TOP MANGA OF THE WEEK

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…!?

When the woman opened her eyes, she was being violated by a strange man. Unable to even remember her own name, she is endlessly violated day and night amidst confusion. She later learns that if she does not regularly have relations with the man, she will die. The woman is called Freya and ends up living with the man in this place where only the two of them exist…

Life and death, twists and turns, Tezuka Osamu combines classic heart with the depth and mystery of The Twilight Zone in this beautiful, startling collection. The Crater is a series of horror-inspired, self-containing short stories that show the depravity of mankind in a way only the “god of manga” can. Tales range from the world of nymphs and interdimensional adventures, to deadly spiders on planes and depictions of apocalyptic futures. While some stories loosely connect, each story is its own carefully laid experience. Tezuka will chill readers with dark visages of the world counterpointed with his amazing art style that has influenced fans for decades. Contains the following: Volume 1: <li>The Bell Rings (鈴が鳴った, Suzu ga Natta, ALT. ENG - The Bell Tolls)</li> <li>The Man Who Melted (溶けた男, Toketa Otoko, ALT. ENG. - The Man, Evaporated)</li> <li>The Snowman (雪野郎, Yuki Yaro)</li> <li>The Purple Bems (紫のベムたち, Murasaki no Bem-tachi, ALT. - The Purple B.E.M.'s)</li> <li>Sacrifice (生けにえ, Ikenie)</li> <li>The Two-Headed Snake (双頭の蛇, Soto no Hebi, ALT. ENG.- The Twin-headed Snake)</li> Volume 2: <li>Okuchin's Strange Experience (オクチンの奇怪な体験, Okuchin no Kikaina Taiken, ALT. ENG. - Okuchin's -Unwelcome Guest)</li> <li>Good Fortune (大あたりの季節, Dai Atari no Kisetsu, ALT. ENG. - Winning Season)</li> <li>Bag Containing the Future (オクチンの大いなる怪盗, Okuchin no Oinaru Kaito, ALT. ENG. - Okuchin's Big Heist)</li> <li>Two Dramas (二つのドラマ, Futatsu no Drama)</li> <li>The Mask of Tomoe (巴の面, Tomoe no Men)</li> <li>The Three Invaders (三人の侵略者, San'nin no Shinryaku-sha, ALT. ENG. - The 3 Intruders)</li> Volume 3: <li>The Octagonal House (八角形の館, Hachikakukei no Yakata, ALT. ENG. - Octagon Manor)</li> <li>Car Racer (風穴, Kazana, ALT. ENG. - Wind Cave)</li> <li>The Riddle of Brunnel (ブルンネンの謎, Brunnen no Nazo, ALT. ENG. - Brunnen's Enigma)</li> <li>Sergeant Okuno (墜落機, Tsuiraku-ki, ALT. ENG. - Kamikaze)</li> <li>The Jumbo (ジャムボ)</li> <li>The Man on The Crater (クレーターの男, Crater no Otoko, ALT. ENG. - The Crater)</li>

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. The irritable and sharp-tempered Duke Ron, who keeps everyone on edge, treats only Joy specially among the countless maids. “It was only after you came to this mansion that I could feel I was truly alive. I couldn’t help but love you, Joy…” Ron felt saved by Joy, and believed he could do anything for her. Unaware of the true reason Joy had come into his ducal household.

In a world overrun by monsters, humanity’s only hope lies in the Vowed Maidens, women granted divine powers. However, none have ever returned from battle. The 126th chosen, Lyla, is given the weakest power ever: The Wedge. With no one expecting her to succeed, she sets out alone, unaware that her hidden potential could change the fate of the world.

From Viz: Delve into the tortured past of Earl Cain C. Hargreaves, charismatic heir to a wealthy family full of secrets, lies and unthinkable crimes. The prequel to the Godchild series, The Cain Saga follows the young Cain as he attempts to unravel the secrets of his birth, all the while solving each new mystery that comes his way.

In the Taishou era, Saeki Touka is suddenly cast aside when her engagement is unilaterally annulled. Soon after, she is murdered—and her life meets to a tragic end. But when she opens her eyes, she finds herself back at the age of seven. Clinging to the clues from her final moments, she resolves to unmask the culprit and change her fate. In this second life, she swears to seize happiness.

(I have nothing left to regret in this world)Futae Kureto, a man who lost his family and was left completely alone, is suddenly transported to another world by a mysterious being. There, he is granted the power of Spatial Magic, an extraordinary ability that allows him to travel vast distances at will.At first, Kureto is disoriented and unsure. But as he meets new people and becomes enchanted by both the vibrant culture of the royal capital and the quiet charm of the countryside, he gradually begins to shape the life he's always dreamed of.And so begins a fulfilling, easygoing, and heartwarming otherworldly life, one lived between two homes, at his own pace!

Shaliaze, who can see the remaining lifespan of herself and anyone she touches, signed an engagement contract with the crown prince, only to discover that her remaining 70 years had suddenly dropped to just 10!? When she tried to break off the engagement, not only her own lifespan but also her family members' lifespans began to decrease... Now she has no choice but to find a way to reclaim her lifespan while maintaining her position as his fiancée! A lifespan reclamation mystery romantic comedy begins here!!

Childhood friends romance

Of all people, I possessed the body of Haley, a villainess destined to die. Before I could even adapt to the possession, I was abandoned in a polluted area at the bottom of a canyon. “I’m a possessed person, after all!” But there was no law that said I had to die. “Do you understand? If you dwell on the past and get angry, you’ll ruin tomorrow. This is the wisdom left behind by the ancient sages.” A year later. I’m alive and well, farming.

My Tarō is handsome, his gestures are deliberately adorable, and, ultimately, he's too cute. I want to protect him...! But... treating a person like a pet isn't right, is it...? “Tarō, come home.” A clumsy office worker trapped by what is “right” and a lazy freeloader: A strange romantic comedy about living together!

Popular YouTuber “J”, whose real name and face remain a mystery, suddenly finds himself at the center of a shocking scandal. Minji, a high school student and self-proclaimed fan of J, is devastated when rumors spread accusing him of being a nighttime burglar. As the suspicions grow and the public turns against him, Minji realizes she can’t just sit back and watch her idol be wrongfully accused. Determined to clear his name, she takes it upon herself to investigate and uncover the truth. But as she digs deeper, one question remains: what really happened that night—and who is the real culprit?

Leticia, a plain and overly serious noble lady from a fallen house, is desperate to find a husband before it’s too late. Unfortunately, suitors are scarce… unless you count her childhood friend Ethelbert—a dashing prince with a reputation for womanizing and an infuriating habit of offering her unsolicited love advice. Leticia is convinced that someone as radiant and flirtatious as him could never truly love someone as dull and uptight as her. Yet, the more he teases her, the more her carefully guarded heart begins to waver. Behind his smirk lies a desire that’s anything but casual. Can a woman raised to be proper resist the sweet, sinful lessons of a prince with dangerous charm?

Caught between her brilliant elder sister and her stunning younger sister, Sakura, the second daughter of the Odle family, has lived her life quietly and unnoticed. Apart from her small talent for taming minor magical beasts, she possesses no remarkable skills and has kept to the shadows—until, overnight, she is taken away to become the bride of Prince Kai, a man revered as the “God of War.” The reason: Sakura’s very being can serve as the sheath for the fabled “Demon-Banishing Sword.” Brought into Kai’s household not for herself but merely as the “sword’s sheath,” Sakura is accepted as his official wife. Yet her insight and kindness begin to stir subtle changes in the cold, unyielding Kai. A delicate Cinderella-style romance, where love quietly deepens even as the two stumble and misunderstand each other.

Eat or be eaten - a battle of supernatural powers between evil gods and humans! Gods who have lost faith in humans and transformed into evil gods called "Marroads" threaten everyday life as mysterious monsters. In order to save his sister who has been infected with sleeping sickness caused by a mysterious Marroad, Goto Asahi teams up with the most evil Marroad of Hunger, but...!

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Elena, the saint of the Luteria faith that worships Luteria Lawrence, the god of love. Kind and compassionate, she is cherished by all. Every Saturday, however, Elaina secretly holds a mysterious prayer meeting… and one day, an uninvited holy knight appears there.

Yuzuki has always struggled with Mr. Yoshikawa, the tax accountant who treats her with cool strictness. Every month when they meet for work, he never fails to point out her mistakes—leaving her feeling gloomy. But one day, out of the blue—“I would like to go out with you,” he confesses. “Why me?” “Do those words even mean what I think they do? Is he serious, or just teasing me!?” With zero experience in romance, Yuzuki finds herself completely at the mercy of this handsome, sadistic tax accountant!

After adopting her late sister’s son, Kristie now struggles to raise him on her own while also working as a successful wedding planner. One day, she meets a sexy millionaire named Radford. However, he’s the man who got her sister pregnant and then left her, which lead to her death. While hiding a desire for revenge deep down inside, Kristie ends up falling for his dangerous charms!

"A Journey Through 600 Million Years of Natural History" is set in a time when time machines have been developed, allowing access to ancient times. Inochi and Akari, a pair of university students, travel through various eras and encounter undescribed species of ancient life. The story depicts their "600 million year journey through natural history" from ancient times to the present day, gazing up at the giant dinosaur Diplodocus in the Jurassic period, having a barbecue on the beach in the Cretaceous period and eating ammonites.

Mitsu Hachinomiya, the daughter of the infamous Hachinomiya family, was banished from her prestigious school and transferred to Ohanabatake High School, where her grandmother's family attended, in order to start her youth over in a place where no one knows her. However, it is a place of delinquents, and the most dangerous-looking boy named Sumire Kitamura, who saved Mitsu from getting into trouble as early as the transfer, comes on to her and says, “I'm your maid”!