Takasago Shin, a skilled high school kendo player, faces a turning point in his life. A chance encounter shakes his confidence and forces him to question his path. In the world of clashing swords and quiet rivalries, *Minasoko* explores the pursuit of strength, purpose, and self-discovery.

Manga artist Shungicu Uchida, whose numerous hit works include the revolutionary child-rearing manga "We are Reproducing," and "Minami's Lover," which has been dramatized for TV many times, was suddenly diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2015...! The slapstick events leading up to the discovery, hospitalization, and surgery, the mechanism and side effects of anticancer drugs, the physical and environmental changes that ensued, and the turbulent days with her four children before and after the surgery... The author's unique comic essay on the battle against cancer faces cancer head-on and describes it in her trademark frank style.

Having to deal with his abusive boss day after day while working an exploitative job, Yamase Fuyu has become tired of it all... Until one day he accidentally runs into Minase Ito, his ex-girlfriend from university. The sudden reunion lifts Fuyu's spirits, who wastes no time inviting Ito to chat over drinks. The two have a whale of a time sharing gripes and reminiscing about the past. But just as Fuyu begins to appreciate their new relationship as "just friends", they end up spending an intimate night together...

Suddenly, the Demon King has arrived in Kabukichou from the Demon World. By chance, he enters a host club and encounters Yuusha, Kabukichou's No. 1 host, and challenges him to a contest...?!

"Sally the Witch" is a princess who came from a magical land to make friends with humans. Sally built a house in the human world and started going to school there, but her father, the emperor, did not like it and tried hard to bring her back to the magical land. And even a mischievous little cub comes along...? (Source: ebookjapan, edited)

She is a picture book author under the pen name "Yoneda Okome", she is the former G1 Uma Musume Rice Shower. One day, she met an active Tracen student topple over due to her abnormal breathing named Kisera Crisis. This chance encounter is what caused the revelation of the Mysterious Man's Plans. And what of the secret of Kisera's Past? Will Rice Shower be a Hero than uncover all of these secrets!?

Bravely is the hero of justice. 20 years later, he wakes up and finds that he somehow has become a cute girl...?!

A short, mixed genre anthology collection of oneshots by amateur artists whose panels are bursting with drawn detail. Sold only at Comitia 2023. --- 1. Kareha [@C_areha](https://x.com/C_areha)- If Only Saying 'Good Morning' 2. Yotsuya Keitarou [@ezweb_dylan](https://x.com/ezweb_dylan) - Kuro the Parka Cat 3. Hazure [@pendekakuhito](https://x.com/pendekakuhito) - Time to Eat! 4. Matsunoki Seven [@matunoki7](https://x.com/matunoki7) - Acquisitive Handicapping 5. Sorajirou [@SORAji34](https://x.com/SORAji34) - Nekomata Taxi at the End 6. Hirune [@imomonono](https://x.com/imomonono) **(Primarily R18 Creator)** - Underwater

Where did the [Cactusmen](https://mangadex.org/chapter/a7a4df6c-5749-4d12-a12a-610e8f08cf20) come from? --- Published in Bikkuri House August 1983.

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While you were admiring the girl in the next seat, she might be eyeing you up, too…? A new kind of “neighborly” short-form pure love comedy!

Note: Won an honorable mention for Shonen Magazine's 113th upcoming mangaka awards.

"I can't live without you!" A cohabiting yuri couple, Anzu and Mitsuki, have a relationship where they simply can’t live without each other! A lighthearted and sweet Girls' Love comedy that depicts the lovey-dovey everyday lives of this co-dependent couple. ♪

In a world where special abilities called "skills" manifest, sixty-year-old Diru suddenly gains power one day. Unfortunately, it's a combat-focused ability that he struggles to handle now that his physical strength has declined. "I’m already an old man...," he says, but despite his age, he’s filled with determination to make the most of his second chance. With his natural talent for charming people and his slightly overzealous sense of justice and kindness, he embarks on a new life, savoring it to the fullest. A man over sixty begins his second life—a life that's not fast but not too slow, gentle yet intense!

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A young boy finds himself fascinated by the long hair of the boy in class who sits in front of him.

They are friends but not just friends. This is a 4-koma manga about high school girls who just live their daily lives. Akane: Short bob with black hair. She lives to enjoy life. Matsuri: Cool blonde hair, serious at heart. Azuki: Cute and petite dark girl. Momiji: A sensible person who always quietly watches over everyone.

A neet, building a house?! From “3am Dangerous Zone” and “Third-Generation Chemist Kyubee” author, Nemu’s Yoko’s latest work! After dropping out of college without her parent’s consent, Kazuki returns to her hometown. Back in home, she manages to get her furious parents give her the remaining 2 million yen from her tuition and decides to live in her grandmother’s renovated beauty parlor. However, even with her unstoppable 2 million yen, it isn’t enough for Kazuki to work on the house and fulfill all of her desires!!! She ends up renting a part of the house to Seidai, a hairdresser, who was looking for a place to settle down his shop, but before that… it must be renovated… With the help of Eikichi, a former interior designer, walls and ceilings will be teared down, restoring Kazuki’s house from top to bottom, and with that, Kazuki’s DIY life will officially begin…! What’s to come to the DIY life of this blockhead? Maybe love will come?

The somewhat precocious and sadistic girl Mitsuba, the somewhat lecherous muscle girl Futaba, and the somewhat mysterious gloomy girl Hitoha. Better known as the (mischievous) "Marui Sisters," this is the story of how these triplets go about their days in Class 6-3 with their cute yet wild antics.

On the day of a matchmaking interview between distinguished families... Riko wanted to call it off because she's in love with her Oshi, while her counterpart Taiyou was also aiming to call it off because of his fear of women! However, they're both able to value what the other "loves" and come to an understanding, so they decide to pretend to be dating in order to deceive their parents!? This is the start of your new favorite Handcraft Boy x Yumejoshi Girl Fake Love Lifestyle♪

Another day of house-sitting for Azusagawa Kaede. As long as her beloved onii-chan is by her side, she was fine with staying home all day, but a desire to change has started growing in her mind... Experience the adolescence story, with Kaede as the main character, in a way only possible through manga. *From ComicWalker, translated*

Just before summer vacation starts, Makinohara Shouko, a middle school second year student, met a high school student named Azusagawa Sakuta. Sakuta gave Shouko a desire to live, then...