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Muyu and Stupid Pig

Plot: It's about a girl, Taobei, who has somebody writing on her book that she's a pig. This really angers her. Then, there's Muyu, the guy who's been friends with her since childhood... and he's angry with her. A really funny story of a silly and dense girl.

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Chapter 2 Apr 18, 2019
Chapter 1 Jan 27, 2011

Sayonara Spangles

Plot: Collection of five short stories revolving around mermaids and mermen.Sayonara SpanglesNatsuki and Ec-chan are friends with a mermaid who dreams of growing legs. With the help of a spell book and Natsuki's crush, Mizuno-sempai, the girls hope to fulfill her dream; unfortunately, the plan brings some unwanted complications.

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Chapter 3 Jun 20, 2018
Chapter 2 Sep 08, 2016

The Fishes

Plot: After a bitter past love experience, Mr. Cool lives a boring and ordinary life. Everything changes after he meets a girl named Ann. Not long after they start dating, he learns that Ann is Angel's younger sister, his former girlfriend who had gone missing. Things don't go so well when Elvin confesses to her. The hidden past between them slowly becomes clear and...

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Chapter 2 Jan 27, 2011
Chapter 1 Jan 27, 2011

Fuku fuku funyan

From The Cat Mummy's Page:A story featuring the everyday life of a domestic cat owned by an old lady who runs a local provision shop. Very very funny, if you keep a cat, you identifies with everything the comic's trying to tell you.Note: Volumes of the original edition are "numbered" according to the Iroha poem, rather than with actual numbers. (That is, ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? (i ro ha ni ho he to chi ri nu ru wo) instead of 1-12.)

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Chapter 3 Feb 11, 2011
Chapter 2 Feb 11, 2011

Hard Rock (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Sex, drugs and rock 'n roll? Not in the case of THIS rock band. For Shouri, Nozomu, Ai and Yumeji, it's more apt to say that their lives are full of angst, confusion and uncomfortable romantic feelings towards each other. When temperamental lead vocalist Shouri urges the band to disband, it marks the end of their playing beautiful music together. Suddenly, it seems they need to go their separate paths. Shouri jokingly states he wants to be an F1 race car driver. Nozomu is busy trying to get into Tokyo University. Ai wants to go to the US to be a pro musician and Yumeiji, well, he's a big mass of confusion. With the four set to separate, where does this leave the budding love affairs? Nozomu has a crush on Ai, and Yumeji sees his ex-girlfriend in Shouri. Will the one-time quartet separate into two duets? Set the stage, dim the lights and get ready for the show in HARD ROCK!

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Chapter 1 Dec 04, 2011

Mendou Michauyo (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. 1, 2) Taken Care of YouChiaki is the new coach for the soccer team. Aiba, a star player, is doubtful that anyone as small as Chiaki can teach him anything. Aiba already cuts practice and doesn't listen to anyone. Chiaki's work is cut off for him, but he really wants to teach Aiba. But teach what is always a question.3) Leave My Angel AloneManabe Kensuke has been asked to take care of and protect his younger cousin, Kai, who is being stalked. As time goes on, the cousins are becoming good friends - very close. But is it too close? Is Kensuke any better than the stalker? [B-U M]

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Chapter 3 Feb 11, 2011
Chapter 2 Feb 11, 2011

Osananajimi no Hatsukoi Kyoushitsu (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Boy confesses to his childhood friend and is refused. Childhood friend comes to see him years later and shocked at the change in his friend.

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Sayuri-hime 3

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. A special mini-edition of Yuri Hime magazine with extremely short one-shots/stories and illustrations by several Yuri Hime, Yuri Hime S, and Yuri Hime Wildrose regulars. This book was sold at a special event.[B-U M]

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

When The Bell Rings

A collection of short stories.�?� Someone in the Dark - Masami finished summer camp and returned home. However, her mother and brother are nowhere to be seen. Only a mysterious shadow follows Masami...!?�?� When the Bell Rings (And the Bell Rings 5 Times) - Aiko finds a bell in the woods, and now every time she goes to bed she hears bells ringing, and wakes up covered in blood and finds or hears about a dead body that was brutally murdered.�?� Kind Killer - He looks very kind and she is going to finaly talk to him, but yet she saw him tring to murder somebody? And yet she loves him...

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Chapter 5 May 08, 2018
Chapter 4 May 08, 2018

Soshite Boku wa Koi wo Suru (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. 1, 5) CatamountainEven though the President of the Student Council, Aoyagi, isn’t much of a fighter, he's still determined to bust any troublemakers in school. It’s a good thing that he can always rely on his strong and dependable kouhai, Hayami, the Treasury of the Student Council, to watch his back. Until one day, Hayami drew him close and demanded, “I want to embrace you”…!?2-3) Moe LoveRiku is in love with Chisato, a bishoujo anime otaku, that doesn't see anything other than his moe figurines. Will Riku be able to win his love?4) One More KissTaiga comes home one day to find a stranger in his house, eating his cup noodles. The stranger, Higuchi, is a very talented illustrator, and his style is very similar to someone Taiga knew when he was in high school. Someone Taiga had forced himself upon...

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Chapter 3 Feb 11, 2011
Chapter 2 Feb 11, 2011

Stepping Stone (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. 1) I'm Not Your Steppin' StoneConstruction worker Sakai Kazuya is a 23-year-old man in love. Unfortunately, the object of his affection is the younger sister of Ezumi Masashi, an 18-year-old elite whose house he has been working on. In order to dissuade Kazuya, Masashi lies that his sister is only interested in high achieving men. Masashi offers to tutor Kazuya so he can pass his senior high school exams, but will Kazuya be able to afford his extortive price?2) Tell Me You Love MeMasashi's classmate Saitou tries to get between him and Kazuya because he deems Kazuya as being an obstacle to Masashi's success.Extras) Break TimeSaitou starts dreaming during class.A Day with the Stupid Couple IA Day with the Stupid Couple II3) LovelyKazuya insists on taking the exams despite the fact that he is no longer interested in Natsuko. He bans Masashi from seeing him till the exams are over but then Masashi sees Mogi Kousei pulling Kazuya's pants off?! (features Mogi Kousei from Kawaige)4) Marshmallow HoneymoonIt is summer and Masashi wants to go on a holiday with Kazuya but the latter has work lined up so he can afford the new air-conditioner.

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Chapter 4 Feb 11, 2011
Chapter 3 Feb 11, 2011

Tsuki no Toiki

Contains 2 stories: 1) Tsuki no Toiki: Ai no Kizu - Feudal Japan: a girl is found among the bamboo with a slash wound on her back. Having no memories of her identity she is taken into a local brothel and put in charge of babysitting and housekeeping duties. One day, a frequent handsome customer, who also happens to be the head guard of the local castle, notices and wants her as his partner. Having none of that, the girl whacks him across his face, but he does not give up that easily.2) Tsuki no Toiki: Natsu no Yume - To protect Hanzou's homeland from attack by her family, Sara must infiltrate the ninja town of Iga and steal their secret gunpowder formula. As an added bonus, she gets to marry Hanzou in the process. There is just one problem...it's not the Hanzou she thinks it is! And when our lecherous Hanzou from the first story comes around to visit, he gets quite a surprise. UEDA Rinko

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Chapter 2 Jul 17, 2015
Chapter 1 Jul 17, 2015

Yasashiku Sokubaku Shiteageru (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. 1) Show Me Your LoveIdol manager Isuke enjoys being with his lover, photographer Yoshito. Even though Yoshito never says that he loves Isuke out loud, he's just reserved right? Or is there something more to Yoshito's long time friendship with cameraman Ooshiro?2-4) Cameraman Ooshiro Yutaka's heart has just been broken. Shortly afterwards, he encounters actor Itou Naoya. He's attracted to his image of a naked innocence and the role that the gap in front of the camera plays. He begins to approach that gap, but when it's time to take pictures for a commercial campaign, Ooshiro finds kiss marks all over Nao's body. Bothered by his feelings of betrayal, Ooshiro realizes for the first time his deep feelings for Nao. But where does he go from here?5) Happy BoxEvery day, a mysterious gorgeous guy comes to the store where Shouhei works and buys a single bento box. In order to get to know him better, Shouhei makes some excuse about being a chef in training and offers the mysterious guy his handmade bento boxes...6) Naoya and Ooshiro extra

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Chapter 6 Feb 11, 2011
Chapter 5 Feb 11, 2011

yume No shiro

Yume no Shiro is a one volume work by Masami Tsuda and consists of 3 short stories, that were drawn while Kare Kano was still running.It's all about love couples. Also, there is a thread running through all three stories. That's a magician who helps the people. Who are the people he helps?1) Inside the Forest2) I'm a Mermaid3) The Castle of Dreams

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Chapter 3 Apr 08, 2013
Chapter 2 Feb 11, 2011

Starry Sky - In Winter (Anthol...*

Plot: Collection of shorts stories featuring characters from the otome game Starry?Sky ~in Winter~

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Chapter 1 Feb 22, 2011

Kimi Nakute

Kathleen's dream was to be a vocalist. That was until the accident that left her with an injured leg. Despite this, her music teacher, Sister Cecily, takes her to an audition. Kathleen is a classical musician, but the audition is being judged by Morgan Llewellyn, a world-famous musical composer. Kathleen performs as best as she can, but the fiercely masculine and overbearing Morgan coldly tells her that she could never be a star.

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Chapter 1 May 23, 2011

Meguru Kakuutei

Sasafune Koyama is a young writer who decided to visit his grandparents for a change. When he was waiting for their return, he stumbled onto a weird wooden box filled with a manuscript titled Kakutei. It's actually the unfinished work of the ancient writer Chidori Yukimura who died from sickness at the early age of 29.Kakutei is an inn hosted by Amanan, who lives on the life force of their guests, mainly people who get pulled into the world inside the manuscript after reading it. Unfortunately Sasafune is quite weak in body, so he won't be a very good 'food supplier.' That's why they decided to let Sasafune go as long as he brings another guest to the inn.

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Chapter 5 Jun 22, 2011
Chapter 4 Jun 22, 2011

Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock

Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock is a three chapter manga created by Ooishi Naho and based on the video game Dragon Ball Heroes. It features a spin-off scenario taking place after the events of the TV special Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku, in which Bardock survives after his confrontation against Frieza and turns into a Super Saiyan.

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Chapter 3 Aug 12, 2011
Chapter 2 Aug 12, 2011

Metallic Colors

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Chapter 4 Nov 21, 2011
Chapter 3 Nov 21, 2011

Drakuun

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. In the year 2077, the Romunilian Empire holds almost complete sway over the continent of Griffel. A few rebel states still hold out, including Ledomiam, ruled by the Olzen royal family. Dragon Princess Karula, of the house of Olzen arrives in the Imperial city of Belgorand to sign a peace treaty with Emperor Gustav. Her arrival soon turns out to be an assasination attempt aimed at the Emperor himself. Karula escapes, while losing the one she cares about the most.Meanwhile, the seemingly immortal Gustav regenerates and prepares to exact his revenge. The empire retaliates with full force against the country of Ledomiam, then issues a peace treaty stating that they will cease fire if The royal family hands over Karula. Karula is forced to abandon her family to the empire. She seeks refuge in the free trade city of Zaaru in Nopland. Here she joins a circus as the star attraction, the sword swinging amazon Raym. She also meets companion's Chen and the border guard commander and sex maniac Dard. The group sets off after Bohton to rescue Karula's sister Queen Rosalia, who has been captured by the empire.

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Chapter 4 Dec 01, 2011
Chapter 3 Dec 01, 2011

Gorgeous Carat: La Esperanza

The sequel to Gorgeous Carat and Gorgeous Carat Galaxy.

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Chapter 4 Feb 18, 2019
Chapter 3 Feb 18, 2019

Japan as Viewed by 17 Creators

Seventeen authors (nine from France or French-speaking countries, eight from Japan) brought together in the same book, a succession of freely created short stories about the same universe: Japan. The French, of course, journeyed to Japan for the occasion. Each cartoonist was sent for two weeks to a different city in the archipelago (Joann Sfar in Tôkyô, Emmanuel Guibert in Kyôto, Nicolas de Crécy in Nagoya, etc.) to bring back an original creation. The Japanese tell us about their district, the city where they live or where they originally come from (Kazuichi Hanawa's story being about the northern island of Hokkaido, Jiro Taniguchi's about the town of Tottori, etc.) The result is often inspired, always surprising: Japan through new eyes. "Japan" will appear simultaneously in French, Japanese, Spanish, Italian and English. Along with "A Patch Of Dreams" by Hideji Oda, it is the first step in a series of international creations with left-to-right reading direction, created for us by some of the best European and Japanese comic book artists. List of included short stories: At the Seaside - TAKAHAMA Kan The Gateway - David Prudhomme Summer Sky - TANIGUCHI Jiro Now I Can Die! - Aurélia Aurita Osaka 2034 - François Schuiten & Benoît Peeters Shin.Ichi. - Emmanual Guibert The New Gods - Nicolas de Crécy Kankichi - MATSUMOTO Taiyo The Tokyo of Qualtérou - Joann Sfar The Sunflower - Little Fish The Song of the Crickets - ANNO Moyoko In Love Alley - Frédéric Boilet The City of Trees - Fabrice Neaud The Festival of the Bell-Horses - IGARASHI Daisuke In the Deep Forest - HANAWA Kazuichi Sapporo Fiction - Étienne Davodeau

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Chapter 1 Dec 06, 2011

Konna Koi mo Warukunai (Yaoi)

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: 1) For instance, just by having sex... Junichi, a freelance web designer, and Harumi, a salaryman are live-in lovers. However, living together is not what it's all cracked up to be. They constantly bicker over trivial things. And it seems that the only way they could settle anything is through sex! But is that really enough to keep a relationship going? 2) You don't know me

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Chapter 1 Dec 08, 2011

Muteki Kanban Musume

The poster girl for the Onimaru Ramen Shop is an attractive young woman - so long as she doesn't open her mouth! Miki Onimaru is rude, has a short attention span, throws up all over the place, and kicks everyone's butt with her very own Onimaru brand of martial arts! She may think she's helping the family business, but Miki's smart mouth and penchant for fighting has turned the restaurant into a magnet for disaster!

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Chapter 2 Dec 11, 2011
Chapter 1 Dec 11, 2011

The Red Bicycle

A friendly, good-natured mailman traverses the rural areas of Korea on his red bicycle, dealing out letters and interacting with the letter-writers and recipients along the way.

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Chapter 2 Dec 19, 2011
Chapter 1 Dec 19, 2011

Maoyuu Maou Yuusha - Oka No Mukou E

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Chapter 4 Jan 04, 2012
Chapter 3 Jan 04, 2012

Katakoihime

Ooishi has never had a crush on anyone, believing it was easier not to love. Until the moment she meets Mizuho, a self-proclaimed "Mermaid" who's love will never be returned.Â

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Chapter 1 Jan 06, 2012

Otouto Wa, Ookami.

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Chapter 5 May 05, 2018
Chapter 4 Nov 25, 2014

Pyeong Beonhan Ge Joa! Manhwa

All I wanted is an ordinary life with everything being ordinary. That is all I wanted. But thanks to my dad (a lovely gangster), I don't get to live an ordinary life. So all I wanted is ONE thing.I wanted to be like other girls my age and have a normal school life.But what should I do when I get a fiance who is gorgeous and has a dirty personalty?!

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Chapter 5 Jan 26, 2012
Chapter 4 Jan 26, 2012

Nobara No Mori No Otometachi

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Hatsumi and her best friend Sakura have just entered the prestigious girl’s academy, Otowa. The two girls promise that no matter who they meet, they’ll always like each other best. This is fine and dandy until Hatsumi meets Izumi, the beauty of the academy who likes to dress like a boy. Izumi keeps turning up to help Hatsumi, and Hatsumi starts to develop a crush on her… until she sees Izumi kissing another girl.

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Chapter 5 Jan 03, 2014
Chapter 4 Feb 01, 2012

Kuroneko Dance

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Chapter 1 Feb 08, 2012

Hyakka Souen

Color BL pictures.

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Chapter 3 Mar 13, 2012
Chapter 2 Mar 13, 2012

Naruto dj - Piyo Matsuri (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Anthology: Piyopiyo BoxAfter Iruka picked the two chicks up, Sasuke and Naruto (as Kakashi called them), are staying at his home. The two lovebirds have their private space to do as they like and Sasuke really is inclined to do so every day but since Naruto's been feeling tired a lot lately, he decides to hold back. This, however, causes Naruto to worry about Sasuke and their relationship instead.

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Chapter 3 Mar 13, 2012
Chapter 2 Mar 13, 2012

1.5 Darling (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. (Chapter 4 from Baby Baby Baby)Young master Tiger is as vicious as his name suggests. Born as the only son of a very rich family, Tiger has developed into a selfish, violent young man. Can anything be done about such a troublesome boy? Tiger's new butlÂ

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Chapter 1 Mar 20, 2012

Kage no Matsuri

An oni (demon) girl lives in a decrepit shrine somewhere in Japan.One day, she meets a young man and invites him to a night-long festival in which monsters have fun dancing.Â

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Chapter 1 Mar 20, 2012

Kiss and Cry (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Oneshot from Renai ShoumeiOtsuka is the manager for handsome young actor Kanade, and also his secret lover. Â

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Chapter 1 Mar 20, 2012

Shiroi Kageboshi

Suzuko Hasebe, a grade 11 student, has been on a consistent transfer from one school to another (due to her father's work) before transferring to a private school. When she arrived, she saw an empty desk sitting by the window of the classroom and was given permission to sit there. No one has sat at that desk for 5 years, and strange things are about to occur. Â

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Chapter 2 Dec 13, 2014
Chapter 1 Mar 20, 2012

St. Lilyth School

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Chapter 1 Mar 20, 2012

Seishun Catharsis (Yaoi)

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, Masami, an office clerk at a law office, ended up raising his niece Akira after his sister suddenly ran away from home. When taking Akira to kindergarten one day, Masami discovers that his high school ex, Kei, was working there. It was their first time seeing each other in five years...

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Chapter 2 Apr 06, 2012
Chapter 1 Apr 06, 2012

Kaitou Magu No Ichibushijuu

After botching a job, Mag the Thief meets a priest intent on reforming her ways.Â

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Chapter 1 Apr 12, 2012

A Love Guard

Don't be confused with Hwang Mi Ri's "Love Fantasy."as both Titles have "Love Fantasy"A wedding engagement from love between a girl and a guy since they were children (6 years-old and 4 years-old). About ten years later, will their love still be the same? Will they have a happy ending?

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Chapter 3 Apr 30, 2012
Chapter 2 Apr 30, 2012

Yaba Koi

Collection of oneshots: 1) Real Kiss by MIYASAKA Kaho 2) Mikansei no Futari by WATANABE Shiho 3) Hana, hiraku. by YUMACHI Shin 4) Boku no Kanojo ha Erokawa desu. by TSUZUKI Moe 5) Koisuru Honnou by MOMOTA Sayo 6) Yokuj? Otome by MOTO Haruka

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Chapter 3 Feb 25, 2016
Chapter 2 Sep 01, 2012

Narukou Shiikubu

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Chapter 1 Sep 30, 2012

Sangoku Rensenki

Yamada Hana, a high school girl, woke up and found herself in a strange land after being enveloped by a bright light that came out from a mysterious book. There, Hana met a young man named Gentoku, and ended up staying with him and his army as "Koumei's disciple"…

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Chapter 3 Apr 25, 2014
Chapter 2 Apr 25, 2014

Yadokari Honpo

21-year-old Yoshihiko Yagira moves into a haunted apartment on purpose! What reason could he possibly have to do this?!

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Chapter 1 Oct 26, 2012

Shinseiki Idol Densetsu: Kanata Seven Change

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Chapter 1 Nov 22, 2012

Fate/Zero - T. Moon Complex Zero (Doujinshi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. not found...

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Chapter 1 Dec 02, 2012

Grandeek Reel

Tiia Oruburaianto is a young woman traveling the world, searching for the best weapons. Tiia is a strong warrior and possesses not only the legendary sword Grandeek, but also the unique ability to see and speak to spirits that reside within weapons and armor. During her travels, Tiia hears a small voice calling for help. Tiia eventually finds the source of the voice—the sword of an infamous assassin. Undaunted, Tiia decides to save both the sword and its owner.Note: Shueisha restarted its serialization in Ultra Jump (December 2005) under new title GRANDEEK ReeL

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Chapter 1 Dec 26, 2012

Eureka Seven Ao - Save A Prayer

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Chapter 10 Feb 06, 2013
Chapter 9 Jan 07, 2013

Hoshikawa Ginza District 4 - Otome's Kiss (Doujinshi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. A short Hoshikawa Ginza District 4 pixiv doujinshi.

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Chapter 1 Jan 13, 2013

Persona 3 - DEEP SKY (Doujinshi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Here, we have two different nights before the full moon, each with their own story to tell. It isn’t really about the pairing as it is about the dynamic among the Senpai trio, which is an interesting watch, to say the least.

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Chapter 2 Jan 28, 2020
Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2013

Spoiler Wars

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Spoilers are bad. Especially when you spoil the favorite anime to a member of the kendo club (who happens to carry around a katana).When Terada accidentally lets slip a spoiler about Hikami’s favorite anime, only bad things can happen. From then on, Terada can only try to survive the increasingly extreme measures Hikami uses to take vengeance. It can only be described as a war – a spoiler war.

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Chapter 2 Jan 16, 2019
Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2013

Mirai Nikki Redial

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Chapter 3 Jan 30, 2014
Chapter 2 Oct 20, 2013

Tiger & Bunny dj - Somehow, I'm Happy When I'm With You (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Pairing: Barnaby Brooks Jr./ Kaburagi T. Kotetsu

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Chapter 2 Apr 21, 2013
Chapter 1 Apr 21, 2013