Always pushed aside—by her family in favor of her younger brother, and by her fiancé in favor of his childhood friend—Lady Sylvia has spent her life as an afterthought. But when her fiancé betrays her, she makes a vow: “I refuse to be put last anymore. From now on, I’ll put myself first!” Not long after, she rescues Lion, a hidden child of royalty, and her destiny takes an unexpected turn. Her talents catch the eye of Willhart—the emperor’s younger brother and infamous “Battle-Maniac”—who appoints her as Lion’s caretaker within the imperial court. For the first time, Sylvia begins to live days where she is truly needed, leaving her both confused and hesitant. Yet even the cold and ruthless Willhart cannot hide the burning, possessive gaze he directs at her alone…!
Learn the Pokémon TCG the Fun Way, with Manga! This guide-manga makes the brand-new Pokémon Card Game: Scarlet & Violet easy to learn. Meet rookie players Retsuto and Retsuhito. Follow their adventures, enjoy the comics, and watch your own Poké-card skills soar! (Source: Amazon Japan, edited)
"Dust 8" features a collection of short stories centered around the theme of human mortality, with the mythical "key of life" serving as the central device in each tale. The traditional Japanese Bon Festival, which honors ancestors who have passed on, also appears within the anthology. During a routine flight over the Zuozanada region, a passenger plane experiences a critical malfunction and crashes onto a mysterious island absent from all maps and radars. Astonishingly, only eight individuals survive the disastrous event, saved by a series of miraculous events like something out of "Spirited Away." The plane crashes on an islet where "life mountains" emerge, bearing stones that saved the survivors' lives. One of the survivors, the fairy Kikimora, dwells within the bodies of two boys and a girl. The fairy collects the "stones of life" to rebuild the mountain, under orders from her boss to venture into the human world. The diverse group of survivors includes Japanese citizens of various backgrounds, genders, and professions, spread throughout the country. Kikimora's quest to retrieve the stones from the other survivors leads to fear and apprehension as they recognize her as a divine reaper of death. They must collect the stones while simultaneously warding off Kikimora's advances and removing themselves from her reach.
In this collection of speculative fiction written between 1968 and 1973, Osamu Tezuka brings to life a series of unsettling and suspenseful short stories. A Nazi lieutenant, sentenced to death for his war crimes, arrogantly believes he can escape his fate, but he soon learns the error of his ways. A female android follows her heart and marries for love, only to find herself lost and struggling to manage the consequences of her decision. When a married man uncovers a secret experimentation on his city, he wrestles with both his desire to save the people and his temptation towards adultery. On a dim and deserted road, a cab driver picks up a suspicious passenger who turns out to be completely unaware of the cab driver's true identity. An educated man falls hard for a mysterious woman who holds a life-altering secret. Young American students come face to face with the brutality of war. A revolutionary's attempts to overthrow the government falter. And when space hippies break the rules of a crucial interstellar peace conference, the expected results remain out of reach. These unsettling stories will leave readers grappling with the depths of despair and the hope that persists against all odds.
An epic science fiction tale of the battle between Ambassador Magma, the "rocket-man" created by the god-like creator of the earth known as "Earth," and the evil spaceman Goa unfolds before the eyes of newspaper writer Murakami Atsushi and his family. After Goa sends them 200 million years back in time and shows off his power by unleashing dinosaurs, he dares Murakami to report his plan to take over the earth. In the present, Mamoru is summoned by Magma, who takes him to meet Earth and creates three rocket-men to thwart Goa's ambitions. Armed with a special whistle to summon the rocket-men when he is in peril, Mamoru and his fearless allies engage in a fierce battle against Goa, who has already launched his invasion with the help of shape-shifting creatures called "Hitomodoki."
Not everyone wishes for a peaceful afterlife... least of all Bonzo Scalobania, whose dearest wish is to find a case for a skeleton detective like him to solve! Along with his unreliable assistant, Vampy Vinegret, and zombie frenemy/bounty hunter Nero Lichman, Bonzo swears to solve the problems of Limbo City! But does it still count if the problems he's solving are ones of his and his friends' own making?? A wacky, weird, heartwarming tale for the undead in us all.
Read manhua Infinite Evolution Starting from Zero / Infinite Evolution From Zero / Cong Ling Kaishi Wuxian Jinhua From exhaustion and collapse, he shattered all limits. With unparalleled insight, he reached the peak of wisdom and mastery. Adopting multiple forms, he transcended evolution. Reborn anew, he starts from zero, on a path of infinite evolution. Associated Names Bắt Đầu Tiến Hoá Vô Hạn Từ Số Không Cóng Líng Kāishǐ Wúxiàn Jìnhuà 从零开始无限进化
Yin Ying, an unconventional girl, has finally succeeded in getting admission to her dream university. However, she is taken aback when she reunites with Ji Yuchuan, a brilliant but haughty senior whom she lost touch with for four years. Due to a terrible misconception, they begin to feign a romantic relationship. Although her gregarious personality constantly disrupts his life, his heart continues to race for her - You were by my side as I pursued my aspirations. The curtains will soon rise on this perplexing romance drama!
Located in the hub of the film industry known as "Nyallywood," Pompo produces a plethora of enjoyable B-grade movies. During one of his usual shoots, Pompo's assistant, Gene, who has a great passion for cinema, discovers a new script authored by Pompo. Moved by the impeccable plot, Gene exclaims, "This needs to be on the big screen as soon as possible!" However, Pompo tasks Gene with directing the movie, saying, "You'll be the one to shoot this film." Taking it as his first directing opportunity, Gene embarks on the project. At the same time, Natalie, an ordinary girl with aspirations of being a movie star, recently arrived in town and caters to Pompo's radar...
In the tradition of "My Antonia" and "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn", from the pen of the renowned Korean manwha creator Kim Dong Hwa, comes a trilogy about a girl coming of age, set in the vibrant, beautiful landscape of pastoral Korea. 1. "The Color of Earth": First love is never easy. Ehwa grows up helping her widowed mother run the local tavern, watching as their customers – both neighbors and strangers – look down on her mother for her single lifestyle. Their social status isolates Ehwa and her mother from the rest of the people in their quiet country village. But as she gets older and sees her mother fall in love again, Ehwa slowly begins to open up to the possibility of love in her life. 2. "The Color of Water": When Ehwa goes to the town festival, she meets a handsome young wrestler named Duksam who’s eager to catch her eye. After he wins the festival wrestling championship, he and Ehwa begin to meet, sneaking spare moments to be together. But a shadow falls on their romance when Master Cho sends Duksam away and asks for Ehwa’s hand in marriage himself It is then that Ehwa discovers the pain of heartbreak – and that love is always complicated. 3. "The Color of Heaven": A celebration of the triumph of true love. As Ehwa grew from a girl to a young woman in The Color of Earth and The Color of Water, she began to understand and experience love and relationships, with her mother as a model and confidante. Now, in the heartwarming conclusion to this lyrically written and delicately drawn trilogy, Ehwa's true love comes at last, and as her mother looks on, she takes the final steps towards becoming an adult.
Fifteen years ago, Japan was hit with random supernatural attacks. In response, the government formed the Tactical Raveling Unit (TR1M), a division under the First Counter-Psychotrauma Division of the Special Measures Agency. Their main goal is to combat the Unraveled, a dangerous phenomenon. They are known for their efficiency. Nika Agou, a TR1M agent, is transferred to a remote area and believes it's because of her poor performance. But she soon finds out that the area is rampant with Unraveled activity, and a boy with ulterior motives offers a chance for Nika to regain the trust of TR1M.
The narrative centers on a woman in her middle age who prioritizes her work in the office above all else, neglecting her personal life. After discovering her partner's infidelity, she initially feels lost. However, with the aid of supportive friends, coworkers, and an attractive supervisor, she manages to triumph over adversity.
At Kameido High School, the members of the tennis club, four girls in particular, engage in both hilarious tennis-related and non-tennis-related antics. However, Yuri Oshimoto, a new member, is often the only sane one amidst her eccentric and silly upperclassmen. Among them is Kanae Shinjou, who despite being a member of the tennis club, is incapable of playing tennis; Marimo Bandou, an unpredictable pervert hailing from Kansai; and Nasuno Takamiya, an airheaded and enigmatic wealthy girl who attempts to solve every problem with money. Whether all four are present or not, this tennis manga is guaranteed to leave readers in fits of laughter throughout its run.
Princess Mina, the vampire queen, has governed the Bund for three months now, during which efforts have been made to mend vampire and human affairs. Nonetheless, trouble brews as someone targets to assassinate government liaison Reiko Gotoh while her wolf guardian Seiji Hama has disappeared. To uncover the plot, the past must be remembered, particularly how Gotoh and Hama's bond began. Resolving this enigma could rescue not only Gotoh's existence but also the future of the Vampire Bund.
Ever since they were little, twins Itsuka and Rika could see what others could not. At first, they believed that they were seeing ghosts and spirits, but when they turned 14 they realized everything. They realized that what they saw was the depiction of regret and self-disgust in people who know that they did something wrong. They see these disturbing images whether they wanted to or not, so in many cases their curiosity leads them into trouble. In every case, these two try to bring peace to the person who holds the dark secrets.
A year and a half at his first job, Akira Shoji runs into a student teacher from his high school days, Ryoko. But she, who once had a relationship with him, now has a ring sparkling on her left ring finger... Set in the world of advertising, this love story faithfully depicts the trembling hearts of men and women.
AkaAka's tale commences with a vision comprising of crimson camellias and the transfer of an enigmatic mask. This mask belongs to a boy named Yue, who dwells in a temple inhabited by singular beings. Utsuwa, the adjacent town, is hosting a winter festivity which Kurogitsune, Yue's fox comrade, deems an ideal opportunity for the sheltered boy to partake in the extravaganza's delights, particularly its cuisine. Despite being prohibited to leave the temple, they clandestinely venture into the town, ignorant of the repercussions they will soon encounter.
