Yoneyama Setsuko

A series of biographical oneshots by various mangaka, published in 2009-2010 by Asahi Shimbun. Each issue focuses on a different notable figure from Japanese history. Collection of all titles released under Asahi Publications can be found on their Official Website - Link Title and Author details for each issue can be found at MangaSeek (JP)

“Kouichi, Marry Me!” That is the wish of Rinko, the descendant of a pure blooded witch family. The customs of her family forbids the matrimony between a witch and a human, however Rinko refuses to abide by that tradition since she fears witchcraft. Instead of resorting to violent measures, the elder of the family agrees to let the “cupid” do its work. The cupid, Rui, informs Rinko that in order for both sides of this conflict to come to an agreement, Rinko must meet the groom candidates that the elder prepared for her, or else she will lose everything, including her beloved, Kouichi. For Kouichi’s sake, Rinko, the unwilling witch, agrees to this and begins to face a long line of groom candidates that await her! \[ESP] ||“¡Kouichi, Cásate conmigo!” Ese es el deseo de Rinko, el descendiente de una familia de brujas de sangre pura. Las costumbres de su familia prohíben el matrimonio entre una bruja y un humano, sin embargo, Rinko se niega a respetar esa tradición ya que teme la brujería. En lugar de recurrir a medidas violentas, el anciano de la familia acepta dejar que el "Cupido" haga su trabajo. El cupido, Rui, le informa a Rinko que para que ambos lados de este conflicto lleguen a un acuerdo, Rinko debe cumplir con los candidatos al novio que el anciano preparó para ella, o de lo contrario perderá todo, incluso su amado, Kouichi. ¡Por el bien de Kouichi, Rinko, la bruja poco dispuesta, está de acuerdo con esto y comienza a enfrentarse a una larga lista de candidatos de novio que la esperan!||

Japan is ravaged by a new form of influenza so lethal, that only one person out of a hundred thousand can survive an infection. What is this virus and what does it do? Why is there no cure, even after five years? Kazuma, a man able to withstand the infection of the unknown virus, "Cherubim \[kerubimu]," has obtained the power to save his twin sister from facing the influenza! While Kazuma saves other people's suffering by using his new power, he will also encounter many surprising and painful things… A serious and comedic story of new abilities begins!

The anthology features works by mangaka from Ward and Comic Zero-Sum. A new volume is released every four months. Volume 1 : Butler 1 Spider's Nest by Minekura Kazuya Nice to Meet You, Young Lady by Kouga Yun Holly Green and White Little Garden by Takayama Shinobu The Situation of Goshogawa Yuzuru's Magnificant Mansion Creation by Miyamoto Fukusuke Butler of Worry by Higashiyama Kazuko Elevenses by Mikanagi Touya The Incident of the Butler's Birthday Project by Saeki Yashirou Le Droit d'aimer by Haibara Yaku Young Lady's Butler by Yoneyama Setsuko The Melancholy of the Irritable Boy and Butler by Kikuta Yui The Moon and the Visitor by Nanjou Tsugumi

Euphilia, the daughter of an earl, grew up without knowing the love of her family, as her younger sisters were given preferential treatment. She resolved to live without relying on anyone. One night, while resting alone in her room, she treated a small, injured owl. The next day, for some reason, she received an ardent marriage proposal from the emperor of a neighboring country...?! "I've found you. At last, I've been looking for you, probably since I was born." With melting eyes and sweet words, he ruthlessly eliminates anyone who gets in his way. Is this intense love too overwhelming?! This is the ultimate Cinderella story of a downtrodden girl and an emperor marrying! (Source: Ichijinsha, translated

The crown prince declares, "I am going to marry the most beautiful woman in the country." Despite being the daughter of a poor baron, Miriage is chosen as one of the candidates for crown princess because of her beauty. If such a person becomes king, the country will be destroyed!" Feeling a sense of crisis, Miriage embarks on a territorial reformation to protect her people. In the midst of the difficulties that await her, she falls in love with a man who is not the crown prince... This encounter leads to an unexpected situation (⁉) the struggle of a poor baroness to reform her fief!

Parn, the hotheaded young fighter and the main character of the ''Record of Lodoss War'', always rushed into actions for the good of Lodoss and pure justice. Therefore, he always took away all the focus from the more passive main character and yet his partner, Deedlit the Elf. As in the name, ''Deedlit's Tale'', this is totally contributed to this beloved character. Artworks were done by Setsuko Yoneyama. This Manga adapts the novel of the same name into a two book Manga sequence. While reading this Manga, readers will find themselves feeling the heart of a young girl (one hundred and seventy years old is considered to be young for a high elf) and witnessing the romantic story of these two great heroes.