Spinoff of Saikyou Densetsu Kurosawa 24 years old and still single, bank worker Nakane wants nothing more than a little respect from his co-workers...and some popularity wouldn't hurt either. Unfortunately, Nakane's awkwardness and lack of social media aptitude causes any attempts he makes to that effect to fail miserably time and again. But one day, his already bad luck takes a sudden turn for the worse...
« That eye projects death—till the day life is saved with these hands…! » Isshin, a lone wolf protagonist, has an ability that allows his eyes to “see how much time a living being has left, that is, their lifespan”. One day he meets a girl at a new school he transferred to. He accidentally looked into her time, to see that she only has “78 hours” left. Will he be able to overturn her deathly fate and save her…?!
Vol. 1: Kooru Shakunetsu (Freezing Flame) When Hirose Katsumi discovers that his father's company is in jeopardy as their largest customer, Mimuro, considers moving to other markets, he convinces his father to meet with the heads of Mimuro. Attending the meeting with his father, Katsumi has the unfortunate luck of catching the eye of the heir, Mimuro Yoshitaka. Yoshitaka calls on Katsumi with a deal that will allow the Mimuro Corporation to continue doing business with Katsumi's father. There is one condition, though…Katsumi must put Yoshitaka's needs above all else and do anything requested. With such a tough economy, and so many employees depending on his father's company, Katsumi has no choice but to obey, and begins a life of humiliation as the possession of a cold-hearted Yoshitaka. But, who is actually the one being possessed? And what will Yoshitaka do when his pet learns how to bite back, using manipulative tricks learned from the Mimuro heir to possibly turn the tables? (from Fushichou) Vol. 2: Homura no Kusari (Chain of Flame) Vol. 3: Mitsu no Rakuin (Honeyed Brand) Vol. 4: Rekka no Shizuku (Melting Flame) The story shifts to a new couple... Vol. 5: Rekka no Shizuku (Melting Flame 2) Vol. 6: Rouraku no Hana (Twined Dragon) Vol. 7: Rouraku no Hana 2 (Twined Dragon 2)
Everyday, Tetsudo is driven by thoughts of wanting to die as he works in a company that overworks people. One day, he meets his college bud Kamitezuna again for a long while after 8 years. With his ill complexion as an excuse, Kamitezuna drags Tetsudo away from the last train and invites him to his house.
From Tokyopop: A smoke-filled alley in Chinatown harbors Count D's Pet Shop. The pets sold here aren't your everyday variety and the Count prides himself on selling Love and Dreams in the form of magical creatures that come with an exclusive contract. But buyers beware. If the contract is broken the Count cannot be held accountable for whatever may happen. A fascinating and macabre look into the very soul of human nature.
I tried to chase after the cat I thought I saw by the roadside, but it turned out to be a plastic shopping bag. Just when I assumed it was a typical occurrence... Is it a cat? Or is it a plastic bag?"But I couldn't help thinking it was cute..."Cute beings always bring smiles and happiness to people. This is a love ♥ pet fantasy for all cat lovers out there, for those who want to love and be loved by their furry friends!!
A romantic story set in showbusiness and modeling world, CRASH reveals the influence played and the links joining the publicity, cinema and TV worlds: as a vector to the image manipulation, that tends too often to dehumanize the top model or actor, reducing him to a simple image in 2-dimension.
From Kotonoha: Seventh grader Hayashi Renei is troubled by a strange dream: Her dead brother-- killed in an automobile accident--comes back to life as Coo. The dream comes again the following night and then every night thereafter. Coo's world is a cruel one--crueler than the real world, even--with its own share of pain, suffering, and sadness. Renei is searching for her house with her brother and others whom she meets in Coo's world so that she can return to reality and the land of the living...
From Tokyopop: Confidential Confessions is a shocking new manga series that deals with many of the hard-hitting issues that teens face today. Using emotionally moving storylines and multi-dimensional characters, each groundbreaking volume tackles such topics as teen prostitution, rape, HIV, stalkers, suicide, and sexual harassment. Vol. 1:: Tobira (MOMOCHI Reiko) Ch. 01-03: The Door Ch. 04: Mistakes Vol. 2:: Namida Tears Vol. 3:; Memai (MOMOCHI Reiko) Ch. 01: Our Future Ch. 02-04: Dizziness Vol. 4:: Itami Ch. 01: Pain Ch. 02: Distortion Ch. 03: Tomorrow Ch. 04: Forbidden Kiss Vol. 5:: Himitsu (MOMOCHI Reiko) Vol. 6:: Uwasa
Satoru spends his days listlessly in a factory town. The old man Segawa, a former Yakuza, lives in the room next to his cheap apartment. One day, Segawa tells Satoru, "I'll give you 5 million yen to put me out of my misery." Satoru hesitates, and Segawa sees through to the madness eating away inside him and begins to have a change of heart, and yet...!? A story of the filth of society and the dark path that Satoru takes -- on the edge of sanity -- with a gun and 5 million yen.
13-year old Rachel awakens to find herself trapped in the basement of an abandoned building. Without any memories, or even a clue as to where she could be, she wanders the building, lost and dizzy. In her search, she comes across a man covered in badges. He introduces himself as Zack and he wields a grim-reaper like sickle. A strange bond is struck between them, strengthened by strange, crazy promises… These two, trapped in this strange building, don’t know why fate has placed them there. But they will work together desperately to find a way out…
Trepanation is the procedure of drilling a hole in the skull. It is said to increase the blood circulation and improve pressure inside the skull. It is also said to bring out a person's sixth sense, the ability to use ESP, see ghosts, move objects with one's mind. This is speculative fiction based on the concept of trepanation.
