DRAMA

From huamulan03.blogspot.com:3 January 2011. ER doctor Matsuoka Tsuyoshi examines a patient presenting influenza symptoms. The next day, the patient dies from multiple-organ failure, followed by others who had shown the same symptoms. As the death toll rises, even the high-tech Japanese are at a loss over how to check the further spread of the deadly virus

Akio and Yoshino believed all there was left for them was to graduate. But life had different plans for them.Yoshino moves on while Akio stays behind, and something between them begins to change.The story of their youth continues.

The calm, composed and shrewd restaurant owner, Hatakeyama, is in love with Yamasaki, the cool, beautiful chef from a rival restaurant. In the past, Hatakeyama tried to embrace him and Yamasaki hates him for it. Despite this, Hatakeyama refuses to give up and aims to start again as friends. Although Hatakeyama often asks him out to eat, Yamasaki still doesn't show any interest in him... but what happens when a cool, good-looking fellow chef appears?

From: Easy Going ScansOfficer Park Yoon Hee is a beautiful young detective who has high hopes of being accepted in the Violent Crime Division. However, her father and chief of police, has other plans for her so instead of the Violent Crime Division he assigns her on the Unsolved Crime Division were nothing ever gets done and there is only 2 staff members including her!The excitement that she most eagerly longs for though, is about to barge in her life when she will meet a mysterious boyOriginal webcomic

(Summary from here):Wakamatsu Masato lives with his step-sister, Miyuki, whom he does not have blood relationship with. Their father is always working oversea (in fact, he has not appeared in the manga at all...) and left the two of them living by themselves in Toukyou. Miyuki is cute, nice, sensitive and very popular among guys around Masato. Masato has a girlfriend at school whose name is Kajima Miyuki, who is pretty and gentle, the ideal dream of every high school boy. It took years for Masato and his sister to realize whom they love and care most after a lot of events. The manga is very nicely written, with excellent layout, interesting story and character developments, refreshing art style and filled with youth and emotion. It also shows the dramatic improvement of the author's skill.

From Viz: Deep in the heart of 19th Century London, a young nobleman named Cain walks the shadowy cobblestone streets of the aristocratic society in which he was born. Forced to become an Earl upon the untimely death of his father, Cain assumes the role of head of the Hargreaves, a noble family with a dark past. With Riff, his faithful manservant, and Mary Weather, his 10-year-old adopted sister, Cain investigates the mysterious crimes that seem to follow him wherever he goes.

From Eclipse Scans and Evil FlowerHyobi is a famous teen star on TV who lived her whole life as her mama's doll. Suddenly, Hyobi's mother decides to send her back to high school on a whim. Hyobi is confused and lost in the process, and even worse, she doesn't have a single friend at school. Then she meets a girl named Soyule, an outcast of the class, and her childhood friend Chanbi. Now, Hyobi seeks comfort in Soyule and Chanbi because they don't know who Hyobi really is outside of school...

From Mixini Studios:Kyouichi Miyasako is the star employee at his company. Why does he work so hard? He doesn't know either. What he does know is that he sorely misses his girlfriend the one he broke up with in college because he couldn't put up with her hobbies any further.One day, an ominous black sphere mysteriously appears in the skies and shoots a laser beam in his direction. He doesn't get hit, of course, but when the smoke clears, guess who he sees?

What is it that the detective encounters when investigating an onsen town that has seen better days...? A curious story begins when he encounters a mysterious exotic dancer...

Hiroshi and Takuya have been childhood friends forever. When Takuya asks Hiroshi to be more than friends, will their friendship be able to withstand? Or have they always been soul mates?

From Fantasy Shrine:Taking care of his homeroom teacher, Wakasa-sensei, the kindhearted Kakeru is the only person who knows the outwardly charismatic teacher is in truth, a bully! Whenever they are alone, Kakeru tries unsuccessfully to evade Wakasa's advancements. However, Kakeru couldn't help noticing Wakasa's tenderness at unexpected moments. And then, at the start of the 3rd year in high school, a new teacher from Wakasa's past and a new student arrive

A timid schoolgirl who is isolated by everyone, doesn't own a cellphone because no one would call her anyway. So she imagines owning a cellphone in her head, but one day, there is a connection -- the phone rings, and someone is on the line! Note: Tsuzuki Setsuri also did a manga based on the same story. Note2: A movie for this manga was released in 2007, directed by Tatsuya Hagishima.

Based off a real story which was posted on 2ch, Molester Man is the story of how Molester Man is mistaken for a stalker by Miss Understanding, and how they overcome their personal challenges while slowly growing closer to each other."Molester Man" and "Miss Understanding" are simply pseudonyms (false names to hide real names) used by the author of the manga.

Stork, the man with no memories, and Tit, the boy with no home, travel across the grim world where the sky is grey and the birds are believed extinct. They have met accidentally and continued together, both searching. Stork searches for his past and Tit searches for a bird. They are followed by the dark mysterious man, who may have relation to Stork's past.

The story starts off with a bunch of high-school students, taking the dare to go up to this abandoned building that has been half destroyed by a fire. It was rumoured to be haunted. Just a rumour, right? Not when real corpses start showing up, and they start feeling things grabbing them, and finally zombies going after them! Shikabane Hime is there to save the day. The immortal girl, "Shikabane Hime," has the mission to "kill" 108 corpses. It's a contract she has between herself and the Buddhist monk, Keisei. After 108 corpses, she will finally get her happiness and go to heaven.

Mika is just a normal high school student who dreams of having a wonderful love. And then one day, she happens to meet Hiro, the guy of her destiny. While experiencing many sad events, and while getting hurt, the time she spends with him is still one of the most happy moments in her life...

From DMP:"The person I love is you, Haru!"Haru is shocked by the sudden confession from his best friend Kazushi and the passionate kiss that follows! However, he can't bring himself to see the perfect and widely admired Kazushi as anything more than a friend. Determined to win Haru's admiration and love, Kazushi steals a kiss every chance he can get. How long can Haru ward off his increasingly strong and bold advances?

From Fantagraphics Books:Fifth grade. The threshold of puberty, and the beginning of the end of childhood innocence. Nitori Shuichi and his new friend Takatsuki Yoshino enjoy happy homes and loving families, and are well-liked by their classmates. But they share a secret that further complicates a time of life that is awkward for anyone: Shuichi is a boy who wants to be a girl, and Yoshino is a girl who wants to be a boy...Written and illustrated by Shimura Takako, acclaimed for her sensitive take on LGBT topics, Wandering Son portrays Shuichi and Yoshino's very private journey with affection, sensitivity and gentle humor.

From JShojo:Aki has always liked her basketball club friend, Mase. However, she can't seem to gather her courage to confess to him. On the day when she finally decides to tell him, she is confessed to by a guy from a different Junior High!! A horrible accident follows and Aki finds herself not being able to choose between the two Mase, whom she truly loves, or Koichi, whom she'll always feel indebted to

1. Iku and Keita are childhood buddies. Naturally, having been friends for as long as they can remember, when one started to play baseball, so did the other. During their final year in middle school, Keita's baseball career abruptly ended as a result of the severe injuries he sustained when saving Iku from being hit by a truck. Presently, they go to the same high school. But ever since that accident, Iku has distanced himself from both the game and his friend, presumably out of guilt. What does Keita think about this?It also contains a couple of other short stories such as Utsukushii Asu and Sakura No Junrei.2. The Sakura PilgrimageSugaya believes that guys like Fujishiro, a highly accomplished student rumored to be the next student council president, live in a completely different world and have no impact on his life. That changes one fateful day when he catches Fujishiro making out with a teacher after school. Fujishiro pays Sugaya for his silence, but not without a parting jab at how easily Sugaya's confidence was bought.This appears to be a collection of one-shots.Also containBokura no Ashita no Houteishiki (Extra - 6)Sequel to Iku and Keita's Story

Iori always liked Naoto, even though Naoto cannot accept the fact than someone from the same sex is in love with him. But seeing the sad expression on Ioris face, he can no longer refuse Ioris feelings...This is the continuation of the younger brother story from Self Portrait...

The term "femme fatale", or "deadly woman", is a stereotype of an alluring woman who charms her lover into an unsatiable desire for her, and draws them into dangerous situations. Its Japanese translation means "the fated woman". In this thrilling romance, Saito Hajime joins a club at his college and meets the "femme fatale": Yukari Ebisawa, a graduate student who loves donuts and has quite a quirky personality and a boyfriend. However, their relationship soon becomes complicated, interfering with their friends, work, and club duties

An entertaining romp from Modoru who has once again veered away from her dark side and visited the side of her humorous stories. Of course it's still rather twisted. A couple of high school delinquents discover that despite being from opposing sides, they have no objection to a bit of a sheet tumble with one another. Doggie-style refers more to how one of them is referred to as a dog by the other. Neither of these guys is an innocent, and it will be interesting to see where it goes.by YashaThe series was named after the doujinshi "Dog Style" (Slam Dunk) Modoru wrote in 1994"Miki Terayama saved Teru from getting roughed up by some punks. They're both in love with other guys... but one thing leads to another, and they're fooling around. Teru acts like a stray dog that hasn't been fed in ten days. He consumes Miki's love quick and rough and that can be quite a pain in the butt!"

Asako Minami 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 Kuroiwa Hiroto, rising through the MPD ranks despite doubting his own abilities.The first volume of this manga was seinen, but it has been revived as BL in .Bloom magazine.+

With the help of a friendly ghost, Masaki, Ono-sensei can examine his young patient's teeth without much fuss. It seems that only Ono-sensei and children can see Masaki. He brings a calming presence, which is convenient for children at the dentist and for Ono-sensei as well. But is he really a ghost? He doesn't remember much about his past but for some reason, he's very attached to Ono-sensei. So much so that Masaki hangs out around the office and even walks Ono-sensei home. Once they reach the entrance to Ono-sensei's apartment however, Masaki is asked to stay out. Ono-sensei doesn't want Masaki to know that something else haunts him behind closed doors.

Atsushi and his friend Ayumi decide to join forces in order to make Atsuchi's big brother Takashi quit being a groupie.

A young boy is saved by a mysterious gunfighter who uses magical bullets. She is the greatest magician in the world but disappears shortly after saving him. Having fallen in love with her, he trains to become a gun fighter and ten years later, his search comes to an end but his adventure has just begun.Kurohime is a buxom witch with the power to control magical guns. She once made the mistake of challenging the gods and was cursed for her foolishness! Transformed into a little girl named Himeko, she can only regain her former body and powers when she falls in love. But finding love in a world fraught with evil is no easy task.

From Attractive Fascinante:Sensei rejected Fuji when Fuji confessed to him on graduation day. After that, Fuji always visited sensei and they still went out together. Sensei realized his feelings gradually and hoped to start afresh with Fuji. However, Fuji couldn't believe it. But when Sensei's ex-lover, Namiki, came back and wanted to reconcile with Sensei, both Sensei and Fuji found that they could no longer hide their own feelings anymore.

This collection of 7 short stories by the master of romance explores love that is not easily seen.1) Kimi no Ai wa Mienikui (Your love cannot be easily visible)Inori always goes to his friend Senou with his love troubles, because Senou always listens patiently. But lately Inori has been thinking about Senou in a different way...~ Inori and Senou's story continues in Impossible Boyfriend and Extra Time from this collection, and in further two oneshots, Kimi to Iru Asita and Omake Time, from Kimi to Iru Asu ~2) Impossible BoyfriendContinuing story of Inori and Senou's relationship, which begins in Kimi no Ai wa Mienikui.3) Won't Let Go of That HandJinryou Aki just started at the clothing store where Goichi works, and Goichi can't help liking his cute new coworker. But Jinryou has a troubled past.4) Good Luck SleepingEight years after graduation Hoshizono runs into his high school crush, Kure. In school Hoshizono was always considered a brainy kid, while Kure was a jock. Now Hoshizono works at a gay host club, and Kure is a successful businessman. Can these two connect?5)Love Without BoundariesShouji and Shimizawa have been living together for one month. But with such a new relationship, problems are still cropping up!6) In A Box With YouIn a place, like an all boys school, there is no place to do it. Nishimura tells Sugawara that its common to help each other out...7) The Temperature Inside my HandCollege student Takeru has a crush on fellow student Yukihito. But Yukihito is connected to Takeru's childhood in the snowy northern regions, and a tragic incident which happened there.8) Extra TimeA quick funny look at Inori and Senou's relationship.

From Lililicious:About Club Papaya, a hostess club, and the people who work there.

Kazuma runs across a girl named Emiru crying in the middle of a busy street, desperately crying out for a hug. When he gives her one, he doesn't realize that his life is about to intersect with this girl who is suffering from unusually severe depression-----------------This is the mysterious story of Futaba Kazuma's first patient. At 18, Futaba Kazuma went to school to get his qualification in clinical psychology. While attending school, he boards at a creepy mansion, which even has a butler. Also living there is a strange young woman called Emiru. She is suffering from a terminal illness of the heart --- despair. This deep psychological problem has eerie physical effects as well: her hair has turned white, her body temperature is well below normal, and her blood pressure is also bizarre. No psychologists or counselors have been able to help cure her of this problem. Will Kazuma be able to determine the cause of Emiru's despair and save her before it's too late? [tethysdust]---- From MangaHelpers

Kojima seeks to befriend the class outcast, and soon learns of Nakahara's troubled family life - of his uncaring, abusive father and mentally unstable mother. As Kojima yearns to somehow comfort Nakahara, he gradually becomes aware that his feelings for the other boy arise from more than mere sympathy. When Nakahara declares his own romantic feelings for Kojima, their relationship becomes one of sexual exploration as they face their first steps into adulthood together.

Mun Su is a strong girl with a weak heart. Wanting to pay off the debt of her uncle, she is going to work for the creditor. To her surprise, the guy she beaten up outside is...!!! (You can guess where this is going.)

This short manga is based on the novel; Sugar Candy Bullets Can't Pierce Anything.The plot follows two girls and their summer-time adventures in a rural area.Nagisa Yamada is a bored teenager who finds everyday life extremely unappealing - thus she plans on joining a Military School as soon as possible.A strange new student named Umino Mokuzu (who claims to be a mermaid) transfers into Nagisa's school and, much to our heroine's bewilderment, soon begins to follow her around incessantly.Initially, an annoyed and discomfited Nagisa strives to avoid any encounters with Mokuzu. But she soon begins to comprehend the pain and sadness concealed beneath this strange girl's cheerful and carefree demeanour...

Akane Tachibana is a freshman high school student who, despite his talent for basketball, decides to abandon sports clubs due to the pressure put on him by them. Once he arrives at Kouzu High, however, he meets the only other basketball player who has ever caught his eye on the courts and decides to join the team. The first match of the season is an exhibition game against the league's strongest team, Hyamazakithe team that Hiiragi's father coaches and in which his older brother plays for. Hiiragi ends up playing in the second half of the game, and they seem to not be working well together on the court, losing the game, until unintentionally one of the senior players on the team challenges them to beat him. They join forces, inspiring the team to victory. Thus starts the story of a group of teenagers working to reach the top, fighting tooth and nail the entire way.

From Midnight Scans:Kitou Hijiri, a student, confessed his feelings to a Chemistry teacher named Nakatani Ayano whom he had fallen in love with 8 years ago. Somehow when he was young, he lived beside Ayano and bear feelings for her. Ayano, in turn, could not resist Hijiri's determination and strong feelings towards her. What will be the ending of their taboo love?

Realated to Kibishiku Aishite1) How Many Beast?How do you react when your lover gives you a sex manual after your first time together? Try harder, or give up completely?2) Love Isn't SicknessIt is flu season and the boys have a special way to get better...3-4) Obedience BattleYano has been invited to a group date and Inoue just happened to pass by when he agreed to the invitation! Will Inoue forgive him? Or will it just blow up in his face?5) Moving AgainAn elite banker lost his cushy job because of the economic downturn, and now even his patron is downsizing and breaking up with him.6) Don't Say That!A cute underclassman has just confessed to him but since he couldn't say yes, he did the next best thing he thought, pretend that the confession never took place.7) Love LockYuta just moved into an apartment building for singles run by his aunt and uncle. His cousin, Mamoru, used to look so cute but now...8) Extra9) Afterword

From Tokyopop:To honor CLAMP's 15th anniversary, CLAMP no Kiseki: The Ultimate Collection features full-color pages, exclusive material, 6 pages of new, never-before-seen manga, and limited-edition collectible figures!

Memory eaters live on people's memory.They are originally death messengers who remove human's memory when they carry souls. But some of them are charmed by the memory's beauty and become Exiles: Memory Eaters. Dio is one of them, but he does not steal human memory like other Exiles, but earns it by helping people. One day, Dio finds a girl who is losing too much memories from Exiles . He tries to help her, but Ces, who was a model death messenger, is around her. What is he doing here?

From Hox:Similar to Happiness, this is a collection of oneshots, but I think it has a tighter central focus, as each chapter deals with common problems that teenagers go undergo.

During a long drought, a runaway boy comes across a flying mountain, carried around by a gigantic turtle that only he can see or hear.

[From Kotonoha]:Published by Kodansha in 2002 and awarded the prestigious Tezuka Cultural Prize, Fumiko Takano's The Yellow Book is one of those rare works which you enjoy reading in order to feel the tender familiarity that arises between the protagonists and yourself. This collected volume was named after the longest of the four stories that it contains: a drama about an adolescent girl who falls in love with Roger Martin du Gard's saga, Les Thibault. The remaining stories capture various fragments of everyday life with tenderness and humor. Through the kaleidoscope of its feminine views, The Yellow Book touches the readers heart by attending to what, in sum, makes up lifethe little things of our every day.

This manga is about the every day occurrences in Sukiya Keiko's not all that ordinary life. From meeting a person that can fly to being all alone in the world she experiences things beyond and within your average day.

Celestin, a young man abandoned as a baby and found wrapped in a fine cloth, tries to marry his way into the aristocratic lifestyle he considers his birthright while popular revolution is beginning to stir in the streets...

Changing schools is something Yuuchi is accustomed to, due to his parent's profession, and with their recent venture to Africa, he is returning to his aunt's home after 7 years. The time that has passed since his last visit has faded his memories of the people he knew, and the ties that bonded them to him, including his cousin Nayuki. Slowly those people, coincidently all being girls, find their way back to him. However, time has passed and things have happened in their own lives that sets the tone for the series. Secrets that are coming to surface, and memories that are returning to not only Yuuichi, but to those surrounding him. A very heartwarming tale that touches upon a spectrum of emotions, mystery, and the supernatural.

From: Easy Going ScansA watch that controls time, a marble that can find items and a stick of chalk that can kill any human...The items of the mysterious girl, List of the antiques, all hold their unique magical powers. Without our noticing, they slowly merge into our daily lives.If you strain your hearing you might discover the mysterious secrets hidden throughout the world. The curtain of this antiques fairy tale finally rises!

From Dan of Population GO: "An endearing story of a boy who, while visiting his relatives in a rural village, visits a mysterious pond where the local dragon deity supposedly dwells and uncovers a conspiracy that uses the god's name in greed."

From Be With You Scans:A collection of bittersweet tales of all the different shapes an unrequited love can come in. Why is it so difficult to confess your love? Why is it that another person can affect someone else so strongly? When a powerful man is fickle, he is allowed to be. But if a woman is unfaithful, she is called a tramp. Koi tells the realistic stories of six different women of different ages, and completely different outlooks on life.