HALF & HALF(1996)
A debut manga work by Seo Kouji
HALF & HALF (2007)
Nagakawa Shinichi and Sanada Yuuki both get involved in an accident and die together, but they are given a chance to live again. A voice lets them survive for seven more days. However, that after the time limit, one of two must die again.
Also, their lives will be shared, including emotions (guilt) and physical sensations (pain). They are told not to leave the other's side, else both of them die. Now, with each of them wanting to save his/her own life, how will the next seven days of non-separation be like? Will they get along?
Half & half (2012)
Serialized in Bessatsu Shonen Magazine
Freesia is set in an alternative Japanese society that is at war, and has passed a law legalizing retaliatory killings. If somebody kills your loved one, you are legally sanctioned to kill, or hire someone to kill, the victimizer. The manga is set around a character who works for a firm that specializes in these retaliatory killings.
Summary obtained from Omanga
From: Easy Going Scans
Sengawa's day job is as an accountant working for the police. But at night... he transforms into a ruthless assassin bringing death to anyone who deserves it. Meet and hire the man with 1000 guns.
It happened after school one rainy day... A group of friends have stayed behind to prepare for the next day’s school festival. One moment they are idly telling ghost stories but the next an enormous earthquake strikes and the entire school seems to fall down around them. They awake to find themselves trapped in a parallel version of their school. A school abandoned and disheveled and whose calendar dates back to 1927. Can they find a way out of this nightmare or are they doomed to the same fate that befell the other victims whose corpses that lie numerous throughout the school?
From Jcafe24:
Corpse Party: Blood Covered is about a group of high school friends in Kisaragi Academy. Kisaragi Academy was built on the grounds of Tenjin Elementary School, which was demolished after a string of disappearances and gruesome murders. After a mysterious earthquake, the students find themselves trapped in an alternate reality Tenjin Elementary School, where the murders of others trapped before them have continued unabated...
あなたに花を捧げましょう ; 爱如鲜花般盛开 ; 献爱的花束 ; รักหมดใจของสาวไฮโซ ; Anata ni Hana wo Sasagemashou ; I'll Give You a Flower
Drama, Josei, Romance, Supernatural
69
1
17
January 22, 2024
From Midnight Scans:
Seri is a very happy, simple girl. The only thing that bothers her is her marriage to her fiancee, the super-obocchama, Yuzuki! While they both repel each other, Seri happens to notice the strange creatures behind Yuzuki!!
Action Idols – Age Of Young Dragons ; Action Idols; Action Idols: Age of Young Dragons; Боевые кумиры: Эра молодых драконов; مشاهير الحركة عصر التنانين; 액션 아이돌
Action, Comedy, Drama, Martial Arts, School Life, Shounen, Webtoons
100
1
15
January 22, 2024
Original Webtoon:
http://webtoon.daum.net/webtoon/view/actionidols
Akuma na Eros - Virgin Crisis; Quyển sách phép; Satanic Eros - Virgin Crisis; Satanic Honey; Virgin Crisis; Дьявольский Эрос; วิกฤตการณ์ซาตานแห่งรัก; 处女危机; 悪魔なエロス; 悪魔なエロス ｖｉｒｇｉｎ ｃｒｉｓｉｓ; 處女危機
Demons, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Supernatural
40
1
23
January 22, 2024
Miu Sakurai, age 15, attends a Catholic school where she prays every day for her admired Shion Amamiya to return her love. When that doesn't work, she places her faith in a book of magic and tries casting one of its spells. However, it's not love that manifests... it's Satan! "The recompense for the contract to grant your wish is your virginity," he tells her, and this is Miu's virgin crisis!
Vol. 4, Story 2: Satanic Honey
Malphas, who exists on Earth as Tsubasa, meets a young girl named Manami who has an unusual compassion for crows. She has two secrets which will transform Tsubasa's reasons for wanting to mature into a full demon...
Vol. 4, Story 3: Satanic Cohabitation
The continued adventures of Miu and Satan. Baal, who desires Satan's place as the Lord of Hell, kidnaps Miu to use as Satan-bait. But complications arise when Baal looks for the aspect of Miu that would attract a high-level demon... and finds it!
From Yen Press: Sora, a young boy who lives a peaceful life on his tropical island home, is set adrift when a horrible storm wrecks the world he loves and separates him from his friends, Riku and Kairi. In another world, the Disney castle is in chaos when King Mickey goes missing, and it’s up to Donald, the court magician, and Goofy, the captain of the army, to find their king. When both Sora and the King’s allies happen upon each other and learn that the ills that have befallen their worlds are the doing of dark beings without hearts known as the Heartless, the three recent acquaintances take up arms together in an epic quest to travel to unknown worlds, set those worlds right, and find their friends!!
そりゃないぜ ☆ ダーリン ; 同居達令 ; How Dare You-Darling ; It's Not Like That Darling ; So nicht, Darling ; Sorya Nai Ze Darling ; Sorya Nice Darling ; Soryanaize Darling ; Stress Pink
Comedy, Drama, Josei, Romance, Supernatural
31
1
4
January 22, 2024
Maiko Ninomiya is college freshman again this year! All because of the accident a year ago that put her in the hospital for half a year. Not to let the fact that she was held back a year dishearten her, she made a complete recovery. But recently she keeps seeing erotic dreams... On top of that after meeting novelist Yukiya Nagase, strange things keep happening!?
Mutou Yugi defeated Pegasus at Duelist Kingdom. Now Pegasus's heir, Tenma Yakou, wants revenge. He takes over Kaiba Corporation while Kaiba Seto is in America. He challenges Yugi to a duel and wins using a spectacular but mysterious god card, and then kidnaps Anzu! Thus, Yugi has no choice but to accept Tenma's challenge. He must duel against and pass thirteen duel professors at KC to reach Tenma and beat him.
Narrates the story of Kyuuki, a strong, proud fox demon who recently woke up and needs a host and Kamishiro Shin, a normal would be high school student if it wouldn't for "his ability" and for the fact that he got a hold of the black Grimoire that controls Kyuuki's existence.
Shin is bound to the book as long as he is alive, thus not only he can't sever his connection to Kyuuki; but those who want the book's power are bound to come after his hide regardless of time and place.
Πριγκίπισσα της Κουζίνας; Kitchen no Ohime-sama; キッチンのお姫さま; 美食小公主; 點心公主; 키친의 공주님
Comedy, Cooking, Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Tragedy
37
1
21
January 22, 2024
Najika is an aspiring young chef with a flawless sense of taste and a heart of gold. Orphaned at a young age, Najika gravitated toward cooking out of her desire to find her "prince," the mysterious boy who touched her heart and brought light into her life shortly after her parents' death. The only clue to his identity is a silver spoon, which leads Najika to the prestigious Seika Academy, where she faces many challenges on her quest for happiness.
21-year-old Ryu Yeon-seong is about to start his mandatory military service in the ROK Army. But unlike most other conscripts, he and four others are assigned to the mountain police rescue unit stationed at Mt. Bukhan, a small mountain on the outskirts of Seoul. Not knowing much about it, they think it'll be a walk in the park, and count themselves lucky to have landed such a cushy assignment. But when they arrive at the mountain, the group soon learn that they're in for more than they bargained for.
The heroine of the story, Amu Hinamori, is a student at Seiyo Elementary. At first glance, her classmates refer to her as "cool and spicy" and rumors speculate about her personal life. However, her real personality is that of a very shy girl who has trouble showing her true personality. One night, Amu wishes for the courage to show her "would-be" self, and the next morning finds three brightly colored eggs—red, blue, and green—in her bed. At first, she is alarmed, but realizes she must have really wished to change. These eggs hatch into three Guardian Characters: Ran, Miki, and Su. The Guardian Characters aid Amu in discovering who she truly is and help fulfill Amu's dreams. Amu's life becomes much more complex as she struggles to deal with her "would-be" selves and the Seiyo Elementary's Guardians, who recruit Amu as the Joker to search for X Eggs and X Characters, the corrupted forms of peoples' dreams. Meanwhile, the Easter Company is extracting people's eggs in search of a special egg called the Embryo. The Embryo is believed to grant any wish to the one who possesses it. However, the process creates X Eggs and X Characters. Continues on "Shugo Chara! Encore!"
Kodocha; Child's Toy; Diễn viên nhí; Il giocattolo dei bambini; Kodocha: Sana's Stage; Детская игрушка; لعبة الطفل; こどものおもちゃ; 玩偶游戏; 아이들의 장난감; Kodomo no Omocha
Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice of Life
49
1
17
May 1, 2025
Sana Kurata, a child actress, faces many problems in her classroom, including a major one - her bullying classmate, Akito Hayama. Sana's outgoing and friendly nature leads her to work towards correcting all of the problems around her. Her 'meddling' irritates Akito but at the same time captivates him, just as Akito's gloomy nature irritates Sana and compels her to change him. As these two opposites attract each other, they face many hardships which bring them closer to a mutual understanding. A story of growing up, letting go, falling in love, and falling out. It chronicles the relationship of Sana and Akito throughout elementary to high-school.
This manga won the 1998 Kodansha Manga Award for shoujo.
An extra epilogue book called 'Deep Clear' is available on MangaFox which is set a few years after the end of the Kodocha series. 'Deep Clear' is a cross-over with Obana Miho's other work, 'Honey Bitter'.
Mezon Ikkoku; Доходный дом Иккоку; めぞん一刻; 相聚一刻; Nhà trọ Nhất Khắc; 도레미 하우스; 메종일각; Xiāngjù yīkè; منزل إكوكو; mejong-ilgag; อิกโคคุ บ้านพักหรรษา
Comedy, Delinquents, Drama, Mystery, Romance, School Life, Seinen, Slice of Life, Tragedy
36
1
4
January 22, 2024
[From Viz]: Travel into Japan's nuttiest apartment house and meet its volatile inhabitants: Kyoko, the beautiful and mysterious new apartment manager; Yusaku, the exam-addled college student; Mrs. Ichinose, the drunken gossip; Kentaro, her bratty son; Akemi, the boozy bar hostess; and the mooching and peeping Mr. Yotsuya.
Yuuma is summoned back to his home island after the death of his mother and asked to become the next head of the wealthy Nuenaki family. He has certain misgivings though and rejects the offer. However after the current head dies not a day after his arrival, he has no choice but to become involved.
From Stiletto Heels: On his first day of transferring to a new high school, a loner named Mori Buntarou, is cajoled by a classmate into climbing the school building. Despite knowing that one misstep could send him spiraling to his death, he moves forward, and upon finally reaching the top, Mori experiences a sense of fulfillment. That feeling, which seems to be telling him, "You're alive!" gives birth to an adrenaline for rock-climbing.
Inari Konkon; Syllabary of Love; Инари, лисы и азбука любви; อินาริมนตราสื่อรัก; いなり、こんこん、恋いろは。; 稻荷恋之歌; 이나리 콩콩 사랑의 첫걸음; Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha.
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, School Life, Seinen, Slice of Life, Supernatural
230
1
5
January 22, 2024
Fushimi Inari has a hopeless crush on her classmate Tanbabashi. One day, while trying to interact with him, she accidentally humiliates him in front of the whole class. He refuses to accept her apologies, and, to make matters worse, she discovers that he probably has a crush on their incredibly cute classmate Sumizome. She has all these things in mind when she is summoned by Uka-no-Mitama-no-kami, a pale fox goddess. In return for rescuing a little fox-spirit creature before school that day, the goddess offers to grant a single wish of Inari's. Without thinking, she blurts out that she wants to be Sumizome. As one might expect, this wish does not go nearly as well as Inari had hoped, and the kindly goddess breaks a goddess-rule to give Inari the ability to change herself back. Now, Inari can change her own shape at will, and using her new skill is very tempting as she keeps trying to win Tanbabashi's heart. But if Inari flaunts her ability, both she and the goddess might end up in trouble with Amaterasu!
This sweet shoujo series is by Rie Takada. The story revolves around a innocent naive schoolgirl, Yume, who falls in love with a gorgeous ex-Yankee, Shoubu. Meanwhile, Yume's best friend, Roko, falls for Shoubu's best friend, the playboy Yuuji. And the story starts rolling from there. The manga is a sweet, funny and touching love story.
Drama, Mature, Romance, Seinen, Slice of Life, Sports, Thriller, Tragedy
34
1
2
May 2, 2024
Miyuki Umino was a senior in high-school. Although Miyuki, her two younger brothers and her younger sister were poor, they were happy living together. But, one day all of a sudden her older brother's debt of 250 million yen fell upon them. To pay back the debt Miyuki quit school. What was the incredible choice she took to do this?
The Rose of Versailles; La Rose de Versailles; Versailles no Bara; ベルサイユのばら; 凡尔赛的玫瑰; 베르바라; 베르사유의 장미; 베르사이유의 장미; กุหลาบแวร์ซายส์; ليدي اوسكار; وردة فيرساي - السيدة اوسكار; Berubara; Hoa hồng Véc xây; Lady Oscar: Die Rose von Versaille; Róża Wersalu; Rosa de Versalhes
The Rose of Versailles focuses on Oscar François de Jarjayes, a girl raised as a man to become her father's successor as leader of the Palace Guards. A brilliant combatant with a strong sense of justice, Oscar is proud of the life she leads, but becomes torn between class loyalty and her desire to help the impoverished as revolution brews among the oppressed lower class. Also important to the story are her conflicting desires to live life as both a militant and a regular woman as well as her relationships with Marie Antoinette, Count Axel von Fersen, and servant and best friend André Grandier.
Licensed versions of this manga have been published in French, German and Spanish.
Kyotaro is just an ordinary guy trying to lead an ordinary high school life despite the fact that he is the son of a Yakuza boss. Then comes Kumiko, his half-sister he's never met before, who's looking for a man with a centipede tattoo who killed her loved ones in the past. Will Kumiko and Kyotaro be able to manage their family business? Will Kumiko ever find and avenge the man with the centipede tattoo? And will they be able to control their sexual urges for each other?
Fatestay Night ; Fate/stay night; フェイト／ステイナイト; Судьба/Ночь схватки; 命运守护夜; 圣杯传说
Action, Drama, Harem, Historical, Magic, Martial Arts, Monsters, Mystery, Romance, School Life, Shounen, Slice of Life, Supernatural, Survival, Thriller, Tragedy
101
1
10
January 21, 2024
In Fuyuki City, seven sorcerers will each summon and become "Masters" to powerful familiars known as "Servants" in order to wage a secret war for the Holy Grail. The seven groups will battle until only one is left - the one who will be granted a chance to wish upon the Holy Grail. While the origins of the war are obscure, it is set to begin again. Shirou Emiya, out of admiration and gratitude towards his his late foster father, strives to become a "Hero of Justice" in spite of his lack of talent for sorcery. Unexpectedly, he becomes a participant in the Fifth Holy Grail War when he accidentally summons Saber, who is said to be the strongest servant of all... Based on "Fate" and "Unlimited Blade Works", the first and second scenarios of the game.
From Viz: All that matters to 15-year-old Nobara Sumiyoshi is volleyball--she's an awesome player with big-time ambitions. But sometimes it seems like a girl just can't get a break in the competitive world of high school volleyball. Nobara's family wants her to inherit the role of "young mistress," serving rich patrons at her family's old-fashioned Japanese restaurant. No thanks! When Nobara transfers to Crimson Field High School, known for its top-notch volleyball team, it turns out that her mother will stoop to dirty tricks to keep her off the court. With assistance from her feisty Aunt Momoko, who's got some connections at Crimson Field, Nobara decides to start playing offense.
My long-awaited life of marriage was a day-one disaster. Between my selfish husband and his overbearing mother, I was this close to reaching my breaking point... So I asked for a divorce!
Samurai Harem: Asu no Yoichi!; Ashita no Yoichi!; High School Samurai; Ёйти завтрашнего дня!; รัก4สีของนายซามูไร; 明日のよいち!; 明日的与一; 神劍好小子; 내일의 요이치！
Action, Comedy, Drama, Harem, Martial Arts, Romance, School Life, Shounen
29
1
20
January 21, 2024
A boy swordsman, Yoichi and his father stays in mountain training for his descent from the mountain. Yoichi comes to the city to lodge and stay with 4 beautiful sisters. A new more severe "training" regiment awaits him. From Wiki: After learning martial arts in the mountains for 17 years under his father's teachings, Yoichi Karasuma's father orders Yoichi to continue his training to strengthen his spirit with the Ikaruga family in the city, as he has nothing left to teach him. The current head of the Ukiha Divine Wind Style Swordplay school of martial arts, Ibuki Ikaruga, and her siblings gradually accept Yoichi as a freeloader at their dojo. In addition to domestic problems, Yoichi deals with Washizu's jealousy of Ibuki and Yoichi's supposed relationship and his school life.
A one-hit girl from another world, from ancient dragons to space giants, as long as she targets a weak spot, She can kill them all in one hit! Did she also say I’m a superhero with countless harems in another world, and she’s just one of my disciples?
성공한 덕후의 사정 / أسرار الأوتاكو الناجحة / Complétame el trabajo
Adaptation, Comedy, Drama, Josei, Mature, Office Workers, Romance, Slice of Life
598
14
942
April 3, 2025
Park Seojin is the very picture of a ladylike woman. She’s elegant, modest, and works harder than anyone at her successful job at a large corporation. Or, at least that’s the image of herself that Seojin has carefully crafted in order to indulge in her actual hobbies: reading hardcore smut! In reality, Seojin is just your average 'otaku,' fangirling and obsessing over steamy romance novels every night. Lately, her new obsession has been the one man in her life who remotely resembles a male lead in her romance novels - her boss, Yoon Taehyun! However, Seojin knows that her fantasies are destined to stay just that - fantasies. They're employee and boss, and nothing could change that. But when Yoon Taehyun discovers a crack in her perfectly curated persona, could their relationship potentially change into something else?
Aishiteruze Baby★★; ★Babe★ My Love; Ai Baby; Aishiteruze Baby; Baby, My Love; Em bé đáng yêu; Люблю тебя, малышка; รักเธอ BABY; รักเธอเบบี้; 亲亲宝贝; 宝贝我爱你; 寶貝我愛你; 愛してるぜベイベ; 愛してるぜベイベ★★; 愛你寶貝; 親親寶貝; 사랑해 왜 베이베; I Love You, Baby
Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice of Life
51
1
18
March 5, 2026
Kippei Katakura is a 17-year-old playboy who spends his time chasing girls, careless of their feelings. But when his 5-year-old cousin Yuzuyu comes to live with his family after her mother's sudden disappearance, Kippei is put in charge of taking care of her. As Kippei gets to know Yuzuyu and starts to understand how she feels, he also begins to realize that all girls were like Yuzuyu once...
Adaptation, Comedy, Drama, Josei, Mature, Romance, Slice of Life
36
1
10
January 21, 2024
I want an exciting adventure and…a dangerous man? Finally free from her overprotective father, Eden craves a change from her life as an uptight librarian. That’s why I need to go on an adventure! So Eden drives off with a heart full of expectation. Suddenly a man in a tuxedo appears in the road. “Please get me out of here,” he begs. Not only are people chasing after him and hurling insults, they are throwing rice and flowers, as well. What a perfect start to an adventure! Eden asks the man, Riley, to take over driving and he brings them to the hotel he runs. Now she must pretend to be his blushing bride!
Adaptation, Drama, Josei, Mature, Romance, Slice of Life
43
1
13
January 21, 2024
A bestselling author is giving a twenty-six-year-old virgin a lesson in romance! High school teacher Harriet meets bestselling author Brad Barrington at a party at her house. Why would be abandon the city for this small town? He gives her advice on her writing and she ends up telling him about how her sister stole her fiancé. He tells her that she’s still hung up on the past and needs to make a change—by giving her precious virginity to a better man! He’ll even help her look for a suitable partner!
I thought no one would ever love me. Ellie is rooting for her beautiful sister, who is the complete opposite of her, to succeed as an actress. She sold her house and lives in a share house with her father, and even carries debt... One day, she goes to the park because of her part-time job and sees a little boy all by himself. Is he lost? Ellie calls out to him and his guardian, Luca, appears. He is the CEO of a large corporation, and intimidatingly says, “Thanks for taking care of him. Here’s a little something for you.” He handed her a check for hush money. Ellie refuses the impossible amount and runs away, but the next day, Luca shows up and...?
A kiss that I thought was a mistake. He doesn't think so...? It's a passionate kiss. A kiss impossible to forget. Lost in the atmosphere at a friend's wedding, Cassie kisses her employer, Keir. He is the manager of the Las Vegas hotel where Cassie works. He is also the sergeant of the venerable O'Connell family. In addition to the different world she lives in, Cassie hears Keir say that she is just an employee, and in order to forget everything, she takes a new job and leaves for another land. She never thought that her new boss at her new job would be Keir and that they would see each other every day...
If I wear crimson lipstick, will I be a woman worthy of him? Cressida is eighteen years old and has a father who is a wandering writer. Her father dies suddenly during the voyage, and she is alone at the helm of the yacht in the stormy seas. Just when she thinks she can hold on any longer, a helping hand comes to her rescue. A beautiful man with strong arms...the moment she sees him, a violent shock runs through Cressida's body. Cressida, who has nowhere to go, is sheltered by Luke, and they live together under one roof. When she looks at him, she feels pain. He has a wonderful lover... What is the feeling she has? She feels like her heart is going to burst.
