Fantasy
In 2023 in a universe where there are 4 realms BRILHO,ESCURA,CRISTAL and TERRA a rare feat happened a 13-year-old Brilloniann boy still didn\'t know how to use powers. You will get the adventures of Nikko Sasaki and many other heroes
A badly injured boy was luckily saved by fencer Isabella and Ana, but unfortunately lost all his memory. Ten years later, the teenage fencer Ryun got a magic sword by accident and all have changed since then. He's eager to explore the mystery of his own life and to solve it. The quiet life was over, the teenage boy, Ryun, started the adventure on his own. Meanwhile, in the North Pole - Savage Land, a grand plot was being hatched.
ActionFantasy
Her village was destroyed when she took some vegetables and fruits at the mountain, everything's gone, leaving nothing but her best friend and her stepsister. Her Mother's dead body lay down on the floor, made those big of her eyes wide open from shocks. Zahrein's goals are twofold, bringing back her Father and destroying her sister's family!
Romance
Unwilling to endure the threat of her ex-boyfriend, Ciara Wen resolutely quit her job. When losing job and being heavily in debt, her neighbor repeatedly lent a hand to her. More coincidentally, the warm neighbor turned out to be her new boss! The enthusiastic sexy girl bump into the phlegmatic president, how will it end? He subdued her or she seduced him into normal human society?
Eastern Romance
All of a sudden, I traveled through time and space to be a Little Black Book, bearing the mission to grant Prince Kang a baby, and only after that, could I travel back. It's a journey to get him back on the road! But it's technically difficult to help a delicate but handsome man learn how to flirt with the beauties. Follow my lead, let's set out on a magical time travel!
Comedy
The chunnibyous Ken, Johanne and "K.J" living in a world inhabited by anthropomorphs. These 3 believe that they are the protagonists in a manga. They keep it to themselves, however, so as not to be called crazy by society. Together they experience an exciting everyday life at school, sports clubs or at home with their families.
Josei
A collection of some one-shots from Feel Young and a story from Zipper Comic that was (presumably) too short to warrant its own book. (Source: MangaUpdates)
ComedySlice of Life
"Cute girls doing cute things in cute ways." Everyday things make up the fabric of life whether its making friends, going to school, trying to make money, or celebrating a holiday. Ichigo Mashimaro is a heartwarming series that follows the daily lives of Itoh Chika, her sister Nobue, and her friends Miu, Matsuri, and Ana. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
RomanceShoujo
I'm Ichigo. I'm attending the high school for learner actresses. I'm actually working on the anime "Wilde Berry" but I suck at playing love scenes. And one day, the popular Chiaki-kun told me "teach me about love!!" and then I understood that Chiaki-kun was actually seeing "wilde berry." Eh...?! So the popular Chiaki-kun is an...Otaku?!! (Source: Chibi Manga Scanlations) Included one-shots: Hoshigarimasen Hito no Mono, Christmas Shimasho♡
ComedyRomanceSupernatural
RomanceSchoolShoujo
Ichiko is all set to move into her new dorm...except there isn't any space left! She ends up with a key to a small apartment nearby. But she's not the only one assigned to it...! It happens to belong to cool older guy Ran, and he isn't too happy with the new living arrangements! (Source: Nagareboshi Manga)
ComedyRomanceShoujo
Ichiko's brother Ken is willing to do whatever it takes to become an idol... including turning his sister into a boy to form the male idol group TRIJET! The third member of the group turns out to be Kanzaki, the rising star who tried to kiss Ichiko on the street one day because she was such a cute girl! It's a good thing he doesn't recognize her when she's dressed as a boy, though, because Ichiko musn't tell anyone who she really is for the full year she's agreed to be part of TRIJET. But it's impossible for Ichiko to spend every waking moment as a male, and when she ventures onto the streets as a female, she bumps into Kanzaki again. To keep her identity a secret, she tells him her name is "Ichigo" ("Strawberry"). Having no idea that she's really TRIJET member "Ichigou", whom he detests, or "Ichiko", the girl he almost kissed... Kanzaki begins to fall for "Ichigo"! (Source: ShoujoMagic Scanlations)
ComedyDramaShoujo
Ichigo is a fourteen year old half Japanese girl that grew up in Lapland. After the death of her father, she moves to Japan where she is hosted by Ikuta Rintaro and his family. His father is a writer and his older brother Moritarou is an university student. Ichigo’s secret dream is to marry Rintaro someday. Since Ichigo can’t read kanji, she is obliged to attend primary school. On top of that, her whole lack of familiarity with the culture and customs of the Japanese generates a lot of misunderstanding and confusion. But the people around her start to love her as she is a very kind girl, despite her poor health. Rintaro also begins to experience affection for Ichigo, but her health gradually becomes worse… (translated from: shoujo-manga.net)
SchoolShoujo
Arisa, a high school student who not only has to face the problems typical of a young girl of her age, also will face incredible things and impossible to believe along with her friends. (Source: MU)
ComedySchoolShoujo
Included one-shot: Sora to Umi to Natsu
Yaoi
Crumb, the royal Strawberry Prince from the stars, comes down to Earth in search of a bride in a form of a Strawberry Daifuku. Then comes along Sato Hazime, a glasses wearing 24 year old, who buys a box of daifuku from a store. Following that night unknowingly taking a bite of a "special" daifuku, Sato releases the Strawberry Prince. The next morning Sato awakes with proposal from Crumb along with an engagement ring in a shape of a strawberry (of course!).
1. Itoshii Kingyo 2. real intention 3. Hoshi no Romance 4. LIFE IS WHITE...? 5. YOUR VOICE
DramaMusicRomance
Sometimes it takes a person who has shared your dream to make it come true. For Reiji, a gifted violinist with no formal training, success may be the key to escaping from his miserable home life. Mitsuko was also a prodigy until an accident left her unable to play. Now she is going to help Reiji achieve the goal she could never attain. Passions and rivalries play out against the backdrop of the music world, while Reiji's family background provides intense, emotional drama. (sorce: CMX) The final volume also contains the short story "Spica"
Action
In the corner of a certain town, there is a tea shop where the master, Tsukasa, obtains and cares for plants from the depths of hell.
DramaRomanceSci-Fi
MysteryFantasySchool
In order to remember his forgotten dreams, love, and self, Natsume Kanade, a high school teacher suffering from amnesia, is suddenly visited by a strange man with dark-rimmed glasses who claims to be "God." Natsume Kanade wakes up with a terrible headache from the day before. Wait, what happened yesterday? More importantly, who is he? And who is the the guy with dark-rimmed glasses bossing him around to prepare for school...as a teacher?! Why does everyone know what happened yesterday!? (Source: MU)
DramaRomance
Boy tells the girl he likes that he's a werewolf to get her to go out with him because she's only interested in cool, dangerous guys.
DramaRomanceShoujo
The shy Ichigo is interested in creating Western-style clothes. But that trivial hobby will let her make an unexpected encounter that we call love... (Source: Chibi Manga)
Biological twins—and they couldn't be more different. Friendly outgoing Anzu is in love with Makoto, but can't work up the nerve to confess. Shy withdrawn Ichigo (the one with the glasses) was a stalking victim and now hates men. But they're going to need each other to cope with a huge change in their lives. Their mother has remarried and the twins discover they've gained a brother as well; clever and carefree Kenta. And Kenta (with Makoto) has a plan to help Ichigo—just make the twins trade identities! (Source: MU)
Supernatural
While loitering in the park, Shimana Kameko, who intended to run away from home and skip school, meets a suspicious man in a kimono. This man, who had been locked out of his house, offers Shimana a place to stay. However, he requests she fulfill three conditions in exchange for her tenancy!? (Source: MU) Included one-shot: Volume 1: Heart no Tomato
For normal people, about one unfortunate event occurs in a one-day period. But for some reason, it's different for Rinko. Unfortunate things seem to pile up one after another. All Rinko wishes for is to find some happiness in her life. With the upcoming New Year's celebration and a date with her best friend, Tatsuyuki, will her hopes and dreams be fulfilled? (Source: An Endless Story)
DramaRomanceSchool
One morning, Naho Takamiya receives a letter in the mail claiming to be from herself 10 years in the future. The letter reveals a series of events that are supposed to take place that day. At first, Naho thinks it's just a prank; but when the letter mentions a transfer student named Kakeru Naruse, who really ends up transferring into her class later that day, she is forced to believe in its contents. As Naho continues to read the letter, her future self mentions several regrets, urging Naho to take the right decisions now. Somehow these regrets all seem to be connected to Kakeru, and with the burden of the knowledge that the boy wouldn't be with her and her friends in the future, will Naho be able to make the perfect choices that will alter what seems to be fate? [Written by MAL Rewrite] Also includes Haru-iro Astronaut (Spring-Colored Astronaut) series.
DramaMusicSchool
Taiyou Ashie is a third-year high schooler who belongs to the light music club. His dream is to become a musician and his strength, yet also weakness, is not knowing when to give up. Before graduating from high school, his goal is to perform on stage with his band at the school cultural festival. However, his band members soon retire in order to study for their entrance exams, leaving him alone. Trapped between his reality and dreams, somebody appears before his eyes... [Written by Sun]
Suzu is a friendly girl who is in love with Shuuya the most popular boy in school (as always). Minori is Suzu's biggest problem, she's not only the most popular girl (the perfect kind, pretty, friendly, intelligent type), but she's also in love with Shuuya.
Ami is a high school girl who loves to chase after expensive brands. By pure chance, Ami has started working for Tatara in order to acquire a handbag she wanted. But to think that Tatara is the most famous porno writer at the time..! Who could have imagined the anxiety that lies within Ami's heart? (Source: MU)
Shoujo
Itabashi Kurumi was a regular, everyday High School student... until she got pregnant by none other than her teacher, Oomiya Ichigo. Now pregnant, Kurumi dropped out of school and Oomiya got fired from his job. Half a year later, the two get married and live with their kid. The two of them have to get through the many obstacles ahead of them, as they now face only challenges.
DramaPsychologicalSeinen
Kobashi, Ayaka, 17 years old, an age to yearn for love. Because of her father's hypnotism, when a boy touches her, she becomes violent. "If this keeps up, I can never love anyone--" But then, a new cool/popular transfer student Iijima Shima confesses to Tsubaki and...?! (Source: Chibi Manga) Included one-shots: Therapy Time; Limit
"From now on you will be my Goshujin-sama" A mysterious man came out of nowhere and proclaimed to Akiyuki--Young business man Souichirou-- Not only did he take advantage of Akiyuki's body against his will, but he turned him into a 'maid' exclusively to attend all of his needs. How will Akiyuki deal with Souichirou's unsolicited advances, how will he get out of this predicament?
ActionSci-FiShounen
In a fight for survival, the enemy of humanity is the earth?!
ComedyMartial ArtsSchool
1. Kindan, Hatsukoi, Ichigo Tart (Forbidden, First Love, Strawberry Tart) 2. Houkago, Aijin, Valentine 3. Okujou, Kuchizuke, Choco Ice 4. Kiss Shinai de Sensei 5. Papa to Koishite Ii desu ka?
ComedyShoujo
A fun guide that teaches the basics of the art of manga by one of the most well-known mangaka in the business! Follow Eri on her journey to "become a pro and inspire people with dreams!"
AdventureComedyHistorical
Tezuka teaches about biology in short installments.
ComedyFantasy
Manga Science was serialized in a science magazine for elementary school students. From the cutting edge to the more familiar science, unique characters make it all easy to understand. This popular science manga can be enjoyed by all regardless of age. (Source: JManga)
MysteryRomanceShounen
Graduating at the top of her class, elite detective candidate Jun Shibata is transferred to the section that handles cases deemed "unsolvable" by the department. Her partner, though a well-respected and experienced detective, has grown complacent after unsuccessfully pursuing these cases that many consider an exercise in futility. With her upper class breeding, her colleagues don't expect much from her either, but she suprises them all with her motivation and astounding powers of deduction. (Source: Asian Wiki)
Drama
The story revolves around Kaname, a first-year university student, his girlfriend Itsumi, and other members of their university's 'East Asia Investigation Committee,' as well as their resident Korean friend, Kouichi. Kaname initially believes the story of Japanese oppression of colonized Korea as taught at school and is critical of his grandfather who once worked for the colonial government in Korea. Kaname's belief, however, is subsequently challenged by his grandfather's last words before his death that 'Japan contributed to the development of Korea.' Confused, Kaname decides to join the history group on entering the university and begins his quest for the 'truth' about Korea and Japan-Korea relations. Throughout the comic, he and Itsumi accumulate knowledge on Korea and Japan-Korea relations from the Internet, books, and senior members of the history group. In each chapter they debate opponents such as Kouichi, other history study groups, citizen activists, and South Korean students over issues such as the Japanese colonization of Korea, the status of Korean residents in Japan, and who should accept responsibility for the war. Invariably they win every debate.
ComedySeinen
An autobiography of the duo Fujio Fujiko, creators of Paman and Doraemon. How they become friends and developed love for manga—but their passion lead them into different ways in the end. (Source: MU)
Rinko is a girl who goes a class of all female students with fancy facilities, established from a former all boys school. The nickname of the class is "girls class." Even though she's treated as a VIP, associating with guys is strictly forbidden, so every day is very boring for her. One-sidedly in love with her childhood friend, Kousei, who also goes to the same school, with the help of a friend she recently made, Shuu, Rinko sets out on a conquest to reform the school!! (From: Aerandria Scans)
Seinen
In a desolate future, a girl is living her life day by day. Doing whatever it takes to survive. Her life is completely changed after meeting an old woman, and stealing her most precious shoujo manga.
RomanceYuri
New manga editor Haruka has just been assigned to her favorite manga artist ever, Kuroi Ritsu. Kuroi-sensei's manga, "With You" motivated her to turn her life around. When she finally meets shut-in, mopey, entirely unfashionable Kuroi-sensei, Haruka is in for a bit of a shock. (Source: Okazu)
From Aerandria Scans: Mikoto, a high school student who lives alone in an old apartment, and Murakami-san, a university student who lives in the next room, are a couple. She should expect every day to be lovey-dovey with her boyfriend, yet troubles after troubles keep on happening!?
I want to be a girl that shines brightly when I fall in love. That's when Kou-senpai appeared in my life. They call him "the world's worst guy ever" because he made so many women cry. Even so, he is the only one who fills my eyes. Hey... is this what they call love? (Source: Midnight Scans)
An OL (office lady) with a broken heart decides to visit her childhood friend in hopes of staying overnight only to find a man living in her friend's house as her "roommate". (Source: Stiletto Heels)
ActionMysteryHorror
Crossover between Mahou Shoujo Of The End, Hakaijuu and Vs Earth.
Set between episode 5 and 11 of the anime, Eclair and Lumeire face off against rival ES members of the criminal organization Virgin Virus.
ComedySchoolShoujo Ai
Mannenrou Ladies' Academy is famous for its upper class and posh students. Despite knowing how out-of-place she'd be, the former yankee, Hanaizumi Luna, decides to enroll there. Moreover, according to her underling: "Girls' schools means yuri!! Add in school dormitories? Now that's a world of girl on girl action!!" And with those words in mind, Luna's new school life begins with a rough start. And how exactly will her relationship develop with her socially inept roommate, Miyota Kohime...?
Shounen Ai
Living with a whimsical mother is hard enough for Tatsuya, but he is soon faced with an even bigger challenge; he finds out that his mother has married his teacher, and right after marrying suddenly disappeared. Kind hearted Takaoka, her husband, now has the burden of taking care of Tatsuya. They live together, and get along fine, but as their bond tightens Tatsuya soon starts having an ulterior motive... (Source: Bliss) Included one-shot: Hatsukoi (First Love)
ActionAdventureFantasy
A joint work between Slayers creator Kanzaka Hajime and Majutsushi Orphen Hagure Tabi creator Yoshinobu Akita. It was originally published in the special edition of Dragon Magazine "Fantasia Battle Royale" April issue 2001, and was published in book form on June 30, 2005 accompanied by a radio drama.
ActionAdventureDrama
After a terrorist bombing takes the life of his only daughter, reknowned bio-geneticist Professor Shinigami merges her cells with those of her favourite rose in life. When the rose is almost destroyed in an earthquake, he also bonds Godzilla cells, which the Japanese government gathered for study after The King Of The Monsters last raid on Japan, to the plant to make it immortal. The same terrorists want the G-cells, and threaten to unleash Godzilla once more if the Japanese government fails to give in to their demands. Soon, Godzilla returns and makes his way towards the genetically altered plant, which has now mutated into the colossal horror called Biollante!
Hirose Arisu's dream is to be a mangaka! But is it as simple as it seems? Will she be able to rise to being a great mangaka like her classmate Usami? Or will she continue to be a failure...?
ComedyRomanceSchool
Shoujo AiSeinen
Asuka, who debuted as a manga artist at the age of 13 but has not had work since then and is now 19. Fresh off from graduating high school, she gets inspired by the works of Sachi, and decides to quit her job in order to become a manga artist again. Since girl's love and boy's love are currently popular genres, she decides to go out with a former co-worker, Morishita who is in love with her, in order to gain experience. Later, she finds out that Morishita is actually Sachi. Included one-shots: Volume 7: Pii-chan Volume 8: Shoujo A
MysterySchoolShounen
Kobato Jougorou is a boy who wants to improve his habit of deductive reasoning and over-analyzing everything; Asanai Yuki is a girl who is avoided by others because of her strange tendencies. Both of them desire nothing more than to have a simple and peaceful high school life. This is a story about two people who are aiming and working together to be inconspicuous citizens. (Source: jCafe24)
DramaHistorical
Manga version of the greatest Ancient Greek myths.
Short story about a lolicon store clerk and a girl robbing said store to help pay for her mum's hospital fees... or something? (Source: Batoto)
Ichigo finds out a day before her high school entrance exam that her best friend has been going out with her crush. Then she gets saved by a kind guy who gives her a cake in order to cheer her up but she doesn't manage to hear his name. She is afraid that she will never meet him again, but is that what fate has in store for them?
ShoujoGender Bender
Anzu, has a new neighbor, but this neighbor is no other than her childhood friend Ichigo. This, extremely gorgeous girl, already transfered to her school and everything, but... What's this feeling that she gives off her? Anzu seems, to have forgot something really important...
A collection of short stories and one-shots by mangaka Nakahara Migiwa that were published in Cheese! magazine.
ShoujoSupernatural
Isao is found in the school's gym. He's wrapping himself up with a sheet of clothes and will do that everytime when he's in the dark. There's someone hunting him down. Why does he 's being chased and what is so special about him?
Horror
Taken from kotonoha: In the song "Too Much Blood," Mick Jagger asked, "Do you remember Japanese student kill and ate his girlfriend in Paris?" That world-wide-known cannibal is Kazumasa Sagawa. He was eventually released by French authorities because he was diagnosed with a mental disorder. He was sent to Japan, but Japanese psychologists couldn't find anything wrong with his mental condition, so he went free! In his own comic, written and drawn by himself, Sagawa details the murder and the banquet just like a gourmet guide. "The flesh of her butt is incredibly soft and juicy like genuine filet." Does it make you feel rush into a rest room or Sizzler? Warning: This manga contains very disturbing scenes such as cannibalism, mutilation, desmembering, etc. (In short: Guro) READ AT CAUTION!
Shounen
Shoujo AiJosei
1. Rouman Hikou ni Nottotte 2. Kare no Sumu Illuda 3. Rittai Kousa no Eki (Overpass Junction) 4. Ao to Shiro no Ream 5. Mokuyoubi no Savarin 6. Yoru wo Kasaneru 7. Aru Kyuujitsu
Crossover of sorts of Azumanga Daioh and Ichigo Mashimaro
Sports
An anthology collection with manga & illustrations from Japanese and international artists for the FIFA World Cup 2002.
Historical
Four young Japanese men immigrate to San Francisco at the start of the 20th century. There they adopt American names and set out to learn western ways and seek their fortunes. Henry (the author’s alter ego) enrolls in art school to learn the western style of painting, Charlie studies American democracy, Fred plans to become a successful farmer, and Frank wants to be a prosperous merchant. Along the way they experience first hand the events affecting Northern California and the United States at that time; the 1906 earthquake, the World’s Fair, and World War I. (Source: MU)
ActionFantasySci-Fi
Several years after the tragic event in 1989, Akira Yuki plots his revenge in taking on the most monstrous nuclear menace known to mankind-Godzilla! However he's not the only one whose targeted the King of Monsters. The intergalactic tyrant SpaceGodzilla has also aimed his sights on Godzilla! Not only that, but the entire world as well! Two Godzillas, one earth, who will remain and hold the crown? (Source: M-U)
ActionFantasyHorror
1. Sora no Daikaijuu Radon (空の大怪獣ラドン) by Kawata Jirou 2. Kaijuutou no Kettou: Godzilla no Musuko (怪獣島の決闘 ゴジラの息子) by Nakazawa Keiji 3. Kaijuu Soushingeki (怪獣総進撃) by Inue Satoru & Narita Makiho 4. Godzilla vs. Mecha-Godzilla (ゴジラ対メカゴジラ) by Hiruta Mitsuru 5. Mecha-Godzilla no Gyakushuu (メカゴジラの逆襲) by Koshiro Takeshi
ComedyDramaRomance
Compilation book of winning works of the "2013 Silent Manga Audition" first round ("Love Letter" theme). See more info for details.
ActionFantasyShounen
Akira and Miki from Devilman are visiting the Getter Robo base when it happens to be attacked. But who are the attackers? The demon Silene has joined with the Dinosaur Empire! Will our heroes prevail?!
Time-travellers from the 22nd century return to present day Japan to warn the world that Godzilla will soon return, and his rampage will be so great that the country will never recover. With the help of a non-fiction writer who has accurately guessed the true origin of Godzilla, the people of the future offer to return to the past and prevent Godzilla's birth. However, upon returning to the present they find that Godzilla has been replaced by an even greater threat; The three-headed demon King Ghidorah! How can the world survive without the King Of The Monsters to face this new terror?
The psychologist Ryou and his cheerful nurse Asuna explain many aspects of mental illness to the reader. They cover topics such as the validity, prevalence, and origins of mental disorders, in addition to addressing specific disorders. The information is imparted in a cheerful and comic manner, with various jokes, puns, and pop culture references. (Source: MangaHelpers)
Sci-Fi
Contains original stories set in the Star Wars universe featuring characters from the six films. This work shows you many different sides of the familiar franchise, featuring everything from comedy to tragedy to despair to redemption. (Source: Waterstones) The following stories are in Star Wars Black; * Perfect Evil Part 1 by Hiromoto-SIN-Ichi * Tantive IV by Formalin * Evil Eyes by Nao * Dear Anakin by Furi Furi Company Also contains three illustrations by Kia Asamiya, Yuji Kaida, and Tsutomu Takahashi.
ComedyShounenSlice of Life
Saitou, an editor at Weekly Shounen Jump is tired of his work, tired of being forced to work like a slave while receiving a small salary. He decides to be a Mangaka and dreams of getting rich quick. Then he looks for Murata Yuusuke, Mangaka of Eyeshield 21, and threatens him and gets him to teach him how to draw manga. Murata starts with the description of the basic tools, tips on how to draw a face, body, girl, etc. They also receive special guests as lecturers, like Kawashita Mizuki (Ichigo 100%), Matsui Yuusei (Nougami Neuro), Shimabukuro Mitsutoshi (Toriko) and Togashi Yoshihiro (Hunter X Hunter).
1. And I Love Her 2. Dead and Fail to Die 3. Yuki Youkai Ningen Organogel 4. Fight of the Living Dead 5. Shitai to Kurasu na Kodomotachi 6. Zombie 7. Shounen Zombie 8. Shiryou no Mori (Source: MU)
ComedyRomance
Tells the story of eight Japanese men, aged 30 to 50, who have never had sex.
ActionMystery
1. Mou Shoujo Manga nante 2. Heroine Blue 3. Michikusa Shounen Shoujo 4. Usotsuki House 5. Time Machine wa Uso wo Tsuku (Lying Time Machine)
Based on the popular American comic book series, it was created as an attempt of Marvel Comics to break into the manga industry.
ActionSci-Fi
Contains original stories set in the Star Wars universe featuring characters from the six films. This work shows you many different sides of the familiar franchise, featuring everything from comedy to tragedy to despair to redemption. (Source: Waterstones) Star Wars Silver contains the following stories; * Perfect Evil Part 2 by Hiromoto-SIN-ichi * Oh!! Jawajawa by Hitoshi Ariga * Star Wars -Phantasmagoria- by Baron Ueda * Vader vs. R2 & 3PO by Makomo Nakatsuka * Dark Jedi by Yasushi Nirasawa Also contains two fold-out illustrations by Yuji Kaida and Kia Asamiya.
ActionComedyFantasy
An anthology comic of RWBY by various mangaka.
HistoricalSlice of Life
They are burning Japanese cars in Detroit. The top management at Toyosan Motors must decide whether to begin offshore production of its cars in the U.S. But our hero Mr. Kudo fears that offshore production will devastate the numerous local subcontractors of Toyosan, leading to a hollowing out of the auto industry in Japan, leaving only a financial shell. The American color TV industry has already suffered such a fate. The villain, Mr. Tsugawa, calls Kudo a wimp and sees a splendid opportunity for union busting. Will our hero prevail? Thus begins the first episode of this rollicking yet incisive introduction to the world economy from the Japanese point of view. Other episodes treat the appreciation of the yen, the impact of the 1970s oil shocks, deficit financing, the internationalization of business and banking, and the post-industrial future of Japan and the Pacific Rim. The book is an English edition of volume 1 of Manga Nihon Keizai Nyumon, originally published in 1986 by Nihon Keizai Shimbun, the Japanese equivalent of the Wall Street Journal. It is based on a serious introductory text put out by the newspaper and is packed with informative charts and facts. When the comic book was first published in Japan, it was an immediate best-seller, selling over 550,000 copies in less than a year. The stories in the book reflect Japan's national mood during the "Japanese miracle" and into the 1980s economic bubble: apprehension and optimism jostle one another, and there is a sense of national self-pity. The book also reflects a deep suspicion of politics and bureaucrats. The prime minister appears more worried about his government's popularity than about taking the right economic course. Ultimately, the employees at Toyosan Motors demonstrate that the success of the Japanese economy will not depend on natural resources or politics but on business practices that are ethical, socially responsible, and forward-looking (Source: University of California Press)
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