(W) kadiro
Exciting developments are afoot for Kentarou and boyfriend Inukai, as a sudden proposal is followed by a visit to meet the family! Meanwhile, Inukai-kun's coworker Nekomiya-kun and his feline boyfriend Shimada-san, whose daily lives are already full of shared affection, take their relationship to the next level!
This intimate manga anthology is about the struggles and successes of individuals learning to navigate daily life with a developmental disorder. The comics follow the stories of nine people, including: a junior high dropout finding an alternate path to education; a former "troublesome" child helping kids at a support school; a so-called problem child realizing the beauty of his own unique quirks; and a man falling in love with the world with the help of a new medication. This book illustrates the anxieties and triumphs of people living in a world not quite built with them in mind.
(W) Umetane (A/CA) Abi
Ton-chan and Shino-san try with all their might to get owner Tamako's attention when she's busy, scheme together in the middle of the night, and try to get inside her clothes. Enjoy their comforting and playful life in the third installment of the popular cat manga.
(W) Umetane (A/CA) Abi
Ton-chan has been growing more affectionate while Shino-san does things at her own pace as usual. Now a foster cat, Taneo, arrives. What happens when this new member joins the family will overload you with cuddles and cuteness!
(W) Umetane (A/CA) Abi
Ton-chan has been gaining more presence as the leader of the Tamagoyama family, while Shino-san continues to approach life at her own calm pace. Along with the growing foster cat, Taneo, there is always more cuddly cuteness to share!
(W) Umetane (A/CA) Abi
A new wind blows into the bright lives of Ton-chan, the pack leader, Shino-san, the easygoing cat, and Taneo, the rascal, as an axolotl joins the Tamagoyama family. How will the cats react to this unusual creature?
(W) Umetane (A/CA) Abi
After welcoming a new family member, an axolotl named Oom-chan, it seems like business as usual for Ton-chan, Shino-san, and Taneo. But now the Tamagoyamas face a major event: moving to a new house! How will the feline family members react? This volume features more bonus manga and hand-picked photos!
(W) Inuchiku
One young man's summer vacation has him stuck out in the middle of nowhere with his adorable but bossy younger cousin! Will it be a bummer of a summer or one filled with precious memories?When Nozomu ends up having to spend his summer vacation at his uncle's house, his main concern isn't being stuck in the middle of nowhere with nothing but hills and rice fields all around-it's his cousin Sou! This tanned tomboy is cute and full of pep but has zero respect for Nozomu's personal space or his authority as her older cousin. And to make matters worse, whether intentional or not, her clingy behavior almost makes it feel like she's coming onto him! Will Nozomu's poor heart survive until the end of this summer, or will he end up as obsessed with her as she seems to be with him?
(W/A/CA) Milk Morinaga
Rena and Yuna have been roommates since school, and decided to rent a place together after graduation. They've lived together as friends for five years, but things suddenly change the day Yuna adopts a kitten, even though their apartment doesn't allow pets. When Yuna says she wants to move somewhere that will allow them to keep the kitten, Rena admits her true feelings: she wants to be more than friends. Yuna isn't sure how to reciprocate, but she's game to try!
(W/A) Natsumi Ito
In Showa-era Tokyo, fraud is rampant and Japan's first woman detective, Mitsuko Hoshino, is on the case! The organized crime syndicate responsible for the wave of corruption has captured her, and while in their clutches, Mitsuko discovers the terrible truth-the boss of the gang is a child! In a city where even kids have to toil, of course some will go bad, but what can Mitsuko do about it?!
(W/A) Natsumi Ito
It's the Showa era, and Mitsuko Hoshino, Japan's first woman detective, has only her assistant Saku to turn to when things get rough. But when Saku's older brother Hitoya returns to Japan with a case of amnesia, Saku is the one who needs help! All Hitoya has is a London train ticket and a poster of an elderly woman... Will these clues be enough to uncover the secrets of Saku's family?
(W) Natsumi Ito
HEY, BEAUTIFUL!Mitsuko, Japan's first female detective, and her assistant Saku, the heir of Yoshida Department Store, are keeping busy with what seems to be a minor case. Someone is tearing down advertisements for a new beauty treatment, leading Mitsuko to the Imperial University to ask questions. There, the detective is trapped by a suspicious student with rose-colored fingernails...a clue! Can Mitsuko keep the situation from turning ugly before it's too late?!
(W/A) Shio Usui
No one knows Torako used to be a delinquent. All of her classmates only know her as the perfect student. But everything changes when Nokotan, a transfer student with antlers, enters her life. Antlers aren't the only thing strange about Nokotan. Her deer nose can sniff out Torako's secret past! Whether it's at school or the zoo, chaos follows this doe-eyed girl's every step. Torako has so many questions! Is Nokotan a deer, a girl, or something in-between?
(W/A) Oshioshio
No one knows Torako used to be a delinquent. All of her classmates only know her as the perfect student. But everything changes when Nokotan, a transfer student with antlers, enters her life. Antlers aren't the only thing strange about Nokotan. Her deer nose can sniff out Torako's secret past! Whether it's at school or the zoo, chaos follows this doe-eyed girl's every step. Torako has so many questions! Is Nokotan a deer, a girl, or something in-between?
(W/A) Oshioshio
The final exam battle between Koshitan, Neko, and Nokotan has kicked into high gear! Nokotan studied so hard that she achieved enlightenment, something no deer has ever done before. Who will claim the top spot and be dubbed the star student? But this contest isn't the only problem on Koshitan's horizon. She's come down with a case of deer fungus. That is a completely real thing and Koshitan has a severe case!
(W) Mikito Chinen (A) Ritsu Aozaki
God of death, Leo, has been dispatched to Earth on a mission to save human souls, and has found himself at a small hospice called Okanoue Hospital. For this task, he's been granted a special form: one with four legs, a tail, and a keen olfactory sense. Thanks to his canine assets, Leo can seek out patients at the hospice who are plagued by a lifetime of regret. With his wet nose and doggy good looks, little death god Leo eases patients into their next life, setting them free of both the quiet hillside hospital and any lingering doubts.
(W) Wataru Mitagawa
Kotaki Yumeji was just your typical high school student-until his childhood friend, Chieri Omine, 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!
(W/A) Mamoru Aoi
Sachi has decided against an abortion. However, her choice is not without immediate consequences. While she deals with a flood of forms and doctor appointments, Takara is kicked out of his house and juggles multiple jobs to save money for her and their unborn child. In the midst of it all, Sachi's dad shows up out of the blue and promises to take care of everything. But what are his true intentions...?
(W/A) Mamoru Aoi
Sachi knew pregnancy wasn't going to be easy, but she never knew it would be quite this hard. Not only does she still feel physically unwell, but her frustration over her lack of freedom won't stop eating away at her. All those anxieties finally come to a head in an explosive argument with Takara that throws the future of their relationship into jeopardy. Later, things become even more complicated when a rumor about her pregnancy starts to spread like wildfire around her school. Will Sachi be able to stay and graduate alongside all her friends? Or will all the gossip force her to give up on her dream?
(W/A) Mamoru Aoi
Malicious gossip about Sachi's pregnancy continues to follow her wherever she goes. Ostracized by her peers and pressured by her teachers, she now has another difficult decision to make about her future. Namely, how and where she should complete her education. That is, if she's able to at all. And though her family and Takara are by her side to support her, will Sachi end up abandoning high school altogether? Or will she find the strength to pull through for the sake of her unborn child?
(W/A) Mamoru Aoi
Sachi and her boyfriend Takara are your average high school couple. They go to school together, hang out, and even engage in the more intimate side of dating. However, as time passes, Sachi starts to get the feeling that something isn't right and decides to buy a pregnancy test. Later, in the bathroom of a family restaurant far from her home, she sees the two red lines that will change both her and Takara's life forever…
(W/A) Mamoru Aoi
Sachi's pregnancy continues to progress, and the baby remains healthy. But while the discord within her own home begins to slowly subside, the same cannot be said for Takara's. Determined to move forward and create a new family with Sachi, he presents her with marriage registration paperwork on his birthday and asks for the ultimate gift of a future together. Later, Sachi connects with another pregnant teen through social media. Will this budding friendship finally provide her with someone who truly understands what she's going through?
(W) Kiyoko Iwami
Yuni went to Osaka to cheer on Nanase at her big game, but she ended up in bed with Fuuko. Even though Yuni insists to herself that this is mostly Nanase's fault, she still feels terrible. Back home, she's invited to a group outing at the pool. Her heart leaps at the idea of a swimsuit date with Nanase, but then drops when Fuuko tags along too. The deception is getting harder and harder to keep up, especially as Nanase starts to question Yuni's friendship with Fuuko.
(W) Kiyoko Iwami
After Fuuko maliciously confesses her affair with Yuni to Nanase, Yuni must make a choice: her girlfriend Nanase who she loves but has been neglected by, or Fuuko who showers her with affection. When Nanase promises to make Yuni more of a priority, Yuni agrees to give them another chance at happiness, leaving Fuuko alone once more. For a time, their relationship seems better than ever. But how long can the peace last when Fuuko asks to see Yuni again?
(W) Kawauchi
A sweet collection of stories about goddess-like girls and the disaster girls that love them from afar.They start off as friends, total opposites who watch each other from afar, or maybe they're locked in a fierce competition. Either way, they can't stop thinking about one another. These fluttery feelings can only mean one thing: first love! Swoon over these budding teenage romances that celebrate girls loving girls.
(W) Soutsu Hasebe
Reclusive gay virgin Wang Xiaomie has just awakened inside the body of a thousand-year-old corpse dressed in ornate wedding finery. Stranger yet, he finds himself sharing a coffin with immortal warrior Wen Fengjin, who has spent the last millennia patiently waiting for his dead lover to return. Constantly hungry with nothing to eat and only a magic peach blossom tree to keep his heart pumping, Wang Xiaomie must now navigate being trapped in an ornate mausoleum, undead, all while dodging pesky grave robbers. To make matters worse, he must also keep a lid on his growing attraction to this hot-albeit completely unhinged-immortal who will do anything, even kill, to keep his beloved safe.
(W/A) Migiri Miki
Mano Taiyo finds a kitten dying from eating poisoned food on a snowy night. He names the cat Yuki and nurses it back to health, but this is Taiyo's first time as a pet owner, and Yuki proves difficult by refusing to eat any store-bought cat food. Having never cooked before, Taiyo sets out to make a meal worthy of his adorable new charge.
(W/A) Migiri Miki
Taiyo continues his journey of becoming a responsible cat owner for his pet cat Yuki. In fact, he's really getting the hang of it! So much so that he's helping his older sister Asahi find her perfect feline match. While visiting the cat café, Asahi is captivated by a particular cat with piercing eyes. Will it be a match made in kitty heaven?
(W/A) Migiri Miki
Taiyo continues his journey of becoming a responsible cat owner for his pet cat Yuki. In fact, he's really getting the hang of it! So much so that he's helping his older sister Asahi find her perfect feline match. While visiting the cat café, Asahi is captivated by a particular cat with piercing eyes. Will it be a match made in kitty heaven?
(W/A) Migiri Miki
Shortly after moving into his new home, Taiyo finds another kitten in need of help. He names her Konatsu and takes her home, but Yuki is uncertain about his new housemate. Taiyo enlists the help of fellow cat-lover Utako and her friends but still has trouble finding a foster parent for his new kitten. Can Yuki and Konatsu learn to get along?
(W/A) Migiri Miki
After finding his latest rescued stray the perfect new home, Taiyo and his beloved kitty Yuki are finally able to relax. As the two settle in to enjoy their first Christmas and New Year's together, Taiyo learns he has to schedule an upcoming business trip that requires an overnight stay. His friend and fellow cat enthusiast Utako suggests he find a pet sitter, but who could he possibly trust with this vital task?
(W) Migiri Miki
CATS ARE THE CURE!While visiting his family, Taiyo encounters a stray and her kittens in need. The budding cat dad takes the furry family in, though he's not quite sure how best to help. With his older and somewhat estranged brother Daichi in tow, Taiyo heads to the cat café for advice from Utako, a local cat expert and Taiyo's friend. As Daichi and Taiyo learn more about cat care, the tension between them eases. Can kittens bring these two brothers closer together?
(W/A) Donten Kosaka
In this newlywed comedy, a man tries to settle down with his sweet wife... who happens to be a contract killer! Meet Setsuna. She's cute, sexy, and deadly. When she's not out murdering people as a professional assassin, she's nesting at home, trying to adjust to a domestic life with her new husband. She skewers ingredients for dinner, draws a knife on unwanted solicitors, and sleeps with one eye open, just in case enemies sneak in. Her lovestruck husband doesn't ask her a lot of questions about her day job, so this arrangement can work if love conquers all, right?
(W/A) Donten Kosaka
Meet Setsuna. She's cute, sexy, and deadly. When she's not out murdering people as a professional assassin, she's nesting at home, trying to adjust to a domestic life with her new husband. She skewers ingredients for dinner, draws a knife on unwanted solicitors, and sleeps with one eye open, just in case enemies sneak in. Her lovestruck husband doesn't ask her a lot of questions about her day job, so this arrangement can work if love conquers all, right? This romantic comedy is dangerously sexy!
(W/A) Donten Kosaka
Meet Setsuna. She's cute, sexy, and deadly. When she's not out murdering people as a professional assassin, she's nesting at home, trying to adjust to a domestic life with her new husband. She skewers ingredients for dinner, draws a knife on unwanted solicitors, and sleeps with one eye open, just in case enemies sneak in. Her lovestruck husband doesn't ask her a lot of questions about her day job, so this arrangement can work if love conquers all, right? This romantic comedy is dangerously sexy!
(W/A/CA) Eiji Masuda
High school student Kuromine Asahi is the kind of guy who literally cannot tell a lie.Whether it's trying to maintain a poker face in a simple game of cards, or keeping scurrilous gossip to himself, Asahi is a total failure when it comes to the art of deception. So what happens when he stumbles upon the most shocking secret of his life? When Asahi learns that Shiragami Youko, a beautiful girl of few words, is actually a vampire. Can Asahi possibly keep his lips sealed?
(W) Dan Ichikawa
The manga that inspired the hit anime! Forced to change jobs after being constantly bullied by his old boss, 26-year-old Momose Kentaro is understandably anxious about what's in store for him at his new workplace. After all, what if his new boss ends up being just as cruel? However, Momose's fears vanish once he meets Shirosaki Yuusei, a deadpan yet competent manager who is anything but scary. In fact, he's actually a little... goofy!
(W) Dan Ichikawa
After changing jobs because of his old boss's bullying, Momose is thriving at his new company thanks in large part to his kind yet airheaded boss, Shirosaki. He's also made several new friends at work, including the upbeat Kinjou, another employee who took the job due to workplace harassment, and their slightly needy department head, Aoyama. From business trip disasters to more goofy misunderstandings, it's another volume full of heartwarming slice-of-life shenanigans!
(W/A) Konomi Wagata
In this purr-fectly hilarious rom-com, boy meets girl...but he's stuck in the body of a cat?!
Nao Kazushiro is a normal high school student--until he gets in a traffic accident and winds up in the body of a cat! At first, it's all fun and games as he gets used to his new form, but then the novelty wears off and the hunger sets in. Luckily, he's picked up by Chika, a girl his age, who gives him food and a home off the streets. She's paw-fully sweet and pretty, but meanwhile he's still in a furry feline body! Will Nao (now Nyao) ever get his human form back, or will fur end up flying instead of sparks?