Miki Tamura can read people like a book. To maintain his happy home-life and to please people, it's a skill he's learned to acquire. But what happens when he meets someone that he can't read so easily?... more>>

Note that this manga is 4 chapters which never received a book (tankoubon) release. It's a partial adaptation of a 2-volume novel series also illustrated by Yumeka Sumomo. <<less

Satoru Tendou, a cameraman for the school newspaper, has confessed his love to track star and childhood friend Shirou Sawaguchi every spring since entering high... more>> school. Each year Shirou has rejected him claiming that his confession is a sick joke. As the spring of their third year approaches, Satoru is starting to wonder if he should give up on his unrequited love or risk being rejected a third time. Will Satoru be able to convince Shirou that his love is genuine? Or will Seiichi Hiro, the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, steal Satoru away before he and Shirou can reconcile their differences? <<less

Chun Hyang is the feisty young daughter of the village shaman and a master of the martial arts. When a tyrannical warlord threatens harmony in... more>> her village and abducts one of her friends, Chun Hyang vows revenge and sets off on an adventure that would become a legend. <<less

Mekakushi no Kuni is the story of high school student Outsuka Kanade who can sometimes see a person's future with a touch, and transfer student... more>> Naitou Arou, whose ESP is limited to past events. When Kanade glimpses an unfortunate incident coming, can she change it? She soon befriends Arou, who's no novice. While Kanade’s power is limited to the near future and is somewhat incontrollable, Arou’s is permanent and he can even use it to see an object’s “memories”. Are these teenaged seers of the past and future made for each other? And who's right: Arou with his "hands off" policy about meddling in people's lives, or Kanade whose more proactive stance has already had unhappy consequences? <<less

Shoei Academy is a prestigious private school system for young boys from well-to-do families. Newly appointed teacher Mr. Reiji Kurashina soon finds himself to be... more>> the center of attention at Shoei Academy – the center of attention for young men who are just about to ripe, that is! What does cool and collected Kurashina-sensei do when he becomes the object of love! <<less

Riku Fukagawa was found at the age of ten with no memory and no relatives. Despite this, he manages to make a good life for... more>> himself, until five years later, when he runs into his real family at a flea market. They whisk him away to their home, in another world called Yamato that strongly resembles the Japan of the Edo era. They explain to him that he, four of his five brothers, and two of his cousins run a store, the Hiyokoya Store, in the capital of Yamato. He doesn’t believe them, but because they’re so protective of him, he decides to take on a part time job at the store... Why are family reunions always so crazy?! <<less

Kotarou has an clueless touch--he has an unusual type of ESP that is transmitted via physical contact. When he accidentally awakens his cousin Tatsuki's powers,... more>> he comes to realize that there is much more to his powers than he ever imagined! <<less

Of Shaman King fame, here's another series by Hiroyuki Takei about a buddha with the 1,000 arms armor. Sennju, an emissary of the buddha Kannon, appears in the human world to find and protect the reincarnation of the buddha Mirokou. The emissary arrives on Earth just in time to save a young girl from being bullied by some rough looking men. Just who is this girl and will she believe that he's a buddha who was sent by Kannon?... more>>

* Also included are three oneshots; two of them are called Death Zero and Itako no Anna.

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A WWII pilot was shot down and killed, but he still had a promise to keep, that not even death could stop him.

• Itako no Anna -

Anna is an Itako, a priestess who can call upon spirits, learning the trade with her grandmother. One day, they run into a temple to find the master of the temple quarreling with a sword collector over whether the sword may be removed from the temple or not. And she and her grandmother decide to call upon the original owner of the sword and aid the temple master. <<less

Popular for Junjou Romantica, Shungiku's earlier works were more samurai romance/yaoi of this sort. Here we have a basic spoiled brat and his bodyguard developing feelings for one another. ... more>>

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Sumire Takahana is a seemingly normal school girl cursed with the ability to see malevolent ghosts known as Viruses. Her life hits a crossroads after... more>> a run-in with a gothic lolita-clad monster killer for hire, Lucia Nahashia. Not content to stay on the sidelines while these Viruses prey on the weak, Sumire reluctantly decides to join forces with the mysterious, eye patch-wearing Lucia to hunt down these Viruses before they can hurt anyone else. <<less

Collection of oneshots:... more>>

1. Same Cell Organism

Nakagawa and Yokota are two boys very much in love with each other. Yokota is more open with his feelings, but Nakagawa is easily embarrassed of public displays of affection. Though they may be outwardly different, their feelings for each other are the same...their connection is such that they liken themselves to same-cell oganisms.

2. I Love You (sequel to Same Cell Organism)

3. Lullaby in My Hand (another sequel to Same Cell Organism & I Love You)

4. The Letter in the Attic (Yare Ura Yuubin Monogatari)

Two lonely boys visit a favourite spot.

5. To Make Angel (Tenshi wo Tsukuru)

An angel follows a young boy throughout his life.

6. To Make Angel (Tenshi wo Tsukuru) (sequel)

7. We Selfish Two

Sora is in love with Kindergarten Teacher Midori. <<less

When the minister of construction’s grandson disappears amid protests against the dam project in Hinamizawa, Detective Akasaka is sent from the Tokyo Police to investigate. Posing as a tourist, Akasaka becomes fast friends with Rika Furude, and the little girl almost makes him forget that he’s on a mission to find a kidnapper! But the sightseeing tour takes a sudden turn when Rika delivers a grave warning: Leave Hinamizawa…before you come to regret it…... more>>

The story of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni is divided into a total of eight chapters: four "Question" arcs and four "Answer" arcs. Each chapter keeps the same main characters, but ends in a different way. However, each chapter gives valuable answers, hints, and clues to the previous one, while at the same time bringing forth even more mysteries.

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4. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Himatsubushihen

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The Song Princess possesses the power to protect the kingdom with her song. Though the role is passed down from mother to daughter, the current Song Princess, Cain, is actually a man, singing in his dead sister's place. The only one who knows of this secret is Thomas, the head of the village where they live. One day, they come across an unconscious woman who is being chased by the Royal Guard. Why did she run away? And why did she come to see Cain?... more>>

Volume 1 included a one-shot called Darika. <<less

Pandora's Box led a cursed existence. Through the curiosity of a woman, evil was unleashed and very nearly covered the world in darkness. Miraculously, humanity managed to seal Maou Kestra back into the box, but only with immense sacrifices. Even without their lord, the demons are still a formidable force that has only grown stronger with time, locked in the abandoned capital of the North, Hameln. Fifteen years have passed since that fateful battle...... more>>

Enter Hamel, a travelling minstrel who is so self-centered that he'd sooner cook his guardian crow (and family friend), Oboe, than go hungry for even a minute. Welcome to the world of music and hilarious insanity that is the Violinist of Hameln. Watch as Hamel takes cheap shots at his opponents and bashes pigeons with his giant violin and turns them into dinner.

How WILL the world be saved from Maou Kestra (it's a pun for orchestra, if you haven't noticed) with a hero such as this? <<less

1-4) Tsuki wa Yamiyo ni Kakuru ga Gotoku... more>>

The rumor goes that sometimes, late at night, a white monster appears, and if you should look upon it you'll be devoured. One night, Tetsu happens to glimpse the man behind the monster, and decides that the man would be the one to teach him the sword and allow him to take his revenge. However, the swordmaster Shino is hardly interested in taking on any students. What will Tetsu have to do to get his revenge, and what happened to Shino in the past to turn him into who he is...?

5) Castilla

A dutch foreigner falls for a young samurai. <<less

Atsushi, an ex-chef, Torajirou, a high school baseball player, and Nakagawa, a famous ex-composer (all 3 losers in life) started up a Convenience Agency. Then,... more>> as if fate had a hand in it, Nakagawa once again crosses path with Takahashi, an incredibly talented young composer, when a job that needs Takahashi's expertise arises, rocking the three's otherwise quiet life towards a whole new direction. From making you laugh to moving you to tears, this is a story of love and peace, and the world as seen by losers. <<less

Harumi has been in the hospital practically her whole life. She has a life-threatening disease, and is kept inside at all times. Her life is... more>> incredibly mundane until she meets Masato, a new patient. He isn’t the best influence, being a heavy smoker and drinker, but since they’ve both got nothing better to do, they become friends. This humorous story follows their meeting and the night they spend together, talking about what it means to die early. <<less

Kokaku is a flashy, casual dressing samurai. He's always lying around, but he has no compassion for the wicked! Sneaking into gambling dens and pavilions... more>> and beating up the baddies... On top of that, how far would he go for his beloved chili peppers!? The first part of this fire breathing action packed hero's tale!! <<less

During a field trip to the imperial capital, Tokyo, Kaga Nanao overhears the beautiful melody of a violin and immediately becomes captivated by it. In order to meet the mystery violinist, Nanao learns the violin and defies her father's wishes by attending the Marianne Music Academy for girls in Tokyo. Upon arriving at the school, Nanao comes across her mystery violinist who turns out to be Sagami Takenomaru, the violin prodigy and adopted son of the famous violinist, Sagami Chougo-sensei. However, Takenomaru isn't just a regular person, he's determined to complete a mission and fulfill a contract...... more>>

Note: "Naki Shoujo no Tame no Pavane" means "Pavane for a Dead Girl" and is a wordplay on the Japanese translation of a solo piano piece, written by French composer Maurice Ravel in 1899, called "Pavane pour une infante défunte" - Naki Ōjo no Tame no Pavane or Pavane for a Dead Princess. <<less

From on high, the gods make sport of the mortals who toil below them. None know the cruelty of these beings better than Ganymede, a... more>> beautiful prince who was torn away from his family by the gods’ divine hands. Granted immortality, Ganymede now whiles away his days in an inescapable miniature garden for the amusement of the gods, particularly Apollo. But the gods themselves are no strangers to the boredom of eternal life, and as Ganymede quickly discovers, they will do anything to keep themselves entertained, both at his expense and at one another’s… <<less

Clannad is set in a high-school located in a Japanese town. Tomoya Okazaki is a third-year student who doesn't take his studies seriously. Always late for class, he's seen as a delinquent by the rest of his classmates who are busy preparing for their entrance examinations. Needless to say, he doesn't have too many close friends either. ... more>>

Tomoya seems not to mind too--until he meets a few other girls from his school. Though he doesn't care much about them at first, he soon opens his heart to them as they get to know each other better.

Clannad is a romantic youth drama that's likely to be more down-to-earth than Key's other works. But like Kanon and Air, Clannad's story is expected to be another touching and heart-breaking weeper.

Based off the game of the same name. <<less

The story revolves around Takumi Tsuzuki, a boy who lives with his older "sister" Otome, although the two have no blood ties between them. Otome... more>> manages a run-down confectionery store called Stray Cats. One day, Otome picks up a mysterious beautiful girl off the streets. <<less

Inside the village of Poe a mysterious noble family takes residence with their son Edgar and ill daughter Marybell. Edgar is quickly intrigued by Allan,... more>> the heir of a transportation company, who catches his eye by almost running him over with a horse. As the story unfolds a few residents of Poe slowly begin to wonder about the new family... <<less

Matsuri is a girl like all the other high school girls. She likes boys, especially one called Wataru, but he hardly notices her even though... more>> she watches him like a crazy gal. "Tough girls aren't my type," he once said, and now even three street guys call her a tough chick?! Nothing too good to say to the wrestling Princess. Being this kind of princess is nothing to be proud of for Matsuri so it's a secret that she keeps from her school mates, because it's her father who wants to make her a wrestler...but what will happen when she's discovered fighting those three guys by Arata, the bad boy who can even "fight cows"? Discover it and keep track of Matsuri Special! <<less

On the eve of her sixteenth birthday, Kozue Hiyoki is visited in her dreams by a man who steals her heart- literally! Determined to find... more>> him and retrieve her stolen heart, Hiyoki, with the color of the man's hair and the tattoo on his chest as her only leads, enrolls in the S-Hall dormitories of St. Nazareth Academy, but quickly realizes that its residents are not at all like she expected... For starters, they're all guys! There, Hiyoki soon discovers that she has the ability to look inside her dorm-mates' dreams, which may be the key to uncovering the identity of the thief who stole her heart.... But perhaps her biggest challenge is that most of the guys won't let Hiyoki into their rooms, much less their hearts! <<less