Wandering the packed tunnels of Shinjuku Station, famous author Yosuke Mikura makes a strange discovery: a seemingly homeless drunk woman who can quote French poetry. Her name is Barbara. He takes her home for a bath and a drink, and before long Barbara has made herself into Mikura's shadow, saving him from egotistical delusions and jealous enemies. But just as Mikura is no saint, Barbara is no benevolent guardian angel, and Mikura grows obsessed with discovering her secrets, tangling with thugs, sadists, magical curses and mythical beings - all the while wondering whether he himself is still sane. + Rurouni Kenshin manga + Heroman manga
"Barbara" was originally serialized by Osamu Tezuka from 1973 to 1974. The original story tells of an encounter between the novelist, Yosuke Mikura, and the mysterious woman with an alcohol addiction, Barbara. In celebration of the live-action film adaptation directed by Makoto Tazuka, Go Nagai, a master artist, brings a unique interpretation of this world. A dream collaboration between the two great masters... Is born here and now!! This story can also be considered a sequel. This time the mystical Barbara has charmed a painter, Kyosuke Mitamura. And later a musician, Goro Nikaido. Both are excellent artist in their own fields but their careers have hit a slump. Is Barbara the remedy for these men's artistic struggles or is she only poison for their work? Includes bonus story "Go and Travel" about Tezuka’s and Nagai’s trip to San Diego, USA in 1980.
The Sky Mountain Range was a resting place for souls, and the living were not allowed to cross it.Everyone believed it as such."You will become a great warrior, Urich."Urich, the tribe's strongest warrior, turned his back on his home and ventured into the civilized world.
A 4-koma manga that re-imagines the anime's title character Lelouch Lamperouge as a part-time convenience store worker.
Is the story about an Otaku that turns out to be the leader of a bunch of delinquents, but he's hiding his true self. His goal, get a girlfriend like his Anime characters.
From Viz: When awkward schoolgirl Haru rescues a cat on her way home from school one day, the last thing she expects in return is to be honored by a feline royal family! Before she knows what's happening to her, Haru is drawn into a world inhabited entirely by talking cats--and recruited to be the next Cat Princess! Only the dapper cat Baron and his friends, a magical crow and a comical fat cat, along with a friend from Haru's past, can help her return home.
Kabayama Atsushi was a child prodigy, but now he’s just a regular high school boy. One day, a mysterious man from another world named Trance appears before Atsuhi and asks for his cooperation. Apparently Atsuhi is the chosen person who can save the world—by sleeping with Trance’s “sister,” Tsubasa! Already confused and overwhelmed, Atsushi is also targeted by a woman with strange powers that seems to know Trance and is determined to kill Atsushi. Does the world’s fate really depend upon Atsushi having sex with Tsubasa?
Loner high school student Moribe Kyouya thought he was lucky to have the beautiful and mysterious new transfer student Baroque talk to him. The next thing he knows, he receives a love letter calling him to the roof, but the confession isn't exactly what he expected...
The Remake of Volume two of Bastard!!.
The Grandson Of An Antique Dealer And The Beggar Princess Got Married. Lasting For Two Years, They Were To Engage In A Contract Marriage To Fulfill Their Respective Interests. An Aspiring Naval Officer And Wealthy Man, A Grandchild Of An Antique Dealer Who Is Despised Solely Due To His Humble Bloodline Despite His Golden Success. Bastian Clauvitz Needed A Stepping Stone For Success And Revenge. A Fallen Aristocrat Who Can Only Relive The Glory Of The Past, A Princess Who Makes A Living Through Manual Labors Even Though She Has The Blood Of The Imperial Family Flowing Within Her. Odette Von Dysen Needed Money To Start A New Life. Both Thought It Was A Beneficial Deal, Until Something Unexpected Happened. “You Ruined The Most Precious Thing To Me, So It’s Only Fair If You Lose Something Equally Precious, Too. Am I Wrong?” Bastian Decided To Hold Her Responsible For The Damage That Occurred. Hate, Resentment, Regret, Even The Name Of This Damn Woman. For The Sake Of A Complete End Where Everything Was Burned White And Faded.
From Mangabox: Miyuki Nimi (15) has suffered the biggest embarrassment of her life! Now she’s moved as far away as she can get - to the rural prefecture of Shimane. But the wheel of destiny begins to turn as she meets the beautiful basketball player Shou Sakomizu! Watch as an average daydreaming girl challenges herself and the world! Laugh and cry with her in this Mangabox-original sports drama!
Bath Towel is a quirky story about Izutsuya Anju, a self-proclaimed hedonist, and his friend/co-conspirator cameraman Monono Kejime. Together, they prostitute themselves and blackmail their way through the high school they still attend after failing to graduate three times. The latest victim is Koizumi Yuuji, younger brother of Jouji who has been in love with the mixed race Anju since elementary school. Both brothers become obsessed with the beautiful Anju, who will give his heart to no one because no man or woman can surpass Kaoru, the owner of his heart and apparently Anju’s ex-boyfriend. Despite this, he still gives his bodies to the brothers and looks on them as friends. Things really heat up when Anju’s apartment burns down, giving him only enough time to save a precious bath towel that belonged to his mother. But as Kaoru suddenly comes to town, a surprising truths is revealed that shocks everyone. Who is this mysterious Kaoru that Anju keeps talking about and why is the family resemblance to Anju so striking? (taken from Fushichou)
