The story begins in Europe, during the first years of the XX century. On a background of intrigues, machinations and a Europe that is going straight toward World War I, three kids meet at a strict conservatory in Germany. Julius met Isaac at the famous Orpheus' Window and later in another event met Klaus there. The legend told that two lovers met at Orpheus' Window would end in unhappiness. But Julius met two different persons, and they didn't know Julius' secret. In fact, Julius is a woman who's forced to dress up and pretend to be a guy. But she isn't the only one who has secrets. Klaus, for example, is Russian. Is he a communist spy? Then the whirlwind of fate began. Outside of Rose of Versailles, Window of Orpheus is considered to be Ikeda's representative work and the culmination of the themes of her works up to that point. Note: Has a gaiden known as Collage. Additional gaiden were written by Ikeda, but illustrated by her longtime assistant Erika Miyamoto.

(from ebookjapan): Joining the Rhythmic Gymnastics Club, a fateful encounter ensues! Hikari Kamijo transfers to Aika Junior High School, where she fatefully meets the next Rhythmic Gymnastics Queen, Hazuki Shiina, and the Gymnastics Club's Hope, Takaaki Oishi! In the midst of a crowd of top athletes, Hikari faces an athlete selection test to compete in a national junior high school competition....　 This is the first volume of the rhythmic gymnastics manga that was a big hit in Weekly Margaret in the 80's, depicting the agony and love of an athlete with a flexible brush stroke!

The Fujiko F. Fujio Complete Works release of Doraemon, containing previously unpublished chapters. Doraemon is the popular masterpiece of Fujiko F. Fujio, a member of one of Japan's most famous mangaka duos (that being Fujiko Fujio; Fujiko Fujio A had no involvement in Doraemon.) Doraemon, a cat-shaped robot from the future, travels back in time from the year of 2112 all the way to the time of Nobita Nobi, a young boy with various struggles & problems that will affect his future. Doraemon assists Nobita in saving him by letting him use useful gadgets from the future; The two become best friends & many adventures are had with their other friends, Shizuka, Suneo, and Gian. Alternative entry. [Doraemon](https://mangadex.org/title/e36da8b0-feca-46dd-9120-d5dc2f3feae8/doraemon)

Nobody enjoys a good fight more than "Kiibo" Miyazawa, a high school student whose father is training him in the family's secret martial art. Kiibo dreams of becoming the next Bruce Lee, but his awesome fighting skills may soon surpass his idol's!

A murdered boy is buried in a flowerbed. What strange fruits may grow from his decaying flesh? Originally published in Gakuen Mystery 26 in 1994.

Harukaze High School's photography club is anything but normal. All the oddballs in the school seem to join. And the craziest one has just arrived…an android built to take over the world! Though he'd rather just have a bowl of rice. --- - **Won the 19th Seiun Award for Best Comic in 1988**

The manga is about ten-year-old Chie, "the most unfortunate girl in Japan," who manages her family diner while her unemployed yakuza father and her mother are separated. --- - **Won the 26th Shogakukan Manga Award for General Manga in 1981**

Chikako Fujitani’s first kiss at 14 made her heart flutter. Megumi Kanroji fell in love with the idea of love at 17. Special extra chapters showing the young days of the “Find an idol” cast, depicting their pure, delicate feelings! Includes the extra oneshot of “Tsuki ni hoero onnatachi!”

Kaiki Ningyou-kan's first appearance was in Shoujo Friend Zoukan: Suspense & Horror 01/1992 This volume collect 6 horror stories by Kanako inuki, the first 4 all being about dolls. - **Playing with Dolls** - O Ningyou Asobi (お人形遊び) - **Mannequin** - (マネキン) - **Blue Eyed Marie** - Aoi me no Mari (青い目のマリー) - **Ventriloquist's Love** - Fukuwajutsushi to Koi (腹話術師と恋) - **Ritual** - Gikishi (儀式) Shoujo Friend Zoukan: Suspense & Horror 01/1991 - **I Can Fulfill Your Love Wishes** - Koi no Negai Kanaemasu (恋の願いかなえます) Shoujo Friend 06/1990

Demons exist and their power is beyond what humans can fathom. In fact they are so strong that humans do not stand a chance against them in a fight. The only thing strong enough to defeat a demon is another demon and it is through this logic that Ryo Asuka hatches the plan to have his good-hearted friend Akira Fudo possessed by a demon. If a person is of pure of heart then he might be able to control the demon that possesses him and thereby acquire power equal to a demon. After raising some hell in a club the plan works and Akira is possessed by the powerful demon known as Amon. Now Akira is mankind's sole champion of justice against the hidden demon menace that has plagued humanity since the dawn of time. [Official English](https://sevenseasentertainment.com/series/devilman-the-classic-collection/)

A gag manga* that takes place after *Horizon of the East, Eternity of the West*, focusing on Tada and Frol's misadventures at the Cosmo Academy. **NOTE: Included in most editions of They Were Eleven! alongside the sequel. Absent from both official English releases.*

Ranze Etou is an adorable immortal girl with a vampire father and a werewolf mother who would throw things at each other when they get into childish fights. Ranze, however, just wants to live like a normal girl and lead a normal life. Unfortunately, she is "blessed" with the power to turn into anything she bites. For example, if she accidentally bites a cake the wrong way, then she will turn into a cake. The only way to return to normal is to sneeze! Ranze is in love with Shun Makabe, who is a handsome human boy at school. However, a human girl (without much hair) named Youko also likes Shun, and she will do anything to reveal that Ranze is not a human!! Things get even more complicated when Ranze meets Aaron, who is the prince of the Spirit World. Aaron falls in love with Ranze and first sight, and he will do whatever it takes to win her away from Shun… Tokimeki Tonight was one of the hottest mangas in Japan, and you sure don't want to miss this hilarious comedy! NOTE: This manga does NOT have defined chapters - each volume is about 150 pages of continuous artwork and story. The volumes were split into chapters by the groups for convenience.

Ms. Shitara is no ordinary school nurse: while directing her lustful affections at the young and resistant Takagi, she spends her days plotting new and increasingly perverted ways to bed him. Despite kinky exercising, suggestive pole stroking and even bribery, she just can't get the innocent boy to satisfy her urges! From this shameless woman, to the hopelessly inept Sushi Cat and busty Mari-chan, there's more sexual innuendo than you can shake a stick at!

A slapstick romantic comedy featuring the hijinks and romance of Japan's first co-ed high school. Subtitled in its Hakusensha reprint as 'Another Mari and Shingo', as the leads originate as supporting characters in this work. Contains one shot "I'm Fine with Dying" in volume 2: Micole is a young French girl whose cousin, Leon, an up-and-coming painter, lives with her. One of Leon's paintings catches the eye of a wealthy art-loving gentleman, and he gets offered to study in Paris. Leon has always been rather delicate, but for some reason, his health begins to worsen even further once he arrives there...

(from ebookjapan): Kaoru, a commoner, and Reiko, a daughter of a conglomerate, who attend Aisei Women's Academy, are bitter enemies. They are complete opposites in their upbringing and personalities, but when their parents remarry, they end up becoming sisters. Although they repel and hurt each other, they gradually come to understand each other and deepen their bond, but eventually, Reiko develops a love for Kaoru... Kaoru and Reiko embark on a solitary journey together as they face the absurdities of the world.... Riyoko Ikeda delicately depicts the emotional turmoil of adolescent girls in this much-talked-about work! Note: Also contains the one-shot Gomennasai: Ryoko Hagiwara, an elementary school girl, decides to stand up for Yasue Yamada, an impoverished girl in her class. Little did she know the harsh reality awaiting her... A work that frankly depicts class divide and privilege, and how children emulate the practices and discrimination of adults.

Despondent that the girl he loves does not return his affections, Eitarou attempts to commit suicide. But his near dead-body is discovered by a scientist and his mind is transferred to the body of a young girl. As a girl, Eitarou soon learns that the girl of his dreams did in fact love him, so they try to make the relationship work despite the fact that Eitarou is in a girl's body.

Tensai Bakabon (Or, "The Genius Bakabon" ) is a gag manga starring, ironically, the titular character's father, only known as "Bakabon's Papa". The manga generally centers around episodic stories of Papa causing trouble around town due to his own and his son's complete and utter incompetence. This usually attracts the attention of the local trigger-happy policeman "Honkan", as well as causing issues for Bakabon's mother (Also just known as "Bakabon's Mama" ) and his younger, but extremely intelligent brother, Hajime. While the series is quite old, many of the jokes and stories are timeless in execution and hold up well today, which is largely why it's considered a classic series in Japan. There are 638 chapters collected in the digital release, but volumes 32-38 (The Reviwal Series) say not all chapters are collected, meaning some were skipped from the 1987-92 publication period. Volumes 28-31 collect the "Ganso Tensai Bakabon," which was just a title change for "TV magazine." 3 Bilingual comics were released by Kodansha in the early 2000s. --- - **Won the Bungeishunjū Manga Award in 1971**

A Martial Arts Whirlwind with a Spirited Young Girl Who Loves Karate! Natsuki Kisumi is a strong-willed second-year student at Gouju High School and a member of the karate club. Her skills are so impressive that even the club captain, Yanagisawa, recognizes her talent. However, her boyfriend, Osawa, is less enthused about her karate obsession. He wishes she would embrace a more traditionally feminine demeanor. Anime adaptation: [AniDB](https://anidb.net/anime/3352) | [ANN](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=5329) | [MAL](https://myanimelist.net/anime/2083/Natsuki_Crisis) | [AL](https://anilist.co/anime/2083/Natsuki-Crisis/) Video game adaptation: [IGDB](https://www.igdb.com/games/natsuki-crisis-battle) | [IMDB](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt3788208/) Official Release: - Indonesian release by m&c! Comics (2000)

September 11, 197x, In the whole Kanto region a magnitude 8-9 violent earthquake occurred. Scholars called it the great destruction of the Showa Era, but the people called it the earthquake from hell! Volcanoes erupted, buildings crumbled, Tokyo became decimated in a single day. The government, after failing to recover the city, abandons Tokyo and moves the capital. The survivors form a society with no laws. In this harsh lawless world emerges Jack, a 10 foot giant who annihilates anyone and anything in his path. The manga details his journey. The numbering is from the Complete Edition, with around 20 Chapters per volume.

High school journalist Kojiro Soma has always had a nose for the occult, but when a greater demon threatens his school, he must join forces with the supernatural to prevent his classmate from summoning hell on earth.

Omohide Poro Poro follows Taeko Okajima, an eleven-year old girl as she goes through life as a fifth-grader in 1966. Made into the studio Ghibli film Only Yesterday.

A collection of 15 stories from the madman Hideshi Hino. Stories 1-11 appeared in the monthly horror magazine Pandora from 1989-1990. Stories 12-15 are culled from various magazines from 1986-1990. #1 The Brain Demon and the Maggot Snake // 脳魔鬼、蛆蛇 #2 Funeral Procession of the Dead //死者の葬列 #3 The Devil's Fetus Fish //魔胎魚 #4 The Skeleton Doll //骨人形 #5 Black Christmas // ブラック・クリスマス #6 Snow Skull // 雪どくろ #7 The Alien Egg // エイリアン・エッグ #8 The Impish Hina Doll // 鬼子雛 #9 The Flowering Corpse // 花屍 #10 Aquatic Gaki // 水餓鬼 #11 Rot Bugs // 腐乱虫 #12 Flesh in a Bottle // 瓶詰の肉塊 #13 The Strangest Pachinko Parlor // 世にも怪奇なパチンコ屋 #14 Loathed Face // いまわしの顔 #15 In the Sea of Deformed Wombs // 奇胎の海

A collection of early oneshots from Riyoko Ikeda. Includes: 1. **Freesia's Morning** (フリージアの朝, Freesia no Asa) 2. **4:50 at Ueno Station** (上野駅４時50分, Ueno Eki 4 Ji 50 Bun): A girl waiting at Ueno Station observes others who also wait at the station, and their troubles. 3. **A Summer in Canterbury** (カンタベリーの夏, Canterbury no Natsu) 4. **The Harmony of Friendship** (友情のハーモニー, Yuujou no Harmony) 5. **Laura's First Love** (ローラの初恋, Laura no Hatsukoi) 6. **Under This Sky** (この空の下に, Kono Sora no Shita ni) 7. Bonus oneshot by Mieko Takahashi, Ikeda's first assistant: **The Love of Auntie Reiko** (レイコおばちゃまの恋, Reiko-obachama no Koi)

The daily life of Yumemi, a third year at Shirahadai Middle School. Surrounded by a colorful cast of students and teachers, there's never a dull moment to be found at school. ___ * Included in Volume 1: **The Blue Sea**: A short poem manga centered a man longing for his wife, who left him all too soon. * Included in Volume 2: **Spring in the Green Forest** (グリーンフォーレストの春, Green Forest no Haru): An unpublished work.