In recent years, Japan has become the shining light of Asia, with its noteworthy achievements in the fields of Science and Technology, Medicine and the like. ... more>>

But while there are a great number of rich and successful Japanese people, there are even more who're engaged in a furious struggle simply to earn their day-to-day living expenses -- all the while battling dangerous and money-consuming addictions such as gambling and alcoholism. What will these people do when they require the cash to feed the never-ending desires that are part and parcel of being human? How miserable and dangerous might their lives become if they fall into traps set by black market money-lenders to ensnare just such weak-willed individuals?

Note: Won the 56th Shogakukan Manga Award for general manga in 2011. And the 23rd Japan Media Arts Festival Social Impact Award in 2020. <<less

Love tore them apart.... more>>

The dragon-slaying war hero, Sigibert, led the Norveland Imperial Army. The forces sent to claim the legendary island, “Eden” were repeatedly annihilated by the guardian dragon of the island.

Left behind on the shores of Eden was Brunhild, the daughter of Sigibert. By either chance or necessity, she survived. The dragon took her in and raised her like his own daughter. A human and a dragon loved and were loved.

However, thirteen years later, Sigibert’s cannon finally took the dragon’s life, and the hero’s daughter finally “reclaimed”.

[If you want to be reunited in God’s kingdom, you musn’t hate others]

In Brunhild’s vengeful heart, the teachings of the dragon who wished for justice and forgiveness echoed. Should she abide the teachings of her beloved, or give in to the ever-roiling love itself—. <<less

1. Naisho no Hanashi... more>>

2. Miss Shwartz wa Zetsubou Shiteiru

3. Mirai Shohousen

4. Sorairo no Lily

5. Boku no Barairo no Sekai

6. Cynthia <<less

This is a continuation of the story of Higanjima, featuring an isolated island surrounded by fish demons and a population of warring vampires and humans.... more>> Ryousuke, his girlfriend Kazumi, and his friend Yamaoka are shipwrecked by the fish demons and wash up on the shore of this cursed island. They soon encounter the inhuman cruelty of the vampires first hand, before Ryousuke is able to meet up with the human resistance. Ryousuke wants nothing more than to escape the island, but mainland Japan may not be safe for long. If the humans don't defeat the vampires soon, then the vampires will succeed in their plans to spread the virus to the mainland. <<less

An era when unknown diseases fell into a "world in which diseases cause disease". He was exiled after repeating the foreign method for treatment. He wants to... more>> die, and today he has the treatment and adventure to die... <<less

They called her the Iron Widow. When her husband died, he left her to manage not only his vast holdings but also his four children.... more>> Young and inexperienced, Shuri nonetheless tried her best to raise them, despite their bitter attitude towards her. She is finally free to live her own life as her eldest son marries... only to find herself mysteriously reset to seven years ago—the night of her husband's funeral. Can Shuri find happiness with this second chance at a new destiny? <<less

She became a villainess who died by her husband’s hands in the novel. To be more precise, she became a supporting character who died while... more>> being used as a tool for political marriage by her father and brother. One day, my damn father crawled out and chose my fifth groom. The problem is that the chosen person was the best Paladin of the North and the very person who will kill me and my family in the future. First, I have to find a way to live. In the novel, before finding a way to save my sister-in-law that was going to die by my hands, there are many challenges I need to overcome. Such as melting my husband’s cold exterior, gaining the Northerner’s favor, and overcoming the Duke’s contempt. If I can overcome these challenges, wouldn’t my life be saved later? "I fell in love with you!" So please spare me! <<less

Rosalind Hathaway, an adorable 8-year-old girl with rosy cheeks and golden hair. Fair and kind, a child full of faith and light, a little angel in society's eyes. And yet her appearance hides a dark secret, for wherever she goes, death follows.... more>>

Note: This manga was originally published in 1973. In the 2017 reprint, the author released a new chapter 44 years after the original release. <<less

Two princesses, one tnrone.... more>>

Life is hard for a court jester. Not only to serve as an emotional punching bag for the royals and aristocrats, forced to indulge their every whim, but now I'm also caught between two princesses. Is this a comedy? Or will this tale end in tragedy? <<less

Kit never forgot her first love, Edwin. One day, she realized that Edwin had been sending some kind of signal for help. So she turned back time to the day when he was still alive. Edwin had given up on his life and only waited for his death to come. But when Kit pleaded for his life, his frozen heart thawed a little.... more>>

“Let’s move forward, but this time we will escape death,” she said, “You are not alone. We will do this together.”

Their affections for each other grew more as they battled against death. However, there was a dark energy of an inevitable doom that hovered between them….

“Your presence. You being alive is all that matters to me,” she said.

The moment they meet each other over time, their love becomes a stronger reality. <<less

An irreplaceable "spot..." and the greatest friends in the world! Just when it seems like peaceful everyday life will continue forever, disaster strikes, and that's when these men move to protect what matters most to them! The setting is 2010’s, a compilation of stories about the legendary boys of Hiroshima!... more>>

Kippo is a Hiroshima dialect that means "small scratches left behind."

Note: Was nominated for Denshi Comic Taisho 2018. <<less

The twins who have lost both their mother and father had got their humongous inheritance stolen by their evil stepmother. The three sons of their... more>> stepmother have a special relationship towards their non-biological sisters. Thus, a scene of love, love and hate occurred in this old mansion. This is a fairy tale of romance and vengeance. <<less

The spoils of the Urban Alliance, 'Yoo Eun-woo' enters the Urban Alliance Central School as if kicked out of the military. There, he meets 'Seo... more>> Jae-hee', the president of the student council, and 'Jeong Yun-hwan', a former member of the Urban Alliance, and there is no easy day... What about the ominous prophecy that came before these three? <<less

Black Jack is a genius surgeon who never acquired his license due to his clashes with the medical establishment. He is hired out by anyone willing to pay his exorbitant rates and is perceived as a heartless rogue because of his enigmatic nature and antisocial manner but that is not the whole story.... more>>

Note: 8 previously-sealed chapters were republished and were never officially nor unofficially translated.

Won the 1st Kodansha Manga Award in the Shounen category in 1977 which was tied with . <<less

A world in which Korea is the global capital of combat sports. At Nam-Il High School where the best and most talented students of martial arts reside, Jiu Ji-Tae suddenly finds himself thrust into their midst despite being a total weakling.... more>>

By neutralizing his physical shortcomings through jiu-jitsu, can he rise to the top of the fight classes? <<less

When I first came into the book, my goal was just to survive. ‘I have to live longer! And be happy!’ So I did my... more>> best. I am going to walk on my own flower path. “Wherever I go, the seat next to you is mine. You promised to pat my head for the rest of your life, isn’t that right?” The strongest male character, who was stabbed to death in the original novel, stared at me with obsessive eyes. If I say no, he will destroy the world. “Yes, I’ll kill him. Then you’ll be happy, too, right?” The fifth brother looked a bit crazy. “This is my land from here to here. And yours, too. I’m glad to be able to breathe with your grandest dreams.” The fourth oldest sister, who became the richest woman on the continent, opened the map and said that. If I say I don’t have such a grand dream like her, I think a catastrophe will happen. “I’m looking forward to the Winter Solstice that you’ll rule completely.” Laughter rose on the face of the butler who served me. “If you don’t connect to Verratoux, my heart will stop tomorrow morning. Are you sure you’re okay with that?” My first sister, who was supposed to be the original successor, threatened me with her life. And this is the biggest problem. Somehow, a faint smile raised my father’s mouth, which became stronger than the original father he was. “Independence? Try it then. I won’t even let a single ant live on this land.” “Did you think you could leave my arms and stand on your own…” He then stared at me obsessively. They are all acting weird. Everything went wrong. I only did my very best. <<less

The previous lords have committed as many atrocities as possible to fill their bellies. I, the only daughter of that house, had discovered that my servant and lover was a spy. And as the people wanted, my life ended with my execution.... more>>

However, with the memory of getting beheaded intact, I began a new life. I was planning to shoulder the sins of my past life and become a nun, but by some trick of fate, I came to work as a maid for the current lord. Under my former lover, whose name, age and even hair colour were all lies. <<less

Zu Huaixuan, a child raised in an orphanage, signs a contract with Yi Yang Shigong to travel into the underworld and to become a Bai... more>> Wuchang (a good spirit cop) in the god’s army in order to save a teacher who is very important to him. This story takes place in the spirit world that does not only feature Taiwanese and Chinese spirits, but spirits from other cultures as well. <<less

On a dark winter night, a young boy was cursed and a young girl had sinned.

Hunted by the Mings from China, young Kotaro and his dog meet a nameless samurai ("Nanashi") who is constantly being haunted by dreams of the... more>> past which lead him to seal his sword. Among the Mings is a fiercesome Western fighter named Rarou, who desires only to find a worthy opponent. When both groups clash with a Sengoku-era feudal lord, a proud general, and monks torn between faith and survival, the reason behind the Mings' pursuit tests the bond between Kotaro and Nanashi. (A popular movie of this manga has been produced by Bones). <<less

The story of a new drug call Harmonia created in the 21st century which has the power of immortality.

The rebel army leader swung his sword to my neck on the city tower, as I faced a dead end. Then, with a huge grin, he said to Tantai Jin, “Between your wife and Miss Ye, only one can live. Who are you going to pick?”... more>>

The system cautiously looked at Ye Bingshang, who was crying, and said, “Master, he’ll pick you.”

“Let Bingshang go,” Tantai Jin ordered without hesitation.

“Uh oh,” said the system.

“Uh oh,” I said.

“Tantai Jin must know that your family is large and owns a lot of property,” the system remarked, reassuringly. “As a result, he must think that the secret guards will save you.”

Tantai Jin thought similarly. So, on that day, in front of 300 thousand men, I smiled at him and jumped off the city tower, beneath his shattered gaze.

I didn’t even leave a complete body behind for him.

So, this is the ‘BE’ ending that I have chosen for Tantai Jin.

As the new emperor, Tantai Jin’s hair turned white overnight in the first year of Jinghe. Then he turned into an insane devil that slaughtered the city, even beheading Ye Bingshang.

And after Nirvana, I, who had already seen through these few years of hopeless love, returned to the immortal cultivation realm. Being a little fairy makes me happy too.

Many years later, I’m claimed to be the white moonlight of a fallen divinity throughout the immortal cultivation realm.

Tantai Jin had never sobbed in his entire life. No one had ever witnessed his frail state, even if his eye was gouged out and his meridian veins were cut.

That was the day that everyone will remember for the rest of their lives. With blood and tears streaming down his cheeks like beads, he pleaded for mercy. (Second Life Translations) <<less

One day, my father gave me a boy slave. He said he saved him from the battlefield due to his good looks. “He has a... more>> seal engraved on his heart. As long as you have this bead, he won’t be able to disobey you. So you can order him to do anything.” The boy looked rather grim after hearing what he was I ordered. Ah, was I treating him too much like a dog? As my father squeezed the bead, the boy then knelt at my feet. “Master” His red eyes flashed, illuminating his eerie gaze while smiling madly. Why is he like this to me?! I tried my best to treat him properly! <<less

Azumi focuses upon the life of the titular young female assassin. The manga begins an indeterminate number of years after the Battle of Sekigahara.... more>>

As Azumi begins her duty, the manga introduces its characters into mainstream history. Many of the early missions that Azumi undertakes are the assassinations of the prominent supporters and generals of the Toyotomi Clan, against whom Tokugawa Ieyasu expected to again go to war. The manga 'reveals' that many of the Toyotomi leaders who conveniently died of diseases or accidents prior to the final confrontation between the Toyotomi and Tokugawa were actually victims of assassinations by Azumi and her comrades, thus indicating to the reader when the events were taking place.

Note: Won an Excellence Prize at the 1997 Japan Media Arts Festival and the Shogakukan Manga Award in 1998. <<less

The battle for succession that continued for three generations of shogun in the Keichou era culminated in a gruesome battle of ninja arts between the Kouga and Iga clans. Amidst a rain of flower petals, a man and woman who had decided to live for love were separated once again, beautiful in their transience. ... more>>

However, it is said that by the hand of Hattori Hanzo's adopted son, Kyouhachirou, these two flower petals, whether temporarily or permanently, were given life again and left two mementos behind. These children, born with a destiny of their own, were called Kouga Hachirou and Iga Hibiki. The former had eyes like his father's, and the latter had eyes like her mother's.

It is now the Kan'ei era, and the land is at peace. As ninjas begin to disappear into the shadows after being deemed unnecessary, the Kouga and Iga clans ask a favor of Hachirou and Hibiki in hopes of reinforcing their foundations. <<less