At the end of the 21st century, humans have made great advancements in technology and were able to create a giant energy source to power that technology. However, this new source of energy overloaded and turned into a more devastating force than nuclear weapons. The catastrophe wiped out the majority of human civilization and those who survived lived in terror of the anarchy that took over. Hagakure Kakugo comes from a secret family that has protected people for generations from powerful organizations and evil from taking over. They are only awoken in time of need and it has been decades since Kakugo was conscious. His body had been heavily modified by fusing it with metals to enhance both his offense and defense. He uses an armor called the Exoskull that attaches to him to greatly boost his already superhuman power. Thus begins a story about a young man and his armor’s journey through hell.

The shogunate installed by the Tokugawa is abiding order, the people live in peace and in a relative prosperity. However, the dark part of the human heart does not cease to arouse their cupidity : it is the ideal doorway for all demons that, by possessing humans, seek to pass into their world. Exorcising these demons is Jonosuke's mission, the master of keys. Known for being the best locksmith of Edo, Jonosuke uses particular locks to put the wicked spirits under lock and key. With the help of the bewitching O-kin, a divine who uses unorthodox methods, Jonosuke is going to meet during his demon hunt some notables of his time, who will prove to be precious allies when he faces a plot aimed at the upper spheres of State.

Follows the story of Rinko Ikeuchi, the daughter of wealthy parents who's on the fast track to enter medical school, but when her family falls on hard times Rinko is forced to take a job, any job, to make ends meet. When the handsome Sawakura shows up offering Rinko gainful employment she can't really say no, even after she realizes that it involves working as a production assistant in the world of hardcore adult videos.

Collection of stories: 1. If you Love an Arrogant Flower (1,2) Kazuma, the unruly eldest son at a prestigious dry-goods store, dotes on Koutarou, the son of his father's mistress who was welcomed into the main house after the death of the latter's mother. But Koutarou rejected his confession and slipped through his hands. Then Kazuma is suddently attacked by the accomplished and serious second son, Ibuki! How will Kazuma react to his tenacity!? 2. Lonely Butler (1-3) 3. Loyal Dog Jeremy

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.

Simo Häyhä, the legendary sniper who distinguished himself defending Finland from Russia in World War II, is a woman.

Summary from Liquid Passion Konoe, a high school student, is confused about his sexuality. He meets Hikaru in the sleazy gay district, and sleeps with him. They begin to play at being lovers, but Konoe's heart belongs to Atori, his friend and classmate. Can Konoe come to terms with his sexuality and reveal his feelings to Atori, and where do Hikaru's true feelings lie? Note: Tokuma Shoten Edition of Rules comes with a new cover, and color insert. It also has Chapter 6 and an new extra called "Naturalist". It *DOES NOT* Have chapter 00 which is present in the previous edition and is a prequel to the story, it retells chapter 1 from Hikaru's POV. Rules series Timeline : 1) Please (5 chapters) -- Kiss (MIYAMOTO Kano) -- Kiss After 2) Skies ** 3) Hydra 1+2+3+4 (ch1-4) 4) Hydra 3+4+5+6 (ch5-6) -- Blue Film (after Hydra ch8) -- Heavenly (between Hydra ch9 and ch10-11) -- Real Thing -- Hello Again 5) Lovers and Souls 6) Fragile ** 7) Vanity ** 8) Dreamer's high ** 13) Rules volumes 1 & 2 14) If Winter Comes, Can Spring Be Far Behind? ** 15) Rules volume 3 16)Song Birds ** 17)Another Day on The Planet** 18)Double Trouble** ** = doujinshi also the ones in ( -- ) are doujinshi's

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Some marry for love, and some marry for convenience. In Ijae’s case, she marries Yuheon, the son of a business tycoon, to save her family after her father ends up in deep debt. Even though their marriage is contractual, Ijae feels an intense attraction for the cold and calculating Yuheon. Every night in her dreams, she imagines what it would be like to make love with him… until one day, the two end up actually sharing a passionate night together. But will their physical chemistry be enough to build a genuine connection? Or will Ijae remain a pawn in Yuheon’s game?

Three centuries ago, a vampire by the name of Migiri was running a reign of terror across Japan when a hero named Naonosuke Kobayashi cut off his head and sent him to eternal rest... until now.

From Loveless' Site: Amidst the crowds in Asakusa district, Tokyo, a young man is assaulted by a group of bandits. When a red-haired stranger comes to his rescue, Suoh falls in love at first sight, but all's fair in love and war.

Through round after round of extensive plastic surgery and vigorous maintenance, Ririko has become the absolute manifestation of beauty, and becomes a wildly successful model, actress and singer. However, soon her body, unable to withstand the burdens of surgery, begins to crumble, and along with it so does her mind, as she plummets towards a frightening and inevitable end. A story about a woman's vanity, greed, hatred and despair, by the author of River's Edge. Helter Skelter won the 2003 excellence prize at the Japanese Media Arts Festival, and the 2004 Osamu Tezuka Culture Prize.

Taking place 30 years after the original Cutey Honey manga. Sister Jill has been revived, and has brought back the Panther Claw to defeat Honey (taken from ANN). NOTE: This manga reads from Right to Left BUT it has some parts of reading from Left to Right!

Power. Pleasure. Both can drive one’s humanity to its extremes. So when Jin Hyeon-jin, president of the prestigious Jinhwa Company, is suddenly found dead, his son Sihyeon can’t help but to question everyone around him. Most suspicious of all is Kang Seung-tae, a recent external hire who is shrouded in mystery; yet this cold and calculating figure may be Sihyeon’s only hope for discovering what really happened on that fateful night. And so, he proposes a deal…he will help Seung-tae become the successor to Jinhwa if the latter is able to get to the bottom of his father’s fateful demise. But words alone will not be enough to convince the enigmatic-yet-carnal Kang, who desires more: “You. Your life. Your everything. That is what you bring to the table.”

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From Esthétique: 1185. After a very bloody war, two heroes, moreover enemies,are reincarnated in order to continue their eternal fight. Who will be the winner: Benkei, the soldier-monk, or Yoshitsune, the dethroned brother of the current shogun? The only spectator of this confrontation is the young girl Tomoe.

"An unknown city in an unknown land. Demons infest the land, madness rules the streets. Money and greed control the people who prey on each other. The young use their flesh, the strong their violence and sly their wits, trying to reign over the city. The weak are raped. Pleasure is only for the strong. That is the law, however cruel. The game has begun. The question is who will bring it to an end."

This is the story of a protagonist's eventful college romance after witnessing his friend giving a blowjob to an upperclassman at the beginning of a new semester!

From Dark Horse: Two slaves free themselves from a slave ship; one a Japanese man, the other an African American. After escaping, they find themselves on the shore of Edo-era Japan, a society with a strong caste system, isolated from the world. How will the Japanese people perceive this giant black man, and how will they survive? But first things first: how will they get these shackles off their feet? * Each issue comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory.

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From justpeachyicedtea: He’s always been by my side, and that was as natural as breathing to me. I’ve never imagined otherwise. Even from now on…

In grade school Juuzou was tortured by his classmates and develops an alter ego. Years later, Juuzou has to work with one of his bullies named Akai, who move into the apartment above his. As time progress Juuzou's revenge minded alter ego takes over and becomes a psychopathic killer. Made into Live action movie in 2005.

Hino Akiharu lost his parents when he was an elementary student and was taken in by his uncle's family. One day, he sees on the news about the newly-established Hakureiryou Gakuin, a school which was re-built from an elite girls' school. He decides to take the exam for that school and succeeds in entering the House Management Department (the place to train maids & butlers). He wants to become a butler, although his appearance scares the ladies. Akiharu has a sinister look in his eyes, a scar on his right eyebrow, and bristled up hair. Add 3 piercings on his ears and he indeed has a typical bad boy look on him. He meets his "nemesis" at that school, Saikyou Tomomi, a girl with a two faced character who traumatized him many times since they were kids. Another girl named Cernia Iori FlameHeart chases after him because of his looks and calls him suspicious. Still, Akiharu starts finding his feet at the school and his relationships with the girls also get better...

Akio and Yoshino believed all there was left for them was to graduate. But life had different plans for them. Yoshino moves on while Akio stays behind, and something between them begins to change. The story of their youth continues.