“M” is for…
Marginal, written and illustrated by Moto Hagio, originally serialized in Shogakukan’s Petit Flower, five volumes. In what sounds like Hagio in her classic speculative-fiction mode, she tells the tale of an Earth that’s faced a cataclysm that left only one woman and an average lifespan of 30 for the men. If Hagio’s name is listed after “By,” I want it.
Mesh, written and illustrated by Moto Hagio, originally serialized in Shogakukan’s Petit Flower, seven volumes. Nobody ever said I couldn’t mention two titles by the same creator in one letter, especially when that creator is Hagio. This story focuses on a teen’s decision to kill his drug-dealer father.
Midnight Secretary, written and illustrated by Tomu Ohmi, originally serialized in Shogakukan’s Petit Comic, seven volumes, published in French by Soleil. In spite of her old-school fashion sense, Kaya proves to be a remarkably adaptable administrative assistant when she learns her boss is a vampire.
Mizu ni Sumi Oni, written and illustrated by Akiko Hatsu, originally serialized in Asahi Sonorama’s Mystery, one volume. This collection of horror shorts was apparently published in English by ComicsOne, though I can find no evidence of this. I include it here mostly for the gorgeous cover.
Momokan, written and illustrated by Kikuno Shirakawa, currently serialized in Kodansha’s Be Love. Cute puppy manga! Cute puppy manga! Cute puppy manga!
Josei magazines:
- Mystery, published by Asahi Sonorama.
Licensed josei:
- Maddie’s Love-Child, based on a novel by Miranda Lee, adapted by Yukako Nidori, eManga, one volume.
- Make Love and Peace, written and illustrated by Takane Yonetani, LuvLuv Press, one volume.
- Make More Love and Peace, written and illustrated by Takane Yonetani, LuvLuve Press, one volume.
- The Millionaire’s Revenge, based on a novel by Cathy Williams, adapted by Hiromi Kobayashi, eManga, one volume.
- Mistress Bought and Paid for, based on a novel by Lynn Graham, adapted by Junko Okada, eManga, one volume.
What starts with “M” in your josei alphabet?
