All her life, Chihaya's dream was to see her model sister become Japan's best... That is, until a quiet, unassuming transfer student named Arata tells her otherwise. A dream, he explains to her, is something she needs to work at herself. ... more>>

Arata plays a competitive version of a traditional Japanese card game, known as Hyakunin Isshu, in a way Chihaya has never seen before. After taking Arata's place in a game, Chihaya discovers she has a passion for it. Now Chihaya wants to become number one in the world, the Queen of Karuta.

Note: Won the 2nd Manga Taisho Award and the 35th annual Kodansha Manga Award for Best Shoujo.

Was nominated for the 20th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2016. <<less

Hakuo Gakuin's mighty baseball team consistently makes it to Koshien, and Tamao Azukida dreams of making the team. To achieve his goal, Tamao does extensive... more>> research and undergoes a strict daily training regimen. But at tryouts, Tamao meets the enigmatic genius pitcher Tao Ryudo, and the course of his destiny may be forever changed! If people aren't laughing, then you're not dreaming big enough! A new baseball tale for the era begins! <<less

A new official spin-off of the popular weekly series Haikyuu!!, in which our protagonists are the members of the rival schools. A comedy series about... more>> their ridiculous antics that you can't read in the original story! <<less

The anime to be broadcast is comicalized!

It begins with a middle school girl’s soccer match where short-haired Suo Sumire shows her overwhelming talent, but during a counterattack, her beautiful dribble to her shot at the goal gets blocked by a twin-tailed girl named Soshizaki Midori, ending the game.... more>>

With no powerhouse school to go to, these two rivals, Sumire and Midori enter the same high school. In a scrimmage game, they are now on the same team… <<less

After the funeral of an old friend, Dukchul Shim resolves to pursue something he had always wanted to try: ballet. Much to the surprise (and... more>> maybe~ horror) of his wife, children, and other acquaintances, this 70-year-old throws himself into following his heart and his passion. With the help of his young instructor Chaerok and others hoping for their own ambitions to take flight, Dukchul shows the importance and joy of pursuing one's dream… even in the face of hardships and our own mortality. <<less

Kugumori Akito is 15 years old, about to enter high school. One day he comes across a guy being bullied, and ends up following him... more>> to his school. Because of this, Akito becomes interested in something he discovered by chance - table tennis. Akito begins the challenge to experience something he will never forget. <<less

Shirakawa Ro has to move to a relative’s town in the country side with his twin sister Haruna when their mother suddenly dies in a... more>> car accident. Left as orphans at the age of 15, the two have to deal not only with their only parent but an entire new environment. Ro was supposed to succeed his mom’s dream of winning a medal in the Olympics but with her dying the day before the big event, Ro breaks down and misses his only chance to reach his dream. Now stuck in the small town of Tomakomai, Ro finds a new passion in ice hockey and regains his focus in life. <<less

Michiru is a happy child who loves to skate. During her childhood, she meets Leon, a cute innocent boy. They begin to ice dance together.... more>> But as she has a conflict with her mom, she plans to run away with Leon. Leon, considering the danger, declines Michiru. Hurt by this, Michiru runs away by herself. Finding out that Michiru has run away, Leon and others search for her, finding her in the skating rink. But the Michiru they find standing in the rink no longer has the smile that the old Michiru had!? <<less

Sugiki, a standard ballroom dancer, offers to teach Suzuki, a Latin American dancer, ballroom in exchange for Suzuki's teaching him in return. ... more>>

Their names are similar, but their personalities are complete opposites, just like their schools of dance. When these two meet, something's bound to happen! <<less

Kim Shine is a famous track star at the school Sun Yoobyul transfers to. He’s got a handsome face, great athleticism, and an evil girlfriend!... more>> “If I can run a little faster–even faster than Kim Shine–will he look at me?” “Track Genius, Sun Yoobyul,” who’s more interested in eating than running, and “Track Idiot, Kim Shine” who’s only focused on running. A drama about the growth and youth of the boys and girls in the track & field department. <<less

Reki, a high school sophomore and skater, is addicted to “S,” a highly secret and dangerous downhill skateboarding race that takes place in an abandoned mine. The skaters are especially wild about the “beefs,” or heated battles that erupt in the races.... more>>

Reki takes Langa, a transfer student returning to Japan after studying abroad, to the mine where the races are held. Langa, who has no skateboarding experience, finds himself pulled into the world of “S”... <<less

Sixteen years ago a giant earthquake caused what was called "the great immersion" which submerged most of the continent, and since then people coexist with... more>> the ocean. Minato Tatsumiya, a young student at Enoshima Oceanographic School for Girls, will attempt to subsist in this world full of mysteries. <<less

Japan has entered a new era called "Reiwa", after moving past the Heisei Era on April 30th 2019.... more>>

It is in this era, past the time of people like the legendary Akagi Shigeru and others like him who gambled on mahjong for a living, that a new gambler has arisen known only as "Yami-ma no Mamiya", which in English might translate to "Mamiya of Mahjong's Darkness". <<less

Sonokawa Junpei is a 19-year-old who works multiple part-time jobs to support his little sister and unwell mother. One day, he discovers a major cash prize at the company where he works as a janitor, V Line, for anyone who can discover the cheating method of a major champion (a user named 'M') of their online mahjong game. As it happens, this same 'M' shows up at the family restaurant where Junpei also works, and Junpei jumps at the opportunity to get money for his family!... more>>

His strategy is to befriend 'M' (whose name is Mizuki) and uncover his cheating method. When he goes to Mizuki's house, though, it is clear that the befriending part is going to be a challenge. He learns from Mizuki's older sister that he suffered head trauma in the accident that killed their parents. Since then, he has lacked the ability to experience emotion, though he has also gained amazing powers of memory. He spends all of his time playing--and winning--online mahjong. Now, Junpei wants to genuinely become Mizuki's friend, and to help prove that he is a genius, not a cheater! <<less

The unknown interior designer, Hans Duan (22 years old), was involved in a criminal dispute as he designed the house for one of the members... more>> in that group. Unfortunately, he was persecuted as a murderer due to the case and sentenced to death. In the prison, he met a scientist from the government (Code name No.73) who asked him to take part in a human experiment. But the experiment failed and Hans died. His body was buried in a dump in the city. However, the experimental medicine left in his body leads to gene mutation. Hans is revived and changed into a female. What will happen on him (her)? <<less

Yawara Inokuma is a talented judoka raised and trained by her grandfather Jigoro. Her grandfather says she's supposed to become the hope of Japan's judo team in Seoul in 1988, but she has different plans: to finish high school and find a boyfriend... like all her friends. But being a normal girl and an Olympic champion are two different things. Which path will she choose to follow?... more>>

Note: Won the 35th Shogakukan Manga Award for general manga in 1990. <<less

The story is about Kozue Ayuhara, the new girl who transferred to Fujimi College, who tried out for the school volleyball team. Her friendship with... more>> Midori would develop, and her talents would impress coach Honga more and more each day. Though she showcased extraordinary volleyball skills, she would make enemies with Yoshimura, the star of the current team. Kozue would discover that being at the top would bring stress, incompatibilities and other dilemmas into her life. Her high expectations of becoming the best volleyball player in the school, Japan and eventually the world, would set the tone for the drama to follow. <<less

Heisuke just came into town and the first thing on his to do list is chasing pretty girls, which causes him to get punched in... more>> the process. After reaching the house he'll be staying at he sees a girl trying to sneek inside. Seeing this as a perfect opportunity to legitimately grope a girl, he attempts to stop this intruder only to find out that it's the same girl who punched him earlier, not only that but her name is Umi and she just happens to be one of the three sisters who live in that house along with their mother. The next day Umi finds out that Heisuke is a boxer who's skill is only eclipsed by his letcherousness. <<less

Awkward Takara Shinobu has always been rejected for being incompetent, or a dunce. No matter how hard he tries -- with studies or with people -- he always fails. And now he's stuck going to a back-up high school far from home.... more>>

Due to a miscommunication, he winds up living in a share-house dedicated to training shougi pros. Introduced to the world of shougi, Shinobu has finally made a connection with people who understand and accept him. However...now he wants to go pro too!? <<less

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Noritaka Sawamura is a teenager; until this day, everybody has been making fun of him. Now he enters the high school which is an opportunity... more>> for him to restart a new life! He loves a girl of his school, but he needs to be a little bit stronger to be recognized by everybody. So he joins the Thai boxing section. His entertainment is very special, due to his master who seems to be a little mad. Noritaka will make you laugh, for sure! <<less

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In his third year of playing pro, the 20-year-old goalkeeper, Ao Kamiya, was selected for the Japan national team for the first time since he carried his club from the lower ranks to the third place. On the day of the match, Kamiya, who started in the latter half of the game, defended the goal from the national team, despite the heavy pressure. Meanwhile, Kamiya's "one-play" became a mess throughout the venue. ... more>>

This is another soccer drama presented by Takatoshi Nakamura, the author who wrote the award-winning <<less