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From Bamboo Garden "I think about the same things every day. I hope for the same things every day. Perhaps I was born in the wrong dimension; I feel that this is my true world... Maybe the world I was first born in was fake. Because- take a look, this world is beautiful. Only in this world do I feel happy."
In the American Old West, the world's greatest race is about to begin. Thousands line up in San Diego to travel over six thousand kilometers for a chance to win the grand prize of fifty million dollars. With the era of the horse reaching its end, contestants are allowed to use any kind of vehicle they wish. Competitors will have to endure grueling conditions, traveling up to a hundred kilometers a day through uncharted wastelands. The Steel Ball Run is truly a one-of-a-kind event. The youthful Johnny Joestar, a crippled former horse racer, has come to San Diego to watch the start of the race. There he encounters Gyro Zeppeli, a racer with two steel balls at his waist instead of a gun. Johnny witnesses Gyro using one of his steel balls to unleash a fantastical power, compelling a man to fire his gun at himself during a duel. In the midst of the action, Johnny happens to touch the steel ball and feels a power surging through his legs, allowing him to stand up for the first time in two years. Vowing to find the secret of the steel balls, Johnny decides to compete in the race, and so begins his bizarre adventure across America on the Steel Ball Run.
Shinya doesn't get stellar grades, he's not athletic, he's a coward, he's a wimp...he's a general good-for-nothing. One day, however; he meets Haruna. A girl that could change his life forever. Haruna tells Shinya he is the Messiah. The Lord chosen to save her world and that she is his shield. Could it be true? Could Shinya's life of ineptitude be balance for this one grand cause? Is he really the Messiah? If he is, can he save himself, let alone an entire world?
"A long war between the Grasslands and Zexen has taken a heavy toll. When a long-needed truce fails, a quest is undertaken to find the legendary Flame Champion, who saved the Grasslands in another war years before." The third of the Suikoden series highlights the struggle of the bearers of the 5 elemental True Runes; True Fire Rune, True Water Rune, True Lightning Rune, True Earth Rune and True Wind Rune; amidst the chaos that ensued within the Grasslands. Who is the mastermind and what is his/her/their purpose? Based on the PS2 video game, it is also loosely based on the Water Margin classics, though it's limited only to the gathering of 108 Stars of Destiny in order to restore order.
Supersonic Fingers is the first Gunnm Gaiden story, it takes place shortly after Gally's fight with Jashugan. Gally is attacked by an unknown sniper, and while she recouperates, her hunter-warrior friends search for the culprit. The culprit is a strong fighter with a death wish that only Gally can fufill. The Holy Knight is the second Gunnm Gaiden story, Homecoming is the third, but takes places immediately before The Holy Knight. Before he met Gally, Ido worked as a hunter-warrior to make ends meet. Although a skilled doctor, he had no skill in the areas of cybernetics. He saves and befriends a young, mysterious girl, whom he names Carol. During their time together Ido learns the art of cyber-medicine, and starts his cyber-doc practice, but Carol's past catches up with her and Ido learns a painful lesson about medicine(https://kodansha.us/series/battle-angel-alita-holy-night/)
Shen Ying, a foodaholic girl with no sense of direction from the modern world, came to another world through time travel. She had no money and couldn't get out of the spirit world. Incredibly talented as a martial arts master but also easily neglected, Shen Ying is like a bug in a video game. Shen Ying took Yi Qing, an upstanding swordsman, as her disciple although, at first, she only wanted him to cook for her. Yi Qing, a man of integrity and conscience, was defeated in a fight with a demon and fell into the yard of Shen Ying who later became his master through serendipity. However, Shen Ying and Yi Qing always talked past each other. Later they entered Xuantian Clan and with Shen Ying's simple explanations and his own imagination, Yi Qing gradually became an unbeatable swordsman in the world. This is a funny story about cultivation featuring two characters with strikingly different dispositions: an upright, gentle disciple and a hilarious but powerful master.
Yuniko Sakuraba isn't your ordinary 15 year old girl. She is a die hard fan of the late actor Akira Nanae and she became a thief in an effort to recover and collect Akira's stolen memorabilias. She then encounters, the 17 year old actor Ryu Eba who has been labeled as the 'New Nanae'. She tries to steal his award which formerly belonged to Akira but is discovered. On the other hand, Ryu seems taken by the unique girl and offers to give her the award if she can steal it again. On the other hand, mystery surrounds Yuniko's past as she finds out that her mother, a former actress and who she hasn't seen because of her mother's illness has actually an amnesia and Akira's death has something to do with it! The story follows fun and hilarious adventures Yuniko and Ryu make as they steal Akira's other memorabilias in an effort to jog the memory of Yuniko's mother. Romance develops, secrets are uncovered and mayhem ensues. They will find that being famous isn't easy, jealousy is a trouble maker and staying in love and together takes effort.
There's this pub (Izakaya) that was supposed to be in a certain place in Kanto region of Japan called “Gen”. After opening the door one day, it was found to be connected to the city of Parisia, the Kingdom of the Eastern Kingdom… Individual residents from a foreign world such as fallen monks, warriors, noble female knight, daughters of noisy famous aristocrats, etc. all visited the peculiar izakaya which they've never seen before, and gradually they'll become fans of the dishes… A foreign world gourmet fantasy has finally started! *From the same author of Isekai Izakaya "Nobu", which takes place in Kyoto. Raw DL
The story takes place in an era similar to that of ancient Rome in a country called Cronos. It follows a group known as the Temple Mercenaries. In particular, the manhwa is about Ares, Michael and Baroona, three young warriors with mysterious pasts and surpassing skills... The manhwa is notable for its subtle use of anachronistic elements (Ares' shoes are similar to that of classic Adidas), as well as very dynamic and fluid action sequences.
Skeleton Double manga, A man dies a mysterious death just outside Shinjuku Station. Eight years later, his son, Yodomi Arakawa, is leading a tranquil life until he meetsan invisible man?! And to learn the truth behind his father's death, Yodomi will have to become invisible himself
Toriko Manga is a Japanese manga series illustrated and written by Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro In a world where the flavor and feel of food is very significant, there exist people called Gourmet Hunters (Bishokuya) who focus on the acquisition of uncommon ingredients and c
From Tokyopop: An ancient seal has been broken, sending a flood of demons into the mortal realm. Hizuru Oborozuki and Takuya Hijou, descendants of the great savior who banished the demons in the past, must fight the evil spirits using their mystical powers. In order to give the world a fighting chance, Takuya uses his music to transform Hizuru into a beautiful warrior. Some things are worth fighting for, but is the Earth one of them?
