Kihara Toshie

The story is set in 18th century London. Megan, the daughter of a wealthy merchant who is a sensation in high society, travels to Scotland, her father's homeland, after a certain incident. This is a historical romance about a girl who survives a stormy fate. (Source: Natalie, translated)

Tribute series by other artists to celebrate Aoike Yasuko's Eroica Yori Ai wo Komete's 45th anniversary. It started to run in Mystery Bonita's 2021 July issue. The artists who have contributed so far (as of 2023 June): 1- Shitou Ryoko (2021/7) 2- Sakai Miwa (2021/8) 3- Mineo Maya (2021/9) 4- Nanamaki Kanako (2021/10) 5- Akaishi Michiyo (2021/11) 6- Nakayama Seika (2021/12) 7- Aoki Tomo (2022/1) 8- Toono Yukiko (2022/2) 9- Ogawa Yayoi (2022/3) 10- Shima Atsuko (2022/4) 11- Haruna Remon (2022/5) 12- Hagio Moto (2022/6) 13- Aoki Tomo (2022/7) 14- Takahashi Miyuki (2022/8) 15- Yamato Waki (2022/9) 16- Honda (2022/10) 17- Shitou Kyoko (2022/11) 18- Aoki Tomo (2022/12) 19- Hamada Shouko (2023/1) 20- Urasawa Naoki (2023/2) 21- Shiomi Chika (2023/3) 22- Nogami Takeshi (2023/4) 23- Anno Moyoco (2023/5) 24- Yamamura Higashi (2023/6) 25- Nagano Noriko (2023/7) 26- Kihara Toshie (2023/8)

The story began at the eve of the French Revolution, when Louis, the “wild and transgressive” young man moved to the countryside to stay with a family friend with his mother. There he met the little energetic Adele and her mother, a very charming lady and both of whom became Louis’ inspiration for his future role in the forthcoming revolution. The beautiful Adele grew up believing that she would end up marrying Louis, not knowing that her “childhood sweetheart” already turned to become the famous cruel and ice-hearted Saint-Just whom played an important role in the condemnation and execution of King Louis XVI… (from mangaupdates)

(from cdjapan): What will happen to the love triangle between a princess, a high priest and a villain? A masterpiece of Kabuki baroque! "A Blissful Love Rhapsody". A prestigious princess, a noble priest, and a chic scoundrel weave their way through a love triangle. ......? Princess Sakurahime of the prestigious Yoshida family is the reincarnation of Seigen, a high priestess and her lover who died seventeen years ago. Seigen's heart is disturbed and shaken. However, Sakurahime already has a special love in her heart. ......? Based on the famous Kabuki play "Sakurahime Higashi Bunsho", this is a masterpiece of Kabuki baroque, a gorgeous and cheerful depiction of the tumultuous destiny and growth of a slightly tomboyish princess. An adaptation of a kabuki play. The bunkoban combines it with Watashi ga Kirai na Oanesama (My Detestable Sister).

Laureen is in love with Wiza, a young noble residing at the palace. The young prince of the castle, Gideon, is also in love with him. But as Wiza doesn’t show any interest in him, he is exiled by Gideon… The bunkoban also includes the following works: -Twilight Cinderella (one shot contained in Twilight Cinderella) -Nocturne (one shot contained in Diamond Godzilland) -Hanakanmuri no Rouya-jou (The Flower Crown Prison Castle)

(from ebookjapan): Romanticist Toshie Kihara's first hard-boiled story begins in the big city of New York. An encounter between a mystery writer and a poor girl begins to turn the wheels of fate. In addition to the title story, "Oni no Izumi", a sequel to "Oeyama Kaden" and "From the Forest of Deep Sunlight" bring you the full flavor of Kihara romance.

This is a series of short stories (some much longer than others); quite a few of which contain shounen-ai elements. In 1984, this manga received the Shogakukan Manga Award for shoujo.

Ingreanu Saforon (Ingres) is an author, university professor, and a man of many fancies who finds himself in all sorts of adventures. Always by his side is Viol (Vi), a young man of a poor background who he took in. You can never quite predict where these two will end up, but one thing's for certain: Be prepared for lots of chaos and romance! Contains the 3rd and 4th part of the Ingreanu series, a series of episodic one-shots featuring these two leads Kihara did in Monthly Seventeen, with its final part in Bouquet. Diamond Godzillan (ダイヤモンド❤ゴジラーン, Diamond ❤ Gojiraan): Ingres and Vi find themselves embarking on a trip to Kenya. However, a curious accident causes the plane to crash - and Vi, Ingres, and a French mafia member miraculously make it out fine! They soon discover it's thanks to a mysterious girl, who commands a dinosaur who bears quite the resemblance to the famous kaiju. Many mysteries emerge in this parody of tokusatsu and lost world novels. Green Elliot (緑のエリオット, Midori no Elliot): Ingres and Vi end up in the Lake District in England after an American editor manages to corner Ingres. While taking shelter from the rain, Vi encounters a dashing fellow who reminds him of someone once dear to him. Things take a surprising turn when they meet again at a hotel, and Ingres picks up on the truth behind the mysterious and handsome figure, Elliot. Nocturne (夜想曲――ノクターン――, Yasoukyoku ― Nocturne): Yuko Hotarubukuro is an ordinary college girl who's just moved into a new apartment. As she takes a ride on the elevator, she meets Kikyo Kokobu, a guy from another college running an errand, and a mysterious man in Heian period attire. Then, the two get transported to his palace - and before they know it, they find themselves in the thick of court intrigue! A romantic comedy time slip story set in the early 11th century, in the middle of the Heian period.

(from ebookjapan): This is a collection of five masterpieces by Toshie Kihara, a hunter of romance, including the title story, "Silent Song," which depicts the boundless nostalgia of Soraya, a foreign exchange student, for Gyorgy, an Eastern European man with whom he shared the wounds of youth in Paris, "Ooeyama Kaden," "Elegant Gypsy", "Paper Crane of Gold and Silver," and "A Story Without Comment," which are all gems.

(From PRISMS:) Based on the world-famous novels by Anne and Serge Golon (a husband and wife team--she did the writing, he the research). The beautiful Angelique is force-married to the noble Joffrey de Peyrac, although she is in love with another noble, Phillipe. However, she gradually falls in love with Joffrey but right then he's accused to be a sorcerer.

A coming-of-age tale of boys who lived in the good old days. This is a story of friendship between Mari Takato, a half-German, half-Japanese boy, his best friend Shingo Innami, and their schoolmates at Jidoin, a prestigious old high school. A representative work of Toshie Kihara, this is a story of the boys' dreams, tears, and friendship! Note: Has a extra volume, Yunta Muari, that is included in the later bunko and kanzenban releases. (Yunta Muari is the Chinese reading of Mari Takato.)

(from ebookjapan): The time is the Bakumatsu. Soji Okita and the other young samurai have an interweaved love and romance. A masterpiece of Shinsengumi memorabilia by master artist Toshie Kihara!

Gingaso is a rose house with a mysterious scent, with a beautiful mother, four beautiful sons and “Akazuma”. Victoria, who was struck by the advertisement for “just a room fee!”, Fell in love with the youngest son! But that son is actually ...! ? A science fiction comedy where the mysterious family that runs a lodging house called "Gingaso" in the suburbs of London are vampire aliens. Includes one shot "Serenade to My Beloved" in volume 2.

A slapstick romantic comedy featuring the hijinks and romance of Japan's first co-ed high school. Subtitled in its Hakusensha reprint as 'Another Mari and Shingo', as the leads originate as supporting characters in this work. Contains one shot "I'm Fine with Dying" in volume 2: Micole is a young French girl whose cousin, Leon, an up-and-coming painter, lives with her. One of Leon's paintings catches the eye of a wealthy art-loving gentleman, and he gets offered to study in Paris. Leon has always been rather delicate, but for some reason, his health begins to worsen even further once he arrives there...

Young pirate Captain Assur, his jet-black hair flowing, sets off for a homeland he has never seen. He rides the icy northern seas to a land of lilies and gold, a land of dreams. Among his companions are the beautiful Phillip and the princess of that homeland, Rovena. Contains the one shot "Love is Like a Phoenix" in Volume 1, and the one shot "Silver Romance" in Volume 2.

(from ebookjapan): My first love was a blonde with long eyelashes, a prince of St. George, and a bashful book lover. He confessed his love to me and I cried all the time. I'm so happy, so happy. "What's wrong, Daisy?" I can't speak and can only cry. This is a romantic comedy about a clumsy girl. Includes one shot "Girl, Like a Blue Sky".

"Ugetsu Monogatari" is a collection of ghost stories written by Akinari Ueda (Kyoho 19 - Bunka 6 \[1734 - 1809 AD]), and the first draft was written in 1939 (1768). It was completed, but after many revisions, it was published eight years later, in 1776. It consists of an introduction in Chinese and five volumes and nine chapters, and is based on Chinese white-talk novels. A white story is a colloquial sentence, and Akinari refined the storytelling technique of the original work and wrote it in elegant sentences that make use of the story's fantastical scenes, while also containing the meaning of a warning against a frivolous society.