Wakana Gojou is a fifteen year old high-school boy who was socially traumatized in the past due to his passions. That incident left a mark... more>> on him that made him into a social recluse. Until one day he had an encounter with Kitagawa who is a sociable gyaru, who is the complete opposite of him. They soon share their passions with one another which leads to their odd relationship. <<less

Aoko is a ceramic painter at Hasami Wares Pottery, when suddenly an unfriendly and unapproachable man named Tatsuki arrives from overseas. Rejecting her way of life by telling her he isn't interested in painted ceramics, Aoko feels dejected, but can't help but be drawn to Tatsuki's ceramics…... more>>

This is a mature love story of a man and woman, both fascinated by ceramics. <<less

Shy and introverted, Tadokoro Kageko passes her free time in class drawing instead of hanging out with her classmates. But even when her classmates approach... more>> her, it’s only to make fun of her drawings and appearance. In stark contrast, Nikaidou Sakurako is well-liked among her peers as she has both beauty and smarts. And while everyone makes fun of Tadokoro, Nikaidou on the other hand, is totally infatuated with her. Just one look at one of Tadokoro’s drawings and Nikaidou fell in love with the art and eventually, the artist herself. When Tadokoro offers to draw Nikaidou a portrait, Nikaidou becomes ecstatic as this may be her chance to get closer with the girl she has been obsessing over. <<less

Tired of the daily grind, office worker Tamaki silently, half-heartedly wishes for death, but not before eating pacific saury. That's when she runs into Ishihara... more>> Shunsui, a famous artist unbeknownst to her, who just so happened to trip and drop some. He then invites her back to his place to model to which she indulges feeling she has nothing to lose. As it turns out, it's nude modeling. Her nonchalance in accepting his invitation made him believe that she's in love with him and the whole experience gave her a new lease on life. <<less

Once upon a time, artists were able to use their special skills freely, until seven years ago with a group of artists began using souls... more>> as raw materials for their work. Now society lives in fear of artists as a young man named Acro Hamburger travels to the capital city to ply his trade as a sculptor and to realize his dream of becoming a great artist. <<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

On the crescent-shaped island of Nantucket lives Seiji, a young Japanese artist. This heartwarming story is about his daily life and interactions with the people there.... more>>

Note: Was serialized in a seinen magazine before being moved to a josei magazine. <<less

As the middle child who is neither the heir nor the cherished younger twins, Karina has lived her whole life hidden away from others. She, who only had one hobby of painting, found out that she only had one year left to live.... more>>

So without a plan, she went to visit her fiancé who she barely knew… To annul the engagement as he always wanted.

"I won’t beat around the bush. I want to spend a year here."

"....My Lady, have you gone crazy?”

"In return, I'll agree to annul the engagement."

But, she didn’t know then. That she would receive the unconditional love that she had never received her whole life from him, and that she would come to have a desire to live her once meaningless life. <<less

Tougo is a high school student who loves drawing more than anything. One day, he woke up in a deep forest filled with vegetations he had never seen before...... more>>

While he went on an exploration finding answers in this new world, he found them without putting much effort.

When he drew a Mochi using pencil and paper, something unusual happened...!?

Not just a log house but legendary beasts too!?

With ability to bring anything into being, he creates a paradise for everyone!

A young boy who unbeknown to him is loved by others.

The drawing fantasy story starts here! <<less

What is the truth behind the disappearance and death of his best friend? And what is the secret hidden in the painting? The start of... more>> a horrifying time-lapse suspense story! <<less

One day, when I was making school supplies in the art room, a very scary-looking girl was staring at me...!? Crafts girl vs. art boy... more>> romantic comedy!! <<less

Han Sol, a human photocopier who can draw anything she sees exactly the same!... more>>

One day, she is inspired by a picture of a mysterious genius she met in a VR game. Curious about painting in the wider world, Han Sol leaves the quiet rural village and challenges the entrance exam at Illip Art High School, the most prestigious high school in the art world, to learn painting. She enters the school after many twists and turns, and she continues to get caught up in the complicated circumstances of her friends...

The youthful growth drama of Han Sol and her friends unfolds at the picturesque Ilip Art High School! <<less

Gift Hisono is a gifted painter cursed with financial woes. On the brink of finishing his latest work, his trusty palette knife suddenly snaps! In... more>> a desperate attempt to afford a replacement, he steals paint from his close friend and fellow art club member, Taima. This act of theft witnessed by another club member, Kadomi, marks the beginning of his poisonous downfall... <<less

Kaede, a high school student, has won first place in an art contest with a painting of her favorite food, basashi. The painting was hung... more>> up at her school, making her instantly become the talk of the town. Even the scary-looking boy, Satomi, has taken notice of her work. Satomi actually has a secret he can't tell anyone…! Could basashi really be the thing that brings these two together?! <<less