New Manga Series for the Year 2004
All new manga series reported for this year can be found here. You can sort them by the date they were reported to us, the rating, or based on how active the series was over the past month.
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life, Yaoi
From DMP:
Relationships are tough, but relationships between friends can be even tougher. That’s what Koreeda discovers when Noda – one of his college buddies – offers to become “friends with benefits.” Until recently, Koreeda has had a serious girlfriend. But now he’s on the rebound and looking for something different… something real.
Stories 3-5: feature Hashimoto and Oikawa from Boku ni Datte Iibun ga Aru.
Rating: 7.92 (174 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2305 
(+1130)
Genre: Drama, Romance, School Life, Yaoi
From Storm in Heaven:
Tamiya, a student whose honesty tends to be so blunt that it gets him in trouble, has fallen in love with Shirasaka, a teacher from his school. He's an excellent teacher, very caring and popular among students, but because of his dark past, there seems no hope for Tamiya to win over his heart. In the past, Shirasaka had a relationship with Iogi, his senior on the track team, and they were both in an accident which was Shirasaka's fault. Iogi became seriously injured and was forced to give up his athletic dreams. Since then Iogi has used Shirasaka's guilt to keep him close. Is there any chance for Shirasaka and Tamiya to be together?
Rating: 7.92 (270 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2270 (+1109)
Genre: Drama, Gender Bender, Mystery, Psychological, Seinen, Sports
Yasuoka Shion lost her parents, and her voice, when she was young...in a murder.
She was found amidst a blood-soaked room, and the only hint for the suspect was a Shougi board and one piece: the King. Now, Shion steps into the world of female professional Shougi players. As her popularity and fame slowly rises, so do the questions about her past, particularly the murder case that was never solved.
Rating: 7.91 (258 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2910 (+241)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Harem, Romance, School Life, Shoujo
Kahoko Hino is a student at Seiso Academy, one with an ordinary life. One day, Lili - the mischievous musical fairy who had blessed the original founder of the school - finds Kahoko running late to class.
Delighted that she is able to see him, Lilli grants Kahoko a magical violin, and a place in the school's annual musical competition, which many students in the music department vie to partake in.
Kahoko refuses, only to be pressed on by the fairy, who constantly nags her until she finally gives way to his pleading. She reluctantly accepts the instrument. As she practices her pieces, Kahoko is amazed that she can play any piece on the violin as long as she knows the tune and plays it with her heart. She later gets more attached to the surrounding boys in the competition.
Also contains the Kiniro no Corda 2 (La Corda d’Oro 2) and Kiniro no Corda 3 (La Corda d’Oro 3) stories.
Rating: 7.91 (558 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2766 (+383)
Genre: Comedy, Romance, School Life, Yaoi
1-4) I'll Love the Neighbor
Kazuhito is a model student and he has a troublesome neighbour who always sleeps during classes. One day, he sees him in the streets and without knowing why, he decides to stalk him...
5) Precious Days
6) Do as Your Told
Note:
Please note that although there is a final oneshot in Rinjin, it has been licensed in J-BOY by Biblos as Getting Along. Therefore, we will only be doing up to chapter 6. -bliss
Rating: 7.91 (258 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2317 (+1140)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Yaoi
Izaki always did well in life, no matter it was school or tennis. Nothing was handed to him; all was gained through effort and diligence. Because of his straightforward nature, he tended to clash with others. That was the way he knew and he extended his belief not only to himself but also the people around him. He was satisfied with his modest achievements, that is until he met the true genius, Hakamada...
Hakamada, the quiet prodigy in so much as things just come easily to him. He doesn't have to work or study hard, and manages to come out on top which is frustrating for Izaki who realizes he'll never reach that level no matter how hard he tries.
At the school reunion after 8 years, Izaki finds himself drinking like old friends with his self proclaimed rival. Before he can even make sense of the strange situation, he found himself in a strange bed...
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Djs:
1.Aisarechattano / アイサレチャッタノ (2004)
2.Ai no Tameni / 愛のために (2005)
Rating: 7.9 (487 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #3380 (No change)
Genre: Drama, Romance, Yaoi
From DMP:
Can a doctor and his patient ever find romance? Wait patiently, because this is one checkup you won't want to miss!
Narusawa and Naoki have way-overstepped the bounds of their doctor-patient relationship. Naoki is instantly attracted to Narusawa, and will stop at nothing to be together with him. One glance into Naoki's despaired eyes and Narusawa caves for Naoki's advances. Will this relationship go beyond a simple fling?
Rating: 7.89 (226 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #3561 (No change)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life, Yaoi
An ongoing series revolving around Atsuya, who is an "Unrequited Love Maniac" and the loves of his life.
Prequel: Hatsukoi Moratorium inside Shotgun Marriage
Vol.1: Shitsuren Mania (Unrequited Love Maniac)
Vol.2: Junai Allergy (Allergy to Pure Love)
Vol.3: Netsuai Complex (Ardent Love Complex)
Vol.4: Dekiai Egoism (Enraptured Love)
Vol.5: Katsuai Catharsis (Catharsis of the Love)
Vol.6: Saiai Ambivalent (The Dearest is Ambivalent)
Vol.7: Mitsugetsu Melancholy (Honeymoon Melancholy)
Vol.8: Tooi Dearest (Long Distant Love Just Now)
Vol.9: Kyuuai Syndrome (Courtship Syndrome)
Rating: 7.88 (149 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2197 (+1057)
Genre: Psychological, Seinen, Slice of Life
Includes the following short stories:
1. Once Upon a Time
A lost little girl wants to find her way home...
2. See You Next Time
A girl calmly reminisces about her dead friend.
3. Imp in the Night
A little imp wonders why he's afraid of the night.
4. Sakura Antique Store
The story of an old watch sitting in the window display of the Sakura Antique Store.
5. Shiroi Kumo (White Clouds)
A beautiful and touching story about life, death, and the heartening belief that we will all arrive at the same place when our time has come.
6. Molehill
The story of a young mole who decides to become human so that he can see his girlfriend's face...
7. The Lands of Dreams
A girl is trapped in an endless dream...
8. Grape Picking
Two teachers discuss the godliness of children.
9. Let's Go Home
An elderly couple's reminiscences as they pay a visit to the village from their shared childhood.
10. The Story of a Flower
They don't have a mother, but...
11. The Road Where Flowers Bloom
A careworn man whose life stuck in a rut, a book with Sakura blossoms stuck in the pages, a mysterious woman who claims to have been killed by him, a childhood best friend's mysterious reappearance...
12. Egg Water
The taste of the water bubbling up from a well in the backyard of a little old lady's house...
13. Hoppie's Bear
The unlikely friendship between a lovelorn office worker and a strange -- and strangely mature -- girl.
14. To A Certain Place...
Returning home.
Rating: 7.87 (208 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2295 (+1122)
Genre: Comedy, School Life, Seinen, Slice of Life
Minami-ke is a manga following three sisters, Haruka, Kana, and Chiaki in their lives at home and school. It's a funny manga that depicts how these characters interact with each other and their classmates. It's a manga about ordinary girls and their ordinary adventures told in an extraordinary manner.
Rating: 7.87 (209 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2859 
(-24)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Supernatural
Yayoi, a spunky high school girl, has inherited spiritual powers from her mother, and she uses these powers to protect people. During a fight with the devil Ura, Yayoi's power turns the devil into a black kitten. Now, even though Ura doesn't hide his desire to "eat" Yayoi's power when he gets the chance, they develop an interesting relationship: the two begin living together, and Yayoi takes her new feline "friend" on her adventures.
Rating: 7.87 (369 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #3202 (+296)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice of Life
In return for a business loan of 50 million yen, the prestigious Kamiya family gave their daughter Haine away to the Otomiya family. Haine, now an Otomiya, is appointed to the student council of the exclusive Imperial Academy, a private school for the aristocracy. Even though Haine is of proper lineage to be on the council, she finds herself struggling to find her place among the many secrets of its elite members, especially those of the president who holds her heart - Shizumasa Togu, aka "the Emperor."
Haine has been in love with Shizumasa Togu from the day she read the picture book he wrote as a child. She enrolls the Imperial Academy to be close to him and is accepted as a member of the student council. But with that, dark secrets start to reveal themselves! Why does "The Emperor" act differently? Is Haine really in love with Shizumasa? Why did her father sell her and why doesn't her mother write to her anymore?
Includes the following extra stories:
• Kusame and Komaki and the Key of Love in vol. 5
After Komaki confesses and Kusame accepts unwillingly, Kusame tries to break up with her, but how?
• Shoujo Eve Ringo Jikake no 24-ji (Eve's Applework 24 Hours)
"Kawaii”... Eve has come to hate this word. "Kawaii" has ruined her life and made her a social outcast. Yet she still has hopes Niikawa will return her feelings for him, that is if the rowdy class idol Kashii doesn't spoil everything first!
• Umi no Sakyuugi Yasoukyoku (Nocturne) in vol. 11
Searching for the meaning of people's lives is the mission that is given by God. The reason for my birth... It's okay if it was just to meet you that night.
Rating: 7.86 (1142 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2439 (+294)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Shoujo
From CMX:
As a boy, Argentum was a poison tester for a royal family. Later, he developed an immunity to toxic substances and became a master chemist with the ability to cure any illness. Returning after a long absence, he is assigned to be Princess Primula's bodyguard. But any potential relationship will have its limits, as Argentum's very touch has itself become poisonous.
Rating: 7.86 (138 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2772 (+185)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Shoujo, Supernatural
Count D has opened his petshop again, this time in Tokyo's Shinjuku!
Count D's Petshop is a place where one can find animals from the most ordinary housepets to savage predators to mystical beasts that should belong only in legends. Customers often find that their new pets change their lives more than they expect, fulfilling their dreams, or realizing their nightmares.
Rating: 7.86 (135 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #3210 (+188)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sci-fi, Yaoi
In 2700 AD civilization falls into chaos after a series of natural disasters re-shape the world. Countries and people are torn apart. Or, far worse, forced together. Society fractures.
Now it is 3000 AD. While humanity has survived and has the use of some technology, its level and usage is uneven. With the help of the Cult of Saint Ruka, life goes on... except where members of "Madness" (a crazed group of individuals who enjoy causing murder and mayhem) wander through the area. Wherever "Madness" appears, death is left in their wake. Until three years ago when the leader of "Madness", Kyou, was supposedly killed.
Left for dead, Kyou lost his memory and was imprisoned in a cage beneath a Cult church. The local priest, Izaya, looks after Kyou, trying his best to instill kindness and compassion. Until the day that "Madness" arrives...
Rating: 7.86 (326 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2207 (+1032)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Josei, Romance, Smut, Supernatural
Maiko Ninomiya is college freshman again this year! All because of the accident a year ago that put her in the hospital for half a year. Not to let the fact that she was held back a year dishearten her, she made a complete recovery. But recently she keeps seeing erotic dreams... On top of that after meeting novelist Yukiya Nagase, strange things keep happening!?
Rating: 7.84 (805 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #3409 (No change)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Slice of Life, Yaoi
Jr. high student Izumiya is surprised by a sudden kiss from his handsome classmate Hayakawa. Leaving him completely confused, Hayakawa suddenly leaves town, but the two reunite again in high school. As the two continue to part and reunite, Izumiya's feelings start to stir...
Rating: 7.84 (294 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2254 (+1080)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo
From Del Rey:
Najika is a great cook and likes to make meals for the people she loves. But something is missing from her life. When she was a child, she met a boy who touched her heart–and now Najika is determined to find him. The only clue she has is a silver spoon that leads her to the prestigious Seika Academy. At Seika she meets two brothers Daichi and Sora, could one of them be the boy from her childhood?
Official English: INKR, Azuki
Note: Won the Kodansha Manga Award for Children's Manga in 2006.
Rating: 7.82 (559 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2844 (+172)
Genre: Comedy, Romance, School Life, Shounen Ai, Slice of Life
Wataru and Makoto are friends from their early childhood. They are recognized as the gay couple in the school, and while Makoto appears to be ok with it, Wataru is greatly troubled by it and by Makoto's attitude. Since Wataru will not permit anything more than a kiss, the anxious Makoto visits his prep school teacher and tries to consult him about his problem. However, he's not aware of the danger that awaits him!
Rating: 7.81 (239 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2291 (+1129)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Gender Bender, Psychological, Romance, Shoujo
From Udon Entertainment:
Eun-Yo Song has beauty and popularity; everything a girl could want! All the boys declare their love for her, except the one she really wants - heartthrob Chan-Gyeong. After a chance encounter with pop-singer Nan Lee, Eun-Yo hatches a scheme to become a star herself, and win over her dream boy. But little does she know that Nan's the one pulling her strings... and she's about to fall into his trap!
Original Novel:
KakaoPage, Naver Series, Ridibooks
Official English
Official Indonesian
Rating: 7.81 (232 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #3116 (+300)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Ecchi, Romance, School Life, Seinen
Abe Takahiro is an ordinary, well-adjusted, high school student, who falls in love with his bespectacled classmate Asai Rumi, thinking she's just a cute member of the art club. Alas, his love is anything but ordinary - she's actually a hardcore yaoi-loving fujoshi who is utterly convinced Takahiro and Shunsuke Chiba, the handsome class playboy and his best friend from middle school, are having a torrid affair. With comical misunderstandings, awkward half-confessions, and the revelation that class idol Matsui Yoko is an otaku enamored with Rumi as well, poor Abe has his work cut out for him if he hopes to woo the Otaku-Type Delusion girl.
Source: Jmanga
Rating: 7.81 (154 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #3296 (No change)
Genre: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Shoujo, Supernatural
Akira Nikaido is a typical slacker high school student who thinks he has a normal life--until a mysterious man called Shirogane appears and tells him to meet him at the school that night. He is skeptical but goes anyway... and gets attacked by a shadow monster! Shirogane convinces him that the balance between the human world and the shadow world has been distorted, and that Akira must become a shin--a creature of the shadow world--in order to help restore the balance.
Rating: 7.8 (221 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2720 (+360)
Genre: Drama, Romance, Slice of Life, Yaoi
Two lonely people who suffered the loss of their loved ones... The love story of our boys, Niiya Kaoru and Shirotsubaki Yoshiyuki, from strangers to lovers, how strong will their love be? Is it just for the sake of comforting? Share their love and feel the bond between them.
Also features cameo appearance of Akane Ryuuichi and Hasumi Akira from From Yesterday
Rating: 7.8 (230 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2304 (+1142)
Genre: Drama, Seinen, Slice of Life
The manga begins as Kanae Sekiguchi, proprietor of the Tsuki no Yu bathhouse, struggles to reopen her business after the unexplained disappearance of her husband...
Rating: 7.79 (216 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2260 (+1083)
Genre: Drama, Horror, Mature, Mystery, Psychological, Seinen, Supernatural
Something strange is going on in "Soil New Town." The sudden disappearance of a seemingly normal family leads the two detectives Yokoi and Onoda to the idyllic town in the middle of nowhere. What looks like a routine case at first quickly turns into a complex and deadly riddle where nothing is what it seems to be. Will the two disparate investigators manage to solve the mystery before it's too late?
Rating: 7.79 (144 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #3228 (No change)
