A battle has broken out among rival sorcerers.... more>>

The most nefarious group, the Necromancers, is killing young girls in Hong Kong to read the future in their entrails. Carno, a human youth raised by Aeromancers in a different dimension, is summoned back to his homeworld to join in the battle.

Does Carno have what it takes to survive in a world of political alliances and emotional entanglements? <<less

Matsuyuki Takeru could not have anticipated the decidedly different turn his life would take. After his mother's death, life continued at a reasonably normal pace — he studied hard for exams, played fantasy role-playing games, even fell in love. ... more>>

But things began to change when he discovered a half-sister he didn't know about. A strange boy started appearing, claiming to be a warrior reborn who must fight an epic battle against forces of evil! When fantasy becomes reality, will every choice he makes affect the outcome? <<less

Kasche may have a talent for controlling beasts, but she's got a lot to learn about self-control before she can become a full-fledged summoner. When disaster strikes, her principal chooses her to avert it. ... more>>

Joined by an unusual crew of allies both human and not, Kasche must recapture the relic from an evil summoner before she can use it to unlock the ancient Encyclopedia Verum and call up the most powerful monsters ever seen! <<less

High school is difficult for most kids. But for Kayano, a shy girl whose single mother seems to work all the time, it's even worse than usual. She's so afraid of drawing attention to herself that she can't tell the handsome Kamijo how much she loves him until one day she finally gets up the courage to write him a letter confessing her feelings.... more>>

When she goes to give him the letter all her plans go awry. She's given the letter to the wrong person! Accidentally, she's given her love letter to Takeru Edogawa who just so happens to be the school principal's son, head of the delinquents and the notorious "Prince of Attraction"! To Kayano, he seems like Satan himself. Not only is he devilishly handsome, but he seems to take the utmost pleasure in making her suffer. Things only get more interesting when Kayano's mother comes home one day and announces she's getting married again --- To principal Edogawa! What will Kayano do when she has to live with this devil 24/7? How will she cope with her literal "Hell on Earth"? <<less

In the late-medieval land of Barnard, between the mountains and sea, the peaceful lifestyle of the people has been shattered by fear. Monsters known as the Dark Ones roam the land, killing indiscriminately. The townsfolk fear to venture out from their homes, and travel from town to town has become a risk to life and limb. To protect the people from this terror, several guilds have sprung up, including the Guild of Assassins and the Guild of Mercenaries. To go out into the world, or travel across the wilderness, hired mercenaries are essential.... more>>

One man has built a reputation as an especially fierce monster-killer — a man known as Leroy Schwartzer. A former high-ranking member of the Guild of Mercenaries, Leroy has struck out on his own. Many try to hire him for his superior skills, but Leroy has his own agenda. He has a mission to accomplish, a vow to fulfill. This vow is known only to himself, and his one companion: his sentient long-sword Ragnarok. <<less

Sakuya and Wakyo are reincarnated and reunited only to discover that Bishu-sama - their master and mentor from a past existence - is in their... more>> midst and in grave danger from vengeful demons! Still unsure of their own powers and the nature of their cunning and elusive enemy, they must race against time to rescue Bishu from the dark forces that roil within his reincarnated form. <<less

Mekakushi no Kuni is the story of high school student Outsuka Kanade who can sometimes see a person's future with a touch, and transfer student... more>> Naitou Arou, whose ESP is limited to past events. When Kanade glimpses an unfortunate incident coming, can she change it? She soon befriends Arou, who's no novice. While Kanade’s power is limited to the near future and is somewhat incontrollable, Arou’s is permanent and he can even use it to see an object’s “memories”. Are these teenaged seers of the past and future made for each other? And who's right: Arou with his "hands off" policy about meddling in people's lives, or Kanade whose more proactive stance has already had unhappy consequences? <<less

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Yuzu's big sister, who had raised her alone after their parents passed away, died in a traffic accident. Yuzu decided to take care of her sister's son, Sho. Together, the two face life with all its hardships. Chikyuu Koushin-kyoku is a manga filled with friendship, love, pain, and sorrow that will touch your heart. <<less

Schoolgirl Makishima Misaki's life is about to get a lot more complicated! She has inherited the house that belonged to her maternal grandfather, in a small, quiet, snowy town that boasts its own local legend, the Hohopo. ... more>>

Moving into the house with her klutzy widower father, she soon makes new friends — including one very unusual friend: the Hohopo itself, a shape-shifting creature who looks like a small Loch Ness Monster...when he's not masquerading as the boy next door! <<less

How far will one man go for love? Find out in SEIMADEN, the tale of Laures, who agreed to become a demon in order to... more>> free his one true love Alice from a demon king! Laures became the next Demon King, and Alice was freed — with death. Laures, however, realized that his new inhuman status gave him a rare opportunity: by being the cruelest and best Demon King, he survived long enough to see Alice reincarnated, and then he would effectively be reunited with her. Laures, after living through the centuries, has finally found his beloved reincarnated as Hilda, a dancer who has no memories of her own past or identity. Now he must see if she will accept him as a creature of the underworld… <<less

"Chaos" is a trading card game that is very popular at Manami's school. Trying to learn more about it herself, she purchases a beginner's set,... more>> only to discover that it contains "Sahgan, The Mighty Sorcerer," the rarest card in the game. Now every other player is out to win the card from her. But Sahgan himself begins to visit Manami in her dreams, offering her advice on how to win. <<less

In a dark future, rival warriors of warring sects persecute nonbelievers and die for their faith. But a disillusioned young novice and a deadly gun-toting priest may be about to change all that…... more>>

Young Capria has completed her studies at the Arsenal School and has begun her internship with the Elysia Unification Council under Father Garrincha. But no lessons could prepare this sheltered novice for the outside world, where rebels battle against the dreaded "Testarotho." Heretics are tried and burned at the stake, warring religious factions battle for power, and the common people live a miserable life in feudal servitude. Can she bring a spark of hope to a world filled with destruction and madness? Maybe if she lives long enough! <<less

Long ago, couple suicides were common, but some left with unfinished business. Now some 'destined couples' have been reincarnated in the present day. Each has a reminder of the past: a butterfly-shaped birthmark on their thumbs. When the marks touch, they catch a glimpse of their shared past, though what they see doesn't always match. ... more>>

Tsubame insists that he and Kanoko are fated to be together. By the time Kanoko finds out it's not true, it's too late: she's already fallen for him. The "butterfly" friends must reconcile their ties to the past with their present desire for fun and romance! <<less

Self-styled Kogal queen Kotobuki Ran and her friends just wanna have fun, which includes shopping, hanging out, and scamming meals off gullible guys. Unfortunately, their... more>> "hood"—Shibuya—is in constant danger of being despoiled by dirty old men, street gangs, nasty Kogal rivals, and other societal evils. But with a little help from her friends and a toughness born of coming from a family full of cops, Ran takes on the bad guys (and gals) with gusto! <<less

Princess Canary is to go to an omiai with Prince Heath, a prince from another kingdom known for his flirting with women, drinking and gambling. She agrees but only to have the chance to preach to him about the way he rules his kingdom. Prince Heath is completely opposed to the idea and instead of going, gives his pet lizard a potion to turn him into an exact duplicate so that he may replace him.... more>>

But when the lizard and Princess Canary meet, she is surprised to find herself falling in love with the prince thinking the rumors may not be true at all. What will happen when she discovers that the prince she’s falling in love with is actually a lizard? And what about the lizard, himself? Will he be content living as a lizard once he’s had a taste of what being human is like?

Includes extra story: Harebrained Bunny <<less

Devastated by the loss of her parents, 18-year-old Chouko loses her will to live. After staying with several different relatives, she settles in with a... more>> handsome young writer named Kei and finds solace in tending to the flower garden. Kei's a solitary person who doesn't quite know how to deal with this emotional young woman, but Chouko's dedication eventually leads him to accept her presence. Will their mutual affection grow into something more? (from the CMX website) <<less

High school student Yukari Fujimaru knows a potential star when she sees one…because she sees the special "aura" they give off, in the form of... more>> angelic wings. Yukari's fellow student, the beautiful Ryoko Katsuragi, has a small pair of wings herself, and is one of these aspiring talents. She's so talented, in fact, that no one even knows that "she" is actually a boy in disguise. Now, to make her own down-to-earth dream come true, Yukari must help her new friend become a star. <<less

Hayama Makoto is tormented by sightings of shinigami*, Asano Mitsuki dwells on his dead sister's shadow, and Koumoto Yaeko longs for the love of her life―these are the heart-rending yet tender tales of the people whose thoughts dwell on life and death, and of the white Shinigami Momo.... more>>

*Shinigami (死神) is a figure in Japanese culture responsible for collecting the souls of the dead, and literally translates to "god of death." <<less

A story of a Prince from a high-tech country, Ulynia, and a Princess from an evergreen country, Eldela. When the princess' brother makes the engagement without telling her, she disguises herself as a maid in Ulynia's palace...where she meets the prince...... more>>

Includes the following oneshot:

Sound Magic

Kenta fell in love with Yuzuyu's voice and asked her to go out. Is her voice the only thing he likes? <<less

Madoka is a high school student who is recruited by Nabeshima ? the guy in the bunny suit ? to work for the GSG (Gokuraku So Gei, a transportation service to heaven). Nabeshima is just way too busy, and since Madoka seems to have the power to see lost souls, he's recruited to help lighten the workload. Madoka is given the job of transporting wandering souls to the afterlife ? on motorcycle! But many of the dead are reluctant to leave this world, feeling they haven't accomplished everything they should have in their lives. Madoka must assist the deceased in performing tasks that will help them finally feel closure and make them willing to leave... more>> everything behind for good.

Includes a side story called Sweet Medicine in vol. 4. <<less

The assistant to a sorceress with strange powers, Mieru meets Radi on the street. He has the same name as the prince she has admired... more>> but he's the exact opposite! From him, she receives the Lapis Lazuli, a charm for increasing magic... <<less

Long ago, the Emperor possessed great mystical powers... and now, a young boy wonders: will he have them as well. With no memories, and only... more>> a rose-shaped scar on his forehead as a clue, he ponders his legacy while on the run with the girl who rescued him from a group of armed warriors. She takes him to a scientist who seems sure Rose is the Emperor's clone, and that this young boy must assume the mantle of leadership. But opposing forces have created another clone from the Emperor's DNA... and the struggle for power begins. <<less

Sahara is a normal high-school girl whose life is turned upside down when she meets "Gertrude," a 100-year-old demon who looks like a teenaged boy.... more>> Gertrude is a man-made demon, constructed from the parts of various other demons and brought to life through a "recipe" from an ancient spellbook. <<less

The Kingdom of Granza is steadily building up their power and expanding their realm. Fleeing from their attack on her home, Faana and her companions hide in the woods, hoping to escape from the Granza military. However, as her group is hunted down, Faana is the only one fortunate enough to escape alive. ... more>>

Half-dead, Faana somehow manages to travel several kilometers to the Kingdom of Cordeaa, where she passes out at a lake. Upon awakening 3 days later, she is surprised to find herself inside the castle of King Yogufu, the ruler of Cordeaa. Faana is even more surprised when she meets his daughter, Princess Orfina—the two girls are identical strangers.

The two become fast friends, but this happiness is soon overshadowed as Granza advances its campaign into Cordeaa... <<less

In Victorian-era England, a young girl is rescued from a life of destitution and raised to become a proper British maid. Emma meets William, the eldest son of a wealthy family, and immediately falls in love with him. William shares her feelings, but the strict rules of their society prevent their relationship from ever coming out in the open. Traditional class distinctions and rich, historical details provide the backdrop for this appealing romance.... more>>

Note: Volumes 8-10 are "Emma: Further Tales". They fill in details from the Emma manga, both before and after the events in that storyline.

Each chapter explores the motivations or simply shows a day in the life of a particular character from the story.

Find out about the romance between Doug and Kelly in their early days, or follow the adventures of Eleanor as she overcomes her heartache and begins to live again, or visit with Tasha and her family on her day off.

Won an Excellence Prize in Japan Media Arts Festival (2005) <<less