Youkai, or spirits, were always an integral part of Japanese culture: Whether they're local deities like fox spirits, merely messengers for the Gods themselves or simply humans with regrets in the mortal plane, they always manage to stir up trouble with their mischief and carefree personalities, or bequeath respect with their cordiality. Read on and get a glimpse at their daily lives and the world on the other side!

We all can agree that the ladies in manga are delicious eye-candies, but don't be fooled! These women are empowered when it comes to making their presence known in their stories. In this collection, we have put together the best female protagonists who have stood out from the thousands of female leads. If you're looking for a role model to inspire a new you this 2020, then you'll find her here!

Follow the heroes and heroines in these manga to see how they adapt to being picked up and dropped somewhere totally foreign to them. Laugh, cry and fall in love with the characters and their adventures as they cope with their new “normal”. From rags-to-riches, sudden fame, city to the country--you'll find it all here.