Natsuru Nanao, a 6th grader who lives alone with his mother, strikes up an unlikely friendship with the reserved and driven Rio Suzumura. Natsuru plays... more>> hookey from soccer camp that summer, and instead of telling the truth to his mother, he spends all his time with Rio and her kid brother at their rickety house, where a dark secret threatens to upend their fragile happiness. <<less

Going home for his grandfather's funeral, thirty-year-old bachelor Daikichi is floored to discover that the old man had an illegitimate child with a younger lover! The rest of his family is equally shocked and embarrassed by this surprise development, and not one of them wants anything to do with the silent little girl, Rin. In a fit of angry spontaneity, Daikichi decides to take her in himself! But will living with this overgrown teenager of a man help Rin come out of her shell? And hang on, won't this turn of events spell doom for Daikichi's love life?!... more>>

Completed at 9 Volumes, extra stories Bangai-Hen compiled into volume 10, and released as the final volume <<less

"Hey, you said you wanted a sister, right?" ... more>>

First year highschool student, Toujo Basara, was suddenly asked by his father and fell into a state of panic. On top of that, the eccentric father told him he will be getting remarried. He then departed overseas after bringing Basara two beautiful step-sisters. But Mio and Maria's true forms are actually the newbie Demon Lord and a succubus!? Basara was almost entered into a master and servant contract with Mio, but a "reversed" contract was formed by mistake, and Basara is now the master!? Moreover, Basara is being hit by ecchi situation one after another due to the contract, but Mio's life is being pursued by other demon tribes and hero tribes!! The most powerful contractor's desire action drama begins! <<less

Karin is a cute little girl who also happens to be a vampire... with a twist. Once a month, she experiences intense bleeding from her... more>> nose-we're talking gushers! In other words, she's a vamp with blood to spare, so rather than stealing blood from humans she actually gives her blood to them. If done right, this can be an extremely positive experience that benefits the "victim" as much as the vampire. The problem is that Karin never seems to do things right! <<less

Eri Inui is a 20-year-old college student aspiring to become a mangaka. She has been following this dream ever since she was little and has been the best artist among all her friends. But she still hasn't found a publisher willing to take her under her wing.... more>>

One day, however, Souta Inusaki, the son of a distant relative, comes to live with Eri and her mother. Souta is an aspiring violinist and has come to Tokyo to practice. Eri sees a lot of herself in the young Souta. But how will she deal with a 13-year-old boy following his dreams and going through puberty? <<less

Ever since Tsubaki Tarou, who lives alone in the city, was coincidentally reunited with his childhood friend Hiraiwa who is now divorced (with a child),... more>> his life started to subtly change. Tsubaki naturally integrates himself into Hiraiwa and Fumio's family, slowly adding colour to their lives. A heart-warming story depicting the warm interaction between people and their tender lives. <<less

A cute manhwa about a single father who doesn't know how to take care of his young daughter. In front of a supermarket, the father... more>> and daughter run into another man buying dolls, who could be a pervert? But this new man is good at understanding a young girls' minds?! What will develop between the two handsome men? Will her father really become a bride? <<less

The city of Sternbild is home to many people of different races, backgrounds, and those who are called Next. Next are people who possess special powers. They are the superheroes who protect peace within the city.... more>>

The story mainly focuses on veteran hero Kotetsu T. Kaburagi (aka Wild Tiger), who is assigned a new partner -- a young man named Barnaby Brooks Jr. Barnaby and Kotetsu usually have trouble working together as they have conflicting opinions on how a superhero should act. Kotetsu is determined do what's best for the people, while Barnaby took up superheroing in the hope of one day discovering his parents' murderer. <<less

A man comes home one day to have his wife give him divorce papers. A woman comes home to her apartment one day to find... more>> a woman she doesn’t know wrapped in a towel coming out of the shower. They both get conned by the same real estate conman on the same house, a 4LDK. So now the man, his two sons, the woman, and her two daughters live in the same house. <<less

Life does not always go as planned. Noriko fell in love, got engaged, and imagined a bright future. Instead, her fiance fell in love with... more>> her older sister, Eiko. Noriko refused to let go, and they ended up getting married despite this significant problem. Some years of marriage and two children later, Noriko became a single mother. She returned to her family home, with her daughters Eri and Madoka. Her life continued, alongside Eiko (who ended up never marrying or leaving home), and their now elderly mother. Years later, Eri and Madoka are entering the time of life where they have their own problems with love. This manga follows the lives of women in this house. [tethysdust] <<less

Kim Jun, an adult man who strongly dislikes kids, is contacted by his unrequited love, Min Ji-Hwan... more>>

Ji-Hwan asks him to move in together to raise his baby nephew, and Jun accepts to stay close to him

Jun has to adapt to his new role as a parent and overcome his past trauma to win Ji-Wan's love

Official English Translation: ,

Official Korean Translation: <<less

Young Takuya has it tough. After his mother passed away it has been his job to take care of his baby brother Minoru while their father, Harumi, works the long hours of the Japanese "salaryman." Takuya must sacrifice the playtime usually associated with childhood for the responsibilities of an adult. Cooking, cleaning, sewing and scolding are all now an integral part of the young boy's life. "All work and no play" has Takuya incredibly frustrated and resentful of his little brother. Will Takuya find it in his heart to love the brother who is causing him so much grief?!... more>>

Baby and Me received the 40th Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo in 1995.

Included one-shots:

Volume 2: Time Limit

Volume 4: Secret Boy ni Tee Dasuna!!

Volume 6: Baka de Karukete Wagamama de

Volume 15: Natsu to Kimi no Irradiation <<less

Ten years ago Yaichi's twin brother moved to Canada and married a man called Mike. A month ago, he died.... more>>

Now Mike has arrived to Japan to meet Yaichi and his daughter Kana. Yaichi has to face his own preconceptions and come to terms about who his brother really was.

Note: Received an Excellence Prize at the 19th Japan Media Arts Festival in 2015. The French edition was nominated for the "Best Comic" at the 44th annual Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2016. Received the Excellence Award at the 47th Japan Cartoonists Association Award in 2018. Won Best U.S. Edition of International Material at the Eisner Awards in 2018. <<less

This is the story of a medicine peddler, his young son, and their life on the road after losing their beloved wife and mother. A... more>> father who never managed to grow close to his child as he was often out doing his trade soon finds himself learning many things about life, love and family. <<less

When Hana falls in love with a young interloper she encounters in her college class, the last thing she expects to learn is that he... more>> is part wolf. Instead of rejecting her lover upon learning his secret, she accepts him with open arms. Soon, the couple is expecting their first child, and a cozy picture of family life unfolds. But after what seems like a mere moment of bliss to Hana, the father of her children is tragically taken from her. Life as a single mother is hard in any situation, but when your children walk a fine line between man and beast, the rules of parenting all but go out the window. With no one to turn to, how will Hana survive? <<less

Kanau Yukimura is nine years old and she's meeting her father for the first time. However, he turns out to be an otaku! The two... more>> of them start living together in the same apartment, next to a lot of interesting neighbors. Unsurprisingly, things don't always go smoothly for these two... <<less

Hoshino is a timid grade school teacher. Sudou was one year his senior in high school. They meet again for the first time in over... more>> a decade and discover that Sudou's son is Hoshino's student. The two of them try to figure out how they feel about each other, and try to remember what it was that had brought them together and ultimately drove them apart in high school. They're both different, but that may not matter as much as how they still feel about each other. <<less

Enzo Takaya, character inspired by Jean Reno, is a teacher and the oldest son of his family, as such, he takes care of his siblings... more>> like a father. One day, a 5 year-old girl is found on their doorstep with a note: she is the result of Enzo's former life of crime and luxury as a gang member. Although he ignores who the mother is, he decides to take in the little Nanami. She unfortunately suffers from a skin disease due to sensitivity to pollution and certain types of food. So, Enzo becomes a health freak... <<less

Maya, who works as a translator, lives with her bisexual former girlfriend, Michiru, and Michiru's son, Yuuta. Residing in the same apartment building is an... more>> actor called Nico, who drops by for a visit almost everyday, and knows about Michiru's past. Somewhat like family, and somewhat not, their lives interweave full of warm days. <<less

After losing her mother to a traffic accident, 5-year old tomboy Michiru finds a "suspicious person" moving into her home: her father's younger brother Kouji,... more>> whom she quickly nicknames “Beard Gorilla.” While awkward at first, it doesn’t take long for them to develop a relationship that's closer to one between a brother and sister than an uncle and niece. <<less

Haru has been living with her stepfather, Seiji, ever since she lost her mother at a young age. However, on the heels of Seiji's grandfather's... more>> funeral and with news that their apartment is scheduled to be demolished, she begins to take a fresh look at her circumstances. <<less

After a fire, a middle-aged man meets a homeless single mother and her daughter at the convenience store. He is instantly reminded of someone he used to know over a decade ago. Could it be...?... more>>

Included one-shot:

Koufuku na Taikutsu (幸福な退屈) <<less

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On a hill overlooking the sea, in a town that retains its old-world beauty, a new and gentle love story begins!

This Boys Love story is about Inui, a guy who works part-time dressing up as a tokusatsu hero (think Power Ranger) in shows for children. He meets the Mugita family, a father and his son who have a lot of love for one particular ranger. As the Mugita family is always watching his shows with great passion, he got interested in them and is happy when they invite him to their house. But while he enjoys spending time in their warm company, Inui is troubled because some desires in him awake when he thinks about Daddy-Mugita.... more>>

Another story included is , where a senpai and kohai from the middle school basketball club meet again as adults. <<less