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Asumi Kamogawa, a petite 14-year-old, possesses an unbridled adoration for the cosmos, particularly the twinkling stars. Under the tutelage of an affable ghost who wears a colossal lion head and goes by the nickname "Lion-san," she has been studying space since infancy. Despite an unsteady home life, Asumi resolves to join the Tokyo Space School. In no time, Asumi befriends a cadre of classmates, including her childhood friend Shinnosuke Fuchuuya, who sports spectacles and harbors a staunch brutal honesty, Kei Oumi, a cordial young woman who drew inspiration from Neil Armstrong's photos of the moon landing, Marika Ukita, an enigmatic and stunningly gorgeous girl with a few secrets of her own, and Shuu Suzuki, a bold and bright boy who maintains a laidback approach. The setting of Futatsu no Spica is an alternative future in which Japan's maiden human-crafted spacecraft crashed in 2010, and it follows the growth of these high schoolers as they travel toward the stars.
Inquiring about her sibling, Miao describes her brother Fen as a constant source of teasing and frustration, leading to frequent arguments throughout the day. But in times of trouble, Fen transforms into a protective and affectionate older sibling, always willing to safeguard his younger sister.
Once revered as the shining superstar of Seiran Academy, Ayaka Shiramine's beauty, kindness, and dedication were renowned. However, when Yurine Kurosawa arrives on the scene, everything changes. This remote and solitary overachiever poses a danger to Ayaka's good name. While initially harboring some resentment towards Yurine, Ayaka's genuine warmth opens the door for her rival to form new relationships. However, as the two start to feel romantic attraction for each other, their bond grows increasingly enigmatic. Ano Ko ni Kiss to Shirayuri wo is a heartfelt tale of two girls striving for perfection who, amid the tumult of adolescence, discover comfort and fondness in each other's presence.
From an early age, Nunnaly Hell was fixated on the receptionist working at the Haare magic guild. Fascinated by the way the woman adeptly dealt with everything that came her way, Nunnaly became determined to follow in her footsteps. Enrolling in Dolan Kingdom's prestigious Magic Academy, Nunnaly set her sights on becoming the best receptionist she could be. However, despite her best efforts, noble student Alves Lockmann continually outperformed her. This competitive dynamic persisted through simple games like rock-paper-scissor and more significant challenges like exams, leaving Nunnaly always in second place. Nevertheless, Nunnaly persevered, and upon graduation, earned a second place ranking in her class and a coveted recommendation letter to work at Haare. Starting her new job, Nunnaly soon found her days filled with hectic challenges and difficult trials. And if that wasn't enough, it seemed she couldn't get away from her old rival, Lockmann, no matter how different their careers.
The center of attention in the romantic comedy is a young woman with a generous bust and a boy who is likened to a small creature. Ken Yamada, a member of the student council, feels threatened by an oncoming danger. Rei Jinjuji, the beautiful and intelligent student council president, uses her ample chest to get what she wants. Whenever Rei presses her cleavage against Ken, he suspects that she is plotting his demise. Will Ritsu be able to handle Mio's constant emotional attacks? What does Mio really want?
As a bodyguard, the job can be quite challenging, especially when one's presence poses a threat to those in proximity.
Shinya is lacking in academic prowess, sports ability, bravery, and overall seems to be a failure. However, his fate takes a turn when he meets Haruna, a girl with the power to transform his life. According to her, Shinya is the chosen Messiah, the one tasked with saving her world while she acts as his protector. But is this true? Could Shinya's previous shortcomings be leading him towards this significant calling? And if he is indeed the Messiah, can he even save himself, let alone an entire world? Additionally, included in this series are two one-shot stories: Night Keeper in volume 4 and Exorcist in volume 6.
Oboreru Knife tells the story of Natsume, a sixth-grade girl who has to move from Tokyo to a decidedly different town in the countryside. Upon meeting a boy named Kouichirou there, "something" stirs inside her. The story depicts a "teen heart on the brink of ruin."
In their shared classroom, Rin Sakura was the target of bullying while Yuuya Komine, a studious and conflict-avoidant student, kept to himself. They had never spoken until one moment when Yuuya succumbed to peer pressure and told Rin to kill herself. In response, Rin leapt from the window but survived the fall, blaming Yuuya for her actions. Overcome with guilt, Yuuya desperately apologizes to Rin and pledges to do whatever she wants. Surprisingly, Rin requests something unexpected: his love.
Megumin and Yunyun, two outstanding trainees from the Crimson Magic Clan, are still pursuing their studies. Although Yunyun is focused on gaining a thorough understanding of advanced magic, Megumin has chosen to refine her expertise in the spectacular realm of explosion magic. Despite being warned of its limitations, Megumin remains steadfast in her determination to perfect the art of explosion magic, believing it to be essential in achieving wizardry's highest level and obtaining an exceptional physique. Her resolve is unwavering.
The Suzunari detective club, comprised of three high school students - Suzaku Tachibana, Kouhei Hiba, and Soutaro Tsubaki - and their feline companion, Boo-chan, is an all-male group due to Boo-chan's stringent female membership criteria. However, Suzaku's intuition found their perfect female member in the form of Aoi Kaidou. Although Aoi appeared serious and unsmiling, she passed Boo-chan's tests and joined the team. Together, they solve mysteries on their school campus. Volume five features "Itsumademo Issho ni" and volume nine presents "Anata wo Shiritakute" as additional stories.
