TOP MANGA OF THE MONTH

Satou Hiroshi is the kind of polite, innocent, cute boy who's popular with guys and girls alike. But word-of-mouth has it that anyone who dates him will be plagued by a series of unfortunate events and near-death experiences - eventually being forced to institute a break-up 'under pain of death'... Will bespectacled, 'uncool', baseball-crazy Tsumabuki Kasumi prove these rumours wrong or experience them first-hand? But after falling for Hiroshi's cute smile upon their (rather weird) first meeting, he's determined to tempt fate and find out whether he can finally break out of this unlucky streak and strike it lucky in his love life!

Hina is a typical game otaku ever since one can remember. The day he falls in love, he bumps into the worst scenery; his crush happens to be his mortal enemy's younger sister, Natsushiro Ryusei! What shall the big brother say... Or probably request from Hina?

Haruka is in love with his best-friend Ryou who marries his sister. The day of the marriage he drinks too much and ends up staying in one of the room of the hotel where the receivement is done. In the night he is attacked and raped by someone who claims to hate him and that he'll never forgive him. Few days later at work he meets a new colleague and soon recognize in him his attacker. What is he doing here? What does he wants from him? Very good Manga, despite the general seriuos plot, can be even funny sometimes.

From Fantasyshrine: Suzuki Masami has been painfully aware of his rival in high school swim team, Kashiwazaki Yuichi, ever since Kashiwazaki saved him from drowning. As fate would have it, now they both work in the same company! But unbeknownst to Kashiwazaki, Masami is behind the reason why Kashiwazaki never gets the worms (girls). Will Kashiwazaki realize who’s sabotaging his love life…? The gentleman-like, love story between two rivals. Also included is a love story between a super-handsome foreigner and a chef with a phobia of foreigners (xenophobia).

Yuusuke's senior, Ichijou, tells him an old horror story of an ill-fated lover who, rumor has it, was left to die in what is now the present-day basement of one of the school's buildings. Sent on an errand inbetween classes, Yusuke can't help but recall the story as he makes his way through the eerie surroundings, when suddenly...he blacks out... Released in volume 1 of the Finder series, Target in the Viewfinder.

After ups and downs and lots of deep things went between, now the delinquent Towa Aikawa is a very "deeply involved friend" of the Student Council President, Mikado Shirahane. But when Towa visits Mikado's house for the very first time, Mikado's elder brother thought he was Mikado's sex-friend... List of Warui Series: Vol 1 Warui Koto Shitai [1-1] Vol 2 Warui ko Demo Ii? [1-2] Vol 3 Kirai ja nai Kedo [2-1] Vol 4 Koi Ja nai Kedo [2-2] --- Warui Koto Bakkashite Gomennasai [1-3 &/ 2-3] Vol 5 Warui Yatsu Demo Ii [1-4] Vol 6 Mujihi na Otoko [3-1] Vol 7 Warui Koibito ja Dame? [1-5] Vol 8 Kare ja nai kedo [2-4] Vol 9 Mujihi na Anata [3-2] Vol 10 Sunao ja nai Kedo [2-5]

1-5. Togawa Ryouji is the new sales employee of a Toy Company. He and Kairou Reiji came into the company at the same time. They are just like water and oil and can never get along with each other. The management wanted them to cooperate to do sales out in the streets. Kairou always annoyed Togawa with his words during work. But when Togawa saw the nude back of Kairou in the changing room, he actually had a nosebleed!? 6. Sakura Ice Beauty Fushijiro-sensei is known as a cool beauty, but playful sensei Takatou always manages to get under his skin. With Fushijiro's feelings for the older man tied up in a past incident that Takatou doesn't seem to remember, will he ever be able to sort them out? 7. Serious Love Date is considered tight-lipped and is often given the tougher jobs as an enforcer in the Senwa clan. But when he's told to guard a beautiful young boy who seems determined to seduce him, Date may have met the job he couldn't handle. 8. The Aroma of Temptation Researcher Yura's failing miserably at his pheromone project, and letting down sweet, supportive Mikimoto from marketing. Maybe Yura just needs some inspiring animal attraction... 9. Extra In this twisted Little Red Riding Hood, exactly who's going to be eaten up?

Garai is a Japanese Catholic Priest, who is unable to give up his lifelong sexual relationship with Yuki, a beautiful and sadistic young master criminal. Yuki's malicious crimes have become more and more extreme over the years, claiming many innocent lives, and Garai is tormented by guilt at his inability to stop them

Can love overcome all? One night stands rarely lead to the sweet romance that everyone dreams of - but for Haru and Tatsuya, maybe they're the lucky ones. Meeting by chance at the bar where Haru works part-time, Tatsuya is immediately attracted. After their night together, Haru is thrilled that he can be with Tatsuya again. Even as the years passed, Haru always thought of Tatsuya - but what will happen when Tatsuya finds out about Haru's true identity? Note: There are incest themes in this manga.

Two lonely people who suffered the loss of their loved ones...The love story of our boys, NIIYA Kaoru and SHIROTSUBAKI Yoshiyuki, from strangers to lovers, how strong will their love be? Is it just for the sake of comforting? Share their love and feel the bond between them. Also features cameo appearance of AKANE Ryuuichi and HASUMI Akira from From Yesterday... from AF

Ikumi has always admired his sempai but one day, his sempai rapes him... This manga is a prequel for 2-14 Jiken.

Story 1: Endou got into an affair with the neighbor's wife and was caught red-handed by the husband, Okumura. He apologized to Okumura and was expecting a beat-up when Okumura pushed him down instead... Story 2: Ritsu has unrequited feelings for his friend Masashi. In order to cope with the situation, he indulges in a frivolous life as an escort in the red-light district. When he suspects to have gotten HIV, he runs to the hospital. Little did he know, the doctor who examines him is a former acquaintance of his...

Ray is smart and dazzling. A guy that is just like a king. Shingo fell in love with Ray and came out of the closet because of him. He dare not confess to Ray. And being roommates makes it even worse for Shingo. Will Shingo take a step forward?

Satou-san, a working salaryman, has a little secret: he's a fudanshi, the male equivalent of a fujoshi). Even though, he loves BL, and loves to imagine 2 guys together, he's straight and have a girlfriend. Because of a water damage, the appartment of his downstairs neighbor is ruined. So he invited him to stay over until the end of reparations. what's gonna happen next ?

From "Manga: Sixty Years of Japanese Comics" by Paul Gravett: It follows the lifelong relationship between Kain Walker, a New York cop who has hidden his homosexuality, and his younger blond boyfriend, Mel Frederics, an orphan with a troubled past.

From Bakeneko Scanlations: Tattoo artist Hyakkei received an unusual request— His childhood friend, Kaoru, next in line to succeed his yakuza clan, asks him to tattoo a dragon on his back. Kaoru, who hasn’t changed since that time many years ago, is still as strong-willed. With skin of pure white, he warmly shook Hyakkei’s heart. The memory of their summer as 18 year-olds reawaken at their reunion. Tattooist x Yakuza pure love story! Includes the previously unreleased sequel. Never Let Go - Takumi Yuu (You)

From Bakeneko Scanlations:

Yamanobi Apartments have a story behind them: Anyone who lives there will gain something big, but lose something big as well. This is a collection of stories about the various tenants and their love lives. 1) Muroi Kaname has just moved into Yamanobi. The naturally unsocial Kaname doesn't care about stories, and also quickly manages to alienate himself from everyone in the building. But when his upstairs neighbor, talkative Fujimura, sees a different side to him, he's determined to be Kaname's friend. Kaname slowly lets himself grow closer to Fujimura, but will their friendship withstand the jinx? 2) Kamimura Mizuki has always chosen lovers for their looks, and gotten nothing but trouble. This time he wants a sincere guy, and he already has one picked out: Itokawa from his work. But getting his attention is proving to be somewhat difficult. At least slacker apartment caretaker Akabame always listens to his troubles... 3) Nojima is known as the life of the party, always light-hearted and in a good mood. But he's really a bundle of insecurities! He's hiding a secret love for cool classmate Kariya and has moved into Yamanobi for the jinx. But his secret love is slowly turning him into a stalker! extra) Kanata has been in love with Soejima Ibuki for two years now, but he always sees Soejima-san with a new partner. Will Kanata be able to tell Soejima how he feels or will he suffer with an unrequited love forever? extra 2) 3 short comedies on the residents of Yamanobi Apartments.

[From Hochuuami]: Prince Ashide decides to agree on a wife, but too bad for him a lone deserter of the country of Ishugal shows up instead to claim the title of Princess.

From Attractive Fascinante: ch 1-2) A return flower Masatsugu, a calligraphy sensei, liked his student, Sumiya, for a very long time. His feelings got stronger and he started to avoid eye contact with Sumiya. Sumiya sensed Masatsugu’s awkwardness and confronted him. They eventually did it and Sumiya didn’t look for Masatsugu anymore after that. Then one day, Masatsugu came home to find Sumiya at his doorstep… ch 3) Next Door ch 4) Let's try it ch 5) Lost Article extra) Have you got everything?

From Aestheticism: A collection of 6 stories that Hagiwara Kaoru has done for various anthologies, such as "Stinger." Includes some full color pin-ups.

From Fantasyshrine: Since he first met Baron Kuroba, Seiji has been secretly in love with the master of the Kuroba Manor, where servants were rumored to be attacked by a vampire. However, Baron Kuroba only sees Seiji as a lap dog that needs to be disciplined for his carnal pleasures. How can Seiji convince the baron, who doesn’t believe in love, to love him back?

A collection of one-shot stories... 1) Fix The colleague who Mikami, a salesman for an advertising firm, normally collaborates with for work collapsed due to a sudden illness. As a result, Mikami had to take his kouhai, Nojima, along with him while entertainig a favored customer. However, thanks to Nojima's low alcohol tolerance, Mikami had to handle the business dealings himself. After drinking heavily, Mikami acted on impulse while on their way home; on the whim of the moment, he roughly kissed Nojima...! 2) 27 Ji ni Koi wo Sasayaite 3) Campari ni Koishite! 4) Daiichi Tsugi Yokkyu 5) Koi ga Todoku Sono Mae ni 6) Soshite Emono wa Omou no datta 7) Dakara Karyudo wa Kunou Suru 8) Atogaki

Collection of oneshots, the majority of which are extra of the author's other works. 1) Your Word Is my Command (Aruji no Oose no Mama ni) Nanjou Hiroaki always finds himself unconsciously taking care of others. But soon, he becomes conflicted and guilty when he realizes that he has grown to rely on his underclassman Asouzu... 2) Seppun Kindan Shoujouchuu 3) Fujino-kun's Revolt [Electric Hands Extra] 4) Ootsuka Family's Weekend [sequel to Brothers Battle, third story of Electric Hands] 5) Higan Tassei hi [Damarashite Katarazu Hitomi de Otose Extra] 6) Jinsei Kouro [Renai Yuugi Extra] 7) Zipped Open [Koi wa Ina Mono Myouna Mono extra] 8) Koi wa Ina Mono Myouna Mono [extra of the release of the same name] 9) F no Higeki (Tragedy of F) 10) I got some business [Your Word Is my Command (Aruji no Oose no Mama ni) extra] 11) I'm not letting you go [Seppun Kindan Shoujouchuu extra] 12) Birthday Present [Koi wa Ina Mono Myouna Mono extra]