4.6
Vol.1 Chapter 10
229K
Jan 20,16
Shinkai Makoto
From Tokyopop: To what distance would you go for your one true love? In the midst of an alien invasion, Mikako joins the resistance, leaving behind the one young man she loves. As she goes deeper into space, Mikako's only connection with her boyfriend is through cell-phone text messages. The war rages on and years pass, but Mikako barely ages in the timelessness of space while Noboru grows old
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5
Vol.1 Ch.3 : A Brother's Duty
81.4K
Jan 20,16
Yamahana Noriyuki
Amamiya Shinnpei has been saving up every penny he can for the past three years while working at a car repair shop ever since he finished junior high. Finally, he saved up 1,000,000 yen to take back his stepsister from family relatives. He reunites with his sister after three years and they start living together. However, their newly started lifestyle is ruined by troubles that continue to occur.
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4.9
Vol.1 Ch.7 : Bonus Story ~ Residence
162.7K
Jan 20,16
Sadahiro Mika
Summary from Fantasyshrine:
Chapter 1-3)
A brilliant surgeon originally from a university hospital, Sawamura Iori, and a married physician, Yagi Tomoya are having an infamous affair!! They conduct their taboo affair in a hospital room where a comatose boy has been lying for the past 5 years. One night, Tomoya was rushed to the ER due to a car accident... Is it really an accident or a suicide a
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5
Ch.4 : 4
69.5K
Jan 20,16
Taniguchi Jiro
Five short stories.
- Inu wo Kau (Raising a Dog)
- Soshite Neko wo Kau (And Then, Caring for a Cat)
- Niwa no Nagame (View of the Backyard)
- Sannin no Hibi (Three People's Days)
- Yakusoku no Chi (Promised Land)
The first one tells the death of an old dog, hence the title. The last one is a bit similar to a later work of the author, Kamigami no Itadaki.
Inu wo Kau won the Shogakukan M
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5
Vol.1 Chapter 2
81.2K
Jan 20,16
Shimaki Ako
Oneshot from Hikitateyaku no Koi
Mizuho is in love with Shugo-sempai, and even manages to kiss him secretly under the cover of darkness. Only one problem. Shugo is the boyfriend of Mizuho's older sister!
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4.7
Vol.1 Ch.16
179.9K
Jan 20,16
Sasaki Ayumi
A young Chinese boy, Lee-Ren is purchased from his poverty stricken mother by a Japanese official for sexual purposes in 1910.
Thus begins the 'owned' life of Lee-Ren in his master's household, where he is alternately sold out and used within.
Jin, the naive young son of the master, grows up with Lee-Ren. This is the story of their tumultuous relationship.
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5
Vol.7 Ch.59 : Epilogue
416.8K
Jan 20,16
Shiki Satoshi
From Tokyopop:
Imprisoned for a thousand years, eighty-eight fabled beasts seek resurrection from their world so that they can unleash their wrath upon present-day Japan. And a band of young warriors would love nothing more than to let loose these beasts so that they can feast upon the human world. The only thing preventing civilization's annihilation is the Girl of Water, who is lost in the huma
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4.4
Vol.5 Chapter 0.3 : [Continuation]
846.8K
Jan 20,16
Sanbe Kei
From Tokyopop: Girard and ViVi are special government agents known as "Right Arms" whose job is to seek and destroy people who have become "infected." In this world, a weird virus that turns people into monsters has run rampant and the only way humanity can survive is to keep tight control on those who are infected. If the virus' symptoms appear, the person must be disposed
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4.3
Vol.7 Ch.45 : In A Nightmare
363.2K
Jan 20,16
Yamamura Hajime
Kugaya is a teenager who lives with his aunt, Sakuri.
The kendo coach at his high school, Narugami, has been after him to join the kendo team; but when he meets the new girl, Takemi, his life takes a supernatural turn and he is thrust into an epic battle with the demonic "Intruders".
Reincarnation... buried memories... the Holy Sword... "Himuka"... and the Clan of the Swordsmen... it's all too m
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5
Vol.1 Ch.4.5 : The Road Home Lit By Evening Lights
79K
Jan 20,16
Teshirogi Shiori
Drawn from the heart, a collection of sketches about the problems of our time.
“Recruiting those who want to finish it and die, but feel sad doing it alone…”
Fed up with everything, Mie posted a notice on an Internet Bulletin Board and found suicide-partners. Four boys and girls were gathered together because of their ties to death. And then…?!
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4.8
Vol.3 Chapter 17 : Liaison
192.1K
Jan 20,16
Miyagawa Masayo
Ito is a girl whose father beats her, nonetheless hides it from the people around her. But when things spiral out of control only Ibuki is willing to reach out his hand to try and save her. As the two are drawn together, however, he is simultaneously tied down by obligations difficult to break away from no matter where his heart lays.
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5
Vol.1 Chapter 3 : For You To Be You
68.6K
Jan 20,16
Matsumoto Yoko
Summary taken from the back of Cover:
What will happen when a human has extra power? What will happen when that power is used to fulfill all of his will?
Masami, who often looks like an innocent little boy, apparently has the power that he uses as a killer weapon. He even dares to hurt his own mother in order to reach his goal. What will shogo do as his best friend?
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4.6
Vol.1 Chapter 1 : [Includes Chapters 1-4 & 0]
69.6K
Dec 27,17
Tsuzuki Setsuri & Otsuichi
From Tokyopop: In these haunting tales, a girl creates a cell phone in her imagination, from which she can communicate with others... A young boy discovers his new friend has the power to heal others--and learns about true friendship and sacrifice... And the healing power of love confronts the tragedy and horror of a deadly train accident.
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5
Vol.1 Ch.3 : Two Princes
86.4K
Jan 20,16
Hashida Yukari
Collection of short stories:
1) I Want to Hear Your Voice
(Kimi no Koe ga Kikitai) (2 chapters)
In Kimi no Koe ga Kikitai, a famous singer is having issues with his voice and he may be unable to sing. He meets a young man at the hospital but the pretty guy is mute... Quite angsty compared to the previous works by Hashida Yukari (Jinsei wa Barairo Da and Waru).
2) Castrato
3) Two Pri
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4.7
Vol.1 Ch.3 : Eien Ni Nemure
94.4K
Jan 20,16
Shimaki Ako
Contains 3 oneshots:
1) Kimi wa "Suki" no Daimeishi
From Midnight Scans:
I didn't think you'd still remember me once you'd gained fame. When you're supposed to pick me up, you don't even think to come.
That's why, when there's someone who even slightly resembles you...
Ten years ago, you left me to become a kabuki actor. But I still remember the promise from that day... You have become famo
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5
Ch.0
53.6K
Jan 20,16
Harubaru Aruku
Ootemachi Tokio is an elite businessman. When a bizarre dream forces him to pay attention to temp worker Takebashi, are Ootemachi's days of being self absorbed over?
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4.7
Vol.6 Ch.37 : Beyond Thought
1M
Jan 20,16
Iwahara Yuji
Two twins, separated by fatal illness and a selective cure. Kasumi and her sister, Shizuku, were infected with the Medusa virus, which slowly turns the victim to stone. There is no cure, but of the two only Kasumi is selected to go into a sort of cryogenically frozen state along with 159 others until a cure is found. At some point in the undetermined future, Kasumi awakens to find herself and othe
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5
Vol.1 Ch.6
269.2K
Jan 20,16
Mizukami Shin
Kinnen is a son of a famous prostitute, when his mother becomes sick, he sees no other way to survive than to become a sex toy of a rich Chinese noblemen, despite the protests from Bushou, who loves him. Years pass; Bushou has not forgotten about Kinnen…
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4.7
Ch.0
54.4K
Jan 20,16
Mayuzumi Syuka
Matthias, a child abused continuously by his mother, having committed her murder finds refuge in a church where he meets a seemingly helpful, young priest and Hans, a fellow resident. Not much time passes, however, until Matthias realizes that there's something suspicious going on behind the facade of a peaceful shelter...
[summary taken from Aarinfantasy's website]
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4.8
Vol.1 Ch.20 : Prognosis
195.9K
Jan 20,16
Tezuka Osamu
Two young doctors, the passionate and well-liked Osanai and the ambitious Tatsugaura, are both investigating the mysterious 'Monmo' disease, found only in one remote village, which causes bizarre bone deformation, making its victims take on a beastlike appearance before their deaths. Osanai, caught between the allure of his urban medical world and the rural peace offered by the remote village, doe
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4.7
Vol.9 Chapter 4
704K
Mar 26,18
Kim Se-young
From NetComics: A pulse-quickening tale of swords, sorcery, far-away kingdoms, and the fairest princess in the land... with a twist. When Prince Jed's bride-to-be, Elena, elopes two days before their wedding, her desperate family dresses up their youngest son Nicole and sends him to get married in her place. With his beautiful blue eyes, flowing blond hair and strategically placed apples, nobo
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4.2
Chapter 2 Part 3
106.8K
Dec 30,19
Yan Wenqing
The night sky is black, shrouded with a fog of soot and toxins. The gears of China's industrial revolution turn, unceasing, manufacturing the wants of the world, forcing the consequences upward, until the lights of the heavens have dimmed, and vanished...
But there will be stars this night.
The Knites have made it their mission to bring the stars back to the night in China, hanging from the
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4.9
Vol.1 Chapter 3 : Kimi Ni Hikari Wo
84.4K
Jan 20,16
Mitsuya Omi
From Midnight Scans:
An overly touching love story of a miracle...
"One's "thought" is subject to change. A change in a human can change the world. Since we're not alone, we have to be brave."
Toda Erika’s shining star is rising... It’s a miracle of love.
Sakura is willing to do anything like wishing on a star because she wishes to grant her beloved Hirose's dream. This small deed is w
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5
Vol.1 Ch.12 : Life Has Its Ups And Downs
126.1K
Jan 20,16
Nishioka Kyoudai
Rather more representative of the Nishioka siblings' writing style than Kami no Kodomo, this is a collection of one-shots that explore the thoughts and feelings of ordinary people in an odd, surrealistic manner replete with atypical and symbolic illustrations.
More than one reading may be required if you are to completely grasp the core message behind each of these stories.
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