Manga Corner

Japanese: できそこないの魔獣錬磨師〈モンスタートレーナー〉 Synonyms: Dekisokonai no Majuu Renmashi Type: Manga Volumes: N/A Chapters: 1+ Status: Publishing Published: Jun 27, 2016 to ? Genres: Action, Fantasy, Seinen Authors: YUI (Art), Minami Takumi (Story) Serialization: Comic Alive Synopsis:  In a world where everyone has a monster crest from birth, a select few rise to become Monster Trainers. Reyn Erhardt, a slime trainer, the lowest of the low, cares nothing for status and just continues his daily regimen of training for his personal slime, Pem-Pem. Yet in school dominated monsters as grand as dragons, those who cannot hope to rise to the top take out their frustrations on the lowest ones, and Reyn and Pem-Pem make for easy marks. Or do they? Groups Scanlating One Time Scans Source: MAL Manga info, Baka updates Side notes: When I picked this manga up I's hopeful and ready to suffer some minor ecchi shots but not like it was actually delivered. The fanservi...

Japanese:  まんゆうき ~ばばあとあわれなげぼくたち~ Synonyms: N/A Type: Manga Chapters: 13 + Volumes: 2 Status: Complete Year: 1995 Genre:  Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen   Mangaka:  Man F Gatarou (Story & Art) Serialization: Shuukan Shounen Jump (Shueisha)   Synopsis: An over-the-top, vulgar, grotesque and yet hilarious gag manga about a cute little girl in hell. Related Series Chinyuuki 2 (Sequel) Groups Scanlating Illuminati-Manga Source: Baka updates , Bato.to Side notes: This is manga translation project that is between new and old. Same can be said about the manga itself. In my books it's a old manga and I'm pretty hesitant about it but I took it up mainly due of the kawai cover.>.< Still reading the synopsis and taking a peek to the sequel it really started to feel not so good idea after all... and that's why I pushed it into Extra mangas this time with Dekisokonai no Monster Trainer that I first felt could be fun t...

Japanese: 黒の太陽 銀の月 English: Black Sun Silver Moon Type: Manga Volumes: 7 Chapters: Unknown Status: Completed Published: Jul 2002 to 2007 Genres: Demons, Mystery, Shoujo, Supernatural Mangaka: Maeda Tomo (Story & Art) Serialization: Wings Synopsis:  Taki thought he knew exactly what he was getting into when he accepted a job at the church as an assistant -- but the job description never mentioned dealing with zombies! When night falls, the mysterious priest Shikimi and his new assistant venture into the graveyard to destroy the freshly risen dead. The enigmatic priest always seems to know when and where these creatures will appear, and as the days go by, Taki begins to suspect that the danger may also come from within... Groups Scanlating Cat Chan Scans Licensed in English Go! Comi (7 Volumes - Complete)  Source: MAL Manga info, Baka updates Side notes: This is my first Extra manga today (I think). Not 'cause it'd be bad but mai...

Japanese: マクロスΔ 黒き翼の白騎士 English: Macross Delta: White Knight of the black wing Type: Manga Volumes: N/A Chapters: 4 + Status: Publishing Published: Apr 28, 2016 to ? Genres: Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi, Josei Mangaka: Fuji Azuki (Story & Art)* Serialization: Comic ZERO-SUM Synopsis:  A prequel of the anime series Macross Δ focused on Keith and Windermere. Takes place 9 years prior to the events in the anime. Related Manga Parent story:  Macross Δ Adaptation: Macross Δ Groups scanlating No group Source: MAL Manga info, Baka updates , Bato.to * Baka updates uses name: Fujiazuki as in translated scans and twitter but it's probably same as MAL author name: Fuji Azuki (藤小豆). Side notes: I'm not familiar with the franchise and I've not seen any other anime than the currently airing Macross Δ which has left me with many many questions. So when I spotted this manga I's like "Yesh! Finally some answers!" The art is on good...

Chinese:  小倩投食计划 Synonyms: N/A Type: Manhua/ Webtoon Chapters: 1 + Volumes: N/A Status: Ongoing Year: 2016 (?) Genre:  Comedy, Romance, School Life, Supernatural Author:  零创世轻小说 (Story & Art) Serialization: N/A Synopsis:  I never knew that the boys' bathroom in the abandoned school building stood on the grounds of an old temple, let alone that it's being haunted by a ghost, Nie Xiao Qian. She lost her original form and is now a loli, and as the latest reincarnation of her lover Ning Cai Chen, I'm obliged to restore her original form!? Groups Scanlating Caek Co Source: Baka updates , Bato.to Side notes: This manga is my give away manga this time.XDD I'm not watching now the art or possible fan service that can be around with this type of story and genre tagging. I's just searching something new here as I just removed "Monster trainer" manga to my Extra mangas. And I didn't want to add those few other mangas that we...

Japanese:  どらら Synonyms: N/A Type: Manga/ Webtoon Chapters: 1 + Volumes: N/A Status: Ongoing Year: 2016 Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Seinen, Supernatural, Tragedy Authors:  Jyunya (Story), Tawata Shinta (Art) Serialization: KP Comic Synopsis:  "Neopulation". After the world discovered a way to transfuse organs of other living organisms onto human body, human life has changed dramatically. This is the story of a boy named “Shin” who left his hometown, Kingdom of Laguna, with a mysterious character named “Dorara”. The two travel across the world on a journey to search for the Dragon’s body parts. Source: Baka updates , KP Comic Side notes: There is now 3 chapters out and those can be read free at the manga's home page at KP Comic. The story seems pretty normal adventure/ quest shounen story with a really personalized art style. I like the colors and vivid art so I'm sticking around to see how the story goes on.^-^ Main characters ...

Japanese: 凍牌 Type: Manga Volumes: 12 Chapters: 115 Status: Completed Published: Jul 2006 to May 2011 Genres: Drama, Sports, Psychological, Seinen Mangaka: Shinasaka Koji (Story & Art) Serialization: Young Champion Magazine Synopsis: Not a lot of people know that one of the most talented and ruthless Mahjong players in the city is a young high school boy. Kei is a teenager of few words, but his observation skills, unwavering will and experience in the game allows him to survive in a world full of powerful, rich and dangerous characters.  Kei is currently hiding a girl named Amina who has entered the country illegally and protecting her from being deported. He spends his days sleeping through class and his nights playing high-stakes Mahjong, waiting for when a worthy opponent arrives. Tohai - Hitobashirahen, 11 vols, ongoing  Haou Densetsu Lion, 4 vols, complete Related Series  Haou Densetsu Lion (Spin-Off) Tohai - Hitobashirah...

Japanese: トーキョーエイリアンブラザーズ Synonyms: Tokyo Alien Bros., T.A.B. Type: Manga Volumes: 2+ Chapters: Unknown Status: Publishing Published: Jun 27, 2015 to ? Genres: Sci-Fi, Slice of Life, Seinen Mangaka: Shinzou Keigo (Story & Art) Serialization: Gekkan! Spirits Synopsis:  A story about two aliens that were sent to earth to scout for resources and their adventures in Tokyo.  Groups Scanlating M3OW Source: MAL Manga info, Baka updates , Bato.to Side notes: This is a newish translation project and it's now on it's 3rd chapter with translation. It doesn't score on the good manga realm but there isn't that many reader either. On Baka the score was 10/10 but I can't rely on that alone. As I started to read I's like this could be something fun to read but... it soon got me questioning with the direction of the manga. (There is some lil hentai going on on the first chapter so be warned.) And I think that's the main reason for peo...

Japanese:  うちの娘の為ならば、俺はもしかしたら魔王も倒せるかもしれない Synonyms: UchiMusume; Uchi no Musume no Tame Naraba, Ore wa Moshikashitara Mao mo Taoseru Kamo Shirenai.   For My Daughter, I Might Even Be Able to Defeat the Demon King  Type: Manga Chapters: 1 + Volumes: N/A Status: Ongoing Year: 2016 Genre:  Adventure, Fantasy, Seinen Authors:  Chirolu (Story), Hota (Art) Serialization: N/A Synopsis:  A painfully conspicuous master adventurer, Dale. Due to a certain request, he set foot in a deep forest and by chance, encountered a severely underweight and thin young girl of magic lineage. Unable to leave the girl, Latina who carried the branding of a criminal, Dale reluctantly decided to become her protector. However― "Because Latina is too cute, I don't want to go to work." ―Before he realized it, he had completely gained a parent complex!? ( MAL , Novel description) Groups Scanlating Konobuta Source: Baka updates ...

Japanese: 姉のおなかをふくらませるのは僕 English: It is me to fill the stomach of my sister Type: Manga Volumes: 3 + Chapters: Unknown Status: Publishing Published: Sep 30, 2014 to ? Genres:  Comedy, Romance, Seinen, Slice Of Life Authors: Onda Chiro (Art), Sakai Onta (Story) Serialization: Bessatsu Young Champion Synopsis:   This is the story of a pair of step-siblings who are now living alone together. The high-school-age older sister, Kyouko, is pretty wild (and is even into pro-wrestling), while the elementary-school-age little brother is a fairly serious kid. He is often embarrassed by her teasing. The two of them pass their daily life together, every day cooking for one another. Groups Scanlating /a/nonymous Source: MAL Manga info, Baka updates Side notes: This manga isn't faring well on MAL although people on Baka seem to like it a bit more. I normally wouldn't take it in if I'm totally free to choose but today I'm again adding some ne...

Japanese: 東京季語譚訪 Synonyms: Tokyo Seasonal Word Hunting Type: Manga Volumes: N/A Chapters: 1 + Status: Publishing Published: Jul 20, 2016 to ? Genres: Mystery, Shounen, Supernatural Mangaka: Shiibashi Hiroshi (Story & Art) Serialization: Jump GIGA Synopsis: A young man is search for something for his twin sister and enters to the area abandoned by humans. As he takes pictures he's suddenly spoken to. Thinking that he might have offended the owner of the place he explains what he's doing and gets invited into the old building. With a chill gush of wind welcoming him he enters the world of myths. (Freely crafted by me, I replace it as there is a better official synopsis.^-^) Groups Scanlating Miso Soup Source: MAL Manga info, Baka updates Side notes: This manga has many good things going for it and I think it's now my favorite over all other mangas today.XDD But don't blame if you don't like it. I just have my lil fujoshi girl screa...