As they eagerly await a massive swell, young individuals reflect on the life-changing narratives of healing and love that the sport of surfing has provided them.
Vol 1. Kimi ga Tenshi ni Mieru Toki (When You Look Like an Angel) "If you try really hard playing tennis, you will be given angel wings," a boy told Yuuka when she was small. She still plays tennis, believing his words. She finally encounters the boy when she grows up. Two specials included in this volume. 7. Signal of the Fifth Year 8. Young Striker Vol 2. Kamisama no Mistake Vol 3. Itazura na 24 Ji (Naughty 24) Wakana, 16 years of age, happens to live by herself. At her new apartment, she finds that she is going to live with the idol Takuto.
Cross School boasts an exceptional art department, but Ryoko has no interest in interacting with its faculty. Her first kiss was stolen by none other than Sei, the notorious Prince of the Art Faculty. Ryoko is flustered by his unwarranted attachment to her, especially considering Sei's younger age, excessive self-confidence, and overt lewdness.
Katsura, a sophomore and archery club member in high school, faces challenges in controlling his anxiety. He discovers comfort in the affectionate embrace of Sou, his sibling's lifelong companion. Sadly, Sou's stay in town is ephemeral. Therefore, Katsura ponders over dealing with his nerves in his absence. To his astonishment, Kouichi, his friend, volunteers to fill the void left by Sou and stuns Katsura with a sudden kiss. Now, Katsura is bewildered and wondering about the implications of this unexpected gesture.
Upon arriving on Earth, Kid Muscle, son of the renowned wrestler King Muscle, discovers a malevolent wrestling gang known as dMp wreaking havoc. The dMp members are peculiar, vile, and possess unprecedented strength that is out of this world. Kid Muscle's strategy: assemble a group that is even more unconventional than the dMp. The ensuing outcome is a powerhouse melee that shakes the planet to its core, with bodies slammed and power unleashed, sending Earth flying over the top rope!
As the oldest child in a large family, Yuki Machida was burdened with the responsibility of caring for her younger siblings from a young age. Sacrificing her own desires and emotions became second nature to her, leaving her all too familiar with disappointment and suppressing her true feelings. After becoming the basketball club manager as a means to be closer to her crush, Machida finds herself unexpectedly drawn to the talented newcomer, Shou Naruse. Despite his relentless pursuit of her affection, from surprising her with unexpected kisses to seeking permission for physical affection, she remains emotionless and unbreakable. However, Naruse's open display of attraction towards her leaves Machida struggling to maintain her cool, especially when it interferes with her focus on the sport.
During her teenage years, Satomi Azusa was a celebrated gravure idol and an exceptionally talented baseball player. Despite her skills, she was not allowed to join her school's team due to her gender. Her father, who happened to be the team's coach, devised a plan to fulfill his daughter's dream. He enlisted Azusa's childhood friend, Hirayama Keita, to take her place on the team. Though Keita lacked any particular talent, he resembled Azusa so much that even their parents couldn't tell them apart with her dressed in a wig and girl's clothing. Keita willingly agreed to the charade and became successful, even attracting interest from professional baseball teams. However, the risk of being exposed hung over them. How long can they keep up this masquerade before they're caught? And what will be the consequences when the truth is inevitably revealed? Interestingly, the first three chapters were featured in Short Program 3.
A manga about general car appreciation, or "Car Life" as it is known to auto enthusiasts. The main character's father passes away. On the will states that each of the three siblings receives a portion of the father's wealth. The main character receives a Porsche Carrera. She doesn't know what a Porsche Carrera looks like, didn't know the car company Porsche, can't drive a manual and had absolutely no interest in cars, at the time. You can follow along and find out what some car enthusiast do.
Gion Kenji's height consistently irks him, while Iwashimizu Sumiaki is tall but lacks confidence. Despite their differences, it takes bullies to connect this improbable duo on their initial day of high school. In due course, their unity is cemented by the rugby club.
At Kameido High School, the members of the tennis club, four girls in particular, engage in both hilarious tennis-related and non-tennis-related antics. However, Yuri Oshimoto, a new member, is often the only sane one amidst her eccentric and silly upperclassmen. Among them is Kanae Shinjou, who despite being a member of the tennis club, is incapable of playing tennis; Marimo Bandou, an unpredictable pervert hailing from Kansai; and Nasuno Takamiya, an airheaded and enigmatic wealthy girl who attempts to solve every problem with money. Whether all four are present or not, this tennis manga is guaranteed to leave readers in fits of laughter throughout its run.
One year after Takumi Fujiwara's student Kanata Rivington tore it up on Japan's mega-popular MFG street racing circuit, two new drivers are itching to try their luck at the event. Their names: Subaru Sato, from Gunma Prefecture, and Subaru Kudo, from Kanagawa. The worlds of Initial D and MF Ghost meld into one as these two Subarus join together to weave the ultimate street racing legend!
28-year-old Japanese national representative for volleyball, Nohara Suzuki, and Judo, Takaya Yano, are facing the same problem: they both just got dumped because they were too inexperienced in the world of physical relationships. So what do two over-achieving athletes decide to do? Practice, of course! And as Nohara and Takaya practice more and more, they may just find the ones they're practicing for... are each other.