From Kodansha: Neither a utopia nor a dystopia, it’s still a world of nations in strife, as dominated by corporations as ever. Technology hasn’t made humans nearly obsolete, but rather bettered us, if you will, attaching to our bodies and even brains as enhancements for those who can afford it. Comics artist Shirow Masamune’s vision of our coming society, animated to global acclaim and finally the basis of a major Hollywood production, branches out in five original stories by some of the most beloved SF novelists working in Japan today. A standalone collection, it requires no familiarity with the franchise to be enjoyed but is indispensable for fans for its thoughtful exploration of the series’ implications. While reality may never become virtual, it will be increasingly networked and augmented. Navigate herein age-old questions about a man that will return, not so ironically, in full force: What is the self? Is there such a thing as the soul?

I can't end up like a regular mob! A love comedy about a regular high school boy trying to capture heroines! \[ I'm not this life's protagonist\] Regular high school student Naruse Kazuomi is looking to rival the no-good protagonist Yuuta Okitsu. Kazuomi is going to capture his childhood friend, the junior idol, the class-rep as well as other heroines of all kind! (Source: Fantasia Bunko)

“Are you coming?” The time is 11:00 p.m. Yamato Kuraki, an ordinary high school boy, is on his way home from the convenience store when he runs into Seira Shirase, a girl so beautiful and kind that people at school nicknamed her the saint. She invites him to come along with her to go downtown in the middle of the night, and it is the start of a new relationship between the two. They play darts for the first time, go to a second-hand CD store, and try different ramen places… Yamato’s boring daily life becomes more colorful as he spends more time with Seira, who sometimes surprises him with her mischievous side. “I’m really glad that you came along with me that time.” This is the beginning of a sweet and precious young love story with an innocent saint. (Source: Fantasia Bunko, translated)

Komori Yui lives her life together with six brothers (by father's side). However, it is not the common daily life! In fact is quite a radical life, she is oppressed by them, and blood is demanded, as they are all vampires!

In an era of turmoil where the Empire seeks to expand its territory, a peerlessly beautiful woman stands alone against a vast army. Golden, lustrous hair. A slender waist with perfect curves. —Her name: Rosemay Darksaint. In truth, she was once known as the “Ugly General,” famous for her stout figure and unrivaled martial prowess in the kingdom. Though despised by her fiancé and left for dead, she was the legendary female warrior resurrected by a god’s whim! Having lost everything, she was driven solely by her pride. “Did you think dying once would change my resolve to protect the weak?” Her determination touches the hearts of even rogues and enemy generals, with some volunteering to serve under her. As rumors spread, she eventually catches the eye of the Empire, her homeland’s nemesis—? With no intention of relying on her beauty, the spectacular heroic tale of a woman who confronts and topples nations head-on begins!

Ryuji was summoned to another world as "the best recovery magician" when he was a salaryman in Japan. However, the summoning seems to have been a mistake, and Ryuji is immediately thrown away. Tired of living as a corporate slave, he decides to enjoy a slow life in another world, but at that time he acquires a mysterious skill called "castle magic" instead of "white magic". "Is it just a gag skill?" However, this "castle magic", which was thought to be out of the ordinary, is actually a non-standard magic...!? Ryuji unconsciously plays an active role in. Furthermore, with the addition of new "wrong skills" bestowed by the fairies, he continues to gain fame as the strongest healer... "I just want to live the slow life I've longed for!" A relaxing (?) different-world fantasy by the strongest healer who has suffered from various mistakes!

An anthology comic of Love Live! by various mangaka.

A booklet packaged with Harta volume 121 at select stores. It's an anthology of one-shots centering on the theme of cigarettes. (Source: Natalie, translated)

Takuma and his childhood friend Natsuko made a promise to have a child when they turn 17. Having spent years together as friends, Takuma's 17th birthday is approaching... (Source: Harta, translated)

The duke's daughter, Noir Armand, suddenly understood. In her previous life, she was a high school girl who had no luck with men, and that she was reincarnated as a villainess who appeared in the maiden game "Rosy Prayer". And what awaits her is her current fiancée, Prince Argento Blum, who falls in love with the heroine, breaking off her engagement and imprisoning her...! "I don't want a cheating man, either." Noir treats him coldly, even though he wants to be hated by His Highness--!? https://www.cmoa.jp/title/285950/

In a world where people's lives are controlled by "dolls," there's a boy who has been secretly rebelling against the dolls, meets someone who effortlessly slays the dolls and dreams of creating a nation for the people... (Source: Shonen Jump Plus, translated)