TOP MANGA OF THE WEEK

Expect the Unexpected. Aria's always been a planner, meticulously mapping out her days and expecting a certain outcome. But what happens when the unexpected knocks on her door? As Aria navigates the blurred lines between expectation and reality, she'll discover that sometimes the most unexpected turns lead to the most extraordinary opportunities.

"I think Lina and I might have been scammed."Struggling to make ends meet with barely enough for one semester's tuition, they're now on the brink of losing everything.To win a massive cash prize, they decide to team up with a talented game developer named Wonil and create a game together. But as the story unfolds something about this game feels eerily familiar.A game that will change everything over the course of 100 days. A romance that transcends realitiesbetween a modern-day campus and a fantasy academy.

This is the Interstellar Age in which warships are the symbol of the utmost violence. It's the cruelest age, but it's also the most prosperous age! Wang Dou traveled through time and went back to 20 years ago... Now he's ready to meet countless unknown civilizations, harvest their source points, and strengthen himself! And what makes him even more invincible is his system! Others get random warships and modules, but Wang Dou gets to choose! He has a second life and a system! There's no way anyone else could compete with him! He will use the most powerful warship in the universe to crush anyone who refuses to bow!

There was a time when, overflowing with love, I let myself run wild without a thought for the other person's feelings or the people around us, and soon enough my love crashed and burned. Traumatized by this, I've now developed a bad habit of avoiding anyone I have eyes for, to keep my affection from showing. Then one day, my coworker invited me out to a bar, where I met Sawaguchi and fell in love with him at first sight - but thanks to my avoidant tendency, I ended up making him hate me... No matter how many times I reflect and repent, I just can't get this bad habit of mine to change. I want to be able to say "I love you" to the person I love! With my conviction made, I set out to see a counselor, but there I find none other than-?!

From the pen of manga legend Kazuo Koike, of Lone Wolf and Cub fame, comes Lady Snowblood. A story of pure vengeance, Lady Snowblood tells the tale of a daughter born with a singular purpose: to avenge the death of her family at the hands of a gang of thugs, a purpose woven into her soul from the time of her gestation. Beautifully drafted manga full of bloody, sexy action, Lady Snowblood lives up to its title and reputation.

Nanoha Kido, who works as a programmer at an IT company, has a natural enemy. His name is Mr. Haba, the cold-hearted boss! He's a disgusting boss who seems like a nice guy, but always pushes impossible tasks onto Nanoha. One night, after working overtime due to work given to her by Mr. Haba, Nanoha enters a live music venue that she visited during her student days. There, Nanoha saw the unexpected appearance of a band member she was once a fan of...!?

An adorable and full-color manga series about the hilarious antics of the artist’s two rescue cats–accompanied by photos of the actual kitties in action! Staring at you at night, putting their butts on your face, getting stuck in a box… Based on a popular blog, this full color manga shares the everyday silliness of living with cats.

Spirits and magic are everywhere in the streets of Edinburgh – if only you dare to see it! Dive into this heartfelt manga about a witch and her apprentice as they try to find their place in a world that hates their very existence. The last in a long line of Witches of the Black Wood, Marie Blackwood lives a quiet life in Edinburgh – away from the scrutiny of the Church. But when the Church thrusts 13-year-old Theo into her hands for safekeeping, Marie suddenly gains the responsibility not just of taking care of a teenager – but protecting the world, and Theo himself, from the amazing power that lives inside of him.

Prince Callus Leditzweissen is a Taboo Being, an unfortunate soul born with a deadly curse that causes him constant suffering. With no known cure, the doctors say Callus only has six months left to live. But a magician named Gourley gives the boy a sliver of hope when he demonstrates the healing power of light magic. Callus is determined to learn how to use light magic in time to save himself, hoping to live longer to repay all the kindness he's been shown throughout his life.

Filia was a young commoner living alone in the countryside, as her rare appearance kept others away from her. One day, she is found by the royal family, and the king declares, "You are the legendary saint reborn!" From that day forward, she dedicated herself to the kingdom, being in the service of the royal family. However, after just one year, the castle is suddenly attacked by Artel, a demon who is known as the Demon King of Ruin. As a bargain to save the kingdom, Filia is handed over as an offering to Artel. Initially, Artel was a terrifying being, but it seems that he has a surprisingly kind side... However, amidst this warming moment, Artel says, "If you're that desperate to get away from me... I'll have to teach you a lesson." "You are mine, and mine alone, little saint."

“…What kind of partner are you trying to make?” “I’m going to make a sex partner!” Sweet Pea, who placed a “sex partner wanted” ad in the newspaper, declares this to her close childhood friend, Edward. At her words, Edward’s lips curl with a dangerous twitch. The thought of another man touching her is unbearable, so he decides he’d rather become her partner himself. And so, wearing a specially made mask, he visits Sweet Pea under the name “De Niro”…

"The adventures of the Brotherhood of the Tofu continue!" In a story that directly follows season 2 of the animated series. Yugo, Ruel, Percedal, Amalia and Evangelyne are now living their lives, each on their own. The adventurers reunite at Alibert's for Yugo and Adamai's birthday, launching this latest saga when a party pooper comes to interrupt the celebrations and force our friends to set off on the road once again for adventure. <br> Note: The animated series starts before the manga events (season 1 and 2) and ends at after the manga events (Season 3, 4 and OVA).

Fukutome Kai (21), who lives in Tokyo’s Shin-Ōkubo district with his mother, Yukie (53), is walking his childhood friend Rika (21) home after celebrating his mother’s birthday when they are suddenly attacked by a strange man. Kai and Rika barely manage to escape, but… Days later, Kai’s close friend, Korean resident Park Yujun (21), is killed by that same man. Not only Yujun, but Kai’s mother Yukie and Rika are also dragged into the incident—Rika ends up in a coma, and Yukie loses her life. This tragedy leads to shocking revelations: Yujun had been a spy for country N, Kai has a long-lost twin brother—Im Jin, a member of the super-popular K-pop boy group Littlegang—and his estranged father, Im Dohyun (53), is living in Korea. Overnight, Kai’s fate begins to shift dramatically. To avenge his mother and best friend, and to uncover the truth of his own roots, he sets out alone for Seoul. But what awaits Kai there…!?

Fukutome Kai (21), who lives in Tokyo’s Shin-Ōkubo district with his mother, Yukie (53), is walking his childhood friend Rika (21) home after celebrating his mother’s birthday when they are suddenly attacked by a strange man. Kai and Rika barely manage to escape, but… Days later, Kai’s close friend, Korean resident Park Yujun (21), is killed by that same man. Not only Yujun, but Kai’s mother Yukie and Rika are also dragged into the incident—Rika ends up in a coma, and Yukie loses her life. This tragedy leads to shocking revelations: Yujun had been a spy for country N, Kai has a long-lost twin brother—Im Jin, a member of the super-popular K-pop boy group Littlegang—and his estranged father, Im Dohyun (53), is living in Korea. Overnight, Kai’s fate begins to shift dramatically. To avenge his mother and best friend, and to uncover the truth of his own roots, he sets out alone for Seoul. But what awaits Kai there…!?

On Scarlet Crest Island, a cursed immortal princess sleeps in legend. Shrine maiden Mikoto steps into a forbidden forest—and simultaneously, a massive earthquake awakens the ancient curse. As monstrous creatures emerge, Mikoto partners with the lecherous Self-Defense Force officer Tatsumi, plunging into a fierce and erotic-horror battle against the resurrected immortal queen.

A shocking display of racism ends athletic superstar James Block’s life when the woman he thought he loved admits she only dated him because of his celebrity status—she would never marry someone of his race. His rage and temper lands him in jail where he meets the mysterious “Dr. F,” a man whose invisibility ray gun killed his daughter and led to the continued diminishing visibility of his granddaughter, Ami. Once freed from jail, James tracks down the gun and turns it on himself, but stops right before he’s fatally wounded. James can no longer be discriminated against due to his skin color for he has none! He takes the nom de guerre “Alabaster” and his translucent tyranny begins with two goals: exact his revenge on his ex-girlfriend, and take on the similarly invisible Ami as his own ward. Written in a dark period of Tezuka’s life, Alabaster is a thrilling revenge story that touches on the dark side of humanity and the extent one would go to get even. It shows that not only does it affect the victims, but how destructive it is to be surrounded by such animosity. How far will you go for retribution?

Exorcist Fang Hui has searched for the Cirrus Cloud Scroll for 10 years, with no success. When he comes across an all-powerful sword, he's launched through a magical portal, where he encounters the slain Wan. He resurrects her with a special spell, and though she can’t recall her origins, the one thing she recognizes is… Fang? A hothead, a mysterious girl, and more join them as this eclectic group sets out on an adventure full of demons and magic in hopes of unlocking the mysteries of their pasts and the prized scroll!

Disturbing dreams shake Alistair "Allie" Jacobi's nights. But his daytime life is not much better. His father, the boss of a criminal organization, has decided that it's time for his son to gain experience in the underworld. So Allie, 19, finds himself doing an "internship" in a convenience store run by the man who, under the cover of home deliveries, is selling drugs to the entire city. To teach him the "job" is Christopher, an older guy. The bond created between the two of them will give life to dark presences and disturbing and enigmatic premonitions.

Usami Suzu was raised as a pure and lovely girl from a young age, and even now, at 15 years old, she is still treated as a "pure girl" by everyone around her. But what they don't know is that she really loves masochistic boys who are really messed up! When she was enjoying a masochistic boys' manga during her break, she bumped into Narukawa Rui, a boy from the same class as her! The more he confidently makes sadist remarks, the more she wants to make him cry! The sight of him being drenched and made to cry... must be so cute... Narukawa-kun... definitely has the right qualities!! A new era of adolescent love between an innocent girl who's a dom and a headstrong boy who's a sub!

‘Han Jo Lee,’ a supporting actor whose dream was to live even just one day as a handsome man, is rewarded for his righteous life with a beautiful face and a status window that grants wishes, as he reincarnates. Though abandoned as an orphan in front of a convent in the middle of winter with an uncertain future, his luck is so extraordinary that he even ends up being adopted by a chaebol actor. Armed with the seasoned experience of a max-level supporting actor and a god-given face, couldn’t he aim for the top star in this life?

For ten years, Beatrice lived as a saint to protect the empire and earn her family's love. But when Lina steals her position, Beatrice is accused of witchcraft and sentenced to death. In her second life, she vows to get revenge. Thus begins Beatrice's transformation!

Beautiful creatures called 'Alichino' grant any wish to those who find them--but at a price! A young lady searching for an Alichino wants to bring her brother back to life. She meets Tsugiri, a handsome young man who she thinks is an Alichino. While Tsugiri turns out to be a mere mortal, he does have a mysterious connection with these rare creatures--a connection that brings him and those around him grave danger!

Five years ago, my first love, Cha Mia, disappeared. Now, she has reappeared before me, completely changed. An unexpected reunion at the police station… and she turns out to be a freshman at the same university? The story of two people who thought it was over begins again on campus... or so I thought, but she still insists on letting the past go.

In 1960s America, blunt macho Dennis takes on a lone sheepherding job for three months in summer, with the odd requirement that he “trust nothing but the sheep.” One month later, a mysterious man shows up. He introduces himself as Todd and says he has come to the area to hunt. Dennis is wary of Todd, but gradually realises that he’s a nice guy, and he develops a soft spot for him. While Dennis can’t quite make up his mind about Todd, despite the chemistry between them, a coyote kills a sheep. Will Dennis let doubt or certainty take over?