Monday, December 30, 2024

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End -- YAMADA Kanehito & ABE Tsukasa

Synopsis:

Decades after their victory, the funeral of one her friends confronts Frieren with her own near immortality. Frieren sets out to fulfill the last wishes of her comrades and finds herself beginning a new adventure.

Note: Won the 14th Manga Taishō and the New Creator Prize at the 25th annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2021 and the 69th Shogakukan Manga Award in 2024. Nominated at the 46th and 48th Annual Kodansha Manga Awards in the Shounen category in 2022 and 2024 and the Harvey Award for Best Manga in 2024.

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Mao -- TAKAHASHI Rumiko

Mao - TAKAHASHI Rumiko
Mao - TAKAHASHI Rumiko
Mao - TAKAHASHI Rumiko
Mao - TAKAHASHI Rumiko
Mao - TAKAHASHI Rumiko
Mao - TAKAHASHI Rumiko

Synopsis:

Nanoka passes through a portal into the Taisho era, where exorcist Mao reluctantly rescues her from the jaws of a grotesque yokai. When Nanoka gets back to the present, she discovers she has some new, incredible abilities. She returns to the past looking for answers, only to get caught up in Mao’s investigation of a series of gruesome murders.

As her questions about herself multiply, Nanoka learns that Mao is cursed by a cat demon named Byoki and so is his sword. If anyone but Mao attempts to wield it, they are doomed. But when Mao’s life is in jeopardy, Nanoka picks up his blade and swings!

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Komi Can't Communicate -- ODA Tomohito

Komi Can't Communicate -- ODA Tomohito
Komi Can't Communicate -- ODA Tomohito
Komi Can't Communicate -- ODA Tomohito

Synopsis:

Timid Tadano is a total wallflower, and that’s just the way he likes it. But all that changes when he finds himself alone in a classroom on the first day of high school with the legendary Komi. He quickly realizes she isn’t aloof - she’s just super awkward. Now he’s made it his mission to help her on her quest to make 100 friends.

NOTE:

  • Japanese title: Komi-san wa Komyushou Desu
  • 37 volumes (END)

Monday, December 25, 2023

A Man and His Cat -- SAKURAI Umi

A Man and His Cat -- SAKURAI Umi
A Man and His Cat -- SAKURAI Umi
A Man and His Cat -- SAKURAI Umi
A Man and His Cat -- SAKURAI Umi
A Man and His Cat -- SAKURAI Umi
A Man and His Cat -- SAKURAI Umi
A Man and His Cat -- SAKURAI Umi
A Man and His Cat -- SAKURAI Umi
A Man and His Cat -- SAKURAI Umi
A Man and His Cat -- SAKURAI Umi

Synopsis:

In the pet shop he calls home, a chubby, homely cat whiles away the hours listening to coos of delight from potential pet parents but he knows it's not him they're fussing over. Even as his price drops with each passing day, no one spares the kitty a glance. Having all but given up on life, the feline dejectedly awaits his first birthday, when he'll officially be past his sell-by date. So when an older gentleman comes into the shop and wants to take him home, the kitten himself is most shocked of all. Will the man and the cat find what they're looking for...in each other?

NOTE: 

  • Japanese title: Ojisama to Neko
  • Runner up for the Grand Prize at the Next Manga Awards in 2018.

Sunday, December 25, 2022

Attack on Titan -- ISAYAMA Hajime

Attack on Titan -- ISAYAMA Hajime
Attack on Titan -- ISAYAMA Hajime
Attack on Titan -- ISAYAMA Hajime
Attack on Titan -- ISAYAMA Hajime
Synopsis:

In this post-apocalyptic sci-fi story, humanity has been devastated by the bizarre, giant humanoids known as the Titans. Little is known about where they came from or why they are bent on consuming mankind. Seemingly unintelligent, they have roamed the world for years, killing everyone they see. For the past century, what’s left of man has hidden in a giant, three-walled city. People believe their 100-meter high walls will protect them from the Titans, but the sudden appearance of an immense Titan is about to change everything.

NOTE:

  • Japanese title: Shingeki no Kyojin
  • Status: 34 volumes (END)

Saturday, December 25, 2021

Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi

Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi

Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi
Cute Children -- SHIINA Takashi

Synopsis:

It's the 21st century, and the number of ESPers continues to increase. They are active in the military, diplomacy, politics, and in other places. They hold the key for global competition. A country that controls ESP can control the world! However individuals who posses higher than Level 4 are less than 3% of the population. There are only three Level 7 people who have government contracts. These three are Kaoru, Aoi, and Shiho, ten-year old girls, who work for B.A.B.E.L. With the guidance of Kouichi, a twenty-year old genius, they catch criminals and evil ESPers.

NOTE:

  • Japanese title: Zettai Karen Children
  • US title: Psychic Squad
  • Status: 63 volumes (END)