TOP MANGA OF THE WEEK

With her family deep in debt, Hedel Argetnta was looking for any way out of her disastrous situation. Her only option? Marrying the wealthy but monstrous duke of the east, Cassian Ekarde, a total stranger. Upon her arrival in the East, she learns it is a cursed land infested with criminals, and that her new home is full of dangerous servants. Determined to turn things around, Hedel starts to make changes but finds out that the cause of all this mess might be none other than the man she married.

"……W-what should I do? I’m being transported to the battlefield of hell!" In the midst of the war against the demonic beasts, where humanity faces the threat of extinction, the maid girl Orsela accidentally finds herself transferred to a forest on the front lines of the battlefield. She has no weapons or combat experience; all she possesses is her seemingly useless inherent magic, which can only summon things that people no longer need. When she encounters a large magical beast—a dragon—and finds herself in a desperate, life-threatening situation, she gambles everything and summons a magical weapon: a revolver, and a battle-crazed girl of heroic class!? The magic that was thought to be useless turns out to be more suited for battle than any other magic... Before she knows it, she becomes the last bastion protecting humanity! The weakest class maid carves out a future for mankind! A survival fantasy of rising to the top in a world on the brink of collapse begins!

Yoh Yukinaga is a hair stylist dedicated to his craft. So when his scissors start to dull, it's only natural that he'd call a professional to get them sharpened. Finding a sharpener that meets his criteria is tough... until his coworker recommends that he sends his scissors in to the mysterious "Chiyo." Though they only correspond through letters, Yoh finds himself getting more and more interested in the polite and diligent sharpener. He agrees to bring his scissors to them in person one day... only to be met by a sharp-tongued young man who does not match the image portrayed in the letters at all! Yoh is a Highly Sensitive Person, so getting closer with the blunt sharpener may be more of a challenge than he ever imagined...

Noa, born as a second boy to the lord of the manor, was hated by his brother and was locked up in his room for many years. He felt like he wasn't living his life. Then one day, he meets a beautiful girl, Sophia, who is meant for him...but he never expected she was the most skilled assassin in his country. She fell in love with him at first sight, and promises that she will save him from his brother. A love story with lots of battles and conspiracy!

Masamichi failed the university entrance exam for second time, lost his part-time job at an izakaya pub, and was hit by a truck. He thought he is the most unlucky person in the world...and that he will die. But the next moment, a mysterious man was standing in front of him. "Be my servant. Work for me, be my prey. If you accept, you'll live. If not, you'll die here." Masamichi didn't have a choice but to say yes, although he never knew what a life of a servant would be like.

From Stiletto Heels:Douzono Tsugumi, who works for a major electrical company, spends her vacation at her grandmother's home in the country. Her grandmother soon passes away during hospitalization, and Tsugumi decides to continue living in her grandmother's house. However, a mysterious man shows up holding the key to the rear house, and despite not fully comprehending the relationship he had with her grandmother, they begin living together.Nominated for the 3rd Manga Taisho Award (2010).

Haruka is mysteriously reincarnated as Layna, the villainess daughter of a Duke in her favorite otome game. As soon as that happens, a game event begins where Layna's supposed to bully the game's heroine. But if Layna bullies her, she's sure to follow the game's path to her eventual doom! This is no time to be a villainess! One must enjoy life to the fullest, right?! Well, it seems she's chosen to fight for her happiness, but the heroine and the romance options in the game keep making her life an absolute mess!

Wim Strauss is a "granting caster"—a support mage who can increase the strength of his allies through the power of his spells. It's a useful talent, but since it can't be used directly in battle, it gets zero respect from the other members of his party. As far as they're concerned, support magic is dead weight. It isn't long before they toss him out on his ear, leaving Wim to wonder if his career as an adventurer is over. Lucky for Wim, he has one big chance: his childhood friend Heidemarie is able to get him an audition with her elite A-rank party, Nachtlibelle. The two of them know his magic is good for more than just menial backup, but now he'll have to prove it. It's time to show the world that support mages can do more than just stand on the back lines!

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When the crown prince announces he's breaking off his engagement to the infamous Akuya, his spurned fiancée wastes no time turning her seductive words of passion to her actual target—Sei, a commoner who worked her way up through the ranks with her wit and charm alone... and the very girl the prince dumped Akuya for! Sei's about to get a taste of what a real lover is like in this steamy tale of two girls who traded in their Prince Charming for each other!

Every girl thinks her boyfriend is a catch, but Georgetown bookseller Liz Donnelly's got bragging rights - she's dating Race Noble, the famous super-hero with the quick smile and quicker legs. Follow Race and Liz's whirlwind romancce, from the moment they meet, to their wedding ... and the tragic honeymoon. Suddenly, Liz is a stranger in a strange land - an everyday person living with a family of celebrity super-heroes Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires.

A playboy goes after an innocent-seeming girl, having no idea what he's getting into.---

Having wished to live an unconventional life, Emily gets accepted into her dream school, where nobles and commoners are equals. But when she meets her fellow students and gets roped into a crazy love triangle with a prince on her first day, she begins to realize her wish may have already come true.

Ordinary young girls who can see people's hearts are invited to join a popular band, falling in a beautiful and deep trap full of opportunities and conspiracy, meet by chance a voice that opened the way for the girls to counterattack and became the start of their travel/trip!

I will survive the fierce competition and return to my original world! On what should be the happiest birthday, I get sexually harassed by the store manager, and then get hit by a truck and die. When I wake up after a flash of light... a historical drama set? No, another world??? And before I can even adjust, I have to go to the palace tomorrow. "Can I... become a court lady?" "Court lady? What do you mean a woman who will become a crown princess?" This world is a country ruled by women and men are concubines. It's not hereditary, but the 'crown ladies' who are candidates for the next emperor compete against each other and the final winner becomes the 'emperor'. The moment I hear that, I think of what the strange old lady said... "Is there a law that says women can't become emperors?" Ryu Jeong-ha suddenly gets involved in a bloody battle for the throne. Will he be able to survive and return to his original world?!! <Empress's Garden> filled with a charismatic empress and beautiful male and female concubines!

An apprentice priest under the protection of the princess. An orphan abandoned in a mysterious forest. And… She, Freya, who sees others’ emotions as colors. Positive emotions are gold. Negative emotions are black. Her mysterious ability was her own secret. During her pilgrimage to become a priest, Freya woke up in a strange man’s bed. “You… What are you?” The man, Aran, asked threateningly, his red eyes shining. He looked exactly like the hero in the mural Freya had seen since she was a child, and even had the same name. But ‘Aran’ did not show any color of emotions. At first, she thought it was a dream. She thought she was having strange dreams multiple times. But it seems… It’s not a dream. Who is this man? Where do I go every night? Why is it ‘me’?

To protect the boss he admires, they made this choice?! Subordinate Sasahara loves and respects his bright and cheerful superior, Takitani. One day, after discovering that Takitani was being abused by his ex-boyfriend, Sasahara decides to live with him temporarily to keep him safe. Even in private, Takitani's positivity makes Sasahara's heart race. But when Takitani's ex-boyfriend shows up, yelling, "Get out of here!" Sasahara realizes they have to act like a couple in front of him. What started as a way to fend off the ex is quickly turning into something much more complicated…

Clarisse, second daughter of Viscount Fahrenheit, was treated cruelly by her family. When she became nineteen, her father arranged a marriage for her...to marry Margrave Gutenberg, who asked the King for the "Jewel of Fahrenheit" as his bride, as a reward to his victories in the war. But the "Jewel" was her sister, Matilda. Clarisse was a substitute bride. Clarisse was almost happy that she could get out of her miserable life at home, but also afraid that the margrave would know she was a substitute. It was a surprise when she found out that he was rather a thoughtful and handsome man. She started to enjoy spending days with him, and it seemed like he feels the same way. Then came the day that her family secret was revealed...!

Maya, who inherited the position as the Saintess, was angry at the human world. The first Saintess had saved the world from the demons by Holy Magic, but now the humans oppressed demons just like demons did before they were saved. Maya declares: "I'm crashing human world!" She visits the Demon Queen to team up with her, but although she possesses the greatest power of all demons, she was a coward girl. She tries to change Maya's mind, but Maya is very determined... Can the fearless Saintess and the sweet Demon Queen be good buddy and destroy the human world!? A unique story of Saintess and Demon Queen you've never seen before!

Omari's dream was always to become a professional basketball player. But that dream was quickly crushed by reality. There's school, money, his strict aunt, and the future, of which he wasn't sure of until a mysterious scout discovers his talent with a ball and offers him a ticket to Overtime Elite Academy, a high-tech program designed to craft the world's greatest basketball player. Does Omari have what it takes to survive against the most competitive basketball talent? Or will his dream slip away again?

Sweet and skittish Kotetsu has been stopping by the pet store lately just to see Okazaki! When Okazaki asks to see pictures of Kotetsu's cat, Kotetsu is overjoyed to finally exchange contact info with his crush... but what Okazaki doesn't know is that Kotetsu IS the cat! Having suddenly turned half-human, half-cat, Kotetsu must hide his cute ears and tail as he adjusts to his new lifestyle and pursues a blossoming friendship with Okazaki. But what will Okazaki think when he finds out the truth? Cat-lover takes on a whole new meaning in this adorable, feel-good love story!

Pieta, a normal girl, leads a normal, uneventful life in a world ofconstant black rain. As the rain pours down, like it always does, she takesher usual route to school and has a pleasant conversation with her friendDanae.

"You want to make a baby with me, right?" Having never made love before, The Prince and his wife are in for a steamy night. Once they get a taste, they'll never be able to go back.