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The Japanese government has launched a brand new law: because of the laziness and apathy of Japan's people it was decided that someone, daily and randomly, will be chosen and killed with a poisoned capsule in order to "bring to life again" and wake up the others. The person elected will be warned with an ikigami (or death notice) and after this he/she will have only 24 hours left to live. What will those condemned think and do during this short time?

Angels descend upon Japan! They’ve come to deliver the Japanese people from demons, who have taken the music industry by storm. But their master plan is to shoot for stardom as idols?! Enjoy Osamu Kozuki’s stupefying new comedy series!

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He was born fast. He had nothing else, only the ability to run fast. It gave him "a place at school" and "a bridge between friends." That was all the boy had. Then he met another boy who ran to forget the hardships in life. He was not fast by any means, but he had passion. The passion was infectious, and he gradually came to feel the same excitement. But that was the beginning of the "abnormality."

You're loved by such an honest girl, doesn't that make you even the slightest bit happy!? That such a flirty Kouhai would follow you around all the time!? A sweet (sort of) rom-com with a self proclaimed devil-type kouhai, dying for attention! Futahara Touka, a childhood friend's younger sister, and a self proclaimed annoying little devil-type kouhai who enrolled in the same highschool. Apparently, she's also a "Self-proclaimed Senpai-worshipping beauty" And that little devil type (?) beautiful kouhai yet again came to pick me up early in the morning "Senpai! Let's hold hands! Warm me up!" Only I, however, know that she's actually the naive, shy type that blushes just from holding hands, and gets extremely flustered inside while teasing me.. The show she puts on as the little-devil-character is just an act in order to get closer to me. And that she doesn't like me-- yet.

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Natalie Cavanaugh has found a chance to go visit her grandmother's house, but the big bad wolf might be the mafioso who lives next door. Demetrio Bertoluzzi spends his days repairing his house by himself, but it'll be Natalie who helps him rebuild his status in the world. Being the heir of a Mafia family is one thing, but trying to go against the tide might be rougher than he'd expect. However, Natalie might just be the offer he can't refuse.

Nao Niimi was bullied as a kid because of her appearance. In order to reset the past and start over, she changed who she was competely. Now she lives in Tokyo and works at the apparel shop of her dreams. The only problem is, she's still not happy. It seems being beautiful isn't the only thing in life... Nao's ugly past begins to haunt her as she struggles through everyday life. One day, she runs into Sachi Fukuhara, who begins to ruin everything, from turning her coworkers against her, to harrasing her nonstop. Nao must come face to face with the struggles of the past and the ugly truth that is right in front of her...

Hikuma is a young man who seems to live in his own world. One day, he meets fellow high school oddball Noto and the two of them embark to create a video game that will impress their classmates. When the class finally plays the game that the two of them have put their blood, sweat, and tears into, their whole lives change! Can two high schoolers conquer the game industry in this new adventure from Shonen Jump?!

Anthology of Sasaki's surreal stories that were published in Garo.

Ryouhei Arisu, now a grown adult and married to Yuzuha, who is expected to give birth to their first child any day now, suddenly finds himself back in the Borderlands, the land between Life and Death, after getting into an accident. Will he be able to make it out of the Borderlands once more...?

Childhood friends Kotarou and Subaru have always competed against each other in soccer, but when they become high school students, Kotarou realizes the difference in talent between him and Subaru…

The only Angel Princess of Heaven is betrothed to the Emperor of the Underworld. Unable to accept her future with the Demon King, she realizes that her only choice is to run away. Her plan is to join the human world disguised as a schoolboy! Now all of the Gods from Heaven and Hell are searching high and low on the earth trying to make sure that a wedding happens.

After enduring cruelty from his classmates, Sakurada Jun shuts himself away, preferring to live in solitude. Just when he thought he'd found peace in seclusion, a mysterious box disrupts his world, revealing the enigmatic Shinku—a living doll from the legendary Rozen Maiden collection. Shinku is beautiful yet demanding, and instantly declares that Jun shall be her new servant. Before he can wrap his head around the unusual events, they're attacked! With no other options for survival, Jun agrees to a contract with Shinku and witnesses the true nature of her power. Now sworn to Shinku, Jun is pulled into the dangerous world of “The Alice Game,” a deadly battle where only one of the seven Rozen Maiden dolls can emerge as the perfect doll. With danger lurking at every turn and Shinku's high-maintenance personality to contend with, Jun is about to learn just how intense playing with dolls can be!

Helena has always found her strength through stories. When her father left and didn't come home one night, and when Arthur, her only brother, got into an accident…reading and creating stories was what kept Helena going. By a stroke of luck, she attends an autograph signing of her favorite author, Mr. Big Bad Wolf, and the two grow closer, bonding over their shared love for storybooks. The cold, reserved man with a wolf head is shrouded in mystery, but perhaps he has a gentler side only Helena can see…

In his black hood, Anoa walks the streets selling apples. But he has a dark side he keeps hidden away...! This story is filled with fantasy, love between boys, and action!

Marianne never doubted the life her parents chose for her, whether it was her clothes, food, or even her fiancé. She thought everything was fine until the day her fiancé left her. Shocked, Marianne left town to begin a new life. One night at a charity dating auction, she meets and bids on a rebel named Oz. When they share a passionate kiss, she feels as though she has been reborn. But then she learns he is actually a serious doctor—just the type of man her parents would choose for her!

Will a temporary marriage be the way for them to each reach their goals? Elementary schoolteacher Melanie’s greatest dream is to have a loving marriage and adorable children. Meanwhile, her best friend, the handsome veterinarian Bailey, has been appointed as the judge for a local beauty contest. He’s fed up with gorgeous women approaching him just to sway his vote. Melanie comes up with the idea of getting married temporarily so they can both get what they want—but then the whole town gets involved…

At a mysterious video shop, Yota rents a tape starring the cute, young idol Ai Amano. When he plays the video on his broken VCR, Ai promises to cheer Yota up--then she emerges from the television and declares she will improve Yota's love life!

Sophie always had a crush on her handsome boss, Max, but he is a playboy and devoted to the single life. One day a messenger from the beautiful country of Chantaine comes to inform Max that his father, the king of Chantaine, has died. Sophie is shocked to know her boss was actually a prince all along and realizes she must give up on her love and make a clean break. She tries to quit her job, but Max insists he needs her, whisking her away with him to the royal palace. How will Sophie be able to cure herself of her feelings for Max now?

The story of an orphanage, the children who live in it, and the beat-up old Nissan Sunny 1200 which provides them with a means of escape from their boring everyday lives.

Enter a world where the First Space War has ended, and Earth has claimed its first extraterrestrial colony. Manabu Houo, a boy born into a totalitarian state, finds his only joy in watching forbidden movies with his childhood friend, Hina-chan. However, one day upon returning home, he finds a group of government officials waiting for him...?! Watch as this thrilling sci-fi school drama unfolds on a distant planet!

Kiba has a special gift to see the future with a single touch, but due to this power, he doesn't like to touch people - especially Udou. Meanwhile, Udou has been using his powers in unsavory ways and Kiba is in deep denial about his...until circumstances bring them together to deal with an all-consuming problem that might bring harm to those they love!

In the land of Glengard, the realm's 666th Demon King, Fienalia Glengard Flamveil...is bored. With no challenges to excite her and all of humanity long since subjugated, she's off to find a new world—any world!—to conquer...and it just so happens that Earth is next on the hit list! But when "Ena-sama" meets Kento Sugitani, an aspiring manga artist, it seems she might have found a new hobby more interesting than world domination. What is a demon lord to do but enroll in a manga school herself?!

From Tokyopop: Kohamaru comes from a peculiar family—each member can switch bodies with his or her soul mate! His parents can switch bodies, and his sister, oddly enough, can switch with her cat! Now it's Kohamaru's turn... When Kohamaru literally runs into Nanao, the girl of his dreams, they switch bodies. True love, right? Well, unfortunately, she's in love with someone else. And if that weren't bad enough, the "someone else" turns out to be Kohamaru's twin brother Konatsu...who can reverse their transformation with his own kiss!

Kato Marika is an ambitious seventeen-year-old student who is the president of the school’s Space Yacht Club. Full of pep and enthusiasm, Marika takes charge, even if membership in the club is flagging. Her true calling, however, is something a bit more daring. For in her spare time, the spunky teen moonlights as the captain of the Bentenmaru, an infamous ship full of rough and tumble space pirates who strike fear and delight in the hearts of many!

A Drunken Dream and Other Stories is a Japanese manga anthology written and illustrated by Moto Hagio, collecting a variety of her short stories originally from 1970 to 2007. 1. "Bianca" (1970, 16 pages) 2. "Girl on Porch with Puppy" (1971, 12 pages) 3. "Autumn Journey" (1971, 24 pages) 4. "Marié, Ten Years Later" (1977, 16 pages) 5. "A Drunken Dream" (1980, 21 pages) 6. "Hanshin: Half-God" (1984, 16 pages) 7. "Angel Mimic" (1984, 50 pages) 8. "Iguana Girl" (1991, 50 pages) 9. "The Child Who Comes Home" (1998, 24 pages) 10. "The Willow Tree" (2007, 20 pages)

The events of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair as seen through Kazuichi Souda's perspective.

A heart-warming story about a cat and its human. Born in the same year, the cat named "Professor" had been by its owner's side for 20 years. Always together through dark times and first loves, the time they've spent is an irreplaceable treasure. Spanning from their youth to their last farewell, this is a story showing how the most ordinary days are the most important, beloved times.

A love that began from a single love letter...?! Money, Maidens, Love, and Innocence (金と乙女と恋と純情, Kane to Otome to Koi to Junjou?) is a one-shot manga written and illustrated by AidaIro. Namely speaking, it's a parallel universe of Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun with Hatori Kyou replacing Teru's role as Student Council president, and featuring new characters such as Shigaraki Chitose

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Hinata Asahi is a high school student who lives alone with only her teddy bears to keep her company. Her life becomes much more exciting when the handsome Shirou Asou, moves in next door -- not only is he really cute (even if much older), but he's also her new teacher! Hina has a bit of a crush on Asou-sensei, but when the older man seems to take an interest in her as well, is it a forbidden love or something else? (Source: Tokyopop)

Their first encounter was unpleasant, but their feelings for each other are only growing deeper… Nell has been looking after the ranch on her own since her husband passed away three years ago. One day, well-known author Travis Grant comes to town on a fact-finding mission after hearing a story about a ghost town. Not knowing who he is, Nell scolds him when she sees him taking pictures on the outskirts of town amid an oncoming storm. Though they aren’t off to a good start, Nell ends up letting Travis stay on the ranch when he can’t find a room anywhere else. As the two spend more time together, they can’t help it as their feelings for each other grow deeper…

Kotaki Yumeji was just your typical high school student—until his childhood friend, Chieri Oomine, transferred into his class, now standing at a jaw-dropping eight meters tall! As Chieri's assigned helper, Yumeji finds himself navigating the ups and downs of school life in more ways than one. From giant-sized mishaps to tender moments, their unique relationship is full of heart-pounding surprises. But even with a height difference this extreme, who's to say that romance is out of reach? Get ready for a romantic comedy that's truly larger than life!

Each year, the Ushiromiya family gathers at the secluded mansion of its patriarch, the elderly Kinzo. It has been six years since Battler joined his cousins at the annual event, but their happy reunion is overshadowed by worsening weather and an eerie premonition from his youngest cousin. When their parents' conversation turns to the division of the inheritance upon Kinzo's imminent death, Battler and his cousins reminisce about the stories their parents teased them with as children-tales of the witch, Beatrice, who haunts the island's forest. But when people start dying unnatural deaths, Battler can't help but wonder...

Is Hinata’s mysterious neighbor actually a vampire?! When a girl at Hinata Sorazono’s school is attacked by what seems to be a bloodsucking vampire, everyone is on edge and wonders who’s next. Hinata refuses to believe that vampires even exist, but then she meets her new neighbor, Junya Tokinaga, the author of an incredibly popular vampire romance novel. Dressed in a kimono with an old-world air about him, Junya has a taste of Hinata’s blood and tells her it’s sweet... Hinata can’t help but be drawn to Junya, but could it be that he’s actually a vampire—and worse yet, the culprit behind the attacks?!

Her mother was a wrestling champion, her father a lightweight world boxing champion, her grandfather the first Japanese to become the world champion of Muay Thai kick boxing--but high school girl Elle doesn't want to fight! She just wants a normal life, but is it possible with such a violent family history?

Part-timer Leo has fallen head-over-heels for sex bomb Angelina Jolie, and is saving up to visit America so he can meet her...and kiss her?! What could be behind these passionate feelings of his?

Poverty and Partners can always be counted on to make a bad situation worse. When trouble comes to town, Orphen finds himself forced to team up with the worst police officer on the force! Can he keep himself fed while avoiding friendly fire?

Pieta, a normal girl, leads a normal, uneventful life in a world ofconstant black rain. As the rain pours down, like it always does, she takesher usual route to school and has a pleasant conversation with her friendDanae.

England. France. Germany. What common thread binds these three nations together? Answer: each is famous for producing unique, distinctive, delicious bread. But what of the island nation of Japan, home to rice and delicacies of the sea? Is there not a doughy, gastronomic delight they can claim as their own? The answer is no...until now! Kazuma Azuma, a 16-year-old boy blessed with otherworldly baking powers, has taken it upon himself to create Ja-pan, the national bread of the land of the rising sun! Yakitate!! Japan: Super Real (Sequel)

This entrepreneur and dark horse of the business industry is interested in a dreamy girl! Marc is one of the biggest icons in the business world. He is a man with wealth and fame, but he is missing one thing: a perfect wife. That’s when Rennie comes into the picture. Her cousin introduces her to Marc as someone who will help find his ideal bride. Despite Marc being skeptical of love, Rennie tries to help the man by introducing him to several great candidates. Marc doesn't care for the candidates, though: he is more interested in Rennie herself!

It's been four years since Yuya Tsuda's seen his childhood friend who moved overseas, Ryoichi Sakura. But Ryoichi's sudden confession of love sends him into a crazy panic! What's going to happen next......!? Find out in these two astonishing cover-story chapters and brand new extra comic. Also featuring three other stories, this is Hazuki Yuki's first ever BOYS' LOVE compilation!

Shosuke is a high schooler who’s bad at studying, sports, and almost everything else… But one day, a robot from the future called Chuck Beans shows up to change his life! Sounds like the cliched beginning to a stereotypical story, but Shosuke simply refuses him entry into his house! presents an offbeat slice-of-life sci-fi gag manga!

Haruna Wakakusa and Yamada become friends after she saves him several times from her boyfriend's constant bullying. Through him she gets to know Kozue Yoshikawa, a fellow student who also models professionally. The three emotionally stunted teens' lives briefly yet intensely intertwine for one semester before splintering from the aftereffects of one disastrous night. For both Wakakusa and Yamada, their emotional awakening fosters an unlikely friendship between the two battered souls.

Katami Wano is known in the office for always showing up in a kimono. While she is undeniably beautiful, many find her unapproachable and intimidating. Chitose crosses paths with her unexpectedly and soon discovers that she is not at all what people perceive her to be.

University student Mami is seen by everyone as the fashionable cool model-type but she secretly just wants to wear Lolita fashion. While she tries occasionally to be more cute & less "stylish", she can't overcome the image others have of her. When she watches a new coworker at the cafe she works part-time at leave in a extremely flashy outfit, it sparks the courage in her to express herself more truthfully too!

Masamune Hanzawa, a 27-year-old office worker with no time for love or cooking, reluctantly tries a housekeeping service at his section chief’s suggestion. Enter Natsuki, a charming college student and his boss’s son, who quickly captures Masamune’s heart. After their first meeting, Natsuki boldly confesses his feelings, leaving Masamune torn. Though undeniably attracted to Natsuki, Masamune hesitates due to their age difference and the potential complications of dating his superior’s son. As they navigate meals and growing emotions, Masamune must decide whether to embrace this unexpected chance at love—or let it slip away.