Note: "please do not put up covers which spoil the series!"... more>>

After her parents divorce, Anna Uekusa and her mother move from Tokyo to rural Shimane. Used to the anonymity of city living, An can't get used to the almost overbearing kindness of the people in her mother's hometown. But when personal tragedy strikes, An discovers how much she needs that kindness.

Note: Won the 50th Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo manga in 2005 and was adapted into a movie in 2008. <<less

The setting: A boys’ boarding school in Germany, sometime in the latter 20th Century. Fourteen year-old Thomas Werner falls from a lonely pedestrian overpass to his death immediately after sending a single, brief letter to a schoolmate:... more>>

To Juli, one last time

This is my love

This is the sound of my heart

Surely you must understand

Volumes 11 and 12 of Hagio Moto Works:

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9. 4

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1) Solely S, Absolutely M... more>>

Mamiya has gorgeous looks, terrific grades and outstanding sports reflexes. He’s very popular with the girls in his class, but seems to have no interest in them whatsoever. Sawako is the only girl who treats Mamiya like a slave. She thought there’d be no change in their relationship, but…!?

2) Jitter Bug

When Akane's mother died, she thought she was all alone in the world. Then she found out that her father is still alive and that she has three brothers. What will she do when she finds herself falling for her younger brother?

3) My Dear Cat

Hosoya Mizuki is a university student who has a boyfriend. One day on the way back from school she sees a beautiful cat with one blue eye and one brown eye which seems to mesmerize her. What will happen to poor Mizuki when she will meet a handsome guy with one blue eye and one brown eye and what about her boyfriend?

4) Bet!!

When she secretly took a picture of Saeki-kun, the no.1 popular guy on campus, she witnessed a scene she really wasn’t supposed to!? A bet has been made by him that if he can make her fall in love with him within a week, she'll have to delete that picture... who will win this bet?

5) Love Planetarium

Satoko Fukaya is heartbroken after being dumped by her boyfriend, because she was transferring to another school. While crying she is suddenly pulled into the planetarium by Nanasawa Kouki who seems to have taken an interest in her.

Extra) M's Dejection

Sawako continues to treat her boyfriend like her slave, resulting in Mamiya thinking about breaking up. <<less

Sagara Yuki is a high school student who's shorter than all the other guys in his class. Moriyama Miki is the girl who admires him despite his small stature. Follow the hijinks and the romance between Sagara and Moriyama as they become closer and conquer the obstacles to their love! Was soccer mentioned?... more>>

Volume 1 is a prequel to the actual series which begins in Volume 2.

* Contains the following short stories:

• I Want to Protect You (Volume 1)

Yuka is in love with her childhood friend, Haruki. The problem is that Haruki has a peculiar body condition - when people get near him, he gets attacked because of his pheromones. What will happen when they start dating?

• Valentine Nanka Kowakunai!? (Volume 4)

Moe-chan plans to give Kyou-kun her homemade chocolate, but will she be able to when the rest of the male student population are after it too?

• Mousou Otome (The Delusional Virgin) (Volume 6)

High school girl Chihiro is, in fact, a shoujo manga author! She bases her manga on her wild ideas with her first boyfriend, Izumi-kun, but she's keeping it a secret from him...?

(1st oneshot in ) <<less

In the year 2999, only eleven cities still survive on Earth. The climate has changed drastically, and a biochemical apocalypse has made women extinct. For centuries, the male population of Earth has survived by depending on only one woman, called the Holy Mother, whose ova are harvested to create genetically engineered children. By now, any concept of a world in which women exist as ordinary people is long gone. Society has re-structured itself around all-male families, and relationships between men and adolescent boys have become the norm.... more>>

At the beginning of Marginal, the Holy Mother is assassinated by a terrorist known as Grinja. The government in power doesn't want to start a mass panic, so it pretends that the Holy Mother has only shed her vessel, and that she will be miraculously "reborn" in the near future. The public, which is superstitious and devout, believes this easily. Only government officials know that behind the scenes, there is a frantic effort to create a being able to give birth.

The manga's story revolves around Kira, who becomes involved in a three-way relationship with Grinja, the aforementioned terrorist, and Ashijin, a young man who calls himself Kira's owner. A complex plot and flawless world-building make the story irresistible, and Kira's search for freedom is as symbolic as it is gripping. <<less

Conjoined twins Yudy and Yucy are as different as possible. Older Yudy is intelligent but ugly, as her nutrients are used up by her beautiful... more>> but simpleminded sister Yucy. Loving and hating so deeply, where does one girl begin and the other end? <<less

When Yuuki first meets Akihisa she is less than impressed. Not only is he stalking her, but he also tries to seduce her knowing full... more>> well she's a high school student who already has a boyfriend. She can't stand him at all so why is she so drawn to him? On the surface Akihisa seems like the worst kind of man... Is he just toying with Yuuki or does he really care about her? <<less

Honey Kisaragi is a normal catholic schoolgirl. That is, until her father was murdered by the Panther Claws who were seeking the Airbourne Elemental Fixation... more>> Device. She then finds out that she is actually an android created by him with the Airbourne Elemental Fixation Device within her. She is now trying to live a life as a normal schoolgirl and seeking revenge against Panther Claw. <<less

After jumping into the sea during a cruise, Fukamachi Wataru, the famous musician, lands on an Hoshi Island, a place inhabited by folklore people. There... more>> he meets Himukai Antsu, a girl gifted in the arts of singing and dancing. With her, he is able to find his calling again, and once more create music. What he wants is to take her to Tokyo so that she can share her gift with the world. <<less

This series is a prelude to the relationship between Sakisasa and Hatori, their ups and downs. What sets this series apart is the fact that... more>> each scene is shown twice--once from the girl's point of view and then the guy's. <<less

Because Yukino's mom is a housekeeper for the Renjo familiy, she has to suffer the pain of hearing her mom praise the family she takes care of. And this is why Yukino has been trying to beat Renjo Tamaki for most of her life, so her mom would care more about her than the Renjo family. But when her mom gets sick, and she has to take care of the Renjo family instead, her goals change a little.... more>>

Also contains the side story "Kira Kira Suruhimade" in the final volume. <<less

1982. Tomoi Hisatsugu went to New York to work as a doctor. But that's not all. He hopes to lead an easier life as a... more>> young homosexual than in Japan. Indeed, he meets another doctor, Richard Stein, and they become lovers. Nemureru Mori no Binan tells of their relationship in an extremely realistic way. It is a very down to earth story with characters that could meet in the street every day and doesn't use the elements so common in today's shounen-ai manga. <<less

Mitsuki's a high school freshman worried about her looks--or, at least, her "baby face". Until, that is, she enlists a little help from classmate Atsuki and her makeup kit. When Atsuki's finished, the transformation is complete--and breathtaking. It's also when the romantic adventures begin--a roller coaster ride of the heart that young and old are sure to enjoy.... more>>

There are 2 extra chapters in 1/2 Ceremony (1/2 series book 4). <<less

When a young girl loses her confidence to dance, she fears she'll never set foot on the stage again. But then she falls in love... more>> with an all-guy avant-garde dance troupe and their leader...and everything changes. Soon, her primary goal in life is to join the troupe and snag the guy. So what if she's missing a Y-chromosome? She's got spunk, skill, and passion--and, in the end, she hopes that love will conquer all. <<less

Yoru no Gakkou e Oide Yo!... more>>

Hayasaka Yoru lost her parents, and was taken in by her relative, Enomoto, who's a junior high school teacher. Her house is called "School House", which is on the premise of the school. The students would gather there and have fun every day, but when they go back, it's very quiet and lonely. One day, at school at night, she found an unexpected side of her classmate Yamane. Gradually, she becomes attracted to him...?!

also includes:

Love 10!!

Auto Focus no Hitomi

Petto no Petto <<less

This collection, titled simply Short Program, collected stories by Adachi published between 1985 and now.... more>>

1. Kinkyou "Recent Times" [1987]

2. Kousaten mae (Before the junction) "The Intersection" [1986]

3. Shooto Puroguramu "Short Program" [1987]

4. Teiku ofu (Take off) [1988]

5. Chenji (Change) [1985]

6. Purasu 1 (Plus one) [1986]

7. Murasaki (1985)

8. Nani ga nandaka (What is what?) Part 1 [1985]

9. Nani ga nandaka (What is what?) Part 2

Story 1 - Change

Story 2 - Take Off

Story 3 - Short Program

Story 4 - What's Going On!? (Part 1)

Story 5 - What's Going On!? (Part 2)

Story 6 - At the Intersection

Story 7 - The Current State of Affairs

Story 8 - Plus 1

Story 9 - Purple

Volume 2:

Story 1 - Before Spring Comes

Petit Comic April 1992

Story 2 - Subject - Wakaba

Weekly Young Sunday January 1995

Story 3 - A Stop on the Way

Shōnen Sunday September 1994

Story 4 - 5X4P

Big Comic Superior July 1992 - September 1992

Story 5 - 4 on the Richter Scale

Shōnen Sunday July 1988

Story 6 - Aim At the Ace

Shōgaku Shinen Sei June 1986

Story 7 - Spring Call

Shōnen Sunday April 1993

Story 8 - Spring Passes

Big Comic Spirits May 1993

Story 9 - The Road Home

Young Sunday October 1989 - November 1989

Story 10 - Sayonara Game

Big Comic 1991 Summer Special

Volume 3:

Story 1 - Clogs and Diamond

Story 2 - Where the Wind Blows

Story 3 - Angel's Hammer

Story 4 - Memory Off (part1)

Story 5 - Memory Off (part2)

Story 6 - White Summer

Story 7 - Square Ocean

Story 8 - Idol A (part 1)

Story 9 - Idol A (part 2)

Story 10 - Idol A (part 3)

Story 11 - Running God

Story 12 - Short Mail

Volume 4: Girl's type

1. Short story of a parasite (part 1)

2. Short story of a parasite (part 2)

3. Harsh life of a parasite

4. Love confession

5. Season

6. Two champions

7. Capricious Punch Kimagure Punch <<less

Nonomiya En, previously expelled from her old school following three suspensions, is forced by her father to enter Bijinzaka, a prestigious all-girls' high school where... more>> they train girls to become young, well-mannered ladies. Upon her arrival, En realizes that this school is definitely not for her and sneaks out. On her way out, she meets Narushima Chihiro, first year student at Jouyama Boys' High, on the other side of the hill. <<less

Sawaki Yuko wishes for her prince from the sunset and he arrives from the ocean. Katsuragi Ken'ichi , prince charming, is as close to perfect as you can come with one major flaw.... more>>

The first tankoubon in the original edition also contains a short story entitled: Isourou yori hitokoto (A Bit More Than a Freeloader).

The second tankoubon in the original edition also contains a short story entitled: Nakayoshi uta (The Poem Of Friendship). <<less

[Onigiri-Gakuen]... more>>

No one knows that 1st year Rena (16) and upperclassman Kyouta (18) are in fact married. This manga follows them in their lives to discover more about each other and keep the fact they are married a secret from everyone at school. They'll be tested in Jealousy, love confessions, exams, love, mother in laws, embarrassing situations, noisy neighbors and teachers. <<less

In the Yuki no Project series:... more>>

Itazura na 24 Ji

(Naughty 24) -

Wakana, 16 years of age, happens to live by herself. At her new apartment, she finds that she is going to live with the idol Takuto.

Kami-sama no Mistake

Kimi ga Tenshi ni Mieru Toki

(When You Look Like An Angel) -

"If you try really hard playing tennis, you will be given angel wings," a boy told Yuuka when she was small. She still plays tennis, believing his words. She finally encounters the boy when she grows up.

Signal of the Fifth Year

After Sae moved away, she always missed her friend who she would chase when he grabbed her hat. Five years later she has the chance to meet this first love, Naoki.

Young Striker

In high school, while the jasmine flowers were blooming, Yui Minami found Nagase Junya playing soccer habitually on a certain field at their school. <<less

Yuna is a special girl. Ever since she was little, she has had unbeatable luck. All the girls in her class even come to her... more>> to ask for luck with the boys they like! Although an orphan, Yuna is not sad. She still has her older brother, and together they fight through everything. But one day, Yuna meets this strange attractive boy who demands that she gives the only momento she has of her mother to him… <<less

1) Lovers Flowers... more>>

It is believe that if a couple kisses during the fireworks festival, they will be together forever. In order to make the miraculous legend come true, Hayuri decides to confess. The one she likes is the basketball club’s captain, Hara-sempai. When she goes to see him, holding her letter, the guy who comes out is the basketball member, Konohana, Hayuri’s classmate. With Konohana’s idea, Hayuri becomes the club’s manager. But she gets introduced as Konohana’s girlfriend!?

2) Go Burst ☆ Girl!

Aki once beat her beloved friend Yousuke (whom she likes), in karate. Now he says he doesn't have anything to do with that, so he acts randomly. She feels regretful. Trouble appears, and the kendo's captain wants to go out with her...?!

3) FAKE!!

Saori is able to tell counterfeits, or fakes, from the real articles. She uses this talent to suit her goal of getting back her dead mother's necklace from two men that treated her cruelly after her father's death. <<less

Nine years ago, while on holiday, Nonozumi Kanata received her first kiss from a boy named Haruka. Now age 15, Kanata has continued to love... more>> him and treasures a photograph of them together, which she always carries with her. Finding that she will be spending the Summer Holidays alone, she decides to find Haruka using the address on the photograph as her only clue. As she has never travelled alone before, she nearly boards the wrong train, only to be "saved" by Kasukabe Kairi--a very cute and popular boy from another class at her school. As they travel, she tells Kairi of her dream and he decides to help her in her search! Will Kanata be successful in finding the true "Haruka"? And when she does, will he return her feelings? And what about Kairi who's been helping and protecting Kanata on her journey? The path to true love is never easy. <<less

Compilation of 3 short stories:... more>>

1) Wangan Jungle

2) Pineapple 3

3) Jungle Box <<less

Anzu Sakurai's father runs a bakery shop. One day he disappears leaving Anzu and apprentice Tsukiya behind. Can the two of them work together to... more>> keep the shop running?! <<less