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Phoenix (火の鳥, Hi no Tori, "Bird of Fire") is an unfinished manga series written and illustrated by Osamu Tezuka. Tezuka considered Phoenix his "life's work"; it consists of 12 parts, each of which tells a separate, self-contained story and takes place in a different era. The plots go back and forth from the remote future to prehistoric times. The story was never completed, having been cut short by Tezuka's death in 1989. Tezuka's most profound and ambitious work, dealing with man's quest for immortality, ranging from the distant past to the far future. The central character is the Phoenix, the physical manifestation of the cosmos, who carries within itself the power of immortality; either granted by the Phoenix or taken from the Phoenix by drinking a small amount of its blood. Other characters appear and reappear throughout the series; usually due to their reincarnation. The work remained unfinished at the time of Tezuka's death Several of the stories have been adapted into anime and a live-action film, along with a musical production by the Takarazuka Revue.

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.

Top student Wang Fei has always dreamt about becoming a Judge, a pillar of light and justice for the people! However fate isn't on his side and he ends up going to a high school for delinquents. How is he going to survive? Will he rise to the top or be gobbled up in the chaos of the hell that is Shiji High School?

A few decades back, humanity went to war against strange beings such as werewolves and witches, and was on the verge of defeat. The solution to breaking this deadlock was the human weapon created by Dr. Frankenstein. Time passes, and Vic, a mysterious girl, is traveling with Stein, a large man covered in scars. All in order to destroy the distorted principles of this world.

After an unexpected transmigration into the body of a Demon Lord, an ordinary guy finds himself tasked with aiding various monster girls in rejuvenating their tribes through breeding. From the alluring phoenix girl to the endearing ferret girl and the robust panda girl, his challenges lie in balancing these encounters that might drain him dry. Perhaps conquering the world could be a less demanding venture after all.

Shuto Hachioka is an artist who is color blind. One drunken night, he meets a wealthy man named Akifumi Mitsuya. He is drawn to Akifumi, who has a refined appearance and lives in luxury. He also feels an affinity for the mysterious man's unprejudiced demeanor and soft appearance, and agrees to stay at his mansion temporarily. However, as the night wears on, Shuto is enticed by the voices he overhears and ends up witnessing Akifumi's warped proclivities. Thus begins a dangerous, deceptive story between a "pet dog" and his "owner"!

One bright day, illustrator Murasame receives an unexpected commission from Minami, an attractive and unpredictable Japanese language teacher who wants him to create a character for her future YouTube channel. During the work process, Murasame realizes that he is falling in love with Minami but is unsure how to proceed as she becomes more and more popular as a VTuber. What will happen with the love of Murasame and his client? This mysterious and romantic plot is filled with incredible events that will leave no one indifferent! --- "I'm thinking of becoming a VTuber, and I want you to draw my character, so I DMed you." One day, the illustrator Murasame-sensei suddenly receives a DM. The client, Minami, is an extremely attractive and extremely unstable girl. As Minami becomes more and more famous as a VTuber, Murasame-sensei develops feelings for her that maybe he shouldn't?!

Lunatia, the daughter of a viscount, was nothing more than a tool exploited by her family for her "clairvoyance." Used even by her own fiancé, she eventually pays the price for her abilities by losing sight in one eye. The only future she sees awaiting her is one where all five senses are lost… Determined to live on her own terms and die an honorable death, Lunatia escapes from home. She finds refuge in the manor of the “Marquess of the Lunar Eclipse,” who is rumored to be seeking a new bride. With daring resolve, she proposes to this fearsome, seemingly inhumane man: “If you make me your bride, I will read your future once a day. You don’t have to love me. And when you no longer need me, please kill me with your own hands.” Thus begins their marriage based on these unconventional terms. Though Lunatia tries to keep her dying senses a secret, the truth starts to come apart at the seams. But why is her supposedly cold-hearted husband suddenly revealing unexpected depths of devotion...?

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The Land of Valeria is home to fantastic elemental wildlife, ethereal lands brimming with natural resources, and a war for control of them. Favian, a naturalist who dedicated his life to the study and conservation of the Valerian creatures, finds himself in the middle of the rising conflict between Heroes and Conquerers. As Conquerers invade his town and years of research burns down in front of him, Favian, armed only with his knowledge of the Valerians, reluctantly joins the fray. There's more to the Land of Valeria than meets the eye! Check out the Valeria Games site at www.valeriagames.com and join their Discord Server here: discord.gg/valeriagames! Make sure to follow @ValeriaStudios on Twitter to never miss an update!

For Yui Hasegawa, a high school student who is not very impressive. She has an older brother, Yu, who is known as the coolest and most handsome guy in school. They look so unalike that you can't believe they're sibling. There are rumors of discord, Yui, who has a ``perfect older brother,'' is troubled. It is… "My brother, who is both talented and perfect, is actually a serious Cisco...!" A hilarious sitcom about a brother and sister who are complete opposites!

[A romantic comedy set in the entertainment industry.] Nanase, a university student, is forced by unavoidable circumstances to work as a temporary manager for hotshot actor Narita Banri. On the outside, Banri is an attractive, refreshing, and good-natured young man. However, behind the scenes, he is a mischievous and arrogant celebrity towards his management. Nanase and Banri clashes heads every second they spend alone together, but they never forget to act cheerful and professional in public. Could there be any romantic feelings behind all their ruthless bickering?

Rosalinde Baltzer was born as the only daughter of Baron Baltzer. Due to the former baron's gambling addiction which landed them with many debts, they were forced to live in poverty, and were only nobility in name. Nevertheless, she was raised by parents who were extremely humble and loving.However, when she was 14, her parents passed. After selling the only assets she possessed, which were her home and land, to pay the debts, she was left with nowhere to go. Thanks to her relative's recommendation, she was able to acquire a job as a gardener for the royal castle's back garden.Rosalinde then decided to live quietly in the back garden, surrounded by her favorite plants. However...

At night, Princess Millaria, who dreams of an unnamed queen, becomes intertwined with the body of a queen from a hundred years ago, as if by fate. And thus, she discovers the queen's diary. "I entrust the kingdom to you. I humbly plead with you, bowing my head like this." A dark cloud loomed before her, causing confusion! "Who are you?" Ferdinand, the Duke, somehow recognizes her true identity. But crisis soon becomes an opportunity! "Cooperate with me. If you do, I will turn a blind eye to your identity." "Alright. But there's one condition." "What is it?" "It's not enough for you to just turn a b... <a href="javascript:dispdescMore()"><u><b>M</b>ore...</u></a>

Lisa Fortan is the second princess of an empire whose supernatural power/ability is considered a proof of nobility. She grew up being looked down upon as an "incompetent princess" because she didn't have any supernatural powers, and although she was troubled by the label and the handicap of being the only one in her family to have any supernatural powers, she was forced to do the official duties that were forced upon her by her siblings who did whatever they wanted. She was doing her best. One day, Lisa's mansion is suddenly engulfed in flames. Due to her work performance, her brothers and sisters were jealous of Lisa's rise to fame despite her incompetence, and plotted to assassinate her. However, before she knew it, she had relapsed a year before her assassination. Returning to her past, Lisa decides to take revenge on her brother and sister who discarded her, and asks her estranged childhood friend, the knight Theodor Reuven, to help her. The incompetent princess, who was exploited until her death, begins to exact revenge on the supernatural beings who have fallen under her power.

Promises are just a load of crap. Alex learned that the hard way. He made a solemn vow to never fall in love again, closing himself off to any possibility of a new relationship. Yet, as he got to know the new convenience store employee better, he soon realized that, even promise made to oneself, are hard to keep.

The more Wedding Peach and her friends Yuri and Hinakiku discover about their new-found magical powers, the more Rain DeVilla and her evil henchmen vow to destroy them. In the never-ending battle between love and hate, three young girls are the world's last line of defense against the onslaught of evil. The story follows Momoko Hanasaki, a junior high school girl who is in trouble between the Angel World and the Devil World. It all starts when Aphrodite tells Momoko that she is the legendary Love Angel Wedding Peach, and that she will take the place of her mother, Sakura, in finding and protecting the "Saint Something Four", after a devil named Pluie tries to steal Momoko's mother's ring. Now she must protect the sanctity of love from Reine Devila and her minions. Her friends, the other Love Angels, are Yuri Tanima (Angel Lily), Hinagiku Tamano (Angel Daisy), and Scarlet O'Hara (Angel Salvia). She also has Jama-P, who originally was a minion of Raindevila. Momoko is in love with Yousuke who is, unknowingly, a half-devil warrior of a tribe in the Devil World named Viento; Yousuke's father, coincidentally, is the one who sent Celestia (Sakura) and himself to Earth in the first place. Yuri is in love with Captain Yanagiba of the soccer team, otherwise known as the angel Limone. Whilst trying to live the lives of normal Japanese middle school students, the Love Angels must protect the world with love, or live in a world filled with nothing but hate.

Lydie, imprisoned for being labeled a witch, is unexpectedly rescued by a mysterious wizard named Victor. He uses his magic to transport her to a secluded island in the north, a haven for witches and wizards. With Victor's guidance, Lydie begins to carve out her place within the island's community. However, just as she starts to grapple with her burgeoning feelings for Victor, he inexplicably begins to pull away. Lydie has finally found a place where she belongs, but could Victor's undisclosed plans jeopardize everything...?

Lydie, imprisoned for being labeled a witch, is unexpectedly rescued by a mysterious wizard named Victor. He uses his magic to transport her to a secluded island in the north, a haven for witches and wizards. With Victor's guidance, Lydie begins to carve out her place within the island's community. However, just as she starts to grapple with her burgeoning feelings for Victor, he inexplicably begins to pull away. Lydie has finally found a place where she belongs, but could Victor's undisclosed plans jeopardize everything?

You're too clingy. I only saw you as a friend with benefits. With that cruel line and a broken watch, Yudai broke up horribly with Chiaki seven years ago. Unable to forget him even though he pushed him away himself, Yudai keeps Chiaki's watch with care. One day, the two meet again... The time that had stopped starts moving again, together with their lonely hearts.

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Love and secrets on a deserted island! For as long as Olga can remember, she’s dreamed of setting sail with her beloved father and brother. But when the two go missing, it seems like those dreams are shattered — that is, until she stumbles upon a treasure hunt across the high seas! What adventures will unfold for Olga and her crew?

Yukari, who helps her father run a fish shop, and Kanta, a butcher who owns a store across the street, have known each other since childhood. Now, in her late twenties, Yukari's worries about "love," "family business," and "marriage," are endless. Having hid feelings for Kanta for nearly 10 years, things grow complicated when the two hook up one night. Thereafter, the nature of their relationship grows murky, as it's unclear whether they're friends with benefits, something more, or nothing at all. Will this relationship that's too close to home end up in unrequited childhood love, or a mutual confession of romantic interest?! You don't wanna miss out on this neighborhood love story!