In the feudal era of Japan, Ogami Itto is the elite executioner for the Shogun until the ruthless Yagyu clan frames him in an attempt to gain the position. His name dishonored and his wife murdered, Itto and his infant son Daigoro wander Japan as an assassin for hire, named Lone Wolf and Cub. Ultimately, Ogami Itto strives for revenge against the Yagyu clan.... more>>

Note: Won the Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of International Material in 2001. <<less

Shy Ichitaka has a crush on his high-school classmate Iori, but ever since she posed for semi-provocative swimsuit photos in a magazine, she's had a... more>> lot of sleazy guys hitting on her. Ichitaka's afraid to make his feelings known for fear Iori will think he's just another creep. <<less

As a transfer student to a rough, run-down school populate by delinquents, Shindou tries his best to make friends. When he meets the ill-mannered Yousuke,... more>> heartbeats and tempers start to fly! It seems Yousuke is a "tsundere"--his gruff exterior hides a shy, sensitive side--and Shindou immediately finds himself dizzy over his combative new crush. Can Yousuke accept a relationship that goes against his tough-guy image? Or will his tendency to lash out at everyone around him drive even the earnest Shindou away for good? <<less

When supernatural police officers come to take De-Mo back to the demon world for execution, Aimi, aka Shadow Lady, agrees to take on a special mission in order to save her demonic pal. Aimi must help recover the Demon Stones that were stolen and released into the human world. ... more>>

But each stone contains an imprisoned arch-demon, making Aimi's mission as deadly as it is difficult. And if the secrets of the Demon World become known to the human world, De-Mo's life will be forfeit — and so will Aimi's! <<less

Contains 2 stories: ... more>>

1) Tsuki no Toiki: Ai no Kizu -

Feudal Japan: a girl is found among the bamboo with a slash wound on her back. Having no memories of her identity she is taken into a local brothel and put in charge of babysitting and housekeeping duties. One day, a frequent handsome customer, who also happens to be the head guard of the local castle, notices and wants her as his partner. Having none of that, the girl whacks him across his face, but he does not give up that easily.

2) Tsuki no Toiki: Natsu no Yume -

To protect Hanzou's homeland from attack by her family, Sara must infiltrate the ninja town of Iga and steal their secret gunpowder formula. As an added bonus, she gets to marry Hanzou in the process. There is just one problem...it's not the Hanzou she thinks it is! And when our lecherous Hanzou from the first story comes around to visit, he gets quite a surprise. <<less

Pursued by the mob, a young child seeks the protection of White Dragon, a deadly assassin with the ability to disguise his gender, and kill... more>> using... water. <<less

1) The Memory of Water... more>>

Shiina is an ex-swimmer who is now a chain-smoking high school teacher. He's tried to leave his swimming past behind him, but upright student Kadokura won't let that happen.

2) Forecast of Life's Springtime

Minori is the son of professional gardeners and he's sick to death of flowers! Gardening club student Shoutarou kills everything he touches, and Minori feels sorry for him.

3) A Child's Belongings

Hiroto's parents died in an accident and then he is approached by a businessman who wants to buy him. But he's not interested in sex, he just likes to look at Hiroto in his school uniform.

4) Sweet Home, Bitter Brother

Atsuhiro and Yousuke were childhood friends who became brothers at a young age. They've always been together with the slightly older Atsuhiro leading Yousuke. But Yousuke has feeling's he can't tell his "brother" and resolves to go away to college.

5) Paradise Game

Hazuki Junya is a professional gamer who works for a video game company, but when he gets beaten by his new coworker and amatuer Hatanaki Ryouji he can't believe it. A friendly rivalry and friendship starts between the two. <<less

Long ago, a witch named Red Ridinghood fell in love with a man named Wolf, but he broke her heart. She set a curse on... more>> their descendents… should a Wolf ever fall for a Ridinghood, they will turn into a wolf! <<less

Young sorceress Lina Inverse and her dim-witted sidekick Gourry Gabriev travel through a somewhat medieval setting, doing good and fighting evil. Well, by "doing good and fighting evil" I mean "stealing from corrupt rich people and blowing things up".... more>>

The stories in this volume are occasional tie-ins to the novels and short stories. <<less

Rinzy's a famous hard rock musician. His ex-girlfriend, the model Katherine, commits suicide in front of him and he fails to help her. JP, a... more>> 16 year old homeless kid happens to be the only witness. In order to prevent exposure and scandal, Rinzy's manager, Stella, hires JP as Rinzy's assistant. <<less

Becoming a ninja is just a childhood dream for sixteen-year-old Recca, until a fateful encounter reveals he has inherited ninja powers, including the ability to... more>> wield fire! As Recca learns to master the ancient ways of his ancestors, he is drawn to protect a mysterious girl named Yanagi... <<less

All Miki Koishikawa wanted was an ordinary family and that's exactly what she had until her parents decided to move in with another couple (as... more>> in switching spouses!) and turned Miki's world upside down. Now she lives in a house with four parents and her totally cute stepbrother, Yuu. It's bad enough being brought into her parents' strange soap opera, but Miki will star in a soap of her own as she deals with friends having affairs, trying to survive in school and ending up torn between her long-time crush, Ginta, and her new stepbrother! <<less

Legend has it that if a human eats a mermaid's flesh, they will be granted eternal life. But is that a blessing or a curse? Immortal lovers Yuta and Mana travel through Japan and the centuries longing for a normal life. On their journey, they meet others who have consumed the flesh of a mermaid in hope of becoming immortal. But the powerful substance affects each person differently. Yuta and Mana are two of the lucky ones. Others are fated to die or transform into a savage monster, a "lost soul." Mermaid Saga contains three of Takahashi's uniquely macabre mermaid tales, A Mermaid Never Smiles, The Village of the Fighting Fish, and Mermaid Forest. Each... more>> revolves around Yuta, who wanders for hundreds of years, seeking a mermaid to cure him of his immortality.

Note: Won the 20th Seiun Award for Best Comic (1989). <<less

Love is something that is fresh...like salads. Days when people experience love are days that will never be forgotten... These precious memories are "salad days".... more>>

Salad Days is a collection of one-shots about people and their first love, or finding new love. <<less

Special collaboration between Seo Kouji (Fuuka), Hiroyuki (Aho Girl), Yoshikawa Miki (Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo) and Katsuki Hikaru (Baby Steps)

Maki has been angry at the neighbour's son for the last 5 years, since he peeked at her when she was naked. Now, they have... more>> to take care of two stores at the same time because the four parents decided to go on a trip. <<less

Hyoudou Kaname and Shishido Makoto are two abnormally tall (over 180 cm!), sharp-eyed high school girls. That, in addition to Kaname's emotional instability and violent... more>> outbursts, has instilled a fear of the two girls in all their classmates. But, though they're bad at dealing with people, they are actually normal girls. They just want to hang out with friends, have boyfriends, and enjoy high school like other girls, but they fail whenever they try. If they don't get discouraged and continue to work at getting to know others, will a day come when they can smile and be happy? It's a high tension school comedy drawn with a unique style and tempo. <<less

The story follows Himiko Natsuno; a girl, who after obtaining angelic powers, uses magical cyborg limbs to fight against demons. While Natsuno fights, she is... more>> observed and supported by her fanclub, which is made up of the nerd guys from her class. <<less

A girl has sex with a man she met on a chatline. She later learns a dark secret about the man, only to meet him... more>> again under less-than-favorable circumstances. <<less

A story revolving around a certain high school afflicted by a "suicide epidemic."

Crows Gaiden contain backstories for Ebizuka Trio, Bando Hideto & Bouya Harumichi.... more>>

Zoku Crows Gaiden contain stories about 4th gen of the Armaments and Kizu Kyousuke, best friend of Jinnai Kouhei. <<less

Mai is silly, giggly, and flirtatious - just like any other cute fourteen-year-old girl. As far as Mai is concerned, her telekinetic abilities are just... more>> good for practical jokes. But when the secret organization known as the Wisdom Alliance tries to exploit her as a weapon to enslave the world, her father puts his life on the line to protect her. And Mai soon learns the hard way that her powers are no joke, but capable of unbelievable, deadly force! <<less

One fateful morning, Hirofumi awakens to discover he has no memory of the previous two years. He has forgotten his classmates and everything he's learned... more>> at school. All he recalls is the car accident that caused his amnesia. When he finds a letter written to himself, he is shocked to discover that he has been romantically involved with the tragic and handsome Daigo! Can true love triumph over the loss of memory? And will Hirofumi be able to make Daigo smile again? <<less

In an experimental school in Japan students are instructed to download a mobile app named TROIA designed to improve their education, enhance their interpersonal skills and encourage social activities by completing 'Quests' that are randomly sent to each student. ... more>>

Sounds like a bit of fun but there is a catch, the bottom ranking student each week gets expelled and soon students find out that the 'Quests' are not as innocent as they appear nor strictly bound by rules.

Friendship, trust, respect, knowledge, skills, every student will be tested to their limit as failure is not an option! <<less

Orphaned on the mean streets of Treasure Town, lost boys Black and White must mug, steal and fight to survive. Around them moves a world of corruption and loneliness, small-time crooks and neurotic police officers, and a band of sadistic yakuza who have plans for their once-fair city. Can they rise above their environment?... more>>

Note: Won Best U.S. Edition of International Material - Japan in 2008. <<less