Barrel-sama is an oil prince. With his oil money, he's allowed to be as selfish as he pleases. But can you believe it? The servants are trying to 'teach' this young boy a lesson...

Rakugo: A traditional form of Japanese storytelling, told orally by one sitting down. Often humorous, often filled with folly, rakugo has persisted throughout the ages with good reason. Within *Masterpiece Rakugo Complete Works*, 33 rakugo stories are closely adapted by George Akiyama, who gives them his own charming, chaotic touch.

(from ebookjapan):A blue kaleidoscope held by a boy next to me on the express train to Sendai. What he saw when he looked through it was the nostalgic world of his youth. In addition to the title story, "My Norakuro," "Tokiwa-so Charamera," "The Day Osamu Tezuka Died," "Ogawa's Medaka," which describes a summer vacation with his sons, and other autobiographies are included in this short story collection. Also of note is "Like the Wind... Insects That Ran Too Far Back", a retrospective of his relationship with Osamu Tezuka, including the "Help with Workd..." telegram and the feud over "Jun"!

From Gaku Gaku Animal Land:Sakuya takes the center stage in these two stories about cats and dogs, humans and youkai.

Follow Chiharu, a boy who doesn't want to crossdress!It's a romantic comedy featuring a bunch of youngsters!

There's this pub (Izakaya) that was supposed to be in a certain place in Kanto region of Japan called "Gen".After opening the door one day, it was found to be connected to the city of Parisia, the Kingdom of the Eastern KingdomIndividual residents from a foreign world such as fallen monks, warriors, noble female knight, daughters of noisy famous aristocrats, etc. all visited the peculiar izakaya which they've never seen before, and gradually they'll become fans of the dishesA foreign world gourmet fantasy has finally started!*From the same author of Isekai Izakaya "Nobu", which takes place in Kyoto.

One day, a friend who used to enjoy playing games together contacts you to meet in person?! Jo A-Yeong, who neither wants to meet people nor work, simply loves playing games. Do Gyeon-ho, making an inscrutable facial expression, appears mysteriously somewhere. Although we met in a game, can the two of us really spend time together like ordinary friends?

When his band breaks up and Sora is feeling lost, he happens to attend a concert where he reunites with Tamaki Naoharu, an upperclassman from his middle school. “I know that voice” -- a vivid memory from 10 years ago comes back to him. But there's a huge distance between Naoharu, shining in the light of the stage, and Sora, standing in the audience... The faint memory of his first love is reflected in these glittering lights. Sora and Nao's love story begins with a fated reunion.

Araki is a serious and proper type gay guy. Honest, older men are his type. Even then, the guy who moved in next door is Araki's most hated type, a flashy guy called Higata. That Higata told Araki, "I feel good when I'm with you," and suddenly kissed him. Although he doesn't like him, Araki gets excited--!

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At the Metropolitan Police Department, Daimajin stands head and shoulders above all! rushing to the scene with lightning speed. a hot-blooded man who wields his mighty arms! He is the ace of the Investigation Division, Jin Daiba! However, this man harbors a dark, dark secret?! Enter the young officer, Saimon Hirayasu, who approaches! With a thoroughly unpleasant personality, never trusting others, and deceiving people with his own cunning! These two complete opposites clash, confront, and take on great evils! A never-before-seen picaresque suspense unfolds with the duo from "Kurokochi"

All I need in life is a decent job and some money. Or that's what I thought. Sayako Tono, who works as a chief at a company, has been living a frugal life unrelated to romance. Sayako comforts her subordinates disciplined by Director Yukisada, who is rumored to be good-looking but very strict, but she also realizes his kindness. One day, Sayako comes home to find her apartment in trouble and finds out that the new landlord is Yukisada. "Would you like to stay at my place until you find the next room?" A cohabit love comedy between a handsome cool boss and a caring girl!

An embryologist, using a microscope, uses sperm to fertilize an eggs with their own hands to bring human life into this world. Ayumu Mizusawa is a genderless, genius embryologist who likes fishing and helping couples bring life to this earth.

Daisuke Kanami has enrolled in the film department of an art college. He had won a film award when he was in high school, and was filled with anticipation for his promising youth, but he was shocked by his classmate Kado Osawa, who is overflowing with talent...!? Aspire to be a famous director! A modern story of youth in film school

From Yen Press: Kon lives in a world that bugs out regularly. Every morning may bring a new surprise. But with Kasane, a researcher who studies this phenomenon, he knows that each day will at least be interesting.

She has style, she has grace, this girl has no face. Note: Nuppera-bou = Nuppeppou + Noppera-bou

The sea is clear and the sky is full of stars. Kaname and Ami live in the countryside and are preparing for the school festival. Their relationship is somewhat close despite their clashes...?A lyrical coming-of-age tale by Masaru Oishi!

Hiyori Kamishiro is a jack-of-all-trades in the town, taking on anything and everything. At the same time, she is a sorcerer who exorcises Kaima, mysterious entities that cause misfortune and are invisible to humans.Suddenly, a scream echoes in her ears. As Hiyori and her partner, a yokai named Kuu, rush to resolve the incident caused by a Kaima, they encounter a young boy...

Ou Shigeo’s band, Ozone, would probably be a big hit if it weren’t for the fact that he’s their lead singer – and he isn’t very good. But he’s also the guitarist and songwriter. When the other members of the band finally convince him to find a singer, he hears a song from a Bakery truck on the street...

Sophia was sold by her parents for money and fell into slavery. As a slave, she was bought and sold by multiple masters, ending up with William, the head of the Aldridge family, who was notorious for being a sadist. Imagining the horrific situation that would await her, Sophia vowed to stand up for herself, but when William reached out his hand, it was filled with warmth and kindness. The story of how an unhappy slave girl finds happiness with her new family.

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A collection of SF one-shots by Tezuka from different magazines.- **SF Fancy Free** - 9 short SF emonogatari with a touch of whimsy that observe and comment on human nature.- **Dauberman**- **Shammy 1000**- **The Seven-Day Terror**- **The Stranger**---**Volume 80 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**

Kippei and Ibuki are childhood friends and neighbors who seem to be polar opposites. As the seasons change, will their attitude towards each other do too...?

Yuuyake TripTunnels beneath graveyards? Infinite stairways? Torii where severed heads hang up high from? There's nothing to fear when you're with another! One day, Amane had been tasked by the Newspaper Club to gather information about the latest talk around school: "Neighbourhood Spirit Spots"! But at the crux of her despair, she called out to the quiet transfer student, Amemori-san, alone in class after school. That day marked the beginning of their special time for just two, ambling around town by the stairs and about the hillslopes, all soaked in the sunset colour. A spoopy manga set in a gentle, heartwarming world.