Young Jump

Aoi Ebihara, an office lady in her first year as a member of society, is exhausted by work she is not accustomed to every day. Meanwhile, she met a beautiful masseuse in the city...!?? (Source: Shueisha, translated)

The story is set during the middle of Japan's historic Edo period. It centers around Toriyama Sekiei, an eccentric but brilliant artist who only draws supernatural creatures—because he actually draws the creatures he encounters in his life.

Short stories taking a critical and sarcastic view of the modern Japanese society.

In 1930, two years after the events of So Long, My Love, the Great Demon War results in the annihilation of the Imperial, Paris and New York Combat Revues' Flower Divisions. With Earth at peace and the revues' actions becoming public, the World Combat Revue Organization is formed with several international divisions; a biennial international Combat Revue tournament has been organized. Ten years later in 1940, Imperial Japanese Navy captain Seijuurou Kamiyama is assigned as the captain of the new Imperial Combat Revue's Flower Division in Tokyo, which consists of: Sakura Amamiya, a swordswoman and new recruit; Hatsuho Shinonome, a shrine maiden and the most popular actress; Anastasia Palma, a newly-transferred Greek actress; Azami Mochizuki, a ninja prodigy from the Mochizuki clan; and Clarissa "Clarise" Snowflake, a Luxembourgian noblewoman. The division once again faces a new demon invasion and participates in the upcoming tournament—while trying to keep their home at the Imperial Theater open. (Source: Wikipedia, edited)

Shii and Suu are two lonesome children who suffer abuse and neglect from their mother. This story is about how they work past this neglect to feed themselves. [Written by rapidragon12]

Itsuki is an assistant at the Folklore Research Institute and is always caught in mysterious cases as he pursues his studies. Follow along as he tries to unlock these mysteries that are tangled with old beliefs and local customs using his keen professional intelligence. (Source: JDorama.com)

Shimatani Shousuke, an editor for a publishing company in Tokyo and Yamauchi Shinichirou, a graduate of one of Japan's top universities and bank employee, have been best friends all life long. After both of them proposed to the same girl, to keep their friendship intact, all three of them decide to get married. Will this decision bring them closer together, or end up with one of them being left behind?

Gas-tou Norainu Tanteidan is set in late Victorian London, and will center on a street urchin whose life is changed by a big event.

In a modern reimagining of the Ranpo Edogawa series, used bookstore owner Kogorou Akechi helps his childhood friend and detective Eiichirou Namikoshi solve crimes in Tokyo.

Momo is a 4 year old girl who lost both her parents. She now lives with her grandfather, who she calls "Paji." (Papa + Ojii-chan = Paji). The story is about their simple, but warm life together in their friendly neighborhood. (Source: the manga habit)

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Kanata Takanoshima gets reincarnated into another world when he saves a girl from being run over by a truck and takes her place in death. When he wakes up in this new world he finds out he has the power of alchemy; more specifically: the power to cultivate panties out of thin air. Soon after he realizes his power he meets Nicolle, a strange girl in this alternate world with no panties in existence! (Source: Anilist)

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Under a bridge, beneath a single blanket, two children sleep: a boy named Jiri and a girl named Olga.

Short stories taking a critical and sarcastic view of the modern Japanese society.

This is a heart filled and a little sexy story revolving around a high school girl Medaka Ogawa, and her friends Satomi and Rie. Join the trio on their high school experiences as they unfold. This is a story for the ages!! (Source: Media Do International/Beaglee)

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The story takes places during the beginning of the industrial revolution, at a time when feudal Japan was in a state of turmoil. The ruling Shogun are abusing their power to dominate their oppressed subjects using beatings, imprisonment, rape and murder. Determined to end the bloodshed, a group of Samurai have banded together, with the aid of new weapons and new technology, to stand up and fight. Ichimatsu, known as Samurai Gun, is one of these fighters. By day, he works incognito at a local tavern, in the evenings he frequents brothels. However during the night, he fights to deliver justice to his world. (Source: Wikipedia).

Mirano is a rare find among young women. Not because she is young and pretty, she happens to be both those things, but rather at only 20 years of age, she has the job she'd been dreaming of since childhood... she is a housekeeper. Not exactly the kind of job that "A Woman of the 90's" usually shoots for, but for Mirano it is what she always wanted. She absolutely loves cooking, cleaning, and pretty much anything else "domestic," so being a housekeeper is a natural career choice, short of getting married and starting a family for herself. She was so sure of her ultimate goal, she immediately began her training to be a housekeeper after graduating high school instead of going off to college.

There's an idea that your blood type affects your personality: Type-A's are serious perfectionists, Type-B's are individualistic, Type-O's are outgoing, and Type-AB's are strange. This 4-koma features the four sisters of the Amano family, who are each very different from one another in looks, personality, and even blood type. Despite growing in the same environment, they each have a personality similar to their blood type. The oldest, Type-A Asahi, carefully dresses like a stylish girl to hide her perfectionism. The second sister, Type-B Mahiru, follows her own path. The next youngest, Type-O Yuu, is very social and gregarious. The youngest sister, Type-B Koyoru, is distant and hard to read. The four sisters go through their daily life together, each very different from the other! (Source: MangaHelpers) Included one-shot: Volume 1: Amano-ke Yotsugo wa Ketsuekigata ga Zenin Chigau. (pilot)

A story about a psychologist and six girls.

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Included one-shot: Volume 4: Tamata: Kuro-Tights de Kerimasu (pilot)

The story is about a Detective named Akiba who crosses paths with a high school idol named Mizuho. He was assigned to protect her. But he's also a young detective and a bit unorthodox. For the first two volumes Mizuho ends up getting involved in Akiba's other cases but eventually it progresses into a friendship, and eventually a relationship. (Source: MU) Included one-shots: Volume 7: Arcana (pilot) Volume 10: Silent

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Kan Okada, a third year high school student getting ready to take his exams for university, gets reunited with his brother's ex-wife Fuyumi, at his prep school after 3 long years. When coming home one night from playing tennis together, Hiroshi, without thinking, kisses her. What will become of his relationship with his brother, who just so happened to be there to witness it all? (Source: Media Do International/Beaglee)

Chronicles the daily life of a policeman extremely quiet and reasonable ... too much for their chosen profession. Of course all his superiors just climbing the walls with its tranquility.

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Kirita and Ariko live together and have been dating for some time. However, when Kanon, Kirita's high school crush, moves in next door, things start to go awry. (Source: MU)

The meetings and conversations of yankee girls at a family restaurant. Sometimes observed by an unknown salaryman who overhears their conversations.

Yuzu is a high school girl who is dedicated to writing erotic novels. The problem is that Yuzu is still a virgin and need material for his novels. Then, she decides to move with Makoto, her current boyfriend.

After getting fired, Noboru goes to a club to drink away his sorrows only to encounter a girl he tips all his money to. After being accosted for inevitably skipping the bill, he is rescued by her. They then go to his workshop to find a four-legged motorbike, which may turn his life around...if he can avoid debt collectors and other random trouble plaguing their way.

On July 27th, university student Aoi Hinata has an accident. When she wakes up, she finds herself in a classroom from one week before the accident. (Source: MyDramaList)

True story about one of the greatest miscarriages of justice, the case had Sugaya raises serious concerns about the functioning of justice in Japan. Back on the survey investigation.

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The manga centers on a female lawyer who is the second-youngest bar passer at 20 years old, and who has remained undefeated in all her cases, with each one resulting in a not-guilty verdict, even for those charged with murder. As a result, she remains an outsider in the legal community despite her victories. (Source: ANN)

A collection of Western-style science fiction stories.

Shimano Yuuji is about to head to Osaka from Tokyo to get married, and his friends and co-workers have decided to spring for a hooker for him in a private compartment of the train he’s traveling in as a “farewell to bachelorhood” present. The girl? She’s 17, and new to the business, but certainly not inexperienced. It makes for an interesting trip. Thing is, this girl is going to show up again in Shimano’s life in a most unexpected way… (Source: Animeraider)

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The story describes the daily life of Ashibe (an elementary school boy) and his family and friends, including a pet white sea lion.

A collection of one shots. 1) Koufukuron 2) Seiya 3) Natsu ga Isoideru 4) Mr. Capra ni Hanataba wo 5) White Zone Zutto... 6) Bindzume no Jigoku

The story follows the adventures of a boy who until has rock music, he manages to survive everything: to the school, which for him is very hard, to bullies, to the fact of not having a girlfriend.

Tsutomu Madara is a rookie detective at the Third Investigation Team of the Tokyo Police Department. His section deals mainly with petty crimes which leads Tsutomu to lose all his enthusiasm for the job. One day, he meets a master thief, Garasu Kemuri, who helps him solve cases. (Source: MyDramaList)

An original 14-page short by the creator GANGSTA. that was featured in an issue of Young Jump Aoharu.

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The story follows a young man who has just lost his older brother, and who has a chance meeting with a beautiful girl.

The Blood race is a secret and powerful race of humans who have lived in the dark side of society for centuries. Based on the 12 Zodiac animals, each group has an animal representing their bloodline. The blood that these people possess allows them to heal incredibly quickly and the only way to kill them is by cutting off their head. Even more, by consuming the blood of other Blood races, they become stronger. These Blood races have been secretly responsible for significant historical events such as wars. Yabuki Tatsuro of the snake has killed and feasted on over 1,000 Blood races which makes him one of the most dangerous and powerful assassins in society. As Tatsuro kills his enemies with his gun and sword, he learns about the legendary Dragon Bloodline thought to be extinct. By consuming it, Tatsuro could be stronger beyond his imagination.

Futarigurashi follows an aspiring erotic mangaka named Kenji Aoyama. In order to pay rent his friend's younger brother, Hikari Satou, offers to become his roommate. However it turns out that "he" in almost every way is a girl! The series revolves around Kenji and Hikari getting involved with various women.

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The Kaitou Royal is a group of thieves who steal from the rich and wicked and give back to the people, somewhat like a modern day Robin Hood. The phantom thieves currently consist of two childhood friends: Takaya, who uses brute strength to acquire his target, and Hayato, who uses his intelligence to quietly steal the item. Kaitou Royal used to be a trio until the third member, Ubuka who is extremely beautiful, left to work with another group. Takaya and Hayato’s latest mission reveals a clue about the Rosetta Kingdom which the old trio seems to have some kind of connection to. Will the old friends work together to find the truth or will the differences keep them rivals? (Source: MangaHelpers)

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Satou Sayaka attends an international girls' high school, which is full of exchange students from different countries! This 4-koma manga follows their daily school life, focusing primarily on Japanese Satou, Russian Sasha, American Mary, and Chinese Meimei. (Source: MangaHelpers) Included one-shot: Volume 3: Nipongo (pilot)

Several short stories showing the everyday life of young Japanese, in 3 different volumes.

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The tale of a young policewoman/rescue worker working high up in the Japanese Alps.

The period drama manga revolves around Juuzou, a monk excommunicated by the temples who seeks to live freely in the final days of the Edo era. In a world of battles (including those with historical figures) and chivalrous warriors, Juuzou shows empathy and humanity. (Source: ANN)

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A star tennis player that can no longer play due to a trauma finds refuge from her angry sponsors in another sport - golf. (Source: MU)

Iori, a shut-in with a communication disorder, moves to Tokyo to attend university.

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The story follows Tachibana Misaki, a 15-year-old girl who's bullied at school. In her quest to become stronger, she decides to enter the delinquent path, aiming for a shinny tomorrow.

One day, a normal high school girl awakens to newfound powers. (Source: Shueisha, translated)

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Kaminari Seijuro is a fearsome Yakuza of the Jinbo unit, who operate in the Roppongi Red Light District of Tokyo. But what Kaminari really longs for is the Game of Kings, Golf. If he can survive the violent competition over control of Tokyo's night life, hopefully he can fit in 18 holes. (Source: Shueisha, translated) Included one-shot: Volume 2: Urayasu Golf Club

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A young man passes a pet shop on his way home, and seeing a kappa in the window, decides to buy it on a whim. He brings the creature home, and names him Kaatan. He's never owned a kappa before, so he relies heavily on a book he purchased on the subject of raising and training kappa. The books gives several good tips for bringing up a smart and well behaved kappa, and it all seems very simple. Unfortunately, putting these techniques into practice and actually making them work is not quite as easy as the book implies. Kaatan seems to understand things at first, but usually ends up either forgetting what he's learned, or isn't interested in learning in the first place. However, this particular young man has a lot of patience, and continues his possibly fruitless effort to raise Kaatan into a pet he can be proud of. (Source: ANN)

The story of a private detective that resolves crimes and defends random women that fall in love with him.

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Suppons is a TV comedy duo that walk around with only their turtles on and ask girls to show their viewers some service - and is surprisingly popular with them. (Source: MU) Included one-shots: Volume 3: Tour GO♥GO!! Volume 4: Ashita Haretara

Taking place in an all-girls' school in Kyoto, this story centers around four girls. Takako, Subame, Chidori, and Suzume.

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Shinpei Ueno is a normal high school student until he develops a relationship with his teacher, Eriko Kushida. A manga containing (at the time) some taboo scenes, such as underage drinking and student-teacher relationships.

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Taiyou Mihoshi is the CEO of investment company Sunshine Fund and self-proclaimed human investor. He holds the belief that "Assets are people. No investor will dispose of their assets." Taiyou Mihoshi approaches people who are having difficulties in their personal lives or business career. He talks to them and proposes doing a start-up together, allowing them to dream again. (Source: AsianWiki)

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"Shapeshifter", an unprecedented biological weapon that can transform itself and change the course of the war. Its mysterious power sometimes thwarts evil plans, and at other times gives new life to the people. Today, one boy can change his life... (Source: Shueisha, translated)