Comics Underground Japan presents the wild, subversive world of Japan’s most accomplished underground comics artists. Some of the dozen artists included in this anthology will be familiar to followers of manga; others make their American debut in these pages. The richly imaginative stories in this volume show a great range of graphic style, from painstakingly detailed craftsmanship to exuberant, maniacal renderings. At the heart of each work in this anthology is a unique personal vision and a fierce artistic compulsion–these manga artists are the misfits of the art form, and they are its visionaries.

Polite and proper college student Akira Takanashi has a secret. Back in high school, he fell deeply in love with his teacher but was spurned. Now, whenever the pain of his heartbreak gets to be too much, he finds comfort in the arms of med student and notorious playboy Shimakawa—very adult comfort. Shimakawa would gladly go out with him, but Akira’s past heartbreak means he insists on keeping things strictly physical—well, until his obsessed younger brother Jutta arrives to disrupt this comfortable routine!

Opus is Kon's metafictional tale of Chikara Nagai, a creator under pressure to finish his latest graphic novel, Resonance, who finds that the harshest critic of the shock ending he's got planned is the character who'll have to die in it! Nagai's strengths and weaknesses as a creator are tested beyond their limits as his present and his past, and the worlds of the manga and of reality, become the levels of a maze he may never escape... let alone get a chance to resolve the story!

From Viz: Out of nowhere, a Japanese elementary school is transported out of the world they know, and into a nightmarish wasteland. Have they gone to another planet, or is this toxic world actually a vision of Earth's future? Soon, the students and teachers must struggle to survive in impossible conditions, besieged by terrifying creatures and beset by madness. Part Lord of the Flies, part post-apocalyptic science fiction, The Drifting Classroom (1972-1974) is a classic can't-put-down manga series. It was adapted into a Japanese live-action movie (1987).

Nagata Kabi uses engaging diary comics to explore her personal issues surrounding mental health, identity, and intimacy. Her relationship with her parents is growing more difficult than ever, and she struggles with the idea of living alone for the first time. Join her on her heart-wrenching, relatable journey through the challenges of adulthood.

Due to a mistake, just registered Otorinashi Academy pupil Yuuki Kagami is assigned a chamber in the girls dormitory, even although Yuuki is a man.[1] Since not one of the other chambers for men can be found, he ends up having discuss the space with Ayana Kakinozaka, his lovely but ditzy homeroom instructor who produced the blunder in the first place.[1] To prevent getting kicked from the college if you are a boy in a girls dormitory, Yuuki must share his room with Ayana, his self-proclaimed protector, and crossdress whenever he's outside his room and when he's not in his lessons. Yuuki fulfills several other figures in Otorinashi Academy, the first being Risa Takabane, whom he accidentally walks in to, making a negative opinion.[2] Risa realizes about his situation, but determines to keep it a key, on the state he becomes her slave.[3][4] Over the span of the show, he falls upon other young women including pupil council president Patricia Bepouin,[5] most of whom have an intimate or at at least a powerful sexual attraction to him. Yuuki Kagami Yuuki is the primary protagonist of the story. At first, he could be unexpectedly assigned a room in the girls' residence, but so that you can remain in college, dress yourself in must be crossed by him in the dorm. This proves to be pretty simple because of characteristics that are female and his timid nature. He's not bad -willed, as when women make an effort to make a move on him, he'll generally resist their developments. Yuuki is fairly down to earth and accountable, particularly compared to the kind of Ayana sensei. He looks to become aroused if a person touches the knot along with his head.

Bad luck flows in from the sea, and running from the sea becomes the sad fate of Yume and Toji, who have just met. Will the world of the evil, hatred, and sorrow of the "Tasokare" begin to reflect the true selves of these two?

"Hey senpai, I think I'm probably gay. Introduce me to one of your gay acquitances, so I can try it out." When one's crush since junior high days suddenly makes such a statement, what is a guy to do?

Deep beneath the streets of Akihabara lies an underground battlefield known as “Valhalla Garden.” High school girl and widely popular idol Maki Amagami is the latest victim dragged to the erotic, violent world of this battlefield after her company’s president sold her off. In her first fight against the legendary Anna “Viper” Ridgway, Maki learns the truth of Valhalla Garden: it’s not only a place where girls wrestle -- it’s where their opponent gropes, licks, and erotically touches them everywhere! Will Maki be able to unlock her sexual charms to be able to survive this new world of wrestling?

Alexia Tarabotti is laboring under a great many social tribulations. First, she has no soul. Second, she’s a spinster whose father is both Italian and dead. Third, she was rudely attacked by a vampire, a terrible breach of social etiquette. Where to go from there? From bad to worse apparently, for the appalling Lord Maccon (loud, messy, gorgeous, and werewolf) is sent by Queen Victoria to investigate the incident, and he is none too happy to see Alexia at the scene. With unexpected vampires appearing and expected vampires disappearing, everyone seems to believe Alexia responsible, given her soulless ability to negate supernatural powers. Can Alexia uncover what is happening before she becomes the next victim?

An 18-year-old university student Takanori and 17-year-old high schooler Hikaru become brother and sister when their parents get married. Just when their happy family life is about to start their parents' plane crash on their honeymoon! Despite this, Takanori and Hikaru continue to live together. However, everything changes as they learn about the billion yen insurance money their parents left for them! An adventure full of comedy and romance is about to begin!

The only one who knows the secret about my boss, an overly talented sadist by the name of Saeki-san...is me. But why is this successful, hardworking boss of mine so preverted?! The new sensational work love story!!

Satoshi Hase, the writer who brought you technology, and worldviews such hIE and advanced artificial intelligence which appeared in BEATLESS, now takes his place as the World Design Editor in a brand new comic. Taking place in the floating city which was established as AHQ, Mega-float. What is the true nature of this "Magic" used in the near future...?

Official Summary: The unfamiliar guy who appeared in front of Seo Jaehee, the office worker with a busy life. Remove prejudices against him! From MangaUpdates: Jade is told that her childhood friend from China is going to stay at her house. Yet, the grown man who arrives at her door is no longer the sweet boy from her distant memories, rather far from it. As she struggles to re-adjust to their new life together, will she rediscover her childhood crush or simply kick him to the curb?

Spiin-off series based on Komi Naoshi series Nisekoi.

A wandering blind man is taken off the street and brought to a brothel, where hopefully one of the girls can help him find the daughter he’s looking for.

From Storm in Heaven: Year 2022 A.D. At a time when anyone can travel around the world, there are more crimes occuring than ever. To protect the country from these political terrorist attacks, a new Security System Garrison was created 8 years ago. However, in order to destroy this organization, terrorists have started aiming at the leaders of the Garrison, the Instructors. Seven Instructors have already died in the line of duty, and to avoid another death, the 8th Instructor, Ishikawa Haruka, was given an assistant who would also act as his bodyguard. Iwase Motohisa, previously the Prime Minister's SP, falls in love at first sight with Ishikawa during a chance meeting, and then asks to be assigned as Ishikawa's assistant.

At first glance, Arashi Mikami appears to be a normal, albeit socially awkward, 17 year old high school student. However, he's actually part of a secret vigilante organization known as Black Label, a group dedicated to executing power-hungry criminals the law refuses to deal with. Unfortunately, taking down a crime lord isn't always an easy task, and there are bound to be consequences for any action... This is the action-packed story of the trials of Arashi and the people close to him. Other manga :

Five romantic, passionate, sexy stories about modern women and the men they love. Voices of Love The title story follows a relationship between young teacher Mika Tsukahara and Naokazu Kuga, an 18-year old student at her school. They're neighbors too, and can't control their attraction to each other! One Summer's Day At a high school reunion, a girl sees a close guy friend that she hasn't seen for a long time. He tells her about his girlfriend who hasn't done it with him yet and asks the girl if she will instead. She agrees. This reminds her of their high school days, when she comforted the guy and became sex friends from that day on. Is high school going to repeat itself all over again? Rainbow Smile A girl has a boyfriend who lives with her in her apartment. However, he hits her and mistreats her. And she just takes it. She also know he cheats on her, but she fools herself into thinking he isn't. Will she just take it forever? Pictures of Us A business office man hasn't had a relationship in a long time, and he's lonely. He joins an online dating service and meets with a girl one night. She looks really young, but she says that she's in her 20s. A few days later, she somehow ends up staying with him. Can he open his heart to her? And what is her real age? Teach Me Love A young guy is university art student. He lends his guy friend a CD, and his friend breaks it. In repayment, his friend brings him a girl, and he tells the art student guy he can do whatever he wants with her for a night. The art student notices she does whatever his friend tells her to. And he also notices his friend also let's other guys 'borrow' her. Why does she let him do this to her?

After cleaning the science lab at school, Kazuko Yoshiyama unexpectedly discovers she has the ability to jump back and forth through time.

A group of teenage boys travels to an island where it is rumoured that only women live. They are all eager to lose their virginity but will the legends surrounding the island be true or something more sinister is happening there?

Young Takuya has it tough. After his mother passed away it has been his job to take care of his baby brother Minoru while their father, Harumi, works the long hours of the Japanese "salaryman." Takuya must sacrifice the playtime usually associated with childhood for the responsibilities of an adult. Cooking, cleaning, sewing and scolding are all now an integral part of the young boy's life. "All work and no play" has Takuya incredibly frustrated and resentful of his little brother. Will Takuya find it in his heart to love the brother who is causing him so much grief?! Baby and Me received the 40th Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo in 1995.

Yoshio Tanaka gets reincarnated into a fantasy game world, with healing magic as a "cheat" ability.

Collection containing the following one-shots: 1. Batoru Roaiyaru 2. Horie-kun to Horiemon 3. Joshi Ana no Ana 4. Shiro no Joukei 5. Man'in Densha 6. Sayashiko no Yoru 7. Ekimae Ankoku 8. Ekimae Hanbun 9. Ekimae Gosa 10. Ekimae Ichiji 11. Shintaro Kago Classic · DRAGON BUSTER 12. Shintaro Kago Classic · Shin Nihon Mukashi Banashi Zenshuu 13. Shintaro Kago Classic · Testuwan Uran no Koufuku Tokkyuubin 14. Shintaro Kago Classic · GODZILLA v.s. GAIGAN 15. Shintaro Kago Classic · Taima Senki