Vertical's Ed Chavez has been asking around on Twitter for recommendations on titles for Vertical to pick up, and so I figured this would be a good opportunity for you all to make some suggestions. According to him, they're looking for some mainstream titles to pick up, as well as more mature titles.

Personally, I always pegged Vertical as a botique publisher, putting out some really top-notch manga that should be here in the U.S., but that doesn't necessarily make for a successful company. Still, there are plenty of titles that are floating about out there for them to release, ones that could be a really big hit for them.

And so that's where we come in. Sure, Ed has a huge depth of manga knowledge, but this sort of free market research helps make the decisions a lot easier. I've got a few suggestions, namely:

Hourou Musuko: I've mentioned it before, but this tale of gender identity just pulls at my heart in a special way. Gender identity and sexuality is something that's my own favorite niche, and the way that they tackle the characters is just fantastic in this title. It's a must read, and I think it's a really good fit for Vertical.
Soil: It's a mystery title that I only got through the first volume of, but its odd situation and distinctive art style certainly strikes me as a perfect pick.
Girlfriend: This is just a fun, but somewhat explicit title, talking about a lot of different first-time relationships, often making the jump to sex. It's erotic and cute, and hits my heart in a way those shoujo titles can't do.
Gunslinger Girl: Please, ADV hasn't done anything with the license. I just want to see this series on shelves again!

What titles do you have to recommend to Ed and the people at Vertical?