In the Meiji Restoration period of Japan, the government bans ghost stories and tales about demons. Despite this, a rental book shop called “The Reflected Rabbit” lends out books about ghouls and ghosts to its patrons.
Chapter 17
4 years agoAs a child, Thorfinn sat at the feet of the great Leif Ericson and thrilled to wild tales of a land far to the west. But his youthful fantasies were shattered by a mercenary raid. Raised by the Vikings who murdered his family, Thorfinn became a terrifying warrior, forever seeking to kill the band's leader, Askeladd, and avenge his father. Sustaining Thorfinn through his ordeal are his pride in his family and his dreams of a fertile westward land, a land without war or slavery… the land Leif called Vinland. Was nominated for the 2008 Manga Taisho award. Won the Grand Prize in the manga division of the Japan Media Arts awards in 2009. Won the 36th Kodansha Manga Award for Best General Manga in 2012.
Chapter 180
4 years agoAn adaption of the visual novel Koshotengai no Hashihime (古書店街の橋姫) or Hashihime of the Old Book Town. Each chapter is an oneshot, featuring both gen and pairing stories.
Chapter 4
4 years agoFuuta Okeya is a normal boy, except he sees ghosts. A beautiful girl, Kouko Ishigami, transfers into his class, but acts aggressively towards him. Fuuta tries to get along with her, but ends up failing after she sees the birthmark he usually keeps covered. She then declares him as her enemy, his birthmark as a cursed mark, and claims that they have a long history together in their reincarnations.
Chapter 45.5
4 years agoThe time is the Heian Period, the place, ancient Kyoto. Rumor has it that Tomoe, the daughter of a noble, is extremely shy. She almost never goes to social gatherings at Court, preferring instead to shut herself away at home. But the truth is that Lady Tomoe makes the most of her natural gift and burning curiosity, enthusiastically writing couplets... or rather, tales of coupling, dojinshi (with the authority figure as the “top”). This is a story of a lady’s friendship and fujoshi picture scrolls★
Chapter 6.3
4 years agoA manga centered on Osamu Wakai's childhood and his love for Gundam.
Chapter 8
4 years agoThe blade arts of the "Devil" tasked with striking down evils threatening a peaceful Edo! Heizou Hasegawa, upholding the role of chief officer protecting against crime and arson! In 1783, the heart of the Tenmei era, a vastly feared man, renowned as Devil Heizou Hasegawa, held the office of chief director for the department charged with sustaining safety in the region, suppressing the most vile of thieves and criminals…
Chapter 4
4 years agoA dramatization of the real life of Yaeko Yamamoto. Over 100 years ago, Yaeko broke traditional Japanese stereotypes gender and honor to become a gun-warrior in defense of her homeland of Aizu.
Chapter 12
4 years agoMacabre manga master Junji Ito applys his singularly anxious touch to a manga adaptation based on No Longer Human (Ningen Shikkaku in the original Japanese), a classic of modern Japanese literature written by Osamu Dazai. The poignant and fascinating story of a young man who is caught between the breakup of the traditions of a northern Japanese aristocratic family and the impact of Western ideas. Portraying himself as a failure, the protagonist of Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human narrates a seemingly normal life even while he feels himself incapable of understanding human beings. Oba Yozo's attempts to reconcile himself to the world around him begin in early childhood, continue through high school, where he becomes a "clown" to mask his alienation, and eventually lead to a failed suicide attempt as an adult. Without sentimentality, he records the casual cruelties of life and its fleeting moments of human connection and tenderness.
Chapter 8
4 years agoThe "ancient fantasy" series features a girl with mysterious powers from the "legendary age of shrine maidens" whose meeting with a boy changes her life.
Chapter 41
4 years agoIt's her high-school debut, yet Tora Takei can't seem to fit in. Then somehow, she ends up time-slipping into the Warring States period! In order to return to the present, she has no choice but to change history. Disguising herself as a man, Tora gets caught up with Mori Ranmaru, the handsomely beautiful, yet deadly guard of Oda Nobunaga. Slowly, she discovers the kind and honest nature of this strongest and most beautiful of warriors. Falling in love with Ranmaru, the story of Tora's time-slip into the Warring States period begins!
Chapter 1.5
4 years agoOnce called God's Right Hand, the angel Lucifel tells tales of his time with Enoch, in order to gain the support of his former enemy, Belial.
Chapter 6
4 years agoRamudan's twin sister Lala has been betrothed to a rich young merchant named Uruji since childhood, but when she falls in love with a different man, Ramudan offers to be her replacement during the wedding ceremony to buy his sister time to elope with her lover. But then he has to deal with the wedding night, and Uruji's unexpected reaction to his decidedly unfeminine physique?! --- **Links:** - Alternative Official English - [Lezhin](https://www.lezhinus.com/en/comic/lala) - [Official Korean Translation](https://ridibooks.com/v2/Detail?id=505017855)
Chapter 5.5
4 years agoWhen I was thrown into another world, I became the substitute for the princess..?! Am I going to be trapped as the prince's plaything..? One day, an ordinary girl named Serina is all of a sudden transported to the world of Cipitria, right in front of the Cipitrian princess Cerise Diana. Their looks are similar, but this princess is notorious for being a cruel and scheming vixen. And the Heilbronn Empire has now surrounded them―?! Serina, confused by her sudden trip into this world, is forced to take the place of the princess, and as the "princess" she is captured by Gilbert, the arrogant prince feared as the tyrant of the Heilbronn Empire. With clear blue eyes and golden hair that shines brightly, Gilbert has an intimidating presence that seems to freeze the air. The fate that awaits her is to be the prince's plaything, or...?!
Chapter 4
4 years agoEastern Europe, 1980s. A Japanese Art student finds a mysterious egg in her new house. Born from it is a small lizard-like creature that shrieks in a strange voice. A new life begins together.
Chapter 31.5
4 years agoA martial arts historical series about a peasant turned samurai and caught in the turmoil of the Satsuma Rebellion, in the first years of the Meiji Era. Included oneshot: Inu no Seikatsu.
Chapter Unknown_69d7
4 years agoIn the late Taisho era, when Japanese and Western styles were mixed, a young man named Uruya, who has been living in such a turmoil-filled world, meets a lady in a *Wafuku* called Karin one day. Unlike himself, Karin is a bright and cheerful person, and for some reason, she is interested in Uruya and keeps teasing him. At first, Uruya found it unpleasant, but he slowly became addicted to the pleasure and mysterious charm that Karin brings… Romeo and Juliet of the Taisho Meiji era?! Let the immoral romance where corruption and teasing are intertwined begin!
Chapter 6
4 years agoPrincess Ruiying of the Rat Clan, the weakest of the thirteen animal clans, was summoned to the palace of the Dragon Clan, as the Dragon King sought a bride. But instead of competing with the other princesses, her goal is to check out the dragon palace's library, the largest in the world. Seven days after arriving, Ruying was reading alone in the library when she was caught by a handsome man of the Dragon Clan. He suddenly kisses her and says, "I've finally found you," and her future is about to change forever. --- [Original Web Novel](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n7802cq/)
Chapter 1
4 years ago"You are a more disgusting man than I imagined." "Your poor imagination makes for an unconvincing opinion." The smoke of the steam engine covers the city in 1873. A novelist approaches a mercenary who has lost his place of employment. She has a request to escort her to an interview in 'a mountainous region that is not on the map'. Hiring a mercenary is unavoidable and by process of elimination the novelist had no other choice but him. The journey of the two people, who are constantly swearing at each other, eventually gets caught up in a plot involving the nation ... An era of high growth when the transcontinental railroad was completed, but an era of twilight when electric lights were not yet born. A story of a world similar to "why" in 19th century America. [Official English Translation (Comikey)](https://comikey.com/comics/the-mercenary-and-the-novelist-manga/331/)
Chapter 1
4 years agoDon’t the villainess and the heinous emperor make the strongest couple? I was reincarnated as the villainess and was headed towards the promised banishment end... or so I thought. Instead, the punishment I received was a political marriage?! The other party is the neighboring emperor, who was rumored to be a ruthless fiend. I steeled myself, fully prepared not to make it home alive. "Kukuku! Kuhaha! I've taken a liking to you." The two who spent their lives misunderstood due to their villainous faces found a kindred spirit in one another. Because contrary to their appearance, they were extremely pure of heart. It was awkward the night they had to consummate their marriage, where they touched little by little. Their first sexual experience was filled with love for the other.
Chapter 7
4 years agoContains several short stories from a certain kingdom.
Chapter 10
4 years agoWeak Beings. They are called Vampires. Set during the time of Taishou democracy. Four men are infected with the vampire virus. Their bodies are weak to sunlight, with low tolerance to strong odors, and can only consume blood. The weaknesses of these frail vampires will be compensated through the use of modern technology! The vampires, who are under the government's commands, soars above the Imperial City tonight! Adapted from the musical stage play reading by Fujisawa Bunou.
Chapter 14.5
4 years agoIsshin, the son of a prestigious samurai clan, travels to Edo with his most trusted servant, Seiichirou. Believing it to be the best for his master, Seiichirou leaves Isshin in the care of the Edo Fire Brigade's 48th team; or "Ku Squad". Without any knowledge of firefighting, can Isshin blossom with courage and show his true samurai strength?
Chapter 4
4 years ago