Hinamatsuri Series by Masao Ohtake, Stephen Kohler

Nitta is an ambitious, young member of the Ashikawa-gumi yakuza syndicate. One day, a mysterious, oval-shaped object falls out of thin air into his apartment, and suddenly changes everything! Inside of the object is an expressionless young girl named Hina. The girl has formidable telekinetic powers that she uses to threaten Nitta, forcing him to allow her to live in his apartment... moreNitta is an ambitious, young member of the Ashikawa-gumi yakuza syndicate. One day, a mysterious, oval-shaped object falls out of thin air into his apartment, and suddenly changes everything! Inside of the object is an expressionless young girl named Hina. The girl has formidable telekinetic powers that she uses to threaten Nitta, forcing him to allow her to live in his apartment. Dangers abound as the yakuza member and young psychic begin their life together as roommates! Originally a one-shot published in the Japanese manga magazine Fellows!, Hinamatsuri quickly became a favorite following its serialization. And now, propelled to success by the passionate support from fans, the strange world of Hinamatsuri is finally being published as a trade paperback! less

Nitta, our young and upcoming yazuka, has finally begun to grow accustomed to living with--and often being pushed around by--Hina, the little girl with psychokinetic powers who (practically) takes over his life. But then another psychokinetic girl suddenly appears! Her name is Anzu, and unlike Hina, she loves a good fight. After annihilating a biker gang, Anzu begins searching for Hina and stirring up all kinds of trouble along the way... moreNitta, our young and upcoming yazuka, has finally begun to grow accustomed to living with--and often being pushed around by--Hina, the little girl with psychokinetic powers who (practically) takes over his life. But then another psychokinetic girl suddenly appears! Her name is Anzu, and unlike Hina, she loves a good fight. After annihilating a biker gang, Anzu begins searching for Hina and stirring up all kinds of trouble along the way. When Nitta learns of Anzu and her intentions, he comes up with a plan to stop her, but could it actually work?! Prepare to be assaulted by uncontrollable fits of laughter when a battle of supernatural powers ensues and Nitta's life spins further out of control! The massively popular Hitomi also makes an appearance in a never-before-seen extra chapter! less

The Doll Festival, or Hinamatsuri, is a celebration held in hopes that young girls grow up healthy and happy. Fortunately, as the bizarre world of Hinamatsuri continues to unfold, our beloved characters are all doing just that: audacious-little-psychokinetic Hina, brave-homeless-girl Anzu, and talented-junior-high-schooler Hitomi... moreThe Doll Festival, or Hinamatsuri, is a celebration held in hopes that young girls grow up healthy and happy. Fortunately, as the bizarre world of Hinamatsuri continues to unfold, our beloved characters are all doing just that: audacious-little-psychokinetic Hina, brave-homeless-girl Anzu, and talented-junior-high-schooler Hitomi. This volume joins the celebration with two all-new extra chapters you won't want to miss! The Doll Festival, or Hinamatsuri, is a celebration held in hopes that young girls grow up healthy and happy. Fortunately, as the bizarre world of Hinamatsuri continues to unfold, our beloved characters are all doing just that: audacious-little-psychokinetic Hina, brave-homeless-girl Anzu, and talented-junior-high-schooler Hitomi. This volume joins the celebration with two all-new extra chapters you won't want to miss! less

Hina, our psychokinetic heroine, is acting strange! It has been some time since Hina first used her immense powers to threaten Nitta and claim a spot in his home--settling into her new life in modern Japan and spending most of her time lazing about. But now, something seems to have changed. First, Hina's inner hard-rockin' spirit begins to thrash out. Then, she gets herself involved in the world of shady lending. And finally, she starts . . moreHina, our psychokinetic heroine, is acting strange! It has been some time since Hina first used her immense powers to threaten Nitta and claim a spot in his home--settling into her new life in modern Japan and spending most of her time lazing about. But now, something seems to have changed. First, Hina's inner hard-rockin' spirit begins to thrash out. Then, she gets herself involved in the world of shady lending. And finally, she starts . . . taking lessons in social etiquette and the arts? What on earth has gotten into this girl?! Also revealed in this volume is Hina's mysterious classmate, Sayo Aizawa--until now just a strange presence appearing in occasional panels. less

She cries. She smiles. She's the other psychokinetic girl we've come to know! Anzu continues to enjoy an impoverished, yet delightful, life with her homeless compatriots. But when the park they all call home is slated for removal, the other residents don't even put up a fight. They decide it's a lost cause and prepare to move on, but Anzu acts on her own initiative, setting in motion a plan to protect her one and only "home... moreShe cries. She smiles. She's the other psychokinetic girl we've come to know! Anzu continues to enjoy an impoverished, yet delightful, life with her homeless compatriots. But when the park they all call home is slated for removal, the other residents don't even put up a fight. They decide it's a lost cause and prepare to move on, but Anzu acts on her own initiative, setting in motion a plan to protect her one and only "home." Get ready for countless tears and smiles from Anzu, the brave psychokinetic homeless girl, in Volume 5 of Hinamatsuri! less

Hitomi is in the first grade of middle school, where she's in charge of taking care of Hina, her hapless classmate. Her kindhearted nature prevents her from turning down any request for help, and she seems to have a knack for everything she tries. The two traits are a catastrophic combination that lead to Hitomi working downtown as a bartender after school, where her drive toward perfection and skill with customers rockets her to notoriety as a bartending prodigy... moreHitomi is in the first grade of middle school, where she's in charge of taking care of Hina, her hapless classmate. Her kindhearted nature prevents her from turning down any request for help, and she seems to have a knack for everything she tries. The two traits are a catastrophic combination that lead to Hitomi working downtown as a bartender after school, where her drive toward perfection and skill with customers rockets her to notoriety as a bartending prodigy. But now, it gets worse! When Hitomi's mother finds out about her daughter's nighttime gig, things blow up at home and Hitomi decides to run away. Volume 6 features the laugh-out-loud tale of Hitomi's rise to new heights, along with the adventures of a whole slew of new characters. less

Get ready for more adventures with the psychokinetic girl and her yakuza caretaker! The mysterious Kei continues to observe Hina from a safe distance. Once her investigation is complete, it will be time to move on to the next mission: bring Hina back. Is Nitta and Hina's life together about to come to an end?! Find out in volume 7 of Hinamatsuri! Get ready for more adventures with the psychokinetic girl and her yakuza caretaker! The mysterious Kei continues to observe Hina from a safe distance... moreGet ready for more adventures with the psychokinetic girl and her yakuza caretaker! The mysterious Kei continues to observe Hina from a safe distance. Once her investigation is complete, it will be time to move on to the next mission: bring Hina back. Is Nitta and Hina's life together about to come to an end?! Find out in volume 7 of Hinamatsuri! Get ready for more adventures with the psychokinetic girl and her yakuza caretaker! The mysterious Kei continues to observe Hina from a safe distance. Once her investigation is complete, it will be time to move on to the next mission: bring Hina back. Is Nitta and Hina's life together about to come to an end?! Find out in volume 7 of Hinamatsuri! less

A third psychokinetic girl appears! Yet another girl is summoned to try and drag Hina back to their world! After Anzu, this makes three! The new girl's name? Mao. There's only one small hiccup: when Mao arrives, she finds herself stuck on a solitary island way out in the ocean. It looks like this psychokinetic girl's gonna be busy polishing up on her wilderness survival skills first... moreA third psychokinetic girl appears! Yet another girl is summoned to try and drag Hina back to their world! After Anzu, this makes three! The new girl's name? Mao. There's only one small hiccup: when Mao arrives, she finds herself stuck on a solitary island way out in the ocean. It looks like this psychokinetic girl's gonna be busy polishing up on her wilderness survival skills first. Meanwhile, Anzu tries out her first day of school, and Hitomi continues to rise to new, international heights when she finds herself on a short-term exchange program. less

ヒナが新田家に落ちてきてから3年の時が流れ、ヒナは可憐なる女子高生に。ヒナでも通える高校とはどんな高校か？　“平成の怪物”新田さんの出世は？　スーパー中学生・瞳さんの進路は？　理想の娘・アンズの生活は？　サイキック少女とヤクザのアーバンライフ・コメディー、記念すべき第10巻！

Don't worry! The psychokinetics are still at play! Take another peek into the daily lives of three psychokinetic girls who have settled down in modern-day Tokyo. Hina is loafing her way through high school, Anzu is serving up ramen from her very own food cart, and Mao is busy teaching classes at her trendy new fitness club. But while the three have been careful to keep their powers under wraps, looming danger may force them to take a few risks... moreDon't worry! The psychokinetics are still at play! Take another peek into the daily lives of three psychokinetic girls who have settled down in modern-day Tokyo. Hina is loafing her way through high school, Anzu is serving up ramen from her very own food cart, and Mao is busy teaching classes at her trendy new fitness club. But while the three have been careful to keep their powers under wraps, looming danger may force them to take a few risks. Prepare yourself for new outbursts of psychokinetic fury in Volume 12 of Hinamatsuri! less