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.

Friday, October 6, 2023

Tsumiki Ogami and the Strange Everyday Life -- MORISHITA Miyu

Tsumiki Ogami and the Strange Everyday Life -- MORISHITA Miyu

Synopsis:

Today, we live in an age of diversity. The phrase "non-humans" is a thing of the past. "Genjin" live their lives interacting with human beings. One human boy, Yutaka Shinsou, is troubled. He is so used to being in tune with his surroundings that he no longer understands his own feelings. At Keiki High School, where many "Genjin" attend, he meets Tsumiki Ogami, a werewolf. She is cute, powerful, a little out of the ordinary, and kind... When he spends time with her, Yutaka's heart is somehow noisier than usual. Spinning an "unusual" everyday life with Tsumiki the werewolf. The new normal graph of youth is about to begin.

NOTE:

  • Japanese title: Kogami Tsumiki to Kinichijou

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Student Number Zero -- OOTA Toomi

Student Number Zero -- OOTA Toomi

Synopsis:

Io Sado, a second-year junior high school student who loves the occult, encounters a mysterious teenager called "Student number 0", who is present in the classroom but never noticed by anyone. Io had an occult experience of having a fun school life with number 0 and drifting to another world where strange monsters appeared. Through such an experience, she develops a "certain feeling" towards Number 0...? The youth occult battle begins!!

NOTE:

  • Japanese title: Shusseki Bangou 0-ban

Sunday, August 6, 2023

School Back -- ONODERA Kokoro

School Back -- ONODERA Kokoro

Synopsis:

Fushimi-san, the janitor at a certain high school, cuts quite a figure. She's tall, cheerful, hard-working, and loves canned coffee. When the students at the school are going through times of trouble, pain, or confusion, she's there to lend a helping hand or a shoulder to cry on. When you feel like the adults in your life don't have your back... Fushimi-san probably will!

This wonderful slice of life by Onodera Kokoro follows various poignant stories of adolescence and the desire of young people to be seen and heard, especially when times are hard.

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Tatari -- Watari

Tatari -- Watari

Synopsis:

Tatari is a stray cat who is cared for by brother and sister Takeru and Yuki. They live a poor but happy life in a rundown apartment. Until that day...

NOTE:

  • 9 volumes (END)

Saturday, May 6, 2023

Sternbilt's Road -- SAEKI Hajime

Sternbilt's Road -- SAEKI Hajime

Synopsis:

14 years ago, a revolution took place in Stern, a country where the evil monarchy was overthrown. The protagonist, Noah, lives in a monastery in the Norg region, and despite having been picked up deep in the forest, he continues to serve and pray for the people. One day, Noah is tasked with looking after a traveler named Allen who has come to stay at the church. This encounter will have a major impact on Noah's life.

NOTE:

  • Japanese title: Sternbilder no Toorimichi

Hand Surgery -- SHII Shihi & ARAI Takahiro

Hand Surgery -- SHII Shihi & ARAI Takahiro

Synopsis:

One of the most intricate parts of the body, the hand... Because of it's complexity, there exists a specialty of surgery just for them. Isshin Tezuka is one of them at Ourando Hospital. He may have an aloof and mysterious appearance, but a certain thing is he's very good at his job.

NOTE:

  • Japanese title: Te no Geka

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Spring of Little Me -- ATSUMI Takeru

Spring of Little Me -- ATSUMI Takeru

Synopsis:

Suzuki Souta, a high school boy on the school volleyball team, is interested in his classmate Shinonome Asahi, a member of the girls' volleyball team. She thought of him as a good volleyball player, so she has been seeking him out every day. Souta was a keen volleyball player until junior high. However, because of his height, he could never become the spiker he longed to be. As a result, he got into the habit of giving up on things. Souta's high school life: Will he meekly accept what he cannot have? Or will he try to become a man who can stand with Asahi? Youth is a series of choices. Please, Souta, hang in there and do your best!

NOTE:

  • Japanese title: Chiisai Boku no Haru
  • 3 volumes (END)