Publisher Hayakawa is celebrating its 70th anniversary with two manga anthology reprints. One collection is dedicated to mystery works while the other compiles sci-fi stories printed over the publisher’s long career.
Kou-1 desu ga Isekai de Joushu Hajimemashita; 高1ですが異世界で城主はじめました; I'm in My First Year of High School, but I Became a Castle Lord in Another World; I'm in First Grade of Senior High School, but Started to Be a Castle Owner in a Different World; I'm a High School Student, but I'm a Castle Lord in a Different World; Высокий замок в ином мире; 고 1 그렇지만이 세계에서 성주 시작했습니다; 高一就是异世界的城主
Accidentaly summoned by an ancient map, first year high school student, Kiyokawa Hiroto is forced by the arrogant Lord of the castle to exterminate the vampire that has been haunting his castle. Unexpectedly befriending a girl from Mummy tribe, Hiroto skillfully managed to capture the Vampire with her help. However, he is soon framed by the Lord of the castle. Bravely and kindly aiming to be a Lord, the fantasy of summoned to another world starts!"
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 1000's of leagues of Gods in his way to the top, the race to the throne has begun. Little does he know, he doesn't 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.
December 1, 2043 AD. The mysterious lifeform BABY invades Earth and takes control of a number of human hosts, parasitising them. The possessed bodies metamorphise into monsters called ‘Organos,’ which slaughter a great mass of humanity in a series of bloody massacres, bringing mankind to the brink of extinction. Thereafter, December 1 comes to be known as ‘Extinction Day.’ While battling an Organo, Elettra, the protagonist of the story, finds that her left hand has been infected by BABY. However, aside from a throbbing pain in her hand, nothing about the rest of her body changes. Elettra begins to search for other survivors, hoping to solve the mystery of BABY...
From Kirei Cake: Iride Akatsuki is a popular game footage uploader. He wakes up one day to find that he's been kidnapped and taken to a strange place, along with a number of other uploaders who specialize in different genres of games. A mysterious alpaca-headed host gathers them after the initial stage, to explain how the game will proceed. Will the group of gamers clear the game and make it back to their real lives?
A jungle and war victims: these fragments constitute Yo Mizunashi's leftover memories. A doctor's son, Yo questions whether these pieces of his "past" aren't just constructs of a delusional mind. He forces himself to remember and in seeking his personal truth, alienates himself from his peers and presents school bullies with an easy target.One day, while he is being harrassed, a mysterious man—with a gaping wound on his abdomen—appears before Yo and his tormentors. Yo hastens to help the stranger and in return, learns that his unexpected patient goes simply by the name "R" and that R trades in secrets.
Could you survive in the wilderness that has lost all civilization? A huge earthquake occurs while Satoru and his friends are exploring a cave. After somehow making it to the surface, Satoru is shocked by the scene that lays before his eyes. From that day on, the lonely battle for survival begins!
Remake of Saito Takao’s Survival from 1976.
Snow, pain, starvation is everywhere...The evil bitch called "Ice Witch" has turned the world into snow with her madness. And all of freezing people naturally seeked flame. The "blessing" that was bestowed upon Agni, is it a hope or maybe a curse...?
From Game of Scanlation: Trainee Knight Trudia gets kicked out of the knight squad because of her hot headedness. In midst of trying to find out where she'll go next she finds an old man that's in danger. She runs over there without hesitation in order to save him only to meet a man that'll change her fate forever...! A story of a dying girl and an undying man trying their hardest to live!
Action, Adventure, Horror, Manhwa, Slice of Life, Supernatural, Webtoons
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May 25, 2024
From Batoto: The captivating story of an budding artist, who is willing to come out of his mother's shadow so as to paint whatever he sees... mainly things concerning the supernatural
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Military, Shounen, Slice of Life
48
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December 4, 2025
The protagonist is Yumi Nagumo, a recent Nipponian high school grad, who wants to become the President of Amerigo. In order to do that, she decides to join the U.S. Marines, but…?
Ghost in the Shell; Koukaku Kidoutai; 攻殻機動隊; Mobile Armored Riot Police; Призрак в доспехах; Kabuktaki Hayalet; Squadra mobile con corazza offensiva; policia armada antiavalots; 攻殼機動隊; Gōng ké jīdòng duì; policiers anti-émeute en carapaces offensives; GITS; Fantasma na Casca; Polícia de Choque Blindada Móvel; Дух в броня; Кокаку Кидотай; Привид у латах; Mobile Einsatztruppe; Der Geist in der Shell; Mobilna uzbrojona jednostka porządkowa; Kókaku Kidótai; Mobilbepansrad kravallpolis; Zásahová obrněná pořádková jednotka; הרוח במעטפת; شبح في الهيكل; شبح درون پوسته; 공각기동대; gong-gaggidongdae
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In a near future, technology has firmly taken root into society at large. Cybernetic implants are nothing uncommon and robots roam as plentiful as humans, all connected through their "ghosts" to the electronic datastreams of the net. Major Kusanagi Motoko and the Public Security Section 9 find themselves in a constant battle with the newly created wave of technological terrorists and cyber-hackers. But things take a turn once Motoko gets involved in a certain case involving an extremely dangerous "ghost" hacker nicknamed the Puppeteer, as she dives deeper and deeper into the limitless reality of the net, to reach her own startling conclusions.
絶対ナルå¤ç‹¬è€… (Novel) ; The Isolator (Novel) ; The Isolator: Realization of Absolute Solitude (Novel) ; Zettainaru Isolator (Novel)
Action, Adventure
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May 25, 2024
From Yen Press:
Minoru Utsugi, a teenager who lives a peaceful (if boring) life with his sister-in-law, finds his life changed when extraterrestrial contact grants his dearest wish, leaving him with the power of The Solitude. But the ability to realize absolute isolation only plunges Minoru into a battle he never wanted to fight. As his old life comes to an end, he steps into a new role—as the Isolator!
Sharing the same body in the Mortal World, having to rely on human skin disguise to get by after losing the Invisibility Jade charm... They are the Messengers of Death, the smiley giant moth Bai Wuchang who is cunning as a fox, and the fiery-temper Hei Wuchang who is an expert in losing equipment. Let's take a look of the Human World through their eyes!
Space is mainly inhabited by three different groups: the Federation, which is the real government; Various pirate clans, which use special techniques and magic to dominate the frontier; and the outlaws which are just about everywhere in between. There are also various alien races and empires which sort of fall within this category.It is on this frontier where Gene Starwind and his 11-year old partner Jim Hawking, freelance bounty hunters and odd-job takers extraordinare, live and work. Until they happen to take a job from a mysterious woman named Hilda. In no time flat they`re up to their ears in... (there are more)
天下無双 江田島平八伝 ; 天下無双江田島平八伝 ; Peerless ; Peerless: The Legend of Edajima Heihachi! ; The Legend of Edajima Heihachi! ; Tenkamusou Edajima Heihachiden
Action, Adventure, Seinen
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May 25, 2024
The prequel to Otokojuku focusing on the early life of Edajima Heihachi, principal of Otokojuku. Ran for 10 volumes in Super Jump from 2003 to 2010. The story covers his university days, his war efforts, and much more about this mysterious man among men
A powerful grand wizard named, “Raim” reappears after a millennium because of a failed experiment. While sets out to regain his lost tower, he meets “are” and “ere” who have been trafficked as slaves... a combination of a weird grand magician who only uses his wits to make money and the cute, lovable brother and sister of the miao tribe! Their endless adventure is beginning to unfold. Editorial staff’s comment Will Raim be able to regain his lost tower?!
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Leaving behind his throne, his wealth, and his women. The Demon King now disguises himself and start raising heroes in his pen?! He even formed a party to level up "newbies"! Aren't this suppose to be the war between Good and Evil?! Caesar mockingly answers: "Rules? I create the rules!"
Dies Irae – Amantes Amentes ; Dies irae ~Amantes Amentes~; Dies Irae; Dies Irae - Amantes Amentes; Gazap Günü; The Angry Day; День Гнева: ~Влюбленные Безумные~
As the Soviet Union marches on Berlin in May of 1945, a secretive group of sorcerers and madmen gathers to perform a terrible ritual. They care nothing for the fate of the Reich. To them, the countless lives lost in the battle are the perfect sacrifice to fuel their spell. After the war, they vanish and are not heard from again, except in rumor. One day, it is whispered, they will return. And on that day, the world will end. Fear the demons in human form. Fear the Longinus Dreizehn Orden. Flash forward to present-day Japan. Fujii Ren is released from the hospital after two months spent recovering from wounds suffered in a vicious brawl with his best friend Shiro. As Christmas approaches, he tries to rebuild his life, clinging to what brilliance remains. But even that is soon threatened. For the knights of the LDO have returned, and brought the apocalypse to his doorstep. Forced to wield the same unholy power as his foes, will Ren be able to protect what is dear to him from the inhuman might of the Longinus Dreizehn Orden?
Hark! The city is in peril! Who you gonna call? The Colors! Sacchan, Yui and Kotoha are here to protect the city, solving mysteries and battling enemies with help from their friends. But their quest isn't an easy one as their arch-nemesis Saitou, the violent police officer of Ueno, meets them at every turn.
Even by today's standards, this is a startlingly dark, bleak, violent manga about a justice-seeking hitman and his associates. It has more than enough action, sinister bad guys, and occultish themes to satisfy any action manga fan.
It’s My Life ; C'est ma vie; Ini Hidupku; Это моя жизнь; イッツマイライフ; 잇츠 마이 라이프
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Shounen, Slice of Life
487
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May 21, 2026
Astra L. Doomsday, former captain of the royal knights has finally achieved his dearest wish: To retire and use his savings to get his very own house.
But not long after finally arriving to his sanctuary, a young girl crash-lands into his house. The girl is an apprentice witch, and seems to mistake Astra for someone else.
29æ³ç‹¬ã‚Šèº«ä¸å …冒険者ã®æ—¥å¸¸ ; Everyday of the 29 years old single person adventurer ; 29-sai Dokushin Chuuken Boukensha no Nichijou ; The Daily Life of a Single 29-Year-Old Adventurer
These are the Adventures of a Man and a kind-hearted Woman as they fight their way to reach the Woman known as the most Evil of the Queens. Just What awaits them in their travels...?
問題児たちが異世界から来るそうですよ？ ; Mondai-Ji-tachi ga Isekai Kara Kuru Sō Desu yo? ; Mondai-Ji-tachi ga Isekai Kara Kuru So Desu yo? ; Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai Kara Kuru Sou Desu yo? ; Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru soudesuyo? ; Mondaijitachi ga Isekai kara Kuru sou desuyo? ; Mondaijitachi ga Isekai kara Kuru soudesuyo?
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Shounen
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1
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May 24, 2024
Izayoi Sakamaki, Asuka Kudou, and You Kasugabe have tremendous psychic powers and are bored with the regular world. An envelope arrives for each person, and when each opens their envelope, they are stunned to see the scenery around them change to a world they had never encountered before. They've been summoned by the Black Rabbit to help the community "No Name" to overthrow the Devil King.
It’s been 70 years since the war between the dragons and humans ended. One day, a wounded dragon appeared in front of the human girl Koon... This is a tale of travel with dragons!
Original Webcomic: http://www.foxtoon.com/comic/DragonHeart
The young sorcerer, Sano, attempts to fulfill his destiny as savior of the world as he struggles to solve the mystery behind his father’s death and research on the incredible source of power that is Apple Black.
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, School Life, Shounen, Supernatural
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May 24, 2024
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In a world similar to ours, a select few individuals are able to develop extra-ordinary abilities. After a period of chaos and destruction known as “The Dark Days”, the world nations decided the best way to manage this phenomenal was to create a nation that could monitor and contain these individuals. This nation was called the Almier nation. Individuals with supernatural abilities (known as flame users) have to join the Almier nation and successfully become an Almier before they are allowed back to their normal lives. If they refuse or cannot achieve the status of Almier, these individuals are permanently sealed away from their abilities and can no longer access them.
A small group of flame users who do not wish to be monitored or contained by the Almier set out to take down the nation. At the same time the Almier Nation decides it can do much more than just monitor extra-ordinary humans. It decides it can help to achieve world peace and begins trying to convince the world of this via diplomatic means.
www.kirucomics.co.uk
Xiao Zhe and his two other friends come across several pieces of paper and a book showing ways to fold them into different shapes. The material turns out to be an ancient hi-tech gadget that, when folded properly, turns into a Genie. By further contract with the Genie, the folders could transform them self into super human known as "Origami Fighters". An evil organisation called "Black Union" tries to dominate the world by reviving origami fighters and ancient technology. It's up to Xiao Zhe and his friends to fight them as origami fighters
Onna Chara de Isekai Ten'i shite Cheatppoi kedo Zako Chara na no de Medatazu Heiwa na Shomin wo Mezashimasu!
Onna Chara de Isekai Teni shite Cheatppoi kedo Zako Chara na no de Medatazu Heiwa na Shomin wo Mezashimasu! / 女キャラで異世界転移してチートっぽいけど雑魚キャラなので目立たず平和な庶民を目指します！ ; Onna Chara de Isekai Ten'i shite Cheatppoi kedo Zako Chara na no de Medatazu Heiwa na Shomin o Mezashimasu! ; After Reincarnating in Another World as My Sort of Cheat but Small Fry Female Character I will Strive to Live a Peaceful Life of an Ordinary Person!
Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai, Magic, Shoujo Ai
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March 2, 2026
A little weary salaryman. One day, after waking up... he found himself in another world in the body of a female character, Susie, from the MMORPG he liked to play. Confused, he tried an attack... and made all the mosters flee to the place people live, afraid of his destructive power that's able to smash a mountain. Having dealt with them, he ended up saving Howard, a local tribune who invited his savior to the village, but...
Follow Sudi, the traveling performer and Blackie, the talking cat through time as they try and find the mythic Angel Tear and make some cash along the way. A three arc story about angels, love, betrayal and beautiful men!
Sennen Sensou Aigis – Eiyuu No Kizuna ; Millennium War AIGIS -The Bonds of the Hero; 千年戦争アイギス 英雄の絆
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Harem, Seinen
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May 24, 2024
Long ago, the God Aigis sealed away the devils that caused havoc in the human realm. Now many thousands of years later the Demon God, Tiamat, has come to the human world seeking to destroy all humans using the very devils that Aigis had sealed away so long ago. One of the first to fall was the imperial capital where their prince, who is descended from heroes, had no choice but to run away and watch as his homeland burned. Now he must do what he can to survive Tiamat's onslaught and recruit allies in order to take back his kingdom. Will he live to see the day his kingdom is free of Tiamat's hands?
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