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Commenced when the artist was only 21 years old, and yet it shows surprising maturity in both style and story. Most importantly, Kitagawa captured the essence of the age bordering adolescence and adulthood. In a sense, 19 is the GQ of manga. Our hero, Kubota Kazushi, will have his heart broken three times (and his virginity intact) before he finds a steady love, and that's just half of the story. The story can be very light hearted, and then very depressing sometimes. The tone is, IMHO, overall melancholic. Comparing with some other bland shounen stuffs that are out there, 19 scores far above the field. Kazushi Kubota is an eighteen-year-old guy that has never had a girlfriend. One day, the girl that he had been secretly in love with comes back into his life after four years! Will he have the courage to ask her out? Read on and see!

"Give me back my body!" Lady Sophia was supposed to marry her beloved prince, Alfred, and live the rest of her life blessed with happiness. However, when the villainess of the story, Rosalie, places a terrible curse on her, their souls exchange bodies! Her once-happy life descends into absolute despair when Sophia--now Rosalie--is accused of a crime she didn't commit and is exiled from the palace. "This isn't me! I want to go back to my old body!" As she wanders away from the capital, she meets a merchant named Raul. With his help, Sophia sets off to change her fate and return to her rightful body!

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When Hana worked up the courage to speak to the mysterious loner in her college class, she never expected the encounter would blossom into true love nor that he was secretly a wolf living in human form. Their relationship was far from ordinary, but she wouldn't have had it any other way. Her joy only grows with the births of Ame and Yuki, who have inherited their father's unique ability to transform. But life is full of both joy and hardship, and Hana is left to bring up her little wolves on her own. Raising human children is hard enough…but how will she handle their wild side, too?

A world where magic exists. The famous wizards known as “red and blue eyes” are considered nothing more than a legend after being assassinated for their special abilities. In modern times, they appear as heroes in movies and soap operas and thus become wildly popular. The newly elected minister of magic announces his plan to destroy the magic ball that caused a disaster. Heera, who has been hiding her identity as “red and blue eyes” her whole life, joins in the effort to break up the magic ball for her sick daughter.

Painter Yukari Yohito will soon realize that despite all that he's been through, leaving his umbrella on a train will be the one thing that changes his life. Completely in tune with his paintings, Yukari is a genius at the canvas; however he is completely useless at living life. One day fellow art student Kurosu Keiichiro realizes Yukari has forgotten his umbrella on the train and quickly tries to return it-- having been a huge fan of Yukari's work, he strikes up a friendship. Keiichiro begins coming by to take care of things for the neurotic artist. However, the more he involves himself in Yukari's complex life the deeper Keiichiro's feelings begin to run. It's no longer mere friendship or even admiration that moves him, but just what should he do about it?

"Royal Ikeoji Wedding" is a captivating tale of love, duty, and sacrifice. The story follows a princess forced to join a bride selection process to save her struggling kingdom from poverty. But fate takes an unexpected turn when she is attacked and rescued by a mysterious, kind-hearted older man with a charming presence and an endearing beard. Can she abandon her royal responsibilities in pursuit of personal happiness? Will the age difference between them affect their budding relationship? Discover how their story unfolds in this unforgettable journey of romance and self-discovery.

When new lives are brought into the world, Gaye is there to help! She works as a nurse in the maternity ward, and when she mistakes Jonathan for a father-to-be, he's too surprised to explain that he's just the new uncle. Jonathan soon offers the nurse a ride home, but Gaye refuses to be dropped off at her doorstep. Gaye is hiding something, but how much longer can she manage alone? Jonathan is determined to find out her secret, but will he be able to handle the truth?

As the heir to the biggest tech company in the world, Darian has it all: fame, fortune and a gorgeous girlfriend. Still, the thing he yearns the most is the one he doesn’t have: happiness. Will that change when he gets the chance to help Amy, the mysterious girl that lives in the forest? A magic story about love, loss and finding a place to belong.

I became an evil.. and I decided to find and kill the people who made me who I am today.

Hikari “Picasso” Hamura, a grouchy teenager with a talent for drawing, dies in a freak accident. The gods decide to revive him, but only on the condition that he use his artistic gift for the good of humanity. Picasso discovers that sketching a person’s aura yields a surreal portrait of their psyche. Stranger still, Picasso can dive into these dreamscapes and help people by exploring their deepest emotions, memories and perceptions.

Nai Xinhuan, who was cheated on by her boyfriend of many years decided to change her lifestyle and become a playgirl. She vowed to flirt with every cute boy she meets but seems to have met her match, the indifferent and slightly gloomy Ren Xiaobei. When Ren Xiaobei couldn’t hold it in any longer, he finally tells the boy-obsessed Nai Xinhuan what he was really thinking, "Miss, you’re kinda weird!"

A wayward teenager with existential questions, Sugu has a secret that he can’t tell anyone: he has a swimsuit fetish. When his homeroom teacher catches him peeping on the girls’ water polo team at school, Sugu is given only one way out. He must disguise himself as a girl and join the water polo team. He reluctantly accepts, only to discover that there’s much more to the sport than splashing around with cute girls in swimsuits. Somewhere along the way, Sugu might even discover the reason his heartbeat is taking up a new rhythm.

Hero Filina’s party is on the brink of annihilation in the face of a powerful Demon Lord. The almighty demon proposes to spare their lives on one condition - that he may swap bodies with the hero for a year. Atty, a Priest and Filina’s childhood friend, naturally objects to the proposal, but Filina agrees to the terms to protect her companions. Thus begins a new journey for the Demon Lord, naive to the ways of the world, and the quirky group of adventurers, as they set out to vanquish the new Demon Lord once and for all...!!

Hiro's brother Atsuya is dating Hiro's childhood friend and secret crush Hikari. Hiro's affection for Hikari will lead him to commit an un-punishable crime against his older brother. At least, he thinks it is un-punishable, until he is kidnapped and imprisoned by a group of people wearing animal masks. The judging is about to start! Basicly same principles of "gore Game of concealed murderer" as in Doubt.

Marion is a young schoolboy who prides himself on his adherence to a philosophy he calls "realism". Because of his distain for emotional display, he ignores anything remotely akin to affection. But when Marion is entangled in a romantic affair with an old

Mysterious objects from space have landed, embedding themselves within human beings around the world and granting them impossible powers according to their deepest wishes. Seventeen-year-old Utsugi Minoru's only wish is to be able to live apart from the world and events around him. But will he remain the same after experiencing his new powers--and new dangers?

when ara is invited to have a threesome by the alluring yoojin, she doesn't expect her old high school friend seungmin to show up as their third member. they've shared many things with each other back in the day, including discussions about sex, but they've never shared their bodies before. tonight, though, everything is going to change. the question is: will it just be their bodies they share, or will there be something more?

Fight the temptation… Don’t forget he is as ruthless as they come! Having grown up as a foster child, Sylvie cherishes her colleagues like family. When Marcus, their largest shareholder, appears ready to ruin the company, Sylvie sees him as the devil. Confronting him, a man rumored to be a merciless businessman, Sylvie becomes even more convinced that he’s the devil himself because of his ability to stop a woman’s heart just by looking at her. Desperately enchanted and determined to protect her family at the same time, she must struggle to fight her instincts.

BACK WITH A VENGEANCE Former crown princess Reinhardt Lincke withers away from the grief of losing her father…until she suddenly finds herself fifteen years in the past at his funeral! Gifted with a second chance, she doesn’t hesitate to stab Prince Michel Allanketh—her betrothed and the man who sent her father away to his death. But before she can seek proper retribution, she is banished to the cold and isolated domain of Luden. Though her situation is dire, not all is lost as she’s saved by a wild boy—one she recognizes as a future war hero and Michel’s very own “mad dog.” Meeting this pup may be the key to Reinhardt’s revenge…that is, if she can tame him!

Cross Game is a moving drama that is heartfelt and true, yet in the brilliant hands of manga artist Mitsuru Adachi, delightfully flows with a light and amusing touch. The series centers around a boy named Ko, the family of four sisters who live down the street and the game of baseball. This poignant coming-of-age story will change your perception of what shonen manga can be.

Gang-An’s dream of designing the best sneaker in the world is snuffed out when her sneaker customization team, Tria, loses the Custom Kicks Championship. She tells herself that she has given up on her dream for good and tries to carry on with her life when she comes across a shocking truth. OnGrey, the second-largest sneaker brand in the world, has stolen her design from the Championship! Will Gang-An be able to return to designing despite her fears and succeed in her fight against OnGrey to reclaim what is rightfully hers?

Makoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret—but are they more than pals?

After losing her parents in a tragic accident, Nakahara Asami becomes a ward of a mysterious benefactor known as 'Ashinaga Ojisan.' With the stipulation to excel in her studies and pursue a medical career, Asami begins her journey at medical school. As she navigates this new chapter apart from her boyfriend Katsumi, she encounters enigmatic classmates like Moritsugu Shun and the charming professor Hayasaka Tasuku, each harboring their own hidden truths. Amidst this unfolding tale, Asami grapples with uncovering the identity of her secretive guardian and the uncertainties that lie ahead.

Ostrov Ilegenes je domovem mezinárodně uznávaného výzkumného institutu genetického inženýrství. Kromě výzkumů týkající se genetické manipulace, tu je také černý trh. Velký zisk si získává z masové produkce klonů a prodejem lidských orgánů. Lidé si na Ilegenes ukazují jako na místo, které opustil Bůh – Sodomu. Fon F. Littenber vstoupil do vojenské akademie Ilegenesu, aby se stal silným. Chce pomstít smrt svých rodičů tím, že zničí černý trh.

“O devil of my Ducommun ancestors— please stop this marriage...!” The twin sister—Giovinetta Valdemar, or Lady Devil herself, branded as such after her husband’s heart was ripped out on their wedding night. The twin brother—Johannes Valdemar, the exalted hero and shining sun of House Valdemar. Torn from Johannes by their mother as children, Giovinetta can only glimpse her unrestricted brother through the single window in the room where she’s kept under lock and key. So when Giovinetta is next betrothed to a much older nobleman, the fear of yet another cage drives her to make a desperate plea for help to the devil of Ducommun—a wish that is answered by transforming Johannes into a devil himself! Will this creature be her salvation or lead them both down a treacherous and forbidden path?

Businessman Jarrett travels to Canada in order to secure the purchase of a business. There he meets his newly married friend and his wife, and agrees to join them for dinner. He is introduced to a former model, Abbie. Jarrett falls in love at first sight, but her suspicious behavior leads him to assume she is a high-class escort. But her true identity is even more surprising!

One day, the lone workaholic Liu Yixia was declared to have abnormal blood stem cells from within and now suffer from acute lymphocytic leukemia. Her life takes a drastic turn and the usual independent Yixia has to now turn to her family for help. In the process of chemotherapy as if fighting a tug-of-war with death, would she truly be able to accept her family's love and care for her? If I found you within 100,000 people, would I shake hands with a lonely life? Family, strangers, and blood related relationships. Taiwan's first blood stem cell topic comic. [Initiated by the Kaohsiung Northwest Rotary Club and hosted by Assistance Professor Luo Helin of Tainan National University of the Arts of the project "In Comparison with Us - Blood Stem Cell Database Creation Project", they invited the Gold Comic Award winner Monday Recover and popular author Wu Xiaole to collaborate on the comic strip "Have I found you?". They hope to promote the concept of blood stem cell creation through the form of comics to help more blood cancer patients.]

Shino is a stubborn young lady who tries to keep up an innocent appearance. Yu Omori is a butler and Shino's classmate who supports her in the shadows. The apprentice butler × selfish lady romantic comedy woven by such two people has finally started! Don't miss that final page, too!

When he was young boy, Yixing’s (Baili) parents were brutally murdered. Concealing his identity, he entered the selection training as an imperial guard for the Jinyiwei (Ming Dynasty secret police). But after meeting Daizi, what fate will await them…

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Thousands of years ago, Vampire King Akabara "Red Rose" Strauss lost both his kingdom and his queen. Since humans were unable to kill the queen, they sealed her away, erecting thousands of fake seals so that the king would never find her true location. Despite being pursued by relentless dhampires, Akabara continues to search for his queen to this day… Akabara's quest takes a sinister turn when an entity called the Black Swan appears. The Black Swan inhabits the body of a young human girl every 50 years, giving her the power to destroy the Vampire King and his queen. With each incarnation the Black Swan grows stronger--will the 49th Black Swan mean the end of Akabara?

Sana Kurata, a child actress, faces many problems in her classroom, including a major one - her bullying classmate, Akito Hayama. Sana's outgoing and friendly nature leads her to work towards correcting all of the problems around her. Her 'meddling' irritates Akito but at the same time captivates him, just as Akito's gloomy nature irritates Sana and compels her to change him. As these two opposites attract each other, they face many hardships which bring them closer to a mutual understanding. A story of growing up, letting go, falling in love, and falling out. It chronicles the relationship of Sana and Akito throughout elementary to high-school.This manga won the 1998 Kodansha Manga Award for shoujo.An extra epilogue book called 'Deep Clear' is available on MangaFox which is set a few years after the end of the Kodocha series. 'Deep Clear' is a cross-over with Obana Miho's other work, 'Honey Bitter'.

After enrolling in a college, Mitsu begins living in a boarding house in hopes of living a peaceful life.But the people whom he lives with are made up of different personalities and they had a welcoming party for him. But the next day when he wakes up, he finds himself lying next to his next door neighbor... The novelist, Tsuburaya. Moreover, Mitsu can feel this throbbing pain coming from his butt, what could be the meaning of this...? 

[Summary By: Love-Blossom]Wakako has been in love with her childhood friend, who is 2 years older than her, Chii-nii. The thing is, he went away and she's been sad ever since. 3 years later, she sees him at her gate. Finally she can say "i like you" but

Yuito's first love began at 15, when his classmate Kouta asked him out. 15 years later, they're in a rut, and those sweet days of puppy love are nothing but a distant memory. Every time they open their mouths, it starts another nasty argument. On their 15th anniversary, Yuito tries to save their relationship by surprising Kouta with a nice home-cooked dinner, but his plan backfires spectacularly... He's nurtured this love for years... and he's determined to get it back. TW : Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence, proceeds with caution

A collection of 9 wonderfully weird and violent short stories from the mind of Kaneko Atsushi. Includes "A Convenient Fiction," "The Paranormal Phenomena Research Society," "BANG! x3," "Eat Meat!," "Hit and Run," "The Thief and the Pencil," "Full of Holes" and others.

The world is divided into two factions: humans and monsters called katawara. Despite being a katawara, Tama loves humans and vows to protect them from evil, even if it means fighting her own kind. Her brother Jinka, however, hates humans, despite mostly being one. The siblings are joined by a cowardly swordsman named Shinsuke, who wants to learn how to become strong. When the group uncovers a plot to experiment on humans and transform them into monsters, they vow to defeat whoever is behind it... Even if it means battling an entire army of warriors. The people they meet, places they see, and creatures they battle will be legendary!

“I give you all permission to kill everyone here in order to earn the right to die.” To those who wish to go to heaven, kill each other and be the last one standing to survive. This place is called the "school", which lies between the world of the living and heaven. The group of 11 comprised of boys and girls are suddenly forced to participate in a death game hosted by someone who calls themselves "Sensei"! This school decides who dies and who doesn't. Only the person surviving at the end of the game can go to heaven. If one wants to die, they have to kill everyone else. Everyone has their "reasons of wanting to die", but who will be the last one remaining in this corrupted game...?!

Earth is destroyed, and the sole survivor is the immortal being Seul Yun. After losing the only person she ever cared about, she is set out to seek revenge on the one behind it all – the emperor Horson. However, Seul finds herself lost in a strange world called Hetra. There, she must learn to harness her new abilities and fight against a new type of evil. Will Seul be able to hunt down the emperor and carry out her revenge?

There's a mirror in the stairwell in old school building. It is said that this mirror is a doorway to a parallel world where any wish will be granted.What happens when three friends venture to the other side in search of their troubled friend Ryuu? 

The masterpiece of Wagner's opera "Ring of the Nibelung" now comes as a Japanese comic! It is said that if one wears the ring made out of gold taken from the river of Rhine, one can rule the world. Only those who abandoned the joy of love can obtain the power to make the ring. Alberich who was reviled by the fairies of Rhine, cursed love itself and made the ring. The series is comprised in 4 volumes.

Kyungjin Min, a cheerful new hire, expected a normal office life—until she was assigned to Junwoo Jung, the ruthless workaholic known as Hades. No one lasts under him, but Kyungjin won't back down. When unstoppable optimism meets immovable perfectionism, sparks fly in this fiery office romance!

After years as a struggling comic artist, Xiaoge's prized comic is amount to be made into a film. But thanks to a predatory contract, his publisher is taking all the profits and credit. Enter Mo Qian, a hotshot lawyer who’s willing to help Xiaoge for a simple price. If Xiaoge will pretend to be Mo’s boyfriend, he’ll help with his lawsuit. Simple, right? What could possibly go wrong?

<p> When Ruka was younger, she saw a ghost in the water at the aquarium where her dad works. Now she feels drawn toward the aquarium and the two mysterious boys she meets there, Umi and Sora. They were raised by dugongs and hear the same strange calls from the sea as she does. Ruka's dad and the other adults who work at the aquarium are only distantly aware of what the children are experiencing as they get caught up in the mystery of the worldwide disappearance of the oceans' fish. </p>

Annalisa never met her father, so she’s surprised one day to learn that he has left her a vast orange grove in his will. It's a bizarre move for the cold-hearted man who abandoned her mother before Annalisa was even born. To claim her inheritance, she visits the Spanish island of Menorca, where the dangerously handsome millionaire Ramon saves her from drowning in the sea. His mysterious and yet suave charm sets Annalisa’s heart racing. In order to protect her father’s loyal workers and the livestock, she’s determined to revive the orange grove, but that means pitting herself as an enemy against Ramon…

For nineteen-year-old Rika, cosplay is her life! And as now she’s finally out of high school she must bear the weight of an ambition she can’t share with anyone… One day, she meets a high-school student who she seems to get along with on a dating site, and before she knows it, she’s arranged to meet up with him IRL. The only catch is that he still thinks she’s in high school herself. He’s younger than her, but he also seems to be her type… Can she really dive into a relationship while she’s still cosplaying?