SLICE OF LIFE
Peach Girl
2011-12-14
It's not easy being beautiful. The envy, the jealousy, the vicious rumors spread by your best friend. That's life for young Momo. While everyone thinks that Momo is a wild party girl, the reality is that she is just shy and lonely. Can Momo confess her love to her classmate, Toji, or will her best friend Sae steal him away? It's a bittersweet drama of growing up and fitting in that will charm readers everywhere.Won the 1999 Kodansha Manga Award in the Shoujo category.
Pure Love 360 Degrees
2011-12-14
A cute story about a strong looking girl who is actually a very lonely girl. On her 15th birthday, our main protagonist is playing by herself at the amusement park. When she suddenly meets a very special big raccoon dog who makes her spend an unforgettable birthday. But the girl actually does not know his true identity....
Orange (BENJAMIN)
2011-12-13
Her name is Orange. She's a young girl in high school, coming of age in the heart of the city. And she has decided she has nothing to live for. Not her shallow friends. Not her parents. Not school. Not even the empty promise of love. Her head filled with morbid fantasies of suicide, Orange finds herself standing at the edge of her rooftop when the drunken, enigmatic young man, Dashu, entered her world...changing it forever.A heartbreaking tale of a young woman desperately trying to understand the bewildering world around her, brought to life by the luscious artwork of global manga icon, Benjamin, Orange is a profoundly moving story of loss and redemption.
Otona ni Natte mo (Yaoi)
2011-12-13
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Manga editor Misono has always wondered what happened to the handsome Saikawa senpai from high school. Turns out, Saikawa is actually one of his favorite mangaka and is being edited by Misono's friend Goto.
Otonari Biru ni Koi no Shisen (Yaoi)
2011-12-13
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Mizuno Kazumi doesn't mind working in the old run-down office building, especially since it offers a great view of the building next door and the handsome guy who works there. There's nothing wrong with just looking, right? But is Mizuno the only one watching?
Neon Genesis Evangelion - Angelic Days
2011-12-12
Imagine a Neon Genesis Evangelion where choosing the right girl is more important than saving the world! That's the gist of Angelic Days - the hit manga that Eva fans have been waiting for! Based on a popular PC and Playstation 2 game released only in Japan, Angelic Days takes the angst-ridden Eva pilots and sets them in a lighter, brighter world.
Not Enough Time (Yaoi)
2011-12-12
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Shoko Hidaka's breakthrough comic is a collection of eye-opening love stories. Yousuke suddenly shows up on the door step of his old high school buddy Tanigawa after years of no contact. While the two had a budding relationship back in school, things fell apart and they decided to part ways and search for their true love. However, it might be that their relationship in the golden days of high school was what they have been looking for all along.A second storyline involves two of Tanigawa's students and a misunderstanding that threatens their relationship.The story between Shibuya and Mikami continues at one of the chapters of Signal
Mimi wo Sumaseba: Shiawase na Jikan
2011-12-11
A sequel to the manga that was made into a movie, "Shiawase na Jikan" is comprised of two stories. The first is a continuation of the first book, two years into the future, and Shizuku is now preparing for her entrance exams. The second story, "Kikyou no Saku Koko" (The Blooming of the Balloon Flowers), is an unrelated original story. Tsuge Takayuki is a normal college boy, who, one day, sees a girl admiring the flowers in his front yard, and was reminded of a girl who stood by the flowers one year ago, crying in the rain. He falls in love with her, but will her injured heart accept his feelings?
Mahoromi - Jikuu Kenchiku Genshitan
2011-12-10
Niwa, a college student of architecture, is moving into his deceased grandfather's house. He didn't know the man very well, but the house is conveniently close to school, and his grandfather was actually the architect who designed it. There's something unsettling about the house, though, and while he's wandering around, Niwa finds a mysterious old photograph of some girl who isn't his grandmother.Later, he goes along with his friend Akira to take drawings of another old house that's going to be demolished. As he meanders through this old house, he has a somewhat supernatural and startling experience. Are these feelings and occurrences a result of the souls of the buildings themselves, as Akira suggests? Or is there some even deeper mystery to Niwa's uncanny experiences?
Manatsu no Eden
2011-12-10
From Sound of Jewels: Mizuka met a strange boy when she was 13. He was her first love. But when the summer ended, even if they promised to see each other again, Mizuka never saw him again. 12 years later, Mizuka meet the same boy again. She's so happy until she found out that he has a twin brother...
Let's Stay Together Forever
2011-12-09
From the 80's comes big hair, heavy metal and romance. High school throws everyone together, from shy and geeky bookworms to bawdy outrageous metalheads. These cliques can get very exclusive and people will seldom cross the lines, but when they do…everyone is watching! Will Leo the metalhead and Ayami the shy quiet girl ever realize that they were made for each other or will they remain glued to their little cliques?
Little Butterfly (Yaoi)
2011-12-09
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From DMP:Kojima seeks to befriend the class outcast, and soon learns of Nakahara's troubled family life - of his uncaring, abusive father and mentally unstable mother. As Kojima yearns to somehow comfort Nakahara, he gradually becomes aware that his feelings for the other boy arise from more than mere sympathy. When Nakahara declares his own romantic feelings for Kojima, their relationship becomes one of sexual exploration as they face their first steps into adulthood together.
Lone Wolf & Cub
2011-12-09
Two Samurai with their own code of honour on a mission of revenge. Murdering Saints and Villains for 500 Ryo per head. The Lone Wolf, Itto Ogami, his son Daigoro. And Daigoro's Babycart. They put no value on their lives, and value each other's lives as their own. A Samurai epic told in brilliantly crafted single episodes, that inspired 'Road to Perdition'.
Kokoro no Kanashimi
2011-12-08
Rather more representative of the Nishioka siblings' writing style than Kami no Kodomo, this is a collection of one-shots that explore the thoughts and feelings of ordinary people in an odd, surrealistic manner replete with atypical and symbolic illustrations. More than one reading may be required if you are to completely grasp the core message behind each of these stories.The first story, A Broken Soul (translated here as A Broken Heart) was featured in the anthology Ax: Alternative Manga.
Kokoro Toshokan
2011-12-08
Kokoro is a girl that works with her two older sisters at a library with the same name at hers. The problem is that the library is far away from the nearast town so people seldom come to the library. Follow Kokoro and her sisters as they try to uphold the legacy of their father.It's a lighthearted, slice-of-life manga.
Kanon (key)
2011-12-07
Taken from Anime News Network:Changing schools is something Yuuchi is accustomed to, due to his parent's profession, and with their recent venture to Africa, he is returning to his aunt's home after 7 years. The time that has passed since his last visit has faded his memories of the people he knew, and the ties that bonded them to him, including his cousin Nayuki. Slowly those people, coincidently all being girls, find their way back to him. However, time has passed and things have happened in their own lives that sets the tone for the series. Secrets that are coming to surface, and memories that are returning to not only Yuuichi, but to those surrounding him. A very heartwarming tale that touches upon a spectrum of emotions, mystery, and the supernatural.
Kawaii Anata
2011-12-07
ollection of short stories:- Maple Lovetwo college students become friends, but one of them has fallen for the other..- Love Lettera girl asks her friend to give a love letter to a boy for her. Too bad she has no idea her friend is in love with her...- Cycling Under a Starlit Sky- Kawaii Anata (Your Cuteness) This is about a boyish girl who doesn't think she's cute, and her love interest, who does.- Winter-tinged ThoughtsShizuru is in love with Matsuri, who in turn is in love with Aya. Oh, dear.- A Lunch Made with LoveRetells some of the events of "Winter-Tinged Thoughts" from Izumi's point of view.- Afterword
Kigeki wa Koi de Shinkasuru (Yaoi)
2011-12-07
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Hane Hajime, who spends his life lazing around and being dependent on others, is twenty-two years old. One day, having lost his way, he wakes up in a blood-stained bed, with the lower half of his body in full view and his rear end stinging-not surprisingly because he’s serviced a pair of twins! The curtain rises on completely innocent Hane’s new lifestyle as it starts to head for trouble. While he’s taken aback by unique adults, he finds kindness... or perhaps it’s love.
Kimi ga Boku o Mite Ita kara
2011-12-07
1. Rain of Love - A woman. A man. Rainy day. and a flamboyant, girly umbrella. (From Wingtip Cafe)5. A Girl’s Heart Is Like a Sea - Mamiya is trying to have a “perfect” break up with her boyfriend. (From Wingtip Cafe)
Junjou Minimum
2011-12-06
A one-volume series that kicks off as a side-story from Junjou Romantica (last chap of vol04) featuring the characters from Romantica and Egoist. First part flashes back to the younger days of Akihiko Usami and Hiroki while the second part is a cute story about the younger Misaki and his brother...
HITOMI - Escaflowne
2011-12-05
Escaflowne, the God Protector of Fanalia, has been stolen and the country is left in ruins. Desperate to find the key to Escaflowne's seal and recover the legendary guymelef, Van Fanel, Prince of Fanalia is sent to Earth, only to find it in the possession of a high school girl, Hitomi Hoshino. With enemies chasing them at every turn, can the two reclaim what was lost?Named Messiah Knight when serializing in Monthly Asuka Fantasy DX, but renamed to HITOMI when tankoubon were published.
Ikemen-kun to Saenai-kun
2011-12-05
Kentarou is a plain, nondescript college student who has never had a girlfriend or any friends. After getting hit on the head by a wayward ball, he begins to notice that there are increasingly long periods of time in which he cannot remember what he was doing.One afternoon, he regains consciousness in an apartment he'd never being to before - and sitting next to him is a young man who then tells him "You're being possessed by the spirit of my dead girlfriend"...
Hanaya no Nikai de
2011-12-04
This time, the focus is on the second eldest brother in the family from Mainichi Seiten â?? the bespectacled Akinobu who wakes up one morning in an unfamiliar bed with someone most familiar and unexpected.Mainichi Seiten series:Vol 1-2 Mainichi SeitenVol 3-4 Kodomo wa TomaranaiVol 5 Children's TimeVol 6-7 Kodomo no Iibun----Aki-chan no IibunVol 8 IsoganaideVol 9-10 Hanaya no Nikai de
Hello Michael
2011-12-04
What's Michael follows the adventures of a ginger tabby called Michael. The stories often change setting: in one, Michael may be owned by a young Japanese couple; in the next, Michael may be owned by an older couple with children, and in a third, Michael might be owned by a yakuza.From B-U
Gokujou Seitokai
2011-12-03
Rino Randou is a young girl with a head full of air and a talking puppet on her hand. She is accepted into the illustrious Gokujou all-girl's school, and is summarily, almost curiously, accepted as part of the even more illustrious Best Student Council, who has more power and business ventures than most large businesses. Now a part of the student council, she befriends the talented members of the Best Student Council, leaving one to wonder how a girl with seemingly no talents or redeeming qualities would get chosen for such a group.[Summary from animenewsnetwork.">
6 Hours And 5 Minutes
2011-12-01
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Two girls just started dating at the New Year Eve. They want to make up thair lost kissing time and decide to kiss for 6 hours and 5 minutes.
Gift - Under The Rainbow
2011-12-01
It is based off of the eroge game entitled Gift (???).Gift is a story that revolves around high school student Haruhiko Amami and his strong connection to the mysterious power that surround the town of Narasakicho. It has two distinguishing characteristics: a rainbow that seems permanently fixed in the sky no matter the weather, and an ability known as Gift possessed by all its inhabitants. Gift's power can only be evoked by each person once in a lifetime, and is able to grant a single miracle. To be successful, a Gift must reflect the shared feelings of both the giver and the receiver. If the feelings are not mutual, the Gift is distorted and has the ability to wreak havoc on the surrounding area. When this happens, a black streak appears in the rainbow above town until Gift is used correctly. The story begins as Haruhiko's younger sister, Riko Fukimine, returns home after several years away. Beginning with her appearance, Haruhiko's life starts to change very quickly and feelings of the past begin to surface once more.
Eve no Jikan
2011-12-01
The future, probably Japan. Robots have long been put into practical use, and androids have just come into use. Influenced by the Robot Ethics Committee, it's become common sense for people to treat androids like household appliances. Their appearance - indistinguishable from humans except for the ring over each android's head - has led some people to empathize unnecessarily with androids. Known as "android-holics", such people have become a social problem. Rikuo, a high school student, has been taught from childhood that androids are not to be viewed as humans, and has always used them as convenient tools. One day Rikuo discovers some strange data in the behavior records of his family's household android, Sammy. Rikuo and his friend Masaki trace Sammy's movements, only to discover a mysterious café that features a house rule that "humans and robots are to be treated the same"...
Papa no Iukoto o Kikinasai! - Sorairo no Hibiki
2011-11-30
The eldest of the three sisters. Sora takanashi is a 2nd grader in the middle school. She is 14 years old and has a tsundere personality. She normally refers to Y?ta as "older brother (Onii-chan)". She has fairly good grades in school but is not adept at cooking. This is the spin-off story of her before the main series stated.
Devil in the Water
2011-11-30
This collection of horror short stories includes tales of murder, romance, and the supernatural.The title story follows Natsuko, a maid at the Hagiwara mansion who bears an exact resemblance to a recently deceased woman of the household.Other stories include a cat who watches for his master and a ghost, a work of art which leads to revenge through possessed bodies, and a woman who haunts the husband who murdered her but whom she still loves.The mood and pacing of these stories are a kind of Japanese gothic, steeped in the culture but as clear to readers as the passions we all share.
Byousoku Zero Mile (Yaoi)
2011-11-29
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. "Wh-Who are you?"One day, the college student Taichi is spoken to by a stranger in a place that is very dear to him. He is informed by the man, who calls himself Zama, that the place may be gone. It is where the orphaned Taichi first met his beloved guardian Kanda.Who is this Zama, who suddenly appears before Taichi? Taichi is anxious...
Couverture
2011-11-29
From Stiletto Heels Couverture, a specialty store run by a pair of handsome brothers dealing in fine chocolates, For the times when you are swaying in between career and love. For the times you are troubled awaiting a spring romance. For the times when you feel like you have forgotten how to smile or be gentle. If you take one step into the shop, you will understand the flavor of happiness they want to share with everyone.
Happy-Go-Lucky Days (Yaoi)
2011-11-28
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Collection of short stories: Happy-Go-Lucky Days 5: Part of Happy-Go-Lucky Days 2 (Dou ni ka Naru Hibi 2), a set of mildly erotic oneshots. 2 of them are yuri. The first, "Happy-Go-Lucky Days 5," is about a woman who goes to the wedding of a woman she was in love with back in school and ends up hooking up with another women there (who also happens to be in love with the woman getting married). Please be aware that this release contains mature content.
Akarui Kazoku Keikaku (MOROZUMI Sumitomo) (Yaoi)
2011-11-27
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Typical school boy Shibutani has always had trouble staying interested in his girlfriends, but when mild-mannered Yoshizumi transfers to his class, his interest is strangely piqued. As Shibutani tries to get to know his new classmate, he finds Yoshizumi to be awkward and even hostile. Other delightfully-crafted stories include a high school boy with a bizarre mask fetish deeply in lust with his dentist; a boyfriend's jealously over the close relationship between his lover and a best friend; and a couple who are overtly pouting over who should be on top in the bedroom.
Aquarium (TANIGUCHI Tomoko)
2011-11-27
Consists of three stories:1. Aquarium2. The Flying Stewardess3. The Heart is Your KingdomFrom CPM:Three tales of love, loss, and longing.A trio of girls tackle the trials of adolescence and try to find happiness.
A Girl by the Sea
2011-11-26
The main character is a girl named Koume Sato who lives in a sleepy seaside town. After getting used and dumped by the boy she likes, Koume decides to start a sexual relationship with Isobe, an introverted boy from her class. It’s supposed to be a no-strings-attached kind of deal but of course things get more complicated quickly.
And (okazaki Mari)
2011-11-24
From Stiletto Heels:Aoki Kaoru is a 26 year old woman who has never had a boyfriend. Normally unattached and unmotivated in her own life, Kaoru decides to start up a nail salon as a side business in addition to her regular job as a medical clerk. Although having a severe adversity to physical touch, she is forced to confront that fear when she meets a man who can’t help but touch others.
Deep Love: Real
2011-11-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. The man whose eyes are re-awakening, Yoshiyuki. At the age of 18 years old he lives a life of hopelessness, and thus visits the host club “Platinum†in Shibuya. They all thought it: “Yoshiyuki wouldn’t be suited to a become a host.†At that time, only the number one host Taku looked into his eyes and saw that they were different from those of ordinary men…
Kurseong South: The Forest Of Black Tea
2011-11-22
From Reverein Scanlations:A boy who while walking on the way home sees seven bright dots fall from the sky. He goes out to investigate and finds himself in a strange forest filled with really pretty “fairies” who really like tea. Reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland and Snow White, it’s a cute little story of self-revelation.
Genshiken Nidaime - The Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture II
2011-11-21
Genshiken follows the lives of a group of college students drawn together by their shared hobbies, and the trials and adventures associated with being otaku.(NOTE: Continuation from the previous series. This one starts on chapter 57.)
Summer Wars: King Kazuma vs Queen Ozu
2011-11-11
A spin-off story focuses Kazuma Ikezawa (King Kazuma), Natsuki Shinohara's cousin, as he battles his way in the Oz Martial Art Competition.
Spotted Flowe
2011-11-08
It's about the married life between a newlywed working otaku and his pregnant wife.
Joousama no Shirousagi
2011-11-07
From Sapphire Sky:Nishina Yukito, who is the only boy in a family of girls, moved out of his house in hopes of a peaceful life. One day, he sees something strange on the roof of the school. It's a spaceship and a mysterious girl with a crown emerges. She introduces herself as the imperial Princess Lacey of Planet Kura-ura, who claims that she is searching for the "White Rabbit", who is supposed to help her fulfill the wishes of ten humans... and Yukito is the rabbit?!
Fu-fu
2011-10-27
Sumi and Kinana have just moved in together. This is the refreshing and hilarious story of their (romantic) everyday life.
14-sai No Koi
2011-10-26
A story about two fourteen-year olds. Because of their outward appearances and their academic achievements, they are thought of as being extremely mature by their peers. Consequently, they feel the pressure of having to live up to this image. They are both smart, very together and they are in love. But, as grown-up as they act, they are still just fourteen, and their feelings for each other are captured with tenderness and lack of nostalgia, but very cutely.
Anata Ga Watashi To Kurashitara
2011-10-26
When you’re in a relationship with someone, truth is, it’s a complete necessity to live together with that person. Read this masterpiece that sketches out various couples’ trembling hearts in this “living together”-themed compilation.
Amayadori Wa Basutei De
2011-10-17
This whole incident started with a phone call from Ikushima’s younger siblings in a bus stop, where he had the most unfortunate luck of meeting happy-go-lucky boy, Ariie. Ikushima may look pretty, but his seemly bad and cold attitude gave him the nickname “queen”. Even though he doesn’t think he’s wrong (actually what he say seems right, justified even) but his good intention is always taken the wrong way. He blames it on his extremely serious look.Stumbling upon the queen’s soft side, Ariie used the information to his advantage and started following poor Ikushima. Will love blossom from this seemingly weird pair…?
Kamiigusa Animators
2011-10-11
The manga is a “somewhat realistic” office drama story depicting the behind-the-scenes life in an anime studio. The protagonist of the story aims to become a first-class animator, and the story begins just as the protagonist realizes the personal goal of entering the industry.
1 Love 9
2011-10-10
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Takuma Miyabe is a boy from an island who moved to Tokyo because his island doesn't have a high school there. However, the ratio of male and female is 1:9. There are too many female students in his class, and as a result, they flirt with the still innocent Takuma.
Kiseki No Riyuu
2011-10-09
During the basketball club's training camp, some people were caught in a landslide with Kazuki miraculously being the only one to survive. Is there a meaning to his survival or...? In order to erase the trauma from the awful accident, Kazuki becomes addicted to women, while he still looks at the world with cold eyes. It's during this time that he meets a fellow classmate named Mana. Will she be able to change Kazuki's fate?
Papa no Iukoto o Kikinasai! - Takanashi no Hidamari
2011-10-08
An anthology focusing mostly on stories of side characters adapted from Papa no Iukoto o Kikinasai! (With the exception of the extra 4koma pages, written by rcowada and bomi.)
Ai Heya
2011-10-06
From Wild*Hope:Honoka's fiance disappeared the day before her wedding, leaving her heartbroken and completely sceptical of men. Oshiro wants nothing to do with women but needs a place to stay. Somehow, they end up living together. Honoka also asks Oshiro to pose as her newlywed husband...Also includes one shots Pure Love and Springtime Sleep Remedy.