Souma Yukihira, a teenager of fifteen, yearns to emulate his father and become a culinary virtuoso. Alas, this aspiration is quashed when his father informs him of the imminent closure of their eatery due to foreign business obligations. Determined to continue his culinary journey, Souma enrolls at the Tootsuki Culinary Academy, where failure is not tolerated and expulsion looms over students. Though hesitant, Souma attends to take his entrance exam, encountering fierce adversaries, forging new bonds, and surviving endless nights. Additionally, Volume 3 boasts a bonus one-shot called "Kimi to Watashi no Renai Soudan."
At the invitation of Risa Shiromine, Kaede Honjou logs into the virtual reality MMORPG New World Online as her character, Maple. Despite her lack of gaming experience, she invests all her status points into defense. As a result, Maple is sluggish, incapable of using magic, and constantly targeted by rabbits. However, her high vitality points grant her the "Absolute Defense" skill and a counter ability that can eliminate enemies with a single blow. Thus, Maple becomes a "mobile fortress" player with a unique poison ability that can neutralize attacks and overcome obstacles. Undeterred by her unorthodox approach, she embarks on an adventure.
Morio Kurokawa, a high school dropout and notorious troublemaker nicknamed "Morio the Black Panther," gained a reputation for triumphing in fights against older opponents. While walking around town with his group of friends, he stumbles upon Yukiko Akaza, a girl struggling with a vision disorder that severely impairs her eyesight. Undaunted by Morio's tough exterior, Yukiko repeatedly crosses paths with him, which gradually leads to Morio developing intense feelings for her. As they continue to meet, Morio's desire to safeguard Yukiko intensifies, and he gains insight into the daily challenges she faces.
If a maid finds herself marooned in Japan for a year, what could be her next best move? Well, she can satisfy her taste buds by diving into the local cuisine! Check out Suzume Tachibana's excursion through a variety of Japanese delicacies as she embarks on her culinary journey. From delectable sweet treats like taiyaki and melon bread to savory bites such as takoyaki and onigiri, Suzume's food exploration is worth cheering for. However, be warned that as she savors each mouth-watering dish, you might find yourself drooling too!
If you believed that the SOS Brigade's misadventures had reached their limit in terms of absurdity... then you haven't encountered Haruhi-chan! Nagato has transformed into an otaku! Asakura is now her microscopic captive and playmate! Mikuru is so endearing that she morphs into a sheep! Haruhi delves into the realm of four-panel and brief comics, in which you'll discover a plethora of humorous gags and chuckles.
A decade ago, the valiant Max triumphed over the dreaded Demon Lord. Seeking to recuperate his strength, the Demon Lord underwent a prolonged slumber, but upon awakening, found himself confined to a diminutive and less intimidating form. Intrigued by his adversary's current pursuits, the Demon Lord pays Max a visit, only to learn that the once glorious hero now resides in a shabby studio. In a bid to aid his former nemesis in reclaiming his former might, the Demon Lord chooses to reside with Max and collaborate towards making him a worthy contender once again!
Friendly, confident, amazing at his job...All words applicable to veteran CG designer Yanase, who was asked to teach the hardworking new hire, Kaneda, the ropes! Although excited about the prospect, he begins to lose heart in the face of Kaneda's frosty indifference. However, on the inside, Kaneda's been struggling to play it cool whenever Yanase so much as pats him on the back...
When his clan is wiped out by a beautiful demon, young Taikobo finds himself in charge of the mysterious Houshin Project. Its mission: find all immortals living in the human world and seal them away forever. But who do you trust—and whose side are you really on—when you've been trained to hunt demons by a demon?
Due to her father's work abroad, Konatsu Amano relocated to Iyo-Nagahama, where she settled with her aunt. During her journey to her aunt's home, Konatsu came across an open house at her new high school's aquarium, where she met the striking senior, Koyuki Honami. They quickly developed feelings for each other, after a few fortuitous encounters. In a bid to get closer to Koyuki, Konatsu joined the aquarium club, of which Koyuki was the sole member. Despite sharing qualities like loneliness, kindness, thoughtfulness, hesitancy, and obstinacy, expressing their emotions proved challenging, which strained their relationship. To move forward, they must define their roles in each other's lives and discover ways of reconciling their feelings. Will they overcome their loneliness and summon the courage to confront their inner selves and each other?
In the midst of Japan's civil war, a young boy, bearing a distinct short horn on his forehead, becomes ensnared in an unforeseen turn of events. His dull existence suddenly takes a radical shift as he saves a fugitive female ninja who insists on being his servant, exposing his secret identity as an emperor. With a plethora of girls joining his journey, he embarks on a thrilling expedition full of idiosyncratic stories. Unravel the future of this small but intrepid troupe and their impending fate.
Vampires, who cannot be exposed to sunlight, have been able to integrate into modern society by only going out at night. Yura Toraki is a vampire who works the graveyard shift at a convenience store in Ikebukuro. One day, he happens to save a woman named Iris, who turns out to be a member of an order of vampire exterminators! Before he knows it, Yura is living in the same apartment as his should-be nemesis!
When Sakura Hiromi was young, he yearned to be a hero. However, he now works a mundane job in an office. Despite still longing for his childhood ambition, he feels it's impossible until he rescues a youngster and becomes a magical girl out of the blue. From that pivotal moment, his fantasies turn into actuality.