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A hero emerges from childhood cruelly and incomprehensibly maimed. He travels in search of a way to heal his wound, inflicted by his own father. The father intended thereby to seal a sinister pact with dark forces, which would ever after lie in wait along the son's path. The hero rides astride a trustworthy and magical mount and provides from the aid of a god. Between 1990 and 1991, Viz experimented with a graphic novel line called the Viz Spectrum imprint. At launch, they published three titles aimed at a male audience, featuring genres like science fiction and historical themes. The Spectrum graphic novels are typically around 70 pages each, equivalent to two comic book issues. They are deluxe, large-format editions, yet still portable, with particular attention to presentation. The books are printed on parchment-like paper, bound with vinyl covers, and some feature hot-stamped prints. Each volume also includes an engaging essay related to the content or the artist, adding depth to the reading experience.
The experiences of author, Tatsuta Kazuto, a former laborer at the Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
As in any group, there was a ruling upper class and Jinta Lee Eun-Woo admired them. Her childhood friend seung-hye, whom she has been close with since childhood also hangs out with them making her infinitely distant from her. In the meantime, she meets Choi Hee-seon, who lives in the upper class among the upper class and a ray of light begins to shine on his life. After hanging out with Hee-seon, he himself longs for the upper-class life where real people are gathered and goes to Hee-seon’s older brother, Choi-bin to find a way “You have potential, because you are the younger brother of Lee Geum-woo”
A continuation of Say Hello to Black Jack.
Following his passing, Utsunomiya Sousuke is poised to embark on a fresh adventure - in the depths of Hell. As he rises in the Afterlife, he comes across Sanagi, his captivating diabolical mentor. Despite her diminutive size, Sanagi wields tremendous power. Will Sousuke, like his forerunner Rintaro, be able to rectify his actions under the guidance of this impious and humorous devil? Alternatively, is he fated to suffer endless agony and provocation by this alluring demonic temptress?
"A Journey Through 600 Million Years of Natural History" is set in a time when time machines have been developed, allowing access to ancient times. Inochi and Akari, a pair of university students, travel through various eras and encounter undescribed species of ancient life. The story depicts their "600 million year journey through natural history" from ancient times to the present day, gazing up at the giant dinosaur Diplodocus in the Jurassic period, having a barbecue on the beach in the Cretaceous period and eating ammonites.
Kinokura Gen loves camping solo. He enjoys the quiet solitude away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and being able to appreciate nature all by himself. But on one camping trip, his solitude is broken by the appearance of Kusano Shizuku, a young woman who wanted to go solo camping by herself, but is ill-prepared and completely out of her league. While he tries to to get her to go home so he can camp in peace, she refuses, and stubbornly insists on accompanying him on future camping trips until she's ready to camp solo.
When Harimanada makes his grand entrance into the world of Sumo, he causes complete uproar throughout the entire arena. The novelty headmask is clearly not a good idea but not content with just ruffling the feathers of all the spectators, he sends the the entire Sumo Association into a frenzy when he arrogantly declares that he will surpass the legendary Futabayama's consecutive run of 69 victories. Should he fail to achieve such a feat, he will immediately retire all together. Harimanada's impudent remarks cause a huge backlash as every high-ranking Yokuzuna wants the chance to knock him down and humiliate him for showing such arrogance. Thus begins Harimanada's journey to the top as he battles to topple the entire Sumo hierarchy!
The Earth suffered the Third World War, which lasted from 2099 to 2126, causing significant damage despite the absence of nuclear weaponry. Nations such as England, France, and China struggled to regain their power in the aftermath while new nations and groups emerged, like the Sacred Republique of Mumna and the Poseidon Organization. Deunan Knute and Briareos Hecatonchires, former L.A. SWAT members, survived the war and now live in a desolate city. Their lives take an unexpected turn when Hitomi, a young woman, invites them to join Olympus, a utopian city that is the leading global power. There, they become members of the elite ESWAT, whose goal is to safeguard the city against terrorism and protect its interests internationally. Throughout the story, the duo encounter a multitude of characters and organizations involved in international conspiracies that endanger the safety of Olympus.
A manga that adapts the Infinite Stratos novel series into a 4-panel format.
One day, Haruki Ito and his whole class are suddenly transported to another world. At the summoned destination, they are all imprisoned with one boy and one girl for every cell and through drugged food, are forced into a physical relationship. Haruki is paired with Shizuka Inoue, a girl who dresses rather plainly but is actually quite beautiful underneath her facade. When they are later released from the prison, the girls are revealed to be enslaved and in order to ensure their safety, the boys must now help the country they were summoned to by exterminating monsters and fighting the forces of other enemy nations. For Shizuka’s sake, Haruki begins training and comes to realize he has been granted a divine power known as the “Ripper.“ This power, unparalleled in its might, sets him apart from the others as a force to be reckoned with. As he adjusts to his new life, Haruki discovers the true extent of his newfound ability.
