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The book is a collection of stories spread over ten chapters. The first story takes place over two parts and uses the title of the book, Natural Taste. It's about one Shii whose mother is more than just a bit clueless about how she dresses in front of her son and just in public. The rest of the stories in the collection has either the woman forcing herself on a surprised younger man or neighbor or vice versa. 1-2. Kaasan wa Natural♥Taste (Step Mother is Natural Taste) 3. Grow Up Onee-san 4. Piece of Memory 5-6. Turn Up 7. Un-expected 8. Satsujin Sange 9. Deep Sailing 10. Ura! Kaasan wa Natural♥Taste (Backstage! Step Mother is Natural Taste)

From matchlocks and cellphones to kimono and TV games, the cultures are blended, a modern Era with an “Inner Palace” inside the Osaka castle!? The only son of the Toyotomi Shogun, Hidekage, on mission with the inspection bureau “Carrion Cafeteria – Vulture”, infiltrated this harem where pretty girls are gathered. However, the girls he saw there, were fighting for show, watched from outside an aquarium-like glass case. Those are not regular beauties! This is the start of a never experienced before forbidden school life! (Source: Batoto)

In this retelling of Migawari Hakushaku no Bouken, Frederick talks about his observations of Mireille. (Source: Transcendence Scanlations)

Story depicting Miyamoto Musashi's childhood.

Hayate’s father, Tani no Maju (another loyal “Chiguruma Tou” clansman) had discovered and developed the “Ninja Henshin Jitsu” (Ninja Transforming Magic/Techniques) that enabled man to transform into super powerful “Keshin Ninjas” (Spiritual Ninjas) who would be able to summon and utilize their own inner mystical powers. Majin Sai wanted to use this technique to further “Chiguruma Tou’s” cause and make their warriors invincible. Tani No Majyu resisted handing Majin Sai the secrets to this technique believing that in the wrong hands, this technique could pose a monumental threat to Japan. Majin Sai sent one of his “Youkai Ninjas” (Supernatural Ninjas) to steal the secrets of this technique. In the process Tani No Majyu was killed but not before he had shown Hayate the secrets of this process. Enraged, Hayate uses these techniques to tap into his inner mystical powers and becomes the super powered ninja “Arashi” (Storm). (Source: MU)

There is one lone wolf who lives deep in the forest. There is one young man who just wants to keep on living. What connects them? Why does the wolf look so sad? And why does the heart of the man beat so fast? A forbidden love story between a noble beast and young samurai starts here. (Source: MU) Included one-shot: ΑΩ Note: ΑΩ was collected in Kemono-Jingai BL.

A mystery at a prestigious girls' school draws together Dalian and Priscilla, an impoverished aristocrat's daughter. As they attempt to solve the mystery concealed by the school, Dalian gets to experience "everyday school life."

The classic Chinese tale of The Three Kingdoms—with all your favorite historical figures cast as cute girls! As the Han Dynasty collapses, two mighty warriors—Zhang Fei and Guan Yu—stand strong against the tide of rebellion. But because these fighters are female, their dreams of fighting in the Imperial army are nothing but dreams...until they find a patron and like-minded brother in Liu Bei, an idealistic descendant of royalty with dreams of his own. Forging a pact, the three form a volunteer army dedicated to restoring peace, which means first defeating three deceptively adorable sisters who oppose them, and who have their own, definitely cuter, plan for China's future... One thing's for sure—history's about to get a makeover! (Source: Tokyopop)

Demon brothers Tao Tie and Kui Long arrive at a village to prepare to recieve a ritual sacrifice that happens every 10 years. Kui Long introduces himself as Wu Chen to a girl named Tan Hua. Turns out Tan Hua actually died from an illness beforehand but her brother the doctor gave her a medicine that rivived her so that she would be the sacrifice and not him. Neither Kui Long nor Tan Hua know of eachothers role in the approaching ritual...

A manga diary by the legendary Tetsuya Chiba about his current life and how his family escaped from China back to Japan post-World War II. (Source: Manga Machinations)

Set in 1809, this story involves Carl Czerny, Franz Peter Schubert and Ludwig van Beethoven as they attempt to investigate the mystery surrounding Mozart's piece Mozart's Lullabies, driven by the death of a store owner. Want to know more? Want to unravel the mystery? (Source: Entropy)

Mitsuko was born with a star-shaped birthmark in her palm, signifying that she will climb to greatness - but as a middle-class Japanese girl in the late 1800s, the best thing she can hope for is a respectable marriage. When she meets Heinrich, a handsome, charming Austrian diplomat, her feelings may force her to go against all the rules she has been taught. Based on the true story of Mitsuko Aoyama, mother of the influential Richard Nikolaus Graf Coudenhove-Kalergi, Lady Mitsuko is a classic tale of culture clash and star-crossed lovers.

1-5. Dai Jigoku-jou (The Great Hell Castle) 6. Chidaruma Rikishi (Bloody Daruma Warrior) 7. Zutsuki Musou (The World's Greatest Headbutt)

The story takes place in 1945, an era when cities and people's hearts are in ruins. There are men who are living with something in their hearts they can't throw away. (Source: ANN)

A highly satisfying collection of shorts featuring both lovely art and good writing. As is usually the case with this author, the historical tales are more appealing than the ones in modern settings. (Source: MangaUpdates)

In an English industrial city of the XIX century, the exploitation of workers by employers reaches unbearable levels. In order to change this reality, a group of workers comes together to build their own Utopia. Inspired by the ideas of Marx and Engels in Manifesto of the Communist Party (1848), this manga presents one of the most influential political treaties of all time, which marked the history of the XIX and XX centuries and shaped the world of today.

Katherine's old life is destroyed with the death of her brother at the Battle of Waterloo. Due to British laws she is unable to inherite her own estate and is at the mercy of her uncle's family. Her only hope lies with her brother's commanding officer who owes her a favor.

Aikawa Ryuu is your typical 19-year old japanese young man, except he has been preseving his virginity by his grandfathers orders until the time comes when he is to be wed with Princess Surya. He receives a call from his grandfathers assistant that he has been gone missing or could even have been killed. A thrilling adventure begins when Aikawa starts his journey in India to find his missing grandfather!

A retelling of the tale of Mulan. Hua Mulan is a young woman who enters the military in place of her father, despite the risk of shame on her family and death if she is discovered to be a woman. She expects only to fight until the current war is won, but because of her skills she is promoted to be an army general along with her comrade, He Tingyu. Now she must continuously fight to keep her secret while serving her country.

This is a caricature of Goethe's "Faust," and reflects the dreamy quality of animation of the time. Confident of his power, the devil Mephist wreaks acts of violence on the world, such as sending angels down to the earth. God then orders Mephist to send the scholar Faust to hell. While giving the order, God had already given new life to the angel who has fallen to the earth as Princess Margarete. In the meantime, Faust experiences a sense of futility in his studies, thinking that however hard he may study he will never accomplish his goals. Just then, the devil Mephisto appears in front of him. Faust carelessly signs a contract, in which he promises he will go to hell if Mephisto satisfies his desires. Mephisto turns Faust into a young man by magic. Faust goes to the town, meets the beautiful Princess Margarete, and falls in love with her. Meanwhile, Faust is forced to accept the unreasonable demand of the King, father of Margarete, to find the most beautiful goddess in the world, known by the name of Helen. Together with Mephisto, Faust starts for the mountains of Hartz, where devils are said to gather on the night of Walpurgis. (Source: tezukaosamu.net)

The Onmyou Taisenki manga does not tell the same history as the anime. The story happens years before the events in the anime. The main character, Yakumo (who also appears on the anime) is the son of Monju, the chief priest of the Taihaku Shrine. In this shrine, Monju's former teacher, Mahoroba, is imprisoned. The problems start when Mahoroba escapes, gains power, and transforms Monju into stone. The story of the manga is about Yakumo's first steps with a Shikigami, training with Izuna (Taihaku Shrine's miko) and seeking Mahoroba through various Japanese historical dates. Famous Japanese historical characters such as Oda Nobunaga can be seen throughout the manga. (from the Onmyou Taisenki entry on Wikipedia with slight modifications)

Feng Ming was only 19 when he lost his life saving a child from death without hesitation. The grateful father of the rescued child grants Feng Ming a second chance at life. Unknown to Feng Ming, his soul is whisked away to a far away ancient land (resembling the dynasties of China). Upon waking up, he finds himself inhabiting the frail body of Thunder Kingdom's crowned prince who is also graced with the title of the most beautiful man across all the lands. However, his beauty has a price as he attracts the unwanted attention of the minister of affairs, Ren Ting who finds every reason to torment the prince mentally and physically. As Feng Ming starts to get a hold of the conspiracies surrounding him, what will happen when the prince's true identity is revealed? And what happened to the 'real' prince? (Source: Sooky)

Sarusuberi recounts short episodes in the later life of Hokusai, the genius ukiyoe artist, and of his daughter, Oei.