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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin
2011-01-14
Zeon ace pilot, Commander Char Aznable, thought he could foil the Federation's plan to build a mobile suit by attacking their research base on colony Side 7. He was wrong. With a prototype already active, the besieged Federation forces strike back using their new weapon, the mobile suit Gundam, with devastating consequences. Amidst the fighting, young electronics wizard Amuro Ray is determined not to let his friends and family die in the crossfire. But what can one boy do to repel a squad of mobile suit-clad invaders?
Sorairo Ageha
2011-01-14
Plot: When Ageha was younger, she watched a tennis game and was affected by a passionate young tennis player. Years later she was determined to become the number one tennis player and to join the tennis club in her new high school.Unexpectedly, on her first day of school, she finds out that her new seat mate is none other than Takeru, the tennis player she was inspired from. But her excitement is short-lived since Takeru turns out to be a jerk and he even gave up on tennis. Just when she thought things couldn't get worse, Ageha realises that her school does not have a tennis club! Despite the unlucky start, she is still determined to create the Tennis Club and she works overnight for days to clean the tennis court all on her own. She also keeps practicing alone even though her rackets had been broken days before by Takeru. But her perseverance is slowly touching the boy. Surprisingly, he shows up during her training, dressed in tennis gear, and he even gives Ageha a new tennis racket and starts coaching her. Is this the start of a new love on the tennis field?
Strawberry Marshmallow
2011-01-14
From Tokyopop:Strawberry Marshmallow follows the life of Nobue Ito, her younger sister Chika, and her friends Miu and Matsuri. The basic premise of each episode can be summed up as "cute girls do cute things in cute ways," be it trying to quit smoking, going outside to play, sleep over, etc.
Mori no Animal Company (Yaoi)
2013-03-19
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Deep within the jungle lies a mysterious building known as the Animal Company. At first glance it is a normal company. Look closer and you'll see that its workers are animals of all shapes and sizes. Mori no Animal Company has us visit a fantasy world of animal salarymen where we witness their comedic capers in love.
Shiwhamong
2011-12-06
Shi, Hwa and Mong are sisters. They have something special: they are triplets. After losing their mother, they are each entrusted to a different family. Thus, Shi lives in New York; Mong in Japan and Hwa remains in Korea. Nine years later Shi comes to find all the three in Korea... What became of their father? And why were they separated?Â
K -Days of Blue-
2013-11-02
Tokyo Regional Legal Affairs Bureau Census Division, Annex 4 also known as SCEPTER 4 is a police institution that aims to stop criminals with special skills. But for them, their real target are??Related:> K ~memory of red~( http://www.mangago.com/read-manga/k-memory-of-red/ )> K - stray dog story(http://www.mangago.com/read-manga/k-stray-dog-story/ )
My Home Mirano
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Mirano is a 20-year-old girl who loves to do house chores. In fact, she makes it her ultimate career. It's not as easy as many would think. She somehow feel like an actress because at certain times, she feels that she plays the role of a sister but other
Signal Red Baby (Yaoi)
2011-02-11
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Shougo and Kazumi are cousins. They have been training since young in the world of Kabuki. Shougo�??s father, Ikuomi, has always been cold towards him. Shougo�??s uncle, Masahiro, is also on bad terms with Ikuomi. What happened in the past? Is that the reason for Ikuomi�??s coldness towards Shougo? What will Kazumi do to protect Shougo from getting hurt?
Boku no Geboku ni Nare!
2013-05-16
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Yukinari Takase is a huge masochist who instantly takes a liking to Rion Tachibana, a menacing trap who just transferred into his class. After Rion believes Takase has uncovered his secret, he decides to make Takase his servant in order to keep his mouth shut.
Saint Seiya - Saintia Shou
2015-05-04
Saintias.They are a special kind of female Saints who are given the task to serve Athena as her personal maids-----.Shoko meets Kido Saori, a girl claiming to be the reincarnation of the goddess Athena, who has protected the world from evil since mythological times. However, as the comet Repulse approaches Earth, Shoko must choose either to give in to her destiny as host of an evil goddess, or to rise against it, and protect the peace and justice in Earth as a Saintia.It's the eve of the Galaxian Wars.And now, the curtain rises on the fierce battle of the girls protecting Athena.
Sayonara Sorcier
2014-02-24
In the late 19th century in Paris, Theodorus van Gogh, famous art dealer in Paris and the branch manager of the prestigious Goupil & Cie patroned exclusively by Bourgeoisie clients, seeks to embrace new art talents and techniques. However, the period is full of the prestigious and conservative who think that art belongs solely to the upper echelon of the society whereas commoners are considered as unable to appreciate art.Stating that "Destroying the system from within is more interesting", Thedorus struggles to overcome the obstacle by bring forth works which depict the truth and daily lives of people which are not acknowledged by the academy.Rank #1 in Kono Manga ga Sugoi 2014.
Haikyu!! Dj - Nyankyu!!
2015-04-02
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Pairing: Kuroo x Kenma
Kiben Gakuha Yotsuya Sensei no Kaidan
2011-01-14
Serialization of the one-shot Kiben Gakuha, Yotsuya Sensei no Kaidan.In the midst of a female-kidnapping serial killer incident, Makoto`s best friend Hinano has vanished completely. Desperate to find her before it is too late, Makoto will try anything-- even invoking the resident phantom student of her middle school, Yotsuya-sempai!Surprisingly, Yotsuya-sempai appears to be an actual person. He is obsessed with creating the scariest stories ever, using the people and situations in Makoto`s middle school to stage them. Though Yotsuya is mostly just interested making scary stories, Makoto finds that his stories tend to contain a kernel of truth and that they can reveal their terrible truth in the telling. But as Makoto helps Yotsuya stage his tales, can she convince him to tell the story of the whereabouts of her best friend?(Source: Mangahelpers)
Silence (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. This story is about Kaoru's friend Masato, who seems to be chasing after Kaoru by going out with the girls who Kaoru is interested in, and then breaking up with them. One day, after getting dumped by a girl, Masato visited Kaoru's apartment and forcefully embraced Kaoru with the request of "comfort me". Although it's a relationship which started without any destruction...
Wadatsumi
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. In an postapocalyptic world practically covered with water, Wadatsumi, a boy who lives in that he think to be the last earth piece, knows a mysterious girl dragged by the waves of the sea.Where she comes from? There are more zones of earth in the world?! (Source: mangaupdates)
Bungaku Shoujo to Shinitagari no Pierrot
2011-01-27
Plot: The "mysterious school comedy" centers on the unusual members of a high school literary club. T?ko Amano, a high school senior who calls herself the "literary girl" as the club president, is actually a supernatural creature (y?kai) that devours stories — she tears pages from books to munch on them. Her club subordinate is Konoha Inoue, a second-year high school boy who writes stories every day for Amano to eat. He once wrote an award-winning novel, but he wrote it under the penname Miu Inoue so readers thought the author was a mysterious 14-year-old bish?jo novelist. The stress from the novel's fame and its movie and television drama plans turned Inoue in an introverted recluse.
Dororon Enbi-chan
2014-08-04
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Based off Dororon Enma-kun but with the genders reversed! Also has an extra story.(Source: Manga Updates)Related:> Dororon Enma-Kun( http://www.mangago.com/read-manga/dororon-enma-kun/ )> Satanikus Enma Kerberos( http://www.mangago.com/read-manga/satanikus-enma-kerberos/ )
Canvas 2 - Nijiiro no Sketch
2011-01-14
Plot: Hiroki was going to be an artist after high school, but has stopped drawing for an unknown reason. He became a teacher at Nadesico Academy, where his cousin, Elis, attends. Then, his childhood friend, Kiri, became a PE teacher at Nadesico who seems to be part of the reason why he stopped drawing....
Saint Seiya - The Lost Canva
2011-02-11
This manga tells the story of the previous Holy War, taking place in the 18th century, 250 years before the original series, in the Saint Seiya universe. The story centers on the relation between Tenma, the Pegasus Saint and his beloved friend, Alone, who would eventually become his greatest enemy, Hades.The story takes place in the same time period as Saint Seiya Next Dimension.
Ergo Proxy: Centzon Hitchers and Undertaker
2011-04-25
A side story that takes place within the Ergo Proxy universe about an autoreiv that travels on the Centzon. The world is bigger than you think...After the explosion of the methane hydrate layer, the remaining members of mankind are forced to live in isolated domed cities scattered across the arid and inhospitable planet. They live in a controlled society and are assisted in daily life by autonomous robots called AutoReivs. In one of these cities, Romdo, Inspector Re-l Mayer, granddaughter of the regent, leads an investigation concerning AutoReivs that have gone mad after being infected by the Cogito virus. In the process, she comes in contact with a monster called Proxy. Elsewhere in the city, immigrant Vincent Law is on the run after being framed for involvement in several Cogito cases. Together, along with the adorable child-AutoReiv Pino, they set out on a journey to the dome city Moscow in order to unravel the mystery of the Proxies.
Chijou 10 Meter No Ori Kara
2013-12-29
From Aerandria Scans:A collection of Mitsukazu Mihara's newest eight one-shots, printed in two colors. The stories vary greatly in mood and tension, but are nonetheless a perfect example of the artist's distinctive style. Their titles are:1. Two Sweets xxx2. Canariya3. A Paradox of a Lion4. Natural Born Scissors5. Rikon Shiki (Divorce Ceremony)6. What a Wonderful World7. Tengoku to Jigoku (Heaven and Hell)8. Chijou 10 Meter no Ori kara (From a Cage 10 Meters Above Ground)
Dokonimo Nai Kuni (Yaoi)
2013-02-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. [From Nakama]For a captain and a subordinate, pure love is born out of an unfeeling time of war, strict rules and order, and a superior-subordinate relationship. Settled in the southern front, a subordinate, Hayakawa, is often punished for causing minor problems by the strict captain, Takeuchi. However there is a secret between the two of them… The war ends, and time passes by. The two return to Japan on their decommissioned ship and decide to live together, but…
Koisuru Barairo Tenchou
2015-01-18
When he was a child, Isao was inspired by a florist named Aiko and fell in love with flowers. After saving his father's company, Isao finally leaves his desk job to realize his lifelong dream of owning a flower shop, opening it in the same location that Aiko's shop used to be. Right before opening, he finds out that Aiko had passed away when he meets her widower Koutarou and their young son. Koutarou is utterly devoted to his son Zen and carries on the love of flowers that Aiko instilled in him. Thus the florist Isao falls in love with Koutarou, and tries to win his heart through the flowers they both love.
Xian Ni
2015-02-28
[Summary by OSTNT]Saints, the most formidable beings under the heaven. Follow Tie Zhu as he entered one of the elit schools: Heng Ye School and work his way toward of being a saint.Original webcomic: http://www.u17.com/comic/76315.html
Inu To No Hibi (Yaoi)
2013-02-11
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Ryuuhei promised his father to protect Nao even though Nao is almost ten years older. Nao is almost thirty now & wants space, can Ryuuhei really give Nao space?
Four Daughters Of Armian Manhwa
2012-03-11
Once in Armian, Re-Manu XXXVII is awaiting her death. As it goes for years in history, the dying queen foretold the fate of her four daughters. Divination that would lead them toward their fate, and significance to determine the successor to rule Armian. The beautiful Swarda is fated to marry a throne man of Persia. The smart and calm Aspasya will encounter a great leader of history. But fate has its own plan to fool with their destiny. The first and the fourth daughter have their fates twisted, to heir the title of Re-Manu. But there wouldn't be a country with two leaders, one has to given way to another. And of course it won't be the cold-hearted and ambitious Manua to give up the crown, so then she decided to put her younger sister into exile. Little Re-Syahrina has to start her journey to find a phoenix's feather to get back home, while the story is also concerned in Swarda's pain of being betrayed by her lover and sister, Aspasya relationship with a slave called Bahel, and the new Re-Manu that would sacrifice anything to fulfill her ambition, and her sisters aren't exception.
Joujuu Senjin!! Mushibugyo
2012-04-21
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. not found...
Le Portrait De Petite Cosette
2011-01-14
From Tokyopop:Eiri Kurahashi is an art school student, with a job at a local antique store. It's there that he develops a strange obsession. He finds himself entranced by a portrait of a Victorian-era girl named Cossette. It's a portrait with a strange history--everyone who has owned it has been murdered in a bizarre fashion. But the story runs much deeper than that. Cossette was savagely murdered by her lover, who also happens to be the artist who painted the portrait. When the new owner of the portrait nearly kills himself, Eiri decides to get involved. And that's when Cossette begins speaking to him...
Moon Phase
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. When you come from a family of exorcists and mediums, you're expected to have certain powers. But despite having a psychic lineage, Kouhei Midou can't predict the future, nor can he see dead people. He's powerless in every sense of the word. However, he does think fast on his feet--and with a little help from his psychic cousin Seiji, he's an amazing crime solver. The mystery he wants to solve more than anything is his mother's tragic disappearance. But it isn't easy ... especially in this world, where nothing is as it seems. Cats talk, blood-sucking vampires roam the earth, and monsters eat guys like Kouhei for breakfast. Can Kouhei survive this chaos long enough to find the mother that he's lost?!
Tenshi Na Konamaiki
2011-01-14
aka. Cheeky AngelMegumi Amatsuka, a rough and tumble nine-year-old boy, always dreamt of becoming the "manliest man on earth." Upon receiving a book of magic from a sorcerer whom he saved from a group of local thugs, Megumi summons a genie in order to m
Tuxedo Gin
2011-01-14
Teenage boxer Ginji died and got himself reincarnated as a penguin to stay close to Minako, the girl of his dreams. Now, "Gin-chan" must perish of natural causes to be restored to his former self...
Uso To Kiss (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Can love overcome all? One night stands rarely lead to the sweet romance that everyone dreams of - but for Haru and Tatsuya, maybe they're the lucky ones. Meeting by chance at the bar where Haru works part-time, Tatsuya is immediately attracted.After th
KareKano
2011-02-11
Yukino Miyazawa is a Japanese high school freshman who is the envy of classmates for her good grades and immaculate appearance. However, her "perfect" exterior is a fa�?§ade, a charade she maintains to win praise. In the privacy of her own home, she is spoiled, stubborn, and a slob, and studies relentlessly and obsessively to maintain her grades. On entering high school, she is knocked from her position at the top of the class by Soichiro Arima, a handsome young man whose very existence Yukino considers a threat to the praise on which she thrives, and she vows to destroy him. When Soichiro confesses that he has a crush on her, Yukino rejects him then boasts about it at home. Eventually Yukino realizes she loves him as well, and together they resolve to abandon their fake ways and be true to themselves, though she initially has trouble breaking of her lifelong habit of pretend-perfection and her competitive ways
Chitose Get You!!
2012-02-12
Chitose is a 11 year old girl. She's madly in love with an older guy that works at the town hall right next to the school, Hiroshi, and spends her days relentlessly pursuing him. Tons of slapstick follows.
Tokyo Yamanote Boys
2012-08-07
Tokyo Yamanote Boys is a confession tournament held in Tokyo. This year Chihiro is chosen to be the princess, which means that she gets to spend a fateful dreamlike week with the boys. (adapted from koiiro.wordpress)
Tokidamari No Hime
2012-10-03
Story about a mirror princess/demon. It seems that a new condo building was built on a certain location where this princess was housed and worshiped with a stone monument but it was moved due to the new construction.One room in particular seems to have a direct link to the princess who calls herself the owner of the pool of time. Beware when mirrors are placed opposite of each other because you may just be drawn in her world and powers.In her Ay (Aniversary Box - 2013) the author wrote that this work is unfinished.
Onnanoko Awase
2013-09-07
A collection of short stories:• Tenshi na Kanojo (Angelic Girl)• Girls' Union
Plunderer
2015-01-18
It's the year 305 of the Alcian calendar, and the world is currently controlled by "numbers." Every human born is branded with a "Count." This Count can be anything; the amount of kilometers walked, or the amount of people who have said your food is tasty. If your Count drops to 0, you will be sent into the Abyss. After Hina's mother's Count dropped to 0, her last request was for Hina to look for the Legendary Red Baron.
Hatsukoi Monster
2015-01-31
15 years old Kaho comes from a rich family. One day, she is saved by a boy from a truck. She immediately fall in love with him. He agrees to go out with her but there is something she didn't know about him : he is in elementary school.
Green Boy
2011-01-14
Plot: The inexorable girl who aims to be a champion; Jain! and the innocent boy who loves her, Tae jin!Their challenges on the road to championship and an unfitting summer-like love story.
Hatsukoi Shimai
2011-01-14
From Seven Seas:During a fateful visit to Tsunojo Girls' School, Chika Matsusato meets the girl of her dreams--cool upperclassman Haruna Kanzaki. Even though they spent only one short day together, Chika will never forget Haruna's kindness, and has made it her life's goal to study hard and get accepted into Tsunojo Girls' School so that they can be together. But will Haruna share Chika’s feelings...?"Loving Sisters" is the manga version of the serialized text story and drama CDs of the same name.
Love Love
2011-01-14
Shiori just got a letter from Riichi. They were childhood friends up until he kissed her and left for America, and the thought of that jerk coming back has her so distracted that she gets caught in a wave and almost drowns! She would've died, too, if it weren't for that mysterious boy with a tattoo... He cut himself so badly to save her, and he left her with the kind of ring a boy would give to his girlfriend--but she never saw his face. Later in the day, Shiori spies a hot pro surfer from America... named Riichi! He's back, and he still wants to date Shiori, and...how did he get that terrible cut...?This manga also contains 2 extra stories.-An Insolent Romance-C-Shock - See more at: http://www.mangago.com/read-manga/love_love_kaporin_no_yuuwaku_kiss_1/#sthash.584QExi0.dpuf
Shihaisuru Yubisaki (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. 1-4)Cardiologist Shirashi was once "examined" by fellow students while at university and it all was taped and sold. Since then he's always been afraid that someone will find out and expose him. He's especially afraid of Tsuda, a neurosurgery intern, finding out?(continues in the sequel, "Kogareru Yubisaki")5) Fingers' WhisperWhen surgical intern Nakahara Aoi's secret is discovered by Teraoka Kimihiko, known as a strict but nice guy, he's embarrassed. But the surgeon turns out to have a sadistic side, which he only shows to Aoi. When he blackmails him into a sexual relationship, will Aoi be able to escape? Does he even want to?6) Impudent RulerHigh-schooler Sakuya is the son of a CEO and can never trust people to be honest around him. But when his father goes on a business trip and leaves secretary Kagami in charge of Sakuya, the boy finds himself softening in the face of the older man's kindness.7) Sweet ThornHibiki will be the future head of a tea school, and there's nothing he can do about it! No one seems to acknowledge that he's more than just the heir, even Tateyama. But though the older man offers him kindness, beneath the surface are darker emotions...8)Extra for Aoi and Teraoka-sensei from "Fingers' Whisper"
One Piece dj - The Delicious 'Soba' Is Being by Your Side (Yaoi)
2014-11-05
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Pairing: ZoroxSanjiFrom "RomPiece" (reprint collection)
Aitsu Ni Koishita Yottsu No Wake
2015-12-05
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. These stories about 4 typical high school girls' love life are Yokoyama Mayumi first work.Story 1: A Real WorldAfter 2 years Eri gets back together with her ex-boyfriend.Story 2: Lip LockNina made him break his "right hand" so she tries to make it
Bokura no Kiseki
2011-01-14
From a young age, Minami Harusumi has had recurring dreams of Veronica, a princess whose kingdom is on the verge of destruction. He believes them to be recollections of his past life, and that he is her reincarnation. Because of this, he is ridiculed by his classmates. One day, when the mockery escalates into bullying, he rediscovers magic—something Veronica had studied and used. Reassured his past life is not merely a fantasy, Minami tries to learn more about his past memories and the reason behind them...
Diamond no Ace
2011-01-14
It is a manga of high school baseball. The main character, who is a pitcher from a country high school, accidentally gets teamed up with a catcher from a school with an elite baseball team. He decides to quit his school to attend the school that this catcher plays.....(summary by Hooligan at Jcafe)Winner of the 53rd Annual Shogakukan Manga award (2008)
Fire Fire Fire
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Jiga Kirishima lives in a time where the only sky the people know is the color gray and most of the world is wasteland and ruins, with a few people in power depriving resources from the disorganized weak and poor majority. With his father's sword, Jiga makes friends and enemies and goes on adventures while searching for others who share his bloodline.Jiga's sword happens to be made of a rare material which a powerful organization known as Lost Eagle Nest claims to want in order to rebuild the world, but is that what they really want it for? They'll stop at nothing to take it from him, and Jiga and his friends now have a price on their heads.Fire Fire Fire is a throwback to the classic shounen series of the '80s and '90s.
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha Strikers The Comics
2011-01-14
StrikerS takes place after the epilogue of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A's. While the epilogue connected A's to a world six years later, StrikerS advances the timeline another four years, where the main characters have gone on to work for the Time-Space
Pick Of The Litter
2011-01-14
From Shoujo Manga Maniac:On top of being a third-year middle-school student without a single relative, Riku Fukagawa has no memory of his life before he was ten years old. Memories of Family await him, even if they are not wanted, as a "phosphorus" identifies the cause of his peaceful life, and all on a certain day that two strange guys who call themselves brothers appear? But in Yamato, they manage the Jack-of-all-trades Hiyokoya, which is Riku's new part-time job...!?
Saikyou Densetsu Kurosawa
2011-01-14
44 years old, single, working in a construction company for his entire life. All Kurosawa wants is a little respect from his co-workers. And a little popularity won`t hurt. Unfortunately Kurosawa`s plans fail miserably from time to time and one day, he finds himself right in the middle of a fight against... delinquent middle schoolers?
Whistle!
2011-01-14
Whistle! is about a boy named ShÅ Kazamatsuri. He transfers from Musashinomori School to Sakura Josui Junior High School for better hopes to make the soccer team, since he never got a game at his old school due to his small stature. YÅ«ko Katori, his teacher, introduces him as a former star of the famed Musashinomori team, causing his classmates to be wrongly ecstatic. Right after that, one of the players, Tatsuya Mizuno, reveals that he was never a regular. In other words, since he never got the chance to play, ShÅ is a poor player. ShÅ struggles to improve his skill so he can make the team at his new school and to ignore the drastic disadvantage he has due to his height.
Yubisaki Milk Tea
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Due to a chance event, Nori-kun cross-dressed as a female for the first time and ended up liking it!Now, Nori must juggle his love of a mature classmate (a girl) and his love of his childhood friend (also a girl) who is just beginning to mature. And, he must do it all with his hobby of cross dressing as a female!
Iryuu - Team Medical Dragon
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. Dr. Katou is an ambitious woman who seeks to revolutionize the corrupt and inefficient Japanese medical system from within by becoming a professor in a teaching hospital. She enlists a maverick surgeon, Dr. Asada Ryuutarou, to help her with research that would catapult her to a professorship should they succeed and publish. However, Asada's refusal to conform to the system soon threatens to destroy not only her plans but her entire career. Katou is prepared to do anything, including going along with the system, in order to achieve her end goal, but she begins to question whether she has gone too far as Asada's actions bring many of the system's shortcomings to light.