Before discovering her boyfriend's infidelity and getting demoted at work, Sumire Iwaya lived a happy life. However, things turned bleak until she met Momo, a former vagrant with an intriguing past who brought vibrancy to her life and made her dance to a new tune. Despite the fact that it takes two to tango, what will happen if Sumire's past love reappears? Will this be the end? This manga won the 27th Kodansha Manga Award for shoujo in 2003.
Ever since a lifesaving blood transfusion, Haruka Kuze has been indebted to Maruna Rinjou. The only problem: How do you show your gratitude to someone who barely gives you the time of day? So when he finds out she's actually a witch, Haruka swears he'll do whatever it takes to help her graduate from magic school-even if it means cross-dressing as a girl! But does Maruna really hate him, or is there another reason she gets so flustered when he's around?
In Poppy Pesuyama's autobiography, she shares her experiences dealing with gender dysphoria and workplace sexual harassment.
Hi, my name is Emi Saeki and I'm 28 years old. However, my life took an unexpected turn when I died due to overworking and was reborn as a 15-year-old queen. To my surprise, my husband, His Majesty, the King, was a mere 17 years old. I had hoped for a lavish and carefree life, but His Majesty warned me that my new status would attract unwanted attention. Things became more complicated as I began to experience the ghostly presence of Emilia, the original occupant of my new body. It felt like my second chance at life was filled with drama and difficulty at every turn. Even after escaping the bondage of corporate life, I longed for a peaceful and easy existence. Unfortunately, it seemed fate had other plans for me.
At the general hospital where she serves as a second-year pharmacist, 26-year-old Midori Aoi tirelessly rushes around to ensure the protection of her patients' daily routines, though she recognizes that she cannot replace physicians in terms of dependability and nurses in forming intimate bonds.
An astronomer discovers a black cloud approaching the earth threatening to wipe out all life, but no one will believe him, because all world governments are too busy waging war. Meanwhile, the boy detective Kenichi, the young Rock Holmes, Shunsaku Ban (Mustachio) and others discover the Fumoon, a race of tiny, telikinetic humanoids who evolved in Australia, and have their own plans for dealing with the impending apocalypse.
Asuka Masamune is a young man whose love for all things cute, fluffy, sweet, and sparkly brings nothing but disappointment and horror to his mother. Following a family incident that led to his father leaving, Asuka was pressured to give up his hobbies and focus on sports like kendo, judo, and karate to embody masculinity. He eventually became the highly ranked captain of his high school's kendo team, accepting a life of manliness, but his interest in feminine things is rekindled when he meets transfer student Ryo Miyakozuka and falls in love. Unlike Asuka, Ryo has zero interest in traditionally feminine activities like cooking and sewing. She's tough, with a fierce kick and an equally strong personality. Asuka's friend, Juta Tachibana, encourages him to befriend Ryo to use her as inspiration for the shoujo manga he secretly publishes. As their relationship develops, Asuka begins to embrace his true nature as an "otomen." Additional stories include Glass no Otomen, where Otomen Sen no Kamen wo Motsu discovers his love for glassblowing, and Love-Tic in Volume 11.
The former chef of Hakodate's Goryokakutei, Kitagata Toshizou! The man who has been contracted to completely turn around a restaurant on the verge of failing! When it comes to cooking techniques, ideas, and spirit he is unrivaled! Only those that can make it through Toshizou's earth shattering training will be able to gain footing on the road to revival. Then comes in another shop...!!
Various creators have contributed numerous manga shorts for Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou.
Renyasai, formerly known as Toshikane Yagyuu, ventures towards Edo with the aim of becoming the Owari Tokugawa clan's military trainer. This manga narrates authentic swordsmanship tactics demonstrated by a period dramas master! Additional feature: Chapter 3: Yagyuu Jitsua: The Devil's Knife
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.