Okazaki Mari

An embryologist, using a microscope, uses sperm to fertilize an eggs with their own hands to bring human life into this world. Ayumu Mizusawa is a genderless, genius embryologist who likes fishing and helping couples bring life to this earth.

Collection of one-shots written by author Umino Tsunami and drawn by ten different artists, all with one theme: the end of the world. Chapters: Megami-sama no Yorishiro (女神さまのよりしろ) by Kurihara Mamoru Fly me to the moon by Hiura Satoru Rip Van Winkle (リップ・ヴァン・ウィンクル) by Asuka Aruto Colorful (空降) by Higuchi Tachibana Seichi Junrei (聖地巡礼) by Ohara Shinji Koufuku na Ouhi (幸福な王妃) by Ueda Rinko Roujou no Ichinichi (老嬢の一日) by Tono Spiritual (スピリチュアル) by Nakahara Momota Mura de Ichiban no Bijo (村で一番の美女) by Okazaki Mari Sayonara Jinrui (さよなら人類) by Tsuge Aya

Three friends get together for an unfortunate occasion. Each of them is facing a difficult moment, between finished or complicated loves. But even if it is difficult and it seems to you that your heart is about to dry up, you can always find new light and hope if you reunite with people you love to eat rice together.

Set in the Heian period, A Un is the story of two prominent Buddhist monks: Saichou, who built the Enryaku Temple, and Kuukai, who established the Mt. Kouya retreat.

The manga anthology is created as part of charity with royalties donated for reconstruction of areas affected by the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake (Higashi Nihon Daishinsai) disaster that struck Japan on March 11, 2011. The volume contains works by Satoru Hiura (Hotaru no Hikari - It's Only Little Light in My Life), Toshinao Aoki (Kurumi no Ki!), Ume (Giga Tokyo Toy Box), Keiko Okamoto (Corrector Yui), Mayu Shinjo (Demon Love, Ai Ore, Love Celeb), Tomoko Ninomiya (Nodame Cantabile), Naoko Matsuda (Juuhan Shuttai!), Kyo Hatsuki (Itaya-san to Ushiyama-san, Sudden Death), Nagamu Nanaji (Parfait Tic!, Aruitou), Riho Sachimi, and Kazumi Ohya.

Life is hard enough as it is without the complications love interests bring. However, it becomes even more complicated when the interest in question is a friend. How does one choose between what is right and what is wrong? The male friend you've always been with or the one that's recently come back? This is a set of five short stories about the trials and tribulations of five different women: Diamond Only 5 cm Inside the Mosquito Net Inside the Mosquito Net 2 Hide and Seek

Aoki Kaoru is a 26-year-old woman who has never had a boyfriend. Normally unattached and unmotivated in her own life, Kaoru decides to start up a nail salon as a side business in addition to her regular job as a medical clerk. Although having a severe adversity to physical touch, she is forced to confront that fear when she meets a man who can’t help but touch others.

Ery was living her ordinary, dull high school life until one day when she saw a guy in the park. Curiosity made her follow after him, and she reached a skating school. Unhesitatingly, she joins the school, but… Contains an unrelated story Summer Fairytales aka Summer's Fairy Tale (also included in Bathroom Guuwa as chapter 3).

In the Shibuyaku Maruyamachou series: Volume 1 - Shibuyaku Maruyamachou Shibuya District, Maruyama Neighborhood: After School Itoi is being picked on by her classmates, but doesn't want to admit it to herself. She becomes closer to Ariyoshi when they are paired together to make costumes for a party and Ariyoshi takes her shopping in Shibuya. Will Ariyoshi be able to help her admit what's going on and come to terms with it? And is there something more between them than just friendship? A two-part story in a compilation volume by Okazaki Mari in which all the stories feature the Shibuya district. Lililicious Volume 2 - Sakura Volume 3 - Rounin Gorou Volume 4 - Hyakka Ryouran Wasurena Kusa Adabana Matsuri Ichiya

Minami Fujii is an employee at a high-powered advertising firm. She’s good at her job but finds herself torn between the pressure and expectations of her career and her attraction to two of her coworkers: the younger, arty Ishida, and the classy, put-together Ogiwara!

In 12 months you'll be invited into the life of a group of students who discover with joy and sadness the meaning of "Love."

A poignant and intelligent collection of short stories linked to the progression of the seasons.: Soft Shell (やわらかい殻, Yawarakai Kara): A hikikomori suddenly meets the woman who lived in her apartment until a year ago. Falling In Love With The Sky (空に恋する, Sora ni Koisuru): The tale of a young woman who has found her soulmate. One Piece (The Dress) (ワンピース): A university student is overjoyed when her first boyfriend buys her a one-piece dress. The Name Of Water (水の名前, Mizu no Namae): A handmodel is troubled by her anonymity. Tough (タフ): A graphic designer is stressed by her boyfriend's absence and lets her frustration out at work. Wind Grass Child (風草子, Kazezoushi): Like its Biblical equivalent, Salome, this one-shot tells a tale of desire and obsession.

From ShoujoMagic: This is a story about a boxer who aspires to become a champion. One day as he is taking a walk he meets a woman… and then?

The story of two school friends Maki and Yumi. Asai, a young professional photographer, notices Maki who is very talented in photography. He introduces his girlfriend, Sai, to her. Sai is also a photographer, but she's not motivated anymore… But when love interferes with their lives everything is in turmoil… Between abuse and feelings, prepare to dive in an unforgettable story.

From Shoujo Manga Maniac: Four dream-like short stories. Mari Okazaki can alter appearances like fun house mirrors at an amusement park. The short stories blossom to reveal a medley of surreal characters. The virtuoso stroke is like the thread that weave an exquisite lace of memories, tenderly reconstructing the ghost of a man… A woman tries to hold on to her lover in an unexpected way… Pierrot takes a hostage… A young couple meet a strange woman who seems to know them…

Mami is thirty six, not married, and it seems like the entire world is telling her she must be miserable because of it. But is she? Does she really need a ring on her finger to be happy, when she has a job she enjoys, and friends that support her? A collection of interconnected stories, that explores the hazards and joys of unmarried life through the eyes of three single ladies.