An exhibition catalog that details the background of the "Inoue Takehiko: The LAST Manga Exhibition," held in the early summer of 2008 at the Ueno Royal Museum, through photos and text. It reveals why the exhibition was held at this time, and unveils Takehiko Inoue’s struggles and resolve.... more>>

The first of two exhibition catalogues (Crescent Moon and Full Moon). <<less

"Middle Edo Period -- One state becomes the gathering place for sinful martial artists, who believe in nothing other than power, know no other way of life than letting oneself go wild in battle. That state is the Unabara State, the "Haunt of Demons"..."... more>>

Washitzu Naosata, the ruler of the powerful state, Unabara, is looking for his successor. He calls upon all 31 of his sons and tells them to search for whoever they believe to be the strongest martial artist of all. Each of their chosen martial artists are then to fight against each other - until only one remains. Whoever is the winner, whoever has the strongest martial artist in the nation by his side, will become his successor...

Out in the midst of the mountains is the doujo of "Oogame Ryuu" (Giant Tortoise Style). There lives Kurogane Gama, the son of the legendary swordsman, Kurogane Jinsuke, who is believed to have killed 1000 martial artists in Unabara. There, one of the sons of Washitzu Naosata, Washitzu Naoshi, arrives in search of the legendary swordsman, only to find that he has been missing for several years. After seeing the battle style of Gama, Naoshi decides to ask Gama to come with him instead. Wanting to become stronger, Gama agrees with his offer, and that marks the beginning of Gama's battle to become the strongest of all... <<less

Thomas Edison's granddaughter has a bizarre and deadly illness, which leads him to making an invention that leads to immortality

SERIES 7: Steel Ball Run... more>>

Set in the U.S. in 1890, the story follows Johnny Joestar, a paraplegic ex-jockey, and Gyro Zeppeli, master in a mystic art named the Spin, as they compete with a vast number of others in the Steel Ball Run race: a mad-dash across America for a grand prize of 50 million dollars.

Steel Ball Run describes a new continuity apart from that detailed in Part 1-6 of the series. On top of core features to JoJo such as Stands, the story is marked by many references to the original series. <<less

From the authors of "Shin Angyo Onshi" a new manga set in Japan and Korea during the Edo period, a time of great upheaval between the two cultural groups. In ancient times, Japan and Korea would send its criminals to a penal colony called "Kyokudo", situated in the channel between the two nations. There the cannibal Juu was sent for murdering over a thousand warriors while in Edo. Yet for an island meant for criminals, there was but one Korean medic, Han, exiled from Korea for killing and dissecting over a thousand people.... more>>

This series belongs to a universe called the Super String.

(B.C 8000) - - Burning Hell - - - - - Cavewoman - - - - - - <<less

This spin-off includes:... more>>

(1) The life of "Feng," the white ape who accompanies the crane on Heban Mountain,

(2) The story of Wencan, a wandering martial artist who had not yet become the protector of Binzhou Town, as he brilliantly handles the "Jieshi Mountain Misty Fairy" incident,

(3) The story of Wencan, after founding the Six Harmonies Gang as the protector of Binzhou Town, inviting the hunter Du Ergou (later renamed Du Feng) to join the Six Harmonies Gang, led by the gang leader Chang Yewo,

(4) The story of the Six Harmonies Gang independently handling a major ghost problem, the "Dengzhou Human Skin Ghost." <<less

Irene is a professional assassin who is able to transform into any type of woman using her 'make-up' power, but instead of killing in cold blood, she uses her abilities for good.... more>>

This also features Araki's debut work 'Armed Poker', and his other early works 'Meet Virginia' and 'Cool Shock B.T.' Some earlier prints also include 'Outlaw Man', but not the one shown here.

1-2. Gorgeous☆Irene

3. Mashounen B.T. (Magic Boy B.T.)

4. Virginia ni Yoroshiku (Say Hello to Virginia)

5. Busou Poker (Armed Poker) <<less

Chang An in the Tang Dynasty of China (618-907): The demon star is passing through the sky, calamity is about to befall the Tang Dynasty - because of a woman.... more>>

Skilled in martial arts and war tactics, Princess Li Chang Ge sets out to avenge her family and take back the throne. <<less

When I woke up, I became the villain of a martial arts novel!... more>>

But the body I possessed happened to be the extra character of a disastrous villain ?

[ Hyuk Ryeon-Un The fourth son of Demon Sect. Leader A scoundrel, a playboy, has weak combat techniques and a nasty temper]

Hyuk Ryeon-Un, the insignificant villain of the demon sect’s young master who died with a single slash by the main character in the novel!

He had no choice but to become stronger in order to survive from the main character.

“Damn it. Main character or whatsoever. I will destroy all of it!”

The chilling survival story of martial arts of the good-for-nothing villain who will do whatever it takes!

~Surya Scans <<less

Ishinomori is riding on a train to Sendai when he sees a boy near him with a blue kaleidoscope. Reminded of how he used to like them, he asks the boy for it. With his glimpses into it, he begins to have a proper understanding of what made him the mangaka he is...... more>>

A one-shot compilation focusing on Ishinomori's life and his relationship with manga, including his relationship with Osamu Tezuka. In addition to the leading one-shot, also includes:

My Norakuro: An essay manga where Ishinomori discusses the impact Norakuro left on him in the post-war period.

The Tale of the Little Crow: The story of the life of a little crow who is nursed and taken care of by a group of siblings against all odds.

There Was a Death Mask of Beethoven in my Room: Ishinomori reminisces about his relationship with Beethoven and music, as well as his time at Tokiwa-so with Fujio Akatsuka.

Tokiwa-so Charmela - Ishinomori and Akatsuka (as Akamori and Ishizuka) once more star as the focus, this time covering their experiences with the changing times, highlighted with the advent of instant ramen.

Tokiwa-so Monogatari: A silent reflection of Ishinomori's memories at the legendary apartments.

The Medaka in the Stream - Further along in time, Ishinomori is now a father of two. Concerned about his sons' wellbeing, he tries to instill values in them by having them appreciate nature.

The Day Osamu Tezuka Died - A short manga in which Ishinomori thinks back to many things regarding Tezuka - and what him and the rest at Tokiwa-so best known him as.

Like the Wind... ....The Bug That Ran By My Back - After Tezuka has passed, Ishinomori assesses his interactions and relationship with Tezuka, as well as considering what it means to have a present and future without him. A two-part one-shot. <<less

Aurora has always had a habit of picking up random things off the streets since she was young. A chicken, a horse, and now... a... more>> person? When Aurora finds Jovian passed out and injured in the forest, she brings her in and takes care of her like family. However, despite Aurora's kindness, Jovian keeps her at arm's length. It's obvious that Jovian is hiding a secret, but Aurora is willing to wait until she opens up. But when the village sheriff comes looking for Jovian, it's a matter of time until Aurora finds out that Jovian might not be the person she thought her to be... <<less

In the country of Larvata, mages are oppressed and seen as filthy beings. Leon is a talented but rather weak mage. Zex is an orphan boy with great innate magical talent. Their meeting will change their lives as well as the world around them.... more>>

(Adapted from a completed 4 novel book series) <<less

Vivietta, the daughter of a very prestigious count, suddenly recalls memories of her previous life. In her previous life, she was swayed by her handsome... more>> childhood friend and died. Confused by the differences from her previous life, she struggles with her young lady life, but...?! <<less

140 years ago in Kyoto, with the coming of the American "Black Ships," there arose a warrior who, felling men with his bloodstained blade, gained the name Hitokiri, man slayer! His killer blade helped close the turbulent Bakumatsu era and slashed open the progressive age known as Meiji . Then he vanished, and with the flow of years, became legend.... more>>

Ten years later, a young woman's life is saved when she happens upon a strange wandering swordsman named Kenshin. The young woman accepts the wanderer into her dojo, despite his secretive past, and the two become fast friends. As their relationship grows, they meet and make more friends (as well as enemies), and they grow accustomed to their life together.

However, one man can only run from his past for so long, and it isn't long before Kenshin is forced to face the life he thought he'd left behind. Now, together with his friends, he must fight the ghosts of his past if he wants the people he loves to have any kind of future.

Contains a side story called Yahiko no Sakabato. <<less

It's a manga adaptation of "Das Kapital" by Karl Marx. It's published under まんがで読破 by East Press, which is a series of paperback manga who are adaptations of masterpieces of literature.... more>>

It provides an introduction to the German socialist's original work, written in 1867. The targeted readers are office workers in their 30s.

The fictionalized Vol. 1 of "Das Kapital" chronicles a cheese factory run by protagonist Robin, who rebels against his father's socialist principles and becomes a slave driver after teaming up with a cold-blooded capitalist investor. But Robin struggles between his capitalist ambitions and his sense of guilt over the exploitation of his workers.

The book is being translated into English, Korean and Chinese for its upcoming manga debut in the U.S., Asia and Europe. <<less

Once a top scientist in the modern world, she was transported to ancient times and found herself involved in a family feud. Her legs were... more>> disabled? A cutting-edge genetic drug from 2160 would come to her rescue. Her designing stepmother and half-sister set her up? Brainwave control and AR would teach them a lesson. Yvonne Yates stopped at nothing to rise to the challenges until the notoriously murderous, brutal and ugly Eighth Prince in the capital proposed to marry her. <<less

A child was abandoned in a forest infested with monsters and ghosts. Woon Sowol was adopted by the five masters and learned the best magical... more>> techniques. Although the five masters are godly beings, now their inner balance is on the verge of being broken down. Woon Sowol takes revenge on behalf of his masters, and goes to the world to become a god. In the end, will Sowol be able to get out of the forest of beasts? <<less

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The cross-dressing Murong Zi became a thief but what she didn't expect was to be stolen from herself! She cannot forgive her favourite thing being... more>> stolen from her, so she disguised herself as a man and traced the thief to a brothel where she unexpectedly walked into the bedroom of a beautiful woman. Without a moment to think, she was kidnapped and became the woman's personal servant and was raised like a pet. What was even more unexpected was that the beauty was a actually a man! And so, a crazy love story begins. <<less

The year is 1949. Crushed by the Allied Powers, occupied by General MacArthur´s armies, Japan has been experiencing massive change. Agricultural reform is dissolving large... more>> estates and redistributing plots to tenant farmer´s terrible news, if you are landowners like the archconservative Tenge family. For patriarch Sakuemon, the chagrin of one of his sons coming home alive from a P.O.W. camp instead of having died for the Emperor is topped only by the revelation that another of his is consorting with the reds. What solace does he have but his youngest Ayako, apple of his eye, at once daughter and granddaughter? <<less

A story about twins who don't look alike.

Follow Haechi's royal adventure!... more>>

Legendary creature Haechi lives in Gyeongbokgung Palace. Endearingly round and soft, he has oodles of affection for everyone he meets. What kind of mischief will he get up to today? And what joy will he bring to the ladies of the palace? Follow Haechi's high jinks as he brightens everyone's day! <<less

'Oh… It's finally the ending.'... more>>

After having a drink and falling asleep, I was transmigrated to a damned fantasy novel.

A year of living according to the stage directions of the damn author.

Just like the original story, I saved the world from the Demon Lord and finally died, hoping to open my eyes to my original world.

However...

[Ding!]

[Even if Part 1 ends, the story continues! And so part 2 commences! Welcome to <I Became the Saint Who Saved the World>!]

‘That damn author even wrote a part 2 of this?!’

"You swindler! I don’t want all of this, so send me back to my original world!!!"

Eventually I negotiated with that damn author.

That if I finish part 2 without getting caught, I would be sent back to my original world.

“Part 2 is childcare, isn't it? Alright. I'm going to finish this damned childcare novel super fast!"

The problem is that the setting is the same as the first part, and I keep running into my old comrades.

And they have all had an odd change in character.

“How did they become like this?”

Furthermore, the duchess that I possessed has a huge secret.

"Caw?!"

Will I be able to return? <<less

Apollo´s Song follows the tragic journey of Shogo, a young man whose abusive childhood has instilled in him a loathing for love so profound he finds himself compelled to acts of violence when he is witness to any act of intimacy or affection whether by human or beast. His hate is such that the gods intervene, cursing Shogo to experience love throughout the ages ultimately to have it ripped from his heart every time. From the Nazi atrocities of World War II to a dystopian future of human cloning, Shogo loses his heart, in so doing, healing the psychic scars of his childhood hatred.... more>>

Volume 3 includes the oneshot Rubbish Poetry (がらくたの詩) <<less

“Give your life to me, and I’ll help you forget a person.” As a result, countless people go for it and use part of their... more>> life to exchange for a peaceful life. Heartbroken past is hidden in the hairpin of the imperial noble consort and the spiritual sword of the stylite. “Don’t you even have someone that you want to forget?” “Yeah, but I’ve already forgotten him.” <<less