Manga Corner

Japanese: CLAY・LORD－土の王－ English: Clay Lord: Master of Golems Synonyms: Tsuchi no Ou Type: Manga Volumes: 3 Chapters: 16 Status: Completed Published: Apr 27, 2013 to Aug 28, 2014 Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Josei Mangaka: Suzumoto Jun (Story & Art) Serialization: Comic ZERO-SUM Synopsis:  Golems: living dolls crafted by adept molders of earth and magic. Farmers use them to perform menial labor, law enforcement use them to bolster security, and aristocrats use them as their closest companions. Just like any tool, however, golems can be used for good or evil. Clay, an aspiring young molder who travels to the city to take part in a golem-building contest-the winner of which will become the guardian of the city's treasury! When dark forces learn of Clay's unique skills, he becomes a target worth more than the city's coffers. Luckily, Clay has three golem friends who will do anything in their power to protect him. Join fledgling golem-maker Clay...

Japanese: スミレ♡16歳!! Synonyms: Sumire 16!!, Sumire Sixteen!!, Sumire Sixteen Type: Manga Volumes: 5 Chapters: 52 Status: Completed Published: May 10, 2006 to Jan 5, 2009 Genres: Comedy, School, Shounen Mangaka: Nagayoshi Takeru (Story & Art) Serialization: Magazine Special Synopsis:  The manga chronicles the days of Sumire, a lively 16-year-old girl. However, Sumire is not a common girl—she is a life-sized marionette, controlled by an old man in black clothes. Sumire seems unaware of her puppet nature, although the rest of the cast are very aware that she is a marionette, but they become more or less accustomed to her weird nature. Related Manga Sequel: Sumire 17-sai!! Groups Scanlating Hobo-1 Source: MAL Manga info, Baka updates Side notes: This manga is weird. I think there can numerous scenarios and twists of possibilities going on inside one's mind while reading. At least I's thinking more than just the story as I followed...

Japanese: 機巧少女(マシンドール)は傷つかない Synonyms: Kikou Shoujo wa Kizutsukanai, Machine Girl wa Kizutsukanai, Unbreakable Machine Doll Type: Manga Volumes: 9 + Chapters: 51 + Status: Publishing Published: Nov 22, 2010 to ? Genres: Action, Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Romance, School, Seinen Authors: Kaitou Reiji (Story), Takagi Hakaru (Art) Serialization: Comic Alive Synopsis:  During the early 20th century, along with technological advancements, scientists were able to develop sophisticated magic. The combination of science and sorcery was Makinot, circuits made from spells that were put into objects to bring them to life and even gain a personality. It was developed as a military weapon and has now spread throughout the world. Akabane Raishin is now attending the Royal Academy to become the best in the world. Accompanied by the lovely teenage girl Yaya, who is actually Raishin’s puppet weapon, he plans on rocketing to the top of the class. However, his test scores come nearly d...

Japanese:  ジェイド Type: Manga Volumes: 1 Chapters: 6 Status: Finished Published: Jul 2006 to Nov 2007 Genres: Fantasy, Shoujo Mangaka: Bikke (Story & Art) Serialization: Comic B's-LOG Synopsis :  Frants came by a mechanical doll known as "GEM" as a memento of his lost grandfather. It is a beautiful work of art which can sing and dance, however, it never moves as if it's asleep. He wonders how he can make this gadget move… and starts looking for a clue. But there is another person in search for GEM and …? Groups Scanlating Iskultrip Scans Source: MAL Manga info, Baka updates Side notes: The art on this is, as you can expect, on a very good level if not even great level. It's pretty clean and detailed though it's not constant. As I see, the story could easily have had more to go than just one volume (the story construction would have allowed that to happen). Though Frants annoyed me a lot (with being overly keen on money and ...

Japanese: ハンドメイドの王子さま Synonyms: Prince of Handmade, Prince of Sewing Type: Manga Volumes: 1 Chapters: 5 Status: Completed Published: Sep 10, 2008 Genres: Romance, Josei Mangaka: Koito Sayo (Art) Serialization: Petit Comic Synopsis:  Michiru Asaba is a fashion magazine editor. Not only is she nicknamed "Mighty Woman", but her excellent image also brings high praise from her colleagues. But then, because Michiru "can't sew buttons", her boyfriend uses this excuse to dump her. Thus, Michiru embarks on a mission to become a perfect and flawless woman. She begins taking sewing lessons from a cute guy who calls himself the "Handmade no Ouji", or the "Handmade Prince!".... Groups Scanlating Evil Flowers HaruHime Source: MAL Manga info, Baka updates Side notes: The story is okay but I'm a bit agaist of the art style. Though do not get scared.XDD I really don't know but me and josei just can't get t...

Japanese: Replica -レプリカ- Synonyms:  レプリカ (唐々煙) Type: Manga Volumes: 4 Chapters: 22 Status: Completed Published: Apr 10, 2008 to Feb 10, 2009 Genres: Action, Magic, Shoujo Mangaka: Karakara Kemuri (Story & Art) Serialization: Comic Avarus Synopsis:   Manji, the "murderer bodyguard" known as "Red Dog", joins Cards by chance and helps defeat Toys, a kind of playthings that kill. His weapon is a sword and his partner is Karu, a cold boy capable of transferring others' injury to his body. In one mission, Karu is wounded and his secret is exposed. Groups Scanlating Bliss Source: MAL Manga info, Baka updates Side notes: The art on this manga is on somewhere between good and great without being either of them. My reason for confusion is the art style that could be from a shounen manga too. Also the story is pretty okay so at least the first vol made me feel that it's good one to read. Oh and the age tag again. I feel that due...

Japanese: マーチストーリー English: March Story Type: Manga Volumes: 5 Chapters: 24 Status: Completed Published: Dec 19, 2007 to Jan 19, 2013 Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Supernatural, Seinen Authors: Yang Kyung-il (Art), Kim Hyung Min (Story) Serialization: Sunday Gene-X Synopsis:  Among the quiet villages and towns of 18th century Europe, demons known as the Ill hide within the most beautiful works of art, sparked to life by the torment of their creators. Attracted by their jewel-like allure, the unwary find themselves possessed by the Ill and driven to horrific acts of violence. Only the hunters of the Ciste Vihad can dispel the Ill. March is one such hunter, tracking the Ill from town to town to find the antiques that contain the demons before they can possess anyone. If the worst has come to pass, March's full powers are unleashed to battle the fiendish Ill. Born of tragedy, the artifacts all have their own tales to tell, as do each of their victims. But...

Japanese: 人形〈ギニョール〉宮廷楽団 English: Grand Guignol Orchestra Synonyms: Ningyou Kyuutei Gakudan, Puppet Imperial Court Orchestra, The Royal Doll Orchestra, Camelot Garden, Orchestre Royal de Guignols Type: Manga Volumes: 5 Chapters: 19 Status: Completed Published: Jun 26, 2008 to Apr 26, 2010 Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Shoujo, Supernatural, Gender Bender Mangaka: Yuki Kaori (Story & Art) Serialization: Bessatsu Hana to Yume Synopsis:  Lucille and the orchestra encounter a town overrun with the worst kind of audience: the living dead! Well, not really. They're people who have been turned into doll-like zombies. And they are definitely not a crowd to take lightly. Can a group of roving musicians use their skills to calm the beasts? Or is this curtains for the Grand Orchestra?! Groups Scanlating Aerandria Scans Whatever Licensed in English Viz (5 Volumes - Complete)  Source: MAL Manga info, Baka updates ...

Korean: 라온 English: Laon Type: Manhwa Volumes: 6 Chapters: 29 + Status: Completed Year: 2006 Genres: Mystery, Fantasy, Supernatural, Gender Bender Authors: Hyun You (Art), A A-ru (Story) Serialization: Young Champ Synopsis: When the police discover Laon naked and hungry in the street, they aren't quite sure what to make of the odd little boy. How could they know that he is actually a nine-tailed fox... or at least he would be if he hadn't lost his tails in a bet? Now Laon is on a crusade to recover his missing appendages, if other spiritual forces don't find them first! Groups Scanlating Nolja! (inactive) Licensed in English Yen Press (6 Volumes - Complete)  Source: MAL Manga info, Baka updates , Bato.to Side notes: I've not read this manhwa as whole so I need to add this warning before anything else: The ending of the series can be rushed! I know that it can turn many people away from it but I feel it to be necessary t...

Japanese: 百鬼夜行抄 English: Beyond Twilight Synonyms: Selected Pandemonium, Hyakki Yakou Shou, Tales of a Hundred Ghosts Traveling by the Night, Hyakkiyakou Shou Type: Manga Volumes: 25 + Chapters: 28 + Status: Publishing Published: 1995 to ? Genres: Mystery, Historical, Horror, Romance, Supernatural Mangaka: Ima Ichiko (Story & Art) Serialization: Nemuki Synopsis:  Ritsu inherited his sixth sense from his grandfather, along with a demon guardian named Blue Storm. Strange things just seem to happen around these two, and it's left to them to get to the bottom of all these mysterious events. Each story is independent but features recurring characters you'll come to know and appreciate as they, each in their own way, try to deal with things 'not of this world'. Background Won the Excellence Prize of manga section of Japan Media Arts Festival in 2006. Hyakki Yakoushou was partially published in English as Beyond Twilight by Aurora Publi...