Don’t miss a romcom manga like no other! In an office romance, there’s a fine line between sexy and awkward … and that line is where Asako—a woman who sweats copiusly—met Koutarou—a perfume developer who can’t get enough of Asako’s, er, scent.... more>>

Asako’s living her dream, working at the toiletry maker Lilia Drop. Little do her coworkers know, the reason she loves the company so much is that she’s ashamed of her body odor, and their soap is the only thing that does the trick. So when the company’s lead product developer, a perfuming genius, approaches her in the lobby and wonders what “that smell” is, she’s terrified … but could it be … that he likes it? And, even more surprising to Yae … does she like him?

The hilarious ups and downs of an office romance at a personal care products company are the subject of this sexy, strange romp. Sweat and Soap combines the odd-couple chemistry of Wotakoi, the “too real!” workplace comedy of Aggretsuko, and a heavy dollop of office steaminess! <<less

In the distant future, advances in AI technology led to wars being fought without human soldiers. However, at the end of the 22nd century, a... more>> mysterious aircraft called "Gayla" shut down all AI, and humanity now must relearn how to wage war. Sakamoto Teppei joins the military in hopes of becoming a soldier, where he is sent into a simulation of the Battle of Waterloo to learn how to kill people. <<less

Growing up in the late 16th century Sengoku era Japan, Shinmen Takezō is shunned by the local villagers as a devil child due to his wild and violent nature. Running away from home with a fellow boy at age 17, Takezo joins the Toyotomi army to fight the Tokugawa clan at the Battle of Sekigahara. However, the Tokugawa win a crushing victory, leading to nearly three hundred years of Shogunate rule. Takezo and his friend manage to survive the battle and afterwards swear to do great things with their lives. However, after their paths separate, Takezo becomes a wanted criminal and must change his name and his nature in order to escape an ignoble death.... more>> style="line-height: 40px;"> Note: Won the 24th Kodansha Manga Award in the general category in 2000. Won the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2002 and was nominated for the 2003 Eisner Award in the Best Writer/Artist category. <<less

A new kind of romantic comedy about a shy boy meeting a weird girl!... more>>

Hoshino Masato(26) is a very shy guy who is even nervous about being handed change by a woman at a convenience store. In order to get used to women and grow as a man, he mustered up the courage to make a reservation with a rental girlfriend! But what came was a bit (?) weird girl, Tsukita-san! Tsukita-san is going above and beyond what he expected, and Hoshino-kun is getting overwhelmed. A new addictive romantic comedy about the exquisite relationship between the two!!! <<less

After living in Tokyo for two years, Natsuko returns to her hometown to visit her sick brother, who seeks to make the best sake from... more>> some legendary rice... If only he could find some... <<less

Bookish and naive, Angelo da Canossa is unprepared for life as a student in a university that hums with tension and intrigue in Renaissance Italy. Will his innocence remain intact when a chance encounter with the charismatic Cesare draws him ever deeper into the darker side of the Renaissance?... more>>

Souryo Fuyumi collaborated with a Dante scholar while creating Cesare, in order to portray Renaissance Italy as accurately as possible. <<less

Summer of a high school third grader. 18-year-old male high school student Takae Reika who struggles studying for university entrance examination accidentally meets 38-year-old super... more>> beautiful Misa. "A woman seems to have a really good smell" — Reika who fell in love with Misa who just had broken up with her boyfriend, will pretend to be his 25-year old brother to fill up the age difference between them. I do not know that Mr. Misa also has a secret… A 20 year old difference love comedy "18 year-old male high school student x 38 year-old unmarried woman" starting with a lie! <<less

In the year 200X, a Japanese fleet consisting of 3 vessels leave on a mission to South America. After encountering a storm, the ship JDS Mirai find itself without its escorts and in the year 1942, traveling towards the island of Midway to face the American fleet in one of largest battles in naval history. The crew of the Mirai must decide whether or not to change the course of history by involving itself in WWII.... more>>

Won the Kodansha Manga Award for general manga in 2002. <<less

Kakei Shirou, a lawyer whose hobby is cooking, lives with his lover Yabuki Kenji, a hairdresser. The story follows their daily lives, with the dishes... more>> that Kakei makes providing the backdrop against which the author explores the reality of being a gay couple in Japan. <<less

In this new spinoff of the hit manga, a newbie Red Blood Cell is one of 37 trillion working to keep this body running. But... more>> something’s wrong! Stress hormones keep yelling at him to go faster. The blood vessels are crusted over with cholesterol. Ulcers, fatty liver, trouble (ahem) downstairs… It’s hard for a cell to keep working when every day is a CODE BLACK! <<less

Kenji Sakuragi is a poor lawyer and ex-motorcycle gang member looking for an opportunity to boost his career. His chance finally comes with the nearly bankrupt and notorious Ryuuzan High School, referred to as "baka gakkou" (stupid school) by some. There, he sets up a special class that aims to prepare students to take and pass the entrance exam of Toudai.... more>>

Won the Kodansha Manga Award for General Manga in 2005. <<less

"Money Is Buried in the Ground!... more>>

Natsunosuke Bonda is a relief pitcher in Tokyo Spiders. In his eighth pro season, he makes 18 million yen at age 26. But he is always troubled by how little he makes, given that he is surrounded by high income earning baseball players.

This is a relief pitcher's story in Nippon Pro Baseball, his envies, worries, sweat and tears."

Note: Was one of two winners of the Best General Manga award alongside at the 37th Kodansha Manga Awardin 2013. <<less

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Himawari - Kenichi Legend is a gag manga based on the manga author's real life story.... more>>

Himawari is about an OL named Akiko who is very good at drawing illustrations for her company bulletins. She drew manga as a kid, but hadn't pursued it. Her father Ken'ichi works at the same company. He is a tropical fruit freak & is on a different wavelength than others.

Note: Was nominated for the 1st Manga Taisho Award in 2008. <<less

Collection of short-stories... more>>

• Itsumo Issho or Always Together

In order to win the heart of her dream boy, an obese girl joins forces with her cousin to lose weight… — An amusing take on the topic “obesity” and how the right motivation can work wonders from the author of Piano no Mori and Hanada Shônen-shi. <<less

"In this village, death inevitably takes those who have reached 50 years of age."... more>>

By custom, all villagers who have passed the age of 50 are bound and taken to The Netherworld on the other side of the mountain. Officials clad in beast skins manage the village, "The Living World," whose people are watched over by gods. Meanwhile, the People of the Mountain remain shrouded in mystery. Anzu, who sacrificed the older of twin girls to the mountain, is torn between hope and despair.

Land, a story that reflects Yamashita Kazumi's unease for the nation of Japan.

Won the 25th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize <<less

The manga centers on Nagumo, a penniless college student who moves to a town filled with bizarre people.

Justice is necessary to prove evil, but Batman a symbol of justice turns into a baby from an unexpected accident!... more>>

In other words, Batman is indispensable for his eternal villain Joker. Can the Joker raise a baby Batman to be a superhero of justice to show the fragility of justice and prove evil ? DC Comics official villainy childcare comedy. <<less

In the afterlife, there exists Heaven and Hell. Hell consists of the Eight Greater Hells and the Eight Cold Hells, which are further divided into 272 subdivisions. Spearheading the seemingly endless, multifarious affairs in this gargantuan Hell is but one Fierce God, King Enma's first aide, Hozuki. Between this cool-headed sadist and his colorful band of peers, every day is a riot in Hell! And though this book might make Hell seem like a happening place, please try to behave during life!... more>>

Note: Nominated for the 2012 Manga Taishou Awards. <<less

It's babes and badges! Miyuki and Natsumi are two stunningly beautiful policewomen who are, at heart, a couple of girls who just wanna have fun!... more>> When they're not getting themselves into wacky situations, they're busy enforcing the law. They're part Cagney and Lacey, part Thelma and Louise, and part Barbie and Skipper! <<less

Pregnancy is not a disease, so insurance does not apply. Obstetric treatments do not treat injuries or illnesses, so an obstetrician is not normally needed during the birth of a child. Still, obstetricians are needed because anything can go wrong during a pregnancy. A mysterious pianist at night, obstetrician Kounotori Sakura faces the many challenges and drama that come with giving birth to another human being.... more>>

Note: Was nominated for the 39th Kodansha Manga Awards in 2015. Won the 40th Kodansha Manga Award for general manga in 2016. <<less

The manga is composed of various episodes linked together by the mysterious boy with no particular name. The boy travels to different times and places,... more>> trading with different people, letting them see a glimpse of their future or past, or the secrets of others, and bets to see if they can change their fate. <<less

It's no easy feat to keep a body happy and healthy, so even the newest cells have their tiny-winey, chubby-wubby hands full! Join these cute baby cells as they work hard within their newborn baby body, in this spinoff of Cells at Work! ... more>>

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Araiwa Kazumi is an energetic salaryman who is able to perfectly manage his responsibilities at work and at home. Kazumi is also a fantastic chef, though many of his coworkers are unaware of it. His wife Nijiko, who works as a journalist, has a bit of trouble making time for her home life. However, she tries to always be a cheerful mother. With their son Makoto, who is 7 at the beginning of the story, they have a very happy family. This is a story that follows the Araiwa household and their delight with delicious food. Cooking instructions are also often included throughout the story. ... more>>

Note: Won the 39th Kodansha Manga Award special prize in 2015. <<less