SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Digital manga app Azuki is partnering with manga distributor Digital Entertainment to add seven manga series to its library. The seven titles — including The Boy Who Used to Be God; Thank You, My Mistakes; and Poisoner Home — are now available worldwide on the Azuki website and iOS and Android apps. A full list of the series with synopses from Digital Entertainment is provided below:
The Boy Who Used to Be God by Sen, distributed by Digital Entertainment: There is a country about to undergo a drastic change after a revolution destroys its sacred regime. Those who celebrate the new freedom, those who try to face the crimes committed by the former regime, and those who denounce the crimes… people in different positions are trying their best to survive. This is a story of a boy who was forced to be god seeking a childhood as an ordinary boy.
Thank You, My Mistakes. by Haruto Chino, distributed by Digital Entertainment: He's a dad. Why would he do that? Daycare worker Yukari was too busy with the children for love. In fact, she didn't have any opportunities to meet people in the first place… But, just when she was thinking that, she found herself having drinks with her friend Manami's boss, Koji. The man Manami said was “good-looking, but strange,” was a gentleman and escorted Yukari back home. However, having had a few too many drinks, the two of them fell on to the bed, and… wound up kissing. The following morning, Koji was gone. Yukari was in agony recalling the previous night!! With those memories in tow, she did her work, but the “handsome dad” there to pick up one of the children was… the same man she had just shared her bed with!?
Poisoner Home by iwo, distributed by Digital Entertainment: Tateyuki Chono is devastated when his apartment and extensive collection of insect specimens burns to the ground one evening. But his luck turns around when a chance leads him to meet famed entomologist Izumo Kusanagi. Chono is floored by the kind hospitality of Kusanagi and his beautiful daughter Toko. However, the warm atmosphere of the estate belies a sinister secret. What is the true nature of Dr. Kusanagi's research? And is Chono already trapped in a deadly web of terror?
Mr. (Former) Yakuza is in Over His Head with Me, and I Can't Escape Him. by Itsuka Hazuki, distributed by Digital Entertainment: The flirt who hits on her even during work is… a former yakuza!? Azusa is a doctor working as an occupational physician who takes her job seriously. Itsuki Sakuma, a handsome but suspicious guy who constantly annoys her during his evaluations! He's frivolous, aggressive, and mysterious… But then, he was the only one who noticed Azusa being terrified of her ex-fiancé, who now stalks her. He said, “I'll protect you. I don't want you to be alone.” He suddenly started looking so serious! She tries to discipline herself by telling herself to not get spoiled, but as he shows his gentlemanlike personality, she can't help relying on him…. And that's when she saw the vivid traditional tattoos on him, and…!? He's a (former) yakuza who never let his prey escape from him, and now he goes all out for the love of his life. Let the show begin☆
I'm a (Fake) Saint Who Was Summoned to Another World, But Apparently I'm Fated to Die If I Don't Marry the Prince by Lala, distributed by Digital Entertainment: “I'll return you to your world if you marry the prince.” That was the shocking proposal of the self-proclaimed god! I won't really get a bad ending if I refuse, will I!? Office worker Sara was involved in a traffic accident, or so she thought. One moment, she was about to be hit by a truck, but the next… she found herself transported to an unfamiliar, grand castle, falling right on top of Prince Ars! When a soldier recognized her as “Sara,” the saint who saved the kingdom five years earlier, everyone suddenly started treating her as some divine being!! After questioning her reality, a voice came to her and said, “Capture the heart of the prince, who longs for the saint, and marry him!” The voice then threatened her denying her return to her own world should she fail… Her only weapon in this challenge is her face that apparently looks just like that of the saint's! And so began her zealous attempt to steal the prince's heart!
I Want Kumagaya to Teach Me Everything by Mitsu Kanmi, distributed by Digital Entertainment: “Please teach me… with that wonderful body of yours!” – Hotori, an office worker, starts to go to the gym to get some exercise on the advice of her co-worker. Being completely new, and having no clue what to do, she tries to use a familiar-looking machine, only to lose control of it and nearly collapse! But instead of hitting the ground, she finds herself embraced by an attractive muscular man! Spellbound by his gentle demeanor and incredible body, Hotori leaves without asking his name. Thus, she sets out to find him again, but… I want to meet you again, and learn more and more about this strange feeling that makes my heart tremble!
I Got Married to a Man I Can't Stand by Sumitomo Kato, distributed by Digital Entertainment: Ms. Aoi, I'll do anything if it's for you. Even though he should be someone I hate, why is my heart pounding…!? Aoi has a few secrets – not only is she the daughter of a prestigious family, she has a fiancé. The person her parents decided on is Masaomi, the exquisitely handsome heir to a large corporation. “He's always had such a creepy smile. I can never tell what he's thinking about. I absolutely refuse to marry someone like that!” That's what she always thought, but… her parents forced to live with Masaomi!? Though troubled by the sudden cohabitation, she gradually comes to learn of the considerate Masaomi's kindness and earnestness… A story of misunderstanding, between a girl who is afraid of romance and a high-spec heir!
Azuki is available on the web at www.azuki.co and in the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. The app features over 300 manga series, including international hits like Attack on Titan, Fire Force, and A Silent Voice. Azuki also publishes acclaimed new series like Our Aimless Nights, Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms, and My Dear Detective: Mitsuko's Case Files, with weekly new chapters available exclusively via the Azuki app and ebooks available via the Azuki app and third-party ebook stores.
Manga fans can start reading for free with advertisements today, or upgrade to Premium and access the full Premium catalog featuring thousands of chapters for just $4.99 a month. A 14-day free trial and discounted annual plan are also available, and additional volumes outside the subscription can be purchased via direct volume sales (Premium members get 20% off all volumes). Most titles are available worldwide (except Japan). Stay up to date on the latest announcements by following Azuki at x.com/ReadAzuki, facebook.com/ReadAzuki, and instagram.com/readazuki.
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