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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."
The story's about a straight-edged, boring, careful family man Makoto (i.e. "M") and Saya (i.e. "S") the daughter of a classmate whose life he unintentionally ruined. S is basically out to extract revenge for her mother by blackmailing, stalking and just making life miserable for M.
Living with Kanade, who happens to be her cousin and foster parent, Sakuya often finds comfort by stargazing whenever she's feeling low. However, her birthday takes a turn when an unknown boy, Chihiro, shows up at her doorstep with only his name as a clue to his identity. Fueled by her curiosity, she seeks the help of her closest friends, Yuuri and Sei, to track him down. Despite warnings from those around her, Sakuya can't ignore the inexplicable pull she feels towards the enigmatic boy. As fate would have it, they have a second encounter - but will this be the moment that brings them together or will they continue to shine as solitary stars in the dark?
On a rainy day almost a month ago, Kumo Shirasagi disappeared without a trace. In hopes of finding her, a group of six classmates convenes to search the Bird Forest, an abandoned amusement park on a remote hill in the countryside. Among these students is Gin Kurobe, a boy whose reasons for coming are as mysterious as his habit of muttering under his breath. The group's search takes them to the foreboding structure looming over the park known as the Birdcage Castle. In an instant, they are knocked unconscious—and when they awaken, they find metal collars around their necks, each connected to another person. The game they unwittingly entered is simple: they cannot turn back from any chosen path, and they must always move in pairs. The punishment for breaking either of these rules is certain death. With their lives on the line, Gin and his classmates must ascend through the bloody castle, battling the mind games thrown at them while searching for Kumo.
A decade ago, he was taken in by an unknown person. However, he has no recollection of who took him. What he does remember is being incarcerated in a private jail for the past ten years, with no rationale given. His only connection to the world outside is through a TV and the chatter of his fellow inmates. As time passes by, he loses himself and becomes a perilous individual. Suddenly, he is set free without any explanation. He is drugged, put inside a trunk, and left in a park. When he wakes up, he realizes he has the freedom to rebuild his shattered life ... with vengeance leading the way. The final chapter features an epilogue.
Six strangers, one house, one shared goal: love. What could go wrong? “Looking for love, but afraid you’ll never find it?” Come Live at the Love House! Shoko Shoji, intelligent, reliable, beautiful, has a secret: she’s a 26-year-old virgin, and mortified by her non-existent love life. Every day she checks out the self-help and beauty section of her local bookstore, but never works up the courage to go any further. Pushed on by her friends, she moves into the Love House, a social experiment putting six lovelorn strangers under one roof to see what sparks may fly! Will Shoko, and the friendly bookstore clerk she convinces to join her, finally find love? Or will rivalry, lust, and lies bring it all crashing down?
This is a requiem for those who are lost, wandering, and anguished in their lives after reaching 50. Amidst Japan's start of a new era, the protagonist of this story is Shiosawa. Once an editor for a prominent manga publisher, he has since retired early and finds himself questioning the significance of manga in his life. Is it merely a profession to him, a means of self-expression, or a source of companionship?
The "vampire" girls reside in a school nestled within a dense forest, concealing their true identity. To avoid detection while hunting for prey, they rely on the "sister system," a blood pact among the girls. However, what benefits does this pact provide them?
Sex is an intimate and exposed act that often necessitates an immense amount of faith. Misuzu grappled with this vulnerability, dejectedly abandoning both intimate relationships and dating entirely after being informed that she lacked proficiency in bed. Despite this, Misuzu eventually summoned the bravery to re-enter the world of romance when her coworker Mikage-san propositioned her years later. Sadly, she soon discovers that Mikage-san too struggles with sexual hang-ups. Will they be able to disregard their anxieties and cooperate to construct a resilient, gratifying bond?
The Hiiragi Family, a revered religious group known as the Order of the Imperial Demons, established their prominence in society a thousand years ago. However, the Ichinose Family severed ties and formed their own rival faction, the Order of the Imperial Moon, five centuries later. In retaliation, the Hiiragis created a restrictive system at the school they governed, intending to hinder the Ichinose heir's growth. Adhering to cultural norms, Guren Ichinose, a potential leader and skilled wizard, defied the odds by enrolling into the enemy First Shibuya High. He concealed his extraordinary abilities, braving attacks by other students. Unfortunately, Mahiru Hiiragi, the Hiiragi Family's future head and a person from Guren's previous life, became interested in him. Meanwhile, Guren grew wary of a looming disturbance, seeking to boost his powers. Misguidedly, he remained unaware that his friend also harbored the same yearning.
Rewritten: A science fiction thriller depicts a world where birds, who were granted higher intellect by bird-like aliens, have overthrown humans and taken over as the dominant species. Establishing their own societies with laws, currency, countries, and class systems, the birds have now subjected humans to the same treatment they once experienced. However, amidst this new hierarchy, carnivorous birds and those who prefer insects and grains are at war, and the conflict shows no signs of ending. Meanwhile, the aliens ponder a new ruling order for the planet, considering whether to replace the birds with a different species.
Dear Citizen, We appreciate your loyalty, especially during these troubled times when people seem unmotivated and apathetic. You may be wondering why nothing is being done to stop this decline. Rest assured, we are taking measures to address the issue. Starting immediately, we will randomly select a citizen each day and they will be notified of their demise within 24 hours. This will serve as a reminder of how precious life is and the importance of being a productive member of society. Thank you for your attention and cooperation. Congratulations, you have been randomly selected by the government to participate in this reminder. Note: This piece was nominated for the Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2009.
