Miyamoto Musashi is a boy who has come all the way to the city to check out the studio of Matsuma Dan, a longtime director of manga movies (anime films). After having his work evaluated by him, Dan tells Musashi that his work is dead and lifeless: films live on and about. Not long after, Musashi comes across Sasaki Kojiro, a boy from a wealthy family who also aims to do manga movies. No matter how many times the two team up and split off, and no matter how many times they drift off their paths and return to them, their future lies with manga movies.A retelling of the rivalry between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro, but in 1950's Japan, as they venture into the worlds of anime production and manga magazines.---**Volume 55 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**
Deep in the Japanese mountains, in the remote hunting village of Ani, a great bear lurks. At the end of their ropes, the hunters consider sending their finest hunting dog to slay the bear. There's only one problem -- she's pregnant. Watch the cycle of nature at its most beautiful and cruel, in this two-volume animal adventure manga!From Manga Reborn
A collection of one-shots done during the 1970s (and one from 1980), all regarding some aspect of Tezuka's early life. Includes a reflection of his time at the famous Tokiwa-so.- **Record of the Life of Gachaboy**: A reflection on Tezuka's career up to that point. Tezuka encounters the God of Manga right after the war, who nicknames Tezuka "Gachaboy". He is determined to see Tezuka become a great mangaka, no matter what - and restore manga's presence in Japan.- **Paper Fortress**: Right at the end of the war, Tezuka is doing manga in private in high school. He meets a girl who fully understands his situation, and they get along well. In a society where manga, dancing, and even informal relationships are forbidden, how will Tezuka, crazy about manga, keep on?- **Hungry Blues**: Directly following *Paper Fortress*, Tezuka is now a hungry, desperate student with little luck on his path in manga. Things change when he comes across a young lady who works for a newspaper, and he manages to land a serial for it. However, in an era rife with turmoil and starvation, Tezuka's own stomach may prove to be a serious intrusion in not just his manga-making career, but his very life.- **Tokiwa-so Monogatari**: Part of a series recounting memories within the famous apartment complex, Tezuka showcases its history through commentary from the building itself!- **The Letter that Came**: Tezuka receives an ominous letter that may put him in hot water.- **Animal Tsurezuregusa**: Two reflections on animals Tezuka had encountered in his early years - the first a horse, the second two tanuki.An excerpt of *Dotsuitare* featuring Tezuka is also included at the end.---**Volume 274 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**
Anan and Minmi lived in a laboratory as small children, where scientists experimented on them and gave them special powers. One day, the professor helped them escape, out of guilt from what he had done to them. The two of them continue to hide ten years later, certain that if theirpowers are exposed they will be captured and returned to that hell.
From Storm in Heaven: A collection of short stories. The title story is about Youzuke; one summer when he was growing up, he stayed at his uncle's house. His uncle had a pool, and at night Youzuke would see a mermaid swimming there, visiting his uncle. Years and years have passed, and Youzuke's uncle has disappeared. Surprisingly enough, his will leaves the house to a stranger, Ayumi Kenjou. But when Youzuke meets Ayumi, it seems like he'd already met him that summer so very long ago.
Kirby, alongside his mentor "Bitty" go up against King Dedede and his underling "Poppy" as they repeatedly attempt to steal Dream Land's fabled treasure, the Star Rod.
The hottest idol sensation sweeping the planet is the all-female singing trio, The Pussycats. However, unbeknownst to all, their act is just a cover for their real profession. High-paid, undercover assassins. Follow the adventures of the trio, Lou, Sonia, and Kei, as they track their newest target- the King of the Blue Dragon Kingdom.
Story 1 - Sano tends to forget some things - a wallet, a pen. Little things. There are also things he doesn't forget - like making sure Ashihara is around to remind him when he "forgets" something. It's not deliberate. Really.
He was living a pretty normal life...until he starts to discover the dangerous life he has somehow forgotten...
Youkai are specters who have lived in the human world since the dawn of time. They often rest peacefully in their dwelling places, until humans rouse them by inconsiderate actions. Kitaro is a young youkai boy who wants to help humans and youkai live in harmony, and he fights to protect humans from the enraged youkai who lash out at them.The English translation here is passed on the completed 46 volume collected version. For reference: https://gegegenokitaro.fandom.com/wiki/The_Complete_Kitar%C5%8D_CollectionVolumes 4-5 have been published in English in Kitaro (2013)The other 7 collections collect some of the chapters translated here.-That's why Hokuto no Gun and Happyscan! chapters aren't here.
