Best of
Shojo

2009

となりの怪物くん 1 [My Little Monster 1]


Robico - 2009
    This is a story about a boy and a girl who struggle with love and friendship. Opening yourself up to other people forces you to be honest with yourself.となりの席の吉田くんは入学初日の流血事件以来、一度も学校に来ない…。自分の成績と将来にしか興味がなかった水谷雫は、たまたまプリントを届けたため、その吉田春に勝手に友達認定されてしまう。しかも、春の純粋さを知って優しくすると今度は告白までされちゃって…!?

Good Witch Of The West 7


Momokawa Haruhiko - 2009
    

Halfway


Izumi Yamaguchi - 2009
    Halfway After graduation, a young couple must figure out what they'll do about their relationship now that they're going to different universities. Story 2. Kyou Dake no Unreal A girl learns to cope with the death of someone she hated in her youth... and comes to terms with that hatred. Story 3. Hoshi wa Hi ga Kureru Made Nemuru A girl reunites with her childhood friend, only to find that he's quite different from the boy she once knew.

オレンジチョコレート 1 [Orange Chocolate 1]


Nanpei Yamada - 2009
    Next-door neighbors Chiro and Ritsu have been best friends since childhood. Ritsu, the eldest son of a family of traditional nichibu dancers, is thrust into the public eye as his career takes off, and his growing fame begins to test the pair’s friendship. And now the twist: when a wish made at a shrine actually comes true, Chiro and Ritsu find themselves inhabiting each others’ bodies. A further complication arises because Ritsu is not just a dancer, he is a famous onnagata, or female impersonator, popularly known as the “Courtesan Prince.”

Manga Mania™: Girl Power!: Drawing Fabulous Females for Japanese Comics


Christopher Hart - 2009
    His huge cast of characters includes angels of light and darkness, a sushi chef, samurai, shopaholics, a pirate, a judge, athletes, and a veterinarian tending to a sick cute monster. And, since manga girls rarely sit still, aspiring illustrators will learn how to draw them in action, in a variety of situations.

Himitsu no Sono Ato


Otani Hanayo - 2009
    While breaking in, she is caught by the guard, but he happens to be the guy who shares the same last name as her but always gets top scores, Naruse!?From Intercross

Apothecarius Argentum, Vol. 8


Tomomi Yamashita - 2009
    With the cure to his poisonous condition taking effect, he is finally able to touch his beloved Princess Primula. But her wedding to Prince Lorca is looming and enemies are out to get them. There's a plot to kill the King and Lorca and frame Argent for the crime. Beazol is no longer safe and Primula is going to have to make a very difficult choice.

Hitsuji ga Ippiki


Orie Moro - 2009
    But an unexpected accident that causes Saeki to die leaves her to live alone in their house. Suddenly, a guy named Reon comes and abducts her. Why do they have to live together? No matter how Mei hates malicious Reon, another feeling starts to appear. Then, Saeki, who was thought to be dead, suddenly makes a surprising return!

Saikyou Seitokai Tsubakiyo (Vol #1)


Asumi Hara - 2009
    One person in particular, Tsubaki Kiyoi (nicknamed Tsubakiyo), has a special talent that only one other person knows about-- when she touches someone, she can access their thoughts and memories. But because of this talent, she is very introverted and damaged inside. Can she overcome her fear of coming in contact with other humans, and take control of her power?

Apothecarius Argentum, Vol. 7


Tomomi Yamashita - 2009
    As an adult, he finds himself protecting the Princess from the same royal family. Despite having once been part of an attempt to assassinate her, Garna has received a pardon from Princess Primula and is returned to his position as the royal chef. Argent feels that Garna's resourceful and wise ways will help protect the Princess, so he decides it is time to embark on a trip alone to cure his body of its poisonous nature. Meanwhile, there is conspiracy brewing, as a mysterious group plots the fall of all royal families, one by one.

Okitsune no Hanayome (Bride of the Fox God)


Uta Nashizuki - 2009
    She became a coach at her school's archery club hoping she'd get a chance to get close to the senpai she loves. One morning Lisa visits a small shrine and prays for her dream to come true... not knowing the fact that she should be careful what she wishes for...

Kau Menang


Yuuki Obata - 2009
    But Ayu doesn't like him that much, because she think he isn't a nice person. But...?! Depicting the feelings every girls should feel when in love, vividly and sensitively, it;s the best school love story.

Kemono ni, Koishita


Erina Kamijou - 2009
    But, the truth is, she wants his heart, too. But she's afraid that she will be dumped, so she does not confess her feelings... In order to graduate from this relationship, Madoka takes action...?!

君じゃなきゃダメなんだ。1 [Kimi ja Nakya Dame Nanda 1]


Mimi Tajima - 2009
    But when Nanoka arrives at the address her grandfather gave her, she finds out that there are two brothers there! They aren't related by blood, and Nanoka has no idea which one is her brother. Is it Aoi or Kou?