The story of Plamo-Kyoshiro is about Shiro Kyoda, a young boy from Tamiya City and a student of the Bandai Elementary School. Shiro is an enthusiast of plastic model kits and "Plamo Simulation", a plastic model battle game. Shiro's dream is to become the representative of Japan in the World Simulation Tournament and be able to fight in the finals in the Battle of Hobbytopia. In addition to that, the manga contained original designs that would later inspire the Mobile Suit Variations and BB Senshi series.

A heartwarming human drama about a high school boy who lives with his sisters at a small guesthouse in Izu called "Harukaze" and interacts with people who visit the guesthouse for various reasons through mahjong and casual conversation.

Watanabe Yuuichi, also known as Pen, is a man who loves mahjong with all his heart. His innocent way of life makes everyone around him passionate, and they become his followers. This is a story of how Pen grows as a human being by getting involved with several people, including Yamazaki, a yakuza who notices that he enjoys playing mahjong even if he loses.

One day, a young man named Himuro Shousuke shows up out of nowhere, claiming he wants to become a shogi master. When he is told that he must follow the appropriate channels to become a pro shogi player, he produces a recommendation from a highly respected master, Mikami Sankichi. Shousuke claims he trained with Sankichi in Kochi, and now he's ready to skip the early steps of becoming one of the elite. People are understandably skeptical, but Shousuke begins to beat the skilled players they match him up with. Some are unhappy about an outsider coming into their hierarchy at a high level, but will they be able to stop his rise? The future is full of the internal politics of the shogi world and exciting shogi matches! [tethysdust] A manga about the Japanese board game of "shogi," similar to chess. Gekka no Kishi won the Shogakukan Manga Award in 1997.

In post-apocalyptic Japan, a nameless mahjong player ascends a massive tower, facing formidable opponents in life or death gambles.

Miroku Shochikubai is the son of a police commissioner (father) and a traveller (mother). A very good fighter with lots of connections. His main interest is his motorcycle though. Seishiro Kikumasamune is the rich son of a large hospital's head doctor. A good fighter with smart moves, on the same level as Miroku. Jean-Marie "Granmarie" Bido is the son of a Swedish ambassador. He's also a playboy, dating many girls at once: can't see himself going steady because he thinks the world can't handle it. Yuri Kenbishi is the rich daughter of a world-renowned president of the Kenbishi Business. She loves to indulge on eating. She's also a good fighter, but can never beat Seishiro. Noriko Hakushika's parents are a famous japanese painter (father) and a traditional tea ceremony master (mother). Her only hate is men and can get very violent when they touch her. Karen Kizakura lives with her mother, a rich jewel dealer. Her dream is to marry into a rich family using style and her attractive body. Together, they formed the Yukan Club solving mysteries to pass time. --- - **1986 Kodansha Manga Award winner for Shojo**

Ginji is an aloof mahjong player who undertakes gambling matches with yakuza opponents and boasts of his unbeaten record. His true identity is that of a detective! What will happen in the game between Ginji, nicknamed "Lesser Emperor" who flies high in the autumn sky, and Shimura, the organization's rep player? The title story, "Ginyanma," as well as other stories by the genius Fukumoto Nobuyuki, are hardboiled romances about skilled mahjong players crawling in the underworld.

Nikaido Hiroshi and his two brothers each inherit 100 million yen. Who will become the sucessor to the Nikaido Tycoon? None other than the son that uses the money the best. So how does young Hiroshi use his money well? Stocks? Of course not. He goes straight down to Vegas and starts playing poker.

Gambling. Mahjong. Death. These are the themes of this fast-paced spy manga where outrageous life-or-death gambles are made daily occurrences and insurmountable odds are overcome. The most hardcore, action-packed mahjong manga you will ever see.

Irene is a professional assassin who is able to transform into any type of woman using her 'make-up' power, but instead of killing in cold blood she uses her abilities for good. This also features Araki's debut work 'Poker Under Arms' plus his other early works 'Meet Virginia' and 'Cool Shock B.T.' Some earlier prints also include 'Outlaw Man', but not the one shown here.* ***Note: The current Digital Edition and Bunko both contain Outlaw Man**

Wakagi Hokuto is a mahjong player who has an extraordinary amount of luck, to the point where he can get tenhou once a week. With this power, he aims to become like the North Star, an unmovable giant of a man.

A collection of mahjong gekiga oneshots. **Contents:** - The Lion of the North - A Tattoo on My Back - The Me in the Mirror - Last Tango - Narumi: The Man Who Shot a Don - Golgotha

Ten is a friendly guy who happens to be good at Mahjong. Or, more appropriately, good at cheating at Mahjong. If someone is betting on a Mahjong game and ends up in a pinch, they call Ten to win for them. He always does, and because he understands how frustrating it is, always has the courtesy to give the people he cheats against a chance to beat him up. With his friends Hiroyuki, Ken, Akagi, and others, he eventually decides to take on something much bigger than cheating in small gambles.

A story of a boy genius, Tenma, who can manipulate all 136 tiles at will and never gives up on a game as long as there is even the slightest chance of winning. He brings together his courage, fighting spirit, and wisdom to create vivid and miraculous mahjong matches!

Follow Ryu as he plays in the mahjong world with gangsters, crooks, and all sorts of people. **Included one-shots:** Volume 9: - Grasping at the Clouds (雲をつかむ) - A Couple of Things I Know About Her (彼女について私が知っている二、三の事柄)