Saturday, September 26, 2015

ARAGO -- ARAI Takahiro

Synopsis:
The story centers around twin brothers, Arago and Ewan, whose parents were slaughtered by monsters. Years later, the vengeful Arago crosses paths with Ewan, who has since become a police officer, just as blood begins to flow again in the streets of London.

NOTE:

  • 9 volumes (END)

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Fight! Ippo -- MORIKAWA Joji

Synopsis:
Makunochi Ippo is an ordinary high school student in Japan. Since he spends most of his time away from school helping his mother run the family business, he doesn't get to enjoy his younger years like most teenagers. Always a target for bullying at school, Ippo's life is one of hardship. One of these after-school bullying sessions turns Ippo's life around for the better, as he is saved by a boxer named Takamura. He decides to follow in Takamura's footsteps and train to become a boxer, giving his life direction and purpose. Ippo's path to perfecting his pugilistic prowess is just beginning.

NOTE:
* Japanese title: Hajime no Ippo

Monday, September 7, 2015

Shugo Chara! -- Peach Pit

Synopsis:
Everybody at Seiyo Elementary thinks that stylish and super cool Amu has it all: But nobody knows the real Amu, a shy girl who wishes she had the courage to truly be herself. Changing Amu's life is going to take more than wishes and dreams - it's going to take a little magic!
One morning, Amu finds a surprise in her bed: three strange little eggs. Each egg contains a Guardian Character, an angel-like being who can give her the power to be someone new. With the help of her Guardian Characters, Amu is about to discover that her true self is even more amazing than she ever dreamed.

NOTE:

  • 12 volumes (END)

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Dr. Koto Special Story: The Island Children--Yamada Takatoshi

Synopsis:
Dr. Koto alias Kensuke Goto manages a small clinic on the Koshiki island. On the remote island's far south, stays Takashi, Kyo, Miyuki, and Kou, the Koshiki 5th grade primary school students. They are full of spirits and curious. Koto watched them with great love, but frequent incidents beyond expectations...

A touching story that depicts children grows up through many experiences on the island. 

NOTE:
* Japanese title: Dr. Koto Shinryoujo Tokubetsuhen: Shima no Kodomotachi
* Spin off of the original Dr. Koto.

Friday, August 28, 2015

Special A--MINAMI Maki

Synopsis:
Her whole life, Hikari Hanazono has been consumed with the desire to win against her school rival, Kei Takishima--at anything. He always comes out on top no matter what he does, and Hikari is determined to do whatever it takes to beat this guy!
At age 6 Hikari lost to Kei in an impromptu wrestling match. Now, at 15, Hikari joins "Special A," a group of the top seven students at a private academy, for the opportunity to trounce the guy who made her suffer her first defeat. However, Kei's feelings towards Hikari are different.

NOTE:

  • Alternative title: S•A
  • 17 volumes (END)

Monday, August 17, 2015

Kamisama Kiss--Julietta Suzuki

Synopsis:
Momozono Nanami's dad, a man with a penchant for gambling, disappeared after accumulating a huge amount of debt. Thus, she was chased out of her house by the debt collectors. When she met a timid guy being chased by a dog, he told her that he'd give her his house. She believed his persuasive talk, but when she went to his house… it turned out to be a shrine. Moreover, a guy with fox ears appeared, which made Nanami even more confused. What will become of homeless and confused Nanami?

NOTE:

  • Japanese title: Kami-sama Hajimemashita
  • 25 volumes + 25.5 (END)

Friday, August 7, 2015

NG Life--KUSANAGI Mizuho


Synopsis:
Keidai Saeki is a high school student who remembers his past life in Pompeii, living as the Italian warrior Sirix... His friends around him are all also reincarnated - although they don't quite remember things the way he does. Keidai's wife from the past? He's now a middle school boy - while his best male friend is now a cute girl?! Throw in a case of love at first sight, and you have a new look at romance - manga-style!

NOTE:

  • Japanese title: NG Raifu
  • 9 volumes (END)