A semi-autobiographical story by renowned Taiwanese scriptwriter, director, and author Wu Nien-jen, chronicling his childhood in the mining town of Jiufen and his interactions with a strange father-son pair known only as "Rat" and "Rat-ling."
A new serialization in the Koha-Ace/GudaGuda-Ace Type Moon Parody series!Koha-Ace is dedicated to reviewing and parodying the recent happenings in the Type-Moon series projects (Fate Series, Tsukihime, etc.), but this time it takes a new twist and gives the scene to showcasing the backstories of its original Servants already known to the readers from Koha-Ace EX: Teito Seihai Kitan, Fate/Grand Order GudaGuda event line-up, and Fate/type Redline.Mysterious Yamatai, bloody Sengoku or the cruel Bakumatsu, their heroes lived lives full of funny antics and difficult dilemmas._This release also includes special Servant backstory chapters from the previous GudaGuda-Ace 1-3 volumes.
From Fallen Syndicate: Sylph Anthology containing short illustrations and comics. Part 1: Fairy Tales Part 2: Tales of Old Japan Part 3: Western Literature Part 4: Japanese Literature Part 5: Myth & Legend
From Osuwari Team: A prostitute's service in the red light district is coming to an end. Will she be able to return to a regular life?
In the Goshintou series: Vol.1 - Zettai Meirei From Psycho Pandas: • Zettai Meirei (Absolute Decree) A wise, genius chief priest, Kikyou, falls in love with the beautiful heroic spirit of a sword, Kazuto. The story of a forbidden love. • Rakuin (Stigma) "I have corrupted you... Mikoto." The third sword spirit that cleanses evil, Mikoto, understands what it is to love the gentle fourth sword spirit, Shiou. However, Shiou is used by a political opponent's freed assassin...!? Vol.2 - Ryakudatsusha
From Manga Daisuki: Once upon a time in the east... a mercenary called Kogaratsu. Samurai in the service of a sire, or errant knight without fixed attachment, caught in a fratricidal war, and confronted with superstitious farmers, Nakamura Kogaratsu always follows the same guidelines in his life: his honour, his love, and his weapons. And in the tumultuous Japan of the XVIIst century, honour is the small margin between life and death, love a weakness and the strength of weapons a calling.
A one-shot compilation with themes of suffering, crime, and betrayal, incorporating elements from gekiga.- **Cave In**: A young man gets to the bottom of a mining incident from 20 years ago that isn't what it seems.- **The Flowers and the Ruffians**: Ken is sent to a cabin that houses other vicious men in the barren north. His goal? Plant seeds, and have them flower on the land, no matter what.- **Decisive Battle at Cannibal's Cape**: A team of soldiers is weary from long battle on an island. Some are willing to go to great extremes - even if it means some may be expendable...- **The Ghost of the Jet Base**: Detective Hazama is called to investigate paranormal activity at an air base, but finds himself wrapped up in more than he bargained for.- **Fire Valley**- **Tatsumaki Voyage Log**- **Wings and Stardust**---**Volume 319 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**
The very first manga by Asuka Katsura, who's worked on the Le Portrait de Petit Cossette manga and Blood+. Bolt and Lantern is an original oneshot set in 19th century england. Coco is a young girl who, due to the recent deaths of both her parents, has inherited the aristocratic title of "marquise" and the expectations that go along with it. A new tutor named Nidell is brought in to teach Coco all the languages that nobility are required to be fluent in, and quickly finds himself facing a past he's tried to hide and becoming more like a father-figure to Coco than a tutor. Bolt and Lantern's art is both cute and detailed at the same time, and is a must read for any fan of 19th century clothing! Or cute little girls and dashing young men. And a pretty, big-boobed maid later on, as well as an arrogant little boy. Fun ensues!
Lilithia, who was known as the "Scarred Princess" is pushed from a balcony one day. When she wakes up, she's ten years old again! After she decides she's going to be happy this time, she meets Ethan, a boy injured in the way she used to be.
Viewed by some as a monstrous scourge and others as dark gods, the dragons are almost as ancient and powerful as Odin and the other Aesir, and for countless years have lived wild and free, unbowed and soaring across open skies. But things have changed. The dragons have been tricked and enslaved by the malevolent Loki and the traitorous Nidhogg, the Black Dragon. Now, their only hope for freedom rests with those few dragons who were able to avoid enslavement, one of whom was Iris. With ancient fire burning in her veins and hungry for vengeance, Iris has allied herself with the Einherjar so that she might gain the chance to burn Loki to ashes and free her captive brothers and sisters. Crystal Arena is a manga series based on the strategy game Crystal Arena, a story of the legendary Einherjar fighting alongside with the mighty gods in the ultimate battle of Ragnarok.
The Missing White Dragon is a wonderful compilation of the most popular Asian folk tales and select portions of history, retold with an exotic touch of romance. Reading this book not only introduces fans to the culture of Asia, but it also gives readers insight to the bedtime stories Asian parents often tell their children at night. In essence, this beautifully written anthology shows fans the influential stories Asian children hear just as Americans children would be told fairy tales such as Goldilocks, Little Red Riding Hood, and Hansel & Gretel.
Himeno lives in Moonlight Tokyo City, a world different from ours; one in which there are illusionists, those who can conjure up things. One day, Himeno accidentally conjures up a human from our world!! How will they react to meeting someone so different from their own kind? Note: Stalled after 4 chapters.
