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Shigeru Mizuki's autobiography in manga form, from his journey through childhood to a mangaka.

How do you say "thank you" and "goodbye" to a woman who has been domineering and difficult her whole life? Especially when that woman is your mother! Yukari had long struggled in a chaotic love-hate relationship with her mother Chieko, so when her mother is diagnosed with advanced stage pancreatic cancer with just months to live, she is faced with a difficult situation. Takinami honestly recounts the turmoil created by this announcement from her sister Nao without ever descending into pathos. At first she thinks of the practical—where should her mother be, who's going to look after her, how can I with my work and my child? Then slowly she starts to face the fact of losing this energetic woman who had never even caught a cold to her memory! After years marked by difficult communication, will they now manage to overcome their conflicts and say what's truly in their hearts before it's too late? (Source: Ponent Mon/Fanfare)

After graduating from high school, young Hiromi moves from Niigata to Tokyo to pursue her dreams of becoming an actress. She first starts out in the adult film industry under the stage name of Mihiro. (Source: MyDramaList)

Looks cute and sweet? Don't judge a book by its cover. Here's a story about the intricate, private details of a newlywed's sex life. Neither his first love, first kiss, nor first experience was with me, but he was my first everything. So how far have you gone? (Source: Lezhin Entertainment)

An easy-breezy makeup tutorial in manga form! For anyone intimidated by the world of makeup, you're in luck–a former beauty consultant turned comic artist is here to walk you through it. Join the author as she breaks down the fundamentals of cosmetics and skin care, guided by common questions from her online followers! Learn the basics and develop your own signature style! The perfect illustrated how-to book for fans of makeup tutorials online. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

An autobiography about the author's struggles after being diagnosed with cervical cancer.

An autobiographical manga focusing particularly on the author's tumultuous childhood as the daughter of Yasumi Yoshizawa, the author of the Dokonjougaeru manga for which this manga is named after. In the manga, Ootsuki shows how unstable their family situation was even as her father garnered fame for the manga. (Source: ANN)

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)

After Ooshima's cat named Sava suddenly dies, she finds it difficult to continue creating manga. However, with the help of a new kitten named Gou-Gou who shows up, she's able to get over the loss of Sava and eventually feels inspired to continue her work. When she gets the horrible news that she's been diagnosed with cancer, she's devastated at first, but soon finds some new perspective on life and death. (Source: MU)

From artist Pon Watanabe comes her comic essay about her personal experiences managing a used bookstore after the owner decides to add erotic paraphernalia to their product mix! (Source: Yen Press)

The visual essay manga will be based on Mizuki's own life. In the series, Mizuki will tell of his peaceful childhood, his experience in World War II, his poor life afterward, and his foray into kamishibai picture stories. (Source: ANN)

An autobiographical manga about Shin Morimura, who decides to live in the woods after 30 years of working as a manga artist. From building a house to finding food, all kind of difficulties awaits him!

Penguin is a Korean cartoonist who got married to an English man Mev. Sometimes they are faced with cultural differences, but they never fail to put a smile on each other's face. Follow their love story with this comic! (Source: LINE Webtoon)

Then an assistant for manga artists like Suzue Miuchi and Fusako Kuramochi in the golden age of shoujo manga (that is, manga aimed at girls), the artist of this book lovingly recounts the untold labors and passions of the genre's then-upcoming superstars. In the era's popular artistic style, the book recounts little-known anecdotes about the origins of masterworks and the veritable war zones of production, putting readers in the midst of it all. (Source: Japan Media Arts Festival)

A self-proclaimed nonfiction parody of Eiki Eiki's life and her relationships with friends and some family members, which include a former Prime Minister of Japan and a Jrock vocalist. (Source: shinkeikaku)

Based on Manabu Miyazaki's autobiographical novel Toppamono about his life in Japan's underworld.

1. Jiba 2. Tsutaerareta Message 3. Rei ga Ippai 4. Samayou Rei-tachi no Hanashi 5. Yume no Ato 6. Shiroi Te 7. Watashi ga Mita Mirai 8. En no Saki

Life has never been easy for Nagata Kabi, but no matter what gets thrown her way, she manages to work through it and find peace in the chaos. In this latest diary manga, Kabi explores life living alone and the sudden appearance of an old doodle. Whether it's all in her head or just a way to cope with loneliness, Kabi embraces the company, naming her Anko, and proceeds to share her daily tasks with her new friend. Despite the delusion, Kabi can't help but long to continue the late-night meals and shared udon with such pleasant company. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

A light-hearted slice-of-life story about a girl who finds a stray cat.