Five people who used to attend the same high-school together are suddenly knocked unconscious and kidnapped. When they regain their senses, they find themselves trapped within a container box. A mysterious voice then commands them to "Repent your past sins if you wish to escape with your lives"...

A collection of stories portraying the cruel and twisted nature of love, lust and desire -- and the misery it brings to all those involved. This is volume 1 of Hanlu's Portfolio of Stories. Volume 2: 瞳深水 (Eyeball Deep Swag)

Like the earlier Battle Royales, a class of middle school students are picked to compete in fights to the death on an island until there is only one left. The manga follows the point of view of Girl #10 Makoto Hashimoto, an unlucky girl who fears that her class will be chosen to participate in "the program," a mysterious event that forces students to kill each other. Makoto attends Shikanotoride Junior High School. After the encouragement of her best friend Itou Yamamoto and her mother she decides to face the chances. Her fears are supposedly put to rest when word spreads that all 50 Programs had already been executed in the year making them 100% unlikely to participate... Taken from MangaUpdates This manga was released straight to tankobon (graphic novel) format, therefore there was no serialization. However, a thirty page preview ran in Akita Shoten's Young Champion Magazine. The problem with straight to tankobon manga is that there is no indication whatsoever of when the next volume might be released. Though the author is the same, the artist has changed from the original manga. The realistic grit of Masayuki Taguchi has been replaced by the lighthearted cartooniness of Hitoshi Tomizawa. Also, though it is still written by Koushun Takami, the original story is based on the universe of the films rather than that of the original novel. Taken from AnimeNewsNetwork.

has been accommodated into a manga that was serialized, composed by Koushun Takami and Masayuki Taguchi, was released in Japan by Akita Publishing. Tokyopop consists of 15 volumes and distributes in English the manga. There's a manga sequel called Battle Royale II: Blitz Royale. At October 2007, a fresh special version of the manga will probably be published.   The manga follows the storyline of the novel fairly carefully, but additionally enlarges on the back story of all the pupils. Additionally it is much more sexually graphic as opposed to movie and novel versions, and can also be noted for the extreme violence.   In addition, the English version of manga alters the time the story is occur by nearly 10 years, utilizing the phrase 'in the close future', but on Shogo Kawada's account, it references the software 2005 period; he claims his last application was a year-ago, resulting in the supposition the manga establishes the story in 2006. In quantity among the English language variation, the information channel reporter as well as Shinji Mimura mentions the 2007 report of seven hours, three times and twenty two minutes. To the 2009 period, which will be the 2009 one Kamon refers in quantity 14. Not one of the dates are mentioned in the first Japanese version. Seemingly they were formulated by Keith Giffen through the variation (see below) along with a number of other particulars nonexistent in the authentic.   The manga revolves around seven main figures, for instance, righteous Shuya Nanahara, the tender and affectionate Noriko Nakagawa, the case-hardened expert Shogo Kawada, the pro Shinji Mimura, the kindhearted kungfu expert Hiroki Sugimura, the distressed Mitsuko Souma, as well as the cool, merciless Kazuo Kiriyama. As of January 2006, all 1-5 volumes are released in Japan. In Great Britain and the United States all 1-5 of the volumes are released as of April 2006.     is among the three primary protagonists plus a fictional Japanese pupil. Shuya, who's nicknamed "Shu", lives in the fictional city Shiroiwa in Kagawa Prefecture.     is the primary female protagonist of the show. She's among the class of third year pupils in Shuya's college. Noriko has a crush on Shuya, whom she admired for his songs and songwriting. is the victor of an earlier Program as well as a transfer pupil. In the start he joins up with all the both of these and satisfies Shuya and Noriko. is the main opponent, who attempts to win the Program (utilizing a coin toss to determine whether or not he performs), killing the most quantity of pupils in the class making him the biggest risk. It's afterwards mentioned he'd experienced an automobile crash in a youthful age (where he watched his mother's passing), causing brain injury and resulting in too little emotions and sorrow. is the secondary antagonist, regarded among the very beautiful women in the system, she's also the female together with the most kills, along with the most deranged, in using her womanly wiles and power to feign feelings to falsify afterward kill her school mates triumphing. It's later shown that these emotional issues come from the following sexual abuse she received from her step-father in addition to physical abuse from her very own mom, as well as her dad after her parents divorced, leaving.

A new teacher, Miss Jung, has a student she particularly worries about. Ryu Min is the top student in the school; he's tall, smart, and handsome. He shocks her by telling her that he wonders what it would feel like to kiss her. What is she to do about him?

---I believe in that smile. Even if you don't have a soul--- 2105 A.D. Japan The humanoid android hiE became part of people's life and was handling the things human could and couldn't do. Endou Arato, unlike his friends Kenko and Ryou who hate hiE, felt sympathy for hiE which are supposed to be just objects. One night, Arato suddenly gets assaulted by mysterious falling cherry blossoms that make hiE and machines run havoc. Will the cornered Arato be saved by the mysterious hiE Lacia....

The story centers around Becchin, a high school girl who lives in a battle tank on a riverbed in Tokyo's Suginami ward, and her friend Mandara. Together, the two exterminate the zombies of dead Suginami citizens.

Three members of a modern-day Japanese cult who are taking part in a "deserted island" program in which they must work together to purify and refine their spiritual essence and transform themselves into more advanced human beings. Of course, life doesn't usually work that way.

Long ago Bengo was a feminine, weak looking child who was bullied at school. Koudai was the first person to stand up for Bengo and eventually the two become good friends until they parted ways due to unfortunate circumstances. In the present, Koudai, a lawyer renowned for his continuous losing streak, is assigned to a sure loss case. While meeting his new wacky client, a familiar face appears… Two completely different lawyers that you will love! Summary by OMFGG

-From Nagareboshi Manga: When Nao recieves a terrible grade on the latest test, there’s only one person to turn to: Andou-kun, the silent boy with his long hair covering his eyes. He gets great grades, and is semi-willing to help Nao out. Turns out that under all that hair, there’s a cute boy…! -So, Stand by Me -Green Days Endou Rui is traumatized by a horrible experience where she was framed as a 'slut' by her friend's boyfriend. Unfortunately, her 'friend' (Nana, i think) didn't believe her. She was able to pass her year by befriending a guy named Akito and the two became close friends. In Rui's first year of high school, she befriended a girl, Hiro. It just so happens that Hiro likes Akito. To be a good friend, Rui supported Hiro's love, but how about Rui's love for Akito?

Bai Yao’s father is the owner of one of the largest media companies in Asia. She is rich, beautiful and popular, and is considered a modern-day princess. Even though Bai Yao is being railroaded into an arranged marriage by her mother, our princess is in a secret relationship with the famous male singer Kage, who is represented by her father’s company. Working at her father’s company is Tian, an errand boy with dreams of becoming a songwriter, who also happens to adore Bai Yao. The trio’s lives are entangled when an unexpected death occurs.

A 4koma manga version of the anime with the same title. Follow the daily life of Binchou-tan, a girl who lives alone in an isolated house in the mountains. Binchou-tan is the mascot of Alchemist, a Japanese company who produces and commercializes products related to anime-style games.

A young doctor with a weakness for pretty faces returns to Japan after studying abroad in the USA and joins the staff of one of the best hospitals around. There he finds himself facing off with an icy-cold co-worker who's nearly as pretty as he is unapproachable.

From the mangaka of Kare First Love. By Strawberrie: A sweet shoujo story about a high school girl named Rina who falls in love with Hiro, the guitarist of a band and member of the archery club. They have to deal with many obstacles along the way, especially Rina's poor health condition.

There are always incidents and crimes in New York. Detective Troy of the NYPD tries to find his missing mate Nathan, but it's not easy. A beautiful detective, Angel, becomes his new partner but they don't get along at first.

Story 1: N Island is a small island where all the kids know each other, and they're excited to meet the new transfer student from Tokyo. Fifth grader Kanta doesn't want it to be a girl, because his classmate Kyo is the only icky girl the island needs. In a way that makes Kyo happy -- because she's always known she wants to live out her life on the island as Kanta's wife someday. But the transfer student, Ritsuka, is a girl, and a shy one with a mother who's shunned by the island. So Kyo makes it her mission of good faith to assimilate Ritsuka, but then Kanta starts acting more interested in Ritsuka than in Kyo... When the main cloud splits into a butterfly cloud, which girl will be the one to separate from the rest...? Story 2: Racing Queen, by IZUMI Kaneyoshi When it comes to being a racing queen (it's like being a cheerleader for Nascar), you're either a bitch or a lost puppy. Ei learns this lesson the hard way from Akane, the reigning racing queen of the famous Meitoh Team, when Ei joins the team to put herself through college. It's only by doing harm to others that you succeed, and once you've succeeded, everyone wants to do harm to you. Ei's dream was to be the top racing queen, but once she gets there, it turns into her worst nightmare... Story 3: English Garden, by SAKURAKOUJI Kanoko Hayato is moving to England in one month, so he approaches Fumio and tells her to date him -- almost like a command. He's dominating, stubborn, and selfish, and Fumio really can't say no. But Hayato isn't without his charm; he has a talent for making things grow, and he designed a gorgeous English garden. Now he wants to spend his last month in Japan building a garden with Fumio. As the garden grows and changes, so do its gardeners... and as time becomes strained, so do their emotions... Story 4: Pure White Anniversary, by AYASE Riu: Just by selecting her, and saying her name, she became the class´ representative, and after time, trusted by teachers and students. That always maked her excited about working hard and being better. But, not all is white, not all is pure, when she was in trouble, A guy suddenly appears to help! Who is this guy? Why is he helping her? And, why does Sakura feels scared whenever she is with him? Well... we sure want to know. Story 5: The Coffee Shop that Ends Unrequited Love, by ADACHI Keiko This story is about a gilr called Rui. She's always too late on dates. But when she met Shiyouta she fell in love with him an want to be not late anymore... Story 6: Great Waiters?, by WASHIO Mie At 175 cm, Eisei (real name Haruyo) never thought she would ever find a boyfriend because of her height and her rather tomboyish looks and demeanour. Under her friends' recommendation, however, a visit to the renowned 'Hot Cafe' caused her to fall for a charming waiter named Kono... who promptly dragged her to fill the vacancy -- as a male waiter?! Having a chance to get closer to him is one thing, but has Kono also accidentally mistaken her for a boy?! How is Eisei supposed to express her feeling for him now? With a cafe filled with handsome waiters and the pretty girls who swoon over them, this 'pretty boy' has work cut out for her!

From Nakama: One day, Katsuragi Megumi, a café manager, came across a deeply wounded patissier, Honda Yuuji. Since then, Honda has helped out at Megumi's café. Even though Megumi is much older and a bit clumsy, his cuteness truly touched Honda. One night, Honda sees Megumi screaming some man's name while masturbating. Seeing such an obscene Megumi, Honda realizes that he actually loves Megumi.

Popular high school student Suwa Daisuke has no interest in dating newcomer Aikawa Hinako, a quiet loner. That's because she recoiled from his flirtatious touch, and he took it as a personal affront. Daisuke informs one of his buddies that he wouldn't date her, not knowing Hinako was listening. Daisuke's attitude changes after he accidentally hears her confession in an abandoned church; she's been sexually abused by her stepfather and has given up a child for adoption. His former annoyance turns to compassion and concern. Hinako is unaware that he knows her terrible secret. Believing him to have no romantic interest, she becomes more relaxed and comfortable in his company. Their relationship faces a lot of obstacles, including jealous classmates.

From Intercross: I hate it, but my body doesn't act the way I want. Haibara is a chemistry teacher who hides his handsome face behind a pair of glasses and conducts research on suspicious medicine. What will happen to Mayuko, who accidentally drinks Haibara's special aphrodisiac that can't be cured without having sex? These two's secret starts to unfold after school in the laboratory... Includes 5 oneshots: - Sensei no omocha - Pretty Jewelery - Kinren ~Yajuu no takara mono~ - Devil or Angel? - Ura sensei no omocha (included with chapter 4)

Satomi is confessed to by a girl and automatically rejects her. But Satomi seems to be mesmerized by those dark eyes... (Note: This manga can be found with other oneshots in the Autumn 2007 volume of Yuri Hime S, and is so listed under Yuri Hime S Vol. 2 in the Dynasty Scans directory.)

From Blu: Black Knight, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a knight in the kingdom of Aran. Sieg O’Brian may have his eyes on the title of Black Knight but he’s also after another prize, the young prince, Chris. Black Knight is a sweeping romantic fantasy epic about the relationship between the prince of a medieval kingdom and his loyal guardsman. Our story begins when Chris and Sieg meet in military school and embark on a life-long relationship fraught with danger, treachery, and above all, love.

From Chinatown KM: Lu Jianye's son recently got hit by a car. The hospital fees are very, very costly and Lu Jianye had spent all his money. He goes back to the company he used to work for and demands his shares to be returned. He had thought his problems were over. He had thought everything would be okay. It wasn't that simple. Though life has a lot more in store for him! In short, it's a story about money.

A newly ordained priest named Theo Camming visits a rural town somewhere in Germany. However, his congregation gets attacked by Demoniacs and some of them had been in his own congregation. After being wounded, a female Blassreiter fighter arrives to save him and the rest of the village. However, she finds out that the priest was about to die.

Collection of oneshots: 6) Hibi Kira Kira (From Echochi Scans) It’s summer holidays for Tomoaki and he is helping out at the daily morning exercise for kids. But recently, he notices that a young man living beside the park has been looking at the exercise group every morning. Is the young man a Lolicon that is targeting his kids, or is it entirely something else?