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A-DO GN VOL 09
(W) Amano JakuA brash young woman and a boy with a mysterious arm search for answers while evading military assassins in this dystopian sci-fi action manga, perfect for fans of Akira and Sakamoto Days.THE PRICE OF PROGRESS After refusing Kariya’s invitation to join their side, Eito launched a surprise attack on the twisted mastermind. But Kariya’s A-DO protectors prove too much for Eito, prompting his friends to rush in to save him. Meanwhile, the recently abducted Ewan awakes in Kariya’s lair, where he learns the true nature of his plan for humanity’s so-called “evolution.” With all his pieces now in place, Kariya prepares to deliver his master stroke against the government. He may soon usher in a new era for mankind...but at what cost?
BATTLE ANGEL ALITA: MARS CHRONICLE GN VOL 11
(W) Yukito KishiroThe cyber-martial arts saga that has spanned a solar system and over two decades in print returns, with creator Yukito Kishiro's new sequel that reveals the true story of Alita's childhood on Mars, and the mind-bending adventures that still await her...Yoko, Erica, and Keun are all taken back to Grüthal for further examination. Erica is tasked with proving herself an asset before she can be allowed to learn the ways of Panzer Kunst. To do so, she and a crew travel to the Canyons of Despair, where she faces off against Zoe with the Great Treasure of Mars on the line…FINAL VOLUME!
BLESS GN VOL 07
(W) Yukino SonoyamaThey said Aia was destined to be a model, and Jun was bullied for her freckles. Together, they will take back the power to define themselves in an inspirational fashion manga that asks cutting questions about what it really means to be beautiful--and what it takes to overcome an arbitrary system that seems to respect talent over hard work.At a young age, Aia Utagawa was scouted as a model, but his real ambition is to become a makeup artist. But, even as the end of high school approaches, it's a dream he hides inside, afraid of stepping outside his prescribed role as a pretty face. Then, one day, he meets Jun, a quiet classmate who hunches because she's ashamed of her face, covered in freckles. He convinces her to enter a school runway fashion contest together--with him doing her makeup. They make an incredible team, with Jun discovering a confidence she never knew she could show and Aia finally learning that, while it may be tough to open yourself up to failing at the one thing you care about, the difficulties can be worth facing.
BLUE LOCK GN VOL 27
(W) Muneyuki Kaneshiro (A) Yusuke NomuraA 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!WERE YOU BORN TO PLAY SOCCER?After seemingly rejecting Snuffy's strategy and going rogue, 'King' Barou tied up the game with a crazy double nutmeg. Isagi seethes at being outplayed yet again, but with Yo Hiori's entry into the match, he now he has a new piece to help him turn the tide. As a furious battle unfolds on the pitch, Hiori grapples with his complicated feelings toward soccer and his place in Blue Lock. A part of him may be ready to call it quits, but another hungers for something more...
BLUE LOCK OMNIBUS GN VOL 01
(W) Muneyuki Kaneshiro (A) Yusuke NomuraThe 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. 1–3.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 a global hit anime with two explosive seasons!After a disastrous defeat at the 2018 World Cup, Japan’s team struggles to regroup. But what’s mising? An absolute ace striker. The Football Union is hell-bent on creating a striker who hungers for goals and thirsts for victory, so Blue Lock—a rigorous training ground for 300 of Japan’s best and brightest youth players—is created. To survive this battle royale, the last striker standing will have to out-muscle and out-ego everyone who stands in his way!
BLUE PERIOD GN VOL 17
(W) Tsubasa YamaguchiWinner of the Manga Taisho Grand Prize! A manga about the struggles and rewards of a life dedicated to art. Popular guy Yatora realizes he's just going through the motions to make other people happy and finds himself in a new passion: painting. But untethering yourself from all your past expectations is dangerous as well as thrilling...Now a hit anime!Yatora studies hard and gets good grades, and he parties hard, staying out late drinking and watching soccer with his friends. He checks all the boxes he needs to be the perfect high school student. But it all starts to feel empty, and he begins to wonder what part of his life expresses who he is...or even if he has a unique voice at all. Then he wanders into the art room one day, and a lone painting captures his eye, awakening him to a kind of beauty he never knew. Compelled and consumed, he dives in headfirst--and he's about to learn how savage, unforgiving, and exhilirating creating art can be!
DEAD ROCK GN VOL 04
(W) Hiro MashimaWhat would you risk to rule the world? Dive back into the imagination of bestselling manga creator Hiro Mashima (FAIRY TAIL, EDENS ZERO) with a new fantasy adventure that pits the aspiring young denizens of Hell against each other in a battle royale to claim the ultimate prize...Earth itself!Welcome to Dead Rock, the underworld's top educational institution! A spot at this training facility for demonic mischief is all the young demon Yakuto has ever wanted, but in Hell, there's no such thing as an easy A. Plenty of Yakuto's fellow prospects won’t survive the entrance exam, and even fewer will make it to graduation. So why bother? The prize, for those who survive this death game through perdition, is the world, in the palm of their hand!
GALAXIAS GN VOL 01
(W) Ao HatesakaA 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.In a distant corner of the Laniakea Kingdom, humans live alongside powerful beings with strange tails known as dragonfolk. A girl named Jio, whose father has forbidden her from leaving the remote island where they live, yearns to escape the confines of this quiet countryside and explore the world. Everything changes in the moment when Jio meets the mysterious Nereid, who claims to have lost all his memories. The revelations keep coming, as Jio realizes that her father's kept her hidden because the whole world is hunting her, setting Jio and Nereid on a path to find the world’s most intrepid explorer, Yuri Holst. Could this living legend be the solution to Jio's problems? Strange lands and uncharted waters await... Let the grand adventure begin!
GO! GO! LOSER RANGER! GN VOL 16
(W) Negi HarubaAttention 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 01
(W) Hanamaru KiraTwo 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!
HOW I MET MY SOULMATE GN VOL 06
(W) AnashinFrom 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 07
(W) Nachi AonoThere's an orphanage for girls 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.For the girls at a mysterious orphanage, death lurks behind every spontaneous giggle and childish game. With no families of their own, they are raised as magical weapons of war, taught to take the lives of others without batting an eye. Everyone, that is, except Sheena, who wishes for nothing more than the conflict around her to end. On the night of her roommate’s death, Sheena meets a strange girl covered in blood, and smiling. The next day, the girl appears as a new student in Sheena's class and introduces herself as Mimi. Whispers start to drift through the halls that Mimi is a secret weapon--an immortal child soldier. Sheena's world grows even more complicated when Mimi is assigned as her new roommate. How can the peace-loving Sheena live with someone who welcomes death? And how long can she deny the effect of Mimi's strange magnetism...?
ISSAK OMNIBUS GN VOL 05
(W) Shinji Makari (A) DOUBLE-SThe 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. 9-10 of the Japanese release.
LOVE AT FIRST MEMORY GN VOL 01
(W) Narumi HasegakiAn 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.Mia Takanashi, heiress to the famed Takanashi Group, has had the world at her feet since birth. With the future of the company to think about, deciding on a marriage partner early would have its advantages. However, just as Mia set her heart on one of several charming suitors, amnesia from a freak car accident sets her back to square one! Four wildly different boys appear before her claiming to be her intended fiancé, but which of one of them did Mia ultimately choose? She may just have to fall in love all over again to find out!
NINA THE STARRY BRIDE GN VOL 14
(W) RIKACHINina 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...?
PARASYTE PAPERBACK COLLECTION GN VOL 3
(W) Hitoshi IwaakiExperience 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.Change is the only sure thing. Shinichi has recovered from near death, but at the cost of more of his original, human body, which Migi had to replace. The two have also learned that they can work together, destroying the parasite that killed Shinichi’s mother. But so much remains unknown. What are the limitations of Migi and Shinichi’s shared body? Why can the fully-human girl Kana detect Shinichi’s presence, as a prey animal detects a predator? And finally, most importantly, what is the ultimate goal of the cunning and ruthless parasite Ryoko?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.
RENT-A-GIRLFRIEND GN VOL 35
(W) Reiji MiyajimaCatch 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!
SENPAI IS AN OTOKONOKO: MY CROSSDRESSING CLASSMATE GN VOL 05
(W) PomThe beloved webtoon finally comes to print in a beautiful new full-color edition! A cheerful high school girl, Saki, confesses her love to a pretty upperclassman only to find out her senpai's actually a cross-dressing boy (otokonoko). But Saki has competition for the heart of her daring classmate in the form of Hanaoka's devoted best friend...The romcom manga about vibrant, messy, adolescent love makes the move from digital hit to collectible paperback!First-year high school student Saki is head-over-heels for the older Makoto. After all, this senpai is tall, beautiful, and oh-so-cool... Who wouldn’t fall for a girl like her? The bright and bubbly Saki doesn't hesitate to confess her feelings. But Makoto turns her down, because Makoto isn’t a girl, but rather a cross-dressing boy!Second-year Makoto is used to the negatives that come with his love of cross-dressing: harsh gossip from his classmates, the disapproval of his mother... Most of his classmates already know, but still, when he tells Saki, he expects her to be disgusted. Yet Saki's feelings only grow stronger, and she says she doesn’t care about Makoto's gender expression. In fact, she's determined to win him over and become his first love!Caught between the straightforward Saki and his overly protective childhood friend Ryuji--who may have feelings for Makoto of his own--Makoto must navigate a complicated love triangle and chart his own course to happiness.
THE FRAGRANT FLOWER BLOOMS WITH DIGNITY GN VOL 11
(W) Saka MikamiTwo 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!To be as far as the vast shore with the farthest sea…While Kaoruko formally introduces herself as Rintaro’s girlfriend to his parents, the Chidori boys, Subaru, and Madoka enjoy a day out together at the arcade—a vision of friendship beyond schools. The seasons change, and with cooler temperatures comes a highly-anticipated school event: the overnight field trip! Chidori and Kikyo may be visiting different places, but is that enough to stop Kaoruko and Rintaro from sharing new experiences with each other?
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL LEGACY EDITION MANGA BOX SET
(W) Shirow MasamuneEvery page of the defining work of modern cyberpunk returns in an ultimate, uncensored edition that matches the final Japanese manga, packaged in a box set featuring two brand-new illustrations by creator Shirow Masamune, 11 exclusive posters, and a set of multicolored Fuchikoma robot stickers. With a new anime adaptation of the manga on the horizon from Science Saru and Netflix, there has never been a better time to experience the three volumes of the manga that changed the world of science fiction, inspiring generations of readers, artists, authors, and filmmakers around the world.Since debuting in Japan in 1989 and in the West as a monthly comics series in 1995, Shirow Masamune's manga The Ghost in the Shell has become the type species of cyberpunk, with its brain jacks, neural chips, military drones, and optical camo setting the visual standard that would be followed by The Matrix, while its blend of white-hot procedural action and eager intellectual curiosity about the shape of the near future bridged the noir-tinged, American cyberpunk of the 1980s and the globalized, metaphysical stimulation overload that would characterize much of the science fiction of the 21st century.For decades, the English and Japanese editions of this masterpiece have never quite matched each other. That finally changes with the Legacy Edition, which restores the pages that had been edited in the original The Ghost in the Shell manga. The set also includes the acclaimed Deluxe Edition localization of The Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human Error Processor and The Ghost in the Shell 2.0: Man-Machine Interface. All three are reproduced in a high-quality hardcover, right-to-left manga format, with all the pages included in the latest version currently in print in Japan.Also included:A premium slipcase featuring two brand-new illustrations by original author Shirow Masamune, created specifically for this boxOne new piece and ten posters from the rare, limited-edition 1997 Cyberdelics box set, never before released in English, reproduced in new versions featuring a staggering range of special print effects, including etched metallic paper, vinyl stock, and holographic spot gloss.The new, 10-inch-wide posters come rolled (not folded) and packed in a rigid box inside the slipcase for added protection.A set of multicolored Fuchikoma robot stickers, also from CyberdelicsA double-sided poster with Shirow-sensei's explanation of his artistic process and the poster art, never before translated into EnglishThe Ghost in the Shell (1991)Deep into the twenty-first century, the line between man and machine has been blurred as humans rely on the enhancement of mechanical implants and robots are upgraded with human tissue. In this rapidly converging landscape, cyborg superagent Major Motoko Kusanagi is charged to track down the craftiest and most dangerous terrorists and cybercriminals, including 'ghost hackers' who are capable of exploiting the human/machine interface and reprogramming humans to become puppets to carry out the hackers' criminal ends.The Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor (2003)The 'lost' Ghost in the Shell stories, created by Shirow Masamune after completing work on the original Ghost in the Shell manga and prior to his tour-de-force, Ghost in the Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface. Focusing on Section 9 agents in their daily battle against technocrime, Human-Error Processor. Features the stories 'Fat Cat,' 'Drive Slave,' 'Mines of Mind,' and 'Lost Past.'The Ghost in the Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface (2001)March 6, 2035. Motoko Aramaki is a hyper-advanced cyborg, a counter-terrorist Net security expert, heading the investigative department of the giant multi-national Poseidon Industrial. Partly transcending the physical world and existing in a virtual world of networks, Motoko is a fusion of multiple entities and identities, deploying remotely controlled prosthetic humanoid surrogates around the globe to investigate a series of bizarre incidents. Meanwhile, Tamaki Tamai, a psychic detective from the Channeling Agency, has been commissioned to explore strange changes in the temporal universe brought about by two forces, one represented by the teachings of a professor named Rahampol, the other by the complex, evolving Motoko entity. What unfolds will all be in a day's work—a day that will change everything, forever.
TYING THE KNOT WITH AN AMAGAMI SISTER GN VOL 14
(W) Marcey NaitoOne self-made med student, three shrine maidens, and one devious marriage plot. If you loved The Quintessential Quintuplets, you've found your new obsession!Atheist Uryu Kamihate just wants to get into medical school… but his foster father runs a shrine and expects him to marry one of the three priestesses! The buxom Yae, the diligent Yuna, and the sporty Asahi all have their charms...if they weren't miko! The Amagami Shrine is preparing to hold its annual festival, and the three sisters are all eagerly preparing! But when debtors come calling and the shrine faces bankruptcy, can an atheist and three shrine maidens set aside their differences long enough to weather the storm?!
WIND BREAKER GN VOL 19
(W) Satoru NiiAn 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!
YOU CAN'T BLUFF THE SHARP-EYED SISTER GN VOL 03
(W) Natsu Hyuuga; Yo Asami (A) Chiho ShinishiA 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!Factional differences, the nature of charisms—Chloe has had a lot to learn in the course of her investigation. While her pastoral visit with Salomé to the orphanage seems to go well enough at first, an accusation from some stern paladins puts a wrench in her progress. Luckily, her astute powers of observation may just show her a way out—and reveal a clue or two in the process…
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: THE ORIGIN DELUXE HC VOL 04
(W) Yoshikazu Yasuhiko; Yoshiyuki Tomino; Hajime YatateThe 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)
A CURTAIN CALL FOR YOU GN VOL 02
(W) Shiho Satou (A) Kiki EmodaTwo high school girls begin a drama club as a way to share Sakura's storeis and in the process create a platform for helping each other shine!Shy, mousy Sakura Akutsu is content to keep her adventures confined to the pages of her notebook—until the brash, outgoing new transfer student Tsubame Hiiragi gets her hands on it, that is. The two secretly share the stories Sakura spins, but soon that secret proves too big to keep, and Tsubame whisks Sakura into a glittering world she could never have imagined!As Sakura learns to be confident in who she is and ignore what others think, Tsubame learns to go below the surface and dig deep for emotional truths that may have eluded her... Together they'll learn about art, love, truth, and most of all, the theater...!This creative and emotionally rich series uses every visual tool available to express the confusion and elation of adolescence.
THE DARWIN INCIDENT GN VOL 09
(W) Shun UmezawaAnime adaptation recently announced! This award-winning series marries a unique scifi set-up with an examination of social issues surrounding veganism, animal exploitation, and ecoterrorism.What is 'life'? Time to update the definition!!Half-human, half-chimpanzee Charlie has lost the one thing he holds most dear—Lucy, kidnapped by the ALA!! The terrorists want to use her in their insane plot, but Charlie will do anything to get her back...even charge into the belly of the beast. But inside Omelas's hideout, Charlie faces a showdown with his brother that could change the fate of humanity!!
THUNDER 3 GN VOL 08
(W) Yuki IkedaAn amazing blend of art styles combine with hard-SF elements and meta-comedy to create a comic truly unlike any other!The THUNDER THREE and Rebellion vs. the Invaders!The craft carrying the Thunder Three finally arrives at the enemy's mothership, only to be intercepted due to a tip-off from one of their soldiers! Pyontaro and co. rush into battle after Pusuke, who's managed to sniff out Futaba! Meanwhile, Rebellion's forces come under heavy enemy fire, but are able to withstand the volley thanks to the effects of Empoweral. And Gaudou discovers that the emperor is aboard the same ship, while Doc and the others tear apart the hull to save humankind!
TOWER DUNGEON GN VOL 04
(W) Tsutomu NiheiTsutomu 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.
WELCOME TO DEMON SCHOOL! IRUMA-KUN GN VOL 18
(W) Osamu NishiWelcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun is really fun... It never loses its central heart and manages to blend humor and more serious plotlines smoothly....a nice attention to detail in both art and story, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, this is a comedy that's worth your time. - Anime News NetworkIruma Suzuki has always been eager to please, even at the cost of his well-being. Worst yet, he's the son of two selfish parents who end up selling him to a demon. Thanks to their totally irresponsible actions, Iruma has found himself living in the Netherworld, where he must live and attend school as the grandson of an older demon. Luckily, his new, doting grandfather is there to help, but Iruma will have to figure out how to blend in with his demonic classmates or risk getting eaten. All he needs to do is subjugate rival classmates, summon familiars, and do other typical demon things while never revealing that he's human… Piece of cake, right?
WELCOME TO DEMON SCHOOL! IRUMA-KUN: IRUMAFIA EDITION GN VOL 03
(W) Osamu NishiGet 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!
WHAT DID YOU EAT YESTERDAY? GN VOL 23
(W) Fumi YoshinagaA story that is by turns sweet, fascinating, and bitter, seasoned with all of the skill of a talented author and worth your time.' - Anime News NetworkFrom the James Tripee Award Winning author, Fumi Yoshinaga, comes a casual romance between two 40-year-old men and the many meals they share together.The big day is finally here: Gilbert and Kohinata are groomed up and ready to profess their love for each other before the most important people in their lives. But amidst the glitz and the gorgeous feast at this luxury wedding, it’s Shiro who leaves everyone speechless when his toast takes a totally unexpected turn. And while this fresh beginning may be welcome, other changes to the neighborhood rock Shiro and Kenji’s world—and their daily diet—and kick off the shaky start to a whole new era.
AFTER GOD GN VOL 08
Story and Art by Sumi EnoTokinaga’s condition continues to worsen by the day, and there’s nothing doctors can do for him. But when Tokinaga realizes Obikawa can create the medicine he needs, will Obikawa's new drug finally cure him? Or will Tokinaga find himself slipping down the same path of addiction as Volov?
ASADORA! GN VOL 09
Story and Art by Naoki UrasawaAfter stealing Yone’s film, Asa finds herself face-to-face with River Etheridge, the author of the song that she’s been singing since childhood. Meanwhile, Jissoji’s operatives aren’t pleased with Asa’s disappearance. Kasuga heads to Shibuya to search for her, but “that thing” could strike at any moment!
BEYBLADE X GN VOL 05
Story by Homura Kawamoto and Hikaru Muno, Art by Posuka DemizuJaxon finds himself feeling aimless after achieving a major life goal. Meanwhile, a mysterious Blader suddenly appears at Komaba Sushi. She is Tenka Shiroboshi, assistant instructor in the legendary Shiroboshi school. What is she really after? And can she really keep her promise to never lose?
BOY’S ABYSS GN VOL 12
Story and Art by Ryo MinenamiReiji meets with Nagi in Tokyo, further fanning the flames of Chako’s jealousy. Back in their hometown, Yuko takes drastic steps to clear the way for Reiji to come home. Then, Reiji’s stepbrother Kazu and Ms. Shiba form an unexpected alliance.
CASE CLOSED GN VOL 97
Story and Art by Gosho AoyamaTHE CHEF WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLDA serial killer stalks a group of people taking shelter in a snowbound mountain church. Conan, Mr. Moore, and Amuro are on the case—but so is Wakita, the mystery-loving (and mysterious) sushi chef. Who will serve up the solution first?Then the Junior Detective League goes on a trip to forage for wild vegetables, only to stumble on a fresh corpse. And when an antiques appraiser is murdered, Conan suspects the motive is a valuable Chinese plate. But with two forgeries at the crime scene, it’s hard to identify the real antique or the real killer!
DARK GATHERING GN VOL 17
Story and Art by Kenichi KondoThe battle against Yin Jiao has reached its final stage! With the New Emperor, the ghost of the legendary Taira no Masakado, left as the last Graduate standing, will his rebellious and heroic spirit be enough to overcome the wrath of a vengeful god, or will his efforts end in nothing but tragedy once more?
DESTROY ALL HUMANS. THEY CAN’T BE REGENERATED. A MAGIC: THE GATHERING MANGA GN VOL 06
Story by Katsura Ise, Art by Takuma YokotaFollowing the conclusion of the Grand Prix Kyoto, the spirit of romance is in the air! Hajime searches for a White Day gift for Emi! Will he find the perfect present?
DISNEY TWISTED-WONDERLAND: USURPER FROM THE WILDS GN
Original Concept by Yana Toboso, Written by Jun HiokiYuya Kuroki and the creature known as Grim are the newest students at the magical school known as Night Raven College. When a series of accidents plague the participants in the upcoming interdormitory Spelldrive tournament, Yuya, Grim, and their friends from the Heartslabyul dorm take it upon themselves to investigate!Inspired by the classic Disney movie The Lion King and based on the popular mobile game, Disney Twisted-Wonderland: Usurper from the Wilds features an original concept and art by famed manga artist Yana Toboso, creator of Black Butler.
FIREFLY WEDDING GN VOL 05
Story and Art by Oreco TachibanaSatoko and Shinpei head into town on an errand for Asagiri, the prostitute who rules Goddess Island from the shadows. As the two of them spend time alone together, Satoko begins to understand Shinpei more deeply, and her feelings for him blossom. Meanwhile, fueled by jealousy and his duty as an attendant, Kotaro makes his move and tries to forcefully pull Satoko away from Shinpei.
HUNTER X HUNTER GN VOL 38
Story and Art by Yoshihiro TogashiAs the Phantom Troupe faces off against the rival Mafia families aboard the Whale Ship, Hisoka becomes the Hunter everyone is looking for. But where did the Phantom Troupe come from, anyway? Flash back to the group’s founding and find out how this infamous gang of thieves got its start with a little help from the Mighty Sweepin’ Power Cleaners.
JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: PART 7 - STEEL BALL RUN GN VOL 05
Story and Art by Hirohiko ArakiAs Gyro and Johnny battle Dio for the fourth-stage victory in Kansas City, the president of the United States awaits an important message regarding the next part of the Holy Corpse—but the message is quickly stolen by none other than Lucy Steel! Desperate to protect her husband, Lucy must now figure out who she can trust in order to keep the message out of the president’s clutches before it’s too late.
KAKURIYO: BED & BREAKFAST FOR SPIRITS GN VOL 11
Story and Art by Waco Ioka, Original Story by Midori Yuma, Character Design by LaruhaWhen staff members from rival inn Orio-ya show up at Tenjin-ya to retrieve Ginji, Aoi isn’t about to let them take her friend. But her impetuous attempt at a rescue ends up with her spirited away to the Southern Lands! Now Aoi must find a way to navigate a new, hostile situation without the support of the friends she’s grown so used to at Tenjin-ya. Good thing she can always count on the power of good food!
KINGDOM GN VOL 03
Story and Art by Yasuhisa HaraYing Zheng, the King of Qin, who is seeking to regain his throne after a coup orchestrated by his half brother, successfully rekindles an old alliance with the King of the Mountain. Now backed by Xin, Diao, the soldiers who stayed loyal to Zheng, and the Mountain People’s warriors, the mission to retake the capital of Xianyang begins!
MAGILUMIERE MAGICAL GIRLS INC. GN VOL 11
Story by Sekka Iwata, Art by Yu AokiKana and her colleagues are determined to rescue President Shigemoto, but they need money to fight the New Energy Association, and the only financier willing to take a risk on their start-up is a bit eccentric. When he tells them he’ll only fully fund them if they manage to impress him, the team finds itself crashing a private industry party on the hunt for secret government labs! Will their gamble pay off, or will they end up needing to be rescued too?
NUE’S EXORCIST GN VOL 04
Story and Art by Kota KawaeThe news that Gakuro is living with Shiroha spreads around the school, and somehow it turns into a brawl amongst his classmates over who else gets to live with them! To make matters worse, a spirit possesses Kazusa, who had stopped by the classroom to see what was going on!
OTAKU VAMPIRE’S LOVE BITE GN VOL 06
Story and Art by Julietta SuzukiAfter a newbie vampire influencer’s vlog goes viral, foreign vampires are flocking to Japan and stirring up all kinds of problems. Rinya thinks Hina might have something to do with the influx of trouble, but she’s too concerned about Kyuta to worry about vampire politics. She’d better get worried, though, because it turns out the uninvited visitors aren’t just there to see the sights—they’re blood tourists, and Kyuta is at the top of their must-taste list!
PHANTOM BUSTERS GN VOL 02
Story and Art by NeoshocoWanting to start their club activities in earnest, the Phantom Busters plan to post flyers around the school to advertise the exorcism services they provide, but first they have to get the idea past the student council president, who is a stone-cold nonbeliever! Meanwhile, the assassin dispatched from Mount Shishikuno to kill Mogari makes his way to town…
PINK CANDY KISS GN VOL 04
Story and Art by Ami UozumiAfter an uninvited guest disrupts Ema’s work and ruins her confidence, Ema turns to Takara as a shoulder to lean on. Against her better judgment, Takara suggests they run away together. She tells herself she’s doing this for the sake of her friend, but how long can she keep her feelings in check before her willpower crumbles?
PRINCESS MONONOKE FILM COMIC GN ALL-IN-ONE EDITION
Film by Hayao MiyazakiMarked with the curse of a rampaging boar god, young Ashitaka sets off on a journey to cure his mysterious affliction. From behind the walls of an iron-mining town, Lady Eboshi arises to smash all obstacles to technological development. And from out of the forest comes Princess Mononoke, driven by a hatred of all humans. Can she and Ashitaka ally in time to stop the wild lands from being destroyed?
The film comic of the epic masterpiece that captured audiences worldwide, with breathtaking imagination and true humanity, now in hardcover format!
RECORD OF RAGNAROK GN VOL 17
Art by Azychika, Story by Shinya Umemura and Script by Takumi FukuiGoing into round eight of Ragnarok, humanity is unbelievably in the lead with four wins! The gods are outraged—how could this be happening? In order to extend that lead, Brunnhilde summons one of humanity's greatest scientists, Nikola Tesla, to bring his scientific genius into the Valhalla arena. With no more room for underestimating their opponents, the gods will be represented in the next round by the most sinister of all their fighters, Beelzebub, the Lord of the Flies, also known as…Satan.
RED RIVER (3-IN-1 EDITION) GN VOL 06
Story and Art by Chie ShinoharaUnder the influence of Queen Nakia’s black water, Kail’s trusted commander Rusafa kidnaps Yuri. Kail launches a rescue that could ultimately also lead to the downfall of the innocent Rusafa!
ROOSTER FIGHTER GN VOL 09
Story and Art by Shu SakurataniWith Keiji’s father incapacitated after the battle with the devils, the flock heads into the Aokigahara Sea of Trees to find the Righteous Master, the legendary bird who knows the secrets of the Righteous Egg. They’ll need to find him soon, as the forces of evil are hot on their tails, and Tsumegaki, a devil who serves Madam Kugone, is a force to be reckoned with. Who is the Righteous Master, and can he help Keiji and Keisuke unlock their potential power?
SAKAMOTO DAYS GN VOL 20
Story and Art by Yuto SuzukiSakamoto is concerned about the safety of his family and friends. How will he protect them and his life as a civilian? Meanwhile, Takamura’s personality goes out of control, turning X into a killing machine. In the midst of the chaos, Rion’s personality appears and begins to talk about her last days with Uzuki!
SLEEPING ON PAPER BOATS GN VOL 02
Story and Art by Teki YatsudaYoichi is freeloading at a run-down brothel when, after watching one of Kei Kitahara’s movies for the first time, he suddenly discovers his purpose in life—photography. In an interesting twist of fate, Yoichi finds himself taking pity on a drunk lying in the gutter, only to discover it’s Kei Kitahara himself. The two spend glorious days together, and while Yoichi’s love for his idol grows, so too does his realization of how far apart in talent they are. Feeling left behind, his love soon begins to fester.
SNOW ANGEL GN VOL 03 (RES)
Story and Art by Haruka ChizuMuku travels to Tokyo to help out at Yuto’s book signing. While there, she begins to see him in a new light as his kindness, charm, and vulnerability are on full display. Before she knows it, she finds herself falling for him. And now she just so happens to be staying the night at his house!
STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN: THE MANGA GN VOL 03
Story and Art by Yusuke OsawaThe Mandalorian, a solitary bounty hunter, is sent to secure the Child at the request of a ruthless Imperial Remnant. But after the Child displays a mysterious power, the Mandalorian forms an unexpected bond with his charge and embarks on a new mission: one of protection, not capture. From Sorgan to Tatooine, alongside new allies and old friends, the Mandalorian and his young companion must face their enemies and stand against nearly insurmountable odds!Based on the series created by Jon Favreau and written by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Christopher Yost, and Rick Famuyiwa.
SUPER PSYCHIC POLICEMAN CHOJO GN VOL 01
Story and Art by Shun NumaOn her first day at the West Chinjuku Police Station, Ippongi realizes she got the short end of the stick: Her new partner, Chojo, uses his psychic powers to do everything except work. But after some yakuza threaten to take over Ippongi’s family’s dojo, Chojo begins to take his job more seriously, and the pair embark on a comedic whirlwind solving crimes, catching bad guys, and blundering their way through life as police officers.
TAMON’S B-SIDE GN VOL 10
Story and Art by Yuki ShiwasuAfter learning the origins of Tamon’s dream, Utage is more in love with Tamon than ever! But she still doesn’t know what she is to her idol—his housekeeper, his friend, or something more… Could visiting a theme park together spark some romance?
THE CLIMBER GN VOL 04
Story by Hiroshi Takano, Art by Shin’ichi Sakamoto, Based on the novel by Jiro NittaMori and the 14 Mountain assault team are more than a week into their complete traverse of the Japanese Alps, but bad weather and worse personalities are making the training seem harder than ascending K2 itself. After Mori is singled out for praise by the expedition leader, he finds himself pushed to the edges of the group as the team is beset by a series of increasingly terrible misfortunes. As conditions worsen, can the team pull together, or will it be each man for himself against the cold mercy of the mountains?
THE DEMON PRINCE OF MOMOCHI HOUSE: SUCCESSION GN VOL 02
Story and Art by Aya ShouotoAoi Nanamori is searching for proof of his existence by looking into the roots of his family name when the descendants of two other ancient families in the area, Mimori and Nimori, come to him with a problem: There are monsters in the Mimori house.
THE ELUSIVE SAMURAI GN VOL 18
Story and Art by Yusei MatsuiAs part of Kitabatake Akiie’s army, Tokiyuki and his retainers clash with Kono Moronao near Nara. Saddled with a cadre of less-than-effective nobles, Akiie has to bow to their authority but still try to win the battle. After Moronao’s troops launch a sneak attack and break through into Akiie’s camp, Moronao confronts Shizuku. Can Shizuku’s divine power turn the tide of battle?
THE WAY OF THE HOUSEHUSBAND GN VOL 15
Story and Art by Kousuke OonoTatsu, little An, and friends are off to go clam digging! And while there, An gets into a fight with a mysterious boy. Unfortunately for Tatsu, that boy is the grandson of a big-time yakuza! Will Tatsu—the legendary yakuza-turned-househusband and former “Immortal Dragon”—ever be free?
TRILLION GAME GN VOL 09
Story by Riichiro Inagaki, Art by Ryoichi IkegamiHaru and Gaku have Trillion Game Inc. on the verge of becoming a publicly traded company. At a presentation to investors, Haru unleashes a storm of wild claims! What is his harebrained scheme to drive up their stock price?
TSUMIKI OGAMI’S NOT-SO-ORDINARY LIFE GN VOL 04
Story and Art by Miyu MorishitaKeiki High’s cultural festival is right around the corner! After Tsumiki’s class decides to host a cosplay cafe, she and Yutaka scramble to finish sewing their costumes in time. But when Mirei Hebizono, a medusa, battles her constant fear of accidentally turning someone to stone and Tomoe Mokuri, a spiderlike mythfolk, struggles with her painful past, Tsumiki and Yutaka realize they need to focus on something more important than the cultural festival—their friends!
UNDEAD UNLUCK GN VOL 23
Story and Art by Yoshifumi TozukaMaster Rule Beast unleashes a wild attack that gives Fuuko a hint about using the power of souls. Meanwhile, Beast unleashes his true power! At the same time, Master Rule Language suddenly arrives at the Union’s base. Nico is there to intercept her, but he is met with a game—of Deadly Rule Shiritori!
VAGABOND DEFINITIVE EDITION GN VOL 05
Story and Art by Takehiko InoueIn 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 03
Story and Art by Gosho AoyamaArmed with his new special move Lightning Slash, Yaiba and his allies launch their assault on Onimaru Castle! But standing in their way are Onimaru’s dreaded Four Devil Kings—Yakitori the Anglerfish, Chameleon Bonaparte, Super Gorilla, and Tortoise Europa! After Yaiba battles through these foes, it’s time for the showdown with Onimaru himself! When these two warriors unleash the power of the Wind God and the Thunder God through their swords, will either of them still be standing?
YARICHIN BITCH CLUB GN VOL 06
Story and Art by Ogeretsu TanakaTakashi Tono has evaded the spiciest activities of his all-boys school’s sex-loving Photography Club while crushing on his, well, crush, Yacchan. When Yacchan is cast as Juliet in the class play, Tono accidentally lands the role of Romeo! Could this big part lead to big changes in his love life? Or just big anxiety and catastrophic failure in front of the whole school if his hormone-addled brain forgets his lines?
YASHAHIME: PRINCESS HALF-DEMON GN VOL 08
Story and Art by Takashi Shiina, Main Character Design by Rumiko Takahashi, Script Cooperation by Katsuyuki SumisawaUnder the guidance of the Tree of Ages and the god Akuru, the three girls continue their westward journey toward Kirinmaru’s castle in search of Sesshomaru. After they find him, their reunion is cut short by the demon Meidomaru, who threatens to steal the life of one of their beloved companions!
2.5 DIMENSIONAL SEDUCTION GN VOL 17
(W) Yu HashimotoIS THERE A REASON TO KEEP GOING?Lilysa is hard at work making new Liliel cosplays, but when a new club member asks her why she's making a cosrom, she starts to doubt herself. That's when Mayura passes her a message from one of the Four Heavenly Queens, Erika! The otaku obsessions continue in volume 17!
A PRINCE OF A FRIEND GN VOL 01
(W) SukerokuAn unpopular teen seeks dating help from his handsome childhood friend—who happens to be a girl—in this shonen rom-com! But will her hands-on approach to teaching him cause a rush of unexpected feelings?Rui has a problem. Being short, unathletic, and unpopular, he’s finding it impossible to get a girlfriend. What’s more, all the girls he has a crush on end up confessing to his female childhood friend, Mia! But the princely Mia has a solution—what if she teaches her awkward friend how to score points with the chicks? It may just work if not for Mia’s insistence on her lessons being hands-on! Can this high school boy resist his handsome childhood friend’s charms?
AHAREN-SAN IS INDECIPHERABLE OMNIBUS GN VOL 01
(W) Asato MizuThe manga that inspired the adorable anime—available in 2-volume omnibuses! A socially awkward girl befriends her seatmate in this heartwarming rom-com series.Super quiet Aharen Reina isn’t great with personal space—she’s either inches from your face or too far to hear, leaving people totally baffled. But when Raido, the friendly guy seated next to her, helps retrieve a dropped eraser, Aharen suddenly wants to get closer to him. From that moment on, she’s constantly by his side. And surprisingly...he’s cool with it.This offbeat, sweet-natured rom-com proves that friendship—and maybe even something more—can bloom from the most awkward encounters.
CREATURE GIRLS: A HANDS-ON FIELD JOURNAL IN ANOTHER WORLD GN VOL 14
(W) KakeruONCE A NERD, NOW A DEMON LORD--AND MASTER OF ALL HE SURVEYS!Thanks to his scientific knowledge and tremendous martial arts expertise, Taishi Oritsue has transformed the Midori goblin clan into a dreadful fighting force worthy of being called 'the Demon Lord's army.' Despite living in the horrifying Death Mountains, they live a comfortable life with amenities--and orgies--the outside world can only dream of. Yet they may have met an unexpectedly strong opponent in the forces of the human Republic. Their tenacious soldiers are trained by a man who practices the very same Earth-world martial arts as Oritsue himself!
CUPID IS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING GN VOL 02
(W) Minta SuzumaruARROW TO THE HEARTShingo met his match—literally—in his senpai, the darkly mysterious Ao. Now the two have begun a relationship, and Shingo is starting to see the cuter, gentler sides of Ao. It’s enough to make him fall in love all over again! But trouble looms as the sports festival approaches, bringing a steadfast and handsome third-year student who singles out Ao as his rival. Can Shingo put his worries aside and support the boy he loves?The final volume!
DUNGEON DIVE: AIM FOR THE DEEPEST LEVEL GN VOL 08
(W) Tarisa Warinai (A) Keisuke Sato (CT) Saki UkaiA DATE WITH DESTINYA prophecy from the Celestial Knight Hine foretells that Lastiara will die at the end of the Festival of the Blessed Birth. With the festival starting in two days, Kanami is desperate to find a way to save her! While Kanami might have grown stronger since coming to this world, is he strong enough to thwart fate itself?!
DUNGEON PEOPLE GN VOL 06
(W) Sui HutamiSearching for her lost father in a fantasy dungeon, master thief Clay meets the dungeon’s caretaker to learn its secrets in this intriguing new manga—inspired the upcoming anime!An unexplored dungeon, filled with monsters and traps. An expert thief, searching for her lost father. When Clay delves into the dungeon deeper than any adventurer has ever gone, she is offered a job by the dungeon’s caretaker! Now, instead of exploring, Clay must learn how to interview new monsters, set traps and position slimes around the dungeon. Will this new career path bring her any closer to finding her father?
GET MARRIED SO I CAN CURSE YOUR FIRSTBORN AND FINALLY BE FREE! GN VOL 01
(W) Inokuma, Shinobu (A) TabikoA chaotic and ecchi romantic comedy about a god out to curse a family and the unfortunate guy who falls for her!Kuro, a black cat, is a god of fortune down on her luck. She’s turned into a “vengeful god” against her will, and the only way to return to her former status is to curse seven generations of the Nishikori bloodline. She's close to being free, but to get there, she needs to make sure the seventh generation actually gets born. That means finding a match for Nishikori Kotaro...which is harder than you might think, because Kotaro is tragically unpopular. Not only that, he insists that the only woman he wants...is cat-eared Kuro herself!
GHOST AND WITCH GN VOL 01
(W) Kore YamazakiFrom the brilliant mind behind The Ancient Magus’ Bride comes a brand-new fantastical tale about a girl and the being possessing her as they travel around the vast country of Ireland.Haunted by a monstrous presence that clings to her soul, a girl named Saku flees Japan and journeys across the sea to Ireland. There, she encounters a silver-haired witch who may offer her refuge. But the witch’s salvation comes at a price—and as Saku begins to face the power she’s long feared, her path shifts from escape… to transformation.This is the tale of a girl in flight...and the beginning of her journey to become a god.
GRIM NIGHT TALES GN VOL 01
(W) YAMAYU (A) Hokamoto, KenseiA collection of the most haunting tales from all across Japan featuring fantastically dark imagery that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.An extraordinary horror anthology begins, blending true tales of the uncanny with masterful manga storytelling. Winner of the Third Annual Scariest Horror Story Competition, Yamayu, has spent over twenty years collecting real-life hauntings from across Japan. Now, these spine-tingling accounts are brought to life by Kensei Hokamoto, whose chilling artwork cuts straight to the heart of human fear and madness. Enter a world of lingering spirits, cursed objects, and terrifying truths in this deeply unsettling collection.
HATE ME, BUT LET ME STAY GN VOL 06
(W) HijikiTRUST IN MESummer has arrived and Naoto, Hazuki, and the kids are looking forward to fun, festivals, and fireworks! Things kick off with a weekend trip to the home of Naoto’s mother, who lends some much-needed support as little Minato enters his terrible twos. Then, a stray ball in the neighboring yard leads to the discovery that Shizuku’s favorite band is living in the house next door! While Naoto may be keen to make friends with the young musicians, Hazuki’s overprotectiveness of his omega mate causes a rift to form between them. Is their bond strong enough to weather this new storm?
HIBANA GN
(W) Asumiko NakamuraFrom the mastermind behind Classmates: Dou kyu sei comes a dark romance about a girl, her boyfriend, and the transfer student he refuses to leave alone.Tomori knows her boyfriend Inukai has a cruel side—but when he sets his sights on Misato, the new transfer student, things take a disturbing turn. Inukai’s fixation spirals into torment, and no matter how hard Tomori and her friends try to stop him, the violence only escalates.But what begins as bullying soon blurs into something stranger, darker… and far more intimate.
HIS SENSUAL WHISPER: THE VOICE THAT SETS ME ON FIRE GN VOL 02
(W) Pyoko AsahinaIMPATIENT FOR MOREAfter years of searching for the man with a perfect voice to satiate her aural fixation, Mizuho has finally found him. She thought spending one passion filled night was the height of pleasure, but much to her surprise, Hibino wanted a serious relationship. While agreeing to keep their steamy romance under wraps at the office, the two start dating in earnest, pleased to discover how compatible they are both in and out of the bedroom. However, new dulcet tones tempt Mizuho, bringing out a jealous and perhaps even more tempting side of Hibino. Will the trials of dating deepen their love or tear them apart?
HOW DO I TURN MY BEST FRIEND INTO MY GIRLFRIEND? GN VOL 05
(W) Syu YasakaBARING THEIR HEARTSMinami’s tried just about everything to get Yuzu to like her not just as a friend but as a lover. And yet, the question remains: How can she turn her best friend into her girlfriend? With the two almost kissing during their field trip, her chances are looking better than ever. But after months of hints and implications, will she finally be able to say it outright? It’s the long-awaited conclusion of this sweet tale of friends who want to become something more!The final volume!
I CAN'T STAND BEING YOUR CHILDHOOD FRIEND GN VOL 02
(W) An MomoseAFTER LONG YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP, OPPOSITES FINALLY ATTRACT!Aoi’s childhood friend, Ryota, finally revealed his long-held feelings, and after many twists and turns, the two of them are now a couple! Dating your roommate sure has its perks when it comes to starting a new relationship, but as job hunting season looms, Ryota—whose world has always revolved around Aoi—struggling to choose the right path. And as if that wasn’t bad enough, Aoi’s sister catches the two of them kissing!
ICHI THE KILLER OMNIBUS GN VOL 03
(W) Hideo YamamotoTHE ART OF MURDERIchi’s slaughter of the Kakihara Clan has begun! When Kakihara sees the gruesome remains of his underling, he's overwhelmed—it’s an aesthetic triumph only a true masochist like himself could appreciate. Just who is this murderer who kills with such brutal beauty?
I'M THE HEROIC KNIGHT OF AN INTERGALACTIC EMPIRE! GN VOL 02
(W) Yomu Mishima (A) Ju Ishiguchi (CT) Nadare TakemineIT'S A PIRATE HUNTER'S LIFE FOR MERookie knight Emma has been branded incompetent and shipped off to the frontier. But none of her superiors realized that pirates are hiding out in these remote areas. She handled the first wave, but now an enemy aircraft is approaching, and the only person answering Emma's call for reinforcements is her old instructor, Claudia. This is the very same instructor who failed Emma turning training. Will this battle be the chance she needs to prove herself to her old mentor?
KAIJU KAMUI GN VOL 02
(W) Shintaro ArimaLATE TO THE KAIJU BATTLE?!A new monster, code name: Zengo, is terrorizing the nation! Far from HQ and stuck in the middle of the chaos of destruction, Yamato is unable to board the Kamui! Tatsumi Akira, the Countermeasures Special Headquarters top scorer who failed to become the official link operator, puts herself forward as a replacement pilot—but can a good test-taker actually defeat a rampaging kaiju?!
KARATE SURVIVOR IN ANOTHER WORLD GN VOL 09
(W) Yazin (A) Takahito KobayashiKNOCK-DOWN DRAG-OUT!Nomad reaches Khatori Village to get a taste of the legendary Dragon Fish, but instead finds himself in trouble with the fishermen's headman, Mergo! Mergo is faster and stronger than Nomad, but he manages to score a knockdown against the headman! But this fight ain’t a fair one—will Nomad be able to wrest victory from his frenzied foe, or will Mergo’s bloodlust rule the day?!
LAZY DUNGEON MASTER GN VOL 12
(W) Supana Onikage (A) Nanaroku (CT) YoutaREI TO THE RESCUE!After pulling out all the tricks he has up his sleeve, Keima has finally discovered Aidi’s weakness! Not about to let this chance for victory slip by, he and Rokuko deploy the full might of their offensive forces against her. Yet Aidi’s overwhelming power stops them all dead in their tracks, and she advances on Rokuko’s core. In the face of overwhelming defeat, Rei steps up to defend the dungeon as this thrilling three-way battle reaches its climax!
LILIA'S PREGNANCY SPELLS THE WORLD'S END GN VOL 01
(W) Shinta SakayamaAfter his victory over the Demon King in another world, one man returns home to his normal life. But a visit from the late Demon King’s daughter could change everything he fought for!After defeating the Demon King in another world, the great hero Takahiro returns home to his old life. But just as he’s getting back into the swing of things, an unexpected visitor comes crashing into his home—the Demon King’s daughter, Lilia! Surprisingly, she’s not here for revenge. She’s here to seduce him.Smitten by the raw power Takahiro displayed in defeating her father, Lilia is convinced she must bear his child! And while his body is more than ready to say yes, Takahiro is convinced that a baby born with his heroic power and Lilia’s demonic bloodline will lead to the end of the world! Can Takahiro resist her devilish charms—or is sleeping with Lilia the first step toward the apocalypse?
LOVING MOON DOG GN VOL 05
(W) Nanpei YamadaPET PLAYRikka and Akira are no longer pet and owner. They’ve confirmed their feelings for each other and have graduated to being a couple. Now he can’t keep his hands off her, and she can hardly contain herself!
MONSTER MUSUME: DELUXE EDITION HC OMNIBUS VOL 02
(W) OkayadoTHE MONSTER GIRLS JUST KEEP COMING!Life’s never dull for Kimihito now that he’s sharing his house with a harem of beautiful, seductive monster girls! Will Rachnera, a cunning, worldly arachne, snare the hapless Kimihito within her silken web? Will the self-professed 'leg man' decide that eight is better than two?More danger’s afoot when Kimihito receives a threatening note warning him not to marry any monster girl, and he has to go on fake dates to flush out the culprit. Then there’s Lala, who goths up the joint with her black cloak, scythe, and dramatic flair. Will Kimihito lose his head...or will she?!
MONSTER MUSUME: I HEART MONSTER GIRLSGN VOL 05
(W) OkayadoBACK IN THE SADDLE!The long-anticipated monster girl anthology finally returns!! Monster Musume: I Heart Monster Girls explores concepts both familiar and new, including the full moon, sleep, and the traditional Japanese maiden. Your monster girl love will power up when you read this collection of works by the field’s most talented artists, including a cover drawn by masha, the artist of Interspecies Reviewers!
MUSHOKU TENSEI: JOBLESS REINCARNATION GN VOL 22
(W) Rifujin Na Magonote (A) Fujikawa Yuka (CT) ShirotakaROXY IN PERIL!Rudeus's beloved magic teacher Roxy is stranded somewhere in a perilous labyrinth full of teleportation traps. She searches desperately for a way out, her strength gradually fading...but help is on the way. Rudeus, together with his father Paul and the others in their party, are ready for a rescue mission dungeon dive! It's Rudeus's first time exploring a labyrinth, and even though he's got some apprehensions, he won't shy away from the challenge until Roxy is home safe!
MY DARLING DEVILISH DAUGHTER GN VOL 01
(W) Sankaku HeadThe adorable misadventures of a human man trying to raise his adorable, half-demon daughter. A family drama that will warm your heart! From the creator behind Himouto! Umaruchan--also available from Seven Seas.Sami is a sweet little girl…who just so happens to have demonic powers. Her mom? A literal demon. Her dad? A totally normal human trying to balance the chaos of life and work, all while raising his adorable half-demon daughter. Raising a half-devil daughter is far from easy, especially when she accidentally summon demons! But the real challenge? Keeping her smiling at all costs and not letting her horns grow. Because if she ever feels lonely, Mama has made a promise to make Papa pay—with his life. As if being a single dad wasn’t hard enough! A devilishly cute family comedy packed with mischief, magic, and heartwarming chaos.
MY DEAR DETECTIVE: MITSUKO'S CASE FILES GN VOL 05
(W) Natsumi ItoTHEIR LAST PICTURE SHOWIn Showa-era Tokyo, no case is too large, or small, for Japan's first female detective, Mitsuko, and her assistant, Saku, who also happens to be heir to Yoshida Department Store! The sleuths meet a young blind man and his sister, who have a very personal mystery to solve—they want to know how a film they saw in their youth ended, but their memories of the story and even the voice of the benshi narrator differ radically! Can sound, vision, and memory be reconciled before it is too late?!
MY DEER FRIEND NOKOTAN GN VOL 07
(W) OshioshioDEER CLUB DISBANDED?!Tripitaka and his party travel west through the desert, searching for a land of…well, actually, they're looking for the Deer Club. A battle over both person and drink is set to begin, a battle for Bashame’s gourmet food. It might even get the Deer Club closed and disbanded! Meanwhile, Tsubame busts out her fanciest outfit to win over the school admin into supporting the club. Or maybe it’s just for a date? And maybe it’s just adding to the confusion and chaos?!
MY GIRLFRIEND'S NOT HERE TODAY GN VOL 06
(W) Kiyoko IwamiA NOT-SO-PERFECT MATCHAfter Fuuko confronts Yuni’s girlfriend with the vicious truth of their affair, Yuni chooses to stay with Nanase. It doesn’t take long for her will to waver though, and she sneaks off to see Fuuko once again. Meanwhile, a stressed-out Nanase lashes out at her friend and teammate, Yuki. In order to make up for her outburst, she gives her a small gift. However, that sets Yuni off since she’s been waiting for Nanase to give her a matching accessory for months now. Can their fragile relationship withstand the odds?
MY KITTEN IS A PICKY EATER GN VOL 07
(W) Migiri MikiREMEMBER ME?Now that the mother cat and her two newborn kittens at Taiyo’s family’s home are safe, Taiyo can return to his regular life. He decides to visit his friend from high school, Touya, and check up on the kitten he took in. Though Taiyo rescued and nursed her back to health, it seems Konatsu doesn’t remember him. Meanwhile, Taiyo’s older brother continues to struggle with raising cats for the first time. There’s only one person who can help: Utako!
NATSUME WANTS TO BLOSSOM GN
(W) MAMITALOVE ME, NEVER LEAVE METhanks to his housekeeper-turned-boyfriend, Natsume has finally learned just how enjoyable sex can be and abandoned his misguided plans to get back at his ex. Instead, he’s come up with a new agenda: this time, his goal is to become a lover worthy of his beloved Kou. Yet in the midst of his planning, Kou’s childhood friend Kurumi returns to Japan, and the future of Natsume’s budding relationship is thrown into jeopardy!
NO GOD IN EDEN GN VOL 03
(W) Yuma IchinoseA NEW BREED OF BEINGAfter their seven-day ordeal in the storage room, Takai and Nishio have returned to their normal lives as best they can and started dating in secret. But their experience during Nishio’s heat has irrevocably altered them, with each boy noticing a new level of possessiveness over the other. With the arrival of spring and their third year of high school, a second heat threatens to arrive, and a silent observer has begun to take notice of just how much Takai and Nishio have changed. Will this alpha-omega couple be able to keep their secret hidden? Or is there an intruder on their private world?
NOW THAT WE DRAW GN VOL 04
(W) Kyu Takahata (A) Yuwji KabaHOT SPRINGS AND DRAWING MACHINESSuper pessimist Uehara Yuuki and mega optimist Miyamoto Niina are still in the throes of their (completely fake) relationship. And…it’s working?! Both of them have become better mangaka from acting out various rom-com tropes, to the point where some of those heart-pounding scenarios have actually gotten their hearts pounding. They’re now at the level of going on (fake) amusement park dates and doing (fake) karaoke love confessions, but it seems things have grown stagnant. They need a big event to bolster their dreams of becoming mangaka, like…a hot springs vacation? There, one of them might even blurt out a (genuine) confession—unless someone else decides to crash the party!
ONLY I KNOW THE WORLD IS ENDING AND GETTING KILLED BY RAMPAGING BEASTS ONLY MAKES ME STRONGER GN VOL 04
(W) Shigeru Haijima (A) Tsubasa (CT) Ryuta FuseA ROGUELITE RESOLVEWith Nao shaken by the experience of having been torn apart by monsters on a previous time loop, it’s up to Akira to prepare for the upcoming boss fight. But no matter how strong he gets on his own, the quest description still demands that the two of them brave the Werewolf’s lightning-fast claws together. Can Nao overcome her fears to defeat the next boss alongside her childhood friend?
OUR DINING TABLE: SECONDS, PLEASE! GN VOL 02
(W) Mita OriThe 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!
PERFECT ADDICTION GN VOL 01
(W) Kaoruko MiyamaWhat starts as a challenge quickly becomes an addiction for two men as they discover the secret to pleasure goes beyond physical indulgences. A sexy Boys’ Love romance that brings the spice!Akihito is a college student obsessed with good looks and carnal pleasure, but he can’t stand the handsome-yet-aloof Sae. Things come to a head when Akihito is shot down at a singles mixer by a girl who’s set her romantic sights on Sae. Furious, he follows Sae to the hotel district where he learns Sae’s secret: he's gay, and he's having trouble enjoying himself in the bedroom. Breaking through Sae’s mental barriers is exactly the sexy challenge Akihito needed. It awakens something in them both. Will they ever be able to control themselves again?
PET SHOP OF HORRORS: COLLECTOR'S EDITION GN VOL 05
(W) Matsuri AkinoWRACKED WITH GUILTLeon isn’t doing so hot. In the wake of an arrest gone wrong, both his partner and his childhood friend are dead—and he’s to blame. Can Count D help assuage his grief and guilt with a gift from the pet shop?
RIPPLES IN THE RIVER GN VOL 02
(W) Zeniko SumiyaTHE ADORABLE COUPLE'S ORIGIN STORY, CUTE FROM THE GET-GO!Tamba and Utagawa first meet back in high school. They might be in different classes--and from different worlds--but that doesn’t keep them from spending more and more time together. When they head to a summer fireworks festival together, will sparks fly on the ground, too…?
TEASE ME HARDER: A SWEET AND KINKY ROMANCE GN VOL 02
(W) Fumika MinamiA SWEET BDSM ROMCOM WITH TWO PURE-HEARTED LEADS!Yuka, a true masochist, wants nothing more than for her oh-so-kind boyfriend, Mahiro, to torment her. Mahiro, who declared he’d become a sadist for her, tries his best to be dominant for her as they celebrate milestones like birthdays and their first trip together. However, it becomes apparent that Mahiro is struggling with something. What could it be? And could it have something to do with the mysterious woman, Yukino, who shows up at his workplace?
THE ANCIENT MAGUS' BRIDE GN VOL 22
(W) Kore YamazakiA New York Times Manga Best Seller! And be sure to watch the beautiful anime streaming on Crunchyroll!Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise’s life will never be the same again.The man is a “magus,” a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice–and his bride!
THE ANCIENT MAGUS' BRIDE: COLLECTED FRAGMENTS GN VOL 01
(W) Kore YamazakiThere’s still much more to The Ancient Magus’ Bride story. From unseen tales to secrets not yet revealed, collect the missing fragments from this wondrous world in this brand-new collection of short stories. Available in English print for the first time ever!Before Hatori Chise and Elias started their journey together, Chise lived an entirely different life. Like her, many other characters have stories that have yet to be told…until now. Learn more about the cast of characters from The Ancient Magus’ Bride in this collection of short stories—published in English for the first time ever!
THE BEAST KING: MASTER OF MEDICINES GN VOL 01
(W) Tatsukazu Konda (A) Asahi Sakano (CT) MomochichiThe story of a Beast King intent on protecting monsters—and his human companion.Tina, an adventurer, is gravely wounded while dungeon diving, and who should come across her but Garon—not just a monster, but the Beast King himself. In exchange for saving her life, Garon demands that Tina help him treat wounded monsters. It’s the beginning of a fantasy story of humans, monsters, and medicine!
THE DANGERS IN MY HEART GN VOL 12
(W) Norio SakuraiQuirky courtship awaits in this comedy nominated for the 2020 Manga Taisho Award–and don’t miss the anime!Kyotaro Ichikawa, a boy barely clinging to the bottom rung of his school’s social ladder, secretly believes he’s the tortured lead in some psychological thriller. He spends his days dreaming up ways to disrupt his classmates’ peaceful lives and pining after Anna Yamada, the class idol. But Kyotaro’s not nearly the troubled teen he pretends to be…and it turns out Anna’s a bit odd herself!
THE FEISTY OMEGA AND HIS TWIN MATES GN VOL 03
(W) Ryo AyamineYOU AND YOU ALONEIn the aftermath of Tomoya’s stabbing, Natsuo and Yuya are in a state of shock, with Yuya unwilling to leave his brother’s side as he lies in a hospital bed in a coma. As Yuya gradually weakens from stress and worry, Natsuo vows to do everything he can to support his two mates. Yet unbeknownst to him, someone else has their sights on Yuya--and meanwhile, Natsuo comes face-to-face with Tomoya’s attacker! Will the bond between these three make it through this ordeal unscathed?
THE GREATEST WOLF OF MY LIFE GN VOL 02
(W) RAN (A) BGEVERY TIME WE TOUCHEunbyul Han thought it was the worst day of her life when a misunderstanding resulted in her neighbor--superstar Kang Bin--thinking she was a stalker. Little did she know, the nightmare had only just begun! Thanks to Kang’s bodyguard being a dear childhood friend and Eunbyul desperately needing a job, she finds herself tutoring the brattiest student ever.That leaves her precious little time to reconnect with another person from her past, Choi Junghoon, who seems to want to take their friendship to the next level. As if that's not enough, she may also have psychometry, the ability to see powerful memories tied to objects. All Eunbyul wants is a normal life, but it seems fate has more in store for her!
THE LADY KNIGHT AND THE BEAST-EARED CHILD GN VOL 05
(W) TaboengineDEUS EX MACHINAOlivia may have finally encountered a monster she cannot subjugate in the form of a masked sorceress who holds her childhood friend captive. During their last confrontation, the mysterious woman teleported Olivia, Noah, and their pet owl Fo-Fo to an unknown icy land. As Olivia and her ward were on the brink of freezing to death, Fo-Fo called out to the divine beast of the snowy peaks to save them. It seems this powerful creature may be the key to stopping an evil plan, but an infamous man-eating giant stands between Olivia and this potential new ally!
THE LONG SUMMER OF AUGUST 31 GN VOL 04
(W) Ikkado ItoHOT SPRINGS SHENANIGANSStuck in an endless August 31st that only they remember, Suzuki and Takagi still don’t seem any closer to figuring out how to break the loop. On the surface their relationship seems just as stagnant. So when Takagi suggests she and Suzuki go on a hot springs trip together, Suzuki’s hopes immediately shoot sky high. He even makes sure to procure some necessary protection in case the opportunity arises. Later, alone in their room, things start getting steamy. Will Suzuki and Takagi finally take the next step?!
THE LYING BRIDE AND THE SAME-SEX MARRIAGE DEBATE GN VOL 02
(W) Kodama NaokoTIME TO SETTLE THINGSLife has been strangely enjoyable ever since Rei’s former co-worker, Saya, started staying at Rei’s apartment. Rei has always had a bit of a crush on flirty, feminine Saya, but she doesn’t want to get her hopes up in case Saya isn’t into women. When Rei discovers that Saya had been talking to her husband, the cheery atmosphere changes into something more tense. Saya tells Rei that she’ll move out and apologizes for freeloading. As Saya’s moving day draws closer, can the two women figure out their true feelings for one another before it’s too late?The final volume of The Lying Bride and the Same-Sex Marriage Debate!
THE SCHEMING CROWN PRINCE'S WICKED CONSORT GN VOL 01
(W) Kayano, Subaru (A) SeikanA powerful warrior whose strength and reputation strike fear in the hearts of her enemies…and her potential love interests! An action-packed manga about a woman who must produce an heir and her challenge to find a man brave enough to help her conceive.With sharp eyes, forbidding features, and a commanding voice, Angelica isn’t your typical beauty. The only daughter of a royal army general, she was raised as a soldier and earned the nickname “Ice Witch” due to her aloof personality. Thanks to all that, she’s already lost one engagement, and has resigned herself to never marrying. But that does nothing to lessen the expectation that she will provide an heir...so what’s a lady of battle to do but secretly hunt for a man to help her conceive? It isn't long before a man comes to her, and he happens to be Prince Elvan, the crown prince and the very person to whom Angelica has sworn allegiance!
THE TOO-PERFECT SAINT: TOSSED ASIDE BY MY FIANCÉ AND SOLD TO ANOTHER KINGDOM GN VOL 05
(W) Fuyutsuki Koki (A) Mago Ayakita (CT) MasamiCAN SISTERLY SUPPORT SAVE THE DAY?!After being sold to another kingdom, Philia quickly performed her first miracle as a Saint. She cast the Great Evil-Crushing Magic Circle across the entire kingdom of Palnacorta, saving it from the encroaching demon realm. But protecting one kingdom is hardly enough for the greatest Saint of all time! With the aid of Bolmern’s Saint sisters, Philia seeks to expand the circle and shield the entire continent. Meanwhile, her sister Mia makes progress in convincing Ziltonia’s first price to take action against those who conspired against Philia. But will Philia survive casting such a massive spell and live to see her sister again?
THE VALIANT MUST FALL GN VOL 06
(W) Yu Aida“A BEAUTIFUL SWORD CANNOT BE WEAK.”The indomitable Enka exhibits the power of the semi-hidden in a vicious battle against the Imperial Archives. Meanwhile, Iba Hachiro, Kai’s kinsman, crosses blades with former Shinsengumi captain Fujita Goro to protect Ikumatsu. For a third time, the immortal siblings clash over their ideals. To what future will the ensorcelled Sessho-seki lead the valiant?
THE WORLD'S FASTEST LEVEL UP GN VOL 07
(W) Nagato Yamata (A) Atsushi Suzumi (CT) FameIN TOO DEEPAs Rin says goodbye to the Remote Magic Tower, he encounters the mysterious (and beautiful) Claire, a member of the Yoizuki Guild. Rin’s got an open invitation to join the guild, but before that can happen, he’s sucked into yet another dungeon collapse—this time for a B-rank dungeon with tons of high-level monsters pouring out. He agrees to assist Claire in the fallout, but can he keep up with her and survive the fierce battle?
THIS IS SCREWED UP, BUT I WAS REINCARNATED AS A GIRL IN ANOTHER WORLD! GN VOL 18
(W) Ashi (A) Keyaki Uchiuchi (CT) KaomingHOT FOR TEACHER!Ren agrees to supervise Ed and a few boys as they train at Arnault Smithy. Though she loathes the idea at first, Ren soon finds herself deeply invested in seeing her pupils grow! She brings the fellas to the Creation Expo so that the public can judge the fruits of their long, hard, labor, but there will be more than creations exposed at the venue. The slow life may be heating up!
TOKYO REVENGERS: A LETTER FROM KEISUKE BAJI GN VOL 06
(W) Ken Wakui (A) Yukinori NatsukawaguchiEVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF!Yotsuya Kaidan was out for bloody vengeance, starting with its disgraced second in command, Kojiro Hishi. Fortunately, Ryusei Sato raced to save his childhood friend despite being in a rival gang. Since no one fights alone when they’re a member of Tokyo Manji’s First Division, Keisuke Baji and Chifuyu Matsuno rushed to his side. However, Kojiro’s older brother and leader of Yotsuya Kaidan may have an unbreakable hold over him, turning this rescue mission into a trap with each Toman member separated and outnumbered. Though Chifuyu remains determined to earn his place as Baji’s right hand, the odds may be completely against him!The untold story of two of Toman’s toughest officers concludes in this Tokyo Revengers tale!
VIRGIN KNIGHT: I BECAME THE FRONTIER LORD IN A WORLD RULED BY WOMEN GN VOL 02
(W) Mitizou (A) Kotatsu Yanase (CT) MELON22THE WORLD'S ONLY MALE KNIGHT TAKES ON THE BANDIT HORDE!In a world where women wield power and men are shielded, Faust, a rare male knight, is tasked with advising Princess Valiele on her first campaign. What began as a straightforward mission to eliminate bandits takes a dire turn when they discover the culprits are reinforced by remnants of a neighboring domain’s failed succession war. These ruthless forces have ravaged a village, leaving chaos in their wake.Unprepared to face such a large and vicious army, Valiele’s troops face overwhelming odds. As defeat looms, Zabine, commander of the royal knights, rallies the common folk to their cause in one unified resistance. Her bold strategy risks extraordinary casualties. Will resolve and unity prevail, or will their recklessness lead to ruin?
WAIT, I LOVE YOU GN VOL 01
(W) OmayuThings heat up on set in this Boys’ love story between an aspiring actor and his stylist boyfriend!Shinozaki Haruto is a top stylist in Tokyo and the devoted boyfriend of up-and-coming actor Kuga Aoi. Their busy careers keep them on their toes, but they always find time for love. When Aoi lands the lead role in a new film shooting in Hokkaido, Haruto is both overjoyed and heartbroken at the thought of being apart. But fate has other plans! Haruto is suddenly invited to join the same film crew as a hair and makeup artist. Now, the couple must balance work and romance under the spotlight. Can they keep their relationship hidden? Or will love take center stage?
WINTER WOLF GN VOL 02
(W) RubyChe; Cheong Yong (A) soonmuOUTSIDE TEMPTATIONFormer noblewoman Lysithea Del Arman is on the run for her life, but has been waylaid at an abandoned mansion with her broker, Taron Cardis. Thanks to a raging snowstorm, she’s narrowly missed her opportunity to leave the country by boat and must now wait until spring. But at least with Taron, Lysithea feels safe. Safe from the horrors of the outside world, and especially from Phantom, the assassin who’s been hired to kill her. Losing herself in Taron’s embrace, Lysithea can’t help falling deeper in love with him—until a stranger arrives at the mansion. Taron, ever careful, wants him dead. But Lysithea can’t bring herself to kill…even if it puts her own life in danger.
YES, NO, OR MAYBE? GN VOL 03
(W) Michi Ichiho (A) Yukimura (CT) Lala TakemiyaLove in the limelight! The hit Boys’ Love light novel (and anime film) is now a manga.Kunieda Kei is the up-and-coming Prince Charming of the evening news, but inside, he’s anything but princely. He’s brash, hot-tempered, and prickly as can be. For years, he’s been able to juggle his private and professional personas, but a run-in with animator Ushio Tsuzuki threatens to bring that all crashing down. Will Kei’s mask slip and expose him for who he is, or is there someone who might love and accept both his sides?
A GOOD DAY STARTS WITH CATS AND BOOKS LIGHT NOVEL
(W) Satori Satori (A) WamizuA cozy bookstore in the corner of Shinjuku is the purrfect escape for those looking for a new story and some furry friends to read with.Welcome to Frère, a picture-purrfect share bookstore tucked away in a cozy corner of Shinjuku, complete with its very own adorable cat mascots! In a share bookstore, each shelf is curated by individual 'shelf owners,' each contributing their own books and personal touch to the space. Inside, you'll meet as many fascinating and unique people as there are books: a hairstylist struggling to keep up with the latest trends, a student trying to make ends meet, a bartender eager to understand people through literature, and other colorful patrons seeking the perfect read. Peek into their lives and watch their relationships blossom as they connect over their shared love of books and the stories that bring them together.
ADACHI AND SHIMAMURA: SHORT STORIES VOL 02 LIGHT NOVEL
(W) Hitoma Iruma (A) raemz (CT) NonSO MANY STORIES, SO LITTLE TIMESummer fireworks and winter chills. Trips abroad and a peaceful home life. Somewhere in the background, an ukelele plays. This second short story collection features a variety of vignettes from the perspective of Adachi, Shimamura, and some of the many people whose lives have intertwined with theirs.
HEROINE? SAINT? NO, I'M AN ALL-WORKS MAID (AND PROUD OF IT)! LIGHT NOVEL VOL 05
(W) Atekichi (A) YukikoUNDERCOVER MAID!After Luciana has a brush with danger, Melody decides she can no longer leave her lady’s safety to chance. But in order to stay by Luciana’s side, Melody will have to take on her most daring maidly mission yet: enrolling as a student at Royal Academy! She dons the guise of the lovely Cecelia and passes the entrance exam with flying colors, earning herself a place at the academy. But it quickly becomes apparent that being a maid, student, and bodyguard all at once is just too much for one maid to take on—even for Melody! How will this mad maid manage to do it all without blowing her cover?
I LIKE VILLAINS, SO I REINCARNATED AS ONE LIGHT NOVEL VOL 01
(W) Kei Takano (A) kodamazonWhen one man is isekai’d into the game he’s been playing, he winds up becoming the doomed villain. Can his knowledge of the game help him avoid a disastrous fate or will his meddling cause more harm? A fantasy light novel about rewriting fate and facing the inevitable!Video game character Weiss Hamilton is destined to lose everything—his position, his family, and ultimately his life. A tragic villain who was overshadowed by his talented sister, blamed for mismanaging his territory, and fated to fall at the hands of the game’s hero, Weiss is nothing more than a failure. And to be reincarnated as him? A fate worse than death! Or is it?Armed with knowledge of the game’s plot, the new Weiss has a second chance to rewrite his fate and become a proper villain with a better future. Using his own cheats to avoid every pitfall, Weiss has the ability to avoid doom and impending tragedy, all while winning the hearts of the beautiful ladies around him. Can he maintain this new course, grow his harem, and survive the plot that’s written against him?!
MAGICAL BUFFS: THE SUPPORT CASTER IS STRONGER THAN HE REALIZED! LIGHT NOVEL VOL 01
(W) Haka Tokura (A) Eiri ShiraiWhen a support mage is kicked out of his group for outshining the hero, he becomes a member of an elite guild where he can really show off his powers! The light novel that inspired the manga--also available from Seven Seas.Wim Strauss isn’t a flashy fighter—he’s a granting caster, a support mage who boosts his allies’ strength in battle. His magic keeps the party alive. But when his quiet power starts to overshadow the wrong person, the team’s prideful leader has him unceremoniously kicked out.Enter his slightly clingy childhood friend Heidemarie, now a member of Nachtlibelle, a renowned A-rank guild counted among the strongest in the land. She offers Wim a chance to join her team—a fresh start among allies who actually value his skills. His magic may not dazzle, but with the right party behind him, he just might prove that the back line was never where he truly belonged.
MISTAKENLY SAVING THE VILLAIN NOVEL VOL 02
(W) Feng Yu NieA mission gone wrong and a villain in need of serious therapy await in this heart-rending danmei (Boys’ Love) drama—finally available in English!Medical student Song Qingshi has just awakened inside a historical fantasy novel and bestowed a mission: save the protagonist from a life of slavery.There’s just one not-so-minor problem: Song Qingshi doesn’t read historical fantasy and has no idea who is who! So, instead of correctly identifying and saving the protagonist, he’s actually just rescued the brilliant and beautiful minor antagonist, Yue Wuhuan.Yet not all is lost. Rather than being put off by Yue Wuhan’s suspicious interest in poisons and villainy, Song Qingshi makes it his mission to treat the underlying trauma to reform his “heroic” ward. United by their love of medicine and a budding mutual attraction, the two must face a hostile and fantastic world in a fight to give Yue Wuhuan the happy ending he deserves.
MUSHOKU TENSEI: REDUNDANT REINCARNATION LIGHT NOVEL VOL 03
(W) Rifujin Na Magonote (A) ShirotakaDive back into the Mushoku Tensei universe as the hit isekai tale continues in this new light novel series!Rudeus Greyrat has finally emerged victorious from the showdown at Biheiril Kingdom. With his hard-fought battle over, he can finally rest easy and put his adventuring days behind him. Yeah right! The epic fight may be done, but the story of the Jobless Reincarnation cast is far from over. There’s still Norn’s wedding, Lucie’s first day at school, hunting down marriage partners for Dohga and Isolde, and then…is that Ghislaine?! Get ready for a bounty of antics and action from the Mushoku Tensei universe as the story continues!
REINCARNATED INTO A GAME AS THE HERO'S FRIEND: RUNNING THE KINGDOM BEHIND THE SCENES LIGHT NOVEL VOL 06
(W) Yuki Suzuki (A) SanshouuoSECRETS BURIED DEEPHaving devised and executed the perfect strategy to defeat Demon Commander Gezarius, Werner von Zehrfeld makes a gallant return to the capital alongside his friend, the Hero Mazel. However, there is no time to rest as Crown Prince Hubertus commands him to investigate a secret underground library. The number of books stored there is incredible, but clues to even deeper secrets may lie within. Meanwhile, sinister forces are trying to find ways to use the Hero’s powers for themselves. Is it all too much for the once-average office worker to handle?
RUN WILD: SA YE NOVEL VOL 04
(W) Wu Zhe (A) Ding Yue Rong (CA) Tayue JinIn this novel series originally released in Chinese—and which inspired a number of multimedia adaptations—two disaffected young men stuck in a run-down city discover that everything changes once they find each other.Unwanted by his adoptive parents, Jiang Cheng leaves home to live in a cold, gray city with his deadbeat dad whose only talent is feeding a gambling addiction. Alone save for his suitcase, the rebellious teenage boy arrives at the train station ready to face his miserable new life.But the moment he steps off the platform, Jiang Cheng meets the peculiar young girl Gu Miao, along with her big brother Gu Fei—a boy his age with a musical staff shaved into his hair. Rumor has it that Gu Fei is bad news with dark secrets of his own, but Jiang Cheng still finds himself pulled toward the withdrawn delinquent thanks to Gu Miao and, perhaps, fate. The unlikely friendship that blossoms between them shows Jiang Cheng the hidden depths of Gu Fei…and the hidden depths of his own feelings. Features exclusive new art!
SILENT READING: MO DU NOVEL VOL 02
(W) PriestThe hit danmei (Boys’ Love) thriller from the author behind Guardian: Zhen Hun and Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang–both available from Seven Seas!Something lurks beneath the city of Yancheng, and as international spotlight falls upon it, the darkness begins to stir.As one of the police force’s best investigators, the task of unraveling the city’s morbid mysteries falls to Luo Wenzhou. But as the case develops, a common thread seems to emerge: the infamous playboy and wealthy CEO, Fei Du.With a harrowing past of his own, Fei Du is no stranger to the ins and outs of the crime investigation unit, and his suspiciously shrewd insights into the workings of the criminal mind are a great help to Luo Wenzhou’s team. As they work together to pursue justice, Luo Wenzhou must reconcile this new version of Fei Du—sharp, astute, with impeccable skills of deduction—with the troubled child he once helped…
SWORD OF THE DEMON HUNTER: KIJIN GENTOSHO LIGHT NOVEL VOL 12
(W) Motoo NakanishiTHE DEMON COMES HOMEIn year 21 of the Heisei era (2009 AD), Jinya returns to his hometown Kadono. Only a year remains until the foretold arrival of the Demon God—his sister, Suzune. To prepare for their fated confrontation, Jinya enrolls in the high school located on the former grounds of the Itsukihime shrine, and among his classmates is the Itsukihime of the Heisei era, Himekawa Miyaka. And if finding his place in this old-yet-new environment isn’t enough to keep him busy, Jinya finds himself discovering not only what new dangers the night holds, but the final secret of the Yatonomori Kaneomi blades as well.
THE TALE OF A LITTLE ALCHEMIST BLESSED BY THE SPIRITS LIGHT NOVEL VOL 01
(W) Yocco (A) JunsuiThe endearing light novel series about a young Alchemist who gets a second chance at life and makes better use of her extraordinary powers! Inspired a manga and anime!Daisy’s new life is already a world apart from the last. Once cast out for a “worthless” job and left to die alone, she’s now the cherished daughter of a viscount—with a rare skill, a loving family, and a future that’s finally hers to shape.Sure, she’s been saddled with the “undesirable” job of Alchemist again, but things couldn’t be more different this time. With her Appraisal ability, the blessing of the spirits, and brand-new alchemy tools at her side, Daisy is ready to turn her second chance into something truly magical.Before long, she’s brewing potions for kingdoms, gathering rare materials with ease, and still finding time to bake fresh bread.This time, the overpowered alchemist is going to make sure her future shines bright!
THE VILLAINESS AND THE DEMON KNIGHT LIGHT NOVEL VOL 05
(W) Nekota (A) AsahikoA PASSIONATE DESERT HONEYMOON TURNS DEADLY!After a treacherous and passionate courtship, Cecelia thought she’d finally earned a peaceful honeymoon with her overprotective husband, the Hero of the Kingdom Lucas. But when he insists on dragging her to the sun-scorched desert kingdom of Majaar, she realizes her “relaxing getaway” involves more intrigue than sightseeing. The Egrich Empire has set their sights on Cecilia—and they’re determined to claim the Rainbow Maiden as their own holy saint! The romantic fantasy between the obsessive knight and his villainous noblewoman bride continues in this new volume.
THREE HUNDRED YEARS OF LONGING: BU JIAN SHANG XIAN SAN BAI NIAN NOVEL VOL 02
(W) Mu Su LiHOW MANY LIFETIMES WILL IT TAKE?Wu Xingxue has awakened and realized that he is indeed an archfiend. However, much of his past, like his connection to the mysterious Rex Spiritus or the Arbor Divinus, remains an enigma. Adding to the puzzle is the legendary Tianxiu Immortal, Xiao Fuxuan, who continues to support him. Wu Xingxue’s fragmented memories suggest that Xiao Fuxuan’s helpfullness might stem from a surprisingly simple reason—one that ties them together inexorably.Determined to uncover the truth, Wu Xingxue travels with his ragtag group to the feared stronghold of fiends: Nightgleam. Once inside, he will surely encounter the archfiend who usurped his position as leader of all fiends.But when they least expect it, the group is dragged into a vision of the past. And the illusion—if it is an illusion—holds more shocking revelations than any of them could have imagined.
THRICE MARRIED TO A SALTED FISH NOVEL VOL 02
(W) Bi Ka Bi (A) Mulliga K. (CA) MIO“IF ODD, CHANGE. IF EVEN, REMAIN THE SAME...”In the marquess of Nan’an’s household, Lu Wancheng’s death has left Lin Qingyu a young widow, and he loses no time fleeing his late husband’s hostile family to continue pursuing his dashed dream of becoming a physician. Indeed, the empire of Great Yu has never been as desperate for fine physicians—both the emperor and one of his finest generals are in such ill health as to threaten the country itself.Lin Qingyu’s medical talents are far from rusty, and soon enough, they ensure that he’s ushered into the imperial palace. There, he waits for someone to utter the secret code Lu Wancheng taught him—the code that begins “If odd, change. If even, remain the same…”When Lin Qingyu finally hears those words, the speaker isn’t the person he expected—nor are they the only person in the palace interested in Lin Qingyu. The young physician’s beauty and talent have created professional rivals and even more serious threats. The speaker of the secret code may have come too late.
VIRGIN KNIGHT: I BECAME THE FRONTIER LORD IN A WORLD RULED BY WOMEN LIGHT NOVEL VOL 02
(W) Mitizou (A) MELON22THE VIRGIN KNIGHT MUST CONQUER HIS STRONGEST FOE YET—A WOMAN'S HEART!After a triumphant campaign alongside Princess Valiele, Faust—a rare male knight from another world—decides to care for Martina, the orphaned daughter of a fallen rebel. Returning home to his quiet Polidoro fief, his respite is cut short when he’s summoned to the capital for a delicate diplomatic mission. Queen Liesenlotte herself asks Faust to act as an envoy, negotiating peace with the neighboring kingdom of Villendorf. But there’s a twist: the success of this mission hinges on whether Faust can break through the icy facade of Queen Catalina, a ruler famed for her ruthless heart. The stakes are even higher in this thrilling second installment of the knight’s tale in a gender-switched world!
WITCH AND MERCENARY LIGHT NOVEL VOL 05
(W) Chohokiteki Kaeru (A) Kanase BenchWHEN TWISTED INDIVIDUALS CLASH, WHOSE BELIEFS WILL PREVAIL?After working with the mafia to halt a rising drug problem in the city of Halian, Zig is back to protecting Siasha—but with a new wariness of Claritism, a doctrine that asserts demi-humans are subhuman. Aware that Claritists would persecute Siasha for her witch nature if it were discovered, Zig gathers intel while keeping the religion and its followers at arm's length. However, after sharing a meal with Urbas, a scalefolk demi-human, Zig is targeted directly. So much for neutrality!With the help of the network they've established in the city, Zig and Siasha storm the church to confront Yaesar, a Claritist confessor with a sinister agenda. Can the witch and mercenary fight against the deep-rooted prejudice festering beneath the city's surface…or will they soon find themselves on the wrong side of the allies they've gathered?
BRIDE OF THE DEATH GOD GN VOL 02
(W) Hako IchiiroThe story of a death god who was welcomed for the first time and a young woman no longer welcome in her own world—a tale of love that even death cannot part.When Aibi had only seven days left to live, the death god extended her lifespan. Since then, she has savored every day and tried to live the life that was previously denied to her. She goes to school and even goes on a date with the death god! But thanks to the special power she possesses, she is still a target for evil spirits. Their attacks become more frequent, and when another god of death appears, the curtain is raised on a life-or-death struggle!
CHERRY MAGIC! THIRTY YEARS OF VIRGINITY CAN MAKE YOU A WIZARD?! GN VOL 15
(W) Yuu ToyotaIt’s complicated: A thirty-year-old virgin gets more than he bargained for when his newfound magical power reveals he’s the object of his male coworker’s affections!Troublesome client Tachibana, who has a thing for Adachi, is pulling out all the stops to steal him away! After almost falling for one of Tachibana's tricks, Adachi asks Kurosawa to teach him some street smarts in all matters of love! Will he learn to set clear boundaries with Tachibana? At the same time, a sneak shot of Tsuge and Minato goes viral right before Minato's dance group is set to debut! Minato wants to just tell the world that they're dating, but Tsuge has worst-case scenarios on the brain. When misunderstandings ensue, can they manage to straighten things out?
MECHANICAL BUDDY UNIVERSE 1.0 GN VOL 01
(W) Takuji KatoIn this thrilling sequel series to Mechanical Buddy Universe, humans and machines unite to protect their chosen families!The mercenary android and her adopted son. The young sniper and her AI partner. The retired soldier and her trusty weapon. The mechanized heiress and her loyal maid. These four pairs may have each found peace after the Great War ended, but threats continue to lurk around every corner…
SMOKING BEHIND THE SUPERMARKET WITH YOU GN VOL 06
(W) JinushiAn overworked salaryman and a mischievous cashier with a dual personality form an unexpected bond in this sweet-and-sour comedy!Summer arrives, and the slow burn continues… When Sasaki’s subordinate wins a work award, the downtrodden salesman must choose whether to confront his fear of visiting the company’s head office. Meanwhile, Yamada attends the local summer festival with her supermarket coworkers, but she can’t get Sasaki off her mind. Then, Yamada's jealous coworker friend, Kawakami, issues a challenge to Sasaki! If he loses, he’ll never get to smoke with Tayama again.
THE GOD-SLAYING DEMON KING GN VOL 04
(W) Ezogingitune; PIG3rd; TeddyThe strongest demon king in history returns from the dead and embarks on a grand adventure to find the god of all demons...and kill him!Hiram, the strongest demon king in history and ruler over all of demonkind, refused to obey the demon god’s demand for sacrifices. A fierce battle ensued, which ended with Hiram losing his life. Five centuries later, Hiram successfully reincarnates himself as a young human with his magical powers intact.Wolgan is defeated, but the mutated spirit of the demon god is on a rampage! Can this monster really be Hiram's long-lost adopted daughter? With the fate of the city hanging in the balance, Hiram vows to defeat the powerful spirit while also saving what he can of his daughter...somehow.
THE STRONGEST SAGE WITH THE WEAKEST CREST GN VOL 28
(W) Shinkoshoto; Liver Jam & POPO (Friendly Land) (A) Huuka KazabanaONE BOY WILL STOP AT NOTHING TO BE THE WORLD’S STRONGEST…NOT EVEN USING A BANDIT AS A TEST DUMMY!After completing the transcendent sword, Matty takes his crew to undergo training. Though the newly forged sword is sure to be useful in fighting space monsters, it is also decidedly user unfriendly, so Matty must take some time to figure out how best to wield it. Unfortunately, the training is interrupted by a mysterious bandit who suddenly appears and challenges Matthias to a duel!
THE VILLAINESS'S GUIDE TO (NOT) FALLING IN LOVE GN VOL 05
(W) Touya; Yoimachi; Ren SakumaCan one would-be villainess fend off multiple handsome suitors’ advances to simply live a peaceful life? Or will the game force a happy ending no matter what?Romance blooms amidst battle as Luciana’s dashing allies reveal their charms! When she storms the enemy’s castle, Luciana is stunned to find her brother Saphir casually soaking in a bath! However, his cryptic behavior hides a fierce determination to protect her. Saphir is prepared to face the East Star alone, but Luciana won’t let him go without her, and their shared bond could trigger a miracle!Plus, in the heat of battle, the gallant Commander Joshua pledges to protect Luciana—not out of duty but from the depths of his heart. Luciana may have sworn off love, but how is a girl supposed to resist when romance is lurking around every turn?
FAR CRY CULL THE HERD ISSUE #4
(W) Ryan Nichols
AYAKA IS IN LOVE WITH HIROKO! GN VOL 01
(W) Sal JiangThis girls love workplace rom-com by popular Twitter artist Sal Jiang features two lovestruck coworkers — who each think the other is straight!This is a 13+ GL romantic comedy about bubbly office worker Ayaka and her boss Hiroko, who each believe their feelings for each other are unrequited.
DESTINY PARADISE NIGHT GN
(W) Tomato MachidaA star-crossed meet-cute between an ordinary man and an idol sparks a unique Boys' Love romance!On the night of the full moon, a young man finds a beautiful boy standing on the railing of the bridge. He tries to stop him from committing suicide, but the two fall into the river. A clandestine meet-cute that leads to a star crossed romance between an ordinary man and an idol.
EX-RANK LOVER GN
(W) Pyoko AsahinaA receptionist falls for the ambitious salesman at her office, who just so happens to be her high school flame. A saucy office reunion romance!Yukino is a receptionist and rumored to be a quiet, timid beauty with low self confidence. But in reality, she's just putting on an act, and is hung up on her unforgettable first love.Just when she's about to give up, she runs into her first boyfriend from high school, Haru! He's grown into a handsome salesman, and he pursues her wholeheartedly, teasing her with passionate kisses... She can't contain her excitement!Is it okay to fall in love again...?
FIRST LOVE REUNION: A DECADE LATER, MY HIGH SCHOOL CRUSH IS DETERMINED TO MAKE ME HIS! GN
(W) Yuki NikawaSteamy adult romance about a second chance with a high-school crush.Yukino is a receptionist who keeps to herself, and gives off an air of low confidence at work. She's still hung up on her first love, but just when she's ready to give up on romance for good, she runs into her first boyfriend from high school, Haru!He's grown into a refreshingly handsome salesman, and he pursues her wholeheartedly, teasing her with passionate kisses... She can't contain her excitement! But is it okay to fall in love again...?
IN SO DEEP, IT'S LOVE ALREADY, VOL 01
(W) Reida SoragakiThis 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…?!
PRIMUS 7, VOL 02
(W) Johnny O'BryantBrothers Seven and Silva Ajamu witness the deaths of their father and grandfather at the hands of Arthur Grove. Saved by Viktor Espinoza — a former soldier who raises them as his own — they must be trained to harness their power before it's too late. Meanwhile, Grove has a dark energy brewing inside him that can alter the very balance of Primordia, and bring ruin to the place they call home. Can the two brothers work together and unlock their full potential?This book contains mature themes, violence, and sexual content. It is intended only for audiences aged 16 years and up.'[Primus7] is quite the engaging new series for comics fans of action fantasy. It paints an original world while wearing its heart (and influences) on its sleeve. If you’re a fan of 90s and 2000s action comics, this is totally up your alley.' — Comics Beat
SHE IS STILL CUTE TODAY, VOL 01
(W) Guo Si TeThis adorable Chinese Girls Love manhua that has been adapted into a live action series tells a unique story about two very different girls falling in love.As the top freshman at Brilliant Minds High, Sadie Cang is surrounded by students who admire her brilliance, yet she lacks a single real friend. Fellow student Lex Qi has long since accepted her own hopeless, 'dead last' title, along with everyone's aversion to her seemingly contagious tendency to fail. Although they were both prepared to go through high school in these lonely roles, a silly rumor forced them together. Will an imperfect pairing form the perfect bond they never knew they wanted?
SPY X FAMILY S1 ACTIVITY BOOK VOL 01
(W) Crunchyroll; CrunchyrollSecret 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?
STAN BY ME GN
(W) Kiyo MoriA quirky 18+ Boys Love manga about two very different boys with a shared love for the same popular idol somehow fall in love themselves.They are hardcore fans of the same idol group, and have the same deep love for their favorite idol!! Kotobuki, a manicurist, agrees to meet up with Kazusa, a fellow fan who he met on social media for the first time at a live concert. However, the man who appeared in front of them had a super intimidating face and looked like a yakuza!?
WANDERVOGEL, GN VOL 01
(W) Sakae KusamaA romantic mystery filled that keeps readers guessing, this is a fantastical BL story for those who love a quick read.'I can even turn the stories in your head into a novel.' Okitsu, who had been wandering around Okinawa and had been sleeping rough, takes refuge in the home of novelist Ibu after a typhoon. Ibu claims to be able to read other people's minds, and from the moment they first meet, he shows interest in Okitsu, who suffers from claustrophobia due to past trauma...!?Is he a delusional maniac or a liar? A vivid and stormy night spent with a man with mysterious powers──!!
WE'RE NOT CUT OUT TO BE LOVERS, GN VOL 02
(W) Kou HirokawaA large, animal-like mechanic x a Shiba Inu-like streamer!Introducing the noisy neighbor of your nightmares: a Youtuber.It's been six months since broody auto-mechanic Kumazawa moved in next door to Koichi, a streamer who claims to be an expert on love. After one too many loud recordings, Kumazawa finally snaps and shows up at Koichi's door... only to shut him up with a passionate kiss!Kumazawa has no interest in pursuing a straight guy, but Koichi stops by night after night and won't leave until he's 'satisfied.' Coming off the heels of a traumatic breakup in which his partner cheated, Kumazawa is convinced he and Koichi won't work out, but Koichi is determined to persuade him otherwise. Can a physical relationship between two people who are totally NOT 'meant to be' turn into something real...?