One night, Ryosuke Jagata is murdered by a thief after a hidden jewel on his person. His butler and rabbit boy Mimio (Mimi-chan) take quick notice. They soon butt heads with Mustachio, a private detective, who decides to take up the case. Mustachio, wanting more information, comes to the laboratory of Prof. Hoyoku Shikishima, a scientist experimenting with giving animals human souls. Meanwhile, the planet Mamango makes the rounds. Said to be a part of the Earth from long ago, it is now steadily coming closer toward the Earth... Shikishima is researching this planet, and what Jagata was murdered over may be connected to this. The original version of Lost World done in Tezuka's middle school days. Very close to the final version, but has a great number of differences. --- **Volumes 360 and 361 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**

The loneliness and sadness of a boy, Sabu, who has awakened to paranormal abilities.... In prehistoric times, humans had the mental ability to speak with their hearts and minds instead of words. Following the development of language ability, the ability that should have degenerated is revived!? A transfusion of blood from a girl awakens the psychic powers of a boy, Mutant Sabu, and he is born! The short series about a hero with unusual abilities is now ready to begin! ---- - **1966 7th Kodansha Children's Manga Award winner, shared with Ishinomori's very famous other work Cyborg 009**

Stories about the lives and experiences of people living on an island in the desert, a place where the present and past intermingle. **Won 9th place in the 2024 *Kono Manga ga Sugoi!* men's category rankings.**

The story is set in the year Showa 44 (1969), and it centers around Takanori Jinguuji, the 27-year-old man who eventually become the head of the Japan Shogi Association in the main 3-gatsu no Lion series.

* Alternative Official Raw - [Pixiv](https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/56470655)

(from amazon.jp): **"If nuclear power plants cannot run without people who work under radiation exposure, shouldn't they be treated more favorably and given more respect, even if they are not the 'Fukushima Fifty'?"** -Susumu Katsumata Susumu Katsumata, who won the Grand Prize of the Japan Cartoonists Association Award in 2006 for his depiction of the local life and people of his hometown in Tohoku, opens this volume with two unique short stories that capture the reality of nuclear energy gypsies based on meticulous reporting. 　 Katsumata studied nuclear physics at graduate school and became aware of the dangers of nuclear power plants early on, covering power plants in Fukushima Daiichi, Daini and other areas. He was in charge of illustrations for "Why Nuclear Power is Scary" and "Energy Plan for Nuclear Power Plant Phase-Out" (both published by Kobunken), and selected nine short stories from among the works of the mangaka, who continued to work consistently, though humbly. The exhibition traces the spirit of Susumu Katsumata, which emerges from the different elements of his works, which are both down-to-earth and personable. From "'COMIC Baku' and Yoshiharu" Tsuge by Hiroshi Yahisa, Fukutake Shoten, 1989.

“War and Japan”, a short work done similarly to Showa: A History of Japan, originally published in 1991 in Sixth Grader (Shogaku rokunen-sei), an educational magazine for middle school students.

A massive 500+ page interview of Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. It covers both his work on anime production as well as all of his works of manga, spanning his entire career. Note: Includes the uncollected one-shot **Bateren: <Journey to Western Europe - Prologue>** (南蛮西遊記序章, Bateren: Nanban Saiyuuki Josho). This one-shot is the prelude to an tale of alternate history where Amakusa Shiro Tokisada survives the Shimabara Rebellion, and arrives in Spain in seek of aid for Japanese Christians.

Ishinomori is riding on a train to Sendai when he sees a boy near him with a blue kaleidoscope. Reminded of how he used to like them, he asks the boy for it. With his glimpses into it, he begins to have a proper understanding of what made him the mangaka he is... A one-shot compilation focusing on Ishinomori's life and his relationship with manga, including his relationship with Osamu Tezuka. In addition to the leading one-shot, also includes: - **My Norakuro** - An essay manga where Ishinomori discusses the impact Norakuro left on him in the post-war period. - **The Tale of the Little Crow** - The story of the life of a little crow who is nursed and taken care of by a group of siblings against all odds. - **There Was a Death Mask of Beethoven in my Room** - Ishinomori reminisces about his relationship with Beethoven and music, as well as his time at Tokiwa-so with Fujio Akatsuka. - **Tokiwa-so Charmela** - Ishinomori and Akatsuka (as Akamori and Ishizuka) once more star as the focus, this time covering their experiences with the changing times, highlighted with the advent of instant ramen. - **Tokiwa-so Monogatari** - A silent reflection of Ishinomori's memories at the legendary apartments. - **The Medaka in the Stream** - Further along in time, Ishinomori is now a father of two. Concerned about his sons' wellbeing, he tries to instill values in them by having them appreciate nature. - **The Day Osamu Tezuka Died** - A short manga in which Ishinomori thinks back to many things regarding Tezuka - and what him and the rest at Tokiwa-so best known him as. - **Like the Wind... ...The Bug That Ran By My Back**: After Tezuka has passed, Ishinomori assesses his interactions and relationship with Tezuka, as well as considering what it means to have a present and future without him. A two-part one-shot.

Artist's comment: It's soy sauce, not blood.

7 years ago a strange disaster occurred in the 24th ward when laws of reality were distorted in that area. Our main character is a high school boy who lost his little brother. Can Hanako-san from his school help him find his sibling again? But more importantly who is this Hanako-san of the 24th ward?

Ashura is an unrelentingly dark drama that follows the struggles of a young boy who did whatever it took to survive during a time of war and famine in medieval Japan.

Short one-shot released in the Grand Companion No.5 appendix that came with the 1968/9 issue of COM.

Ingreanu Saforon (Ingres) is an author, university professor, and a man of many fancies who finds himself in all sorts of adventures. Always by his side is Viol (Vi), a young man of a poor background who he took in. You can never quite predict where these two will end up, but one thing's for certain: Be prepared for lots of chaos and romance! Contains the 3rd and 4th part of the Ingreanu series, a series of episodic one-shots featuring these two leads Kihara did in *Monthly Seventeen*, with its final part in *Bouquet*. - **Diamond Godzillan** (ダイヤモンド❤ゴジラーン, Diamond ❤ Gojiraan): Ingres and Vi find themselves embarking on a trip to Kenya. However, a curious accident causes the plane to crash - and Vi, Ingres, and a French mafia member miraculously make it out fine! They soon discover it's thanks to a mysterious girl, who commands a dinosaur who bears quite the resemblance to the famous kaiju. Many mysteries emerge in this parody of tokusatsu and [lost world](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_world) novels. - **Green Elliot** (緑のエリオット, Midori no Elliot): Ingres and Vi end up in the Lake District in England after an American editor manages to corner Ingres. While taking shelter from the rain, Vi encounters a dashing fellow who reminds him of someone once dear to him. Things take a surprising turn when they meet again at a hotel, and Ingres picks up on the truth behind the mysterious and handsome figure, Elliot. - **Nocturne** (夜想曲――ノクターン――, Yasoukyoku ― Nocturne): Yuko Hotarubukuro is an ordinary college girl who's just moved into a new apartment. As she takes a ride on the elevator, she meets Kikyo Kokobu, a guy from another college running an errand, and a mysterious man in Heian period attire. Then, the two get transported to his palace - and before they know it, they find themselves in the thick of court intrigue! A romantic comedy time slip story set in the early 11th century, in the middle of the Heian period.

He has never been the type to stand out in the class. Kurihara Yuzuru has lived life by avoiding entering the lives of others, staying to himself. The story begins where he has to go to a whole new school, which means new classmates. He lacks any confidence to make new friends, so the fear of rejection drives him into a wish he never thought he would make. This single wish leads to a first day of class he would never forget. Yuzuru will have to make choices that will significantly alter others' lives, choices he could never make in the past.

Utamaro Kogawa is a travelling salesman, always accompanied by his younger sister Hotaru, his only beacon of light and hope. Going from place to place, he fulfills the needs of his clients for a price. What sorts of 'needs' does this salesman fulfill? In a world ruled by the depravity of men, one can only assume nothing but the worst. With every request fulfilled, a glimpse is given into the dysfunctions between men and women.

Takashi Shiki is a ronin student who has nothing going for him. One day, he sees fighter planes flying above the sky - as well as a man who died from a gunshot to the head on the ground. The next day, after tanks start to show up, a mysterious young woman named Yuki Kitano begins to accompany Shiki. Shiki also is given the task of watching over his wealthy neighbor's mansion for a hefty sum. But this fortunate turn of events for Shiki is too good to be true: before long, the truth of the matter becomes clear to him - *World War III is about to begin.* In addition to the title story, also includes: - **Mirai of the City of Nocturnal Light** (夜光都市のミライ, Yakou Toshi no Mirai): Adachi resides in a city far from the sun - so far from it, there is no night or day. One day, a surprise encounter leads him to meeting Mirai, a young lady who not only lives in a place even further below Adachi's, but wishes to obtain a flower in the city of light above. - **The Yellow Rabbit** (黄色い兎, Kiiroi Usagi): A glimpse into the life of a pathetic factory worker, and the various scandalous matters he catches wind of. *Note: In the original Sun Comics tankobon, the one-shot Black Bird of Death 4444 (黒死鳥44444, Kuroshitori 44444) was also included. This one-shot was the manga writing debut of Buronson after his brief time under Hiroshi Motomiya. It was included for its similar themes to Panic World, but is absent in the digital edition.*

Part of the Myths and Legends Series, Shirato tackles the tale of Pentheus, as well as others of his bloodline, such as Europa and Cadmus. Europa, daughter of the Phoenician King Agenor, is abducted by Zeus as part of a ploy to take down the Python. Cadmus, her brother, searches far and wide for her, and eventually reaches the literal ends of the earth. Fate has more in store, for him, however, as the interests of gods and men intertwine throughout his family, until it reaches his ill-fated grandson, Pentheus - who threatens to go against what his lineage has built up, and stood for. Also includes Shirato's adaptation of the tale of Caeneus​, the woman who transformed into a man impervious to weapons, never to be raped again by another man.

Born into a wealthy family, she lost her mother at a young age. She is Riona, a girl who was raised by a single father. At the girls' school she attends, she has many friends and a special partner of hers. She lives feeling a little lonely that her busy father has just left her house.One day, her father bought a robot that she said was her "housemaid". She witnessed the act of "Forty"...?A girl who wants her affection and a robot who doesn't know her feelings. A dramatic story of gems!

The manga adaptation of Gundam 0083. Years after the One Year War ended, in hopes of resurrecting the Principality of Zeon forces, Anavel Gato (also known as the "Nightmare of Solomon") steals Gundam Unit 02 from the Earth Federation Forces. In the heat of battle Kou Uraki enters Unit 01 to confront Gato.

The game that sold more than 7 million copies!! Action adventure game Detroit: Become Human's first official comic! A Japanese original story— 2038, Tokyo. Artificially intelligent robots called "Androids" are progressively being introduced to the city. Androids, which have the same appearance and intelligence as humans, have taken on various tasks in society on behalf of humans. In contrast to the rise of anti-android sentiment in the United States, the android idol "Reina" has become very popular and has shown a bright future for android utility in Japan. However, behind that, androids are starting to fall victim to human’s emotions such as anger, jealousy, madness, greed, and more, as well as the surfacing frustration from the many humans whose jobs are being stolen. Under such circumstances, a "DEVIANT" android that creates its "will" and "emotion" by itself has appeared, turning away from its given "role". With a human girl as a thread, free-willed "deviant" androids begin to spin a "revolution" in Japan. [Translated from ComicWalker] **Reader's Note:** The panels in this manga are read from left to right.

Collection of short stories. Contains: - Ki no Mi Kusa no Mi (樹の実草の実, 1976) - **Easygoing** (イージー・ゴーイング, 1976) - Fable-kun no Yume (フェイブルくんの夢, 1976) - **Little Red Riding-kun** (赤ずきん君, Akazukin-kun, 1976) - **Menu** (メニュー, 1976) - Jiman (自慢, 1977) - Shuumatsu (終末, 1977) - Kugi (釘, 1977) - Kyuumen Sankaku (球面三角, 1977)

(from ebookjapan): Once upon a time there were... 3 brothers. They decided to divide the world into three parts and decide which part of the world each would occupy by drawing their lot. The youngest brother, Zeus, who drew the first lot, became king of the Sky, and the second brother, Poseidon, drew the second lot and became king of the fertile Sea. The unlucky eldest brother, Hades, drew the third and worst lot. He was forced to become king of the dark Underworld... Years later, Arion, a young, and promising, boy is kidnapped by Hades and raised for the day for when he goes to Mount Olympus to deal with Zeus once and for all. Adapted into an anime film by Yasuhiko Yoshikazu himself in 1986, with the titled altered to **Neo Heroic Fantasia: Arion**. The tagline for the film was "There's an Arion in you!" --- **Links:** - [Anime Film Adaptation on ANN](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=807) [Official Chinese](https://book.douban.com/subject/3126619/)