Will anyone answer love's distress call? Find out in this funny and poignant collection of short stories! 1) SOS 2) Organ - A pipe organ is discovered in the debris after the Hanshin-Awaji earthquake. What does that have to do with the dreams of two young people in the Taisho era? 3) The Easy Life

In 52 B.C., the Chieftain of the Arveni tribe, Vercingetorix, united the Gauls in a major revolt against the power of the Romans. This is his story, beginning with his rise to power. In one of the tribes, he rescues the 11 year old Taranis, the only son of a Gallic hero who was executed by the Romans. Taranis follows Vercingetorix as he raises his army to fight for the freedom of Gaul

A graveyard in contemporary Israel has an unlikely visitor. The elderly gentleman from Japan, a former news correspondent, lays a bouquet of flowers at the tomb of one Adolf Kamil. For he remembers the tale of three Adolfs: Kamil, a Jew who grew up in Kobe, Japan, the son of a baker; Kaufmann, only child of a German consul stationed at that port city and his Japanese wife; and the Fuhrer with whom the Far Eastern nation made common cause. ---- **Won the 10th Kodansha Manga Award for General Manga in 1986, shared with Makoto Kobayashi's What's Michael?**---**Volumes 372-376 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**

From BLU: Hired as a servant by an Aristocrat family, Claude works hard to care for the family that took him in. But when the master of the house and his wife eventually pass away, Claude must keep spoiled son Antoine in line and teach him to be a proper gentleman. As the two become closer, a forbidden love develops between them... The story begins in chapter 6 of Hontoni Yasashii.

From Baka-Updates: It is the Heian era (794-1185); Kamo Yorimichi is a young onmyouji, the son of a famous onmyouji leader of the imperial court. As a boy, he had been hailed for his incredible talent - but a certain incident during childhood stripped him of all his memories and the ability to 'see'. Koretaka Shinnou, once the crown prince renowned for his brilliant mind and steadfast personality, is now in exile - supposedly as punishment for murder. Upon their first meeting, Yorimichi's powers are instantly re-awakened. Intrigued by what he believes to be Koretaka's amazing abilities, Yorimichi decides to swear allegiance to the prince.

Collection of short stories: 1) Anohito to Nitenai Kuchibiru Kaji was in love with his sempai for years but his sempai got married and had a child. Kaji takes care of the kid and watches him growing up... 2) Kuchibiru Kara Biyaku Sequel to Anohito to Nitenai Kuchibiru 3) Blood When their father dies, the rival half brothers must sort through their feelings of anger, regret, pain and desire that their lives have been steeped in thus far... 4) Kagari Oni An exorcist solves a mystery involving demons. Not really a romance, just a historical fantasy story. 5) Datenshitachi no Yoru S&M relationship between step siblings is taken to extremes. 6) Double Snake A former gangster has turned into a regular office worker, but he still sleeps with his gangster lover. But one of the newbies doesn't like the fact that his favorite 'boss' is having a relationship with an office worker.

From Aerandria Scans: The small country of Castoria was conquered by the Adarshan Empire. To tie the alliance between the two countries, the victorious shogun, Alexid Deke Adars, was forced into a political marriage with Castoria's sixth imperial princess, Justinia. But she's only 10 years old...!

In the inter land of Kitagawa, a young man mets a young woman who will become a princess. Can she change the way he sees himself and help him forgive himself for his past?

The continuing adventures of classic Arsene Lupin character created by Maurice Leblanc. The manga adapts Maurice Leblanc's novels about a gentleman thief who solves cases while outwitting both the police and criminals. The first chapter of the manga retells the first short story Leblanc published, "The Arrest of Arsène Lupin" (1905). Lupin is a Gentleman Thief and a master on disguise, during the Belle Époque years.

From ShoujoMagic: This manga is loosely based on The Tale of Genji / ??????(Genji Monogatari) and is a MUST read! When the Emperor takes a new Empress, she is barely older than the Emperor's son Hikaru. She becomes both the one woman Hikaru loves and the one woman he can never have. And so Hikaru's feelings roam as his body wanders from bed to bed, seeking a replacement for her. When he finds the girl he believes can take her place...he commits a terrible sin. Now, a thousand years later, Hikaru's nightmares become reality as he is punished for past deeds in a new life--the greatest playboy in all of history...shakes like a lamb when any girl touches him!

Three travelers visit a post town, a girl and a boy who seem like twins, and one man. Their goal is to seek great power, the Amanusya. In that town, they discover an evil conspiracy involving an Amanusya...

Approximately 900 years ago in year 1112, China is in the Sung Dynasty, China is slowly destroying itself.Now, a legendary hero is born, Taisou, the "Falling Star" rumored to be able to turn into a fireball and run. He is part of a band of 108 chilvarous thieves named Taitengyoudou and they are the ones to save the decaying land of China. He meets a girl that pretends to be him and now the story begins... From Baka-Updates: Based on the Chinese novel Shui Hu Zhuan, this series is about the trials and tribulations of a band of outlaws during the mid Song dynasty. It is 1112, China is in turmoil with the present Song dynasty's government and its inability to control its own provincial officials from preying on their people. However, tales of a band of outlaws punishing these abusive officers called "Taiten Gyoudou" is spreading. Their deeds are giving people hope. It begins with an encounter between Suiren, a young village girl believing in the bandits, and "Falling Star" Tai Sou, a traveling swordsman whose skill precedes him. * Suikoden (???) is a Japanese translation for Shui Hu Zhuan.

From Infinity Studios: Everyone always says to set high goals for oneself. Sei-Ann, an orphaned young lady who was raised in the care of a noblewoman, does just that when she decides she'll become the prince's bride. With above average looks and ambitions that would rival that of a king, Sei-Ann is determined to leave her social status behind and become the wife of the next Crown Prince. Ever since she was a child, she knew that she was somehow special and was meant to go places. And even if it meant enduring a marriage with the most hideous looking prince, she feels it would be a small price to pay to claim her fate as the First Lady of the kingdom.

A collection of three stories by the mangaka of "Penguin Brothers". (1) Maasa is a beautiful country girl with suprising strength and character. Wolf is an ambitious young soldier. Wolf instantly falls in love with Maasa's beauty, though their personalities always clash. Battles pulls them apart, though a surprise waits for Wolf after the war. (2) Lucy runs away from home to escape an unwanted marriage and future. With an unnamed mercenary she meets, Lucy grows and learns the meaning and value of true beauty. Returning to her past, she bravely creates a new future for herself. (3) The relationships of four students are challenged when one boy receives a confession. His new girlfriend tries to make him into the perfect boyfriend - and tells his female friend to "stay away." Each character grows, changes, and learns a little more about themselves, each other, and their feelings

Anne leaves Green Gables and her work as a teacher in Avonlea to continue her education at Redmond College in Nova Scotia. She tucks her memories of rural Avonlea away and discovers life on her own terms, filled with surprises… including a marriage proposal from the worst fellow imaginable, the sale of her very first story, and a tragedy that teaches her a painful lesson.

Alto, a 12-year-old kid, has arrived to Porto Grande, the largest city in the country. His dream is to fly an airplane which only women can pilot. In order to fly, he disguises his gender and age and enrolls himself in an all girls school. What kind of a school life awaits him behind those closed doors?

From Shogakukan: The time is the Taisho Era. Eventful young days of Aria who wants to become a pianist are portrayed in this saga of love, passion, and music. From StarryHeaven: The era is the Taisho period (1912-1926). Kaibara Aria, who wishes to become a pianist, takes the examination to become a preparatory student at the Tokyo School of Music. The passion in her playing overwhelms her surroundings, like a ripple on the surface of water. It was then that Aria had an encounter with the son of the Nishimikado noble family, Natsuo, and learns and shocking truth... The youth of the maiden blessed by the god of music in this stream of musical romance!

Princess Acacia (name of a flower) of Libya is engaged to the the prince of Hittite. They are madly in love with each other. But Lamec, the young king of Egypt, while conquering Libya (and killing Acacia's parents) falls in love with Acacia. He brought her back to Egypt with an intention of marrying her. But Lamec is already engaged to the powerful princess of Egypt. It is because of her who gave up the throne for Lamec that he was able to become king. The Egyptian princess throws Lamec, the king, (no, I'm not kidding) into prison because he wanted to break up their engagement. After giving up on changing Lamec's mind, she kills him. The prince of Hittite came to try to save Acacia but failed. He died while protecting her. The evil Egyptian princess then throws Acacia into a dungeon and opens the water ways for her to drown. All 4 reincarnated 3000 years later into modern Seoul. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 1st volume is about their 1st life. From then on is about their modern life which tells about Acacia's path to stardom as a successful actress while having the reincarnated Egyptian princess, now named Chang Heri and is a child actress prodigy, as the rival. The prince of Hittites as a famous idol singer, Woo Su, and Lamec, Egyptian king, as president of Heri's agency/TV station.

I, Daimonji Kiku have always been played a fool by lady luck (probably), since I’ve fallen madly in love with the cheer club captain Asaka Teppei. He takes over the club from his senpai alone and vows to protect it. His tough and stoic appearance just makes him irresistible. One day, he falls sick and seeing his weak form, I couldn’t help but kiss him! Then, at that moment I managed to see an erotic face of his! Because of the cool yet shy Teppei, my hot passion in me was lighted...!

From Midnight Scans: Chacha, a girl who rushes through life during the Warring States era, is a daughter of a military commander. Even though the men who rule over the country decide her fate, she will never lose her pride, no matter the situation. When her beloved family is taken away from her, and her feelings for her loved-one is trampled, she starts her battle in order to fulfill her only wish!

From Blissful Sin: Yasukado and Yasutoki are twin brothers born as the heir and protector of their family's feudal household. When an assassination attempt is made on Yasukado, Yasutoki must do all he can to protect his beloved brother and lord.

From Blissful Sin: At the mansion where his father worked as a gardener, young Daniel met Tsubaki, who was destined to become a "Hana", an official prostitute that serves only the royalty and nobles. In order to have Tsubaki, Daniel went to England to further his studies, and eventually won the highest accolates for a gardener. Coming back to his motherland, Alexxa, after fifteen long years to receive his peerage, he finds that...

From Bliss: Arthur and Laurent were childhood friends that grew up together, but they had the difference of a noble and servant status. As they grew older, they came to understand the difference in their stations. Although both of them have affections for each other, such feelings could not be accepted...

Collection of tales of love between warriors. Good, solid artwork, if not the best available. Plenty of hard yaoi to go around here, too, if that's your bag. If samurai themes appeal to you, this manga probably will, too. by Shayne The first oneshot, Hana Nite Sourou was scanlated by Atlantis-Dream.