BLACK GOD is a seinen, supernatural, adventure manga written by Dall-Young Lim and illustrated by Sung-Woo Park, consisting of 19 volumes. It tells the story of Keita Ibuki, a freelance programmer desperately trying to stay afloat. After a chance encounter with a Tera Guardian named Kuro, where he loses an arm, she offers her own to save him, forming a powerful contract.
Buddha is a seinen, historical drama manga written and illustrated by Osamu Tezuka, consisting of 8 volumes. It tells the story of Siddhartha Gautama, a young prince who eventually leaves behind his life of privilege to become Buddha, "the Enlightened One", and the founder of the Buddhist faith.
Cat Paradise is a seinen, supernatural, action manga written and illustrated by Yuji Iwahara, consisting of 5 volumes. It tells the story of Yumi Hayakawa, a young girl attending Matabi Academy with her cat, Kansuke. What starts out as an easy-going school life is thrown into chaos when they are drawn into a war against Kaen, an ancient demon cat.
Cirque du Freak (also known as The Saga of Darren Shan) is a shonen manga adaptation of the book series of the same name, written by Darren O'Shaughnessy and illustrated by Takahiro Arai, consisting of 12 volumes. It tells the story of Darren Shan, a young boy who is forced to become a vampire to survive a life-threatening spider bite.
Fruits Basket is a shojo, romantic drama manga written and illustrated by Natsuki Takaya, consisting of 23 volumes. It tells the story of Tohru Honda, an orphan girl who moves into a tent after the loss of her mother. Before long, she meets the owners of the property, the Sohmas, and learns their shocking secret: whenever they're embraced by the opposite sex, they become zodiac animals!
Hell Girl is a shojo, dark fantasy, anthology manga written and illustrated by Miyuki Eto, consisting of 6 volumes. It tells the story of the Hell Girl, Ai Enma, who upon requesting it through the Hell Correspondence website, will drag whoever's been tormenting you to hell. There's just one catch: using the service will also condemn you once your life is over.
Her Majesty's Dog is a shojo, supernatural, romance manga written and illustrated by Mick Takeuchi, consisting of 11 volumes. It tells the story of Amane Kamori, a young medium who is able to control creatures by using their real names. With her demon guardian, Hyoue Inugami, at her side, they battle both the living and dead.
Hibiki's Magic is a shonen, fantasy manga written by Jun Maeda and illustrated by Rei Idumi, consisting of 6 volumes (only 2 available in North America). It tells the story of Hibiki, a young girl serving as an apprentice to the wizard, Shirotsuki. When an accident leads to the wizard losing his body, Hibiki is taken in by the Kamisaid Magic Academy, where she's offered a job as a teacher.
Kon Kon Kokon is an unfinished, seinen, supernatural, romance manga written and illustrated by Koge-Donbo, consisting of 1 volume. It tells the story of Ren Hinonishi, a country boy who wants to look cool to his friends in the city. Problem is, he's secretly obsessed with yokai ("Japanese ghosts/demons"), and a young kitsune ("fox spirit") has arrived on the scene, eager to marry him.
Mushishi is a seinen, supernatural, anthology manga written and illustrated by Yuki Urushibara, consisting of 10 volumes. It tells the story of Ginko, a young man who travels Japan, studying creatures known as "Mushi", ethereal beings that most humans cannot see. As a Mushi Master, he works to protect people and the mushi whenever possible.
Onegai Teacher (also known as Please Teacher!) is a shonen, sci-fi, romantic comedy manga written by Please! and illustrated by Shizuru Hayashiya, consisting of 2 volumes. It tells the story of Kei Kusanagi, a high school student who, after a series of bizarre incidents, finds himself married to his homeroom teacher, who also happens to be an alien.
Psychic Academy is a seinen, supernatural, romantic comedy manga written and illustrated by Katsu Aki, consisting of 11 volumes. It tells the story of Ai Shiomi, a young man who's been accepted into the Psychic Academy. There's just one problem, he doesn't think he has a hint of psychic aura to speak of. With his older brother, Zero, teaching at the school, the pressure is on to prove himself.
R2 is an unfinished, shonen, adventure manga written and illustrated by Maki Hakoda, consisting of 2 volumes (only 1 available in North America). It tells the story of Kenta Akagi, a pizza delivery boy living in the remote city of Lutzheim. Easy going to a fault, he dives headfirst into a conspiracy and a mysterious young girl that seems all too familiar.
Sakura Taisen (also known as Sakura Wars) is a shonen, historical drama manga written by Ohji Hiroi and illustrated by Ikku Masa, with character designs by Kosuke Fujishima, consisting of 9 volumes (only 7 available in North America). It tells the story of Ichiro Ogami, a navy ensign who finds himself dumped into a world of beautiful women, steam-powered mechs, and theater.
Sgt. Frog is a shonen, sci-fi, comedy manga written and illustrated by Mine Yoshizaki, consisting of 33 volumes (only 21 available in North America). It tells the story of Sergeant Keroro, a froglike alien that serves as the leader of the Keroro Platoon. While they have grand designs to conquer "Pekopon" (Earth), they are constantly thwarted by the Hinata family, whom they are forced to stay with.
Sorcerer Hunters is a shonen, fantasy, comedy manga written and illustrated by Satoru Akahori & Ray Omishi, consisting of 13 volumes. It tells the story of the Sorcerer Hunters, a group of warriors who fight to protect the common man from the oppression of sorcerers. Their leader, a young man named Carrot Glace, is bad with a sword, but can transform into wild beasts.
The History of Japan is an educational manga created as part of the ongoing KADOKAWA Learning with Manga Series, supervised by Professor Kaoru Iokibe. It depicts the history and cultural movements of Japan, from its first settlers to the modern day, in an adorable manga art-style. It also offers timelines and other resources.
Trinity Blood is a shojo, dark fantasy manga written by Sunau Yoshida and illustrated by Kiyo Kyujo, consisting of 21 volumes. It tells the story of Esther Blanchett, a young nun working for the Catholic Church. Though an ordinary girl, she is cast into a world of vampires and bloodshed after she meets Abel Nightroad, a noble vampire who feeds on other vampires.
Vampire Game is a shojo, fantasy, romance manga written and illustrated by Judal, consisting of 15 volumes. It tells the story of the Vampire King Duzell, who perished in battle against the legendary King Phelios. Swearing revenge, he reincarnates into the body of a cat, only to be taken in by Lady Ishtar, Phelios' selfish granddaughter.
Warriors (also known as Warrior Cats) is an OEL manga spinoff of the juvenile fiction book series of the same name, written by Dan Jolley (under the pseudonym Erin Hunter) and illustrated by James L. Barry, Bettina M. Kurkoski, and Don Hudson, consisting of 17 volumes. It follows various characters featured throughout the series, such as Graystripe, Tigerstar, and Ravenpaw.
Fruits Basket (2019)'s third opening theme, "Prism", was performed by AmPm ft Miyuna. Its visuals depict Tohru and the Sohmas on summer vacation, soaking up rays and walking along the beach. They also depict each of the Sohma's zodiac animals, which are the forms that they take when embraced by the opposite sex.
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Your sparkling eyes
Gently shows me a dream
Please remember that when you heart screams
I want to see that sky once again
Just be honest to yourself
The dream you have given to me
I'll make it come true by going on this journey
Please don't be sad, I'll protect you
Be honest to yourself
Don't be beaten by the rain alone
I'll hold an umbrella over you
Please don't be sad, I'll protect you
Hell Girl's first opening theme, "Sakasama No Chou" ( or "The Inversed Butterfly"), was performed by singer and songwriter SNoW. Its visuals depict Ai Enma, the Hell Girl, wandering the city streets and countryside looking in search of beauty. She briefly watches a fish suffocate out of water, a subtle nod to those who are so desperate for revenge that they would cast away their own souls.
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Someday the inversed butterfly will face the light
I cut my hair with you in the mirror
The echoing sound of footsteps in the hallway when class is in session
The sound of the incessant rain follows
While the figure feels, it seems bright
It'll become a sweet flower; it'll even become a poisonous fruit
It's raining today, too, even now
I want to connect to him through his sky and my sky
In this Craziness, Uncertainty
I wonder if we can leave the thoughts of each and everyone somewhere
In this Craziness, You gave me life
I wonder to what point we can protect a single thought
You remember it, the inversed butterfly
The exchange of mail is unstopping
Even if I've been set adrift, I should swim
The incessant voices of people are like waves
The melodies that I'll convey, while I believe in them
Are a gentle rhythm that feels like crying
It's always raining; the present will continue into the future
I want to think so-
In this Craziness, Uncertainty
I wonder if we can leave the figures of each and everyone somewhere
In this Craziness, You gave me life
I wonder to what point we can protect each figure
Feelings that don't want to become words exist
No matter how far people reach out their hands, an unreachable place inside of people exists
Because I love the inaudible thoughts of each and everyone
Even if they don't become something, they won't be changing on any day
In this Craziness, Uncertainty
I wonder if we can leave the thoughts of each and everyone somewhere
In this Craziness, You gave me life
I wonder to what point we can protect a single thought
In this Craziness, Uncertainty
I wonder if we can leave the figures of each and everyone somewhere
In this Craziness, You gave me life
I wonder to what point we can protect each figure
In this Craziness, Uncertainty
Each and everyone's aspirations
In this Craziness, You gave me life
A single brilliance
In this Craziness, Uncertainty
Each and everyone's heartbeats
In this Craziness, You gave me life
A single impression
In this Craziness, Uncertainty
Each and everyone's gaze
In this Craziness, You gave me life
A single coincidence
In this Craziness, Uncertainty
Each and everyone's warmth
In this Craziness, You gave me life
A single promise
Mushishi's first opening theme, "The Sore Feet Song", was performed by Scottish singer and songwriter Ally Kerr. Its visuals depict the beauty of nature in abstract color—a white light shining though the lush greens of the forest. This peaceful scenery, lacking in characters, is meant to put the audience in the mood for an easy-going, emotional experience.
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I walk ten thousand miles, ten thousand miles to see you,
And every gasp of breath I grabbed it just to find you.
I climbed up every hill to get to you,
I wandered ancient lands to hold just you.
And every single step of the way, hey hey hey hey,
Every single night and day...
I searched for you, through sand storms and hazy dawns I reached for you oooooo
I stole ten thousand pounds, ten thousand pounds to see you,
I rob convience stores 'cause I thought they'd make it easier.
I lived off rats and toads and I starved for you,
I fought off giant bears and I killed them too.
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And every single step of the way, I paid...
Every single night and day...
I searched for you, through sand storms and hazy dawns I reached for you.
I'm tired and I'm weak but I'm strong for you
I want to go home but my love gets me through
La la la...
Onegai Teacher's opening theme, "Shooting Star", was performed by the singer Kaori Shizuki. Its visuals depict the candid and care-free nature of Kei Kusanagi's relationship with Mizuho Kazami; how it's everyday interactions with each other that lead to their rapidly growing feelings of affection.
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Together, looking up at that distantly shining star
and thinking it was destined that we met,
pretending to be casual, I try to touch your palm, but
you only smile gently.
Since these feelings are getting stronger and the number of worries are increasing,
never let go of the heart you once embraced, no matter what happens.
In this vast universe,
if I can keep staying near just you alone,
even though the clock-hand of broken time
soon starts to move slowly toward the future,
stay just as you are, just like this.
Sgt. Frog's first opening theme, "Kero! to March", was performed by actor and actress duo Nobuaki Kakuda & Juri Ihata. Its visuals depict the members of the Keroro Platoon planning to take over the world, only for their plans to be interrupted by the Hinata family asking them to do various chores. In the end, it would've been cheaper (and easier) if they'd all just ordered out.
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Kero! Kero! Kero!
March forward! Invade the Earth!
Kekkero, kero!
When I head out with my umbrella, it's always sunny outside...
Attention! Steel your eyes!
I forgot to cook the rice for the curry...!
My little toe got caught in the closing doors!
And when I got on the train it went the wrong way...
The company resort is Keron;
Oh, it would have been cheaper to just buy dinner instead!
Gero! Gero! Gero!
Shout it loudly, the battle cry of victory!
Geggero, gero!
I ran to get the ringing phone, but it turned out to be a fax...
Instead of Heisei era, let's dub this year as the First Year of Keroro!
I swept square rooms in circles...
Water drops, beads of sweat and teardrops...
When brushing teeth use strawberry flavour!
Keron is the best in the universe! (Maybe...)
Ah, a 5-minute trip from the station actually took 15-minutes!
Well, that's enough for today!
Trinity Blood's opening theme, "Dress (Bloody Trinity Mix)", was performed by the rock band BUCK-TICK. Its visuals depict the various humans and vampires that struggle for the fate of the world, from Esther Blanchett and her fellow Catholic nuns and priets, to the benevolent vampire that is Abel Nightroad.
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I fell asleep with you in front of the mirror
With light crimson fingertips
Your hand accidentally shows weakness
And you closed your lips
That day, we made a promise to each other
Now, neither of us can remember it
I listen to a boring song, and stare out the window
I wrap myself in a dress and show off a dance
Tell me, am I crazy?
One day, it will probably be carried off by the wind
Now, neither of us can remember it
Why do I rise up to that firmament with no wings,
Like the wind, like the clouds, why?
Without wings, like the stars, like the moon,
I sink into that all-engulfing night.
Don't forget those days that overflowed with love
I can't remember your face
One day, the wind will erase this
Now, neither of us can remember it
Why do I rise up to that firmament with no wings,
Like the wind, like the clouds, why?
Without wings, like the stars, like the moon,
I sink into that all-engulfing night.
Why do I rise up to that firmament with no wings,
Like the wind, like the clouds, why?
This love and these wounds were nostalgic
Now they are a cherished pain.