TOP MANGA OF THE WEEK

Seiji Toono sometimes sees the people around him as monsters. It is a curse that had driven him to a life of despair, living out of internet cafés with nowhere to call home...but all that changes one twilit evening when he stumbles across a huge European mansion. There, Seiji meets a bewitchingly beautiful boy dressed in a kimono with a white peony motif on the shoulder, who introduces himself as Shiroshi Saijou. This mysterious young man seems to know more about Seiji than he does himself, and before he knows it, Seiji has agreed to become Shiroshi's assistant in exchange for room and board. Little does he know, however, this "proxy service," as Shiroshi puts it, is none other than outsourced death! Sending monster-possessed sinners to Hell, will bring Seiji face-to-face with terrifying new creatures each and every day!

Nothing is sacred as Crossed returns! The biggest hit horror series of the year returns with an all-new six-issue series written by David (Stray Bullets) Lapham! Set right at the start of the Crossed outbreak, this epic tale of depravity promises to shock and disturb you with even more intensity than the first series! The Pratt family lived a idyllic life on a horse ranch in North Carolina. A few generations of family working, living, and learning together. But not all things should be shared with, nor done to, other human beings. Much less your own family. Some men are just born evil, some men are turned Crossed. But which is worse? Imagine, for a moment, the worst crimes against humanity. Picture the cruelest affronts to decency. Conjure your darkest nightmares... and then realize it could all be so much worse. When civilization crumbles in one terrifying moment; when people are gleefully breaking into unthinkable acts of violence all around you; when everyone you love has died screaming in agony: What do you do? There is no help. There is no hope. There is no escape. There are only the Crossed.

Cheon Tae-pyeong, the president of Tae-pyeong Private Detective Agency, has a strange ability that lets him see the inner side of a person when he touches their face. Cheon Tae-pyeong, who was immersed in the fun of seeing people's inner side and making money by solving various requests using his abilities along with each of his special employees (Won Sang-taek, a former gangster, Yoo Jeong-ik, a special agent, and Koo Kang-sik, a scammer), was living a happy life until his unhappy past caught unto him.

Arata returns to her parents' home to take over the family business of piano tuning. There she meets Kyoko, a woman who seems to refuse to interact with others. She later learns that Kyoko is the daughter of an international pianist. And thus, the two inexperienced musicians gradually deepen their relationship through piano. Moving closer and further apart, they live their lives, reveling in the momentary understanding and cohabitation.

Hatamoto Ikuto, the manager of the local bookstore "BOOK FOREST", is an otaku who can't resist spending money on his favorite characters in games.Todoroki Miran, the part-time leader, looks up to him but can't understand his obsession with spending on in-game things.When Ikuto claims, "For me, spending money is an investment", Miran teases, "If that's the case, how about you invest in me...?"As the two navigate a cycle of investment and returns, the distance between their hearts begins to shrink.A unique and charming investment-themed romantic comedy!(Source: Melonbooks, edited)

In her past life, Duke Casis Esteban swept Sally off her feet and took her in as his mistress. However, she was living in a nightmare when Duchess Elysee Esteban plotted to ruin her life and turn all the nobles against her. Now, Sally has a second chance to turn the tables on the cold duke who used her to end his unhappy marriage. She agrees to be the duke’s mistress only in appearance. Meanwhile, Duke Esteban finds Sally’s intelligence impressive, and his alluring dreams of her have him wanting to drop the fictional part of their arrangement.

The United Kingdom of Euchronia is thrown into chaos following the assassination of its king Our Hero, the Traveler Will, and his Fairy Companion Gallica, race to Grand Trad to undertake a Special Mission. Discover the bonds that form between eight races across three countries.

Welcome to Yandere Cafe!A story about a high school boy's first visit to the Yandere Cafe.

On the first snowfall of that year, Dan Xianchun, who had been roped in to help as a photographer for a cosplay shoot, unexpectedly captures a picture of a girl in a long, green dress through her lens. The girl’s gaze—staring at her—full of complexity and affection, seems to be locked on her, leaving Dan Xianchun as though her heart had been gently pricked.Many years later, when she crosses paths again with the girl who once captivated her so, what kind of sparks will fly between them?

As birth rates decline, in an effort to increase the total population of Japan, the country has implemented... a pet-humanism policy...?As more and more owners "humanize" their pets--having them become members of society--Japan begins to experience a hike in economic growth, as well as in increase in crimes committed by these "dogmen" and "catmen"...In the midst of such social unrest, what could possibly be of bigger concern to one cynical high school girl named Ao...?

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The new teachers at high school student Touma Nijino's school are his ex-girlfriends who dumped him in the past! Moreover, both Akamine Shuri and Shirasawa Kohaku are still in love with him. He is happy to see them again, but.... But he is not happy to see them again... "Hey, can I kiss you?" "Do you hate sleeping with me?" They start competing with each other at the same time, trying to make an already established fact with Tohru before graduation. Moreover, they live in the same apartment complex as Tohru and are trying to secretly nurture their love as a "commuter wife"...? This is a sweet love comedy with ex-girlfriend teachers who tempt you with everything they've got!

Taniya, a member of the accounting department, does not like irregularities and prefers to live a quiet, unassuming life. One day, he is coaxed to attend a drinking party by a colleague where he runs into paperwork resubmission man?! His name, Irobe, and he was someone Taniya would seemingly never be able to get along with, until a conversation between them proved to be unexpectedly, pleasant. On their way home, while Taniya was basking in the ambiance of good vibes, he's suddenly kissed by Irobe. Though Irobe confesses his attraction to Taniya, bitter memories of a same-sex partner in Taniya's past resurface...?

A light BL short story collection written and illustrated by 13 splendid artists that's so precious it'll make your heart skip a beat! Best friends, childhood chums, unlikable punks, and strangers just encountered—we're both guys, but I fell in love with him!

A man born with the temperament of a hero, but unable to showcase his talent due to a lack of opportunity, is stuck in a state of inferiority and defeatism, forever aspiring to be a hero. He dismisses other heroes as shallow, kitschy sellouts, while proudly believing himself to be a true hero in the making. One day, after being scammed and forced to take out a loan from a loan shark, he reluctantly enters a hero audition— the epitome of the kitsch he so despises. Will he become kitsch, or will he rise to become a true Übermensch hero?

In the Ihwawon Guesthouse in Hanyang, lived three scholars as beautiful as flowers. The cold martial artist Kang San, the aloof scholar Jeong Yu-ha, and the sly libertine Kim Si-yeol—together, they were known as the "Flower Scholars of Ihwawon." "But who, may I ask, are you?" "Me? I am none other than the owner of Ihwawon." Yun Dan-oh, a bold woman born and raised in Ihwawon. People called her "the Flower of Ihwawon." A guesthouse where both the owner and its aspiring scholars are anything but ordinary. An unexpected incident shakes up their spring— "If you find that person, the debt of Ihwawon will be cleared." "Who are we looking for?" "Yi Seol, the king's nephew, rumored to have vanished during the Princes’ Rebellion." In pursuit of the lost royal Yi Seol, they unite! A tale of fiery youth, fluttering coats, and the "Flower of Ihwawon," who loved and was loved by them. The romance of four youths that will turn Joseon upside down.

When medical examiner Yarra Lin meets detective Kelsey Song, what starts as a fiery clash between them gradually turns into a deep connection and partnership. Together, they bear witness to the lives of a host of ordinary people: an innocent girl who died unjustly, an elderly mother waiting in the mountains for her criminal son to return, a timid rookie cop who risked his life to confront an armed robber... They fight for justice for the living and give a voice to the dead, uncovering countless hidden truths along the way.

Alcohol, skipping class, accidental groping... College student life is the best! Four men and women who belong to the photo club of the university in a fluffy comedy!

[With just one word from you, I can remove everything that troubles you…] Goo Hyo-seo, a new intern at the marine research institute 'Marine', begins his career under tough circumstances. Facing senior employees torments and constantly being bossed around and treated poorly by other staff, Hyo-seo is assigned to care for a killer whale/Orca that everyone avoids due to its aggressive nature toward humans. To Hyo-seo, who has always been fascinated by killer whales, the aquarium where the violent and vicious killer whale were kept felt like the only refuge in hours lonely and desolate intern life… "If only I could spend time like this, just the two of us, every day… How wonderful would that be…?" After murmuring these words to the orca, strange things begin to happen at the research institute. People start getting injured or going missing. A mysterious man appears before Hyo-seo. "Now it’s just the two of us, huh?" Dripping wet black hair, pale white skin, and piercing eyes. It’s as if… the killer whale had taken a human form. The man lingers around the research institute, never leaving Hyo-seo’s side. Who is this man, and what is happening at the research institute? Amid growing fear and an unsolvable mystery… "Why would I be an animal? I’m right here next to you in human form." Why is Hyoseo becoming more and more captivated by him then?

When my trashy ex-boyfriend left, my President started coming straight for me! A cheating boyfriend, and the shameless other woman who came looking for me. Everything was a complete mess. But they say when the trash goes, a Benz arrives? I. Completely. Fell. For. Him. A dazzling face, a sculpted physique, wealth, and ability. On top of that... a perfect man who only has eyes for me! "No, get it together! That man is my boss!!" I tried so hard to steady my heart, but when I came to my senses, I had already... completely fallen. "President...." "Ms. Go Eun, could you call me by my name?" Could this love lead to a different ending this time?!

"In a world ruled by the absolute authority of the Pontiff, Saintess Lillia stands against the exploitation of the people. Yet, she is cast aside and deemed unnecessary by the so-called divine one. Betrayed and discarded, she is reduced to slavery, her name stained by whispers of corruption. Shunned and abandoned, no one dares to help her—until the Grand Duke, Deus Selion, steps in to save her. Could this Grand Duke be the divine messenger destined to save the empire and its people, as Lillia had foretold?"