Kato Kotono

During the Russian Revolution, as the Red Guards storm through Russia, a young girl escapes from the violence aided by her new found friend, a guard-in-training. A story of gun men, dramatic change and a sweet girl and boy who run away through the falling snow. But tragedy awaits… This oneshot is included in Shoukoku no Altair Volume 4.

For generations the Torqye Pashalu and the Balt-Rhein Empire have stood in stern opposition of each other. Then one night, when an Imperial minister is found assassinated, the two nations are plunged into a potentially explosive situation. As the generals of Torqye's council cry for war, Mahmut comes to discover the devious truth behind the assassination. Thus the young pasha's battle for his country and peace and trust in his fellow man begins…Links:Alternative Official English - K MANGA (U.S. Only), KodanshaNotes:Won the 41st Kodansha Manga Awards in the shounen category.

The curtain rises on an Oriental Reconquista spin-off of Kato Kotono's "Shoukoku no Altair", set far to the east of Rumeliana is the once peaceful and beautiful island nation of Kusanagi, which has been annexed by the larger country of Cinili and fallen into ruin.

A spin-off of Shoukoku no Altair following the secret adventures of tiny Mahmut and friends at the Kodansha publishing office. Romance, adventure, strategy… A lighthearted tale of war.)