Majo no Mura
Due to a feud between her parents, nine-year-old Momo ends up moving into Corpo Reiko, run by her aunt. Until her mother comes to pick her up, Momo lives with Aunt Reiko and the other residents, and finds herself enveloped in a peaceful time unlike anything she’s experienced at home…!? (Source: Akita Shoten, translated) Note: […]
Tou-chan no Ninshishou Paradise
A stubborn and violent father developed dementia some time after his mother’s death… This is an essay about the daily life of the protagonist’s father, who has become more gentle, and his daughter, who is now his caregiver. It also includes a column by a medical writer that explains dementia in detail! (Source: Akita Shoten, […]
Mienai Kodomotachi: LGBT to Mukiau Oyako
Minami, a mother, is troubled by her inability to connect with her 14-year-old junior high school student, Towa. When Minami learns that the cause of her child’s worries is that he is transgender, a gender identity that differs from the sex assigned at birth, what will she do? What if her child comes out to […]
Shoujo Manga Daizenshuu: ’59~’76 Tanpen ni Miru Miwaku no Microcosm
An anthology of shoujo manga from 1959-1976 produced by Bungei Shunjuu editorial. 1. Shichi Gatsu Nanoka (七月七日に) [Keiko Takemiya] 2. Shi no Tani (死の谷) [Yasuko Aoike] 3. Aki no Iri Hi (秋の入り日) [Emi Kurata] 4. Hana Shigure (花時雨) [Miyako Maki] 5. Mamoru-kun ga Shinda (まもる君が死んだ) [Minori Kimura] 6. Nyankororin (にゃんころりん) [Hatsue Tokoro] 7. Milk-iro no […]
Sora kara 1-okuen ga Futte Kita!?: Isanzou Zoku Kotsuniku no Arasoi
The 100 million yen inheritance left by their grandfather was the beginning of a family feud! A terrifying experience based on a true story! The Kumazawa sisters inherited 100 million yen from their grandfather. But their greedy uncle and aunt stand in their way…!? This manga-based inheritance manual is based on the author’s own experience […]
Rikei Megane na Kare ni Toro Ama Choukyou Saretemasu
He explores her… he plays with her… and her training with this science-minded guy begins!! Minami, who has been dumped by her boyfriends repeatedly because they say she’s « boring to hold, » ends up being developed by a man she’s just met for the first time…!? (Source: Akita Shoten, translated)
Hidamari no Fuukei
The tremolo of grass swaying in the wind. The arpeggio of shadows rippling in the light. Someday, somewhere, a gentle sound will fall from the sky. Tea-time is the color of monologues… Why don’t we piece together these small monologues and create a sunny scenery? With you, in this single volume. 1. Aru Mura no […]
Natsukusa no Moeru Koro
1. Gokigen? Api (ごきげん? アピ); Nakayoshi (1975-06) The wildly popular model famous for her beautiful long hair has a secret… she’s actually a boy! But Api doesn’t want to model anymore and runs away, but his agent who makes lots of money off of him won’t allow Api to disappear from the spotlight. 2. Lucienne […]
Akai Shundou: Sonoyama Fumi Sakuhinshuu
This work is a re-collection of several selected stories from Sonoyama’s « Shundou » and « Zoku Shundou, » which were published between 1998 and 1999, and uncompiled and brand new works. The stories depict the worries, desires, and frustrations of various women in a down-to-earth manner. (Source: Natalie, translated) 1. Fukuzatsu Kussetsu (複雑屈折) 2. Nobunaga (信長) 3. Love […]