In 1950s Tokyo, only the Rose Cross Detective Agency can tackle the cases that the police won't touch. Enokizu is an eccentric private eye with psychic abilities, and Chuuzenji is a surly used book store owner with an encyclopaedic knowledge of obscure trivia. Together with their associates, they seek justice for the victims.

Pilot chapter of the Sengoku ARMORS manga series. It was published in the 9th issue of Weekly Shonen Jump in 2010. The year is 1590, during the turbulent Sengoku era of Japan. A girl who calls herself Izumi, the sole survivor of the destruction of her village, has come into possession of a set of very powerful keys. These keys can give their wielder access to powerful weapons that could change the course of the era. In her flight from those who want to kill her and take them, she has washed up in a buddhist monastery, where she has met the monk Tenkai. Tenkai, who takes an interest in her troubles, may be more than he appears!

Koyama Tomoaki is a handsome and reserved employee of a major company. One day, the efficient and reliable junior on his team, Saiki Keiichi, gets sick and Koyama goes to visit him at home. At work, Saiki is always stylish and nearly perfect, but unexpectedly, at home he is the complete opposite! The events of that evening change the superior-and-subordinate relationship between the two. Koyama is scared of loss and never lets strangers get close to him, but when he realizes that Saiki only has eyes for him, his feelings waver…

A wounded soldier with a disturbed mind kidnaps the priest who tries to help him. He then has the brilliant idea of going AWOL with the priest. He's in the middle of the African desert during WWII, with supplies running low and his sanity (or is it his morality?) long gone. All that's left is pleasure and agony. And maybe, eventually, death. (note: "giglio" means "lily" in Italian.)

Shima Sakon was a brave and honorable samurai, and grandfather of Yagyu Yoshikane (Yagyu Renyasai). He was a capable subordinate of Ishida Mitsunari, and fought against Tokugawa Ieyasu in the battle of Sekigahara. Some history books tell us Sakon had died in that battle. Others say he survived and escaped to Kyoto with the Yagyu family. And others…?

The most feared / respected legendary warlord Oda Nobunaga, who disappeared from history just as he was about to unify Japan. He was born in war, raised for war, and grew into war. Nobunaga was a true "Child of War"! Tetsuo Hara draws the child character Kipposhi (Nobunaga's childhood name) who is destined to become the fearsome figure that dominates the Sengoku Period. The only manga that tells the story of Nobunaga's childhood days, this is a must-read for anyone interested in Japan and Samurai!

During the feudal era, warlords were not only in danger from enemies outside the castle, but also from within like their own lieutenants they trusted. To protect themselves, they secretly began to use decoys of themselves. Honda Masanobu was part of Tokugawa Ieyasu’s council and also his closest friend. However, to defend his home country from Oda Nobunaga’s campaign, he leaves his position. During the 10 years on the battlefield, he meets Jirosaburo Motonobu who looks almost identical to his former master. Masanobu comes to realize that Jirosaburo must become Ieyasu’s shadow because of his trustworthy character and battle experience. But when Ieyasu is murdered by a ninja right before the most important battle of his career, Jirosaburo must hide the truth and assume the identity of Ieyasu, for the sake of the Tokugawa clan!

Shuri is bought by Toujou Tatsumi, the owner of the brothel "Hanabishi". Thinking he's saved from the mistreatment at his previous workplace, Shuri gladly follows Toujou only to find out that he might have fallen into the clutches of an even worse employer.

The people have demanded change; Criterion boxes were created for the purpose of the people to leave their complaints in it. The result of this were two changes: the first being the creation of 'Koishigawa Youjoujo' for the people, the second being an inner-city magistrate office, known as the Mushibugyo. Tsukishima Jinbee is a warrior who aims to be best, under the belief that a weak warrior isn't a warrior at all. He was scouted out by a representative to join the Mushibugyo and told to go to Edo with the instructions that he'd knew what to do once he got there. Shortly after arriving at Edo, he hears a scream and goes to check it out… To find a giant spider-like creature devouring some citizens of Edo. Being a warrior, there's no way he could stand this…

The head of the ninja serving the Sanada house during the Battle of Nagashino Sarutobi Sasuke has been entrusted with an unpleasant task. He is the guard for Sanada Masayuki's second son Sanada Yukimura. Yukimura is a selfish conceited and insolent child and Sasuke despises him from the start. But as they spend time together and Sasuke foils various assassination attempts the two of them may find themselves becoming unexpected friends… Note: AMOU Gin is the author/artist of the extra which was included in the volume while MIYANAGA Ryu is the author/artist of the main series.

Once upon a time, there was a princess who locked herself up in the top of a little tower, and a young man set on becoming the palace artist. When the King decrees that, "He who can paint a portrait of the 'Locked-up Maiden' will be made the palace artist", Gunjou thinks he's set… but the princess is not willing to come down, and Gunjou is not willing to give up.

The classic Chinese tale of The Three Kingdoms–with all your favorite historical figures cast as cute girls! As the Han Dynasty collapses, two mighty warriors–Zhang Fei and Guan Yu–stand strong against the tide of rebellion. But because these fighters are female, their dreams of fighting in the Imperial army are nothing but dreams… until they find a patron and like-minded brother in Liu Bei, an idealistic descedent of royalty with dreams of his own. Forging a pact, the three form a volunteer army dedicated to restoring peace, which means first defeating three deceptively adorable sisters who oppose them, and who have their own, definitely cuter, plan for China's future… One thing's for sure–history's about to get a makeover!

Based upon the play of 'The Love Suicides at Sonezaki'. Hatsu's father sold her to a brothel when she was young. Her childhood friend Toku tries to earn the money to buy her out of there to marry her. However, many obstacles stand in their way.

The 13th year of the Tenshou Era (1573.7.28 - 1592.12.8), young "One-Eyed Dragon" Date Masamune is the head of the powerful Date family. Masamune is very vain, self-centered, and reckless, and has started attacking and conquering all of the regions around his lands. The purpose of his campaign appears to be the acquisition of the cool treasures these nations possess. Katakura Kojuro, his trusted retainer and friend, does his best to keep Masamune from getting himself killed by his rash and dangerous plans.

Collection of short stories including: - **Flower** (FLOWER), SF Houseki, October 1979 - **Her Memories...** (彼女の想いで..., Kanojo no Omoide..., ALT. ENG - Memories...), Young Magazine, November 17th, 1980 - **Sound of Sand** (SOUND OF SAND), Manga Kisoutengai, November 1979 - **Farewell to Weapons** (武器よさらば, Bukiyosaraba), Young Magazine, November 16th, 1981 - **Hair**, Young Comic, February 28th, 1979 - **Electric Bird Land** (ELECTRIC BIRD LAND), SF Adventure, July 1980 - **Minor Swing** (MINER SWING)Manga Action Zoukan, August 24th, 1977 - **Chronicle of the Planet TAKO** (惑星TAKO年代記 Wakusei TAKO Nendaiki), SF Adventure, March 1981 - **Chronicle of The Planet TAKO, Chapter of Dawnlight** (惑星TAKO年代記「黎明編, Wakusei TAKO Nendaiki: Reimei-hen), February 1982 - **Fireball** (Fire-Ball) Action Deluxe, January 27th, 1979 - **That's Amazing World: Magic Pot of Aladdin** 1981 - **That's Amazing World: Noah's Ark** 1981 - **That's Amazing World: The Old Man and the Sea** 1981 - **That's Amazing World: Knights of the Round Table** 1981 --- This is a collection of 12 short manga created by Katsuhiro Otomo between 1978 and 1979, when he was 24-25 years old, in the order of publication. The following year, 1980, was the eve of the mangaka's talent becoming known to the world when he began to work on "Domu" and "Feeling Already at War" and other short stories, which were rising to a level of perfection as if in gestation, changed in style with each one, forming an astonishing multifaceted body of work. In particular, the title work, "Fire-Ball," is an important serial that opened the eyes of the mangaka, who until then had spun realistic human dramas, to a new genre, SF. It was a milestone for Otomo, as it depicted "supernatural powers" that directly led to his later works "Domu" and "Akira," and its depiction of the spectacular completely changed the style of his previous works. This collection includes two stories from "Short Peace" (1979, Kisotengaisha), four stories from "Highway Star" (1979, Futabasha), three stories from "GOOD WEATHER" (1981, Kitan-sha), and two stories including the title story from "Her Memories..." (1990, Kodansha). (1990/Kodansha). In addition, "Distant Festival," a previously uncollected short story, is included for the first time in this long-awaited tankoban. In addition, all color pages that were previously in grayscaled are now restored. The commentary by Otomo himself is also worth reading. --- **Volume 5 of the Katsuhiro Otomo Complete Works**

A one shot situated in ancient china, around the Spring and Autumn period. A new general gets assigned to guard the northern frontier of the kingdom of Zhao.

In a certain country, drinking fresh water can be dangerous, and beer is brewed as a result. Freia, a young girl who hopes to become a master brewmeister, travels with her beer-loving companion Kater in search of a sparkling, golden beer.

Maya is a mysterious young girl who is hired as an assistant to detective Matsunomiya. The Imperial City of the Taisho Era has a mixture of Eastern and Western cultures… What kind of adventure will the two encounter here?

In the 18th century, The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was an elective monarchy, in which the king was elected by the nobility. The kingdom thrived under its unprecedented in the history of Europe, yet flawed democratic political system. Many difficult trials stand in front of this freedom-loving country. Will democracy yield to tyranny? Read "Ten no Hate Made" to find out! Created by the author of world famous "Lady Oscar" (Versailles no Bara) - Riyoko Ikeda - this gripping historical story of war, love and deceit is certainly worth reading!

In 1800s Japan, after the arrival of the "black ships," a group of young "Roushi" (lordless samurai) answer a call to Kyoto to protect the shogunate. But when they arrive, they find that the political situation, and their role in it, is far more complicated than they first imagined.

At the beginning of the Edo period (1603-1868), when people enjoyed a time of peace, Lord Tokugawa Tadanaga decides to hold a fighting tournament. In the past, matches were fought with wooden swords, but this time real swords will be used. The one-armed Fujiki Gennosuke and the blind Irako Seigen will fight each other in this tournament, even though both of them are disciples of Iwamoto Kogan — known as Japan's greatest swordsman. So begins the story of intertwining fates, conflict, and strange destinies. Note: It's SHOUNEN because it's published in Champion Red, a shounen magazine for late teens+early 20ies

A short overview of the life of Oda Nobunaga, as told from the perspective of a ninja fighting other time-travelling ninjas! (from amazon.jp): The mangaka, who had serialized "Blazing Ninjaman" in Shonen Sunday, received an offer from Shogakukan's "Middle School 6th Grader" to make something for children, and he obliged. It is said to be a masterpiece even better than the original Sunday serial. The main character is also named "Ninjaman" but it is an original work with a completely different protagonist and worldview. It is a historical action Ninja vs. Ninja gag manga that revolves around Oda Nobunaga.

Collection of self-contained chapters focusing on the pitiable salaryman, Fusuke. **Contents:** - **[Pex Banzai](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series/atpn27j/pekkusu-banzai)** (ペックスばんざい, Pekkusu Banzai, ALT. ENG - Pecks Banzai) - **Women Howling at the Moon** - **Kurushimasu Eve/Christmas Eve** - **No Deposit!** - **The Moron Corporation** - **The Idiot's Guide to: Sex Fortune-Telling** - **A Beggarly Nobleman** - **Men and Their Toys** - **Weird Tastes** - **Fusuke: A History Of** - **Foxes** --- **Volume 83 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**

The male-only theatre company, 012 Flower Troupe, splits its actors into two groups: the elite “New Moon”, and the mediocre “Zodiac Group”. Although Hinataze Nozomu is a member of the Zodiac Group, he has the ability to compete against others to be the best. One day, he is selected to play the new Princess role alongside Ootori Kazatora, his greatest rival from the other division. During their lessons, this man told him, “Not just in the script, fall for the real me.” What will Nozomu do…?