TOP MANGA OF THE MONTH

Stories that have been passed down from generation to generation in ancient Japan. There still lives in them a certain love that has never changed. In this series of short stories, the Japanese prodigy Oku has created full-color manga adaptations of a variety of folklore!

If you don't earn money, you can't survive! When his parent falls ill, high school student Hashiba Ryuuji has to give up his dreams and start working to earn money for his mother's hospital bills. One day, Ryuuji finds a part-time job that pays an unbelievable amount, and even though he knows it's suspicious, he joins to pursue his dream once again. Following his employer's instructions, he passes through a mysterious door and finds himself in an unknown world where he is suddenly attacked by monsters...!?

From Entropy:Ageha is a high school student who has taken over the role of housewife ever since his mother passed away. He has two younger brothers whom he must care for, and a useless father who is always out dating women. There's a girl that Ageha likes--his classmate, Nina. She tells Ageha that she's in love with a handsome, popular performer. Ageha decides to sing on stage at an open mic session to prove to Nina that he can be like that guy, too. But just after he starts to sing, someone interrupts and abducts him! The stranger is no other than Miyamoto Range, the performer whom Nina loves. Range wants Ageha to join the Shibutani Alliance Club, and is relentless in his pursuit. At first, Ageha thinks that Range is annoying. But little by little Ageha is won over by his charm. Will he be able to accept Renge? Will Nina ever return his feelings?--Please read at Entropy website  

At Wataru Fujii's high school, it's all the rage to wear paired rings with the girl you love. Wataru wears one though he is single, and one day inadvertently discovers that his ring pairs up with that of tall, handsome and smart Yuichi Kazuki, the senior classman idolized by the entire school. Though Kazuki has a reputation for being kind to all, when dealing with Wataru, he is strangely harsh. Their paired rings somehow draw them together and the two alternately clash and attract, as they must sort out their budding feelings for each other.

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 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?

Getto has always tried to get his father's attention, but it seems his father is more interested in his AI robots. When he graduates from high schools his father sends him P-02, an AI, as a congratulation's gift. Not only that but P-02 was told by the professor that Getto was his "best creation ever". In hearing that he is determined to find out why and to take that title for himself. When the two meet there's some confusion, but they quickly learn that the most important being in their lives might just be each other.Included are other short stories about the two and their adventures with other AI's and Getto's father, the professor. [B-U M]

You Qiuzi. Who in the school doesn't know her name? With a terrifying aura that screams antisocial, her overbearing attitude and a face laden with heavy makeup repel others with little difficulty. However, under her fierce appearance is a wounded heart, and all that unfriendliness is simply a mask to detach herself from social interactions. After five long years, her mundane daily life was once again lit up by the return of her childhood friend, Gao Tuoyi. At the him who is now both unfamiliar yet familiar, in order to see his smile again, she who is bad at socializing will just have to take action. (Synopsis: Gourmet Scans)

University student Sekiguchi Toshihiko's life takes a turn for the bizarre when he begins working as an accounts clerk with Galaxy Planning, a small firm that serves as a front for organized crime. His boss is the ultra-cool Aguri, a devil-may-care yakuza with a passion for gratuitous violence and constantly harassing his favorite employee.

In Paris, the city where the flowers of love and fashion are in full bloom, a girl named Coco appears like a spring breeze. Jer, a photographer whom she met by chance, is always at the mercy of the mysterious and whimsical Coco. Before long, Coco, who has an excellent fashion sense, becomes one of the most popular people in Paris, known as ''Mon Cherie (lover) Coco''. A fresh, early masterpiece by Waki Yamato!

1) The Day I Become a ButterflyThere is a rumor going around school that Mikami can “hear” when one’s death is near. Uka has just turned fifteen, but doesn’t know how much longer he’ll live… Will the budding love between Mikami and Uka have a happy ending?2) You At the End (Hate Ni Aru Kimi)A short story about a guy sick of this world and the silent, unlikely boy who anchors him to it.3) The Lonely WarCan men and women have platonic friendships? Suzu is determined to try.4) Blue Cat's TunnelA story about one girl's hope to find a way out of her life...5) Tokyo Alien YulalaA young student's trouble understanding his classmate makes him think the boy may be an alien.6) Planet YoursAn abused boy has trouble relying on his friends.Note: stories 1, 2, 5 & 6 are shounen-ai, stories 3 & 4 are shoujo.

From Echochi Scans:Ever since he was young, Mizuki's mother raised him up as a girl and forbade him from being close to other kids. Always dressed-up in a female kimono, this youngster is actually a successor to a wealthy clan. His mother hid his existence from Mizuki’s own father to prevent him from being caught in the crossfire of succession.Appearing on behalf of Mizuki’s maternal father, young lawyer, Hatano tries to convince Mitsuki, who he first thought of as a girl to meet ‘her’ long lost father. This homosexual lawyer has some devious plan to use the female Mizuki to gain success for his own good. What’s worse is that Hatano is a frequent customer in Hanamai Koeda, the restaurant which Mitsuki is working as his boy-self. Oh boy, Mizuki better watch out or his cover will be blown!

This whole incident started with a phone call from Ikushima’s younger siblings in a bus stop, where he had the most unfortunate luck of meeting happy-go-lucky boy, Ariie. Ikushima may look pretty, but his seemly bad and cold attitude gave him the nickname “queen”. Even though he doesn’t think he’s wrong (actually what he say seems right, justified even) but his good intention is always taken the wrong way. He blames it on his extremely serious look.Stumbling upon the queen’s soft side, Ariie used the information to his advantage and started following poor Ikushima. Will love blossom from this seemingly weird pair…? 

In the Seiran all-boys school for the gifted a new transfer student, Sakuragi Ryuichi, arrives. He meets Suoh Tokiya and he becomes awestruck! That spring his destiny starts!

"Apparently he was recruited by the Yakuza." "I heard he was caught shoplifting." "He's so scary!" To Tsubasa Niwa, these are just the typical rumors about him that he is used to hearing. Of course, these rumors aren't true at all. But given his large frame and intimidating stare, people don't think to second guess what they hear about him, not even his own teachers. But that's just how his face is, for Pete's sake! Before he knew it, he had gotten used to being alone, with no one to call a friend. So, when someone actually does take an interest in him, Tsubasa has absolutely no idea how to react! Who is this new Canadian exchange student and why isn't he afraid of Tsubasa like everybody else!? Is the effect os Tsubasa's face somehow lost in translation or something!?

From Manga Helpers:Jun receives a phone call from his wife Manami telling him that she's about to give birth, while he's at the apartment of his mistress Yoko. He promptly breaks up with his mistress and runs out the door to rush his wife to the hospita

In the future (1998), Japan has fallen under military control. As young men are conscripted to help with the war efforts for longer and longer periods, Risa waits anxiously for her boyfriend's return...

Behind Student Council Vice President Yuuko's cool facade lies a secret that she is desperate to keep from flamboyant President Hasumi. But how long can she go before her mask cracks on Christmas Eve and she's exposed? 

Teenager Hideki Yuu finally musters up the courage to confess to his crush, Miki, only to have her reject him. Three days later, she becomes an idol...

 Owl is a demon that consumes people's love. Bored with such an easy task, he finds a challenge from Maria, a girl that only loves god. Can he make her fall in love?

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Noboru was really excited about the trip to the hot spring resort his miser of a boyfriend booked for them. However, it didn’t turn out the way he wanted. Will he get his happy end?Part of Canna’s volume 11 short project, The Onsen Boys Short Project. 

Two mysterious transfer students investigate a school where, in the past two months, three student have fallen to their deaths. 

Stuttering, recluse Tooru believes he has seven things he's sorry for. His twin brother Satoru knows all but the seventh...the very one that may shatter their way of life.