Child of the Kingdom
120
One country's cruel custom: "leading the life of a stand-in..." Away from the center of the city in a theater, an actor, a boy called Robert, is asked to become the stand-in for Elisabeth, who has the right of succeeding to the throne. Is Robert to be swallowed by the things to come as the wheel of fortune starts to spin? Deceit, traps, hatred. (Source: Paradise Love Scanlations)
Flower of the Idea
85
Azuraito, an orphan taken in by a group of traveling entertainers, has always been able to see spirits that others can't. When he was four, two traveling doctors, who seemed to have the same ability he had, healed one of their troupe members. They left, but people who seemed to either be them, or be exactly like them, showed up seven years later. This time, they joined the troupe as two entertainers, Rebi and Sando. Rebi and Sando were kind of mysterious, and held themselves a bit away from the rest of the troupe, but Azuraito was determined to get to know them. Through his relationship with them, he hopes to learn much more about his abilities and the supernatural part of the world that they both experience. (Source: MangaHelpers)
Apple Children of Aeon
267
This work is set in the Showa era during the mid-1960s and early '70s. Yukinojo, the protagonist, was abandoned on the grounds of a Tokyo temple soon after his birth. He meets and marries Asahi, the daughter of an Aomori apple farmer, and after being adopted into her family, moves to the deep, snow-covered apple country of northern Japan. Far from the social turmoil of the period, Yukinojo lives a quiet family life that warms his heart and fills the void of never having known his parents. But one winter everything changes when he brings his wife, who has fallen ill, a forbidden apple. Reviving a rite that should have died out some 60 years earlier, Asahi becomes the consort of a local deity known as Obosuna-sama. Delicately yet boldly, with richly expressive touches, this continuing series depicts villagers who hold fast to the traditional customs they have inherited, and the natural environment of a bygone Japan. (Source: MU)
Babel II
482
Life seems simple for Koichi, a young student, until he learns that he is the reincarnation of an alien protector who crashed onto the mantle of responsibility as"defender of the Earth", Koichi/Babel teams up with a trio of super-powered alien companions to battle the the dark forces of an evil cult leader. The war to save humanity takes Babel from the deserts of southern Asia to the upper east side of Manhattan and ultimately to a final showdown with "the master" in a hidden base nestled in the Swiss Alps. The action is fast-paced and deadly. The fate of the world rests in the ability of this courageous youth to tame his latent psychic power and use it to defeat the enemies of mankind. (Source: AnimeNfo)
Lawman
77
Lawman is actually a series of short stories based on the same character, Sozo Irie, avenging the pay of the Japanese government. This is an interesting work that exemplifies the work of Itoh: good characterization, different stories, good character design and action scenes very well taken.
Kasane
1,242
A 21-year-old man, Shinkichi, is employed as assistant by the beautiful ageless shamisen player Toyoshiga. Despite the considerable age difference, they became lovers. But Toyoshiga is a jealous woman who can't stand the attention paid by her students to Shinkichi, in particular the young and pretty Ohisa. Her jealousy grew bigger and bigger and began to reflect on her face while the hourse's ghosts made more and more apparitions.
Bokura no Yoake
303
In 2038, Sawatari Yuuma is an elementary school kid who loves everything about space and astronomy. He was initially excited when his parents bought a robot called Nanako, but he was disappointed when he learned that she was basically just a boring housekeeping robot. However, when he does finally try to talk to her about space, something strange happens. Her system crashes and is taken over by what claims to be a marooned alien ship! The alien ship wants Yuuma's help to get back to space! (Source: MangaHelpers)
Akuma no Youna Anata
471
Juliet, a young baroness accepts an unexpected proposal to marry the Earl William of the prestigious Basil family who rules Castlevania...but the Earl is known as the "Devil Earl." Will Juliet regret her decision?
Desupai
68
Gambling. Mahjong. Death. These are the themes of this fast-paced, undercover-agent-style manga where outrageous life-or-death gambles are made daily occurrences and insurmountable odds are overcome. The most hardcore, action-packed mahjong manga you will ever see. (Source: MU) Nana-chan Scramble (Nana the Scramble Girl)
Kiteretsu Encyclopedia
865
The main character is a scientific genius boy named Kiteretsu, who has built a companion robot named Korosuke. He frequently travels in time with his friends and Korosuke in the time machine he built. Miyoko is a girl in his neighborhood who is basically his girlfriend. Tongari is his rival, who happen to share some similar traits of Honekawa Suneo. Buta Gorilla (Kumada Kaoru) is a typical neighborhood bully, who also share similar traits of Gian (Takeshi Goda) except that he often antagonizes Korosuke. (though they are in grade school). (Source: MU)
Bakeru-Kun
353
Kawaru is a typical ordinary elementary school boy until the day he enters into a “haunted house” to pick up the ball he accidentally throws in and finds a family of mysterious dolls. When he pushes the dog-doll’s nose button, he suddenly turns into a dog! Will he be able to clear the misunderstanding and transform back into a human? (Source: Doko Demo Doa Manga Scanlations)
Pokemon Try Adventure
1,140
Mr. Crow, a mysterious man, gathers 3 boys who love Pokémon. Katsuya is the main character, who wants to be stronger. He travels along Toki, who is experienced at traveling, and Soto, a Pokémaniac who wants to catch'em all. These characters travel alongside the Pokémon World resolving mysteries (almost of them regarding legendary Pokémon) and helping people.
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87
A young boy from the future meets a girl of our time. Their school life will completely change...
Maris Stella of Doomsday
115
In the future, space has been destroyed, and only a small portion of humanity remains alive. A group of winged girls called angels must fight against the flying marine monsters attacking from the oceans. (Source: MU)
Shoku King
1,570
A while ago, an amazing chef was sent packing for a mistake that he didn't commit. He promptly left the cooking world to the underground. Today, still shunned by the establishment, he survives as soldier of fortune. If you have a bad restaurant, if no one else can help, and if you can find him, maybe you can hire: THE Shoku king.
Do Da Dancin'!
244
Sakuraba Taiko has been into ballet since she was a kid. Her mother also used to dance, although she gave it up to take a more traditional life path. Therefore, she was eagerly supportive of Taiko's interest in ballet. Taiko's life was staggered by the death of her mother in a car accident, but she has continued to dance, although her heart is no longer in it. Her remaining family and childhood friends support her as she chases her dream to become a famous dancer. Her latest role is in the ballet "Giselle" as Myrta, the queen of the Wilis, spirits of young, virginal women who died before their wedding day. One day when she comes to the studio, she meets a beautiful, famous male ballet dancer, Mikami Akira, and she instantly crushes on him. Will she be able to dance well enough in her role to impress him and live up to the expectations of the whole ballet group? Will she be able to sort out her own feelings towards ballet and her mother's death? (Source: MU) Volume 9: Gekka Bijin, Imagine Bangai-hen: Do wa Doughnut no ♪
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