This manga is deemed to be one of the works that initiated the "irrational" or "unreasonable" gag comic genre where the reason of its funniness... more>> cannot be explained by logic and traditional sense of humor, which made this title very popular among teens and early twenties at that time. <<less

Dark Horse proudly presents another of the crown jewels of international graphic fiction—Astro Boy! Created by the late Osamu Tezuka, a revered animator and cartoonist—who created over 150,000 pages of comics in his career!—and considered the Walt Disney of Japan, his Astro Boy was the first manga series to be adapted to animation and became a worldwide phenomenon, making Astro Boy the Mickey Mouse of anime—a jet-powered, super-strong, evil-robot-bashing, alien-invasion-smashing Mickey Mouse, that is! ... more>>

Exciting, whimsical, and touching, Astro Boy hearkens back to the classic era of comics and animation, featuring stories that readers young and old will enjoy. <<less

Daigo Kagemitsu, who works for a Samurai general in Japan’s Warring States period, promises to offer body parts of his unborn baby to 48 demons in exchange for complete domination of the country. When the baby boy is born, Daigo has him thrown into a river, expecting the boy to die. A kind sage, however, finds him and adopts him. The sage fits out his poor son with prosthetics.... more>>

Time goes by and the baby grows into a boy who calls himself Hyakkimaru. Every time Hyakkimaru eliminates a demon, he retrieves one of his body parts. Hyakkimaru rescues a boy thief named Dororo from a band of men whom the young boy tried to rob. Together they travel the countryside in search of the demons who possess Hyakkimaru's parts. Throughout their travels, they face a host of monsters and ghosts.

Note: Won Best U.S. Edition of International Material - Japan in 2009. <<less

While it may seem like merely a depiction of everyday life, The Sound of Your Heart is a comedy filled to the brim with wit,... more>> sarcasm and parody. This gives no regard for the probable or realistic- it is a series of absurd situations that are sure to get a laugh out of every reader willing to suspend their sense of reality for even a brief moment. <<less

Ye Ren has always fantasized being a vampire hunter. To save his sister from Shengdi, Ye Ren offered his blood and became a temporary servant... more>> to Lilo Ai unaware of the thousand years of hatred and battle from the past. <<less

Sawada Honoka is a 14-year-old girl who is very timid. She easily gets bullied by other classmates. Honoka is a non-believer in God, angels, and... more>> devils. Though one day, a devil baby was dropped into her room while she was sleeping. What will Honoka believe now? <<less

According to Wikipeida: A fighting manga set in China. Ramenman, the main character, travels from place to place, fighting various enemies. Originally debuting in Yudetamago's other early work, Kinnikuman, Ramenman became so popular (more so than Kinnikuman himself), that he got his own spinoff. It was serialized from June of 1982 to December of 1988 in Fresh Jump (officially ending in the January 23, 1989 issue, due to the suspension of the magazine itself). It was made into an animated series in 1988.... more>>

Since the Ramenman in this series seems to have no direct connection to Kinnikuman's Ramenman, it is assumed that this series is set in a parallel world. There is also the belief that this Ramenman is supposed to be the ancestor of Kinnikuman's Ramenman.

(Side note: The mangakas' pen name, Yudetamago, means boiled egg.) <<less

Dr. Kaneda was developing experimental giant robot warriors to fight the allies during the Second World War, but before his creations could see action, Allied... more>> bombs destroyed the facility and killed him. A decade later criminals discovered two of the surviving prototypes, #26 and 27 in the series, and used the remote controlled robots to commit a number of crimes. Young Shotaro Kaneda, the twelve year old son of Dr. Kaneda, did some investigating and discovered that the mob were hunting for the twenty-eighth robot in the series, rumoured to be the most powerful of them all. Racing the villains, Shotaro discovers the robot first, along with Dr. Shikishima, a colleague of his father who was also believed to be killed by the Allied bombing. Together the two prevent Tetsujin 28-go (the robot's official designation) from falling into the hands of the bad guys and decide to dedicate him to peace rather than war. <<less

Daily life of Baek Mi with her interest in food and cooking.

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

Legend has it that Nobunaga died in the fire at Honno-ji, but the truth is, he survived! And after that, he vowed to take back... more>> the world by his blade! Meanwhile, Hideyoshi and Ieyasu also aim to grab hold of the country, while Mitsuhide plans to assassinate Nobunaga! These swirling ambitions create a new chapter in history! Get ready for some fun historical fiction filled with wild imagination! <<less

On the first day of the September Professional Sumo Tournament, the new yokozuna Harimanada enters the ring wearing an eerie mask, surprising the audience. He... more>> then declares that he will break Futabayama's streak of 69 consecutive wins, and that he would retire on the spot if he loses even once. This invokes the wrath of the Japan Sumo Association and makes an enemy of all makuuchi wrestlers. <<less

Ikedo Sadaharu, a transfer student at Shiratake High School, quickly earns the nickname "Gorilla-Man" due to his intimidating appearance. Despite his fearsome looks, Ikedo's true nature is misunderstood by his peers. The story humorously explores his attempts to fit into his new school, deal with bullies, and inadvertently gain respect, blending comedy with school life drama.... more>>

Won the 14th Kodansha Manga Award for general manga in 1990 (tied with Chinmoku no Kantai). <<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

Every 100 years, 100 demon children are sent to Earth to compete in a battle to become king of the Demon World. Each demon is paired with a human partner who is given a spell book of a specific color. The human can cast the demon's spells through their book. If a demon's book is burned, they disappear and return to the Demon World. The last demon remaining becomes the king. The show is oriented around Gash Bell and his human partner, Takamine Kiyomaro.... more>>

Won the 48th Shogakukan Manga Award in the Shounen category. <<less

The story begins with Hanahi, a sixth-grade girl who is neither an adult nor a child. She deals with issues such as accidentally witnessing her homeroom teacher kissing, and worrying about experiencing physiological changes before her friends. The manga depicts a 12-year-old girl's innocent worries and first love.... more>>

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The name of the series is 12-sai (only). Even though every volume has a subtitle, they are all the same series:

12-sai Vol. 01 - Kokuhaku (Confession)

12-sai Vol. 02 - Boyfriend

12-sai Vol. 03 - Hajimari (Beggining)

12-sai Vol. 04 - Kokoro (Heart)

12-sai Vol. 05 - Yakusoku (Promise)

12-sai Vol. 06 - Uwasa (Rumour)

12-sai Vol. 07 - Tomadoi (Lost)

12-sai Vol. 08 - Hatsukoi (First Love)

12-sai Vol. 09 - Mirai (Future)

12-sai Vol. 10 - Himitsu . Himitsu (Secret . Secret)

12-sai Vol. 10.5 (Official Fan Book)

12-sai Vol. 11 - Kataomoi (Unrequited Love)

12-sai Vol. 12 - Inori (Prayer)

12-sai Vol. 13 - Tokubetsu (Special)

12-sai Vol. 14 - Sakamichi

12-sai Vol. 15 - Takara Mono

12-sai Vol. 16 - Koinokisetsu <<less

"In this world, there are all kinds of perils! I'll teach you how to save yourself from those dangers, you moron!" So says Dangerous Jiisan, always looking out for his grandson. But, lacking any common sense, he usually makes things catastrophically worse in ridiculous, funny ways. ... more>>

It's a children's gag comedy largely done in manzai style (funny man vs. straight man). Most of the jokes are silly, with ridiculous occurrences, puns, poking fun at popular culture, and breaking the fourth wall, but there is some subtle humor in places, too. Zettaizetsumei Denjarasu Jiisan received the 2005 Shogakukan Manga Award for children's manga. <<less

A fantasy, slapstick comedy featuring a bullied elementary school boy who accidentally summons and befriends a wizard. Already unpopular at school, Honmaru Edojou's life becomes... more>> even more difficult when, after a change of seats, he ends up seated next to the worst bully in class. After returning home and rushing into his father's office, he knocks over one the many piles of books and accidentally summons the little wizard Taruruuto. But, it turns out that Taruruuto is the class dunce where he's from, and terrible at magic! Additionally, using magic to help people makes him weak and frail, while using spells that harm makes him healthy and strong. Will Taruruuto's presence turn out to be a blessing or a curse for Honmaru? <<less

A parody of the manga written by one of Kishimoto's assistants. Rock Lee no Seishun Full-Power Ninden (Rock Lee's Springtime of Youth) focuses on the... more>> strange antics of Team Guy as they work on becoming great ninjas, a job which often requires saving Lee from himself! <<less

Great Mazinger starts after the defeat of Mazinger Z. Tetsuya Tsurugi is the new protagonist, piloting the powerful Great Mazinger, a creation of the once... more>> thought dead Kenzo Kabuto, the father of Koji Kabuto. This time the enemy is the Mycene Empire and its powerful robots. <<less

If you manage to fill a piggy bank full of forbidden gold coins, any wish of yours will be granted. Those called "bankers" travel the world collecting those coins, and fighting to take them from each other. The energetic young boy Croket sets out on a journey as a banker as well, hoping to have his own wish granted! This is a grand adventure-style story, filled with mystery, laughs, and action! ... more>>

Croket! received the 2003 Shogakukan Manga Award for children's manga. <<less

Strider Hiryu was the youngest Strider to ever reach the rank of "Super-A" grade. He was the greatest Strider the organization has ever produced, but he eventually grew disenchanted with them and retired. An uncollected prologue tells how Hiryu had been forced to kill his sister, Maria, who had inexplicably gone insane. He left the Striders for Mongolia, where he lived in seclusion for some years.... more>>

The collected manga opens with a Strider assignment gone horribly awry. Two Striders, Kain and Sheena, had been assigned to Kazakh, but were ambushed by a paramilitary organization. Kain and Sheena defended the city valiantly, but were eventually overcome by the simplest of ruses: an armed child. Sheena managed to escape, but Kain was captured by a military officer bearing the Strider tattoo. <<less

The story centers around Nyaruko, a formless Cthulhu deity of Chaos (Nyarlathotep) who can take on the shape of a seemingly ordinary silver-haired girl. Mahiro... more>> Yasaka is a normal high school boy who is being chased by a fearsome black alien one night, until Nyaruko saves him. She explains that the creatures from H. P. Lovecraft's works are actually races of aliens, and that she has been sent to Earth to protect him from being kidnapped by an alien trafficker. Eventually, Nyaruko and two other Lovecraft-creatures, Cthugha and Hastur, ends up being freeloaders at Mahiro's place. <<less

An industrious story of slice of life with cute dogs.... more>>

is an artist who shares episodes of her life in Seoul with her husband, and their two large dogs and two cats. <<less

A young man named Speed Racer wants to become a professional racer, despite the lack of approval from his father, Pops Racer. When Pops reluctantly... more>> quits his job after the corporate company he was working for had declined the production of a modified engine for his new racing car, the Mach 5, he later thinks of creating his own family owned company, Racer Motors. He realizes that he would need a great amount of money to make his idea work. Speed, who values the welfare of his family, decides to take it upon himself to obtain the money for Pops. In hopes of using his unique driving skills to do so, Speed decides to do what he does best and enters a race. Pops tells Speed to quit racing, but Speed, who is confident enough to ignore Pops, drives away into many different adventures that come towards him and his friends. <<less