Deathco is a girl who's good at killing...and not much else. She works for The Guild, an international league of assassins whose members infamously dress... more>> in costumes when they're hunting their targets. <<less

The girl I love is my brother's ex-girlfriend. She's a trashy girl who's clingy, stubborn, and takes advantage of my weaknesses. But I can't seem... more>> to stop our relationship. <<less

Miho, a woman of beauty, intelligence, and temper, comes to Cheju Island to teach school and is immediately flung into a world of terror and the supernatural. A demon attacks her, and she is saved by the chance appearance of a mystery man with seemingly only one mission: demon killing.... more>>

1999 Grand Prize of Exported Korean Comics Awards <<less

The sequel to Pet, focusing on the future lives of the story's "pets," in particular Hiroki, Tsukasa and Satoru.

"Life changes with just one event."... more>>

The mayor of London was killed by someone on the subway. Al, an ordinary college student who happened to get on the same train, and Ellis, a detective with a reason, are involved in the investigation of the murder case. The incident draws them together, and a strange fate begins to turn around.

A new sense of crime suspense over the murder of the mayor of London, opening.

"Help me. Find the true criminal." <<less

The word is out on the streets: a reward of five million dollars to the opportunist that wastes the courier calling herself Bambi and returns her living cargo. ... more>>

Chainsaw swinging psychos, gold-toothed Elvises, Derringer-packing grannies and all the other scum in these badlands could care less whether Bambi is kidnapping this toddler she christened "Pampi" or if she's snatching him back from his captors. With a pink gun in one hand, and a leashed Pampi in the other, can antihero Bambi's huge ego and formidable gun skills hold off an army? <<less

When Roman architect Lucius is criticized for his "outdated" thermae designs, he retreats to the local bath to collect his thoughts. All Lucius wants is to recapture the Rome of earlier days, when one could enjoy a relaxing bath without the pressure of merchants and roughhousing patrons. Slipping deeper into the warm water, Lucius is suddenly caught in the suction and dragged through the drainage at the bottom of the bath! He emerges coughing and sputtering amid a group of strange-looking foreigners with the most peculiar bathhouse customs...over 1,500 years in the future in modern-day Japan! His contemporaries wanted him to modernize, and so, borrowing the customs of these mysterious bath-loving people, Lucius opens what... more>> quickly becomes the most popular new bathhouse in Rome-Thermae Romae!

Note: Won the third Manga Taishō and the Short Story Award at the 14th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2010. <<less

The author's newest oneshot series in Comic Beam. The MC is Satomi Oka, from author's previous work, .... more>>

The story begins when he comes to Tokyo from Osaka in his first year of college and visits a family restaurant. <<less

The story of "Evol" begins in a village occupied by an armed group when a young girl, driven by despair, attempts suicide. She survives and... more>> wakes up, but when a man tries to drive her into a corner, a strange phenomenon occurs. The place changes, and something also happens to the boy who wakes up in the hospital after committing suicide. <<less

Chiaki Honda is a middle-school boy who neglects his studies. Furthermore, he smokes, and has dyed his hair a bright green. One evening at the arcade, a girl challenges him to a match. The girl, who straightforwardly introduces herself as Nanako Kikuchi, suggests a bet, nonchalantly wagering her body for Chiaki's watch. Chiaki is soundly defeated, and he goes home fuming.... more>>

His life goes on, of course. The next day, he meets a strange young man on the train who looks an awful lot like him. And eventually he runs into Nanako again. <<less

Yorozu Genkurou, wandering warrior, possesses an huge sword which makes him redoubtable to his enemies. While he crosses a dark forest, he suddenly sees the... more>> fall of what looks very much like a spaceship. Since, he is constantly being attacked by strange ninjas and ambitous fighters. Indeed, he will soon realize that his assailants are nothing else than aliens landed on Earth to find 3 artifacts made of Orichalcum, an alien substance with powerful mystical virtues. And one of the artifacts is the sword he wears. The hunt begins. <<less

There are no borders in the feeling of love for the work. A love song played by a Taiwanese manga artist.... more>>

*Translation to Japanese: RYUUZAKI Ryou. <<less

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In Victorian-era England, a young girl is rescued from a life of destitution and raised to become a proper British maid. Emma meets William, the eldest son of a wealthy family, and immediately falls in love with him. William shares her feelings, but the strict rules of their society prevent their relationship from ever coming out in the open. Traditional class distinctions and rich, historical details provide the backdrop for this appealing romance.... more>>

Note: Volumes 8-10 are "Emma: Further Tales". They fill in details from the Emma manga, both before and after the events in that storyline.

Each chapter explores the motivations or simply shows a day in the life of a particular character from the story.

Find out about the romance between Doug and Kelly in their early days, or follow the adventures of Eleanor as she overcomes her heartache and begins to live again, or visit with Tasha and her family on her day off.

Won an Excellence Prize in Japan Media Arts Festival (2005) <<less

Fifth grade. The threshold of puberty, and the beginning of the end of childhood innocence. Nitori Shuichi and his new friend Takatsuki Yoshino enjoy happy... more>> homes and loving families, and are well-liked by their classmates. But they share a secret that further complicates a time of life that is awkward for anyone: Shuichi is a boy who wants to be a girl, and Yoshino is a girl who wants to be a boy... <<less

A compilation of short stories about weird high schoolers.... more>>

1. Kawaii Hito (Someone Cute)

2. Tomodachi ni Natte Kuremasen ka (Would You Like to be Friends with Me?)

3. Kaku-ha (Artist)

4. Hashire Yamada! (Run, Yamada!)

5. Ushiro no Nikaidou (Behind me, Nikaidou)

6. Nikaidou Extra

7. Omake no Nikaidou (Behind me, Nikaidou: A Lesson of Anger)

8. Ushiro no Nikaidou: Kyoufu no Shuugaku Ryokou-hen

Note: Won a New Face Award from the 23rd Japan Media Arts Festival and the 24th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in Short Work Category in 2020. <<less

After a nuclear war turns most of the Earth into desert wastelands, surviving humans had used the sands in order to survive. One of them... more>> is a professional mercenary named Sunabozu, who makes a living by hiring himself out to anyone who needs his talents. <<less

Yet another maid-tastic manga from Kaoru Mori, "Shirley" is an evocative glimpse into the daily life of winsome, 13-year-old Shirley, a maid in turn-of-the-century England.... more>>

It has no connection with the other maid story of the author, also Emma is a Victorian Maid, but Shirley is a Edwardian Maid.

Volume 1 includes two other short stories:

1. An Afternoon with Nelly and Me

2. Mary Banks

"Mary Banks" tells about a maid with a Master who loved playing pranks on his servants. Frogs, spraying them with water, trip ropes and other forms of foolishness were all she could look forward to any day. But when her employer passes away unexpectedly, what will happen to Mary Banks?

Shirley or Shirley Medison/Madison?

Shirley and the oneshots in volume 1 were first published as fanzine (doujinshi) around 2000-2001, at that time the title was "Shirley Medison". In 2003 the first volume was released by Enterbrain publisher as just "Shirley", CMX later translated her name as "Shirley Madison". In 2006, the author decided to continue her work with Shirley and released two chapters under the title "Shirley Medison", these were followed by 2 more in 2010, then another 2 in 2013 and again 2 in 2014. Finally in 2014 all previous "Shirley Medison" chapters were released in "Shirley" volume 2. <<less

The story of a twin brother-sister duo with strange, matching birthmarks on their bodies who are sold off to a travelling freak show by their... more>> stepfather after being abandoned by their mother. <<less

Four thousand years ago, the planet Roon was frozen by the ruling race, Kama, during a raging war. The Kama then emigrated to a neighbouring planet. But now the ice is beginning to thaw, and return to the home world is fast becoming a possibility for their descendants.... more>>

Dulk is a young man who wields exceptional power, in training to become a shaman of sorts. Since his early years, Dulk has experienced vivid dreams about Roon, though he has never been to - or even seen - the planet.

When he finally gets the chance to visit the once-frozen wasteland, he will discover the powerful destiny that lies in store for him, buried beneath the rubble of Roon's mysterious history. <<less

Eight short stories:... more>>

1. Box Seat

About the silent exchange between a man and a woman on the train.

2. Kanojo to Kare (Boy and Girl) (3 parts)

A seductive beauty gets entranced by the strait-laced school boy who helped her out.

3. Thank You

A man in black perfoms his incredible choreography on the train.

4. Motto Motto...! (More...and More!)

About the encounter between an art student and his muse.

5. Hana Seigaku Kan no Hi (Heavenly Home Ec)

Visit the most popular maid café in town and meet lots of beautiful girls and one unusual maid.

6. Aoi Udedokei (The Blue Wristwatch)

What is a man to do when he gets hold of a wristwatch that is said to enable its first-time user to rewind the past ten minutes?

7. Hana Chibo (Five-Fingered Flower)

An extraordinary case of pickpocketing disrupts a town's peaceful everyday life.

8. Haruhiko Kikou (Haruhiko the Eccentric)

In a rural village, pair of siblings decide to accomodate a travelling mystigician. <<less

A collection of one shot stories from Takako Shimura, the author of Hourou Musuko and Sweet Blue Flowers. These stories deal with issues relating to gender, romance, ideals of beauty, and relationships with parents.... more>>

1. He said "I'm a girl"

2. Rakuen ni Ikou (Let's go to the Paradise)

3. Shounen no Musume (Boy's Daughter)

4. The Theme of Akemi ver. Teruo

5. The Theme of Akemi ver. Yoshio

6. The Theme of Akemi ver. Haruo

7. The Flower

Contains character Yuki.

8. Sweet 16

A short, bittersweet story in which a girl realizes she's in love with her tutor, who's in love with someone else. The other main plot point is the main character's dread of the upcoming school marathon. <<less

Kenzaki Shinichi is the leader of the Anti-Vector Task Squad. He's in charge of hunting down Vectors, humans that carry with them the deadly Resurrection Deficiency Syndrome, a disease that can keep someone from resurrecting when they die.... more>>

Chapter 41-48 were released as "Immortal Hounds" chapters but changed name with the release of chapter 49 to "Immortal Ridge" to serve as part of the sequel. <<less

At times hilarious, at others heartwarming, this collection of short stories penned by one of Japan's most talented artists is a perfect addition to any library! A young girl discovers that new glasses give her a whole new perspective on the world, a bunny-girl waitress learns to cope with her male customers with dignity, an introverted art student inspires her fellow club members even as she takes inspiration from them, and more! Fans of Mori will enjoy seeing concept designs and historical notes from her award-winning series, Emma and A Bride's Story, as well as Mori's own brand of enthusiastic commentary throughout. (Taken from Yen Press)... more>>

1. Oyashiki e Youkoso Dannasama!

2. Mieru You ni Natta Koto

3. Burrow Gentleman Club

4. Buka-chan

5. Mukashi Katta Mizugi

6-7. Clarie-san no Nichijou Mamagoto

8. Cover Story

9. Madeleine Baker

10. Fellows to Watashi

11. Sumire no Hana (Sumire's Flowers) <<less