TOP MANGA OF THE MONTH

Popular actor Kenzaki Shinya had a one-night stand with a youth who happened to be the agency’s newbie, Mizutani Sachi. Not only did Sachi become Kenzaki’s assistant, he’s also a big fan of Kenzaki. Though he despised Sachi accepting everyone’s invitation in bed, Kenzaki simply couldn’t take his eyes off Sachi—…Was it their destiny to love each other? Loosely affiliated with NETEMO SAMETEMO where Yuu and Jin are the main characters and Kenzaki is a supporting character.

From Attractive Fascinante: “You like me. So I’m holding you now.” Shiratsuka sensei held Isoyama after saying that. Holding each other without love, bodily contact without feelings… Even after sensei made Isoyama cry, the feeling Isoyama has just refused to back down. What does sensei really think of Isoyama? Momozono was heart broken when Isoyama expressed his love for sensei. When Kuwana stumbled into his life, Momo started to get confused. Why is he thinking about Kuwana all the time? Is he not that into Isoyama after all? After Momo moved out, Yone got a new roommate, Kei. The only problem is, he ran away from Kei three years ago. Did Kei follow him here?

From Ultimate Manga Guide: Naoyuki, a sincere, very honest and direct country boy comes to Tokyo for high school and stays with his city cousin's family. At first everybody takes advantage of him thinking that he's too naive to catch on things, including his cousin, Satoshi who's in college and demands that in exchange for tutoring him, Naoyuki have sex with him... Then Satoshi finds out that Naoyuki isn't as gullible as he looks and starts falling in love with his pure-heartedness. Vol #2 introduces a new schoolmate of Naoyuki who also falls in love with him but Naoyuki is very confused about his own feelings for Satoshi and the difference between sex, love and friendship. Sequel: Koibito no Jikan

Angie, though hailed as "The Man of Tango," had never truly felt the deep, fiery passion of Latin dance. That is, until he met Hiro, a man born from a Latin mother, who was under his Japanese grandfather's custody and now lives as a Japanese citizen. Now, a slow, seething desire begins to rock his body and soul! At first feeling a nostalgic familiarity toward the Latin dancer, Hiro finds himself drawn into the seductive beat of a Latin dance, opening his body and heart to the smoldering heat of his Tango partner.

Satou Hiroshi is the kind of polite, innocent, cute boy who's popular with guys and girls alike. But word-of-mouth has it that anyone who dates him will be plagued by a series of unfortunate events and near-death experiences - eventually being forced to institute a break-up 'under pain of death'... Will bespectacled, 'uncool', baseball-crazy Tsumabuki Kasumi prove these rumours wrong or experience them first-hand? But after falling for Hiroshi's cute smile upon their (rather weird) first meeting, he's determined to tempt fate and find out whether he can finally break out of this unlucky streak and strike it lucky in his love life!

Hina is a typical game otaku ever since one can remember. The day he falls in love, he bumps into the worst scenery; his crush happens to be his mortal enemy's younger sister, Natsushiro Ryusei! What shall the big brother say... Or probably request from Hina?

Haruka is in love with his best-friend Ryou who marries his sister. The day of the marriage he drinks too much and ends up staying in one of the room of the hotel where the receivement is done. In the night he is attacked and raped by someone who claims to hate him and that he'll never forgive him. Few days later at work he meets a new colleague and soon recognize in him his attacker. What is he doing here? What does he wants from him? Very good Manga, despite the general seriuos plot, can be even funny sometimes.

From Fantasyshrine: Suzuki Masami has been painfully aware of his rival in high school swim team, Kashiwazaki Yuichi, ever since Kashiwazaki saved him from drowning. As fate would have it, now they both work in the same company! But unbeknownst to Kashiwazaki, Masami is behind the reason why Kashiwazaki never gets the worms (girls). Will Kashiwazaki realize who’s sabotaging his love life…? The gentleman-like, love story between two rivals. Also included is a love story between a super-handsome foreigner and a chef with a phobia of foreigners (xenophobia).

Yuusuke's senior, Ichijou, tells him an old horror story of an ill-fated lover who, rumor has it, was left to die in what is now the present-day basement of one of the school's buildings. Sent on an errand inbetween classes, Yusuke can't help but recall the story as he makes his way through the eerie surroundings, when suddenly...he blacks out... Released in volume 1 of the Finder series, Target in the Viewfinder.

After ups and downs and lots of deep things went between, now the delinquent Towa Aikawa is a very "deeply involved friend" of the Student Council President, Mikado Shirahane. But when Towa visits Mikado's house for the very first time, Mikado's elder brother thought he was Mikado's sex-friend... List of Warui Series: Vol 1 Warui Koto Shitai [1-1] Vol 2 Warui ko Demo Ii? [1-2] Vol 3 Kirai ja nai Kedo [2-1] Vol 4 Koi Ja nai Kedo [2-2] --- Warui Koto Bakkashite Gomennasai [1-3 &/ 2-3] Vol 5 Warui Yatsu Demo Ii [1-4] Vol 6 Mujihi na Otoko [3-1] Vol 7 Warui Koibito ja Dame? [1-5] Vol 8 Kare ja nai kedo [2-4] Vol 9 Mujihi na Anata [3-2] Vol 10 Sunao ja nai Kedo [2-5]

1-5. Togawa Ryouji is the new sales employee of a Toy Company. He and Kairou Reiji came into the company at the same time. They are just like water and oil and can never get along with each other. The management wanted them to cooperate to do sales out in the streets. Kairou always annoyed Togawa with his words during work. But when Togawa saw the nude back of Kairou in the changing room, he actually had a nosebleed!? 6. Sakura Ice Beauty Fushijiro-sensei is known as a cool beauty, but playful sensei Takatou always manages to get under his skin. With Fushijiro's feelings for the older man tied up in a past incident that Takatou doesn't seem to remember, will he ever be able to sort them out? 7. Serious Love Date is considered tight-lipped and is often given the tougher jobs as an enforcer in the Senwa clan. But when he's told to guard a beautiful young boy who seems determined to seduce him, Date may have met the job he couldn't handle. 8. The Aroma of Temptation Researcher Yura's failing miserably at his pheromone project, and letting down sweet, supportive Mikimoto from marketing. Maybe Yura just needs some inspiring animal attraction... 9. Extra In this twisted Little Red Riding Hood, exactly who's going to be eaten up?

Garai is a Japanese Catholic Priest, who is unable to give up his lifelong sexual relationship with Yuki, a beautiful and sadistic young master criminal. Yuki's malicious crimes have become more and more extreme over the years, claiming many innocent lives, and Garai is tormented by guilt at his inability to stop them

Can love overcome all? One night stands rarely lead to the sweet romance that everyone dreams of - but for Haru and Tatsuya, maybe they're the lucky ones. Meeting by chance at the bar where Haru works part-time, Tatsuya is immediately attracted. After their night together, Haru is thrilled that he can be with Tatsuya again. Even as the years passed, Haru always thought of Tatsuya - but what will happen when Tatsuya finds out about Haru's true identity? Note: There are incest themes in this manga.

Two lonely people who suffered the loss of their loved ones...The love story of our boys, NIIYA Kaoru and SHIROTSUBAKI Yoshiyuki, from strangers to lovers, how strong will their love be? Is it just for the sake of comforting? Share their love and feel the bond between them. Also features cameo appearance of AKANE Ryuuichi and HASUMI Akira from From Yesterday... from AF

Ikumi has always admired his sempai but one day, his sempai rapes him... This manga is a prequel for 2-14 Jiken.

Story 1: Endou got into an affair with the neighbor's wife and was caught red-handed by the husband, Okumura. He apologized to Okumura and was expecting a beat-up when Okumura pushed him down instead... Story 2: Ritsu has unrequited feelings for his friend Masashi. In order to cope with the situation, he indulges in a frivolous life as an escort in the red-light district. When he suspects to have gotten HIV, he runs to the hospital. Little did he know, the doctor who examines him is a former acquaintance of his...

Ray is smart and dazzling. A guy that is just like a king. Shingo fell in love with Ray and came out of the closet because of him. He dare not confess to Ray. And being roommates makes it even worse for Shingo. Will Shingo take a step forward?

Satou-san, a working salaryman, has a little secret: he's a fudanshi, the male equivalent of a fujoshi). Even though, he loves BL, and loves to imagine 2 guys together, he's straight and have a girlfriend. Because of a water damage, the appartment of his downstairs neighbor is ruined. So he invited him to stay over until the end of reparations. what's gonna happen next ?

From "Manga: Sixty Years of Japanese Comics" by Paul Gravett: It follows the lifelong relationship between Kain Walker, a New York cop who has hidden his homosexuality, and his younger blond boyfriend, Mel Frederics, an orphan with a troubled past.

From Bakeneko Scanlations: Tattoo artist Hyakkei received an unusual request— His childhood friend, Kaoru, next in line to succeed his yakuza clan, asks him to tattoo a dragon on his back. Kaoru, who hasn’t changed since that time many years ago, is still as strong-willed. With skin of pure white, he warmly shook Hyakkei’s heart. The memory of their summer as 18 year-olds reawaken at their reunion. Tattooist x Yakuza pure love story! Includes the previously unreleased sequel. Never Let Go - Takumi Yuu (You)

From Bakeneko Scanlations:

Yamanobi Apartments have a story behind them: Anyone who lives there will gain something big, but lose something big as well. This is a collection of stories about the various tenants and their love lives. 1) Muroi Kaname has just moved into Yamanobi. The naturally unsocial Kaname doesn't care about stories, and also quickly manages to alienate himself from everyone in the building. But when his upstairs neighbor, talkative Fujimura, sees a different side to him, he's determined to be Kaname's friend. Kaname slowly lets himself grow closer to Fujimura, but will their friendship withstand the jinx? 2) Kamimura Mizuki has always chosen lovers for their looks, and gotten nothing but trouble. This time he wants a sincere guy, and he already has one picked out: Itokawa from his work. But getting his attention is proving to be somewhat difficult. At least slacker apartment caretaker Akabame always listens to his troubles... 3) Nojima is known as the life of the party, always light-hearted and in a good mood. But he's really a bundle of insecurities! He's hiding a secret love for cool classmate Kariya and has moved into Yamanobi for the jinx. But his secret love is slowly turning him into a stalker! extra) Kanata has been in love with Soejima Ibuki for two years now, but he always sees Soejima-san with a new partner. Will Kanata be able to tell Soejima how he feels or will he suffer with an unrequited love forever? extra 2) 3 short comedies on the residents of Yamanobi Apartments.

[From Memory For You] : First volume : 1) The Rumored Couple (Uwasa no Futari) (3 chapters) : Aoyama and Akabane, the president and vice president of the student council, are such a good match (in the slashy way) that there're rumors around that they're an item. Though both of them were supposed to be 'normal', everything gets complicated when Aoyama suddenly kisses Akabane saying it was an "experiment". As the experiment escalates, their hearts begin to flutter and their everyday life is turned upside down. If this goes on the rumour'll prove to be true... but is it really okay if things turn out this way?! 2) A Drug Against Unrequited Love 3) Hanamaru Lunch 4) The First Walk 5) The First Assistance Volume 2 : 1) The Rumored Couple (Uwasa no Futari) (5 chapters) 2) Selfish Recipe 3) The Father's Diary 4) The Secretary's Diary From BLU Manga: High school students Hiroshi and Seichi are the closest of friends, which only adds fuel to the fire of gossip about their supposed romantic involvement. When quashing the lascivious rumors becomes impossible, will these friends do the opposite and give everyone something really to talk about?! From the artist of Just My Luck, Shinobu Kokoro and Kyo Kara Maoh comes a walk along the fine line that separates friends from something way more!

From Attractive Fascinante: ch 1-2) A return flower Masatsugu, a calligraphy sensei, liked his student, Sumiya, for a very long time. His feelings got stronger and he started to avoid eye contact with Sumiya. Sumiya sensed Masatsugu’s awkwardness and confronted him. They eventually did it and Sumiya didn’t look for Masatsugu anymore after that. Then one day, Masatsugu came home to find Sumiya at his doorstep… ch 3) Next Door ch 4) Let's try it ch 5) Lost Article extra) Have you got everything?