High school senior Aihara Kotoko has had a crush on Irie Naoki since freshman year. But she's been discouraged from confessing to him by a few things: he's a member of "Class A," the top ranking class in school, whereas she's in "Class F"; he gets the top score on every exam; and he's so smart, popular, and handsome that he's been class president every year. When Kotoki finally musters up the courage to present him with a love letter, though, Naoki outright refuses it, telling her point blank–with a look of disgust and boredom–that he doesn't like "stupid girls." Poor Kotoko's worst nightmare! Her heart is broken, but then a change in circumstance forces Naoki and Kotoko to be together every day…!? Itazura na Kiss is a gem to the shoujo demographic, as it is the mother of a lot of cliches found in today's shoujo series. Despite the fact that it is 2 decades old, it still stands out as unique for it has the series follow the main characters well into their life, over a span of 10 years. It was so popular it inspired popular series like Marmalade Boy and Fruits Basket. However, the author had an accident while she was moving homes with her son and husband, and passed away a few months later, leaving her popular manga forever uncompleted. It was adapted into a popular Taiwanese drama under the title "It Started With a Kiss", and it even earned sequel. It was also adapted as a short Japanese drama in 1996, and an anime series in 2008, with the anime portraying the author's planned ending.
The story follows Toppuu Uno, a Japanese boy who is aiming for MotoGP, the "world's top motorcycle race." The manga will feature "obsessively accurate depictions" of mechanical equipment, motorcycles, and cars. The manga will also have the "full cooperation" of various Japanese motorcycle makers, motorcycle-wear companies, and various circuits in Japan.
This was meant to be the time for drinking and enjoying uni life! Thought Akito...who was hoping on his 20th birthday to finally nab the girl he'd been eyeing up and have a wonderful night of passion. However...the next morning he woke up in a stranger's room on a stranger's bed...!! A story about the blossoming bond between a romantic obsessive X a loose straight guy.
Two comic anthology volumes bundled with Vols 4 & 6 of the Blu-Ray Limited Edition release of the Plastic Memories anime.
The story continues where the first season left off only months into the future. Yuokai Gakuen has been repaired and the new semester is underway. Tsukune and gang are back, and more powerful then ever. Anti-Thesis's true identity is relieved. With new adversaries looming on the horizon, and something much more sinister then the gang has ever faced before. Tsukune is battling with the monster inside him. With the help of Moka, Mizore, Kurumu, Ruby, and Yukari. Tsukune trains to get his vampire blood under control and the strength to protect what he holds dear. The new season focuses more on the girls, their past, and their families. New confrontations await them. New friends and allies will join them by their side. Together they will discover the secrets of Moka's rosary, and her lineage...
Since his childhood, Yoshihiro Yoshinaga has faced countless challenges, distancing himself from the company of others and the possibility of forging friendships due to a persistent problem: being harassed by spirits from an early age. This constant spectral presence has cast shadows over his life, weaving a web of misfortunes. However, the course of his life takes a drastic turn when a giant demon unexpectedly emerges intent on taking his life. In the midst of this crisis, a chance encounter with Alicia Baal, a beautiful nun residing within a church, becomes the catalyst for a radical transformation to his destiny.
Mov Saga Online is an MMORPG based in virtual reality. Zerry has been a player since the game’s early days, yet he’s still stuck as a low-level novice. That’s because the idea of running through dungeons and completing quests has never interested him. He’d much rather stay cooped up in his virtual home, eating snacks all day. However, his gaming life takes a one-eighty when he suddenly stumbles upon a rare weapon that grants him exclusive access to an epic quest! With the encouragement and anticipation of his friend, Tana, Zerry finally begins leveling himself up to take on the challenge. But this epic quest will soon turn out to be much more than both players bargained for How hard can a game be?
The Hero defeated the Demon King and the world became peaceful. Despite this, a boy from Outset Village, Murabito, is in trouble. It's too peaceful for his item shop, Leaving The Nest Shop, to have any customers! If nothing is done, his store will have to be closed! What is the identity of the girl who appeared at that time…!?
Hareyakana-shi is a city in Japan known to locals where travelers come seeking redemption and the meaning to life. Wholly unrelated, "Monday's Forecast for Hareyakana-shi" is a wholly depressing and casually erotic tale of 4 estranged youths and their day-to-day adventures in finding meaning in life, or whatever comes close. Also, one of them is an absolute alien.
In post-apocalyptic Japan, a nameless mahjong player ascends a massive tower, facing formidable opponents in life or death gambles.
The Abunazaka Hotel stands between this world and the next. The guests that find themselves here are drifting on the brink between life and death, carrying heavy burdens in their hearts. Which way is the right direction to go—?! A total of four full-length stories featuring the drama of all the guests that gather at the hotel: “The People of Abunazaka Hotel”, “A Woman’s Life”, “The Three Hosts”, “To the Snowy Mountain”, and a short story, “An Angel’s Story.”
