Firenze, early 16th century. The birthplace of the renaissance era, where art is thriving. In one small corner of this vast city, one sheltered girl’s journey begins. She dreams of becoming an artist, an impossible career for a girl born into a noble family. In those days, art was an exclusively male profession, with woman facing strong discrimination. In spite of these challenges, Arte perseveres with hard work and a positive attitude!
54 AD. Cestvs, a young boy and member of the lowest social class, is placed into a training school for slave-boxers. It is here that he begins his journey to defy fate and survive.
This is a biography of the famous Buddhist monk Ikkyu from the late Hisashi Sakaguchi. Set in 14th century Japan, Ikkyu must learn to live and excel as a monk, despite the fact that his father is the emperor. His intelligence and purity help him succeed, but he continues to get the short end of the stick in life. Can Ikkyu perservere in his quest for spirituality in spite of everything that is set against him?
Ikusa no Ko; Ikusa no Ko - Oda Saburou Nobunaga-den; Ikusa no Ko - Oda Saburou Nobunagaden; Ikusa no Ko: Oda Saburō Nobunaga-Den; いくさの子 織田三郎信長伝; Child of War: The Life of Oda Saburou Nobunaga
The most feared / respected legendary warlord Oda Nobunaga, who disappeared from history just as he was about to unify Japan. He was born in war, raised for war, and grew into war. Nobunaga was a true "Child of War"! Tetsuo Hara draws the child character Kipposhi (Nobunaga's childhood name) who is destined to become the fearsome figure that dominates the Sengoku Period. The only manga that tells the story of Nobunaga's childhood days, this is a must-read for anyone interested in Japan and Samurai!
A God Eater is a person who can kill impure gods and absorb their power. Mikage Koutaro is one of these people. However his job causes him to be discriminated againsted by many humans and gods although all he want's to do is help people. So he travels around historic Japan with his sexy, but over bearing artifact sipirt Hinaki.
The story begins when meets a spirited, kind hearted and not to mention cute, miko named Amane. She decideds to befriend him and learn more about god eaters and the world outside of her shrine.
In this city, there is a legendary thief. An eccentric thief who lived down through the generations. A story that's told for generations. His name is Mugensai Ishikawa.
Kikai Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu; A Mysterious Tale of Wits - Ikkyuu in Bloom; Kikai Tonchi Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu; Kikai Tonchibanashi - Hanasaka Ikkyuu; Kikai-Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu; 奇怪とんち噺 花咲一休; 奇怪噺 花咲一休; 花咲一休
Comedy, Historical, Mystery, Shounen
27
1
2
May 23, 2024
Description of the oneshot Kikai Tonchi Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu
One-shot published in Weekly Shounen Jump.
Long, long ago, there lived an eccentric spirit. One who ate the souls of humans and loved "riddles". He would ask anyone who crossed his path sadistic "questions", and if they returned a "stupid answer", they would have their souls eaten without a moment's delay. On the other hand, if they answered with "wit", the spirit would grant a single wish, regardless of what it was. There was a bald, witty genius of a boy who responded magnificently to the spirit's "question". His wish was for the spirit to possess him for the rest of his life!
Description of the serialization Kikai Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu:
There once was an ayakashi called Karma who challenged his victims to a battle of wits. If the subject succeeded, the ayakashi would grant them one wish, but if they lost, he would devour their soul. At the same time, there was a young monk called Hanasaku Ikkyuu, who was famed for his cleverness. He used to eagerly sharpen his mind, solving challenging riddles sent to him, until his mother fell ill. When he found that his cleverness was of no use in helping her, he gave it up.
Karma seeks out Ikkyuu, eager to best him in a battle of wits and consume his soul. One day, Ikkyuu rescued a young beggar boy, only to see him fall ill with a mysterious illness. That same day, Karma finally finds Ikkyuu and offers him his dangerous bargain. Thanks to Karma, will Ikkyuu finally have a way to use his cleverness to help the people around him?
神の名は ; 神の名は 日の本神話異聞 ; 神の名は日の本神話異聞 ; Kami no Nawa ; Kami no Nawa: Hinomoto Shinwa Ibun ; Kami no Nawa: Ninomoto Shinwa Ibun
Adventure, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Shoujo
25
1
1
May 23, 2024
Sengoku was a period when Japan was in war, a period when humans were still able to communicate with Gods. Young Sarutahiko has died because of the struggle, but he will be resurrected and turn into an immortal thanks to a God's power in exchange of consuming his sister's life day by day.
To save her, Sarutahiko will ask for help to the God of the Mountain, but instead, he meets a beautiful young girl... What is the true identity of this girl?! What kind of God is capable of granting wishes in exchange of souls, blood and death...?!
Set in a mythological time and place, Ja-Dou recounts the struggles of the heirs to kingdoms of heaven and their comrades, to repel the demonic forces that sometimes make their way into heaven.
Ashray is the son of the Flame Emperor, small for his age, and cursed with a fiery temper. He also has to hide the fact that he has a horn, a trait usually associated with demons. His father keeps appointing assistants to keep an eye on him, but keeping up with Ashray is hard work, and the first six have died in the line of duty. Can Alan Seoul, his newly appointed seventh assistant, last a little longer than the first six? Teiou is a prince of the eastern kingdom of air. His best friend and lover is Keika, a mazoku, or demon, in human form. Tiarandear, is the Prince of the western kingdom of water. As chief of all the gods it is his job to maintain harmony in heaven and to direct and control human history. He loves Ashray, but how long can he keep protecting Ashray from the consequences of his violent temper? And if it should become known across heaven that Ashray might be part demon?
(For some reason, halfway into the 2nd volume there still is no mention of the northern prince.)
황제의 검 ; 황제의 검 (皇帝之劍) ; Neo-Oriental Fantasy Story ; The Emperor's Sword ; The Sword of the Emperor
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Historical, Martial Arts
210
1
11
May 23, 2024
From: Easy Going Scans
A young Emperor is cast out of his Empire by his uncle, who seizes the throne for himself. The young Emperor sets out to become the strongest among the living, and take back what is rightfully his...
The era - the first half of the 20th century. The setting - London. Bertie, a young aristocrat, is a little bit dim - but that's quite all right. Because luckily, he has a perfect valet named Jeeves. So why is it that Bertie always seems to end up in perfectly nasty situations?!
A cheery collection of comedic misadventures about a silly master and a scheming servant, adapted from the "Jeeves and Wooster" stories by P. G. Wodehouse.
"The empire is at peace only when an empress with brilliant golden locks is at the side of the emperor." In the Empire of Oriet, every reign is marked by the birth of a single blonde woman who is worthy of being the emperor’s consort. Thanks to this multiple century-long legend, the empire has prospered. However, unable to obtain a blonde consort, the current emperor was forced to marry a vicous dark-haired empress. Without their blonde beauty, the empire is facing its slow decline. Meanwhile, the second prince, Carlix, loses in the race to become the next emperor. Forced into a marriage to a woman who doesn’t even show up to their wedding, Carlix is made even more furious after being publicly disrespected by her father, the duke. But then, as if by fate, Carlix stumbles upon a stunning blonde beauty. Will he be able to seduce her and steal her throne? “Give unto me your heart and body…”
From Del Rey:
Avenging his father's murder is a matter of honor for the young samurai Jintetsu. But it turns out that the killer is a corrupt government official-and now the powers that be are determined to hunt Jintetsu down like an animal. There's only one problem: Jintetsu is already dead.
Torn to pieces by a pack of dogs, Jintetsu's ravaged body has been found by Genkichi, outcast and master inventor. Genkichi gives the dead boy a new, indestructible steel body and a talking sword-just what he'll need to face down the gang that's terrorizing his hometown and the mobster who ordered his father's hit. But what about Otsuki, the beautiful girl he left behind? And what will lay ahead in his journey?
Steel armor is defense against any sword, but it can't save Jintetsu from the pain in his heart.
He was introduced to her in order to save her from her destiny… When Alicia was seven years old, she met Thomas Cavendish, the man chosen to be her future husband. She fell in love with him the moment she met him, but their fated marriage had nothing to do with her feelings. It was the result of her adoptive father’s calculated decision to save her from her destiny…
This is the story of a prince, Izegole, the sixth son of the Agon family. The family that years ago took control of all the 500 villages of their continent. Izegole and his brothers and sisters are in charge of security in all the villages while the king, their father, takes care of politics. But one day everything changes, when a killer is sent to kill Izegole, a God comes to Earth with a secret mission and one after an other, his World, all that he considers important crumbles before him and leaving him but with hobson's choice: fight or fall? What will he choose?
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Chloe thought Luke's revenge was just, as her own father had killed his father. That is why when she is brought back to the past, she decides to accept her tragic fate. But suddenly and unexpectedly, Luke's most trusted Knight approaches her. "He won't be able to kill you, so escape as if you're dead." She is convinced by Luke and decides to flee with him, thinking there will no longer be any obstacles as long as she fakes her own death, until... "Your life belongs to me." Chloe and Luke's paths cross again when they meet as the insomniac emperor and the pharmacist who concocts his sleeping pills. With a completely new identity, Chloe no longer looks the same, yet Luke is instinctively drawn to her. Will Chloe be able to escape death and become happy again?
Disguised as a man, the Lady is unconsciously manipulating the Duke? In order to search for her missing father, Lady Elesia transforms herself into a man and finds employment at the castle of the Duke of Bristol, near where her father was last seen. Having grown up admiring the Black Lion, a vigilante who protects the innocent, Elesia displays her mastery of the sword and quickly wins the Duke’s favor—until one day when he discovers her secret! The historical drama in the Kingdom of Aldun is about to begin!
Okinimesu Mama (Akino Matsuri) ; お気に召すまま ; As you like it ; Oki ni Mesu Mama (AKINO Matsuri)
Historical, Romance, Shoujo
26
1
1
May 21, 2024
Four hundred years back into the past...
In a countrified corner of merry olde England lives Jacqueline, the daughter of a grand duke. She is infatuated with Raymond, a beautiful youth in a certain theatre troupe.
Full of turbulent adventures, the fascinating tale of a tomboy-princess who dreams of love!
"I can show you the whole world, Hime. Only if you let me do so." Doujinshi is based on the fanfic, which tells the story of the relationship between Gojo Satoru and Iori Utahime from the manga “Jujutsu Kaisen”.
Revery Earth presents you with three meanings, one per each volume. Eric is on a journey to revenge his brother's death, Jurd. He saves a prince who identified himself as Sion. Giving Eric an awkward reason, Sion helps Eric on his journey.Eric and Sion come across a town where reports of a strange light in a forest nearby. Eric and Sion seek out the light and ended up finding out the lights were fairies. One of the fairies, Rem, joins Eric and Sion.
[Taken from JanimeS]
Ryo thinks she is a normal girl living a normal highschool life in modern day Tokyo. But is she? On a school trip, a mysterious man attacks her and claims that he is Benkei, the legendary warrior monk who collected 999 of his opponents' swords in battle during the Heinan era. And he also claims that she is Ushiwakamura, the 1000th opponent, that according to folklore, beat Benkei and became his master. But...Ushiwakamura was a man! And Benkei and Ushiwakamura existed in 13th century feudal Japan!
Comedy, Historical, School Life, Shoujo, Supernatural
28
1
0
May 21, 2024
From Shoujo Manga Maniac:
On top of being a third-year middle-school student without a single relative, Riku Fukagawa has no memory of his life before he was ten years old. Memories of Family await him, even if they are not wanted, as a "phosphorus" identifies the cause of his peaceful life, and all on a certain day that two strange guys who call themselves brothers appear? But in Yamato, they manage the Jack-of-all-trades Hiyokoya, which is Riku's new part-time job...!?
Behind Her Highness's Smile Behind the Laughter of the Surviving Princess Beneath the Surviving Princess Joyful Facade Beneath the Surviving Princess Joyful Façade เบื้องหลังรอยยิ้มของเจ้าหญิง 倖存王女的微笑之謎 幸存王女的微笑背后 活下来的王女的笑容背后 살아남은 왕녀의 웃음 뒤에는 / Behind Her Highness' Smile
Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Romance
3K
229
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June 7, 2026
"Very good. I shall give you my beloved sister, whom I cherish dearly." Eric Chladnie, who led the long war to victory against the Shidate Principality, received the mandate to marry a foolish princess as a reward for his triumph. After the wedding ceremony, Eric returned to the mansion with the newlywed princess. Amidst the princess's eccentric behavior, his father attempts to kill her and his mother advice not to give his heart. Only he, treating her like a child, respects and cherishes her as his wife. However, who is this woman who, in front of the king, impersonates deeds that she has never done and acts piously?
This is based on a legend in Ancient China:
Luuzhu (Green Pearl) is a beautiful pearl gatherer from a small Southern village in Ancient China. Due to her family's poverty, she was sold by her parents to be the mistress of the wealthy but abusive and old Lord Hong. However, Fate is not so cruel to the gentle Luuzhu. Just before her marriage to Lord Hong, Luuzhu met a young handsome nobleman named Jilun on the beach at night. Dazzled by Luuzhu's grace, Jilun purchased her from Lord Hong for ten bushels of pearl (a most generous amount at the time). It turned out that Jilun is one of the richest man in Ancient China! However, Lord Sima Lun, who usurped the throne, now desires Luuzhu for her legendary beauty. He is even willing to go to war with Jilun for her! Will Luuzhu become just another plaything for the rich and privileged, or will she avert from that terrible fate? Or perhaps, will her celestial beauty bring woe upon her and her loved ones?
Drama, Historical, Horror, Mystery, School Life, Shoujo
27
1
3
May 20, 2024
Identical twins Jeanie and Amber are new students at Greenwich Private College, that lies on the edge of virgin bushlands. The school is run by its vice-principal, who has a prejudice against twins - in fact she rejects all twins' applications.The girls are only able to get in by saying that they are just regular sisters,born 11 months apart.
The Color of Heaven ; The Color of Water ; The Color of Earth
Drama, Historical, Romance, Slice of Life
40
1
2
May 20, 2024
In the tradition of "My Antonia" and "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn", from the pen of the renowned Korean manwha
creator Kim Dong Hwa, comes a trilogy about a girl coming of age, set in the vibrant, beautiful landscape of pastoral Korea.
1. "The Color of Earth": First love is never easy. Ehwa grows up helping her widowed mother run the local tavern, watching as their customers – both neighbors and strangers – look down on her mother for her single lifestyle. Their social status isolates Ehwa and her mother from the rest of the people in their quiet country village. But as she gets older and sees her mother fall in love again, Ehwa slowly begins to open up to the possibility of love in her life.
2. "The Color of Water": When Ehwa goes to the town festival, she meets a handsome young wrestler named Duksam who’s eager to catch her eye. After he wins the festival wrestling championship, he and Ehwa begin to meet, sneaking spare moments to be together. But a shadow falls on their romance when Master Cho sends Duksam away and asks for Ehwa’s hand in marriage himself. It is then that Ehwa discovers the pain of heartbreak – and that love is always complicated.
3. "The Color of Heaven": Love is budding, blooming, and bearing fruit in this triumphant conclusion. The third and final volume sees Ehwa rediscovering love and embarking upon marriage as her mother and the traveling pictographer decide to settle down together.
Toki Koto Kiku; Yoki, Koto, Kiku; Yoki,Koto,Kiku; ヨキ、コト、キク。; 貓神家族
Comedy, Historical, Shounen, Supernatural
25
1
2
May 20, 2024
From Broccoli:
In the ancient House of Nekogami, sibling rivalry is a game of life and death.
The patriarch of the Nekogami family is dead, and his grandson Sukekiyo is the rightful heir. There is just one problem--Sukekiyo is away at war, whereabouts unknown. Only one person can inherit the fortune, and the triplets, Yoki, Koto, and Kiku, aren't going to let Sukekiyo's fiancee, Tamayo, walk off with prize. With a fortune at stake, it's kill or be killed as the Nekogami family goes up against demons, thieves, and each other to protect the family... and the cash!
He doesn't remember who he is, but he wanders the European nobility in search of the truth. On nights of the full moon, he thirsts for blood and the human memories they contain, hoping to reclaim his own.
The year is 1916. Saya and Hagi are entrusted with their first mission in Russia at the turn of the 20th century. The grand battle between Men and Chiropterans ensues in the Romanov Imperial court on the night before the Revolution!
From Stage Storm:
Venice, 17th century. Safinia lives a simple and happy life with her father, a renowned artisan and his apprentice Angelo. Everything changes when a man named Ricardo Carrá comes looking for her saying the rich Poliziano family wants her as the lady's companion who has "a weak constitution". However there's more to it than it seems and after her refusal, her father is mysteriously accused of robbery...
Comedy, Historical, Slice of Life, Supernatural, Tragedy
25
1
0
May 20, 2024
With God is a comic omnibus that consists of three different stories. The first story is about the underworld. The second story is about the living world. The third story is about the gods. A satire about the world and the fate of gods and men are seen through Korea's traditional gods and several main characters..
The Yagyu Ninja Scrolls: Revenge of the Hori Clan; Y10M; Yagyuu Ninpouchou; Y十M ～柳生忍法帖～; 와이쥬엠 야규인첩법
Action, Drama, Historical, Martial Arts, Mature, Seinen
59
1
4
May 20, 2024
Vow of Vengeance. Seventeenth-century Japan: A rebellion in the Aizu teritory has been brutally crushed, leaving twenty one brave warriors dead and most of the nuns of the local convent slaughtered. Now the surviving nuns have sworn to seek revenge. They turn to the greatest swordsman of the land to train them so they can kill the ones who slew the men and the other nuns.
Antique Romance: The Picture Album Girl; Bức tranh thiếu nữ; The Living Doll; Античная Романтика; 소녀화첩
Drama, Historical, Romance, Shoujo
37
1
2
May 20, 2024
From Esthétique:"I am a human, but a doll...Feelings are not needed. Physically alive, but not mentally.I am a painting trapped inside a rusted frame.The cold skin of a statue.Like a stuffed bird--Killed and set for display.I wonder...I wonder, on whose display I will be placed..."
From Tokyopop:
High school student Moon Bin Lee has difficulty sleeping due to a recurring nightmare: he's stranded over a thousand years in the past chasing a dark-haired girl into a deep abyss.
Before long, the nightmare overwhelms him, and he is unable to tell whether he is Moon Bin, a Seoul teenager at the end of the second Millennium, or Sa Kyoung Kim, the son of a prominent warrior family in the middle of the first Millennium. People in his present-day life assume roles in his historical life as he struggles to learn exactly who he is and what he's expected to do, straddling a transmigratory portal through time and space.
In the present, his school's kendo club battles to stay in the championships...but in the past, Moon Bin finds himself at the threshold of a territorial dispute on the plains of Mongolia ...
