After a scandal got him kicked out of his position at court, Takaaki's been idling the days away at his manor, impulsive and bored. Then... more>> one day his friend Naruhito stops by and tells him an insane story about the most beautiful woman alive -- and drags him off in his attempt to win her heart. Tagging along, Takaaki soon realizes that the "Princess" isn't exactly who she (he!?) seems to be. Who exactly is Princess Kaguya, and what is the dark secret behind her (his!?) past? <<less

1-4) Tsuki wa Yamiyo ni Kakuru ga Gotoku... more>>

The rumor goes that sometimes, late at night, a white monster appears, and if you should look upon it you'll be devoured. One night, Tetsu happens to glimpse the man behind the monster, and decides that the man would be the one to teach him the sword and allow him to take his revenge. However, the swordmaster Shino is hardly interested in taking on any students. What will Tetsu have to do to get his revenge, and what happened to Shino in the past to turn him into who he is...?

5) Castilla

A dutch foreigner falls for a young samurai. <<less

Popular for Junjou Romantica, Shungiku's earlier works were more samurai romance/yaoi of this sort. Here we have a basic spoiled brat and his bodyguard developing feelings for one another. ... more>>

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One day, as Suzuri was walking past a river, she suddenly saw a HUGE peach slowly flowing! Due to the fact she has not eaten since the start of her journey, she decided to just conclude the huge peach was a god sent and did the most logical thing anyone would have done - eat it. However, just as she had her first bite, a young male jumps out of the peach! And before Suzuri knows it, she’s the 18th master to Momo who could do anything that Suzuri commands! What kind of danger would they encounter on their journey as they face a god that goes by the name Kyuui? And what dark secret... more>> does Momo have?!

Note: A redrawn remake started in 2015. <<less

Shungiku Nakamura's art book for her series.