1971

(from ebookjapan): Kaoru, a commoner, and Reiko, a daughter of a conglomerate, who attend Aisei Women\'s Academy, are bitter enemies. They are complete opposites in their upbringing and personalities, but when their parents remarry, they end up becoming sisters. Although they repel and hurt each other, they gradually come to understand each other and deepen their bond, but eventually, Reiko develops a love for Kaoru... Kaoru and Reiko embark on a solitary journey together as they face the absurdities of the world.... Riyoko Ikeda delicately depicts the emotional turmoil of adolescent girls in this much-talked-about work! Note: Also contains the one-shot Gomennasai: Ryoko Hagiwara, an elementary school girl, decides to stand up for Yasue Yamada, an impoverished girl in her class. Little did she know the harsh reality awaiting her... A work that frankly depicts class divide and privilege, and how children emulate the practices and discrimination of adults.

Based on a wealth of research, the book examines the life of Mao Zedong, the bright star who laid the foundation of today\'s China. The young Mao Zedong, who carried the banner of revolution through an era of upheaval, is depicted with images of unusual power with distinctive penmanship from Fujiko A, better known for his work in boys comics.

It is the Sengoku period. ZubaBan is a wild child who is unbeatable in physical strength, he can easily swing around his giant sword and cut down hordes of enemies! Then, suddenly, Jeanne d\'Arc, a knight clad in western armor appears, along with Kanchohi, who came from China (?), and the invincible warrior Golongo. This colorful punch joins forces in hopes of uniting Japan! Zubaban is unbeatable in hand-to-hand combat, but soon the gears of strange fate turn...!? A thrilling, super-period drama depicted on a grand scale!

Six horrifying tales from the mad man Hideshi Hino. Everything from a child who loves butterflies, a mad doctor seeking perfection and boy terrorized by his father\'s tattoo. This is the original collection that Dark Horse would later take one story from to tittle their anthology Lullabies from Hell.

It is the Sengoku period. ZubaBan, a wild child who is unbeatable in physical strength, easily swings around his giant sword and cuts down the hordes of enemies! Then, suddenly, Jeanne d\'Arc, a knight clad in western armor, appears, along with Kanchohi, who came from China (?), and the invincible warrior Golongo. This colorful punch joins forces to unite Japan! Zubaban is unbeatable in hand-to-hand combat, but soon the gears of strange fate turn...!? A thrilling, super-period drama depicted on a grand scale!