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A collection of one-shots done during the 1970s (and one from 1980), all regarding some aspect of Tezuka's early life. Includes a reflection of his time at the famous Tokiwa-so.- **Record of the Life of Gachaboy**: A reflection on Tezuka's career up to that point. Tezuka encounters the G** of Manga right after the war, who nicknames Tezuka "Gachaboy". He is determined to see Tezuka become a great mangaka, no matter what - and restore manga's presence in Japan.- **Paper Fortress**: Right at the end of the war, Tezuka is doing manga in private in high school. He meets a girl who fully understands his situation, and they get along well. In a society where manga, dancing, and even informal relationships are forbidden, how will Tezuka, crazy about manga, keep on?- **Hungry Blues**: Directly following *Paper Fortress*, Tezuka is now a hungry, desperate student with little luck on his path in manga. Things change when he comes across a young lady who works for a newspaper, and he manages to land a serial for it. However, in an era rife with turmoil and starvation, Tezuka's own stomach may prove to be a serious intrusion in not just his manga-making career, but his very life.- **Tokiwa-so Monogatari**: Part of a series recounting memories within the famous apartment complex, Tezuka showcases its history through commentary from the building itself!- **The Letter that Came**: Tezuka receives an ominous letter that may put him in hot water.- **Animal Tsurezuregusa**: Two reflections on animals Tezuka had encountered in his early years - the first a horse, the second two tanuki.An excerpt of *Dotsuitare* featuring Tezuka is also included at the end.---**Volume 274 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**

Ousama Game Rinjou manga, King's Game Spiral,

Truck-kun's latest victim finds out what it's really like to have the Ultimate Cheat Skill.Shockingly, there are no slave harems.

I've decided to kill the person responsible for my sister's death. So I went back in time.His sister Yuuka's suicide was the result of bullying. Her heartbroken brother, Asaharu, is suddenly confronted by an angel. The angel tells him, "If you kill the person who sent her to her death, I'll bring her back to life." He has 3 months. If he fails, he has to restart his life all over again, but with years cut from his lifespan. Will his death come first, or will his sister's death be reversed?The unpredictable leap of suspense begins!

Li Yu Lan sold his body to a devil in order to save his sister. But due to his weak body, the devil decided to help him strengthen his body before getting taking his body.

Yuko Sawaki wishes for her prince from the sunset and he arrives from the ocean. Kenichi Katsuragi, prince charming, is as close to perfect as you can come with one major flaw.The second tankoubon in the original edition also contains a short story entitled: Nakayoshi Uta.

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There's a game going around Japan called 'Rabbit Doubt'. The premise of the game is that all of the players are rabbits in a colony, and one amongst them is randomly chosen to be a wolf that infiltrated the group of rabbits. Every round, the wolf kills off a rabbit, and every round, the group tries to figure out which of the rabbits is actually a wolf in disguise. Sometimes the kids who play this game decide to meet up in person, and Yuu, Mitsuki, Rei, Hajime, Eiji, and Haruka have done just that. Unfortunately, one of them has decided to take on the mantle of the wolf and has already killed once. Who is the wolf, and can they be stopped before everyone meets a very unpleasant end?

Yoshimatsu Hotaka is the president of the manga club and is always diligent with his studies and club responsibilities, even though he has a habit of skiping class activities. Although he looks like a regular honor student in reality he is overwhelmed by melancholy and haunted by his past misfortunes. Meanwhile, he makes sure to admire and watch Awaya Nika, the beautiful, bright, radiant, super cheerful swimming club's female ace. He's content to continue his high school days like this until the P.E. teacher makes him take a private swimming lesson to make up for all the other lessons he had missed; a development that would forever change the dynamic between him and Awaya.What's the cause of Hotaka's bitterness? What does he want to hide? How does Awaya Nika have more in common with him than he could ever imagine?+ Evergreen manga

The human army lost the battle with the vampires on Higanjima. Unable to prevent Miyabi's plan, Japan has become a vampire country. Six months later, there was a one-armed man fighting the vampires in abandoned Japan! The man's name is Akira Miyamoto. A warrior who had already tasted hell on Higanjima.

Mirai, a man who does not show his emotions, lives happily with his innocent and cheerful wife Meguru, but he has a "cursed disease" that he keeps secret even from his wife.Then one day, Mirai receives an important call from the police concerning his wife...!

The story follows Hikari Shirochi, an ordinary high school boy whose hobbies are games and PC-modding. In the first chapter, mysterious phenomena occur to his body, which conducts static electricity unusually well.

Once in Armian, Re-Manu XXXVII is awaiting her death. As it goes for years in history, the dying queen foretold the fate of her four daughters. Divination that would lead them toward their fate, and significance to determine the successor to rule Armian.The beautiful Swarda is fated to marry a throne man of Persia. The smart and calm Aspasya will encounter a great leader of history.But fate has its own plan to fool with their destiny. The first and the fourth daughter have their fates twisted, to heir the title of Re-Manu.But there wouldn't be a country with two leaders, one has to given way to another. And of course it won't be the cold-hearted and ambitious Manua to give up the crown, so then she decided to put her younger sister into exile.Little Re-Syahrina has to start her journey to find a phoenix's feather to get back home, while the story is also concerned in Swarda's pain of being betrayed by her lover and sister, Aspasya relationship with a slave called Bahel, and the new Re-Manu that would sacrifice anything to fulfill her ambition, and her sisters aren't exception. +

Companion is about the people who escort you from purgatory into the world of the dead. After you die you must go through your personal gate into the world of the dead, and companions are the ones who lead you there.

Darren Shan's an ordinary schoolboy, until he and his best friend Steve get tickets to the Cirque Du Freak, a bizarre freak show featuring such arcane performers. In the midst of the ghoulish excitement, true terror raises its head when Steve recognises that one of the performers -- Mr Crepsley -- is in fact a vampire! That's when the hands of fate changes the lives of them forever!Based on the english novel series Cirque Du Freak by author Darren Shan

From MangaHelpers:As Japan's population grows older and smaller, and murder rates sky rocket, the Japanese government began to implement stricter laws against the worst criminals. With even the death penalty lacking the deterring force to stop the most violent criminals, Japan brought back to life a law from the 19th century: the "Revenge" law. This law will now allow victims and their related parties to employ a government special forces agency to capture the murderer and reenact the exact same methods with which the victim died onto the murderer.Yamagishi Yuji is the 7th member of the Special Forces "Sukedachi-nin." Each of the members of this special forces have been chosen to enforce the Revenge law because they too have been a victim of past crimes. [DrCoke]

Kisaragi Saya is a happy, small-town schoolgirl who spends peaceful days with her friends. She mostly hangs out with her friend Yuka, the twins Nono and Nene, and the class rep, who seems to have a crush on her. Saya is also intrigued with a mysterious loner named Tokizane, who always comes to school late. She lives at home with her widowed father, and often eats at the neighboring cafe 'Guimauve,' which is run by the excellent chef and family friend Fumito. Her life may seem very tranquil and happy from the outside, but Saya also secretly wields a mystical sword to defend the town from the 'Old Ones,' monsters who eat people. Lately, Saya is beginning to think that there's a lot more to the situation with the Old Ones than she knows...

(from ebookjapan):A blue kaleidoscope held by a boy next to me on the express train to Sendai. What he saw when he looked through it was the nostalgic world of his youth. In addition to the title story, "My Norakuro," "Tokiwa-so Charamera," "The Day Osamu Tezuka Died," "Ogawa's Medaka," which describes a summer vacation with his sons, and other autobiographies are included in this short story collection. Also of note is "Like the Wind... Insects That Ran Too Far Back", a retrospective of his relationship with Osamu Tezuka, including the "Help with Workd..." telegram and the feud over "Jun"!

In postwar Japan, Tamao has lost the love of his life. Working as a male prostitute for a living, the money he earned went to the alcohol that he drank to make him forget the pain of loneliness.One day, Gorou, the younger brother and the spitting image of his past lover showed up. "I came to see you", and was embraced with all of his might.At first, Tamao simply saw the shadow of his old lover's face, But then unknowingly, he came to want to know more about Gorou himself.Having lost an irreplaceable person, this is the story of the love reborn between the two of them.+

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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King Karloi of Croisen finds himself at odds with his position in life. His wife's father, Duke Deluah, is angling for the throne, and as an outsider to the family, Karloi fears for his position. His frustrations have affected his marriage, though he finds himself questioning his cold approach to his wife, Evonne. He may no longer recognize her, but Evonne saved his life long ago, and was his first love. This is but one of many secrets Evonne bears the weight of, having fallen victim to a curse that prevents her from telling any secrets...

Sometimes, not even reincarnation is enough to get the blood off your hands. After a chance encounter with Yan Wang the God of Death, General Wu Zhong becomes entangled with his past -- seeing fragments of memories of the life that was. But as he begins to uncover the truth about his connection to the long-dead Emperor Yan Jun, he starts to suspect his newest recruit Lu Shi might know more than he lets on.

The strongest pilot in the skies of WW2! Rudel, Demon King of the Blue Sky! Join Rudel as he goes through fierce battles as a Stuka dive bomber in the midst of World War II as he tries to escape from the "shadow of death"!

A one-shot compilation with themes of suffering, crime, and betrayal, incorporating elements from gekiga.- **Cave In**: A young man gets to the bottom of a mining incident from 20 years ago that isn't what it seems.- **The Flowers and the Ruffians**: Ken is sent to a cabin that houses other vicious men in the barren north. His goal? Plant seeds, and have them flower on the land, no matter what.- **Decisive Battle at Cannibal's Cape**: A team of soldiers is weary from long battle on an island. Some are willing to go to great extremes - even if it means some may be expendable...- **The Ghost of the Jet Base**: Detective Hazama is called to investigate paranormal activity at an air base, but finds himself wrapped up in more than he bargained for.- **Fire Valley**- **Tatsumaki Voyage Log**- **Wings and Stardust**---**Volume 319 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**

Ari Tsubate is a 15 year old boy who is bad at everything. One day after receiving his test scores, he is killed in a accident. When he woke up, he found himself at the entrance of the netherworld inn. Greeted by the staff of the inn, he begins his journey in the netherworld.

After having lost his son many years ago, an elderly carpenter seeks to reunite with him by reviving him as a wooden puppet. While they live happily together in a peaceful village, their newfound lives would all be disrupted when news of a serial killer erupts. What challenges will they face now?

From Esthtique:Diana Spencer never had ambitions to become royal, but she dreamed just like the rest of us. That all changes when Prince Charles visits her home one day hoping to see her sister, but instead ends up inviting Diana to a Ball at Buckingham Palace! At the ball, a chance meeting with a stranger helps Diana draw the attention of all of England's aristocracy, including the Prince and Queen, and, of course, Camilla Parker Bowles. This is a story about how pure-hearted Diana Spencer became Princess Diana, The People's Princess and the Queen of the Pure Heart a royal beloved the world over.

Hikari Hayakawa switched bodies with a wanted criminal, and is being chased down by the police.

From Tokyopop:Protagonists Ren and Rai fell prey to the Diabolo in an attempt to save the soul of Ren's cousin, 7-year-old Mio...although they failed in their attempt, they were 'rewarded' with powers they would each gladly trade for the life of the young girl.Just who--or what--is the Diabolo? What enticements does he offer the kids at school? And, if they accept his 'bargains,' what foul fate awaits them on their 18th birthdays?

After the the world ended, a Sackboy emerged from the rubble. With little idea of what came before him, he spends most of his life wandering around the wasteland.Then came a very unusual day, Sackboy discovered a strange building. Upon entering, he comes face-to-face with "The Eyes" the computer game that ended the world. "The Eyes" tell Sackboy that they are dying and need his help... without hesitation, Sackboy agrees to help them.

A collection of one-shot romantic stories.Story 1 - Boy's LipsNarina accidentally kissed a sleeping boy in their school clinic and now she can't get him out of her mind. She later learns that his name is Yasuda and he's associated with some rough crowds. When they meet again, Narina is startled by Yasuda's kindness. But before she can figure out her feelings for him. Narina sees her teacher, Sugiyama, warning Yasuda to back off her. How will be she able to handle the situation, especially with thr situation she is in with her teacher?Story 2 - Boy PoisoningHarada Sayaka bought a potion from the neighboring boys school's chemistry club, which they no long make. Unfortunately for her she has become addicted to it. Leaving her to chase after one of the members, Fujikawa Shuujei, to get him to produce the main ingredient... his tears. This he is not too keen on doing.Story 3 - Electrocuting SeptemberKayama is the last of the class to experience Koba's exciting talent, and the class is taking bets to see how long she can resist it... the electric shock of the cold and collected Koba.Story 4 - Emerging CicadaThe story of two boys, Shin and Kazushi, who are both hospitalized around the same time for different reasons.

Takashi Shiki is a ronin student who has nothing going for him. One day, he sees fighter planes flying above the sky - as well as a man who died from a gunshot to the head on the ground. The next day, after tanks start to show up, a mysterious young woman named Yuki Kitano begins to accompany Shiki. Shiki also is given the task of watching over his wealthy neighbor's mansion for a hefty sum. But this fortunate turn of events for Shiki is too good to be true: before long, the truth of the matter becomes clear to him - *World War III is about to begin.*In addition to the title story, also includes:- **Mirai of the City of Nocturnal Light**: Adachi resides in a city far from the sun - so far from it, there is no night or day. One day, a surprise encounter leads him to meeting Mirai, a young lady who not only lives in a place even further below Adachi's, but wishes to obtain a flower in the city of light above.- **The Yellow Rabbit**

The sequel to Chimamire Sukeban Chainsaw.

As part of the Manga Classic Literature (Koten Bungaku) series, Ikeda adapts for manga the tale of the bamboo cutter. This is a Japanese folk-tale dating from the 10th century.One day, an old and childless bamboo cutter discovers a child inside a glowing bamboo plant.The child grows up into a beautiful lady, Kaguya Hime (Princess Kaguya) and the news of her unusual beauty spreads around...

A collection of shorts by Byungjun Byun, artist of young sensible works on the life in the city, including "Princess Anna" and "Run, Bonggu". Many included shorts have received renowned awards from Korea and Japan.

Over 20 generations ago an army of soldiers, monks and alchemists gave their lives to seal away one of the world's darkest secrets. In order to protect humanity, their souls were woven together to create a barrier, and their bodies turned to stone - preserved in time for their souls to return to should the barrier ever be broken. However the price was not paid by them alone- Now, centuries later, 4 youngsters variously affected by the curse, unwittingly stumble into this mystery...

11 soldiers who are on demilitarized zone search mission. Shut down General Outpost....They should have never gone there

It's the translation of Shueisha's officially colored version of the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga.

The Cosmoralian Empire has been infiltrated by machines and mankinds only hope lies in the hands of twin heirs Prince Jimsa and sister Affle. They must save the Empire in time or technology will destroy all organic life.

A collection of short chapters of the consorts and concubines from the original work "Empresses in the Palace" - famous for its original novel and TV drama adaptation.

Collection of short stories by Kaori Ozaki ("Immortal Rain"), including her debut story. The earliest story in the volume was written when she was sixteen, and the last one when she was nineteen.CAUTION: There is quite a lot of nudity here; it's more art-house variety than hentai, but if you'd rather not deal with nudity period, this probably isn't the book for you. The stories are good, though.

Several oneshots : 1) Overhearing a Flower Song 2) Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light (Hotaru no Mori E) 3) The Fallling of Autumn Leaves 4) Deepening the Scar - deals with incest, and it displays the feelings of a sister towards her brother

From The Waffle House:Hey, do you know about Hell's Hotline?There is a legend among the youths, saying that when you access that at midnight, and write down the name of the person you hate, the Hell Girl will appear and assuage your grudge. But this rumour seems to be true

The closing stages of Sengoku (Warring States) Japan. A setting commonly explored in Japanese manga through vivid scenes of gory battles, samurai, and feats of bravery, honour, and loyalty. Iwaaki Hitoshi dares to go against the popular grain by not focusing on the 3 famous unifiers, but by depicting stories of a society in transition. Rapidly changing cultural norms and class expectations pit the old versus the young, the war-weary versus the war-mongers, and the parochial versus the foward-thinking. The first story, "Snow Ridge," explores the changing role of samurai and provinces while the second story, "Sword Dance," deals with kendo's evolution from warfare to art.

White and Black Tomiyaki Kagisora's Early Works manga, siroiroto kuroiro, Kagisora Tomiyaki syokisakuhin.A chasing "white child", a fleeing "black child", that's their self-discovery, their searching for each other's happiness. It's Tomiyak's first work, charming as a picture book, subtle as poetry, drawn down, and released as a book with a cover.