TOP MANGA OF THE WEEK

Hirono Yuusa always believed he was special and destined for greatness–until tragedy struck in his final year of middle school. Now, jaded and disillusioned, he’s completely given up on ever trying to be anything more than ordinary. But when he starts to notice classmate Himekawa Ichigo struggling to do his best against all odds, he can’t help but want to cheer him on.

The background is in the distant future, a post-apocalyptic world after the destruction brought about by Armageddon. The war between humans (Terran) and vampires (Methuselah) continues, as a struggle between two factions: the Vatican and the New Human Empire.Yet, amidst the bloodshed and violence, many desire a peaceful co-existence between the two species. However, standing between them and this goal is the Rosenkreuz Orden, a group of vampire extremists who manipulate the two sides and pit them against each other. To combat them, the Vatican special operations group "AX," led by Cardinal Caterina Sforza, must use everything they have - even a vampire who preys on the blood of other vampires.Adapted from the light novel series of the same name.

Something unexpected falls before aspiring novelist Natsuru's eyes. It's a rough manuscript by the masked writer, Nao Okazaki! Mr. Okazaki's the writer Natsuru admires the most--how dramatic! But that annoying interloper, Jin Kurata, stands in the way of Natsuru's love. Though he can be unkind, Jin's literary abilities are top notch. Could he help Natsuru spell out her love for Mr. Okazaki...!? Read about Natsuru's incomplete passion and other tender love stories in NOT LOVE STORY, and let them soothe your heart.

I'm Emily Morino, and I'm a bit of a klutz. The handsome Ushio and his beautiful sister, Hibiki, found me passed out from hunger on the beach, and let me move in! I start falling for the kind Ushio, but then find out that Hibiki has really strong feelings for someone, too...... I don't want to end up hurting anyone just because I'm in love......! Where will this tragic love triangle go......!?

Naive young Gabriel Stumbles into a Universe governed by the Hierarchy of the Orders of creation. The species of Gods being the 6th order, rule over the 7th and 8th (humans) order and the entire universe with an iron fist. Having memories of his home on earth stolen from him, he now has to find a way to end this Order of Tyranny. But with 1000s of leagues of Gods in his way to the top, the race to the throne has begun. Little does he know, he doesn belong to either of the 3 orders of creation. Will he claim the throne and change the future or will HE be the one to destroy the future that he sought to save.

From Fujoshi Affairs,A Bright and Cheerful guy, Yuto.A Quiet and Gay guy, Ryou.A Handsome and Bad guy, Kei.During their high school days, the three of them were always together, but Kei liked Ryou and Ryou like Yuto. Six months later after their graduation Yuto was reunited with the other two by chance in a certain bar. But he felt something had changed from their high school times because of the subtle air between Kei and Ryou . . !

A story about two friends who might want to become something else entirely. One of them seems to be more aware of this and is always teasing the other.

"P-please...you can't touch me like that." "But you like this, don't you, Mirai?" "But I'm not Mirai!" Sakurako, who lives in the Meiji era, travels through time to the current era because of an accident, and finds herself in a girl's body named Mirai. Mirai has a boyfriend named Souma, who looks very much like Sakurako's fiance. Souma always desires her body, and makes her body hot.

The Student Council President Ayukawa Wakana has someone on her mind. That someone is her junior in the Student Council, Sayama-kun! One day, Wakana daringly confesses to Sayama-kun, but her confession is returned with an overwhelmingly difficult "dating condition"...?! How will Wakana's one-sided love unfold--?! A popular artist's work, a troublesome pure love-comedy. Let the show begin!

Six stories by Imura Ei.

A symptom which causes one to physically regress till the point of disappearance. A pharmaceutical company which claims to be researching a cure and the cause for this syndrome. What are their motives? And what does a dragon slayer and even a handful of demons have in relation to all this?

Although Koharu is a little taller than the average person, she's a 15 year old girl who lives a much simpler life than the average person. Having no experience with love, she thought she'd spend her days peacefully with her group of ordinary friends. However, a destined encounter will change Koharu...!!

About a vampire with peculiar taste.

Iouri is the successor to Abalkin, a luxury brand of dizzyingly high heels. He spends his days parading in Abalkin heels to promote the brand, and the nights servicing patrons for the company's survival and growth. Through the years, he's had his secretary Adam by his side, but their relationship isn't as simple as it seems...A dark, twisted, psychological story in true Ogawa Chise style.

When twins are born to the Oda household, Karin is tossed aside as an unwanted child. The one person who gave her strength through her childhood was her brother, Oda Nobunaga. Now both adults, Nobunaga sets about his plan for world domination in order to unify the world and create a place of happiness for both his subjects and his sister. However, tragedy strikes as Nobunaga is attacked in his palace and murdered. Beside his death bed, Karin vows to take on her brother's dream and act as his substitute, even if it requires making a deal with a demon to do so...

Scarred by domestic violence and the sudden departure of her mother and her younger brother, Satsuki doesn’t know how to trust people. Renai Anagram is the story of a young woman’s struggles to overcome her past and learn how to accept and value herself.

At the university's badminton club's freshmen welcome party, everyone is scared stiff when the scary-looking Tougo introduces himself. The fearless (or maybe just clueless) freshmen Haruka ends up sharing a taxi home with Tougo... and while everyone else trembles in fear before him, Haruka finds him handsome.From Girls' Generation Scanlations: After attending a new member welcome party for his badminton club, freshman Haruka takes a taxi home with his senpai, the extremely scary-looking Tougo! Everyone’s scared stiff of Tougo, but the naturally airheaded Haruka just thinks Tougo is handsome. On the other hand, Tougo, who’s self-conscious about his looks, begins to grow fond of Haruka, who isn’t scared of Tougo at all. Tougo just can’t leave the clumsy Haruka alone. Tougo wants to do something to help Haruka out, so one day, Tougo tells him, “Go out with me”...?!

Adorable-looking model, Kubota Rei, hides a dark secret...And that is a strangulation kink and getting off on seeing the marks. But one day, all of this is revealed to the tabloids by an ex-girlfriend claiming domestic violence. Although he is deeply regretful that it happened, he does not change his behavior. His manager decides that if he can't stop it, might as well find an outlet. So he hires Miyoshi, a prostitute who is okay with any type of play. When they first meet, upon seeing Miyoshi's pale skin and hair, immediately falls for him...Included in this volume is also a story on infidelity and love triangles. "Yurete, Fureru Made": A bitter tale about adults.

In this retelling of it's Prequel, Migawari Hakushaku no Bouken, Frederick talks about his observations of Mireille.

The serious Ito and the child-like Nishi meet by chance during a single player game of “White Line Game” on the way home from school.Falling in-love, Ito gets frustrated over the fact that they only get to rendezvous on the white line and suddenly kisses Nishi.From high school, college and then to adulthood… A deeply moving work depicting the lives of two men who are madly in love with unchanging feelings within changing realities.

Ogata, a serious salaryman, is said to have a blemish free life throughout his school years and into his working life. He was an honor student who would pay attention to his surroundings and without exception, would not allow for prejudices to be made as he believed that one’s hands should be extended to save the weak.His co-worker, Ayase, feels irritated by this. His hatred becomes stronger as Ogata waves his ideals of justice over his head. He uses a new employee (and prostitute) recruited by the company’s president, named Kamiya, and devises a plan to deceive Ogata.A man who wants to get rid of the unavoidable darkness that resides within him.A man who has no choice but to be a bystander to his parents’ fate.A man who discovers love and hope in a life where he can’t find a purpose to live.Punishment, grief, emptiness…each ivy overlaps and entangles. Just when flowers of different color show…a dark and gloomy garden will surely leave a new seed in your heart.

“I have an unusual attachment to my older brother.” Hayato and Yuki are two high school students who are also stepbrothers. Although they share a mother, she works in a bar and moved in to live with her lover, leaving the two brothers to rely on each other. However, older brother Yuki who was always concerned about Hayato suddenly starts avoiding him. Why? Loneliness and doubts will eventually turned into an abnormal obsession! This is a brother’s criminal grade love that went overboard!cw: rape/noncon, homophobic slurs

The story takes place in Meiji Era where Omegas were mistreated and despised for having their heat period. Maya, an Omega, with an unusual color for hair captivated an elite Alpha named Seiji.

Azuma and Takayama used to be really close friends as children, until one day Takayama disappears to the USA without telling Azuma. Unable to forget about Azuma, Takayama returns years later and enrolls in Azuma's school. He finds his old friend cold and unwilling to restart any kind of relationship... but why? Takayama is a light hearted, happy guy who gets along with everyone around, even though Azuma's odd behavior hurts him. Azuma is cool and distant, and seems not to care about anything around him...'Demian Maiden' is a short doujinshi by Mamiya Oki, that ties in to an event at the end of Demian Syndrome volume 4. It doesn't focus on the event, so the doujinshi is more a tease than a spoiler.