As part of the Manga Classic Literature (Koten Bungaku) series, Ikeda adapts for manga the tale of the bamboo cutter. This is a Japanese folk-tale dating from the 10th century. One day, an old and childless bamboo cutter discovers a child inside a glowing bamboo plant. The child grows up into a beautiful lady, Kaguya Hime (Princess Kaguya) and the news of her unusual beauty spreads around…

Narumi Detective Agency is where the people of old Japan go to for mysterious and supernatural cases. But Narumi is just the face of the operation and the real hero is Kuzunoha Raido, the devil summoner. As a devil summoner, Raido can call upon many different demons to assist him in solving cases that deal with other demons causing harm in the human world. Lately, there have been a surge of cases and a powerful summoner seems to be behind all the incidents. Is the Narumi-Raido combo strong enough to overcome the demon force more powerful than anything they have experienced before?

1. The Flower That's Sacrificed to Pure Love At the mansion where his father worked as a gardener, young Daniel met Tsubaki, who was destined to become a "Hana", an official prostitute that serves only the royalty and nobles. In order to have Tsubaki, Daniel went to England to further his studies, and eventually won the highest accolates for a gardener. Coming back to his motherland, Alexxa, after fifteen long years to receive his peerage, he finds that… -From Blissful Sin 2-4. The Flower That Blooms in Pure Love Katsumi accompanies his boss to a brothel, but always waits outside. One night he meets Shrill, a young boy who lives in the brothel, although he is not yet a "Hana". Soon they begin to develop feelings for one another… but of course there is a problem. In Alexxa, the "Hana" only serve those with noble blood from their country, and Katsumi is from the Japanese embassy. How will they keep their love? 5&6. The Flower That Blooms in Reminiscence When Iris's master dies, he is left as part of the inheritance to the master's son Leonard. The late master raised Iris with kindness and love… but Leonard hates the "Hana" system. Iris is left in the hands of a man who hates him… but why did Leonard embrace him? 7. The Flower That is Blooming in Blissfulness Extra to Chapter 1 8. The Flower That is Loved Forever Short story - Skipped 9. Imitation Gold Two noblemen, pride, love, and money. 10. Deer Hunting Continuation of Imitation Gold

1-2) Oda Haine went to the palace to return a key with the royal symbol and accidentally entered the harem. It's a death penalty, but the sheikh, Ashraf, took a liking to him and decided to make him a slave… 3) Ashraf's servant, Q (former name: Al Sha) is reunited with former lover - Ashraf's older brother, Faisal. Will he again win one-hand-man's heart? 4) Cute short stories of Haine, Ashraf, Q, and Faisal including Haine's vacation and a look at everyone's diaries. 5-6) A short story called The Singer. A beautiful singer in the emperor's court is about to be castrated in order to preserve his youthful voice and looks.

Manga adaptation of Sima Qian's Shiki (Records of the Grand Historian), which depicts famous people and events drawn mostly from 8th century BC~2nd century BC of Chinese history.

The story follows the adventures of a Japanese cruiser, the crew of which consists solely of girls for some reason This is pure fanservice and the historical details could perhaps be questioned, but as long as you like ships, tough girls and comedy, you're still gonna enjoy it.

Niina went back to the past and landed in 'Hakkenden's (eight dog warriors) world. There, she met Satomi clan's young master, Satomi Takemasa. According to him, Niina's the reincarnation of one of the Hakkenshi. In order to beat their worst enemy, Tamazusa, they need Niina's power?

The main character is Carol, a blonde-haired, blue-eyed American teenager from a wealthy family with an interest in Egyptology studying in Cairo. When her mentor discovers the tomb of a young pharaoh, a curse is put on the excavation team and Carol. The curse sends her back in time to ancient Egypt, where she becomes embroiled in the affairs of Egypt and other ancient countries such as Assyria and Babylonia. Carol meets Memphis, a handsome young pharaoh whose tomb she excavated in modern times. Despite his headstrong, at first violent nature, they fall deeply in love. This angers Memphis's half-sister, the Priestess Isis, who has longed to marry him. Carol, due to her exotic looks and curious ability to tell the future, becomes a major player in ancient history. ___ - **Won the 36th Shogakukan Manga Award for Shojo in 1991** ___ **Links:** * Alternative Official Raw: [Bunko version](https://www.akitashoten.co.jp/series/6709)

A young man , Kaneda, is inflicted with trauma-induced amnesia after discovering the body of his classmate and friend, Hiwako Shima. After being picked up from the hospital by a mysterious benefactor, he resumes school, and tries to piece together his memories of the incident. To make matters more confusing, his buried memories have manifested in the form of a surreal being, whose head is shaped like a crescent moon. Together, they set off to solve the mystery of Hiwako's murder.

Even though he should be able to die like a normal human, Kiyonosuke has been living for thousands of years, all because he accidentally "married" a merman. But Kiyonosuke can't give up on his humanity and has been looking for a cure to immortality.

As the only son of a trading firm, Asakura Michitada enters the dormitory at an all-boys school. He is assigned the same room as his childhood friend and the only person he could trust, Tachibana. But for Asakura, their reunion is something of a more complicated nature. ---

England, the early 1900s. Alice, a young noblewoman, has a Japanese maid named Hanako working in her household. The two have a fairly typical relationship…until the day Alice begs Hanako to kill her. As Hanako tries to figure out why her mistress would make such a terrible request, she and Alice grow closer until an entirely new feeling begins to blossom between them. Don’t miss this poignant tale about women falling in love in historical Britain. ---

Yuuran, the daughter of a major merchant, was hurriedly married off because of an imperial edict, in order to manage the imperial harem. When her husband, the younger, handsome right prime minister came, she could only apologize to him for having to marry someone as old as her. But when she went to do her duty at the Imperial Palace, a beautiful woman appeared, and said– "I do apologize for showing you such an unsightly appearance. I am your husband"!? Entering the harem as a couple with a cross-dressing husband!?

It is 1926, the first year of the Showa era. Urabe Kanoko has left her hometown after it turns against her for having the ability to hear lies when spoken. She collapses from hunger after arriving in a town called Tsukumoya, where she meets a poverty-stricken detective named Iwai Souma. Is this fate? Or something more?

A young boy who can hear people's inner thoughts meets a foreign blonde loli.

Ancient Egypt, a time when Gods ruled the world. The Wargod Set who wishes for war, harbors dissatisfaction with his elder brother, the country's current ruler Osiris, who aims for a "World without War". One day, at Osiris' behest, Set and his brother sneak out of the palace. The one moment Set takes his eyes off his brother, Osiris is assassinated. Suspected of treason, Set is condemned to be executed… or so he thought. Upon opening his eyes in his own room, before Set stood Osiris who should have been dead———?!

Contrary to what the rumours would have you believe, Lady Amelia is not very ladylike at all. Due to her wayward behavior, she is hidden away from society in order to protect her family's reputation… until a chance encounter with the Count of the neighboring estate. — Earl Bernstein's daughter Emilia is said to be so beautiful that she can captivate men with a single glance. Many have come to seek her hand in marriage, however, she has refused all of them. In truth, she'd rather invest her time in archery and horse-riding than bridal training and sewing. One day, she meets another noble who discovers her true nature. For vague circumstances he doesn't even bother explaining before he proposes (just that his wife died three months ago), she accepts his offer to be temporarily married for a year.

A girl grows up in high society as the world, and her expectations, change over time.

The period is Kamakura, the age of onmyoudo and monster parades. A child appeared in the shrine by Lake Biwa, Kumou Shrine, asking for help. And then, it's finally time for those two. This is Hirari and Botan's story, finally completed. A story following after Donten ni Warau Gaiden with connection to Rengoku ni Warau.

It's the Meiji Era in a slightly alternate Japan, and the Gregorian calendar has just come into effect. The fox-eared girls living in the youkai part of town are about to be put to work together with a delegation of young human soldiers, to promote interracial understanding. So what will happen when Zakuro's strong personality collides with human sensibilities? ---

In olden Britain, Orland, who is searching for the key to becoming King, meets a beautiful priest by the name of Ethelred, who is on the verge of being killed as a sacrifice. Now begins the dangerous adventure of these two, who have met in a chaotic world surrounded by swords and spiritual beliefs…

Welcome to last XIX century in Paris, where ball gowns swirl, laughter rings through marble hallways, and jewels sparkle—both at the throats of the elite of the city, and in the amethyst eyes of one particular young man. A phantom thief is stalking the city, and nothing beautiful is safe from his clutches! Meet Florian, the only son of an impoverished noble family who ends up indebted to the stunning, mysterious Ray Balzac Courland. He may have been sold to repay a family debt, but you can count on the fact that Ray is going to get a whole lot more than he bargained for!

After 10 years of training, Yoichi returns home to fight against the Wenkamui, an endless horde of mysterious monsters that threaten the safety of his village. He's not alone in his fight; his best friend Ryuu, drawer of the divine sword Kamui, has also spent this time training to fulfill his destiny. However, a decade is a long time, and upon his return, not everything is as Yoichi expected it would be…