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After shoplifting some bread one chilly March night, just before the start of a new academic year at Kansei University in western Tokyo, former high school track and field star Kakeru Kurahara runs through the city streets. Though he has grown disillusioned with the sport, he feels as if he could keep running forever... but to where, and for what? His revery is broken by a mysterious boy on a bike who has been following him, a fellow student at Kansei University named Haiji Kiyose, who also happens to be a runner. Impressed by Kakeru's agility, Haiji Kiyose persuades Kakeru to move into Chikusei-so, a run-down dormitory where he lives with eight other boys, including identical twins Jota and Joji, honor student Shindo, detail-oriented Yuki, trivia junkie King, Tanzanian international student Musa, nicotine-loving Nico, and manga otaku Prince. None of the students know that Chikusei-so is the historic home of the Kansei University Track and Field team. At Kakeru's welcoming party, Kiyose reveals his grand plan: assembling a 10-man team of runners to compete in the Hakone Ekiden, a legendary college marathon relay race. Except for Kakeru and Kiyose, the Chikusei-so gang aren't athletic—or interested in competing. But Kiyose's enthusiasm wins them over and they agree to this crazy plan. Over the course of ten months, this ragtag team will put aside their differences to pursue an elusive dream... and gain so much more than they ever expected. (Source: HarperCollins)

Someone from the next door who I almost spent the night with while drunk turned out to be Jung Woo-gyeom, the little kid who lived in the neighborhood 12 years ago. But Woo-gyeom, who I met again after 9 years, is a bit strange. He asked me to pretend to be his girlfriend and then kissed me right away. Now he says he wants to be my real boyfriend. How can I date you when you're 6 years younger than me? How can Lee Jin avoid dating Woo-gyeom, who is like a bulldozer? (Source: Naver, translated)

Kogarashi Monjiro is a lone samurai who agrees to take responsibility for a murder that his friend committed so that he can stay with his dying mother, with the expectation that his friend will confess and get him pardoned once she dies. Monjiro is sentenced to an island for prisoners. When he discovers that his friend's mother has died over a year ago, Monjiro seeks to escape with a group of prisoners in order to get his revenge. (Source: The Movie Sleuth)

The gag comedy manga centers on a bar in Sapporo's North 24th neighborhood, five stations away from the Susukino business district. There, the bar's proprietor, junior proprietor, odd regular customers, and its share of walk-ins recount their strange lives. (Source: ANN)

Up-and-coming actor Seo Kangwoo is up for "Rookie of the Year" when his former lover, industry exec Lee Jiwon, suggests they act like a couple in public. Although they are no longer dating, Jiwon now needs Kangwoo's help to create a dating scandal that will break off an engagement set up by her family. With his lingering affection for Jiwon, Kangwoo jumps at this chance to be close to her again. Although it's all supposed to be acting, will Kangwoo's real feelings for Jiwon blow everything? (Source: Tapas Media)

Aiko is a freelance interior designer who wants to marry her current boyfriend, but envisions herself as far from the ideal wife, due to her being bad at household chores. Meanwhile, Tomoko is a picture book illustrator that is good at housework, but societal notions of marriage and romance don't hit home for her. They mutually decide that, until they find their perfect marriage partner, that they should get married with each other. (Source: Shinchosha, translated)

Inside of Teiou's women's underwear department, there is a goddess full of love for lingerie. Her name is Amane Ebisu—a charismatic clerk and fitter. Amane's determination allows her to help every guest with their troubles choosing underwear, or with the troubles in their hearts! (Source: Shueisha, translated)

Jane Atteras brings a severed head to Dr. Maels. It speaks of a factory in Antarctica. The birthplace of humanity. Or what they think is humanity. Before long, a secret expedition is underway—a pilgrimage, if you will, to the homeland. Only, more powerful nations have caught wind and are setting sail. What will kill them first? Their fellow humans, the cold, or something much worse? (Source: Webtoon Entertainment)

In search of her dreams, Lin Chu-sheng quits university, leaves home, and starts working for a funeral director. While she may work with the dead, most of her time is spent dealing with the emotions of those still living: a father unable to accept his son's suicide; a bigamist's families meeting only after his death; a mother unwilling to let a child go; and parents unsure if their son's body will ever be found. Lin Chu-sheng witnesses the full range of human experience and reflects on her own family and life. This is the story of the emotions that linger during a funeral process, told through the perspective of a new employee. (Source: Nazca Éditions, translated)

"Wanna work as an actor with me then?" Byeol's eyes were left wide open by Woohyeon, the new executive of Pine Entertainment. Byeol was part of the "Lala Girls" idol group that did not succeed and was on the brink of disbandment. But an offer of being an actor, not even a singer to her? Byeol opened her mouth cautiously. "Can I really succeed if I become an actor?" Byeol didn't seem to know yet, but Woohyeon could see the superstar talent she had within her. Woohyeon said confidently, "Don't worry, I'll raise you into a superstar!" (Source: Kakao Entertainment, translated)

1931, New York. Victorique and Kazuya now live new lives as private detective and newspaper reporter. Victorique is asked to handle a case regarding a string of murders related to gangs, while Kazuya heads to a news coverage of a well-known psychiatrist famous for "curing the psychological traumas of patients by using the science of the heart." The mystery of the serial murder case lies in the fact that the scenes of the crime, the methods of killing used and the profiles of the criminals vastly differ from one another, while the psychiatrist utilizes the mysterious dream diagnosis for counseling. Before long, a link forms between the two cases, transforming into a dreadful conspiracy... (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

Yoon Kim is a perfectly handsome, perfectly successful branch manager. Little can faze him, whether it's his struggling team or his irked blind date partners. Yet his new secretary, Seoyu Yang, who seems somehow immune to his perfection, can't help but pique his curiosity. Yoon is determined to break through Seoyu's cold heart, but she is dead set on keeping their relationship professional. Which will overcome the other in the end—Yoon's determination or Seoyu's poker face? (Source: Tapas Media)

Park Sang-woo is a thoracic surgery chief who has lived without regard for means and methods for success. However, his life is turned upside down in an instant due to an unexpected accident. Unexpectedly, he returns to his rookie intern days and gains a special ability to see the remaining lifespan of patients. Using this ability, he tries to start the path of a true doctor that he had turned away from in his second life. (Source: Naver Corporation, translated)

Yuna has kept a secret for ten whole years: she has a crush on her best friend, Da-hye. It's a secret she intends to keep for the rest of her life, but the new year brings a lot of surprises: including a strange new woman named Zoey, who just might change everything. Caught between two women, Yuna's one-sided crush just might die down...or turn into something else entirely. After a whole decade of pining, is it time for Yuna to finally find her happy ending? And if so, who will be the one to ultimately grant it to her? (Source: Lezhin Entertainment)

A screenwriter is spending Christmas alone at a diner, a fan of people—watching and the atmosphere it provides. When he discovers he's forgotten his lighter, a fellow patron offers him one at the cost of intruding on his personal space. This is the story of two men and the possible beginnings between them on a lonely, holiday night. (Source: MU)

Nayoung, a newlywed bride, looks forward to welcoming her husband back home after working overnight as a police detective. But she comes home only to learn he had been murdered. Unable to trust the police, she takes matters into her own hands to uncover the truth. Too bad for them, though. Nayoung turns out to be a former North Korean spy and notorious elite assassin known to intelligence agencies by the code name "Tarantula." How will the Tarantula avenge her husband's death? (Source: Webtoon Entertainment)

Yuka Matsuno has been fascinated with Risa Yoshioka ever since their high school days. She graduated with the regret of not having had the opportunity to get to know her better. Now, at 25 years old, they meet again as colleagues, and Yuka gets another chance. (Source: MangaDex)

BL authors Raizo and Shinobu — a.k.a. TOS — have fallen in sweet, steamy, real-life Boys Love! And in the grand tradition of honeymooning gays, it's time to move in together. When Raizo's sister, Rina, suddenly shows up at their door, Raizo resolves to tell her about his new "roommate," but Shinobu's well-intentioned antics get in the way. Introducing your big sister to your boyfriend is no small thing, even if she is a BL manga fan...! Meanwhile, Shinobu struggles to adapt to living with his rich, successful boyfriend... After all, how is a garbage larva like him supposed to contribute to their new home life? (Source: Tokyopop)

Manga artist Shizuka suddenly hits a creative wall. Nothing's going right, and she's completely lost touch with her own feelings... A touching one-shot about reconnecting with yourself. (Source: MANGA Plus)

Hana, who lives in the cheap apartment next door, is 100% an elf in terms of appearance. Yet, she's lackadaisical and sloppy, and, no matter what, insists she's a "non-elf." It's a fantasy comedy about a neighbor with the whiff of isekai wafting from her two-room apartment. (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

The subcontractors were nothing more than robots I was grateful for. It was only natural to squeeze everything out of them. But after being betrayed by the group I worked for, I opened my eyes in a new body and finally saw the tears of those "robots." Having gained a second life on the brink of death, can my soul be saved? (Source: Naver Corporation, translated)