Mobuko, also known as Nobuko, tends to blend in with the crowd due to her natural introversion and tendency to overthink. Social situations have been avoided in her life, making her hesitant to express her feelings to colleague Hiroki Irie, who played a significant role in helping her transition to a new job at the supermarket. However, after witnessing her junior colleague Abe exchange contact information with Hiroki, Nobuko gathers the courage to ask for his number, initiating a transformative journey towards becoming the adventurous lead character she's always wanted to be. As her romantic life starts to bloom, Nobuko's bold move sets her on a path towards self-discovery.
A hero emerges from childhood cruelly and incomprehensibly maimed. He travels in search of a way to heal his wound, inflicted by his own father. The father intended thereby to seal a sinister pact with dark forces, which would ever after lie in wait along the son's path. The hero rides astride a trustworthy and magical mount and provides from the aid of a god. Between 1990 and 1991, Viz experimented with a graphic novel line called the Viz Spectrum imprint. At launch, they published three titles aimed at a male audience, featuring genres like science fiction and historical themes. The Spectrum graphic novels are typically around 70 pages each, equivalent to two comic book issues. They are deluxe, large-format editions, yet still portable, with particular attention to presentation. The books are printed on parchment-like paper, bound with vinyl covers, and some feature hot-stamped prints. Each volume also includes an engaging essay related to the content or the artist, adding depth to the reading experience.
Chizumi comes across the suave and attractive Fujiomi after misplacing her sister's keepsake hat. They hit it off instantly and start a romantic relationship. Both having distinct personalities, they gradually mold each other positively. However, their differing natures and external meddling challenge their bond.
The series follows the life of Kai Houjou, the child of a human woman and the demon king who was kidnapped at birth and held captive in the demon realm, enduring dreadful torture and imprisonment. Escaping to the human world, he sets out to locate and safeguard his mother, but the time difference between the two domains proves to be a hindrance. To remain close to her, Kai takes on the guise of a high school student, but the demons continue to pursue him relentlessly. As he tries to protect his mother and uncover the underlying cause of the demons' fixation on him, he also confronts the traumatic experiences he suffered at the hands of his demon prince step-sibling, including torture and rape. Despite its compelling storyline, the series handles sensitive themes such as sexual assault, murder, incest, and torture in a serious and reserved tone. Kai's mother is a survivor of trauma, and despite being the subject of ridicule and gossip, she chooses to enroll in school once again. Many of the demons have backgrounds of sexual violence or continue to engage in such behaviors. With suggestive and disturbing themes, the artwork can be unsettling, yet it remains subtle and alluring.
1. Kagami ga Kita 2. Revenge Doll 3. Hoshi wa Sen no Kao 4. Kawaii Hana 5. With Cat 6. My Sweet Sunday
Lloyd, a positive young man, is resolute on turning his aspiration of becoming a soldier in the capital into a reality. Notwithstanding, his fellow villagers and acquaintances perceive him as the feeblest boy in the town and predict that he will perish the minute he undertakes his ambitious objective. Nevertheless, Lloyd has unknowingly been trained for what most would describe as catastrophic impediments by living in close proximity to the realm's most treacherous dungeon. Disregarding the pessimists, Lloyd departs for a beginner adventurer's community, unveiling his unmatched might to the whole kingdom.
Nick, an experienced explorer, is facing a devastating turn of events. Though he had devoted his skills and know-how to his adventuring team, he was ousted by his esteemed leader, jilted by his girlfriend, and unjustly charged with embezzlement by his fellow adventurers. Feeling drained and defeated, Nick eventually comes across a group of individuals who share his disillusionment. Together, these crestfallen explorers band together to conquer their bleak and despairing reality.
Lord Xiao, the ruler of the four divine realms, suffered betrayal at the hands of his own family. Though he devised a fatal trap that proved to be his undoing, his spirit discovered a new vessel centuries later, facilitating the rebirth of Xiao Fan. The sight of his divine blood spilt, the loss of his heavenly fortress, and the uncertain fate of his beloved wife led to a burning hatred within him. Determined to avenge himself by eliminating the traitors and reclaiming his divine domain, he wields the immense power of the Dantian to uncover the mysteries of the universe. Through combining light and dark, he'll shatter the opposing forces of yin and yang!
A deadly bunch of machines has emerged with the singular aim of eradicating sorcerers globally, but Orphen has been designated as invincible and thus tasked with thwarting their malevolent plan.
After being recently laid off from his job in Tokyo, twenty-five-year-old Mitsuomi Kozuka returns to his hometown in the countryside. As he takes in the unchanged scenery, he encounters Yamato Kumai, who exudes a youthful and upbeat energy despite being Mitsuomi's age. Mitsuomi finds comfort in Yamato's presence, but their relationship is hindered by the closed-mindedness of their conservative community. The two face numerous challenges and disapproving glances from locals, making it difficult for them to openly express their feelings.
Joon never expected that his college's first day would lead him to have Duna - a stunning celebrity - as his neighbor in the apartment downstairs. At first, he tries to steer clear of her, but over time, he grows increasingly curious about her mysterious existence.
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