[Valentine's Sale] Manga works that shine with love and friendship are on sale for approximately 70% off! [Until Saturday, February 14, 2026]



In the run-up to Valentine's Day on February 14th, sweet treat campaigns are on the rise all over town. GIGAZINE is also holding a limited-time e-book Valentine's Day sale , where they're offering manga that capture the sweet warmth of love and friendship at a discount of about 70% to 200 yen/300 yen. The sale runs from today until Valentine's Day, February 14th, 2026 (Saturday), so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to pick up any titles you're interested in.

The following three titles are included:

◆Full-color comic 'Princess and Gamer'
Himemiya Arika posts gameplay videos day and night, showing her face. She wants to be pampered, praised, loved, and ranked number one... but even if she abuses her status as a high school girl, the wall of the top 10 is still too high. Then, she meets a 'god' gamer with superb skills who is a member of the 'Game Club' at her high school. Not caring about what it means, she resorts to forbidden methods!



・Character introduction: Arika Himemiya
A princess who is both tyrannical and forceful, yet has a delicate heart and is easily lonely. In order to become a top-ranked game commentary video, she resorts to forbidden strategies.



・Character introduction: Takashi Satoshi
He is a godly gamer and an extremely skilled member of the gaming club at the same high school as Himemiya. When Himemiya's popularity in game streaming began to stagnate, he caught her eye and became her ghost player. He is a reliable knight who is always willing to help out with anything, even if he is dissatisfied with her.



'The Princess and the Gamer' is usually available for 1,000 yen, but for a limited time it's on sale for 300 yen. Please take this opportunity to check it out.

Amazon.co.jp: Princess and Gamer (GIGAZINE) eBook: Shii Io, Sankyu Nikyo, GIGAZINE: Kindle Store




◆Full color comic 'Rain, rain, fure fure, it's a lie'
Kai Yuki transfers to the junior high school attended by Nao Sakura, a girl who loves rain. When Nao is happy about the rain, Kai declares, 'I hate rain.' To Nao's confusion, Kai tells her that he is a 'rain man.' Nao racks her brains to come up with an idea to show the sun to Kai, who has only ever seen rain as if cursed. A boy who arrives with the constant rain and a girl who loves rain. This is the story of two people who meet in a small town over just two weeks.



・Character introduction: Nao Sasakura
A second-year junior high school student who loves rainy days. She lost her mother when she was in elementary school. She is energetic and cheerful, and her positivity is dazzling. Her motto is 'When in doubt, do it,' and she is very proactive.



・Character introduction: Yuuki Kai
A 14-year-old second-year middle school student who hates rain. He has gloomy, cloudy eyes and is often depressed and down. Born in June. Rain man.



'Ame Ame Fure Fure Usoyande' is also on sale for 300 yen during the Valentine's Day sale. Be sure to check it out.

Amazon.co.jp: Rain Rain Fure Fure Usoyande (GIGAZINE) eBook: Torataro, Yumeki, GIGAZINE: Kindle Store




A trial version of 'Ame Ame Fure Fure Usoyande' ( Ame Ame Fure Fure Usoyande) with only the first episode is also available for purchase on the Kindle Store. To coincide with the Valentine's Day sale, a free campaign is being held where anyone can get 'Ame Ame Fure Fure Usoyande Episode 1: The Rain-Loving Girl and the Rain Man ' for free, so if you're interested, be sure to check it out. However, please note that due to the campaign settings, the free campaign will be shorter than the Valentine's Day sale, ending at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, so please download it early.

Amazon.co.jp: Ame Ame Fure Fure Usoyande Episode 1: A Rain-Loving Girl and a Rain Man (GIGAZINE) eBook: Torataro, Yumeki, GIGAZINE: Kindle Store



◆Full color comic 'Asahina-san, I just want to bully you'
Asahina Hikaru, the only daughter of a wealthy man, has always been picking on Yoruhashi Yuhi, who has been with her since childhood. Yuhi, who loves Hikaru and wants to become friends with her again, is constantly at the mercy of Hikaru's pranks, but there is a hidden plan behind Hikaru's actions...! This is a cute, funny, and adorable full-color four-panel comic about two girls who have a strange connection.



・Character introduction: Hikaru Asahina
She is the daughter of a wealthy family, and always finds a reason to pick on Yuhi. However, behind this is a deep love, and as a reaction to her strict parents telling her not to associate with ordinary people, she has set herself the grand goal of raising her beloved friend to be a perfect person.



・Character introduction: Yuuhi Yabashi
Yuhi is Hikaru's childhood friend, and is always being pushed around by Hikaru, who gives him impossible tasks. Yuhi is a bit of a scatterbrain and a bit of a clumsy guy, but he is growing by overcoming the challenges Hikaru gives him. Yuhi wants to be friends with Hikaru like they used to be, and is a little happy when Hikaru teases him, even though it's a strange way of doing things.



'Asahina-san, I just want to bully you' can be purchased for 200 yen during the Valentine's sale period.

Amazon.co.jp: Asahina-san, who wants to bully you anyway eBook: Junta, GIGAZINE: Kindle Store




While the sale only covers the three titles listed above, other manga and world travelogues are also included in Kindle Unlimited , and are available to Kindle Unlimited users at any time, so be sure to download them. Click on the book cover in the list below to be taken to the store page.

◆ Full-color comic 'The part-time life of a hero and a corporate slave'
Kuzuul is a useless hero from the monster-infested world of 'Konamu.' With the help of his friends, Kuzuul has managed to continue defeating monsters, but now, for some reason, he's working at a Japanese game company. There are no demon kings or monsters here. Instead, there's a mountain of work, vacant colleagues, and a boss who's scarier than the monsters...wait, isn't this more tiring? But the real hell that awaits Kuzuul is just beginning! This is the story of the rise of a busy, incompetent hero who leads a double life as both a 'hero' and a 'corporate slave.'



◆Full-color comic 'I'm the gas man!!'
Kiyu Kasae, a new graduate in his first year at Hoshimi Seikatsu Setsubi, a gas company, tackles the new jobs that come his way one after the other, despite still being a rookie who doesn't know his left from his right. His first success. His first failure. Major challenges and setbacks. This is the story of Kiyu's one year in the unfamiliar job of working at a gas company, as he faces a variety of challenges.



◆ Full-color comic 'Master, I smell like garlic!'
Garlic is a weakness of vampires. But garlic is so delicious. Mint, a vampire who gave in to temptation and ate garlic, became weaker, so together with Kaori, a maid who loves garlic, he continues to try garlic dishes to overcome his weakness. A gourmet manga that explodes with cuteness and deliciousness, featuring a hungry vampire and a garlic-loving maid!



◆ Full-color comic 'Grimoire Exchange Diary'
Mel, a girl who writes about delusional events in her diary, puts herself up for sale under the pretense of being material for her diary. As soon as she puts herself up for sale, a witch-like woman named Moshna appears to pick Mel up. Moshna takes Mel to another world, where she meets Lou, who plays the role of her younger sister, and learns the terrifying method of creating a grimoire. This is the story of an older sister and a younger sister who are connected by a grimoire.



◆ Full-color comic 'Grimoire Exchange Diary Spin'
The world is stupid. Her classmates, her family, everyone is stupid and foolish. Lacy, a girl who spends her days feeling disgusted by the world, is approached by a beautiful woman dressed in black named Dupre, who urges her to use magic to change the world. Enslaving everyone who is annoying and who doesn't do what she wants. Malice, hatred, revenge... Another story of sisters connected by a 'grimoire.'



◆ An illustration collection that allows you to understand the professional perspective while enjoying the illustrations. 'GIGAZINE Manga Award 'Top Picture' Illustration Collection 2019 Edition: A collection that clearly explains the professional perspective of retaking illustrations.



◆Enjoy every detail of the illustrations & read secret materials in this illustration collection 'If you order an illustration that evokes the Manga Award, this is what happens' GIGAZINE Top Art Collection 2018



◆ 'Chariderman: A Bicycle Traveler's Guide to the World' - a bicycle travelogue containing over 12,000 photos



◆ 'Chariderman: A Bicycle Traveler's Guide to the World' - a bicycle travelogue containing over 12,000 photos



A collection of interviews that allow you to experience the passion and soul of anime directors as they create anime. 'What is the job of an anime director?: A compilation of interviews from the anime industry'



'Mermaid Transformation' is a collection of works that express the world of mermaids and the sea through glittering foil art.



'Snow Manka' is a collection of over 270 fantastical fantasy works inspired by snow.



A large photo book containing over 300 photos of models based on Amabie, 'Amabie Photo Book: Dreaming in the Moonlight at the Bottom of the Water'



'Light Painting' is a collection of photographs of realistic light trails.



GIGAZINE 10th Anniversary Book 'Rants for the Future'



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