Recommendations based on "The Quintessential Quintuplets"

After stumbling across a haunted go board, Hikaru Shindo discovers that the spirit of a master player named Fujiwara-no-Sai has taken up residence in his consciousness. Sai awakens in Hikaru an untapped genius for the game, and soon the schoolboy is chasing his own dream--defeating the famed go prodigy Akira Toya!Sai's games on the Internet have Go players around the world guessing his true identify. Among them is Hikaru's rival, Akira, who suspects that Hikaru is hiding behind the screen name "sai." So intense is Akira's interest, in fact, that he skips the first day of his pro exam for a re-match. And on a rainy Sunday, the battle of wills begins anew....

EISNER-NOMINATED SERIES A Plea From the Future On the day that Naho begins 11th grade, she recieves a letter from herself ten years in the future. At first, she writes it off as a prank, but as the letter’s predictions come true one by one Naho realizes that the letter might be the real deal. Her future self tells Naho that a new transfer student, a boy named Kakeru, will soon join her class. The letter begs Naho to watch over him, saying that only Naho can save Kakeru from a terrible future. Who is this mystery boy, and can Naho save him from his destiny? The heart-wrenching sci-fi romance that has over million copies in print in Japan!

Playboy Maya catches studious Nemugasa cheating on a test and, to ensure his silence, blackmails him into doing whatever Maya wants. Twice a week, Nemugasa must go to Maya’s room for some steamy action, but as dense and oblivious as Nemugasa is, he fails to notice Maya’s true feelings for him. With college entrance exams around the corner, Nemugasa must focus on his studies, but Maya won’t stop distracting him, causing him to finally snap! Can a relationship built on blackmail ever become something more?

Mitsuki loves singing, but a malignant tumor in her throat has prevented her from pursuing her passion. However, Mitsuki's life turns around when two fun-loving Shinigami appear to grant her a temporary reprieve from her illness--and give her singing career a magical jump-start.Now that Mitsuki has debuted in the pop world, she is faced with the dark side of the glitz and glamour--petty jealousy and scheming that just might be her undoing. Will her love for Eichi be enough to keep her on the road to stardom? Or will the schemes of a mysterious new Shinigami stop her dreams short?

First things first.........Visitors are supposed to come in through the front door!! For a certain reason, a handsome, young calligrapher by the name of Seishuu Handa uproots himself and moves to an island on the westernmost edge of Japan. "Sensei," as he comes to be known, is a city boy through and through, and has never experienced rural life until now. And by the looks of it, he has much to learn! Luckily(?), he has a willing teacher in Naru, the energetic expert islander, to help show him the ropes. But can Sensei keep up with the plucky first-grader, or will he get schooled?! Here unfolds a heartfelt island comedy about a gruff on the outside, soft on the inside urbanite teacher and his new, unfailingly kind island neighbors!

Still Unable To Provide Solace To The Hearts Of Sayaka-sensei And Fujimoto-san, Kobato Is At A Standstill In The Process Of Healing The Wounds Of Yomogi Kindergarten. And So Prompted, The Belligerent Blue Ioryogi-san, Kobato's Plush Mentor (read: Drill Sergeant), Takes It Upon Himself To Do A Little Digging Into The School's Backstory. But En Route From His Successful Fact-finding Mission, Yomogi's Past Turns Into The Least Of Ioryogi-san's Worries When His Own Past Catches Up With Him! And With It Comes A Declaration: Time Is Running Out For Ioryogi To Help Kobato Fulfill Her Quest! But As The Seconds Tick Away, Will Ioryogi-san Be Able To Light A Fire Under Kobato, Whose Head And Heart Have Become Clouded By What Seems Like Love...?

AN EYE FOR AN EYE Working in the shop of the dimension witch Yuko, Kimhiro Watanuki has yet to see a mundane moment. The good, evil, and just plain weird all seem to have an unwavering attraction towards Watanuki, though the feeling is not mutual. These daily troubles can vary from crushes by pretty house spirits like the Zashiki-Warashi to cursed grudges, mysterious evils, and man-eating nightmares. Luckily, Watanuki has begrudgingly found an unlikely ally in his rival Domeki, but could this bring even more chaos than he’s bargained for?

IN THE SMALL TOWN OF ASAHIGAOKA... WINTER IS COMING! Koshigaya Natsumi Seventh grader attending Asahigaoka Branch School. She tends not to get enough sleep at New Year’s because she sits in front of the TV from morning until night watching the special New Year’s shows. Miyauchi Renge First grader, the youngest student at Asahigaoka Branch School. For her first calligraphy of the year, she wrote “Search for Truth.” Koshigaya Komari Eighth grader attending Asahigaoka Branch School. She wants to buy an “eye phone” with her otoshidama, but she’s not sure she has enough... Ichijo Hotaru Fifth grade transfer student from Tokyo. When it snows, familiar landscapes are turned completely white. It’s like an illusion!

RUNNING OUT OF TIME Yamada has made up her mind to go to Tokyo with Kase-san! Before that can happen, she has to get through her entrance exams–and that means cram school, which puts a huge limit on her free time with Kase. Studying is not the only thing interfering with their time together, though. When Kase-san’s senpai–the same one who’s rumored to be her ex–shows up, Yamada’s not sure what to think!

Tohru should be having the time of her life during summer break at the Sohmas' vacation home...but ever since Akito appeared, Yuki and the others go off every day to meet with the zodiac leader. On top of that, Yuki is acting weird...! And when Tohru encounters the Horse of the zodiac, does that leave Akito as the Rooster?! Later, as the next school term begins, the new student council assembles at last!! While Yuki and those around him are occupied, Tohru secretly visits Kazuma. She wishes to free everyone in the Sohma family from their "curse" and looks to him for a clue...Unexpectedly, however, Rin is poised to hinder Tohru's efforts...!!