With her mother dead and father long gone, Chise Hatori has spent her childhood being passed unwanted from relative to relative, until she finally makes her unfortunate way to a strange and improbable auction block. Offered as a "slay vega" to the highest bidder, Chise is purchased by the (literally) boneheaded Elias Ainsworth, who promises to take her on as his apprentice. Elias is a mage, and his world is one of dragons and faeries - but before Chise can begin to get accustomed to all that nonsense, Elias drops another bombshell. Apparently Chise isn't just intended to be his apprentice - she will also be his bride.... more>>

Nominated for the 8th Manga Taisho Award. <<less

Kanako is a young woman who is running an old book store. One day, a customer comes in who shares her taste in books. He's... more>> a teenager named Akio, and he and Kanako quickly find that their taste in books is only the first of many ways that they fit together well. Kanako immediately realizes she wants him, and soon blurts out awkward things, like proposals of marriage and cohabitation. Despite their different ages and their awkwardness, it seems like their relationship has the potential to grow into something beautiful. <<less

The story follows Johanna, a scholar, traveling town to town in search of something dear to her. One day, she meets a boy named Marion after he runs into her in his attempt to flee from a man he was trying to steal from. Marion reveals that his family has recently run into financial troubles and that he simply wanted his books back. Upon hearing this, Johanna offers to be his teacher for a few days in return for his help in her search...... more>>

Vol 1 Extra: Transparent Museum

Asaki wanders into a mysterious museum. Much to her surprise, it's empty! Or is it? <<less

Taking place in the future when the era of telecommunication has long gone, it tells a story about a girl and one of the last... more>> radios on earth. <<less

Ireland, a distant country from Japan. ... more>>

Japanese girl Saku, along with something possessing her, arrives in this land and has a chance encounter with the inevitable. Will the promise that the silver-haired old witch delivers is as she wished, or perhaps... This is a story that starts from running away and eventually leads to the gods.

"Ancient Magus Bride" author Kore Yamazaki introduces a fantastical tale of a young girl's journey to triumph. <<less