Otokogi to Nikutai no Jidai: Gendai Manga Senshuu
This installment of Chikuma Bunko’s « contemporary manga » series is curated by Natsume Fusanosuke and contains excerpts and stand alone short works that represents the greatest action and sports manga of the 1960’s-70’s 1. Zashiki Warashi (ざしきわらし) [Sanpei Shirato] 2. Tachimochi Umanosuke (太刀持右馬之介) [Hiroshi Hirata] 3. Kyojin no Hoshi (巨人の星) [Ikki Kajiwara & Noboru Kawasaki] 4. […]
Tuhon-ui Lingerie
Dancing Generation senior
Erika Asakura is 53 years old and works as an editor for a women’s magazine. She lives a very peaceful life with her husband who is retired and stays at home, her daughter who has been working for two years, and her cat Della. She is in charge of a feature article on menopause, and […]
Tanaka to Mizuno wa Wakariaenai
Dribble Nukko Aashi-chan
« That morning when I dribbled past you was the moment when I fell in love. » Ashi, the lonely soccer girl and Aoto, the popular soccer boy’s secret relationship brought to life by this moment. A new soccer rom-com unfolds, one that will make your heart race with the fresh feeling of youth. (Source: MANGA Plus)
Lallapalooza
Olhaeneun Dareuda
Childhood friends Ahn Do-Hun and Woo Ik-Su have been inseparable since elementary school, bonded by their shared love for the mid-tier baseball team, the Dolphins. But when Ik-Su decides to go to the team’s home opener with someone other than Do-Hun, the foundations of their friendship begin to crack. With this curveball, their relationship takes […]
Narikin Football
Myo, a stalwart center-back, quietly supported his team and led them to victory. However, when it came time to renew his contract, he faced harsh and unforgiving criticism, « I’m not going to give someone a big contract to someone who doesn’t bring in money. » What is the value of a footballer? « Producing goals. » No, football […]
Genikasuri
After one fateful match, former professional boxer Ryo Harima awakens from a two-year vegetative state to find out his career is over, his father has died, and he’s been betrayed by his gym… Broken and fueled by rage, he vows to make it to the top of the boxing world, but this time as a […]
Cycling Hit
As the captain of Sunyu High’s baseball team, Lim Sung is dedicated to bringing the team victory. That’s why he wants to recruit a talented batter named Nam Heedo, but Heedo vehemently refuses his offer. Why? Because he can’t stand the smell of people! But much to his surprise, Sung smells different to him. So […]