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AM I ACTUALLY THE STRONGEST? GN VOL 10
Ai Takahashi This fast and funny action isekai manga about a newborn whose power is literally unfathomable is perfect for fans of My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1, The Abandoned Reincarnation Sage, and The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest. Already a digital hit, the fan favorite comes to print!To be reincarnated into another world with the promise of a 'cheat' power is one thing. But to be reborn as a baby, and then left for dead after your royal parents think you're powerless? That's another thing entirely! Now the newly-born Reinhart-Hart to his new friends-must find his way through a dangerous world...but luckily he's got magic that's quite literally off the charts!

ANYWAY IM FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU GN VOL 11
Haruka Mitsui An irresistible shojo manga offering an all-you-can-eat-buffet of high school drama, adolescent crushes, and childhood nostalgia. Guaranteed to delight fans of popular romance comics like Komi Can’t Communicate and Skip and Loafer.Mizuha's seventeenth birthday is the pits. Her parents totally forgot, and the sempai she likes isn't interested in her. But when her longtime childhood friend asks her out, Mizuha has to sort out what this change could mean. And her feelings may not be the only ones changing...!Adding to the challenge is a global pandemic, upending the hopes and joys of high school life. But romance is resilient, and crushes and confessions flourish among Mizuha's friends. A brand-new school love story from the author of I Fell in Love After School!

AS A REINCARNATED ARISTOCRAT ILL USE MY APPRAISAL SKILL TO RISE IN THE WORLD GN VOL 14
Natsumi Inoue(W) jimmy(A) It's brains over brawn in this new isekai adventure! One day when leaving work, a salaryman dies and is reborn in another world as the weak child of the noble Louvent family. Using his 'appraisal' skill, which lets him see the stats of others, young Ars Louvent recruits the best people to his side in order to turn his country around.A salaryman suffers a heart attack and is reborn in another world as Ars Louvent, the child of an aristocratic house. Though lacking in physical strength, Ars has a unique 'appraisal' skill that lets him see other people's stats and latent abilities. He puts this skill to the test by discovering a downtrodden young man with fearsome blade skills and a street urchin with a knack for magic. Has Ars found the diamonds in the rough that will help him secure his family's fortunes?

BLUE LOCK GN VOL 29
Muneyuki Kaneshiro(W) Yusuke Nomura(A) A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!CAN YOU REACH THE PEAK?The sun rises on the last day of the Neo-Egoist League, and the two undefeated juggernauts, France's PXG and Germany's Bastard München, prepare to kick off a battle for the ages. Whether it's flow, originality, or meta vision, Isagi has unlocked countless new weapons and abilities on the road to the final match...but so has the enemy! When everyone's playing at such a high level, anything less than 'peak performance' could spell defeat...

BLUE LOCK GN VOL 30
Muneyuki Kaneshiro(W) Yusuke Nomura(A) A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!CAN YOU GO BACK TO ZERO?In the first half of the PXG versus Bastard München match, Isagi combined his left- and right-leg skills into a devastating new weapon, the two-gun direct volley. With Isagi now knocking on the top spot in the rankings, Kaiser sees his chance for revenge and redemption slipping away. But sometimes winning means tossing aside everything you care about—glory, status, pride—until the only thing left...is the 'zero' at the root of it all.

BLUE LOCK OMNIBUS GN VOL 02
Muneyuki Kaneshiro(W) Yusuke Nomura(A) The manga that became a worldwide sports action phenomenon returns in a new 3-in-1 omnibus edition featuring sculpted embossed covers! Get ready for the real World Cup with the soccer manga that's conquering the globe! Includes Vol. 4–6.Yoichi Isagi, one of three hundred Japanese high school soccer players, is in Team Z--the lowest ranked group in the controversial training facility, Blue Lock, where the aim is to create Japan’s best striker. It’s the final round of Blue Lock’s first selection, and Team Z needs to win against Team V--the undefeated team of Wing 5--to survive! A triple threat awaits Isagi, including prodigy Seishiro Nagi, who only started playing soccer six months ago. Moreover, Team Z is still one man down after Kuon’s brutal betrayal in the previous game. The odds are stacked against them as they enter the pitch, and Isagi and his teammates are becoming painfully aware of how weak they really are... In the end, is it all pointless? Or will desperation triumph over talent?

BLUE LOCK: EPISODE NAGI GN VOL 07
Kota Sannomiya(W) Yusuke Nomura(A) The new prequel manga to the smash-hit soccer action series Blue Lock! How does a listless slacker who thinks everything's a huge pain turn into one of Japan's top scorers? Find out, as high schooler Reo Mikage sets out to fan the flames of ambition in future soccer prodigy Seishiro Nagi, in Blue Lock: Episode Nagi. Anime movie coming soon!LIVING ON A DREAMDespite their best efforts, Nagi and company were unable to stop Otoya and Karasu from breaking loose and tying up the score with a last-minute combo play. Even worse, Nagi finds his passion flagging without Isagi there to fire him up. That's when he proposes a radical new strategy to his teammates: forget what they have to do and focus on what they want to do. Can they combine their egoistic dreams into one final, winning push?

CAT-LIFE BALANCE GN VOL 01
Akari Otokawa In this office romance manga with a feline twist, a people-pleaser flirting with burnout discovers his antisocial coworker's secret: She only smiles when she's playing with stray cats! Now he's got a choice: Keep up the facade and keep saying 'yes' to every extra task and happy hour, or risk his perfect work image to sneak off for some simple, frisky fun? Fans of Sweat & Soap and Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You will love this new series from the creator of Cells at Work! Lady.Everyone at work loves Mamoru, because Mamoru never says no. Replacing lightbulbs, carrying boxes, taking over an impossible client from a retiring colleague… He'll do it all, and it's earned him the nickname 'Prince of the Office.' This glittering extrovert's opposite at work is Kurone, a quiet woman in another department who soaks up her boss's senseless mood swings with a blank stoicism. After one particularly long day, Mamoru is thrilled to be walking home alone, sipping a beer (because all his colleagues went drinking and left him to work overtime), when he encounters something strange: The usually glum Kurone is in the park, gleefully playing with stray cats. This secret seems silly, but it brings Kurone joy. It's the start of an unlikely relationship that will lead Mamoru to start reflecting on his life and who he really wants to share it with. Is work really all there is, or can he strike a balance with the help of these fluffy new friends--and a human who might become something more?

DRAWING FROM YOUR MEMORY GN VOL 01
Shiki Kawabata A poignant and funny time-skip manga about grief, art, and love, like Orange meets Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, from the creator behind the Netflix miniseries Switched. Complete in five volumes. Mahoro's high school manga club had two members: her and a classmate who passed away months after they met. Now, she's an award-winning pro, but what no one else knows is that she stole the ideas for her hit manga from the notebook her dead classmate left behind. When fate gives her an opportunity to redeem herself, she'll do whatever it takes to return Yukishima's story--and save him from dying.Mahoro Haruta is a manga artist whose first series became a huge bestseller. Her publisher expects her sophomore effort to be even better. There's just one problem: Mahoro has no idea what to draw next, because she plagiarized the story that skyrocketed her to stardom from a high school classmate named Yukishima, who shared a few precious months with Mahoro in the school's manga club before passing away and leaving her his notebook.When, after a strange encounter, Mahoro wakes up ten years in the past—around the time of her first meeting with Yukishima—she realizes this could be her chance to redeem herself, erase her regrets, and maybe even save Yukishima’s life...

DRIFTING DRAGONS GN VOL 17
Taku Kuwabara Take to the skies with the scrappy crew of the airship Quin Zaza, as they hunt the fantastical giants that rule their world... DRAGONS!The daily routine aboard an airborne draking vessel springs to vivid life in this exquisitely crafted tale in the tradition of the lush, transporting fantasy of Hayao Miyazaki. Part travelogue, part imaginary cookbook, and part otherworldly slice of life, Drifting Dragons tells the stories of the Quin Zaza and the colorful band of misfits that makes up her crew.

FAIRY TAIL: 100 YEARS QUEST GN VOL 20
Hiro Mashima(W) Atsuo Ueda(A) A wizard's job is never done! Get fired up for the official sequel to Fairy Tail, with story and layouts by original creator Hiro Mashima himself.ENTER THE FIRE DRAGONThe battles between Fairy Tail and Diabolos continue to rage in the labyrinth, with both sides beating the living daylights out of each other. Selene’s enjoyment of the violent spectacle comes to a screeching halt when the fire dragon god Ignia suddenly appears, throwing the worst wrench in her plans. Natsu, of course, is instantly fired up to fight Ignia, but Ignia’s got plans of his own--secret plans that may spell disaster for all!

GACHIAKUTA GN VOL 10
Kei Urana(W) Hideyoshi Andou(A) In this hit gritty action manga, a young boy is framed for murder and cast off the edge of a floating city into the abyss, where he grapples with the monsters that the elite high above would rather forget. The more the rich glitter, the higher the price paid by the poor...With an anime adaptation from the studio behind Mob Psycho 100 and the writer behind Attack on Titan and Vinland Saga, Gachiakuta is the dystopian epic critics are calling 'the next big shonen series!'Rudo lives in the slums of a floating town, where the poor scrape by under the shadow of the rich who live a sumptuous life, simply casting their garbage off the side, into the abyss. Then one day, he's falsely accused of murder, and his wrongful conviction leads to an unimaginable punishment--exile off the edge, with the rest of the trash. Down on the surface, the cast-off waste of humanity has bred vicious monsters, and if Rudo wants to have any hope of discovering the truth and seeking vengeance against those who cast him into Hell, he will have to master a new power and join a group known as the Cleaners who battle the hulking trash beasts of the Pit!

GALAXIAS GN VOL 02
Ao Hatesaka A country girl longing for adventure and a kid with a dragon tail set off on a rip-roaring adventure in this hot new fantasy shonen manga perfect for fans of One Piece, Soul Eater, Fairy Tail, and Gachiakuta.The first leg of Geo and Nereid’s journey brought them to Haweila Town, where Geo settled a labor dispute and Nereid dueled a violence-loving granny. They then encountered Reno, a former dragon knight who lost his territory to a vicious gang. After learning that the gang included a lackey of Yuri Holst, Geo and Nereid head for the city of Uballe to find out more about this notorious figure. But if they want answers, they will have to contend with the dragon knight Chalk and his mad cronies...

GAZING AT THE STAR NEXT DOOR GN VOL 08
Ammitsu What do you do when your best friend (and secret crush) becomes a national sweetheart? This story of unrequited love between a girl and her best friend, whose acting career is pulling him further and further away, is perfect for fans of In the Clear Moonlit Dusk and Kimi ni Todoke.Chiaki is a pretty normal teenage girl. Since they were kids, she's had a thing for her best friend Subaru--who's fast becoming the hottest young actor in Japan! With Subaru threatening to slip away, Chiaki has a decision to make: Will she finally take her shot, or give Subaru up to his adoring public?

GO! GO! LOSER RANGER! GN VOL 17
Negi Haruba Attention kaiju and sentai fans! From the creator of The Quintessential Quintuplets comes a new 'anti-ranger' action-comedy that'll make you root for the alien invaders! Perfect for fans of Kaiju No. 8 and Power Rangers.Thirteen years ago, an evil army of mysterious alien monsters invaded the Earth, but the great protectors of mankind--the Divine Dragon Rangers--rose up to stop them! To this day, the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance as the fierce struggle continues to unfold!...Or does it?In truth, the evil aliens were subjugated within the first year, and they've now become nothing more than clowns forced to act out their continuous defeat every week for the entertainment of the masses. They're not real villains, being forced to crank out a monster a week for the Rangers to crush. But one of the aliens has had enough. Something has to change! He'll rebel against the strongest might of the Dragon Rangers and destroy them all from the inside!

HITTING REWIND WITH YOU GN VOL 02
Hanamaru Kira Two college students desperate to live out the high school glory days they never had fall for each other in this silly and sweet romcom manga! This fun and escapist (non-)age gap romance is brimming with youthful nostalgia and perfect for fans of My Love Story With Yamada-kun at Lv 999 and In the Clear Moonlit Dusk.Wakaba Kayano is a 20-year-old college student who was too busy studying in high school to experience the quintessential personal milestones of her teenage years, like going on an afterschool date. In a moment of desperation, she goes out on Halloween in her old high school uniform in an effort to take back some of those heart-fluttering experiences she never had, and in doing encounters Fumito, a boy clad in the quintessential high school boy uniform. Whisked away on the date of her dreams, she panics when forced to reveal her true age--only to find out that Fumito is in college, too!

HONEKO AKABANES BODYGUARDS GN VOL 09
Masamitsu Nigatsu School life meets underground crime in this quirky action comedy that's like Assassination Classroom meets Nisekoi! The 'knight in shining armor' and 'heroes vs villains' dynamics take on new variations in this story about a reluctant bodyguard protecting his oblivious charge from assassins hired to kill her. Filled with suspense, secrets, and romantic tension, this manga is a surefire recipe to keep readers ravenous for every volume!They have only one goal--to kill Honeko Akabane! One day, Arakuni Ibuki learns that his childhood friend, Honeko Akabane, is being targeted by assassins! Both of them are in Class 3-4 at Sosoji High School, and Ibuki is ordered to protect Akabane for one year. His goal is to ensure that she graduates safely, but he must do so without her realizing it. And so begins his secret life as a bodyguard at school! However, there seems to be more secrets within the so-called 'Class 3-4'...?!

HONEY BEE & LEMON BALM GN VOL 01
Jil Hashikura A former yakuza falls fast and hard for the delicate florist who sets him on the right path in this quirky and heartfelt BL manga! This tender yet humorous boys' love romance blooms at a sweet, gentle pace over 3 volumes. This easy entrypoint for readers new to BL is also perfect for veterans of the genre who enjoyed Love on the Horizon and The Metalhead Next Door.Kaoru Mitsuya has all but given up on living a meaningful life. Ensnared at a young age by the temptations of organized crime, he has neither a penny to his name nor anything he holds truly dear. It is at this lowest point that he encounters Yuichiro Shirouzu—a delicately beautiful florist with a secret or two hidden beneath his kind demeanor. When Yuichiro offers Kaoru a job at his nighttime flower shop, it marks a turning point for Kaoru, both in how he lives his life, and whom he wishes to spend it with…

HOW I MET MY SOULMATE GN VOL 07
Anashin From the creator of Waiting for Spring comes a new college romance that meditates on just what destiny means, and whether 'the one' is really out there. A fresh and stylish spin on shojo manga!Yuuki is a 20-year-old college sophomore who has wished for one thing since moving to Tokyo: to find her soulmate. Growing a bit desperate after a long drought, she goes along with a friend to a club for the first time. Her friend thrives, but it's chaotic and loud...just not Yuuki's scene. Just when Yuuki begins to despair that she'll ever find a real, adult relationship, she meets Iori, a man with bleached hair and a slightly scary demeanor...but first impressions don't always tell the whole story. Could destiny still have more cards to play?

I WANT TO LOVE YOU TILL YOUR DYING DAY GN VOL 08
Nachi Aono There's an orphanage that's actually a boot camp, turning out magical child soldiers for a gruesome war. Yet love finds a way to blossom amid bloodshed, in this dramatic, much-anticipated yuri manga that is spiritrual kin to the likes of Revolutionary Girl Utena, Otherside Picnic, and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury.Growing PainsSheena and Mimi are officially a couple, and they express their love for all the world to see. Life is blissful until reality sets in—Sheena will grow up, while Mimi will remain a child forever. Sheena dreams of helping people and stopping the war, but despairs of a future without Mimi. Just when things seem hopeless, Ms. Fran concocts a drug than can change everything.Love blossoms amid bloodshed in a new, enthralling dystopian yuri manga

IM STANDING ON A MILLION LIVES GN VOL 19
Naoki Yamakawa(W) Akinari Nao(A) The provocative action manga that's now an anime! A teenage loner gets transported into a fantasy world with his two scary female classmates. The girls find themselves as a wizard and a warrior, but he's woken up as... a farmer?! How will be become a hero now? A new fantasy perfect for fans of Sword Art Online and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime!Yusuke Yotsuya doesn't care about getting into high school--he just wants to get back home to his game and away from other people. But when he suddenly finds himself in a real-life fantasy game alongside his two gorgeous classmates, he discovers a new world of possibility and excitement. Despite a rough start, Yusuke and his friend fight to level up and clear the challenges set before them by a mysterious figure from the future, but before long, they find that they're not just battling for their own lives, but for the lives of millions...

IN THE CLEAR MOONLIT DUSK GN VOL 09
Mika Yamamori 'Prince' meets prince in this offbeat high school romance, where two picture-perfect teens must see past appearances to understand what being in love really means. Don't miss out on another unique offering from the author of Daytime Shooting Star, perfect for fans of Horimiya and Ouran High School Host Club.After Kohaku’s very public stunt brings the couple closer together than ever, Yoi finds herself becoming a part of Kohaku’s world. Chance meetings with his uncle and his parents offer a glimpse into the true “Kohaku Ichimura,” and Yoi is increasingly convinced she can no longer shy away from him—or her feelings for him. With Nobara in similarly dire straits, the romantic holiday season fast approaches…

IN/SPECTRE GN VOL 21
Kyo Shirodaira A fantasy/mystery series with a unique Japanese flavor perfect for fans of Noragami: Stray God and Tokyo Ghoul.Ages 13+Means, Motive, and OpportunityThe deeper Kotoko delves into the Tobishima family murder, the murkier the circumstances become. Ryūko Tobishima, the matriarch and widow behind the black veil, emerges as a possible suspect after her late husband’s extramarital affair is discovered. Her son and granddaughter are astounded, but they can’t deny the evidence presented by Kotoko. Will the family finally receive a dignified closure—or will they live with a legacy steeped in shame?

ISSAK OMNIBUS GN VOL 06
Shinji Makari(W) DOUBLE-S(A) The digital hit samurai epic comes to print in 2-in-1 omnibuses! This historical action manga follows a Japanese warrior's journey to Europe in search of vengeance, at the height of the Thirty Years' War. Vinland Saga meets Shogun in this American Manga Awards-nominated masterwork.The year is A.D. 1620. Europe is riven with the conflagrations that will grow into the Thirty Years War. Catholic and Protestant forces clash across battlefields ruled by sword and gunpowder alike, and mercenaries of every stripe ply their trade. Among them is Issak, a lone Japanese warrior wielding a matchlock gun of strange design, on a sworn mission to find and kill the man who murdered his master and fled Japan for the other side of the world.Extra-long omnibus edition contains Vol. 11-12 of the Japanese release.

KEI X YAKU: BOUND BY LAW GN VOL 12
Yoshie Kaoruhara Opposite sides of the law flirt with danger--and each other--in a tangled web of political intrigue that is fraught with deception and secrets. A suspenseful mystery sure to get the heart racing in more ways than one, perfect for fans of No. 6 and Banana Fish!A productive meeting with President Shindo puts Shiro in a good position to insinuate himself into the chemical company’s inner workings. However, his previous endeavor with a black-market broker comes back to haunt him and Ichiro as two assassins end up hot on their tail. With luck on their side, a guardian angel rescues them from a gas explosion, but his involvement could very well spell the end of Ichiro and Shiro’s partnership…

KUSUNOKIS FLUNKING HER HIGH SCHOOL GLOW-UP GN VOL 06
Mitsuki Mii Two ex-ugly ducklings struggle towards swandom in this cute and funny rom-com manga from the editorial team that brought you Life Lessons With Uramichi Oniisan. Two strivers debut their 'new yous,' but will their dread--or feelings for each other--drag them back down?! Perfect for fans of Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible and True Beauty.Keisuke Shizuki might have been an outcast in middle school, but not anymore. The trauma of being rejected by his first crush left Keisuke with a phobia of pretty girls and the drive to remake himself and start high school fresh: new looks, new friends, new confidence. That is, as long as he avoids the cuties and anyone who knows anything about his past. Unfortunately for him, the prettiest girl at his new school just happens to be his former middle school classmate and another ex-outcast, Shizuka Kusunoki. Unlike Keisuke, Kusunoki still lacks the social skills to make the most of her new appearance--and she wants Shizuki's help. But helping Kusunoki will mean spending a lot of time around a beauty, and drawing some not-so-welcome attention...

LOVE AT FIRST MEMORY GN VOL 02
Narumi Hasegaki An heiress battling amnesia must piece together which of her four suitors ultimately stole her heart in this upbeat, self-aware reverse harem romcom manga! Fans of Narumi Hasegaki’s other work Boss Bride Days will fall in love all over again with her swoon-worthy art style and vibrant characters.Amnesiac Mia Takanashi has her work cut out for her as she navigates her relationships with the four prince charmings who claim to have stolen her heart. To help her settle back into her life, a harmless suggestion leads to all five of them living together! Between high-brow events like a formal dance party, to making sense of all the homework she’s missed, Mia is slowly piecing together who she used to be, and what each of her suitors meant to her—with one exception…

LOVE OUT ON A LIMB GN VOL 01
Yoko Nogiri From the acclaimed shojo creator of Those Not-So-Sweet Boys, Love in Focus, and That Wolf-Boy Is Mine! comes a new high school manga filled with taboo thoughts and curiosities. This love triangle is not so simple!After her divorced parents remarry, Yui returns to her hometown for the first time in eight years. She has not seen her older brother, Hayato, during that time, so she is amazed to see how popular and grown up he has become. She also bumps into her childhood friend, Ritsu, who she remembers as a crybaby, and almost doesn't recognize him. Now living with her brother again, she can't help but notice her heart fluttering with each interaction. Does this mean she might like him?! Knowing how taboo these thoughts are, Ritsu suggests he and Yui date as a way to nip her feelings for Hayato in the bud. Yet this family tree may not actually be as simple as it seems…Includes a special bonus chapter of Those Not-So-Sweet Boys!Japanese title: Bokura no suki wa warikirenai

MAGICAL KARINA GN VOL 01
Coyuri Tono A funny and heartfelt action manga that puts a poignant new spin on the magical girl formula, perfect for fans of Sailor Moon and Cardcaptor Sakura.Karina never asked to be a magical girl! In fact, not even a few hours have passed since her dear grandmother's sudden death when a boy meets her in the street and calls on her to transform. But how can a sarcastic teenager from a working-class family juggle her grief, her schoolwork, her waitressing job, and fighting death itself?Just this morning, Karina was sitting at the breakfast table, cleaning up the miso soup her grandmother dropped on the floor. Now, she's being called out to class to go to the hospital and see her grandma's body...with a piece of seaweed still stuck to her uniform. She still finds time to make it to her hourly job at a family restaurant, but on the way home, she sees a glittering, elephant-like creature floating the sky... And a teenage boy appears to push her out of the way of its attack! Death is stalking Karina's town in a form that only she can see, and this boy gives her two choices: Die or transform and fight! She can scarcely follow what he's saying, but her clothes do change, and the staff she finds herself holding has enough heft to do some serious damage... But is there space in Karina's life for getting revenge for her grandma and fighting magical monsters when she's already stretched to her limit?

MEDALIST GN VOL 13
TSURUMAIKADA This award-winning manga about one girl's journey to the Olympic figure skating spotlight is enthralling readers around the world!'A story about learning to believe in yourself even when everyone else tells you you're not good enough.' -Anime News NetworkInori is a little girl who dreams of becoming a figure skater. Yet, the obstacles to this dream feel insurmountable: Inori's already 'too old' (she's 11); she's always had trouble at school; and, worst of all, her older sister's skating dreams ended in failure, so her mother is dead set against putting her other daughter through a similar experience. Still, the rink is the only place Inori can be herself, and she's out on the ice when a fateful meeting takes place. Tsukasa, a frustrated coach on the edge of giving up competitive skating himself, will join Inori to form an unstoppable duo powered by hard work, transcendent joy, and an unshakeable belief that they can prove everyone wrong.Catch up on the acclaimed manga that inspired the upcoming anime series!

MUSHISHI COLLECTORS EDITION HC VOL 02
Yuki Urushibara The beloved fantasy manga returns in a hardcover omnibus edition featuring a completely original translation and new cover designs. Before life as we know it, there existed entities that don't obey the laws of our reality—primordial beings known as mushi. In Japan, a man named Ginko wanders the land, investigating incursions by mushi into the human world—and by us into theirs. He is a mushi master…a mushishi. Includes Japanese volumes 3-4 in a premium casewrap hardcover featuring a new to English cover illustration.There are some you can see, and some you cannot. Mushi are a different form of life--one that Ginko, a mushishi, travels across the land seeking to decipher. Some mushi can affect a person's limbs, causing a rust-like stiffness that leaves them all but bedridden. Others can envelop people in an eerie sea mist that disrupts their sense of time. Even as he observes mushi and deduces how to live with them, Ginko keeps his feet firmly planted in the real world. But when a boy finds a 'false spring' in the barren winter landscape, Ginko himself comes dangerously close to crossing over to the other side.Upon its release in the 2000s, Mushishi earned global acclaim for its poetic episodic storytelling and delicate, beautiful artwork, winning the Japan Media Arts Prize, selection as a Best Manga by the Japan Agency for Cultural Affairs, and recommendation as a top read for teens by the American Library Association. The series inspired two TV anime adaptations in 2005 and 2014 and a live-action film directed by the legendary Katsuhiro Otomo, creator of AKIRA. Unfortunately, after being out of print for 15 years, English copies of Mushishi became as elusive as the strange creatures that populate its pages—until now.Kodansha's new edition of Mushishi features an all-new translation and lettering and color pages and cover illustrations never seen in the U.S. before.

NINA THE STARRY BRIDE GN VOL 15
RIKACHI Nina was plucked off the streets because she resembled a dead priestess--but is this a lucky break, or a new kind of curse? Winner of the Kodansha Manga Award, this fantasy shojo manga features intertwining constellations of palace intrigue and perilous romance, for fans of The Ancient Magus' Bride, The Apothecary Diaries, and Snow White With the Red Hair.Nina had a rough start to life, orphaned and stealing to survive, only to be abducted for her unusual lapis lazuli eyes. But to her surprise, her captor, Prince Azure, ordained that she would live the life of a princess...specifically, that of the recently deceased princess-priestess, Alisha, who had her same eyes. Despite her changing fortune, Nina won't give up her old life without a fight. Azure might just be the one to finally match her wits, but how much can she trust him? And can she stop the feelings budding in her heart, knowing she must eventually marry another...?

NINJA VS GOKUDO GN VOL 13
Shinsuke Kondo Since before the dawn of memory, one thing has defined human history: the war between ninjas and yakuzas. This coarse and manly manga follows two members of these warring tribes who fill the gutters of modern Tokyo with blood to determine which elemental force will reign supreme!An outrageous new action series, like Jojo's Bizarre Adventure meets Fist of the North Star!Shinoha is a frickin' NINJA. He can't even smile because of a dark trauma in his past that you'll find out about later. But for now, what you need to know is, he kicks ass and can kill so many guys. Kiwami, on the other hand, looks like a regular business guy, but actually he's a flipping YAKUZA. Everyone knows ninjas and yakuzas have been at war for three hundred years, so when Kiwami and Shinoha meet, it's like, fwoosh, slice, kabloop, stab stab stab... My point is, this manga has REAL ULTIMATE POWER and, if you read it? Maybe you can too.

OMEGA MEGAERA GN VOL 04
Maki Marukido The highly-anticipated, genre-defining omegaverse manga, in English at last! From beloved BL author Maki Marukido (Pornographer) comes a story steeped in secrets, lies, and family drama. Saimon, an omega, is shunned by his husband’s family for being unable to bear children. But when his father-in-law tasks him with a special favor, it pushes Saimon to spin a tangled web of deception--all to keep his place in the family.The student council election is finally upon Mamiya, Lily, and Reiko, and not only their futures, but those of Saimon and possibly the entire Hanabusa family, are riding on the outcome. The mood at school is in Lily’s favor, but Reiko isn’t giving up until the last vote is cast. Then, in the wake of the election, Zenjuro announces who will inherit the headship of the Hanabusa clan, but his choice only further inflames the family's internecine struggles. The alpha and omega members of the family aren’t the only ones with agendas, either--Shiba is hiding a secret he’s been nursing for decades, one that will rock Saimon’s beliefs about his world...

ORIENT GN VOL 20
Shinobu Ohtaka The new shonen action manga from the creator of Magi is here! Musashi is a teenager living under demon rule. As children, he and his best friend made a promise: to become the greatest warriors in the world and overthrow the demons. But life intervenes, and five years later, he finds himself about to become a miner. Yet can Musashi truly be satisfied with a 'normal' life?THE LONGEST NIGHTThe Obsidian Eight have succeeded in pulling off their master stroke, the Great Chain. As the Dark Demon God expands to fill the entire sky, an endless night descends upon the Land of the Setting Sun, and people begin displaying strange symptoms. All of humanity’s hopes now lie in the hands of an estranged group of friends...the Five Heroic Generals!

PARASYTE PAPERBACK COLLECTION GN VOL 05
Hitoshi Iwaaki Experience the immortal horror manga as it was originally meant to be read! For the first time in more than a decade, the Parasyte Paperback Collection pairs Hitoshi Iwaaki’s original, black-and-white art with a revised translation and updated interior and cover design.Keeping it all insideShinichi is wracked with guilt and paranoia over his monstrous transformation, and the human detective sniffing around isn’t helping his nerves. Struggling to protect his human sense of integrity amidst monsters imitating human behavior more and more closely, Shinichi’s relationships with his friends and family grow strained and distant. Will Shinichi be able to stand for what’s right, and fight back against cleverer monsters than ever before?Complete in eight volumes, Parasyte Paperback Collection features the translation, lettering, and size of the recent, acclaimed hardcover Parasyte Full Color Collection. This timeless manga inspired the global smash hit anime Parasyte -the maxim- and the live-action TV drama from the director of Train to Busan, Parasyte: The Grey.

PARASYTE PAPERBACK COLLECTION GN VOL 06
Hitoshi Iwaaki Experience the immortal horror manga as it was originally meant to be read! For the first time in more than a decade, the Parasyte Paperback Collection pairs Hitoshi Iwaaki’s original, black-and-white art with a revised translation and updated interior and cover design.Shinichi’s daily life will never be the same. Forced to skip school and abandon his home to protect his loved ones, he wanders the streets in search of others like him. Meanwhile, the parasites are starting to work together, while the human authorities are learning how they might be able to fight back. As private detective Kuramori learns the extent of the parasites’ capacity for violence, parasite Reiko Tamura learns about the human capacity for compassion. But will that be enough to stop the bloodshed? Complete in eight volumes, Parasyte Paperback Collection features the translation, lettering, and size of the recent, acclaimed hardcover Parasyte Full Color Collection. This timeless manga inspired the global smash hit anime Parasyte -the maxim- and the live-action TV drama from the director of Train to Busan, Parasyte: The Grey.

PEACH BOY RIVERSIDE GN VOL 15
Coolkyousinnjya(W) Johanne(A) There's demon-slaying action galore in this stylish update to a Japanese folktale from the creator of Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid! The rambunctious, teenage Princess Saltherine is fed up with being trapped behind high walls and engineers an escape. But this world is full of monsters both human and otherwise, and it could be Sally herself is one of them... Read the series that inspired the anime!Loyalty Under Reign of TerrorThe battle between ogre god Darrus’s forces and Legedia’s army continues to rage. While Hawthorn duels Roxana to distract the faithful bodyguard, Sally pleads with Domenica to end the violence. But it seems like no amount of persuading can stop Legedia’s ruler from using the full extent of her powers... Will Domenica succeed in executing her fearsome plans, or will Sally’s determination be enough to settle things peacefully?

PUPPOSITES ATTRACT GN VOL 04
Hono Natsuna A fluffy, feel-good romance manga for dog lovers! Chiharu enjoys every day with her sweetie of a Rottweiler, who probably weighs as much as she does. Meanwhile, Kiyotaka can't get enough of his fluffy Pomeranian, who barely comes up to his knees. When these two mismatched pairs chance upon each other at the park, they're like oil and water. But, after enough chance meetings, could this turn into an unlikely friendship, or something more?Kiyotaka musters up the courage and invites Chiharu on a short get-a-way, hoping for some bonding time outside of their usual walks. The two--along with their pups, Tsubu-chan and Monjuro--head to Kominka Inn Asaoka, a dog-friendly bed and breakfast in their own neighborhood, and run into yet another familiar face. Chako, a classmate of Kiyotaka's younger brother Takaya, and her family run the inn, aided by their dependable old Shiba, Aniki. Kiyotaka and Chiharu, Chako and Takaya... Each pair takes a step closer together, and makes some new friends, too, on a staycation filled with warm memories for pups and people alike.

QUALITY ASSURANCE IN ANOTHER WORLD GN VOL 12
Masamichi Sato You think you're living a quiet life in the countryside. Then, one day, a dragon shows up, and everything changes--not because of the fire-breathing serpent, but because of Haga, the man who shows up and 'debugs' the situation. Can it be that your life is nothing like what you thought? And what, exactly, is 'QA?' A thrilling isekai action fantasy from a fresh, new perspective!The once powerless NPC, Gaydle, was modified by Yamanaka, another King’s Seeker like Haga, and received an incredibly powerful body. But the warriors of the mountains have had it with his barbarous ways. It doesn’t take long for Haga and his party to be dragged into their deadly battle.

RENT-A-GIRLFRIEND GN VOL 36
Reiji Miyajima Catch up on the manga before the anime returns! You can rent a girlfriend, but can you buy love? Reeling from a bad breakup, Kazuya rents the beautiful, polite Chizuru for a date. But rock bottom might be so much lower than he thought! Chizuru is much more than the pretty face and sweet demeanor he thought he'd bargained for...In today's Japan, 'rental' services can deliver an afternoon with a 'friend,' a 'parent,' even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to 'rent' an emotional connection, and his new 'girlfriend,' who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... It's sweet but naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com!

ROAR: A STAR IN THE ABYSS GN VOL 04
Ai Okaue A new revenge thriller manga from the creator of the hit manga and TV drama Guilty! Plunge into a tale of vengeance set in the dark depths of showbiz, where a rise to stardom casts sinister shadows. Another gut-wrenching thriller perfect for fans of streaming hits The Glory and Burn Down the House.As long as I’m alive, I won’t let him put it out. This fire inside me will rage on forever.Just as Misato comes to terms with losing her first real audition to Ayane, she faces the grim reality that her rise to stardom will need to be meteorically fast if she wants Yoshiki to be alive to see it. Thanks to some creative thinking from Jo, she takes a step in that direction when she debuts as Roa Sorase in a music video for popular idol group Mirage. But getting closer to the limelight could invite shadows bent on snuffing her out…

SHANGRI-LA FRONTIER GN VOL 22
Ryosuke Fuji A fast-paced, irreverent adventure for fans of isekai and RPGs! High schooler Rakuro loves hunting down 'trash games,' but one day he decides to play a AAA VR game called Shangri-La Frontier instead. He creates a character with a bird head, skips the cutscenes and jumps right in--but what awaits him in this game is different from anything he's ever faced...

STELLA MUST DIE GN VOL 01
Yasunori Mitsunaga(W) Ine Ohtaka(A) Parasyte meets Cinderella in this zany fantasy manga about a princess who just won’t seem to die! From the acclaimed creator of Princess Resurrection and Time Stop Hero comes the darkly comical tale of a princess with a most curious self-defense mechanism...After losing her father, the king of Hillvalley, Princess Stella is thrown into the middle of a succession crisis. Her stepsister Illusia wastes no time in trying to assassinate Stella and seize the throne, but all her attempts mysteriously go awry. Little does anyone know that the young princess has a hidden protector…in the most unlikely of places!

TANK CHAIR GN VOL 08
Manabu Yashiro An assassin in the world's deadliest wheelchair and his devoted sister carve an ultra-violent path to recovery across a slick, dystopic landscape in this action manga that fans of Chainsaw Man, Battle Angel Alita, and Dorohedoro will kill to read!NO ONE WHO SEES IT CAN BE PERMITTED TO LEAVE ALIVE.The Academy's Class A infiltrates Sensei's Walled Garden; unfortunately, this is not a happy reunion between beloved teacher and students. The Sensei that they admire is not the same mentor they knew. A merciless battle ensues. Will Class A make it out in one piece? Or several pieces?

THAT TIME I GOT REINCARNATED AS A SLIME: TRINITY IN TEMPEST GN VOL 10
Fuse(W) Johanne(A) The new spinoff manga to the hit fantasy isekai series, developed by original creator Fuse! Against the odds, the little slime Rimiru has established his magical kingdom for all monsters, called Tempest, and it's thriving. But three visitors, Phos the fox girl, Stella the dragon girl, and Nemu the winged girl, come to pay Tempest a visit, they're stunned at just how quickly it's developed. Don't miss this new story in the world of Slime, just as the second season of the anime arrives!With a concept and story by Fuse, the creator of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Trinity in Tempest is the grand tour of Rimiru's world that fans have always wanted. Through the eyes of three cute little monsters, one from the fox clan, one from the dragon clan, and one from the winged clan, readers will meet the residents of the utopia in Jura Forest, and get a peek at how they live their lives. The little group's leader, Phos, is a fox girl from the Beast Kingdom of Eurazania. But this isn't just a pleasure trip for her... she's visiting Tempest on secret orders from Lord Carrion. What would a demon lord want with Rimiru's monster paradise?

THATS NOT LOVE GN VOL 01
Peko Watanabe Two female friends from middle school reunite as adults in this hard-hitting and personal drama manga. What begins as idle reminiscing leads to painful revelations as they heal the reopened wounds of their past in this highly-anticipated first print release from the creator of 1122: For a Happy Marriage. Drawing on real events and the Japanese #MeToo movement and Watanabe's own reflections on friendship and womanhood, That's Not Love won a place on the industry insider poll Kono Manga ga Sugoi! as one of the best manga of the year.Forty-year-old Akane attends the opening of a new art exhibit by her former cram school teacher, Mr. Imai, who has now become a sculptor. Akane notices that Mr. Imai's new sculpture bears a striking resemblance to her middle school best friend, Yukari, who she remembers suddenly transferred out of the school. It even has a distinct scar that Yukari shared with Akane privately. Wondering what this could mean, Akane reaches out to her old friend, and learns that there was something else going on when they were children that she only partly understood. Was Yukari just a muse? Or something with more upsetting implications?'I began thinking about situations where violence might not be recognized as violence, where it might be permitted for the sake of art or because of someone’s talent, and about the hierarchies that exist between people in small, tightly-bound businesses.' –Peko WatanabeJapanese title: Koi janee kara

THE BLUE WOLVES OF MIBU GN VOL 09 (BLUE MIBURO)
Tsuyoshi Yasuda Nio is an orphan who can't help dreaming of a better world. In this action-packed manga, he meets two men who show him how much a few swords can change history. This riveting samurai series from the acclaimed creator of Days shares its setting with Rurouni Kenshin and chronicles the founding of the Shinsengumi by handsome and volatile men fighting for justice...and for themselves!In the aftermath of the battle against the Blood Risshidan, the experience weighs heavily on the Roshigumi, and perhaps no one has taken it harder than Nio. Fortunately, he'll have plenty of support from his companions--and on top of that, a trip to Osaka for a change of pace. But even outside of their duties in Kyoto, the Roshigumi are a group of rough and tumble men, and there is always a darkness within them that threatens to spill forth...The action-packed samurai series from the creator of Days that inspired the hit anime Blue Miburo, streaming now on Crunchyroll!

THE DASHING ZADDY AND HIS ICY PROTEGE GN VOL 05
Fumito An outrageous BL manga about work, unlikely friends, and problems down there! At age 40, Takanashi is in the prime of his life, heading up a high-performing sales team and driving all the ladies crazy. Yet he turns them all down, because he has trouble performing in the bedroom! What will he do when a rising star on his team finds out his secret?!The second sales division at Itsuboshi Trading Company is headed up by Mr. Takanashi, one of the firm's top performer and a charismatic knockout at age 40. One of his subordinates is the equally hot, cool and calculating 26-year-old, Hiwatari. Practically every woman at the company has attempted to stir up an office romance with the magnetic Takanashi, but this dashing zaddy has turned them all down, because...he secretly has ED! Meanwhile, Hiwatari seems like a scary robot on the outside, but he's actually looked up to Takanashi since he started working with him four years ago. When Hiwatari gets a chance to spend the evening with Takanashi, he reveals more than he means to!An irresistible love comedy between a hot older man with a shameful secret and a cunning underling who becomes an unlikely confidant in his quest to once more stand proud and, ahem...erect!

THE FRAGRANT FLOWER BLOOMS WITH DIGNITY GN VOL 12
Saka Mikami Two rival schools stand next door to each other: one for elite ladies, one for good-for-nothing boys. But one of those boys might just be a naturally chivalrous diamond in the rough, and one of those girls might be a little more open-minded than is proper... This cute and twisty manga spin on Romeo and Juliet is the latest hit in Japan, coming to print from a successful digital-first release!Making puffs of clouds with her deep sighs…Following an eventful class trip, Rintaro just about returns to his daily routine when a surprise visit from his older brother throws a wrench in the works. Fortunately, the advice he receives as a parting gift helps him get just a little closer to Kaoruko. But as the couple’s relationship deepens, a figure from Rintaro’s past makes a fateful appearance—and she may not be able to keep a lid on her feelings…

THE GREAT CLERIC GN VOL 13
Hiiro Akikaze(W) sime(A) One man's story of turning blood, sweat, and tears into a successful living--literally! After his untimely death as the hardest-working salary man in Japan, Luciel is reincarnated into the magical fantasy world Galdardia. Always the man with a plan, he recreates himself to be a healer, and sets about making his way in the world. But while Luciel knows a thing or two about making money, he knows absolutely nothing about Galdardia. Will his good heart and great work ethic be enough to make him...The Great Cleric?After being reincarnated, Luciel sets off on his quest with three silver coins in his pocket, and a desperate need to make more. His first stop is the town of Merratoni, where he's no sooner in the gate than he's bowled over by rowdy adventurers. However, he's rescued by the mysterious and beautiful Lumina, who takes him to the Healer's Guild to get registered. But before he can start making money...he's going to have to learn to heal, first! And training in this world doesn't come cheap or easy. All Luciel knows is, he's got a tough road (and a lot of long days) ahead…!

TO YOUR ETERNITY GN VOL 24
Yoshitoki Oima A new manga from the creator of the acclaimed A Silent Voice, featuring intimate, emotional drama and an epic story spanning time and space... Now a hit anime!The doll’s identity has been revealed, along with its ultimate goal: to take down Kaibara for Adey. But was it worth this ultimate sacrifice? While Fushi and the doll search the lab for clues, the Immortals come under attack. To save his friends and break free of the epochal struggle against the Nokkers, Fushi seeks the power to remake the world that he once rejected. The final destiny of humanity is at hand. This is a story about seeking someone outside yourself.

TOPPU GP GN VOL 14
Kosuke Fujishima From the creator of Oh My Goddess! comes a manga dedicated to the thrilling world of motorcross!Ages 16 and up.THE GREAT EQUALIZERToppu faces off against his rival Takadai in his first race on a wet track, but a mishap on the track puts them both in last place. Each boy is trying to claw his way back into contention for the victory, but when it comes down to the last corner, who will have bested both his opponent and the road racer's greatest enemy: the rain?

TUNE IN TO THE MIDNIGHT HEART GN VOL 07
Masakuni Igarashi In this new harem rom-com manga, a lonely, rich kid's heart is stolen away by an angelic voice on a livestream. He only knows her as 'Apollo,' and he's dedicated himself to finding her... But his own haughty rough edges are his worst enemy! From the creator of Senryu Girl comes a high school farce set against the backdrop of Japanese voice acting, pop music, VTubers, and radio!At the end of a difficult day, the haughty but purehearted rich kid Arisu found his only solace in the voice of another girl his age, who hosted a livestream under the pseudonym 'Apollo.' Then, one day, the broadcasts stopped. Arisu has dedicated the years since then to finding Apollo's true identity, and he's narrowed it down to one particular high school. He transfers in as a student and figures it'll be a cinch--but then discovers it could be any of the girls in the broadcasting club! And the real Apollo isn't talking for reasons of her own! These four girls have no use for Arisu's personality, but they each harbor dreams of using their voices to build a career, and they sure could use his money... Can the blunt and blustering Arisu buy his way into the club's good graces, and find the real girl attached to his dream voice?

WAVE LISTEN TO ME! GN VOL 11
Hiroaki Samura From the legendary creator of Blade of the Immortal comes something completely different: the wild ride of one disgruntled young woman down the rapids of talk radio!FREEDOM AT LASTDespite her best attempts at a daring rescue, Minare ends up trapped alongside Mizuho with no sign of rescue in sight. With both an assistant director and a host missing, Mato scrambles to get something together for their late-night slot. In doing so, he gets in touch with a shadowy figure of the past—the very person Minare reminded him of when he discovered her…

WHISPER ME A LOVE SONG GN VOL 11
Eku Takeshima An adorable new yuri manga for fans of Kase-san and Yamada and Bloom Into You. One day, first-year highschool student Himari sees her upperclassman, Yori, sing in a band, and it awakens feelings inside her that she doesn't understand... but Yori does! Inspired the hit anime!While things may now be smooth sailing between Aki and Shiho, an unexpected love confession at school leaves Aki’s younger sister, Miki, reeling. Will Miki be able to overcome the feelings that are haunting her to find a love of her own?After Ayaka confesses to having feelings for her, Miki is struggling to decide how to respond. She’s haunted by feelings of her own that she’s never admitted to anyone else--feelings that threaten to nip her new relationship in the bud before it even has a chance to blossom. Miki finds help and advice in some unexpected places after going on a double date with some of her clubmates. And ultimately, she might also find acceptance where she least expects it...

WIND BREAKER GN VOL 21
Satoru Nii An adrenaline-filled manga set in a high school for delinquents who are now heroes protecting their town. A fierce, new student arrives at the school determined to fight his way to the top and become the strongest of them all. This edgy, action-packed manga is guaranteed to excite fans of Tokyo Revengers and other stories about high school delinquentsHaruka Sakura wants nothing to do with weaklings—he's only interested in the strongest of the strong. He’s just started at Furin High School, a school of degenerates known only for their brawling strength—strength they use to protect their town from anyone who wishes it ill. But Haruka’s not interested in being a hero or being part of any sort of team—he just wants to fight his way to the top!

WITCH HAT ATELIER: GRIMOIRE EDITION HC VOL 01
Kamome Shirahama This deluxe, keepsake-quality hardcover edition includes three volumes of the acclaimed fantasy manga on which the enchanting anime was based. Experience the beautiful tale of a young witch who discovers her creativity and faces down a dangerous and thrilling world with her friends by her side in these extra-large books, printed on premium paper with intricate gold foil covers and exclusive bonus content. Includes Witch Hat Atelier Vols. 1–3.In a world where everyone takes wonders like magic spells and dragons for granted, Coco is a girl with a simple dream: She wants to be a witch. But everybody knows magicians are born, not made, and Coco was not born with a gift for magic. Resigned to her un-magical life, Coco is about to give up on her dream...until the day she meets Qifrey, a mysterious, traveling magician. After secretly seeing Qifrey perform magic in a way she's never seen before, Coco soon learns what everybody 'knows' might not be the truth, and discovers that her magical dream may not be as far away as it may seem!The new Grimoire Edition is a gold-foiled hardcover of nearly 600 pages each, including color pages and bonus content and presenting this magical epic in a special large size.

YOU CANT BLUFF THE SHARP-EYED SISTER GN VOL 04
Natsu Hyuuga(W) Chiho Shinishi(A) A shrewd, young priestess-in-training is set a murder to solve in this new mystery manga from the creator of The Apothecary Diaries! By day, Chloe lives at a convent. By night, she's such a card shark, a holy knight ends up believing she has a rare, magical gift. What he doesn't know is, she just has sharp eyes and a quick wit--which she'll need when she's uprooted and dropped in the middle of a round of deadly palace intrigue!An important revelation about Salomé sheds new light on the case of Ciro’s murder, but the truth is still out of reach. As they mull over new theories, Chloe and Erald make themselves useful at a bazaar where selection candidates are expected to contribute. Chloe later finds herself whisked off to a ball hosted by Violet’s family, where she’ll need to keep her wits about her if she’s to discover more clues about two years ago…

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ASHITA NO JOE: FIGHTING FOR TOMORROW GN VOL 05
Asao Takamori(W) Tetsuya Chiba(A) A massive cultural phenomenon, made even bigger by the hit anime based on it. To this day, 'Ashita no Joe' remains one of the most important manga of all time, and now it will finally see the light of day in English for the first time!TO KEEP ON FIGHTING, NO MATTER WHATWhile Joe is punching below his weight on the traveling sideshow circuit just to keep a hand in, Carlos Rivera is turning the world of Japanese boxing upside down—but is he really the happy-go-lucky clown he presents to the public...? Only Joe sees him for what he truly is, which just might present the young drifter with the greatest challenge of his career, on the biggest stage imaginable!

CHIS SWEET FRANCE GN
Konami Kanata(W) Catherine Bouvier(A) From the creator of the best seller series, Chi's Sweet Home comes a new adventure set in France!Encore, Encore, EncoreBy popular demand Chi and her family, of international and New York Times bestseller fame, are back. And so we meet again, in Paris, the City of Light and of Love, no less! But...those pretty cobblestone streets aren’t for roaming freely?!

DRAGON CIRCUS GN VOL 00 PROLOGUE
Eiichi Shimizu(W) Tomohiro Shimoguchi(A) DEATH TO ALL DRAGONS! The sudden appearance of massive monsters known as 'Dragons' throws the world into chaos. The New United Nations, created as a response to the threat, puts together a team known as the Dragonslayers, including (among others) a vampire, an android, a witch, the animated remains of the legendary ogre Shuten Doji, and....a little girl?! Ace pilot Momo may still be in grade school, but she just might have the skills to save humankind.Taut action, propulsive storytelling, and sly humor take this seinen action series to new heights and unexpected places!A dragon—the first of many—appears in the skies over Tokyo, and in an instant the world is changed forever...not least of all for Dr. Abe, who loses the woman he loves to the beast's fearsome onslaught. Decades later, a mysterious figure joins the desperate fight, coming to humanity's aid on a battlefield in the United States: model DS-08, code name Shikigami. He wears Abe's face, and his rallying cry is 'Death to all dragons—!'

KAIJIN FUGEKI: KINDLED SPIRITS GN VOL 03
Oh!Great Combining futuristic science fiction with ancient religion and tradition, award-winning mangaka Oh!great presents this utterly unique battle for earth through gorgeous, electrifying art unlike anything we've seen before.Two youths--Jin and Gao--lead a seemingly placid existence in the Japanese countryside along with their friends...but in fact they are holy warriors on the frontlines of the battle against armageddon. The coming of the nigh-unstoppable embodiments of catastrophe known as 'Night' has imperiled the entire human race, and only Jin and Gao's ancient ability to call on the power of the gods through dance can stem the tide of destruction.

KIRIO FAN CLUB GN VOL 01
Chikyu no Osakana Ponchan What would you do if your crush had ear-splitting farts? Such are the deep, philosophical questions Aimi and Nami, two friends-slash-rivals in romance, ponder as they pull out every unhinged stop to catch the eye of their oblivious classmate Kirio—conducting nightly rituals to entice him into their dreams and listing what they love about him down to the very last organ. But can their hilarious friendship survive the battle for the heart of this boy who hardly seems to know they exist? First adapted into a live-action drama and soon to debut as an anime, this rip-roaring romcom will prove once and for all what is fair in love and war—or, if nothing else, what’s fair in love and rock, paper, scissors.

LONELY DEATHS LIE THICK AS SNOW GN VOL 02
Hajime Inoryu(W) Shota Ito(A)

MEDAKA KUROIWA IS IMPERVIOUS TO MY CHARMS GN VOL 15
Ran Kuze A rom-com between a stoic monk in training vs the cutest girl in high school! Who will win in this heated battle of wills?Mona Kawai has finally figured it out. After much debate, she has landed on the perfect chocolatey confection to clue Medaka, the object of her affections, in on her feelings. But just when she thinks she’s sitting pretty, her sweet Valentine’s strategy starts crumbling down around her! Will Mona manage to put the pieces back together and get her message across, or will she be forced to taste the bitterness of defeat?

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: THE ORIGIN DELUXE HC VOL 05
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko The classic Gundam series now in a premium Deluxe Edition hardcover!PRAISE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES“It’s a good book. Very good, actually. Very good war comics, requiring no prior experience with anime or mecha or Gundam—just a well-made, old-fashioned war comic, full of thrills and spills and lucky breaks and narrow escapes and preening villains you’ll love to hate and pigheaded heroes you may hate to love, and expert drawings by a master craftsman, and hard, sturdy violence.” —Joe McCulloch, The Comics Journal “One of the best drawn and told manga works of recent memory… If you want to understand the fuss around the original Gundam, or even read one of the better manga works out there, then Gundam: The Origin is definitely worth checking out.” —Ollie Barder, Forbes “WINNER: BEST MANGA [2013] This manga was penned by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko—and who better to handle the transformation of the show from screen to page than the man who had key roles in the original series, from character design, to illustration, to layout?” —NEO Magazine (U.K.)“Yasuhiko’s work is just really strong throughout. Fights between mobile suits are exciting, and manage to stay clear despite an impressive amount of detail… These releases deserve as much love as was put into them.”—Joseph Luster, Otaku USA “While it goes without saying that Gundam fans should enjoy these books, they are also a good read for those who simply like a science fiction or a war story that is well-written, nicely illustrated, and full of interesting characters… [S]eriously good literary entertainment.” —Anime News Network “No real knowledge or understanding of the original MSG is needed… What follows are hundreds of pages of suspenseful war drama and sci-fi explosiveness, all of which is well and good (seriously good, actually; this is an intensely fun sci-fi epic), but it’s the visuals that you are truly getting this book for.” —Graphic Novel Reporter “A compelling coming-of-age story. It spins personal and political drama together in a way that is both engaging and satisfying… This is a series you will want to put into a teen’s hands, even if they don’t know it yet. Once they start reading, they won’t want to put it down.” —School Library Journal Blog Network The storied Gundam franchise’s “First Season” that set new standards of verisimilitude for televised sci-fi animation returns in comics form at the hand of one of the initial creators! The definitive account expands on the classic narrative with the same sense of purpose that lit up the screen more than four decades ago.This new edition collects the original bestselling twelve-installment English release into six oversized volumes. All of the many color pages—unusually numerous for Japanese comics—have been retained…only at a larger size. The master’s artwork has never looked so grand! (Does not include essays and illustrations from the original release that are not the author’s own)

PERFECTLY FINE ON MY OWN SO MY FIANCÉ CAN TWIST IN THE WIND GN VOL 02
Yahiro Arase(W) Jun Hareta(A) WHAT'S THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE? INDIFFERENCE.Keios finally realizes that thanks to his neglect, he and Nicole have never truly connected. As the consequences begin to dawn on him, he launches a frantic campaign to win her back, only to find Nicole is thriving without him. Relishing life on her own terms, she’s seemingly lost all interest in love and proposes a marriage of convenience instead—the kind with no romantic strings attached.But is she truly as indifferent as she seems? Or is there still time for Keios to make things right?

SHIMAZAKI IN THE LAND OF PEACE GN VOL 08
Gouten Hamada(W) Takeshi Seshimo(A) Seamlessly mixing secret agent-type action with slice-of-life vignettes and fish-out-of-water comedy, 'Shimazaki in the Land of Peace' is the charming alternate history political thriller you never knew you were dying to read. Utterly unique, with stunning artwork, this hit series promises to keep the thrills and surprises coming even as it warms even the coldest heart.For former LEL operative Shingo Shimazaki, it’s been a long road to become the man he is today. Even after his return to Japan, it was only through a series of meaningful encounters that he was able to slowly but surely shed his former life and discover the land of peace he sought. But this new life offers new challenges and complexities far beyond the simple world of kill or be killed that he’s known for 30 years…!

SHOOT JULIET DOWN GN VOL 02
Komachi Katsura You’ll always wear a mask of lies. But I… Drawn to each other like moths to a flame, glitzy Velvet Kiss’s top two hosts Juri and Akatsuki both suffer serious burns when their fierce rivalry turns into a fiery love affair. Frustrated and hurt, Akatsuki lashes out at the poker-faced Juri, known in the club as King Juliet, who stuns the rookie number two by showing true pain and emotion for the very first time before disappearing from sight. Surrounded by nothing but greed and the toxic ties of the Tokyo red light district, can Akatsuki step up to be the prince Juri needs, or will the heavy darkness Juliet carries smother their romance for good? 18+

THE DROPS OF GOD GN VOL 04
Tadashi Agi(W) Shu Okimoto(A) The award-winning comic about wine that has been a hit not just all over Asia but also in France! Apple TV live-action drama series was recent winner of International Emmy Award!Yutaka Kanzaki, a wine critic whose reviews have enough clout to move the industry worldwide, has died—leaving behind a wine collection worth over two billion yen. Only the one who can name his favorite bottles, plus vintages, will inherit this dream of a cellar. It’s a battle between Yutaka’s biological son Shizuku and adopted child Issei to identify these “Twelve Apostles”—along with the very best wine in his collection, the so-called “Drops of God.”

TOTTO-CHAN HC
Tetsuko Kuroyanagi(W) Chihiro Iwasaki(A) This engaging series of childhood recollections tells about an ideal school in Tokyo during World War II that combined learning with fun, freedom, and love. This unusual school had old railroad cars for classrooms, and it was run by an extraordinary man-its founder and headmaster, Sosaku Kobayashi--who was a firm believer in freedom of expression and activity.In real life, the Totto-chan of the book has become one of Japan's most popular television personalities--Tetsuko Kuroyanagi. She attributes her success in life to this wonderful school and its headmaster.The charm of this account has won the hearts of millions of people of all ages and made this book a runaway bestseller in Japan, with sales hitting the 4.5 million mark in its first year.

TOWER DUNGEON GN VOL 05
Tsutomu Nihei Tsutomu Nihei, master of the mysterious architectural monolith, brings his genius to bear on the fantasy genre for the first time. Having established himself with hit series like Blame! and Knights of Sidonia, he has now created a gritty, dark fantasy world and populated it with evil sorcerors and unique undead horrors. The ingenuous farmboy Yuva must accompany a contingent of knights through the increasingly dangerous floors of massive tower on the way to rescue the princess, Nihei bringing his unique sensibility to bear on a crumbling world of malformed creatures, wounded soldiers, and labyrinthine darkness.An evil necromancer slays the king and carries off his daughter, secreting her in the legendary Dragon Tower. To save the princess, her steadfast Royal Guard assays the stronghold, but the way is blocked by powerful eldritch creatures… So, to supplement their forces in the face of mounting casualties, they press ordinary folks from the surrounding villages into service—including Yuva, a sturdy young farmboy with a strong back but no experience in battle, and only a battered old helm and wooden shield to protect him.Master of science fiction Tsutomu Nihei (Blame!, Knights of Sidonia) turns his unique storytelling voice and architectural eye to fantasy for the first time, offering a dark, gritty tale of swords and sorcery, bravery and adventure, great heroes and ultimate evil. Gird your loins, heft your blade, and enter the Dragon Tower.

VOICES IN THE SEA FOAM GN
Kotaro Can true love break a curse that ­crosses lifetimes? Aito used to think he was an ordinary kid—until the day he fell in love at first sight with a boy at school. Suddenly, memories of his previous life as the tragic little mermaid came flooding back, leaving him unable to speak or stand without agonizing pain. The terrifying ordeal made him swear off love entirely, but a fateful encounter with his charming college classmate Toru now threatens to shake his resolve—and push him into dark waters that might drown him for good.

WELCOME TO DEMON SCHOOL! IRUMA-KUN GN VOL 19
Osamu Nishi Take to the stage!! The curtains rise on the Music Festival―but will the Misfit Class manage to steal the show?! And what path will the final misfit Soi Purson choose...?

WELCOME TO DEMON SCHOOL! IRUMA-KUN: IRUMAFIA EDITION GN VOL 04
Osamu Nishi Get ready to meet the lovable cast of Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun as you’ve never seen them before!In this brand-new spinoff of the runaway hit series, Iruma is a dirt-poor but unfailingly cheerful young boy who grows up in a ruthless city slum. One day, Iruma gives an injured old man his last loaf of bread and nurses the stranger back to health—only to find out that the elder gent is none other than Don Sullivan, head of the Babyl Mafia! Soon after, Don Sullivan comes back, whisks Iruma away, and begs the boy to become his grandson. And just like that, Iruma begins his new life as the next in line to lead a gigantic gang of—dare we say—demonic mafiosos!

WICKED SPOT GN VOL 01
Sal Jiang One witch’s foray into the magic of social media flings her and an unnaturally strong,  witch-hating young woman into a fantastical, flirtatious adventure! Magic meets the modern-day in the first installment of this witchy influencer fantasy romcom manga, perfect for fans of yuri and AYAKA is in LOVE with HIROKO!Selfies + Spells = Wickedly Sweet Seduction!After spending over a century hiding in the shadows, powerful sorceress Sadako stumbles upon the dazzling world of social media and decides to post her way into her first real contact with humanity. She soon becomes an internet sensation, attracting a huge following of doting fans—and shocks them all by announcing she is a witch. The big reveal turns one follower called Hanako, a lonely young woman with seemingly inhuman strength and a curious resistance to magic, into a dedicated hater, and inadvertently sends them both on a whirlwind adventure beyond their wildest dreams!From popular yuri author Sal Jiang comes a fun, sexy, and free-spirited tale of modern-day magic!

VIZ MEDIA

ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS GN VOL 10
The cold-loving Sprinkle shows up asking for a vacation home, but does she seriously want the temperature set at minus 30 degrees Celsius?!

ASTRO ROYALE GN VOL 05
In order to get their hands on Shikaba’s piece of the Daybreak Ore, Hibaru and Terasu participate in the Astro Battle Royale, a superpowered tournament hosted by the Japanese Yakuza Association. Hibaru’s first opponent is a fireball-wielding fighter from the Ryurin Clan. Will Hibaru be able to punch his way to the top?

BLACK OR WHITE GN VOL 12
After discovering the secret his live-in boyfriend Shige has been keeping from him, Shin decides he needs some space so he can think things through on his own. But space alone doesn’t help to clear his mind, so he talks things over with Hanasaki, who convinces him to let go of his doubts and return home. Shin apologizes to Shige for leaving and tells him that no matter what it may cost him, he’ll never let Shige go. Realizing they can’t deal with the gravity of their situation on their own anymore, the two head off to Shin’s agency for support!

BLUE EXORCIST GN VOL 32
As the world transforms beyond comprehension, the Knights of the True Cross still struggle to save it. But they have paid a heavy price to get Rin and Yukio’s team into the labyrinth surrounding Satan’s stronghold. While Arthur A. Angel and the others keep up the fight against Iblis, the infiltration teams push toward their objectives. But the labyrinth isn’t just a simple maze—it’s also filled with deadly traps! Despite the danger, Shiemi is no longer the timid girl she once was, and with her newfound confidence as the Saio, she takes the lead. As the labyrinth closes itself off behind them, the Exwires must keep going forward. The only way out is through!

BOY’S ABYSS GN VOL 13
As Chako loses her moral compass in Tokyo, Ms. Shiba appears to be regaining hers. Reiji heads home to his toxic mother, but not before reconnecting with his former lover Nagi. Then, when Reiji returns to town, he discovers a shocking secret about his friend Gen, followed by a horrifying confession…

BUG EGO GN VOL 01
Kokudo and Hitsujiya experiment with the hacks and learn more about their strange nature. It’s all fun and games at first. But when Kokudo uses a hack to go back in time, things take a dark turn. Hitsujiya attempts to do the same thing, but if a hack’s directions aren’t followed precisely, the results can be devastating!

CASE CLOSED GN VOL 98
THE FOURTH MANA man is murdered in a dockside warehouse, and the suspects are his three long-lost brothers! Conan and Harley are on the case, but scheming rich girl Momiji plans to use this test of deductive talent to further her own ends.Then Conan helps Master Haneda solve a murder among his shogi students. And Rachel, Serena, and Sera attend a birthday party that turns less than happy when a man is poisoned right at their table!

DANDADAN GN VOL 18
The diorama board game that Momo and Zuma have cleared to secure their release has turned out to be a cursed wicker trunk imprisoning an evil yokai called the Fairy-Tale Card. The yokai quickly possesses Zuma and draws ’Brella Boy’s full power, then uses him to attack Okarun and the others, seriously injuring Momo. Just as all seems lost, Rokuro appears on the scene…with the police?!

DESTROY ALL HUMANS THEY CAN’T BE REGENERATED A MAGIC: THE GATHERING GN VOL 07
Springtime becomes turbulent when a French transfer student comes to town, and the showdown between Magic players Kuon and Yakumo draws to a close. Also, Hajime finally tells Emi how he feels about her! How will Emi respond?!

DRAGON QUEST: THE ADVENTURE OF DAI GN VOL 06
Not long after Dai and his friends reach the city of Bengarna, a flock of fierce dragons attacks! But Dai saves the day by using the powers lying dormant within him. Once the dust settles, Dai realizes it’s finally time to find out his true identity, so he sets out for the Temple of the Dragon Knights in search of answers!

FANGIRL: THE MANGA COMPLETE BOX SET
From best-selling author Rainbow Rowell comes Fangirl: The Manga Complete Box Set. This exclusive slipcased set contains all 4 volumes of the hit manga adaptation and a bonus poster featuring new art by series artist Gabi Nam!

FIREFLY WEDDING GN VOL 06
Kotaro scales a steep cliff with Satoko in his arms. Waiting at the top is Shinpei, his eyes burning with hatred. The battle between these two men vying for the same woman’s heart will finally reach its bittersweet conclusion. Meanwhile, has realized she’s in love with Shinpei, but before she can come to terms with her feelings, she receives a shocking new order!

GIRL CRUSH GN VOL 06
Auditions for LJH’s special new project are kicking off! Getting in isn’t the only challenge, though. Tenka also has to fight for a specific role in the group, and she’s up against Sua, the “upgraded version” of herself! Tenka’s not afraid to put in the effort to get what she wants, but will an unexpected pitfall show her that sometimes hard work doesn’t pay off?

GOKURAKUGAI GN VOL 05
After Alma’s ferocious battle with Utsuro, the lovesick blood-loss maga, Alma and Tao head to an abandoned mansion to investigate a series of unnatural deaths. There they encounter Nei, but she wasn’t part of the mission briefing. Why is she here—and how does she know the culprit behind these deaths?

HIS FAVORITE GN VOL 14
It seems like high school life is finally going well for our wacky couple, until one day Sato suddenly vanishes. A confused Yoshida decides to go on a search but quickly gets more than he bargained for…

HOW DO WE RELATIONSHIP? GN VOL 14
Real life is coming at Saeko and Miwa hard as they prepare for their upcoming graduation and the accompanying stress of looking for a job. Miwa’s glad her relationship with Saeko has finally healed, but the more time they spend together, the more she realizes friendship isn’t the only thing she wants. Trouble is, Saeko doesn’t seem interested in anything else! Final volume!

ICHI THE WITCH GN VOL 02
After bringing Ichi to the Witches’ Association to prove his legitimacy as the first male Witch, the association creates Team Desscaras. Consisting of the famous Witch herself, Ichi, and a timid girl from the research department named Kumugi, the team’s first mission is to defeat the Majik ice shark Hisame. Upon the trio’s discovery of villagers frozen in ice, Hisame announces her specific trial—to make her beautiful. While Desscaras and Kumugi struggle, Ichi comes up with a surprising yet effective way to overcome this odd trial…

JOJOS BIZARRE ADVENTURE: PURPLE SMOKE DISTORTION HC
Through the sacrifices of many in Part 5—Golden Wind, Giorno Giovanna and his team have defeated the boss of the crime syndicate Passione. However, for one member who split off from the team halfway, Pannacotta Fugo, his story is far from over. Giorno, who now leads Passione, wishes to clean up the negative legacy left by the former boss by eliminating the organization’s drug branch. He assigns the job to Fugo, who can either accept the shot at redemption or face the consequences.

KAIJU NO 8: RELAX GN VOL 02
The gag-filled spin-off of Kaiju No. 8 continues! Kafka Hibino heads out on a camping trip with his fellow recruits, but Ichikawa’s strong opinions throw a wrench into the fun. Then, the holidays roll around. Get ready to spend New Year’s and Valentine’s Day with the Third Division!

KILL BLUE GN VOL 06
The entire home ec club has been abducted by assassins, and in the midst of this crisis, Ogami has no choice but to draw his gun in front of Shido. To rescue their classmates, Ogami and Shido team up to pursue the killers. Will they manage to recover their friends safely?

KINGDOM GN VOL 06
Xin and his small five-man unit of Qin infantry soldiers are finally in the thick of battle. Death surrounds these lowest-ranked fighters who are being used as cannon fodder against the kingdom of Wei’s heavily armed soldiers. Things go from dangerous to terrifying, however, when the kingdom of Wei’s infamous war chariots bear down on them. But staying true to his dreams, Xin refuses to back down, even if the rest of his unit is too scared…except for one very quiet and mysterious member of his unit—Qiang Lei.

MARRIAGE TOXIN GN VOL 12
Himekawa has made quite the name for herself as an art thief, but when she suddenly finds herself in need of a partner in crime, Hamster Master Arashiyama is just the girl for the job! While it’s not the partnership Gero expected to see formed in his quest for marriage, that won’t stop this new dynamic duo from taking the criminal underworld by storm! 

MAY I HAVE A TASTE? GN VOL 01
Office worker and 40-year-old virgin Minoru Sayo lives a simple, perhaps boring, life—at least until the day he is turned into a vampire! Unable to bring himself to drink human blood, he satiates his overwhelming thirst with cats. But one night, after a disastrous mixer, Minoru is pushed to his limits when a junior colleague passes out drunk, neck exposed, while waiting for the train. Unable to resist, Minoru sneaks a taste. But all is not what it seems with his hapless coworker, and Minoru’s life is about to take yet another unexpected turn!

MISSION: YOZAKURA FAMILY GN VOL 22
Kyoichiro, Hifumi, and Alpha head to the North Pole! On an uninhabited island, they finally find Nanao, stuck inside one of Dr. Mozu’s labs. Kyoichiro declares the lab to be the “Nanao Dungeon” and gives Hifumi and Alpha a quest to rescue “Princess Nanao”!

OTAKU VAMPIRE’S LOVE BITE GN VOL 07
Hina told Kyuta she likes him! But it happened in the heat of the moment right after she helped save him from a bunch of foodie vampire tourists, so now she’s worried he might not take her confession seriously. She hopes going on a romantic date will clarify things, but how can a socially awkward vampire tell if her crush invited her to go see the Christmas lights because he likes her or because he just wants to avoid hanging out with his friends?

PHANTOM BUSTERS GN VOL 03
From karaoke battles with ghosts to run-ins with the student council, there’s never a dull day in the lives of the Phantom Busters! But when they discover that Kanzaki is struggling with a certain hangup concerning his psychic abilities, the crew decides to hold a sleepover to help him open up to them!

RAINBOWS AFTER STORMS GN VOL 09
As the snow falls, Chidori and Nanoha look forward to the next major events in their relationship: Christmas, winter break, the upcoming semester, and most importantly, Valentine’s Day. Whether or not the future holds happiness for them, they want to cherish the time they have together in a winter wonderland.

RECORD OF RAGNAROK GN VOL 18
Until now, humanity’s champions have been heroes who fought with great skill, cunning, and magic. But with Nikola Tesla in the arena, they now have a hero who fights with the power of science! In life, Tesla unlocked many secrets of the universe, including the ability to control gravity. But can this miraculous power stand up to Beelzebub wielding a technique that is forbidden even in the depths of Helheim?

RED RIVER (3-IN-1 EDITION) GN VOL 07
Yuri and Rusafa are captured by Ramses and the Egyptian forces. While prisoners, they discover that someone in Kail’s trusted circle is actually leaking information to the Egyptians. Rusafa attempts to escape and inform Kail, but any warning could be arriving too late.

SHOW-HA SHOTEN! GN VOL 10
Comedy duo Rising shot straight to the top of the competition after leaving the Wara-1 Koshien audience in stitches! Now, with only two acts left, it’s finally time for One-Way Ticket to take the stage. All eyes are on them, and they’ll have to give this performance everything they’ve got if they’re going to have any hope of making their comedy dreams come true!

SPIDER-MAN: KIZUNA GN VOL 03
There’s no rest from the wicked…not even on school field trips! During a school outing, Yu and his friends are meant to enjoy the beauty of nature…until they find a Villain Badge in a trash can, setting off a whole new set of problems for Yu! Not only that, but a new transfer student is hiding a giant secret too!

SPLATOON 3: SPLATLANDS GN VOL 06
Team Blue reunites with some old friends just in time for the Splatsville Hodgepodge King Cup! When teams from different cities converge for the competition, who will be crowned the strongest?!

THE BUGLE CALL: SONG OF WAR GN VOL 06
Luca and his Branched squad have entered the Duchy of Normandy to hunt down and eliminate the Garland before she can call down another meteor strike. The Duchy, under the control of the Doppelganger, is also known as the Land of Thralls for its disturbing use of identical slave-soldiers. The Pontiff has narrowed the Garland’s potential location to four forts, and Luca’s squad must infiltrate each in turn. As they rove through the countryside, Luca learns more about Demi’s tragic past than he wanted to know…

THE CLIMBER GN VOL 05
The tragic deaths of his teammates in the northern Japanese Alps leave Mori reeling, but despite the devastating experience, his love of climbing has not been dimmed. His ability to handle other people has suffered, though, and it takes an incredible job offer to finally draw him back down into civilization. There, he finds everything is just as terrible as he left it. Will his new hopes for the future get snagged on the relentlessness of reality?

THE MORTIFYING ORDEAL OF BEING SEEN GN VOL 01
It all starts with a steamy exchange of sexually charged looks. Average teen boy Ikezawa can’t help noticing Eguchi’s tight top, and when he comments on it, she quips right back that his plunging neckline accentuates his toned chest! From then on, Eguchi tells Ikezawa every single hot thing she notices about him. Ikezawa can’t help feeling flustered by her attention and even starts showing off for her. With chaotic flirtation in full force, what are these two smitten seatmates going to do but play even more to each other’s gazes?

VAGABOND DEFINITIVE EDITION GN VOL 05
In a remote seaside village, an abandoned infant is left to the care of a reclusive old man. This helpless child is destined to become Sasaki Kojirō—the legendary archrival of Miyamoto Musashi. Inoue’s unique take on this enigmatic figure lays the foundation for his fictional account of the most famous rivalry in Japanese history.

YAIBA: SAMURAI LEGEND GN VOL 04
After Yaiba loses the Thunder Orb during an intense duel with Onimaru, he sets out on a journey to find other legendary Orbs that will grant him new powers. Yaiba and his friends cross the sea to Shikoku, where Yaiba struggles to seize the Water Orb. Then it’s off to Mount Aso in Kyushu, where a powerful sorcerer is waiting for them. Meanwhile, Onimaru is furious that his own Fujinken was shattered in their battle and can’t be repaired, so he hatches a plan to revive cursed warriors and steal Yaiba’s Raijinken for himself!

ZOM 100: BUCKET LIST OF THE DEAD GN VOL 19
Akira and the gang return safely to Earth from their space adventure, but they have one more mission to complete before they kiss Kyushu goodbye—getting ostrich eggs! The group heads to Oita to search a wildlife attraction for the long-legged birds—but this egg hunt proves no walk in the safari park when they encounter a savanna’s worth of critters, and they’re all zombified! The group seems to find a savior in Nora, a fierce former animal caretaker, but this tiger tamer doesn’t have anything nice to say about her own species.

YEN PRESS

A PEN HANDCUFFS AND A COMMON-LAW MARRIAGE GN VOL 01
Forty-year-old detective Eiji Kirisame has found maybe the strangest witness of his life: a silent high school girl named Tsugumi Kuchinashi who was at the scene of the crime. Her statements mostly consist of shoddy doodles on a drawing pad, but Eiji is no stranger to piecing together the truth from limited evidence. He’ll take every page seriously if it might help solve the case. But why does the last page say... “Will you marry me”?!

A TERRIFIED TEACHER AT GHOUL SCHOOL! GN VOL 17
Thanks to Tamao’s supernatural powers, Seimei and the gang find themselves transported over a hundred years back in time! There, Hatanaka is faced with the vast gap between his and his future wife Ibara’s lifespans, prompting him to declare that he’s giving up on her for good. Can this rift be repaired before everyone returns to their proper time...?

AGENTS OF THE FOUR SEASONS: DANCE OF SPRING GN VOL 04
The insurgents make their boldest move yet with a direct attack on the autumn villa and abscond with Nadeshiko, the Agent of Autumn! But the seasons press onward, a fact Lady Hinagiku is all too familiar with. As she continues to journey through Edo spreading her tide of spring, Winter follows close behind—hoping to catch a glimpse of the girl he was ripped from ten long years ago...

APOCALYPSE BRINGER MYNOGHRA GN VOL 05
A massive explosion rocks Mynoghra, as the RPG villain, Flamin, uses his last ounces of spite to curse Isla, the Elfur sisters, and everyone afforded the freedom he’s been denied for so long. The casualties may be significant, but there’s no time to mourn. For amidst the chaos of the scarred battlefield that remains, the Demon King—final boss of the RPG—enters the fray. Mynoghra is at war...

BAD GIRL GN VOL 01
What does one do when you have a crush on the president of the public morals club? Well, if you’re first year high school student, Yuu, the answer is turning to a life of delinquency! In a bid for the president’s heart, Yuu becomes a (self-described) “bad girl” hoping to thrill and excite her crush. But Yuu’s adorableness (despite her best efforts) outshines any attempts to come off otherwise— and the president can’t see past that tiny, lovable exterior. What’s a girl got to do to get in trouble around here?!

BATTLEFRONT OF THE GREAT POWERS GN VOL 01
In the year 2206, planet Earth is on the brink of destruction. Due to pollution and a shortage of resources, scientists estimate that within the next hundred years, the planet will become unable to sustain life. To resolve the issue of scarcity, the world’s leaders have come together and decided on a desperate solution—the National Extinction Tournament. Gathering those with powers beyond human comprehension, these boys and girls will compete for the sake of their nations…and their own survival! Win and become a hero. Lose, and death awaits not only you, but everyone you love…

BE MY WORST NIGHTMARE! GN VOL 04
The ostensibly frivolous Haruto Mashiba has an inferiority complex about himself compared to his brilliant younger brother, but everything changes after he encounters the seemingly serious high schooler Uryuu Asahina at the school culture festival. He’s thrown for a loop when he starts to have strange dreams showing him Uryuu’s “bedroom eyes,” and soon he can't take his mind off of him. As Haruto is caught up in worrying over whether his feelings about him are just protective or something more, a man attacks Uryuu on the street! Haruto rescues Uryuu and takes him home, but then...

BLEND-S GN VOL 04
Maika had a good time attending the New Year’s Eve and the bargain sale with her colleagues at the Stile cafe where she works part-time. It seems that this year, as always, the manager’s feelings will fail to be realized—or so he thought! Thanks to Miu-san’s scheme, the two somehow end up going out on a date?! Maika’s sadistic side becomes increasingly evident!

COMMON-SENSE MONSTER GN VOL 02
Itou is learning how to be “normal” from her classmate Takahashi, who—despite being a monster in disguise—is a social butterfly. But suddenly, the very teacher Takahashi killed returns as a monster. This new Niehara-sensei aims to eradicate most of humanity and create a bizarre new society. Determined to protect everyone’s sense of normality, Itou takes a stand...

DEATH MARCH TO THE PARALLEL WORLD RHAPSODY GN VOL 18
Rin would like nothing more than to end her mock battle with the prince, and thanks to a timely interruption by a yellow-skinned demon, she gets her wish! Unfortunately, this new opponent is on a completely different level, and as the clash between the hero’s party and a group of high-level demons unfolds, there’s no guarantee she’ll make it out unscathed...

ELDEN RING: THE ROAD TO THE ERDTREE GN VOL 08
Fast friends are unexpectedly torn apart with the conclusion of the D Murder (?) Case! Aseo’s search for the Dectus Medallions leads him to the Village of the Albinaurics, where a shocking spectacle awaits him!!

EXCELLENT PROPERTY REJECTS FOR RESIDENTS GN VOL 05
Hamniel has gone back to heaven at the archangel’s command, leaving Yuugo despondent. But he has one ray of hope—Yurara can open the gate to the heavens. The tenants of the Reject Residences have decided to go to heaven to get Hamniel back, but…

GALS CAN’T BE KIND TO OTAKU?! GN VOL 02
Life sure is surprising. Takuya never thought an otaku like him would ever befriend a gal, much less two of the most popular gals in class! What’s more, Amane invites him over to continue their Kiramon battle but uh...her parents are out?! It’s not like anything’s going to happen...right? And feeling left behind after seeing how close the two have gotten, Ijichi asks Takuya on a date after school!!

GAME OF FAMILIA GN VOL 08
Himzelt, the nation of the divine dragon... Shugar was deployed there to conduct an undercover investigation and learn what she could about the dragon... But what she discovered comes as a shock—the so-called dragon is actually a summoned person from another world! What is in store for the Hatsushimas as the Himzelt Evil Dragon Arc begins?!

HOLLOW REGALIA GN VOL 02
Tasked with taking out the leader of the Moujuu, the Kushinada, Yahiro and his party have ventured deep into the ruinous 23 Wards. They’re greeted by two shocking sights: a vegetable garden and a Japanese girl riding on a Moujuu’s back. Although the girl is wary of them, Yahiro manages to talk with her—that is, until a thunderous noise splits the air…

HOW TO LOVE A LOSER GN VOL 01
Shinba has no talent, no job, no money—in short, he's got nothing going for him. But despite the odds, this good-for-nothing has a girlfriend. Hizumi is beautiful, smart, and extremely competent. Some might wonder how she could love such loser. Well, it might have something to do with the way he tries his best but still fails pathetically, or the way he quivers with tears in his eyes as he begs for another chance…but who’s to say?

I’LL BECOME A VILLAINESS WHO GOES DOWN IN HISTORY GN VOL 04
Alicia was always proud of her wicked tongue, until she accidentally unleashed it on Duke. She may not be sure of her own feelings for him, but there’s no doubt she screwed up trying to explain them. Curiously, as Duke and Alicia’s relationship begins to change— Liz is never far behind...

IF IT’S YOU I MIGHT TRY FALLING IN LOVE GN VOL 03
Ryuuji might seem like his normal self, but after making things official with Amane at the fireworks festival, he’s savoring every moment he gets with Amane. The joy of being with one who loves you is something special—which makes it that much worse when a fluffy-haired senpai from another class sets their sights on his Amane... Aquariums, misunderstandings, and the first twinges of jealousy are afoot in volume 3!

IN THE HEAVENLY PRISON THE DEVIL ENCHANTS ME GN VOL 03
The boys’ plan to sneak off Kibujima may have been thwarted by the clapping of the devil Gira’s dummy thicc buttcheeks, but they’re not about to give up! If that tightly guarded tush is sitting in their way, then they’ll just have to plow right through it!!

IT’S ALL YOUR FAULT GN VOL 03
At the end of Comiket, Shiho is kidnapped by her upperclassman, a seamstress named Aila! An unexpected turn of events sees Shiho thrusted into a beauty pageant, and with both Kanon and Moeka taking part too, things are bound to get chaotic!

KUNON THE SORCERER CAN SEE GN VOL 02
This blind genius is carving his own destiny! After getting closer with the eccentric but talented royal magicians, Kunon finally gets an apprenticeship with the famous and talented Royal Sorcerer, Zeonly Finroll. Having gone from knowing just a few spells to mastering advanced spells, Kunon finally has all the tools he needs to achieve his goals! But can the young sorcerer truly accomplish what no other sorcerer has even attempted…?

LYCORIS RECOIL OFFICIAL COMIC ANTHOLOGY: RELOAD GN VOL 02
Cats, dogs, and baby squirrels—oh my! There’s never a dull moment at Café LycoReco in the second volume of this official comic anthology!

ME AND MY BEAST BOSS GN VOL 04
Atlas’s feelings for his assistant, Saki, go beyond that of her boss. However, anxiety and jealousy have taken hold of his heart, causing him to waver in the face of Saki’s ex— Magatsu. Meanwhile, the feelings Saki has hidden deep down begin to stir, as her true feelings for Atlas inch closer and closer to the surface...

MONO GN VOL 04
Did Haruno attach a Goggle Maps camera to her car...? It’s time for a change of pace and a drive around Mt. Fuji!

MY DEAR CURSE-CASTING VAMPIRESS GN VOL 07
Having barely survived Uzume-obsessed Tanzanite’s unwanted affections, Isuzu and Baroque prepare for their inevitable next meeting. With Lapis and Ruby providing backup and a fresh pile of dead vampires to use as fodder for curses, the legendary beauty Baroque will once more bare her fangs of love and show the world who it was that drove the vampires of Romania to extinction!

MY MATE IS A FELINE GENTLEMAN: YOKOHAMA ARC GN
Yokohama, Taisho era. Toushirou and the beastfolk Alex are happily married—and are blessed with a pair of adorable twins! Raising the children keeps Toushirou busy, but with Alex's loving support, Toushirou savors the happiness of living as a family of four. Then, one day, he is offered a translation job...

NO GAME NO LIFE CHAPTER 2: EASTERN UNION ARC GN VOL 03
Hot off their victory against Jibril, God-gamer sibling duo Sora and Shiro waste no time, teleporting into the heart of the Eastern Union to throw down the gauntlet. But what’s the plan here? The Beastfolk who inhabit the Eastern Union are said to have mind-reading powers, and defeated the former king of Elkia seven times in a row. If they want to save what little the humans of Disboard have left, they better have one hell of a trump card up their sleeve...

RE:ZERO -STARTING LIFE IN ANOTHER WORLD- CHAPTER 4: THE SANCTUARY AND THE WITCH OF GREED GN VOL 10
After reconciling with Emilia, the time has come for Subaru to confront Garfiel in a real man-to-man battle! Where will this vitally important battle take him?

REINCARNATION COLISEUM GN VOL 03
Fine Catastrophe—the last of Zayed’s Four Kings and Mikagami’s greatest opponent yet! With over a hundred skills at her disposal, she operates under complete secrecy, leaving not a single clue about the true nature of her abilities. Though all his previous victories came from careful planning and research, there’s no room for scheming this time! Will Mikagami somehow be able to improvise and win…?

ROCK IS A LADYS MODESTY GN VOL 02
Despite promising to give up rock after getting into an all-girls school for the wealthiest young ladies in Japan, Lilisa Suzunomiya decides to form a secret rock band with her classmate, Otoha Kurogane. There’s just one little problem… Lilisa’s stepsister discovers her secret! Can Lilisa convince her hater of a stepsister to keep things under wraps or is Lilisa’s rock’n’roll career already over?!

SACRIFICIAL PRINCESS AND THE KING OF BEASTS HEIR: WHITE RABBIT AND THE PRINCE OF BEASTS GN VOL 03
After learning the true identity of the handsome stranger in Murga, Richard starts to realize that you can’t always judge a book by its cover. This mysterious human has sinister ties to not only Ravi...but possibly Subaru too?! Not that he can do much about it right now, especially with his inability to properly control his magic. And so! He’s come up with a new plan—ask the curious old witch lady for help in figuring it out!

SECRETS OF THE SILENT WITCH GN VOL 05
When Monica is invited by Caroline, the girl who caused her to fall down the stairs, to a tea party, she has her doubts but can’t find it in her to refuse. Sure enough, Caroline reveals her true motives at the tea party, demanding that Monica tell Cyril that the incident the other day was an accident! Monica stands firm, but when she drinks the tea Caroline offers her, she starts to feel something strange…and the person who rushes to her rescue is none other than—Claudia?!

SOULLESS: THE COMPLETE OMNIBUS GN
A new complete omnibus edition! The life of a spinster in Victorian London isn't an easy one on the best of days, but such a life becomes infinitely more complicated when said spinster is 'soulless' - a preternatural bridging the gap between the natural and supernatural worlds. Miss Alexia Tarabotti has this unique distinction, and when she is assailed at a formal gathering by a rove vampire, an encounter that results in the death of the half-starved creature, her circumstances become exponentially more complicated indeed! Now caught up in an intrigue with life or death stakes, Alexia must rely on all her talents to outmatch the forces conspiring against her, but it may be the man who has caught her eye - Lord Conall Maccon - and their budding flirtation that truly drives her to her wit's end!

SPY CLASSROOM 3RD PERIOD: FORGETTER GN VOL 02
Klaus sets out to track down the four missing members of Lamplight. Meanwhile, Thea and Monika come to blows over the fate of Annette’s mother...!

SSS-CLASS REVIVAL HUNTER GN VOL 05
Gongja has subdued the Demon King on the twentieth floor, growing his army of the dead and making further progress up the tower. However, now he must confront the coalition that were hunting the demon king themselves. He’ll have to use the new skill that the sword emperor has taught him—the power of lying!

STRAY CAT & WOLF GN VOL 04
Now that Rou and Tamaki got the green light from Tamaki’s sort-of foster parents to live together, days of domestic bliss await the pair! At least, that was the plan...But when the jealousy of Rou’s bandmate, Haru, overflows, it seems Rou can't have the best of both worlds. But how exactly is he supposed to choose between Tamaki and his band...!?

SUPER BALL GIRLS GN VOL 03
It’s a fierce battle between Super Ball Girls! The offspring of the girl created by Ouka’s kiss have taken human lives, and Ichiyoshi’s squad of buxom babes has to stop them!

THE ANEMONE FEELS THE HEAT GN VOL 03
“What do I want to be to her?” Nagisa’s plan to stop hating Mashiro worked a lot better than she expected! But now that she’s confessed her feelings, Nagisa finds that liking Mashiro may not be quite as simple as she thought…

THE DEMONS ARE PLANNING SOMETHING GOOD! GN VOL 02
The Demon Lord Army is back and innovating in all new ways! From revolutionary wands of shapeshifting that let the user explore their wildest fantasies to cursed traps that only allow their victims to leave after doing the dirtiest of deeds, Lord Mercysnare will stop at nothing to explore new fields of humiliation! But his assistant Letze better watch out—her own dark past is determined to catch up to her…!

THE FIANCEE CHOSEN BY THE RING GN VOL 07
With the kidnapping incident behind her, Aurora and the others head back to the royal capital. Later, she’s summoned by Felix's mother and sister back to the Clavis estate, where she’s offered the opportunity to serve the crown princess as her lady-in-waiting...!?

THE WHITE CATS REVENGE AS PLOTTED FROM THE DRAGON KINGS LAP GN VOL 05
The war with Nadasha came to an end, and peace returned to the Dracodom. Ruri returns to her cat form and basks in the ensuing peace. But is it time to reveal the fact that she’s actually a human to Jade and the others?

WITH YOU OUR LOVE WILL MAKE IT THROUGH GN VOL 04
Knowing the prejudice against beastfolk, Mari and Tsunagu have agreed to take their romance one step at a time. But their budding relationship is put to the test when the newspaper club publishes a malicious article about Tsunagu!

SO IM A SPIDER SO WHAT? EX LIGHT NOVEL VOL 01 PB
A volume packed with spoilers and behind-the-scenes extras, including over 30 original stories and side stories written for past promotions, over 30 character designs by artist Tsukasa Kiryu complete with rough drafts and detailed notes, 5 color illustrations, and in-depth information about the other reincarnated classmates’ skills!

TOKYOPOP

FAR CRY ISSUE #5
Ryan Nichols

FAR CRY: CULL THE HERD TP VOL 01
Ryan Nichols(W) Caterina Bacchelli(A) This nature-versus-nurture narrative examines popular characters in a new context. The series features appearances from Ant n Castillo (Far Cry 6), Vaas Montenegro (Far Cry 3), Pagan Min (Far Cry 4), and Batari (Far Cry Primal).Villains from popular Far Cry games are transported into prehistoric times by the priestess Batari, who has pulled them from their lives before they've committed their most heinous crimes. Now, they're tasked with fighting against the dangers of a prehistoric world and challenging their supposed destiny. Will the unusual circumstances encourage them to come together, fight against each other, or go rogue?

A NIGHTINGALE AWAITS THE BLOOMING LOVE OF SPRING GN
Nayuta Nago A cheerful delinquent seeks fighting advice from his reformed-troublemaker teacher in this unconventional coming-of-age BL love story! Haruka and Narumi-sensei's dynamic explores what it means to be a leader and a role model amidst the social and emotional turbulence of adolescence.Spring is here—and with it, a new beginning for an old legend.Third-year brawler Haruka Shirakawa finally claims the title of Top Fighter, only to learn his new Classic Lit teacher, Mr. Narumi, once held it too. Haruka’s friends want him to challenge Narumi and surpass the legend, but Haruka just wants to understand him.After seeing a video of Narumi fighting in his prime, the fire in Narumi's eyes ignites something in Haruka too: the blazing desire to grow stronger—and to grow up. And since Narumi won't fight him, the least he can do is teach him to fight... and Mr. Narumi's lessons strike deeper than any blow.-Content Warnings: explicit sexual content, age gap, student-teacher relationship

APPRENTICE NAIL ARTIST IN A FOREIGN LAND GN VOL 01
Marukawa A shoujo fantasy that brings readers into the magical world of nail art.“I’m going to become this world’s first decorated nail artist!” In a foreign land where nail polish acts as a magical conduit, Saara aspires to create pretty and powerful decorated nail art!  Unfortunately for Saara, she lacks both the magical ability ad the know-how to paint anything other than useless party tricks.  Even her best customer, Rocco — a beautiful wizard with a mean streak (and an even meaner apprentice) — can barely summon a spark from the cutesy nails Saara creates for him!Rather than be discouraged, Saara determines to improve her abilities and surpass even her benefactor, the grouchy goblin Master Reed!  But as a woefully average, utterly unexceptional protagonist, Saara has a long way to go —and a lot of nails to paint — before she'll ever stand a chance at greatness.For now, she's just an average girl working as a below-average nail artist in a fantasy world!

AYAKA IS IN LOVE WITH HIROKO! GN VOL 02
Sal Jiang This girls love workplace rom-com by popular Twitter artist Sal Jiang features two lovestruck coworkers — who each think the other is straight!This is volume 2 of a 13+ GL romantic comedy about bubbly office worker Ayaka and her boss Hiroko, who each believe their feelings for each other are unrequited.

BENEATH THE FALLING CAMELLIA BLOOMS GN VOL 01
Natsuwo Ichikawa This emotional historical drama about a unique father–daughter relationship explores themes of grief, healing, and found family.This is a 13+ historical drama about a lonely man without family and the troublesome young 'daughter' he's charged to take care of.

BOYFRIEND SOMETIMES GIRLFRIEND GN VOL 03
Musawo Ever since seventeen-year-old Hodaka started dating his new girlfriend, his life has turned upside down. His girlfriend Chihaya—cute, sweet, and lovely as could be—has a family curse that turns him into a girl if they kiss! Despite their strange situation, Hodaka’s feelings don’t waver, and their relationship only continues to grow. But when Chihaya’s cousin Mashiro kisses another guy, he too finds himself transformed! Just how are they going to stop Mashiro before she reveals their family secret to the whole world?!

DEEP 3 GN VOL 02
Mitsuhiro Mizuno A story of determination and grit: a young basketball player willing to do whatever it takes to get back on track.Demian Kawai has been devoting himself to basketball in Japan with the goal of becoming the top scorer in the world's top professional league, the NBO. However, this promising young player was struck by the tragedy of the yips, a condition that causes his arms to stiffen up whenever he approaches the goal. Can he persevere and realize his dream?

DISNEY MANGA: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN BOX SET
Rob Kidd A boxset of three books, based on the movies and characters from Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean.Based on the hit movies, this Pirates of the Caribbean boxset includes three full manga books: Dead Man's Chest, At World's End, and the original story The Adventures of Jack Sparrow, which follows the infamous pirate in his early seafaring escapades. All three books are collected in a treasured box slip.

DISNEY MANGA: STITCH! THE MANGA COLLECTION (SPECIAL EDITION) HC
Yumi Tsukurino A brand new release of this beloved Stitch collection with a new cover and exclusive sprayed edges!You know and love Stitch’s Hawaiian adventures … so join your favorite alien as he visits a Japanese island near Okinawa, where he befriends a young girl named Yuna who excels at karate. Come along as Yuna and Stitch go fishing, enter a costume contest, and even attempt to bake a cake. You never know what sticky situations they’ll find themselves in next!This edition combines the first two volumes of the Stitch! manga series.

DISNEY STITCH! GN VOL 01 FULL-COLOUR EDITION
Yumi Tsukurino Stitch is back, and now in full color! Rejoin Experiment 626 and his friend Yuna as they get into hijinx on Izayoi Island!You know and love Stitch’s Hawaiian adventures … so join your favorite alien as he visits a Japanese island near Okinawa, where he befriends a young girl named Yuna who excels at karate.Come along as Yuna and Stitch go fishing, enter a costume contest, and even attempt to bake a cake. You never know what sticky situations they’ll find themselves in next!

ETERNAL COVENANT GN VOL 04
Haejin A sweeping fantasy full of magic, political intrigue, and spicy romance. The first volume of the popular webtoon for fans of epic fantasy, spicy romances, and of the author’s previous webtoon “The Sweetest Man'“I wonder what awful sin I committed in my past life… to be punished like this now…'After being abandoned by his parents, Ian Gloucester is taken in by a powerful church member named Cardinal Brixton who raises him to rise amongst the ranks to become a decorated knight of the Knights Templar. But Ian is hiding a big secret—one that the cardinal intends to keep hidden: Ian is 'cursed,' meaning he can harness his internal energy and turn it into raw power. As Ian struggles to keep his secret hidden, he encounters a mysterious noble named Jack who helps him control his magic. In the process of working together, he uncovers corruption in his beloved city of Derwin… as well as new feelings for Jack.        This high-action fantasy romance is the first volume in the series that explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the quest for self-acceptance.

HONKAI IMPACT 3RD: SECOND ERUPTION GN VOL 01
MiHoYo Comics An action-packed adventure based on the popular video game, Honkai Impact 3rd: Second Eruption!When a research lab in Siberia known as the Tower of Babylon goes mysteriously dark, members of both Schicksal and Anti-Entropy converge on the site to investigate the cause. While their suspicions of a Honkai presence are correct, they discover an even greater threat: Sirin, the 2nd Herrscher, is on a quest of vengeance that threatens the safety of the whole world. Unable to face Sirin alone, Schicksal and Anti-Entropy set aside their differences to forge an uneasy alliance against her — but even their joined forces may prove to not be enough.

I PICKED UP A NO-GOOD USELESS PRINCE GN VOL 01
Gunjo Kazuki As much fantasy romance as it is cozy slice-of-life, this story offers a unique twist on the prince-and-commoner relationship.Innkeeper Emma Norwinner has spent her life idolizing Prince Kulhi, the dashing First Prince of Gahama... that is, until the day he collapsed at her door.Having been stripped of his title and banished from the castle, Kulhi arrives at the cozy inn with nothing but an empty stomach and some serious self-esteem issues. And while Emma recognizes his face right away, she's left wondering: who the heck is this sad, self-deprecating husk of a man, and what has he done with her idol?!Unable to bear seeing her pitiful prince in so much pain, Emma resolves to help Kulhi pick up the pieces of his shattered former self... starting by offering him a room in exchange for helping out with her innkeeper duties! But it turns out a pampered prince is totally useless when it comes to running an inn. Nevertheless, with Emma at the helm, the Prince Kulhi Revival Project begins in earnest!

I WANT TO SEE ME IN YOUR EYES GN
Yoriko This spicy BL manga pairs protagonist Hinata with his unrequited love's younger brother, Rou. In bridging the gap between childhood and adult friendships, Hinata and Rou investigate what it means to be 'grown up', struggling to reconcile how we see ourselves with how we want to be seen by others: in Rou's case, as a romantic prospect for Hinata!Rou is the younger brother of Hinata's unrequited love, Makoto, and is cheeky but spoiled, like a cute 'little brother' to Hinata. Hinata himself is completely unaware that Rou has had a crush on Hinata for a long time, and can't yet see Rou as an adult. However, when Rou, now grown up, approaches him with a manly face and begs him to do so, Hinata just can't refuse him. He is constantly at the mercy of Rou's mean but sweet behavior and his occasional clumsy kindness. A BL story about childhood friends, starting with a one-sided love and evolving into so much more!

IN SO DEEP ITS LOVE ALREADY VOLUME 2
Reida Soragaki This unconventional teen romantic comedy manga features a heartbroken fangirl main lead and a shy easily embarrassed love interest.Because of a heartbreak in her past, high schooler Kirino decided to live more for her idol than for actual boys, but one day a transfer student named Kametani shows up, and he has a somewhat similar vibe to her favorite idol! When Kametani glares at the girls saying, “Don’t even think about talking to me!” on the very first day of transferring to the school, Kirino gets intrigued by him and learns his secret and…?!

NAGI & HAYASAKI GN
Neko Kiirono A spicy romcom BL about a secretly perverted class president and the goofball delinquent who catches his eye! A clumsy tryst evolves into a tender romance in this comedic story of an unlikely couple.One day, after catching Nagi jerking off in the bathroom, Hayasaki offers to help him finish the job. Despite Nagi's doubts, he finds himself revisiting the encounter in his mind, and gradually allows Hayasaki to step further into his life... and his heart.

SHINJUKU 69 HEAVEN GN VOL 01
Unohana An irresistible game of love in a neon-lit town swirling with desire... Reporter Kutani and sex worker Hiromu wind up roommates after spending the night together, and must confront the uncomfortable question of whether their chemistry was real or just part of the job for Hiromu...!'I should have said it properly, that I love you.' Keita Kutani, a reporter for the sex industry, chooses the popular gay sex worker Hiromu for a one-night stand. Kutani can't forget his encounter with Hiromu, so when the two end up in a temporary room-share, he is shocked by Hiromu's dismissive behavior towards him. Hiromu only opens up to Kutani when he pays for it, but Kutani is determined to get through to Hiromu, who pretends to be strong and never shows his true feelings... A romance between a guarded sex worker and his earnest roommate!

THE MARGRAVES DAUGHTER & THE ENEMY PRINCE GN VOL 08
An Ogura This enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance follows a strong-willed, sword-wielding heroine who takes control of her own destiny.Anna, daughter of the Margrave of Halmich, is tired of the expectations placed on women in court. She has no interest in marrying a nobleman because society expects it of her. Instead, she works hard on her swordsmanship and dreams of joining her father on the battlefield someday. Unfortunately, fate deals her a heavy blow: when the hostile forces of the Kingdom of Albion invade and take the Halmich heir prisoner, she is given to the enemy prince in exchange for her brother's life. But even in the face of these tragic circumstances, Anna still has plans of her own: 'I'll infiltrate their ranks as a tribute, and then... I'll defeat the man who killed my father.'

THE PRINCE IS IN THE VILLAINESS WAY! GN VOL 06
Minami Shiina In this enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance, a reincarnated princess uses her wisdom and magical skills to alter her fate in this life — including thwarting the plans of the handsome prince she suspects was her murderer. Based on the light novel series by Hiiro no Ame.Iris, the 'Wise Princess Who Never Smiles,' has just remembered her past life as Fiona, Warrior Princess from the neighboring kingdom. In this lifetime, however, the events that lead to Fiona's death have yet to happen, and Iris becomes determined to use the knowledge from her reincarnation to stop the person she suspects is behind her murder: Fiona's cousin, Prince Alvin.In disguise, Iris moves to the neighboring country and becomes the princess' educator. But when she meets Prince Al, he turns out to be a cool-headed flirt, who, most-shockingly of all, is actually very sweet with Fiona... Can Iris figure out the truth in time to save Fiona from her fate?

THE TALE OF LUVELIA KINGDOM GN VOL 02
Keiko In this fantasy romance shoujo, two kind-hearted characters get caught up in an arranged political marriage amid imperial court intrigue.This is volume 2 of a 13+ romantasy shoujo about an imperial guard with royal lineage who becomes arranged to marry the crown prince's jilted fiancée.

THE UNWANTED BRIDE LOVES THE CROWN PRINCE WITH ALL HER HEART GN VOL 03
Sua Tsumugi This gorgeous, full-color fantasy romance features intriguing court politics and a unique take on the enemies-to-lovers genre.Tensions in the castle come to a head when Princess Tinalia uncovers a plot to invade Baldin and overthrow Prince Keithfalt!Tina takes matters into her own hands, devising a plot of her own to derail the threat looming over her country... even should it risk her own life. With his allies poisoning the well against her, Keith’s growing trust of Tina begins to falter. Plagued by doubts about her loyalty and honesty, Keith takes irrevocable action to force the truth from Tina’s lips... but at what cost?As war looms, it may be too late for Tina to save herself, but she’ll do whatever it takes to save her prince.NOTE: This book contains non-graphic depictions of sexual assault. It is not intended for anyone under 16 years of age.

WAITING FOR YOU AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY GN
ikugao A retired actor/model, Chihaya, is assigned to manage up-and-coming model (and his childhood friend) Shion! An emotional BL love story between childhood friends reconnecting as adults in the entertainment industry!Chihaya, who was famous as a child prodigy, felt that his talent as an actor had reached its limits. After ten years of acting, he decided to retire, and when he told his father, who is also the president of the agency, he was suddenly appointed as the manager of his childhood friend and model, Shion. However, when they met again for the first time in three years, Shion treated him like a nuisance. Chihaya couldn't help but say, 'I'll prove that I can do it too,' and from that day on, he began to work hard at the unfamiliar managerial job. As he watched Shion's brilliance as she worked as a top model, he began to remember the one time in the past when he and Shion tried to have sex. The memory of 'that time,' when they were both still young and desperate, and infatuated with the person in front of them, came back to Chihaya, and Chihaya's feelings for Shion shifted. Shion noticed Chihaya's heated gaze and reached out to Chihaya's body, saying, 'I won't let you get away next time.'

WANDERVOGEL GN VOL 02 SENSE OF WONDER
Sakae Kusama Volume 2 of the romantic mystery that keeps readers guessing, this is a fantastical BL story for those who love a quick read.Love blossoms…Now lovers, Ibu accompanies Okitsu back to Tokyo, where he uses his uncanny mind-reading ability to reexplore the mystery of Okitsu’s troubled past, returning to the site of the traumatic kidnapping. The revelations they discover should drive them closer together, but upon returning home, a cold distance seems to grow. Okitsu may not be able to read minds, but will he be able to follow his heart when times get tough?NOTE: This book contains mature content and is intended for readers 18 years of age and over.

MY UNCONTROLLABLE MAN LIGHT NOVEL VOL 04 MY BEAUTIFUL MAN PB
Yuu Nagira(W) Rikako Kasai(A) Kazunari Hira is not what you'd call popular. In fact, he's basically on the lowest rung of the social ladder, due largely to his stutter that tends to flare up when he's anxious. And then there's him: Sou Kiyoi, leader of the pack and the most beautiful man Hira has ever seen. When Hira is made the popular group's gofer, he realizes that he doesn't mind his lowly position so much when the orders are coming from Kiyoi's lips. In fact, Hira treasures every order Kiyoi gives him and every bit of change he's handed to run errands. Could he actually be... in love?

SPY X FAMILY S1 ACTIVITY BOOK VOL 2
Crunchyroll Secret messages to decode, discreet observation games, a race through a maze, or even logic games that will test your sense of deduction...Will you be able to take on the multiple challenges in this workbook?

SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT

100 GHOST STORIES THAT WILL LEAD TO MY OWN DEATH GN VOL 05
Anji Matono HALFWAY TO DEATH!Yuuma wanted nothing more than to end his own life...until he started telling the stories.He tells them one by one, never skipping a night, as he makes his way to one hundred.What truths will come crawling to light as he tells his fiftieth tale?

25 DIMENSIONAL SEDUCTION GN VOL 18
Yu Hashimoto WHY CAN'T WE GET IT RIGHT?The manga club joins the duo behind Heavenly Queen of Cosplay Awayuki Erika on a training camp. The location is incredible, but for some reason, Okumura and Lilysa just aren’t satisfied with their photos! What advice does Erika have for these two troubled Liliel fans? The otaku obsessions continue in volume 18 of this exciting cosplay comedy!

A REINCARNATED CARRIERS STRATEGY FOR ANOTHER WORLD GN VOL 02
Taro Koumi(W) Hayashi(A) A man who yearned for a life of freedom reincarnates into another world and becomes a carrier—a non-combative class considered useless. Can he make use of his skills to live his dream life or could he be meant for something more?Sei has always yearned for a life of freedom and when he’s reborn into another world, it seems like he would finally have his dream life. Except he was born as a “Carrier,” a non-combative class that mostly uses their abilities to transport goods. But Sei has found a way to use his powers both in and out of fights, surviving on his own despite his low class. And while he travels the land seeing sights and picking up women, he’ll prove that a lowly carrier is capable of conquering the world!

A SUITABLE FETISH GN VOL 06
Shin Kawamaru SUBBING FOR A SUBORDINATEMiu has decided to follow Jinguji’s advice and break up with Takeda. Once again, the two of them are mere coworkers, and Miu’s days are filled with loneliness. Takeda seems fine with the new status quo at first, but when the decision is made for him to be transferred, the depth of his feelings for Miu becomes clear. Can these two people connect both their sexual chemistry and their emotions?

A TALE OF THE SECRET SAINT GN VOL 11
Touya(W) Mahito Aobe(A) OLD AND NEW FRIENDS IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOUNTAIN!In the northern region, Blackpeak Mountain towers over all…and that’s exactly where Fia wants to visit during her time off. She's eager to find Zavilia and learn what became of his quest to become the dragon king. During her journey, Fia finds herself in an unexpected family reunion. Then, as her party ascends the mountain, an unknown dragon attacks! What has become of Zavilia? And can Fia and friends survive the deadly Blackpeak Mountain?

A YURI LOVE STORY THAT BEGINS WITH GETTING DUMPED IN A DREAM GN VOL 02
Hijiki SHE VOWS TO MAKE HER FEELINGS CLEAR!Tsukushi only became aware of how she felt about her best friend Hinoka after having a dream where Hinoka rejected her, while Hinoka has had hidden feelings for Tsukushi all along. But neither knows how the other feels! With the help of her classmates, including the assertive Sara and the handsome glasses girl Yuu, Tsukushi makes a vow: She will confess to Hinoka at the seaside... The continuation of the two-sided one-sided romance! A yuri manga blend of dreams and reality starring an allegedly cheery girl and a supposedly cool beauty picks up the pace in volume 2!

BREAKFAST WITH MY TWO-TAILED CAT GN VOL 04
Ai Shimizu “BEING WITH EVERYONE IS THE BEST.”It’s autumn and Souichiro has been living with the giant talking nekomata, Nii, who came to him after the passing of his wife, for four years now. With a new nekomata friend, the awkward “Dad” and Nii continue their leisurely and delicious lives in the countryside. While the bountiful changing seasons pass, what should they do tomorrow? As long as they meet new challenges together, Nii says, everything will be okay!

CHOKING ON LOVE GN VOL 05
Keiko Iwashita STAKING A CLAIMThe arts festival may be winding down but emotions across campus are still high! While running a t-shirt booth with her best friend Airi, Hibari gets a much-needed confidence boost from her first sale. But when some social media buzz about Gaku reaches her phone, she can’t help worrying that her new boyfriend is going viral again for all the wrong reasons.Later, when Rihito shows up to attend Pantera Negra’s end-of-festival concert, things are thrown into chaos yet again by a sudden on-stage shoutout and some impromptu PDA!

DAI DARK GN VOL 09 (RES)
Q Hayashida A wildly creative new manga series from the creator of Dorohedoro in which necromancy, space action, and dark humor collide!Zaha Sanko’s body has great and terrible powers–they say that possessing his bones will grant you any wish, even the desire to become ruler of the universe. But Sanko is still a teenage dude with his own life, and he isn’t about to let every monstrous lowlife in the galaxy rip him limb from limb. He and his skeletal buddy Avakian will use their dark powers to fend off any murder attempts while they search space for whomever put this curse on Sanko’s bones…because killing them might end the madness. (And then Sanko can celebrate with his favorite spaghetti.)Don’t miss this hilariously twisted and gruesome new series from the unique mind of Q Hayashida, creator of the manga and Netflix anime Dorohedoro!

DEAR DOOR GN VOL 03
Pluto The long-running, supernatural Boys’ Love manhwa/webtoon series is now available in English print!After a devastating personal loss, Kyungjoon wants nothing more than to drown his grief in the silence and safety of his houseplants. But Kyungjoon is also a cop, and it’s a cop’s job to go after criminals. One day, hot pursuit of a suspect leads to Kyungjoon discovering signs of cult activity. Soon, the policeman is caught up in the machinations of monsters and demons, the worst of which is the demon king, Lord Cain, whose survival in this world depends on mana that can only be accessed through a “door.” To open Cain’s door residing inside Kyungjoon, these two will have to get up close and very personal! For Mature Readers.

DESIRE PANDORA GN VOL 05
Akira Hizuki A devilish dive into exploring the hottest girls on earth…and in hell!'Very well… I'll give you a whiff. I am the demon Roselia, and I've come to grant your wish.'Takai Tsukasa is obsessed with the female body, but what he longs for more than anything is to find the perfect armpits. One day, an elegant, blonde demon appears before him, and she has exactly what he craves. A bold, uncensored fetish fantasy unfurls between Tsukasa, his neighbor Chika, the demon Roselia, and a cast of demon girls who are hungry for more than just souls and power!

DINGHAI FUSHENG RECORDS GN VOL 03 (RES)
Fei Tian Ye Xiang(W) Qian Er Bai(A) THE WALKING DEADWinter descends upon the Central Plains, and blood stains the snow. Princess Qinghe is slain by the Great Chanyu, igniting the Murong clan’s thirst for vengeance. Amidst the chaos, Xiang Shu and Chen Xing make a desperate escape with the help of Tuoba Yan, while Fu Jian demands justice—accusing Feng Qianjun of the princess’s murder.But just as the blade is about to fall, Feng Qianyi appears—with the stolen Yin Yang Mirror in hand—and unleashes a nightmare upon the capital. The dead rise by the thousands, the living turn against each other, drowning the city in horror.Now, Chen Xing, Xiang Shu, Feng Qianjun, and Tuoba Yan must unite against an army of the undead and the dark sorcery that controls them. Bound by fate and battling for humanity’s last light, they awaken a mysterious power within Xiang Shu—one that could tip the balance between salvation and oblivion.

DOGGO GN VOL 01
Ryuki Onuma(W) Hikari Komaru(A) When a young woman rescues a strange pug, she gains more than a loyal friend—she gets her very own bodyguard! A hilarious, action-packed manga about the yakuza and the dog who joins them.Asakusa’s a big, scary place for a little pug all on his own. Or so high school student Sally thinks when she finds the pup abandoned by the Sumida river and gives him a home and a name: Doggo. But there’s more to this pupper than meets the eye. He’s a talking dog. A fighting dog. A no-nonsense, hard-boiled son-of-a-gun. If he knows what’s good for him, he’ll be a good boy and lay low, but that’s gonna be hard when his new owner’s the daughter of a yakuza! This doggone doggo’s in for a rough time in this hilarious, action-packed manga about the yakuza and the pug-thug who joins them.

EASYGOING TERRITORY DEFENSE BY THE OPTIMISTIC LORD: PRODUCTION MAGIC TURNS A NAMELESS VILLAGE INTO THE STRONGEST FORTIFIED CITY GN VOL 07
Sou Akaike(W) Maro Aoiro(A) In this fantasy isekai tale, a reincarnated nobleman with a “useless” skill transforms a village into a prosperous city! And don’t miss the original light novels, also from Seven Seas—or the anime!Van, the fourth son of a powerful noble, is only two years old when he remembers his past life as a salaryman in Japan. With his adult brain in a young body, he’s considered a child prodigy…until he displays the “Production Magic” skill when he turns eight. In a family that favors offensive magic, this crafting skill is considered useless in battle, and Van is banished to oversee a tiny country town in disgrace. With only his personal maid, his father’s butler, a knight, a rescued slave, the memories of his past life, and his “worthless” magic, can Van improve the fortunes of this little village—and himself?

EVEN DOGS GO TO OTHER WORLDS: LIFE IN ANOTHER WORLD WITH MY BELOVED HOUND GN VOL 06
Ryuuou(W) Hana Ichika(A) AN OPEN DOOR AND OPEN MINDEven though Takumi has just opened his shop, he’s already brought on his first assistant, Milishia. Milishia’s enthusiasm is infectious, and Takumi is inspired to learn more about this world’s herbs. The two of them are certain to whip the new shop into shape!

EXOTIC ANIMAL DOCTOR GN VOL 01
Kano Ninomiya A sweet manga series about an animal hospital that specializes in caring for exotic animals!Welcome to Gekko Animal Hospital, where the staff treats the kinds of patients most vets won't dare touch! Whether your pet has fur, scales, talons, or razor-sharp fangs, this dedicated team is ready to help. From a tortoise with a cracked shell to an anemic tarantula or a snake recovering from burns, they work tirelessly to provide expert care and heartfelt compassion to some of the world’s most extraordinary animal companions.

FAILURE FRAME: I BECAME THE STRONGEST AND ANNIHILATED EVERYTHING WITH LOW-LEVEL SPELLS GN VOL 12
Kaoru Shinozaki(W) Sho Uyoshi(A) ALL OUT WARThe Demon King’s army has finally arrived, clashing with the Sacred Alliance, a group of several armies that have bound together in a desperate attempt to push the demonic forces back. Zweigseed—a powerful general fighting for the Demon King—revealed a device that will call monsters from miles around. With the Northern Army already in tatters, they could not afford to fight on any more fronts. Fortunately, Touka and his Lord of the Flies Brigade arrived in time to turn the tide of battle. Now, Touka seeks to aid the Princess of Neah, the former master of his dear friend Seras. Meanwhile, his reunion with the other Heroes from Another World looms. Can Touka save everyone, or will those he cares for fall under the demonic onslaught?

FREE LIFE FANTASY ONLINE: IMMORTAL PRINCESS GN VOL 13
Akisuzu Nenohi(W) Ao Sonohara(A) ZOMBIE VS. NATUREFree Life Fantasy Online’s second official event continues with Kotone, a.k.a. the Immortal Princess Anastasia, tackling the deserted island’s fearsome wildlife while also working to solve the mystery behind their odd behavior. There seems to be some kind of food chain here, but if that’s the case, who’s the apex predator? The fight to survive continues!

GAP PAPA: DADDY AT WORK AND AT HOME GN VOL 06
Utakata This charming, full-color story about a devoted family man began as a popular webcomic!His colleagues at work see him as handsome, cool, and distant…but the moment he’s back home, this frosty-looking salaryman shows his true colors as a doting father and husband. Playing silly games with his young daughter, showering kisses on his beloved wife – talk about a gap between his appearance and personality! These sweet stories about a wholesome family are sure to warm your heart.

HEROINE? SAINT? NO IM AN ALL-WORKS MAID (AND PROUD OF IT)! GN VOL 06
Atekichi(W) Keiko(A) See how one maid cleans up her own destiny in this brand-new isekai manga! Inspired by the light novel, also from Seven Seas—and don’t miss the anime!Meet Melody, a Japanese maid fanatic reincarnated into a new world where she lives out her dream as an all-purpose maid. From brewing luxury tea out of cheap leaves to transforming a run-down mansion into pristine perfection, she’s got it all covered!But here’s the twist: Melody has no idea she’s in an otome game, destined to be the heroine with near-invincible powers. All she cares about is becoming the best maid in the world!Can Melody uncover the truth behind her incredible abilities while staying true to her maidly passion?

HOPE YOURE HAPPY LEMON GN VOL 03
Mizuki Kishikawa CONFESSIONS AT THE FESTIVAL!Every other day, Akiyoshi Sunao swaps bodies with his ex-girlfriend, Lemon Nishikawa, and things aren’t getting less weird. Sunao (in Lemon’s body) finds himself participating in the university festival’s beauty pageant…and gets hit by a confession from his friend Suzuka. How will Suzuka react when he hears the truth? Later, Sunao and Lemon head to an amusement park with Natsumi and Suzuka, but there’s no escaping this tangled web of shifting bodies and changing love!

I HAVE A SECRET: THE COMPLETE MANGA COLLECTION GN VOL 01
Yoru Sumino(W) Zui Nieki(A) The manga adaptation of the hit coming-of-age story with supernatural overtones from the bestselling, acclaimed author of I Want to Eat Your Pancreas!Five high school classmates hold secrets close to their hearts—hidden talents, unspoken feelings, and buried pain. As they collide with each other on the path to growing up, they might jostle some of those secrets free. From Yoru Sumino, acclaimed author of I Want to Eat Your Pancreas and I Had That Same Dream Again comes a gentle, intriguing tale about love, life, and the things we leave unsaid.

ICHI THE KILLER OMNIBUS GN VOL 04
Hideo Yamamoto The ultra-violent tale of a broken killer and his yakuza nemesis that inspired the infamous film. By the author of Homunculus and HIKARI-MAN.Ichi may seem like a spineless weakling—but when the tears start flowing, a terrifying transformation takes place. Driven to his mental breaking point, Ichi becomes an unstoppable force of carnage, unleashing a torrent of violence on his next target. When his destructive path collides with Kakihara, a sadomasochistic yakuza boss with a penchant for pain, it ignites a bloody spiral of chaos, depravity, and unimaginable brutality.From the legendary creator of Homunculus and HIKARI-MAN comes the groundbreaking manga that inspired Takashi Miike's cult classic film—a shocking exploration of wrath, vengeance, and the dark corners of the human psyche.

IM RUNNING FOR CROWN PRINCESS BUT ALL I WANT IS A STEADY PAYCHECK! GN VOL 03
Yuuri Seo(W) Makana Watari(A) THE MYSTERY OF THE ROSETherese, an impoverished marquis’ daughter, strives to become a lady-in-waiting amidst the escalating feud between the prince’s consort candidates. One day, she receives a rose from the prince that slowly blooms into a deep red color! Yet it seems the other candidates have also received the same roses, pushing Therese to suspect a special meaning behind the changing color. But before Therese can investigate further, she goes missing during a tea party with Marietta! Who will be selected as the consort? And what’s happened to Therese? Faced with such a crisis, what will her escort knight, Jade, and the prince do?

IM THE EVIL LORD OF AN INTERGALACTIC EMPIRE! GN VOL 08
Yomu Mishima(W) Kai Nadashima(A) LOVE AND WARLiam has claimed victory by destroying his rival Derrick and winning the hand of the stand-offish Rosetta. Now that he has Rosetta, he’s ready to crush her stone cold heart. But before he can act, it appears her icy walls have melted. It’s taken him completely off guard! Plus, while he’s distracted by personal matters, his past is conspiring against him. Both Derrick’s family and a group of pirates are coming for everything Liam has built!

KAYA-CHAN ISNT SCARY GN VOL 05
YURITARO GETTING TO THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY...Five-year-old Kaya-chan is the strongest psychic who defeats evil spirits by punching them with her fists. Her teacher Chie-sensei has learned that there’s something strange about Kaya’s mother, and now, someone appears who knows the secret of Kaya-chan’s power and of her mother's family... Just how much will Chie-sensei manage to discover?

KILLER SHARK IN ANOTHER WORLD GN VOL 07
Kuboken The unhinged parody manga that jumps the shark from chapter one!Everyone thought Shiromi Lovecut-Toothrough was the worst summoner in the world. But after she summons Sharkiller, a creature capable of transforming into Hollywood's most ferocious B-movie sharks, nobody’s laughing now! In fact, they’re running for their lives! With her bloodthirsty buddy chomping at the bit to kill everyone in sight, can Shiromi defeat the Demon King and end his reign of terror? Or maybe the realm would be better off if she didn’t...?

KITAYAMA AND MINAMIYA GN VOL 02
Sugar Satch ONLY LOOK AT MENow that Minamiya and Kitayama are going to the same college, their relationship takes on a new form. This means that there are plenty of opportunities for the two to spend quality time together, but it also means more chances for jealousy to arise! Minamiya wants to assure Kitayama that he really is the only one for him, but maybe there’s some benefits to a jealous boyfriend with a high libido...

LAUGHTER IN THE SUNSHINE GN
Fuuki Maru A sweet Boys’ Love romance about two young men, a smuggled cat, and the month they spend together.On the way home from work one night, Kiriyama Taiyou picks up a friendly stray cat. Pets are strictly off-limits at his apartment building, but he attempts to sneak in his new feline friend anyway—only to be caught by the grumpy building manager, Taira Asahi. Taiyou begs Asahi to let him keep the cat until he can find it a new home. To his shock, Asahi agrees. The catch? Taiyou has to be his gofer until the cat is gone.As Taiyou runs himself ragged completing errands for Asahi, he begins to notice a kind heart lying beneath his prickly exterior...as well as the unrequited crush on someone that Asahi's been nursing for years. Taiyou wants to make Asahi’s romantic dreams come true, but will his attempts at playing cupid lead to his own broken heart?

LETS MAKE A HAREM IN A ZOMBIE WORLD! GN VOL 02
Yu Imai Not even a zombie apocalypse can slow down a teenager’s libido! One teen discovers he may just have the cure to a mysterious outbreak in this fun and sexy survival manga. From the creator of The Witches of Adamas–also available from Seven Seas!Kosaka Kotaro was living his best life as a gamer otaku…until the zombie apocalypse hit. Now the streets are crawling with the undead—and his biggest regret? Dying a virgin.Then he rescues the gorgeous Kana, who’s just been bitten…and doesn’t want to turn into a zombie before losing her virginity. Kotaro’s happy to help—and after their steamy encounter, something incredible happens: her bite begins to fade.Could the cure be inside Kotaro? Kana’s not taking any chances. She’s sticking close, keeping him busy—and making sure the “treatments” keep coming.A sexy zombie survival comedy from the creator of The Witches of Adamas.

LEVEL 1 DEMON LORD AND ONE ROOM HERO GN VOL 11
Toufu An odd-couple comedy about a has-been hero and the Demon Lord trying to whip him into shape–inspired an anime!The Demon Lord has been defeated by a brave warrior, but is destined to arise again! Ten years later, he emerges early from his slumber to exact his revenge. However, he returns to find that neither the world nor the legendary hero are what they once were. Can the powers of darkness triumph over…a shut-in slob?

LOST IN THE CLOUD GN VOL 03
Paskim HAUNTED BY THE PASTDespite all his hard work and to everyone’s surprise, Skylar does poorly on the midterm exams. His tormentor Cirrus gets the top grade instead. At the same time, Skylar tries to resist his feelings for his crush Chan-il by ending their photo lessons, but can’t say no when Chan-il asks him out for a meal as thanks. He can't help but think back on his childhood friend Choi Minwoo whom Chan-il resembles... What exactly happened in Skylar’s past that brought him to this point?

MAGIC MAKER: HOW TO CREATE MAGIC IN ANOTHER WORLD GN VOL 03
Kazuki Kaburagi(W) Tomozo Nishioka(A) A MAGICAL APOCALYPSE?!When a mysterious, paralyzing illness begins to affect magic users, Shion springs into action, rushing to a nearby city to investigate this mystery. But when a peculiar humanoid monster ambushes him during his journey, Shion beings to wonder if there’s a connection between this creature, the illness, and magic itself! The finale of the magic-forging epic is here!The final volume!

MAGICAL BUFFS: THE SUPPORT CASTER IS STRONGER THAN HE REALIZED! GN VOL 06
Haka Tokura(W) Shin Arakawa(A) IT'S A TRAP!Three months have passed since Nachtlibelle slayed the boss of Level Ninety-Eight, thanks in no small part to Wim Strauss, their newest member. With the boss slain, Nachtlibelle continues to explore the hidden areas of the labyrinth. However, as they return home from their latest victory, Wim detects an overwhelming number of dirty traps, snares set by abenteurers for other abenteurers. While navigating through these devious traps on Level Ninety-Nine, Wim gets separated from his party. Fortunately, he encounters another group of like-minded abenteurers. Are they the key to his survival, or the next stage of an elaborate plan to capture him?

MAKINA-SANS A LOVE BOT?! GN VOL 03
Yoshimi Sato ARE YOU A SEXBOT, OR ARE YOU JUST HAPPY TO SEE ME?Gloomy robot otaku Akutsu Eita’s new roommate, the sexbot Agatsuma Makina, turns out to have nothing but wrong ideas about the, uh, mechanics of the act! And her robo-sister Mimika is also targeting Eita’s virginity! Speaking of targeting, the girls end up taking possession of a well-armed warbot whom is also after Eita...but she’s out for blood! The bots are bearing arms, and baring it all, in this four-color lovefest!

MII-CHAN WANTS TO BE KEPT GN VOL 04
Waka Takase One man winds up with the purrfect woman after the stray cat he took in suddenly transforms into a human!Nice guy grocery manager Iori is stuck in a rut. He’s overworked, underappreciated, and still grieving the disappearance of his beloved cat. But one fateful night, after rescuing a stray on his way home, Iori wakes up to a shock: the stray is gone, and in its place is a feisty, naked girl! Pushy, adorable, and oddly familiar, Mii-chan isn’t just crashing at Iori’s place—she's hiding a big secret. As Mii-chan paws at his heart, Iori’s life is about to take a purr-fectly unpredictable turn!The final volume!

MONSTER MUSUME: I HEART MONSTER GIRLS GN VOL 06
Okayado THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT!There’s sexy mischief and mayhem galore in this Monster Musume anthology! Lilith quests for a sexy bod at Polt’s gym, Lala seeks a special elixir, and MON gets more than they bargained for when they follow Doppel on her day off. All this and more, with stories from manga creators including Hanomido, Shake-O, and muroku, and a cover illustration by inu inu.

MY CATS AURA IS STRONG TODAY GN VOL 01
Utako Uguisu Ever get the feeling your cat thinks they’re more akin to royalty rather than being your cuddle buddy? See how two prickly kitties rule their humans and home in this purrfect, full-color series!Aloof tabby cat Kijineko doesn’t really understand humans, especially his “owners,” a man and woman who, for some reason, think everything he does is “cute.” Kijineko’s sharp inner monologue reveals the true inner turmoil of the common house cat, a divine creature who is simultaneously worshipped by humans and subjected to their cruel torture tactics, such as being forcibly sniffed. Will he—and equally aloof former stray Kuroneko—ever figure out the humans’ goal? Or will something more important, like a piece of pork cutlet or a low-flying cicada, demand their immediate attention?

MY GIRLFRIEND IS 8 METERS TALL GN VOL 03
Wataru Mitogawa BATTLE OF THE GIANT GIRLS!Nanami Neiro, who became an eight-meter-tall giant girl before Chieri did, feels a fiery rivalry and challenges Chieri to battle! Meanwhile a summer full of events has begun, including festivals and swimming at the beach, and there’s a sign that the distance between Chieri and Yumeji might close very suddenly...The latest volume of this unusual rom-com is packed with even bigger developments!!

MY KITTEN IS A PICKY EATER GN VOL 08
Migiri Miki EVERYONE'S DOING THEIR PART!After saving an abandoned kitten, Taiyo found her forever home with his former classmate. Now, he can focus all his attention on his cat, Yuki, and resume his attempts to get Yuki to eat store-bought food. Meanwhile, Utako faces a new challenge when she’s asked to look after two kittens who need to be bottle-fed. Finally, Taiyo’s older brother Daichi continues learning the ropes about cat ownership and trying to gain the trust of the stray he and his parents took in. As the holidays loom, everyone hopes for peace with their loved ones, especially their pets!

MY LOVEY-DOVEY WIFE IS A STONE COLD KILLER GN VOL 08
Donten Kosaka In this newlywed comedy, a man tries to settle down with his sweet wife…who happens to be a contract killer!Meet Setsuna: she’s cute, sexy, and deadly. When she’s not out murdering people as a professional assassin, she’s nesting at home, trying to adjust to a domestic life with her husband. She skewers ingredients for dinner, draws a knife on unwanted solicitors, and sleeps with one eye open, just in case. Her lovestruck husband doesn’t ask a lot of questions about her day job, and love conquers all, right? This sexy comedy is sure to make a killing!

NO LONGER ALLOWED IN ANOTHER WORLD GN VOL 11
Hiroshi Noda(W) Takahiro Wakamatsu(A) WRITTEN BY THE WINNER!Sensei has been kidnapped and it's up to Waldelia and Tama to rescue him, but that means facing off against the elite of the Dragon King’s Army—the Three Noble Dragons!What will the pen of the failure write of the battle between girls trapped by the curse of the past, and girls trying to forge the future? And what will be revealed about Zauberberg’s heroes of yore?!

ONLY I KNOW THE WORLD IS ENDING AND GETTING KILLED BY RAMPAGING BEASTS ONLY MAKES ME STRONGER GN VOL 05
Shigeru Haijima(W) Tsubasa(A) THE HORSEMAN'S HUNTJust as Akira and Nao are able to relax having defeated the Werewolf, yet another fearsome boss stands in the way. Joined by a mysterious foreigner and a young girl in search of her father, the four work together to brave a city that’s becoming less familiar by the second. However, no matter where Akira goes, a fearsome Dullahan is always waiting for him and his party. Will they be able to shake it off, or is yet another boss battle on their horizons?

OTAKU ELF GN VOL 11
Akihiko Higuchi GOTCHA GACHA!Otaku elf Elda and her miko Koganei eat street food in Osaka, give out souvenirs from Tokyo, and brainstorm ways to better their luck at gacha! And that’s outside of shrine life. The pair also attend a Hiromimi Shrine festival, see a new side of the enshrined deity in Kanazawa, and set up security measures around their own shrine. Even their everyday lives are special, but nothing is everyday about being a goddess!

OUR DINING TABLE: SECONDS PLEASE! GN VOL 02
Mita Ori The beloved Boys’ Love hit that inspired a live-action returns with an all-new collection of short stories!Yutaka and Minoru have gone from friends to lovers and made a loving home for themselves and Tane-kun. As their relationship grows, so do their joys and worries, but one thing stays the same: they always have warm meals to share around the table. See how their little family shares love and delicious food in this collection of short stories!

OUTBRIDE: BEAUTY AND THE BEASTS GN VOL 09
Tohko Tsukinaga OBSIDIAN HEATMashiro began her tour of the countries she’d be protecting with Albion, land of angels. Her visit allowed her to grow closer to Prince Alfred, leading to several amorous nights. Unfortunately, his father was just as enamored with her. Not wanting to cause a royal rift, Mashiro flees to Gladius, Noel’s homeland. She arrives to find him injured from a battle with the god of misfortune. While caring for Noel, Mashiro questions the depth of her feelings for him. And then there is the matter of the mysterious entity she encounters. What role will they play in Mashiro’s tumultuous life?

PAINTER OF THE NIGHT GN VOL 03
Byeonduck A dark romance about a painter who refuses to paint and a nobleman who will do anything to make him. The full-color Boys’ Love ​webtoon/manhwa sensation finally makes its way to English print!Na-kyum is a talented artist who excels in painting beautiful gay erotica, though he does so under a pseudonym. Yet recently, he has given up painting, vowing never to create lewd art again. But the notoriously lust-driven nobleman Seungho Yoon didn’t get the memo—nor will he accept it—and forces Na-kyum to become his in-house painter, demanding the artist create his erotic works just for Seungho to enjoy. Can Na-kyum endure being Seungho’s personal painter of the night or will the late-night activities be too much for him? For Mature Readers.

PET SHOP OF HORRORS: COLLECTORS EDITION GN VOL 06
Matsuri Akino The cult hit classic returns in a beautiful new Collector’s Edition with an all-new translation!In the depths of Chinatown lies a curious pet shop. There, it’s said you can find any animal you desire, no matter how fantastical…or dangerous. The city is plagued with strange accidents, and somehow, pets from that shop always seem to be involved. Detective Leon Orcot is determined to pin the blame on Count D, the shop’s caretaker. But the beautiful man is just as enigmatic as his pets—and he certainly isn’t talking.

REBEL HERO: I WILL USE MY SKILLS TO CONTROL THE SCHEMING PRINCESSS HEART AND BODY GN VOL 03
Yuu Kawasaki(W) soramoti(A) A man appears in a world where heroes are detested and must use his skills and body to stay alive in this Mature-rated isekai manga!The captivating Princess Alicia has summoned Shinohara Shinta to another world! Sounds like a dream come true, right? Think again! Beneath her enchanting façade, this princess is as cunning as they come, treating heroes like disposable pawns. But Shinta’s newly awakened Hero Skills reveal her sinister plans. Now, with his life hanging by a thread, he must outwit the scheming princess and take control of his destiny… with a seductive twist!

RE-LIVING MY LIFE WITH A BOYFRIEND WHO DOESNT REMEMBER ME GN VOL 06
Eiko Mutsuhana(W) Gin Shirakawa(A) This fantasy tale of mystery and romance was adapted from the critically acclaimed light novel series Return from Death: I Kicked the Bucket and Now I’m Back at Square One With a Boyfriend Who Doesn’t Remember Me! From the author of Hi, I’m a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion and the artist of A Story of Seven Lives (also from Seven Seas)!Oriana, a seventeen-year-old magic student, suddenly dies alongside her boyfriend, Vincent. However, she returns from death in the body of her seven-year-old self with the memories of her past life intact—except for the knowledge of what killed her. She fantasizes for years about reuniting with her beloved, but when they finally meet, Vincent doesn’t remember her! Can she make Vincent fall in love with her again and avoid the death that started this mysterious time loop?

ROMELIA WAR CHRONICLE: THE COUNTS DAUGHTER RALLIES AN ARMY IN THE WAKE OF MANKINDS VICTORY GN VOL 02
Ryo Ariyama(W) Ryo Kamito(A) BATTLEFIELD TESTEDAfter fighting alongside her fiancé to defeat the Demon King, Romelia is dumped and sent packing, her engagement annulled. Despite being abandoned by her ex and her friends, Rome is still determined to keep the kingdom safe, even if she has to do it on her own.Romelia sets her sights on the remote region of Cashu. She and her novice soldiers defeat demons as they go, only to find their true enemy blocking the way--a new race of intelligent, malicious demon soldiers. On a real battlefield, will Romelia manage to rally her soldiers to defeat these demons? Or will her inexperienced troops falter?

ROSES AND CHAMPAGNE GN VOL 03
ZIG(W) Ttung gae(A) BLOOD IS THICKER THAN WATERThere's nothing like trauma to bring two people together. That's exactly what happened to Lee-Won and Caesar after surviving both a sniper attack and being trapped in a cabin in the middle of a harsh Russian winter. But as the two bond and develop a more physical relationship, Lee-Won’s past catches up to him.Secrets are unearthed, and it may result in Lee-Won leading a rival mafia gang into going head-to-head against Caesar.

SHE PROFESSED HERSELF PUPIL OF THE WISE MAN GN VOL 14
Ryusen Hirotsugu(W) dicca*suemitsu(A) The isekai fantasy tale of a young man sucked into another world, where he must roleplay an old man in a young woman’s body—which is now an anime! (And don’t miss the original light novels, also from Seven Seas!)Sakamori Kagami has awakened in the world of Ark Earth Online, a game he plays religiously. The catch? Instead of his normal avatar–an old, bearded sorcerer–he finds himself in the body of a girl! Now he must convince the people of this world that he–she–is a pupil of the legendary wise man who vanished without a trace thirty years ago.

SOARA AND THE HOUSE OF MONSTERS GN VOL 06
Hidenori Yamaji In this delightful and intricately illustrated fantasy tale, a girl who was raised to fight monsters starts building cozy homes for them instead.Soara is a young orphan girl who was raised by knights and trained to fight against marauding monsters. By the time Soara is old enough to join the fray, her blade is no longer needed, as peace has been declared with monsters. Searching for a new calling, Soara stumbles upon Kirik the dwarf, Architect of the Monster World. Suddenly, instead of fighting monsters, Soara finds herself working alongside Kirik to build comfortable homes for monsterkind! In the course of her new career, will Soara find a home for herself?

SOMEONES GIRLFRIEND GN VOL 06
Nikumaru BREAKING POINTRiku’s summer break heats up to a boil! Three women compete for his attention, including his best friend’s girlfriend. While the two younger classmen, Umimi and Yako, grow bold, Shizuku continues to prove there’s no boundary she won’t push to tease Riku to his absolute limit. With threadbare resolve, can Riku find a way to get the girl of his dreams while not hurting those he cares about?Nominated for the Next Manga Award of 2023, the best-selling tale of morally dubious romance continues!

SURVIVAL IN ANOTHER WORLD WITH MY MISTRESS! GN VOL 09
Ryuto(W) SASAYUKi(A) KOUSUKE'S BASILISK!Kousuke prepares to meet a living saint, but ends up meeting the business end of a dagger! Upon coming to, he finds himself face-to-face with the Adolist saint herself. He should be dead thanks to the basilisk venom smeared on the dagger, so the Adolists see his survival as a miracle, and declare Kousuke a holy being...which makes him the perfect mate for the beautiful saint?!

TAMAMORIS FANTASIES NEVER STOP! GN VOL 04
TATSUWAIPU THE ACADEMY'S JEWELS TAKE THE STAGE!On a trip back to her old junior high school, President Tamamori realizes that Tsukida is none other than her favorite artist, Nugita Sou, the very person who changed her life! She confesses her new feelings not to him, but to her rival Okura! And speaking of rivals, can even the President stand out when the beautiful group of girls known as the Academy Jewels show up and start showing off?!

THE CURSED SWORD MASTERS HAREM LIFE: BY THE SWORD FOR THE SWORD GN VOL 06
Fukuryu(W) Saya Kojima(A) A spicy isekai manga where swords do more than clash on the battlefield—part of Seven Seas Ghost Ship imprint!Just an ordinary high school student, Fujinomiya Sojiro’s life was cut short when he was stabbed by a burglar one fateful night. Or so he thought. Revived by a mysterious deity, Sojiro finds himself transported to another world, armed with a legendary samurai sword, “Hotomaru,” plus the very blade that ended his life. What’s more, Sojiro discovers that these enchanted blades can transform into beautiful babes!As Sojiro embarks on a thrilling adventure full of magic and danger, he will need to build a harem of steel in order to survive this strange new world. For Mature Readers.

THE DELINQUENT AND THE TRANSFER STUDENT GN VOL 01
Fujichika A tough, no-nonsense delinquent and a sweet transfer student find a way to grow closer with a silly game in this sweet yuri/Girls’ Love romance!Kanzaki Riri, the new girl in class, has a peculiar pastime—she wants the school’s toughest delinquent, Atsuko, to say ridiculously cute things. Atsuko plays along, thinking Riri’s just a harmless weirdo… until those silly little word lists start making her cheeks turn red. With each sweet phrase, the gap between them closes—and it’s not just Atsuko who’s getting flustered. Is this just a quirky game between opposites…or the beginning of something real?

THE DEMON KING IS WAY TOO OVERPROTECTIVE! GN VOL 03
Miko Senri DIE, MY DARLING!Seina’s love life has taken a real turn on what was supposed to be a routine class trip. After sharing a kiss (or five) with Damon, she realizes how deep her feelings for him run. And he’s been returning those feelings tenfold! It’s almost too much for a girl to take.Then, on a nighttime stroll with her longtime friend Shion, the truth comes out—he’s part of her shared history with Damon. Not only that, he wants to kill her and make sure she never comes back! The only way to break the cycle lies in Damon’s hands, but will he be able to make that sacrifice?The final volume!

THE FED-UP OFFICE LADY WANTS TO SERVE THE VILLAINESS GN VOL 03
Nekotarou FINDING LOVE AND AVOIDING DEATH FLAGS!Natori has told Lapis how she feels about her, and is now running around desperately trying to change the game's story so that Lapis can have a happy ending. After what Natori said to him, Gulan has abandoned his right to royal succession, but Rubeus is trying to talk him into changing his mind. And a fight between Diana and a commoner has turned Diana into a villain?! But does Rubeus have the power to change the game's story?

THE IDEAL SPONGER LIFE GN VOL 21
Tsunehiko Watanabe(W) Neko Hinotsuki(A) HOLY KNIGHTS AND TENACIOUS MERCENARIES CLASH ON THE NORTHERN BATTLEFIELDThe ragtag force led by mercenary captain Jan finally comes into contact with the Knights loyal to the northern Church. The difference in military strength is overwhelming--will Jan's clever plan close the gap, or is it an impending disaster on the battlefield? Meanwhile, Zenjiro and Freya find themselves unexpectedly drawn into the outbreak of war in a foreign land. Will they be able to outmaneuver the ambitious Princess Anna?

THE LONG SUMMER OF AUGUST 31 GN VOL 05
Ikkado Ito THE NAME GAMEIn his mission to lose his virginity and break the August 31st time loop, Suzuki has gotten into the habit of going to his friends for advice on talking to women. One friend in particular, the pompadour-sporting Akabane, offers up an unconventional method: playing the classic dating sim Dokidoki Demorial. During their late-night gaming and brainstorming session, Suzuki becomes convinced that the key to intimacy lies not in perfect dates or the right mood, but in name-calling—specifically, first names! But will this bold move be enough to sweep Takagi off her feet?

THE OBLIVIOUS GIRL AND THE MAIDENLY MAN GN VOL 01
Rabi A heartwarming romance about one very oblivious woman and the man who loves her dearly!Rintaro is a very successful man. At just the age of 30, he’s the owner of his very own cafe! And while he appreciates all of his customers, there’s one regular that he’s begun to develop feelings for. Luna, a 25-year-old office worker, is a cafe regular who’s afraid of men after a traumatic experience, but finds that she can be around Rintaro without any issue. Encouraged by this, she asks if Rintaro would help her get used to being around men. Eager to do anything for Luna, Rintaro agrees but quickly finds himself overwhelmed by just simple handholding! And when Luna begins to make even more ambitious moves, Rintaro isn’t sure his heart can handle the growing feelings he’s keeping to himself. Can Rintaro maintain his facade to help the oblivious Luna, or will this sweet story end up with bitter feelings?

THE PRINCESS I LOVED IN MY PAST LIFE IS NOW A MIDDLE-AGED DAD GN VOL 03
Wasa Sagiri LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITHThe princess is excited that she's gone from being an old man to being a cute young girl again! But her relief is short-lived when she realizes that she's just traded bodies with her daughter, Ringo! Kuraudo and Haruto want to get married as a princess and knight, but will they get the happy ending they want in this lifetime? The final volume of The Princess I Loved in My Past Life is Now a Middle-Aged Dad!

THE SCUM LAUGH GN VOL 01
Atatakairo A full-color manga about the lives of beastmen suffering from madness.The wolfman Deseo once slaughtered his family out of morbid curiosity. Now he has a family of his own. Haut, a wealthy elk heir struggling with their gender, falls in love with Clivia, a fox-woman servant, and together they must hide their relationship from Haut's domineering father. What will happen to these cursed families of beastfolk? This full-color manga tears open the heart of their madness.

THE TOO-PERFECT SAINT: TOSSED ASIDE BY MY FIANCÉ AND SOLD TO ANOTHER KINGDOM GN VOL 06
Fuyutsuki Koki(W) Mago Ayakita(A) RACE AGAINST TIMEMia is determined to bring down all who betrayed her sister, starting with exposing Second Prince Julius at a royal banquet. After the fallout, the country turns its attention to preparing for the demonic invasion. Mia does her best to contribute, but her powers as a Saint have nearly reached their limit. Meanwhile, her sister Philia races back to her homeland after a failed attempt at expanding the Great Purification Circle. As the demonic threat rises, can Philia make it in time to save her younger sister?

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE YOU GN VOL 04
Leebora(W) Ocean(A) RUNAWAY BRIDE, NEVER COMING BACKUnwilling to stay with her husband, Winter Blooming, former princess Violet departed for the faraway town of Kiron, where she would be free from his influence. Though her new house is run-down and her neighbors are nosy, Violet is able to make a modest living, along with a few new friends. But before long, Winter appears in her new life, brandishing his wealth just as he did before.Violet has changed, however—she is no longer the pushover she once was, and doesn’t buckle to Winter’s advances. Inconsolable at the idea that Violet will never return to him, he takes drastic measures—and the two end up switching bodies yet again! After so much time apart, could this be the catalyst that brings them back together?

YAKUZA REINCARNATION GN VOL 15
Takeshi Natsuhara(W) Hiroki Miyashita(A) THE DEMON KING INCARNATENyui has ascended as the new Spirit King—only to turn her newfound power against Ryu. At the same time, one of the six bodily fragments of the demon king regains its strength, and the cursed child who bears it is engulfed by its demonic wrath. Ryu stands on the brink of death, with nothing less than the fate of the world at stake. No matter what happens, Ryu stands firm: Justice must prevail!

YOU LIKE ME NOT MY DAUGHTER?! GN VOL 08
Kota Nozomi(W) Tesshin Azuma(A) A beautiful mother, a pining tutor, and romantic hijinks await in this hot mom romcom!Ever since her sister and brother-in-law died in an accident ten years ago, thirty-something-year-old Ayako Katsuragi has been raising her niece Miu as her own daughter. Now that she’s in high school though, Ayako has begun to worry about the boys that might want to date Miu, especially their twenty-year-old neighbor Takumi Aterazawa. But when Takumi says he needs to talk to her, Ayako gets the shock of her life! It’s not Miu he’s got feelings for, it’s her! Will Ayako be able to overcome her doubts and give his love a chance?

A TALE OF THE SECRET SAINT LIGHT NOVEL VOL 10 PB
Touya(W) Chibi(A) HEAD SAINT...FIA?!During a standoff between King Cerulean and his mother, the queen dowager and head saint, Cerulean makes a shocking announcement: he’s recommending Fia as a candidate for the next head saint! Now, all eyes are on Fia as preparations for the head saint selection event get underway…yet she boldly starts using her powers all over the place! But Fia can just blame the holy stones for any magical feats, right? With such an air-tight plan, what could possibly go wrong?

BEACON OF LIGHT IN THE DARK SEA NOVEL VOL 01 PB
Softcoral A story of one man’s attempt to survive under the sea in the wake of madness and chaos. The hit Korean novel finally available in English print!When dentist Park Mu-hyun decided to live in the underwater station known as the North Pacific International Undersea Base (NPIUS), he anticipated a quaint and quiet life in the deep sea. But five days into his new home, the living quarters begin to leak. In fact, the entire station has been plunged into disarray after being attacked by a mysterious group! With only moments to act, Park Mu-hyun grabs his backpack and begins to make a run for it. Even though he has no idea where to go or what to do, Park Mu-hyun must navigate the once peaceful station and survive the madness and havoc that has befallen the residents. Between crazed cults and deception at every turn, can Park Mu-hyun find a way out?

BETROTHED TO MY SISTERS EX LIGHT NOVEL VOL 02 PB
Tobirano(W) Mai Murasaki(A) A DREAM COME TRUE, BUT...Marie has never been known as a beauty. She’s tall as a man, has unruly red hair, and only ever wears rags. She could never hope to find true love in such a state. But when she’s sent to Kyros Granado's estate to replace her late sister, his former fiancée, Marie finds herself warmly welcomed into the count’s home—and the gentle count even asks her to become his new fiancée! Finally, her days of being treated like a lowly servant are over and the future looks bright.But when a disturbing letter from home arrives, Marie learns that there just might be a secret reason for the horrible treatment she endured growing up, and before she can embrace this new life, she must face the one she left behind.

CASE FILE COMPENDIUM: BING AN BEN NOVEL VOL 08 PB
Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou The hit danmei/Boys’ Love novel series from China (also known as BAB) officially released in English for the first time! In this modern tale with a sci-fi edge, an elite young man with a dark side develops a deep, aggressive relationship with his former doctor. (By the author of The Husky and His White Cat Shizun and Remnants of Filth.)Wealthy and handsome, yet mentally unstable—He Yu has returned home from overseas with one goal in mind: to win the heart of Xie Xue, the girl of his dreams. However, in his time away, he has nursed more than unrequited feelings. He must confront his long-held grudge against Xie Xue’s overprotective brother, Xie Qingcheng, who doesn’t think He Yu capable of love.But history is not easily rewritten. As He Yu’s former doctor, Xie Qingcheng is the only person in the world who truly understands He Yu’s volatile mental illness. When the two are involved in an explosive incident that exposes a dark secret, Xie Qingcheng’s suspicions about He Yu are confirmed. Now, He Yu must confront his own demons…including his dark obsession with Xie Qingcheng.The Seven Seas English-language edition will include exclusive, all-new covers and interior illustrations.

CHRONICLES OF AN ARISTOCRAT REBORN IN ANOTHER WORLD LIGHT NOVEL VOL 02 PB
Yashu(W) Yotsuba(A) FROM ARISTOCRAT TO ADVENTURERAfter reincarnating into another world, Cain von Silford is ready to settle down in his new life as an elite aristocrat, despite being blessed by the gods with a dazzling array of skills with unreasonably high stats that can’t help but draw attention. However, this new world Cain has found himself in is anything but uneventful!Cain takes on an army of orcs, saves maidens from peril, and is granted a noble title, all before he reaches his twelfth birthday. Now Cain is ready to tackle the next step on his journey: joining the ranks of the adventurer’s guild!

CLASSROOM OF THE ELITE: YEAR 3 LIGHT NOVEL VOL 01 PB
Syougo Kinugasa(W) Tomoseshunsaku(A) “NOW THEN, LET'S BEGIN A REAL MERITOCRACY.”From their humble beginnings as Class 1-D, Horikita and her classmates are ready to begin their third year as Class 3-A! But there's no time for celebrating--the battle is far from over. With only one year left until graduation, even the smallest failure can pull them off track. Not only will they have to fight harder than ever, they'll have to do it without their most influential student: Ayanokouji Kiyotaka. Amid the chaos of losing Ayanokouji to Class C, Horikita’s class finds themselves faced with one cruel truth: if they can’t defeat Ayanokouji, they don’t stand a chance to graduate from Class A. Do they have what it takes to remain on top, or are they doomed to fail? Class is in session for the highly anticipated Year 3 of the hit light novel series that inspired an anime and manga!

DINGHAI FUSHENG RECORDS NOVEL VOL 04 PB
Fei Tian Ye Xiang(W) VIN(A) BATTLE AT FEI RIVERAs the northern emperor Fu Jian prepares to march on the south with an army of the undead, Chen Xing and his ragtag team of exorcists make one final, desperate attempt to convince him to reconsider. But even if Fu Jian abandons his unwitting alliance with the forces of darkness, that will only delay the plans of the Demon God Chiyou, not bring them to an end—and Chen Xing is no closer to solving the mystery of the Dinghai Pearl and releasing the Spiritual Qi of the Heavens and Earth, without which he knows they have no chance of defeating their ultimate foe. Xiang Shu, meanwhile, makes a drastic decision to solve what to him is the more pressing problem: Chen Xing’s imminent, fated death. Other forces are at work here, though, than the exorcists and their enemies, and when the pivotal moment arrives, nothing goes as either Xiang Shu or Chen Xing could possibly have planned…

EASYGOING TERRITORY DEFENSE BY THE OPTIMISTIC LORD: PRODUCTION MAGIC TURNS A NAMELESS VILLAGE INTO THE STRONGEST FORTIFIED CITY LIGHT NOVEL VOL 07 PB
Sou Akaike(W) Kururi(A) In this fantasy isekai tale, a reincarnated nobleman with a “useless” skill transforms a village into a prosperous city! And don’t miss the manga adaptation, also from Seven Seas—or the anime!Van, fourth son of a marquis, is just a toddler when he realizes he’s been reincarnated. Thanks to his literal lifetime of knowledge, he’s raised as a child prodigy—until his production magic manifests, and it’s the last thing his snooty mage family wants to see! His disappointed father banishes him to a podunk town on the verge of collapse, yet Van can only see the place’s potential. Can our hero’s bastion of battlements build a better life than battle magic ever could?!

GRANDMASTER OF DEMONIC CULTIVATION: MO DAO ZU SHI DELUXE HARDCOVER NOVEL VOL 05
Mo Xiang Tong Xiu(W) Marina Privalova(A) HAPPILY EVER AFTER—AND THEN SOMEA three-way showdown occurs as Jin Guangyao, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji, and Nie Mingjue’s reassembled fierce corpse converge on the Guanyin Temple. With decades-long schemes finally unveiled, and terrible secrets unearthed, the events of this rain-battered night will decide not just the future of the entire cultivation world—but also that of a love story two lifetimes in the making.Also included in this book are eight short stories about what happens when an epic tale ends but life goes on. From magical incense burners to tense banquets, lotus-pod-hunting and Night Hunts with the juniors, these stories span dawn to dusk and so much more!

GRIMGAR OF FANTASY AND ASH LIGHT NOVEL VOL 21 PB
Ao Jyumonji(W) Eiri Shirai(A) DAWN OF A NEW ERAThe star fell, the two gods reemerged, and the children of humanity were reduced to servants. Grimgar is now a battleground where followers of Lumiaris and devotees of Skullhell fight a never-ending battle. Even with these cataclysmic events, Haruhiro’s journey isn’t over yet. Fate thrusts another burden upon him in the form of Manato, a young man who awakens in this world rife with death. Soon, Manato and Haruhiro join forces with a new group of companions—and to forge ahead, they must carve a path through the light and the darkness!

JOYFUL REUNION NOVEL VOL 04 PB
Fei Tian Ye Xiang OLD FRIENDS AND NEW ENEMIESFresh from the imperial examinations, Duan Ling volunteers to journey to the northern city of Ye, where the empire’s border is under threat of a Mongol invasion. Accompanying him is Wu Du, tasked with rebuilding the city’s ragtag garrison into a force capable of holding Ye through the winter. When Duan Ling arrives, however, he discovers that the Mongol army is led by none other than his childhood friend, Borjigin Batu. The grown-up Batu is nothing like the boy Duan Ling remembers—and now, to prove himself to his own people, Batu must capture the very city Duan Ling has sworn to defend.While Duan Ling and Wu Du brace for Batu’s attack, back in the capital, suspicions mount around the false crown prince. As the empire's most feared assassins vanish from the capital one after another, more than one person begins to wonder: What deadly secret could draw all Four Great Assassins to the north?

REBORN AS A SPACE MERCENARY: I WOKE UP PILOTING THE STRONGEST STARSHIP! LIGHT NOVEL VOL 15 PB
Ryuto(W) Tetsuhiro Nabeshima(A) A PARTY TURNS PERILOUS…The emperor sends Hiro and his crew to the Empire's border with the Belbellum Federation. There, Hiro quickly discovers how tough it is to get along with Count Ixamal, the local imperial authority. That’s not the only unpleasant surprise: Before long, Hiro attempts to destroy some space pirates who turn out to have equipment way more powerful than he counted on!Even attending a party isn’t safe under these circumstances, as Hiro learns when he and Serena are kidnapped from one of the count’s soirees. Hiro’s not exactly unarmed, given his psionic powers, but he’s nowhere near mastering said powers yet… Will he really be able to free Serena and himself?!

SHE PROFESSED HERSELF PUPIL OF THE WISE MAN LIGHT NOVEL VOL 16 PB
Ryusen Hirotsugu(W) Fuzichoco(A) MIRA'S BOUND FOR VALHALLA!Strange amulets are popping up, their origins seemingly demonic, and Mira’s determined to figure out more about them. Yet tampering with the amulets is risky not just to Mira but also to her environment. She needs to sate her curiosity in a location that’s impervious to the damage the amulets may potentially cause—and she suspects the Valkyries’ stomping grounds, Valhalla, could be perfect! Still, even heading to Valhalla might not stop the amulets’ infernal source from getting the upper hand over Mira herself…

SWORD OF THE DEMON HUNTER: KIJIN GENTOSHO LIGHT NOVEL VOL 13 PB
Motoo Nakanishi OLD FACES IN FAMILIAR PLACESLess than a year remains until the advent of the Demon God, and Jinya is enjoying high school life with Miyaka and his other new friends. Like his classmates, his days are filled with school bells, outings with friends, and study woes, but unlike them, he is constantly on the alert for anything supernatural. When Jinya begins investigating strange urban legends that begin cropping up, he discovers an old enemy—Yonabari—is behind them. Determined to bring down the devious demon, Jinya teams up with the Heisei-era Somegorou to fight Yonabari—and this time, it’ll be a battle to the death.

THE WHITE CATS DIVINE SCRATCHING POST NOVEL VOL 02 PB
Lv Ye Qian He Surviving death is one thing, but can a reborn demonic cultivator survive studying under the high brow of his new—and oddly familiar—cat-like master? See how his plans go from purrfect to near cat-tastrophe in this hiss-terical rom-com! From the author of The Wife Comes First: Qi Wei Shang, also available from Seven Seas.In his previous life, Mo Tianliao was a demonic cultivator renowned for the powerful spiritual weapons and artifacts he forged. So, when the cultivation world realized he was on the verge of successfully crafting a weapon powerful enough to destroy the world, they hunted him down. Thank the heavens he saved his beloved white kitten before his death!“The end,” right? The cultivation world certainly thought so. But in reality, Mo Tianliao happened upon a bit of luck; by possessing a divine tree, this demonic cultivator has just awakened with another chance at life. There’s just one problem…four hundred years have passed and his new body is utterly bereft of spiritual power!To build his powers back up, Mo Tianliao must join one of the righteous cultivation sects as a disciple. It’s here that this former demonic cultivator apprentices for Master Qingtong, a man of unparalleled beauty and suspiciously feline aloofness. Also…wait, his little white kitten is here too?!

THERES SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CHIEF: DU ZHU YOU BING NOVEL VOL 03 PB
Yang Su As his clan's youngest assassin, Xiahou Lian is tasked with finding a way into the aristocratic Xie family. When he manages to gain a post and befriend the family’s youngest son, their relationship could lead Xiahou Lian to make a choice that will follow him long into adulthood…Xiahou Lian, the Qielan Clan’s youngest assassin, needs to get inside the aristocratic Xie household for his next assignment. He secures a post under Xie Jinglan, the family's youngest son, and all players are in position. Yet as the date of the planned assassination approaches, the two boys find that they've become fast friends. Thus, Xiahou Lian takes a course of action that will haunt him for years to come…As fates turn, Xiahou Lian is reduced to working as a dog for the chief of the Eastern Depot, a Ming dynasty spy agency. But the chief is the very boy Xiahou Lian once saved! What’s more, he seems more charming than resentful. There’s definitely something wrong with the chief…

THREE HUNDRED YEARS OF LONGING: BU JIAN SHANG XIAN SAN BAI NIAN NOVEL VOL 03 PB
Mu Su Li The Banquet of the Winding Wine ends with one nobleman falling asleep warm in his bed. But when he wakes, he’s shackled as a prisoner in the Northern Domain of Tealspire, feared by all as an archfiend! And he’s not the only one who’s just woken up. From fan-favorite danmei author, Mu Su Li, author of Copper Coins: Tong Qian Kan Shi—also available from Seven Seas!Floating above the Boundless Sea is Tealspire—a towering, thirty-three-story prison built to contain fiends, where the damned are forgotten and demons waste away. At its summit, Wu Xingxue awakens with blood on his hands, chains at his feet, and no memory of how he arrived. The life he once led as a nobleman of Magpie Haven is gone, replaced by confinement and confusion.Disoriented and stripped of everything, Wu Xingxue is no longer a pampered aristocrat—he’s an archfiend. But fate has other plans. His awakening stirs the legendary Tianxiu Immortal, Xiao Fuxuan: a cold, enigmatic figure with the word mian etched into his neck, wielding a power steeped in divine judgment.As Tealspire begins to collapse around them, the two must forge a reluctant alliance to survive its fall—and face whatever awaits below. Yet the mysteries only deepen. Why did Tealspire fall? What became of Wu Xingxue’s former life? And who, truly, is the Tianxiu Immortal?

TWIN JADES OF JIANGDONG NOVEL VOL 02 PB
Fei Tian Ye Xiang Set in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms era comes a story of childhood friends and the changes their relationship faces in the midst of war. From Fei Tian Ye Xiang (非天夜翔), author of Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu and Dinghai Fusheng Records!From their days of childhood innocence to their time fighting in war, Zhou Yu and Sun Ce never forgot the promise they made to one another. Yet, as they faced the terror of war both together and alone, there still remained feelings left unsaid between them. But can a promise between chidlreen remain strong when those friends face a sudden shift in status and power?This bittersweet story set in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms era shares the heartwrenching tale of two men and the complexities of their relationship as it transitions from friends to ruler and subordinate.The final volume!

VENUS MISSION: I WAS AN ASSASSIN-FOR-HIRE WHO DIED NOW IM HUNTING HEROES IN ANOTHER WORLD LIGHT NOVEL VOL 01 PB
Miyabi(W) Eito Nishiwaka(A) A former mercenary is reincarnated into a magical world where his skills will make him a threat to the so-called heroes of this new world.Takashi Suzuki, a middle-aged mercenary and former hit man, just lost his battle with cancer. But death isn’t the end for a killer of his caliber. A mysterious goddess has other plans: reincarnate him in a fantasy world—and give him a divine kill order: eliminate thirty-two heroes.These so-called heroes? Japanese high schoolers summoned en masse, granted cheat-level powers, and now plunging the world into chaos.Reborn as Rei and partnered with the beautiful and deadly elf warrior Lydina, Suzuki must bring every skill he has to the battlefield—from modern combat tactics and classical martial arts to his newly awakened magic. But this mission is more than a bloodbath. The goddess's true motives remain shrouded, and a larger conspiracy is unfolding behind the scenes. Can Rei survive long enough to cross every name off his list—including a Sword Saint, an Arch Sage, and a deadly Necromancer?

WITCH AND MERCENARY LIGHT NOVEL VOL 06 PB
Chohokiteki Kaeru(W) Kanase Bench(A) In this action-packed fantasy, a dangerous duo seeks peace in a vicious world. Inspired the manga!Nothing in this world is more dangerous than a witch. The epitome of fear and terror, they can summon floods on a whim, conjure balls of fire out of the air, or even destroy entire countries overnight. Incur their wrath, and no one is safe.At least, that’s what everyone thinks, and it’s the very reason they all want Siasha dead. After yet another violent battle for her life, she teams up with Zig, a mercenary, and they depart for unknown lands to find somewhere she can live in peace. But is the pair any match for the lost magic and vicious monstrosities that lie ahead?

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A MAN AND HIS CAT GN VOL 15
Umi Sakurai In this best-selling, heartwarming tale, a lonely older man takes home a pet-shop kitten that no one else wants. It doesn’t take long for the pair to warm up to each other, and soon, they’re inseparable. Told through the eyes of both the man and his cat, this sweet and hilarious story is a balm for the soul!Fukumaru knows the scarred-up cat he saw outside is his big brother. Despite wailing for him to stay, the other cat wandered away in total disregard of his heartfelt cries. But Kanda's fluffy feline refuses to give up! He ventures with Daddy into the great outdoors in search of his long-lost sibling. A canine acquaintance may hold the key to the stray cat's whereabouts! Can Fukumaru find him?!

BETROTHED TO A FOX DEMON GN VOL 01
Anju Hino Plagued by a sinister curse, a young couple roams the land in search of a cure!For a thousand years, the exorcists of the Kyogane clan have dedicated their lives to eradicating the gruesome demons that haunt Japan. Kuro Kyogane, the current clan head, has no interest in getting married and producing an heir. But after his family arranges a suitable bride in the brave and optimistic Fuyu, he agrees to fulfill his obligations. What Kuro doesn’t know yet is that his wedding ceremony conceals a dark secret—and once Fuyu is declared his wife, she may never be safe from harm again…

DAEMONS OF THE SHADOW REALM GN VOL 10
Hiromu Arakawa Hiromu Arakawa, award-winning manga creator of the best-selling smash hit Fullmetal Alchemist, draws readers into an intricate new web of magic, intrigue, and life-or-death stakes! In a world where certain humans command mighty supernatural duos called Daemons, it is the birthright of “the children who sunder day and night”—twins Yuru and Asa—to rule over these powerful entities. Separated from a young age and unaware of the truth of their birth, brother and sister must fight to make their way back to each other, claim their birthright, and save the world…Ancient Daemons awaken to fight a new battle in an age-old war!!Daigo and Sadomasochist have Hana and company on the ropes until a mysterious masked man arrives to turn the tide, convincing the Daemon Wielders from Nishino Village to beat a hasty retreat. Later, Asuma encounters father-son duo Roei and Ryu at the Taderas’ Lost House. Learning of their common enemy, he proposes the unthinkable: an alliance between the Kagemori clan and Higashi Village!

LOVE IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND GN VOL 03
Rinteku Through sign language and acting, two young men seeking their places in the world discover a connection that transcends the spoken word.“It doesn’t matter if you don’t know the right sign or if you mess up. You don’t need to use words with me. I can read everything about you.”Fujinaga finally lands a lead role in a stage play, and Keito makes it his mission to see it with his own eyes. The world finally recognizes Fujinaga’s unique talent, and Keito is here to witness this life-changing moment. When the play concludes its run, Keito receives a message from Fujinaga: “I want to see you.”After so much time apart, both are wrestling with possessive desires and an overwhelming yearning to communicate the feelings deep in their hearts, an act that may not require any words at all.

MY DRESS-UP DARLING GN VOL 15
Shinichi Fukuda A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy rom-com!After multiple twists and turns, trials and tribulations, it’s official: Marin and Wakana are dating! While neither their families nor their friends are surprised by the announcement, the happy couple are eager to celebrate their mutual feelings with a heap of outdoor activities! Eventually, the two find themselves back on the beach where they made a fateful promise one year ago. What new vows will they exchange under the shining sun in this final volume?

MY ISEKAI LIFE GN VOL 24
Shinkoshoto(W) Huuka Kazabana(A) In this manga adaptation of the popular web novel series, an overworked wage slave finds himself transported to a fantasy world where he quickly becomes the strongest sage in the world...thanks to the help of an army of tamed Slimes!Yuji Sano was a normal guy working a soul-sucking nine-to-five job when he suddenly found himself transported to a fantasy world where he restarted his life as a Monster Tamer. After befriending the Slimes, Yuji is quickly able to gain a second character class, ranking up his stats and learning new skills as he encounters one surprise after another.Reliol, the only other human besides Yuji to possess both “Tamer” and “Sage” classes, has been resurrected into the body of Teaph, one of Yuji’s classmates! Reliol and Yuji decide to team up in order to destroy the Laboratory. Being one step ahead, however, the evil organization formulates a plan that will force the two legendary Sages to fight each other! Who will come out the victor?!

THE PRINCES KEEPER GN VOL 01
Oto Nagatsuki A cozy tale of a witch who discovers a prince disguised as a cat and adopts him into her enchanted shop.Miranda is a reclusive apprentice witch who runs a shop selling magical potions and enchanted trinkets in a quiet corner of the capital city. One day, she receives an invitation to a tea party at none other than the royal palace itself. There, she meets the third prince, only he's been cursed and turned into a cat! Ordered to serve as Prince Heinrich’s “keeper,” Miranda suddenly finds herself the caretaker of a royal feline! What happens when a handsome prince becomes a witch's pet?

TOKYO ALIENS GN VOL 10
NAOE This thrilling sci-fi/fantasy series welcomes you to Japan, a top-ten destination for extraterrestrials looking for refuge, relaxation, a good time, or just to raise a little hell! Join one unsuspecting Tokyoite as he discovers that intergalactic tourist relations can prove to be a lot more dangerous than they seem!AMO member Akira Gunji's gotten himself tangled up in an alien abduction plot! After he's snatched off the streets, the AMO launches a full-scale operation to expose the human trafficking ring behind the abductions in order to save him.Akira’s partner, Sho Tenkubashi, finds that he must pay the ultimate price to learn where Akira is being held, one that will strain even his physical limits. Meanwhile, Akira’s also on the verge of giving out as he’s subjected to cruel and inhumane experiments at the hands of Harold, one of his sadistic captors... Can Sho reach him in time?

WASH IT ALL AWAY GN VOL 07
Mitsuru Hattori With an endearing protagonist and luscious art, this seaside slice-of-life story offers tranquility in the chaos of the modern world.Bits and pieces of Wakana's past resurface as she spends time with the mysterious girl, Shio. After opening up about health issues, Shio reveals that seeing Wakana again has inspired her to take care of herself. Later, thanks to Yagara, Kinme Cleaning begins refurbishing elementary school backpacks. But when Wakana learns that Yagara has to move away for work, the pair spend the time they have left together soaking in a hot spring.

LOGOS: THE WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY XVI HC
Square Enix Uncover the secrets of Valisthea and its inhabitants in this expansive compilation of Final Fantasy XVI lore!Final Fantasy XVI introduced the world to Valisthea, a wondrous realm of sword and sorcery. Players learned details about its characters and kingdoms through the game, but what of its history, its geography, its people? For those who seek knowledge of the land blessed in the light of the Mothercrystals, look no further than LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy XVI!Written from the perspective of Valisthean scholar and hideaway loresman Harpocrates II Hyperboreos, this compendium will take readers on an exclusive deep dive into Final Fantasy XVI's rich lore. It explores a wide variety of topics, from music to literature to religion—even cooking!—through numerous entries transcribed from journals, diaries, letters, and character conversations. LOGOS is more than just an encyclopedia: it’s a window into the realm of Valisthea and the lives of its inhabitants, as told by those inhabitants themselves.What makes this book truly special are contributions from  three of Final Fantasy XVI’s English-language voice cast. Ben Starr (Clive), Stewart Clarke (Dion), and Christopher York (Gav) all lend their talents as writers to bring their characters back to life within the pages of this tome.Featuring hundreds of richly illustrated full-color pages, LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy XVI is a must-have book for all fans of Final Fantasy XVI!