Shounen - Page 39

Tsukishima, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. Takamimi Shrine has a history of more than 400 years, dating back to the Edo period. This shrine's deity is Elda, a hikikomori elf who was summoned from another world. With her eternal lifespan, she accumulated otaku knowledge as well as the traditions passed down from Edo to Reiwa, while enjoying her civilized life. (Source: Kodansha, translated)

High school Second year Izumi is surrounded by girls that are a little peculiar: Haughty rich girl Shinonome and gamer junior Akaishi. Even his childhood friend and a transfer student turn up out of nowhere. It is the early 2000s. A nostalgic, heartwarming romance that tickles your memories of "those days" begins now!

The year is 1971 and the once popular manga artist Kurumizawa is in a major slump. The pressure builds as each new submission is rejected. But one day, he meets a young, promising artist named Hata. When he sees Hata’s wonderful work, Kurumizawa hatches a dark plan...

On his way home from a part-time job, the protagonist dies in an unfortunate accident and is reborn as a baby named Alec in a fantasy world. In his previous life, Alec was abandoned by his real mother and suffered greatly, so this time he resolves to live freely. However, he soon learns that in this life too, he is destined to be abandoned. Together with his cute younger “sister” figure, Liz—his companion in fate—Alec throws himself into intense magic training! Even when the fated day comes and he is left behind in a deep forest, he and Liz aim to escape using the magic they’ve mastered. The two little ones eventually make it past the forest and arrive in the Hohenheim territory. There, they start their life as adventurers with the help of a kind young man named Jin, and even save a town from a massive horde of monsters, achieving great success! Meanwhile, back at his family’s home, a wicked scheme is underway…!?

Sig, who worked as a versatile blacksmith for an S-rank guild, decides to walk away after growing tired of the exploitative working conditions! Loving swordsmithing more than anything, he chooses to settle down in the countryside and live a peaceful life. However, the blades he forges eventually begin to influence the entire world—!? The laid-back slow life of the strongest blacksmith, freely pursuing his passion for crafting, now begins in earnest!

When corporate slave Fushihara-san works late into the night, a worried ghost named Yurei-chan tries to send her home. She helps with her work and brings her snacks, all the while pleading "Begone now!"—Fushihara's heart just can't get enough of her cuteness! Be healed by the heartwarming daily lives of Fushihara-san, who can see ghosts, and the caring Yurei-chan.

Makoto Sakura, sixteen years old, finds himself without a place after dropping out of high school. Suddenly, an otherworldly relic appears before him. On that day, dungeons began to appear all over the world. Humans acquired a level system that completely overturned their previous values. Amidst this revolution, Makoto finds his place inside the dungeons. Acquiring cheat skills like "Experience Points x1000" and "Level Free," he becomes a level 10,000 powerhouse. As the strongest "Player," he embarks on dungeon exploration!

The age of rulers has ended, leaving humanity to face the world on its own. With the power that once controlled everything now gone, I vow to rise. No miracles, no shortcuts—only relentless effort. The day will come when I surpass all limits… and seize rulership with my own hands.

High school teacher Shigeto Kusunoki is transported along with his students to another world where everyone is placed on a "Divine Ranking". While his students gain overpowered abilities, Shigeto’s meager skills land him at the very bottom, completely flipping their usual power dynamic! Thus, with nothing but a single sword, he begins his journey from the bottom as an unassuming schoolteacher to an unrivalled swordmaster!

The top gaming livestreamer suddenly wakes up as a powerless Demon Lord with zero combat ability! Want to unlock cheat powers? First, he has to defeat his own subordinates. But with no strength — not even enough to beat a chicken — how can he turn the tables and survive in this brutal world?

The world is encased in winter due to the advances of the Ice Kingdom. Kind-hearted Otr, who dreams of being a warrior like his dad, has been entrusted with keeping the fires burning as a cook in the fortress. But when the fortress is attacked by the demonic army of the Ice Kingdom, the people and the flame are in danger of being snuffed out. Can Otr awaken a power that can turn the tide? A hero’s journey of fire and ice now begins!