Want to learn about databases without the tedium? With its unique combination of Japanese-style comics and serious educational content, The Manga Guide to Databases is just the book for you. Princess Ruruna is stressed out. With the king and queen away, she has to manage the Kingdom of Kod's humongous fruit-selling empire. Overseas departments, scads of inventory, conflicting prices, and so many customers! It's all such a confusing mess. But a mysterious book and a helpful fairy promise to solve her organizational problems—with the practical magic of databases. In The Manga Guide to Databases, Tico the fairy teaches the Princess how to simplify her data management. We follow along as they design a relational database, understand the entity-relationship model, perform basic database operations, and delve into more advanced topics. Once the Princess is familiar with transactions and basic SQL statements, she can keep her data timely and accurate for the entire kingdom. Finally, Tico explains ways to make the database more efficient and secure, and they discuss methods for concurrency and replication. Examples and exercises (with answer keys) help you learn, and an appendix of frequently used SQL statements gives the tools you need to create and maintain full-featured databases. (Of course, it wouldn't be a royal kingdom without some drama, so read on to find out who gets the girl—the arrogant prince or the humble servant.) (Source: No Starch Press)

The manga is based on THE iDOLM@STER, a music-oriented game franchise in which the player guides 13 idol singers as their producer.

The spinoff manga centers on the character Kotori Otonashi, an office clerk at 765 Production, during her high school days.

A 33-volume collection of award-winning oneshots put out by Kodansha from 2002-2012. Some of these would later get serialized or collected in other volumes. **Serialized or otherwise collected:** AKABOSHI Tomo [Shishunki Syndrome](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=10895992058) AKIZUKI Risu [Oku-sama Shinkaron](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=8585) ARAI Hideki [8-gatsu no Hikari](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=48516) ARAMAKI Keiko [GENOMES](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=100366) ASADA Torao [Spoonman 3.18](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=7155) ASHINANO Hitoshi [Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=586) Endo Hiroki [Kitto Kawaii Onnanoko Dakara](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=5984) ENOMOTO Shunji [Golden Lucky](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=44334) IGARASHI Daisuke [Obayashi ga Hikoeru Hi, Hoka (collected in Hanashippanashi](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=2347) IRIE Kiwa [Haikibun! Sakanahime](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=54246) IRIE Noriko [Neko no Te Kashimasu](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=34406) KIMURA Kon [Koube Zaijuu](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=6616) KITOH Mohiro [Vandemieru no Tsubasa](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=2395) KOMAI Yu [Sonna Yatsua Inee!!](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=16844) MATSUMOTO Taiyou [STRAIGHT](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=9964) NIHEI Tsutomu [BLAME! (prototype chapter, included in NOiSE)](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=2275) OHARA Shinji [Boku wa Otouto](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=23188) SAMURA Hiroaki [Mugen no Juunin](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1628) SOUJI Hajime [Sanmon Mirai no Katei Houmon](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=95297) TOUME Kei [Kurogane](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1034) TOYODA Minoru [Love Roma](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=5227) TSUCHIDA Seiki [Miseinen](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=65435) URUSHIBARA Yuki [Mushishi prototype chapter, collected in Filament](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=35219) WAKANA Shouhei [Kamen Tenshi](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=38659) **Other:** Hiramatsu Kannosuke [Yume](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=134645) ABE Yoshitoshi [Ame no Furu Basho](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=70439511114) Eshikawa is a man who has lost sight of his life and stumbles through it, with no clear meaning or purpose. One day, he is informed that his ex-girlfriend committed suicide, which sets his brain on retrospect mode. He goes on a journey of self-revelation and contemplates upon the myriad of human emotions, the joys and sorrows of normalcy. YAMAZAKI Ren [Like a Laika](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=15464858831) From Atelier du Noir Scans: The daily, average life and interactions of some of a ship’s crew as they depart to explore space. Winner of the Jiro Tanaguchi Special Award for manga in the 2010 Four Seasons Award Anthology. NADEGATA Nazuna [Kokenoshima](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=25320595156) From Atelier du Noir Scans: On a remote island, a skilled swordsman who honed his craft on the local population attempts to atone for his sins and lift a curse by hunting and killing demons. Winner of the Hagio Moto Special Award for manga. KIBA Kouichi [Jagua](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=26870403448) As the protagonist is returning home one night, she runs into a man who had just been in a car crash. As he is dying, he asks her to throw a certain package into the sea. JOUYAMA Yui [Zanuff the Butcher](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=57841268625) A butcher with a dark secret finds a little girl. HAYASHIDA Q [Sofa-chan](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=9150331372) Tells the story of a female ghost who lives on a couch and it's the debut work of Q Hayashida as mangaka. KANOU Rie [Kingdom of Stars](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=20282565791) Oneshot about love, religion, and a big misunderstanding that leads to a weird situation...

Anthology for the 10th Anniversary of Yuru Yuri's serialization

Collection of Harta one-shots focusing on the theme of young men's secrets. 1. **Natsu no Yoru** (夏の夜) \[Natsuko Takahashi\] 2. **Kake Meguru Ao** (駆けめぐる青) \[Kana Tarami\] 3. **Kurogami wo Mau Koro** (黒髪を舞うころ) \[Yumi Kurokawa\] 4. **Natsu no Sumire** (夏のスミレ) \[Jun Igarashi\] 5. **Hako ni Hibiku** (箱に響く) \[Miki Amano\] 6. **Child Game** (チャイルド・ゲーム) \[Fumika Higa\] 7. **Olivia no Iru Sekai** (オリビアのいる世界) \[Lun Lun Yamamoto\] 8. **Ai to Zubunure** (愛とずぶぬれ) \[Aoba Furuta\] 9. **Koko Dake no Hanashi** (ここだけの話) \[namo\] 10. **Yakusoku ni Kureru** (約束に暮れる) \[Kanae Yamada\]

Harta's anthology of oneshots by assorted mangaka. **Summer 2021 Contents:** Cover Art: [Acky Bright](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=59051340977) 1. *Shuuriya-san no Asa* (修理屋さんの朝; A Mechanic's Morning) by [Moryo](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=56837956651) 2. *Phantasm* (ファンタズム) by [MITSUBA Minoru](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=60990666984) 3. *Hinata Impact* (日向インパクト) by [OHSHIMA Rintarou](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=40378657769) 4. *Zenra no Yume to Kanaeru Rain* (全裸の夢と叶えるライン; A Naked Dream and Fulfilling Ryne) by [KASHIKI Takuto](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=51951728741) 5. *Yotaka Shinjuu* (夜鷹心中; The Tale of a Streetwalker's Lovers' Suicide) by [Ameishi](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=22714211970) 6. *Shirazushirazu no Shimai* (知らず知らずの姉妹) by [NOZAWA Yukie](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=30023056881) 7. *Futari no Chikara* (ふたりのチカラ; The Power of Two) by [INUZUKA Hiro](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=63763526094) 8. *Kuchibeni ga Shitai* (くちべにがしたい) by [MIURA Kazuki](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=72701533656) 9. *Ame to Yuuen no Machi* (雨と遊園の街) by [IWAMUNE Haruo](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=25109909060) 10. *Gekkabijin to Tsuki no Hikari* (ゲッカビジンと月の光) by [RAKUICHI Shimu](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=48258269373) 11. *Senpai to Surfing to Watashi* (せんぱいとサーフィンと私; My Senior, Surfing, and Me) by Namiwa 12. *Otouto Nante Ira Nai* (弟なんていらない; I Wish I Had No Brother!) by [SUZUWA Rintarou](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=63543004775) 13. *Onii-chan no Baka* (お兄ちゃんのバカ; Idiot Elder Brother) by [AMANO Miki (天野実樹)](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=68923710379) 14. *Oogon no Aki* (黄金の秋; Golden Autumn) by [KAWAMOTO Mai](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=74433862821) 15. *Hanabusa* (はなぶさ) by [WATANO Maiko](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=652488641) 16. *Koisuru Suisei* (恋する彗星; Asteroid of Love) by [NAMIKAWA Shusaku](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=39611447555): As the end of the world approaches, two old acquaintances reunite for one last time... 17. *Pretty Encounter* (プリティ・エンカウンター) by [KARO Yukosa](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=34938846004) 18. *Yaegashi-san no Dagashi Meshi* (八重樫さんへの駄菓子飯; Dagashi Meals for Yaegashi-san) by [SAKUMA Yoh](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=24895582485): Yaegashi-san is a girl with an unbalanced diet: she only eats Dagashi for lunch. One day, a classmate of hers, Takaya-kun who cooks for himself, lays eyes on her and somehow, he starts teaching her how to make meals using Dagashi... 19. *Umi no Mukou no Tooi Kuni* (海の向こうの遠い国) by [MATSUMOTO Suisei](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=15989889274) 20. *Geranium no Niwa* (ゼラニウムの庭; The Garden of Geranium) by [MITSUBOSHI Tama](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=6431503040) **Winter 2022 Contents:** Cover Art: [Harikamo](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=41759182278) 1. *The Steel Bride* (鋼の花嫁) by [Acky Bright](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=59051340977) 2. *Shiranaifuri no Kuni* (知らないふりの国; The World We Pretend Not to Notice) by [Harikamo](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=41759182278): A young boy discovers his own nature in a world only he is able to perceive. 3. *Manatsu no Sekai Seifuku* (真夏の世界征服) by [INUSHIMA Nanako](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=46866133148) 4. *Hamelin no Mado* (ハーメルンの窓; Hamelin's Window) by [Ameishi](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=22714211970): They say that peafowl are the mounts of the gods. On the way home from school, a girl picks up the feather of a beautiful bird. 5. *Seishun no Hikage* (青春の日陰) by [SEKIYA Asami](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=67123681503) 6. *Oretachi no Hinichijou wa Korekara da!* (俺たちの非日常はこれからだ！; Our Extraordinary Days Begin Here!) by [OHTAKE Masao](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=793484419) 7. *Nijiko to Yomeiri* (ニジコと嫁入り) by [ARAI Sumiko](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=19880014731) 8. *Natsu to Kawa to Kimi to Ase* (夏と川と君と汗) by [KONATSU Yuuta](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=30889135268) 9. *Konna koto ga Attara Iinoni na* (こんなことがあったらいいのにな) by [TSUNO Mizoko](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=10612096086) 10. *Slime no Tsukurikata* (スライムのつくりかた) by [Corsica](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=65251807565) 11. *Douse Ashita mo Onaji Kimi* (どうせ明日も同じ君) by [ROTA Iko](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=66271056552) 12. *TOXiC* by [OHTSUKA Iyo](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=5144801258) 13. *Meiko no Koi* (メイコの恋) by [INUZUKA Hiro](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=63763526094) 14. *Sekai no Himitsu* (世界の秘密; The Secret of the World) by [MATSUSAKA Shun](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=60732000853) 15. *Mahou Shoujo no Imouto* (魔法少女の妹; Magiæ puellæ soror) by [TAKAHASHI Natsuomi](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=77931569945) 16. *Hana ni Kurenai* (花に紅) by [ABE Rei](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=22737111759) 17. *Tokage no Ryuugi* (蜥蜴の流儀) by [SAKUMA Yoh](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=24895582485) 18. *Otome Tsubaki no Niwa* (乙女椿の庭; Garden of the Maiden Camellia) by [AYASHIRO Mame](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=25979056314) 19. *Tsuki no Hito* (月の人) by [AIHAMA Reika](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=39136188368) 20. *Saka no Ue no Mahoutsukai* (坂の上の魔法使い; Witches Go up the Hill) by [FUYUMUSHI Kaiko](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=5961543308) 21. *Watashi ga Butai Onkyou datta Koro* (私が舞台音響だった頃) by [Hiraku](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=56928919055) 22. *Akai Yuuhi no Hanashi* (紅い夕陽の話) by [Oku](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=47510926877)

Anthology of doujinshi from different artists. **Vol 1** (1994) Doujin artists: FUJI Shinichi, NARUSHIMA Yuri, NANKIN Gureko, KAME, SHINONOME Alf, MIZUHO Yuine, Mr. Kuroneko, SHIMOTSUKI Shun, TOONO Maki, HAZAKI Yasumi, EGAMI Shou, NAKAGAWA Ao, SUGIURA Mamiko, AZUMI Tooru, IN-FECT!, MIZUSHIMA Yui, SEJIMA Tomoki, TOKUGAWA Ranko, MAYA Kaoruko, NANAHOSHI Akimi, GIN Kemeko, TOKUDA Midori, ARINA Toshimi **Vol 2** (1994) Doujin artists: FUJI Shinichi, AZUMI Tooru, TOKUGAWA Ranko, TOKUDA Midori, NOBI Nobita, NANKIN Gureko, SHIMOTSUKI Shun, Megane K-suke, NARUSHIMA Yuri, YAMAMOTO Emiko, SUGIURA Mamiko, NITTA Yuuji, Mr. Kuroneko, MIZUSHIMA Yui, SEJIMA Tomoki, JUUJOU Kazumi, KURAMA Tenko, RYUUSEI Mitsuko, MAYA Kaoruko - Scanlated stories: • [color=blue]Fox Trip[/color] by MIZUSHIMA Yui (reprinted) **Vol 3** (1995) Doujin artists: FUJI Shinichi, ARINA Toshimi, KIDO Wataru, SHINONOME Alf, JUUJOU Kazumi, SATOMI Miyoko, NARUSHIMA Yuri, MAYA Kaoruko, YAMAKAMI Riyu, Mr. Kuroneko, PEPPER Vivio, IN-FECT!, TOBA Iori, MATSUO Yuriko, NANKIN Gureko, TACHIBANA Rei, TOUYA Masami, SAGAWA Kano, NOBI Nobita, TSUTA Hiroko, KITAYAMA Mari **Vol 4** (1996) - Doujin artists: FUJI Shinichi, NOBI Nobita, SHINONOME Alf, TAKAHASHI Mako, KITAYAMA Sakana, HOKUSHINA Miyabi, Megane K-suke, SATOMI Miyoko, NARUSHIMA Yuri, TOONO Maki, Mr. Kuroneko, SEONO Shou - Scanlated stories: • [color=blue]Snowy Night[/color] by KITAYAMA Sakana (Pairing: Kurama x Hiei) Note: [color=blue]blue[/color] = scanlated