Re:Creators (stylized as Re:CREATORS) is a Japanese anime television series produced by Troyca. The series is about a high school student who becomes involved in a battle between several characters from manga, anime, and video games who somehow manifest in the real world. It aired from April to September 2017, and was exclusively streamed on Prime Video. A manga adaptation by Daiki Kase…
Peace Maker Kurogane (Japanese: PEACE MAKER鐵, Hepburn: Pīsu Meikā Kurogane) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nanae Chrono. It is unrelated to the Peace Maker manga by Ryōji Minagawa. The story begins in 19th century Japan before the Meiji Restoration, a chain of events that led to enormous changes in Japan’s political and social structure while the seeds of the revolution are being planted. The story…
The Okami-san (Japanese: オオカミさん) series is a collection of Japanese light novels by Masashi Okita, with illustrations by Unaji. The series started with the release of the first volume in August 2006 titled Okami-san & her Seven Companions (オオカミさんと七人の仲間たち, Ōkami-san to Shichinin no Nakama-tachi), and as of January 2011, 12 volumes have been published by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. A manga adaptation by Kurumi Suzushiro started…
Magical Buffs: The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized! (雑用付与術師が自分の最強に気付くまで～迷惑をかけないようにしてきましたが、追放されたので好きに生きることにしました～, Zatsuyō Fuyojutsu-shi ga Jibun no Saikyō ni Kizuku made: Meiwaku o Kakenai Yō ni Shite Kimashitaga, Tsuihō Sareta node Suki ni Ikiru Koto ni Shimashita) is a Japanese light novel series written by Haka Tokura and illustrated by Eiri Shirai. It began serialization as a web novel published on…
Hanabi-chan Is Often Late (ハナビちゃんは遅れがち, Hanabi-chan wa Okuregachi) is a Japanese comedy manga series written by Ranpu Shirogane and illustrated by Mamimu. It has been serialized online via Hero’s Inc.’s Comiplex website since November 2019 and has been collected in seven tankōbon volumes. A short-form anime television series adaptation by Gaina aired from July to September 2022. Characters Hanabi Hana Ariake (有明ハナビ花, Ariake Hanabi Hana) Voiced by: Azumi Waki…
Gamerz Heaven (Japanese: ゲーマーズヘブン!, Hepburn: Gēmāzu Hebun!) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Maki Murakami. It was serialized in Mag Garden‘s Shōnen manga magazine Monthly Comic Blade from 2002 to 2005 and published in four volumes. Plot The story follows young gamer Kaito Suzuki, who one day discovers a video game that transports the player to a different dimension. Upon reaching this strange new world, Kaito…
Elemental Gelade (Japanese: エレメンタルジェレイド, Hepburn: Erementaru Jereido, also translated as “Erementar Gerad”) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Mayumi Azuma. The fantasy adventure is a tale of a group of five who are on a journey to Edel Garden, the birthplace of mystical beings called Edel Raids who are described as “living weapons”. The manga series has been adapted into…
Dandadan (ダンダダン) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yukinobu Tatsu [ja]. It has been serialized in Shueisha‘s Shōnen Jump+ app and website since April 2021, with its chapters collected in 15 tankōbon volumes as of July 2024. An anime television series adaptation produced by Science Saru is set to premiere in October 2024. Plot Momo Ayase is a high school girl who believes in ghosts but not…
Yebisu Celebrities (Japanese: YEBISUセレブリティーズ, Hepburn: YEBISU Sereburitīzu) is a Japanese manga series written by Kaoru Iwamoto and illustrated by Shinri Fuwa. It was published in six volumes from May 2004 to May 2008. Viz Media‘s Sublime imprint is publishing the series digitally in English. Summary The manga and OVA is set at a graphic design firm called Yebisu Graphics, where the most experienced, best…
Watashi no Hatsukoi wa Hazukashisugite Dare ni mo Ienai (私の初恋は恥ずかしすぎて誰にも言えない, “My First Love Is So Embarrassing, I Can’t Tell Anyone”) is a Japanese light novel series written by Tsukasa Fushimi and illustrated by Hiro Kanzaki. The series began publication under ASCII Media Works‘ Dengeki Bunko imprint on January 10, 2024. A manga adaptation illustrated by Jako began serialization in Hakusensha‘s Young Animal in March 2024, while a spin-off manga series has…
The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess (Japanese: ひきこまり吸血姫の悶々, Hepburn: Hikikomari Kyūketsuki no Monmon) is a Japanese light novel series written by Kotei Kobayashi and illustrated by Riichu. SB Creative began publishing the series in January 2020, with 13 volumes having been released as of March 2024. A manga adaptation by the novel’s illustrator began serialization in Monthly Big Gangan in December 2021. As of November 2023, the…
Unico (Japanese: ユニコ, Hepburn: Yuniko) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Osamu Tezuka. It was serialized in Sanrio‘s shōjo manga magazine Lyrica from November 1976 to March 1979 and collected in two volumes. The series follows the titular unicorn as he uses his magic to help friends from around the world across different time periods. The series was drawn in a western style, being published…
