From ANN: An autobiographical work in which Hideo Azuma tells the story of his inability to cope with the pressures of his job as a mangaka and of his exeriences with alcoholism. The work is split into three sections, each of which details one of Azuma's breakdowns. The first section (Walking At Night) is set in 1989 when Azuma suddenly walked out on both his job and his family and became homeless for the first time. Much of this section is given over to describing the practicalities of eating, sleeping, and killing time whilst homeless. The second section (Walking Around Town) covers a similar set of events in 1992 but this time Azuma managed to find labouring work as a gas pipe layer after a period of living rough. This section also looks back over Azuma's career and describes the pressures he worked under in the 1970s and 80s. The third section (Alcoholic Ward) covers the author's descent into full-blown alcoholism and his experiences of being committed to a hospital rehab programme in 1998.
From the Animeraider: Japan is a seismically active country, so the occasional trembler isn't anything that people get too worked up about. They happen and it's unfortunate, but in general Japan is prepared. But there is one scientist who believes that he has found proof that a recent quake has triggered a cataclysmic event, and that within a year Japan will sink into the sea. Now if he can get anyone to believe him before it’s too late… Also known as Japan Sinks, this is based on the award-winning novel and movie of the same name. It's a well-written and complex story, and will seem like it's about something else before it gets into the meat of things. Well worth the effort.
The chivalrous thief Chloe spends her days and nights acting on behalf of those in need, resulting in her being seen as the hero of the poor, but Chloe herself feels guilty thinking of how a mere thief like her is regarded so highly. However, meeting the witch named Meifa will change her fate.
A collection of oneshots. Impossibility only scanlated the first volume. 1. ABC Aki is in her first relationship with Yousuke, but he doesn't seem like such a great guy... 2. Nako's Love Letter Suki's boyfriend, Tooya, is scary looking and always treats her like his servant. How does he really feel? 3. Snow Upon You, Flowers On My Heart Yu has been asked to take care of his cousin, Sakura, who hasn't talked since she witnessed a car accident 4 years ago.
From Osuwari Team: “I want to get a boyfriend in high school.” Born on the same day, at the same hospital, Asuka and Tomaru were always together. Though they seem more like twins than real twins, Asuka’s desire for independence means separation… a complicated situation?!
In June 1983, Maebara Keiichi moved to Hinamizawa Village and was enjoying his peaceful life with his friends. In the midst of this, Keiichi encounters mahjong and falls in love with the game.However, the enigma of the mysterious deaths that occur in Hinamizawa village and his consecutive losses in mahjong begin to eat away at Keiichi's mind... Is this defeat a conspiracy, a coincidence, or a curse?From the moment he grabs a mahjong tile, his peaceful life begins to go awry.
from Seraphic Deviltry A sucession of murders makes an uproar in the city. Stanley, the detective in charge of the case will soon find out that these killings leads to a misterious man, who’s decided to make the detective’s life a living mess.
From Maboroshi's translation of the backcover: Kanon Matsukura is a high school sophmore. Her name is based on her father's favorite classical "Kanon"... One day in school while she was walking down the hallway she hears "Kanon" being played. It was her math teacher Azume playing it on the piano awkwardly. Since then, "Kanon" keeps playing in Kanon's head. A touching story of a high school girl in love! Also includes short stories: Happy Rain / Bang!! / Santa is Coming Happy Rain - Tsubasa can't confess to her basketball player Sugita directly, so she asks his teammate to pass him a present instead. Later, she takes shelter from the rain and runs into Sugita's teammate again. Can fifteen minutes in a waiting shed be enough to change one's course? From Baka-Updates: Collection of 4 short stories: 1) Kanon Kanon Matsukura is a high school sophomore. Her name is based on her father's favorite classical "Kanon"... One day in school while she was walking down the hallway she hears "Kanon" being played. It was her math teacher Azume playing it on the piano awkwardly. Since then, "Kanon" keeps playing in Kanon's head. A touching story of a high school girl in love! 2) Happy Rain Tsubasa can't confess to her basketball player Sugita directly, so she asks his teammate to pass him a present instead. Later, she takes shelter from the rain and runs into Sugita's teammate again. Can fifteen minutes in a waiting shed be enough to change one's course in life? 3) Bang!! Shinyama sees Daiyumi holding a gun to her head and jumps down the stairs to stop her from committing suicide; but it is only a toy gun... Shinyama hurts his right hand and Daiyumi feels obliged to help him taking lesson notes. What does Shinyama feel towards Daiyumi, is it only pity or is it something else? 4) Santa is Coming Inaba is always teasing Ayumi about not being able to get a boyfriend. In anger she lashes out that she does in fact have plans to meet a boy the next day; when she is really only baby sitting her nephew. What shall she do when she runs into Inaba taking her nephew to the game center!?
A talented young man who doesn't want to be an official. A beautiful intelligent young lady who hates to be looked down by man. When these two meet in a very uncomfortable situation, a big argument arises. Will everything settle down, and can these two talented people find true love when there's so many obstacles ahead?
From ShoujoMagic: Story 1: Automatic Angel Serika, a high-school student, is known for being a well rounded girl with an attractive face and figure. She is clear-headed and has a talent for sports. But she's an... android!? Vol. 2, Story 2: The Winter Was Trying to End Tale of a high school professor and student.
Once I traveled through time, am I going to die again as soon as I landed? Look at me acting cute, acting silly, and fighting in the palace! But why do I have to sing, fight, and take care of children? ! That’s it, I will use all my skills to survive in the hands of the tyrant!!
No matter how much time passes, and no matter who they are, the love one has for their parents does not change. A heartbreaking tragedy about the memories a son has of his late father.
