Romy Oishi is the founder of peep, a writers collaborative with a focus on twitter novels. A prolific scribe, Dr.peep now edits and manages other new authors as they try to break into Japan's competitive prose scene.

Romy Oishi (Dr.peep)

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The latest version of Sai may be much more than it seems and Ryoka is 
uncertain of whether she and her classmate are what Sai is hunting or if
 they're just being lead into an elaborate trap!

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Lockdown Zone

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Lockdown Zone: Level X, Chapter 11

A lifelong illustrator, You Someya comes from a family of comic artists. Their manga debut was accelerated after one of her sisters was published by an indie manga house. Someya's SquareEnix debut may be a bit on the challenging side, given its subject matter, but it appeared to find a greater international audience introducing English readers to bondage manga.

You Someya

Bondage of the mind is falling prey to external influences and frailties.Having experienced the pleasures of bondage, Aoi now has her set on sharing that high with the man in her sights. But when she cannot put him on lockdown, she decides to use her ropes for pain.

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Pleasure & Corruption

Bondage of the mind is falling prey to external influences and frailties.

Pleasure & Corruption, Volume 4

Masakazu Ishiguro was born in Fukui Prefecture in 1977. An multiple award winning artist, he broke though in 200 when we was presented with the Afternoon Four Seasons Award for his work on the short "HERO". 

While he broke through within the sci-fi genre, Ishiguro is possibly best known for his comedies; particularly the Japan Media Arts Award winning AND YES THE TOWN MOVES (Shonen Gahosha). Whimsical, stylish, and often surreal, Ishiguro's works are often put into their own genre - SF (Slightly Fantastical).

Masakazu Ishiguro

After heading south to investigate the place known as Tomato Heaven, 
Maru and Kiruko head back to Tokyo via a "ferry." But they are ambushed 
at sea by one of the man-eating Hiruko monsters. This specific beast is 
amphibious, making him extremely deadly as he can easily take cover in 
the sea. Meanwhile in the school, Tokio, with the help of his classmate 
Kuku, uncovers a frightening secret. Maybe life is not what it seems at 
all. Maybe those who are inside the walls are not in heaven. And maybe 
the walls are there to keep them all inside!Awards: Selected as the Best Manga of 2018 by the&nbsp;Kono Manga ga Sugoi&nbsp;Committee.

Mystery

Heavenly Delusion

After heading south to investigate the place known as Tomato Heaven, Maru and Kiruko head back to Tokyo via a "ferry". But they are ambushed at sea by one of the man-eating Hiruko monsters.

Heavenly Delusion, Volume 2

While trying to escape a wicked witch who is stalking their apartment building, Ryoka and Shuhei discover a phone app that may hold the tools to combat the Sai's they've encountered.

Lockdown Zone: Level X, Chapter 10

Moto Hagio (1949-) was born in Fukuoka, Japan and is widely considered as one of the pioneers of modern shojo 
manga (girls manga).  One of the most beloved Japanese comic artists of all time, and has penned dozens of works over a wide range of genres throughout her nearly fifty year-long career. 

Easily one of the most critically recognized comic artists over the last few decades having won a number of awards, Hagio's works challenge concepts of gender and humanity. In the realm of science-fiction is a three-time winner of the Seiun Award, the Japanese equivalent of the Hugo Award. In 2006 she took the Japan SF Grand Prize for her fantasy title OTHERWORLD BARABARA (Fantagraphics). And in 2022 she was recognized by San Diego Comic Con International as she was admitted into the Eisner Award Hall of Fame.

A national treasure in Japan, in 2019 Hagio was recognized as A Person of 
Cultural Merit by the Japanese government.

Moto Hagio

Two-year-old Leo is not your average house cat. One day he notices his young neighbor Tatsuru on his way to elementary school and he then decides to follow him and enroll himself! After receiving his own backpack and school supplies, young Leo realizes that anything Tatsuru can do, he can do as well! Leo can go to school! Leo can find a part-time job, become a mangaka or even be actor! Eventually Leo's life is full of wonderful memories, but it could have taken a very different turn if not for those who love him.

Comedy

Fantasy

Two-year-old Leo is not your average house cat. Leo can go to school! Leo can find a part-time job, become a mangaka or even be actor! Eventually Leo's life is full of wonderful memories, but it could have taken a very different turn if not for those who love him.

Lil' Leo

Shuzo Oshimi is the best-selling author behind works such as FLOWERS OF EVIL and HAPPINESS. His works mix in the struggles of youth along with modern fantasy themes. Oshimi is the winner of the 2002 Chiba Tetsuya Award for New Best New Manga Artist. Since then he has penned a dozen series including the New York Times Best-Selling Flowers of Evil and the cult hit INSIDE MARI.

Shuzo Oshimi

High school can be a stressful time for many young people. The change 
means a new commute, new friends, new courses, and new teachers. For Shino 
Oshima the change could have meant an opportunity to blossom into 
adulthood. Unfortunately, things go wrong on her first day - she fails 
to even say her name during her homeroom introduction. From then on 
Shino is a part-mute part-stuttering mess. Ostracized and afraid she 
struggles to find her place in this new world... But thankfully for her,
 she finds her voice through music and some unexpected new frienemies.

Drama

High school can be a stressful time for many young people. Unfortunately, things go wrong on her first day - she fails to even say her name during her homeroom introduction. From then on Shino is a part-mute part-stuttering mess.

Shino Can't Say Her Name

With a wicked and possibly blind witch on their tails, Ryoka and Shuhei 
plan to save Hansel and Gretel, and themselves! But will they be able to
 get out of their house of terror or will things reset again?

Lockdown Zone: Level X, Chapter 9

There is a new version of Sai for Ryoka and Shuhei to defeat, but this 
new one might come out of a Grimm Fairy Tale. Who is the main character 
in this story and will the pair be able to overcome the wicked witch?

Lockdown Zone: Level X, Chapter 8

Commemorating twenty years of manga, FEMME FATALE showcases of all of 
the full color artwork from New York Time's Best Selling artist Shuzo 
Oshimi. Featuring cover art, posters, promotional materials and never 
before translated comics, this is a definitive compilation of character 
art from one of the best known manga artists in the 21st Century.
Concept art and promotional illustrations from Flowers of Evil, Inside Mari, Happiness and Blood on the Rails are also included giving readers a deeper look into Oshimi's processes and artistic mind. 
This collection also includes dozens of never before published in English 
comic pages that are a must have for Oshimi completionists.

Romance

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Inside Mari

femme fatale: The Art of Shuzo Oshimi

Just as Ryoka thought, the notebook she found has revealed the next version of Sai. But what exactly is this new monster? Could it actually be a little child or is it something far more sinister?!

Lockdown Zone: Level X, Chapter 7

In a sleepy, normal town a few hours outside of Tokyo, Onaga lives a 
normal happy life. Her home life is normal. Her school life is normal. 
Even her part-time job at the pork bowl joint in the mall is pretty 
standard. But there is a source of light in her life and they happen to 
be next door. Will Kawashibara help her life have some meaning? Or 
will their unique dance end in tragedy?

Waltz

Up-an-coming comic artist Shunsuke Sorato is best known for their work on THE GIRL WITH THE SANPAKU EYES. Originally a webcomic on twitter, the series would eventually be picked up by SquareEnix's pixiv service and then released in print. Sorato has previously worked with Kadokawa drawing mostly shorts revolving around high school romances and unrequited love. Their most recent series NATSUME AND NATSUME is being published by MicroMagazine.

Shunsuke Sorato

Amane is ready to take her shot at love, but to do so she will have to be a star in Katou's eyes. So how best to accomplish that then to be the lead in the annual cultural festival's class play! Will Amane overcome her shyness to shine on stage and in Katou's world?

Sanpaku Eyes

The Girl with the Sanpaku Eyes, Volume 2

Ryoka and Shuhei's lives have reset again and this time a new terror is 
haunting them within their apartment complex. The new threat comes from
 the pages of a fairy tale and may lead to an inappropriate sense 
familiarity that could bite them in the end.

Lockdown Zone: Level X, Chapter 6

After scouring town looking for Yori, Mari is reunited with her lone friend. But now the two have to turn their attention on finding out what actually happened to Mari. A torn photo and a trip to Tokyo Dome City reveal some deep-rooted secrets. But is anyone really prepared to face the past again?

Inside Mari, Volume 7

While Shuhei faces off against Sai, Ryoka makes her way 
to the top floor of her apartment building. The trek is tumultuous but 
potentially worth all the heartache and pain as she discovers what may 
be a massive clue behind Sai's origins.

Lockdown Zone: Level X, Chapter 5

Ryoka has uncovered something unique about the "new reality" she has 
been reliving. But to further investigate this new anomaly she has to 
make a potentially dangerous trek to the top floor of her apartment 
complex. Normally that would mean taking Sai head on, but this time 
Shuhei has a plan to lure the being away from her.

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