Caught with a severe fever, Tobio Ikuse, a second-year high school student, was forced to miss his school trip on a luxury liner with his schoolmates. Four days later, Tobio hears the news about the disappearance of the teachers and second-year students from his school, and it devastates him. A few months after the incident, Tobio, having slowly recovered from the sudden loss of his friends, accidentally encounters one of them again. Chasing after his missing friend Sasaki, Tobio finally manages to catch up to him but is shocked to see Sasaki alongside a Lizard Monster who attacks him together with the monster. Cornered by the monster, Tobio is rescued by another survivor of the missing luxury liner, Natsume Minagawa, who then hands him an egg before parting ways. Later that night, Tobio finds himself under attack, again, this time by two people with monsters. Amidst all the ensuing chaos, out of Tobio's shadow, came out a Puppy that rescues him. After fending off the two monsters, Natsume once again approaches Tobio before finally deciding to take him to their hideout.
(from ebookjapan):Hiromi Oka is a freshman at Nishi High School, a prestigious tennis club. She joined the tennis club because of her admiration for Mrs. Butterfly, but she always messes up. However, only Coach Munekata sees her talent and nominates her for the next tournament. Hiromi's sudden selection is met with harsh criticism from the tennis club members, but with the encouragement of the student body president, Todo, she begins a grueling practice session!
A boy communicates with the world through music... Yutaka, a boy soprano with an angelic voice, who is sensitive and perceptive and cries easily, decides to become a member of the choir when he enters junior high-school. This work portrays the harmony of the passing days of life at school, in which boys and girls share both their joys and conflicts. (via: Japan Media Arts Festival) 17th Japan Media Arts Festival Jury Selection (2013)
A slice-of-life comedy about an ultimate weapon in the shape of a cute little girl named "Alma", and the two scientists who created her! These two scientific geniuses are constantly being befuddled by Alma's incisive questions and analysis of their relationship!
At work he's smooth and cool, but at home he's a total softie?! A collection of short stories about a doting father and his precious family! Author: @utakatao0
An ordinary middle school student, Fujita Tatara couldn't find any objective in life and spent his days idly. One day, a group of delinquents picks a fight with him and he is saved by a mysterious man. After that, the man surprisingly takes him to a ballroom dancing class! While being inspired by a girl dancer who goes to that school, Hanaoka Shizuku, and her partner, a genius dancer, Hyoudou Kiyoharu, Tatara starts dedicating his youth to dancesport!! 2nd place in the 2013 Manga Taisho Awards.
The shining lights, the magnificent stage! Friendships created through singing, making a future through dancing, the girls embark on their journey towards their dreams! One who has lost status due to a scandal is hiding a plot behind her back. A pair of bosom friends, separated by fate. A girl who tries to exonerate her mother sets off on her journey for a talent competition. When the stage turns into an empty battlefield, she uses her voice to chase after her dreams.
Naruru and Kataru, the seemingly perfect couple streamers, were actually just a business couple!Through streaming, Naruru tries to have Kataru fall for her and become a real couple, but she is so bad at love and such a hopeless mess that she just ends up self-destructing every time...?!
Naruru and Kataru, the seemingly perfect couple streamers, were actually just a business couple! Through streaming, Naruru tries to have Kataru fall for her and become a real couple, but she is so bad at love and such a hopeless mess that she just ends up self-destructing every time...?!
From the author of the Romcom, "Hajimete no gal!" In the year 20XX, Japan began exchanging ideas and cultures with other worlds. One day, a beautiful elf moves into the apartment next to Keita Inudo, a high school boy who aspires to be a Mangaka. But she wont be the only girl to push herself into Keita's daily life! Will he be able to cope with all these sudden appearances while keeping his home, his career aspirations, and his sanity intact?
A series of images depicting the married life of a retired idol.
Novice witches Madge and Lilica live together in a six tatami apartment. As the two are both low-ranked witches, the witches society paired them together to take on commissions. However, because of their rank the jobs they can receive are equivalent to odd jobs and reward little. The story of two witches with contrasting personalities as they struggle together to rank up.