Sci-Fi
Lily is a fangirl who asked God to be with any member of "Angelz" - one of the most popular boyband in Asia. Miraculously her wish was granted although...literally. Now she have a guardian angel sent from heaven named Xavier Valentine, but he’s too arrogant and rude. Will her granted wish make her life better or worse?
On the day of fifteenth birthday Victoria is able to see demons and with their help she will discover secrets of her past.
RomanceYaoiSlice of Life
A rich, spoiled, successful, handsome man finds himself looking for something new in his life. Taking advice from his past lover, he seeks a roomate, an "easy relationship". However, instead of a glamorous, sexy, cute female... a MALE mistakenly shows up at his door..? (Source: NOIR)
Yaoi
1-2. Best Ending? 3-4. Swim'n Love 5. Surechigai Lovers
ComedyFantasy
Manga Science was serialized in a science magazine for elementary school students. From the cutting edge to the more familiar science, unique characters make it all easy to understand. This popular science manga can be enjoyed by all regardless of age. (Source: JManga)
MysteryRomanceShounen
Graduating at the top of her class, elite detective candidate Jun Shibata is transferred to the section that handles cases deemed "unsolvable" by the department. Her partner, though a well-respected and experienced detective, has grown complacent after unsuccessfully pursuing these cases that many consider an exercise in futility. With her upper class breeding, her colleagues don't expect much from her either, but she suprises them all with her motivation and astounding powers of deduction. (Source: Asian Wiki)
Drama
The story revolves around Kaname, a first-year university student, his girlfriend Itsumi, and other members of their university's 'East Asia Investigation Committee,' as well as their resident Korean friend, Kouichi. Kaname initially believes the story of Japanese oppression of colonized Korea as taught at school and is critical of his grandfather who once worked for the colonial government in Korea. Kaname's belief, however, is subsequently challenged by his grandfather's last words before his death that 'Japan contributed to the development of Korea.' Confused, Kaname decides to join the history group on entering the university and begins his quest for the 'truth' about Korea and Japan-Korea relations. Throughout the comic, he and Itsumi accumulate knowledge on Korea and Japan-Korea relations from the Internet, books, and senior members of the history group. In each chapter they debate opponents such as Kouichi, other history study groups, citizen activists, and South Korean students over issues such as the Japanese colonization of Korea, the status of Korean residents in Japan, and who should accept responsibility for the war. Invariably they win every debate.
ComedyShoujo
A fun guide that teaches the basics of the art of manga by one of the most well-known mangaka in the business! Follow Eri on her journey to "become a pro and inspire people with dreams!"
AdventureComedyHistorical
Tezuka teaches about biology in short installments.
FantasyVampireSupernatural
Mika, a transfer student, is a girl as beautiful as an angel. She invites her new friend Nana to her house, where Mika's brother Koryu fascinates her. But between these beautiful siblings lies a hidden secret. They are actually vampires with red wings attached to their backs. They have survived for eternity, yearning to live under the sun's rays and drinking the blood of humans. (Source: Amazon)
DramaRomanceShoujo
"Forgive me. I can't become a servant of the Lord yet," Maria says as she runs from her vows ceremony at the convent where she was orphaned 16 years ago. She has received another letter from the mysterious "G," her faceless benefactor. She is not as alone in the world as she thinks; "G" writes that she has a relative at Hakuhou Academy who is in need of her guidance, but he cannot tell her this relative's name. Trying to enroll and search the school presents Maria with a number of problems, however -- the foremost of which is: Hakuhou is an all boys school! (Source: ShoujoMagic)
DramaShoujo
Serika, a high-school student, is known for being a well rounded girl with an attractive face and figure. She is clear-headed and has a talent for sports. But she's an... android!? (Source: ShoujoMagic) Included one-shot: Volume 2: Fuyu ga, Owarou to Shiteita. (The Winter Was Trying to End)
ActionComedySci-Fi
The Angel Troupe consist of five members, the beautiful Milfeulle, Mint, Ranpha, Forte, and Vanilla. They have one mission, to protect Prince Shiva at all costs. Prince Shiva is the sole survivor of the royal family destroyed by a coup d'etat. They must complete the mission under the command of Takuto Meyers. (Source: ANN)
ActionSchoolSupernatural
On one normal day while leaving school, Lukio dies from a car accident. Next thing he knows, he's being transported to a school called "Angel High School," where future Archangels study. With no other choice (being that he's actually dead), he now has to study to become a full Archangel, but somehow he becomes involved in the school's rivalry against the "Fallen Angel School." Now he must study with his fellow apprentice angels and compete against the fallen angel students. (Source: MangaHelpers)
ComedySeinen
An autobiography of the duo Fujio Fujiko, creators of Paman and Doraemon. How they become friends and developed love for manga—but their passion lead them into different ways in the end. (Source: MU)
ComedySports
Angel Cup tackles the highs and lows of girls' soccer at Hansin High. So-jin and Shin-bee are fiercely competitive and will play against anyone, including boys, for their beloved sport. Can our heroines navigate the fakes, fouls and penalties in the games of life and love well enough to reach their goal of being champs? (Source: Tokyopop)
DramaSchoolShounen
Ichiritsu Ranzan High School's football club is populated by famed hooligans, in fact some guys decide to join the school only to fight with them. Therefore the principal calls Kuroki Tetsuo-sensei and asks him to reform the club. Included one-shot: Volume 40: Keeper Boy Keeper Girl
ComedyDramaFantasy
Amy's parents divorced when she was very young, and they now live away from her. The thing she wants most is to have her parents back together, and happy, like they used to be. Lucky for her, Amy might just get her wish, in the form of two angels crashing through her bedroom window. The angels, Licole and Lumiere, tell Amy that she has been chosen to compete against other angels for the title of "Star Angel". Whoever becomes the Star Angel gets a wish granted! (From Nagareboshi Manga)
ShoujoSupernatural
Shiina Amane is special. Her father is an exorcist, and she herself can see spirits. But gifts always come with a price. (Source: MU)
FantasySci-FiShoujo
Contains a oneshot called Mirai ni Kiss - Meiko, a 14 year old Robotics genius, travels a hundred years forward in time. However, the future is completely different from her sweet daydreams.
Shoujo
In an age of robotic servants and technology, Boris is a 16-year-old boy, when he meets Yuri Angel, an expressionless beauty getting ready to turn 15 and a great robot builder, his life gets a little crazy.
ActionAdventureSci-Fi
To combat rising attacks by communist terrorists, Japan has created a special security force authorized to use lethal force. Angel, the newest member of the force, fights to take down the terrorist group, Red May. Accidentally uncovering ties between Red May and the government, she and the rest of the Special Security Force are targeted for execution by 3 "hunters", enhanced psychics, working for the government. Together with her cybernetically enhanced partner, Raiden, it is up to Angel to stop them.
AdventureFantasy
One of the firsts Yuu Kinutani stories. A girl named Tika, that has a great, mysterious, power is involved in the cruel battle for egemony between 3 great kingdoms.
SupernaturalJosei
Marimo and Rin are very young sisters. Who are the two continuing to fight and what are they escaping from? That secret happened several years earlier, and its origin was an explosion at a certain factory. A mysterious virus hit a district, and the two have obtained strange powers: the power to wound and kill a person with just a touch and the power to calm a person's heart by touching. Hand in hand, the sisters continue their escape in order to fulfill their promise to their mother, going towards a certain place, however... A forbidden escape suspense! (Source: MU)
ComedyShounenSupernatural
Narumi Akira is killed in a motorcycle accident and is reborn as the tokusatsu hero, Super Angel.
ComedyYuri
Humorous erotic story about two girls (Non and Melon) who end up in the past as a result of the cataclysms that happen when Non gets off thinking about her love.
ActionComedyMartial Arts
Seiichirou Kitano is a naive and kind boy with the heart of an angel and the face of a devil. Upon entering his new school he is presumed to be a villainous heroin addict, and unwittingly becomes the leader of the schools thugs, all thanks to his frightening face. His new "friends" have great expectations of him, seeing him as a frightful demon. Kitano himself on the other hand, loathes violence and is blissfully unaware of the situation he is in...
ActionComedyMystery
A young Taiwanese assassin codenamed "Glass Heart" committed suicide by jumping off a building, and her heart was pierced by a metal fence. Miraculously, her life was saved by heart transplantation. During her recovery she began to experience strange dreams, which led her to Japan looking for the donor of her heart, who happens to be Kaori Makimura, former partner of City Hunter. (Source: MU)
FantasyKidsMagic
Four cute school romance stories, all having some sort of a time theme. 1. Angel♥Time 2. Miracle☆Time 3. Summertime Labyrinth 4. Parallel Time Christmas
ActionDemonsMecha
Mazinger Angels chronicles the adventures of four women who pilot giant robots in the Mazinger vein. The concept is a spoof on the late 70's and early 80's popular TV series Charlie's Angels. Three of the robots, Aphrodite A, Diana A and Minerva X are from the original Mazinger Z series, while Venus A is from the Great Mazinger series. Their pilots are also traditional characters from Go Nagai's universe, Sayaka Yumi and Jun Hono from Mazinger Z and Great Mazinger respectively, and Hikaru Makiba and Maria Fleed from Grendizer. The style of the manga highlights the sex appeal of both the characters and the mechas, sometimes similarly to the way Aika's female characters are shown. (Source: Wikipedia)
FantasyShoujoSlice of Life
Long ago, the kingdom of Astrea was threatened by a powerful, evil dragon. With two legendary swords in hand, the traveling knight Julius defeated the dragon and saved the country. It is said the hero lived happily ever after with the queen. However, the writer Elliot knows that isn't the truth. With its last strength, the dragon cursed the hero Julius, causing him to forget all his previous knowledge, experience, and memories. Following the dragon's defeat, Elliot discovered a lone, small form left on the battlefield. His adored hero had been reduced to a helpless child. Elliot swears to restore Julius to his former glory and tell his tale. (Source: shinkeikaku)
ActionSeinen
ComedyRomance
Lovely Angel is about a beautiful woman known for her kindness, charm and ability to touch the lives of others....through some unconventional means. (Source: MU)
A strange girl plays violin to a man in a futuristic city. Who are they and why are they there? A short SF story by Hiroyuki Katou and Keisuke Gotou.
PsychologicalSeinen
A collection of short stories by Toyokazu Matsunaga.
Seinen
In a desolate future, a girl is living her life day by day. Doing whatever it takes to survive. Her life is completely changed after meeting an old woman, and stealing her most precious shoujo manga.
ComedyDemonsFantasy
The only Angel Princess of Heaven is betrothed to the Emperor of the Underworld. Unable to accept her future with the Demon King, she realizes that her only choice is to run away. Her plan is to join the human world disguised as a schoolboy! Now all of the Gods from Heaven and Hell are searching high and low on the earth trying to make sure that a wedding happens. (Source: MU)
It's the time of the pioneers of the Far West, when lots of people of the population leaves on the track of the Oregon, to fulfil their dreams of conquest. Mayme is a little girl who lives peacefully with her mother and her sisters. She meets a boy called Johnny. One day Johnny leaves for the Oregon and her dream since forever is to leave for the West to find back the love of her childhood. Finally comes the day of the big departure towards the Far West in trolley, but also of the meeting with Sammy and other characters. A trip that promises a lot, but that will be the occasion of many pitfalls...
RomanceShoujo
Natural Angel is a series of three oneshot stories in a sequel to the popular series Angel Lip. Story 1 - Natural Angel - : Natsu, a fashion model, struggles to find satisfaction in her line of work. Just as her self-esteem hits a new low, a mysterious lipstick called "Angel Lip" appears before her, boosting her confidence in herself as a model. Story 2 - Milky Angel - : When she was young, Sumire made a promise to a childhood friend to succeed as a model. Years later, haunted by her past experiences, she has long withdrawn from modeling. Then one day, an old friend comes back into her life. Can Naoki convince her to return to the world of modeling? Story 3 - 17-Seventeen - : Moe thought her relationship with her popular schoolmate Gou was over for good. But things have a way of surprising you... (Source: Enchantment Scans)
FantasyRomanceShoujo
The story begins when Hui-Sheng, a seemingly ordinary high school girl, receives a deck of angel cards from a mysterious stranger, Jason. With the angel cards, Hui-Sheng attempts to find out who her guardian angel is. But the result of the reading (a blank card) shows that she has none... (Source: MangaArt)
ActionFantasyMagic
Ryo Makise, the student president of a catholic school, seems to be liked and admired by everybody, including his cute little brother even if the latter is somehow jealous of his older sibling. When Ryo gets abducted by delinquents from his school who wanted to "teach him a lesson";he's saved by a mysterious student. Gunta didn't help him out of sympathy but "just because they woke him up". Later, Ryo meets him again & weird things start to happen... (Source: Essence of Purity)
FantasyShoujo Ai
A mysterious creature has fallen from the sky and landed right at young Yuina's feet! Branded as the master of this new angelic being, Yuina is forced into an otherworldly pact, one that will take her beyond the clouds and into battle against a new and yet hauntingly familiar evil, one that patiently waits in the shadows. (Source: ADV)
The first half of the 1990s, in Hokkaido, all begins encounter and separation of Towako, with a mysterious power and Natsuhiko Hibino, which have a mediocre live. Classmate Singh bird of alien twins who are interested in Towako sister and piggyback boys and girls is "fate distorted" his father black snow-rare childhood friend suggesting Natsuhiko and behavior speculation they interlaced, various mystery will become increasingly apparent by the presence of the mystery "ANGEL+DIVE."
FantasyMagicSchool
There is a world which is divided into the heaven region and the devil region. Baal is the man who leads the army of the devil region and tries to fight the heaven region. But his ambition is soon destroyed.... He is confined for 100 years and all his memories are erased. He is now released, but there is no job to take.... But one day, he is recruited as a teacher at a magic school in the heaven region. He jumps at the chance and decides to work there. In his class, there are a lot of dropout students. He takes in charge of three students and works hard! Days later, his ex-coworkers suddenly appear from the devil region and the atmosphere of the heaven region gradually becomes uneasy... (Source: VNDB)
MusicSchoolSlice of Life
RomanceYuri
New manga editor Haruka has just been assigned to her favorite manga artist ever, Kuroi Ritsu. Kuroi-sensei's manga, "With You" motivated her to turn her life around. When she finally meets shut-in, mopey, entirely unfashionable Kuroi-sensei, Haruka is in for a bit of a shock. (Source: Okazu)
Story 1: It's a story about Makoto Nosu and Yusuke Moriyama who have been together for 6 years since junior high school. They are about to finish high school and enter college so they decided to break up since they will be going to different colleges that's far from one another.What happens to their relationship then? (Source: Baka-Updates Manga)
SchoolShoujo
Hasato, finds love at first sight with a model "peach." She has entered the high school he attends just before the applications shut. But what is the truth about this "peach" that she has met there...!? (Source: Manga Abyss) Included one-shot: Volume 4: Koi no Hanasaku
Mikina's father is the president of a modeling agency. Mikina was once a popular child model, but due to an accident, she developed camera-phobia and gave up modeling. 10 years later, Mikina's father's company is going through some financial difficulty. Mikina really wishes to be able to help revive the company, and one day, she received a mysterious lipstick... (Source: M-U)
Mikami Tsubasa has been away from school due to a heart condition. On Christmas Eve he decides it's time to start a new life and runs away from home! But before he can get far his childhood friend, Gin, gets into a serious accident. Tsubasa, in desperation, pleas for someone to help his friend. His call is answered by someone rather unexpected though, someone calling himself an "angel"... (Source: MU)
MagicRomanceShoujo
Misato wish for an angel to come help her succeed in her love . That night a real angel came out to her bedroom.
ActionAdventureDrama
In a future where cyborgs are more common than fully flesh and blood humans, a girl goes out to seek oil when her family's ration gets cut off. She needs to get it quickly so her grandmother's heart doesn't burn out, but no one has ever gone up above to the ration center and returned alive... (Source: MU) This series is on hiatus.
Hirose Arisu's dream is to be a mangaka! But is it as simple as it seems? Will she be able to rise to being a great mangaka like her classmate Usami? Or will she continue to be a failure...?
ComedyRomanceSchool
Shoujo AiSeinen
Asuka, who debuted as a manga artist at the age of 13 but has not had work since then and is now 19. Fresh off from graduating high school, she gets inspired by the works of Sachi, and decides to quit her job in order to become a manga artist again. Since girl's love and boy's love are currently popular genres, she decides to go out with a former co-worker, Morishita who is in love with her, in order to gain experience. Later, she finds out that Morishita is actually Sachi. Included one-shots: Volume 7: Pii-chan Volume 8: Shoujo A
RomanceSchoolShoujo
Morino Amane is a stylish 13-year-old. And through helping out a classmate, she becomes a designer for her favorite brand Angel Blue!? Now with the help of the talented Nakayama Aoi-senpai, she relieves her friends of their problems.
ComedySchoolSeinen
A story between a high school boy, his sister and two magicians.
DramaHistorical
Manga version of the greatest Ancient Greek myths.
Recently orphaned school girl Kogane discovers that she has been set up in an arranged marriage with a very wealthy family. The marriage ties in to a very large inheritance. The three sons of the family have very different personalities. Can Kogane actually marry one of them?
FantasyShoujo
"Angel's Hill" is a fantasy story depicting the stormy life of a mermaid princess, Luna. Luna is put into a seashell and floated out to the sea because she breaks the rules of the Angel's Island. She is then rescued by humans aboard a ship but sold as a slave. She loses her memory and is treated very badly. Then comes Eiji, the son of the rich Kusahara family. He saves Luna and takes her to Japan. Surprisingly, Luna and Eiji's younger sister, Akemi, look as alike as if they were twins. Akemi, who has a perverse nature, turns into Luna on a whim. Akemi is kidnapped and taken to Angel's Island with Eiji. There, Akemi is almost offered as a sacrificial offering by a female shaman, Pyoma. Meanwhile, Eiji meets Soleiu, Luna's older sister, and together they get involved in the secrets of the island. (Souce: tezukaosamu.net)
Little Akido has no idea that an innocent prayer at a shrine would turn his simple existence upside down. Suddenly a bevy of cute gals comes into his life—some claiming to be Emulates that want to "make a contract" with him! (Source: ADV)
Yukito is an angel who is sent to study on Earth as punishment for his bad grades. His assignment is to give angel powers to a human. He accidentally gives these powers to his classmate Hiyoko, a girl who's super happy but not very smart. She also has a crush on Yukito, much to his disgust. (Source: Chime)
ActionPsychological
The series is about Jiran Ha, a tough, hard-hitting police officer who is Korea's first female detective. She and her partner, Detective Park, are members of the Hard Crimes Unit, codenamed "Blue Angel." They regularly deal with violent and occasionally sexual crimes. (Source: Wikipedia)
ActionAdventureComedy
The Angel Troupe have arrived on the White Moon and are enjoying a short vacation. However, they must still protect Prince Shiva as they wait for the final battle against Eonia.
Horror
Taken from kotonoha: In the song "Too Much Blood," Mick Jagger asked, "Do you remember Japanese student kill and ate his girlfriend in Paris?" That world-wide-known cannibal is Kazumasa Sagawa. He was eventually released by French authorities because he was diagnosed with a mental disorder. He was sent to Japan, but Japanese psychologists couldn't find anything wrong with his mental condition, so he went free! In his own comic, written and drawn by himself, Sagawa details the murder and the banquet just like a gourmet guide. "The flesh of her butt is incredibly soft and juicy like genuine filet." Does it make you feel rush into a rest room or Sizzler? Warning: This manga contains very disturbing scenes such as cannibalism, mutilation, desmembering, etc. (In short: Guro) READ AT CAUTION!
Shounen
Shoujo AiJosei
1. Rouman Hikou ni Nottotte 2. Kare no Sumu Illuda 3. Rittai Kousa no Eki (Overpass Junction) 4. Ao to Shiro no Ream 5. Mokuyoubi no Savarin 6. Yoru wo Kasaneru 7. Aru Kyuujitsu
Suzuka got a tarot card reading from her friend Miyabi that she will meet her love. Could that be Konno, the guy in class D who confessed to her a year ago when they were in the same homeroom class? But before Suzuka could realize her feelings, Konno...?!
The defeat of Eonia ushered in an era of peace, paving the way for the discovery of a gateway to NEUE, a previously unknown galaxy. With no more intergalactic threats to fight, the original Angel Troupe has disbanded, and the former Angels are helping to forge an alliance with their new neighbors. As luck would have it, the gateway can only be controlled by Milfeulle, who must remain trapped until a replacement can be found. Admiral Takuto Meyers has mobilized the newly formed Rune Angel Troupe to save his bride, but are these rookies up to the challenge? (Source: Broccoli Books)
Comedy
Crossover of sorts of Azumanga Daioh and Ichigo Mashimaro
ComedySci-Fi
The Angel Troupe is just about done with their current mission to deliver over a million dollars to the Bank of Transbaal, when Milfeulle accidentally opens the hatch and loses it in space. In order to keep their jobs, the Angel Troupe needs to raise money, and fast! (Source: Broccoli Books)
Sports
An anthology collection with manga & illustrations from Japanese and international artists for the FIFA World Cup 2002.
Historical
Four young Japanese men immigrate to San Francisco at the start of the 20th century. There they adopt American names and set out to learn western ways and seek their fortunes. Henry (the author’s alter ego) enrolls in art school to learn the western style of painting, Charlie studies American democracy, Fred plans to become a successful farmer, and Frank wants to be a prosperous merchant. Along the way they experience first hand the events affecting Northern California and the United States at that time; the 1906 earthquake, the World’s Fair, and World War I. (Source: MU)
The rumour has it, if you sit on a particular bench in the park and repeat 'Dear Angel, please help me...' three times, one will in fact descend to your help. All's good, except this angel's appearance will be that of a boorish middle-aged man and the only thing he'll do for you—is listen to your worries and, in some rare cases, give you a little push. (Source: MU)
ActionMechaSuper Power
RomanceSupernaturalJosei
ComedyDramaRomance
Compilation book of winning works of the "2013 Silent Manga Audition" first round ("Love Letter" theme). See more info for details.
The psychologist Ryou and his cheerful nurse Asuna explain many aspects of mental illness to the reader. They cover topics such as the validity, prevalence, and origins of mental disorders, in addition to addressing specific disorders. The information is imparted in a cheerful and comic manner, with various jokes, puns, and pop culture references. (Source: MangaHelpers)
Ririka is an average student that can, in fact, transform into "Nurse Angel" by using a special nurse-like hat given to her by her senpai Kanou (who is, in fact, from another dimension/world connected to this one). Ririka's fellow classmate and neighbor is Seiya, who follows her and helps her as much as he can. Aside beating evil monsters.
By day, Aoi Kannazuki and Haruka Minazuki are mere students. Whenever danger strikes, however, the two transform into the Twin Angels, an unstoppable force for fighting crime. Will the Twin Angels be able to save their city, or perhaps even the world while maintaining their "secret" identities?
ActionAdventureShounen
Eru is a girl, but it is actually an angel. One day, she meets Hikaru, the hero of the story. He was on his back, since his birth, mysterious holes. Their encounter will change the fate of the world.
Contains original stories set in the Star Wars universe featuring characters from the six films. This work shows you many different sides of the familiar franchise, featuring everything from comedy to tragedy to despair to redemption. (Source: Waterstones) The following stories are in Star Wars Black; * Perfect Evil Part 1 by Hiromoto-SIN-Ichi * Tantive IV by Formalin * Evil Eyes by Nao * Dear Anakin by Furi Furi Company Also contains three illustrations by Kia Asamiya, Yuji Kaida, and Tsutomu Takahashi.
ComedyShounenSlice of Life
Saitou, an editor at Weekly Shounen Jump is tired of his work, tired of being forced to work like a slave while receiving a small salary. He decides to be a Mangaka and dreams of getting rich quick. Then he looks for Murata Yuusuke, Mangaka of Eyeshield 21, and threatens him and gets him to teach him how to draw manga. Murata starts with the description of the basic tools, tips on how to draw a face, body, girl, etc. They also receive special guests as lecturers, like Kawashita Mizuki (Ichigo 100%), Matsui Yuusei (Nougami Neuro), Shimabukuro Mitsutoshi (Toriko) and Togashi Yoshihiro (Hunter X Hunter).
1. And I Love Her 2. Dead and Fail to Die 3. Yuki Youkai Ningen Organogel 4. Fight of the Living Dead 5. Shitai to Kurasu na Kodomotachi 6. Zombie 7. Shounen Zombie 8. Shiryou no Mori (Source: MU)
ComedySlice of Life
Tells the story of eight Japanese men, aged 30 to 50, who have never had sex.
Several stand-alone stories involving Meifon and her crew.
ActionComedyFantasy
An anthology comic of RWBY by various mangaka.
HistoricalSlice of Life
They are burning Japanese cars in Detroit. The top management at Toyosan Motors must decide whether to begin offshore production of its cars in the U.S. But our hero Mr. Kudo fears that offshore production will devastate the numerous local subcontractors of Toyosan, leading to a hollowing out of the auto industry in Japan, leaving only a financial shell. The American color TV industry has already suffered such a fate. The villain, Mr. Tsugawa, calls Kudo a wimp and sees a splendid opportunity for union busting. Will our hero prevail? Thus begins the first episode of this rollicking yet incisive introduction to the world economy from the Japanese point of view. Other episodes treat the appreciation of the yen, the impact of the 1970s oil shocks, deficit financing, the internationalization of business and banking, and the post-industrial future of Japan and the Pacific Rim. The book is an English edition of volume 1 of Manga Nihon Keizai Nyumon, originally published in 1986 by Nihon Keizai Shimbun, the Japanese equivalent of the Wall Street Journal. It is based on a serious introductory text put out by the newspaper and is packed with informative charts and facts. When the comic book was first published in Japan, it was an immediate best-seller, selling over 550,000 copies in less than a year. The stories in the book reflect Japan's national mood during the "Japanese miracle" and into the 1980s economic bubble: apprehension and optimism jostle one another, and there is a sense of national self-pity. The book also reflects a deep suspicion of politics and bureaucrats. The prime minister appears more worried about his government's popularity than about taking the right economic course. Ultimately, the employees at Toyosan Motors demonstrate that the success of the Japanese economy will not depend on natural resources or politics but on business practices that are ethical, socially responsible, and forward-looking (Source: University of California Press)
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