An anthology of short stories by various mangaka, intended for male audience.

Long before Bell Cranell came to Orario, the goddess of unparalleled beauty, Freya, rose to prominence as the head of her powerful familia. Yet these days, she finds herself fenced in, discouraged from leaving home by her overprotective familia members. Not one to be kept in a cage, she sneaks out and begins a grand adventure of her own, all to find her Odr—her fated soulmate! (Source: Yen Press)

Set hundreds of years in the future after an environmental catastrophe, Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou (also known as Yokohama Shopping Log) centers on the simple life of Alpha, an android who runs a small coffee shop in coastal Japan. Alpha stands witness to chronicle the end of humanity’s days with coffee, a slice of watermelon, and the sound of her moon guitar backed by distant seagulls. Quiet and bittersweet, this tale is about the melancholy beauty that can be found even as the end approaches. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment) *Note: Includes four extra chapters.*

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.*

When a meteorite struck the Earth, it shattered more than just the land—it broke reality. A wave of madness swept the globe, twisting people into monsters and leaving a cursed few unable to die. Now, in a world of chaos and grotesque wonders, two immortals wander in search of the only thing they still desire: an end. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment) *Notes: \- Nominated for the Tsugimanga 2020 Award in the Manga Category. \- Includes 10 extra chapters.*

Timid Ooyama keeps to himself at school, and he certainly never gets involved with Akutsu Riko, a delinquent as buxom as she is notorious. But when she turns up at his apartment out of the blue, what’s he supposed to do, kick her out? She’s gorgeous! And scary! But things get complicated when Akutsu asks to stay the night, then starts turning up over and over again after school–reading Ooyama’s manga, sprawling out on his bed, and digging up his smut stash. Why exactly is she claiming his life as her hangout?! She makes it clear there’s no way she could possibly like him, but the teasing threatens to boil over into something more in this sexy yet adorable slice-of-life rom-com! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Asagaki Togo was the Red Ranger in a heroic Ranger squad. During their final battle against the ultimate evil organization, he suffers a crushing defeat and resigns himself to death… That is, until he finds himself reborn in an entirely different world! Embracing his new role as an adventurer, he transforms into Kizuna Red and continues his pursuit of justice, helping those in need. Enjoy this heroic tale of a Ranger becoming the protector of another world! *Source: Manga UP! Global*

When Ayako’s sister died, leaving her young daughter all alone, Ayako stepped up and took the child into her life. Now that her niece/adopted daughter is a teenager, a 30-something Ayako can sense first love in the air. Ayako teases her daughter about Takumi, their handsome and college-aged neighbor, who’s been tutoring her since she was young–could they be a blossoming couple, since he’s always beaming when he comes to their house? To Ayako’s surprise, Takumi isn’t interested in daughter dearest: he’s long had a crush on Ayako herself! In this age gap romantic comedy, one young man is ready to bring a little sugar to the sexy mom next door. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

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

From modern-day tales of romance in Seattle, to eerie stories from historical Japanese fantasy, to Yoshinaga's further depiction of the class conflict before the French Revolution. The characters Claude and Antoine, a young aristocrat and his butler, are initially introduced in this volume, and we see their further adventures in the sister volume, Lovers in the Night. (Source: BLU Manga)

Long ago, a powerful demon lord ruled over the people until an equally powerful hero rose up to defeat him. To counter future threats, Rosewood Academy, a school for heroes-in-training, was created. Today, Rosewood Academy enrolls only the best of the best, and Arnest Flaming is the best of them all. The top student in the school, a dutiful girl nicknamed "Empress of Flame", she has an irritating encounter with a light-hearted boy in the school hallway one day who seems to equal her powers, though she's never seen him before. He introduces himself only as Blade, and Arnest soon finds out not only is he transferring into the school as a new student, but she is personally requested by the King to help him settle in to daily life in Rosewood Academy.

**“I want to be an ordinary person! Someone who’s normal! I’ve already told you I don’t have my power anymore!”** Blade is a carefree transfer student whose only goal is to make friends with his classmates at Rosewood Academy, a school for heroes-in-training. On the surface, Blade seems like an ordinary boy, but he is hiding a miserable secret with seeds that start long ago, with the defeat of the Demon King at the hands of the Great Hero. Join this new class of friends as they unravel the mystery surrounding Blade, and journey toward becoming full-fledged Heroes! *Source: Comikey Media*