Clockwork Apple Chapter 8.2 364 In this collection of speculative fiction written between 1968 and 1973, Osamu Tezuka brings to life a series of unsettling and suspenseful short stories. A Nazi lieutenant, sentenced to death for his war crimes, arrogantly believes he can escape his fate, but he soon learns the error of his ways. A female android follows her heart and marries for love, only to find herself lost and struggling to manage the consequences of her decision. When a married man uncovers a secret experimentation on his city, he wrestles with both his desire to save the people and his temptation towards adultery. On a dim and deserted road, a cab driver picks up a suspicious passenger who turns out to be completely unaware of the cab driver's true identity. An educated man falls hard for a mysterious woman who holds a life-altering secret. Young American students come face to face with the brutality of war. A revolutionary's attempts to overthrow the government falter. And when space hippies break the rules of a crucial interstellar peace conference, the expected results remain out of reach. These unsettling stories will leave readers grappling with the depths of despair and the hope that persists against all odds. Read more
Kidou Senshi Zeta Gundam: Define Chapter 105 56,865 AEUG Ensign Reccoa Londe tipped off Lieutenant Quattro (known as Char Aznable) and his team, including Lieutenant JGs Apolly and Roberto, about potential mobile suit development occurring in the Green Noa civilian colonies. The team heads to Green Noa to investigate. Meanwhile, Kamille Bidan rushes to the spaceport at Green Noa 1 in the hope of getting an autograph from famed Captain Bright Noa, who is on duty. Jerid and his companions interrupt and taunt Bright about his recent two rank demotion for refusing to join the Titans. Jerid grabs Kamille's photo and tries to force Bright to sign it as an elite member of the Federation. A brawl erupts, and Kamille is taken into custody for questioning by Matosh. After confirming Kamille's story, he is released from captivity just as the Gundam MK-II violently crashes into the building. Read more
Kidou Senshi Gundam: Uchuu no Ixtab Chapter 9 551 Universal Century 0079. The Magellan-class battleship Toutatis tracked a Musai-class ship on its way towards Side 2 for a preemptive attack following the Duchy of Zeon's declaration of war. Eventually they crash-landed on the Island Iffish colony and what they saw there was a landscape wiped out by poison gas, realizing Zeon's aim to drop the colony on the Earth. The Toutatis, equipped with a nuclear warhead, attempts to destroy the colony. Meanwhile, a Zaku platoon had entered the colony by chance, ordered to subdue and silence dissent among friendly forces. Read more
Gin Tama (Colored) Chapter 704.1 200 During the Edo period, Japan faced an unexpected invasion from extraterrestrial beings referred to as the "Amanto." The samurai fought hard to defeat them, but it was an impossible task to accomplish. Thus, the Shogun reluctantly agreed to surrender, leading to a fragile treaty between the Shogunate and the Amanto. This treaty had a colossal impact on Japan, prohibiting the use of swords and utterly extinguishing the samurai spirit. Nevertheless, one man, determined to rekindle his samurai legacy, refused to let his spirit die. Gintoki Sakata, an idiosyncratic character wielding a wooden sword, makes a living by performing miscellaneous tasks. He is accompanied by Shinpachi Shimura, his understudy, Kagura, a powerful alien, and a massive dog named Sadaharu. Together, these characters jointly operate the Yorozuya business, often engaging in bizarre and comical incidents. Furthermore, the manga series features several one-shot stories like "Dandelion," "Shirokuro," "13," and "Bankara-san ga Tooru," published in volumes 1, 2, 24, and 38, respectively. Read more
Saturn Apartments Chapter 63.5 34,227 The Earth was left behind by humanity in order to preserve it and now, they reside in a massive circular edifice that hangs 35 kilometers above the planet. One's position here determines their social status; the higher the floor, the greater the prestige. Mitsu is a young man who just graduated junior high school, and his father used to work as a window cleaner. However, Mitsu is forced to take over his father's job when he goes missing and is believed dead. Through this new occupation, Mitsu gains a distinct viewpoint on the living conditions in the Saturn Apartments. Read more
Sailor Moon (Colored) Chapter 60.6 967 "In the name of the moon, I shall punish you!" Usagi Tsukino is a cheerful 14-year-old who attends Juuban Municipal Junior High School. She prefers eating and playing video games to studying, which results in her notably poor grades. She also gets easily upset, whether by baseless insults or reasonable reprimands. It is very unlikely that she could be known as anything but a bad influence and a crybaby, but that begins to change when she meets a black cat. Given a special brooch from the black cat named Luna, Usagi can use it to transform into a guardian of justice named Sailor Moon! She is now tasked to protect the Earth from all that is evil and to find both a missing princess and a sacred jewel known as the Mystical Silver Crystal. Whether she likes it or not, Usagi's beautiful transformation marks the start of meeting the mysterious Tuxedo Mask, fighting alongside new comrades, and learning to take responsibility in this acclaimed magical girl classic. Read more
The Two Faces of Tomorrow Chapter 24.2 518 Global affairs in the mid-21st century are largely managed by a massive computer network. Plans are underway to incorporate Spartacus, an artificial intelligence system, into the network through a software upgrade. The idea raises the concern of allowing non-human decision-makers to wield too much control. To evaluate Spartacus' capabilities, a miniature world in the form of a new space-station habitat is constructed for deployment and testing. In the event of danger, the system can be deactivated, and the station destroyed. Yet, what if Spartacus improbably turns on Earth and emerges as a threat? Read more
Leveling Up With the Gods Chapter 157 192,081 “Maybe Inner Gods can never defeat Outer Gods…” so thought Yuwon Kim, a plucky, high-ranking warrior, after a bitter defeat. But Yuwon is too tenacious to give up. His loss becomes the dawn of a new journey as a returnee. With renewed determination, Yuwon starts back from where he began, smashing monster after monster and relearning his skills before taking on the Tower once again. But can he fight his way through the tutorials and level up once more, or will his conquest crumble before him? Read more
KIDOU SENSHI Z GUNDAM DEFINE Chapter 105 0 Ensign Reccoa Londe has provided the AEUG with information regarding possible mobile suit development at the civilian colonies of Green Noa. Lieutenant Quattro (Char Aznable) with his wingmen Lieutenant JGs Apolly (Andy) and Roberto (Ricardo) head to the colony to investigate. On Green Noa 1, Kamille Bidan is rushing to the spaceport where the Temptation, a ship a former One Year War ace is on, is docking. He's hoping to get an autograph from the famed Captain Bright Noa. As Bright explains that he's on duty, Jerid and company interrupt the two. Jerid smacktalks Bright for receiving a two rank demotion upon refusing to join the Titans and grabs Kamille's photo saying he should sign it as an elite member of the Federation. The two get into a scuffle and Kamille is hauled off for questioning. Matosh questions Kamille about being an AEUG insider but just then he's freed after his story checks out. Just as the handcuffs come off, the Gundam MK-II crashes into the building... (Source: MU) Read more
Mezametara Saikyou Soubi to Uchuusenmochi Datta node, Ikkodate Mezashite Youhei toshite Jiyuu ni Ikitai Chapter 54.1 47,875 Sato Takahiro was an ordinary office worker and hobbyist gamer until the day he woke up on a spaceship–one that strangely resembled a craft from a favorite space-shooter game. With a decked-out ship, a crew full of babes, and a fantastic universe to explore, he’s going to make the most of his good luck and create the life he’s always dreamed of! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment) Read more
Martial Peak (Colored) Chapter 3862 3,613,569 Reaching the epitome of martial arts requires seclusion and detachment, and a constant quest for unattainable goals. To surpass the limits of martial arts, it's essential to foster personal development and an unwavering determination to endure adversity. Once a humble apprentice and lowly janitor in the Lingxiao Martial Arts Sect, Yang Kai chanced upon a puzzling Wordless Black Book. This unexpected event not only altered his destiny but also signaled the beginning of his journey into martial arts. Read more
Astro Boy Chapter 115 1,162,469 The year is 2003, and Japan boasts a technological paradise where robots are ubiquitous. Tobio is one such creation, constructed by the brilliant Dr. Tenma in an effort to replace his deceased son. However, Tobio soon proves to be an inferior clone of the child he was modeled after, resulting in his dismissal by Dr. Tenma. Fortunately, Tobio is rescued from the scrap heap by the benevolent Professor Ochanomizu, an advocate for the rights of robots. After being renamed Astro Boy, the tiny robot is charged with the task of defending Japan and the world against numerous malevolent forces. Utilizing his seven impressive abilities and remarkable strength of 100,000 horsepower, Astro strives to demonstrate to the world the potential for good within all robots. Read more
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury - Vanadis Heart Chapter 17 235 The manga is set in A.S. 106, five years after the Vanadis incident, and focuses on a witch named Vilda Miren and a pilot named Kiyu Lavot, who pilots the XGF-01[II3] Gundam Lfrith Jiu. Read more
Mobile Suit Gundam Twilight Axis Chapter 18.5 9,047 It has been several months since the occurrence of the Laplace's box episode, also referred to as the Universal Century Charter, in Universal Century 0096. With the Axis drifting beyond the Earth Sphere, the Earth Federation Forces have dispatched a team of investigators. Among the civilians in the research squad are Arlette Almage, previously an engineer for the Principality of Zeon, and Danton Hyleg, formerly a test pilot for Neo Zeon. As the team gains access to Axis, they unexpectedly encounter an assault in a base where they anticipated no one to be present. This unforeseen event puts Arlette and Danton in a complicated situation. Read more
Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative Chapter 32 943 U.C. 0097, one year after the opening of "Laplace's Box." Despite the revelation of the Universal Century Charter that acknowledges the existence and rights of Newtypes, the framework of the world has not been greatly altered. The conflict later dubbed the "Laplace Incident" is thought to have ended with the downfall of the Neo Zeon remnants known as the Sleeves. In its final battle, two full psycho-frame mobile suits displayed power beyond human understanding. The white unicorn and the black lion were sealed away to remove this danger from people's consciousness, and they should now be completely forgotten. However, the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03, which disappeared two years earlier, is now about to show itself in the Earth Sphere once more. A golden phoenix... named Phenex. (Source: Gundam.info) Read more
The Legend of Koizumi Chapter 138 826,065 In various volumes of the manga series such as Ritz Season 1, Oretachi Kenou Shineitai, Ritz Season 2, Lacross Shoujo Katagiri Ririn-san wa Totemo Moteru, and Ritz Season 3, we see world leaders including The Pope, Kim Jong Il, George W. Bush, and Japanese Prime Ministers, competing against each other in riichi mahjong matches. Read more
Space Adventure Cobra (Colored) Chapter 45 745 The series features the infamous space-pirate Cobra who was once forced to hide from enemies by surgically altering his face and erasing his own memory. At the start of the story he is living an ordinary life but after using a dream-machine he starts to regain his memories. Reunited with his android partner Lady Armaroid and his old ship Tortuga, he now faces foes both old and new. The first, and most well-known of the manga stories sees him encountering the Royal sisters whose bodies hold the map to a great treasure. Read more
Land of the Lustrous Chapter 108 799 Many moons ago, Earth was pelted by six meteorites resulting in the creation of six moons, and only one island remained. Those who were unable to reach the island sunk to the ocean floor, where they gradually transformed into crystals over countless ages. Twenty-eight of these crystallized beings, known as the Lustrous, materialized from the depths and established a dwelling on the island. Guided by the wise Kongou-sensei, they were obligated to protect themselves from the infinite number of Lunarians residing on the moons, with the intention of harvesting their precious bodies to craft jewelry and weapons. The story revolves around Phosphophyllite, a young gem on the verge of turning three hundred years old. They're awkward, incredibly frail, and seem to have no discernible abilities, making them one of the weakest gems in existence. As their struggle against the otherworldly invaders intensifies, they learn that every power has a price, and no one should have to pay such a cost. Read more
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans - Steel Moon Chapter 16 196 The Calamity War engulfed the entirety of Earth and required the deployment of Gundams to terminate the chaos. However, as time passed, some of these machines were hidden away while others were left to decay. Argie Mirage bears the weight of his kin's demise, resulting from a Gundam's actions, and Volco Warren is determined to revive his family's abandoned Gundam. Their fates intertwine as one aims to eradicate a Gundam while the other yearns to resurrect it. In the midst of this, the Astaroth mecha stirs from its 300-year slumber. Read more
Lost Universe Chapter 20.2 135,945 Kane Blueriver and his loyal AI sidekick, Canal, are freelancers offering their specialized services to solve problems of any kind, ranging from providing armed security to catching well-known criminals. Milly is a highly-skilled detective, always striving for utmost excellence in her work. When the three of them team up, mayhem unfolds as they unravel a convoluted scheme connecting the mythical Lost Ships to their individual pasts. While delving deeper into the mystery, they encounter fierce resistance from a mysterious adversary named Nightmare, who is determined to obstruct them at all costs. Read more
Uchuu wo Kaitaku Suru Houhou Chapter 1 237 A tale about people who have to shoulder the burden of mankind's progress... Read more
Galaxy Express 999 Chapter 12 236 Tetsurou finds himself back on Earth a year after the First Cycle (Andromeda Arc), only to be confined to his home in Megalopolis. At this moment, Maetel reappears before him and proposes an invitation to embark on a new adventure. She asserts that this journey will ultimately guide him towards his fate. Read more
Agravity Boys Chapter 51.5 998,828 In 2118, a group of four ambitious astronauts embark on a mission to explore the unknown depths of space. Little do they know that their journey will soon become a dangerous one, as a black hole surprisingly engulfs their home planet only two days after their departure. Facing a bleak future, the quartet perseveres until they reach their planned destination of Alpha Jumbro, where they hope to find refuge for the remainder of their lives. This sci-fi comedy presents a quirky and surreal plotline that portrays human perseverance and determination in a world unlike any other. Two additional volumes further this tale: Volume 5: Kempa Trick and Volume 6: Genar-Diversion 3-to-1 (Pilot). Read more
