Ishinomori Shotaro

A compilation of Cyborg 009 stories: Ishtar's Dragon Aztec Pharaoh Virus Farewell Nessie Father and Child The Dolphin and The Boy At The Zoo Child of Seven Baby Poppins Strange Star Flower Kidnapping Glacier of Love Vision of a Butterfly

A compilation of Cyborg 009 stories: Conan the Giant of the North Arctic Ghost Golden Triangle Aphrodite Metamorphosis Water Spirit Frozen Time Rainy Day Sketches of Yamano Te Go For It! Big Brother Invisible Strings Cyborg Soldier, For Whom Do You Fight!

A compilation of Cyborg 009 stories: Edda (Norse Mythology) Snow Carnival Legend of the Star Mermaid Night of the Star Festival City of Wind Passing Shot The Red Shoes The Modern Narcissus Eyes and Ears Mechanical Machine Hepatica Symphony Heart of the Machine

Publisher Hayakawa is celebrating its 70th anniversary with two manga anthology reprints. One collection is dedicated to mystery works while the other compiles SF stories printed over the publisher's long career. The Ripe Star (Ureta Hoshi) by Osamu Tezuka, February 1972 in SF Magazine Dual Isolation Cell Satellite (Eisei 2-ren Dokubou) by Leiji Matsumoto, February 1972 in SF Magazine 7P (2) – H.G. Wells by Shotaro Ishinomori, October 1969 in SF Magazine Captain Past by Go Nagai, November 1970 in SF Magazine Ragini by Moto Hagio, February 1980 in SF Magazine Dorothy by Keiko Fukuyama, August 1984 in SF Magazine Aquatic People (Mizubito) by Hideo Azuma THE GHOST OF SF KID (SF Kozou no Yuurei) by Tori Miki Heikou Wars by Eiji Yokoyama Ojii-chan no Shosai/Uchuu by Tetsuya Imai Megane wo Kai ni by Yu Tsunamino Futokou by Tsubana Mister Donut by Daisuke Nishijima(Original concept: Yusaku Kitano), June 2002 in SF Magazine Mahou Shoujo Time-chan Sono 1 Onee-chan wa Kaidan wo Ochiru Yume wo Miru no ka by Akihito Yoshitomi To, Aru Hi no Boku no Himo by Natsujikei Miyazaki Sister of My Dreams (Ore no Yume no Imouto) by COCO

A compilation of Cyborg 009 stories: 1-6. Angel 7\. Battle with the Gods 8\. Cyborg 009 and the 300 Million Yen Criminal 9\. FunKinder TV: Cyborg 009 10\. Deinonychus 11\. Barefoot Zanzibar 12\. People Drifting Between Space-Time 13\. Urgent Simulation 1992

Ishinomori's fantastic masterpieces are gathered in one book! A selection of masterpieces by Shotaro Ishinomori, whose representative works such as "Kamen Rider Agito'' and "Cyborg 009'' are currently being broadcast on TV and are still popular even after his death. Contains many works that have only been published in magazines, such as the still popular "Matango'' and ''Kudan no Haha'', originally written by Sakyo Komatsu.

(from ebookjapan): Based on the Suntory Prize-award-winning book, this is the first manga serialized in JAL's in-flight magazine!　In the 18th century, the "Grand Tour" was popular among British aristocrats, who sent their children to the European continent for international education. With experienced tutors as chaperones and ample financial resources, the grand tours lasted from a year at the shortest to five or six years at times. From the start of the trip, they traveled through France and Italy until they returned home. The young man was greeted not only by high culture and traditions, but also by bad roads, cheap accommodations, swindlers, and prostitutes. A vivid portrayal of the customs of the time!

(from ebookjapan): When Toru Godaiji wakes up, he is in Tokiwaso in 1961! It seems that he is possessed by mangaka Shotaro Ishimori's assistant. Godaiji, who knows the "future," predicts that Ishimori will later draw "Cyborg 009" and that the troubled Fujio Akatsuka will succeed with his gag manga. He then slips through time and space to the year 1999 as predicted by Nostradamus, to the anime production site of "Astro Boy," and even to his own past......

(from ebookjapan): Musashi (Takezo) goes to the dojo of Ishikawa Guntosai Itsukuryu at the behest of his father, a martial arts instructor of the Ogasawara family. As Musashi trains under his teacher, he learns that his father was killed by a man named Sasaki Gentosai Kishiyu, just as Musashi is about to perfect the Nito style he has developed! Knowing that his father was as formidable an opponent as his master, Musashi sets off on a journey to avenge his father's death. Shotaro Ishinomori portrays Musashi Miyamoto as a young boy with a lot of charm, just as in the Tachikawa Bunko, a collection of written stories published for young people in the Taisho era (1912-1926).

The origin of Japanese history, the world of the divine era! This is a manga adaptation of the first volume of the Kojiki, Japan's oldest book compiled by the Yamato Imperial Court. The story is narrated by Hieda-no-Are and O-no-Yasumaro. The story is divided into chapters entitled "Kunizukurihen," "Siblings," "Nenokunihen," and "Kami no Descenthen," in which Ishinomori depicts episodes such as the Ishiyado of Heaven and the Yamata-no-orochi, incorporating his manga artist's ideas!

(from ebookjapan): Edoya is an inn with the best reputation in Edo (Tokyo) for its excellent food, inexpensive rates, excellent service, and the lowest lodging fees. One day, they decide to take care of an old man who is out of bed. It seems that Tojiro, the chief keeper, remembers the old man. ......? ("Yokohama Edoya") Tokuzo, the chef at Edoya, an inn, is a talented chef. Hearing of his reputation, Kikuzen, a ryotei in Nihonbashi, offers him a job. However, Tokuzo offers the owner of Kikuzen "pickled daikon" ......! (Tokuzo's tongue is not in his mouth.) Five stories are included in this collection.

Not included in the Ishinomori Complete Works. (from ebookjapan): A "sumo manga" by Shotaro Ishinomori, a master of the hero manga world, dynamically depicting sumo wrestlers active in the Edo period. The Asano family, which appears in Chushingura, had an official sumo wrestler, Naminohana Kuranosuke . A few months after Asano, the feudal lord of Banshu-Ako, was ordered to commit seppuku for his involvement in the murder of Kira, Naminohana Kuranosuke, who remained loyal to the Asano family, earned his living by doing hard work and wrestling. One day, Naminohana rescued a geisha named Chidori from being attacked by thugs.......?

Link receives a telepathic message in a dream one night one night from Princess Zelda, pleading for help. She's been abducted by a wizard and locked in the dungeon of Hyrule Castle. When Link awakes from his dream and finds that his uncle has also disappeared, he sets out to find out what is going on. Little does he know that rescuing the imprisoned princess is only the beginning of his quest! Note: All Digital Editions of the Manga Have Been Delisted as of 2019

(from ebookjapan): Kenta Igashima of the Coordination Division of the Economic Planning Agency flies around the world to witness global-scale problems!　ODA, or Official Development Assistance, is one of Japan's largest foreign policy areas, but does Japan really understand its donor countries? This book provides an easy-to-understand explanation of the current situation in which Japan is under pressure to review its assistance as environmental and population issues come to the surface. Other topics include problems in Eastern Europe and global environmental issues, in a four-part series of one-episode readings. A very popular series following Introduction to the Japanese Economy!

(from ebookjapan): This is a large story covering the period from the Paleolithic Age to the 1990s. Positioned as Japan in the international community, it weaves together historical facts as well as cultural history, the lives of ordinary people, and the human spirit and sensibilities.

On Feb 9th, 1989, legendary manga author Osamu Tezuka died after a prolonged hospital stay due to Stomach Cancer. Months later, Asahi Journal ran a Special issue as homage to Tezuka's legacy. In this issue, a bunch of his contemporaries, as well as some of his own assistants, drew up tribute pages to mourn their fallen colleague. This listing is for the translated tribute pages.

Delisted from digital retailers as of October 31st, 2019. (from ebookjapan): 1988 was the first year of the Tokyo Dome. In April of that year, a pitcher who could handle a magic pitch suddenly appeared in the world of professional baseball. His name was Dome Shinjo. He was an elementary school boy who belonged to the Yomiuri Giants. He was successful with "Dome Special No. 1, the disappearing magic ball" and "Dome Special No. 2, the boomerang ball," which took advantage of the subtle airflow created by the Tokyo Dome's air conditioning, but the pennant race that year ended with the Chunichi Dragons' victory. As the year dawned, Dome took the mound in hopes of winning the championship!

(from ebookjapan): Adultery is a man's adventure, a woman's fashion...? Shotaro Ishinomori dramatically spins an omnibus of real-life love stories of "ten different couples," including a Marunouchi office worker and her section chief, a tutor and her mother, a PTA member and her teacher, and a mother's friend and her husband, all of whom are consumed by an illicit love affair, even though they know it is unforgivable! The book contains a total of 10 stories depicting the pleasures and perils of adultery, as well as a legal column for each drama. A true introduction to the study of adultery!

All Digital Editions of the Manga Have Been Delisted as of 2019 (from ebookjapan): A collection of short stories about the lives of world leaders active in the second half of the 20th century, including Yeltsin, Bush, Ferrari and Soichiro Honda! In addition to the title work, "Cyborg 009: Emergency Simulation 1992", the last of "009" by Shotaro Ishinomori, and a manga of interviews with Japanese businessmen are included, as well as other current affairs and documentary manga done in the late 1980s and early 1990s. With a sharp clairvoyant eye, the book provides an insight into the Japanese economy and world affairs during this turbulent period!

All Digital Editions of the Manga Have Been Delisted as of 2019 (from ebookjapan): The "International Incidents Division" was established in the Criminal Investigation Department of the Metropolitan Police Department on January 11, 1988. There are 47 members in the division, including 4 female investigators. These four team up to take on a difficult case involving a Japanese national abroad! ----The body of a dead Japanese man is found floating in Manila Bay. As the investigation progresses, the situation begins to resemble a murder with insurance money. In order to destroy the alibi of the perpetrator, the four head to Manila. ......? In addition to the title story, the collection also includes the slightly mysterious short story "Shotaro Manga Poems of the Heart".

All Digital Editions of the Manga Have Been Delisted as of 2019 (from ebookjapan): The grander the dream, the more interesting it is! An undersea tunnel through the Tsugaru Straits. This unprecedented project, which everyone laughed at as a pipe dream, was revived after a major accident. In 1954, the Seikan Liaison Ship Toya Maru sank. With 1,430 fatalities, it was the second worst disaster in the world's maritime history, and the Seikan Tunnel project was quickly materialized. Each day lived, each era moved, and a path remained on the seafloor. ...... This is an outstanding documentary manga depicting people who put their lives on the line to realize their dreams, making full use of cutting-edge science!

(from ebookjapan): New York City's underground aqueducts are rumored to be inhabited by strange creatures. In the darkness, like a huge labyrinth, there he is! A black grasshopper man saves a TV crew from being attacked by a monster man who turns into an alligator! The name of the man who appeared before the astonished crew was Kotaro Minami. He had lost all memory except for being Japanese, his name, and the fact that he had escaped from somewhere. In order to solve the mystery of the mutant creature and to find out the truth about his past, Minami heads out to the world...! His next stop is Paris, the Opera!

From Ediciones Glénat: In the 19th century, there lived a painter who formed a large influence upon the French Impressionists - Katsushika Hokusai, the timeless Japanese artist! Ishinomori offers a complete biography of the 90 years of life of the great ukiyo-e artist, who frequently changed his name and residence and came to call himself Gakyō Rōjin, "the crazy old painter."

Not collected in the Ishinomori Complete Works. (from ebookjapan): Hero comic master Shotaro Ishinomori emotionally depicts the subtleties of various people's hearts in this human drama. Hiroshi sees a message on a postcard from his ex-girlfriend Hiromi, who married another man: "Are you still using a fountain pen? Hiroshi remembers the time he received a fountain pen from his ex-lover Hiromi, who married another man. Then, as his memory goes back, Hiroshi recalls a sweet and sour event with Hiromi in high school ......!

(from ebookjapan): A book titled "Kaikoku Shinsho" written by Hiraga Gennai, who supposedly died in prison, has been found! Researcher Yamanouchi and his student, Midori Yuzuriha, who obtained this mysterious old book, decipher it and uncover a series of historical facts that defy common sense! The infamous financial reform of the Shogunate by Iitsugu Tanuma was actually a highly praiseworthy achievement! Is Iiji the politician of the Showa period? This is a human drama that brilliantly interlaces the Edo period and the present day with the skillful direction and cutting expressions typical of Shotaro Ishinomori!

(from ebookjapan): Sawako Matsumoto works for Manhattan Trust, one of the largest banks in the United States. This Sawako has returned as the vice president of the Japan branch. Corporate competition between Japan and the U.S. unfolds in the banking industry. This best-selling work depicts the turbulent period of the Japanese economy in the 1980s. Winner of the Shogakukan Manga Award and the Grand Prize of the Japan Cartoonists Association Award. It has also been made into an Anime! Won the 33rd Shogakukan Manga Award for General Manga in 1987, which it shared with Ishinomori's other famous work, Hotel As mentioned in the description, Manga Intro to the Japanese Economy Won the 17th Japan Cartoonists Association Award Grand Prize in 1988

(from ebookjapan): Sho Tonda is an elementary school boy. He is excited and thrilled to move into his new home. But he is also a little ...... anxious when he sees Mickey, the cat, unusually excited. Sure enough, something strange happened the next day. He woke up to find his room neat and tidy. No one remembered to tidy it up, but ......! This work is filled with the creator's wish that "a house should not only be convenient, but also a space where people can live together as members of a family, with a proper "personality".

All Digital Editions of the Manga Have Been Delisted as of 2019 (from ebookjapan): The superconductivity race heats up around the world. The definitive documentary manga depicting the struggles of researchers and the minute-by-minute battle for the lead in front of the greatest invention of the century! The excitement of cutting-edge science and the superconductivity revolution is realistically reproduced!

(from ebookjapan): Bin Tokura joins the investment company of Sakae Shigeru, the Black Daikoku of Kabuto-cho. He aspires to become the second Black Daikoku under Sakae, whom he respects, but his assignment is to a club in Ginza! In addition, Tokura lost his job...... after challenging Sakae. He tries to double his 5 million yen severance pay to pay Sakae back, but making money is not easy! A money game comic filled with the nostalgia of the heat of the mid-80s, when everything was on the upswing, but also with a philosophy that is relevant to today's society!

(from ebookjapan): Pakkon, the son of the Demon King, is sent to the human world by his father to "increase the number of people who do good things because hell is full of bad people. But from Heaven, which is also full, the angel Tenchii comes to increase the number of people who do bad things!　This SF comedy, serialized in Gakken Kenkyusha's "Kakunen Kagaku" from 1985, is based on the short animation "Wonder Bevil-kun" in NHK's children's program and includes an unpublished short story "Tsk, Tsk, Bevil-kun," which is based on the same story as "Sloppy Demon Pakkon."

All Digital Editions of the Manga Have Been Delisted as of 2019 (from ebookjapan): Isao Aoki, the famous professional golfer known as "The World's Aoki" and "The Magician of the Orient," gives private lessons to Shotaro Ishinomori, Takao Saito, and Fujiko Fujio A. Isao Aoki, the famous professional golfer, is said to be "a magician. Practice your putts and approaches, and your score will shorten quickly! "Grip your left three fingers so hard they turn white!" "The basis of my game plan is a record of countless mistakes I've made in the past." Aoki's theory will save old golfers who are struggling to improve their scores.

(from ebookjapan): The hotel is also one huge city. Restaurants, beauty salons, jewelry stores, pharmacies, etc... Everything you need for daily life is available, from hospitals to shoeshine. And room keys are all-purpose in hotels. From restaurant meals to dry cleaning to the purchase of expensive jewelry can be done without cash. Hence, various dramas are still unfolding today. Of course, in this huge hotel "Platon," too... The popular work, which has also been dramatized for TV, is now available! Won the Shogakukan Manga Award for General Manga 1988

(from ebookjapan): Asahi Bunzaemon is a low-ranking samurai of the Owari clan. He is weak-willed, and his hobbies include drinking, theater-going, fishing, and keeping a diary. He is healed by his mistress while spending his days in fear of his dreaded wife, drinks with his colleagues with a side of gossip about his love life, and relieves stress by getting his hair out while on a business trip. ...... Shotaro Ishinomori's manga adaptation of "Omurochuki," which "focuses" on the real life of an easygoing middle-class samurai and the scandals of the time, is now available!

Supplemental and post-main serialization content for Sarutobi Ecchan, serialized in various magazines and newspapers.

All Digital Editions of the Manga Have Been Delisted as of 2019 (from ebookjapan): Tokyo's third largest airport. With 4 million passengers a year, more than 10,000 people a day meet and depart from this airport. The mother airport is a place of rest for those who travel through the sky. There, human joys, sorrows, loves and hates meet and disperse. ...... Includes the two chapters of the title story. Also includes "Metropolitan Police Department Juvenile Division," a series of short stories about the activities of Detective Bunta Mitsui of the Juvenile Division. It contains six stories, including "Shabu and Love," a methamphetamine case stemming from a suicide by jumping into a train.

(from ebookjapan): Golf is said to be a gentleman's sport, but in reality, it's all about mentality! Golf is a sport that reveals people's true nature: they are cautious when they play for entertainment, they are mean to each other, they act cool when there are women, they make excuses and cheat to hide their bad shots, and ...... golf is a sport that reveals people's true nature. And if three or four old men get together, all they can think about is the 19th hole at night! This is a golf manga for mature adults, serialized in "GOLF Comic" magazine!

(from ebookjapan): Tic-kun, the prince of the planet Earl, his chaperone Toc-kun Hat, and the earth girl Miko, along with the self-appointed villain Dr. Bell and his robot henchman Gigi Gigi. The familiar faces from ----'s "Tic-Toc Adventures" will be on hand to share their animal "greetings," "learning abilities," and "body clocks. and "body clocks" as they have fun learning about the wonders of the world!　This is an omoshiro gakushu SF comedy that has appeared in Gakushu Kenkyusha's "5-nen no Kagaku" and "1-nen no Kagaku" since 1984, and has also been made into an anime.

(from ebookjapan): The cosmetics sold by the apothecary Shikitei Shoho are very popular among Edo women, from the landlady of a large store to townswomen. The young master, Shikitei Kosanma, is the most skilled cosmetologist in Edo. Not only does he use makeup to beautify and adorn women, but he also glamorously and flashily arranges the front and back sides of Edo culture! But what a novel technique that could be used in today's advertising industry! This is an Oedo business jidaigeki full of Ishinomori Shotaro's style, serialized in "Big Comic" from 1983 to 1984!

(from ebookjapan): Santaro Tsubaki is a high school student at Joto Academy. He is the president of the Cinema Study Group, which produces a special effects film about a fictional superhero named Green Glass. However, one day, suspicious accidents start happening around him. Every time Santaro faints, the real Green Glass appears and saves him from danger. Santaro wonders if he has the potential to be a hero. Santaro and his best friend start an investigation to find out the identity of Green Glass and the mastermind behind the accidents.......?

(from ebookjapan): Lao Tzu, the legendary and enigmatic hermit who wrote the sutras on "Dao" and "Virtue" while remaining a hermit of unknown fame.　Lao Tzu, the legendary and enigmatic hermit who wrote the scriptures on "The Way" and "Virtue" while remaining an obscure hermit. What was the "Way" that Laozi taught?　Ishinomori's witticisms are full of the intellectual excitement of Lao Tzu's "Seeking the Way" journey, full of the bizarre and the bizarre!　Why don't you try "Lao Tzu's Way," a "weird manga" and enjoy expanding your life's "path"? (Excerpt from the author's "The Way").

(from ebookjapan): There was an old wizard in a world. He had three disciples, and the day of their graduation was approaching. The old wizard, who had also announced his retirement on that day, said that he would give each of his disciples an object of their choice. Kali Benjamin, a boy prodigy, got a "flying ship" for a quick tour of the world. Josinda Isei, the daughter of a rich merchant, "a prescription for all drugs" for her pursuit of pleasure. But Nauman Bow, who has stayed more than twice as long as the other apprentices, has nothing in particular that he wants ......!?

(from ebookjapan): One day, a package arrived for elementary school student Michiru! When she opened it, she found a stuffed dog with a zipper on its tummy... but it turned out to be a "mean dog" with a tummy from another dimension! The mean dog Pecchi tries to make Michiru-chan happy with the weird tools and creatures that come out of his tummy. ......? Fancy gags by a weird dog! And Tik-kun and Tok-kun make an appearance!

(from ebookjapan): Kyoto in 1862, near the dawn of Japan. There was a boy who repeatedly exploded after a failed experiment. His name was Moichi. He had no relatives and was being taken care of by a monk at Iboji Temple. One day, Moichi meets Ryoma Sakamoto of the Kaientai, who is hiding in the temple. He was wounded and said that he was being chased by the Shinsengumi. In order to escape Ryoma from the temple, which is surrounded by the Shinsengumi, Moichi creates a new invention. ......!?

(from ebookjapan): Chome-chan has come to Animal Academy in the remote Kakure Valley! Kakure Valley is a slightly noisy but peaceful and fun village where animals learn and work like humans. However, some bad guys are trying to steal the "anthropomorphic chemistry" that Chome-chan's mom is researching! The bad guys who misuse the power of science are punished with a secret tool called "Chome~! and punish them! The tiny but slightly sexy Chome-chan is a big hit!

(from ebookjapan): The Kusakabe Police Department's Documentation Division is also known as the "Labyrinth Division. Chief Kanzaburo Torii, commonly known as "Omiya-san," takes supreme pleasure in finding "lost rings" in cold case files that the detectives in charge have never noticed. The chief's daughter, Yoko Nanao, a new policewoman, has been assigned to the archives section. Although Yoko is placed in a safe department out of parental love, she is not happy with her new job as a detective...? The work was also the basis for a TV drama starring Ken Ogata and Tsunehiko Watase.

(from ebookjapan): This is a rare and valuable compilation of picture books published as "Shotaro Ishimori's Masterpiece Picture Tales" series volume 1-6 (published by Hikari no Kuni): "Treasure Island", "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea", "The Little Match Girl", "The Three Musketeers", "Lobo, the King of Currumpaw", and "The War of the Worlds". The stories are all written in hiragana for young children, but the bold and lively spreads, typical of Shotaro Ishinomori, are a masterpiece! The end of the book contains the unfinished manuscript of "The Little Mermaid," the seventh book in the series!

All Digital Editions of the Manga Have Been Delisted as of 2019 (from ebookjapan): Mineko, the daughter of a wind-bell craftsman, supports the family business while being a handful to her stubborn father. However, she rebels against her father who does not approve of the new wind chimes made by his apprentice. ...... This is a master craftsman's story that depicts the conflict between an old craftsman, his daughter, and a young successor who tries to preserve the "spirit of Japan. In addition to the title story, there are five other short stories: "Kaidan Tale: Chai," a memoir-like short story about a coffee shop; "Hypnos," a story about a lover's past through hypnosis; "You Went Flower Stealing, Huh?," a manga adaptation of a famous song by Bun Nakamura; and "Charging Cameraman," about a man who takes pictures of the battlefield.

Manga adaptation of Frank Herbert's second Dune novel.

(from ebookjapan): A young boy, Chonta, has a mysterious pencil-grabbing machine in his hands. When he uses it, he thinks about what he is doing, and it becomes his reality! What on earth is this? In addition to the title story, a science fiction gag, this book includes "Shotaro Ishimori's FANTASYJUN," a beautiful illustration serialized in "My Anime" magazine. Jun travels through the author's youth and Tokiwaso period, as well as the world of works such as "009," "Ryujinuma," and "Sarutobi Ekchan"! This volume also collects small works that appeared in elementary school newspapers and other publications!

(from ebookjapan): "Eighteen mon per dose." ─ A famous doctor, Dr. Tokuhon Nagata, who treated shoguns, townspeople, and prostitutes alike for a mere 18 mon. Some call him a good doctor, others call him a quack. One day, a messenger of Shogun Iemitsu arrives from the castle. ......? The activities of the legendary medical saint Nagata Tokumoto are revived in Shotaro Ishinomori's medical humanistic jidaigeki!

(from ebookjapan): The small snack bar "Dokkoi-dokoro" is located on a side street in the neon district. The mama of the bar, Yoko Nakazato, is a stout single mother, but she is a tearful, good-natured, and slightly dangerous woman. Her knight is a young bartender named Ryo Muraume. He looks like a "daylight lamp," but in fact he has special powers ....... He solves all the various troubles in the bar!　An allegorical human drama about men and women who gather at a bar at night, serialized as a complete story in "Play Comic" since 1980!

An additional part of Genma Taisen, serialized in Tokuma Shoten's Ryu (the predecessor to the modern Comic Ryu). Ryu was named after Ishinomori's Ryu trilogy, and this was done to commemorate its launch early on. Vol 1-2 Subtitle: The Sound of the Eve of Myths Vol 3 Subtitle: The Sound of the City of Skulls (from ebookjapan): Following the last part of "Genma Taisen", the work depicts a future world after the doom of the moon has fallen. ──── Humans living a primitive life...the "hominids" were ruled by the Ma. One day, one of the newborn human twins is taken to the Ma's castle and grows up as Roof, a Ma prince. Meanwhile, the remaining baby, Jin, awakens his supernatural powers when his mother is attacked and ......? The final manga version of the series, which has also been made into an TV anime series and is filled with Ishinomori's thoughts and feelings, was in Ryu!

(from ebookjapan): The time is the end of the Warring States period in ancient China. The Qin Dynasty was beginning to gain immense power and was moving to unify the countries. A boy, Bang, was born into the Liu family, and a boy, Cui, was born into the Luo family. Having grown up together since childhood, they set out on a journey to discover what they should do. On the way, they meet Wang Ling, a chivalrous leader, who takes them under his wing and conscripts them to serve as husbands in Hamyang, the capital of the Qin Dynasty. While there, she meets a boy who crosses her path. He was the one who would fight for supremacy in the future!　The history of ancient China is depicted from Ishinomori's unique perspective!

Serialized in Gakken's "-th Grade Science" magazines from 1978-1980, this is the precursor to Ishinomori's later gag comedy work Chikkun Takkun. This early version does not feature the antagonist characters "Dr. Bell" or "Giji Giji" seen in Chikkun Takkun, but instead features an episodic format focused upon a different educational topic each chapter.

(from ebookjapan): Mangaka Shotaro Ishimori received a strange letter from his friend Yuji Amemiya, who disappeared more than 20 years ago. The letter asked him to take a look at the lining of the sliding door of the room where he used to lodge. Ishimori visited the old family mansion as instructed and found a handwritten note taped tightly to the sliding door in the four-and-a-half-tatami-mat "kiri-no-ma" room. When he opens the fusuma, which Amemiya had warned him not to open... "there" is a gateway to another dimension!　Ishinomori's definitive seinen SF series, first serialized in 1978!

(from ebookjapan): Matsuo Basho was a wandering haiku poet known for his works "Nomadic Travels" and "Okunohosomichi." Shotaro Ishinomori depicts the life of Matsuo Basho as he "confronts" Basho! The purpose of his many journeys, his unorthodox itinerary, and the records left behind by his students, all lead to questions ...... about the many mysteries left behind by Basho, the sage of haiku! The answers Ishinomori derived based on the "Basho Ninja Theory"! The creator himself wished to continue the story someday, but never did.

(from ebookjapan): Hiro is a hunter whose business is to fly among the stars, capturing various animals and selling them to space zoos. During the hunt, Hiro encounters a crash landing of a spaceship and rescues the crew, but the woman who rescued him says she was looking for him. She is Lilil, Princess of the Wrinkle Star. She says she has come for the ring she gave to Hiro's father, Captain Hide. As a memento, the ring is now on Hiro's arm. It contains the secret of the Armagebomb (the ultimate weapon) and is ......!

Momotaro was an alien who visited the earth in a peach spaceship...? In the hands of Shotaro Ishinomori, that old Japanese tale that everyone knows is transformed into science fiction and romantic comedy! The time between "Once upon a time" and "happily ever after" is transformed into a completely new world. Included in the collection are "Star Wars Momotaro," "Mukashi Mukashi Tale MOMOTARO-kun," "Magical Romance Issunboushi," "Panic! Tengu no kakuremino" and "Time Travel Urashima Taro"!

(from ebookjapan): Dow is Dou for "without a name" and Dou for "the same." The Dow Detective Agency, which has an office in Shinjuku, is a strange family-run detective agency with a wheelchair-bound director, Dou Mumyo, his son, Gen, and daughter, An. One day, a woman named Ayako Nekogami shows up on a case. They want to investigate a series of ominous events, thinking that they might be the curse of the Inugami family, but by the time Gen and Yami head for a village deep in the mountains the next day, it is already too late! A mystery suspense featuring a mysterious detective!

(From ebookjapan):The planet Gilucia belonged to a certain stellar system on the frontier of the Andromeda Nebula. However, it was dying, ruled by the space invaders, the Gabanus aliens, a race of steel. When Chief Kiddo prayed to the Spirit of Cosmic Creation for a miracle of salvation, the holy eight riabe fruits flew into the air. And the riabe fruits chose eight heroes of the Galactic Earth Tribe. The eight warriors did everything in their power to fight the legions of the Gabanus, but because of their efforts, the "Earth" was targeted by the Gabanus. ......?

(from ebookjapan): Aimed at children who are going to draw manga, this introductory book describes the rudiments of manga production in the style of a gag, including the basics of manga, how to draw story manga, and a discussion of gag manga. The book also tickles the hearts of fans with episodes from the days when the "East Japan Manga Study Group" was formed and characters reminiscent of the friends of the dojinshi "A Drop of Ink" group. In addition to the title work, "TV-kun" and "Ishimori-sensei's Pasttimes Then and Now" are also included.

(from ebookjapan): The relationship between a man who is like a pimp like a hermit crab and an anemone and a woman who makes money in the sex industry, a woman who is like a hairy louse that ruins men, and a man who "gives birth" like a male seahorse: ....... Zoology is full of mysterious behaviors and ecologies that remain unexplained, and it seems that human society has similar phenomena. ......?　In his 40 years of human life, Shotaro Ishinomori has encountered a diverse range of people. Among them, this is a true human drama about a particularly strange "friend"!　Contains 6 chapters.

Jun of Ishinomori's Fantasy World Jun returns, this time as a younger boy. While he may be younger, the sights he sees are as fantastic as ever, taking one on trips throughout different worlds as he tries to make sense of things. Serialized in two magazines, including Sanrio's shojo magazine Lyrica.

(from ebookjapan): A rocket airliner with a team on board flies through the stratosphere! Welcome to the Moon Base Dome City. The Devil Army, also known as the Ninja Army, is the only Japanese team. They fight against half-machine modified humans, animals, and robots for a place in the World Professional Baseball Tournament League! The team is made up of unique members such as the ace, Shiro, the one-armed Itto, and Yamiura, who has eyes on his glove! The dream match by Shotaro Ishinomori is now ready to play!

(from ebookjapan): A college boy, Ari Yamato, is dragged into a giant ant hill in the Tottori Sand Dunes. He is saved by an old man, Jari, and a young lady, Lilith, and wakes up to find that he is not on Earth, but on an underground world on Mars where insects rule. However, it is not the Earth, but an underground world on Mars ruled by insect men. After pretending to be controlled by the attacking insect people, Ari and his friends are taken to a building that looks like ruins. There, they discovered a time-space transfer device. They activate the device on Jari and travel through space with Lilith. ......!?

(from ebookjapan): This is a world where dogs wear clothes and walk on two legs. They speak, of course. And it is a dog-only world with politics and laws just like humans. ---- One night, Shiva, who is on a journey with dreams of success in life, saves a swordsman who was being chased by soldiers. However, the swordsman dies, and Shiva is entrusted with a mysterious collar. Sheba is attacked by soldiers who want the collar. However, he is rescued by Pitchu, a member of a guerrilla dog group fighting against the government. At the guerrilla dogs' hideout, Shiva meets a human, and......!

(from ebookjapan): WOO Man" is the name of a P-I-H (Project to Hunt Invaders) organization consisting of three cyborg women with the code names O, NN, and A, respectively. The main purpose is to stop the information activities of "Gondwana," an organization that is believed to be a remnant race of an "ancient civilization" that is plotting to invade and dominate the present earth and human beings. A has the ability to have mechanisms, mainly weapons, installed in his body. What will this mission be like?

(from ebookjapan): A young boy, Kenji, witnesses a flying saucer, follows it and discovers it has landed! However, a mysterious robot appears from the saucer and attacks him. Just as he is on the verge of disaster, two robots save Kenji and ......? They call themselves "Kyodain" and tell him that they are substitute robots for Kenji's two brothers who went missing three years ago. ──── The book contains five gems of SF short stories, including "Space Iron Man Kyodain," a SF action story in which the brothers' robots go on a rampage, and "The Ominous Star of Nostradamus".

An epic sci-fi story heavily influenced by the Epic of Gilgamesh, as several groups fight for a mysterious power. While a close brother and sister get tied up into the battle unwillingly.

All Digital Editions Currently Delisted as of October 31st 2019 Robocon is a bright red robot who has left his home, Robotland, to come to the human world without the permission of his teacher. As a service robot made to assist humans, Robocon couldn't resist the urge to start helping humans as soon as possible, longing to see their happy faces. But his teacher, Gants, was completely right in saying that Robocon wasn't ready to go anywhere: Robocon doesn't understand anything about how humans do things, so he screws up the tasks he's given. This is the story of Robodon's struggles, hijinks, and joys as he lives amongst humans and does his best to make them smile. This robot comedy manga was released concurrently with a tokusatsu TV broadcast of the same name, and also spawned a hugely popular line of die-cast toys.

(from ebookjapan): Always in a drunken stupor, private investigator Gen Jumonji is a former police detective of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. He is a man who has given up on the pursuit of ordinary happiness, having been fitted with an iron mask that can never be taken off again. One day, he receives a request from his former teacher from his college days. A young man named Majiro Shirakami, the subject of a parapsychology study, was murdered in a locked room. In order to solve the case, Gen and his mentor visit the Shiragami family home in Nagano Prefecture, but the Shiragami family members are murdered one after another. ......? A masterpiece of suspense, a sequel to "Drunk Detective Iron Masked Cross"!

The Carpathian Mountains are located in Eastern Europe. One of them is Mount Garsh. At the top of the mountain, "Dracula's Castle" rises eerily. However, Count Dracula, tired of his advancing age and the successive struggles against the "normal" race, feared the destruction of his family. Therefore, he decided to launch a campaign to expand the "new bloodline" by his daughters and sons. The children traveled around the world, and one of the daughters, Pila, landed in Japan. Will things go as the Count intends? ......!

(from ebookjapan): Kaijo Tsuyoshi is the son of a Shorinji Kempo dojo owner. One day, he is ordered to wear a costume that was delivered to his father. He is told to put on the costume, which gives him superhuman strength, and fight with his friends, and his father is killed! The enemy are the Black Crusaders, international merchants of death. A shadowy army of nations around the world has joined forces to form the EGL (Eagle) , the Kanto Branch of the EGL Japan Bloc works with Goranger to combat them! What released by Seven Seas Entertainment as part of their Classics Collection lineup only contained a portion of the total four volume Goranger. What was brought was written and illustrated by Shotaro Ishinomori, and composed 1 1/2 volumes worth of content. The remaining volumes contain Goranger serials written and illustrated by Ishinomori's assistants. The contents in them are highly suggestive, and comparable to the tone one would find in a Go Nagai manga. Official English

The story revolves around a group of children who cosplay as Gorengers, dreaming of one day meeting their heroes from television. Their acts as the "Gorengers" often get them into mischief, usually with wacky antics ensuing in the midst of it. This particular manga is known for mild raunchy humor and playing fast and loose with things like female nudity. The manga is also notable for featuring another Ishinomori creation as part of the "cast", Robocon from Ganbare!! Robocon.

(from ebookjapan): A toy shop in front of the main gate of Yoshiwara, a pleasure quarter in Edo, is very popular among children for the bamboo dragonflies sharpened by the store keeper, a man named "Tonbo". However, the main business of this store is a "finder" who collects debts in Yoshiwara. ...... The large, unreliable dragonfly solves various troublesome problems in Yoshiwara, including those related to sex, money, and the love between parents and children, with "chic" and skill! A masterpiece of humanistic jidaigeki that depicts the lives of ordinary people full of emotion and has been well-received since its serialization in "Big Comic" in 1975!

(from ebookjapan): Ryu Todoroki has never lost a fight. However, he was outnumbered and forced into hiding. He tried to hide in a hole in a large Inari tree, but the hole was unexpectedly deep. Ryu rushed to crawl up, but something was wrong outside. It was daytime when he fell in, but when he crawled back up, it was nighttime. Ryu, feeling a sense of discomfort, decided to go home. However, on the way there, he witnesses a police officer shoot a drunk to death...!? The Final part of the Ryu Trilogy.

(from ebookjapan): Kawadota, who suddenly transferred to the 2nd year B class of the traditional and glorious "Ippon Academy" for family reasons, is an unusual male student of today, wearing a school cap, cape, and geta (wooden clogs). He is called "Chanchiki Gappa" because he always hums the folk song Chanchiki Orasaisa. ---- Oyabin, Erokuma, Goribancho, Butaman, and others are all unique individuals at Ikpon Gakuen, but Chanchiki Gappa's abilities are out of this world. ......? Vol 2 contains short shojo series Chobin the Star Child (Hoshi no Ko Chobin).

Kuzuryu, a medicine peddler who kept a kakeba-cho (a list of customers for medicine peddlers) with a kuzuryu on the cover, would sometimes take on troublesome cases as "baiyaku" (purchases) as he traveled from country to country. His goal is to discover the secret of his birth. The only clue to the secret of his birth is a metal fronting "Kuzuryu" on a cigarette case. In search of someone who knows "Kuzuryu," Kuzuryu continues his journey...

(from ebookjapan): The "Iron Masked Cross" is a phantom thief who appears and disappears from banks and wealthy families across the country. There was a father and son detective pursuing this thief. The son, Gen, an enthusiastic and talented ace of the Investigation Section 2, goes missing while on a solo pursuit of the thief. Six months later, Gen returns to find that he has turned into a coward who drinks all the time! What is the case that the former detective, who was fitted with an iron mask that can never be taken off again, is chasing? ...... Everyone lives hiding his or her true face. The suspense of sadness and loneliness begins!

"Asgard 7" was organized to protect the future of the earth. Ken Manabu, Romi O'Hara, Barbie, Hayabusa, Ninja, Kirikiri Kid, and Machineman use their powers to fight the Gaos Gang, which aims to conquer Earth. Includes science learning manga serialized in Gakken Research Co., Ltd.'s "2nd Year Science" and "1st Year Science". During the battle with the Gaos Gang, familiar phenomena such as how to make a string telephone that shows how sound is transmitted, experiments with fountains that are useful for extinguishing fires, and other familiar phenomena are explained scientifically in an easy-to-understand manner.

Amazon, a wild youth in the jungle, is remodeled by the ancient Inca science. With the "Bracelet of Gigi," the key that opens the door to the hidden treasure, on his arm, he protects the treasured ordnance and weaponry, as well as the future of mankind! The enemy is Gorgoth, a ten-faced demon who plans to conquer the world with the "Bracelet of Gaga," an opposing key!

(from ebookjapan): Atarashii Furuhito is an aspiring archaeologist. He is conducting field research for his graduation thesis entitled "Proof of Himiko's Existence." There, Furuhito unearths a mysterious object, but a woman appears from inside. She is Tora Bell. She is a female thief who travels through time and space with a time machine. She forces him to offer her room at his lodgings as a temporary hiding place for the various treasures she intends to steal and collect from all the "times" in the world. She also asks him to be her assistant. ......?

Remi Tachibana is a girl who adores mysterious phenomena like UFOs - as well as the works of Shotaro Ishimori (Ishinomori). One day, while she gushes over UFOs to Ishimori, a young man named Shun Kuroki comes in, wishing to become Ishimori's assistant. Remi and Shun take an immediate liking to each other, and Shun gets accepted. However, a series of strange phenomena begin to occur. Shun also appears to be hiding something as well... Soon, Remi will find herself in a bizarre tale straight from the SF manga she loves! Ishinomori's attempt at an authentic long-form shojo manga, a SF romance set within the lush mountains of Akita.

(from ebookjapan): Akira, mortally wounded, is reborn as a cyborg by Dr. Sarumaru, a scientist who has transplanted his brain into a gorilla's body. Together with Lori, a beautiful girl who has escaped from another world, the eccentric Dr. Sarumaru, robots, androids, and others, he forms a team of repairers (Group Repair = G-R) to solve the troubles caused by the invasion of another dimension.... The start of a SF adventure that could be called "another Cyborg 009," which was drawn at the same time as 009!

(from ebookjapan): Hitori is a young woman was a benefactor of Sanshiro Hatano, his father-in-law Sanji Janawa, and Sadakichi, his underboss, who were all killed. Hitori, who has been trying to avenge the three slaughtered men, finally finds the underboss, Genjiro Fujino. Hitori learns from Fujino's mouth the reason why the three were killed. ...... Hitori, a kunoichi, solves crimes with her new friends, Jinnai Shoji, the master of a Yoshiwara brothel, Iori Kazehaya, Tsurukame, a taikomochi, and Sanpei, a "tsukema" (night life bill collector), in this sexy action jidaigeki sequel to "Kunoichi Torimonocho Koinawa Hitori"!

(from ebookjapan): Hitori, who is in love with Hatano Sanshiro, a deputy in the magistrate's office, spends her time taking care of Hatano's personal needs while living with her father-in-law, Okkibiki Sanshi. However, when a difficult case arises, Hitori uses her kunoichi skills to solve it. Neither Sanji nor Hatano are happy about this, but the case involves the Manji party, a group of ninja that Hitori once belonged to, and Hitori herself is sometimes targeted. ...... Hitori, a former kunoichi, solves the cases that occur in Edo, in this erotic detective story!

All Digital Editions of the Manga Have Been Delisted as of 2019 (from ebookjapan): A series of documentary gekiga depicting a dark society riddled with power, back taxes, women, and violence, "The Black and Red Staircase," "The Secret Union," and "SEX MACHINE," which appeared in "Zokan Weekly Post." In addition, "Introduction to Modern Motel Studies," an illustrated report on the motel scene in Japan, "No Longer Myself," a businessman gag, "The Eternal Queen Himiko," a yuki-onna mystery set in a mountain cabin, "Katsu Kaishu: Account of the Thread," by Nagisa Oshima, and a government public relations alert manga are also included in this maniac short story collection!

Robot detective "K" belongs to the newly established "Special Investigation Unit" of the Metropolitan Police Department. He is a fighting machine with an expressionless mask, a blue-black steel body, and powerful weapons, but he is more gentle than a human being. He teams up with Shiba, a stubborn old detective who hates mechs and despises "K," and daringly challenges the mysterious organization "R.R.K.K. (BAD)" to solve a number of mysterious cases!

Ishinomori is riding on a train to Sendai when he sees a boy near him with a blue kaleidoscope. Reminded of how he used to like them, he asks the boy for it. With his glimpses into it, he begins to have a proper understanding of what made him the mangaka he is... A one-shot compilation focusing on Ishinomori's life and his relationship with manga, including his relationship with Osamu Tezuka. In addition to the leading one-shot, also includes: My Norakuro - An essay manga where Ishinomori discusses the impact Norakuro left on him in the post-war period. The Tale of the Little Crow - The story of the life of a little crow who is nursed and taken care of by a group of siblings against all odds. There Was a Death Mask of Beethoven in my Room - Ishinomori reminisces about his relationship with Beethoven and music, as well as his time at Tokiwa-so with Fujio Akatsuka. Tokiwa-so Charmela - Ishinomori and Akatsuka (as Akamori and Ishizuka) once more star as the focus, this time covering their experiences with the changing times, highlighted with the advent of instant ramen. Tokiwa-so Monogatari - A silent reflection of Ishinomori's memories at the legendary apartments. The Medaka in the Stream - Further along in time, Ishinomori is now a father of two. Concerned about his sons' wellbeing, he tries to instill values in them by having them appreciate nature. The Day Osamu Tezuka Died - A short manga in which Ishinomori thinks back to many things regarding Tezuka - and what him and the rest at Tokiwa-so best known him as. Like the Wind... ...The Bug That Ran By My Back: After Tezuka has passed, Ishinomori assesses his interactions and relationship with Tezuka, as well as considering what it means to have a present and future without him. A two-part one-shot.

Kazada Saburou, an ordinary high school student, awakens as a psychic. As a powerful esper who "transforms into two stages" from Sanagiman to Inazuman, he and his friends fight against the giant enemy "Bamba." A masterpiece of hard science fiction that depicts the battles of psychic boys on a grand scale.

(from ebookjapan): The Edo Era. A group of ninjas, the "Blood Wheel Society," headed by a mysterious creature, Majinsai, begins its activities to conquer Japan. The plan was to return the peaceful world to a war-torn one by manipulating altered humans called "incarnated ninjas". However, one after another, people appeared who defeated the incarnated ninja of the Blood Wheel Society. ---- His name is "Arashi". This is the form attained by Hayate, a young ninja formerly of the Blood Wheel Society. In fact, the "Keshin Ninpo", which creates incarnated ninja, was a ninjutsu created by Hayate's father, Arashi Oniju...!

(from ebookjapan): Bakuro, a.k.a. Kazamatsuri Kuro, wanders around town with a bag in his hand. But when he walks through town, not only beautiful women, but also men come up to him. It seems that they are after the contents of the bag of Bakuro, the sergeant of a large conglomerate. ......? This is a story about money and women in the 1970s, which the creator himself says, "This is a rare "sex-focused" manga" that I remember fondly."

(from ebookjapan): The man with the bright red guitar on his back is a machine...? Dr. Komyoji, an authority on robotics, developed the artificial human "Jiro" in memory of his late son. He was equipped with a special "conscience circuit (Geminy)"! However, due to a plot by a wealthy professor Gil, who was also a supporter of his research, the laboratory explodes and Dr. Hikaruji goes missing. When the father sends a message to his daughter, Mitsuko, asking her to find "Jiro," who has disappeared with the circuits incomplete, what will happen to her? Here comes the Ishinomori hero, struggling with the meaning of his own existence! Links to ANN: Live Action - Tokusatsu Live Action Live Action (sequel) Live Action (spinoff) Live Action Movie Anime Anime OAV (sequel) Kikaider vs. Inazuman (OAV) Manga Manga Manga (remake) Manga (alternate ending)

(from ebookjapan): A chivalrous man with a single scar on his forehead, the shooting star Raven. One day, after receiving a talisman from a dying man, he is attacked one after another and chased out of Edo. On a whim, he sets off on the Tokaido Highway to deliver the talisman to Kyoto, as the man had requested, but along the way he is targeted by various men, including the mysterious "bird chaser" Ogin.... .... A hard-boiled road movie jidaigeki set on the Tokaido Highway in the Edo period!

(from ebookjapan): One day, a large package arrives for the unsuccessful eromangaka Tamae Tamagoro. He opens it without knowing what to expect, and finds a beautiful, naked woman inside. She calls him "master" and adores him, but she is a "sex doll" or "sex android" for him!　Who sent her to him and for what purpose?　There was a shocking background to this story. The life of Mimame and the "doll," who is working hard on his main job as a manga artist at a cheap boarding house, is involved in one incident after another and ......?

In the era of cavemen, a boy with white skin is born on the night of a storm. He is immediately outcast as a cursed child, doomed to bring disaster to whoever he comes across. This boy is set to be sacrificed to the Dragon King (a Tyrannosaurus), but is saved by an ape woman, Kitty, and is given the name Ryu. Ryu grows up as her child, and soon encounters the world of the cavemen again - with Kitty dying in a skirmish between them and the Dragon King. Ryu soon learns that Kitty is not his birth mother, though she is somewhere out in the world. Faced with this mystery, Ryu ventures on a journey to seek her - all while dealing with discrimination from other cavemen, and the ever-present danger of the prehistoric era. The first part of the Ryu Trilogy. Links: Anime Adaptation on ANN

(from ebookjapan): Musashi (Takezo) was born in Miyamoto Village, Sangan County, Mimasaka Province (Okayama Prefecture), and spent his days being bullied by his stepmother. Taking advantage of his strength, he was a nuisance in the village, committing all kinds of violent acts. One day, he is captured and punished by the monk Sozen of a nearby temple. Musashi was told by the monk that his strength was the strength of a monster, not a human being, and set off on a journey in search of what true strength was. Shotaro Ishinomori vividly depicts the tumultuous life of Miyamoto Musashi!

(from ebookjapan): The "CM Koma-chan," a voluptuous heroine, Shogoro Tobita, a copywriter known as the "CM guy," and the unidentified "Maro," the president, join the unskilled salesman, Heibon Uritora, and once again go on a rampage in the advertising industry! Nanu! With a surprising idea and a "wham" job, they make a commercial that sells like hotcakes! Make a commercial that sells!　"CM Guys," originally published in a boys' magazine in 1970, has evolved into a sexy and vulgar gag!　A nonsense gag for adults!

(from ebookjapan): Amazonesses, the female Amazon warriors, are so strong that they are written about in mythology. And according to legend, they are immortal. In order to unravel the secret of this immortality, Dr. Ubonen, a world-renowned anthropologist, organized an expedition team and went deep into the Amazon. As a result, he captures one of the amazonesses alive. However, she escapes from the institute and is rescued by Daisaku, a photographer specializing in gynecology. Scared of the shadows of their pursuers, the two begin to live together, but ......!

Learn manga-making methods the Shotaro Ishinomori way! Shotaro Ishinomori presents an extensive guide on how to be a mangaka and the manga making process. He cites examples from his own work (including samples from some works of his), as well as covering the history of manga, his own personal history as a mangaka, tools and techniques every mangaka must know, and more. Whether you're an aspiring professional mangaka or one who wishes to better understand the process, Shotaro Ishinomori's guide will have you covered.

(from ebookjapan): Takeshi Hongo is the most gifted student in Johoku University's Biology Laboratory. His brilliant mind and exceptional physical abilities are noticed by an evil secret society, Shocker, which plans to take over the world! Takeshi is kidnapped and given an operation to transform him into a human being with amazing grasshopper abilities. However, just before his brain is remodeled, he is saved by his mentor, Dr. Midorikawa, and escapes from the enemy hideout just in time. From this moment on, Takeshi Hongo became a righteous warrior whom Mother Nature had summoned...! Kamen Rider, the quintessential transforming hero, is here! Official English

(from ebookjapan): Yuzuru Kazamatsuri, one of Japan's leading zoologists, received a request from the International Union for Conservation of Animals and Nature, of which he is a member, to conduct an investigation. Accompanied by his elementary school son, Ken, he headed first for Singapore. There, Yuzuru told Ken about the two purposes of this research trip. One was to check the conservation status of rare wildlife around the world. The other was to confirm the existence of an unidentified "animal" that had been reported from all over the world. The animal is called the "Blue Beast," and it appears and disappears from the wild. ......?

(from ebookjapan): Warukaro, a samurai who easily gets into a bad mood, is persuaded by his fearful wife to steal the castle of Shirotori, where the lord of the castle resides. With his brainy son as his brain, and a kunoichi with a knack for disguise as his companion, he executes his plan by any means necessary! Will they be able to take over the castle? A nonsense gag that appeared in "Weekly Shonen Sunday" and "Manga Shonen"! Also includes "MOCTOTUS" from "Gal Life" and "Gag" from "Chuichi Jidai"!

Digital version Delisted as of 2019 One day, Isamu Arashi, an adventurous boy, suddenly becomes a "pinch hunter.'' At the bottom of the sea and underground, Isamu heads out to hunt "danger" with his pet cheetah. --Isamu goes out to see an ocean volcano and saves a girl who has collapsed on the beach. However, he is attacked by a fire-breathing monster that suddenly appears...!? The full-length anime "30,000 Leagues Under the Sea,'' which was screened at the "Toei Manga Festival,'' was an original work done by the author, and this is a manga adaptation of it.

A fairly close manga adaptation of George Orwell's Animal Farm, serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine. A tale of the rise and fall of a society farm animals form after they overthrow their owner. Animals toil and suffer on Manor Farm, owned by the cruel and careless Mr. Jones. One night, Old Major, an elder pig on the farm, has a fantastic dream one night, of which he informs all the other animals; one where animals overthrow the human race, and the fruits of their labor are made theirs to keep. Though he dies not long after, the animals are emboldened with his vivid visions of a potential future - and one day, through a fierce uprising, they take ownership of the farm from Mr. Jones. Manor Farm - now renamed Animal Farm - maintains itself under an ideology known as Animalism, built upon Old Major's dream and stances regarding humans. However, tension is high, and different parties have their own intentions about the fate of Animal Farm...

(from ebookjapan): The world is truly in the age of commercials!　Depending on the advertisement, even black can be made to look like white. Shogoro Tobita, who dreams of becoming a cool CM guy, joins "Jun Advertising (Ad) Center" located under the building of the largest company in the industry, "Daidenpoin" (......). The company building is a shambles, the president is a super weirdo, and the only employees are Komako Sugo, a beautiful secretary with a zoo dialect, and a senior monkey named Copy!　How can such a company survive?　A nonsense gag serialized in "Weekly Shōnen Sunday" in 1970!

A bizarre string of crimes plague Japan - all connected through one man, a man wearing a helmet like a skull. Who is this man, and why does he inflict terror throughout the country? Done as a special one-shot in 1970, this one-shot served as the foundation for Kamen Rider.

All Digital Editions of the Manga Have Been Delisted as of 2019 (from ebookjapan): Who is Toshusai Sharaku, who produced more than a hundred ukiyo-e prints in less than a year and made a huge impact on the world? Included are the title story "Sharaku" and "Toshusai Sharaku: The Early Spring Murder", both of which focus on the true identity of the enigmatic genius painter, and "Utamaro Almanac", which focuses on Utamaro Kitagawa, a major ukiyo-e artist who was a master of beautiful paintings but also left out some of his own spring paintings. In addition to the ukiyo-e artists' readings, the collection also includes "Shakushain to naru wo naru wo hito" and the jidaigeki short stories "Torihime", "Such a revenge", "Meijin de deki", and "Kakurenbo"!

A series of short stories serialized in "Play Comic" from 1969 to 1970. Sea Room," which describes a sexual fantasy with a woman who suddenly appears in his room; "Tamashie," a SF story to heal adolescent sexual trauma; "Shears," a shocking work reminiscent of his autobiography from his Tokiwa-so days; "JAMSAUSAGE," a surreal gag; and horror short stories that overflow with Ishinomori's talent: "Kaidan Yukijo," "Karan Korone," "Distant Hibi no Beni", "Tabigarasu", "Lighthouse", "Gear", and "Mamoru", eleven short stories full of Ishinomori's talent. A lineup of unforgettable masterpieces.

Ryu stows away on a space vessel, only to be found by the crew when it's far to late to return to earth. So they stick him in a spare sleep capsule instead. Things take a turn for the unexpected, however, when Ryu wakes up to find himself the sole survivor of the expedition, the spaceship having crash landed on a grossly mutated and wholly unfamiliar Earth. Joining forces with fellow survivors from a different crash, Ryu and his comrades fight to survive on this new and deadly Earth as they search for any humans that might've made it through the mysterious apocalypse. The Second part of the Ryu Trilogy

(from ebookjapan): One day, a person claiming to be an emissary from the Kingdom of Tasmania announced a declaration of war against the United States and recommended unconditional surrender. The U.S. government did not take the message seriously, but as predicted by the messenger, an atomic bomb exploded at a nuclear test site in Nevada. ......? (The Great Invasion) Suddenly, the human race comes to an end. Hikaru and Yoko, who are in love with each other, are approached by a strange bubble, but what exactly is it ......? (The Century of the Fetus) This collection of four short stories also includes "The Mother," written by Sakyo Komatsu.

(from ebookjapan): An omnibus dedicated to 16 authors, including Juza Unno, H.G. Wells, Karel Chapek, and the three great SF authors from all over the world! Each story is 7 pages long and is truly an Shotaro Ishinomori version of a short short story! In addition to the title story, "Mystique Zone", "Under the Shimobari of the Four and a Half Fusuma Sliding Door", "Oshire", "Lonely Letter", "Bermuda Triangle", "Animal Chapter Book", and "SEX History" are included in this collection of slightly erotic and nonsensical short stories!

A series of 5 'picture book' manga for very young children, Ishinomori crafts his own tales that fit right at home with well-known Japanese folklore, gracing them with dozens and dozens of gorgeously done two-page spreads. Child of the Stars - Hikaru is a boy of mysterious parentage, said to have come down from the stars. One day, Hikaru comes to face an oni with his own reason for attacking Hikaru, one connected to Hikaru's past. The Dragon's Whiskers - Taro's mother is ill, but legend has it that if she drinks a boiled dragon's whisker, her illness will be cured. Taro goes on his quest to obtain this whisker. Tale of the 1000 Year-Old Cedar - A tengu father suddenly finds himself responsible for several human children. A yamauba offers to care for the children by becoming their mother, but he refuses. Frustrated, the yamauba is set on making him suffer... Aim For It! Saburota - Saburota's father was killed by a whale ('the white monster'), and his mother dies from the shock. Now orphaned, Saburota aims to become a great harpooner to avenge his parent's deaths. Kon Kon Kon - A young boy who doubts kitsune ends up crossing paths with one, as he suddenly ends up in different worlds, much to his confusion...

(from ebookjapan): Whenever something happens, she calms me down with "maa-ma maa-ma". She lives with her stubborn grandfather, a little nagging grandmother, a kind husband, and a little me." Mama-san" depicts the daily life of Mama-san's family in the changing world. The volume also includes "Pinko Lady," a slightly sexy 1-koma that was serialized in "NOMA Press Service" for 25 years, in which you can see how the illustrations have changed over the years.

(from ebookjapan): Despite being twins, Takamaru and Washimaru have led completely different lives. After his brother's death, Washimaru's destiny was about to change drastically! Takamaru, a young lord of Shirataki Castle, was assassinated. His twin brother Washimaru, whose existence had been kept a secret, happened to be present at the scene of his death. Washimaru is caught up in the family turmoil and goes to Edo to take his brother's place! A black shadow is targeting Washimaru. ...... This is a large scale authentic historical drama that was published in "Weekly Shōnen Sunday" and attracted a lot of attention.

(from ebookjapan): The father, Donnoshin, is an energetic man. His son is Dontaro. The Katsu family has no mother, but they live together happily. Their next-door neighbors are the Ajino family of Misozo, who are always tired. Donnoshin is a medical doctor and runs a clinic, although his physiognomy makes it hard to believe. But since a large hospital was built nearby, the number of patients has been decreasing. On top of that, he is a good-natured fellow who repairs broken dolls and televisions for free. That's why Dontaro's allowance is so small ......!　A humanistic comedy!

(from ebookjapan): The psychic fantasy of Kaoru Chigusa, a beautiful teacher with supernatural powers, begins! A young and beautiful woman stops a fight between strong male students outside of school. As the students look on, she stops the fight with a brilliant move and tells them that she knows the real cause of the dispute. She claims to have "a thousand eyes" that can see through anything. The next day, she shows up at Shirohato Girls' Academy as a new teacher and meets a female student who has the potential to ......!

To become the best swordsman in Japan, Kazanoshin sets his sights on Edo! On his way there, he meets a pickpocket, Kichiji the Dolphin. Kazanoshin is entrusted with a scroll by him. It is a letter of serial seal with the name of a gang that is trying to steal the treasures of Edo Castle. Kazanoshin joins the Chiba Dojo, where he aims to become a member, and becomes friends with the Shitennou. However, a shadow is approaching that is after Kazanoshin in order to recover the letter of alliance. ......! A Bakumatsu jidaigeki depicting a time of upheaval when a new sun is about to rise over Japan!

Seinen One-shot compilation containing 15 one-shots, published between 1968 and 1976, with an emphasis on themes of eroticism and SF. Chiefly contains works published in Gekiga magazines.

(from ebookjapan): Hayato Taki inherited three legacies from his late father. The second is a captain's hat. His father's favorite old hat. And the third is something shapeless. A sense of adventure, a desire to challenge the mysterious. With these three legacies, the bizarre hunter Hayato Taki was born! Contains "Shonen King Version" and the same-length "Dokkan V Version," which were published in different magazines.

(from ebookjapan): Megalopolis TOKYO: In the cheapest room on the top floor of a smoggy high-rise building, there is a detective agency. The detective's name is Guy Punch. He rarely receives ...... requests for investigations. In his spare time, he goes to bed with his android assistant, Ann Doll, and requests are limited to then. Guy prepares himself and flies his flying boat to his client, but he is attacked by someone and crashes. ...... This is a 60's adult SF action work, a fantastic masterpiece serialized in the men's weekly magazine "Heibon Punch"!

(from ebookjapan): Nene is a glamour girl who lives a freewheeling life in the mountains. One day, she is visited by a dull, bespectacled man named Sansuke Bandai. He is a man with glasses, and he wants Nene to join him in a battle to stop world domination. As a female spy for K-K-P (Kukuru Kukku Paloma), an espionage organization that gathers psychics from all over the world, Nene fights sometimes together and sometimes against the ace of K-K-P, the dandy who calls himself Angel Joe, while sometimes shaking his heart!

(from ebookjapan): Jun, a young man who grew up as an orphan, one day, suddenly found himself with a huge inheritance and his father's legacy to carry on. It was to research the supernatural world known as the "Blue Zone." To protect Jun from the clutches of the Blue Zone, his parents had him raised as an orphan. Under the guidance of the mansion's grandfather, Jun begins his research, but strange incidents start happening to him one after another. Souls, ectoplasm, psychic photography, and invaders from another dimension ....... Jun's battle between science and the supernatural begins!

(from ebookjapan): "Shiawase-kun," a heartwarming and cute 4Koma manga; "Directive Z," which sounds the alarm about world nuclear war; "Shibari-no-Ki," about a fight with a giant deer; "Gorilla Goes," a school drama; and "Deliverance," a spy story between East and West Berlin... Five stories in completely different genres are juxtaposed on the same time axis in this experimental manga work by Shotaro Ishinomori! In addition to the title story, "Esper K", in which a psychic unit is active in a small country in the Near East, and "Mad Dog", in which a psychic suffers from strange phenomena in a country town!

A experimental manga series about a boy named Jun and his surreal voyages. The character is an alter-ego of Ishinomori himself. (from ebookjapan): Jun is an aspiring mangaka. His dream is not understood by his father, and the manga name(manuscript) he drew is torn up. Guided by a girl he met in his disappointment, he grows up in a fantasy world with various experiences... This shocking work was published in "COM," the magazine launched by Osamu Tezuka in its first issue and was the recipient of the 13th Shogakukan Manga Award in 1967. As mentioned in the description, FWJ won the 13th Shogakukan Manga Award in 1967

πnapple is a spy organization frequently at odds with the robot espionage group Mad Machine. With two serializations - one in a magazine for middle schoolers, and one in a magazine for adults - join 00Goro (or Ippei Shirakawa in the adult magazine serialization) and his fellow members as they deal with various plots that threaten the peace. The serialization for middle schoolers has a lighter tone, is clean, and more gags, whereas its adult serialization is more melancholic and can be suggestive at times. Also includes the following otona (adult) manga: 5SS: Read as 'Five Six Seven', this serial covers the sometimes naughty, sometimes deadly, sometimes humorous exploits of three members of a time patrol, led by 5. Pink Tiger: A biologist finds himself interested in a certain 'specimen' at the bar he frequents - but this specimen proves to be a little too much for him. Super Express Hatoko-Chan: An episodic work about Hatoko, a newspaper reporter who often finds herself in whimsical and naughty situations as she strives to obtain manuscripts and gather reports.

(from ebookjapan): Wickedness infests the world. War, murder, racism, corruption ....... It is created by adults. Therefore, only boys can fight against wickedness. The boy warriors chosen to bring peace back to the world, they are the comrades of "Boys United"! Comrade Kazeta was chosen as a representative of ---- Japan and passed the test. With his partner, Comrade Eliza, he spends his time training. One day, during training on an isolated island, a mysterious group of people appear and ......? The "Asahi Shogakusei Shinbun" edition begins!

(from ebookjapan): Three boys who have been given special powers by someone take on a mysterious case! ──── Three boys take a nap in an old Western-style house on their way home from school, but when they return home, a week has passed! The three boys go to the Western-style house to investigate, but there they find the murderers who mistakenly believe that they have witnessed the murder...? The three are surprised by the attack, but awaken to their special abilities. Ryuji is a shape shifter, Nanao has precognition, and Goro is a monster ────. Knowing that the three have been given special powers, we, the "Strange Alliance," along with Detective Dan, solve the mystery!

(from ebookjapan): Happiness-kun, a boy who works hard to keep his baby ombudsman. It vividly depicts his humorous life in 4Koma. The title story is included in three versions: the "Weekly Shonen Magazine" version, the "Kosei Shinbun" version, and a Yamadaya version published in an unknown magazine. The book also includes "Mei Tantei Q Hei," a short story that challenges readers to solve a mystery, "Manga Yosei," which was popular in "Shonen Gaho" magazine, and a rare manga spread from "Manga Ou" magazine.

(from ebookjapan): Donkikko is a boy who came to Tokyo for a reason. He is accompanied by Dondon, a boy whose power increases when he eats, and Gombe, a talking duck. The group aims to visit an antique dealer called "Wan Wan Do. However, they are turned away at the door because they have no connection to the place. Donkikko and his friends are in trouble, but they find a vacant lot. They build a house without permission. Then, the landowner discovers them and ......?　Donkikko, a boy with mysterious powers, causes a number of comedies that are unparalleled in their poignancy.

(from ebookjapan): As a child, Mylene Hoffman lost her parents when she was caught in a battle between the two East and West Blocs. Now she has transformed herself into a cyborg and carries out her duties as an intelligence officer of the West Bloc. Her code name is "009-1 (Zero Zero Nine One)"! ......The spies are invited to the old castle by the mysterious Mr. Rivenge. Among them is Mylene. And in the process of the game called "treasure hunt", the members are killed one after another. ......? Wikipedia

(from ebookjapan): Long ago, the earth was inhabited by two races, humans and demons. For a long time, the two races fought each other, but one day, an amicable truce was reached through discussions between the two races, putting an end to the conflict. The "demons" moved to the moon, which was created by shaving off about one-third of the earth's surface. However, after a long time passed again, disgruntled molecules appeared and ......! ("The Strange Club") synthetic humans, vampires, and corpses walking out of their graves ....... In addition to the title story, this collection contains seven other stories full of strangeness, pathos, and mystery!

Influenced by Tezuka's Manga College. (from ebookjapan): Shotaro Ishinomori opened a manga academy for children who aspire to be mangaka! The author himself stands on the stage and gives a detailed lecture on how to draw pictures and how to create a story in manga! This is the definitive edition of "Ishimori Manga Academy" published in "Weekly Shonen King" in 1967 and other similar works that gained popularity in various magazines! Also included are "Time Prisoner," "SF Version Treasure Island," "Life of the Uneven Duo Fujiko Fujio," and "The Secret of the Bat House," which was first published after the creator's death!

The series follows the adventures of Sabu, a young Edo bakufu investigator, aided by the blind master swordsman Ichi. They deal with a wild variety of macabre mysteries and sordid crimes. Sabu is engaged to Midori, the daughter of his boss, who works as a police officer for the Tokugawa shogunate. The situations they deal with often shine a mournful and cynical light on the human condition, but the staunch friendship between Sabu and Ichi helps them cope. The manga gives a strong portrait of life in Tokugawa Edo, enhanced by the artwork which draws on Japanese traditional art. Note: From 1966-1967, the manga was serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday. From 1968-1972, the serialization was moved to Big Comic, causing a shift in demographic. Periodic one-shots with the two leads were still published after in different magazines. Won the 13th Shogakukan Manga Award for Shonen in 1967

All Digital Editions of the Manga Have Been Delisted as of 2019 (from ebookjapan): The Time Patrol was established in the late 22nd century, at the same time as the invention of the time machine, and is an organization that controls crimes related to time travel. On the morning of the first day of his long-awaited vacation, he is forcibly summoned to the patrol, where his new partner, patrol member X, is waiting for him. In addition to the title story, the collection also includes the short works "Doctor SF" and "Cave Boy Saran".

Originally published as a doujin in the Ishimori Fan Club magazine before its official release. All Digital Editions of the Manga Have Been Delisted as of 2019 (from ebookjapan): Fuji, someone has stolen a hydrogen bomb from a U.S. B-52 super heavy bomber that crash-landed on Mt. Fuji and hidden it somewhere! Junior high school student Kenji Shiromaru's older brother Ichiro, a secret agent of the United Nations, is killed while pursuing this case. Kenji, following in his brother's footsteps, sets out to the headquarters of Gozo Inuyama, an arms dealer who is behind the incident, but the hydrogen bomb is taken away by a U.S. Air Force colonel and ......!? In addition to the title story, two action short stories are also included.

(from ebookjapan): Kaze is a lonely boy who is extremely skilled with a sword, but is ruthless and cruel in slaying those who try to kill him. One day, he decides to go on a trip with Chibi, whom he met by chance. Chibi calls Kaze "Aniki," which means "big brother. However, along the way, dangerous opponents target Kaze one after another. Kaze is chased by a twin named MURAJI. With the word "revenge" in their hearts, Kaze and Chibi's journey continues today... A ninja action drama set in the turbulent days at the end of the Edo period.

(from ebookjapan): The word "Mezzon," meaning "middle child," has been turned into the name of an organization that stands in the middle of the world's two major powers and protects peace - and it has become the name of an organization that protects peace. Kenji, a curious boy, saves his brother, Mezzon J, a member of the Japanese branch of Mezzon, from a difficult situation and becomes a member of Mezzon. Mezzon Z" was born! Just as Kenji becomes accustomed to handling the Mezzon uniform with its various secret weapons, his older brother, Mezzon J, goes missing. In order to rescue him, Mezzon Z heads to the "Island of Superhuman Brains," but...? A near-future spy action manga!

All Digital Editions of the Manga Have Been Delisted as of 2019 (from ebookjapan): A boy descends from the sky to a bullied child, Yasushi Yamada. He calls himself "Angel 2," a humanoid robot, and invites Yasushi to join him in exterminating bad guys, calling him "Angel 1. ......? In addition to the title story "Angel 2," this book is full of variety, including "Kamen Rider" and "Henshin Ninja Arashi" that appeared in toddler magazines, the newspaper serialization of "Android V," the TV animation "Spaceman Pipi," and an adaptation of the TV puppet play "Hyokkori Hyotan Island."

(from ebookjapan): One day, a young boy, Susumu Katagiri, witnesses a hit-and-run. The victim, an old man, entrusted him with a mysterious switch before he drew his last breath. It was "Call M", which can call a robot named "Seven"! Susumu is puzzled by the fact that Seven can only listen to the commands of the person who presses "Call M" and can be either evil or good, but he is attacked by a gang of people who are after "Call M." ......!? In addition to the title story, this masterpiece collection includes four short stories, including "Time Patrol".

(from ebookjapan): "V" is a member of the Alphabet Squadron of the Space Federation Secret Police, which is composed of androids, and is a failure who is constantly being scolded by his instructors. One day during a mission, V encounters "Pepel," a life form that has escaped from outer space, and ends up letting Pepel become a parasite in his own body. In return, however, he gains Pepel's cooperation and is recognized as an excellent android. Then, a robot uprising occurs in Dome City, Jupiter's fourth satellite, and V and his team head ......?

(from ebookjapan): What's the matter with being kidnapped!? Girls are strong! In addition to the title story "Tomboy Banzai," "Ga-tunk Classroom" depicts a no-good art teacher who boldly challenges what she wants to do when she is told that she has only one month to live. Manga School" and "MY Friend," in which Mr. Ishimori teaches how to draw manga. In Ishimori-style, "Won't You Come to the Swan Lake Together?" "Azukin-chan" and "Shin Masterpiece Fairy Tale Akazukin-chan". It contains a total of 13 stories, including the horror manga "The Silver Eyes". Note: CDJapan link only for MY Friend, which is bundled with other Ishinomori shojo oneshots from different one-shot compilations.

All Digital Editions of the Manga Have Been Delisted as of 2019. Not part of the Ishinomori Complete Works. (from ebookjapan): One day, a strange fellow starts living next door! Is Bonbon really Superman, or a magician? What a mess! There's these things I just don't get! A strange family arrived with Dad, Mom, Zubizubi and Bouta!