Nagai Jinsei, aka "Bare-Knuckles Jinsei". Born in a dumpster, raised in an orphanage, living as a yakuza, he is tough enough that he fights all... more>> his fights bare-handed, and is covered with countless knife and bullet scars from his battles. But his life changes when he saves the five-year-old Ayumi, daughter of the new police chief, Enjoji Masayoshi, and befriends their family. For the first time in his life, Jinsei feels like he's found a family of his own, and decides to start his life over, but his past and his ties to the yakuza keep getting in the way. <<less

Kojima Hiromichi is the ace batter of the Lycaons - a notoriously weak baseball team that is often ranked at the bottom of the league. Determined to lead the team to victory prior to his retirement, Kojima takes a trip to a training camp in Okinawa, hoping to discover what factors the Lycaons lack.... more>>

Here, he happens upon a game dubbed "One Outs" - a gambling derivative of baseball - and is soundly defeated by a blond pitcher named Tokuchi Toua, who is claimed to have never allowed a hit in any of the 499 games he's played.

Kojima realizes that he has found the 'missing factor' and makes a wager with Tokuchi. Little does anyone know that the outcome of this gamble will dictate the fates of the Lycaons and all those connected to the team. <<less

The mystery-solving exploits of a buxom and no-nonsense crime-fighting mentalist.

An e-book exclusive collection of the talented Sci-fi author Yamamoto Atsuji's short stories, chosen by the man himself. Some of these went on to become original works in their own right!! Includes some extremely rare masterpieces such as "Phantom Kids", which became the basis for "Elf 17", as well as "Mai Majin", which was drawn immediately after the author's debut. Included at the end is an interview with the author where he reveals the origin of the book's title as well as commentary about these stories.... more>>

Included Works:

- Magic Dancer「舞魔人」(1978)

- Phantom Kids「ファントム・キッズ」(1984, Weekly Shonen Magazine)

- The Wizard's Fortune「魔道士の遺産」(1985, Comic Reader)

- Space Patrol Hana「宇宙パトロールハーナ」(1986, Melty Lemon)

- The Doctor is an Animal「どうぶつがお医者さん」(2001, Neko Mix)

- Ecstatic Mei「エクスタティックメイ」(2007, Business Jump zoukan - BJ Soul)

- Ecstatic Mei 2「エクスタティックメイ２」 <<less

Sadao, a graduate of a low class college, finds himself surprised that he was moved to a different department in a high level office building,... more>> located on level B2 (basement level), of the building. Upon entering his new office, he encounters a miko, and is told by his superior to follow her. He follows her and finds a man about to rape a woman, but the miko, named Ichiko, enters the scene and purges the man. A spirit exits the man, and things are back to normal. According to Ichiko, the number of sexual harassment and rape cases have multiplied by 20 times over the past 3 years! In order to do so, Ichiko is to reduce the number of such cases and prevent chaos from occurring by purging these souls that affect the minds of humans. Sadao was believed to have potential to fight against these souls, which is why he was moved to that department. So what's the secret to her powers? Read and find out! <<less

Sommelière tells the story of Kana, a poor orphan who works in a wine farm that is supported by a mysterious, charitable man whom she... more>> never met, known only as "Mr. John Smith". One day, a messenger suddenly arrives with a proposal from Mr. Smith: Either work in a restaurant in Tokyo, or the farm's funding will stop. Why is the charitable Mr.Smith suddenly threatening to stop supporting the farm? Will Kana accept the proposal? And what does fate have in store for her in Tokyo? <<less

When an American scientist carrying a cure for the AIDS virus is kidnapped by an arms merchant, John Kyosuke is forced back from retirement. He accepts the challenge to regain posession of the anti-serum. He finds out that some of the people he is after are closely related, which gives his conquest a whole new meaning...... more>>

Volume 1 includes the oneshot that would eventually lead to the series . <<less

Itsuki is an assistant at the Folklore Research Institute and is always caught in mysterious cases as he pursues his studies. Follow along as he... more>> tries to unlock these mysteries that are tangled with old beliefs and local customs using his keen professional intelligence. (JDorama.com) <<less

The world is filled with cruel scum, ranging from petty thieves to sociopath maniacs. When a vile low-life inflicts pain and suffering on innocent victims, sometimes their anger becomes overwhelming. Whether their damage stems from romance, finance, reputation or even a death, these victims feel trapped in their own skins and lives. ... more>>

Those victims who can't stand it anymore call for the mysterious woman Houjou Shiori, owner of Uramiya, the "Revenge Shop".

The Uramiya specializes in executing revenge schemes. The vengeance their customers request on their bitterly resented enemies could range from financially destroying them, to smearing their social reputation, to even taking their lives. As long as you pay a fair price, the Uramiya will guarantee you get the revenge you deserve. <<less

Natsuki is the top female karateka in her high school. Beautiful and cheerful, she charms most people she meets. Most of the young men in... more>> her class would dearly like to be the object of her affection but she saves her passion for karate. Unfortunately, all the big ugly thugs she comes across want to fight her so she's always finding practical application for her karate skills. As the series continues and her opponents get grimmer, Natsuki learns techniques from Aikido and Judo and develops a special Ki energy blast that doubles the strength of her punches. She may not be able to smash walls like some of her opponents but her special N.G. Bomber usually sends her opponents flying. <<less

Years after his father's disappearance, Okada Masao, whose own life is going poorly, learns about how his father lived the last few years of his... more>> life. With nothing left to lose, he decides to live alone in the forest himself. <<less

This story is set in Cambodia. War has ravaged the country year after year, leaving behind it large minefields. To this day, many people still suffer because of them. Aki Ra keeps clearing the fields. But what was his childhood like? This is the story of a real child soldier, a historical account of a tragedy humanity should never forget.... more>>

Mitsurin Shounen is also the story of a meeting. The one between Aki Ra, who grew up during the war, and Akira Fukaya, politically-involved mangaka and in love with south-east Asia. <<less

A male science teacher and a female school nurse at a local school live in the same apartment building. Sometimes she visits his room and... more>> they drink together. A situation arises that causes some awkwardness in their relationship. Will they be able to resolve things? <<less