Set in Central Asia in a rural town near the Caspian Sea during the 19th century, the story revolves around a young woman, Amir, who arrives from a distant village across the mountains to marry Karluk, a boy eight years her junior. The story unfolds among details of everyday family and community life. However, the peaceful atmosphere is disturbed when Amir's family demands to take her back to their village.... more>>

Note: Nominated for the 4th and 6th Manga Taisho. Won the 7th annual Manga Taishou Award in 2014 and the intergénérations prize at the Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2012. <<less

Meet the Urumas, a slightly dysfunctional family of four sorcerers. Mom, being the most powerful sorceress around, works away from home keeping the world safe.... more>> Dad picks up the slack and takes care of the family. Except when he's out, which is when the older brother Jin finds himself in the unenviable position of keeping tabs on his sister Ran. Ran, the youngest, is a willful girl with too much power and too little wisdom. Let's take a look at Ran's everyday misadventures, shall we? <<less

One night, a strange object falls on the head of Nitta, a member of the yakuza. Inside the box is a strange young girl named... more>> Hina. She has tremendous supernatural powers, and Nitta finds himself reluctantly taking her in. Her powers can come in handy for his yakuza business, but he also runs the risk of her using them on him! Not to mention, if she doesn't use her powers, she will eventually go berserk and destroy everything around her. Nitta and Hina's strange life together is just beginning... <<less

Humans live mostly behind safe walls, protected from the many non-human creatures outside. In this kingdom's walled capital city of Mitera lives an unusual young... more>> warrior woman known as Claria. The story begins as she takes a potentially deadly walk alone in the woods, encountering various dangerous creatures. Most notably a lizardman that treats her surprisingly kindly. But what no one knows about Claria is that she is secretly this kingdom's ruler, Queen Vivian. <<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

Nine centimeters (3.5 inches) tall, the tiny girls Hakumei and Mikochi live in the forest. Living in a tiny house in a tree, riding insects and birds, and making umbrellas out of leaves, these tiny girls live a tiny life. Follow their tiny but lovely lives as they live day to day in a fantastic world of tiny people and gods.... more>>

Note: Formerly known as Kobito Hiyori. <<less

Zut alors! Minette has lost her precious cat Noir! Her parents are busy, so she must find him on her own!

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

First-year high-school student Sakamoto isn't just cool, he's the coolest! Almost immediately after starting school, he began attracting everyone's attention. The girls love him, and most of the boys resent him. There's even a boy in the class who works as a model, but who is constantly upstaged by Sakamoto! ... more>>

No matter what tricks the other boys try to play on him, Sakamoto always manages to foil them with ease and grace. Though Sakamoto may seem cool and aloof, he helps others when asked, such as in the case of the boy in his class who was being constantly bullied. No matter what difficulties Sakamoto encounters, he moves through his high-school life with confidence and class!

Note: Includes the one-shot Katahaba Hiroshi in first volume.

Nominated for the 7th annual Manga Taishou Award. <<less

"Gisèle Alain will provide you with any service, Madame," Gisèle claims as she puts a sign on her door. Gisèle Alain is the owner of... more>> an apartment and decides to take on whatever request that she receives. She forces Eric, a resident of the apartment with overdue rent, to tag along with her service. Their first mission is to find a cat that another resident has lost and claims to have been missing for 3 days. Upon further investigation, they find a suspicious man taking away cats to an unknown alley. Gisèle decides to investigate further and finds out who the man is without any trouble. An amusing yet calm service providing you with anything you want; at your service by Gisèle Alain! <<less

Short, often silent, stories that appeared in the beginning of most issues.... more>>

01 入江亜季 IRIE Aki (October 2008)

02 長澤真 NAGASAWA Shin (December 2008)

03 宮田紘次 MIYATA Kouji (February 2009)

04 森薫 MORI Kaoru (April 2009)

05 高田健一 TAKADA Kenichi (June 2009)

06 福島久美子 FUKUSHIMA Kumiko (August 2009)

07 吉元ますめ YOSHIMOTO Masume (October 2009)

08 富明仁 TOMI Akihito (December 2009)

09 高橋那津子 TAKAHASHI Natsuko (February 2010)

10A まさひこ Masahiko (April 2010)

10B RUMIKO (April 2010)

11A 真田順子 SANADA Junko (June 2010)

11B 犬童千絵 INUDOU Chie (June 2010)

12 梶谷志乃 KAJITANI Shino (August 2010)

13 菊池るち Kikuchi Ruchi (October 2010)

14 福島聡 FUKUSHIMA Satoshi (December 2010)

15 長野香子 NAGANO Kouko (February 2011)

16 黒須高嶺 Kurosu Takane (April-May 2011)

17 碧風羽 MIDORI Foo (June 2011)

18 宇島葉 UNOSHIMA Yoh (August 2011)

19 中川麻子 Nakagawa Asako(?) (October 2011)

QUIET 入江亜季 IRIE Aki (November 2011)

20 白浜鴎 SHIRAHAMA Kamome (December 2011)

21 牧田真希 Makita Maki (February 2012)

22 鳥羽雨 Toba Ame (?) (April 2012)

23 高橋拡那 TAKAHASHI Hirona (June 2012)

24 若槻久美子 Wakatsuki Kumiko (August 2012)

QED 樫木祐人 KASHIKI Takuto (September 2012)

25 薮内貴広 Yabuuchi Takahiro(?) (October 2012)

26 松本結樹 Matsumoto Yuki (December 2012) <<less

Nobuo is an ordinary salaryman with a dark secret-his wife is an alien. Despite her tentacle hair and tendency to shoot beams from her eyes,... more>> he wouldn't trade her for anything. Love knows no bounds in this extraterrestrial romantic comedy. <<less

The Three Forest Cantons that would eventually become Switzerland, early 14th century: the St. Gotthard Pass is the main north-south artery through the Alps. It's guarded by the merciless Governor Wolfram in the service of the invading Austrian Hapsburgs, and nobody can cross the border without a thorough interrogation. This impregnable fortress is called Wolfsmund, the "Wolf's Maw."... more>>

Try as they might, the rebellious people of the Cantons reach for the "Maw", and lose life and limb repeatedly. Is this "impregnable" fortress really impregnable? Can the "Wolf's Maw" be defanged?

Here is the story of the rebellion started by the hero William Tell. The rebellion that created Switzerland. <<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

It's fairly obvious to Terui Chiaki that her classmate Ajikawa Yoshio has a crush on her. He is completely not boyfriend material in her eyes... more>> and, even if he was, Chiaki already has a boyfriend. Their mysterious teacher Mr. Yamada sees this relationship between the two students and offers an experiment. He is able to make copies of people and objects and does so with Chiaki, creating a copy of her, except the copy has no knowledge of her boyfriend. Yoshio will hit on the Chiaki copy, who is named Koaki, and he'll try to make her fall in love with him. After a specified amount of time, the copy and original will be combined back together and which ever love is stronger between the current boyfriend and Yoshio will overwrite all other emotions. So this love experiment begins and both Chiaki and Koaki, being the same person, thinks Yoshio has no chance in hell but with each passing day, some feelings begin to bubble. <<less

Reiroukan is a beautiful house that is currently renting rooms to male and female students. Shirai Genta has just moved to Reiroukan, turning over a... more>> new leaf in his life. The house is full of other people with strong personalities, such as the nerdy Tokimaru and the careless and uninhibited Mikoto, who frustrates her friend Midori with her messiness. Genta gets embroiled in all sorts of wacky situations. Soon, though, Genta finds that Reiroukan is scheduled to be closed in a year. At least, there is still a year for Genta to build fond memories with the lively inhabitants of the house! <<less

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Kazura, an office lady, only ever gets teased by her boss, Inukai. Her job? She transforms into a dog spirit to perform exorcisms. However, there's... more>> one small problem. In order to do her work as a dog spirit, she has to be kissed by the boss, or she can't transform. Now then, let's begin this inhuman romance. <<less

A series of seven stories revolving around lives where fantasy intertwines with our known worlds. In historical and modern landscapes, there are unique circumstances brought... more>> about by dragons, mermaids, spirits, and so on. <<less

A collection of oneshots.... more>>

1. Yume-Zamurai

2. Sengoku Juuhei Magoichi

3. Raiden Tokkou

4-5. Dangan Gaki

6. Chigusa-touge no Arashi

8. Rapid Fire: Follows Dolores as she trains in self-defense, and her reasons for doing so.

9. Gaikou-kakkaku (Luminous and brightness) <<less

A gullible girl, a troubled adult, and the God that watches over them... The heartwarming chronicle of growth between the three of them as their daily lives entwine.... more>>

The young adopted Mi-Chan, confused by a town she is not used to, encounters the adult blacksmith craftsman, Ken, and the smithy’s God, Kitsune. This encounter will help her heart grow. Though, this growth will also become the flames of change to both Ken, and the God, Kitsune... <<less

The story of a fan club's attempt to steal their beloved idol's glasses.

Neil Ryder is in no hurry to graduate from university. Though brilliant (he did earn that scholarship!), he uses his talents to make money instead. Meanwhile, the king is dying and the crown prince is missing…... more>>

Also includes “Fuku’s Many Travels,” diary-like entries of Fuku and his father’s adventures around the world.

Volume 4, chapter 1-2 of Gunjou Gakusha contains a short sequel featuring these characters. <<less

A collection of eight short stories.... more>>

1. Witch of the Flower Forest (Hana no Mori no Majo-san)

The quiet old lady who lives alone has long being rumoured to be an evil witch. Two siblings are determined to discover the truth, and decide to visit her little cottage in the middle of the woods...

2. Tsukiyo no Toratsugumi

3. Suimen no Kawasemi

4. Bucchoudzura no Bunny

5. Faraway Phan Thiet

A boy finds out his crush is going back to Phan Thiet in Vietnam and asks his teacher about what kind of place it is.

6-7. Story Teller Story

8. Neko to Pancake <<less

A man bought a water jug from China. As he peered over it, he was in for quite a surprise.