Aya and her twin brother Aki thought they were going to a celebration of their sixteenth birthday at their grandfather's home, but the funeral-like atmosphere tips them off that something's not right. Their "birthday present" turns out to be a mummified hand--the power of which forces an awakening of unkown powers within Aya, and painful wounds all over Aki's body! Grandfather Mikage announces that Aki will be heir to the Mikage fortune, and Aya must die! But Aya has allies in the athletic cook and martial artist Yûhi, and the attractive, mysterious Touya. But can even two handsome and resourceful guys save Aya when it's her own power that's out of control?... more>>

In 1998 Ayashi no Ceres won the Shogakukan Manga Award for shoujo.

Ayashi no Ceres Gaiden (Epilogue) included in 6th volume of [m]Fushigi Yuugi: Genbu Kaiden[/m]. <<less

Momotarou returned from his quest, having married the demon princess Ura instead of defeating the demons.... more>>

The time for coexistence is here. <<less

Astra Ludger Doomsday, former captain of the royal knights has finally achieved his dearest wish: To retire and use his savings to get his very own house.... more>>

But not long after finally arriving at his sanctuary, a young girl crash-lands into his house. The girl is an apprentice witch and seems to mistake Astra for someone else. <<less

The year is 1967, and a young Japanese man is thinking about the future. On one side of the water, the war is raging in... more>> Vietnam; far away on the other side, the Apollo Project has just met with disaster as three astronauts die in a capsule fire. And here and now, on a long nighttime ferry ride back home, he will meet and fall in love with a mysterious young woman who carries a past deeper and more profound than his dreams and fears of tomorrow. Her name, she jokes, is no name--Emanon...and she can never be forgotten, any more than she can forget... <<less

The legend has it that once upon a time, a pact was sealed between the Shinto priest of the town of Amide and a mermaid.... more>> Ever since, abundant fishing has guaranteed the town’s prosperity. This pact has always been honored by the priests of the Yashiro family. However, the legend has attracted both media and property developers, and the acting priest has acceded to their demands. Yosuke, youngest of the Yashiro family, has doubts about the existence of the mermaid, but will soon change his opinion as strange occurrences begin to unfold… <<less

John Elegadine, a curry lover and a professional thief, encounters Lu Larue, a thief lock picker, as he was taking a stroll through a bazaar.... more>> With the two together, they are to find the legendary demon stone that is scattered into thirteen pieces around the world. Once the pieces are put back together, the demon stone is willing to grant a wish upon the user's desire. <<less

A sealed water dragon and a blind man living at a monastery, find what they need from each other....

Legend speaks of seven heroes, each one bearing the power of one of the stars of the Big Dipper. Two of these stars are constantly... more>> in conflict, destined to battle and throw the world into chaos… Not that Taitou has ever paid much attention to old stories. Headstrong and defiant, he is the last in his village to complete his coming-of-age ceremony — a fact his sister Laila incessantly teases him about. When he is finally deemed worthy, he is presented with the Kenkaranbu, an ancient sword that can only be drawn by a true hero. As the frustrated Taitou struggles to unsheathe the sword, a mysterious thief appears, making off with the blade and citing the legend of the Big Dipper. The stars have been set in motion, as Taitou sets off after the Kenkaranbu and the truth of his own destiny…Hiromu Arakawa, creator of Fullmetal Alchemist, brings the legend to life! <<less

Hyudra, living water that attacks moving humans. A thousand years ago, a large war had ravaged the land and turned most of the world into... more>> desert, driving humans to hunt Hyudra for water. In total, there exist eight deserts. The story focuses on Mao as he heads to the phantom ninth desert to find his father. <<less

The Lord of Sanwa's son Lamkha saves Kanan, who collapsed on the road, and brings her home. In Sanwa, where the Messengers of Heaven or... more>> Flying Serpents roam the skies, a legend has been passed down the generations. According to the legend, a Holy Dragon fell from the heavens following a battle against a Black Dragon and was buried in Sanwa. What is the truth behind the legend? <<less

Munakata is an anthropology professor who studies the relationship between folklore or fairy tales and real historical events. He believes that many of these stories... more>> that most presume to be entirely fictional are actually based on real events. This manga tells the story of Professor Munakata as he follows the clues left from both the imaginary world of fairy tales and the real world of historical evidence. <<less

Munakata is an anthropology professor who studies the relationship between folklore or fairy tales and real historical events. He believes that many of these stories... more>> that most presume to be entirely fictional are actually based on real events. This manga tells the story of Professor Munakata as he follows the clues left from both the imaginary world of fairy tales and the real world of historical evidence. <<less

This is a story of a boy who challenges free diving.... more>>

"Free diving (skin diving)" may remind you of the film "Le Grand Bleu." It is an extreme sport, and each meter added to its record brings us closer to the sea bed and further from the surface where one can breathe again. In this sense, free diving has a direct connection with death, with which our fight continues, refashioned over time, bit by bit.

So, why would one free dive, and risk his life? The answer lies within the mysterious bond between the sea and human kind.

And in the fast evolving world of competitive diving, new data emerges that casts light on this bond. <<less

A series of short stories detailing the exploits of Dr Imibe Kana, a researcher on Japanese mythology and religion, as she travels around the country... more>> becoming involved in various occurrences centred around ancient traditions and folklore. <<less

The characters of Durarara!! have been made small and are going on a rampage in Ikebukuro! Lots of things are happening today on these streets... more>> where reality and illusion mix together! <<less

There are many perils in this desert world. Countries war and enslave, goblins prey on humans, monsters and magic run amok, and - most critically - wells run dry. Those desperate for water may undertake an ancient water prayer ritual, a grueling journey to beg the aid of Kahaku, the god of water. These are the various stories of people from all walks of life, each driven by their need to survive in that world and save the ones they love. Sometimes, these desperate souls cross paths with a pair of travelers, En and Linghua, who help them on their journey.... more>>

A series of interconnected oneshots, each volume with a different title.

Volume 1: Kishibe no Uta (2002)

Volume 2: (2005)

Volume 3: (2007)

Volume 4: (2009)

Volume 5: (2011)

Volume 6: (2012)

Volume 7: Kita no Ouji to Minami no Sakana (2015)

Volume 8: (2016)

Volume 9: Tsukikage no Chōjō (2018)

Web chapters:

Note: A bunko version of this series titled simply "Kishibe no Uta" volume 1, etc, is being released. The 3 bunko volumes published to date contain the contents of the original volumes 1-5. <<less

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga is based off of the popular Nintendo 64 game of the same name. ... more>>

Young hero Link travels the world of Hyrule in search of the Spiritual Stones and encounters many friendly faces throughout his journey, including Zelda, the princess of Hyrule. The focus of Link's courageous quest is to thwart the evil king Ganondorf's plans to rule Hyrule. But when our hero is absent for seven years, Ganondorf has the opportunity to obtain the power of the gods, the Triforce.

Note: This title is part of a 11+ volume series:

Vol.1-2: Ocarina of Time

Vol.3: Majora's Mask

Vol.4: Oracle of Seasons

Vol.5: Oracle of Ages

Vol.6-7: Four Swords

Vol.8: The Minish Cap

Vol.9: A Link to the Past

Vol.10: Phantom Hourglass

Vol.11-: Twilight Princess <<less

1-2. Sleepless Butterfly... more>>

The Kinase village is being called “a village protected by god”. Kaya and Rin were raised in a village that’s surrounded by a deep forest. Although they are brother and sister they aren’t related by blood. However, they get along well despite this. Although they are living together peacefully but there is a secret kept from everyone~!?

3. Kaze ni Hana ni Kimi ni

Erika meets Ryousuke, a boy from Tokyo that had a strong passion of swimming until he injured his shoulder, forcing him to abstain from swimming. Ryousuke, having loved the sea for a really long time, becomes really sad, and has lost all hope in finding another way to live. Erika wants to help him...

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4. Monochrome World -

Ever since a certain Christmas Day when she was little, Jun has seen the world as Black and White. Even after ten years, her eyes are still like that. She doesn't want to tell anyone about her secret because she's already been "betrayed" once by a friend. After that, they were separated. Little did she know of the suprises in store for her...

5. Alice <<less

In Dhaldot, a rural town located in eastern Europe, two kinds of people coexist together.

"There is a stone that grants wishes, or so people have said..."

There is a legend that on the seventh night where the sky is dyed in rainbow colors, an invitation will be sent to the most... more>> unfortunate person in the whole country. The people of the world dubbed it “The invitation to happiness”. Luludy spends all her fortune to obtain this invitation... but it turns out that not all the legend says is true. Where will it take her? <<less

Find a piece of red sea glass and your wish is sure to come true. Sachiko is searching for her own piece of red sea... more>> glass. Can it make her romantic wish come true? <<less

The story is about Ban and Ina's journey collecting the pieces of the Ganisha statue. By collecting all the pieces of the statue, they’ll gain... more>> incredible power. Numerous criminals are also after said power. Who will take Ganesha's power themselves? <<less

About a reincarnation of a boy who fell in love and a forever-sleeping 'witch'..... She is precious to him, he is precious to her. For... more>> this story, she needs faith in him; and he needs to remember her. <<less

Losing her parents and being supported by her childhood friend Chikage, Yuiko is living a modest life with her grandfather. But one day, a man... more>> with black clothes, white hair, and red eyes that hold a terrifying beauty appears before her. He says..."I've found you. My sacrifice..." Is there a way for Yuiko to resist her unfolding fate? <<less