Various well-known mangaka look into the theme of cigarettes and smoking.... more>>

Volume 1: Cigarette Anthology: Light

1. How to Stop Sniping

2. Time Machine Record

3. Golden Candy, Starry Night

4. One Room Sick Chic No Panties

5. Haru of Cupola

Volume 2: Cigarette Anthology: Menthol

1. Long Piece

2. Goodbye Cigarette

3. Year-end

4. If Winter Comes...

5. Cigarman

6. Lover of the Witch <<less

The kingdom of Douwa, which is subdivided into 13 states, is a peaceful nation that's currently making arrangements to celebrate its monarch's 99th birthday. Each of these states is independently governed by an agency that's answerable only to an organization known as ACCA. ... more>>

Jean Otus is second-in-command of ACCA's infamous "inspection agency," which is in charge of monitoring all the other offices. The agency keeps track of ACCA activities across the kingdom and handles the long-term storage of data from each office. Jean often has to make inspection trips to various districts and monitor their situation and personnel... Which is why he's one of the first to inadvertently become involved when rumours of a coup d'etat begin to stir Douwa. <<less

At the age of 21, Nicoletta travels to Rome to find her mother, Olga, who abandoned her long ago. Nicoletta finds her at Casetta dell'Orso, a charming little restaurant owned by Olga's husband. The staff of bespectacled gentlemen welcomes Nicoletta warmly, but Olga's reception is not so pleasant. Olga has never told her husband that she ever had children--and he must never know.... more>>

In exchange for Nicoletta's playing "the daughter of an old friend," Olga offers Nicoletta a place to live and an apprenticeship at the restaurant. Nicoletta fits in well among the unique personalities at Casetta dell'Orso. She gets along particularly well with the kindly headwaiter, Claudio, a divorced man who, after years, has still never taken off his wedding ring. As Nicoletta's feelings for Claudio become complicated, she finds a sympathetic ear in Olga, leading the estranged pair to form a friendship neither expected. But as they grow closer, the pressure exerted by the secret they share becomes too much to bear. <<less

The story takes place in 1963 Los Angeles. A pair known as "Lady and Oldman" wander from street to street for delivery missions on their motorcycle and sidecar, sometimes getting caught in cases and sometimes finding solutions. Lady (Shelly) was a 19-year-old waitress at her father's diner and Oldman (Rob) is a fellow who served 100 years in prison yet mysteriously looks young and can heal quickly.... more>>

Bit by bit Shelly unravels Rob's past. <<less

In this forest, there is a bear only children can see. If you can escape the forest after spending one day with that bear, you... more>> can become whatever you desire. A young girl sets foot into the dense forest of legend and what she encounters there was. <<less

Buona sera! Welcome to Casetta dell'Orso, a quaint little restaurant in the heart of Rome. The food's delicious, but the handsome staff of bespectacled gentlemen is the real draw. Follow these dashing men home and witness their romances, heartaches, hopes and dreams in this delightfully whimsical continuation of Natsume Ono's beloved .... more>>

Go back to the beginning, when the owner Lorenzo was just opening Casetta dell'Orso. His wife Olga's particular preference for a certain bartender inspires Lorenzo to hire an entire staff of gentlemen in glasses. Watch the cranky-but-kind Luciano juggle babysitting duty and the advances of an amorous customer. Witness handsome playboy Vito meet a healthy young college student who will eventually become his wife. All this and more awaits you, just beyond that discreet restaurant door... [Viz] <<less

Benzo and Soji witnessed the death of Tatsugoro, leader of the Akame Gang. Tatsugoro's last words to them were "I'm leaving you two in charge",... more>> but it was Jinzaburo, the former leader's friend, who was chosen instead. Displeased with Tatsugoro's wife's decision, the two left the gang. They then set off on an aimless journey, vowing to accomplish something big. [Stiletto Heels] <<less

Due to certain circumstances, novelist Sasai Rinji, who has lived in New York for a long time, is forced to return to Tokyo. While accustomed... more>> to the freedom of living alone, every Sunday he is visited by his son Max and son-in-law Yasu, and together they attempt to make the best of their weekends. <<less

A Japanese reporter and a suspended American police officer follow a trail through New York City in 1991. The original one-shot that preceded the serialization... more>> “". [Atelier du Noir Scans] <<less

A treasure of 14 charming stories about family, friends, couples and unexpected bonds. Written by Natsume Ono over ten years, here is the long-awaited collection of her early work, including numerous illustrations and previously unpublished stories! [Viz]... more>>

Una giornata fredda

Ometura (Inside Out)

Moyashi Fuufu (Moyashi Couple)

Three Short Stories About Bento

Eva's Memory

Froom Family

Christmas Morning

Padre

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Galleria di illustrazione <<less

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A collection of tales based around the concept of "meals," courtesy of Ono Natsume, master storyteller of heart-warming vignettes.

A collection of heartwarming stories about a group of people who meet to play gateball in their city park, featuring dentist Takuzo, his childhood friend... more>> and liquor store owner, Yasushi, and housewife Matsuko. <<less