TOP MANGA OF THE WEEK

From Nakama: A novice mortician who takes care of death, and a surgeon who saves lives. They’re in very different positions, but the distance between them is closing…

1) Anata no Tame no Houkenshitsu (The Infirmary is for your Sake!) 2) Tanoshii Tsuuhan Seikatsu (A Fun Mail-Order Life) 3) Tsukushi Jouzu? (Can You Handle This Love?) 4) Ani to Otouto no Reijiten to Souiten (The Similarities and Differences Between Older and Younger Brother 5) Sagashi Mono (Sought-After Things) 6) Shikaeshi Keikaku (Project Revenge) 7) Kimi to Boku no Toku Touseki (Your and my Special Seat) 8) Boku to Sensei to Megane (Teacher, Glasses, and I) 9) Tadashii Megane no Katsuyouhou (The Method of Using the Right Glasses) 10) Atogaki (Afterward)

From Baka-Updates: Ichimura, who looks like a young girl, is studying at an all-boys school. But actually he already hit 3,721 people for ridiculing him. Kousaka, who is weak in fighting, helps stop the fights. Between the weak and stubborn fellow and the violent beauty, a love will unfold.

From Fantasyshrine: Kabutani is a “man-eater” who lives off human energy. One day, he becomes “in-heat” for his classmate, Kiriyama. Though he didn’t believe when his kindred said, “…Nothing compares to the taste of the ‘human’ you love!”, he couldn’t resist a “taste” of Kiriyama… And once he had, he became addicted to that tantalizing taste only Kiriyama can provide. What would a hungry and ruthless Kabutani do to curb his craving…!?

The hero in this manga has a split personality and each personality has it's own lover! Aki is right-hander and seme (but he denies his homosexuality), Ao is left-hander and uke (acts bad guy and reduces Aki's too much stress). One personality is afraid the other one will take over and destroy it. In the end, which will win? Ao feels he will be deleted by Aki and asks Sayuu to help him...

1) A Terrible Man (Hidoi Otoko) When recently divorced Asou Katsumi is picked up in a bar by younger man Nagao Daisuke he has no idea what he's in for. 2) Yuushu Continuation of 1. 3) Kawaii Otoko Final chapter. Extra : Itsumo Yasashii Side story about Daisuke's friend Kenji.

Yasukuni is the heir of a distinguished family, one that prizes masculinity and stoicism. He also happens to be crazy about one of his private instructors, Kiyoi. Among the many lessons Kiyoi gives him is the art of sexual pleasures. However, Yasukuni wants Kiyoi to make love with him earnestly, not just as a form of instruction.

1) The Sincere Frozen Moon Asagi and Tachibana (lovers) are both Shinto exorcists, with Asagi being the head priest and Tachibana being the apprentice. Asagi comes from a long line of priests, each using a Heavenly Sword to fight evil spirits. Tachibana is very protective of Asagi and grows even more so when Asagi faints every time he uses the Heavenly Sword. How can Tachibana protect the one he loves? 2) The Dangerous New Moon Haruaki visits the priest, Ei, everyday on his lunch break. Haruaki confides any troubles he's been having to Ei, and Ei very much enjoys the company. Lately, Haruaki has been getting flak from his boss at work about how unkempt he dresses - a problem that seems insignificant at first, but ends up turning into something dangerous. 3) The Heavenly Swords Bulletin An extra that goes into detail on the Heavenly Swords that appear throughout the chapters. 4) Midday Mirage Toranosuke has sworn to avenge the death of his older brother, who was eaten by the demon, Shunjin. A souleater, Shunjin can only be defeated by one divine sword. But, when the time comes for Toranosuke to extract his revenge, can he really do it? Shunjin might be a monster, but there is something about him that draws Toranosuke's gaze. Could the demon slayer be falling for the demon? Can the quest for love triumph over the quest for revenge? 5-6) Half Moon Passing Nanaki, the youngest of the Heavenly Swords, has lost his sword form - meaning that, until he finds it, a void seal will spread across his body until he disappears from the mortal world. Ninomiya, the eldest of the Swords, wants to help Nanaki search, but is terrible with expressing himself with words. How can he convince Nanaki of his sincerity? 7) Crescent Moon Mirage A continuation of Toranosuke and Shunjin's story and a tying up of other loose ends.

Around the time that Hinaki Mitsura climbed his way to number two host in the club, Tsukayama Satoshi transfers from a branch store. He was Mitsura’s senior in high school, and also the cause of Mitsura’s most devastating memory. Tsukayama proceeds to take over as top host, surpassing Mitsura and the man he has been living with, Miura-san. Miura-san is kind, gentle, and wants to protect and love Mitsura. But Mitsura’s heart is closed, that is until Tsukayama starts to work his way under Mitsura’s skin. His growing attraction to the arrogant one who caused a deep scar under the full moon is a source of confusion and suffering, and he begins to question everything he is - everything he has worked to become. This love story vividly depicts the human drama among hosts, under the blurry moon.

From BLU: From modern-day tales of romance in Seattle, to eerie stories from historical Japan, to Yoshinaga-sensei's depiction of the class conflicts that fueled the French Revolution... In these unforgettable tales, there's a little something for every BLU fan! And perhaps best of all, the characters Claude and Antoine (a young aristocrat and his butler) are introduced in this volume. Catch up to their later adventures in Fumi Yoshinaga's 'Lovers in the Night'! *Contains a oneshot called True Tenderness. 'Ai towa Yoru ni Kizuku Mono' (Sequel)

Sequel to the novel River's End. Yorozu Shirosaki is a normal highschooler, following the normal routine of studying to stay at school on scholarship, and sometimes help out running the love hotel left to his family by his deceased father. Yozoru was told by his father that love hotels are to "nuture love. and love wins over everything". Yozoru was content with his life and aspiring to one day run his own love hotel, but then he meets Togame, an AV director, who throws his everyday life for a spin...

[from Fantasy Shrine:] Sakura Kazuki is a telepath who can sense negative emotions such as malice through contact. Despite his cute 17-year-old appearance, he’s in fact a 26-year-old rookie detective in the police force, Division One. Teamed with his seasoned, assertive partner/mentor, Shido-san, Sakura often works undercover. His disguises consist of a high school boy, an office lady, and he even gets to wear a cat suit!? Cosplay* (costume play) in the police force!? A thrilling love story.

Haruto and Ikuto have just transferred to a boarding school. Beautiful Ikuto is instantly a target for the boys all around! And as his brother Haruto desperately protects him, the School King, Ouga, has his own plans in mind!! All-boys school has never been this dangerous!! (from back cover, translated by Nakama)

Licensed.... This time focusing on the two elder brothers of Kenzou Honda... Shouichi Honda goes to the Asian imported product shop to collect the tax. There he happens to meet an importer, his younger brother, Junji who had run away from home. When Shouichi returns home, Junji is already there having a card game with their parents. They realize how their feelings have not changed since they made love only once 10 years ago. Relaited story: Close the Last Door: Saigo no Door wo Shimero Included is an extra side story.

The school public-health doctor, Ren, is often called a "small pet" by the students. Then one day he was shocked dead when he bumped into two students who were about to do some kind of "impure" association in the school's backyard! Not to mention, one of those two was the charismatic model Midori whom Ren had always been longing for. Ren was even more shocked when Midori made him grab his "certain something" then came right in Ren's hands. After that, when Midori confessed that he liked him, Ren felt so pissed-off thinking that Midori took the word "like" too lightly, he punched Midori with his own fits. Midori was so moved by that hit that the following day he began to seduce Ren happily and relentlessly... Sweet lovemelody between the indulged beautiful model and the tough public-health doctor.

1) The Princess is Mine- So the rumors are true - Himemiya does have sex with boys. After seeing it first hand, what will Takayuki do? Obviously taking a shower is the correct answer, especially when you are not alone. 2) Love Science- Hikari is shocked when chemistry sensei Touchi confesses to him. He turns him down flat, but Touchi doesn't give up so easily. With robots and strange inventions to help him out, will the stalker/sensei get his guy? 3) Love in the Best Present from You- Student council president Sayuki has been watching soccer player Shinozuka for the past two years. Now high school is almost over, and Shinozuka hits Sayuki in the head with a soccer ball. Accidentally. Probably. 4) Rules of First Love- Nishinaga is a student with some behavioral problems, and he always seems to get himself into a bad situation. Unfortunately, this last time, it wasn't only fists that were flying, and Nishinaga wound up being a non-con uke. But can Suzuka Sensei save him? Is it possible to have a second first time? 5) The Princess Is Always Mine- We see our bois, Himemiya and Takayuki, still together and still in love.

[from Fantasy Shrine:] 1-4)Being the willful, extravagant 3rd prince, Philnaldo frequently graces the cover of tabloids with his scandalous affairs with women. This annoys his personal attendant, Ralph, to no end! Then Philnaldo propositioned him unexpectedly; in exchange for dropping all his women, Ralph would take their place… in his bed! A royal love story of a prince and his servant, where both refuse to face the true feelings of their hearts… but what happens when a crisis occurs!? 5) The Garden in the Past- Ichika is in elementary school when his father dies. His mother takes him to live with Yuu, a mysterious young man who has a connection to Ichika's father. As his mother becomes more unstable, Ichika grows more dependent on Yuu... 6)Darling 2002- Nishihara is odd-ball president of the puppet club, (yes, that's right, puppet club) and desperate to keep it from being shut down. What he needs is a new member but grabbing the person next to you isn't a good idea when you're standing by Moriya Koyo, the scariest guy in school. Moriya tells Nishihara off, but entranced by his beautiful voice, Nishihara becomes determined to win Moriya over to the puppet club! Stalking, badgering, and chasing, nothing is off limits for Nishihara.

From Vices and Devices: Isayama Natsu is a free spirit: he doesn't wear socks, he sets butterflies free from rooftops, and he gives blow jobs to other boys in the school tool shed. And Taneda Kouki, who believes himself normal in every possible way, accidentally sees the last one while taking a shortcut. Isayama bewilders and fascinates Taneda, who also begins questioning his own normality...

Kai, who receives the "virtual-dream," a machine allowing one to dive into a virtual reality of multiple worlds and times, meets a man in the virtual world. This man introduces Kai to out-of-this-world sex within virtual reality. Unable to forget him, Kair dives again into the virtual world in search of him. Is this feeling lust? Or is it love? Note: This manga series has been dropped by the mangaka.

In a gallery where fakes are sold a man experiences an interesting reunion. Also includes the gallery owner story.

By day he is a beautiful honor student, but when night falls, the sexy and lewd "Maya" appears. Even though university student Kazuma wants to deny the existence of Maya's double life, he gets drawn in by him. Before long, Kazuma finds out that a young congressman, Tanabe, is manipulating Maya like a puppet, and is using him for the government...

1-2) Yaasu has psychic powers, and recently it seems, a spirit has possessed his body for the purpose of confessing to Yuuma's childhood friend, Ritsu. Before leaving this world, the spirit would like to spend the night with Ritsu. Will Yuuma agree? If Yuuma crawls into Ritsu's bed, will Ritsu accept him? And when all is said and done, why does this spirit now have legs? 3-4) What's an uke to do when his 79-year old grandpa, who is a mad scientist, creates a pill that can make him look 29? And the reason for looking young again - to go after his grandson's boyfriend. Will Grandpa's groping and kidnapping finally get our couple to heat up the sheets? Or will grandpa get himself a new toy? 5-8) Some boy-love one-shots revolving around baseball, revenge, suppositories, and flower arranging.

Pediatric surgeon Nakamichi grapples with grief when his older lover, hospital director Tsutsumi, is critically ill following a stroke. His problems are compounded when the younger Tsutsumi, the director's son, begins working with him as a new intern. Tsutsumi junior dislikes Nakamichi on sight, and he soon reveals why: he knows all about his father's illicit affair with Nakamichi.

Sequel to: SUKI DAKEDO! Nagato Aoba enters the student council after much effort and heartache (Suki Dakedo!) but at what cost? Not liked by the rest of the council, incessantly pursued by Yura, and a hidden relationship with Maki, seems like enough trouble, but... is there more looming his way? You bet it is! Watch out Aoba!! Enter After School Men's Harem survival of the fittest!