Underrated Gems
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"I'm sorry I don't bear much resemblance. I love you." Yamada Torao commits suicide after the loss of his lover and wakes up from suspended animation 250 years in the future. The android tasked with assisting him that treats him kindly and with tender care is the disappointing robot of his former lover at a "30% reduction"...? An intense future love story about a stubborn young man who learns to accept love and pursues his aspirations. (Source: MU)
Even though he should be able to die like a normal human, Kiyonosuke has been living for thousands of years, all because he accidentally "married" a merman. But Kiyonosuke can't give up on his humanity and has been looking for a cure to immortality. (Source: MU)
Kazunari Kyougoku is the boss of an up-and-coming trading company in the Taishou era. With his unparalleled negotiation skills to close every deal he sets his eyes on, he has started to gain popularity among his competition. Yet despite this momentum, his success was not earned through bargaining alone—he possesses the ability to hear other people's thoughts. This power has allowed him to see through the lies of many, causing him to distrust others. Wishing to bring even more prosperity to his business, Kazunari plans on marrying the daughter of the noble Suwabe family. His proposal is accepted, and he soon learns something about his future bride. The daughter, Nana Suwabe, is unable to speak. With this information, Kazunari is delighted to know that he will only have to hear Nana's inner voice. However, upon meeting her, he quickly realizes that he is unable to hear her thoughts. Having lived his entire life hearing the intentions of others, Kazunari endeavors to slowly understand his partner's true feelings and discover a harmonious future together. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
It was a life changing incident... Kinaho lived by herself until the day her boyfriend, Akito, suddenly brought home two young boys. The brothers were Akito's relatives and had just lost their parents in a tragic accident. A very serious 2nd year middle schooler called Touma, his 5-year-old brother Haruhi, and Akito start their life together in Kinaho's house. A series of confusing days gives way to the beginning of their new relationship. (Source: Houbunsha, translated)
A boy becomes enamored with Ribbon (rhythmic gymnastics) after seeing a young woman dancing by a shrine one evening. Years later, he steps onto the mat for a Ribbon competition. Everyone is shocked to see a boy trying to compete. Can he get past the stigma and dance on equal footing?
Soichi Mawatori has been ostracized his entire youth not only for having a burnt face but also for being a mistress' son. His mother was the sole person who truly loved him, and after her untimely death, he was left all alone. Despite all the odds against him, he refuses to give up hope and strives to become an astronaut. After many years of determination and hard work, his dream finally comes true. Upon being sent on a mission to the Moon, Soichi discovers a rather strange, feminine, and humanoid creature possessing the ability to communicate with humans. Despite the creature's anonymity, Soichi sees his own reflection in them and names them Io. Following the fateful encounter, Soichi and Io begin to interact and learn more about each other, forming an unusual yet sincere bond along the way. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Kasumi Arai was only six years old when the world plunged into chaos: earthquakes emerged, diseases spread like wildfire, and society began to crumble in the clutches of an eternal winter. Her only solace in the present is an old, abandoned stationery store that withstood the test of time amidst the disorder of the world. While there, she often uses a vast array of colorful pens to draw her favorite anime character, Miracle Momo, just to pass time. After reminiscing with his friend about the days before the end of the world, a young man decides to make a trip back to his family's stationery store and discovers Kasumi's drawing within. Feeling nostalgic, the man sketches the same anime character, triggering a correspondence between the two unlikely individuals. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Rojica and Rakkasei lead a cozy countryside life, exploring their world's whimsical, fascinating creatures. Through their scholarly friend Isaac, they learn about many bizarre human artifacts and the ancient civilization that once inhabited their planet. A vinyl record and a twister mat are just some of the items with mysterious purposes! When there is nothing else to do, Rojica and Rakkasei investigate their strange neighbors: the secretive C3, who crawls dungeons and slays strange beasts; the off-putting and incoherent Mrs. Grace, who terrifies Rakkasei; and Mrs. Massu, whose doting husband has never been seen by anyone. However, the hidden and darker sides of those around Rojica and Rakkasei tend to emerge unexpectedly, but, nonetheless, adventure never seems to end. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
A boy wakes up in a hospital bed, surrounded by a group of strangers. He is told that his name is Tsubasa Ichinose and that these strangers are his various family members. The Ichinose family consists of: Minako, the mother; Kakeru, the father; Sachie, the grandmother; Kozo, the grandfather; Shiori, Tsubasa's little sister; and Tsubasa himself. They all suffered a car accident that left them with amnesia. With no one to rehabilitate their memories, the Ichinose family is forced to start over from zero—in more ways than one. Though they decide to get through this ordeal together, they are confronted with the reality of their past selves upon returning to their home. Nevertheless, Tsubasa defiantly believes the family can still come together to support each other, even as it becomes increasingly clear that each member is hiding a secret from the life they cannot remember. [Written by MAL Rewrite] Included one-shots: Volume 6: Doujin Seiji, Sanka
Part-timer Leo has fallen head-over-heels for sex bomb Angelina Jolie, and is saving up to visit America so he can meet her...and kiss her?! What could be behind these passionate feelings of his? (Source: MangaDex)
Minami Asako has a "unique constitution." He senses the lingering thoughts of the deceased and experiences the circumstances under which they died with his own body in a reaction similar to stigmata. This proves useful in solving difficult cases with the Metropolitan Police Department's Special Investigations Unit Six. Asako's partner is the reserved Superintendent Hiroto Kuroiwa, rising through the MPD ranks despite doubting his own abilities. (Source: MU)
The earth of the distant future is covered in thick clouds, and the sun no longer shines. Plants wither, and oxygen is thin. To fight extinction, humankind has developed a technology that turns humans into plants, providing a small amount of oxygen. Is this process sustainable? Is it ethical? Toshiro Kamiya must consider these questions as he's faced with a difficult choice—save his family or save himself. Kamiya is at the end of his rope. His mother is ill, and his job barely pays for her medication, much less food. With few options left, he considers the life-changing process of floromorphosis. Ready to give his body up for a payday, Kamiya is about to explore the limits of society's waning humanity. (Source: VIZ Media)
Best friends Yoshiki and Hikaru have been stuck together like glue for most of their lives. Living in a small village and being the only children their age, the two boys find solace in each other's company. Their friendship seems picturesque at first glance, but Yoshiki has noticed a shift in Hikaru's demeanor ever since one fateful summer. The "Hikaru" that sits beside him now is nothing like his friend. Despite his physical appearance and memories remaining exactly the same, Yoshiki knows something is amiss and that the Hikaru he once knew is gone. When he brings this up, Hikaru partially transforms into an otherworldly being, threatening to kill Yoshiki if he cannot accept it—while also professing its love for him. Wracked with grief and unable to let go of his best friend, Yoshiki struggles to move on with his life as he finds himself getting closer to the new Hikaru. At the same time, strange occurrences begin to plague their village, bringing unsettling chaos. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
The girl Yomi—a creature without legs—leads through a world of horror, which slumbers in the midst of everyday life and only lies in wait to pounce on the unsuspecting. Anyone who is foolish enough to engage in it terrible things will happening!
Shizuru Roji has a crush on fellow college student Nana, but he doesn't have the courage to confess. Antisocial and extremely awkward, he is only able to express his feelings for her through poetry. As if it couldn't get any worse, he meets Kokoro Maida, Nana's cousin, an odd little child that starts to call him "Mama." As Shizuru gradually becomes attached to Kokoro, not only does he get into all kinds of mischief, he also finds himself spending more time with the girl he loves. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Haruno witnesses a mysterious guy crying under the sakura trees. He thought it strange, but who would have thought the guy turns out to be his classmate, Hitose?! Hitose declares that he's going to establish the "Four Seasons Club," with details of club activities being very unclear. But swept up in Hitose's vigor, Haruno joins the club by announcing, "I will be with you!" (Source: Kadokawa, translated)
Always reliable and kind-hearted, Kiyoko Yoshida is named the president of Class 2-1. On the first day of school, a boy named Yano Tsuyoshi arrives late, covered in injuries. Due to her caring nature, in addition to Yano being seated right next to her, Kiyoko cannot help but worry about him and how he got those injuries to begin with. After cautiously following him home one day, she learns the truth—he is just extremely clumsy. Kiyoko soon finds herself constantly worrying about Yano, both at school and at home, not realizing that she is falling in love with him. Armed with a first aid kit, Kiyoko makes it her mission to care for Yano's mishap-related injuries as a romance between the two begins to blossom. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
The story of a boy who admires delinquents, who ends up turning into a cat whenever he sneezes.
"Jump's most delicious" gourmet manga from the writer of Giant Killing.
To gain the confidence to confess to his crush, Yashiro visits a secluded shrine for 100 days straight. This earns him the attention of the enshrined deity and his fox attendant Ukon who follow Yashiro on the 100th day to see how the confession turns out. However, they are surprised to see him confess to a guy, Yashiro's longtime friend Kenta, only for Kenta to turn him down. Although heartbroken, Yashiro tries to joke around with Kenta, but he accidentally gets killed when a truck runs into him. Yashiro awakens in the presence of the shrine's god and Ukon, and as a show of gratitude, the god decides to restore him back to life to give him a second chance with Kenta. In doing so, the god grants his wish to be reborn as a high school girl and gives her the name Kagura Tendou. However, she soon discovers that the god and Ukon plan to watch over her relationship with Kenta, although she's the only one who can see and hear them. (Source: MU) Included one-shot: Volume 5: Alice
Shy first-year high schooler Minato Asano has managed to keep to her resolve of avoiding unnecessary interactions with others. But this resolve becomes all for naught the moment she hears a random melody within the grounds of a school not known for having a music club; the source of the sound is the bubbly second-year Hibiki Sugawa, who has actively sought out Minato to get the easily-flustered girl to join her new concert club. Finding that the drummer will not take no for an answer, Minato is persuaded to bring her trombone and meet the other band members: bass guitarist Chika Inagaki; flutist Sakiko Arita; and Ema Nonaka, who occasionally drops by with her skills on the saxophone, guitar, and piano. Though wary of the group at first, Minato slowly finds herself opening up to people once more as she casually jams with Hibiki and the other members. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
This is the story of Jun, a six-year-old boy. Life, from the point of view of a little rascal with two loving dads and a pair of adorable friends.
A collection of romantic short stories that capture the moment when one falls in love.
A young girl has lost her cat and decide to find it on her own despite the city's many dangers.
In a town filled with the most beautiful of beings, Tinker is the ugly freak who lives on the fringes of society. One day, one of these beings visits his workshop in order to have a trinket fixed, and it is this seemingly innocuous occurrence that sets into motion a series of unfortunate events... (Source: Damn Feels!)
Once a week, a young woman rewards herself by visiting her favorite pâtisserie after work. The shop is run by two handsome brothers—one of whom is always at the front of the shop when she arrives. While shyly ordering all the cakes that catch her eye, the young woman often wonders what the pâtissier thinks of her. Simultaneously, said pâtissier tries to work up the courage to ask for her name, failing to do so with each attempt. As the woman returns to the same shop time and time again, the pâtissier must find a way to approach her if he wants to ever learn her name. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Pride Royal Ivy is the final boss and all-around scum in the otome game Our Ray of Light. She committed innumerable crimes—from enslaving her adopted brother in a soul-binding contract to abusing her position against the servants in the household. In short, she is a villain of pure evil. A normal high school student in Japan reincarnates into the eight-year-old body of Princess Pride. The first order of business: survive to see another day. Using her cheat-like abilities, she resolves to save her father, rescue the kingdom, and become a kind and benevolent ruler. And so, Pride resolves to change her fate, no matter what it takes! [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Shouta Kikuzato's hopes of starting on his school's prestigious soccer team are derailed when a terrible incident costs him his leg. Now in his first year of high school (again), Kikuzato has resigned himself to never reaching his athletic dreams. But when Chidori, a passing prosthetist, notices Kikuzato's artificial limb—and speed—as he races through the train station, the specialist proposes a partnership: Chidori will build Kikuzato a brand-new leg designed solely for speed. All Kikuzato has to do is run! (Source: Yen Press)
With eyes the color of blood, Satsuki Minazuki can see death; specifically, she can see the illusion of corpses exactly 24 hours before they manifest in reality. Unfortunately, her reputation as a compulsive liar who spews ominous warnings about impending deaths means that no one ever believes her—even though she has never once told a lie. Shunned by her classmates, Satsuki is accustomed to being alone, until she prevents the death of the ever-kind Komako Komachi. This small deviation in fate ripples outward, creating a massive change. What lengths will Satsuki go to in order to save a life? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Ishidaira is a delinquent who visited the library for the first time since elementary school. He discovered that he still hadn't returned a book he borrowed 10 years ago. He ended up having to work part-time at the library to pay for it. This is the beginning of a manga that makes you want to go to the library after you read it. (Source: Kodansha, translated)
As the distinguished son of a family who runs a financial conglomerate, Gatarou Barazono took full advantage of his money to live a rosy life and enjoy it to its fullest. But one day, he suddenly got hit by a truck, and when he awoke, he found himself in the afterlife! There, he finds himself working at the dubious-looking "Meiten Restaurant" (Underworld Restaurant), where the deceased are served their final meal before going to rest in peace... (Source: Shogakukan, translated)
