Kohei, a doctor who gives up a landlubber medical career to serve as a ship's physician, and the people he meets on board Japan's largest luxury liner, the Phoenix. He rejects a university colleague's insistence that he turn to teaching instead, preferring to stay and learn about life as it happens from the ship's passengers.
In Tokyo, a murderer leaves his signature, an `X`on the dead body. When found, the mark appears eerily similar to that of the one seen on the body of the dead wife of Detective Genji Ando. Banned from the investigation, he secretly reaches out to Jin Jinbo, an associate professor at the medical school`s genome analysis lab. Who better than a DNA expert to identify this potential serial killer?
Discover the secret behind the birth of Pokemon! The Shogakukan edition of the Leaning Manga Special series features Tajiri Satoshi, the game designer who created Pokemon! Starting with Pokemon Red and Green released in 1996, the world of Pokemon has continued to expand with animated TV shows, movies, and even card games, and recently Pokemon GO has become a worldwide phenomenon. The story of Tajiri Satoshi, who laid the foundation of the Pokemon universe, is introduced in the form of a learning manga, from his upbringing to the creation of Pokemon. The book is filled with stories from friends who developed the game together, as well as anecdotes from the people in his life who gave Tajiri the support he needed to create Pokemon. This book is not only for children who aspire to become game designers, but also for adults who are Pokemon fans. At the beginning and end of the book, there are articles that give an overview of not only the history of Pokemon but also the history of the video game industry. In addition, an essay written by Tajiri called "Do You Know?" gives a glimpse into Tajiri's hobbies and interests. (Source: Shogakukan, translated)
What these young boys were entrusted with was, the future of gymnastics ------ in order to unearth talent for the Tokyo Olympics, middle schoolers are gathered together. These boys have harsh trials and a strict selection test to look forward to... which of them can survive?
Hikaru Sakaki begins to play rugby football when he becomes a senior high school student, because he wants to end his usual way of doing thing in a half-hearted way. He rises to the challenge of a rugby oval ball; "ONE FOR ALL, ALL FOR ONE." (Source: Shogakukan)
Weak boy like girl. Girl like strong boy. Weak boy learn martial art to get stronger.

