" A long time ago, a jet black monster appeared. The monster was extremely strong and moreover it devoured many people. The troubled people fought with all their might against it. But the monster was too strong and no one could win. Just as people were about to lose hope. The White Samurai and his five companions defeated the monster, that was called; The Black Beast. "
In a modern country where the government is controlled by a Martial Shogun and samurai receive much respect, there lives identical twins of the Sakakido family. Kou, the brother, is very feminine, excels at cooking, cleaning, arts and crafts. Tsukiko, the sister, is masculine, loves fighting and is a combat genius. The twins learn about the Samurai High School, where men test their strength and women test their femininity, but the only way they can attend is by swapping places. If they are to be found cheating, they will be executed so they have to overcome their gender differences and maintain their secret. [vyc]
Oda Nobunaga will one day be known as the "Demon King," and go on to become the first of the "Three Great Unifiers." But in 1548, he's still the carefree heir of the Owari Province. His companions are Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and the young child-hostage Tokugawa Ieyasu. Meanwhile, Japan is steeped in war and intrigue. This series is about three of Japan's most famous historical figures...when they were teenagers. Mr. Zipangu is a fresh and humourous retelling of Nobunaga's life: read and see!
Following the Tuatha de Danaan's seajacking incident, things are back to normal at Jindai High School in Tokyo, or as normal as they get with Sousuke guarding Kaname. After finding out who betrayed Mithril and caused the seajacking incident, Kurz and Mao are sent on a top secret mission in order to capture and bring the traitor back. However, Sousuke and Kaname's lives are about to change when they meet Leonard Testarossa, a high ranking member of a mysterious group named Amalgam. After their meeting, Leonard warns her that he would do anything to recruit her even if it means war in the streets of Tokyo.
Welcome to the 35th Test Platoon of the Taimadou Gakuen, or "Antimagic Academy". The academy is home to squads that hunt down and kill, destroy, or otherwise render harmless magical practitioners and artifacts. The 35th Test Platoon is a band of misfits who don't seem to fit in anywhere else. Each member is a specialist with a focus on a different aspect of operations. The squad may become the greatest team ever, but first they must overcome their greatest obstacle: each other!
From Tokyopop: Nightmares are bad enough when asleep, but In Dream World, nightmares are real, physical monsters! Drake, Hanee, and Kyle fight these Nightmares with not only weapons, but "In Dream Cards". These cards have different elemental powers, and those who wield the cards are masters of their elements. Hanee and her friends must battle their way through the land of Nightmares to find their way home.
Morinonaka Iyo is a shut-in (hikikomori) who refuses to go to school, choosing instead to coop herself up at home all day surfing the net and browsing online auctions. However, her homeroom teacher will stop at nothing to make her go to school...
This total loser, Tatsuhito, causes the legendary gang leader of the Grand Cross, Shou, to be hospitalized. He must take his place for the duration of time it takes for Shou to recover or else the Grand Cross would fall into chaos.