Affection, betrayal, desperation—love between grown-ups is never a rational thing. Sayaka, age 35, has lived with the perfect husband for ten years. Perfect, that is,... more>> except for his disinterest in raising a child—she wants one badly, but just can’t come clean to him about it. Instead she unloads her frustrations on her younger friend Rui at their favorite bar. They trust each other enough to talk about almost anything—but Rui has a secret she can’t even let Sayaka know about! (Source: Kodansha Comics) <<less

A compilation of short stories on the theme of “boxes.”... more>>

1) The Setting Sun

An art dealer deals with the impending death of a promising young artist.

2) Always a Holiday with You

A high school student’s fantasy becomes reality in an unexpected way.

3) Pandora’s Elevator

Company politics interferes with the lives of two businessmen.

4) Coffin Under the Snow

After twelve years, young man returns to his home town and uncovers the secrets of his father’s past.

5) A Warm Box

A college student is obsessed with abandoned cardboard boxes.

6) I Want to See You at the Library (Toshokan de Aitai)

7) A Cloudy Day in Spring (Hanagumori)

8) Strange Guys (Henna Yatsura)

9) Our Season (Bokura no Kisetsu) <<less

Yoshino Michi is 32 years old. She's been married for five years, but hasn't had sex for the last two. It's not as if she... more>> doesn't get along with her husband, it's just that the sex part is lacking. It was a bit unexpected, but one night when she when drinking with her colleague, Niina Makoto (36), she wound up confessing that her marriage had turned sexless. And then, a shocked Niina responded "My marriage is sexless, too," and smiled with a lonely look in his eyes. <<less

Yori Iwatani is close to her 40s and is giving up on love and marriage. She has decided to live a quiet solitary life in... more>> her hometown. But when a handsome former classmate appears, things change for her. <<less

A fortuneteller once told her, "Marry the second man you fall in love with." Medical clerk Miyoshi did just that. However, upon leaving a drinking... more>> party, she bumps into her first love, Arishima. Feelings reignite between the two, yet Arishima is married and Miyoshi already has an amicable husband. <<less

A girl who calls herself a demon appeared before a timid student named Fumio Kijima. The girl claims to be a campaign girl from the demon world and she gives him the ability to “summon a room” from nothing but thin air.... more>>

At first he doesn’t abuse his power and uses it as a convenient ability in his every day life. But one day he is bullied by his classmates under a false pretext and is made to suffer. In the past he would have wallowed in misery and cried himself to sleep, but now he had a power to call upon.

“I will make them regret it!”

Using his powers to summon his “room”, he begins his era of confinement and brainwashing to achieve his goals. <<less

On the night of her fourth wedding anniversary, moans were heard from her husband’s bedroom.... more>>

“Tell me I’m better than her, come on.”

It was the voice of her twin sister. <<less

Min-su's tasteless life changed when he found his favorite snack house. After heading inside, he realized that it wasn't just the food that looked tasty...

A letter comes to the three Kohda sisters in Kamakura, bringing the news of their father's death. A father they hadn't seen since he divorced and left home 15 years ago. Despite feeling indifferent about their father, Yoshino, the middle of the three, and Chika, the youngest, go to Yamagata to attend his funeral on oldest sister Sachi's request. There, they meet Suzu, their young and reliable half sister.... more>>

Note: Nominated for the 1st Manga Taisho Award in 2008 and the 23rd Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2019. Won the 6th Manga Taisho Award in 2013. Won the 61st Shogakukan Manga Award for general manga. <<less

Nana Jeong, a new tenant in My Home Flat located in Sillim-dong. Her grandmother is a skilled shaman, but Nana doesn't have the ability to... more>> see ghosts and she hates superstition. Because she likes good-looking guys so much, she goes out with a lot of weird guys. She comes to her senses, decides to begin her new life and gets a room in a flat. Then, she falls for Cheolsu, a good-looking resident next door. She gets very affectionate towards Cheolsu, and he says something shocking. —Actually, I'm a vampire?'" Jesus, am I supposed to believe that?! <<less

Our protagonist finds herself bound to a handsome gangster after a kidnapping incident.... more>>

Little did she know that he was the strongest gangster in the city.

As other delinquents start to surround her, things only get more and more spicy. <<less

Four years ago, she left in despain heart-broken. Four years later, she came back, with a kid by her side. ... more>>

Before she could settle down, the first thing (or man) she has to deal with is this unreasonable CEO, who cannot be greener when it comes to hitting on a girl… The moment he sees her, his whole linguistic system is reduced to four words 一"I. WANT. YOUR. SON!" Who the heck will use this type of pickup line? (from MangaToon)

A divorce paper was thrown in her face and she forced to leave the house. Four years later, she returned with Meng Bao, her son. A few days later, the son brought back a super handsome guy who looked exactly like him. Gong Ye Xiao coldly threw a paternity (DNA test) to her, “Woman, when did you steal my sperm?” Cheng Li You’s anger, “Which bastard slept me four years ago and was irresponsible?” (from Manga SY) <<less

Edo, 1855, in the Hill of the Three Hundred district: Japan's isolationist foreign policy has been lifted, and the era of the Bakumatsu has begun. The samurai Ibuya Manjiro, 26 years old, has just begun his career as low-ranking retainer to the minor daimyo Lord Matsudaira. Tezuka Ryoan, 29, a disciple of Dutch medicine, has just been accepted as a student at Teki Academy in Osaka. Each has a temper to go with his talent, and in a time of brewing upheaval the two are not slow to find trouble, which brings them together in spite of their mutual dislike. Tezuka is called in one night to sew up Ibuya after an illicit duel; a... more>> few weeks later, Ibuya finds himself the only thing standing between Tezuka and a gang of swordsmen sent by the head of medicine for the Shogunate.

Note: Won the Shogakukan Manga Award for general manga in 1984. <<less

This is a manhua that will stimulate your senses and touch your heart deeply. Here, the author will reveal the depths of everyone's hearts, and... more>> the resentment within... <<less

Dear Sa-chan, if only I’d had sex with you that time, perhaps I wouldn’t have wandered down this disastrous path. A story of true love and it’s downfall, brought to life by an unconventional protege.... more>>

Long distance relationships never seem to work, this is no different. The girl writes letters while the boy goes out playing. A story of true love and it’s downfall. <<less

Can a relationship survive after an affair? Azu is 30-year-old stay at home mom and she runs a nail salon in her apartment. While carrying... more>> the frustration of thinking that her husband Junpei (32) doesn't love her as a woman anymore, she raises the child they were blessed with and continues through the motions of everyday life. One day, while Azu is running her salon, a customer asks to borrow her cellphone, and shows her something dangerously entrancing. A few days afterward, she receives a notification from an unknown man, sending Junpei and Azu's relationship into the deep-end. From Yukari Koyama of the TV drama "Rose-Colored Crusade" comes a challenging original work. You are invited to the story of 4 married people that could take place anywhere, filled with temptation, betrayal and broken hearts. <<less

Ozu Kotarou (25) recently changed his career from a white collar worker to a high school teacher. His new workplace is at Odawara High School,... more>> a girls only school. He starts off his first day by leaving a significant impression on the entire school by announcing that he has no interest in younger girls, especially under age girls. Kotarou is assigned to assist Hara Takako, a fellow teacher, until he gets experience teaching. Hara is a beautiful 32 year old woman but is insecure about being single and is worried about her future. How will the relationship between these two people develop as they start working closely together? <<less

Atsuko (Ah-chan) and Kouhei (Kouhei) are both 29 years old and soon to bid farewell to their adolescence. Both think 29 is a good age... more>> to be at, but realize that it doesn't make them feel anymore grown up; both get along, but none actually want to be the first to take the plunge. After nine years of dating and living together for five, Atsuko and Kouhei are prompted to evaluate the nagging questions regarding their work, life, and the prospect of having children: What will we do? What will happen to us? <<less

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"I spent all my time wondering 'what if,' then one day I woke up and I was 33." She's not that bad-looking, but before she knew it, Rinko was thirty-something and single. She wants to be married by the time the Tokyo Olympics roll around in six years, but...that might be easier said than done! The new series by Akiko Higashimura erupts with sharp opinions on girls and tons of laughs!!... more>>

Note: Nominated for the 9th and 10th Manga Taisho Award and the 40th Kodansha Manga Awards in 2016. Won Best U.S. Edition of International Material at the Eisner Awards in 2019. <<less

Ichiru Mizunuma is the student council president at the prestigious Ichimatsu High School. Shockingly, he is stabbed by fellow student and council vice president Kyosuke Hino.... more>>

What is Kyosuke's motive? What is the badly injured Ichiru's secret plan? <<less

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What will Seimei of Abe, the royal palace’s most powerful sorcerer, do when he has to deal with a lovesick demoness, his jealous dragoness wife,... more>> and an arrogant new rival – all at once? Also includes Seimei’s back story, a romantic twist on a classic Japanese folklore. <<less

Sakura Manabe is a 16-year-old high school student and is living with her 12-year-old sister Momiji and 27-year-old sister Botan, who works to support the... more>> three of them. Their 19-year-old brother Kashiwa has been away at college for two years and has suddenly decided to come back to live with them. However, when Kashiwa arrives, Sakura and the others discover that Kashiwa has now decided to live as a woman. Sakura and her two sisters now have to cope with the new reality of having another sister. <<less

I'm confused, is what many readers will feel, when they read this short story about a guy, his wife, and the long red something!