Asuka Masamune is a young man whose love for all things cute, fluffy, sweet, and sparkly brings nothing but disappointment and horror to his mother. Following a family incident that led to his father leaving, Asuka was pressured to give up his hobbies and focus on sports like kendo, judo, and karate to embody masculinity. He eventually became the highly ranked captain of his high school's kendo team, accepting a life of manliness, but his interest in feminine things is rekindled when he meets transfer student Ryo Miyakozuka and falls in love. Unlike Asuka, Ryo has zero interest in traditionally feminine activities like cooking and sewing. She's tough, with a fierce kick and an equally strong personality. Asuka's friend, Juta Tachibana, encourages him to befriend Ryo to use her as inspiration for the shoujo manga he secretly publishes. As their relationship develops, Asuka begins to embrace his true nature as an "otomen." Additional stories include Glass no Otomen, where Otomen Sen no Kamen wo Motsu discovers his love for glassblowing, and Love-Tic in Volume 11.
The former chef of Hakodate's Goryokakutei, Kitagata Toshizou! The man who has been contracted to completely turn around a restaurant on the verge of failing! When it comes to cooking techniques, ideas, and spirit he is unrivaled! Only those that can make it through Toshizou's earth shattering training will be able to gain footing on the road to revival. Then comes in another shop...!!
The ultimate goal of the Kiseichuu, an alien race, is to wipe out humanity. They do so by consuming the H-Energy, the very passion that fuels human reproduction. Retto Enjou is recruited to join a team of elite and attractive superheroes tasked with saving Earth. Living with the four gorgeous women of the HXEROS team, Retto becomes embroiled in a world of erotic intrigue, with the fate of the planet hanging in the balance. This clash between extraterrestrials and eroticism will determine humanity's fate. One-shot included: Volume 3's "Haikei, Hannibal" (Dear Sir Hannibal)
Various creators have contributed numerous manga shorts for Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou.
God made a blunder, leading to my reincarnation. I now dwell in a rural hamlet, encircled by lovely younger sisters and a female childhood acquaintance. With no access to electricity or running water, it's the perfect slow-paced existence! From tending to livestock and agricultural chores, my abode has transformed into a bustling emporium catering to female adventurers! On this particular day, I have a lot on my plate. Join me as I recount my leisurely lifestyle's adventures.
At Seiyo Elementary, everyone admires Amu for being stylish and super cool, assuming that she has everything she could want. But Amu's true self remains unknown to all, as she is a shy girl who longs to find the courage to be her authentic self. Bringing about a change in Amu's life will require more than mere wishes and dreams - it will require a bit of magic! One day, Amu wakes up to a spectacular surprise in her bed: three peculiar little eggs. Inside each egg is a Guardian Character, a fairy-like creature who endows her with the ability to transform into a different person. With her newfound companions at her aid, Amu is about to uncover that her genuine self is even more remarkable than she had ever envisioned. Additionally, the book contains three side stories.
Is it true that a cat has been reborn into a new realm? A world of swords and spells where felines are a rarity. While on his way back from his mission to defeat the demon king, the hero unexpectedly encounters a mystical being - a cat. Upon touching the creature for the first time, what happens next... remains a mystery.
The son of a renowned pianist, Shinichi Chiaki, is a devoted and ambitious conductor who is currently in his fourth year at Momogaoka College of Music. While his father's influence was the driving force behind his love for music, his fear of flying has confined him to Japan. One evening, Chiaki passes out and comes to in the care of his neighbor, Megumi "Nodame" Noda, a peculiar and messy pianist. Initially hesitant to collaborate with Nodame, Chiaki discovers himself enamored with her unique personality - reigniting his passion for music. What does the future hold for this unexpected musical duo?
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.
A cooking-themed spin-off of Fate/stay Night.
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.
"I deeply apologize!" Suddenly, Kayano Takumi found a god bowing before him. The god had been accidentally killed and was unable to be reincarnated. However, the god promised Takumi a chance to live in a different world. Unfortunately, the god made another mistake and sent Takumi to a perilous forest. Yet, within the forest, Takumi stumbled upon a pair of children and resolved to care for them.