The stage is Asakusa, Tokyo. Middle schooler Kazuki has quit the football club, without telling his childhood friend (or maybe more?) Enta, and is now doing everything he can - no the consequences - to connect with 'that person'. When the delinquent Toi transfers into his class, he and Kazuki end up destroying the local Kappa statue - angering the prince of the Kappa, Keppi, who turns the 3 boys into Kappa by stealing their Shirikodama, the soul-containing organ located in the anus. Now, in order to return to being human, the boys must steal the Shirikodama of the 'Kappa zombies' that have appeared and are feeding on the desires of Asakusa denizens. Can the boys succesfully connect together and defeat the zombies? And if so, what dark secrets will be revealed through the 'Sarazanmai' process? Meanwhile, local cop duo Niiboshi Reo and Akutsu Mabu are the ones behind the "Desire exploitation" process creating the Kappa Zombies. Who are they taking orders from? What secrets do they have in their past, and can their relationship survive the fallout? This complete manga adaptation of anime Sarazanmai by director Kunihiko Ikuhara (Sailor Moon, Utena Penguindrum) explores themes from queer love and sexuality, to the strains of sibling relationships and the struggles of connecting in today's world of smartphones and SNS, and is uniquely illustrated by original character designer Migi. [Note 1: For those wondering about the other Sarazanmai manga, Reo and Mabu ~Together they're Sarazanmai~ - that series is a canon spinoff manga following the cops Reo and Mabu. This manga is a complete adaptation of the anime set in its' own continuity] [Note 2: For those coming here from the anime, it's been stated that the manga will have some story differences from the anime, so it's worth checking this out too!]
14 year-old Aoi is an upbeat girl who has big dreams for her future, though her main one at the moment is getting into N High. Aoi is both popular and pretty, even being voted Pure Teen Magazine's reader-model. Accompanying her is her childhood sweetheart Ryuuta, the number 1 slacker in the school. Though the two bicker often, mostly about Ryuuta's consistently low scores and lack of studying, it is apparent that they both harbor feelings for one another. Unfortunately, Aoi's dreams and love are tested when an accident renders her handicapped. Aoi and Ryuuta must now find a way to cope and see if their love endures the many trials ahead. (from Forbidden Garden)
By the end of the 1980s Nae wants to become a journalist more than anything and to leave Japan for the country where everything is possible, the United States. Until he is able to fulfill his dream Nae shares his passion for American culture with his friends. Where will the road to America, so near yet so far, lead them, halfway between dream and disappointment? America describes the myth of the American Dream for young Japanese people who sometimes regard their traditions as obstacles between them and their dream. America is especially dear to Keiko Ichiguchi. In this book, she paints an inner portrait of young Japanese’s torments without falling into platitudes yet flirting with realism and tragedy.
From Delish Scans: For you, I would do anything.
From Entropy: Ryouhei Hayabusa, named after the nearly extinct Peregrine Falcon, no longer sings in public after his chorus teacher removed him from the choir, saying he has a “beast-like” voice. But one day when Saino, a first year, overhears Hayabusa singing, he asks Hayabusa to be the lead singer of his band. Saino then tells Hayabusa that there is a special quality about his voice…After meeting the disillusioned girl Azusa at the beach, Hayabusa immediately falls in love with her. Hayabusa decides to sing again, if not for himself, then at least for she who’s also searching for something. By the mangaka of Auto Focus and Isshou Asonde Kurashitai.
The adolescent romantic drama story set on Enoshima island in Kanagawa Prefecture. It centers around five Japanese high school students who are too young to be called adults, but who no longer think of themselves as children. Wakana Sakai once took music lessons, but she withdrew from music after losing her mother. Konatsu Miyamoto is a positive-thinking girl who loves singing and spends time after school at the vocal music club. Sawa Okita is a spirited archery club member who dreams of becoming a horse rider. Taichi Tanaka is a chronically late badminton team member who lives with his college student sister. Win just transfered into Wakana's class after 12 years abroad in Austria. Music brings Wakana, Konatsu, Sawa and the others together into an ensemble during their last summer in high school.
This is a collection of manga short stories done by Takeuchi Naoko, from her debut in 1986 through her first work after the completion of Sailor Moon in 1997. 'Prism Time' has 9 sort stories Gradation 1: Tamaki ~ Peppermint Gradation 2: Saura ~ Sunset Gradation 3: Mizuki ~ Moonglow Gomen ne Wednesday Rain Kiss Yumemiru Rainy Button Secret na Kataomoi Love Call Yume ja nai no ne
The story of the growing up of a high school student that hates spring and has a phobia for flowers.
With the genius-level reasoning ability he inherited from his grandfather Kousuke Kindaichi, Hajime Kindaichi has solved a great number of very difficult cases. But he is just a regular high-school student. Though he wants to get closer to his childhood friend Miyuki, he can't manage to make a move on her because no matter where they go, a terrible crime always occurs! Kindaichi hardens his resolve and invites her on a one-night mini-vacation! "This time it'll work for sure!" he says to himself. As goes without saying, this manga is a comedy spin-off of the popular work Kindaichi Case Files!
It happened in the blink of an eye. Rikka's world turned upside down when her school field trip bus flipped and plummeted into a lake. Everyone inside that bus drowned... except for Rikka, but she wasn't saved by anything as simple as luck. When she was released from the hospital, Rikka was then attacked repeatedly in a series of bizarre incidents all involving water... and a sadistic aquatic beauty whose name is -- Rikka!? What does our heroine have that the sadistic Rikka wants back? What was it that saved her from drowning, and who gave it to her and why...? Read this manga from right to left
[Summary by: Love_Blossom] Sakaki Luna's dad is a Psychiatrist. So, she inherits the hypnosis ability. She uses the ability to repel Molesters/Sexual Harassers. But she must keep this a secret because when she was in Elementary School, people found out about her secret and they isolated her. Even the teachers! Also if Kitagawa Eiki found out about her eyes, would he hate her? Side Story The Path of a Rebel: Asaoka Seri transferred to Maika's class saying "it's been 8 years since i've been here." Then he goes up to Maika and says, "you gotta pay back 36,000 yen to me!" Confused, Maika asks why. Seri replies "Bully" and the class is astounded. Maikia is even more astounded since she doesn't remember Seri or bullying him!
