ROMANCE
Itazura na Kiss
2011-01-24
From ShoujoMagic:High school senior Aihara Kotoko has had a crush on Irie Naoki since freshman year. But she's been discouraged from confessing to him by a few things: he's a member of "Class A," the top ranking class in school, whereas she's in "Class F"; he gets the top score on every exam; and he's so smart, popular, and handsome that he's been class president every year. When Kotoki finally musters up the courage to present him with a love letter, though, Naoki outright refuses it, telling her point blank--with a look of disgust and boredom--that he doesn't like "stupid girls." Poor Kotoko's worst nightmare! Her heart is broken, but then a change in circumstance forces Naoki and Kotoko to be together every day...!?Itazura na Kiss is a gem to the shoujo demographic, as it is the mother of a lot of cliches found in today's shoujo series. Despite the fact that it is 2 decades old, it still stands out as unique for it has the series follow the main characters well into their life, over a span of 10 years. It was so popular it inspired popular series like Marmalade Boy and Fruits Basket.However, the author had an accident while she was moving homes with her son and husband, and passed away a few months later, leaving her popular manga forever uncompleted. It was adapted into a popular Taiwanese drama under the title "It Started With a Kiss", and it even earned sequel. It was also adapted as a short Japanese drama in 1996, and an anime series in 2008, with the anime portraying the author's planned ending.
Kamisama Hajimemashita
2011-01-24
From Aerandria Scans:Momozono Nanami’s dad, a man with a penchant for gambling, disappeared after accumulating a huge amount of debt. Thus, she was chased out of her house by the debt collectors. When she met a timid man being chased by a dog, he told her that he’d give her his house. She believed his persuasive talk, but when she went to his house… it turned out to be a shrine. Moreover, a guy with fox ears appeared, which made Nanami even more confused. What will become of homeless and confused Nanami?
Kashimashi Girl Meets Girl
2011-01-24
From Seven Seas:Being a girl is harder than it looks...For Hazumu, this couldn't be more true, because just the other day, she...was a he.Shunned by the girl of his dreams, Hazumu loses himself in the mountains and is promptly squashed by an oncoming space ship. The alien inside, feeling guilty, rebuilds Hazumu's body...but as the wrong gender!Now Hazumu must learn how to be the girl his parents always wanted while dealing with the trials and tribulations of being caught in a love triangle between two girls--his childhood friend, Tomari, and Yasuna, the girl who rejected him but is now strangely attracted to him/her!
Kemono ni Koishita
2011-01-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From Midnight Scans:A collection of oneshots.1. Kemono ni, KoishitaMadoka accepted the odd temper of the beast-like guy, Misao, and continues to be his sex-friend. But, the truth is, she wants his heart, too. But she's afraid that she will be dumped, so she does not confess her feelings... In order to graduate from this relationship, Madoka takes action...?!2. Karada Dake, Ageru3. Yokujou4. Hatsukoi5. Scarf
Kiken na Honey
2011-01-24
Plot: One day, Yoshino picks up a very handsome guy that ends up at her house's garden. This guy's identity is unknown and filled with riddles. He asks her for a place to stay, and what's more shocking is that he says to her, "I'll teach you everything that's fun."
Kimi no Tonari de Seishunchuu
2011-01-24
From Midnight Scans:Miu is living with her dad since her mom left them some years ago. While taking care of the house, Miu has missed the breaking news about thet new transfer student. When she meets Keita at school, he seems to know her quite well, but she doesn't recognize him at all. Who is Keita and why is he approaching Miu so openly?
Kimi Wa Petto
2011-01-24
Fed-up with a life of being under-appreciated and disrespected, Sumire Iwaya decides to change things when she picks up a young boy off the street and brings him into her house. Despite being total opposites, the two seem to complement one another as they try to carve out an ordinary life for themselves.
Kindan no Koi wo Shiyou
2011-01-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. 1-4) Kindan no Koi wo ShiyouHisako was saved from a drunkard by a wolf. She decides to adopt the beautiful, and entrancing creature, but Hisako's new pet turns into a fine-looking guy! Somehow his entrancing eyes remain in her mind...5) A Request to the VampireRyouko is targeted as an anorexic, or shall we say, unappetizing, girl. But when her want to die overflows when she meets a vampire, he turns her world around.
Kurohime
2011-01-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Kurohime is a buxom witch with the power to control magical guns. She once made the mistake of challenging the gods and was cursed for her foolishness! Transformed into a little girl named Himeko, she can only regain her former body and powers when she falls in love. But finding love in a world fraught with evil is no easy task.
March Story
2011-01-24
“Things that should not be touched by humans somehow find their way into this world. That’s why you should never, ever touch anything that is foreign.”Follow the adventures of March, a Syste Behard, who hunts ils– evil creatures that lurk in fascinating objects.(Source: Etc)
Marriage with Evil
2011-01-24
A story about a girl from Paris who went to Basel, Switzerland in order to reunite with her father, brother, and the guy she loves, Zerman. Waiting for Zerman to pick her up from the train station, she accidently hugs San, a handsome, wealthy, and ally to some of the few powerful men.
Mary Stayed Out All Night
2011-01-24
Ui Mae-Ri, who has not dated for a long time, meets a death metal group's vocalist and begins a relationship with him. However, a perfect man interferes in their relationship...
Mysterious Girlfriend X
2011-01-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Plot: Was originally a one-shot in Afternoon in 2004 before it became a series in 2006.One day, a strange transfer student appears before Tsubaki. Urabe Mikoto is an antisocial girl, whose hobby is just sleeping during class-breaks. One day, Tsubaki goes to wake her up and accidentally tastes her drool... And gets hooked on that!After that, he starts going out with her and gets to know her better. Her second hobby, as it turns out, is carrying around scissors in her panties and cutting paper into flowers...
Neo Girl
2011-01-24
LeeSoonHwi, a very athletic girl with extra ordinary acrobatic skills, lives with her older brother who is a teenage genius. Her brother is already an instructor at a university, he tends to get annoyed by his younger sister s laziness and mischievous acts. A new neighbor moves in. He is a popular, self-centered, upperclassmen pretty boy. He seems to have taken interest in her due to her unique athletic features, which changes her normal lifestyle. How will SoonHwi s new surroundings progress to?
Nephilim John
2011-01-24
Battle angels, Lucifer, demons, and holy wars: a nephilim by the name of John is abruptly thrown into this world one day when Michael, a battle angel, comes crashing into the room he is in.
Neverending Heart
2011-01-24
Rinzy's a famous hard rock musician. His ex-girlfriend, the model Katherine, commits suicide in front of him and he fails to help her. JP, a 16 year old homeless kid happens to be the only witness. In order to prevent exposure and scandal, Rinzy's manager, Stella, hires JP as Rinzy's assistant.
Ojousama Wa Oyomesama
2011-01-24
Towako the ojousama (daughter of a high class family) will be turning 18 years old soon. When she was very young, she was told that on this 18th birthday she is to marry the young man who was born on the same day, the same time, and the same year as she was. However, during their first meeting, Yuuga was incredibly mean to her! What’s Towako to do when her husband-to-be is the shy and cool type of guy?
Oneichan To Issho
2011-01-24
From Aerandria Scans:My mama is in heaven, but� I have my sister!Hinako is a high school student who has a lot of things that she wants to do, but for her cute little sister, she will become a mother!
Otoyomegatari
2011-01-24
Set on the Silk Road that connected Asia with Europe before the modern times. The story of Amira, a woman skilled in archery and horsemanship, sent to marry Karluk, a boy from another village who is 8 years younger than her. But all is not well, as her village decides to take her back...
Psycho Buster
2011-01-24
Out of the blue, a beautiful girl asks Kakeru to run away with her. It turns out that the girl is on the run from a shadowy government organization intent on using her psychic abilities for its own nefarious ends. But why does she need Kakeru’s help? Could it be that he has secret powers, too?
ReBirth The Lunatic Taker
2011-01-24
Reiji is your typical high-school student living with his big sister Ayaka. One day he stumbles upon a pair of bracelets on the sidewalk. He picks them up and tries to find the owner but gets sidetracked as a bag snatcher runs his direction. He tries to stop him but is stabbed and killed. On the brink of death he hears a voice from the bracelets "If thou wishes to live form a contract." What has Reiji gotten himself into? And what exactly does the contract entail?
Rinjin wo Aisou (Yaoi)
2011-01-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Kazuhito is a model student and he has a troublesome neighbour who always sleeps during classes. One day, he sees him in the streets and without knowing why, he decides to stalk him...
Rosario-Vampire II
2011-01-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Season 2 of manga serie Rosario+Vampire
Scarlet Palace
2011-01-24
Plot: As the war-torn kingdoms vie for power in Ancient China, a deadly yet beautiful struggle also emerges in the seraglio of the King of Ding (King Xun)! In order to gain the terrifying King Xun's favor, Ninghu's family is determined to make her the future Queen, but King Xun is not interested in his other concubines at all. Not willing to become just another neglected concubine, Ninghu disguises herself as an eunuch servant to her brother Yuanren, the second most powerful eunuch and adviser in the kingdom. However, the moment that she enters the Scarlet Palace, Lingyu, the most influential and favored eunuch, suspects that she is a girl and begins to investigate her! With the mysterious death of Lingyu's original servant, Ninghu decides to become Lingyu's personal servant in hope to approach King Xun. However, King Xun is absent from the palace, and as time goes on, Lingyu and Ninghu becomes more and more attracted to each other! Could they have fallen in love with each other?!
Seirei Produce
2011-01-24
Shiina Momose doesn't believe in fortune telling and the occult, but for some reason, she can destroy anything with a touch. One day while on her way to school, a young man approaches her and claims to be a God. Furthermore, he believes that he was guided towards her and for that reason he has become convinced that she should become his first follower! Naturally, Momose refuses; but when strange things began to happen... she can not do something about it!
Shoujo Shounen
2011-01-24
Each volume is a separate story about a different boy becoming a female idol. ^w^[1st story]Akira is a cute jr. high school boy who has a great singing voice that his sister is always raving about. She thinks his voice sounds like an angel's and in a truly sister-like fashion, she plots to get her younger brother into a dress and wig so she can see him look like an angel while he sings too ^_^ So at home one day after school, she gets Akira to sing karaoke, and then dresses him up in a frilly dress and a wig of long hair![2nd story]Nearby, a talent scout hears a beautiful clear voice. He follows the sound and can hear Akira's singing coming out of Akira's house. He is thrilled to see the voice belongs to the girl in the cute dress. But Akira tears the wig off and insists that he is a boy. After a moment of thought, the talent scout begs to recruit Akira to be the next new FEMALE idol singing sensation! Akira refuses at first, but finally relents when he realizes he may get the chance to meet Ruri, a currently popular female idol singer. And thus "Mizuki" is born, the angelic new GIRL idol singer! Watch the fun as Akira attempts to be a female idol, and is surrounded by girls who like him or hate him in his various identities![3rd story]Tachibana Yuzuki is a young 11 year old with the face of a girl. Everyday his older brothers tease and play pranks on him usually on his appearance. Yuzuki has one dream in mind and that's to become a famous idol so he can escape his village life. After he told his female friend, Chiyoko, about it she feel something that makes her not want Yuzuki to go. What could it be? Right before he sends in his audition form to Tokyo, his brothers play one last trick before Yuzuki sends in the form and goes to Tokyo. They change his gender from male to female! How will Yuzuki be able to fix this prank that's gone too far?!?!
Solanin
2011-01-24
After graduating from college, Meiko went straight to work as an office lady, but she can't help feeling there should be something more to life. Determined to find a worthier goal, she quits work, but can she actually make her neubulous dreams come true- and how will her sudden decision affect her relationship with her boyfriend Taneda?
Star Reading Prophet
2011-01-24
The uncommon fortune-teller Grand is the one who rules Dene, a big country. Tia, an assassin, was sent there to assassinate him! Already lost the will to live and failed her mission as an assassin, Tia was saved by Riis, the head of Grand’s guards. Gradually, Tia starts to regain her will to live, however…?!
Sukima-Shiki
2011-01-24
A series of romantic short stories drawn by Sahara Mizu and inspired by the music of the Japanese band Sukima Switch. Each chapter is inspired by a different song.(Source: Storm in Heaven)
Sunao ni Nare! (Yaoi)
2011-01-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Series of connected stories centering around couples at a boys school.
Tour Shangri-La (Yaoi)
2011-01-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. 1) Tour Shangri-La Tour. 1Hirastuka and Matsuzono have been friends since college, but Matsuzono harbors secret feelings for Hirastuka, but as the heir to the company they both work at, Matsuzono's step mother opposes any relationship (be it friendship or more) between the two. She calls for Hirastuka and offers him a choice - never see Matsuzono again or become the tour guide to a Shangri-La trip and all that it may entail...2) Tour Shangri-La Tour. 2Kanou has traveled the world and seen many things, but the one thing that has haunted him for years is the sight of his father making love to a young man. The image burned into his memory is that of the young man, whose body pulsated with pleasure, and Kanou dreamed of being the one giving the pleasure. As a present for beginning a career, Kanou is on Tour Shangri-La, where any dream can be fulfilled. Can the tour guide Asada help this dream become a reality? And why has Asada, who hasn't been a tour guide for years, decided to accept Kanou's tour?3) Tour Shangri-La Tour. 3Daichi and Housei are step brothers. What started as a biker gang showdown between Housei and Daichis respective gangs ends in Housei raping Daichi as part of a ritual punishment for the loser. However Housei isn't happy to leave it at just once and continues their relationship until Daichi escapes. Now Daichi is a Shangri-La tour guide, and it just so happens Housei is his next client!4) Tour Shangri-La Tour. 4Kashii would often visit a small cafe where Hiroki, a young cook worked and before long Hiroki began to yearn for Kashii's approval of his cooking. However Hiroki decides to take on the job of a Shagri-La tour guide in order to experience and learn foreign cuisine after hearing that Kashii has a 3 star personal chef at his disposal. Kashii finds out about Hiroki's sudden change in job and follows after him, taking the place of the first client - and his first request is that Hiroki become his personal chef for 3 days.5) Safari Act. 1Kazuki is a half-human werewolf, Akira is a legendary pure white wolf. They fall in love, but Kazuki as a half breed is considered an outcast in the tribe. One day the tribe tells him to leave so that Akira can get a real mate. Kazuki, recognizing the truth of their words leaves and takes on the life of a normal human, even becoming a teacher at a school. Yet, five years later Akira reappears in Kazuki's life.6) Safari Act. 2Story about a veterinarian and his love for a particular breed of cat. Satoya owns and runs the Satoya Veterinary Clinic alongside his adorable assistant Minami. After a customers' criticism over Satoya's favorite breed, Minami becomes quite upset. What's hiding behind his reaction?
Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles
2011-01-24
Sakura and Syaoran return, but they're not the people you know. Sakura is the princess of Clow - and possessor of a mysterious, misunderstood power that promises to change the world. Syaoran is her childhood friend and leader of the archaeological dig that took his father's life. They reside in an alternate reality... where whatever you least expect can happen - and does. When Sakura ventures to the dig site to declare her love for Syaoran, a puzzling symbol is uncovered - which triggers a remarkable quest. Now Syaoran embarks upon a desperate journey through other worlds-all in the name of saving Sakura.
Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitteiru
2011-01-24
Plagued by reoccurring dreams he can't quite recall and a strange power that allows others' thoughts and emotions to flow into him, high school student Sakurai Yuki has always longed to know the reason for his existence. Soon after a hauntingly beautiful, nostalgic stranger named Zess saves Yuki from an oncoming car, the head of the Gioh clan shows up at the foster group home where Yuki lives, claiming to be family. Who are the Gioh clan? What is their connection to Zess? Most importantly, can Yuki accept his role in the "destiny" laid out before him...? (Source: Storm in Heaven)
Yama ni Sumu Kami
2011-01-24
Atop the mountain, there lived a deity with a tiger in his household. A fair maiden ventured alone... to see the deity of the mountain.The head of a village plagued by a man-eating tiger offers his daughter Hyeon-na to any man who successfully disposes of the tiger. Dismayed at being treated as a trophy, Hyeon-na sets out alone to the mountain where the tiger lives...Collection of short stories:1. Etsujinka (Song of the Yue Maiden)2. Yama ni Sumu Kami (The Deity Atop a Mountain)3. Ryakudatsu Sareta Musume (The Abducted Maiden)4. Toukasen (The Folding Fan with Peach Blossoms Motif)5. Seirou Nyonin-koku (Brothel: Women’s Territory)
Yoake Mae Yori Ruri Iro Na
2011-01-24
The moon and the earth are linked by a single contact point, Mitsuru ga Sakichau Ouren Rakuniushi where Tatsuya lives under the supervision of the Sphere Kingdom (Moon Kingdom)s Princess Feena Fam Earthlight who is coming to stay at his home
Yokan EX Noise (Yaoi)
2011-01-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Charon`s lead vocalist Akira wants to sing a song written by Sunaga, a famous actor but Sunaga requests Akira`s body as payment for that song....Sunaga has great musical talent but he has a careless attitude towards everything, Akira is angry with Sunaga`s easygoing attitude, but can`t help himself from feeling....
Yoroshiku Master
2011-01-24
One day when 17-year-old Sagara Kurumi accidently bumps into a guy on the streets, reins suddenly appear and binds them both! What is this?! Things get even more confusing when the boy, Kaito, clasps her hands and calls her his master! When Kaito transforms into a reindeer it just becomes too much for poor Kurumi who is out as a light. But it does indeed seem like Kurumi s a santa and Kaito s her reindeer and that they have got an important job to do on Christmas Eve~
Zoku Kindan no Koi wo Shiyou
2011-01-24
The continued adventures of Hisako and Yato.Sequel of Kindan no Koi wo Shiyouand Prequel to Kindan no Koi de Ikou
17 Sai no Hisoka na Yokujou (Yaoi)
2011-01-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. “It’s fine if our hearts aren’t connected”, that is what Takamura sensei thought when he confessed to his student, Rin. But after a few times of bodily contact, Takamura started to desire Rin’s heart. Will Rin open himself up and accept Takamura?
22xx
2011-01-24
About a robot, Jack, who appears frequently in Shimizu's SF stories. He's a robot with very human-like psyche. He once believed that he was human and he can even consume food, unlike many of the other robots of those times. While performing bounty-hunting
3-gatsu no Yume
2011-01-24
Yayoi is an energetic girl who is living happily with her single dad. All her life, she's always blamed herself for the death of her mom, and also she believes that her most important things always disappear on her birthday. This changes when a substitute
3H Before Kiss
2011-01-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. 3H Before Kiss is a romance story about the struggles involved in maintaining a long-distance relationship. Keiko and Shun are a young couple only able to visit each other once a month. During these visits, they make sure to make up for lost time in as ma
7 Nenme no Dou Kyonin
2011-01-24
Brother’s friend who played with me a long time ago, suddenly we’re living together!After meeting 7 years ago, this person still engulfs me with his ever-constant gentleness…?
13th Boy
2011-01-24
"Like I was able to meet you by the work of mere fate, did our encounter feel like a work of fate to you, as well?"This is the story of Eun Hui-Soh's first and last destined lover --- the thirteenth boy.(taken from mangaupdates.com)
A promise of romance (Yaoi)
2011-01-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. A contract marriage!? Satsuki has gone to England to study acting, but it's all he can do to pay his living expenses. Just then, the handsome Count Edward offers him money in exchange for entering a fake marriage! If Edward isn't married by his next birth
Age Called Blue (Yaoi)
2011-01-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Follows two friends, Billy and Nick. These boys have been living as roommates while doing everything they can to promote their band, “The Rebels.” Billy has been harboring feelings for Nick for some time, but hasn’t yet found the nerve to try and move their relationship beyond the boundaries of normal friendship. In the world of struggling artists, trouble is always on the horizon, and is soon to rear its head as the other members of the band grow tired of Nick’s free-thinking and easy-going ways. They want the “hippy” out of the band, leaving Billy with a heart-wrenching choice: Should he follow his life-long desire to make music, a career he’s thrown countless hours of time into? Or, should he side with the boy who stole his heart long ago, his true best friend, Nick?An age called blue is a spin off from "Rockin' in my head" chapter 4 of 2006's "Seduce me after the show".
Ai no Gebokutachi (Yaoi)
2011-01-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From Fantasyshrine:1-2) Keigo and Gunji are both stubborn and prideful men who didn't realize their mutual love for each other until years later when both ended up in the same hot spring together... with their kids!? Will they come to terms with their feelings for each other?3) Sweet Honey DropsGunkichi and Keita (the kids) are growing up and falling in love. 4) Act.For Ryouchi it's love at first sight with actor Sou Seiji. Getting a job near his idol is the first step for Ryouchi, but of course, Seiji is not the person Ryouchi thinks he is.5) Dandy at DawnNewspaper writer Tetsuya manages to implode his big city life and has to move back to the country. Waiting for him is neighborhood boy Kyosuke who's gotten much bigger in his absence.
Ai no Kotoba mo Shiranaide (Yaoi)
2011-01-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Kojima, the Vice President of the Student Body, always strives to be on the #1 spot in school. He normally gets along with the carefree Kurataâ?¦ until one day Kojima snaps and forces Kurata to have sex with him. So starts their S&M relationship or is
Ai no Kotoba wo Uragaeshi (Yaoi)
2011-01-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. 1-2) A kind uncle, Suda Masayoshi, met a middle school brat, Hasegawa Souma, when he moved into his new house. Because of Souma's complicated background, Masayoshi decided to take Souma in and raised him. Two years later, the high-schooler Souma confessed
Ai no Kotodama (Yaoi)
2011-01-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. After graduating from high school, best friends Tachibana and Otani decided to move-in together as more-than-friends. Although their feelings are very real, the secret nature of their relationship, and the words that have gone unsaid between them, leave r
Aiiro Shinwa
2011-01-24
Plot: Divided into 4 chapters entitled respectively 1970, 1974, 1976 and 1980, the story focuses on a young couple, Keiko and Kosuke.They meet during high school and soon become friends. Koisuke aspires to become a famous movie director and Keiko helps him with his project in a competition. The outcome is brilliant but not much later Keiko sees him kissing another girl. During the next years they will meet again, but will they be able to overcome their misunderstandings?
Aikata (Yaoi)
2011-01-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Kemono Series Book 10With a hidden agenda, college student Saiki Jun moves in with his late sister's crush, Jin Kyoutaro, who is the contracted agent to the Toudou Group's Intelligence. On the surface, Jun works for Jin, but underneath, they're both struggling to suppress their feelings for each other.Also follows up on Saijo Chiharu and Kazuki Toudou.
Aisanai Otoko (Yaoi)
2011-01-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. ~Aisanai OtokoSahara works in publishing with Yagisawa Kei. After vowing he won't get involved with straight men again after heartbreak, Sahara meets Seto who is a designer at a firm his company collaborates with. Seto begins to pursue Sahara, but what
Akage no Anne
2011-01-24
Miss Marilla Cuthbert and Mr. Matthew Cuthbert, middle-aged siblings who live together at Green Gables, a farm in Avonlea, on Prince Edward Island, decide to adopt an orphan boy from the asylum as a helper on their farm. Through a series of mishaps, what ends up under their roof is a precocious girl of eleven named Anne Shirley. Anne is bright and quick, eager to please but dissatisfied with her name, her pale countenance dotted with freckles, and with her long braids of red hair. Being a child of imagination, however, Anne takes much joy in life, and adapts quickly, thriving in the environment of Prince Edward Island.