Back
Before the immense popularity of One Piece, Oda Eiichiro had created a compilation of short stories. The collection consists of: - "Wanted!" (1992) - "God's Gift for the Future" (1993) - "Ikki Yakou" (1993) - "Monsters" (1994) - "Romance Dawn" (Version 2, 1996) In honor of the 20th anniversary of the One Piece anime, the TV special for episode 907 was adapted from the second version of "Romance Dawn."
Upon discovering an unusual malignant fetus in a patient's cranial cavity, brain surgeon Minakata Jin is sent back in time. Armed with advanced medical knowledge, he bravely tackles deadly diseases and injuries. Through his adventures, he interacts with ordinary people as well as prominent figures of Edo, skillfully utilizing his surgical expertise to rewrite the events of the past and revive various stories.
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?
Despite being homosexual himself, Jun lives in secrecy, hiding his true identity even from his childhood friend, because he considers same-sex orientation to be repulsive, abnormal, and shameful. To satisfy his desires, he engages in a clandestine affair with a married man and relies on "Mr. Fahrenheit" as his anonymous online confessor. Jun dons a false persona every day, maneuvering carefully to conceal his authentic self. Jun's life takes a dramatic turn when he meets Sae Miura, a fellow student who harbors her own secrets as a fujoshi. Though Sae remains unaware of Jun's homosexuality, she challenges his biased notions of same-sex relationships, and the two bond closely. Nevertheless, their relationship turns on its head when Sae confesses her romantic feelings for Jun.
Makoto is as average and ordinary as an omega gets. He’s nothing like Rio, the model du jour he’s been assigned to manage. Rio is charismatic, popular, drop-dead gorgeous, and most importantly, an alpha—everything Makoto can’t stand! Makoto is determined to keep their relationship strictly business, even though Rio seems fixated on winning over his prickly new manager with sweet talk and claims of love at first sight. But when a sudden heat has Makoto riled up on his talent’s bed…how long can he keep saying “no comment” to destiny?!
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.
Childhood friends Koutarou Fujiki, Kajiwara, and Fuyuko thought they would always be together. They spent their youth in a strange love triangle, the two boys fighting over who would date Fuyuko. But suddenly one day, that life ends. Kajiwara goes missing, and Koutarou takes his sweetheart's hand in marriage. Now middle-aged, Koutarou is left to wonder—would his wife have chosen differently if Kajiwara were still around? On a visit to his hometown, the memories come rushing back...
How about this, a manga for adults—and not young adults either. This is a series of stories about love and romance amongst the older generations. As the manga itself says, "In the later years of their lives, men and women sometimes find themselves in the glow of love. Their love stories are shining like shooting stars in the twilight."
Unlike most girls who crave popularity among boys, Futaba Yoshioka wants the complete opposite – to avoid it altogether. In middle school, her popularity with boys caused her female classmates to shun her, leading her to take the opportunity in high school to reinvent herself by acting indifferent and unfeminine towards boys, allowing her to make some acquaintances along the way. However, things take a dramatic turn when her first love, Kou Mabuchi, suddenly reappears after disappearing years ago. Though she still cherishes the fond memories they shared together, she soon learns that the sweet and gentle boy she knew has disappeared, replaced by a cold and pessimistic version of himself. Although he acknowledges that their past feelings for each other were mutual, he warns her that they can never return to the past, as everything, including himself, has changed. Throughout Ao Haru Ride, Futaba navigates the complexities of searching for true love and friendship while staying true to herself.
Matsuoka is deeply addicted to the thrill he experiences when he struts through the streets at night in his ex-partner's clothing, basking in the attention of male onlookers. One night, a stranger assaults him, but his serious boss, Hirosue, saves him. In spite of rumors about Hirosue's boring and clumsy persona, Matsuoka is attracted to the sincerity of his thoughtful actions. One fateful evening, while dressed in feminine attire, Matsuoka meets Hirosue, who confesses his feelings to him. However, when Matsuoka realizes his own emotions, he declares, "We can't meet again. It's out of the question." What will be Matsuoka's next move?
Formerly a member of her high school track and field club, Akira Tachibana's injury has left her unable to move at her previous pace. In order to support herself, she works part-time at a family restaurant where she unexpectedly falls for her 45-year-old manager, a divorced man with a young son. Despite their age difference, Akira appreciates her manager's tender nature, a stark contrast to how other employees view his weaknesses. Through small moments shared between the two, they begin to understand each other until Akira realizes that true love requires no explanation. On a rainy day, she chooses to confess her feelings, drastically shifting the dynamic between them. What remains to be seen, however, is how her manager will respond.
Yamato and Kakeru were childhood best friends, each one complementing the other. Yamato was the cool and intelligent one who excelled at everything whereas Kakeru was just an average, clumsy buddy who faced difficulties in accomplishing tasks. Despite being inseparable, they yearned to be together in a way that they truly desired. However, no matter how much effort they put in, their hearts were unable to connect.
