Mystery
The adorkable girl, Karin received a sudden "confession" from the school hunk, Yijun. It should have been a romantic campus love, but Karin was involved in an incident of driving ghost. As the heir of the oriental exorcism family, Yijun seems to hide some secrets to Karin. The story starts from the death of the mysterious girl and opens the door of everyone's fate...
DramaRomance
Nadie were asked by her mother to investigate the recent rumors surrounding the sevens sons of Purnama family ever since their mother passed away. Due to her gratitude to Aunt Hifza, mother of the seven sons and Nadie's mom's long time best friend, she decides to help. Nevertheless, these seven sons are actually much more sparkly than she imagined, and appear to be alright after being left by their mother. Or are they, really?
Fantasy
In 2023 in a universe where there are 4 realms BRILHO,ESCURA,CRISTAL and TERRA a rare feat happened a 13-year-old Brilloniann boy still didn\'t know how to use powers. You will get the adventures of Nikko Sasaki and many other heroes
ActionFantasy
Her village was destroyed when she took some vegetables and fruits at the mountain, everything's gone, leaving nothing but her best friend and her stepsister. Her Mother's dead body lay down on the floor, made those big of her eyes wide open from shocks. Zahrein's goals are twofold, bringing back her Father and destroying her sister's family!
MysteryFantasy
Detective Winnie Kiu entered a virtual game while in pursuit of a murderer. She put her life on the line and relied on Code Guest's help to save seven princes trapped in the game. Solving cases in the real world and adventuring in the game world, romance is everywhere in this intense and exciting game. The seven princes await their master's arrival!
Comedy
The chunnibyous Ken, Johanne and "K.J" living in a world inhabited by anthropomorphs. These 3 believe that they are the protagonists in a manga. They keep it to themselves, however, so as not to be called crazy by society. Together they experience an exciting everyday life at school, sports clubs or at home with their families.
FantasyMagicShounen
ActionFantasyMagic
A spin-off of Trinity Seven: 7-nin no Mashotsukai focused on Levi Kazama.
ActionSci-Fi
Sci-FiSeinen
Follows Fujii, a high school student who is love with Enomoto Fumiho. He lives in a world where people are touched by a rare "illness" called the Biorg Bug. One day Fujii catches the bug which makes holes in the shape of hearts on his hands. What will happen to him now? (Source: Batoto)
ActionDramaFantasy
The background is in the distant future, a post-apocalyptic world after the destruction brought about by Armageddon. The war between humans (Terran) and vampires (Methuselah) continues, as a struggle between two factions: the Vatican and the New Human Empire. Yet, amidst the bloodshed and violence, many desire a peaceful co-existence between the two species. However, standing between them and this goal is the Rosenkreuz Orden, a group of vampire extremists who manipulate the two sides and pit them against each other. To combat them, the Vatican special operations group "AX," led by Cardinal Caterina, must use everything they have—even a vampire who preys on the blood of other vampires. (Source: Tokyopop)
RomanceJosei
RomanceShounen Ai
Nana has no memory of his childhood earlier than age 12 when a store owner took him in and named him Nana, meaning no-name in Japanese. Mitsuha is on a quest to find a missing childhood friend. The two meet when Mitsuha ends up crashing at Nana’s place at the insistence of a mutual friend. At first Nana loathes the very existence of Mitsuha. However, he gradually warms up to his sincerity and kindness and finds happiness in awakening beside him. (Source: DMP)
ActionComedyFantasy
MysteryGame
ComedyFantasyRomance
The story takes place in Wardell Ceram, a country of flowers and trees. Luka and Sylvan, the "Wolf Claws," act as chivalrous thieves who steal from evil aristocrats. One day, the princess of the kingdom asks them to help her crack down on corrupt nobles. (Source: MU)
ActionDramaSchool
Yearning to become the strongest in Shonan, hot-blooded delinquent Ikki Kurokami starts his third year at Tsujidou High, Alma Mater of the legendary Oni-Baku duo (Eikichi Onizuka and Ryuuji Danma of Shonan Junai Gumi and GTO). Ikki seeks to join the ranks of the Shonan Seven, winners of a tournament in which 7 representatives from each high school in Shonan participate to prove who is the strongest school, accompanied by 7 beautiful matching motorcycles. However, in order to get there, he'll also have to take on any and all challengers gunning for the same spot.
Seinen
Nanami Sekai gets scammed out of every penny he has, left only with a pair of boxers and a 3,000,000 yen debt. He then meets a girl, Ritori, who offers him a deal that seems to good to be true: she will take care of his debt if he will be her captain and help her with her job. (Source: MangaFox)
ActionFantasySchool
ActionDramaSeinen
AdventureDramaMecha
Written by Tomonori Sugihara. The light novels, much like the manga, differ from the TV series in various ways. Renton Thurston is a young 14 year old who is tired of his boring life and spends his time lifting, an extreme form of aerial hoverboarding. One day, a large mecha known as an LFO crash lands in his grandfather's garage and a beautiful young girl named Eureka emerges. This begins a journey that will change both of their lives...
ActionSchoolShounen
Alma Tandoji lives a lonely life. One day, Ruri Alba, a girl accompanied by her butler and maids, visits him. Knowing the power of Sacred Seven is latent within Alma, she asks him to lend her his powers. However, he refuses and drives her away since he injured many with his unusual strength in the past. Meanwhile, a fiendish Dark Stone creature suddenly appears in this peaceful town in the Kanto region. Only Alma's power of Sacred Seven can fight against it. But Alma just lets his power run amuck and things begin to get worse. Ruri raised her gemstone in order to release his true abilities, My Soul I give to you. With Ruri's wishes engraved in it, will Alma be able to defeat the Dark Stone?
RomanceSchoolShounen Ai
Third year high school student, Shino Yuzuru, is a boy with a beautiful face and an undesirable personality; he is laid back, impolite, and blunt. Soon after he goes out with someone, they dump him once his true personality starts to surface. His junior in the archery club, Seryou Touji, is a well-known ladies' man. A rumor about him circulates in school, stating that Seryou will agree to go out with the first person to ask him out on Monday, before promptly dumping that person on Sunday. Despite the school knowing this, Seryou remains popular with girls because, for the seven days he dates them, Seryou will make his partner feel absolutely special. Hearing the rumor, Shino becomes curious about Seryou. One Monday morning, he greets Seryou outside of the school's entrance and jokingly asks him out. However, Seryou takes him seriously, and so begins Shino's seven days with him.
ActionAdventureComedy
Tanlou is one of the roaming Blair tribe: a stubborn lot who keep to themselves and frown upon interaction with "outsiders". He, along with six of his friends find a young princess from a nearby castle, wandering in the forest. She begs them to help her, but their help comes with a price. Tanlou is cursed by the head of his clan, and the seven men are banished. Still, they feel compelled to help her. The princess' name? Snow White. After a vicious battle to regain Snow White's kingdom that leaves the princess gravely injured, the evil queen unleashes her wrath, and the unthinkable comes to pass when two of the seven mysteriously disappear, leaving behind five bereft buddies who have no idea what has become of their comrades. And thus begins the plight of Tanlou and his friends... (Source: Circeus-Scanlations)
Sakogami Amano is a girl who has an unnatural amount of bad luck. One day, she stumbles into the clubroom of the Better Fortune Research Organization, which consists of a boy and seven other girls who secretly use the power of the luck deities to fight against the Magatsugami, monsters who can affect a person's luck & well-being. Amano soon becomes the club's manager, and joins the club in their fight against the Magatsugami and their controller, Kukitomoe. (Source: ANN)
Shounen
You would normally call girls who love little boys “shota-cons.” Well, Ahiru goes beyond that as her fetish, obsession, and life is all about little boys. Although she denies accepting the fact that she is a pervert for little boys, her friends know that she is indeed a shota-con. Ahiru’s dream was to marry a young prince, and her dream has somewhat become reality when a new student, Shirayuki (little boy, of course), transferred into her school. The next day mysterious phenomena suddenly strike the school, Ahiru gets a fever and appears in an alternate dimension. As she opens the door to the infirmary, she sees Shirayuki in a throne, and is told that she is to become the wife of the prince, the prince of the devil’s world. Wait, the prince of the devil’s world!? What the hell is going on here!?
ActionAdventureFantasy
I, Sakuya Hoshi, am just a normal high school student who attends to Suijou Academy. But for some reason, every night I was being 'called' by a 'creepy' dream. In the dream is a town of never ending night. No sign of people there besides me; instead of people there are 'monsters'. That's the kind of dangerous world it is. With the girl I met in my dream, Akeno Gasukamori, we try to find a way to somehow escape this endless nightmare... Will we ever safely get out of this endless nightmare, with monsters after us and other repeating horrors... And exactly what or who awaits us in the end...?! (Source: MU)
ActionDramaSupernatural
Novelization of the anime. The novels are designed to be complementary to the series and focus on incorporating more of the Marebito's side of events into the main half of the story. (Source: Megami Tensei Wikia)
ComedyFantasy
Manga Science was serialized in a science magazine for elementary school students. From the cutting edge to the more familiar science, unique characters make it all easy to understand. This popular science manga can be enjoyed by all regardless of age. (Source: JManga)
MysteryRomanceShounen
Graduating at the top of her class, elite detective candidate Jun Shibata is transferred to the section that handles cases deemed "unsolvable" by the department. Her partner, though a well-respected and experienced detective, has grown complacent after unsuccessfully pursuing these cases that many consider an exercise in futility. With her upper class breeding, her colleagues don't expect much from her either, but she suprises them all with her motivation and astounding powers of deduction. (Source: Asian Wiki)
Drama
The story revolves around Kaname, a first-year university student, his girlfriend Itsumi, and other members of their university's 'East Asia Investigation Committee,' as well as their resident Korean friend, Kouichi. Kaname initially believes the story of Japanese oppression of colonized Korea as taught at school and is critical of his grandfather who once worked for the colonial government in Korea. Kaname's belief, however, is subsequently challenged by his grandfather's last words before his death that 'Japan contributed to the development of Korea.' Confused, Kaname decides to join the history group on entering the university and begins his quest for the 'truth' about Korea and Japan-Korea relations. Throughout the comic, he and Itsumi accumulate knowledge on Korea and Japan-Korea relations from the Internet, books, and senior members of the history group. In each chapter they debate opponents such as Kouichi, other history study groups, citizen activists, and South Korean students over issues such as the Japanese colonization of Korea, the status of Korean residents in Japan, and who should accept responsibility for the war. Invariably they win every debate.
ComedyShounen
Ao, Fleur and Elena start living together in the Fukai House, in Okinawa, along with Noah and Naru, who lost her house when a Secret attacked the island.
FantasyShounen
ActionAdventureDrama
Renton Thurston is a young 14-year-old who is tired of his monotonous life. The only thing that makes him happy is when he "lifts," an extreme form of aerial hoverboarding. His feelings of frustration come from his life of toil in his Grandfather's garage and being the son of an enigmatic yet legendary "hero." One day, a large LFO (Light Finding Operation) craft called Nirvash falls from the sky and a beautiful young girl named Eureka emerges and asks for repairs. When a smitten Renton literally falls over himself to help her, the two begin a journey that will change both of their destinies.
ComedySeinen
An autobiography of the duo Fujio Fujiko, creators of Paman and Doraemon. How they become friends and developed love for manga—but their passion lead them into different ways in the end. (Source: MU)
In a desolate future, a girl is living her life day by day. Doing whatever it takes to survive. Her life is completely changed after meeting an old woman, and stealing her most precious shoujo manga.
RomanceYuri
New manga editor Haruka has just been assigned to her favorite manga artist ever, Kuroi Ritsu. Kuroi-sensei's manga, "With You" motivated her to turn her life around. When she finally meets shut-in, mopey, entirely unfashionable Kuroi-sensei, Haruka is in for a bit of a shock. (Source: Okazu)
ComedyShoujo
A fun guide that teaches the basics of the art of manga by one of the most well-known mangaka in the business! Follow Eri on her journey to "become a pro and inspire people with dreams!"
AdventureComedyHistorical
Tezuka teaches about biology in short installments.
Manga sequel to the Eureka Seven anime series. The story centers around a boy named Ao who "sets 'destiny' in motion again when he holds the 'power'". (Source: ANN)
FantasySchoolShounen
Slice of Life
To prevent always having a quarrel with her father whenever they meet each other, Nanako (a senior high schooler) had started a part-time job at a neighborhood convenience store.
ActionFantasyRomance
Shoujo
Hirose Arisu's dream is to be a mangaka! But is it as simple as it seems? Will she be able to rise to being a great mangaka like her classmate Usami? Or will she continue to be a failure...?
ComedyRomanceSchool
DramaHistorical
Manga version of the greatest Ancient Greek myths.
Shoujo AiSeinen
Asuka, who debuted as a manga artist at the age of 13 but has not had work since then and is now 19. Fresh off from graduating high school, she gets inspired by the works of Sachi, and decides to quit her job in order to become a manga artist again. Since girl's love and boy's love are currently popular genres, she decides to go out with a former co-worker, Morishita who is in love with her, in order to gain experience. Later, she finds out that Morishita is actually Sachi. Included one-shots: Volume 7: Pii-chan Volume 8: Shoujo A
Horror
Taken from kotonoha: In the song "Too Much Blood," Mick Jagger asked, "Do you remember Japanese student kill and ate his girlfriend in Paris?" That world-wide-known cannibal is Kazumasa Sagawa. He was eventually released by French authorities because he was diagnosed with a mental disorder. He was sent to Japan, but Japanese psychologists couldn't find anything wrong with his mental condition, so he went free! In his own comic, written and drawn by himself, Sagawa details the murder and the banquet just like a gourmet guide. "The flesh of her butt is incredibly soft and juicy like genuine filet." Does it make you feel rush into a rest room or Sizzler? Warning: This manga contains very disturbing scenes such as cannibalism, mutilation, desmembering, etc. (In short: Guro) READ AT CAUTION!
Shoujo AiJosei
1. Rouman Hikou ni Nottotte 2. Kare no Sumu Illuda 3. Rittai Kousa no Eki (Overpass Junction) 4. Ao to Shiro no Ream 5. Mokuyoubi no Savarin 6. Yoru wo Kasaneru 7. Aru Kyuujitsu
Crossover of sorts of Azumanga Daioh and Ichigo Mashimaro
Sports
An anthology collection with manga & illustrations from Japanese and international artists for the FIFA World Cup 2002.
Historical
Four young Japanese men immigrate to San Francisco at the start of the 20th century. There they adopt American names and set out to learn western ways and seek their fortunes. Henry (the author’s alter ego) enrolls in art school to learn the western style of painting, Charlie studies American democracy, Fred plans to become a successful farmer, and Frank wants to be a prosperous merchant. Along the way they experience first hand the events affecting Northern California and the United States at that time; the 1906 earthquake, the World’s Fair, and World War I. (Source: MU)
DramaFantasyHorror
ComedyDramaRomance
Compilation book of winning works of the "2013 Silent Manga Audition" first round ("Love Letter" theme). See more info for details.
DramaMechaRomance
An alternate retelling of the end of Eureka seveN, in which Eureka attempts to give her memories to the Scub Coral, to prevent the breaching of the Limit of Questions.
Sci-Fi
Contains original stories set in the Star Wars universe featuring characters from the six films. This work shows you many different sides of the familiar franchise, featuring everything from comedy to tragedy to despair to redemption. (Source: Waterstones) The following stories are in Star Wars Black; * Perfect Evil Part 1 by Hiromoto-SIN-Ichi * Tantive IV by Formalin * Evil Eyes by Nao * Dear Anakin by Furi Furi Company Also contains three illustrations by Kia Asamiya, Yuji Kaida, and Tsutomu Takahashi.
1. And I Love Her 2. Dead and Fail to Die 3. Yuki Youkai Ningen Organogel 4. Fight of the Living Dead 5. Shitai to Kurasu na Kodomotachi 6. Zombie 7. Shounen Zombie 8. Shiryou no Mori (Source: MU)
ComedyShounenSlice of Life
Saitou, an editor at Weekly Shounen Jump is tired of his work, tired of being forced to work like a slave while receiving a small salary. He decides to be a Mangaka and dreams of getting rich quick. Then he looks for Murata Yuusuke, Mangaka of Eyeshield 21, and threatens him and gets him to teach him how to draw manga. Murata starts with the description of the basic tools, tips on how to draw a face, body, girl, etc. They also receive special guests as lecturers, like Kawashita Mizuki (Ichigo 100%), Matsui Yuusei (Nougami Neuro), Shimabukuro Mitsutoshi (Toriko) and Togashi Yoshihiro (Hunter X Hunter).
ComedySlice of Life
Tells the story of eight Japanese men, aged 30 to 50, who have never had sex.
ComedyRomance
The psychologist Ryou and his cheerful nurse Asuna explain many aspects of mental illness to the reader. They cover topics such as the validity, prevalence, and origins of mental disorders, in addition to addressing specific disorders. The information is imparted in a cheerful and comic manner, with various jokes, puns, and pop culture references. (Source: MangaHelpers)
A spin-off of Nanatsu no Taizai showing how Ban and Elaine met in more detail. In the land north of Britannia, there is a forest where humans are not allowed to go, and it is known as the "Fairy King's Forest." The one known as the Fairy King, Harlequin, has not been seen for 700 years. His younger sister Elaine guards the Fountain of Youth from human greed by herself. After many partings and 700 years of isolation, her tears are about to dry up. Then, a young man appears seeking the Fountain of Youth. That young man's name is Ban. Over the course of seven days with Ban, Elaine's heart is healed. The distance between them closes, but... (Source: ANN)
An anthology comic of RWBY by various mangaka.
HistoricalSlice of Life
They are burning Japanese cars in Detroit. The top management at Toyosan Motors must decide whether to begin offshore production of its cars in the U.S. But our hero Mr. Kudo fears that offshore production will devastate the numerous local subcontractors of Toyosan, leading to a hollowing out of the auto industry in Japan, leaving only a financial shell. The American color TV industry has already suffered such a fate. The villain, Mr. Tsugawa, calls Kudo a wimp and sees a splendid opportunity for union busting. Will our hero prevail? Thus begins the first episode of this rollicking yet incisive introduction to the world economy from the Japanese point of view. Other episodes treat the appreciation of the yen, the impact of the 1970s oil shocks, deficit financing, the internationalization of business and banking, and the post-industrial future of Japan and the Pacific Rim. The book is an English edition of volume 1 of Manga Nihon Keizai Nyumon, originally published in 1986 by Nihon Keizai Shimbun, the Japanese equivalent of the Wall Street Journal. It is based on a serious introductory text put out by the newspaper and is packed with informative charts and facts. When the comic book was first published in Japan, it was an immediate best-seller, selling over 550,000 copies in less than a year. The stories in the book reflect Japan's national mood during the "Japanese miracle" and into the 1980s economic bubble: apprehension and optimism jostle one another, and there is a sense of national self-pity. The book also reflects a deep suspicion of politics and bureaucrats. The prime minister appears more worried about his government's popularity than about taking the right economic course. Ultimately, the employees at Toyosan Motors demonstrate that the success of the Japanese economy will not depend on natural resources or politics but on business practices that are ethical, socially responsible, and forward-looking (Source: University of California Press)
1. Mou Shoujo Manga nante 2. Heroine Blue 3. Michikusa Shounen Shoujo 4. Usotsuki House 5. Time Machine wa Uso wo Tsuku (Lying Time Machine)
Based on the popular American comic book series, it was created as an attempt of Marvel Comics to break into the manga industry.
Contains original stories set in the Star Wars universe featuring characters from the six films. This work shows you many different sides of the familiar franchise, featuring everything from comedy to tragedy to despair to redemption. (Source: Waterstones) Star Wars Silver contains the following stories; * Perfect Evil Part 2 by Hiromoto-SIN-ichi * Oh!! Jawajawa by Hitoshi Ariga * Star Wars -Phantasmagoria- by Baron Ueda * Vader vs. R2 & 3PO by Makomo Nakatsuka * Dark Jedi by Yasushi Nirasawa Also contains two fold-out illustrations by Yuji Kaida and Kia Asamiya.
What path to stardom does the super-idol who suddenly turns up at Jump take!? The true story (not) as told by the most handsome guy ever to grace Shonen Jump (that's what you have to believe as you read it)! What a success story!! (Source: shonenjump.com)
Music
ActionMechaSci-Fi
Spin-off set in the same world as Eureka Seven AO, following the adventures of heroine Yuna Maltan.
Slice of LifeMilitary
An educational manga about the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier deployed to Japan by the U.S. Navy.
ComedySlice of LifeJosei
Collection of one-shots by various authors.
ComedySchoolSeinen
Dreaming of becoming a popular manga artist, Urashima-kun enters a manga school called "Tokyo Manga Academy." With a mixture of hope and anxiety, he takes his first step into the world of manga creation… where he encounters all sorts of strange characters! A former delinquent who loves Yaoi, a beautiful but sharp-tongued teacher, a high school girl who throws herself on the ground to apologize, a French history buff…This is a tale of manga school life, that illustrates the youth, the successes, and the failures of manga school students! (Source: Silent Manga Audition)
The manga's story centers on Akari Touge, a third-year high school student who lives in Hiroshima. Akari is aiming to become a manga creator. (Source: ANN)
Some funny chapters of Clannad.
RomanceShoujo
Rena may only be in high school, but she already has an important job -- she's a successful shoujo mangaka! When she decides that some experience with dating is necessary to draw better romances, she chooses famous actor Tomoya to help her learn what it's like to be in love. Even though they're dating strictly for business' sake, Rena finds herself falling deeply in love with Tomoya. Seems like romance is a lot harder than it looks in manga! Included one-shots: Volume 1: Magical☆Project Volume 2: Bewildered♥Princess
ComedySci-FiSlice of Life
Collection of 9 short stories: 1. Shima Ikka (The Islanders) A man is stranded on a remote island that is inhabited by a strange hermetical family. Being here could be the best thing that would happen to him. 2. Education from Outerspace 3. Eisei Kashikan 4. Bunnies What if you could see your own future? For a curious reporter, this question becomes no longer theoretical as he ends up serving as an involuntary guinea pig for a mad scientist who claims to be able to do just that. But is what he sees really the future? 5. Locker Boueki (Locker Trade Agreement) A scientist from the frozen world of the future discovers a locker which is also a time portal to the past... 6. Wataru Seken 7. Tora no Mon 8. Wasureta Kusa 9. Ipanema no Musume (Girl from Ipanema) (Source: MU)
DramaFantasyJosei
1. Nezu no Ki [Okada Junko] 2. Koushoku Ichidai Onna [Amagae Luccica] 3. Chatterley Fujin no Koibito [Matsuzaki Akemi] 4. Kegawa no Venus [Knife Senno] 5. Himonji [Yasutake Wataru] 6. Decameron Densetsu: Ai no Present [Morooka Kimiko]
1. Kaguya-hime 2. Hachikazuki 3. Nezumi no Yomeiri 4. Kashikoi Inakamusume 5. Tenashi Musume 6. Roku-wa no Hakuchou 7. Bijo to Yajuu
Included one-shot: Volume 2: Edo Renreki
ComedySchool
Mizukami-sensei tells the story of his life as a mangaka!! An autobiographical "column manga" in which Satoshi Mizukami recounts the beginning of his career as a mangaka. (Source: Batoto)
FantasyJosei
Volume 1 1. Yoshiwara Yuukaku 2. Amefuri Otsuki-san 3. Hanayome Ningyou 4. Maleen-hime 5. Gachouban no Musume Included one-shots: Rouningyou Yashiki, Rapunzel Volume 2 6. Sakurahime Azuma Bunshou 7. Shiroi Hebi 8. Senbikigawa 9. Sarukani Gassen 10. Kin no Tamago 11. Yowanasake Ukina no Yokogushi (Kirare Yosa) Included one-shot: Bijo to Yajuu (Beauty and the Beast)
The story of a wealthy 'Ojou-sama' girl who wants to be a shoujo mangaka, and the strict and cool butler who helps teach her how to make manga. A collection of lessons about becoming a mangaka.
AdventureComedy
A collection of 4koma manga strips based on the GameArts RPG Grandia.
AdventureSlice of Life
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!
ComedyParodySeinen
Now you too can learn the secrets! This mock-instructional tome is actually a hilarious parody in graphic-novel form of those books which seek to advise one on "how to draw manga". Now even a completely untalented, artistically uninclined novice such as yourself can learn what it takes to properly use a pen, create characters, license ancillary rights for anime and toy manufacturing, and become rich, famous, and sexually potent beyond one's wildest dreams. (Source: MU)
DramaSamuraiJosei
Included one-shots: Volume 1: Dakini Tera, Ranja no Hada Volume 2: Togaoi Bikuni
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