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A hidden youth depicted by an LGBT creator. Some 10 years or so ago, a high school student from a regional town named Rino Tachi went to an all-girls school, studied here and there, and enjoyed talking with his female friends. He was an "ordinary" girl, except for his pervasive feeling of unease within his body. A story of "love" set in a time that demanded even more conformity than now, about living one's fullest life while hiding the discontent. A story about searching for oneself. (Source: Shinchosha, translated)

There are men and women that have the ability to control their shadows, molding them into shapes according to their will. These "Shadow Users" gain this special ability through some traumatic event from their past, creating darkness and sorrow in their soul. Cole is a Shadow User, but his shadow, named Shiva, was once human. Now, he is on a search to find the individual responsible for turning Shiva into a shadow and return Shiva to his body. (Source: MangaHelpers)

One day, the main character, Nagisa Hajime, is suddenly diagnosed with cancer. With the little time they have left, they decide to live as themself. To do so, they decide to renounce the gender they were assigned at birth, male, and go out into the city. Nagisa then goes through a series of incidents and events they never experienced before. The author lays bare their soul as they recount their personal experiences in this great LGBT work. (Source: Taiyo Tosho, translated)

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The author is a graduate student at Waseda University who was born female but has always identified as a male. Among other activities, the author is a competitive fencer who has represented Japan on the national team at various international events. Describes the author's overseas experience as a student in Vancouver, BC, and in Hawaii. (Source: MU) Included one-shot: Kareshi Tekisei Level E

Ordinary office worker Rei Oohashi wakes up one day to find herself as Rae Taylor, the heroine of her favorite otome game, Revolution. Surrounded by attractive men all vying for her attention would be any maiden's dream—but that is not the case for Rae! None of them can hold a candle to the villainess, Claire François, whose blonde, drill-shaped ringlets only accentuate her haughty irresistible charm. In the original story, Claire harasses and bullies the heroine, which drives the latter closer to the male love interests. But Rae has no intention of pursuing any of the men; her heart is set on Claire herself! Unused to being on the receiving end of affection, Claire is left at the mercy of Rae's endless teasing. With the power of true love, can Rae successfully convey her heartfelt feelings to the villainess? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Ordinary office worker Rei Oohashi wakes up in the body of the protagonist of her favorite otome game, Revolution. To her delight, the first person to greet her is also her favorite character, Claire Francois—the main antagonist of the story! Now, Rei is determined to romance Claire instead of the game's male leads. But how will her villainous ladylove react to this new courtship?! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

After the Great Human-Demon War comes to a close, humans use a magical device known as the Gear to found the Hero Institute, a school for raising a new kind of hero. Ruchika, a wild and reckless demon girl, travels to the city in the hopes of joining the institute. There she meets Leonie, the serious-minded daughter of the Almighty Hero who defeated the Demon Lord. Taking a liking to her immediately, Ruchika proposes—right in the middle of their entrance exam! Do these two girls have what it takes to become heroes? And can love bloom between a human and a demon? (Source: Yen Press)

A collection of one-shots by Minami Q-ta. 1. Shinjuku Deluxe 2. Goodbye, March 3. Please God 4. Time After Time 5. Apron and Sunglasses 6. Long Tall Sally 7. Spirit 8. Hot for You 9. Sayuri-san's Worries 10. Friends 11. A Girl’s Dream.

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A short story about a girl in love with her best friend who happens to be straight....or is she?

1. Makka na Otoko no Ko (The Crimson Boy) 2. Onna no Yuujou 3. Ikanaide 4. Miina no Osoushiki 5. Motenai Onna 6. Korugaru 7. Renai Monogatari 8. Tsumetai Te 9. 1992 Komae 10. Chikatetsu no Kaze ni Fukarete 11. Neko no Tamago

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"Give me back my daughter!" Haruko's newborn daughter is taken from her after a decision made at a family meeting she wasn't included in. On top of that, she must deal with an emotionally abusive mother-in-law, a sister-in-law with a horrid personality, and a passive husband. Unsurprisingly, her lonely struggle and sorrowful marriage life begin to take a toll on her... Grab your handkerchief! This new tale spun by Minami Q-ta is sure to bring on the waterworks! (Source: Shodensha)

1-6. Guzu na Onna bakari ja Nai ze 7. Ninpu-chan 8. Hikari-chan no Koibito 9. Koibito to Wakareru Hi 10. School Days

Jun is a little girl like many others. She lives in Japan, province, and grew up experiencing the joys and pains of childhood. Teenager, she shares with her friends in the school of mundane moments, and yet, without her become aware, marks the assertion of her personality. After college, she must find her career path: a winding path and unexpected, after which it will prove ... through manga.

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A collection of oneshots including "I Say a Little Prayer": Kiyoko is in a bar one day, drowning her sorrows, when she runs into a girl who used to have a crush on her in school, Ayumi. They end up hooking up. Kiyoko knows she's gay, but Ayumi has never been with another woman before. Will they manage to work things out? (Source: Lilicious)

Sakura and Akemi are two single mothers in their forties who decided to start living together in order to help each other raise their children. Take a deep dive into their everyday lives and find out what it's like to live a humble, yet peaceful life as a single parent in Japan. (Source: Star Fruit Books)

At age 20, Yuko is leading a life without aspirations, what with work as an assistant in a company and her boyfriend Yutaka. Determined to give a new twist to her lifestyle, she accepts Yutaka's offer to work at his side by night as a bar hostess. But Yuko quickly becomes disenchanted: this choice brings her much more trouble than pleasant surprises, leading her to face difficult situations, even dangerous ones. And above all, she doesn't succeed in getting closer to Yutaka who remains elusive and indifferent to her signs of affection. Despite his infidelity, Yuko persists in clinging to that futile and fruitless relationship. Will she react before being unable to break the deadlock? How far will she let herself go?

Sukuna Hikona is a realistic manga about japanese young women's hectic life.

A collection of oneshots. Under the Ceiling 4: Uchida is in love with Nakano, but feels like she can't tell him because she turned him down when he confessed his feelings to her years ago. One day, she sees him with another girl-- Kobayashi. The three begin spending time together, Uchida wondering all the while if Kobayashi is in love with Nakano and vice versa. It isn't until much later that she finds out the true object of Kobayashi's affections... (Source: Lilicious)

Novelist Yuu Kanamori has published a novel about her mother's death. It received an award, became a hot topic, and even held an autograph session. On the way back, Yuu meets a mysterious girl, L. After which, Yuu became unable to write novels and suffered. The distance between them gradually shortens and she becomes closer to L, who encouraged and supported her? (Source: Futabasha, translated)

1. Ashizuri Suizokukan 2. Kanzen Shoutengai 3. Sugoroku 4. Atarashii Sekai 5. Innocent World 6. 2012-nen 4-gatsu 19-nichi no Yume 7. Ashizuri Suizokukan 8. Meido 9. Sputnik 10. Mudai 11. Machine Jidai no Doubutsu-tachi 12. Ashizuri Suizokukan 13. Kimi no Sakana 14. Ending Theme

1. Kani ni Sasowarete 2. Wakaranakatta Omoide 3. Sakana no Hanashi 4. Innovation 5. Jigoku 6. Pineapple wo Gozonji Nai 7. Ike ga Arawareta Hanashi 8. Hohonoho 9. Ousanshouuo Jiken 10. Decoy 11. Kimi 12. Takuan Dream 13. 2014-nen 1-gatsu 31-nichi no Yume 14. Kai 15. Fuon na Hi 16. Nabe 17. The Perfect Sunday 18. Keisanki no Kokoro

1. Ie wo Tateru 2. Shukudai no Mechanism 3. Gakushuu Kotatsu 4. Kanzume no Tsukurikata 5. Inchiki Nikkijutsu 6-13. Guyabano Holiday 14. Hikaku Hato-gaku Nyuumon 15. Guuzen no Kehai 16. Shiranai Natsu 17. Kyoka 2 18. Suizokukan nite 19. Fugou 20. Itsumo no Tokoro de Machiawase 21. Imozuru Wonderland

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1. Zannen Datta Koto 2. Tsuitenai Hi no Sugoshikata 3. Asaborake 4. Hikkoshi-saki Sagashi 5. Hikkoshi no Hi 6. Hikkoshita Yoru 7. Hikkoshi-saki no Rule 8. Hikkoshi no Kanousei 9. 100-nengo no Nichijou "Ie" 10. "Rakuen" Goshoukai Manga 11. Toshikoshi to Hon 12. Mami 13. Mujina 14. Jidan no Tebiki 15. Shudan 16. Shoujikimono no Kasa 17. Grasshopper Adventure

1, 4, 6, 9, 13. Koko wa Doko deshou no Tabi 2. Toukou no Tatsujin 3. Teokure 5. Block-hei no Kyouchi 7. Nasake Muryou 8. Kaishou 10. Yoruborake 11. Jouki 12. Kyoka 3 14. Mokei no Machi e 15. Mokei no Machi de 16. Mokei no Machi wo 17. Mokei no Machi

1. Melody 2. Seigyo ni Kansuru Kousatsu 3. Kakurenbo no Kokoroe 4. Myouri 5. Kisetsu no Sugoshikata 6. Tsuugakuro no Tashinami 7. Hikigane 8. Komonoire no Sekai 9. Katsuida Engi 10. Kotoshi wo Furikaette 11. Chie 12. Kaihatsu 13. Haruka na Tegami 14. Kyoka 15. Haru no Michibiki 16. Shingi 17. Simple Animal 18. Nihikime no Kingyo 19. Umi no Tojikata

1. Hazureru Kisetsu 2. Shougatsu Kotoosame 3. Zoku Castella-fuu Mushi Cake Monogatari 4. Zokuzoku Castella-fuu Mushi Cake Monogatari 5. Sign 6. Sakana Shakai 7. Jiyuu 8. Choujiri 9. Taiyaki Henreki 10. Futsuu 11. Shirube 12. Himitsu 13. Koi no Hanashi 14. Harukana Tabi 15. "Rakuen" Goshoukai Manga 16. Tamatama 17. Zokuzokuzoku Castella-fuu Mushi Cake Monogatari 18. Zokuzokuzoku Castella-fuu Mushi Cake Monogatari Hoi 19. Zokuzokuzokuzoku Castella-fuu Mushi Cake Monogatari 20. Omiyage no Kokoroe

1. Ie no Ie 2. Koko wa Doko Deshou no Tabi⑥ 3. Gaizen 4. Super House 5. Koko wa Doko Deshou no Tabi⑦ 6. Tanoshii Fudousan 7. Uruu Machi 8. Tadashii Onigiri no Hirake Kata 9. Koko wa Doko Deshou no Tabi⑧ 10. Makuai 11. Kiseki 12. Koko wa Doko Deshou no Tabi⑨ 13. Building 14. Koko wa Doko Deshou no Tabi⑩ 15. Ruirui Bakubaku 16. Shoutengai no Ayumi

1. Tsuchinoko Hakken seri 2-6. Tsukubasan Kankou Fuannai 7. Soko ni Saka ga Aru kara 8. Rutsubo 9. Castella-fuu Mushi Cake Monogatari 10. Atarashii Tochi 11. Omusubi no Korogaru Machi

Charley, a cyborg vampire who does the Vatican's dirty work, is the thrall of the local vampire playboy Johnny Rayflo. As the two fight crime—and each other—hilarity, violence and sacrilege ensue! But can Charley resist his own desperate cravings for blood? Find out as the devilish duo go up aginst a childlike vampire princess, a mysterious branch of the Unitarian Church...and one another. (Source: Tokyopop) Included one-shot: Volume 2: Zoul Half

The sword-slashing sequel to Peace Maker is here! Three months have passed since the Ikedaya Incident that crushed the anti-shogunate rebellion—and propelled the Shinsengumi, Kyoto's now-official police, into history as Kyoto's premium peacekeeping force. But there is no rest for the peaceful: An unexpected threat to the Shinsengumi arises, and it's going to take more than mere swords to defeat this new terror on the horizon. (Source: Tokyopop)

When childhood innocence gives way to a blinding thirst for revenge, is it worth the price of one's humanity? Tetsunosuke and Tatsunosuke are the sons of a diplomat who sought to bring peace and prosperity to Japan during the early Meiji Restoration. But when their parents are murdered before their very eyes, Tetsu seeks to join the Shinsengumi, the unofficial police who are capable of the same brutality as his parents' murderers. Wading through a sea of espionage, deception and bloodshed, the young boy must choose: should he take a step on the path to becoming a demon... or give up his rage and transform into the ultimate Peacemaker? (Source: Tokyopop) Included one-shot: Volume 6: Wagamama Tenshi no Sodatekata.

Kokonose is an elementary school exorcist, and he's evil to the core. Stranded on a remote island, he ends up going to an elite school for demon hunters. (Source: Hana-mi)

The original light novels that the Ilegenes manga are based on. This takes place after the manga events when the characters are around the age of 30.

Maya, who works as a translator, lives with her bisexual former girlfriend, Michiru, and Michiru's son, Yuuta. Residing in the same apartment building is an actor called Nico, who drops by for a visit almost everyday, and knows about Michiru's past. Somewhat like family, and somewhat not, their lives interweave full of warm days. (Source: Stiletto Heels Scans)

1. Ichigo to Anemone (Strawberry and Anemone) 2. Shiroki Shisha (The White Messenger) 3. Higara (Periparus after) 4. Schrodinger no Koibito (Schrodinger's Sweetheart) 5. Hoshi no Hayashi ni Tsuki no Fune (Stellar Wood and Ship of the Moon)

Momota Taichi (17) first wore a skirt one summer day. As a model student, with an older girlfriend, his sudden action disrupts the peace of his classmates and teachers. The only one who finds it fun is his classmate Shirai-san, known for being a bit odd.

In a mountainside bakery, the young shopkeeper Konta meets Mamita, an alien whose spaceship crashed and is looking for food. Konta winds up taking the stranded alien in as his little brother. This is the diary of a baker and an alien as they live together as "siblings." (Source: Shodensha, translated)

Youichi Sawa is a college student vexed by his crush on Nanao, his tutoring student and promising ballet dancer. Sweet but arrogant, Nanao has a girlfriend, and Yoichi decides to keep his feelings a secret. But, when Nanao asks Youichi to have sex with him, he is powerless to refuse. What started out as only a physical relationship slowly grows into a ten year story of love, heartbreak, and reunion. (Source: Fantasista Inc.)

In the year 20XX, with the declining birthrate and recognition of same-sex marriage, compensated third-party egg and sperm donation has been legalized. In a world where anyone can pay to "make" a child using other people's eggs or sperm, how will the shape of the family change? (Source: Kadokawa, translated)