Toko is a third year high school student who's been active in the ping pong club. One day, the teacher she likes, Katakura-sensei, quit being the ping pong club advisor and went to head the history club. Going to check out the people who 'stole' her precious teacher, Toko finds herself applying to join the history club! The three other members, Ren, Maria, and Naho, might be suspicious of her intentions, but at least she'll be near Katakura-sensei once again!
Tachibana Tsubomi is an 11 years old 5th year who is a little on the shy side. Soon after becoming friends with Saya after discussing her mother's pregnancy, Tsubomi faces her first period, her friend Yae purchases a bra, and Rea begins to grow hair in new places. Little by little their bodies are maturing, boy and girls have problems they can't discuss, just what is the body of an adult like? This widely-acclaimed serial builds heart-pounding romances and painful friendships revolving around Tsubomi's concern about sexuality. Kusakabe Tsubomi is a cheerful, sporty 10-year old girl - but lately, she's been nothing but angry, and it's all because of a certain alien called Clow Zet from the planet Bal Coni, who's come to observe how the boys and girls of earth live. From first periods to underarm hair to all the insecurities and concerns about sexuality that came with becoming an adult, it's all tied together within the love story that is the second volume of the immensely popular Naisho no Tsubomi! A complete, stand-along story that's different from first!
Being raised in a wealthy family, Gaoyin is a real upstart, although, wearing a special "A" collar at school, he is a thorn in the side of other male students. One day, his house unexpectedly declares bankruptcy. His elder sister and father disappear without a trace and his mother is arrested and interviewed by the Bureau of Investigation. He had been living like an idiot while he was wealthy and now with nothing left, he is forced to become a school worker. Even his longtime girlfriend, Alice, also starts to scout for a new boyfriend...
Official anthology of "Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka?"/"Is the order a rabbit?"
Tamasaburo has finally gotten up the courage to ask out Kanako, and to his surprise she said yes! But then a freak accident happens and he takes the classic injury to the groin. However, because this is a manga, you can expect something strange to have happened. Sure enough, Tamasaburo’s accident has turned him into a girl! So now what can he do?(Synopsis taken from mangaupdates.com)
It's a hard-knock life for Kotarou. His father is always away on business, and his mother recently passed away. He spends a lot of time alone... and he hates it. Maybe he can make good use of his solitude--his middle school exams are looming ahead, and he needs to buckle down and study hard. But his concentration--along with his loneliness--is shattered when a zany girl named Misha unexpectedly moves in next door to him. Soon, Misha starts popping up everywhere Kotarou goes! Although she seems to have a stalker's mentality, Misha claims she's an angel. Her mission: To make sure Kotarou is happy and safe. That's a tall order, since Misha seems to know almost nothing about life on Earth! What will become of the two of them, will love flurish from their friendship?! -Tokyopop
(from ebookjapan):A collection of George Akiyama's masterpieces, including eight heart-wrenching masterpieces and shocking problem stories. Jun, an innocent boy who loves his dog Jiro, is asked by his mother to find a pair of sandals that Jiro seems to have hidden. Jun orders Jiro to look for the sandal, but Jiro somehow brings Dostoevsky's "The Brothers Karamazov" with him. ......?
Eijun Sawamura, a trumpeter, is scouted at a regular junior high school concert and joins the brass band of the prestigious Seidou High School. His goal is to become the ace of the brass band! What awaits Sawamura, who is suddenly late on his first day, is a club life full of turbulence with his unique friends...? The trombone player Furuya, the flute player Haruichi, and Miyuki also make an appearance! This is a unique spin-off comedy of "Daiya no Ace"!
Life is a continuous cycle of endless dreaming and countless choices. Lucky are those who discovered their dreams early in life but it is never too late for those who still haven't. Kaden dreams of being a singer; Layza is still finding hers. When two people in pursuit of their place in this world grow closer together, what will happen when life is he**-bent on keeping them farther apart from one another? One thing is for sure: no one gets out unscathed.
A collection of one-shots done during the 1970s (and one from 1980), all regarding some aspect of Tezuka's early life. Includes a reflection of his time at the famous Tokiwa-so.- **Record of the Life of Gachaboy**: A reflection on Tezuka's career up to that point. Tezuka encounters the God of Manga right after the war, who nicknames Tezuka "Gachaboy". He is determined to see Tezuka become a great mangaka, no matter what - and restore manga's presence in Japan.- **Paper Fortress**: Right at the end of the war, Tezuka is doing manga in private in high school. He meets a girl who fully understands his situation, and they get along well. In a society where manga, dancing, and even informal relationships are forbidden, how will Tezuka, crazy about manga, keep on?- **Hungry Blues**: Directly following *Paper Fortress*, Tezuka is now a hungry, desperate student with little luck on his path in manga. Things change when he comes across a young lady who works for a newspaper, and he manages to land a serial for it. However, in an era rife with turmoil and starvation, Tezuka's own stomach may prove to be a serious intrusion in not just his manga-making career, but his very life.- **Tokiwa-so Monogatari**: Part of a series recounting memories within the famous apartment complex, Tezuka showcases its history through commentary from the building itself!- **The Letter that Came**: Tezuka receives an ominous letter that may put him in hot water.- **Animal Tsurezuregusa**: Two reflections on animals Tezuka had encountered in his early years - the first a horse, the second two tanuki.An excerpt of *Dotsuitare* featuring Tezuka is also included at the end.---**Volume 274 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**
Parsley, a junior high school student who prefers to live on the sidelines, is offered a position as a magical girl.
If you wanted to find a good-looking guy, where would you look? The answer is easy – it’s the “Tokimeki Campus”. Here, the whole place is overflowing with princes! However, most of them already lead a wonderful love life. Starting from a narcissist, you’re going to be introduced to the colorful stories of the campus! It's a collection of one shot stories from each princes. From JShoujo
