Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Baby Steps -- KATSUKI Hikaru

Baby Steps -- KATSUKI Hikaru
Baby Steps -- KATSUKI Hikaru

Synopsis:

Maruo Eiichirou (Ei-Chan), a first-year honour student, one day decides he's unhappy with the way things are and lacks exercise. His mother then gives him a flyer for the local Tennis Club, he decides to check it out and he's instantly captivated by it. With no prior experience and poor physical conditioning, join Ei-Chan as he embarks on a tennis journey using his smarts, dedication and work ethic.

NOTE:

  • Won the 38th Kodansha Manga Award in the Best Shōnen Manga category in 2014
  • 47 volumes (END)

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Bestiarius -- KAKIZAKI Masasumi

Bestiarius -- KAKIZAKI Masasumi
Bestiarius -- KAKIZAKI Masasumi

Synopsis:

A.D 70 The mightiest empire Rome started conquering the world. The whole Europe was havocked by Roman's foot. In Ablion, in order to protect their homeland, the Bravest Wyvern fought a bloody battle against the invader.
The term Bestiarii (闘獣士) refers to those that fought against beasts, whether through voluntary combat or execution, during the Ancient Roman era. Bestiarius refers to a single Bestiarii.

NOTE:

  • 7 volumes (END)

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Area D -- NANATSUKI Kyouichi & YANG Kyung-Il

Area D -- NANATSUKI Kyouichi & YANG Kyung-Il

Synopsis:

In the year 20XX, humans with special powers appeared in society.

Some could change their body shape, some had supernatural powers, and so on.

People called them “Altered!”

12 years later, about 80 people gathered in a section of the harbor in a city. They were all prisoners! They were to be sent to a remote prison island, called “Area D.”

What awaited them there!?

NOTE:

  • 14 volumes (END)

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

He Is a Ultimate Teacher -- AZUMA Takeshi

He Is a Ultimate Teacher -- AZUMA Takeshi
He Is a Ultimate Teacher -- AZUMA Takeshi

Synopsis:

Kagami Junichirou is known as a genius physicist. He wrote a thesis at a young age of 17, and it was even published by "Nature," a prominent science journal. After college, he devoted himself to being an otaku and a NEET: Updating his anime blog and aiming for #1 ranking. He claims to have a disease that makes him do ONLY what he wants to do. Desperate to get him to do something with his life, his little sister manages to get him a job as a teacher at his alma mater.

NOTE:

  • Japanese title: Denpa Kyoushi
  • 26 volumes (END)

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Alice in Borderland- - ASO Haro

Alice in Borderland- - ASO Haro
Alice in Borderland- - ASO Haro

Synopsis:

Alice Ryouhei is about to leave high school, but she tries to avoid thinking about her future. One night, while hanging out with her loud friend Karube and her silly, girl-crazy friend Chota, they watch fireworks. After one blindingly bright explosion, they find themselves waking up in a different world. In this 'Borderland', people are forced to participate in potentially deadly games or simply die. Will Chota, Karube, and Ryouhei be able to survive in this dangerous new world, and is there any way they can return to their old lives?

NOTE:

  • Japanese title: Imawa no Kuni no Alice
  • 18 volumes (END)

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Hyde & Closer -- ASO Haro

Hyde & Closer -- ASO Haro

Synopsis:

Shunpei Closer's grandfather, Alsyd Closer, was an odd man. He traveled around the world always coming back to Japan to tell his grandson all the amazing adventures he would have. Before leaving to Africa on Shunpei's 7th birthday, he gives him a teddy bear named Hyde. Six years have passed and one day Shunpei receives a mysterious package that contains a deadly surprise. To survive, he will learn more about his grandfather than he ever dared to dream and learn what it takes to be a real man, and not the coward he always thought it was all right to be.

NOTE:

  • 7 volumes (END)

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Birdmen -- TANABE Yellow

Birdmen -- TANABE Yellow
Birdmen -- TANABE Yellow
Birdmen -- TANABE Yellow

Synopsis:

Eishi Karasuma is a loner with a monotone life and his only friend is Mikisada Kamoda. One day they venture together while skipping class and they meet Tsubame, a very energetic girl, and Rei Sagisawa, a pretty boy that attends the same middle school. On their way back to school a sudden event happens. A mysterious boy with wings will come to help.

NOTE:

  • 16 volumes (END)