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Azuki to Add Over 150 Manga Titles From MediBang!, Media Do Int'l
posted on by Joanna Cayanan
Manga service to announce new titles every month; Somari and the Guardian of the Forest, Wakako-zake, A Side Character's Love Story, 3 more titles available now
KiraKira Media Inc.'s digital manga service Azuki announced on Thursday that it has finalized deals with Media Do International, Inc. and MediBang! to add over 150 titles from the companies to the service.
Azuki will announce new titles at the beginning of every month with select chapters instantly available. Azuki revealed the first six series available on the service.
Title: Somari and the Guardian of the ForestAuthor: Yako Gureishi
Synopsis: In a world populated by a diverse range of tribes, humans have been persecuted nearly to extinction. One day, a forest guardian known as a Golem crosses paths with an abandoned little human girl. This is the story of the bond between a member of the disappearing human species and a guardian of the forest.
Title: A Side Character's Love Story
Author: Akane Tamura
Synopsis: Growing up, Nobuko Tanaka was always a “side character” standing off in the corner. Now in her 20s, she's fallen in love for the first time. While she isn't any good at being assertive, she will muster her courage bit by bit as she tries her best to close the distance between herself and her crush – because even side characters fall in love. If you're tired of the same old romantic protagonists, this modest, refreshing love story is for you.
Title: Wakako Zake
Author: Chie Shinkyū
Synopsis: Wakako Murasaki, 26, lives to eat. She was born with a taste for alcohol and good food, so every night she searches for a good place to enjoy her meals alone. Perhaps she will sit next to you tonight? These popular shorts featuring the solo heavy drinker have been successfully turned into an anime and a drama! This series has been published in Japan since 2015 under the Japanese title “Wakako Zake”
Title: A Love Story Between My Boss and I
Author: Nanameguri
Synopsis: The new employee, Takanashi, could not believe his ears when his mentor, Tokunaga, confessed that he was gay. Since then, Takanashi has awkwardly struggled to adapt to a company that doesn't seem to mind Tokunaga's sexuality. But once Takanashi got to know his mentor better, he couldn't take his eyes off of him anymore. Is this feeling... love?
Title: Natalie and Mysterious Takumi
Author: Yumika Tsuru
Synopsis: A pure love comedy between a French Otaku Girl and a mysterious Ikemen! When she was still in France, Natalie went through a heartbreak that made her want to end her life. Surprisingly, the ray of hope that saved her from despair was anime and manga! Now determined to live her life to the fullest, Natalie travels to Japan to become closer to her 2D love, but meets a handsome and mysterious man...?!
Title: ARK
Author: Pubo
Synopsis: After a massive earthquake, five ancient ruins containing the miracle mineral "Arkdite" appeared. Is this another blessing of civilization or a sleeping apocalypse? "ARK" is a full-colored comic with a beautiful art style and thrilling plot!
Source: Press release