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Age!

From We Hate Manga:Age! tells the story of Takano Eiji, a tennis player who was unable to defeat Saki at the finals of the regional championships the previous year. His problem? He doesn't know how to hit any spin and grows incredibly violent when he lo

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Chapter 4 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 3 Jan 14, 2011

Agreement Of The Glass Shoe

Total of 2 volumes, separated into 3 parts:I. Agreement of the Glass Shoe.II. Dolls Music Staff.III. White Night Fantasia.The 3 parts are linked by a pair of marbles with glass shoes embedded in them.

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Chapter 14 Jan 14, 2011

Ai ga Kami wo Korosu Toki (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. On his trip to New York City, college student Takeru gets lost in the wrong part of town. He gets attacked, but is rescued by a man named Rei. Touched by Rei's kindness, Takeru can't help being attracted to him. But then Takeru discovers that Rei is the second-highest-ranking mafia man in New York City. Can love overcome such odds?

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Chapter 3 Jan 14, 2011

Ai Girl

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Toujou Souko attends a Catholic high school for girls and spends most of her days ditching class and trying to hook up with guys. She's in a hurry to fall in love and often gets into trouble. Ueda-sensei is Souko's homeroom teacher and all the girls idoli

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Chapter 9 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 8 Jan 14, 2011

Ai No Hana Gin No Koi (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. By Backlash67:Fujino Misato, the cute young florist and landlord, is being bullied by debt collectors. Enters Sakanoue, a silver accessories designer. Sakanoue intervenes in a dispute between a perverted debt collector and Fujino. Upon rescuing Fujino,

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Chapter 4 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 3 Jan 14, 2011

Ai O Tomenaide

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Don't Stop Loving Me / Love Never StopsKio is a happily married woman... until she meets Chihaya. Chihaya wants Kio, but Kio tells him that she can't because she is married, but Kio is more and more attracted to Chiharu.Dreamt of CinderellaErika lov

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Chapter 3 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 2 Jan 14, 2011

Aibiki (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. This is a Novel shot, so basically there are not much pictures and the shot only consist of words and very little illustrations. 11 Pages altogether, inclcuding the cover page. This is about two childhood friends who meet up.

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Chapter 1 Jan 24, 2011

Aijou No Iro (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Ryu Sugahara's story collection has everything for the hormonal fangirl- pleasant art, ample sex scenes and cute characters. The titular story focuses on the relationship between Matsuoka and Nagase, two street-urchins who meet each other at the garbage-d

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Chapter 2 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2011

Aimai Na Kankei (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From 'Mijuku na Kareshi'Summary (by torrentchan):Yet another great oneshot from the infamous Masara Minase! This oneshot is about Satoru, a single bussiness man whom had lived alone since high school. One rainy night, Satoru picked up a high school ma

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Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2011

Aiso Tsukashi (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Continues the story of Sawaragi-san after his jail time.Having been sentenced to 5 years in prison for dealing drugs, yakuza Kyousuke Sawaragi just wants to finish his sentence and start a nice normal life far away from his past. So after parole, when he literally runs into former cellmate Shuuya, he's in no hurry to renew their acquaintance. Fate seems to have other ideas though, having the yakuza and Shuuya repeatedly cross paths with him. Can he really turn his back on all of it, especially if it holds out his one chance at finding true love? It's exciting romance as only the famed Saki Aida (S) can write it and Yugi Yamada (Close the Last Door) can draw it!

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Chapter 7 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 6 Jan 14, 2011

Aitsu No Heart Ni Hi Wo Tsukero! (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Kaduki Haruto runs away from his Old Japanese Court Music family, after he discovering that he likes modern music. His family is opposed to him being involved with anything but traditional music. Amamiya Keigo finds Kaduki singing in front of his apartmen

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Chapter 7 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 6 Jan 14, 2011

Aka no Ori* (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Plot: Featuring a plot about two brothers from a small-time yukuza family whose parents are murdered by a rival family. Older brother becomes just like the enemies in the process of getting his revenge on them. Older brother-younger brother relationship devolves into top/bottom BDSM situation.

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Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2011

Akai Hana (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Written by Aymie:Having fallen in love with a sick mortal, a vampire still strives to find love.

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Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2011

Akai Michi

Kazuka is your average high school girl with the exception of having an irregular personality. She wakes up one morning slightly later than usual to find a red thread attached to her finger…And for her, it isn’t “who” is at the other end, but “what” should she do about it…

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Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2011

Akanai Tobira (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. A book of oneshots (some are two chapters). 1-2) The Door to the Closed Mind Back in college Usui ignored Masuoka, the cute kouhai who had the not-so-secret crush on him, but now he's hired him as his assistant. Dealing with the shy Masouka isn't too hard, however the pheremones he emits have the perverts crawling out of the woodwork! Is Usui immune, or just biding his time? 3) The Ugly Duckling and the Prince In high school reserved Tayama paled in comparison to princely Tachibana, even the girl Tayama liked did nothing but talk about him. Now that they're in the same college Tachibana has latched onto Tayama as his new best friend. Fighting off the Prince's fan girls is proving to be troublesome, but more worrying are Tayama's own feelings... 4) The Prince's Sweetheart Tachibana and Tayama's story picks up viewed from Tachibana's rather unique perspective. 5) It's Lonely When You're Cold Muraoka Takeo has been admiring the beautiful but reserved store clerk for months, but when Takeo finally gets up the nerve to talk to him he finds himself being kissed! When the object of his admiration proves to be more different than Takeo could ever imagine, is there any hope?

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Chapter 6 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 5 Jan 14, 2011

Akikan

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. The story revolves around a typical high school boy named Kakeru Daichi and the can of melon juice soda that he bought from a vending machine. The can suddenly transforms into a beautiful but standoffish girl that Kakeru nicknames "Melon," and more "Akikan" ("empty can") girls appear. However, Akikan girls need to be infused with carbon dioxide from kissing to survive.

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Chapter 7 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 6 Jan 14, 2011

Akira to Hiyori

Akira Azuma is a tall, attractive, but aloof Kusunoki High School freshman girl and all-around athlete. Hiyori Motohashi is a short Kusunoki freshman girl in the school s broadcasting club. While trying to set up coverage on Akira, Hiyori finds herself attracted to Akira s mysterious charm.

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Chapter 9 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 8 Jan 14, 2011

Akuma De Junai

Because of her fathers job, Aki was raised in England. So when she moved back to Japan she was teased horribly for being "foreign". Now Aki is also a very beautiful young woman, which makes it even harder to make friends and be accepted. After the coolest

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Chapter 10 Jan 14, 2011

Akuma de Koibito

Ever since she was young, Rinko has always been labelled as a -Ohito yoshi baka- by everyone except for a young boy, Itsuki. Since then, Rinko has always had strong feelings for Itsuki but will he ever be like that angel-like person she meet as a child or stay as the Akuma she has now gotten used to? (Source: Intercross)

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Chapter 5 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 4 Jan 14, 2011

Akuma Na Cupid

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Oneshot from Hatsujou Junjou DouwaAshiwara Iroha has a crush on Suzuki-san. In order to make him like her, she climbs up a tree to try to touch the "legendary mark" at their school. He is supposed to fall in love with her if she does, but instead of tou

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Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2011

Alice's Dream Files

Alice is a dream decipher. She notices that the class president has been sleeping a lot in class recently, so together with her rabbit partner, she enters his dream and hope to find out the cause...

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Alien Nine

The girls have finally graduated 6th grade and are now in Junior High… but are they really prepared for the challenges that await them? There's a new girl in town and she seems to be hosting an entirely different kind of alien… is she a new ally, or will she be the Earth's latest threat?

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Chapter 37 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 36 Jan 14, 2011

Alien Toori

Gerard, a college student in US was helped by Sharl when he was being bullied. Unknown to him though, Sharl is the son of Middle East oil rich man. The story evolves in their friendship and their path in understanding their own self

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Chapter 2 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2011

Allegro Agitato

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Shouko is still a virgin, and hasn't met a man yet who lives up to her standards. Her friends look up to her -- and would in truth like to give her more than just their respect -- but the only one Shouko looks up to is her famous actress mother, for whom

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Chapter 8 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 7 Jan 14, 2011

Allumage

Kumiko left Japan for LA in hopes of becoming a famous actress, but so far has only managed to get jobs as a stuntwoman. Now that her brother is getting married, she's coming back to Japan to visit, but once she arrives, something goes terribly wrong...

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Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2011

Ama Iro Omoi

Aiko fell in love at first sight with a guy who lent her an umbrella on a rainy day. Later, she met him again on the train to school, but no matter how hard she tries, she still can’t confess her love to him. Will Aiko be able to convey her feelings to

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Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2011

Amaenaideyo!! Ms

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Ikko's finally home after a long trip at a training temple and everybody is glad to see him. But this sequel has a big twist. Since Jotoku is gone, Sakura is in charge now, and Kazuki has moved in with Ikko and the rest of the girls at the Saienji Temple!

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Chapter 30 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 29 Jan 14, 2011

Amagami - Love Goes On!

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Based on the visual novel by Enterbrain with the same name.Two years ago, Tachibana Junichi got his heart broken by a girl who didn't show up for a date on Christmas Eve. Now a second year student in high school, Junichi spends his days inside his closet planetarium, going to school and hanging out with his friends Tanamachi Kaoru and Umehara Masayoshi.After a chance encounter with one of the most beautiful girls in school, the third year student Morishima Haruka - or one of several other classmates - Junichi finds himself spending time with them and develops romantic interests towards them.

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Chapter 21 Jun 22, 2018
Chapter 20 Apr 28, 2014

Amasakaru (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Once there was a warrior from the noble class who tried to overthrow the court. He failed and died. His wife taken and married off to his enemy, his three sons fostered in different monastaries. These sons, each gifted in the arts of war, grow up and seek

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Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2011

Ameiro Banyuu Inryoku (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From DMP:Since their parents moved overseas, Toru, Hajime and their little brother Futaba have lived together alone in the Katsuragi house. But then suddenly their problematic cousin Takara arrives!! As he enters the three brothers' lives are in an uproar, for some reason Takara doesn't try to get close to them, and his childhood friend Toru feels unbearably snubbed. When Toru tells him so, Takara quickly shows him a gentle smile, but what kind of dangerous schemes hide behind that expression--!? Palpitation and anticipation under one roof.

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Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2011

Ami Nonstop

Ami is a normal school girl. One day with her friends, she got stopped for an interview by a camera crew who thought Ami was really cute.Shortly afterwards, Ami meets a blond boy who goes to her school named Nozomu. He seems to show some interest in her

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Chapter 3 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 2 Jan 14, 2011

Anata No Tonari Ni Suwarasete (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From Tsuyu:When the chair he fell in love with at first sight was purchased by someone else, Azumi becomes terribly drunk one night and is nursed back to health by an unknown man... and wouldn't you know it, it's the person who owns the chair, Takamiya

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Chapter 5 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 4 Jan 14, 2011

Angel Sky

Miki and Izumi have always been together ever since they were kids, and Miki believed that they would always be. That is, until a small boy appeared next to Izumi that only Miki can see. It is then that the small boy tells Miki that he is an angel, and so

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Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2011

Angel Wars

"Forgive me. I can't become a servant of the Lord yet," Maria says as she runs from her vows ceremony at the convent where she was orphaned 16 years ago. She has received another letter from the mysterious "G," her faceless benefactor. She is not as alone

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Chapter 16 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 15 Jan 14, 2011

Angels' Wings

"Angels' Wings" is a short, all-color manga in which two friends play make-believe. (from Lililicious)

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Angry Manhwa

"In a Fight, they say that the first one to bleed from his or her nose is the loser. Father, Mother and Brother...They're all LOSERS that bled from the nose facing that damn monster called WORLD!I'm not going to fall into that one. Even though I have to break my head, I'm not going to bow my head before anyone. I'm going to finish everyone! I'm going to throw everyone on the ground with the "Ushi Mata". Even though my opponent is...a GIRL" The Boy that doesn't bow his head to anyone... SUK DONGMIN

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Chapter 4 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 3 Jan 14, 2011

Ani-Com

Maachi is a 15 year-old girl who loves her brother Riichi. Actually, the two of them are not related by blood, but due to their parents work situation they are forced to live alone together. Riichi, whose looks, personality, and grades are top-class, is the idol around school. But he has a huge secret that only Maachi knows about. Riichi is actually an otaku!

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Chapter 10 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 9 Jan 14, 2011

Aniki wa Tsunayoshi

Tsunayoshi is Misao's big brother, though they're not related by blood. He used to be a juvenile delinquent, and his love for his little sister is constantly embarrassing Misao. Yet he's a good guy who will do anything to protect his little sister.A powerful and dangerous brother x sister love battle begins!

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Chapter 7 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 6 Jan 14, 2011

Anne The Lover

From Sherbet Lemon:The main character Hansul, a high school student in grade 10, has never had a boyfriend before in her life. She starts dating Sulgyo in order to buff at her teasing friends. However, as their relationship got more and more stiff, she

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Chapter 3 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 2 Jan 14, 2011

Anoko Ni 1000%

It has your average girl, with a childhood friend who's in love with her but won't admit it, and an older guy who likes her: a high school love story.Although the whole school knew what was happening between Azusa and Ikumi, there were rivals who came b

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Chapter 2 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2011

Anta Nanka Daikirai

From StarryHeaven:Contains four stories.• I Can't Stand You“Although Rena-chan likes Miyake, she doesn’t do anything about it”—because Mariko has turned her woman’s charm to full throttle! However, in no time at all, she found out about her rival in love, Rena!• Caught on YouRelationships haven’t gone too well for Maho throughout her life. Why is that? It all started with her first love, Shiki. What happened between these two? Will Maho be able to get over the past and find a new love? Or will one of the past be able to bloom once again?• Something's WrongMisono isn’t a very feminine girl, and she’s been very close to her neighbor Yuuta since they were little. When feelings towards him begin to awaken, will she be able to catch his eye by dressing femininely, especially when his attention seems to have been stolen by the pretty and stylish Sugisaki?• See You TomorrowAkemi’s in high school, and she doesn’t really care about grades. Or rather, she didn’t care until she got a new tutor–the college student Tanami-sensei. She thinks he’s a really cutie, so she’s going to do her best for him! Will her feelings be able to reach him? What will become of a forbidden love between tutor and student?

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Chapter 4 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 3 Jan 14, 2011

Anta Nante Okotowari!

From NagareBoshi:Yui has a deep love for her "older brother" (they're not actually siblings, but are related), and she is devastated when he gets married. While at the wedding, Yui meets a sobbing boy, Kaoru. It turns out that his cousin (that he was in

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Chapter 4 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 3 Jan 14, 2011

Anti-Chocolate

A collection of short stories.Story 1: Even though she was born on Valentine’s Day, Kagami hates eating chocolate and resents having it constantly associated with her day of birth. Like any girl, she dreams of one day finding a prince. That moment came much sooner than she anticipated. Unfortunately, his two older sisters are constantly getting in the way. On top of that, her perfect guy actually likes chocolate. It’s enough to make anyone’s head spin! Will Kagami be able to keep her newfound relationship strong?Story 2: Tsuyoku Hamuro is an aspiring art student who aims to get her painting recognized in the upcoming school festival. It’s almost a dream come true that she happens to have the kind, popular, and attractive school idol, Tomotsugu Nagayama, as a boyfriend. Nagayama is straightfoward with his affections for Tsuyoku. Truthfullly, Tsuyoku has admired Nagayama since freshman year, but the interally shy artist cannot express her feelings as well. In addition, strange things are happening at school. As Tsuyuko focuses on her artwork and her relationship, will both turn out okay in the end?Story 3:Yuki, its the senpai that everybody admires, beautiful and cool. But the truth is... she´s not cool at all! Yuki has a weakness against cute things, when she sees them she gets a nosebleed instantly. The only one who knows is her best and childhood friend. One day a cute guy appears screaming that he´s in love with Yuki. What will she do now?!Source: Enchantment Scans

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Chapter 4 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 3 Jan 14, 2011

Ao no Fuuin

Soko starts feeling sick soon after moving to a new city, apparently for no reason. As beautiful as she is, a lot of guys start to bother her, especially Kashi. While trying to rape her, Kashi disappears and after few days another guy, who everyone apart from Soko thinks is Kashi, show up pretending to be Kashi. But Soko knows that something terrible is happening. In fact, he tells her he is Akira the Byakko, from the family of the West. Because she is the reincarnation of Souryo, the queen of the Oni from the family of the East, a monster that eats humans to stay alive, he must destroy her and erase her genes from Earth. He is the only one who can kill her and the one that must do so. Soko is desperate. Is she really a monster? Why does she have human memories? Why does she have to die? Will she be able to change her destiny and stay alive?

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Chapter 11 Jan 24, 2011
Chapter 10 Jan 24, 2011

Aoi Destruction

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Aoi Destruction is a compilation of short stories by Kazurou Inoue (Midori no Hibi and Aikora).The first 3 chapters are dedicated to the title story (Aoi Destruction).Story 2 is 'Rare Bookshop Owner Yakou's Hard-Fighting Chronicles'. Yakou was left to

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Chapter 6 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 5 Jan 14, 2011

Apple Day Dream

From Lililicious:Four-panel comic. Many boob jokes.

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Chapter 25 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 24 Jan 14, 2011

Apple!

The main character is Aramiya Satoshi, who main ability is shapeshifting into any animal ...though at a few points he has plants growing out of him, so my guess is he can shapeshift into any living thing (including an elephant and a lion) I am not sure if he was naturally born that way or if he was a biological experiment. Anyway, he is a pretty easygoing guy who just wants to be left alone to enjoy his solitary life in the middle of a junkyard, but apparently some army or another is always after him because of his ability, though he is able to fight off entire tank battalions before breakfast.

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Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2011

Ar - Forgotten Summer

The memory in the window, the swaying greenery-- That last summer, already lost --A single tear moves the heart, small lips and soft whispers-- This world is beautiful --Sweet aroma, soft warmth, guarding you gently as you sleep with your innocent

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Chapter 3 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 2 Jan 14, 2011

Arabian De Naito!? (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. This story is about Hinata, a high school graduate who alone without his over protective sisters went on a trip to visit the desert. There he encountered Seshir, who looks a lot like him, except he's American and that is when the story really begins...

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Chapter 7 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 6 Jan 14, 2011

Aragami Hime

Average young girl Kazuki Suou lived a peaceful life with older brother Masaki. That is, until she met Shirou Kusanagi, a boy with secret knowledge of her past, and the dark contract Kazuki was a part of in a former life.

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Chapter 9 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 8 Jan 14, 2011

Arata no Tsukumogami

Plot: In the hopes of pleasing his childhood friend and crush, Chiharu, Arata agreed to help her clean out an old warehouse from her grandfather. But what neither of them knew was that the warehouse contained "tsukumogami" ancient objects imbued with life. When Arata accidentally broke the seal on a box containing an artifact that hungered for vengeance against humanity, Chiharu was kidnapped! Now it is up to Arata and the good, loyal artifacts to rescue Chiharu before it is too late!

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Chapter 2 Mar 02, 2013
Chapter 1 Jan 14, 2011

Armagedon

Hundreds of millions of years ago, highly-advanced beings looking to make a planet for themselves purposefully tampered with Earth's natural processes in order to create multi-cellular life. Watching the planet's evolution closely, they continued to help

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Chapter 16 Jan 14, 2011

Ashita Wa Joutenki (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. From Ultimate Manga Guide:Yaoi comedy about a student, Ikumi Amanume whose part-time job is to cook and do housekeeping chores for his next-door neighbor, Yuuji Touno, a notable scenario writer. Life seems pretty good except for a little problem that To

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Chapter 5 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 4 Jan 14, 2011

Assobot Goku

Assobot Goku is the strongest and worst assobot there is, and he and his gang take what they want without remorse. But when he sets his sights on Miroku Village, and meets up with a mysterious young man named Sanzou playing a strange harmonica, he gets mo

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Chapter 22 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 21 Jan 14, 2011