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In the year 1863, a time fraught with violent social upheaval, samurai of all walks of life flock to Kyoto in the hope of joining the Mibu-Roshi—a band of warriors united around their undying loyalty to the Shogunate system. In time, this group would become one of the greatest (and most famous) movements in Japanese history... the Shinsengumi!<br> <br> Into this fierce milieu steps Kamiya Seizaburo, a young would-be warrior who, though lacking in combat experience, possesses a fiery enthusiasm to both aid the Mibu-Roshi in their mission and to avenge his wrongfully murdered family. One of the Mibu-Roshi's most gifted (and immature) swordsmen, the legendary Okita Soji, agrees to take Seizaburo under his wing. What no one suspects, least of all Soji, is that Seizaburo is actually a girl named Tominaga Sei in disguise!<br> <br> (Source: Viz Media)<br> <br> Note: In 2003 <i>Kaze Hikaru</i> won the 48th Shogakukan Manga Award in the shoujo category.
The story of a boy, Akira Hiroin whose mother always wanted a daughter. His father, a scientist, makes him take (without knowing) a remedy that turns him into a girl.
MESSAGE TO THE READER: “Maybe every living beings are all capable of conflict by nature. The one who gets to decide if we should use violence or peace as an answer, is ourselves." Tabletop Warfare narrates the story of two conflicts that happen simultaneously in the kitchen. It tells us that while the scale of the conflicts can be different, all it takes to put an end to the tabletop warfare is a, literally, tiny help.
Asheela is reincarnated into another world after having lived a previous life as a Japanese farmer. Shortly after being born, she is kidnapped from her biological Duke's family and eventually taken in by another family, who raises her with tremendous love. Despite being only three years old, Asheela retains memories from her previous life. She uses her knowledge of farming and cooking to recreate foods from her former life, beginning with simple dishes such as rusks, and eventually introducing rice cultivation, Japanese ingredients, and Japanese-style food. Her cooking quickly becomes popular and brings happiness to the people around her. What begins as a cute story about a reincarnated child making delicious food gradually expands into a larger fantasy story involving noble families, the royal court, supernatural beings, and the mystery surrounding Asheela's birth and why she was kidnapped.
Mr. Roux’s Math Class tells the story of an old man whose enthusiasm to learn never ages. He is surrounded by sweet children and supported by an encouraging teacher. Education leads to new opportunities and increases our quality of life. This manga beautifully illustrates that no one is too old to learn.
A Melody of Peace illustrates the story of a bullying victim. Bullying is a problem that exists all over the world and can take different forms. This manga reflects UNESCO’s work to fight bullying and promote education for health and well-being of learners.
A Wordless Apology addresses several issues in one single manga from bullying, poverty, and life as a refugee. The manga shows a boy’s character development after bullying a refugee classmate as he expresses his wordless apology with the help of his teacher and friends. CREATOR'S VOICE: “my favorite part is when the main character "Sami" cried and regreted all what he did to the syrian girl" MESSAGE TO THE READER: “I hope that you got the moral of my manga, just a kids union could draw a large smile on miserable faces, could make someone return to school, could MAKE PEACE! so what if all of you unite to make peace?”
A man leads an ordinary, contended life, yet one with a hint of regret. Until, late one night, wandering the streets of Tokyo leads not to a bar, but...?
CREATOR'S VOICE: “Our favorite part of this story is the outcome: a village really affected by poverty, but rich in warmth, goodwill and amity among the residents." MESSAGE TO THE READER: “We hope this story can touch the bottom of your heart with kindness and empathy. Although some challenges can be hard sometimes, we need to remember where our strength comes from: closeness.”
Two boyfriends stumbling their way through life together. They may not be the most competent couple, but that won't stop them from loving each other to bits!
