(from amazon.jp):**"If nuclear power plants cannot run without people who work under radiation exposure, shouldn't they be treated more favorably and given more respect, even if they are not the 'Fukushima Fifty'?"** -Susumu Katsumata Susumu Katsumata, who won the Grand Prize of the Japan Cartoonists Association Award in 2006 for his depiction of the local life and people of his hometown in Tohoku, opens this volume with two unique short stories that capture the reality of nuclear energy gypsies based on meticulous reporting. Katsumata studied nuclear physics at graduate school and became aware of the dangers of nuclear power plants early on, covering power plants in Fukushima Daiichi, Daini and other areas. He was in charge of illustrations for "Why Nuclear Power is Scary" and "Energy Plan for Nuclear Power Plant Phase-Out" (both published by Kobunken), and selected nine short stories from among the works of the mangaka, who continued to work consistently, though humbly. The exhibition traces the spirit of Susumu Katsumata, which emerges from the different elements of his works, which are both down-to-earth and personable. From "'COMIC Baku' and Yoshiharu" Tsuge by Hiroshi Yahisa, Fukutake Shoten, 1989.
Miyamoto Musashi is a boy who has come all the way to the city to check out the studio of Matsuma Dan, a longtime director of manga movies (anime films). After having his work evaluated by him, Dan tells Musashi that his work is dead and lifeless: films live on and about. Not long after, Musashi comes across Sasaki Kojiro, a boy from a wealthy family who also aims to do manga movies. No matter how many times the two team up and split off, and no matter how many times they drift off their paths and return to them, their future lies with manga movies.A retelling of the rivalry between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro, but in 1950's Japan, as they venture into the worlds of anime production and manga magazines.---**Volume 55 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**
Deep in the Japanese mountains, in the remote hunting village of Ani, a great bear lurks. At the end of their ropes, the hunters consider sending their finest hunting dog to slay the bear. There's only one problem -- she's pregnant. Watch the cycle of nature at its most beautiful and cruel, in this two-volume animal adventure manga!From Manga Reborn
Life is a continuous cycle of endless dreaming and countless choices. Lucky are those who discovered their dreams early in life but it is never too late for those who still haven't. Kaden dreams of being a singer; Layza is still finding hers. When two people in pursuit of their place in this world grow closer together, what will happen when life is he**-bent on keeping them farther apart from one another? One thing is for sure: no one gets out unscathed.
A collection of one-shots done during the 1970s (and one from 1980), all regarding some aspect of Tezuka's early life. Includes a reflection of his time at the famous Tokiwa-so.- **Record of the Life of Gachaboy**: A reflection on Tezuka's career up to that point. Tezuka encounters the God of Manga right after the war, who nicknames Tezuka "Gachaboy". He is determined to see Tezuka become a great mangaka, no matter what - and restore manga's presence in Japan.- **Paper Fortress**: Right at the end of the war, Tezuka is doing manga in private in high school. He meets a girl who fully understands his situation, and they get along well. In a society where manga, dancing, and even informal relationships are forbidden, how will Tezuka, crazy about manga, keep on?- **Hungry Blues**: Directly following *Paper Fortress*, Tezuka is now a hungry, desperate student with little luck on his path in manga. Things change when he comes across a young lady who works for a newspaper, and he manages to land a serial for it. However, in an era rife with turmoil and starvation, Tezuka's own stomach may prove to be a serious intrusion in not just his manga-making career, but his very life.- **Tokiwa-so Monogatari**: Part of a series recounting memories within the famous apartment complex, Tezuka showcases its history through commentary from the building itself!- **The Letter that Came**: Tezuka receives an ominous letter that may put him in hot water.- **Animal Tsurezuregusa**: Two reflections on animals Tezuka had encountered in his early years - the first a horse, the second two tanuki.An excerpt of *Dotsuitare* featuring Tezuka is also included at the end.---**Volume 274 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**
From Doko Demo Doa Manga Scanlations: Kawaru is a typical ordinary elementary school boy until the day he enters into a
Parsley, a junior high school student who prefers to live on the sidelines, is offered a position as a magical girl.
A popular short Hamster manga on Twitter gets official serialization in Gene Pixiv.
From Aerandria Scans: Endou Kana is a cheerful school girl who has a secret crush on... the mayor, Minato Kouichi, a perfect gentleman and well-liked leader of the post-war town. With the help of her friend Akira, she investigates him, until the trail leads her to an abandoned-looking house where a strange and scary foreigner lives. He and Kouichi seem to have some kind of relationship, but what is it? Kana's and Akira's take on that question are completely different and there's still a chance both of them are wrong!
Story 1 - Sano tends to forget some things - a wallet, a pen. Little things. There are also things he doesn't forget - like making sure Ashihara is around to remind him when he "forgets" something. It's not deliberate. Really.
In a dormitory where you are accepted if you adopt a companion animal, The fun story between four animals and four owners and their adventures!
Eva Schul was once a famous actress. Now she spends her days drinking and all manners of debauchery. One day, her daughter, Julie, comes to inform her that she is getting married, and she will not become a mother like her. Not long after, Eva is partying when some men approach her, and drag her into a car. As it turns out, film director Arthur Burn wishes for her to star in a film about the birth of Christ that will be filmed in Spain as none other than the Virgin Mary. Eva's demeanor begins to shift upon taking this role - both as her character, and the role she plays with the family of a young lady who reminds her of Julie...In addition to the title story, also includes the following oneshots:- **Sound of Bamboo** (竹の音, Take no Oto) - A girl finds herself caring for a samurai, the son of the enemy family who killed her father and brother. She wavers whether or not to avenge her fallen family...- **Ballerina** (バレリーナ, exclusive to the digital edition/original release)- **Edelweiss** (エーデルワイス, excluded from digital edition but available in other releases)
