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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

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

Slice of life involving the daily life of the 4 Keyaki sisters.... more>>

Mutsumi, the oldest sister, is an excellent cook and has a loud voice. The second oldest, Akemi, is a beauty who likes to read books. The third, Izumi, is a cheerful and straightfoward sporty girl. Hitomi, the youngest sister, is a tidy and graceful girl who is good at knitting. <<less

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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

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Two miracles are happening to the high-schooler Naoyuki Ono's life.... more>>

The first is him going out with a beauty of his school, Shiori Sakura.

The second is that she turns into her thick-headed father if Ono touches her.

The cute girlfriend and her terrifying father are stuck in one body. Even if he wants to touch her, he can't.

And so, the curtain rises on this Father-Daughter Fusion Love Comedy! <<less

All the residents have a "reason" for living there.... more>>

At the end of the Taisho era, a translator named Fuji moved into "Kaikan Apartment". Despite the refined living environment, the residents have their own secrets.

A poisoned woman, a pair of detectives far apart in age, a ghostwriter....

A strange tale of a housing complex where bewitching relationships intertwine. <<less

Mio and Subaru live together in a small apartment avoiding attention. While they masquerade as siblings with an age gap, Subaru holds a secret.

Tired of the daily grind, office worker Tamaki silently, half-heartedly wishes for death, but not before eating pacific saury. That's when she runs into Ishihara... more>> Shunsui, a famous artist unbeknownst to her, who just so happened to trip and drop some. He then invites her back to his place to model to which she indulges feeling she has nothing to lose. As it turns out, it's nude modeling. Her nonchalance in accepting his invitation made him believe that she's in love with him and the whole experience gave her a new lease on life. <<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

A boy becomes enamored with Ribbon (rhythmic gymnastics) after seeing a young woman dancing by a shrine one evening. Years later, he steps onto the... more>> mat for a Ribbon competition. Everyone is shocked to see a boy trying to compete. Can he get past the stigma and dance on equal footing? <<less

September 1945, Tokyo. A post-war process is underway. It is the extermination of the human weapons "Unit 731", remnants of the war which are to be eliminated.... more>>

A young immortal girl soldier, Saika, is determined to live and be free, with the aid of Kankuro Konoe, a former combat medic as her subordinate. <<less

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In the Lapland region of Finland, the domain of snow, midnight sun, and auroras, there is the small Hotel Metsäpeura, run by two older gentlemen.... more>> One night during a terrible blizzard, a mysterious young man named Jun arrives at the hotel. He is clearly in dire straits, with a large tattoo on his back, no relatives and no money. However, the gentlemen warmly welcome him in and offer him a job at the hotel. The kindness of the people living in the harshness of nature will melt the heart of this awkward young man. <<less

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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

"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

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

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

Her smile makes my heart clench sweetly in my chest. The first love of a high school girl, a mysterious bunny, a sister who blindly loves her brother, and a glamorous librarian... A collection of thirteen "fascinating women" stories. Please enjoy the beauty of the gems of the manga magazine HARTA.... more>>

Contents:

1. "Mugiwara Boushi no Onnanoko" (麦藁帽子の女の子) by TAKAHASHI Natsuko

2. "Harutatsu Ane" (春立つ姉) by KUROKAWA Yumi

3. "Tsukumo Kitan" (九十九奇譚) by Ameishi

4. "Nee-san, Okite" (ねえさん、起きて) by UMENOKI Bino

5. "Nare no Hate Waltz" (成れの果てワルツ) by KARI Sumako

6. "Itoko no Onee-san" (いとこのお姉さん) by TOMI Akihito

7. "90 59 88" by OHTAKE Masao

8. "Momonoki Haruko no Aijou" (桃ノ木春子の愛情) by UNOSHIMA Yoh

9. "Perapera Marumaru" (ぺらぺらまるまる) by YAMADA Kanae

10. "" (青い夜) by namo

11. "Miss Hohokabe Toshokan no Maryoku" (MISSほほかべ図書館の魔力) by MATSUMOTO Suisei

12. "Bucchouzura no Bunny" (仏頂面のバニー) by KASAI Sui

13. "Fukasaku Kei" (深作彗) by FUKUSHIMA Satoshi <<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

A collection of 8 stories written by OH'UE Aguri.... more>>

1. Hexenhammer:

In an alternate history vision of World War II, featuring witches and magic, a soldier happens upon a witch's shop and hires her to help improve his racecar, despite pushback from the military forces he works under.

2. Little Mafia

3. Tall Boy

4. Medic!!

5. Super Dry

6. Dodoitsu (都々逸)

7. Killer Queen

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The short tale of those who wait for springtime. <<less

Lulu Himeji moves house and transfers schools from Sparkle Academy to a school with a very different... "vibe".... more>>

Waiting for her there is her childhood friend, Zen Gokurakuji. But is he the same as she remembers...? <<less