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Mari Okazaki can alter appearances, like fun house mirrors at an amusement park. The short stories blossom to reveal a medley of surreal characters. The virtuoso stroke is like the thread that weave an exquisite lace of memories, tenderly reconstructing the ghost of a man... (Source: Shoujo Manga Maniac) 1. 1996-nen no Natsuyasumi 2. Bathroom Guuwa 3. Natsuzoushi 4. Hakushukassai Pierrot

Regulus is a cool, introverted young man forced to participate in a summer camp by his mother. Regulus is more nervous than elated--outdoor activities force students to interact more. Despite his efforts to stay on the fringe, Regulus is caught up in trouble when a classmate paints a room an eerie, deep crimson color, sparking a huge disturbance. Contains 4 loosely links oneshots. (Source: the manga habit)

A young Tetsuou watched a performance by Giovanni Bazonni and was inspired to become a master cellist. But he knows that living as he is in an out-of-the-way Japanese island means his musical aspirations are unlikely to be realized. One day, a boy named Ikumi comes to stay at Tetsuou's place. Ikumi is the sole survivor of an accident at sea, wherein he saved himself by swimming out to Tetsuou's island. But he makes a surprising claim: he says he found his way to safety by following the sound of beautiful cello music, and is convinced that the player was Tetsuou. (Source: MU)

As Asuka dreams of marrying a wealthy man, she has polished both the appearance and mind. Now it is rumored that she is the coolest beauty in the secretary division of the company. However, one of her friends ran away with the elite who she wished to marry. She had a drink in desperation, and slept with Yuki, a nephew of the president of the company. Meanwhile, Yuki is assigned to the secretary division, and the delicate relationship between him and Asuka begins. Asuka who is naive, though she is a capable woman, and Yuki who is capable, though he is a greenhorn, develop a sweet love in a mature way. (Source: Shoujo Manga Maniac)

Anna, a reporter, likes Toranosuke, a patissier. She wants to develop her love to him, but his twin brother Ryunosuke always gets in the way. Soon, however, she gets aware that she likes Ryunosuke as much as Toranosuke. The volume includes two additional stories. (Source: Manga Updates)

Minami has awful luck with men—she falls for their looks only to find that they're the worst of the worst. So when she finds out that her next work assignment involves a good-looking, rude-off-the-bat man, she feels just fine about kissing any feelings for him goodbye...that is, until she finds out he's the son of the author of her favorite childhood picture book series, Bride of the Vampire. But the rude son soon changes his tune, and Minami doesn't have long before she discovers the secret his gorgeous lips hide... (Source: Kodansha USA)

Kanba Yoichi, the protagonist, is a high schooler who has been having dreams about Prince Linkenel, who he refers to as his master, since the passing of his mother. However, his dream has always been the same and ends exactly at the same location every time for the past six years. Longing to save his "master," he stumbles across a fortune teller, who gives him a magical coin to "let him see the sequel of the dream he has been having." After trying to place the coin under his pillow, Yoichi finds himself in the magical world and, there, he meets with his master. And thus, the magical story of the two begins. (Source: MU)

The world he woke up in is long dead, dusted in ashen powder, and yet Keisuke still sees splashes of color as he travels through it. For the longest time, he's wandered alone across the deserted landscape, clinging to the hope that something—or someone—might be out there in the emptiness. When he finally stumbles across that someone, even more threads of color start to seep into the ashen world around them. This time, when Keisuke sets off down the road, someone sits beside him in the passenger seat. The first acquaintance he's ever made here, his first companion in this barren world. They're both traveling in search of something, and after searching alone for so long, maybe they'll have better luck working together? Their only lead is a witch who can answer any question—for a price. What will the two ask her, and what will she be able to tell them? More importantly, what will it cost them, and will they be willing to pay the price? (Source: J-Novel Club)

A cyber-punkish collection of stories revolving around the theme of the "DOLL" series. 1. Gum no Iranai Kodomo-tachi (Keep Those Condoms Away From Our Kids) 2. Rissa no Tetsu no Hitsugi (The Iron Maiden) 3. Shuuseki Kairo no Himawari (The Sunflower Quality Of An Integrated Circuit) 4. Bara Tessen no Mukougawa (The Other Side of the Rose Wire) 5. Kago no Sakana (Fish Out of Water) 6. Koubutsu-kun (Mister Mineral) 7. Anata wa Ikiteiru (Alive)

Gruesome historical manga series about French revolutionary politician Louis Antoine de Saint-Just, a prominent figure in the infamous period of "Reign of Terror" during the French revolution. (Source: MangaDex)

A collection of Mitsukazu Mihara's newest eight one-shots from various magazines. Some are printed in two colors. The stories vary greatly in mood and tension, but are nonetheless a perfect example of the artist's distinctive style. (Source: Aerandria Scans) 1. Two Sweets ××× 2. Canary 3. a Paradox of Lion 4-6. Natural Born Scissors 7. Rikon Shiki (Divorce Ceremony) 8. what a wonderful world 9. Tengoku to Jigoku (Heaven and Hell) 10. Chijou 10 Meter no Ori kara (From a Cage 10 Meters Above Ground)

After losing his memories in a traffic accident 3 years ago, Haru is now living with Kiriyuu, his saviour and legal guardian. But after a school trip where he and his friends wander in an acient lab, Haru discovers that there might be more to his lost memories than he thought. (Source: Twisted Hel Scans)

The story takes place in Dragon Country. Nonoko is a newly appointed dentist and her mission is to protect the dragon, the guardian of the country, from tooth-cavity bacteria. One day, amid increasingly fierce battles with the neighboring country, Nonoko finds on the dragon's tooth an unconscious boy soldier from the enemy country. His name is Bell, and he has been resurrected from inside the tooth by the dragon—a supernatural phenomenon that legend says occurs before a major disaster. As Nonoko and Bell go through a series of fierce battles, they eventually learn to accept their fate. (Source: Official website)

A worthless husband and his carefree wife. 54 short stories of their heartwarming, funny, and sad life. Winner of the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize and Japan Media Arts Festival grand prize Kono Fumiyo gives us this heartfelt short comedy. (Source: JManga)

Hibari is a young professional who works long hours and inevitably rides the last train home. It's not all bad–she also runs into the train station worker, Yokose. Yokose is kind and polite, looking out for Hibari as she often sleeps defenselessly (and with a bit of drool) on her way home. Their brief encounters are a bright spot in her hectic days. (Source: the manga habit)

All Arisa wanted was to go overseas for the summer, but instead she found herself roped into an Omiai with the heir to the Narimiya Corporation. She doesn't want to be involved in this and is trying to find a way out, but Narimiya has decided that he wants to marry her—and actually has the romantic skills and determination to win her heart! (Source: Onigiri Gakuen) Included one-shots: Hidamari no Te Hana no Youna Kimi e... Slow Breath

The girls are sold as prostitutes in the towns that dot the arid desert. Each of them is forced to receive the lusts of men for their own reasons, and each of them fall in love. They have men they are in love with, but prostitutes aren't free to choose who they love. "Love or life, which is more important to you?" "I pick love." "But you can't be in love if you're dead." Is there a way for these women to survive in a world filled with lust and violence? One day, Candy and Susie run from the brothel, seeking the freedom they can never hand. "We are stronger creatures!" Obey your instincts— the voice from within! (Source: MU)

Golems: living dolls crafted by adept molders of earth and magic. Farmers use them to perform menial labor, law enforcement use them to bolster security, and aristocrats use them as their closest companions. Just like any tool, however, golems can be used for good or evil. Clay, an aspiring young molder who travels to the city to take part in a golem-building contest-the winner of which will become the guardian of the city's treasury! When dark forces learn of Clay's unique skills, he becomes a target worth more than the city's coffers. Luckily, Clay has three golem friends who will do anything in their power to protect him. Join fledgling golem-maker Clay and his eccentric companions as he embarks on a journey of grand adventure! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

One year after losing her leg, 16-year-old Rin is tired—tired of the painful physical therapy, tired of being treated differently, and tired of her stupid, heavy, awkward prosthetic leg. All that changes when she encounters the Blade Runners, a group of one-legged athletes who run with "blades"—carbon fiber prosthetics specialized for competitive running—made by their gifted prosthetist, Kazami. The blades are light, flexible, and formidably difficult to control—Rin can barely walk with one, much less sprint. But as she tumbles to the ground again and again, she rediscovers many of the things that she'd forgotten, and finds a new goal: to compete in the Paralympics. (Source: Kodansha USA)

HER is a series of character portraits, loosely strung together by everyday circumstances. The story begins with a woman who wants to be loveable - and loved - and who has a fixation on shoes. Her hairdresser's fear of the future is the subject of the second chapter. A schoolgirl whose hair she cuts sees her older female neighbor kissing her female lover goodbye. In the past, the neighbor had a difficult relationship with her mother. The neighbor's lover was rejected by her first love. The couple sitting next to them at the cafe have their own issues. (Source: Okazu)

At first glance, Izumida Riko looks like a neat girl, and she’s known as the "Credit Union's Madonna." However, she's the repulsive beast girl who heads a robbery group. Aiming at Riko is a guy whom she met during her morning run. Is their meeting really by chance, or because of "duty?!" (Source: Midnight Scans)

It is the middle of October, and high school student Tsuruta is reluctantly searching for his sister's lost cat, Luna. When he spots the feline by a tunnel, Tsuruta chases it through the passage. But when he emerges on the other side, he finds his world quite different from before. It's now August again, and standing before him is his nihilistic friend Kamei who had passed away that summer. Unsure of what is real, Tsuruta enlists Kamei to help him in his search. As the two look for Luna, the past and present collide as Tsuruta's unspoken regrets begin to bubble to the surface. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Mitsu is the perfect woman. Looked upon by men as the ideal girl, the perfect lover. Kishi is a bookstore clerk. Mitsu is an art student and one of the store's regular customers. When Kishi falls head-over-heels in love with Mitsu, he soon discovers another side to this seemingly flawless woman. Mitsu's self-destructive tendencies are an emotional hazard that even Kishi's infatuation can't fix. Together, they lose themselves in a world of intense love, drama, and going to the occasional party. But when Mitsu's former lover gives Kishi a warning about her and the meaning of "Dolis," it may already be too late to save her. (Source: Tokyopop)