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Wandering the packed tunnels of Shinjuku Station, famous author Yosuke Mikura makes a strange discovery: a seemingly homeless drunk woman who can quote French poetry. Her name is Barbara. He takes her home for a bath and a drink, and before long Barbara has made herself into Mikura's shadow, saving him from egotistical delusions and jealous enemies. But just as Mikura is no saint, Barbara is no benevolent guardian angel, and Mikura grows obsessed with discovering her secrets, tangling with thugs, sadists, magical curses and mythical beings - all the while wondering whether he himself is still sane. + Rurouni Kenshin manga + Heroman manga
"Barbara" was originally serialized by Osamu Tezuka from 1973 to 1974. The original story tells of an encounter between the novelist, Yosuke Mikura, and the mysterious woman with an alcohol addiction, Barbara. In celebration of the live-action film adaptation directed by Makoto Tazuka, Go Nagai, a master artist, brings a unique interpretation of this world. A dream collaboration between the two great masters... Is born here and now!! This story can also be considered a sequel. This time the mystical Barbara has charmed a painter, Kyosuke Mitamura. And later a musician, Goro Nikaido. Both are excellent artist in their own fields but their careers have hit a slump. Is Barbara the remedy for these men's artistic struggles or is she only poison for their work? Includes bonus story "Go and Travel" about Tezuka’s and Nagai’s trip to San Diego, USA in 1980.
from Seraphic Deviltry Once upon a time in a distant country… Viscount Adam is designated as bodyguard, a countermeasure to a threatening letter addressed to the country’s Judicial Lord, a man of great and invaluable importance. However, the Viscount is also an incredibly handsome man, able to make both men and women fall for his charm. But now this lady-killer has fallen in love with the straight-laced Judicial Lord’s nephew Joel?! In between the thrilling development of these two, love appears between the soon-to-be-King of another country and his companion. Romance lurks just around the corner…
Bari, a girl born with the gift of reading minds, was cast away at birth. Living under the world's curse, she came to believe she was a spirit. Before her appears Mu Ure, a hunter of such creatures. "You are not a spirit. I need you." The moment she trusted his words, her destiny was unleashed. Thus begins her journey to becoming a god, walking the path that connects the underworld and the human realm.
Bari, a girl born with the gift of reading minds, was cast away at birth. Living under the world’s curse, she came to believe she was a spirit. Before her appears Mu Ure, a hunter of such creatures. “You are not a spirit. I need you.” The moment she trusted his words, her destiny was unleashed. Thus begins her journey to becoming a god, walking the path that connects the underworld and the human realm. Associated Names 바리, 별을 깨운 천둥
As Baroness Cassia faces her looming demise, she finds comfort in the fact that she will finally be released from her loveless marriage with the callous Zester. The tiresome responsibility of maintaining his estate non-stop for years has taken its toll on her, leaving her wishing for more time to focus on her own desires. However, a miraculous turn of events takes her back in time by ten years, gifting her with the chance to live a carefree existence. Nonetheless, Cassia must muster the strength to stand up to Zester or risk being stuck in an endless cycle of misery.
Kabayama Atsushi was a child prodigy, but now he’s just a regular high school boy. One day, a mysterious man from another world named Trance appears before Atsuhi and asks for his cooperation. Apparently Atsuhi is the chosen person who can save the world—by sleeping with Trance’s “sister,” Tsubasa! Already confused and overwhelmed, Atsushi is also targeted by a woman with strange powers that seems to know Trance and is determined to kill Atsushi. Does the world’s fate really depend upon Atsushi having sex with Tsubasa?
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)
Loner high school student Moribe Kyouya thought he was lucky to have the beautiful and mysterious new transfer student Baroque talk to him. The next thing he knows, he receives a love letter calling him to the roof, but the confession isn't exactly what he expected...
Born under a prophecy that will liberate and unite Japan, Sarasa has had to take her brother Tatara's place as the "Boy of Destiny." Fighting for the oppressed, Sarasa journeys across Japan to gain allies and defeat her enemies--all while keeping her identity a secret!
From Peccatore Sanctuary: Murakami Keisuke possesses beauty which cannot be missed, many people admire him due to his beauty. But he has never accepted any one of these people. One day student council president Masaki, due to some incident started to become close to him...
