Kaoru was an aspiring mangaka, with big dreams and (what he thought was, and still does think,) oodles of talent. Now he's just another hikikomori (recluse) who hasn't left his room in 5 years...Until one hot summer night, when he hears, from some distant place, voices which call him. Voices that only he can hear. Voices that are calling for help. Following the voices, Kaoru opens the windows, and steps out into the night.
A fantasy epic of truly magnificent scale with gorgeous illustrations. In just two volumes, the author manages to create an incredibly rich and fascinating world that is full of wonders and enchanting beauties. A world in which men are watched over by the mechanical goddess Marie who at times appears on the sky. Marie's music brings people happiness and harmony. Their life is free from advanced technology and the longing for progress. The main story centers around Kai, a young man who develops a deep affection for Marie. His quest for enlightenment leads him inside Marie's mechanical body where he learns the unbelievable truth about her and his own world.
Ever wondered about the inner workings of a Maid Cafe? Maybe you've wondered how the "maids" are like before or after work? Or perhaps you've wondered how they deal with a job where pleasing the customer is their priority? Well, enter a delicate, attractive girl who gets convinced, and sucked into such a job, and see this light-hearted story unfold!
"Long ago, when danger approached the Earth there existed people exhibiting superhuman powers in order to save it; helping the weak and defeating evil for justice, not hesitating to sacrifice such beings... People distinguished them by calling them heroes. However... the era somehow changed..."
Kaminuma Rikuto is an otaku high school boy who loves Plamo. He has been estranged from his childhood friend, the gal Amagase Misora, for the past few years, but due to certain circumstances, the two meet unexpectedly. The trigger is...nails!? It was awkward for the two of them to meet again for the first time in several years, but Rikuto's love of plastic models got excited and he took on the challenge of nail!"Then, the relationship between the two, who had been confused, gradually grew closer..."A romantic comedy where you can connect with.
From Manga Updates There is a disease of the mind that eventually shuts down all bodily functions. One woman effected with this disease has been ordered to be euthanized. Dr. Arlem fights for what he believes to be a way to cure her.
Mori, a cheerful playboy in his sixth year of college, has just fallen in love with a high school girl named Hoshi. From that starting point, Mizu no Iro Gin no Tsuki portrays the relationships among Mori's friends and acquaintances. Note: Vo 1 contains work originally published in 1998-2000, which was previously collected into a 2000 tankoubon entitled Mizu to Gin. Vol 2 contains work published in 2005-2006.
This story is set in Cambodia. War has ravaged the country year after year, leaving behind it large minefields. To this day, many people still suffer because of them. Aki Ra keeps clearing the fields. But what was his childhood like? This is the story of a real child soldier, a historical account of a tragedy humanity should never forget. Mitsurin Shounen is also the story of a meeting. The one between Aki Ra, who grew up during the war, and Akira Fukaya, politically-involved mangaka and in love with south-east Asia.
Space calendar year 999 ... three pretty girls, "monster hunters" Team herds, roam the galaxy. Joining them travel a young chef under the frail lines which lurks the legend of the galactic furnaces: Caisar! Of his chopper, he slays all the ingredients with ease and pitfalls that lie ahead ... but what is its real purpose? SF-kitchen action, dive into the adventure!
A friendly, good-natured mailman traverses the rural areas of Korea on his red bicycle, dealing out letters and interacting with the letter-writers and recipients along the way.