Akabane accidentally discovers that his classmate Sumomo is one of the Japafive Rangers. He is then recruited as one of the Japafive Rangers but things... more>> don't go very smoothly. <<less

Makunouchi: Kubonouchi Eisaku Kessakushu is a collection of short stories that seinen author Kubonouchi Eisaku, known for notable titles such as Chocolat, Cherry and Watanabe, has written in his early days. The contents of this book include: ... more>>

- Laplace

- Yocchore! Tosamaru-kun

- Bell

- Robot High School Girl Kaoruko's "Heartbreak"

- Bizzare -- The Terror of the Salmon-Man

- Robot High School Boy Kawarazaki Ayumu's "Seishun-I-N-G"

- Help!

- Viva Eros Academy

- Okappiki Eiji

- Dream of Pumping Up

- Present

"Makunouchi" is a kind of bento, served during Kabuki in the olden days. It either got its name from the lunch the audience would eat during intermission, or perhaps from the lunch actors would eat during this time (seems plausible since the actors are also "behind the curtain", which is actually the literal translation of that phrase). <<less

This is the story of Nanase Iruka. She's short, tomboyish, and her one joy in life is volleyball. On Iruka's 17th birthday, her Volleyball club... more>> is disbanded. Feeling somewhat depressed she and her friends from the club take a trip to the beach and discover Beach volleyball. Iruka can't wait to play and rushes to the court only to be told to give up being a player because of her short stature by the local Volleyball Diva. In a rage, Iruka challenges her to a match to prove her abilities. It doesn't look like she has a chance, but Iruka has a secret weapon, and nobody will ever make fun of her on the beach again... well... Not about her ability to play Volleyball anyway... <<less