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A mangaka and his assistant are struggling with troublesome editors. Their mangaka careers shift when suddenly they both share the ability to become invisible. But soon this skill culminates in the murder of an editor.
Rika Furude had always known Hinamizawa as her home, finding comfort in the peaceful mountain village and the company of her friends. However, she longed for something more and wished to share her desire with her best friend, Satoko Houjou. Rika yearned to attend the prestigious St. Lucia Academy, where she could receive a refined education far from their rustic surroundings. Despite initial hesitation, Satoko agreed to take the difficult entrance exams, and they both embarked on a new journey. At St. Lucia Academy, Rika effortlessly adapted to the high-class atmosphere, showcasing her innate elegance and composed demeanor. On the other hand, Satoko struggled to fit in, relying on Rika's support to get by. However, as Rika befriended a sophisticated clique of girls, Satoko's isolation grew, and her academic performance suffered. Their friendship deteriorated until it became irreparable, with Satoko driven to despair by her increasing feelings of loneliness. Succumbing to a dark impulse, she committed an unfathomable act.
Despite being a newcomer to Hinamizawa, Keiichi Maebara has already bonded with a tightknit group of friends that includes Satoko Houjou, Rika Furude, Mion Sonozaki, and Rena Ryuuguu. Their after-school club is a happy haven of games and laughter, yet behind the smiles lie hidden sorrows and painful secrets. Curiously, these unsettling events seem eerily familiar. As one astute observer watches in anticipation, they are determined to intervene and avert the tragic outcome they foresee. As preparations for the annual Cotton Drifting Festival gather momentum, a sense of unease gnaws at them. It becomes increasingly apparent that someone within their ranks is manipulating events to ensure a disaster unfolds.
Airi Sezaki and Hinako Hanamura belong to distinct social groups and hierarchies in their school, leading separate lives with no overlap except for a shared clandestine connection. Their bond is characterized by unconventional desires, self-indulgence, and love, kept hidden away from the rest of the world.
A 30-year-old gig worker spots a prostitute who looks exactly like his first crush from middle school. Determined not to ruin those memories, he keeps his distance, content to just watch her night after night. But when a certain incident pushes him over the edge, he finally decides to approach her. Before he can hand over the cash, however, she gives him a “condition” he never saw coming.
Dear Citizen, We appreciate your loyalty, especially during these troubled times when people seem unmotivated and apathetic. You may be wondering why nothing is being done to stop this decline. Rest assured, we are taking measures to address the issue. Starting immediately, we will randomly select a citizen each day and they will be notified of their demise within 24 hours. This will serve as a reminder of how precious life is and the importance of being a productive member of society. Thank you for your attention and cooperation. Congratulations, you have been randomly selected by the government to participate in this reminder. Note: This piece was nominated for the Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2009.
One day, Sousuke Yamada, who has an elementary school daughter, stumbles upon a video of someone who seems to be his wife exposing herself in a sexual act on a secret account. What's more, the video was taken at the elementary school his daughter attends. Sousuke, whose heart is broken by his beloved wife's infidelity, vows to take revenge on the other man. The candidates for the other man are five fathers who are members of the PTA. Will he be able to find out who his wife's lover is in the PTA, where infidelity is rife?
Arisu's parents were tragically killed during her childhood. Luckily, she caught a glimpse of the perpetrator's appearance and made a promise to seek justice for her loved ones. However, she never expected that the very same individual would later become her high school teacher.
The manga centers around Ginjirou Manda, a loan shark business man who is affiliated with many Yakuza gangs in Osaka. He charges an interest rate called toichi—10% more interest every 10 days, or 365% every year. Thanks to his unrelenting money-collecting tactics, he is feared as "Minami no Oni" or the "Demon" of Osaka's Minami business district. Even when his borrowers tries to scam him, he always finds a way to make them pay his money back.
The year is 1971 and the once popular manga artist Kurumizawa is in a major slump. The pressure builds as each new submission is rejected. But one day, he meets a young, promising artist named Hata. When he sees Hata's wonderful work, Kurumizawa hatches a dark plan...
After a messy breakup, college freshman Yoh Yagisawa returns home only to find she has an unexpected male roommate! Introducing himself as her old childhood friend who moved abroad, handsome Haruma Hirose is back to do a homestay. He's totally hot, super nice, and always there when Yoh's in trouble... but could Haruma's timing be a little too perfect? Plus, the house next door, where he claims to have lived—didn't the family there all commit suicide...?
In the year 2034, AI technology had incredibly progressed, and the humanoid creation "Totomo" had gained widespread acceptance. Tamotsu, a regular office employee, experiences the loss of his daughter and subsequently undergoes an accident that leads to a replacement of half of his body with mechanical elements. Striving to maintain a normal life with his spouse, Tamotsu faces difficulties when his mechanical components begin to malfunction...
