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"Christmas sucks. Nothing good ever happens to me on that day.”

Kengan AshuraSince the Edo periods of Japan, gladiator arenas exist in certain areas. In these arenas, wealthy business owners and merchants hire gladiators to fight in unarmed combat where winner takes all. Toki Taouma, nicknamed "Ashura", joins these arenas and devastates his opponents. His spectacular ability to crush his enemies catches the attention of the big business owners, including the Nogi Group chairman, Nogi Hideki.

Poison princess Raffy and immortal knight Loren—there never was a pair more suited to be star-crossed lovers, right? Because, well, most of the time when people are around Raffy, they kinda just...die...from her poison emissions naturally. Still, Loren only married her to safeguard humanity as part of a peace treaty with demons, so there's no way he LIKES her. As in, like-likes her. Because even if he never gets killed off forever, when he dies, it must be painful... So why does he keep acting like he absolutely adores her...?

If you thought Evangelion's characters have a tough time in the anime, wait until you see what happens when some of Japan's most unhinged manga artists get their ink-stained hands on them! Neon Genesis Evangelion: Comic Tribute is an officially authorized one-shot anthology of parody stories assaulting Evangelion from all directions. Inside, Mine Yoshizaki (Sgt. Frog) leads a band of manga pranksters including Hideki Ohwada (The Legend of Koizumi), Yun Kouga (Loveless), Nawoki Karasawa (Sake Jock, Super Cruel and Terrible Tales of Manga-ka), Yoko Sanri (B Gata H Kei: Yamada's First Time), ComiPo! mastermind Keiichi Tanaka, Rui Takato (Cynthia the Mission), Astroguy II (Queen's Blade Struggle), Kotaro Yamada (The Sacred Blacksmith), Sessyu Takemura (Domin-8 Me!), Jun Abe (Portus), and Tony Takezaki (Space Pinchy, A.D. Police). Also contains contributions from normal people, like Rikdo Koshi (Excel Saga).

Ninety percent of our lives are determined by our fate, and our fates are determined by our "souls." But every now and then, something goes wrong and the souls of those who have met an untimely fate also pollute their environs, drawing more souls into a vicious circle of ill fate. Sakurai and Amano are an odd-couple team who have been hired to deal with the problems that arise from these tainted souls and have been tasked with finding those who are heading to an early grave to either prevent them from dying or collect their livingstones before they do further damage.

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Half angel, half demon, Tsukimiya must drink pure demon blood to stave off the curse that will eventually claim her life. When she meets an angel named Hinata, he's eager to team up with the half-blood to take down a vampire that has been attacking humans. Tsukimiya is surprised to find that Hinata is a capable partner, but when the vampire is slain, it is Hinata who claims its demon blood, leaving Tsukimiya to be taken by the curse. In a last-ditch effort to save herself, Tsukimiya tries to drink Hinata's blood, now mixed with the vampire's pure demon blood. But in taking the blood that will save her, Tsukimiya has also transmitted the curse that will kill her. Hinata and Tsukimiya now share the curse...and they're running out of time.

A photographers passion

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Oneshot.From Aerandria Scans:Miyaji Rintaro is a normal salary man who visits the foreign country of Gladimar to seal a business contract to export a rare plant called Kapalu. Even with the contract signed and sealed, everything isn’t as it seems as Rintaro finds a beautiful chained girl who suddenly attacks him. Is there something more to this country and the Kapalu plant than meets the eye?

Sequel:> Past Heaven( https://manhuascan.com/comic/_/comics/past-heaven-r11229 )After being abandoned by first her father then her mother, Yuu has become a girl who refuses to get close to anyone. There is one girl, however, who won't leave Yuu alone. The energetic, popular Ayumu inexplicably can't resist approaching Yuu at every opportunity. Will Ayumu be able to break down the walls that Yuu has created around herself?

Higurashi Tsugumi lost his parents and maid in a fire when he was still young. He's now 15 and a promising new writer, however, he's been stuck in a slump for the past year. He decides to go back to his old family home in order to gain inspiration by reminiscing on his happy past. Unbeknownst to him, he would be greeted with an unexpected surprise from his childhood...

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In order to protect the world from Monsters, magic users form contracts with each other through a magical lamp known as the "Lamp of Torn Flames" to increase their powers. Corze Letta is one of the newest candidates from the race called 'Halves', ready to find her partner of the Lamp, a person from the race known as 'Genies'. However, Rau Laaran, the Genie Corze finds herself paired with, seems to be a lot more difficult than she expected...

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<b>Exiled Rebels Scanlations:</b> <i>It was also raining the day I met Yamato Bidou.</i> Yukio, son of the second-in-command of the Bidou Yakuza group, learns from the boss's son, Yamato, that the boss doesn't have long to live. "I don't want your father's... I want to exchange sakazuki with you, Yamato." In the face of Yamato's determination to take on the group despite only being a high school student, Yukio falls for him, and they unofficially exchange sakazuki. The two of them are certain that this bond will last a lifetime, but... <br><b>Series Order:</b> 1. <a href="https://wto.to/title/45500-rouge-katsura-komachi">Rouge</a> (First Release) 2. Le Rouge et Le Noir (Prequel to Rouge) 3. <a href="https://wto.to/title/74099-la-vie-en-rose">La Vie En Rose</a> (Sequel to Rouge) <br><b>Note:</b> A page for「Aka to Kuro」already exists here on Bato; however, the upload is incomplete, and the chapters are ordered wrong. I've found the full scanlation and decided to create a new upload page to ensure everything was ordered and credited properly, including providing links to purchase the official Japanese version and connect with the scan groups who kindly brought this all to us.

VTubers, these online entertainers have seen a sudden surge in popularity, capturing the hearts of millions. ​ But none of them have quite become as much of a household name as Kizuke Yai, the so-called ‘Queen of VTubers.’ Takashi, an average high-school student, is one of her biggest fans. He always tunes in to her broadcasts, and he might even have a little crush on her... Kizuke Yai is the real deal, an actual cute girl behind the screen, at least according to the rumors... But reality is often disappointing. ​ The Queen of all VTubers is actually Takashi's dad. ​ The hapless youngster stumbles upon his old man's dark secret, and soon finds himself flung into a nightmarish world of virtual song, dance, and endless cringe. Will Takashi succeed in getting his dad to quit, or will he find himself drawn deeper into the booming virtual scene despite this disillusionment?

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Swear is a very short one-shot based on the video game Akai Ito (Red Thread).

From MangaArt:Kojima has a crush on a boy, but doesn't dare tell him. When Kojima thought, "If only there were just the two of us left in this world, I could confess," the god Jinmen shows up and grants her wish by lending her the time trap clock! With this, she can freeze the world, leaving just her and her crush...

Collection of oneshots from author Tatsuki Fujimoto. Volume 1: 17-21 Chapter 1. There were Two Chickens in the Garden (Niwa ni wa Niwa Niwatori ga Ita, 庭には二羽ニワトリがいた。) A strange world where aliens have taken over the human world, and only two humans are left which are apparently disguising themselves as mere chickens. Chapter 2. Sasaki-kun Has Stopped the Bullet (Sasaki-kun ga Judan Tometa, 佐々木くんが銃弾止めた) To Sasaki, his teacher Kawaguchi is God. She taught him not to be ashamed of his own dreams and made him feel fully capable to forge forward and make them come true, no matter how low the odds. Yet one day, trouble from Kawaguchi's past follows her into the classroom. With his god in danger of total humiliation, Sasaki sets out to protect his teacher using her very own teachings: to strive for the impossible. Chapter 3. Love is Blind (Koi wa Moumoku, 恋は盲目) A one-shot story about a boy that is blind to everything but love. Can he confess to his crush? Chapter 4. Shikaku (シカク) A notorious hit-man bites off more than they can chew when their newest target turns out to be holding a supernatural secret. Bullets fly and love is in the air.

He's just a wealthy man from the city, no different from her callous ex-husband. When she got pregnant, Sophie was abandoned by her husband, so it’s understandable if she’s wary around men. That’s why she doesn’t share everyone else’s enthusiasm when Gregory Wallace, a businessman from the city, moves into the village where Sophie lives with her daughter. While others welcome this well-mannered man, Sophie keeps her guard up, assuming that that his good looks hide a cold and unfeeling heart. Yet when the charming Gregory shows interest in and approaches her, Sophie's plan to never get involved with a man again starts to crumble.

<b>From <a href="https://mangadex.org/group/42ff77ac-bf2c-49c2-939e-8b9c952c0e34/bl-gyaru?tab=titles">BL-Gyaru</a> & <a href="https://mustbeendless.tumblr.com/">Must Be Endless</a>:</b> He hit me again today. My lover Kan-chan, that is. But that doesn’t really matter. My love is being rusted by our bodily fluids. Mayama, my middle school classmate, has appeared before my rusted self and become conscious of my bruises and scars. But you want it to be like the past, on that rainy day you kissed me and froze… I won’t be satisfied with a naïve love. Drawn by Ogeretsu Tanaka, this is a story of true love and pain. <br> 𐦍 <b>Series Info</b> 𐦍 1. Sabita Yoru Demo Koi wa Sasayaku 2. <a href="https://wto.to/title/5754-azami">Azami</a> [Prequel]* 3. <a href="https://wto.to/title/135460-renai-rubi-no-tadashii-furikata">Renai Rubi no Tadashii Furikata</a> [Sequel #1]* 4. <a href="https://wto.to/title/38395-narrow-place-collection">Narrow Place Collection</a> [Sequel #1 Side Story]* 5. <a href="https://wto.to/title/19494-hadakeru-kaibutsu">Hadakeru Kaibutsu</a> [Sequel #2]* <br>*All other works in this series focus on <spoiler>Yumi’s abuser and portray him in a sympathetic light.</spoiler> If that does not sound like something you can handle reading, I would not recommend reading the additional stories. <spoiler>Yumi does make another appearance in <i>Hadakeru Kaibutsu</i>, but, again, the story is focused on his abuser, so please take that into consideration.</spoiler>

A series with an engaging protagonist, You Talk Too Much, So Just Shut It Already ! focuses on a new transfer student named Tsukino Hiiragi. Tsukino was born deaf and uses sign language to communicate. While Tsukino's old classmates picked on her for it, her new ones accepted her without problems. One of Tsukino's classmates in particular, Taiyou Enomoto, casually talks to her despite knowing she can't understand any of it. Taiyou's constant talking grows on Tsukino as time passes, and she starts subconsciously falling in love with him despite his loud personality. Audiences will find themselves binging this series due to its wholesomeness.

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This love is a ruse. I must not take it seriously… Eccentric neighbor, loyal friend and total innocent Elissa was exactly who Kingston Roper needed to get him out of a romantic bind. His sister-in-law’s intentions were anything but sisterly, and King had to produce a make-believe lover to run interference. Sweet Elissa fit the bill nicely. The act seemed foolproof…until seeing Elissa in his bed heated King’s blood and holding her filled him with unbearable longing. As the fantasy threatened to become reality, King was torn—did he desire a woman he could not touch? Would he touch a woman he dared not love?

A Boku no Hero Academia doujinshi with the pairing Bakugou Katsuki/Todoroki Shouto about learning to keep things as memories, and take pictures to save.

A young boy in a local village tries to look for Matsutake mushrooms after some time has passed due to failure on finding any mushrooms.

The Kuchisake-onna, Miroku-san is the bride-to-be of high schooler Kōichi Sano to regain her powers?! And for some reason, Kōichi is totally on board with the engagement… The exciting life of the Kuchisake-onna at the mercy of her high schooler fiancé starts now!

Teacher, what are you doing here? You're not allowed here, and moreover. Well, yes, I can see that you're having a problem, but you really should. Wait, why are your clothes coming off? What's happening? Wait a second. Why the Hell Are You Here, Teacher?

One-page manga posted on twitter.

A story about a girl named Kaede and the parasite that’s on her head, Hebi.

Oneshot.Mangaupdates:Cute oneshot about a puppy's view of the human world.

A story about two (maybe) star-crossed lovers, some passionate secret code words, police chases, a missing gem, and endless food buffets!

Short 3-page twitter oneshot.

Kakegurui - Yorozu: Official Comic Anthology is the exciting anthology edition spin-off of the popular gambling girls franchise, Kakegurui! With 32 of today’s best artists all bringing their unique skills to the table there’s even more fun to be had with this collection of original manga stories.

If only we could have a fresh start… After hearing that her husband, Andreas, was having an affair, Dominique ran away to her parents’ house. One year later, she gathers her courage and decides to ask Andreas for a fresh start. However, the woman he was rumored to be having an affair with is still there, and she’s holding a small baby in her arms… Could it be Andreas’s child? Will she ever be able to find love with him again?

A girl living alone in a city that sank into the sea.

Alice gets sick, and Marisa wants to take care of her. Just as cute as it’s simple.

Nami likes Jun, but Jun likes the girl with the umbrella.A sweet oneshot of romance and rain.

A short, beautifully-illustrated and silent webtoon loosely based on the story of Adam and Eve.

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Shinzo Keigo was hospitalized for malignant lymphoma during the coronavirus pandemic. This manga essay chronicles his treatment and recovery and how he came up with the idea for his new series, Hirayasumi.

Well, who wouldn’t want to marry Reimu? But Marisa is sure determined on her desire.

<b>"I want you to fall for me."</b> &nbsp; Higher-schooler Minato is having a spate of bad luck： getting dumped by his lover, losing his wallet, and getting water poured on his head... He meets a younger student, Hanamura, in the library, who is attractive, but hard to read. Minato, who hasn't gotten over his broken heart, agrees to go on a date with Hanamura as a distraction from his feelings. It was supposed to be a trial date, but ends up bringing the two closer. What lies in wake of the love that blossoms between them...? &nbsp; This is a sweet story about the clumsy romance between a junior who wants to believe in love and a senior trying to mend his broken heart.

For the first time in a long time, Rentaro's visiting a remote, relatively unknown village named Oinu - where he and his mother used to live. Rentaro can't remember much of where he spent his carefree childhood, and he definitely doesn't remember anything about Oinu's summer festival or its mysterious rural superstitions. Could the quiet, strangely helpful Shiro have the answers to all of Rentaro's questions?

Saskia "Sashie" Ford and Lucius "Luke" Armytage have never gotten along. As step siblings, they’re not related by blood, but Sashie’s always been out to draw blood. So Luke does his best to stay out of her way. When they bump into each other at the family'’s summer home in Tuscany, they might find that they need each other…but can the two of them coexist under one roof?