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Using his caricature abilities, Susumu Katsumata had been warning Japanese citizens about the hazards of nuclear power for more than two decades prior to the Fukushima Daiichi reactor meltdowns in 2011. Fukushima Devil Fish takes inspiration from Katsumata's research trips to the infamous facility and his physics background. The book's initial two stories focus on the "nuclear gypsies," unfairly labored men responsible for maintaining Japan's nuclear power facilities during the 1980s. The following narratives, originally in the famous Garo and COM alt-manga magazines from the late 1960s and 1970s, feature Japanese folklore creatures and lonesome individuals who have lost their homes and families. Fukushima Devil Fish, with its haunting and heartwarming moments, demonstrates Katsumata's skills as a comics master in poetic form and as a true friend to the casualties of Japan's modernization. Additionally, the compilation includes a series of essays by the artist, historian Asakawa Mitsuhiro, and critic Abe Yukihiro that provide insight into Katsumata's life and career, as well as the significance of his work in the post-Fukushima age.
At the age of 21, Nicoletta leaves her grandparents' rural home to work at a restaurant in Rome, owned by her estranged mother's lover. Casetta Dell'orso stands out because all the staff are older gentlemen who wear glasses, as per Nicoletta's mother's preferences. As she works in this mature environment, Nicoletta struggles to balance her personal and professional life. However, with each passing day, she becomes more enchanted by Casetta Dell'orso, making it harder to achieve her goals.
Living in the urban area, Pen the penguin loves relishing pancakes and upholding a well-organized abode. Hayakawa, a human, is Pen's most intimate companion. Though Pen cannot speak, he demonstrates his affection by conscientiously accomplishing laundry duties and searching for economical bargains in the grocery store.
Murasaki Yamada's Talk to My Back takes place in a Tokyo residential complex, where a woman is grappling with her daughters' growing independence and the disintegration of the perfect suburban middle-class existence prevalent in Japan. Moreover, her partner works late and sees her only as a household helper.
The manga depicts a studious, literary-minded girl's endeavor to arrive at school, but beware, it's merely the beginning. As the story progresses, her usual commute evolves into a preposterous, adventurous voyage. By ingeniously turning the common dread of tardiness into comedic gold, this manga will guarantee that you'll be chuckling for an extended period of time.
Ore no Kouhai ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai follows the plot of the light novels and is set during Kirino Kousaka's departure to the USA for sports training. In contrast to OreImo's narrative style through Kirino's elder brother Kyousuke's point of view, OreKou centers on Kuroneko as Ruri Gokou, a fresh high school student who is younger than Kyousuke. Kuroneko navigates the challenges of blending in with classmates while dealing with her complicated feelings for Kyousuke.
Yuka, a writer skilled in crafting platonic love narratives, was approached to pen a tale of sexual fervor. Although unaccustomed to the genre, her words flowed effortlessly when Hasegawa, a dentist, recounted the story to her due to her injured hands. In time, Yuka found herself muddled in her own emotions towards Hasegawa - was her enjoyment derived from the writing process or did it mark the dawn of a burgeoning romance?
Wife: Ichiko Aihara. Husband: Otoya Aihara. Married for seven years, they get along well, but sexless and without children, they agree to see other people. Otoya has an affair with Mitsuki, and Ichiko is aware of it. Looking at Otoya in a state of bliss with Mitsuki, Ichiko begins to change, too... Peko Watanabe tells a story of lies and truth—whether or not you ever want to get married, the real life of this thirty-something couple might give you some second thoughts about that institution we call marriage!
A highly regarded demon named Iguel, whose duty was to safeguard the seventh dungeon in the castle of the Demon King, aspires to attain one of the coveted positions as a divine ruler within the Demon King's army. However, she is caught off guard when she unexpectedly receives a new assignment in the Demon Resources Department.
After completing junior college, Yuuko landed a position as a clothing store manager. Despite having a successful career, she never found the time to focus on her romantic life. One evening, while out drinking with her closest friend, Mikan, she confided in her about not having a boyfriend for the upcoming Christmas celebration. As fate would have it, Yuuko accidentally tripped and injured her leg, leading Mikan to entrust her little brother, the 18-year-old Leo, to escort her home safely. Upon arrival at her apartment, Yuuko made a bold move on Leo, leading them to spend the night together. The following day, Yuuko came to the realization that she had not only slept with her best friend's little brother, but also taken his virginity. Despite this fact, Leo desired more than just a one-time occurrence, and the two commenced a purely physical relationship. Will Yuuko be able to conceal the truth from Mikan? Could their relationship develop in a more meaningful direction?
This manga centers around Zawa (short for Miyakozawa), a talented girl on her high-school baseball team. Despite not being allowed to participate in official matches due to her gender, she trains just as hard as her teammates for her own personal fulfillment. The story is a mix of Slice-of-Life, Comedy, and Sports genres, with short chapters often told from the perspective of passersby observing Zawa and her team.
