From Dark Horse: Two slaves free themselves from a slave ship; one a Japanese man, the other an African American. After escaping, they find themselves on the shore of Edo-era Japan, a society with a strong caste system, isolated from the world. How will the Japanese people perceive this giant black man, and how will they survive? But first things first: how will they get these shackles off their feet? * Each issue comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory.
Yuu Watase's Masterpiece Collection Volume 5 consists of four stories. 1) Mint de Kiss Me - There is a legend that if you kiss the man you like with a mint candy in your mouth, you can become one with your love. Misono is a rather superstitious girl who decides to test this out on Tohno-sensei, a young teacher she has a crush on. Unfortunately for her, she makes a mistake in the attempt to surprise him and instead kisses her fellow classmate Shindou. Of course this would be the time for the legend to work quite literally as Misono’s spirit enters Shindou’s body. 2) Genseika - Chiya goes to school with her friends and witnesses one of them die suddenly as a flower bursts out of him. The three friends had been together since elementary school, the death hitting Chiya and Yutaka hard. When other people begin dying from the flowers, they investigate possible reasons for such usual deaths. To her surprise, she finds answers close to home. 3) Furimuke Romance! - The hero of girls targeted by guys peeking into the locker room, Taka has quite the violent tomboy reputation. But all she wants is for some handsome guy to ask her out. A cheerful street vender, Ryouta gives her a special ring with a heart locket pendent to hold pictures. When two photos are enclosed, romance is in the air. 4) Hang in there Nakago (Part I) - Involves the scenario where Fushigi Yuugi was actually done by real actors. Unfortunately, Nakago (stage name) is a lot more unconfident than the character he plays. At least his one main fan, an unnamed woman with flowers, is there to support him through his worries.
Masahiro, who is a duke, has been studying abroad since he was young to learn about Western culture. Now he is teaching ballroom dancing/ettiquette and keeps getting strange looks from one of his students, Fukaya. He notices his interest even more when he's looking at Masahiro's portrait on a dance card/booklet and decides to seduce him. And the drama, intrigue, and treachery ensues.
Yukie grows up in the countryside in the 1930s as a daughter of a well-off family plagued with dark secrets. Surrounded by people but without any real friends, she tries to come to terms with herself and learn what love is.
By the author of ever-popular manga, Blade of the Immortal. A story taking place in Germany, Brigit gets separated from her brother and is taken to an auction where she is sold. Her expected buyer's task is explained to her. She soon becomes close with the new person she meets. -- Manga Updates
It's about a woman(Alma) who is born a witch after her father makes a deal with the demon Mephisto. She seems to be able to travel through time and goes back to the middle ages in Europe, the Mayaztecian time as well as the Roman ancient time and Nazi Germany. Contains sex, torture, and rape.
[From Forever More]: Saku, an assassin, believes his life is meant to be lived by the sword. After a night of brutal killing however, he is left wounded and helpless in the hands of Shakou, a mysterious doctor, and the only witness to his crimes. Fate seems to have ordained this encounter as secrets are broken and emotions run wild...
An order has been sent out to hunt down the existence of an Asklepios, a Greek demon god of medicine, whom the Church believes is practising unorthodox methods. A member of armed force group assigned to this mission by the name of Luca encounters two kids who saved him from an injury he faced during a brawl. Who are these kids and can they help out Luca with his personal reason for doing this assignment? One-shot turned series in September 2008.
The super dedicated emperor who "only loves his kingdom and dislikes beauties," and the unfortunate vixen who "decided to use beauty to ruin the kingdom." Hu Xiaocha, a vixen who wants to seduce the emperor of the Qian Kingdom, transformed into horse to sneak into the imperial palace. When she's a horse, the emperor, Bai Liang, treats her with much love. However, when she transformed back into a human, Bai Liang turned a blind eye to her… Hey, hey! A vixen also needs to preserve their reputation, okay?!---"The ultra professional emperor is a workaholic who has no time for romance, and the unfortunate fox spirit is determined to bring chaos to the country through her looks! Hu Xiaocha, the fox spirit, wants to seduce the Emperor of Qian, and she turned into a horse to get into the palace. When she's a horse, Emperor Bai Liang showers her with love, but when she gains a human form, Bai Liang ignores her! “Hey, show some respect to fox spirits too, will you?!”---Original Webtoon: (https://ac.qq.com/Comic/comicInfo/id/644423), (https://manga.bilibili.com/detail/mc27216), (https://www.kuaikanmanhua.com/web/topic/5062), (https://www.iqiyi.com/manhua/detail_18yzrprjvp.html)
A lonely White Demon Wolf tries to escape his fate ......to the land of the humans
Strange events are rampant, grieved souls are everywhere, and people's lives are disturbed. In order to deal with the constantly appearing spirits, the royal family created a profession called "Spiritual Master." They travel around and use special methods to transcend the resentment of the spirits. When the bell rings and the night falls, they will accompany the fading green flames until the very last moment...
Last surviving member of the Nanshin School. She is young and exceptionally talented with the sword. She was living on a remote island with her master, "Grandpa", who raised her from childhood while training her in his unique fighting style. He could see her inner power and feel her importance. This is her story.
