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Commenced when the artist was only 21 years old, and yet it shows surprising maturity in both style and story. Most importantly, Kitagawa captured the essence of the age bordering adolescence and adulthood. In a sense, 19 is the GQ of manga. Our hero, Kubota Kazushi, will have his heart broken three times (and his virginity intact) before he finds a steady love, and that's just half of the story. The story can be very light hearted, and then very depressing sometimes. The tone is, IMHO, overall melancholic. Comparing with some other bland shounen stuffs that are out there, 19 scores far above the field. Kazushi Kubota is an eighteen-year-old guy that has never had a girlfriend. One day, the girl that he had been secretly in love with comes back into his life after four years! Will he have the courage to ask her out? Read on and see!

"Give me back my body!" Lady Sophia was supposed to marry her beloved prince, Alfred, and live the rest of her life blessed with happiness. However, when the villainess of the story, Rosalie, places a terrible curse on her, their souls exchange bodies! Her once-happy life descends into absolute despair when Sophia--now Rosalie--is accused of a crime she didn't commit and is exiled from the palace. "This isn't me! I want to go back to my old body!" As she wanders away from the capital, she meets a merchant named Raul. With his help, Sophia sets off to change her fate and return to her rightful body!

"How did we get to this point...?" The orchestra that Aguri plays trumpet for is really hurting for funds, but when they finally find a matchmaking company to sponsor them, that company's CEO turns out to be a sadistic jerk! The first words out of his mouth are about how much he hates music. Just who does he think he is?! Despite that totally awful first impression, Aguri finds herself pulling him into her arms when they get stuck in an elevator together later that day. To make matters worse, he walks her home after a work party one night, and before she knows it, they're kissing...?!

Meredith is shy and self-effacing—even though she’s the daughter of an actress, the spotlight just makes her insecure. Still she agrees to participate in her company’s charity bachelorette auction to help out a friend. Much to her surprise, she finds herself very much in demand after getting a makeover and a sexy new dress! As the price keeps rising higher, she begins to wonder which bidder will be the man to win her attentions.

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A man came to me in the evening. He changed my destiny drastically... A man comes to Joey's hair salon just before closing time. When Nick, a man who shows up the next day, invites her to dinner, Joey feels a crush. But she can't, she's not in the mood for that. Because she has issues concerning her daughter and her deceased father. Suddenly, the brother of her late husband comes to visit and wants to take his niece. The opponent is a American elite. There is no chance for her to win. Then Joey finds out that Nick is a sergeant and asks him to be her fiancé. He gladly accepts, but...?

When new lives are brought into the world, Gaye is there to help! She works as a nurse in the maternity ward, and when she mistakes Jonathan for a father-to-be, he's too surprised to explain that he's just the new uncle. Jonathan soon offers the nurse a ride home, but Gaye refuses to be dropped off at her doorstep. Gaye is hiding something, but how much longer can she manage alone? Jonathan is determined to find out her secret, but will he be able to handle the truth?

When Hana worked up the courage to speak to the mysterious loner in her college class, she never expected the encounter would blossom into true love nor that he was secretly a wolf living in human form. Their relationship was far from ordinary, but she wouldn't have had it any other way. Her joy only grows with the births of Ame and Yuki, who have inherited their father's unique ability to transform. But life is full of both joy and hardship, and Hana is left to bring up her little wolves on her own. Raising human children is hard enough…but how will she handle their wild side, too?

A collection of Kuroshitsuji one-shots chapters by various manga artists.

Harriet has been raised by two strict great-aunts. She has always obeyed her aunts and lived a life of constancy, leading her to become a plain and frumpy woman. But she can bear her cloistered life no longer when her aunts try to set her up with a man she despises. That’s when her longtime crush and colleague, hunky sports reporter Steve, offers to lend a hand. On a whim, Harriet asks him to help her with her bold plan, and from there, fate transforms her into a gorgeous woman!

Hikari “Picasso” Hamura, a grouchy teenager with a talent for drawing, dies in a freak accident. The gods decide to revive him, but only on the condition that he use his artistic gift for the good of humanity. Picasso discovers that sketching a person’s aura yields a surreal portrait of their psyche. Stranger still, Picasso can dive into these dreamscapes and help people by exploring their deepest emotions, memories and perceptions.

The "apartment comedy with laughs and tears" centres on a 4-year-old boy named Satou Kotarou, who moves next door to Karino Shin, an unsuccessful manga artist. Kotarou has no parents and lives alone. Not only does he seem to earn a living, he actually seems more put together than his own strange neighbors.

Takaba, a veterinary student, finds a stray cat that needs help and rushes it to an animal hospital…where he falls in love at first sight with Baba, the director. Trying to get closer to him, Takaba gets a job there, and Baba's flirtatious behavior inflames his feelings till he can no longer repress them… A slow burn age-gap BL story about a straightforward younger veterinarian and his complicated boss!

The Demon Lord has been defeated by a brave warrior, but is destined to arise again! Ten years later, he emerges early from his slumber to exact his revenge. However, he returns to find that neither the world nor the legendary hero are what they once were. Can the powers of darkness triumph over…a shut-in slob?

Tsukino Hiiragi was born deaf. When her oblivious classmate Taiyo Enomoto suddenly starts talking to her, she's interested. But, as she carefully reads his lips, she starts to wonder: what nonsense is he talking about anyway?

The cheerful Saya Kanra and the shy Yuto Kozaki are childhood friends and started going out in middle school. But, for Saya's surprise, Yuto makes a high school debut and becomes the hottest guy in school! Panicking about her plainness and afraid of being harassed by his new fans, Saya decides to keep their relationship a secret and becomes a "gloomy character" so not to caught attention. Now that Yuto is the popular guy and Saya is the nerd girl, will their relationship last through the secrets?

Hero Filina’s party is on the brink of annihilation in the face of a powerful Demon Lord. The almighty demon proposes to spare their lives on one condition - that he may swap bodies with the hero for a year. Atty, a Priest and Filina’s childhood friend, naturally objects to the proposal, but Filina agrees to the terms to protect her companions. Thus begins a new journey for the Demon Lord, naive to the ways of the world, and the quirky group of adventurers, as they set out to vanquish the new Demon Lord once and for all...!!

Yukino, who works for a major real estate company in the industry, is forced to return to her hometown for a political marriage her father has forced her on her. Intending to break off her long-time crush on Rei, the company heir, Yukino ends up spending the night with him the night before she is to quit her job the following month... It was supposed to be the first and last time, but from that night on, Rei no longer hides his possessive desire for Yukino...? Yukino's heart is shaken by Rei's doting love and the impending political marriage. This is an adult roller-coaster love story you won't be able to take your eyes off of.

Tottori Prefecture. This unexplored region, which lies on the outskirts of the far east island nation of Japan, is in danger of collapsing due to depopulation. The local god, Tottori-san, works hard every day to support his at-risk prefecture. His life is laid-back, peaceful…and completely turned upside down by a sudden battle to become the nation’s next capital! In this event, the 47 prefectures are represented by their respective local gods. Those who lose will face population outflow and eventually go extinct. Tottori-san has no choice but to win! The 47 Great Wars begins here!

Mysterious objects from space have landed, embedding themselves within human beings around the world and granting them impossible powers according to their deepest wishes. Seventeen-year-old Utsugi Minoru's only wish is to be able to live apart from the world and events around him. But will he remain the same after experiencing his new powers--and new dangers?

A young student is unsure how his future looks like. He isn't the only one uncertain on this path. Along with his Partner-Pokémon Eevee, they explore and think about what they want to become one day. (If I could, I would officially translate mangas with 0 japanese knowledge. 😂)

Fight the temptation… Don’t forget he is as ruthless as they come! Having grown up as a foster child, Sylvie cherishes her colleagues like family. When Marcus, their largest shareholder, appears ready to ruin the company, Sylvie sees him as the devil. Confronting him, a man rumored to be a merciless businessman, Sylvie becomes even more convinced that he’s the devil himself because of his ability to stop a woman’s heart just by looking at her. Desperately enchanted and determined to protect her family at the same time, she must struggle to fight her instincts.

"Royal Ikeoji Wedding" is a captivating tale of love, duty, and sacrifice. The story follows a princess forced to join a bride selection process to save her struggling kingdom from poverty. But fate takes an unexpected turn when she is attacked and rescued by a mysterious, kind-hearted older man with a charming presence and an endearing beard. Can she abandon her royal responsibilities in pursuit of personal happiness? Will the age difference between them affect their budding relationship? Discover how their story unfolds in this unforgettable journey of romance and self-discovery.

After losing her parents in a tragic accident, Nakahara Asami becomes a ward of a mysterious benefactor known as 'Ashinaga Ojisan.' With the stipulation to excel in her studies and pursue a medical career, Asami begins her journey at medical school. As she navigates this new chapter apart from her boyfriend Katsumi, she encounters enigmatic classmates like Moritsugu Shun and the charming professor Hayasaka Tasuku, each harboring their own hidden truths. Amidst this unfolding tale, Asami grapples with uncovering the identity of her secretive guardian and the uncertainties that lie ahead.

“I’m the ace of the Evil Noblewoman’s Guild…and I have to play the heroine now? But I’ve only ever played a perfect villain!” An evil villainess heads toward her happy ending. Madeline is the ace of the Evil Noblewoman’s Guild, having starred in 93 different stories to date. For her next reincarnation, she had hoped to get an easy assignment that would help her score a promotion...but finds herself the heroine in a School Life Romance Novel! But with her pride on the line, Madeline is not one to run away from a challenge. With the help of guild Navigator Leold playing a handsome instructor, can Madeline successfully become a heroine and find her happy ending? Find out in this villainess-turned-heroine romantic comedy!

MODERN manhwa recommendations for my bordies.

Ostrov Ilegenes je domovem mezinárodně uznávaného výzkumného institutu genetického inženýrství. Kromě výzkumů týkající se genetické manipulace, tu je také černý trh. Velký zisk si získává z masové produkce klonů a prodejem lidských orgánů. Lidé si na Ilegenes ukazují jako na místo, které opustil Bůh – Sodomu. Fon F. Littenber vstoupil do vojenské akademie Ilegenesu, aby se stal silným. Chce pomstít smrt svých rodičů tím, že zničí černý trh.

Makoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret—but are they more than pals?

Thousands of years ago, Vampire King Akabara "Red Rose" Strauss lost both his kingdom and his queen. Since humans were unable to kill the queen, they sealed her away, erecting thousands of fake seals so that the king would never find her true location. Despite being pursued by relentless dhampires, Akabara continues to search for his queen to this day… Akabara's quest takes a sinister turn when an entity called the Black Swan appears. The Black Swan inhabits the body of a young human girl every 50 years, giving her the power to destroy the Vampire King and his queen. With each incarnation the Black Swan grows stronger--will the 49th Black Swan mean the end of Akabara?

From Manga Reborn: Jealousy, fear, and love...where does it all lead? Let Satonaka Machiko take you on a journey into the true heart of women in this sometimes dark, sometimes comedic short story collection!

In another world, King Shihark, a man of superhuman charisma, is the ruler of the Kingdom of Bottomore from which "no man returns." After a life of decadence, being waited on hand and foot (and more) by his male subjects, his overindulgence proves fatal... and he is reincarnated into the modern world! Upon entering a nearby convenience store, Shihark has a fateful encounter with a store worker named Nokuta... Can Shihark possibly find true love!? Thus unfolds a one-of-a-kind BL romance about otherworldly reincarnation!

You're from a different world. And yet I can't help but be attracted to you… Elana is taken aback by her new neighbor, Niko Radcliffe. He’s a count from a small European country and a playboy and ruthless businessman, not to mention dangerously attractive. He's from a completely different social class than Elana, and she’s happy to keep her distance. However, he startles her with an unexpected request. He wants Elana, a certified librarian, to help him organize the old documents in his mansion. She's interested in the job, but…then she'll have to see him all the time!

The masterpiece of Wagner's opera "Ring of the Nibelung" now comes as a Japanese comic! It is said that if one wears the ring made out of gold taken from the river of Rhine, one can rule the world. Only those who abandoned the joy of love can obtain the power to make the ring. Alberich who was reviled by the fairies of Rhine, cursed love itself and made the ring. The series is comprised in 4 volumes.

For nineteen-year-old Rika, cosplay is her life! And as now she’s finally out of high school she must bear the weight of an ambition she can’t share with anyone… One day, she meets a high-school student who she seems to get along with on a dating site, and before she knows it, she’s arranged to meet up with him IRL. The only catch is that he still thinks she’s in high school herself. He’s younger than her, but he also seems to be her type… Can she really dive into a relationship while she’s still cosplaying?

Hinata Kanou, a 25-year-old office worker, always seems to be getting dumped by her boyfriends. Despite the societal pressures she faces to find Mr. Right, Hinata decides to focus on her career. But, she can't help but wonder if she's the reason all of her relationships end. One night, she decides to drink her sorrows away with her good friend from university, Kei Shiraishi, a store manager and popular amateur model. When Hinata asks Kei to help her get to the bottom of her plight, he can't pass up the opportunity...

Melon is clumsy and bad at everything - he knows this much about himself, and he's never let it bother him. What does bother him, though, is that he has no money, no place to stay, he's quit school, he's hungry, he's in a city he doesn't know well, and it's raining... And yet, he meets someone who's having an even worse day than him, one Kawai-san, who wastes no time in inviting him up to his apartment for a hot meal and sex. Melon decides on the spot that he'll be Kawai-san's kept boy! Why not? Kawai-san is rich, and Melon, as it turns out, likes sex with men. But are things between them really that simple...?

Yuito's first love began at 15, when his classmate Kouta asked him out. 15 years later, they're in a rut, and those sweet days of puppy love are nothing but a distant memory. Every time they open their mouths, it starts another nasty argument. On their 15th anniversary, Yuito tries to save their relationship by surprising Kouta with a nice home-cooked dinner, but his plan backfires spectacularly... He's nurtured this love for years... and he's determined to get it back. TW : Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence, proceeds with caution

Annalisa never met her father, so she’s surprised one day to learn that he has left her a vast orange grove in his will. It's a bizarre move for the cold-hearted man who abandoned her mother before Annalisa was even born. To claim her inheritance, she visits the Spanish island of Menorca, where the dangerously handsome millionaire Ramon saves her from drowning in the sea. His mysterious and yet suave charm sets Annalisa’s heart racing. In order to protect her father’s loyal workers and the livestock, she’s determined to revive the orange grove, but that means pitting herself as an enemy against Ramon…

Ko and Shin Hizuki are two very special brothers. Shin was adopted by a vampire couple who two years later had a biological son, Ko. Therefore, between the two there is no blood bond but their relationship is very strong, despite Ko being a vampire in all respects, while Shin is a normal human. Their life was turned upside down when another vampire killed their parents, forcing Shin to make a "blood pact" with Ko, giving him his blood to protect him by making him stronger.

On his third Everest expedition in June 1924, George Mallory and his climbing partner Andrew Irvine disappeared on the North-Eastern ridge during their ascent - having been sighted only a few hundred metres from the summit. In 1993, in a small Nepalese shop, Makoto Fukamachi, photographer for a Japanese expedition to conquer Mount Everest, stumbles across an old camera. Could it be Mallory's? And does it hold the secret of whether Mallory and Irvine made it to the summit almost 30 years before Hillary? Based on the Baku Yumemakura novel of the same name.

My life was controlled and I was betrayed in love. Now I can trust no one. Darcy's life is continually swept away by his arrogant father. Her mother isn't with her. She divorced her father and left with only Darcy's sister. Betrayed by the only lover she has ever shared love with, she experiences a cruel breakup. She thinks that no one has ever loved her. But when her father dies, everything changes. First is her reconciliation with her sister. Then, her father put his vast inheritance in trust for his former lover Curt, who is also a wealthy rancher. She is still unwilling to forgive him for his betrayal. But somewhere in her heart, Darcy, who is already exhausted in body and soul, is glad to see him again...?

Aliche and Orland's engagement contract stipulated that he could have no more than two lovers... Aliche is the heir to the Briator Marquisate, and is engaged to the third prince, Orland. Aliche is disgusted with Orland's philandering nature, so she arranges a meeting to discuss changing his behavior. However, the prince has some unbelievable words for Aliche!

In this collection of short stories and four-panel comics, Blood Lad creator Yuki Kodama teams up with artist Kanata Yoshino to take us through the black curtain to explore the lives of Demon World Boss Staz and his crew. In this hilarious behind-the-scenes trip, readers will discover the full extent of Staz's anime/manga obsession, join Bell on her treasure-hunting travels, and much more!

1940s Hiroshima. Suzu, a young bride, leaves her home to join her new husband, a member of the Japanese navy, at a military base in the port city of Kure. Confronted with the challenges of a new life, Suzu must also come to grips with a world at war and her beautiful home collapsing around her. Unwilling to give up hope, Suzu holds on to happiness to persevere through the trials of war.

<p> When Ruka was younger, she saw a ghost in the water at the aquarium where her dad works. Now she feels drawn toward the aquarium and the two mysterious boys she meets there, Umi and Sora. They were raised by dugongs and hear the same strange calls from the sea as she does. Ruka's dad and the other adults who work at the aquarium are only distantly aware of what the children are experiencing as they get caught up in the mystery of the worldwide disappearance of the oceans' fish. </p>

We’ve both been dumped by the bride and groom. Maybe we’ll hit it off! When Sapphie, who was dumped by the groom, and Rik, who was dumped by the bride, met at their exes’ wedding, they instantly hit it off and ended up spending the night together. Five years later, Rik is still single and completely distrustful of women. He unexpectedly reunites with Sapphie in Paris. She’s still single as well, but even knowing that Rik’s a famous Hollywood screenwriter, she still doesn’t show any interest in him. What will Rik do when his pride is hurt?

It’s time he finally sees me for the woman I’ve become. Kirrily is a young actress. When her late brother’s best friend, Ryan, needs help at his company, she jumps at the opportunity to help the first man she ever fell in love with and winds up living with him, too. He may be twelve years older than her, but that doesn’t mean he has to treat her like a little kid anymore! All grown up now, Kirrily sees her chance to show Ryan just how charming she’s become. She’ll have him swooning for her in no time! But even without her trying, Ryan’s already well aware that she’s become a beautiful bombshell, and fifteen years of repressed sexual desire is finally bubbling to the surface during their long visit. Will she finally have a chance with her first love?

The new waitress has a secret… "What are you doing in a place like that, young lady?" It is in a small town where Jessica first visits. She, who is reading a sign looking for a waitress, turns around and sees a man with a gentle smile. He says he is a sheriff, and Jessica is nervous. "Is he suspicious of me?", she wonders. Jessica, heir to the prestigious Walker family, has just run away from home to escape a marriage forced upon her by his mother and grandfather, and is looking for a job. She shouldn't reveal herself, but for some reason, the sheriff won't leave Jessica alone...