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Street Fighter Alpha
2011-01-27
Plot: A manga based on SFZERO and SFZERO2, originally serialized in Gamest magazine.Note: This manga was released in English as "Street Fighter Alpha" because that's how the Zero series is known in the west.
Proclaiming and Loving
2011-02-06
A man and a woman meet in a time far from ours, in the ancient time of China. Love blossoms between the man and the woman, but this isn’t an easy time to love. And together they need to fight for the love they share together. Follow Liu Pu Wei and Lu Kou in a love story that takes you to the ancient time of China.
Koi wa Itsumo Arashi no Youni (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. Mizuki gets molested on a train bound for school, and the perpetrator is none other than the school president, Azuma! Mizuki gets called to the student council room, where Azuma confesses his love for him. So begins the tale of this wacky school story.
Lucky-kun (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. High school delinquent Mura must put up with the annoying presence of new stepbrother Subaru when his mother goes away on honeymoon. Dealing with gossip at school is bad enough, but Mura's life is turned upside down by a forbidden locker-room kiss and the publication of an incriminating photo snapped by BL fangirls.Takaguchi Satosumi's first BL work.
Mein Kampf
2011-06-11
A manga adaption of Adolf Hitler’s book which combines elements of autobiography with an exposition of Hitler's political ideology pamphlet, first published in 1924."Mein Kampf" is the latest publication in a collection of historical comic books called "Manga de Dokuha" ("Learn with manga") edited by the publishing firm East Press. The collection already includes manga versions of Karl Marx’s "Capital" and Tolstoy’s "War and Peace".
Sunny (MATSUMOTO Taiyou)
2011-09-15
Plot: The story of an orphanage, the children who live in it, and the beat-up old Nissan Sunny 1200 which provides a trio of boys with a means of escape from their bleak everyday lives.
Jigokuren - Love In The Hell
2011-10-24
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Rintaro Senkawa is a middle aged guy who got a little drunk one night and died. But that is just the beginning of this story as Rintaro finds himself most unexpectedly in Hell where he meets his guide, the devil Koyori. Can Rintaro take his situation seriously enough to repent for the sins of his former life, or will he face the favored weapon of Hell- the spiked iron club?
Kaoru's Cake House
2011-12-07
From RedMadness: Essentially, Kaoru's Cake House world is the surrounding of the everyday lives of four guys - Wing, Denny, Bob and Izz - continuously trying their best in serving their customer with the best creation of sweets and cakes. Along the way in blending the professionalism in their everyday work, their individual sensitivity always leads and involves them in their customer personal dilemma which in the end left an unmistakable pain to their ownself. This manga consist of different oneshot stories. Story 01 - Searching The Depth of A Smile Story 02 - 4 Mysterious Guys Story 03 - Romaniscm of A French-style Story 04 - Flower Princess Story 05 - A Dreamless Guy Story 06 - Pastry Class Story 07 - A Cup of Chocolate Sweet as Love Story 08 - Lover Story 09 - Love is Hate Story 10 - Threats of Love Story 11 - Close But Far Away Story 12 - Where's Truly Love Is Story 13 - 17 years of Fight
Asamiya-san No Imouto
2011-12-19
Asamiya Aoi is a mysterious, innocent-seeming young girl who is traveling through a futuristic land with the help of her father's sketchbook. While she may seem naive, she can be surprisingly tough and resourceful. One day, Aoi encounters a young woman named Kyoko. She shares her travel plans with Kyoko and shows her the sketchbook. Kyoko can't believe her eyes! The sketchbook is more like research notes than casual sketches, and it is full of accurate maps and information that she could use to make loads of money. With the original plan of finding a chance to steal the sketchbook, Kyoko feigns concern over Aoi and joins her on her travels. As the two girls encounter and affect the lives of various people on their journey, will Kyoko be able to learn more about this unusual young girl?
Ero x Roma
2012-02-19
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Mochida Michiru has begun to live alone in an apartment like she wished. While making courtesy calls for the New Year calls around the building, she seems to recognize the man living next door to her! He’s in some sort of really popular idol group. A “SWITCH” member! It is Fujiya Masato! From that day on, love begins for Michiru who has bad prospects ahead! There’s plenty of forbidden love between a performer and the ordinary Michiru in this drawn title along with a collection of pleasant love stories with innocent and sometimes perverted girls!!
Wrestle! Idol
2012-07-16
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Huan Xiang Nu Pu Manhua
2015-10-29
Are you single? Are you an otaku? Would you like to buy a "wife"? Do you fantasize about eating, having fun, shopping, and sleeping with her? Can you promise to take responsibility and love her for a lifetime? Would you use your life to pay for a contract? A fantasy that belongs only to you; a maid that belongs only to you.
Wedding Season 2
2013-04-23
Even though Mimi has given birth to a son, she won't let motherhood tie her down. She's just as fierce and independent as ever. She's decided to find out what happened to Yuan Qing who was her husband and the father of her child. According to the rumors, he was killed in the war, but Mimi has faith in her husband and believes he's too crafty to let himself get killed.
Natsume Isaku Fanbook (Yaoi)
2014-04-15
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. [From Nakama]Since there is no back cover blurb here are the contents:Natsume Isaku Special Illustrations[Character Collaboration] Let’s go to the super bath-house! … 3Amber Paradox Masaya and Satoshi … 11Amber Paradox Tale of the Night … 18[Tightrope] A tale, half asleep and half awake … 27[Doushiyou mo nai keredo] Night of sake … 36[Doushiyou mo nai keredo] Let’s go to my parents’ house! … 41Popularity poll results — publication … 53Question for Natsume Isaku-sensei! … 64Color Illustration Selection … 65Guest ComicsSHIMIZU Yuki Sugar Code Yakuza Man … 97YAMASHITA Tomoko Amber Paradox Onoe is definitely set to smash an important setting* … 101AMAGAKURE Gido [Doushiyou mo nai keredo] You’re cute whatever you do … 105AMAGAKURE Gido Ikasama Memory A promising future … 111YAMADA Nichoume [Heart’s refuge] Arm pillow … 113YAMADA Nichoume [Heart’s refuge] Rolling arm pillow … 115YAMADA Nichoume [Doushiyou mo nai keredo] A satisfactory arm pillow … 116MONCHI Kaori [Tightrope] Sleeping on someone’s lap … 117Koshino Amber Paradox Paparazzi hotel … 122— Guest Profile & Message … 124Uncompiled Tankoubon Comic and Illustration — Re-compilation[Doushiyou mo nai keredo] Flower Friday ? … 126[Doushiyou mo nai keredo] Before the morning sparrow disappears … 141[Doushiyou mo nai keredo] Something very unexpected** … 149[Tightrope] Ryuunosuke’s Delusional Diary Part II … 153Sugar Code Limited AGF book (2010) Special Illustration … 164— Comic papers … 140, 165— Illustrations and cuts … 172Natsume Isaku Long Interview … 174A look at my working space!! … 183Super storyboard exhibit!! … 184“Tightrope” OVA Creation plan exhibit!! … 185Character rough plans exhibit!! … 186Background illustrations exhibit!! … 188“Heart’s refuge” Tenement house room assignment and arrangement exhibit!! … 189Natsume Isaku publication list … 190
Kamigami no Asobi
2014-06-04
Yui Kusanagi is the daughter of a Shinto shrine. She discovers a mysterious sword, which transports her to a different world where she meets the Greek god Zeus. He invites her to attend a school in a separate world that he created. Zeus intends to teach the meaning of love to the various young divine beings who also attend the school, in an attempt to reverse the weakening bond between humans and the gods.
D-Live!!
2011-01-14
Plot: Ordinary high school student Satoru Ikaruga, while he doesn't look like it, happens to be a genius vehicle user, kinda like a MacGyver of vehicles. And he's extremely good with all vehicles like jet skis, trucks, fighter planes and helicopters. If you can name the vehicle, he knows how to work it. Ikaruga works as a vehicle expert for a multinational specialist organization called the Almighty Support Enterprises (ASE) while trying to maintain his high school life as much as possible.
Die Or Like Me
2011-01-14
It all starts when she was 8. He was kind, and nice to her.Yeo Jin is now 17 years old, and she moved back from Busan to Seoul to meet her first love... but when she arrives he has completely changed...
Hidarite No Love Letter
2011-01-14
Story 1: Our Left Hands"The person I like sits next to me. I don't have the courage to start a conversation with him, but I wonder if he'll notice the message I secretly wrote for him on my left hand."Nishino has been sitting next to the most popular
Hikitateyaku No Koi
2011-01-14
A collection of short stories.Story 1: Ordinary Chie is always being overlooked for her extremely beautiful friend Mika. Will someone ever notice her?Story 2: Mizuho is in love with Shugo-sempai, and even manages to kiss him secretly under the cover o
Love Cafe? (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) Love Cafe?Baby-faced college student Miwa jumps at the chance to work at the elite restaurant. Being trained by strict Himekura is hard, but Miwa admires the elegant waiter and ignores the rumors that Himekura is the owner's lover. But accidentally w
Morning 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. Morning Kiss Summary Correction by Backlash67:Morning Kiss (Ch 1): The Tachibana family, are a family of brothers that run a newspaper agency. Yasutaka is the oldest brother who’s about pleasure first and business second. With the parents not around a
Princess Ver.1
2011-01-14
Marino, a 15 year old girl runs away from home due to an arrange marriage, finds her self in a male dormitory by accident, there she meets... Who will she end up with?
Shin Getter Robo
2013-05-22
While Professor Saotome completes his masterpiece, the Shin Getter Robo, a strange object enters the Earth's atmosphere. Hayato, in control of the lab while Saotome obsessively works, orders Getter Robo and Getter Robo G to launch and destroy the object before it impacts.
Stigma I
2011-01-14
Stork, the man with no memories, and Tit, the boy with no home, travel across the grim world where the sky is grey and the birds are believed extinct. They have met accidentally and continued together, both searching. Stork searches for his past and Tit s
The Dreaming
2011-01-14
Identical twins Jeanie and Amber are new students at Greenwich Private College, that lies on the edge of virgin bushlands. The school is run by its vice-principal, who has a prejudice against twins - in fact she rejects all twins' applications.The girls are only able to get in by saying that they are just regular sisters,born 11 months apart.
50 Million Km Manhwa
2011-11-20
Note: The title actually says 5000 Tens of Thousands, which equal 50 Million.Kim Paksa is a genius programmer. He is currently working on rovers in outer space when one night he sees a face appear on the screen.
In Bura!
2012-07-02
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. High school freshman, Amagami Kouichi, had a peaceful school life until his morning encounter with freshman female idol Itanami-san. With another incident in home economics class, it seems that Itanami-san was all too eager to help stop Kouichi's bleeding cut on his finger. To elude the class's attention, Kouichi took themselves to the infirmary where Itanami-san reveals that she is a vampire and that Kouichi's blood was so delicious it made her lose her control.
Ore To Ichino No Game Doukoukai Katsudou Nisshi
2012-07-09
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Suki Kirai Suki (tsukishima Haru)
2012-07-21
From Day of the River:Inoue Azusa's classmate, Saito, is extremely good looking but he's got a pretty bad personality. However, he carries out his own principles and can be considerate at times. Azusa gradually becomes attracted to him. On the other hand, Azusa's classmate since junior high, Kou, is not only super handsome but he confessed to her…!?From Evil Flowers:Inoue Azusa's classmate, Saito, is extremely good looking, but he has the worst personality ever. For some reason, he started noticing Azusa and gets her in a lot of trouble. Although he's very annoying, Azusa gradually becomes attracted to him. However, Azusa's classmate, Kou, is not only handsome and is the president, but towards Azusa he is...?!
Raruto Sisepuede
2012-08-30
Raruto is a Spanish webcomic by Jesús García Ferrer (Jesulink), started in 2005, and is a parody of the Japanese manga Naruto with absurd humor and a careless super-deformed artstyle. Raruto Sisepuede is its sequel, based on Naruto Shippuuden, ongoing since 2009. Despite the artwork, Raruto became the most well-known parody of Naruto in Spain, and has been sold in printed volumes in manga conventions in Spain.The popularity of Raruto led Jesulink to start a new manga, "5 Elementos", which despite being also published online, has sold over 15000 copies in its printed format.Prequel:> Raruto(http://www.batoto.net/comic/_/sp/raruto-r3686)
Tokyo Zombie
2012-09-13
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. A horror-comedy manga about two blue-collar factory workers and jiu-jitsu experts who deal with a zombie uprising in Tokyo. When the story begins, Fujio and Mitsuo dream of training in martial arts overseas and becoming famous. When they accidentally kill their overbearing boss, they bury him at a man-made garbage mountain known as Dark Fuji, where tons of rotting garbage have been contaminated with industrial waste which, naturally, transforms the bodies of the dead into ravenous, flesh-eating zombies. Fuji and Mitsuo try their best to survive in this horrific new landscape, but the hapless pair become separated after an idiotic mistake involving potato chips and a stray dog. A few years later, post-apocalyptic Tokyo has become a feudalistic society, in which the rich have enslaved the lower classes, and created gladiator death matches, pitting zombies against slaves, and Fuji and Misuo meet again.
Motto, Ikitai... (yoshi)
2012-10-15
The world is a cruel and confusing place for Mayumi. At the age of thirteen she lost her parents in a car accident. Unable to deal with the overwhelming sadness, hatred, and anger, she only wished she could stop feeling altogether.Then, five years later, her sister becomes the first target of an incredibly bizarre incident. The victims in this incident lose a body part, without blood loss, after receiving a text message simply indicating the specific body part. The texts appear to come from Mayumi's sister's ex-boyfriend Kanno, but he claims to not be the culprit.Mayumi works with him to solve the case, but is he truly innocent? Or is the crime related in some convoluted way to the suicide of Kanno's fiance years ago? Or is it related to an unfinished AI program he was writing which may have broken free? And even if this incident is resolved, will Mayumi ever be able to truly heal emotionally amidst the pointless cruelty of the world?
Magi - Oudourakudo (Doujinshi)
2013-01-12
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Chicchai Toki Kara Suki Dakedo
2013-06-18
From Shoujo-Sense:Tsubasa and Shou have been friends ever since they met in kindergarten. Now they're starting high school at the same school, in the same class. Tsubasa has been in love with Shou for years, but never found the courage to talk to him about it. Still, she thinks he may feel the same... until they meet a girl who changes everything. Could she be the one whom Shou truly loves? And what does that mean for Tsubasa?
Developers - Kidou Senshi Gundam: Before One Year War
2013-11-02
Years before the One Year War, Zionic Co. are developing a new type of piloted powered mobile machine using a thermonuclear reactor shielded with the revolutionary Minovsky particles as the power source. For safety and secrecy reasons, the project is outsourced to Hosioka, a small steelworks company which looks ridiculously lousy at first sight.
Magical Marine Pixel Maritan. Maritan Focus Drills.
2014-01-04
The premise is simple. You follow the days of Sergeant Maritan, a Drill Instructor of umÂ… the U.S. Marines? Well, yeah. Apparently, Maritan is actually a Princess from the Magical Kingdom of Paris Island, which has signed a treaty of co-operation and friendship with the Great United States of America. God bless America. Maritan usually goes around abusing training raw meat recruit Army-tan, under the supervision of Lieutanent Commander Navy-tan. ThereÂ’s a GA-tan somewhere near the end too, a meganekko attached from the Self Defence Forces, it seems.
Togainu no Chi dj - Domestic Vermilion (Yaoi)
2014-10-07
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Gunji walks in on Akira and Shiki and decides to stop Shiki from "playing" with Kitty but Shiki wants to play with Akira a little longer so he joins the two in their game =-_^=.
The Devil's Bag
2015-03-06
Lara found her belongings in her bag keep disappearing. When she looked into her bag, she dragged to strange place...Hell. Then Lara meet Debbie...English version available at tapastic: http://tapastic.com/series/The-Devils-Bag
Alice Kara Mahou
2011-01-14
Alice Asahina is a high school student interested in the Tarot, reading the future and fortune, and so on. One day there is a rain of meteors and a strange rabbit falls while she was watching the rain. The rabbit tells that the shooting stars are the precious jewels of his queen and can enter into the hearts of people, causing strange effects on its victims. Alice will be devoted to achieving these stars in the form of Alice in Wonderland.
Blade Sangokushi
2011-01-14
Set in 2194 AD, China, which is now a prosperous, super-modern country. The characters are mostly reincarnations of warriors from the 3 Kingdoms period.The story begins in Shin Yokohama with main chara Todoroki Ranshirou driving around & causing a ruckus with his bousouzoku called Yokohama Road Stars, when he gets a mysterious package from his father. Soon after he's attacked by Blades and makes an astonishing self-discovery... that he's the reincarnation of Sun Ce!
G-senjou No Neko (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. From DMP:Riya Narukawa is a high school freshman with a tremendous talent for the violin, and an equally large bag of mental issues. He seems to have a split personality. After injuring his own hand to compromise his playing ability, he winds up on the
Junjou To Furachi (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. Collection of short stories about sweet schoolboy-romances, includes:1) Junjou to FurachiHiroto is shocked when his best friend Satoshi tells him he likes Nao-senpai. But he accepts his friend's choice, even though he can't tell Satoshi about his past with Nao...2) The PretenderKatase is trying hard to pretend he's normal. He avoids Amero and tries to forget his feelings. But Amero is having none of it, and Katase gives in, granting Amero two weeks to see if this is the relationship he wants. Will Katase give into guilt, or will Amero's love win him over?3) The Green that was Reflected in Your EyesPopular student Takamiya brushes a caterpillar off mysterious rich student Sonoda's shoulder. Sonoda is so happy, he begins to buy Takamiya many expensive presents; he also never leaves Takamiya's side. Can Takamiya get Sonoda to stop buying him expensive gifts? Does Sonoda really want to give Takamiya more than just an iPod?4) Second LoveUenaga and Haruno were best friends throughout school, even wearing the same clothes. So why doesn't Haruno remember Uenaga at their school reunion? Is there a deep dark secret that should keep them apart? Do they have another chance for love?5) I want to become your most important oneTomo always says, "I like Yukihiro." But Yukihiro can't take him seriously because Tomo's always smiling. Yukihiro's own feelings are a confused mess; does he like Tomo, or love him?
Ohoshisama Ni Onegai!
2011-01-14
As a child, Sasahara Tomo has always been "one of the guys," hanging out and rough-housing. Even though, she secretly wished to be a girl instead when she enters elementary school, she keeps her facade, too embarrassed to admit it. But when her love confession was later rejected because she didn't seem like a girl, Tomo was ready for a new start. And how lucky that she's about to enter high school. She's excited. A whole school where nobody knew her! But not quite. There's Shimazaki Akira, who had been her next-door neighbor until 5 years ago.. and it seems as if their "sibling" regard for each other is growing into something more.. But there are problems aboard.. because this is a forbidden love.. because he is her 23-year-old class advisor.Volume 8 contains the short story "Diamond na Kimi to Boku."
Oto x Maho
2011-01-14
One day, ordinary junior high schooler Shirahime Kanata is forced by his mother, Konata to sign a contract that transforms him into a "magic girl" in times of trouble. As a magical girl herself, Konata wants to pass her job onto her son so he can protect the peace while she goes on vacation. Unfortunately for Kanata, canceling the contract means he'll permanently change into a girl, so now he's stuck doing an embarassing job. Along with the help of his supervisor, a perverted cat named Moel, Kanata will fight against the "Noise," magical enemies who try to disturb the peace...all while wearing a cute skirt!
Private Prince
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. His highness the prince of Estolia Wilfred became an exchange student in Eito University. His noble appearance and gentleman�s manners quickly filled the campus with hysterical women�s voices. Miyako also studies at that university and for her master�s thesis, she is determined to interview the prince about his great-grandmother. But when she approaches him about it, she suddenly discovers �the dark side� of his character...?!
Romantic Beauty
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. Collection of 5 stories1. Romantic Beauty - Yuka, who during the Junior High graduation got rejected by Takigawa-kun from that day on goes on a diet, loses 20 kilos, and transforms into a beautiful butterfly. This is because she wants to meet up with Takigawa-kun again, confess her love a second time, and have her first time with him! The completely transformed Yuka goes back to her old home town for a school reunion but the person who calls out to her is...?! [from Tenshi-Tachi]2. The Queen And Her Slave - Ai is a university student and also a virgin, but when she's drunk she forgets everything. One morning, she awakens only to find herself naked and next to a handsome high school student. He fell in love with her and offers to become her slave. 3. Pure Love, Forbiden Love - Ryo nii-san is Kazuko's cousin and her first love. After ten long years, she transferred into Ryo's school where he is the student council's president. She's looking forward to seeing her kind, gentle cousin, only to find that he's not as pure as she thought he would be.4. The Days Where I Yearn For Love - Mochida is a shy high school girl who can't seem to speak up about her opinions, especially in front of Aoyama. But now he sits next to her - the worst thing ever, because now she's more nervous than ever. Aoyama befriends her, noticing her shyness and manages to make her open up to him. Although Aoyama is now friends with her, Mochida doesn't expect anything out of their friendship, but does Aoyama want something from Mochida?5. The Warmth Of Your Fingertips - Hanashima Yuna is often molested on the train to school, but she is afraid to speak up. One morning, Yuasa Kouichi saves her and protects her throughout the entire ride. She's confused at his kindness, especially when he hovers over her protectively on the train ride home. Why is he protecting her?
Watashi No Taisetsu Na Tomodachi
2011-01-14
Ebi sacrificed everything to get into art school, studied hard for a whole year, drew like crazy to ready herself--only to fail the entrance exam because her mind went blank. Worse, while heading home with an armful of doujinshi, she meets her friend Tach
Yamamoto Zenjirou To Moushimasu
2011-01-14
Hotate is a 10 year old girl who was living at her grandmother's house since her mother died. One day her grandmother tells Hotate that she can't care for her anymore because of her age and that she's going to have to live at her uncle's house. After moving to her uncle's house, she attends a new school, but things aren't easy because of her special ability to see the dead. Can she make friends with students in her new class? And what's the secret behind the bond between her and her uncle...?!
Gundam SEED Destiny Astray
2011-02-11
From TokyoPop:Cosmic Era 70. Space is now a battlefield... Lowe, the Professor, Liam and Kisato are Junk Techs, traveling through space, searching for parts to salvage, repair and sell. During a mission, Lowe comes across a top-secret Mobile Suit known as Red Frame. Their lives are about to change forever... Lowe encounters a fierce mercenary, Gai. Starting off as enemies, twists of fate bring them together. Will destiny make them rivals once again? The fate of a peaceful colony hangs in the balance as Liam is reunited with his long lost brother. Their lives turn into an endless adventure as devious minds prepare to steal Red Frame away from Lowe. Do they have what it takes to evade their enemies, or will they suffer devastating consequences?
Lady Snowblood
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. What is Lady Snowblood about? Vengeance. Pure and simple, this is a revenge story.Yuki was named as a child of hell by her mother. Yuki's father was killed by a group of men who conspired to use him to start an uprising; they then brutalized her mother. Her mother subsequently killed one of her attackers and ended up in jail, where Yuki is born. Yuki's mother was serving a life sentence; there was no way she could escape and continue her revenge. Consequently, she concocted a plan which included seducing the guards in order to produce a child who could pass beyond the prison walls.Dying in childbirth, Yuki's mother impresses upon a friend the importance of imparting to her infant daughter the necessity of her revenge--the grudge that she could no longer carry, but which she passed to her daughter. The friend agrees to do so, and Yuki ("snow," so named for her snow-white skin) is trained to become the instrument of her mother's vengenace.Twenty years later, Yuki is a skilled assassin. For the price of 1,000 yen she will perform murderous miracles, often proceeding through trickery, deceit, and the assumption that as a woman she poses as little threat to the criminals she is often dispatching.
White Brand
2011-02-11
This collection of stories explores different types of exclusion and isolation. Ever since his father died saving him, Asano has associated his father's white ashes with purity and cleanliness. Unfortunately, for his dark-complected cousin Izuru, Asano's neurosis prevents them from being close. Will Asano learn to overcome his distaste for things that are not pure white for Izuru's sake? Includes three other stories.