In this story set in the early 1980s, a young man dreams of becoming a renowned comic writer in years to come. His name is HONOO Moyuru. He has no money, only a dream. Then, he feels overwhelmed by his lack of ability, and buys some sake, although he has no head or stomach for alcohol. This is a tortured elegy for any dashing young art student who spends his days careening around in burning ambition.... more>>

Note: Was nominated for the 3rd Manga Taisho Award in 2010 and for the 19th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2015. Won 2014 (18th) Japan Media Arts Festival Excellence Award. <<less

Hoero Pen is a story about what goes on behind the scenes of the manga industry: an over-excitable assistant, a tyrannical editor, endless deadlines... Not... more>> a day goes by without some form of turmoil in Honoo Moyuru’s life as a hot-blooded mangaka! <<less

Note: The story "Stampede: The Story of Professor Minovsky" was included in the re-release version.

From BH007 (Because someone has to do it):... more>>

Anime Tenchou - the title given to the manager of an Animate chain store. A young man was entrusted with this position after the old one was ambushed and beaten to death by some shady people. Thus begins his ridiculous adventures as an Anime Tenchou...

(Slapstick Comedy genre) <<less

"A hero" is a job that in the face of danger and adversity or from a position of weakness, display courage and the will for... more>> self sacrifice. Would you like to work as such a hero in our company? You may transform, manipulate a huge robot or fight as a squad. Shall we realize your dream in our "Hero Company"?! <<less

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Oneshot Collection:... more>>

1. Honoo no Tenkousei - Kaijuu Sentou

2. Taiyou no Senshi "Wind Breaker X"

3. Hontodo "Hero"

4. Koi no Shikaku ga "Nothing" <<less

Persistent mediocrity hasn't dissuaded Fukutsu Toshi, captain of a lame high school baseball team, from his love of the game. But when the principal, dissatisfied... more>> with their winless performances, threatens to take away their playing field, Toshi is forced into action to turn things around with all out effort. But facing him at every turn is endless adversity. Nothing is ever easy for him, but luckily, Toshi has the determination to beat it all. <<less