TOP MANGA OF THE WEEK

Mari Kudoh and his partner Yoichi call themselves 'handymen'. If it needs doing, these guys'll get it done. That's about to change, though. Miyuki (Mari's little brother and Yoichi's lover) asks the two men for a favor: stop the groper who's been hasseling his best friend, Yu Kaitoh. But when Mari lays eyes on the beautiful Yu, he falls for him. Seeing as the handymen's next job involves smearing pretty little Yu's reputation, that's definetly not a good thing.

From Attractive Fascinante: Shijima Rui, a potter, and Ubukata Toriko, a cram school teacher, finally got to live together. Just like any newly-wed couple, because of their different backgrounds and lifestyles, they had to learn how to accommodate each other. Learning how to take care of a baby and getting their families' recognition were also the challenges they needed to face. But how would Shijima going to prove his love for Toriko when they met with a new love rival?

Welcome to Paradise! ~ Meet Saizou, Nao, Yuuki and Reiji, 4 guys who couldn’t be less like each other but for one thing they have in common: a love for gaming. Frequently they gather at the arcade, Game Paradise and indulge in not only games, but also their growing fondess for each other. ;) What does the future hold in store for these young men? Will they find that “LOVE’ is the most exciting game of all? X3 ~from Bitter Sweet

As a child, Makoto is sold off to a rich pedophile to pay his parents' debt. Even though his life is like this, there is one spot of light - his friendship with Shuuichi, the master's son. But why lately does it seem that Shuuichi is growing more and more distant from Makoto?

Kaname lost his older brother Souta in an accident, too young to die at seventeen. They are so different from each other that the only thing common between them is a book written by Tsujiura Ryousuke. What happens when Kaname meet Tsujiura-san, the author both brothers respect and admire, after Souta’s funeral?

From Fantasyshrine: Scientist Eric Stuart has been kidnapped! To rescue him, Steve McDaniel, an elite soldier, must infiltrate the enemy's fortress, find the kidnapped scientist, and bring him home. “I’ll protect you with my life!” After hearing such a solemn promise, Eric couldn’t help but fall for Steve…

Collection of the mangaka's BL works from 1994 to 1996. 1. Kept Youth: A boy, infatuated with his school's doctor, follows him home one day... and finds out that the doctor has been keeping a "pet" in his bed. Who is the boy being kept? But more importantly, why does he look so much like the protagonist? 6. Dedicated Body: Dr. Shibusawa decides that his young son Keiri should get an early start in the medical field if he's going to inherit his clinic, so he introduces Keiri to the fascinating world of dissection, despite his wife's disapproval. Keiri gains a taste for dissection, Shibusawa suffers his strained marriage, and his wife discovers what's really up with her husband and his constantly snickering assistant in this odd little oneshot. (WARNING: Gore)

Yokami Futsu, or Fu-chan as he is commonly known, was brought up by his grandfather after his father died. But now his grandfather had also died – leaving behind a large amount of debt. At the funeral, his grandfather’s cousin (who looks uncannily like grandpa himself!) suddenly appears and declares that he wants to take care of him. Together, they start living in a dilapidated, run down house and Fu-chan is forbidden from entering some of the other parts of the house. One night, he encounters a mysterious handsome man at the house and instantly gets the feeling that he had seen him before – even though the man outright denies it himself when asked. Add into that his cousin’s odd and ridiculous behaviour that strongly reminds Fu of his carefree grandfather, and the wild rumours flying around, Fu becomes very suspicious. Also what are all those dreams that he had having for long time now, dreams that seem like it had really happened to him rather than just some outright, random dreams…? And who really is that man that Fu had encountered that night and why does he get such strong feelings when he is around him?

From Fantasyshrine: Takuya is a 20-year-old college student who works part-time in a BBQ skewer restaurant. He immediately becomes smitten with his senpai, Haruto and inevitably falls deeply in love with him. Thinking Takuya only needs someone to listen to his troubles, Haruto invites Takuya to his place. Out of pent-up frustration, Takuya confesses his feeling for Haruto! But Haruto warns him, “Just don’t fall in love with me”—!?

General course student Kadokura spends his days stressfully looking after the sports course students who live in his house, at his father's (their coach) behest. Although he doesn't get along with the athletics ace Kima, after a meaningful conversation one night, he kisses Kadokura. This is an alternate story to Junketsu Drop.

From Nakama: On the same day two men, each divorced and with a child, moved into the top and bottom of an apartment. Facing the same circumstances, they hit it off right away, and found themselves in a relationship visiting each other’s home often. But one night, due to a situation(?) blamed on alcohol, their friendship took a perilous turn…!?

One day a mechanic finds a child with horns fainted in the mountain and brings him home. So begins their life together.

A young man, Hanabishi Nao who is blessed with the phenomenal capability to sense the coming danger, was employed to work for Takashino Kazusa as a bodyguard, the son of a prosperous family. Nao, however isn't suited for such a job due to his adorable looks. Instead of treating Nao like a defender, Kazusa thinks of making Nao his "pet". But just what kind of "pet" is Nao? Submissive? Domineering?

Mizuki has just lost his job. Without money or a place to live, Mizuki has no choice but to stay with his older brother in his company dorm room. Since non-employees are not allowed in the dorm, Mizuki must live there in secret, like a house cat. At first Mizuki is intimidated by his older brother's roommate, Toru, but seeing a softer side of Toru changes his opinion. Toru starts to treat Mizuki with kindness, but Mizuki wants to become more than just a pet companion.

From Half-Baked Scanlations: 1) Koi wo Shimashou (Let's make Love) Management consultant Kobayashi uses his work to pick up younger men who catch his eye. Unfortunately, on his latest project he finds himself stuck with morose middle-aged manager Chief Araki. Kobayashi's initial horror develops into a professional respect that inspires him to use his easygoing charm to strike up an unlikely friendship. 2) Koi wo Kanjite 3) Dirt Caught up in a bank robbery, middle-aged branch manager Nishio is engaged in a battle of wills with lead robber Kazuya: a laidback macho thug who knows his personal details and has a weakness for older men. 4) Ano Koro ni Modorenai 5) Mune Ippai no (Wholehearted) Section Chief Shingo's stress at work is spilling over into his private life. A cheerful security guard enters his life, but even he finds Shingo's violent mood swings too much to handle. 6 Tsurete Itte Kure 7) Memorial Day 8) Manga Lesson

From Fujoshi Bitches: Amano Yuusuke meets a strange man named Gill, on the night he felt like he’d been abandoned.

From Fantasyshrine: 1-3) The strong-willed Asahi and the easy-going Tetsuro have been close friends since kids. Now in high school, those two still “share” their bento (box lunch). However, Asahi is asked to stop bullying Tetsuro, “because he’s too nice to tell you his true feelings!” But is that really how Tetsuro feels about Asahi’s bullying—? 4) Follows Morio and Saeki-sensei from Vanilla

From Nakama: I, Shouta, was permitted to embrace gentle-smiled, popular bartender Aoi only at times when Aoi felt like it. Why is it that despite the deep caresses and intense invitation, he doesn't try to feel good himself? I continue to be tossed about by Aoi, who is full of riddles, but... I want to give you love that binds to the inside of your heart, not just your body.

1-2) Raphael Raphael is a young man with a tragic story. Ever since the loss of his mother at the age of 12, his only refuge has been his music. Now, at the age of 16, Raphael finds himself in love with the mysterious and handsome Leonard, but their love may be impossible. Can Raphael confront his father and follow his dream to become a reputed musician? And will he stay faithful to his feelings when he learns the truth about Leonard? 3) Akesuzume ~ Red Sparrow 4) Otentousama no iu touri! ~ Whatever God says! 5) Dare ga sodefuri ran ~ Who has a sleeve appearance 6) Sakura, uzumi ~ Cherry blossom, surrounds 7) Gekka ~ Moon Flower

Nanato Shirogane, a stray boy werewolf, hides his identity and goes to a high school. The schools two most popular guys – brothers Mikado Isaki and En Isaki, twin sons of the owner of the school, suddenly confess’ their love to Nanato because they saw Nanato's real face under his eye glasses. But the full moon makes Nanato transform into a wolf and the Isaki’s now know his secret. Enter then Kuro, a fox, enemy of Werewolves, who tries to kill Nanato because it was the only way Kuro’s clan would accept an ostracized fox like him. Additional oneshot : an idol meets again his elder friend he has known since their orphans' home. But his friend pretends not to know him...

1-2) 24 Jikan Eikyou-chuu Nakamichi works in the 24-hour convenience store on Sano's way home from school. Nakamichi is baffled by the amount of lollipops Sano buy everyday! But he gets very used to seeing Sano around, that when suddenly Sano stops showing his face at the store, he misses him! What happens to Sano? And why buy so many lollipops? 3-5) 24 Jikan Renai-chuu Yoshino, an ordinary guy works at a convenience store where he meets a beautiful Yagami-san. He overhears Yagami-san having an argument over the phone with who he assumes is a girlfriend. What will Yoshino do when he sees Yagami drunk and collapsed outside the convenience store, and hears him whisper a guy's name in his sleep? 6-8) Extra: Jikan Eikyou-chuu

From MangaTraders: Chappy's only strong point is his cooking. While working at a hotel on a quiet island he meets Natsu, who shows him a whole new world in Diving. Together they search for the Pink Napoleon fish that is said to bring happiness.

When Haruhi was 10 he lost his parents in a car wreck. He went to live with relatives, but was always lonely. Now he is 17 and looking for his benefactor, the man who sent him a monthly allowance, and more importantly, kind and caring letters for those 7 years. When he finds him, and insists they should live together, Kaga isn't entirely amenable to the idea, and claims Haruhi would be in danger. Exactly why is that so? What does Kaga do when he disappears for days at a time?

“Your opponent: a BABY + Current state: a lot of PANIC = Result: a JOYOUOS occasion!” Konno Wataru, a rich son who is studious and quite prideful, has a “butler”. In charge of him is the domineering sadist Azuma ヽ(#`Д´)ﾉ, holding an official caretaker license and to top it all off, he’s perverted (?!) Amidst their instinct of a cat-dog relationship, things get a bit risqué ❤ —During which, Wataru’s older sister’s baby, Momoka, suddenly appears! With a MIA father, Momoka’s care is left in their hands! In between the teasing, puzzled Wataru unexpectedly witnesses Azuma’s sincerity ❤ …however…?! A spin off presented from the super popular “Dekichatta Danshi” featuring Yujiro & Hisui ❤