Sci-Fi
The adorkable girl, Karin received a sudden "confession" from the school hunk, Yijun. It should have been a romantic campus love, but Karin was involved in an incident of driving ghost. As the heir of the oriental exorcism family, Yijun seems to hide some secrets to Karin. The story starts from the death of the mysterious girl and opens the door of everyone's fate...
Shounen
Sara Tanjuro just recently transferred to Mikagami Eruma’s elementary school and have caused a major stir among the students. Tanjuro, knicknamed Satan, has been proposing his love to the girls left and right, something the shy Eruma would never think of doing. But Satan has a secret identity. He is a member of Michaela, a group of people who combine technology and exorcism to rid the world of angels that wreak havoc in society. As member number 666, Satan is an anti-angel specialist who has disguised the school supplies as weapons. He defeats supernatural beings with ease. Now if getting girls were that easy... (Source: MU)
ActionSci-Fi
RomanceShounen Ai
Nana has no memory of his childhood earlier than age 12 when a store owner took him in and named him Nana, meaning no-name in Japanese. Mitsuha is on a quest to find a missing childhood friend. The two meet when Mitsuha ends up crashing at Nana’s place at the insistence of a mutual friend. At first Nana loathes the very existence of Mitsuha. However, he gradually warms up to his sincerity and kindness and finds happiness in awakening beside him. (Source: DMP)
MysteryGame
ComedyRomanceSchool
ActionDramaSchool
Yearning to become the strongest in Shonan, hot-blooded delinquent Ikki Kurokami starts his third year at Tsujidou High, Alma Mater of the legendary Oni-Baku duo (Eikichi Onizuka and Ryuuji Danma of Shonan Junai Gumi and GTO). Ikki seeks to join the ranks of the Shonan Seven, winners of a tournament in which 7 representatives from each high school in Shonan participate to prove who is the strongest school, accompanied by 7 beautiful matching motorcycles. However, in order to get there, he'll also have to take on any and all challengers gunning for the same spot.
Seinen
Nanami Sekai gets scammed out of every penny he has, left only with a pair of boxers and a 3,000,000 yen debt. He then meets a girl, Ritori, who offers him a deal that seems to good to be true: she will take care of his debt if he will be her captain and help her with her job. (Source: MangaFox)
ActionDramaSeinen
AdventureDramaMecha
Written by Tomonori Sugihara. The light novels, much like the manga, differ from the TV series in various ways. Renton Thurston is a young 14 year old who is tired of his boring life and spends his time lifting, an extreme form of aerial hoverboarding. One day, a large mecha known as an LFO crash lands in his grandfather's garage and a beautiful young girl named Eureka emerges. This begins a journey that will change both of their lives...
ActionSchoolShounen
Alma Tandoji lives a lonely life. One day, Ruri Alba, a girl accompanied by her butler and maids, visits him. Knowing the power of Sacred Seven is latent within Alma, she asks him to lend her his powers. However, he refuses and drives her away since he injured many with his unusual strength in the past. Meanwhile, a fiendish Dark Stone creature suddenly appears in this peaceful town in the Kanto region. Only Alma's power of Sacred Seven can fight against it. But Alma just lets his power run amuck and things begin to get worse. Ruri raised her gemstone in order to release his true abilities, My Soul I give to you. With Ruri's wishes engraved in it, will Alma be able to defeat the Dark Stone?
RomanceSchoolShounen Ai
Third year high school student, Shino Yuzuru, is a boy with a beautiful face and an undesirable personality; he is laid back, impolite, and blunt. Soon after he goes out with someone, they dump him once his true personality starts to surface. His junior in the archery club, Seryou Touji, is a well-known ladies' man. A rumor about him circulates in school, stating that Seryou will agree to go out with the first person to ask him out on Monday, before promptly dumping that person on Sunday. Despite the school knowing this, Seryou remains popular with girls because, for the seven days he dates them, Seryou will make his partner feel absolutely special. Hearing the rumor, Shino becomes curious about Seryou. One Monday morning, he greets Seryou outside of the school's entrance and jokingly asks him out. However, Seryou takes him seriously, and so begins Shino's seven days with him.
ActionAdventureComedy
Tanlou is one of the roaming Blair tribe: a stubborn lot who keep to themselves and frown upon interaction with "outsiders". He, along with six of his friends find a young princess from a nearby castle, wandering in the forest. She begs them to help her, but their help comes with a price. Tanlou is cursed by the head of his clan, and the seven men are banished. Still, they feel compelled to help her. The princess' name? Snow White. After a vicious battle to regain Snow White's kingdom that leaves the princess gravely injured, the evil queen unleashes her wrath, and the unthinkable comes to pass when two of the seven mysteriously disappear, leaving behind five bereft buddies who have no idea what has become of their comrades. And thus begins the plight of Tanlou and his friends... (Source: Circeus-Scanlations)
ActionComedyFantasy
Sakogami Amano is a girl who has an unnatural amount of bad luck. One day, she stumbles into the clubroom of the Better Fortune Research Organization, which consists of a boy and seven other girls who secretly use the power of the luck deities to fight against the Magatsugami, monsters who can affect a person's luck & well-being. Amano soon becomes the club's manager, and joins the club in their fight against the Magatsugami and their controller, Kukitomoe. (Source: ANN)
ActionAdventureFantasy
I, Sakuya Hoshi, am just a normal high school student who attends to Suijou Academy. But for some reason, every night I was being 'called' by a 'creepy' dream. In the dream is a town of never ending night. No sign of people there besides me; instead of people there are 'monsters'. That's the kind of dangerous world it is. With the girl I met in my dream, Akeno Gasukamori, we try to find a way to somehow escape this endless nightmare... Will we ever safely get out of this endless nightmare, with monsters after us and other repeating horrors... And exactly what or who awaits us in the end...?! (Source: MU)
You would normally call girls who love little boys “shota-cons.” Well, Ahiru goes beyond that as her fetish, obsession, and life is all about little boys. Although she denies accepting the fact that she is a pervert for little boys, her friends know that she is indeed a shota-con. Ahiru’s dream was to marry a young prince, and her dream has somewhat become reality when a new student, Shirayuki (little boy, of course), transferred into her school. The next day mysterious phenomena suddenly strike the school, Ahiru gets a fever and appears in an alternate dimension. As she opens the door to the infirmary, she sees Shirayuki in a throne, and is told that she is to become the wife of the prince, the prince of the devil’s world. Wait, the prince of the devil’s world!? What the hell is going on here!?
MysteryShounenPolice
Due to a harsh experience in life, Haruno eventually becomes a cleaning specialist in the field of clearing the remnants of the deceased. After a particular day, Haruno becomes involved in the curious case of 'END.' (Source: Batoto)
SportsYaoi
1-2. End Love 3. First Love 4-5. Mata Asu Choushoku nite (See You Tomorrow) 6. Takao Mitsuru no Nyuuinki (Takao Mitsuru's Hospital Record)
ActionDrama
In order to ensure the protection of a 14-year-old girl stuck in a succession war between Mafia clans and other powerful conglomerates, the serious inspector Hatori is forced to collaborate with the whimsical Kuroumaru Wakatsuki, a legendary assassin, known under the name of "Black Dog." Will this poorly matched duo get along enough to pull young Mana from the clutches of the horde of killers on his heels? Thus begins an infernal chase on the trail of the most fearsome assassins in the world!
ActionFantasySchool
ActionDramaHorror
Shirou's ordinary life as a poor construction worker gets turned upside down when he comes across a naked girl, Lucy, who's fallen out of the sky! Her strange and unique personality entices him and he introduces her to his apartment buddies. But after leaving for just a few minutes, he returns to the apartment to find Lucy gone, all his friends slaughtered and an ogre-like stranger standing amidst the carnage. The big man suddenly pulls Shirou out of the apartment building just before it explodes! Shirou gets pushed down into the sewage system of the city and is saved by a mysterious man... (Source: Tokyopop)
ComedyHorrorSeinen
Itou Seita was supposed to be an ordinary college student, but suddenly he found himself in an anime-like situation when 5 girls -- alien, little sister, childhood friend, tsundere, and fiance -- showed up in his apartment and decided to start living with him. Is this your typical harem or is there something else going on behind the scenes? A formerly popular but now disgraced and unemployed seiyuu/idol Hira**** Aya gets a generous proposal to voice the lead part, magical girl Killemall, in a mysterious animation company production. But is that company harboring certain secrets? Finally, how do these two stories connect together to lead to a perfect harem ending? (Source: MU)
MysteryHorrorSchool
DramaYuri
Ume and Natsuki are sisters in love. Ume takes care of Natsuki despite being the younger sister, and drives of competitors.
Yuri
A bicurious girl joins a club for "girls who like girls."
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.
ComedyShounen
Ao, Fleur and Elena start living together in the Fukai House, in Okinawa, along with Noah and Naru, who lost her house when a Secret attacked the island.
FantasyShounen
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.
DramaShounenSupernatural
After the death of his parents, a young Mirai Kakehashi is left in the care of his abusive relatives. Since then, he has become gloomy and depressed, leading him to attempt suicide on the evening of his middle school graduation. Mirai, however, is saved by a pure white girl named Nasse who introduces herself as a guardian angel wishing to give him happiness—by granting him supernatural powers and a chance to become the new God. In order to earn the position, he must defeat 12 other "God Candidates" within 999 days. Soon, Mirai begins a struggle to survive as a terrifying battle royale erupts between himself and the candidates looking to obtain the most power in the world. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Yaoi
Androids called demis are created for "work."
ActionAdventureDrama
Renton Thurston is a young 14-year-old who is tired of his monotonous life. The only thing that makes him happy is when he "lifts," an extreme form of aerial hoverboarding. His feelings of frustration come from his life of toil in his Grandfather's garage and being the son of an enigmatic yet legendary "hero." One day, a large LFO (Light Finding Operation) craft called Nirvash falls from the sky and a beautiful young girl named Eureka emerges and asks for repairs. When a smitten Renton literally falls over himself to help her, the two begin a journey that will change both of their destinies.
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)
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.
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)
FantasyShoujoSupernatural
In this world there exist spiritual pathways, called Gates that draw in the souls of the departed and move them to a new realm of existence. However, at times, a Black Gate appears, and the Black Gate does not wait for death...but instead forcefully sucks the souls out of living humans! Senju is a “Mitedamashi,” an agent with the power to summon or seal Gates, and save people’s souls. He is guardian to Hijiri, a boy whose life he once saved. After Hijiri discovers his own hidden powers, he begins a journey of self-discovery where the distant past comes back to haunt him and his choices determine life and death, not only for those he cares about, but the whole world! (Source: Tokyopop).
DramaYaoi
Itou Katsuya has been living with his guardian, a young man named Tooru, after the death of his only parent, his mother. It seems like Katsuya is having problems recalling the incident and couldn’t even remember how she died in the first place. To makes matters worse for poor Katsuya, he harbours conflicting feelings that are beyond what a son would normally feel for a father. Thus, life with Tooru during his puberty is pure torture. One day, he met a man claimed to be his deceased mother’s old friend. He was told that his mother perished in a hit-and-run accident and that even until today, the culprit hadn’t been caught yet. Katsuya embarks on a journey to find the killer while battling his sinful feelings for his foster father, Tooru… (Source: Echochi Scans)
ComedySchoolShounen
Manga sequel to the Eureka Seven anime series. The story centers around a boy named Ao who "sets 'destiny' in motion again when he holds the 'power'". (Source: ANN)
FantasySchoolShounen
ShoujoSupernatural
The former yakuza hitman Yousuke died... and is scouted as an angel!! And so, along with training chief Zarakiel, he must train rookies on earth?! (Source: AQUA Scanlations)
RomanceShoujoSlice of Life
Tae helps with her family's tomato field. However, when Gen, a ruffian-looking boy from Tokyo, is sent to help with the field, it seems that a sweet love will also be ripening.
Sci-FiSeinen
A story about a girl who wished to be a delinquent, the world and a lizard.
ActionGameShounen
DramaSchoolShounen Ai
1. End Start Line 2. Kenchiku Suru Yuugure 3. Futari Oishi, Kano Mirai 4. From Green Kitchen 5. Cross Line
Slice of Life
To prevent always having a quarrel with her father whenever they meet each other, Nanako (a senior high schooler) had started a part-time job at a neighborhood convenience store.
ActionFantasyRomance
AdventureRomanceSci-Fi
Yoshiharu Kawaura is part of the first generation of humans born on the Moon and has a wild dream: to be a part of the elite who live in the center of Lunar City. As a homeless teenage runaway with only meager savings and an irreverent attitude, he hides and sleeps in internet cafes while trading stocks on the Lunar Stock Exchange. With his hard work and natural intuition of the market, his seed money of one thousand mools grows to seventy-two thousand mools in a matter of months, with the end to his streak nowhere in sight. Unfortunately, despite the Moon being an economic paradise with limited regulations and low taxes, street urchins like Yoshiharu must always remain on the lookout. After an especially close call with the police, he takes refuge in a church owned and ran by Risa, a part-time worker at a Chinese restaurant. In a stroke of fate, also staying at the church is Hagana, a cold girl with mean eyes and genius-level mathematical abilities. Yoshiharu—now assuming the pseudonym Haru—immediately sees Hagana's potential as a quantitative analyst and establishes a partnership with her for a virtual stock trading competition known to be a ticket into the financial community. As their growing success both in and out of the competition leads to more people investing in Haru and his goal, will he be able to keep his cool and stay on top of the ever-volatile market? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
ActionFantasyGame
YaoiSlice of Life
When his love found a new man, Luca found himself in need of a new place to live. He spotted a room for rent flyer that lead to a bold offer from the landlord. The landlord, and now roommate, Javi guides Luca while composing a story for a novel. After observing the neighbors living in their apartment on the end of Calle Feliz, Luca writes a brand new story, committed to finding a happy end for each person there. This is the story of how Luca, Javi and all their neighbors eventually find their own happy ending. (Source: JManga)
ActionFantasy
Shoujo
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...?
FantasyMagicShounen
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
MysteryDramaFantasy
Death, Enchantments, Fairies, Spirits. All these elements twist amongst themselves to offer a mysterious World End Fairytale for us. Join Koroku Morisaki as he unravels the truth that lies behind the conscience of several other characters with promising roles. Included one-shots: Volume 4: Crossbone Tanteidan Bangai-hen, Batorias no Kiba (Batorias: The Hound)
Romance
I was gently touched by a warm hand. The words that waited in the corner of my heart. That moment held a spark, something not to be shared with anyone else. That's fine. It's because of that it's fine. Your happiness is yours only--... As the title states, a collection of tragic and gentle stories. (Source: Senpai Scans) 1. Merry Bad End 2. Saigo no Bansan (Last Supper) 3. Puri☆Bari 4. 2-banme ja Dame nan desu ka (Is Coming 2nd Bad?) 5. Torikago Kyoushitsu (Birdcage Classroom) 6. Planet Honey 7. Blindoll 8. Flag
Slice of LifeSeinen
Fantasy
DramaHistorical
Manga version of the greatest Ancient Greek myths.
ActionFantasyMagic
A spin-off of Trinity Seven: 7-nin no Mashotsukai focused on Levi Kazama.
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!
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
Comedy
Crossover of sorts of Azumanga Daioh and Ichigo Mashimaro
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)
MysteryDrama
A novice actress, Miku have been appointed the leading role in a play written by a legendary writer. During the play, she bizarrely found herself in the world described in the play—the world has the same setting as what's written in the script, a mansion and 7 inhabitants. For the sake of escaping back to reality, Miku and the inhabitants have to search for a stolen page from the script...
In a world of never ending winter, orphaned and banished Tete finds herself in the company of the very winter monster who killed her parents and who continues to ravage the land. It's a beautiful and bittersweet story of hope and redemption. Source: mangaupdates
DramaFantasySeinen
Nanako Kobayashi, a 17-year-old teenager, has an ugly face who seems to not have a care for the world. One day, she got a call, only to be given two choices to answer a question. A devil suddenly appears, taking the form of her teddy bear. The devil is willing to grant her three wishes, each based on two options. What wishes will Nanako choose? (Source: MU)
ActionSchoolSci-Fi
ComedyDramaRomance
Compilation book of winning works of the "2013 Silent Manga Audition" first round ("Love Letter" theme). See more info for details.
MusicSchoolSlice of Life
The End of Rain was distributed at Comiket 73 by Kogado as a spin-off of their visual novel Symphonic Rain. It is an anthology containing four short stories written and illustrated by various people.
There're many reasons 28 year old performer Tagashira Shinichi wants to die, but mostly, he's just stopped caring about life. Then he bumps into Yuu, a former classmate and friend. When Yuu pushes Shinichi to see his little brother again things get more complicated. Can Shinichi find something to live for? (Source: Liquid Passion)
ActionHistoricalSeinen
Shinsaku and his brother are two orphans raised by the Lord Yoshimoto. Their kingdom is at war for a rare and mysterious "Kamui-the stone resource." In each kingdom, some men wear an emblem since birth that gives them a higher power from the gods. Although the brothers do not have it, they hope to lend a hand to the army of their lord. Only the conflicts between states are constantly repeat, and Shinsaku refuses to accept the horror of this perpetual war. (Source: animeland)
ComedySlice of Life
In an instant, a host of the recently deceased discover that they've been given another shot at happiness...as adorable cats! Will they make the most of their seven-day opportunity? Or will the fur fly as they struggle to figure out what life's all about? (Source: DMP)
DramaRomanceSchool
Four friends: Two boys and two girls. With the two girls liking the same boy, how will they get their happy ending? (Source: MU)
ActionAdventureDemons
The story follows Nero, a teenager possessing demonic powers who is on a mission to stop the series's main character, Dante, after he assassinates demons and the leader of the Order of the Sword. (Source: Wikipedia)
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)
DramaMechaRomance
An alternate retelling of the end of Eureka seveN, in which Eureka attempts to give her memories to the Scub Coral, to prevent the breaching of the Limit of Questions.
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)
Tells the story of eight Japanese men, aged 30 to 50, who have never had sex.
ComedyRomance
A spin-off of Nanatsu no Taizai showing how Ban and Elaine met in more detail. In the land north of Britannia, there is a forest where humans are not allowed to go, and it is known as the "Fairy King's Forest." The one known as the Fairy King, Harlequin, has not been seen for 700 years. His younger sister Elaine guards the Fountain of Youth from human greed by herself. After many partings and 700 years of isolation, her tears are about to dry up. Then, a young man appears seeking the Fountain of Youth. That young man's name is Ban. Over the course of seven days with Ban, Elaine's heart is healed. The distance between them closes, but... (Source: ANN)
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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