Jubei is a painter of cats in Edo. Accompanied by Nita, a mythical two-tailed monster cat that can speak human language, Jubei encounters various cats in the city of Edo.
Prince Suou is betrayed by the Empress' aide, Ryuu. But what is the reason for Ryuu's treachery?
Dokugan Ryuukai (Neo Dragoon) follows Masamune, a young, one-eyed general, in the year 1581 during the Feudal era of Japan. The story begins in Castle Yonezawa, where Masamune lives under his father’s rule. He is ordered into his first battle: to reclaim the Igu territory from the enemy. Masamune is very ambitious and not only does he plan on ruling the neighboring lands, he envisions himself ruling over Japan and beyond. He surrounds himself with loyal, smart and strong friends like Katakura Kojuurou, his second in command, Date Shigezane and Harada Munetoki, his lieutenants. His wife, Megohime, is beautiful and also skilled in combat. As Masamune takes his first step on his journey to conquer the land, the country and eventually the world, what perils await him?
Knights is a shounen manga tale about squire Mistletien, called 'Mist' for short. Taking place in a medieval world in which the church and her representatives are burning people en masse on suspicion of witchcraft, Mist and his organization are taking a stand against the church and the 'Saints' who are perpetuating the witch hunts. Mist is feared and hated by the village-folk because of his appearence, wearing a mask to disguise himself and going by the moniker 'The Black Knight.' He travels with Euphemia, a young girl who is as expert with mixing potions and poisons as Mist is with a sword, and together they rescue those who are to be executed on suspicion of witchcraft.
A collection of three stories by the mangaka of "Penguin Brothers". (1) Maasa is a beautiful country girl with suprising strength and character. Wolf is an ambitious young soldier. Wolf instantly falls in love with Maasa's beauty, though their personalities always clash. Battles pulls them apart, though a surprise waits for Wolf after the war. (2) Lucy runs away from home to escape an unwanted marriage and future. With an unnamed mercenary she meets, Lucy grows and learns the meaning and value of true beauty. Returning to her past, she bravely creates a new future for herself. (3) The relationships of four students are challenged when one boy receives a confession. His new girlfriend tries to make him into the perfect boyfriend - and tells his female friend to "stay away." Each character grows, changes, and learns a little more about themselves, each other, and their feelings
Carl van Hellsing has vowed to hunt down the vampire Elliot for eternity. But, that's exactly what Elliot wants. Implicit shounen-ai.
From Stage Storm: Miss Marilla Cuthbert and Mr. Matthew Cuthbert, middle-aged siblings who live together at Green Gables, a farm in Avonlea, on Prince Edward Island, decide to adopt an orphan boy from the asylum as a helper on their farm. Through a series of mishaps, what ends up under their roof is a precocious girl of eleven named Anne Shirley. Anne is bright and quick, eager to please but dissatisfied with her name, her pale countenance dotted with freckles, and with her long braids of red hair. Being a child of imagination, however, Anne takes much joy in life, and adapts quickly, thriving in the environment of Prince Edward Island.
The story is about conjoined twins, a boy and a girl, and how they - in the wake of the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 - come to live with a travelling freak show. -from Caterpillar
England, the early 1900s. Alice, a young noblewoman, has a Japanese maid named Hanako working in her household. The two have a fairly typical relationship…until the day Alice begs Hanako to kill her. As Hanako tries to figure out why her mistress would make such a terrible request, she and Alice grow closer until an entirely new feeling begins to blossom between them.
From Phoenix Serenade Scans: A Cinderella story with a twist! Esther Mayfield is a normal sixteen year old girl in 19th Century London. Except, ever since she was a little girl, she could see 'ghosts'. She lives in a small part of town and sells flowers to earn a living. She thought that she would continue to live like this forever. Until, one day, a handsome young Count appears in front of her. And he wants Esther to be his bride? Is he really the Prince Charming she has been waiting for?
I was studying for a test, slowly succumbing to the lull of sleep, when my eyes fluttered shut... And the next thing I knew, I had tripped into another world—— I found myself in a remote village in the countryside, Thrall Village. From being taken in by the village chief as his adopted daughter, to learning about the country and its language, my leisurely life there had begun. In this manner, six years quietly flew by. But one day, I was suddenly summoned to the royal capital to become a priest’s secretary!? Moreover, I received an important task — to find a bride for the Archbishop!
