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Usagi Tsukino is a normal girl until she meets up with Luna, a talking cat, who tells her that she is Sailor Moon. As Sailor Moon, Usagi must fight evils and enforce justice, in the name of the Moon and the mysterious Moon Princess. She meets other girls destined to be Sailor Senshi (Sailor Scouts), and together, they fight the forces of evil! Note: The anime is LOOSELY based on the manga, so that might be why the story might seem unrecognizable. Also, Naoko Takeuchi released a re-illustrated version of Sailor Moon a few years after the series had been finished after she had dropped Love Witch. This manga won the Kodansha Manga Award in 1993 for shōjo.
During the Japanese Asset Price Bubble, everyone, men or women, young or old, lived in a world that was filled with frenzy. In the air where strength overruns weakness, there is a "woman" who tries to avenge her past. But, there's a twist with this "woman". One is that she was a cold killer. Second is that this "woman" is actually a man.
Taken from VIZ: Kosaku Hatanaka is the first pro boxer ever produced by Mukaida's Gym. He's also the bane of his coach's existence. Although he's constantly waging war against his appetite, Kosaku never met a meal he didn't like! Naturally, this plays havoc with his weight class. Junior bantamweight, bantamweight, junior featherweight... every time he moves up a class, his coach's hopes plummet. Isn't gluttony a sin? Sister Angela is a young novice nun who's dedicated, passionate, and convinced that we should give peace a chance. Although she refuses to acknowledge it, it's obvious that Kosaku comes to St. Mary's for more than confession! He comes to see the smile of the beautiful sister, of course! Can her faith redeem the gluttonous appetite of the tempted lamb astride the scale?
Mayuzumi Asahi is a university student in Economics who lives alone and from time to time cooks for his two buddies. He also is a Otaku for a magical girls show called "Ikai no Majoko" (t/n: "Magical Girl from another World") and collects figurines, posters and other merchandise of it. This show has a twist that reveals that the Attackers from another world are actually from 10000 years in the past, which makes him consider the show a masterpiece. One day a girl with a black cat on her shoulder breaks into his apartment and attacks him with a stun gun while he is doing the dishes. He accidentally cuts himself on a knife in the process. After that ordeal he goes to work at his in a shop for Anime-related goods. In the process of going after a female costumer who'd forgotten something he saves her from harassment, but gets beaten up by the harasser for his troubles. Luckily he suddenly summons a flaming car that runs the Attacker over? He understandably gets taken into police custody afterwards, who decide to drug and kidnap him to a remote location. After getting questioned by masked figures in black uniforms they decide that he is a Witch and burn him alive accordingly.
One day, Hinako comes across a piece of raw meat. That same day, her friend Maki has a strange dream. Is that real life? Or is it a dream? A story about friendship, youth and horror.
Born under a prophecy that will liberate and unite Japan, Sarasa has had to take her brother Tatara's place as the "Boy of Destiny." Fighting for the oppressed, Sarasa journeys across Japan to gain allies and defeat her enemies--all while keeping her identity a secret!
Mugen is a rough-around-the-edges mercenary with a killer technique and nothing left to lose. Jin is a disciplined samurai who's as deadly as he is reserved. Fuu is a young waitress with a good heart and a resourcefulness that emerges when you least expect it. These three unlikely companions are about to begin a journey that will change all of their lives. It's a dangerous quest for a mysterious samurai that will see our squabbling group of heroes get into and out of trouble more times than they can count (which admittedly, isn't very high). From the cynical gentility of the nobles to the backstabbing of the Japanese underworld, Mugen, Jin and Fuu will face threats from without and within as they hurl insults and throwing stars alike. Ancient Japan is about to get a lethal dose of street justice -- Champloo style. And it will never be the same.
Hello again it is nice to meet you again in this life? “This is a story of a genius master and a girl he must keep.“
Childhood friends Akira Houjou and Chiaki Asami have endured a harrowing past, but they've emerged stronger for it. Settling in Japan, the pair is quick to observe the country's corrupt and indifferent ways, which only inflame their anger. Determined to effect change, they make a vow to create an entirely new Japan that's free from corruption, where citizens have a real voice in the political process. But how to achieve such lofty goals? Through a game of rock-paper-scissors, Houjou and Asami decide to go down two vastly different paths. Houjou sets his sights on taking down the Yakuza in his quest to conquer the underground world, while Asami wants to make more public waves by vying for Prime Minister. Sanctuary is a gripping political thriller that follows these two resilient friends and their quest to transform Japan from within, creating their vision of a better tomorrow.
[From Viz]: Travel into Japan's nuttiest apartment house and meet its volatile inhabitants: Kyoko, the beautiful and mysterious new apartment manager; Yusaku, the exam-addled college student; Mrs. Ichinose, the drunken gossip; Kentaro, her bratty son; Akemi, the boozy bar hostess; and the mooching and peeping Mr. Yotsuya.
From Tokyopop: As detective Musubi Susono investigates a series of child kidnappings, her own partner is viciously murdered. But when the investigation takes a brutal turn, she is suddenly confronted by the killer--and his vicious Silicon Creature...
A collection of short stories:<br><br>The Distant Dawn - Weekly Shounen Jump (Shueisha) 1975 Issue 34<br><br>The Steel Queen - Weekly Shounen Jump (Shueisha) 1975 April 28th Extra Edition<br><br>Escape from the Wastelands - Weekly Shounen Jump (Shueisha) 1975 Issue 39<br><br>Funeral Convoy - Monthly Shounen Jump (Shueisha) 1976 March<br><br>A Call from Afar - Weekly Shounen Jump (Shueisha) 1978 September 15th Extra Edition<br><br>Whiteout - Weekly Manga Action (Futabasha) 1979 Super Fiction August 31 Extra Edition<br><br>Amazons of the River - Weekly Shounen Jump (Shueisha) 1977 September 10th Extra Edition<br><br>The Carneades Plan - Weekly Shounen Jump (Shueisha) 1976 August 20th Extra Edition<br><br>Algae (Part 1) - Monthly Bears’ Club (Shueisha) 1990 August<br><br>Algae (Part 2) - Monthly Bears’ Club (Shueisha) 1990 September<br><br>Lightning Strike - Monthly Shounen Jump (Shueisha) 1975 August<br><br>Emperor of Winter - Young Magazine (Kodansha) 1996 July<br><br>One Day In The Life of Ivan Dejavu - Business Jump (Shueisha) 1986 March<br><br>Alice (Part 1) - Comic Tom (Shio Shuppansha) 1985 August<br><br>Alice (Part 2) - Comic Tom (Shio Shuppansha) 1985 September<br><br>Alice (Part 3) - Comic Tom (Shio Shuppansha) 1985 October<br><br>The Distant Dawn won the 9th Tezuka Prize in 1975.
