New and Notable Manga From 5/20-5/27
1. Aku no Meshitsukai
Author: Mothy
Artist: NEKOYAMA Miyao
Genre(s):
“In a certain kingdom, a prophecy was made about a child born with a birthmark on his back. It was said that he would bring an end to the kingdom, and that his death would bring about its destruction. When the twin prince and princess were born, Len and Rin, Len was discovered to have the birthmark. He was banished to a lonely tower, and Rin was raised as the only princess. However, it ended up being impossible to keep the siblings apart, and soon they formed a deep friendship. Although circumstances may pull them apart, nothing can break the bond they have with each other. They struggle together to survive the treacherous and dangerous world they were born into.” -Mangareader.net
Click below to view the rest of the notable manga from 5/20 - 5/27.
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Disclaimer: The manga mentioned in this post have been posted on a manga hosting website within the mentioned time frame. These manga may not have been written recently, some are many years old and are only now being posted. Some have been posted on previous websites other than the ones mentioned in this post. Furthermore, some manga mentioned are one-shots and thus are likely not to be continued. Manga mentioned here have been picked from a limited number of websites and are chosen based on my opinion. The following is not a complete list of all new and notable manga released within the time frame mentioned in the title. The term “manga” is used loosely to also include both manhwa and manhua.
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Author: MIURA Tadahiro SAKAMOTO Tsugirou
Artist: MIURA Tadahiro SAKAMOTO Tsugirou
Genre(s): Romance School Life Shounen
“There is a saying that if you find a japanese maple leaf with eight tips you will find everlasting love. A popular high school actress is now making a film about that legend at the main character’s high school, who in turn has a crush on her. One day after school he runs into her and helps her escape from some pursuing staff members. It turns out that since she started acting right after middle school she hasn’t had any experience with love and that is hurting the production of the movie. So to get some experience with love she invites him out on a date.” -Mangaupdates.com
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3. Green Blood
Author: KAKIZAKI Masasumi
Artist: KAKIZAKI Masasumi
Genre(s): Action Historical Seinen
“The end of the civil war signaled the start of the industrial revolution in the United States and immigrants from all over the world traveled to find their American dream. But what awaited the majority of them was poverty, discrimination and hopelessness. Manhattan, New York was full of immigrants flooding through the ports and the 6th district, Five Points, was considered at the time, the world’s worst slum. The mobsters corrupted the entire area, including the police by paying them off; Five Points was the mob’s territory and they were the law.
But even in Five Points, where there seemed to be nothing but robbery, prostitution and murder, showed some signs of hope. Luke Burns was a honest and righteous teenager who realized that the mob was the cause of the harsh lifestyle and that joining the mobsters would not bring him the American dream. But his older brother, Brad Burns, had become the assassin to the biggest mob group of Five Points, the Grave Diggers, a secret he kept from Luke for his own protection. Brad was known as the Grim Reaper and his reputation preceded him as a ruthless and skilled killer.” -MangaHelpers
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Author: N/A
Artist: SENA Monako
Genre(s): Action Horror Romance Shounen Supernatural
“After the surface of the world succumbed to chaos centuries ago, the city of Novus Aether is kept afloat in the sky solely by the continual prayers offered by the Saint. Years ago, when the Saint’s prayer was interrupted, an incident known as the “Gran Forte” occurred, causing a portion of the land to fall and split the lower city into two, separated by a cliff. Countless lives and property were lost or irreversibly affected in what would be known as the greatest disaster in the city’s history.
In time, the lowest layer, known as the “Prison”, became the home to people who lost much of their former lives during the “Gran Forte”. Crime, famine, and disease run rampant, with “The Noncorroding Gold Chains”, the ruling organization in the area specializing in the sex trade, keeping what little order that still exists. Meanwhile, a contagious disease which causes the infected to grow wings has spread throughout the city, and a unit commonly known as the “Wing Hunters” has been formed to deal with these people swiftly and often violently.
In this “Prison” resides Caim Astraea, a freelance ex-assassin who does odd jobs for his friend, the head of “The Noncorroding Gold Chains”, for money. During one request, Caim finds Eustia, a winged girl who emits the pale purple light characteristic of the “Gran Forte” incident years ago. His encounter with Eustia will take him on a journey which will involve him with the most influential bodies of the city, including the Church and the royal government. As he searches for the meaning to his cruel, difficult life, he will discover the deepest and darkest secrets of Novus Aether…” -Wikipedia.org
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Author: HORIKOSHI Kouhei
Artist: HORIKOSHI Kouhei
Genre(s):
“On the once-peaceful planet of Industria, constant battles have been fought over control of the planet. Astro is a dim witted but kind boy who tirelessly works to feed his “family,” a group of orphaned children. One day, after being fired from his most recent job, the prince of Industria, Bulge, appears in front of him. And even more shocking, Prince Bulge looks and sounds exactly like Astro! One thing leads to another, and Astro now has to take Bulge’s place as the heir to the throne of Industria! Suddenly, he’s faced with the task of bringing peace and harmony back to this war-torn planet!” -Mangareader.net
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This week’s new manga highlights are:
1. Sensei no Bulge
Honorable Mention(s):
1. Aku no Meshitsukai
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