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By the end of the 1980s Nae wants to become a journalist more than anything and to leave Japan for the country where everything is possible, the United States. Until he is able to fulfill his dream Nae shares his passion for American culture with his friends. Where will the road to America, so near yet so far, lead them, halfway between dream and disappointment? America describes the myth of the American Dream for young Japanese people who sometimes regard their traditions as obstacles between them and their dream. America is especially dear to Keiko Ichiguchi. In this book, she paints an inner portrait of young Japanese’s torments without falling into platitudes yet flirting with realism and tragedy.
The corporate slave lives with a teenage girl ...! Single old man x teenage girls junior high school student, under one roof! Masahiko Azumane is a man who works all night even on holidays and almost never catches a break from working, it is normal for him to return home in the morning. One day, a girl named Yuri, came to visit him, saying that she was the daughter of a former high school classmate. The two started living together under the promise of "until her mother comes to pick her back up”
Recipes to warm your heart, all in full colour. Goes well with rice.
From Loveless' Site: Amidst the crowds in Asakusa district, Tokyo, a young man is assaulted by a group of bandits. When a red-haired stranger comes to his rescue, Suoh falls in love at first sight, but all's fair in love and war.
Lazarus "Penny" Kind is a notorious gambler. Knowing very well the ins and outs of the bet, he tries his best to break even - after all, making a bunch of money in one gamble would bankrupt the casino and make him a prime target for criminals and thieves. One night, while idly betting on the roulette wheel, Lazarus suddenly receives a large about of winnings. Not wanting to become the center of attention, he asks the casino to quickly sell him the most expensive item they have. The casino obliges, giving him a mute slave by the name of Lyla the next day.
A collection of short stories: -Stroboscope Kazu, the owner of a run-down coffee shop, becomes the inadvertent host to Renji, a young man who perceives Kazu's hunger for the touch of another person. The pain of this realization only increases the torment of Kazu, who has long ago given up on his longing for love. [Warning: Talk of a suicide attempt.] - Must be Endless -Chain Gang Always together, one man drinks at another man's home when he can't catch the last train home, but what is this feeling of deprived freedom? - Yaoi is Life -Good Morning, Bad Day -Devil's Thoroughbred Kinaga-s act of kindness and friendship is repaid in the most unexpected way. Yamashita Tomoko's pre-debut work! - Echochi Scans
A boy with a troubled face and a cheeky senpai who does not remember him..
From Eien Scans: An cute autobiography based off Ninomiya Tomoko's family life, with her husband and son.
Nico Nicolson observes and interacts with mangakas. This interview session is devoted to famed Berserk mangaka, Miura Kentaro. His art process and his relationship to fellow friends and mangaka are addressed and insight is given into the style of art material he uses.
1-3) Yoshizumi has worked for a long time with his lover and secretary Osanai to start a company. No matter how tired Yoshizumi was or how long their day had been, Osanai could always seduce Yoshizumi into having amazing sex. But lately Osanai is troubled, and even though Yoshizumi wants to make him feel better, somehow things never go right, and just what does their handsome American client wants with Yoshizumi's lover? 4-5) Childhood friends Nishimura and Kawana have met in Tokyo after not seeing each other for years. Now Kawana, who is a mother-hen, takes care of unreliable freelance photographer Nishimura, while in his heart his admiration and love grows. When Nishimura joins Kawana on a business trip and ends up helping him out of a tight spot, how will their relationship progress from there? 6-7) Minemura's boyfriend, whom he had thought was a gentle man, had just broke up with him. Add to that the fact that he had made a big mistake in work, and his life is not going so well. A meeting with his supervisor, Kirihara, after work eases both men's hearts and troubles when they realize that they have more in common than they had first though. But Kirihara was lonely, drunk and desperate, so why does he seeks out Minemura again?
A young girl named Nagi and a giant spider make an unusual pair in this post-apocalyptic story, but living in the mountains is lonely, and they've managed to find each other. Join them in their strangely sweet domestic bliss as they spend their days sharing tea and throwing picnics, proving that love (and delicious food) can bring together even the most unlikely of friends.
Rival gangs from various Tokyo barrios battle over turf, leaving many a foot soldier bloodied in the violent clashes. But when the heat between two of the clans waxes personal, a bitter rivalry explodes into all-out warfare. Manga-ka Santa Inoue's hard-hitting, fantastical tale of Tokyo street thugs battling it out in the concrete sprawl of Japan's capital raises the bar for manga storytelling, transcending genres and conventions.
