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

After his sister was devoured by a dragon and all their supplies were lost in a failed dungeon raid, Lyos and his party are completely broke and have resorted to eating the monsters they hunt, but are still determined to save her before she gets digested. They then meet a dwarf who introduces them to the world of Dungeon Meshi: delicious cuisine made from ingredients such as the flesh of giant bats, walking mushrooms and even screaming mandrake.... more>>

Note: Nominated for the 9th Manga Taishou Awards in 2016. <<less

"Cuprum's Bride" takes place in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, a town full of craftsmen. Shiina, a female college student who is going out with a reticent... more>> copper-ware craftsman, Osamu, suddenly receives a marriage proposal from him one day. His words are too abrupt and she runs away involuntarily. Let's watch the love comedy unfold of a craftsman and a gal. <<less

For many centuries, merfolk have lived in the depths of the ocean—4,000 meters below the surface—where humanity cannot find them. However, one mermaid's life is... more>> turned upside-down when her best friend falls for a human. <<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

17-year-old Kei Miyama is a freelance detective working in Iceland. With the disappearance of his brother, aunt, and uncle, he is plunged into a mystery... more>> that he must solve at all costs. <<less

Chiyo is a ninja, but she's also a highschool girl in love. Follow her as she tries to confess to the boy she likes.

Scottish adventuress Isabella Bird journeys to Japan in 1878 and becomes the first Westerner to travel to many remote locations, heading northward towards Hokkaido to study the aboriginal Ainu people.... more>>

A true story based on the book "Unbeaten Tracks in Japan". <<less

In ancient times, there existed the land of Wa, split between the reign of the gods and the world of man. It was an age when gods and men existed together.... more>>

Miyo, an orphan girl, spent her days trying to accept her upcoming death as the designated sacrifice for the kami worshipped by her village, Kippuuson-no-Mikoto-no-Kami. However, her fate changed when she encountered En no Ozuno, a monk with supernatural abilities who's capable of conversing with the gods.

An orphan girl, a great monk, and a demon boy. Follow their adventure as they encounter the gods, traversing dimensions and time. <<less

This manga tells the story of Hatshepsut, a woman who reigned successfully over Egypt for many years. The story begins when she is a young... more>> woman, marrying her half-brother Thutmose II and thus ensuring his rise to Pharaoh. Hatshepsut is a woman with a strong will, who is not going to accept the restrictions others might try to place on her as a woman. <<less

Shinnosuke Ichijou, a high school student who likes to draw, has transferred from Tokyo to a high school in the countryside, and is asked by... more>> his classmate Sakurada, the daughter of a butcher in the shopping district, to draw a "nobori" for the store. However, Shinnosuke was bullied for drawing at his previous school. <<less

Himeko Hanatsuka, age 12, and Bunji Tsuchiya, age 30. Their relationship status is: "engaged."... more>>

This story takes place during the Taisho Era, when Western and modern culture was beginning to spread in Japan. In this unsettling and vibrant atmosphere, the two, who call each other "Bunji-sama" and "Fiancée-dono" slowly develop their love, surpassing the 18 year age gap. <<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

Yuki Wakabayashi is a very ordinary high school student who is in love with Kaori, a cute beautiful woman older than him. Their relationship progresses... more>> gently and lightly. Meanwhile, cases of serious bullying are taking place at Yuzis high school. They are called Suicide play, when the bullied child is driven to suicide. But in this world is the world of immortality! In this world without death, the bullied child cannot die. In this world, when people die, they are revived, unable to escape from bullying. Yes, in the first part 'Hound' we have been following the story from the police force's point of view. Now, in the new series 'Ridge' will be going forward with the story from the vectors perspective! <<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

Every time she changes her mask, this girl gains a new ability!... more>>

There is a girl in the hot springs deep in the forest.

She easily lifts huge rocks, controls the weather, and talks to animals.

The secret to her abilities are the masks she wears.

The profession of this girl is a "menya", which creates masks with special powers.

A kraftwerk comic that depicts a girl who pursues this job, from cutting out wood to coloring patterns and finishing with varnishing! <<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

Naoto took a video trip back to the past to his parents' days of youth.

A woman runs from her younger brother who is trying to kill her.

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

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

Short, often silent, oneshots that come at the beginning of most Harta magazine issues.... more>>

01 高橋那津子 TAKAHASHI Natsuko (February 2013)

02 設楽清人 SHITARA Kiyoto (March 2013)

03 伊島千本 Itou Senhon (?) (April 2013)

04 九井諒子 KUI Ryoko (May 2013)

05 宇島葉 UNOSHIMA Yoh (June 2013)

06 双三ヒロ FUTAMI Hiro (July 2013)

07 大窪晶与 Ookubo Akiyo (August 2013)

11 高江洲弥 TAKAESU Yaya (February 2014)

14 中村哲也 NAKAMURA Tetsuya (May 2014)

15 嵐田佐和子 RASHIDA Sawako (June 2014)

16 紗久楽さわ SAKURA Sawa (July 2014)

17 笠井スイ KASAI Sui (August 2014)

18 丸山薫 MARUYAMA Kaoru (October 2014)

19 大武政夫 OHTAKE Masao (November 2014)

22 冨明仁 TOMI Akihito (March 2015)

23 高橋那津子 TAKAHASHI Natsuko (April 2015)

24 木村みなみ Kimura Minami (May 2015)

26 菊池まりこ KIKUCHI Mariko (July 2015)

27 高江洲弥 TAKAESU Yaya (August 2015)

29 宮田紘次 MIYATA Kouji (November 2015)

30 松本結樹 Matsumoto Yuki (December 2015)

31 空木哲生 UTSUGI Tetsuo (February 2016)

33 進美知子 Shin Michiko (March 2016)

34 和田隆志 WADA Takashi (May 2016)

36 山本ルンルン YAMAMOTO Lun Lun (July 2016)

37 福田星良 Fukuta Seira (August 2016)

39 川田大智 KAWADA Daichi (November 2016)

40 大槻一翔 Ootsuki Ichika (December 2016)

41 大上明久利 Pre-Spring - Ohue Aguri (February 2017)

42 比嘉史果 HIGA Fumika (March 2017) <<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

Nicola never really felt like she fit in around other humans…so she came to the demons' world instead! Together with her demon friend Simon, Nicola... more>> travels far and wide, meeting many monsters along the way. With Nicola, every day on the road is a new adventure! <<less