TOP MANGA OF THE WEEK

The events chronicled in this manga are also depicted in its own campaign in the Gundam: Meguriai Sora game for Playstation 2 (released in the US as Gundam: Encounters in Space), as well as a novel by Kazuki Miyamoto.Some of the characters are seen briefly in Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles manga.

“80,000... The number of people that go missing every year. Once you're gone, no one's coming to look for you”** The manga centers on homicide detective Hiroki Dan, the son of a former police superintendent general, and who seems to be on the fast track to career success. He maintains a hidden identity as a serial killer responsible for more than a hundred murders of people he deems beyond the reach of the law.

Leticia, a plain and overly serious noble lady from a fallen house, is desperate to find a husband before it’s too late. Unfortunately, suitors are scarce… unless you count her childhood friend Ethelbert—a dashing prince with a reputation for womanizing and an infuriating habit of offering her unsolicited love advice. Leticia is convinced that someone as radiant and flirtatious as him could never truly love someone as dull and uptight as her. Yet, the more he teases her, the more her carefully guarded heart begins to waver. Behind his smirk lies a desire that’s anything but casual. Can a woman raised to be proper resist the sweet, sinful lessons of a prince with dangerous charm?

Sumire is plain and unremarkable. Her flashy, spendthrift mother and sister force her to handle all the housework and make all the money, leaving her completely worn out in both body and spirit. One day, a yakuza gang shows up to collect her sister’s debt, and in exchange for repayment, Sumire is sold off to them. Abandoned by her family and sinking into despair, Sumire is met with unexpected kindness from Hidaka, the young yakuza lieutenant. Later, when Hidaka sees her dressed up to work at the club, he suddenly makes a bold declaration: “…You don’t have to go out there. Become my personal housekeeper.”

In the kingdom of Hanu, the young Alpha king Harid and the gentle Omega prince Illya have finally found love beyond political ties. But when Illya’s ailing father calls him home, the two must face separation, duty, and the ghosts of the past. Amid the silent snowfall and palace intrigues, Kouguu no Omega: Yukihana no Shou tells a tender story of love tested by distance, loyalty, and the longing to return—not just to a homeland, but to each other.

Si Bon, a genius perfumer praised as a prodigy in France, suddenly loses his sense of smell. Having lost the very meaning of his life, Si Bon comes to Korea, intending to quietly end it all. But when he throws himself into the sea, he’s rescued by a strange man named Haeun, who lives alone and runs an antique shop. Just as Si Bon tries to take his life again, he receives a call from his friend Pierre—there may be a way to restore his sense of smell. Grasping onto that faint hope, Si Bon decides to stay at Haeun’s antique shop, working and living there for three months to prepare for his return to France. However, as time passes, Si Bon finds himself increasingly drawn into the mysterious world of this peculiar man, Haeun.

“How can it feel so good?” It was as if someone had been screwing with my head. One day at work, Yoon Sung-hyun learned about a self-hypnosis app. Intrigued by the idea that one could hypnotise themselves to lose weight or improve their grades, he downloaded the app to try it out. But to his surprise, the app was already installed on his phone, and when he opened it, a shocking message popped up. [Command: Yoon Sung-hyun goes to the grocery store with his partner and jerks off inside] And along with that, a whole bunch of similar messages. As soon as he sees the messages, countless, unbelievable memories begin to flood his mind... Disclaimer: This work contains crude or vulgar jokes about male and female genitalia, and portrayal of a coercive relationship. Viewer discretion is advised.

Lin Feilu was a self-made Oscar-winning actress. She could act cute, fight fiercely, feign innocence, or play the pure white lotus — in short, she wasn’t a good person. She died on her twenty-seventh birthday, vowing that if there was an afterlife, she would definitely be a good person. However, she transmigrated into the body of a five-year-old princess of the Dalin Dynasty. Her mother was out of favor and sickly, her brother was mentally challenged, always hungry and cold, and his life was constantly in danger. Lin Feilu: ...You forced me into this!

“Am I… watching a webtoon right now?” After joining a new company, he starts to notice something strange— his female superiors seem oddly familiar. Soon, he discovers the shocking truth hidden within their smartphones… their secret, intimate preferences revealed.

What caused the massive earthquake is a mystery. Could it have been the time machine Gyungbae built? Was it the construction going on outside the school? Or was it something darker? Something that now lurks the hallways of the buried school, preying upon those who lingered? Whatever it is, the students and teachers trapped within the darkened halls of the school have more pressing issues to think about, like finding more food, whether they'll ever be rescued, and who stole Eunhui's body...

Zoos are made of small and big dreams... but it takes more than a dream to feed the animals! And that, Haruko will realize quickly, as she takes her first steps as a caretaker at the Hidamari Zoo. Despite an overwhelming enthusiasm, her inattentiveness has earned her the dislike of the director of the park, who puts her to the test by entrusting her the care of withdrawn and uncooperative animals... It is now up to the curious talent of the young girl to decipher the secret emotions of the animals through their scent!

A strong arm catches Nanako just before she falls, followed by a passionate kiss. "No, I can't reject such..." Nanako is utterly in love with her boyfriend, Kotetsu, the charismatic and brilliant CEO. As she anticipates the proposal, her dream turns into a nightmare by getting kidnapped. Kotetsu arrives in a desperate, last-minute rescue, but he takes a blade to the back. The small space of the cut reveals a terrifying secret: a tattoo of a tiger. "I'm actually a yakuza." The true story of a dedicated yakuza's unexpected, all-consuming love.

In a 1930s Illinois, we enter the life of Daniel Groth, an unfortunate and timid man that was recently forced to become a gravedigger to pay the bills. He has been secretly in love with his best and only true friend, Christine, since he met her years ago. However, Daniel suddenly seems to vanish off the face of the Earth one day, and isn’t heard from again for quite some time. Until late one night, when Christine gets a single knock on her door. Daniel has returned to his beloved, but as an unnerving shadow of his former self. Witness an extremely tense downward spiral as the truth behind Daniel’s new, highly bloodthirsty nature is slowly revealed.

Maki Sakura, a middle school teacher renowned for her beauty among both students and colleagues, is surprisingly tomboyish and loves drinking—and to top it all off, she has terrible luck with men. Yet, despite knowing her true self, her neighbor and student, Shirou, has harbored a single-minded affection for her since childhood. Living next to her gives him glimpses into her personal life, and leaves him wondering, "Why do I even like this woman?"

After seeking her father’s “love,” Candice—the so-called “Evil Princess”—was executed. But when she suddenly awakens, she realizes that time has turned back. Determined to avoid the execution that awaits her, Candice vows this time not to seek love and instead take the opposite path— to live as a “good princess.”

Gong Hyun-Jae, who moved to a rural village, discovers that his father was an arsonist and becomes distraught. Then, there, he discovers a passageway connecting him to 15 years ago, where he encounters his mother and father from the past. Hyun-jae begins to live with them and uncovers hidden secrets.

Wataru is a lonely boy who lost his parents in an accident. For some reason, there is one maid—named Kosame, who has been by his side since he was little. Set in a unique coastal fishing village with rows of boathouses, a love story of eternal love begins!

Tomita Tomizou is in a band. After a night gig, Tomita runs into a fortune teller, who tells him a fatal encounter is just about to happen, someone unexpected will show in his band… Is it a friend, or maybe a new love? Could it be that the encounter already happened ?!

Someone once said love has a shelf life of just three years. After graduating college, Ebi becomes a freelance writer running a travel YouTube channel and blog, while her boyfriend Yuha is still thriving as a model and violinist. Believing she’s finally found the real thing, Ebi dreams of marrying Yuha… but is it all a delusion? Studio Stellaz’s Mom’s Man Season 2—an unflinching dive to the bitter end of obsessive love.

“Since childhood, I’ve always been good at understanding the atmosphere around me. So, when my half-sister, Marin, decided she wanted to be the tragic heroine, I willingly took on the role of the villain to please her. I had no other choice—our father, who adored Marin, would punish me by withholding meals if I didn’t comply with her wishes. At tonight’s soirée, Marin planned to capture the attention of Rio, the son of the Duke of Balgoa, from the remote territories. To help her achieve this, I was ready to follow her plan completely, even humiliating myself by pouring wine over my own head in front of everyone. I thought that would ensure everything went according to Marin’s wishes, giving her the chance to get closer to Rio. But something unexpected happened; when Rio grabbed my wrist, I felt a sudden pain and heard a dull cracking sound. That dramatic moment marked the beginning of a new chapter in my life, as fate started steering me down a completely unforeseen path.”

After falling for Hangyeol while watching his short track race during her school days, Heeseong decides to study abroad in an attempt to end her one-sided crush. However, upon returning home, she finds Hangyeol has become a national short track speed skater. One drunken night, the two become sex partners—and awkwardly begin to realize their true feelings for each other. With both standing at crucial turning points in their lives, can they find synergy through one another?

"I don't want any man besides me seeing you looking this cute." It's the first time I've ever seen this jealous side of my childhood friend. With the way he's touching me, these beautiful clothes he put me in will be ruined...

“...Yes, I understand. I will warm my brother-in-law’s bed.” “……!” “I don’t care if I become a concubine or a maid serving him at night.” On her wedding night, her husband collapsed onto her stomach with a thud. He had been thrusting madly, but before even half an hour had passed in the bridal chamber, he stopped breathing — dying just like the rumors said, from overexertion in bed. After that night, her mother-in-law forced her daily to take her own life, and she endured endless torment. Then one day, her late husband’s older brother, Jaegyeom, appeared before her like a ray of light. If only she could escape this suffocating life in Joseon — she would do anything to break free from this wretched world.

"If I went to Tokyo, maybe I could get a boyfriend!! Maybe I could fall in love!!" Or so he had always dreamed. But when college student Shota finally makes his first visit to Tokyo's gay district, Ni-chome, he strikes out big time. While despairing that he's just not cut out for dating, Shota comes across a foul-mouthed but kind donut shop owner and the delicious donuts he makes, which both help him start to get back in high spirits. However, when Shota accidentally catches sight of a new, more R-rated side of the donut shop owner... What will happen to this airheaded college student, and his dreams of true love, at the hands of this "adult" donut shop owner?!