Long ago, when Japanese gods descended upon humans, their mixed offspring inherited supernatural powers...and the name "Kuruizaki no Hana." Now, those of the Demon world... more>> are rising up to wipe out these offspring - led by the cool and confident assasin, Ushitora. He's worshipped as a deadly professional, but when he falls in love with one such gifted boy, Masato, everything changes. Ushitora betrays his people, instead sacrificing himself to a life on the run, in order to care for Masato and a spirited orphaned girl named Nao. <<less

Chitose is a cute but absentminded high school student who never actually listens to what people say. Trying to keep him out of trouble are his two friends, Yakushima, who secretly has a crush on Chitose and Haneda, a hot-tempered cook who's determined to keep the gayness to a minimum.... more>>

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Chitose never listens to what people say, he always hears something slightly different from what they actually said. Mostly his results are just frustrating, but when his friends, Yakushima and Haneda, get injured and punished because of his inattention, Chitose knows he has to do something. But when he decides to try mind reading, his results are unexpected to say the least. <<less

The Milkman was born with the body that gets him mixed up in everything, and no matter where he goes, bad luck seems to follow... more>> him everywhere. He who gave up fighting destiny, is being yet again bullied by the landlord and yet somehow seems a bit happy. And in front of him, the “man who never gives up” the Coffee Milkman gallantly appears. Their meeting changes destiny?! <<less

Deep in the mountains, there is a temple where children with beautiful hair colours have been gathered and have lived together since very young. One... more>> day, a newcomer from the outside world joins these children, and he happens to have the rarest colour of them all: jet-black. Unaccustomed to the culture and way of life of the temple-dwellers, how will he fare in this new environment? <<less

A battle has broken out among rival sorcerers.... more>>

The most nefarious group, the Necromancers, is killing young girls in Hong Kong to read the future in their entrails. Carno, a human youth raised by Aeromancers in a different dimension, is summoned back to his homeworld to join in the battle.

Does Carno have what it takes to survive in a world of political alliances and emotional entanglements? <<less

Before Arakawa Hiromu became a mangaka, she spent seven years in Hokkaido working in the farming business. She raised cows, planted crops, was afraid of... more>> bears, and was constantly being turned around in circles by squirrels. There is no water to drink. Can't you drink milk? That is because she is a "Noble Farmer"!! Here is Japan's first manga to describe the facts about farming! <<less

Masaki, the sole heir to the Yukimura family and the next head of the family, is suspected of murdering her uncle, Shuusaku. Masaki, having fled the village, crossed the sea and relied on her uncle's will to go to the Shiroganegae, which is said to be a lawless zone. ... more>>

Brought to you by Natsume Isaku of "Ameiro Paradox" & Ureshino Kimi of "Venus Limited Express"! <<less

17-year-old Satou is part demon/part human boy with a facial expression set in stone. Enjoy his misadventures in the Makkai (the demon world) private high... more>> school as the only transfer student from the human world. On the first day of school, Satou leaves a lasting impression on future monster classmates, and manages to tick off resident hot shot Grimreaper (aka talking bones), who's now dead set on seeking revenge for his humiliation - except, when it comes to Satou, things never go as planned... <<less

It's his long-awaited wedding day, and the Fox Spirit of the Silver Order, Ginrei, is making his marital vows towards his long-time fiancee Menou, the Fox Princess of the Agate.... more>>

Enter Handa Shin: 23, jobless, homeless, and currently taking shelter from an unexpected summer shower in Ginrei's shrine. Catching sight of the food that has been placed there as an offering, he devours it, nonchalantly remarking that he'd "agree to become the bride of the fox spirit" if it meant he would get to eat such delicious meals everyday...

Note: Despite the premise, this manga is NOT BL <<less

It's her high-school debut, yet Tora Takei can't seem to fit in. ... more>>

Then somehow, she ends up time-slipping into the Warring States period!

In order to return to the present, she has no choice but to change history. Disguising herself as a man, Tora gets caught up with Mori Ranmaru, the handsomely beautiful, yet deadly guard of Oda Nobunaga. Slowly, she discovers the kind and honest nature of this strongest and most beautiful of warriors. Falling in love with Ranmaru, the story of Tora's time-slip into the Warring States period begins! <<less

A collection of debut stories:... more>>

• Kiniro Kishi

Police officer Shiro has been transferred to a small village, where his only job is to capture runaway horses or pull grandmas out of ponds.

• Kanamori Hime

Anzu is the bell guard to warn the villagers whenever the barbarians attack. But as an actual barbarian comes to the village, Anzu must learn her view of this timid people was not quite accurate, but cramped with prejudice and half-truths.

• Zakka ni Umoreta Otome (The Maiden Buried Under Novelties)

A young maiden seeks the perfect gift for the man she's fallen in love with. <<less

When the Isshiki family runs into monetary troubles, their last option is to turn to the God of Fortune who resides in their house. However, instead of helping them, he says he'd rather see their entire family destroyed! ... more>>

Determined to save his family home, Tarou, the cheerful, good-natured younger son, takes it upon himself to uncover the secrets of Kami-san's past and figure out why their God of Fortune has turned into one of misfortune. <<less

A negligent mother, an affair, a broken family, domestic abuse, and drugs are among the subjects in these Goth short stories that revolve around the... more>> lives of teenagers with complicated problems. <<less

"Irasshai!" Welcome to the most unruly cafe in Kichijouji and its charming staff of five who have absolutely nothing in common. When tempers rise, so do mop handles, giant boulders and repair bills. Meet Jun, a mild mannered high school student with a sharp tongue and superhuman strength. Tarou, a clean freak with a deadly aim in the art of mopping. Maki, a sloppy, lazy woman chaser. Minagawa, a talented pastry chef equally skilled in the arts of voodoo, and the impulsive, cheerful, though desperately unfortunate Tokumi. A feast of comedy based on the popular Japanese radio drama.... more>>

A rehashed version was released in 2009. <<less

Taki thought he knew exactly what he was getting into when he accepted a job at the church as an assistant -- but the job... more>> description never mentioned dealing with zombies! When night falls, the mysterious priest Shikimi and his new assistant venture into the graveyard to destroy the freshly risen dead. The enigmatic priest always seems to know when and where these creatures will appear, and as the days go by, Taki begins to suspect that the danger may also come from within... <<less

Kaname Otonashi is gifted with a super-hearing ability, so much so that he can even hear voices from the "other side"...the dead. Having once worked... more>> as a top notch detective specializing in Sound Engineering Investigation, Otonashi resigned to work as a private investigator. His partner, Yasuhide, aka Hide, collaborates with the police department to take on unsolved and mysterious cases. Surrounded by a string of mysterious deaths, the police turn to Kaname's findings to identify suspects...but can Kaname handle the non-stop screaming of the dead? <<less

Sakuya and Wakyo are reincarnated and reunited only to discover that Bishu-sama - their master and mentor from a past existence - is in their... more>> midst and in grave danger from vengeful demons! Still unsure of their own powers and the nature of their cunning and elusive enemy, they must race against time to rescue Bishu from the dark forces that roil within his reincarnated form. <<less

Miki is a 16 year-old school girl feeling a little bored with life, until the day she meets a man who seems strangely attracted to... more>> her naturally curly hair. He's in love; she's confused. Is Miki (and Japan, for that matter) ready for the new Prime Minister? <<less

Touu, a half-human youkai with a fondness for sweets, manages a pawnshop in a secluded part of town. ... more>>

Wan Lon, the bad-tempered young man who has become Touu's manservant in return for his help preserving his beloved sister's 'memories', gets all the troublesome jobs pushed on to him.

The shop deals in human emotions. Any forbidden or irrepressible emotion that is tormenting the customers will, with their permission, be turned into crystal and pawned. Of course, it doesn't hurt that these beautiful crystals happen to be the sweet-toothed youkai's favourite food... <<less

One day Taku and his sister Tamaki find themselves on a foreign planet called Slaffleaze. The planet is ruled by the more intelligent creatures, who... more>> are led by Zolba (in the name of the king). Zolba plots to invade the world they know as Capricorn (the Earth) to obtain more power. Taku and Tamaki have to stop him before Zolba opens the way to the Earth. In order to do so, they have to gain the trust of Mona, the last remaining member of the Yappi clan, who is the ancestral guardian of Slaffleaze. <<less

There is a rumor around school about Houjyou Aika giving birth to a child at the age of fifteen, just now returning to school about a year later. Reality is far worse than the gossip. Aika was raped by the demon ruler (Suruga) and she somehow survived long enough to give birth to a boy. The half-demon was taken to the 'real world' (aka demon world) by his father and imprisoned in the "Cliff of Time". During his time there, Kai was a plaything to his elder brother, Kaiga.... more>>

This is a serious series with rather violent, bloody scenes. The demons have no morals, seeing the human world as a big playground and sex with anyone is just fine. The only mistake Kai made in his life was existing, and he is constantly punished for it. <<less

Data is a kind of Magical Boy series manga by Tachibana Kaimu. The two main characters, Sakura and Yuki, are on quests to gather stones... more>> with magical powers. In doing so they are also hoping to uncover the mystery as to why they both seem to have lost their memory. A lot of new characters who are also "hosts" for the stones join in the fun as the story progresses. <<less

Vanilla and Chocolat are twin gods of a peaceful tropical island. Short vignettes highlight their everyday lives in the magical setting.

Born as an aberration different from the expectations of a chief's son, Fei Long has been ostracized by his own people. To prepare for his destined future role as chief of his clan, Fei Long is sent to Japan to complete his schooling and gain experience mingling with humans. In Japan, he discovers not everything is simple.... more>>

This manga has been published one volume per year for 12 years, so the artistic style changes rather drastically as you read further on. It's a chronicle of sorts of Katayama Shuu's growth as an artist. <<less

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