It’s 1949 Los Angeles, and Kevin Yamagata, a Japanese American comic book author, is drawing his bestselling character, Billy Bat: a quick-witted detective who is, unsurprisingly, a cartoon bat. Everything is going well for Kevin until he discovers an unfortunate truth: He may have unintentionally plagiarized his beloved character from a drawing he once saw in Japan. Devastated by the news, Kevin returns to war-torn Japan to find the drawing’s original artist . . . but the character’s origins turn out to be far older and more perplexing than he had ever imagined. (Source: Kana) *Note: Won the Max und Moritz Prize for "Best international Comic" in 2014.*

Kiseijuu's tribute manga series of original stories by various mangaka. 1. Yura no Mon wo (由良の門を) \[Hagio Moto\]; Afternoon 2016-05 2. Konya mo Eat It (今夜もEat it) \[Oota Moare\]; 2016-04 3. Baba Koukaisu (ババ後悔す) \[Takeya Takayuki\]; 2016-05 4. Paragant (PARAGANT) \[Nirasawa Yasushi\]; 2015-01 5. Lucy to Migi (ルーシィとミギー) \[Mashima Hiro\]; 2015-10 6. Oshiete! Tamiya Ryouko-sensei (教えて！田宮良子先生) \[PEACH-PIT\]; 2015-07 7. Kawarimono (変わりもの) \[Kumakura Takatoshi; 2015-06 8. Perfect Soldier (PERFECT SOLDIER) \[Minagawa Ryouji\]; 2015-05 9. Migi no Tabi (ミギーの旅) \[Ueshiba Riichi\]; 2015-04 10. Edible (EDIBLE) \[Endou Hiroki\]; 2015-02 11. Kisei!! Ekoda-chan (寄生!! 江古田ちゃん) \[Takinami Yukari\]; 2014-12 12. Agonashi Gen to Ore wa Kiseijuu (アゴなしゲンとオレは寄生獣) \[Hiramoto Akira\]; 2014-11

The spinoff manga focuses on Nayuta Kani, who falls in love with the novelist Itsuki Hashima through her literature. Since Itsuki likes little sisters she decides that she needs to become a little sister for him.

There was once a hero who was summoned to another world, and he saved that world. However, the man was caught in a "trap" and was forcibly returned to his original world. On top of that, he had to start over as a baby… This is the story of a crazy journey in another world where a former hero who was reincarnated into a slightly gloomy high school student is "resummoned" back to that same world! There's a lot of room to work with when it's the second time, huh♪ (Source: Coolmic)

Apparently, I'm the useless. Out of our whole class that got isekai'd, I'm the only one labeled useless—totally unwanted... sob. But seriously, dumping me in a monster-infested forest to die? That's just cruel! Still, I survived thanks to my cheat-tier magic powers. Now it's up to me—Kento, your resident chuuni—to save my classmates with my trusty skeleton squad! ...And hey, if some lovely ladies want to pamper me along the way, who am I to say no, right? (Source: Manga Mirai)

**When all he wants to do is die a hero, one man joins the Space Force to look cool while saving the planet! The only problem? He’s too good at his job to die!** Nao’s got it rough: Already a cringe-inducing, late-blooming loser, things really hit a new low when his girlfriend runs off with another guy. With nothing left to lose, Nao sees an advertisement for the Space Force, the elite military organization that protects the planet from all extraterrestrial threats. It’s the perfect place to achieve the one thing he still desires–a cool, inspiring death! Trouble is, this brand-new ensign is way too good at his job. As the commander of the “Unwanteds,” a unit of misfits destined for the front lines, he really ought to have gone out in a blaze of glory by now. So why is it that he keeps surviving? Why is it that everybody thinks he’s some kind of hero?! Nao may be ready to die, but is he ready to live and fight another day? *Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, Vol. 1*

You’ve never seen manga like this before! No annoying speed lines or sappy, neotenic eyeballs here — just pure Japanese counterculture. This anthology of contemporary underground comics from Japan features a wide variety of styles and topics ranging from the humorous to the profound. There’s a whole world of comics out there, and it’s not all Godzilla and schoolgirls! A great introduction to the other Japanese comics featuring Asia’s answers to Robert Crumb, Dan Clowes, and Chester Brown! List of included Oneshots: "Horse Horse Tiger Tiger" by Imiri Sakabashira "A Hooker's Room" by Naoto Yamakawa "Kisses" by Kiriko Nananan "Kitty Court Drama" by Nekojiru "What a Mixed Up World!" by Yasuji Tanioka "Million Dollars" by Yoshiharu Mitsumoto "The Abalone Cat" by Naoki and Shunichi Karasawa. *Source: Fantagraphics*

The main character, Ayase Yuuto is your average boy without any special traits. He attends a private high school where he is one of the many and doesn't stand out, until, one day, he happens to discover the secret of the school princess Nogizaka Haruka, and his life changes drastically from there on. Haruka, the school's most unattainable girl, is so idolized in the school for both, her looks and intelligence, that her classmates nickname her Nuit Étoile (The Silver Star of the Night) and Lumière du Clavier (The Shining Princess on the Piano). However, nobody knows that it is only a fake role she assumes to hide her true nature. In reality she is a die-hard fan of anime, manga, and otaku culture.

Collection of one-shots: 1) Yuugai Muzai Gangu (有害無罪玩具) 2) Kyosuu Jikan no Asobi (虚数時間の遊び) 3) Kingyo no Ningyo wa Ningyo no Kingyo (金魚の人魚は人魚の金魚) 4) Bon ni Fukusui Bon ni Kaerazu (盆に復水 盆に帰らず)

Hozuki Gorou is your average high school student in all respects, except for having a crush on his sadistic older step sister, Haru. Haru delights in toying with her step brother: flirting, deceiving, and humiliating him at every given opportunity. Serialized in Young Ace, Igarashi Ran's 4-koma crack comedy follows the relationship between the two step siblings and the troubles of their daily life.

There is a legend in the kingdom of Paros -- a legend of the Sword. It is said that if one who is unfit to rule should wield it, it will mean the ruin of the kingdom. As sole heir to the throne of Paros, Princess Erminia must accept the Sword and a husband when she comes of age on her next birthday. But the princess refuses to wed any man who is less of a man than she -- which excludes every man in the kingdom! Just when Erminia is ordered by her father the king to wed her foster brother Yurias, she has a fateful encounter with the unfortunate, beautiful maiden Fiona.

The story centres on so-called "Humanized Animals" (HA), genetically engineered hybrids of man and animal who possess extraordinary physical abilities. They show their worth when they are sent to the scenes of massacres to enact the ambitions of other people. The purpose of their creation is tied to a grand plan for humanity's future.