Mashima, Hiro

The story shows Mashima himself as a teenage delinquent with his friend and how they were influenced by reading Weekly Young Magazine back in the 90s.

(Source: MangaDex)

1993

Yakou, Chu

Last Heat

ラストヒート

Yanauchi, Daiju

The manga centers on a corporate worker named Satou, whose peaceful life is upended by an incident that he could have never predicted. In the midst of unbearable loss, an unstoppable rage emerges within Satou's heart.

(Source: ANN)

Batsu

The Punishment

You know him as the legendary Ranker, Urek Mazino—but once, he was just another Regular, climbing the Tower alongside both teammates and enemies. What awaits him after charging into the Tower, chasing after Phantaminum? Whatever it is he desires... will he find it there?

(Source: Webtoon Entertainment)

Tower of God: Urek Mazino

우렉 마지노

Jeon, Seonwook

Minjun wished for the world to end—until it did. When a zombie appears at his door, the bullied teen chooses to fight for survival. Teaming up with Yena, his sassy yet charming classmate, he flees the collapsing city. Hunted by the infected and haunted by enemies old and new, they discover that in a world without rules, trust may be their only chance at survival.

(Source: Webtoon Entertainment)

The End Has Come

종말이 찾아왔다

Yedo

Taeseong, an actor past his prime known for playing gangster roles, accidentally switches places with a real-life gangster named Mun-gil. Taeseong's life suddenly turns into a scriptless scene filled with dangerous thugs! One wrong move could mean the end for him. Will Taeseong be able to make it out alive in this world of real gangsters?

(Source: Webtoon Entertainment)

Acting Gangster

연기깡패

Kim, Ui-kwon

Lee, Hun-yeong

Kang Geon, 17, transfers to a prestigious high school for only the top 0.1% of South Korean students. Raised as a secret agent in North Korea since the age of five, he is a genius and a human weapon. He is tasked with infiltrating South Korea's upper class and building connections. However, making friends proves to be a much bigger mission. This spy action drama follows Kang Geon, who lives as a fake family with his hacker father, who is under international surveillance, and his legendary assassin mother, and finds true happiness!

(Source: Kakao Entertainment, translated)

Secret Family

시크릿 패밀리

Punch Kick

It all started with a retirement. A legend in the underworld of killers and assassins, Cha Sihyeok, otherwise known as "The Red Shirt," leaves a life of violence behind for his loving wife Miju and their unborn child. Little did he expect, however, that bonds made in blood cannot be so easily erased. When tragedy strikes, Sihyeok is dragged back into the deadly struggle between mob factions... and the fight is far from over.

(Source: Webtoon Entertainment)

The Red Shirt

레드셔츠

Uoto

Furumachi

The manga's story centers on Mamoru Genki, a macho young man who believes in protecting people, but he himself is driven by debt and is forced to commit robbery with a loosely organized crime gang. Mamoru and other gang members rob an insect museum of an old professor, whom he just met and "protected." Pushed to the limit, Mamoru unleashes the true power of his well-trained body, and tries to stick to his ideal of protecting people.

(Source: ANN)

Dr. Muscle Beetle

Dr.マッスルビートル

Barikios

An angel spends her days in boredom, forgetting her duty. As part of a covenant, she was tasked with protecting a noble family. However, a thousand years later, a demon appears and finds an opening...

(Source: MANGA Plus)

Exorcist Angel

Exorcist Angels

エクソシストエンジェル

Doguk

The strongest killer, "Blade Rabbit," lives a quiet life under the name of chef Goya after retirement. One day, he senses an indescribable ecstatic scent from a girl, Jin Seo Nu, who visits his restaurant. And what appears in pursuit of her are her former colleagues, killers, and natural enemies. Natural enemies who want to complete their missions, and chef Goya who wants to monopolize her scent. The desires and instincts surrounding the girl begin to intertwine.

(Source: Naver, translated)

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