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Families come in many shapes and sizes, and these three are no different!

Takemura is a loner with little interest in socializing with others. Bullied in high school for being gay, he prefers to spend time by himself so he won't get hurt again. When he runs into his bright, friendly coworker Natsui in the supermarket, he's surprised to find out that he's a single father... and even more surprised to be invited to dinner, with no room to decline!

Kuma is a good guy, but due to his constant scowl and rough appearance is often dismissed as a deadbeat. When he oversees his friend's older brother break up with his boyfriend, Yagi, Kuma becomes intrigued with this attractive stranger and slowly, his curiosity begins to blossom into a crush.

Kodama is a reserved psychology major who is approached by the loud, outgoing Harada when he falls ill on his way home. It turns out the two of them study at the same university, and Harada insists the two become friends. But as they spend more time with one another, Kodama begins to question how he truly feels.

Follow three very different relationships in this intimate collection of short Boys Love stories.

The future has grown into a decadent, overcrowded gang-ridden cesspool. If you’re not living uptown, you might as well be dead. Such is the case of Darius Smith, an artistic youth living in the hood, doing his best to avoid trouble and live life. Unfortunately, Darius has a hidden talent — he’s an explosive fighter! This makes him the target of several gangs and pits him in many brawls, landing him in the sight of the honorable Timothy Mustafa, a powerful prince.

XOGENASYS is a successful gladiator sport fought with powered exoskeletons, and as the owner of one of the most successful teams in the country, Mustafa wants Darius to become his newest fighter. Can Darius become the next champion? Or will he fall like so many before him?

"This is an underdog tale, and one that is effectively told; it feels reminiscent of a sports biopic with narrative. Something about the execution of this story feels raw and relatable. It might be the expressiveness in the art, or the way the dialogue matches how real people speak to each other. Regardless, XOGENASYS Volume 1 is a rousingly successful debut for Noir Caesar–I am fully invested for the ride and eagerly awaiting more." — Marion Pena, The Comics Beat

"Draper-Ivey’s artwork gears toward gritty black-and-white with striking action scenes. It’s a slow burn, but readers will easily root for the underdog protagonist as he battles his way out of poverty. Fans of shonen manga will line up for the next volume [of XOGENASYS]." — Publishers Weekly

The future has grown into a decadent, overcrowded gang-ridden cesspool. If you’re not living uptown, you might as well be dead. Such is the case of Darius Smith, an artistic youth living in the hood, doing his best to avoid trouble and live life. Unfortunately, Darius has a hidden talent — he’s an explosive fighter! This makes him the target of several gangs and pits him in many brawls, landing him in the sight of the honorable Timothy Mustafa, a powerful prince.

XOGENASYS is a successful gladiator sport fought with powered exoskeletons, and as the owner of one of the most successful teams in the country, Mustafa wants Darius to become his newest fighter. Can Darius become the next champion? Or will he fall like so many before him?

"This is an underdog tale, and one that is effectively told; it feels reminiscent of a sports biopic with narrative. Something about the execution of this story feels raw and relatable. It might be the expressiveness in the art, or the way the dialogue matches how real people speak to each other. Regardless, XOGENASYS Volume 1 is a rousingly successful debut for Noir Caesar–I am fully invested for the ride and eagerly awaiting more." — Marion Pena, The Comics Beat

"Draper-Ivey’s artwork gears toward gritty black-and-white with striking action scenes. It’s a slow burn, but readers will easily root for the underdog protagonist as he battles his way out of poverty. Fans of shonen manga will line up for the next volume [of XOGENASYS]." — Publishers Weekly

In this tranquil world where all animals live in peace, carnivores and herbivores have an agreement to live amicably. Yagi is a goat who loves reading (and eating!) books; his dream is to become a bookstore clerk, but goats who eat paper aren't exactly welcomed at places that sell books! But maybe he can charm Ookami, the scary wolf store manager into giving him a job...

This book contains sexual content and is intended for an audience aged 18 years and up.

"TOKYOPOP strikes again with another marvelous, one-volume, Boy's Love manga." - Katerina, Goodreads

Exorcism is a messy business...
In a world overrun by spirits, an exorcist must know how to handle himself. ♡ 

Loner exorcist Okuru Yotsuya has plenty of practice in that department. And while "tears" are essential to his profession, Okuru can only produce so many on his own...

When faced with an especially powerful spirit, Okuru is rescued by Naito Fukase, a pornstar known as "The Squirting Squire." Having witnessed this handsome stranger's splashy supernatural abilities up close, Okuru recruits Naito to teach him the secret to squirting...! 
  
And if Naito has anything to say about it, the exorcism business is about to get a whole lot messier...
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CWs: explicit sexual content, mild fantasy violence, stalking

Shuuko, Eika, Misaki, and Shio are roommates and friends making their way in the busy world of Tokyo, Japan!

Though they share an apartment and a friendship, each faces her own unique problems. Shuuko is feeling the pressure of those around her getting married and has no idea whether she'll truly be happy on her own for the rest of her life. Eika, a hardworking career woman, wants to prove herself to the judgmental men in her office. Romantic and idealistic Misaki is spurred into action when it turns out her "boyfriend" of two years didn't know she thought they were dating. Nurturing and good-spirited Shio struggles to set a work–life balance while paying her many bills.

Join these four roommates as they navigate the biggest question of their late twenties: What does happiness really mean?

"You Can’t Live All On Your Own! engages with some prescient contemporary issues through the lens of slice-of-life comedy [and] it’s the social factors of sexism and ageism that really loom large as the antagonist of the series. […] With all those heavy themes, it might surprise you when I describe this first volume as “fun.” […] While it touches on some heavy themes like misogyny and ageism, You Can’t Live All On Your Own! keeps its tone light, and the story addresses these issues through the lens of relatable comedy and upbeat slice-of-life antics." — Alex Henderson, Yatta Tachi

"This borderline slice-of-life story tackles many fears and dilemmas of young adults trying to figure it all out. [...] This title succeeds in creating four distinct female characters with their own unique voicing in addition to their personal struggles and situations they've been placed in. [...] Tsuno's illustrations are unique. There are lots of simple, clean lines with sparse and effective use of shading and screen tones. Characters are extremely expressive…" — Sara Smith, The Graphic Library

Shuuko, Eika, Misaki, and Shio are roommates and friends making their way in the busy world of Tokyo, Japan!

Together they’ve been through thick and thin, but the pressures of adult life are beginning to take their toll. Shuuko worries that her laid-back nature is preventing her from finding love — but is romance what she really wants? Things grow fraught as career-driven Eika works herself to burnout, finding herself taking out her frustration on her friends. Despite Misaki’s best efforts to win the love of her “boyfriend,” he tells her that he’s not interested in marriage or even in deepening their two-year relationship. Meanwhile, warmhearted Shio is caught up by worries about her friends and what the future might bring for them.

Join these four roommates as they navigate the biggest question of their late twenties: What does happiness really mean?

Shuuko, Eika, Misaki, and Shio are roommates and friends making their way in the busy world of Tokyo, Japan!

Together they’ve been through thick and thin, but between career opportunities, romance, and new adventures, the home they’ve built is about to be upended. Laid-back Shuuko reconnects with a man she’d casually dated, wondering if their companionable relationship is enough to build a life together. Misaki’s new relationship is going well, but what happens when she’s faced with her ex? Career-driven Eika is offered a transfer for an exciting new project — one that would take her away from her friends. And warm-hearted Shio wonders what the future has in store if her best friends and roommates leave her behind.

Join these four roommates as they navigate the biggest question of their late twenties: How can they achieve happiness for themselves?