Simo Häyhä, the legendary sniper who distinguished himself defending Finland from Russia in World War II, is a woman.
From Sumie: A love story between two souls separated by their stations in life, in the form of a tattoo.
The gate that leads the souls of the dead into the Underworld – that is called “Shisei Gokumon”. There is a watchman at the front and the back of the gate.The black Gozu and the white Mezu.The only time they are able to meet is during the diminutive span of time when the gate is open. “I want to touch the ox-headed demon dyed in darkness.” “I don’t want to stain the pure white horse-headed demon.” Two beings who can never be permitted to touch each other, despite their mutual affections. So close...yet so far. Those thoughts could only lead to... If they were human,perhaps this could be referred to as “love”.
The Empire of Corpses is a story that takes place in 19th century Europe, and revolves around John Watson, who is scouted by the government to become a secret agent. However, Watson lives in a world where "Frankensteins"—human corpses that are re-purposed with a false soul in order to use them as labourers—are used to improve industrial development.
The plot focuses on the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, rivals who use sex as a weapon of humiliation and degradation, all the while enjoying their cruel games. Their targets are the virtuous Madame de Tourvel and Cécile de Volanges, a young girl who has fallen in love with her music tutor, the Chevalier Danceny. In order to gain their trust, Merteuil and Valmont pretend to help the secret lovers so they can use them later in their own treacherous schemes. Note: The manga is an adaptation of "Les Liaisons dangereuses" by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.
The prestigious Arima family has an excellent butler. When the head of the family takes in an exotic-looking bastard-girl as a favor for his friend, it is up to the butler to tame her wildcat personality.
Shokudama is set in late Edo, the time when our contemporary food culture first began to develop. In the city full of lively merchants and townsmen, Himura Tamanosuke, a freelance guardian with a sharp sword skill, live frivolously with his two younger siblings. One night, he was visited by the “Souls of Food” demanding to help them return to Nirvana since his dead Father couldn’t. Tamanosuke couldn't just sleep on the "nightmare" since he was threatened by death curse... But how exactly should he help 108 food souls!
There are many perils in this desert world. Countries war and enslave, goblins prey on humans, monsters and magic run amok, and — most critically — wells run dry. Those desperate for water may undertake an ancient water prayer ritual, a grueling journey to beg the aid of Kahaku, the god of water. These are the various stories of people from all walks of life, each driven by their need to survive in that world and save the ones they love. Sometimes, these desperate souls cross paths with a pair of travelers, En and Jinghua, who help them on their journey. A series of interconnected oneshots, each volume with a different title. Volume 1: Kishibe no Uta Volume 2: Kumo o Koroshita Otoko Volume 3: Touzoku no Mizusashi Volume 4: Akumujou no Aruji Volume 5: Tabibito no Ki Volume 6: Kageboushi-tachi no Shima Volume 7: Kita no Ouji to Minami no Sakana Volume 8: Kareno no Hanayome Volume 9: Tsukikage no Choujou Volume 10: Suna no Shita no Shirabe
Mahmut is a young Pasha serving on the general's council of Türkiye. The clouds of war are gathering over his country. With Türkiye's council split between the warmongers and the pacifists, Mahmut begins his quest to keep the peace at any cost. As he finds himself deeper and deeper in the politics of the ancient world, new enemies and allies surface. Who will prevail? What will Mahmut do if war proves to be inevitable? The Stratocracy of Altair is a history-flavored drama with clean art and an interesting storyline. Shounen lovers are likely to enjoy this, but fans of other genres are also encouraged to check it out. There's something for everyone -- be it action, politics, bishounen or angst.
From Fate: Abe no Masahiro, grandson of the famous Abe no Seimei, is always looked down because he could not see spirits. But he saw them when he was younger? After some unexpected occurrences, he can see spirits once more and must try to prove to himself that he isn't just "Seimei's grandson" with the help of Mokkun, the so-called mononoke.
In a country where women rule supreme lives a poor but happy boy named Albert. An excursion to the city turns dangerous when he and his friend are abducted by slave traders, and later purchased by a noblewoman's servant. If this wasn't crazy enough, it turns out Albert looks exactly like the noblewoman who purchased him. But she's no ordinary aristocrat. She's a princess! And he's to act as her double from today on!?
A country in an unnamed continent – Shuang. On a dark night, a boy named Hao infiltrates the capital residence of the prestigious and noble Wu family wielding his blade against the family heir, Yanghua. Because Hao’s precious savior, Feng, was betrayed by his lover, Yanghua, Hao decides to get revenge on Feng’s behalf. But, Yanghua offers an unexpected proposal! With his romantic rival, the man he hates to death, love begins to blossom?! A Chinese-style romance period drama between a natural scamp and a single-minded boy is about to begin!
