Zaizen Takashi passes his entrance exams at the top of the heap, and starts his first year in junior high school at Dojuku Gakuen, a 130-year old, highly advanced institute of higher education. The day after the entrance ceremony, "the secret" of the school is revealed to him, which concerns the existence of an "investment club," consisting only of the top student from each of the 6 grades.... more>>

Its club members have a mission. They must invest from a capital of 300-billion yen and yield a profit of 8%, which is their annual goal. This is why Dojuku Gakuen, boasting the highest standards of education in all of Japan, is tuition free. <<less

The story revolves around Tsunashi, the child of royalty who was left behind in the lost kingdom of Karan. He is expected by those around... more>> him to awaken his great powers that sleep within him in order to revive the kingdom — but rather than fighting, Tsunan enjoys playing in the world of books. However, he must become serious soon, as a new army is threatening to invade Karan. <<less

The girls are sold as prostitutes in the towns that dot the arid desert. Each of them is forced to receive the lusts of men... more>> for their own reasons, and each of them fall in love. They have men they are in love with, but prostitutes aren't free to choose who they love. "Love or life, which is more important to you?" "I pick love." "But you can't be in love if you're dead." Is there a way for these women to survive in a world filled with lust and violence? One day, Candy and Susie run from the brothel, seeking the freedom they can never hand. "We are stronger creatures!" Obey your instincts— the voice from within! <<less

Ochibi-san has a unique feature that I am sure will make it a hot commodity back home—it is in Japanese and in English! The 128-page collection of one-page gag comics are presented in full-color when in Japanese and are then translated into English on the opposite page by the renowned American commentator/reporter Richard Berger, based in Japan.... more>>

The volume is made up of newspaper strips that were in the Asahi Shinbun. <<less