Historical
Date Masamune (YOKOYAMA Mitsuteru)
2012-04-05
A seminal history of Date Masamune (Not as awesome as he was in Sengoku Basara, admittedly). Yokoyama has a plain and matter of fact style for history without really trying to dramatize it.
Souten Kouro
2011-01-14
China 2A.D.: the corrupting Han Dynasty has thrown the entire country into chaos. Peasants revolt against the government. Into such an age, the ruthless and infamous hero, Cao Cao Mengde is born. Destroying old customs and values, he tries to unite China, with a band of promising and intellectual followers, handpicked for their individual talents and potential. Generally thought a villain, Cao Cao Mengde is portrayed as a hero in this story, which focuses on what kind of person he actually was. There are two other protagonists: Liu Bei Xuande and Sun Quan Zhongmou. Liu is a man of high morals and infinite potential. His servant, Zhuge Kongming is a mysterious man, who helps Liu to become a king who is loved by millions. Sun is the third descendant of the Sun family. A young and immature king also comes into the picture, creating more chaos. This is a Tale of the Three Kingdoms (Sanguozhi) in which these three men rage war throughout China.
Koukyuu Days - Shichi Kuni Monogatari
2013-07-24
From Day of the River:Hisui, who works for the Golden Rooster Theatre Group, was orphaned when her parents were killed in a giant massacre ten years ago and her brother Kohaku was abducted. One day, she is summoned to the Emperor's palace and only agrees to go because she suspects that he is behind her brother's disappearance.Inspired by "The Story of Saiunkoku".
The Queen's Knight
2011-01-14
From Tokyopop:When Yuna Lee's mother moves to Germany to pursue a music degree, she's left to stay with her father, a university professor, and her three older brothers, who are fiercely overprotective of her.During her summer vacation, she visits her mother in Germany, where she falls off a cliff and is rescued by Rieno, an 18-year-old knight living in the land of Phantasma. Rieno makes a deal with Yuna that because he has saved her life, she must marry him and become his queen. Indebted to him for saving her life, Yuna is torn between her normal world back home and life as Phantasma's Queen
Kagemusha Tokugawa Ieyasu
2015-01-07
During the feudal era, warlords were not only in danger from enemies outside the castle, but also from within like their own lieutenants they trusted. To protect themselves, they secretly began to use decoys of themselves. Honda Masanobu was part of Tokugawa Ieyasu’s council and also his closest friend. However, to defend his home country from Oda Nobunaga’s campaign, he leaves his position. During the 10 years on the battlefield, he meets Jirosaburo Motonobu who looks almost identical to his former master. Masanobu comes to realize that Jirosaburo must become Ieyasu’s shadow because of his trustworthy character and battle experience.
Peace Maker
2011-01-14
NOTE: Not to be confused with Peacemaker KuroganeTells of a lone gunman named Hope Emerson, the son of legendary gunfighter Peace Emerson. Known for the Spot Burst Shot, a technique that involves the firing of multiple bullets at a rapid pace while fanning the revolver s hammer.Emerson gets drawn into a mysterious conflict when he defeats a gunslinger named Hans -Grim Reaper- Giles in a duel after surviving a gunshot due to his bulletproof jacket. Hans had been part of a private mercenary force known as the Crimson Executioners, raised by millionaire Phillip Crimson.
Gunka no Baltzar
2011-05-15
Plot: Glory being won over the roar of cannon fire. Peace exists simply as a time to prepare for the next battle. In a military advanced nation Balzer advanced quickly up in rank. However, his career takes a sudden turn when he is reassigned a military advisor in a neighboring allied nation with little military power and the lack of civilian support of firearms. Will Major Balzer be able to win over the hearts of the soldiers and civilians?
NG Life
2011-01-14
From Tokyopop:Keidai Saeki is a high school student who remembers his past life in Pompeii, living as the Italian warrior Sirix... His friends around him are all also reincarnated - although they don't quite remember things the way he does. Keidai's wife from the past? He's now a middle school boy - while his best male friend is now a cute girl?! Throw in a case of love at first sight, and you have a new look at romance - manga-st
Otogimoyou Ayanishiki Futatabi
2012-07-17
The sequel takes place a few months after the end of the first series. Shinkurou and Suzu have gotten married and settled down as vassals in the employ of the governing family of Ima. Just when they've gotten used to the rhythm of their new, peaceful life, orders come from an influential government official that Shinkurou and Suzu must travel to the capital to meet with him. Along the way, they are beset by robbers and demons, and find they are being followed by a mysterious mononoke in the shape of a little boy?! The two must reunite with old friends, and make some new ones, in order to do battle with the supernatural forces that continue to plague them!
Emma
2011-01-14
The "Emma, Further Tales" manga fills in details from the "Emma" manga, both before and after the events in that storyline, now concluded.Each chapter explores the motivations or simply shows a day in the life of a particular character from the story.Find out about the romance between Doug and Kelly in their early days, or follow the adventures of Eleanor as she overcomes her heartache and begins to live again, or visit with Tasha and her family on her day off.
Ashita no Nadja
2011-11-27
From http://www.niko-niko.net/sites.html:Ashita no Nadja is the story of a young girl who grew up in an orphanage in England. One day she learns she may not be an orphan after all, and suddenly finds herself chased by some strange men. She ends up fleeing the orphanage and joins a travelling troupe of entertainers. The show follows her travels across Europe as she tries to find her mother and figure out who she really is.A bit more info about the manga is at http://www.niko-niko.net/nadja/ under 'Extras', and info about the anime series and merchandise.
Otome Youkai Zakuro
2014-10-10
It's the Meiji Era in a slightly alternate Japan, and the Gregorian calendar has just come into effect. The fox-eared girls living in the youkai part of town are about to be put to work together with a delegation of young human soldiers, to promote interracial understanding. So what will happen when Zakuro's strong personality collides with human sensibilities?
Serendipity
2011-03-18
About a man unable to open his heart to others and a woman who is poor but lives life filled with love and hope.
Shut Hell
2011-01-14
Sudou, a young man who keeps having these vivid dreams of bloody battles is approached by Susuki, a shy and quiet girl. When Susuki comes to Sudou's apartment she plays an instrument of his and Sudou is transported to the year 1209, a time where he is a woman named Shut Hell and Susuki is Yurul, a mongol prince.The story takes place in the early 13th century. Genghis Khan has united the Mongolian clans and is strengthening his forces to end the Western Xia dynasty. Our heroine is a Xia soldier, feared by the Mongols and called 'the Evil One (Shut Hell)' . She, along with Yurul, Genghis Khan's unknown son, strive to preserve Xia's culture and writing.
Baraou No Souretsu
2013-11-04
Richard, the ambitious third son of the House of York, believes he is cursed, damned from birth to eternal darkness. But is it truly fate that sets him on the path to personal destruction? Or his own tormented longings? Based on an early draft of Shakespeare’s Richard III, Aya Kanno's dark fantasy finds the man who could be king standing between worlds, between classes, between good and evil.
Pellua Iyagi
2014-02-27
Orthez Acryl is the Duke of Tesa's eldest daughter. She is a beautiful young lady who managed to capture the heart of the kingdom's crown prince. However, rather than become the crown princess she requested marriage to an Earl of a far away land called Fellua...Two people who never met each other agreed to marry the other... what motivates this two behind their decision...?
Now Manhwa
2011-01-14
From Anime News NetworkIn Korea in 668 AD North Star, using the martial arts discipline of Sashinmu, went into a beserker rage and massacred 100 of the most skilled martial artists of his time. After the massacre North Star and the lethal art of Sashinmu disappeared. Now it is 20 years later and a text of Shashinmu has surfaced again and a mysterious cadre will do anything to gets its hand on it and learn the deadly art. Meanwhile it is up to the books protectors, Rin Yhun and Bi-ryu, to destroy it before the forces of evil get their hands on it. But should the secrets of Sashinmu be destroyed forever or should rather the art be mastered and used by the books protectors? [Sequel to ChunRangYulJun]
Yuuutsu Na Asa (Yaoi)
2011-12-10
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Upon his father's death, Akihito Kuze became a viscount at the age of 10. His smart, handsome young butler Tomoyuki Katsuragi has since managed all affairs pertaining to the viscountcy perfectly. The talented and charismatic Katsuragi is very popular in their social circle; but as Akihito grows older, he becomes colder and more distant by the day - though still as faithful to the Kuze household as he has ever been. Akihito is now a young man, and desperately in love with Tomoyuki. He determines to discover the reason behind his butler's inexplicable behaviour, and this is where their story begins...
Reimei No Arcana
2011-01-14
"On that day, I became the enemy's possesion," Nakaba thought as she stood there, knowing her destiny was to be married for convenience to keep the peace between her country Senan and Prince Caesar's country, Belquat.Between the two countries there has been a constant war for 200 years and Nakaba has become a sacrificial goat for her country despite the discrimination to her red hair and to the 'sub-person' (half-human, half-animal) Loki, who is her only friend and attendant at Caesar's estranged palace.But what will Nakaba do when she foresees an event pertaining to Prince Caesar's demise? Will she save him? Or let him die in return to all the hate directed towards her by the people of Belquat?
Wild Rock (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Yuuen, the child of the Forest Clan chief is given the task of seducing Emba, the son of the Lakeside Clan Chief. Yuuen discovers a problem however when he realizes how sensitive and naive Emba really is, and he finds himself liking the youth more at ever
Brave 10
2011-01-14
The main protagonist is a Iga ninja named Saizou, who meets an Izumo priestess and protects her on her short journey to Sanada Yukimaru. Sanada Yukimaru is a powerful warlord in the Sengoku era. Sanada wants to gather 10 warriors, a party unrivaled in skill and power, to set his still secret plan into action.
Hanamatsuri
2011-01-24
In a society where money is king, the young men known as "flowers" hold a special role. In exchange for the financial support of those who have the means to patronize them, they serve their flower masters as symbols of taste, status, and wealth. Bought and sold at the whim of their masters, theirs is a precarious existence - save for the few who are lucky enough to have masters who can see the person behind the flower.
Be Heun
2011-01-14
Plot: There are some heroes whose names you do not know, whose faces you have not seen... They operate secretly, and their actions can make a difference in the outcomes of wars. Be Heun is the story of such a man. To follow his story, one must search in the shadows, for that is the only place you could find him...Original webcomic
Amakusa 1637
2011-01-14
A group of friends during their Senior Trip upon the cruise ship Victoria, suddenly get pulled back in time and separated. The main character, Hayumi Natsuki, arrives in the year 1636. In Japanese history, Christian rebels revolted in 1637, led by a young man known as Amakusa Shirou, resulting in thousands of casualties. However, when Natsuki arrives in the past, she and her friend Eri discover that Shirou Tokisada is already dead. Meanwhile Natsuki, according to the village folk and Shirou's parents, looks exactly like their late son (never mind the fact that Natsuki is female).Natsuki, the kendo champion of her school, heir to her family's Hakuhouryuu kendo style, simply cannot stand by and watch innocent people be persecuted simply because they are Christian. Soon she even becomes known as an angel, sent from God, whose coming was prophesized 25 years before. But what will she do when old friends become new enemies?
Evyione Manhwa
2011-01-14
Remember the tale of the little mermaid that fell in love with the dashing human prince? Now, imagine the roles reversed, as a romance blooms between the beautiful Evyione and a dashing young merman. It's a unique twist on timeless tale that is sure to leave you spellbound.
A Kiss To My Prince
2011-01-14
Everyone always says to set high goals for oneself. Sei-Ann, an orphaned young lady who was raised in the care of a noblewoman, does just that when she decides she’ll become the prince’s bride. With above average looks and ambitions that would rival that of a king, Sei-Ann is determined to leave her social status behind and become the wife of the next Crown Prince. Ever since she was a child, she knew that she was somehow special and was meant to go places. And even if it meant enduring a marriage with the most hideous looking prince, she feels it would be a small price to pay to claim her fate as the First Lady of the kingdom.
Count Cain - GodChild
2011-01-24
Deep in the heart of 19th Century London, a young nobleman named Cain walks the shadowy cobblestone streets of the aristocratic society in which he was born. Forced to become an Earl upon the untimely death of his father, Cain assumes the role of head of the Hargreaves, a noble family with a dark past. With Riff, his faithful manservant, and Mary Weather, his 10-year-old half sister, Cain investigates the mysterious crimes that seem to follow him wherever he goes. (Source: Viz)
Gengetsurou Kitan
2018-07-16
Shouichirou Tsurugi is the master of an well-established, upscale miso shop. He's a noted "prodigal son" and an eccentric "Jack of all trades, master of none." He's also the patron of a suspicious male geisha, Yosaburou, who will do anything for money and has no talent, except for telling ghost stories. It may or may not be true that the young master is making amorous advances toward Yosaburou! Every night, the parlor of a restaurant in the red light district called Ghost Moon Tower showcases mysterious tales that interweave "strange things" and people's other desires.
Deja-vu
2011-01-14
From Tokyopop:Unfulfilled love always ends tragically… or does it? Through different seasons and different eras in time, two lovers cross paths again and again, trying for that one chance to get it right. Different lives, at different points in histor
Spirit of the Ocean
2011-01-14
From Manga Art -This is a very interesting manga. The background of the story is Ming Dynasty, China. The main character of the story is an outgoing teenage girl named Ning Hai (Hai means ocean). She grew up in a family of pirates... She's the daughter of the head pirate. One day, Hai lead a group of pirates to rob a Spanish ambassador ship while her father was away. Then she met an English man, Michael, who was traveling with the Spaniards. Michael gladly traded the whole ship of treasures for a map of China. Later, a friend of Hai was caught by the new police inspector Shao ZhiSiün. Hai snuck out to save her friend... but got caught also. Meanwhile, she met Michael again. When Hai's father heard that his daughter was being held in custody by the new police inspector, he tried to bribe the new guy, but failed. The new police inspector was not to be bought. So Hai's father bluffed and said he didn't care what would happen to the two (his daughter and the other young pirate). He thought his daughter should be able to get herself out of the mess. Michael helped Hai conceal her true identity so that Shao believed that Hai and her friend are just innocent civilians who were forced to join the pirates and arranged for them to work in his house...
Present Wa Shinju
2013-04-04
From Aerandria Scans:Edward, the son of baron Lobel, is a spoiled "young master" who knows nothing of the real world and has his head in the clouds. The servants want him to learn how to handle women, so they find for him the perfect woman! She is called "Pearl" and is very cute, but she also has an amazing secret! Also features the one-shot "Yuki no kanon."
Kirakira Kaoru
2011-01-14
Because she killed herself, Sagiri became one who escorts souls of those who have died, instead of going to heaven. She met Hisagi while he was crossing the river of the world of the dead... They promised they would meet again and live happily in their next lives... Can their promise be fulfilled?
Akoya Tsutaya
2014-02-13
When humans first discovered fire, it filled them with fear.As time passed, they mastered fire, and used it to melt iron and forge weapons.This taught them to build their power, make war and rule one another.Follow the journey of Akoya, a young woman protected by a mountain spirit, as she fights for survival in Japan long before the samurai came to rule.
Hetalia
2011-12-04
Think of it like WWII, except every country is a pretty boy instead. A hilariously stereotypical pretty boy. America loves burgers, Russia is into the vodka, and China has pandas and a Wok.It is centered mostly around Italy, who has both a North and South character. The "Hetalia" portion of the name is probably mocking Italy, as "hetare" means "useless."(It is highly recommended that new readers start with the 'Main Storyline Index' as they're from the original webcomic source, and therefore slightly different from the edited volumes contents.)
Ichi
2011-09-14
Ichi is a lone goze (blind woman singer) who has become separated from her traveling entertainment troupe. Wondering how she will find her place in life, she carries only a shamisen (a traditional Japanese stringed instrument) and a walking stick with a hidden blade inside. When necessary, she uses her exceptional sword skills to fight off yakuza and other villains.
Green Blood
2012-05-28
From MangaHelpers:The end of the civil war signaled the start of the industrial revolution in the United States and immigrants from all over the world traveled to find their American dream. But what awaited the majority of them was poverty, discrimination and hopelessness. Manhattan, New York was full of immigrants flooding through the ports and the 6th district, Five Points, was considered at the time, the world’s worst slum. The mobsters corrupted the entire area, including the police by paying them off; Five Points was the mob’s territory and they were the law.But even in Five Points, where there seemed to be nothing but robbery, prostitution and murder, showed some signs of hope. Luke Burns was a honest and righteous teenager who realized that the mob was the cause of the harsh lifestyle and that joining the mobsters would not bring him the American dream. But his older brother, Brad Burns, had become the assassin to the biggest mob group of Five Points, the Grave Diggers, a secret he kept from Luke for his own protection. Brad was known as the Grim Reaper and his reputation preceded him as a ruthless and skilled killer. [vyc]
The Descendant Of The Dynasty
2011-01-14
From HMR:A fantasy title beginning in 2001, very different from her typical stories and style. Set in Egypt, this has royal intrigue and murder plots. Pretty suspenseful so far.
Ryuurouden
2012-08-28
A shounen story where 2 teenagers went back in time to the "Three Kingdoms" period of China. An entertaining action series with some light moment & a bit of romance. You also get to learn a bit about that era.From JanKenPon:Middle schoolers, Shiro and Masumi, encountered a mysterious dragon that brought them back to the time of the Three Kingdoms; situated in ancient China. As soon as they arrived, they were rescued by the Han Kingdom. Not long after these events, Masumi was kidnapped and Shiro barely escaped death... Soon the story gets more complicated as they are stuck in the past.In 1997, Ryuurouden won the Kodansha Manga Award for sh?nen manga.
Chongsa
2015-04-18
The King’s royal guards, comprised of warriors who possess the top skills in all the nations. People call them the "Musketeers". If a Musketeer serves Korea’s king, they are revered and honored. From all the Musketeers, there were three at the very top that received praise from everyone. A Korean-style heroic action manhwa about the three Musketeers.
Innocent (sakamoto Shinichi)
2013-09-12
In the 18th century, seeking "freedom and equality," the event that became the starting point of modern French society, the French Revolution, began. There was one more protagonist that lived within the darkness, Charles-Henri Sanson. He was the fourth generation family head of the Sanson Family, and executioner of Paris. This is the story of him nobly facing his harsh fate...
Babel
2011-01-27
Set in an era resembling the 1920's and drawn in a hybrid style of American graphic novels and more Asian manga/manhwa/manhua, Babel is a full-color adult series (in Korea, you must be 19+ years old to purchase it) with good old-fashioned gangs, shooting, bank heists, etc. It begins with guns blazing and 70 million dollars at stake.
Moon-ah
2011-09-16
A lady abandons a child in the temple of a Mountain God and he decides to save the child and raise it as his own.
New Sexy Simpleton
2011-01-14
From HMR:This is the sequel series to Sexy Simpleton, but don't worry you won't be lost! Eun Bi, the popular CF model, is back in modern times with her ancient Korean boyfriend. Yet the adventure's not over yet, as she's transported back into ancient Ko
Saiyuki Gaiden
2011-01-14
500 years before the story of Saiyuki, a heretic child with golden eyes is brought into Heaven. He is given into the reluctant care of a minor deity named Konzen, the nephew of the Merciful Goddess Kanzeon Bosatsu. Konzen eventually gives the child the na
Sengoku Strays
2011-01-24
Kasane is your average kendo-obsessed girl, when a brush with a mysterious sword sends her back in time to the Sengoku Era. Stuck in an unfamiliar time and place, Kasane also has the poor luck of winding up right in the middle of the turmoil that surrounded Oda Nobunaga s rise to power! (Source: Storm in Heaven)
Rappi Rangai
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Plot: This story takes place during the civil war in Japan. There is a mysterious boy with a short horn on his forehead. His life turns upside down after he saves a wanted female ninja, who then tells him that she's his servant and he an emperor!Soon a few more girls appear in his life and the adventure begins. What will happen to him and what kind of weird and wonderful stories lie in front of the small group is for you to find out.
Date Masamune
2012-04-09
A seminal history of Date Masamune (Not as awesome as he was in Sengoku Basara, admittedly). Yokoyama has a plain and matter of fact style for history without really trying to dramatize it.
Ryou
2011-01-14
Ryo thinks she is a normal girl living a normal highschool life in modern day Tokyo. But is she? On a school trip, a mysterious man attacks her and claims that he is Benkei, the legendary warrior monk who collected 999 of his opponents' swords in battle during the Heinan era. And he also claims that she is Ushiwakamura, the 1000th opponent, that according to folklore, beat Benkei and became his master. But...Ushiwakamura was a man! And Benkei and Ushiwakamura existed in 13th century feudal Japan!
Honorable Baek Dong Soo
2011-07-01
Plot: Some corrupted high ranked officers within the palace are accusing the crown prince Sado of high treason and ask for his death! What will the Emperor do to save his son?A fusion heroic historical about a crown prince in a wooden chest about to meet death, but actually turns out he has bigger influence and authority beyond imagination.Adapted to K-Drama.
The Legend of Kamui
2011-12-19
The rogue ninja Kamui is struggling to free himself from the iron fist of his own clan. As a ronin, he should not exist. In his flight from his clan he meets another ronin ninja, a woman named Sugaru. Sugaru, wanting only to live in peace, is very distrustful. Her paranoia is shown to be justified. The manga covers Kamui's struggle to leave his past behind and Sugaru's failure to do the same.
The Grand Legend Ramayana
2014-05-07
A Fantasy Fiction comic that inspired by a tale of Rama and Laksmana...
Global Garden
2011-01-14
Living in regret that his formula gave birth to the atomic bomb, Professor Einstein sends two boys whose eyes can see the future on a train that travels at the speed of light before embarking on his own final adventure: death. His hope is that they will f
Fire King
2011-01-14
Plot: Have you ever heard of the series called Melancholic Princess by You Su Lan? I hope you have. This is part two of that series. It continues directly after MP, and the story also goes around "the seven mirrors" and "the seven gods," but with more focus on God of Fire rather than Water Princess.
Hangah, Lee
2011-01-14
Hang-Ah is a girl who can forsee the future through dreams. Along with Nabi, Hang-Ah goes on a journey in order to break the seal of the four gods.