TOP MANGA OF THE MONTH

A time-rewind anthology from ZERO-SUM focusing on stories published on Syosetu. Cover Illustrator: Takamatsu Tsubasa.

How can we survive in a chaotic world plagued by zombies? Let us learn from Lin Fan, obey the law, work hard to earn money, strive to buy a car and a house, and become an outstanding citizen who conquers the chaotic world alone!

Aizawa Mashiro, the 'deaf' pitcher, and Nonaka Hiroaki, the 'hearing' catcher. A coming-of-age story about a high school battery that bridges the world of silence and the world of sound! At the entrance ceremony, Mashiro takes the stage as the school's first-ever 'integration student', introducing himself in sign language. Hiroaki shrugs it off, thinking it has nothing to do with him. Baseball's all he cares about, and he just stuff the sign language chart they handed out into his pocket. But after school, Mashiro showed up in front of Nonaka again at the baseball club hoping to join the team as a pitcher. Forced to form a battery with him, Nonaka thought, 'A guy like him's nothing but a dead weight.' However, when he caught the ball Mashiro threw straight at him, the words that came out of Nonaka's mouth was 'Nice ball...' That was the moment their story began.

Yakumo is an adventurer who was expelled from the "Holy Sword Group" after his unique skill [Paper Mastery] was determined to be a small fry skill. However, as a result of protecting his friends during the final dungeon capture, another unique skill [Maximum Magic] awakens! Instantly kills a powerful monster solo. Yakumo decides to take on a request from the guild as a solo soloist. On the way, Armine, a beautiful elf alchemist, comes across a place where she is being attacked by monsters. When I helped her with her awakened power, she invited me to join her own party...!? Is the skill to manipulate "paper" a "god" skill? Become the strongest!

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. “What the… what’s going on here…?” Joo-han couldn’t believe the sight before his eyes. ‘Ugh… ah, ahng…’ At first, he thought the whining sounds were from the dog, Chapssal. But when he stepped into Yebom’s room—its door half open— his heart sank at the shocking scene before him. “……” Standing beside him, Hyun-ho was just as stunned. Awakened by the desperate moans, he rushed to find her, only to see Joo-han frozen in place in front of the bed. “……!” Unbelievably, Yebom was completely naked— and pleasuring herself.

Mikazuki is a quiet young man who spends his time alone, looking forward to a cup of coffee. In the midst of this quiet daily life, a cheerful and handsome man, Murayama, suddenly appears and confesses his feelings to him. His encounter with Murayama colors Mikazuki’s life with a sweet, sometimes bitter taste. Just like coffee…

Jiang Wang travels back in time as a "congenitally useless fetus," abandoned by his family the moment he opens his eyes? Little does he know he possesses an ancient sacred body, secretly cultivating it in his mother's womb! His system activates, revealing countless magical skills and secret treasures! He tempers his body with supreme bone, shattering nine layers of thunde

A Apothecary who runs a small workshop in a rural village is one day approached by a familiar pawnshop owner, asking if he would take in a tattered elf as material for medicine. Feeling a deep anger at the countless scars covering her body, the Apothecary reaches out to her and decides to treat her—but...

Life never goes according to plan—something I had yet to learn back then. Because of a friend from my past life, I begrudgingly read a male-oriented fantasy harem novel… only to wake up as a character inside it: Kang Nahyun. Special perks for reincarnators? Ha! As if. I had no money, no connections, and nothing but a hardcore survival mode to keep me going. But just before high school, I awakened into the “Sniper” position, earning myself a spot at the Awakener Academy! And if I can’t be the protagonist, then I’ll just hitch a ride on the protagonist’s flowery path, right? So I make it my plan to stick close to Na Yuhan, the real hero of the story, snag a few scraps of luck, and quietly bow out… Except something feels off. With every passing day, my steps are veering further and further from the plan… The chaotic Academy life of sunshine-heroine(?) Kang Nahyun begins now! “How to Walk the Protagonist’s Path of Flowers” — coming your way!

Seeking revenge against the Duke of Lanchester, the man who murdered his parents, the "little trickster" Louis disguises himself as a bride and infiltrates his enemy. Unexpectedly, someone else gets there first, and he becomes the Duke's murderer, a city-wide wanted man. Forced to risk his own life, Louis helps the Duke's illegitimate son regain the throne and reopens the investigation into the truth. Forced into the complex political landscape, neither can escape unscathed, but they can only redeem each other, becoming the perfect "accomplice"...

Yoon Hyesung is just your average office worker—but in her heart, she’s the number-one fan of Na Yeonwoo, a trainee who keeps getting this close to debuting before every opportunity falls through. After yet another failed debut, Hyesung has a full-on meltdown in her room, bawling about the unfair system and her own helplessness. But when she wakes up, she finds herself in a mysterious space with a strange window popping up: [Would you like to accept a reality where your dreams come true?] This must be one of those setups, right? After a brief internal panic, Hyesung makes up her mind. “If I have to move the world to debut Yeonwoo, I will. Let’s go.” Only… things don’t go quite as expected. Now she’s the one getting scouted?! An uproarious idol fantasy where a fan’s obsession turns into her own unexpected rise—can she debut her favorite… or will she end up debuting herself?

Marianne Soleil, daughter the Souleia Kingdom's Prime Minister Duke Soleil, receives the shock of a lifetime when an accidental blow to the head helps her recall her past life... as a dating sim-obsessed office worker!Marianne now finds herself living in the world of her favorite game, and as the villainous fianc?e of the game's heroine's true love, Crown Prince William, no less!Her engagement might be destined for ruin, and her future fated for banishment from the kingdom, but Marianne refuses to sit idly by... Not only is she skilled at magic and sword fighting, but she's now armed with her experience as a company wage slave from her previous life. That's when she realizes that she has the perfect solution to her problems... become an adventurer!In order to secure her future, Marianne must now balance her life as a noble and her secret identity as an adventurer, while also ignoring her fianc? William's cold treatment and her budding feelings for Balto, her mysterious new acquaintance. Will Marianne be able to juggle it all until the day her big break-up finally arrives!?

[#BL Manga] [Omegaverse] Even if they can't put their gratitude and love into words… A story about two people who deeply understand each other! A Puppy-like Alpha × Tsundere Omega Childhood Friends Omegaverse Story When he goes into heat, the uke becomes honest... This is the daily life of Kousuke × Natsuki!

‎Zeal had a strange dream—a nightmare that clung to him like a shadow. ‎In a torch-lit chamber steeped in darkness, he saw a woman in a long, flowing gown, her silhouette flickering like smoke. She lay on a cold stone floor, her body writhing in agony. A searing pain twisted through her as strange, ink-black roses began to bloom across her chest—spreading like living tattoos, crawling over her skin, devouring her inch by inch. ‎She cried out—desperate, broken—but her voice faded into silence. ‎The dream felt too vivid, too familiar, as though he weren’t just watching… but remembering. ‎Zeal jolts awake, breathless, the sound of her cry still echoing in his ears. His heart pounds in his chest as he reaches instinctively for it—trying to ground himself, to shake the chill creeping through his bones. ‎He tells himself it’s just a dream. ‎He tries to believe it. ‎But the nightmare returns, night after night, unchanged in its horror. ‎

Lu Can looks down at Chu Jin and jokingly says, "Lately, I've had the illusion that you've been following me." The SWAT building, the hospital, the restaurant, the bathroom, and the toilet... Chu Jin covers Lu Can's mouth in embarrassment, trying to forget the jarring scenes: "Stop it! I just want to steal some spiritual energy! Don't make me sound so perverted!" Lu Can raises his eyebrows and smiles: "Just spiritual power? That's a bit of a shame!"

Arata Akaishi, whose hobby is cosplay, is suddenly drawn into a summoning ritual and mistaken for the "Saint." The next day, she's told: "You will purify the world." Despite being just a cosplayer with zero divine power, she's given that responsibility. In a kingdom full of intrigue and hidden motives, Arata must navigate her new "Saint" role, trying not to break under expectations.

Sawada is a section manager in the sales promotion section at the head office of a food supermarket. He is caught between his superiors and subordinates, and has a hard time getting things done. One day after working overtime, he is looking for a place to have a drink when he sees a sign that says “Fetish Bar." When he opens the door, he is greeted by a woman in fishnet tights and a bondage outfit⁉ And the queen who ties him up for a trial play is..?!

Rei Shigisawa knows she's out of step with society. While everyone around her is getting married and having babies, as a gay woman, Rei feels like those things will never happen for her. Instead of looking for romance, she's thrown herself into her work and is content with that. That is, until she happens to run into Saya Gotou, a former colleague. Saya is petite, cute, and has always been popular with men. So it's no surprise that Rei used to have a crush on her, but she squashed those feelings when Saya got married. Now, however, Saya comes to Rei begging for help, saying she's had a fight with her husband and has nowhere else to go. Rei quickly agrees to help her out, and soon her crush is back with a vengeance! Rei knows it's a bad idea to fall for a married woman, but can she possibly resist Saya's charms?!+

“A perfect boyfriend, but in bed, he’s always the same?!” My neck first, then tits, and then… it’s always the same old routine. But one day, a doorway to another dimension opens, and versions of Hyunwoo from parallel worlds all end up in the same place! And from Miji’s lips, secretly thrilled by the situation, slips out— “…Do me at the same time.”

Sharon, reincarnated as the villainess, abandons the role of the bad actress and lives the life she always wanted—cuddling with her beloved dog. But suddenly she ends up saddled with 10 billion in debt. The condition for repayment? She must break her engagement with Prince Micaela while playing the villainess. However, the prince, now a do-M loyal “dog” type, starts pushing for marriage… A wild school rom-com begins!

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. A curious romance between a man who can hear lies and a woman who can only speak the truth ? 1940s, an era of chaos. A man, driven solely by his deep love for his wife, built a beautiful mansion called Yongchunhwa on a remote island. As time passed, the tragic story of the couple tied to the mansion was forgotten. Now, through a mysterious “caretaker,” the mansion operates as a private inn. Following the lingering souls of the couple, the caretaker begins inviting those who must fall in love to the mansion… “Welcome to Yongchunhwa — a secret mansion that will awaken your boundless imagination. Here, every kind of love is possible. Love freely, indulge deeply, as long as the mansion permits.” A luxurious mansion. Various people who visit for their own reasons. Now begins a collection of sensual, women-centered stories painted by multiple authors. Third Short Story: “Love You Always” ‘Do Han-gyeol’ and ‘Lee Sarang’ win a free stay at Yongchunhwa Mansion through a university festival event. Though they meet for the first time, Sarang’s bold affection draws Han-gyeol in, and the two head to the mansion together. “I like you… I’ve liked you since the moment we met…!” There, Han-gyeol receives Sarang’s heartfelt confession. But he hides a secret — he can hear the lies of anyone he touches. Yet strangely, he can’t hear any lies from Sarang. Every word of her confession rings with sincerity. “That’s impossible… What is this woman’s true heart…?”

The story of a possessor from a book who, for the sake of its goal, won’t mind killing others. Brinny, who’s living while adapting to her stepfather, thought that story had nothing to do with her. Up until she was swept into an incident with the sickly second prince, Lucian. In the midst of the crisis, Brinny rescued Lucian by displaying her superhuman strength, and looking at the possessor ‘Ariadna’ tied up had reassured her that everything had been resolved. But for whatever reason, her beloved older sister and the first prince died in a carriage accident, and then even Lucian, who later becomes her fiance, started to display some abnormal behavior. The possessor wasn’t executed in the past. Would ‘Ariadna’ still be alive? In order to regain the empty seats of their lost loved ones, Brinny made a decision. To fight against the possessor.

Read Return of the Banished MageI will definitely take revenge." 3,000 years ago, an ancient magical kingdom. Asmar, a rare archmage, is from the other world. He protected the world from invaders and became a savior. Despite this, the king fears his power expelled and killed by the However, the soul returns to the present day. The magic academy "Academy" has become the standard for modern magic fused with science. Asma is resurrected as Yuma Shiohana, a student of the academy, and drives himself to death in ancient times. He vows revenge on his descendants. An unprecedented combination of ancient magic he has mastered and modern magic based on science. Newly developed hybrid magic "It's 10,000 years earlier for a modern aspiring mage student to challenge me." A brilliant revenge drama begins. [Credit] Kazuma Miki (Original/Screenplay) Saito Rokuro (character draft) Takara Ranmaru (name) Ichika Utsu (character line drawing) Oshima Yasuyuki (Line Drawing Assistant) Angular, Rod (Monster Design) Aki Shinna (background line drawing) Photo Bank Co., Ltd. (coloring) Shuichi (finish) Kodachi Hiiragi (name supervision) Arikaku (line drawing and finishing supervision) Kazuma Miki (Editor in charge of "Original Writing/Screenplay") Hinako Nemoto (Direction in charge of "Drawing and Coloring") Ryo Yamada (Producing & Directing) HykeComic (Produced & Directed) Who (Production) Straight Edge (Original/Screenplay)