Akiko Hayashi has ambitious and distinct aspirations: to debut a flourishing manga while still in school, feature her beloved actor as its star, and eventually wed him. Unfortunately, she lacks the drive and proficiency to transform these dreams into reality. Upon a friend's recommendation, Akiko enrolls in unconventional, underground art classes with the fierce Kenzou Hidaka, known simply as "Sensei." Initially, Akiko expects a smooth ride and effortless artistic improvement. Yet, to her dismay, Sensei proves to be a stern, exacting instructor who shows zero interest in manga. Conversely, Akiko learns to appreciate Sensei's dedicated and genuine concern for his students by accepting his rigorous challenges. As a result, she develops an intimate connection with Sensei and grasps what it takes to become a prosperous mangaka and the responsibility of being an adult.
Kagari Tojyo is smart and beautiful...but what really draws a crowd is her rare "honey blood"—a crowd of vampires, that is! Enter Ryotaro, her bodyguard and a vampire himself...with quite the perverted, sadistic streak! What's Kagari got to do to have a "normal" life?
At the young age of 15, Kanna Tezuka is a devoted manga artist who has already gained recognition as a professional. When she discovers that her high school has introduced a manga drawing program, she can't help but feel enthusiastic. However, the course turns out to be a complete disaster - the teacher is incompetent and Kanna finds herself stuck with three attractive, aspiring artists who look up to her as their teacher. Kanna is reluctant to take on this role as they all have unrealistic beliefs about becoming a successful artist. If she can't assist them in understanding reality, Kanna's own work may suffer as a consequence.
Meet Amane Mizuno a girl with fierce sanpaku eyes and a pure heart! She has recently fallen for a boy named Katou, who has the exact opposite attitude! Will the tender-hearted Amane ever tell him how she feels?!
Once contented, Shizuo Oguro can't shake off the nagging feeling that his life misses something. So, at forty, he quits his monotone job as a salary man to follow his lifelong dream of becoming a manga artist. The whole family is now hostage to this pursuit. Shizuo spends his days engrossed in video games while his teenage daughter and elderly father pick up the slack. Will he blossom and create an exceptional manga or flop and just be another idle drop-out?
Himeno is a kind-hearted centaur girl living in a world teeming with supernatural creatures. While her peers possess an assortment of noticeable supernatural characteristics including horns, wings, halos, and tails, Himeno remains timid. Together with her best friends Nozomi and Kyoko, she enjoys a fun and relatively ordinary school life.
Despite being summoned to a new world, Seiichirou Kondou remained uninspired due to his monotonous corporate life and workaholic tendencies. However, his unwavering work ethic caught the attention of the "Ice Prince," leading to an unexpected attraction for Seiichirou.
With a rare mix of refinement and artistic flair, Hinata-chan stands out from her peers as a remarkable toddler. What makes her all the more extraordinary is the fact that she has been reincarnated as an 88-year-old grandmother, complete with her memories. Hinata-chan's joy comes from simple pleasures like savoring green tea on the veranda, indulging in pickled delicacies, and speaking in the dialect of old. What is the meaning behind her rebirth? Find out in this hilarious yarn overflowing with sage advice from the perspective of an elder.
Fuyuhiko Unoki has always been labeled as a weakling due to the constant bullying he endured from elementary to middle school. Unfortunately, high school didn't bring any change in his situation as he was greeted by the school's top delinquent, Kanade Toramaru, who claims ownership over him. From that day on, Fuyuhiko's high school life is anything but normal as he becomes Kanade's personal errand boy, living in constant fear. However, Kanade is under a big misinterpretation as she believes that Fuyuhiko is her boyfriend while he struggles to hide his dread of her. Despite the misunderstanding, Fuyuhiko and Kanade grow closer, blurring the lines between their imaginary romance and a possible real one.
Amidst the harsh and unforgiving streets of Tokyo, a multitude of Stray Cats scavenge and struggle to survive. Among them is Nanao, forced to acclimate to the brutish conditions after a catastrophic incident forced him out of his home. Placing all his trust in fellow feral Machi, Nanao attempts to persist in a place where resources are scarce. However, with the unexpected kindness of a few generous souls who provide sustenance to the strays, Nanao begins to open up and develop a bond with them. These humans, a pair of siblings who run a public bath, are also dealing with unresolved traumas of their own. Can Nanao help them in their healing endeavors and potentially find a new home for himself? This emotive narrative is one of survival and loyalty, embodying the significance of family during times of hardship.
Takebe, formerly the queen bee of her high school, now experiences a strong sense of urgency as she witnesses her peers thrive in their respective careers. Eager to depart from her delinquent past, destiny takes a hand when she encounters an old foe, Soramori. Their reignited competition unexpectedly evolves into a romantic relationship, making Takebe question her capability to truly abandon her former self and graduate from her defiant ways.
Some time back, an exceptional culinary expert was wrongly dismissed from his position leading him to drop out of the food industry and go underground. Presently, he is still an outcast to the mainstream system and makes a living as a freelance mercenary. If you have a failing eatery, and there seems to be no hope left, perhaps you can enlist the services of THE Shoku king, should you be able to track him down.