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.From Good Girls Scan BL:Shiki and Yamato are childhood friends, living in a village in Yamatai. Yamato, who always protects Shiki from bullies, has a personality as radiant as the sun. Furthermore, he unknowingly trifles with Shiki's heart with his bright nature. "My heart beats so loud when I'm next to Yamato" When Shiki realizes his feelings toward Yamato, Yamato also notices himself falling for Shiki's beautiful crimson eyes. However, fate tears the two apart, and they never see each other again. After ten years of holding onto his feelings for Shiki, Yamato reunites with a certain "man"...

The Morea sea is controlled by a clan name Preveza, a clan which has lost all ties to any other country in the past three years. At this critical moment the leader of the armada, Ayace "the devil killer" Malik is foremost in ensuring Preveza's continued existence. Also among the major figures of Preveza is the strategist Canale, favoured by the "princess" of the clan, Aura. However the trouble fomenting due to Canale's mysterious past is soon to change both the relationship between Canale and Ayace and the future of the Preveza clan.

SERIES 7: Steel Ball Run This is basically just another story arc of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure except that it has a different title. It is the seventh installment in the JoJo saga and takes place in the wild west in 1890 (about the same time period as the first arc of JoJo).

It's the heyday of the alpha. Alphas have all of the riches and all of the power, whichthey indulge in without regard for anyone else.They look down on the obsequious omegas and betas making waves in this inequitable society is landowner Maurice, with his shiny blond hair and skin like porcelain. He's the beautiful, smart, noble-minded son of the prestigious house of Seychelle. He's close with his personal attendant, Simon, but since he's the family heir, his fate of marrying an omega and having his own heirs is inescapable. Gender, status, and fate all set themselves against love

From MangaHelpers:The end of the civil war signaled the start of the industrial revolution in the United States and immigrants from all over the world traveled to find their American dream. But what awaited the majority of them was poverty, discrimination, and hopelessness. Manhattan, New York was full of immigrants flooding through the ports and the 6th district, Five Points, was considered at the time, the worlds worst slum. The mobsters corrupted the entire area, including the police by paying them off; Five Points was the mobs territory and they were the law.But even Five Points, where there seemed to be nothing but robbery, prostitution, and murder, showed some signs of hope. Luke Burns was an honest and righteous teenager who realized that the mob was the cause of their harsh lifestyle and that joining the mobsters would not bring him the American dream. But his older brother, Brad Burns, had become an assassin for the biggest mob group of Five Points, the Grave Diggers, a secret he kept from Luke for his own protection. Brad was known as the Grim Reaper and his reputation preceded him as a ruthless and skilled killer. [vyc]

High school student Hoshino Terumichi always sees the same dream. A dream of a boy from the Taisho Era being strangled by a man he calls Sensei. One day a mysterious classmate, Yamada Omihito, appears before him. The reason they became attracted to each other is A Karmic curse which has resulted in many casualties. A bizarre story about pure love.

An evil woman is born again! She has to brush up achievements and virtue and fighting villains. Starting from now, I, Xiao Yi Xin, want to dominate the different world! Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha! .. Wait a moment! The Fire Yama of Immortal Lord .. I just helped you to dissolve your fire poison in order to brush up achievements and virtue. I'm not really going to be your real wife. Let me go!

"On that day, I became the enemy's possesion," Nakaba thought as she stood there, knowing her destiny was to be married for convenience to keep the peace between her country Senan and Prince Caesar's country, Belquat. Between the two countries there has been a constant war for 200 years and Nakaba has become a sacrificial goat for her country despite the discrimination to her red hair and to the 'sub-person' (half-human, half-animal) Loki, who is her only friend and attendant at Caesar's estranged palace. But what will Nakaba do when she foresees an event pertaining to Prince Caesar's demise? Will she save him? Or let him die in return to all the hate directed towards her by the people of Belquat?

From etc:Based on historical setting of Korea during the Josun Age. Long ago, in Jushin, secret royal inspectors named "Angyo Onshi" wandered the country and restored the order. But now that Jushin is destroyed, only one is still wandering...

In Yoshiwara (present-day Tokyo during the Edo Period), laws against prostitution were abolished and brothels were restored in the red light district. We meet Kichou and his "princess" who are the top courtesans of the Men's Brothel Quarters at Hanafurirou.....Sequel Is: Hanazono o Tooku Hanare te

.It is 1866, the third year of King Gojong's reign. It is also the second year Gyeom has been waiting for his lover, Jung, who left to learn and study about literature by himself. Finally, Jeong has come back after the two years. He tells Gyeom he can not afford to be happy in Joseon, and decides to leave for Qing (China)...

Sometimes it seems like Usagi is hopeless. Sure, she's good with healing herbs, but she's the granddaughter of the leader of a prestigious ninja village and she's such a klutz that she's never made it out of the kiddie class. Finally frustrated with Usagi's lack of progress, her grandfather sends her to marry a local lord and have lots of ninja babies. But the lord has no interest in her or her child bearing potential! After years of goofing around, Usagi is finally determined to reach her goals - she's going to become a ninja and capture her true love's heart! Sequel to "Tsuki no Toiki" http://beta.mangafox.com/manga/tsuki_no_toiki/

This is based on a legend in Ancient China:Luuzhu (Green Pearl) is a beautiful pearl gatherer from a small Southern village in Ancient China. Due to her family's poverty, she was sold by her parents to be the mistress of the wealthy but abusive and old Lord Hong. However, Fate is not so cruel to the gentle Luuzhu. Just before her marriage to Lord Hong, Luuzhu met a young handsome nobleman named Jilun on the beach at night. Dazzled by Luuzhu's grace, Jilun purchased her from Lord Hong for ten bushels of pearl (a most generous amount at the time). It turned out that Jilun is one of the richest man in Ancient China! However, Lord Sima Lun, who usurped the throne, now desires Luuzhu for her legendary beauty. He is even willing to go to war with Jilun for her! Will Luuzhu become just another plaything for the rich and privileged, or will she avert from that terrible fate? Or perhaps, will her celestial beauty bring woe upon her and her loved ones?

[From Forever More]:Saku, an assassin, believes his life is meant to be lived by the sword. After a night of brutal killing however, he is left wounded and helpless in the hands of Shakou, a mysterious doctor, and the only witness to his crimes. Fate seems to have ordained this encounter as secrets are broken and emotions run wild...

A young man called Jawoon barely survived his escape with the help of Ahin. Before he was sure of his feelings for her, Ahin left the country in a hurry due to her ailing health. Years later, Jawoon is handpicked to join the Imperial Guard and protect the king, while Ahin recovers and returns to Korea. At the same time, a mysterious and elusive thief appears in the capitalKesatria Malam /

After the King's death, the Queen and the Crown Prince want to get rid of the previous Queen's family. Princess Skw'h must then take shelter in a convent. She's accompanied by her lady-in-waiting, Flora, who worships her. Flora goes to great lengths to make the Princess feel at ease. But in that convent, where the values are so different from those of the court, social relationships are often difficult. The two women, eventually, get used to this new life. However, the peaceful days are not going to last forever.

Bidou Wakadanna Koi Shitau Wa Koushoku Otoko manga summary: The stage is Edo. The second son of a draper store, Tenji is a beautiful boy that is earnest and kind as Bodhisattva. Tenji, who loves pretty things especially hairpins accidentally meets his favorite hairpin artisan, Shunsuke, one day, and ends up being shown around his workplace. Elated, he even follows Shunsuke to his home, but Shunsuke mistook Tenji for a woman and assaulted him! Shunsuke is actually a sensual man who welcomes all comers but never concerns himself with those who leave! And when he realizes Tenji is a man!? A beautifully and bewitchingly composed Edo picture scroll of passion of two straight men!

From Good Girls Scan BL:Lazilia is a gem only found in the country Lazilis, and is said to have the power to unite people. Suzuki and Haydar once met at a museum display at a very young age; and now after 15 years, will this jewel have united their fates?+

The Imperial Palace is ruled by the Tyrant. Harang, a genius musician, is also known as Aehwa's exclusive magician, a flower whom the Emperor dearly cherishes. However, the Emperor couldn't allow Harang to see Aehwa's face at all."Now, for those eyes that shouldn't obtain anything... Pull them out!"With a vulgar desire, Harang decides to take revenge on the Emperor and Aehwa, both of whom made him go blind.

The top idol that was once a huge success has now fallen to the bottom, becoming the "canary" of the mysterious leader? But never thought that this dominating leader was actually his "illegal food"? I've seen how to get back to the top with the help of dominating fans! "I'm here to help you back up"

From Blissful Sin:Ever since he was a child, Prince Uriel has always dreamed of searching for the lost city of Rowadis rumored to be buried somewhere deep in the desert. One day, he manages to sneak out of his country to join an excavation party in the hopes of learning more about his beloved Rowadis. However, the barren land turns out to be a dangerous place for the prince and he is captured by the savage Seldira clan. Follow the adventures of the young prince as he gets tangled up with the handsome leader of the Seldira and unlocks the mysteries of the desert.

A brothel tale

From Esthtique:"I am a human, but a doll...Feelings are not needed. Physically alive, but not mentally.I am a painting trapped inside a rusted frame.The cold skin of a statue.Like a stuffed bird--Killed and set for display.I wonder...I wonder, on whose display I will be placed..."

"To end his eternal suffering, he must slay one thousand enemies!" Manji, a ronin warrior of feudal Japan, has been cursed with immortality. To rid himself of this curse and end his life of misery, he must slay one thousand evil men! His quest begins when a young girl seeks his help in taking revenge on her parents' killers... and his quest won't end until the blood of a thousand has spilled!Won the Media Arts Awards 1997 Excellence Prizes in Manga Division,Won the Best U.S. Edition of International Material for the Eisner Award in 2000.

Living in regret that his formula gave birth to the atomic bomb, Professor Einstein sends two boys whose eyes can see the future on a train that travels at the speed of light before embarking on his own final adventure: death. His hope is that they will find "HER" and tell her his wish, for it is only she who can grant it.Fifty years later, it is 2005 and the place is Tokyo. At last, "SHE" (Ruika) has been found... but Ruika has an unusual circumstance. For her mother's sake, she's been living as her dead brother since childhood. Does Ruika truly have the power to grant wishes? If she grants her mother's wish by becoming a boy, then no one can lead us into the GLOBAL GARDEN... Now it's a race against time and against each other, because everyone has a dark past and an ulterior motive for possessing the girl who can grant Einstein's wish.

When humans first discovered fire, it filled them with fear.As time passed, they mastered fire, and used it to melt iron and forge weapons.This taught them to build their power, make war and rule one another.Follow the journey of Akoya, a young woman protected by a mountain spirit, as she fights for survival in Japan long before the samurai came to rule.

Kinnen is a son of a famous prostitute, when his mother becomes sick, he sees no other way to survive than to become a sex toy of a rich Chinese noblemen, despite the protests from Bushou, who loves him. Years pass; Bushou has not forgotten about Kinnen

A seminal history of Date Masamune. Yokoyama has a plain and matter of fact style for history without really trying to dramatize it.

"Can I bite you?"

Shuri is bought by Toujou Tatsumi, owner of the brothel "Hanabishi". Thinking he's saved from the mistreatment at his previous workplace, Shuri gladly follows Toujou only to find out that he might have fallen into the clutches of an even worse employer.Based on the same-titled BL game.

From: Easy Going ScansThe country of Greenland, after losing the war to the Imperial Army, were in agony and despair for what will the future bring them. They had hired mercenaries to help them during the war and now they've come back to collect their reward while the country were still picking up their pieces of their broken dreams. By that time, the King has passed away and his heir was still too young to take up on the throne. After hearing the news of the King's death the mercenaries decided to take over the throne and rule in his place. But there was an obstacle in their way... The Oracle!

This manga tells the story of the previous Holy War, taking place in the 18th century, 250 years before the original series, in the Saint Seiya universe. The story centers on the relation between Tenma, the Pegasus Saint and his beloved friend, Alone, who would eventually become his greatest enemy, Hades. The story takes place in the same time period as Saint Seiya Next Dimension.

From Viz: Poor Sumi Kitamura Her irresponsible older brother Eisuke keeps bringing home orphans for her to take care of even though they can barely afford their own basic needs! Just when Sumi's financial problems become dire, wealthy Soichiro Ashida enters her life with a bizarre proposition: he'll provide her with the money she so desperately needs if she agrees to marry him. But can Sumi fool high society into thinking she's a proper lady? Moreover, is it worth giving up everything for this sham of a marriage?

In 18th century England, Gabriel, an orphan girl from a fallen noble family befriended a young man named Jeremy, who was rumored to be an illegitimate child of a nobleman. After an incident occurred, resulting in his tragic death, Gabriel must impersonate her friend Jeremy, taking his place at an all boys academy for nobles, a place that may seem like heaven to others, but really hides a harshness which she would never have imagined.

Yuuen, the child of the Forest Clan chief is given the task of seducing Emba, the son of the Lakeside Clan Chief. Yuuen discovers a problem however when he realizes how sensitive and naive Emba really is, and he finds himself liking the youth more at every meet.

Among the warrior class, those who mock the honor of others and stain their own are hated. The newly-wed Udagawa Gosuke and Shino are two people trying to live in this rigid society as husband and wife. Moved by Shino's honest and sincere personality, Gosuke becomes determined to live freely! His goal? To establish the world's best swordsmanship dojo!! Let's raise the curtain on this pure samurai story!!!

This manga is about a girl who was found in the jungle in Africa. She was found by a scientist in that jungle, called Mark. Mark, surprised to find a girl living with the chimpanzees in this jungle then brought her back to his homeland called Roland. He named her Pansy.So this story basically follows Pansy, from a girl of young age that acts like a chimpanzee and unable to utter a single word, until her adulthood (young adult).Along the journey, she founds out about her identity, her family, makes new friends and as well as meeting the man that she love...

A former Nazi official is kept captive by the ruthless young doctor who knows him so very well and is determined to make him pay for the past...1) Zion no Koeda - Kapitel 12) Zion no Koeda - Kapitel 23) ChrysalisLying injured and near death on a battlefield, Douglas Carlisle hears an old, forgotten call, and discovers a new reason to live.4) Netsu no OriFrom Blissful SinWorld War II has broken out and Germany is rife with Nazi activity. Once an accomplished and praised pianist, Ernst now spends his time confined in the home of his past pupil, Albert.As the Nazi party begins its last march towards the annihilation of the Jewish people, Ernst struggles to survive with Albert, a man whose beliefs and feelings strongly contrast. Will Ernst ever fly free, or will Albert cut his wings and tie him to his side forever more?5) Paldias6) Zion no Koeda - paw extra 17) Zion no Koeda - paw extra 28) Zion no Koeda - paw extra 39) Zion no Koeda - Kapitel 3

Imagine living in a town where supernatural beings stalk the night for their next prey. Toukei Ibun takes place 29 years after Tokyo was established as the capital of Japan. Manzou is the owner of an inn in the town of Asakusa. His friend Hirakawa is a journalist who is investigating the bizarre crimes that keep occurring all over the city in the dead of night.

From NetComics: A pulse-quickening tale of swords, sorcery, far-away kingdoms, and the fairest princess in the land... with a twist. When Prince Jed's bride-to-be, Elena, elopes two days before their wedding, her desperate family dresses up their youngest son Nicole and sends him to get married in her place. With his beautiful blue eyes, flowing blond hair and strategically placed apples, nobody bats an eye at the pretty young 'maiden' standing before them. But how long can Nicole keep up this charade? Despite the odds against them, the two princes share many adventures and intimacies in this mesmerizing romantic drama. Note: There are both male/female and shounen-ai pairings in this story.

An anthology of Touken Ranbu by various mangaka.

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.

Eight short stories: 1. Box Seat 2. Kanojo to Kare 3. Thank You 4. Motto Motto...! 5. Hana Seigaku Kan no Hi 6. Aoi Udedokei 7. Hana Chibo (Five-Fingered Flower) 8. Haruhiko Kikou

A Hamefura anthology focused on the series' female cast, published through Comic Yuri Hime.

From Fantasyshrine:Passionate love that burns the body!!Also included raving, popular ninja series "Kirigakure no Koi"!!Story 1) "Ai no Konseki - Yajuu Gunsou to Aigan Guni"Army physician, Misono, was stationed in the southern frontline when he first met the wild Sergeant Kizaki. One day, the infirmary was bombed and Misono wouldn't have survived if not for Kizaki. However, while Misono was delirious with malaria fever and shock, Kizaki preyed on him!Story 2) "Kirigakure no Koi" (Love in the Dense Fog)Rookie ninja Mozu was entrusted with a dangerous mission-- to assassinate his master's master, the rumored ninja defector, Tobimaru! To help Mozu with this impossible mission, his master, Kirimaru, must teach Mozu how to lure Tobimaru with sex!

Nishimi Kaoru has moved from city to city and school to school because of his father's job, so having his first day at a new school was just routine for him. Being intellectual in addition to being a transfer student all the time, he has always been seen as an outcast. All he has had to do was bear it as usual until the next time he moved. But things were slightly different this time. First, he started to get close to the class president, Mukae Ritsuko, and secondly, unlikely as it seemed, he grew closer to Kawabuchi Sentaro. Sentaro was infamous for getting into fights, skipping class and was an overall bad boy. Strangely enough, the three of them find common ground in music, namely jazz, and Kaoru finds himself actually enjoying the new town. This series won the 57th Shogakukan Manga Award for general manga. ***Volume 10 is a side story.

Another dead body has washed ashore, and the adorably cute, pony-tailed doshin Aki wants to find the murderer. Instead he meets mysterious Kuga who seems to know more than he is willing or can say, but what else needs to be said as Kuga captures Aki's lips? Are Kuga's feelings real or is he trying to distract Aki from his investigation?

Alexia Tarabotti is laboring under a great many social tribulations. First, she has no soul. Second, she's a spinster whose father is both Italian and dead. Third, she was rudely attacked by a vampire, a terrible breach of social etiquette. Where to go from there? From bad to worse apparently, for the appalling Lord Maccon (loud, messy, gorgeous, and werewolf) is sent by Queen Victoria to investigate the incident, and he is none too happy to see Alexia at the scene. With unexpected vampires appearing and expected vampires disappearing, everyone seems to believe Alexia responsible, given her soulless ability to negate supernatural powers. Can Alexia uncover what is happening before she becomes the next victim?