Seeking classic Japanese anime

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■ 9.? The Tale of Genji Author/Yamato and Nori

Based on the world-famous book "The Tale of Genji" by Zi Shiobe. Taking the decadent and romantic life of Genji in the court as a clue, it describes his love for several women in his life, and recreates the life of Japanese aristocrats in the Heian period. This work by Kazunori Ochiai can be considered a masterpiece in the history of Japanese manga, and many popular girl manga artists, including CLAMP, were y influenced by this work when they were students.

■ 10.? Singijeon By Yukito Kijo

Beneath the cloudy sky is the town of Scrap Iron, where human lives are like grass. And above the clouds is Zarem, which is considered a happy place. Ide picks up a crippled teenage robot in the middle of Scrap Iron, he gives her a whole new life and names her Kairi. As time passes, Kerri observes with her own eyes and interprets the world full of despair with her heart, and is as resilient as the Damascus steel blade in her hand.......

■ 11.? The Rose of Versailles By Riyoko Ikeda

Set in Revolutionary France, author Riyoko Ikeda tells readers a twisted and moving tale. This is a girls' manga that has received high praise both among young girls and young boys. The Rose of Versailles is not only gorgeous in its graphics, but also in its characterization, which is a classic, without any pretentious depictions.

■ 12.? Fortuna Boy By Rumiko Takahashi

The high school student in Tomoyin-cho, Zhu Hoshi Dang, becomes the target of Princess Ram, a princess from the Ghost Planet, by chance, and around this pair of living treasures and their friends, a comedy of life is staged with lighthearted hilarity. This is a classic hilarious work, the immortal philanderer Zhu Xing Dang has become a classic image, and the lovely alien girl Ram is also very loveable.

■ 13.? Battle for Venus By Ryoikazu Yasuhiko

Real and bloody battlefields, tattered uniforms, dirty bases, and cunning and hypocritical politicians. It turns out that this is what war is all about, and while the pilots of the Gundam and macross end their battles flirting in brightly lit rooms, the fighters of the Hound Squad are left to struggle in the garbage to see if they'll survive tomorrow....... This was adapted into a theatrical anime of the same name, which was also a great success.

■ 14.? Robot Cat By / Fujiko f. Fujio

Fujio Fujiko f. Fujio created this from the twenty-second century, there is no factory certificate of conformity of the treatment of kittens, almost became the 1980s and 1990s children's favorite manga characters. Even adults, when they see this manga, they will give a heartfelt smile, right? In the robot cat chest in the subgenre bag, loaded with not those weird and wonderful props, is a lot of childhood unrealized dreams ah.

■ 15.? Single Dormitory Bubble By Eisaku Kubuchi

After graduating from high school, Masa comes to Tokyo alone and lives in a single dormitory at Tsurugi Furniture. Here he will face the choice between career and love, and the conflict between dreams and reality. A young Japanese man's road to success, a single dormitory with many memories. Young people with dreams should see it, and perhaps from it you will also feel the shadow of your own youthful days.

■ 16.? The World of Magic By Shin Mitsuhara

In our lives, all sorts of unbelievable events often happen because we come into contact with the world of magic. The leader of the magical world is the sultry and beautiful Misato, who always appears at the right time and guides the people involved through their own magical world in a way that best suits them. The whole style is similar to Hitchcock's suspense novels, with an intriguing plot that often peaks and turns at the end.

■ 17.? Infinite Dweller By Hiroaki Shamura

The undead Manji takes Rin, whose family has been destroyed, on a journey of vengeance against Kagehisa Tientsin, but as things develop, Rin becomes overwhelmed in the face of Kagehisa Tientsin. ...... Infinite Dweller interprets that crazy world of knives drawn at the drop of a hat and the aesthetics of killing to the The best of all worlds.

■ 18.? Railroader By Coquette Nagayasu

Mature in style and touching in plot, Coquette Nagayasu's marvelous skill is on display in this work. The movie of the same name, based on the manga, stars renowned Japanese actors Ken Takakura and Ryoko Hiroba.

■ 19.? Parasitic Beasts Author/Iwaki Kyun

A group of mysterious alien creatures come to Earth from outer space in the form of spores, and no one knows where they came from or where they are going, not even themselves. In order to survive, they parasitize all kinds of creatures, devouring the bodies of their hosts, and even humans have become their targets. Devouring and being devoured, hunting and being hunted, in order to survive, they struggled hard.

■ 20.?e level Author/Yoshihiro Togashi

This is the most imaginative work of the ghostly Yoshihiro Togashi. Telling the bizarre story of a foolish alien prince, the whole manga fully embodies Togashi's black humor and the aesthetics of evil. The ingenious plotting and vivid characterization fully reflect Togashi's profound skills, and every time you see something unexpected, you can't help but respect him. If you're a Togashi fan, then don't miss this E-Level.

■ 21. Five Star Story by Goro Nagano

The fantasy story that spans thousands of years is neither science fiction nor mythology. Its unique and vast worldview not only often leaves readers in a fog, but sometimes even the author is a bit lost. Gorgeous mh, cute fatima, prima donna knight ...... all this makes "Five Star Story" has a certain universality, but the author's capricious settings and the treatment of certain plots and characters make this work with strong personal colors.

■ 22.? Dragon Mystery By Roku Sanjo & Hiroshi Inaba

Teenage Dale sets out to save the world and avenge the murder of his teacher, Aban, by conquering the Daemon Lord as he grows up. It is a masterpiece of orthodox teenage adventure story, fighting, friendship, upgrading, hot blood, although a little old-fashioned, but still can make you have a real touch, and the famous video game "G.I. Joe" similar to the setting of the more cozy, if you are a gamer at the same time, this manga is a must-see for you.

■ 23.? Contact Author/Anda Chon

Twin brothers Kazuya and Tatsuya's neighbor Minami is a cute girl, the three grew up together, but also unknowingly established a subtle triangular relationship. The two brothers, who love baseball, share a dream: to take Minami to Koshien and give her eternal happiness. But on the eve of the finals, a sudden car accident takes Kazuya away forever. Carrying the dreams of Kazuya and Minami on his back, Tatsuya takes to the field ......

■ 24.? Motorized Police By Masami Yuki Makoto

The police department created the Special Vehicle Division 2 to further control crime, and a group of energetic young men led by Akira Izuno gather together to deal with crime while experiencing youthful angst. Sweeney Todd has won several awards in Japan, and definitely qualifies as an extremely good sf life manga. In addition, the ova and theater version based on this work is also a very high value of the classic work.

■ 25.? Chaos Horse 1/2 By Rumiko Takahashi

In Qinghai, China, there is a place called Spell Springs Township, where there are springs of various sizes scattered all over the place, and each spring has a "horrible" legend. Each spring has a "horrible" legend, and if someone is unlucky enough to fall into the spring, then a very "horrible" change will happen to them. The protagonist, Chaoma, falls into the "female drowning spring" and has a special body that turns him into a girl, and this is how the story of this game unfolds......

■ 26. The mission is to protect the earth. ...... This movie has successfully opened the doors of many countries to the rigors of anime. In addition to the freshness of its drawing style, its strong sense of justice is also very strong. What's even stranger is that many adults also love this work!

■ 27.? Brahma By Yumi Tamura

The scenes are grand, the characters are numerous, and the story line is clear. Each character in the story has his or her own unique personality, and there is no similarity whatsoever. They all have their own set of beliefs, their own wishes to achieve, and the existence of love in their hearts. This kind of work is really extraordinary, and is definitely a classic collector's goal for manga fans.

■ 28.? Ghosts of the Night Copy By/Imaji Ichiko

Iiyuu Ritsu's grandfather, Snail, was both a writer of ghostly novels and a warlock with the ability to communicate with the spirit world. After his death, he left behind a powerful dragon demon, Aura, to guard his grandson, Ritsu. All kinds of mysterious and unpredictable events are happening around Ritsu, and it seems that he, like his grandfather, will be surrounded by ghosts and monsters for the rest of his life. ...... "The Night of the Hundred Ghosts" is scary, but isn't it even more scary to see people with bad intentions?

■ 29. Angel Sanctuary By Yuki Kaori

The delinquent boy Mudou Kasana is the reincarnation of the Archangel Alexiel, and because of his forbidden love for Shara, his power awakens and the world is destroyed. In pursuit of Shara's soul, Kshana embarks on a journey from hell to the heavenly realm....... Yuki Kaori's manga really has a heart-thumping charm, and the grand story structure has gone far beyond the average person's understanding of girl's manga!

■ 30.Twin Star Chronicles By Mimiko Narita

A rare and extremely realistic work, the story is very close to reality. A pair of twin Famous Star brothers have been appearing as one person to others until Annie realizes it, and each begins to perfect the other half of their personality. The story seems to be of the lighter type, without overly intense scenes, but the strong human touch is highly relatable, making it a classic of the genre

■ 31.x Author/clamp

On the end-of-the-century stage, the fate of mankind and the world's very survival will depend on a showdown between the Dragons of the Heavens and the Dragons of the Earth. A young man named Shin Megami Tensei is the key to all of this, but after he makes his choice, a much harsher reality awaits him. ...... "Fate" is the word that comes up most often in this game, and it seems like everyone is burdened with misfortune. camp is a great help in destroying the characters as well as the characters in the game.

■ 32?Kemper By Takaya Ryoki

The teenager Fukamachi Kyo accidentally acquires the Joho armor, and his classmate Makishima Jawman acquires another set. From then on, they have to face the pursuit of animalized soldiers sent by the mysterious organization Knoss. Gradually, the secret of the origin and future of mankind becomes clear. ...... Author Takaya Ryouki's imagination is really admirable, and the work is still in serialization, and the later anti-conventional portrayal of good and evil, strong and weak, is a classic!

■ 33. Jedi Love by Ozaki Minami

Koji Nanjo's unrepentant love for Izumi and his self-mutilating sacrifice have touched all the women and a small portion of the men in the manga fandom, and have become a classic of the classics of the bl manga. While female readers tearfully called Ozaki Minami "Diva", "Beauty", "Ms. Minami", some male readers whispered "Auntie Minami", "Auntie Minami", "Auntie Minami", "Auntie Minami", "Auntie Minami", "Auntie Minami". Auntie Minami", "Sister-in-law Minami", "Auntie Minami", but this still can not shake the no.1 position of "absolute love"

■ 34. Basketball Flyers By Yuuhiko Inoue <

A youthful, upwardly mobile work that makes the reader's blood boil. The main character Sakuragi Hanamichi, Rukawa Maple and so on became the idol of countless readers, and the depiction of the basketball game stimulated the youth's love of basketball, once set off a basketball fever. According to the cartoon adapted from the same name tv version of the animation in our country around the television broadcast, caused a strong reaction from all walks of life, caused people to the cartoon and youth of the relationship between the deep thinking.

■ 35. Diablo by Ichiro Akihara

Mr. Ichiro Akihara creates an incredible, unimaginable, and bizarre space in this work. From angels to demons, the power of science and magic intertwine ...... The protagonist d?s is an android from the old century, whose power is unstoppable, and whose powerful magical attacks are depicted magnificently. After a long hiatus, it has recently resumed publication in ultra jump.

■ 36. Mine Shock By Takahashi Nun

This one has a somber and grim story that depicts real and brutal crimes, as well as the various sins and desires hidden in people's hearts. We see the cold-hearted Iida Ryouya, and the real world that is even colder than him, and the shocking scene is quite powerful. Mine Shock has a certain social relevance, and its bold dissection of the heart is even more commendable.

■ 37. The Legend of Chao-Sao By Yongan Qiao

Ritsu, a young girl growing up in a poor fishing village in Hokkaido, comes to Tokyo alone after her mother elopes and her grandfather's whereabouts are unknown. Around Ritsu, all kinds of people in the society interpret the sweet and sour of real life ...... This is the monumental masterpiece of manga master Yongan Qiao, shocking realistic life manga, the twists and turns of the touching is really a tear-jerker.

■ 38.gto Author/Hen Fujisawa

There are so many stories of invincible middle-schoolers that people inevitably get bored, so the invincible delinquent young man transforms into a teacher, and continues to enact his extraordinary experiences at school. Sympathizing with the weak, punishing the evil and promoting the good, what Onizuka Hidetoshi does is far from what a teacher is supposed to do, but it has gained the respect and love of the students. The gto is one of the most successful works of recent years and has been adapted into many forms.

■ 39. Kaguya Hime By Reiko Shimizu

Why do children on the island die when they reach the age of sixteen? What kind of creature is the so-called "Kaguya-hime"? Jing, by, Bea and others returned to the island to investigate this matter, but was involved in one incident after another ...... Shimizu Reiko superb work, from the first book let a person can not bear to let go of the plot twists and turns interlocked, is the Shimizu fans absolutely can not miss the classic.

■ 40. jojo Wonderful Adventure by Hikaru Araki

Through six generations of great adventures, with "survival" as the key word, Hikaru Araki unfolded his imagination like a wild horse, creating a strange and bizarre "jojo" world. The world of "jojo" has been created by Hikaru Araki's wild imagination. With its bizarre and biting style and breathtaking plot, the series is a must-read for young manga fans, as it almost never gets boring over the years. Currently, the sixth installment of the series, "Ocean of Stone," is being serialized in "Junior Leap".

■ 41. macross 7 trash By Haruhiko Miki-moto

In the intergalactic migrant ship group macross 7, a high-speed jet-sweat-skate sport is popular, and a talented teenager named Shiba Midoshiba makes a name for himself in it, and is noticed by the military's Ensign Mahala, who discovers an intriguing rumor in her next investigation: It is possible that the teenager is the illegitimate son of Captain Max. Sequel to the famous anime work macross manga.

■ 42.hunterxhunter By Yoshihiro Togashi

Teenager Jai sets out to become a hunter in order to find his father, and along the way he befriends the likes of Koolapika, Raioli, and Kiara. After passing the hunter's exams, they are faced with a formidable opponent known as the "Phantom Brigade". Many of the settings are reminiscent of Yoshihiro Togashi's earlier "White Book of Yu-Gi-Oh," but the author's approach and storytelling skills have become much more skillful.

■ 43. The Myth of the Constellation Palace Author/Ruruka Touki.

Injecting a fresh breath of energy into the traditional ancient Greek mythology, it portrays three highly individualistic characters, Haddie, Poseidon, and Zeus, and subverts the black-and-white worldview of the manga world by starting to look at life through a gray lens. With the main line of Haddie's everlasting love for Bethany, the love of friends, brother and sister as a sub-line, a twisted and moving story, the author's transformation of the drawing skills after the sixth and seventh books, also surprised people a bit!

■ 44. Poor Nobleman by Ai Morinaga

The very classic plotting, characterization, and berserk laughs are the best of the best that every manga fan should not miss. The drawing style is not quite aesthetic but very intimate, consisting of small stories rather than long ones, giving a feeling of returning to oneself. Its most classic point is that it can play the role of a happy fruit, so that you in the most disillusioned time to think: it turns out that there are people worse off than me!!!!

■ 45. Multiple Personality Detective By Akiyu Tajima

Can you imagine a person with multiple personalities inside him? There is even a vicious murderous personality among them. The protagonist, Amamiya Kazuhiko, lost his companions in a fire during his kindergarten years, no, I should say that all his companions were gathered into one person, including the murderer at that time. ...... Tajima AkiyuThe bloody to the point that it is almost deliberately stimulating the optic nerve of the picture, Oshima Tsukuba's bewildering and suspenseful story, doomed to be a read it and can not put it down! The first time I saw the cartoon, it was a very good cartoon.

■ 46. The Three Cat's Eye Sisters Author/Kitajoji

Titsuko and her three sisters run a bar called the Cat's Eye, but they're actually highly skilled thieves. ...... The story is based on the American TV series Charlie's Angels. The story is based on the American television series "Charlie's Angels", and Kitajo's delicate and realistic style of drawing is fully expressed in this work, and the final ending is quite romantic, and Kitajoji is definitely one of the most sensational of all manga artists.

■ 47. Miyamoto Musashi Author/Yuhiko Inoue

The legend of the Japanese sword genius Miyamoto Musashi, the creative genius of Japanese novels, Yoshikawa Eiji, the genius of the Japanese comic book industry, Yuhiko Inoue, which is a combination of the three is "Miyamoto Musashi". The same as the fighting skills manga, "Musashi" does not have the kind of incredible must kill skills that usually appear, but the real sword fight, the collision of flesh and blood, in the Inoue god knife sharp pen power, you will really feel the world of the sword is how cruel.

■ 48. Legend of the Sword and Wind By/Kentaro Miura

Tsu and Griffiths meet, and from then on, they struggle together in the Order of the Hawk toward their life's goal. But under the arrangement of fate, they took different paths ...... recent rare magnificent work, the grudge entanglement between the two men is the center of gravity of the story, disorientation of the plot and very visually striking picture and add a strong magic style. The characterization of this work is extremely successful, and the story line is also more rigorous.

■ 49. Fengshen Yanyi By Ryu Fujisaki

This is a popular manga based on the classic Chinese book Fengshen Yanyi, but the story has no connection to the original. It starts out as the familiar story of Taigongwang leading an army to conquer Dasi, but then becomes more and more complicated and bizarre. It's worth mentioning that this game is extremely successful in characterization, with characters like Puxian, Yang Jian, and Taigongwang already y rooted in people's hearts!

■ 50. Guarding My Earth By/Hinata Saiki

High school student Arisu has the same memories of his past life as 8 year old Wheel, and 5 other high school students share theirs, and there seems to be a ****tongue-in-cheek destiny behind these 7 people. Karma is intertwined, and the memories of their past lives are **intertwined* with reality while affecting the future ...... This is an excellent work filled with a thrilling atmosphere that is immersive, and is considered by many to be the pinnacle of the sf genre of manga.

■ 51?The King of the Go Spirit By/Ken Oda Intertwined in black and white, victory or defeat is only a thought away, this is the world of Go. A young student with no knowledge of Go, Hikaru Naito, finds an old board in his attic with the soul of a talented player attached to it, and the story begins. ...... never thought that the depths of Go could be told so plainly in a manga, so that even those who know nothing about the game can get a kick out of it

■ 52?Kindaichi Junior's Incident Book By/Amagi Seimaru

"Swear by my grandfather's name, the murderer is ......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" The grandson of the famous Japanese detective Ikosuke Kaneda, Kazuichi Kaneda is also a famous detective, and the endless stream of ingenious killing methods are cracked in front of him one by one. This manga has a marvelous conception and is considered a masterpiece of the honky-tonk school of deduction manga. The TV series and anime of the same name are also well worth watching

■ 53?A Moment in Time By Rumiko Takahashi

Goyo, a failed student, lives in an old wooden apartment called "A Moment in Time," where he is joined by a number of other strange tenants who have no money, no power, and a great deal of energy. The man is a very powerful man, but he has no money or power. One silent afternoon, a beautiful new janitor, Ryoiko, brings a new spring to the apartment and to Gojyo. From then on, Goshiro has a new direction in life, he has to lead a woman out of the trough of life, he has to learn to write "love.

■ 54?Saint Seiya By Masami Kurata

Masami Kurata's series of fighters fighting for the gods is full of charisma, and the most striking thing about it is the magnificent set of holy clothes. The "Zodiac Episode", "Emperor of the Sea Episode", and "Underworld Episode" are all extremely exciting scenes, and the characters of both the enemy and the enemy are properly portrayed. Saint Seiya" is the most complete structure of Masami Kurata's works, and it has an extraordinary significance for our readers.

■ 55?Hokuto Shinken By Tetsuo Hara & Takeshi Onzun

Adapted from the best-selling novel, Kenjiro's line "お前はすぐに死んでいる!" (You're about to die) has become a classic line. In the author's fictional environment of the decline of human civilization, friendship, affection ...... and all the order established by reason need to be maintained by strength. The main character carries a heavy destiny, in a life and death struggle at the same time experience the sadness and joy of life, but also shows the preciousness of human nature.

■ 57?Yuyu Hakushu By Yoshihiro Togashi The protagonist Urayasu Yusuke, as a detective in the spirit world, works with his companions to eradicate the demons that are doing wrong on earth. ...... The plot is vivid and lively, and the four protagonists are very full of images, and the antagonists, such as Touyu Ruidi and Sensui, are very deep in the hearts of the people. The end of Yu Yu Hakusho is quite controversial among manga fans, with two contrasting evaluations. But regardless, it is a highly entertaining and readable manga that succeeds.

■ 58?Glass Mask By Suzue Misuchi Maia Kitajima, a young girl famous for performing fantasy theater, has several intense conflicts with her rival, the beautiful girl Yabu, in the play "Red Sky Girl". Each of the characters in the play is well portrayed in their various emotional relationships, and their genuine and natural dialogues are well received by the public. It was a popular romance manga at the time, with a large number of supporters among readers.

■ 59?Tokyo Angel Bodyguard By Yoshiki Nakamura In the year 2020, in Tokyo, a city where criminals run rampant. High school student Red Moon Division due to the death of his parents as a police officer and wandering the streets, she had no choice but to become a classmate Shirakami Ryuji - Kanto Dragon Head Nine Dragons Group leader's personal bodyguard ...... This is a popular manga that has been serialized in the girl's manga half-monthly magazine "Flowers and Dreams," and its up plot ups and downs and the portrayal of the feelings of the characters also The plot of this manga is very exciting, and the portrayal of the characters' feelings is also very good, so you can't miss it!

■ 60?i's By Masakazu Katsura

The story of a three-year crush and the delicate psychological depictions evoke the deep-seated emotions of countless boys. In this work, Katsura Masakazu fully demonstrates his beautiful and soft painting style, and several lovely female protagonists are full of charm. Only those who have experienced that sweet and sour first love can truly appreciate everything about i's. Maybe you'll suddenly realize that Ichigui is the person you were at the time ......

■ 61?Shadow Warrior Tokugawa Ieyasu Author/Tetsuo Hara

The Battle of Sekigahara is in full swing, but Tokugawa Ieyasu is assassinated by ninjas. Before his death, Ieyasu asks the Shadow Warrior to pretend to be him to fulfill his long-cherished dream of unifying the world, while on the other side of the island, Shimabukuro spreads the news of Ieyasu's death on the battlefield. ...... Thrilling story, a real manga belonging to a man. Tetsuo Hara's hardcore manga style is well represented in this "Shadow Warrior Tokugawa Ieyasu" and his mobilization of the big scenes looks very pure.

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■ 62?The Most Traveled Journey By Kazuya Minekura

Familiar names such as Sanzang and Wukong are used once again, but in this Most Traveled Journey the image of the characters of the classical Chinese masterpiece Journey to the West is indeed revolutionized. Whether it's the language, clothing, or behavior, modernity is revealed everywhere. The only thing that makes it easier to accept is the battle with the demons (which of course are also greatly changed). Kazuya Minekura draws well and adds to the color.

■ 63?Rogue Detective HAN HARU RYO Author/Kitajoji You can find the famous private detective HAN HARU RYO and his partner Makimura Kaori by leaving xyz on the message board at Shinjuku Station. In the midst of one difficult and perilous commissioned mission after another, the distinctive personalities of each character jump off the page, and many of the plots have become classics enjoyed by manga fans. This work can be regarded as the most perfect embodiment of Hojoji's style, and is his masterpiece!

■ 64?The Peacock King By Shin Ogino After one demon-removing story after another, the center of gravity of the story falls on the fated battle between the protagonists, the Peacock King and the King of the Heavenly Serpents. Although the finale leaves a somewhat tigerish feeling, it's not a bad effort overall. In fact, more than the traditional storyline, Ogino's gorgeous and brutal painting style is the most appealing element.

■ 65?Seven Dragon Balls By Akira Toriyama

An alien teenager who loses his memories, Sun Wukong, grows up on Earth and becomes the strongest warrior in the universe, fighting over and over again to protect the Earth and the universe, in a perfect nursery-rhyme heroic epic. By the later stages of this movie, it becomes almost entirely dominated by fight scenes. Many have argued as a result that Akira Toriyama has regressed, and that the inspiration for his humor has been gradually lost, replaced by unlimited escalating battles ......

■ 66?Three Eyes By/Yuzo Takada

Pavan, one of the last three survivors of the mysterious Three Eyes clan, mentions her "Nothing" that Yakumo pursued to the death turned out to be to give up eternal life ...... In search of the method of humanization, they embarked on a long journey together. In the meantime, all kinds of obstacles are inevitable, and the most powerful enemy in front of them is the King of Ghost Eyes and his "Nothing". Over the course of its long serialization, Three Eyes reflects the growing maturity and refinement of Yuzo Takada's drawing style.

■ 67?Warriors of Silver By Shoji Watanabe

Legend has it that in the forest of magical creatures resides the evil Demon King, and whoever is able to slay the Demon King will receive the highest honor. Many people come to the forest, not realizing that they are the ones who are disturbing the quiet and peaceful life of the magical creatures. The real face of the Demon King is a small child, and there is also a mysterious purple-haired boy who has some kind of incredible connection with the Elf King. All in all, this is a rather interesting work.

■ 68?The Prince of Black Tea By Minamihei Yamada

Nako was born into a family with a strong connection to "black tea," and influenced by her late father, she grew up knowing everything there is to know about black tea. After entering high school, she and her friends set up a small black tea club, despite the pressure. When they half-jokingly perform a black tea spell, they unknowingly summon the prince of the black tea world. It's a short, heartwarming and evocative story.

■?69?Wanderer Kenshin By Nobuhiro Kazuki

At the end of the tumultuous Shogunate, where old and new ideas clashed, many took up the sword to create a new era, seeking to fulfill their own

by killing people.