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When people told themselves their past with stories, explained their present with stories, foretold the future with stories...the best place by the fire was kept for...The Storyteller Archaia and The Jim Henson Company are proud to present all-new tales of fantastic wonder and extraordinary myth, as told from the tongue of The Storyteller and his loyal canine companion.

Through music, the Hanamura clan manifested special powers that brought about prosperity to their clan; however, Akari, who didn't exhibit any powers was deemed a "Seed of Misfortune" and scorned by her family. From then on begins her days of bearing callous treatment from her parents and sister. But one day, she finds an invitation to a soiree hosted by one of the oldest and noblest clans in the country. It seems the head of that clan, Mikoto Sazarashi, is searching for a bride. Finding herself unable to resist going, Akari attends the soiree - only to be quickly discovered by her sister. Akari is immediately berated and belittled by her, but...a handsome, young man appears, takes Akari's hand, and declares, "I've finally found you, my beloved bride." Check out this great Cinderella story set in an Eastern setting and filled with romance, turmoil, and mystery!

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. In a world of nobles and servants, a well-mannered lady hides a scandalous secret that her devoted attendant accidentally discovers. Their relationship, once built on loyalty and etiquette, begins to unravel as forbidden emotions, jealousy, and social barriers take hold.

An expansion of the Strike Witches series, World Witches - Contrail of Witches details the short stories of various witches from areas of the European front of the Neuroi War.

For all her life, poor Lueri has been hanging by a thread, and the situation doesn't get any better when she is forced into an unwelcome marriage. But by miracle or design, a magical invitation presents her with a way of escaping her loveless life -- by joining the empire’s Jewel Box. There, among the brilliant gemstones, she finds help in the unlikeliest of places, friends from the unlikeliest of crowds, and perhaps, something she’s been desperately yearning for until now -- true love.

Ryu Uesugi and Torako Takeda are high school girls with memories of warlords. They have memories of Kenshin Uesugi and Shingen Takeda, who were sworn enemies in the Sengoku era - or perhaps it is because they have memories of them that they are attracted to each other. This is a beautiful and hard-hitting yuri story, with old-fashioned expressions and behavior that aren't unusual for high school girls, but exquisitely refreshing. Their love is single-minded and beautiful. Full of anecdotes and small stories about the warlords!

Ning Ning is a woman who crosses a book and becomes the protagonist of a tragic story. She has a drama script in which she has to create an egg that is actually the heir of the king of dragons, but ends up becoming a villain who wants to destroy the world. To change destiny, she decides to raise him differently, trying to make him a useless and evil dragon. But will she make it or will she regret her choice?

Jiho, the vocalist of the indie band "Will," had lived his life proving his uniqueness through his songs. However, after a surgery and improper vocal care, he can no longer sing. "I'm not special anymore!" On the day he decided to let go of everything, he encounters a mysterious being in his dreams. "Who… are you?" "Me?" The figure's eyes sparkle with curiosity, as if discovering an intriguing new toy. "I'm Sun Wukong. Others call me the Great Sage Equal to Heaven. And..." The corners of his lips curl into a sly smile. "I am your past life."

Don't look at me sharpening my sword every day; it's because I want to repay a favor! Su Jing, originally a minor constable at the Baima Town County Court, became a disciple of the Eighth Group of Lishan to repay the favor of a man who saved his life. By chance, Su Jing not only failed to repay the favor, but instead cultivated the "Three Corpses" clones, and from then on, Su Jing embarked on a path of cultivation that became involuntary.

Should you sell dreams? Buy dreams? Or...?Oiran (courtesan), the business of selling dreams.Though he reigns at the top of his courtesan profession, Tankou leads a boring life.While gazing at the fleeting yet beautiful...and hateful cherry blossoms blooming before his eyes, a mysterious person named "Yoru" appears.Who on earth is she?

Seeking revenge against the Duke of Lanchester, the man who murdered his parents, the "little trickster" Louis disguises himself as a bride and infiltrates his enemy. Unexpectedly, someone else gets there first, and he becomes the Duke's murderer, a city-wide wanted man. Forced to risk his own life, Louis helps the Duke's illegitimate son regain the throne and reopens the investigation into the truth. Forced into the complex political landscape, neither can escape unscathed, but they can only redeem each other, becoming the perfect "accomplice"...

The story unfolds based on the plot and chronicle of the DNF world view. This is Arad, a planet tormented by war and mutations. Countless journeys have started since then, leaving behind unforgettable stories in the past, present and future. The fates that are independent of each other but tied to each other create countless sparks. Let us witness the will of the warrior

A programmer transmigrated into the wasteland world and became the last ruler of the dark sect. After attaining peerless magic arts, while entangled in misfortune, he can only cope by… building a harem!

Taepyeong, a promising surgery professor, was reborn in the 19th-century English countryside village of Upton, retaining all of his memories from his past life.He once again nurtured his dream of becoming a doctor. However, he was only met with...

In the era of the Industrial Revolution, Rebecca, a poor girl from a London workhouse, steals the fortune of an heiress to save her own life at the bottom.

In a continuous cycle of life and death, Seok Jin-ho's first life ended in the wilderness, unskilled in martial arts. Reborn with memories of his past lives, he strives to become the best in the martial world. However, after achieving his goals, he finds himself exhausted and questioning the purpose of his repetitive existence. As he contemplates the meaning of life, unexpected events unfold, challenging his resolve and pushing him to explore new paths. Will he find true contentment and break free from the cycle, or is there still more to uncover in the journey of self-discovery?

Yuuran, the daughter of a major merchant, was hurriedly married off because of an imperial edict, in order to manage the imperial harem. When her husband, the younger, handsome right prime minister came, she could only apologize to him for having to marry someone as old as her. But when she went to do her duty at the Imperial Palace, a beautiful woman appeared, and said-- "I do apologize for showing you such an unsightly appearance. I am your husband"!? Entering the harem as a couple with a cross-dressing husband!?

It is the 1440s and the Kingdom of Hungary is on the brink of civil war following the death of Emperor Sigismund. As the encroaching threat of the Ottoman Empire threatens Hungary, Clara, daughter of rka, strikes out on her own adventure.

Japan, early 20th century. Subaru Karasuma, an aspiring writer with dashed ambitions, neck-deep in loans he has no hope of paying back, decides it's time to draw the curtain on his miserable life. Before he can follow through on his dark intent, he's diverted by the spectacle of a neighbor working frenetically with his literary group to meet the deadline for a work commissioned by Geppo Yagira, a rich and famous novelist. When the devilishly handsome, fiercely talented Geppo lays his eyes on Subaru, the latter's life is set on a new course. But the new path he's now treading seems to lead ever deeper into the darkness...

Straight-laced Xiao Hua is tasked with retrieving a mystical artifact known as the "Golden Camellia". Along the way he crosses paths with a mysterious young man that goes by the name 'Feng', who pulls him into a chaotic world of heists, opulence, and deceit.

Baskerville, the family of tragedy. Sophia, the daughter of a wealthy family, is told to marry Gwen Baskerville, the heir of the Baskerville family, who succeeded the title at the age of thirteen. Gwen was known as "tragedy" boy who has recently been in the crowd after the recent tragic death of his family. . Sophia manages to establish a relationship with Gwen, but she has a secret that no one else could tell. A story that deepens the bond between a boy who chases the truth of his family's death and a girl who can see the dead.

It is every martial artist's dream to become the leader of the Invincibles, a powerful group that rules over the martial arts world with an iron fist. One day, Yongyeon is given the chance to join their ranks.

Florence, Renaissance Era. Angelo, a boy who works at a painter's workshop, spends his days working as an apprentice. His first junior was Lavinia, a "woman" craftsman, which was unusual at that time. Angelo is confused about how he should treat her. She cares about various things, but she never smiles...

In 1705, a rash of murders took place in Lotto Valentino, a provincial city on the Italian peninsula. The murderer, who wears a pure white mask and places one such mask on all of their victims, is known as the "Mask Maker," and anyone who witnesses their murders becomes their next victim. Huey Laforet, a boy who attends a "private school" for alchemy, hates the world. Monica Campanella, his schoolmate, confesses her crush to him. Elmer C. Albatross arrives in town as the school's newest student. Niki, a girl enslaved by a merchant, witnesses one of the "Mask Maker's" crimes. All four youths confront the Mask Maker and a conspiracy to control the entire city and this is the beginning of a 300-year-long immortals' ruckus.

Clad in a blood-soaked coat and with no destination in mind, a young boy named Reto wanders into an Ainu village amidst a blizzard, whose residents provide him with much-needed shelter. All he has are two things: the memory of his mother dying before his eyes, and an ancient hunting knife without a blade...

Love at first sight with her assassination target?! A brutal love comedy from Tanuki Kawo, the author of "Dragon Buys a House"♪ <br> Those who are engaged to her end up dying mysteriously... Due to such rumours, Lucille, the younger sister of the Emperor of the Chantal Empire, is feared as the "Reaper Princess" . As an assassin, she buries powerful lords one after another, but she falls in love at first sight with her next target, Yuri, the king of Vilzen...!? <br> A delightful and brutal love comedy that begins with an assassination♪

Suzune is known as a "cursed child", said to mislead even the kindest of people.Several years ago, a once-gentle neighborhood priest went into a frenzy at the sight of her blood, leaving Suzune with a deep wound on her back.From that day forward, she was branded with the stigma of being "cursed."Burdened with debt, her family chose to sell Suzunenot her twin sisterto a pleasure district island.There, she works as a maid, forced to wear a mask to suppress her "curse," and endures daily mistreatment...One day, Yakumo, the head of a powerful conglomerate who controls the sea around the island, visits.Rumors say that "any courtesan chosen by Yakumo has no memory of sharing his bed."Drawn in by Suzune's unique "scent", Yakumo demands to take in the girl who was abandoned by her familyThus begins a Japanese-style Cinderella love story, born from a marriage to a vampire!

"You will become my Cinderella—" Set in the Taishō era. Sakura, a young girl mistreated by her stepmother and stepsister, lives in the once-prestigious but now declining Shirahoshi family. When she’s forced to attend her younger sister Rinko’s engagement party to a wealthy heir, Rinko cruelly humiliates her, turning her into the laughingstock of the crowd. At that moment, the one who reaches out to Sakura is Eisei Kuroyuki, the heir to the most powerful conglomerate in Japan. Known as a "tyrant" who bows to no authority—not even members of the Imperial Diet—Eisei unexpectedly takes a deep interest in Sakura and begins to lavish her with affection… A dazzling Cinderella story begins—full of sweet revenge and overwhelming devotion!

One cold winter’s day, Euno was caught red-handed while trying to steal from a man who had entered the mountain, and ended up being severely punished. Terrified for his life, Euno begged the frightening man—crying and promising to do anything—just to be spared. From that day on, he was taken by the man and forced into servitude… Chaeyoon, who despises the world, and Euno, who knows nothing about it. From a chance encounter on Mount Moak to the fate that follows. Their story through winter, spring, summer, autumn— and then back again to winter.

A dramatization of the real life of Yaeko Yamamoto. Over 100 years ago, Yaeko broke traditional Japanese stereotypes, gender, and honor to become a gun-warrior in defense of her homeland of Aizu.

Bayan is an outcast amongst the Siyo, a people who have healing powers. Considered worthless because she doesn’t have the ability to heal others, Bayan is sent to the court of Dhan, the Great Sun Emperor, who is cursed with unrelenting bloodlust and slaughters his concubines mercilessly. It seems that Bayan’s fate is sealed the moment she reaches the emperor’s palace and Dhan is fated to suffer from madness forever... But together, Bayan and Dhan just might be able to change each other’s destiny.

"I promise to come back and save you from this hell and make you happy." Eight years have passed since Daniela finally made her promise to the boy. But what the boy has become is different from what she can imagine. "He became a killer?"

At the age of eleven, A Shi Lang followed his father into the Central Plains to pay respects to the new emperor of the Mu Kingdom. During the journey, he got separated from his father and was chased by human traffickers. He was then saved by the deposed emperor of Mu, whose face was that of a breathtaking beauty. Although the former emperor was an intersex person, he possessed unparalleled martial power. From that moment on, A Shi Lang became the deposed emperor’s dog…

I reincarnated as Sophia, the heroine of an otome game I've been obsessed with. In the game, Sophia was extremely popular as 100 handsome men were wooing her but my bias was the villainess, lady Altina. If the scenario goes as planned, I will have to "ruin" her.That's impossible!! In that case, I shall not fall in love with anyone! I will mow every burgeon of love meant for me.Record-breaking(?!) flag destruction romance, begins!

Jean Erhardt debuted in Joachim Empire as a successful capitalist infamous for buying his noble title. Despite his seemingly innocent intentions, Jean yearned to spark a revolution from within high society. But first, he must gain a powerful friend. A chance encounter with Maximilian, the hedonistic Crown Prince of Joachim, presented Jean with one such auspicious ally. This proved tricky as Maximilian knew of Jean’s past as an escort and the prince hungered for Jean’s return to decadence…

In youth, we met, just twelve years old,Two hearts entwined, a story yet untold,Now two decades have passed us by,Yet the memory of your love won't die.In secret, we cherished what we had,Two souls in love, in a world gone mad,No one knew, our love's sweet song,Who was right, and who was wrong?I remember you in my very bones,The coffin, bathed in sunlight's tones,Our youthful songs, so tender and true,You sang them softly, a crimson hue.My dear, please, remember me still,Though time has passed, and hearts grew chill,In this world, who's human, who's divine,Who knows what true love's design?Now I know not what the future may hold,But my love for you remains, strong and bold,No turning back, along the straight line,I'll keep moving forward, with love as a sign.Stay with me, my love, through thick and thin,Let me savor this world, filled with sin,In the past, I left you behind, it's true,But one day, we'll unite, me and you.There will be food upon our table so grand,Happiness, like in youth, hand in hand,My love, please, have patience, I pray,For in the next life, we'll find our way.For now, let's love in this moment, today,In this life, I'll save my love, come what may,In the next, together we shall stride,In eternal happiness, side by side. ??Read Love Vector on manhuascan+

Feng Linxi was forced into the palace at a young age, becoming the empress dowager's puppet and impersonating the emperor on the throne. She does nothing all day, so she just keeps harassing the regent, Xiao Chu. Xiao Chu wields all the power in the court and wants nothing more than to usurp the throne, so he could not care less about Feng Linxi's constant flirting. All Feng Linxi gets for her trouble is more punishment from the empress dowager. At first her plight looks hopeless, but after an assassination attempt by the empress dowager, it seems that romance might still blossom between the two of them.

After countless rebirths, a weary soul possesses another disposable villainess, but this time, she awakens with retained powers and an inconvenient attachment to the story's heroine (her "sister"). Her solution? Recruit the male lead's battered older brother ("I'll save you if you shield her") in a ruthless bid to rewrite the plot.

Conan and the Detective Boys are asked to help kids who have been send backwards in time. These "Time Drifters" explore different eras of Japanese history in search of the Time Stones that will help them return to the present day.

Plain little Nina loves her job as a maid in the house of Count Mirkwood. But her life is turned upside down when she suddenly gets dismissed for a crime she didn't commit. Cast out with nowhere to go, Nina sets off on a journey to see the world, determined to make the best of her newfound independence. Yet despite her unassuming appearance, Nina is no ordinary maid. She has superhuman talents, and it isn't long before she finds new friends in need of her help. From a rookie mage who can't channel her true magical powers to a brilliant inventor struggling to get her experiments off the ground, Nina makes quick work of lending a helping hand. All the while, back at House Mirkwood, things are quickly getting messy in Nina's absence... This supermaid is on a mission—and she's sweeping everyone off their feet!

Known not only as the young lady of the distinguished family of Chou that safeguards the northern regions of the Empire, but also as accomplished in the literary and military arts, as a woman of unparalleled beauty and intelligence, Hakurei is a young, beautiful girl adored by the people. “It has been---10 years since I saved you, and we started living together. I want to be the one to have your back.” “...Man, what a troublesome Young Lady you are!” The one to save me, Sekiei, the undefeated hero from 1xxx years ago who was reincarnated, from the brink of death was her. Ever after that, we have continued to live and train together in the Chou Family as siblings. However, time has brought the maelstrom of war. The war against the foreign race begins--- “Did you see the swordmanship of the young master?!” “And his arrows never miss the target either?!” I shall make use of my past life as a master martial artist and together with Hakurei, we shall be peerless as we accomplish great things!! The reincarnated hero and the beautiful young women’s warring, sword fantasy begins!! Read Sousei no Tenken Tsukai on manhuascan

Legendary SSS-rank hunter Kang Taeha finally met his end. But just as he prepares to enter eternal sleep, he awakens once more in… imperial China?! Now, he must live as Liu Xinyun, the delinquent heir to a powerful company. All he wants to do is put his hunting days behind him, but in order to survive his new power-hungry relatives, Xinyun must hone his skills again, starting from level one. Can his own unique blend of necromancy and martial arts take him from useless bum to ultimate boss?

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Yun-jin, a palace maid of the Joseon era who lived believing there was only one man in the world—the king.On her first day guarding the king’s private chamber as a jimil na-in (inner court maid), she awakens to secret desires she had long kept buried.But in a world where freedom and love are luxuries for court ladies, fate deals her a harsher blow: accused of treason while fleeing, she falls into a pond and faces death.“I don’t want to die like this!”A mysterious pond answers Yun-jin’s desperate plea and carries her to… 21st-century South Korea.A woman who has never known love finally meets it at last, in a reality where her repressed feelings and desires are at last liberated.#DimensionTravel #CourtDrama #Joseon

Source: Knox ScansThe man who made Elizabeth I Queen. A court drama manga drawn by Asahinagu's Kozaki Ai.The year is 1533, England. 12 year old William Cecil enters the palace for the first time accompanied by his father, the Groom of Robes. But there reigned the tyrannical monarch, Henry VIII. Depressed because of the difference between the court he dreamed off and reality, the boy meets Queen Anne Boleyn that night along with her unborn child... He makes a vow to serve the future "King"... "I will make Elizabeth the Queen."Ashinagu's Kozaki Ai illustrates a genuine historical drama that'll usher in a new era!Read Cecil no Joou on manhuascan

Tezuka, poet Kodama Tanima, and reporter Rock visit Fossil Island, tended to by Gansaku, the elderly owner of the only inn on the island. On the night of their stay, they are visited by curious and fantastical dreams of all sorts relating to the rocks on the island. What worlds will these dreams bring them to?Also includes two shojo short serials:- **Robin-chan** (): Ruri is a girl who resides with a baron, longing for the return of her missing brother. One day, a young man named Robin comes by ship to the baron's mansion. This young man could very well be the key to finding her brother...- **The Maidens of Tatsugafuchi** (, Tatsugafuchi no Otome): The tale of two sisters who disguise themselves as samurai in their search for the Munen no Tama, the crest of their family.---**Volume 73 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**

In the fair city of Rubern, a string of mysterious murders unfolds. A quiet, hidden Isabella receives an invitation from the killer A life-threatening wager lasting fifteen days. She must never fall in love, trapped by any pleasure or illusion.

Shino, a girl who is a little more prone to misfortune than others, was living a modest but happy life at an orphanage. One day, however, the Suka Zaibatsu suddenly announces that it will no longer support her. Shino is distressed and asks Chitose, the heir apparent of the Suka Zaibatsu, to continue to support her. Then, Chitose comes up with a surprising proposal...! The temporary married life of a strong-willed, hard-working girl and her ruthless husband has just begun!

“Even if you have a child, what good is sowing seeds?” Eliano Rossana, the princess known as the noble flower on the cliff. She was forced to marry into an enemy country and became a noble empress, but was abandoned by her family and her husband and died a miserable death. Everything went wrong. When she opened her eyes again, she was back in the past. She would never marry that bastard in this life. The man who caught her eye was the Northern Grand Duke, Flint Howard. She thought he was a stone and a stone because he had built an iron wall despite numerous temptations, but he suddenly kidnapped her. “I’m not without lust. You won’t regret tonight.”