Nils: The Tree of Life
The struggle between man and nature comes to a climax! This ecological future fantasy by writer Jerome Hamon tells the story of a young man and his father searching for clues as to why life has ceased to thrive. Their journey will uncover a supernatural conspiracy between the nearby high-tech kingdom and their ruinous pursuit of eternal life. Mix in the return of long-forgotten (and jealous) gods and you have a surreal fantasy of truly Wagnerian scope. Out of print for two years, this new edition features a new cover and backmatter gallery of additional artwork and concept design. This premium softcover is printed on quality 140gsm paper stock, with spot-UV on the cover and Magnetic's signature curved corners.
Judge Dredd: Rend and Tear with Tooth and Claw
The hunter becomes the hunted as Dredd faces a bloodthirsty beast in this survival thriller from veteran 2000 AD writer Rob Williams and Scalped artist R.M. Guera. After an aerial attack, Dredd and a judge squad find themselves stranded deep into the Northern Radlands, a hundred miles from the nearest city and with no way of contacting help. But fending off attacks from mountain gangs becomes the least of their problems: a great, murderous bear is on their trail, and Dredd and Cadet Moon will have to brave the elements and join forces with an unlikely ally to escape the frozen woods alive.
Super Psychic Policeman Chojo, Vol. 1
A psychic cop and his rookie partner tackle neighborhood crimes in their own wonky way! Psychic investigators don't normally use their powers to lie, cheat, and get ahead. But super psychic policeman Meguru Chojo does! Relegated to a run-down police station and hated by the entire neighborhood, Chojo gets into all sorts of shenanigans, goofs, and gaffes with his rookie partner, Nao Ippongi. Together, they turn the police force into a farce. On 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.
The King's Beast, Vol. 17
A smoldering tale of romance and revenge set in the world of the New York Times best seller Dawn of the Arcana! Ajin boys who show signs of special abilities are conscripted to serve in the imperial palace as beast-servants--status symbols and shields for their royal masters, to be kept or discarded on a whim. When they were children, Rangetsu's twin brother Sogetsu was ripped from her arms and sent to the palace to attend Prince Tenyou as a beast-servant, where he quickly fell victim to bloody dynastic intrigues. Now in a world that promises only bitterness, Rangetsu's one hope at avenging her brother is to disguise herself as a man and find a way into the palace! As the battle against Rohan wears on, Rangetsu must rely on sheer grit to survive until finally her desperation unleashes a new power within her. She strikes down foe after foe, lest she lose the country, the friends, and the man she loves. Will she ever see Prince Tenyou again?
Astro Royale, Vol. 4
A thrilling superpowered yakuza battle royale by the creator of Tokyo Revengers! Hibaru Yotsurugi, the only biological heir to the Yotsurugi yakuza family, is caught in a power struggle with his adopted siblings over who will be the next boss. But when a meteorite crashes into Tokyo and people begin manifesting mysterious powers called Astros in the aftermath, their gang war becomes superpowered! At Plant Zero, a defunct oil plant located in Tokyo Bay, Hibaru and the gang uncover the dangers of the Daybreak Ore and the tragedy that befell Kinpa's late parents. Hyoga Himuro of Unit 6 follows them to the plant, setting off a dangerous brawl between cop and yakuza!
Blue Box, Vol. 19
A badminton guy falls for a basketball girl. Do these sports-crossed lovers have a chance? Taiki Inomata loves badminton, but he has a long way to go before he can reach nationals. When Taiki sees upperclassman Chinatsu Kano practicing her heart out on the girls' basketball team, he falls for her hard. After an unexpected turn of events brings the two closer together, sports might not be the first thing on their minds anymore! Love is in the air as the culture festival rolls around again! Ayame finally recognizes her feelings for Kyo, but seeing him with Saki leaves her heartbroken. Meanwhile, Taiki hopes to spend time with Chinatsu without worrying about secrets for once--but it feels like the universe is trying to keep them apart!
Dandadan, Vol. 17
A nerd must fight powerful spirits and aliens all vying for the secret power of his "family jewel," so who better to fight alongside him than his high school crush and a spirit granny?! Momo Ayase and Okarun are on opposite sides of the paranormal spectrum regarding what they'll believe in and what they won't. Their quest to prove each other wrong leads them down a path of secret crushes and paranormal battles they'll have to participate in to believe! Momo has fallen into a cursed diorama that's laid out like a giant game board. There, she meets a guy named Zuma--the same Zuma who stole Okarun's family jewel! The two of them team up to retrieve said jewel after Zuma drops it in enemy territory. Now they've got to fight some frogs and a giant chef to get it back. Meanwhile, in the outside world, Okarun clashes with Zuma's friends over how best to rescue them!
Kill Blue, Vol. 5
Hardened hit man Juzo Ogami's in for the mission of his esteemed career...life as an average middle school student! Juzo Ogami has never led a normal life. He was picked up by a criminal organization as a child and grew up to become a legendary hit man. But everything changes when he's bitten by a mysterious insect and becomes a teenager again! Can this battle-hardened assassin handle the rigors of middle school life?! As the home ec club trains for a surfing challenge, Noren begins to question if she's falling in love with Ogami. With Noren distracted by her newfound feelings, will she and Ogami be able to surf their way to victory on the day of the challenge?
You and I Are Polar Opposites, Vol. 8
When it comes to romance, opposites really do attract! Miyu Suzuki is a bright and bubbly high schooler who's got a crush. There's just one little problem--when it comes to personality, the guy she's into is her polar opposite! With the end of high school rapidly approaching, Suzuki and all her friends are reaching a major turning point in their lives! They've spent the last three years growing and learning, laughing and loving--but what awaits them after they finish their university exams and high school finally ends?
The Bugle Call: Song of War, Vol. 5
A young bugler with supernatural powers is swept up into an epic struggle for the fate of the world. Cry havoc and sound the song of war! In Arboral Year 1294, the world is dominated by nine massive towers known as the Spires--remnants of an advanced civilization, they are filled with lost secrets and powerful knowledge that nations struggle to possess. Luca is a bugler in a mercenary company who wants nothing more than to leave the battlefield behind and become a true musician, a maestro. But marked as one of the enigmatic Branch-hexed, and gifted with the strange ability to see the sound of his instrument, Luca finds himself drawn reluctantly into a war of epic proportions! With the defeat of the Looking Glass, Luca has gained more experience and understanding of just what his Branch power can do. It has also made him more determined than ever to complete his service to the Pontiff's Holy Realm and live his life free of war. But that time is still far in the future as a new campaign into the Duchy of Normandy is announced. This mission will take him and his Branched companions deep into enemy territory to hunt down the Garland. It will also take them deeper into the mysteries held by the enigmatic Spires, and those who control them...
Tamon's B-Side, Vol. 10
When a shiny idol is a sad mess in real life, can his number one fan help him stay upbeat? High schooler Utage Kinoshita works part-time as a housekeeper so she can afford her fangirl obsession with Tamon Fukuhara, her favorite member of boy band F/ACE. When work serendipitously sends her to the home of her idol, she discovers that the real Tamon couldn't be more different from his wild and sexy onstage persona! After 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?
Nue's Exorcist, Vol. 4
A powerful spirit awaits the right human to free her--and she's ready for some PVP! For as long as he can remember, Gakuro Yajima's been able to see spirits--beings that are drawn to human sadness and anger. A fateful encounter with a quirky pop culture-loving spirit named Nue marks the start of Gakuro's spirit-exorcist adventure! The 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!
Firefly Wedding, Vol. 5
Satoko dreams of marrying a noble but can't escape the assassin who has her within his sights. Afflicted with a heart condition, Meiji-era noblewoman Satoko is determined to secure a marriage that will benefit her family before she dies. But before she can realize her goal, she's targeted by a mysterious assassin named Shinpei. In a last-ditch effort to save her life, Satoko asks her would-be murderer to marry her. Her proposal isn't sincere, but unfortunately for her, Shinpei loves as intensely as he kills. Can Satoko find a way to break the engagement without losing her life? Satoko and Shinpei head into town on an errand for Asagiri, the prostitute who rules Goddess Island from the shadows. The more time the two of them spend alone together, the more deeply Satoko comes to understand Shinpei, and her feelings for him blossom. Meanwhile, fueled by jealousy and his duty as an attendant, Kotaro makes his move and tries to pull Satoko away from the assassin by force.
Otaku Vampire's Love Bite, Vol. 6
Some vampires live to feast on the blood of their victims. Others just want to score super limited edition anime merch! Hina Alucard is a modern vampire who drinks blood from bags instead of from humans. But she's also a complete shut-in who hasn't left the house in 30 years. In an effort to reach her, Hina's dad does something that changes her life--he gives her a DVD of the Vampire Cross anime! Hina is instantly obsessed, especially with the character Mao. But it's difficult to fangirl as hard as she wants from her bedroom in Romania, so now Hina is out of the house and off to Japan to live her otaku dream! After 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!
Girl Crush, Vol. 5
In the super-competitive world of K-pop idol trainees, perfection isn't enough. You've got to have heart! Tenka Momose was a quiet and withdrawn child, but before long she realized that the most effective way to protect herself wasn't hiding from other kids--it was being the best at everything! After years of armoring herself with excellence, Tenka lives safely atop her cool-girl pedestal, admired and idolized by everyone. But her flawless composure is suddenly shaken by a very average schoolmate's impressively big dreams. At first Tenka is scornful of Erian Sato's ambition to become a K-pop idol, but the other girl's passion is so irresistible that Tenka soon finds herself with idol dreams of her own! Tenka thought she knew how hard idol training would be, but she isn't prepared for a last-minute change in the assignment that totally throws her off her game! While crash-landing her first monthly eval is a lot to bounce back from, she's determined not to let it get her down. But will that resolve be enough to help her rise above her limited experience when she's offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?
Kagurabachi, Vol. 6
Chihiro's cursed past sends him down a quest of bloody vengeance! Chihiro Rokuhira's father, Kunishige, is the most famous swordsmith in the land. Thanks to his six enchanted blades, the war that has been gripping the nation ends, and peaceful days follow. After the war, he retrieves all six blades and hides them in the cellar of his workshop--but sorcerers raid his home and leave Kunishige dead in front of Chihiro. Many years later, Chihiro wields Kunishige's seventh and final enchanted blade on a mission to retrieve the stolen swords! Chihiro and Hakuri head to Kokugoku hot spring, the sanctuary where the enchanted sword bearer is being held. On the way, they encounter Hiruhiko from the Hishaku. Hiruhiko's a violent sword fighter who considers himself Chihiro's peer. Isolated from society, they burn for each other's lives and clash!
Hayate the Combat Butler, Vol. 47
A hilarious tale of butlers, love and battles! Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son's selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone...sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it'll only take him 40 years to do it. Having braved snowbound mountains and untamed jungles, Hayate, Nagi, and their surviving classmates enter the wildest arena yet: Las Vegas! There, they face tests of luck and money, the two things Hayate never has. Elsewhere, the quest for the Royal Power heats up, even though no one involved seems 100 percent clear on what it is except maybe Athena? Athena usually knows the score.
Yarichin Bitch Club, Vol. 6
In an extracurricular experience gone hilariously wrong, innocent Takashi Tono accidentally joins a club of young men who put the "dick" in "valedictorian." At an all-boys' boarding school deep in the mountains, hapless transfer student Takashi Tono joins the Photography Club, only to learn too late that the club's main extracurricular activity is offering its sexual services to the student body! Now that Takashi's surrounded by bedroom aces, can this virgin survive a day, much less the whole school year, as part of the school's most lascivious club? Takashi 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?
Snow Angel, Vol. 4
A reunion with her childhood friend gives a depressed young caregiver the push she needs to live for herself and find love. Muku Shiroshika's happy and carefree childhood comes to an abrupt end after her father's tragic death. In the ten years since, she's worked a thankless job as a caregiver for her dementia-suffering grandfather. Between taking care of her family, searching for a job, and enduring her grandmother's constant criticism, Muku finds herself drowning. She's desperate to escape, but with nowhere to go, Muku loses hope--that is, until her childhood friend Yuto appears on her doorstep one snowy day and inspires her to live for herself. Muku has been freed from her caretaking duties thanks to Yuto, who is now a successful and popular novelist. Love is blossoming between the two, but Yuto has been harboring a secret that could change their relationship forever. What will Muku think of his shocking confession? Discover her answer in the final volume of this poignant tale.
The Demon Prince of Momochi House: Succession, Vol. 2
The supernatural fantasy romance The Demon Prince of Momochi House continues several years later with Himari and Aoi living together in her new Momochi house. For a long time, Aoi Nanamori was trapped in Himari Momochi's ancestorial house as its spiritual guardian, the Omamori-sama. Now, several years later, Aoi has returned to Himari as a human, and the couple is living together' although strangely the two are now further apart in age... Aoi 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!
Undead Unluck, Vol. 23
What happens when an unlucky girl meets an undead guy? Pure chaos! Tired of inadvertently killing people with her special ability Unluck, Fuuko Izumo sets out to end it all. But when she meets Andy, a man who longs for death but can't die, she finds a reason to live--and he finds someone capable of giving him the death he's been longing for. Master Rule Beast unleashes a wild attack that gives Fuuko a hint about using the power of souls. After Beast unleashes his true power, Master Rule Language arrives at the Union's base. Nico is there to intercept her, but he is met with a game--of Deadly Rule Shiritori!
Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 24
Goku's adventure from the best-selling classic manga Dragon Ball continues in this new series written by Akira Toriyama himself! Ever since Goku became Earth's greatest hero and gathered the seven Dragon Balls to defeat the evil Boo, his life on Earth has grown a little dull. But new threats loom overhead, and Goku and his friends will have to defend the planet once again in this continuation of Akira Toriyama's best-selling series, Dragon Ball! Even after being severely crippled in the fight with Cell Max, the Red Ribbon Army secretly plots their comeback. They deceive Goten and Trunks and lead them into a trap at Gohan's home. However, Goku makes an unexpected house call in the middle of the Red Ribbon Army's rocky reunion. He's ready to shake things up and turn the tides in his family's favor!
Ruridragon, Vol. 3
Ruri faces the usual high school issues: pushy classmates, annoying teachers, and...waking up with dragon horns?! Just after starting high school, Ruri gets hit with the biggest reveal of her life--she's a dragon! Though they didn't start off on the right foot, Ruri and Akari become friends and end up leading the sports festival action committee together. Now, even more eyes are on Ruri--and at the worst possible moment, as another wild new change is spilling over into her already hectic daily life!
Super Psychic Policeman Chojo, Vol. 2
A psychic cop and his rookie partner tackle neighborhood crimes in their own wonky way! Psychic investigators don't normally use their powers to lie, cheat, and get ahead. But super psychic policeman Meguru Chojo does! Relegated to a run-down police station and hated by the entire neighborhood, Chojo gets into all sorts of shenanigans, goofs, and gaffes with his rookie partner, Nao Ippongi. Together, they turn the police force into a farce. When Chojo gets a mysterious text message asking him to hang out, his jealous ex-partner Inukai begins stalking him to uncover who dares get close to Chojo! Meanwhile, Chojo, Ippongi, and Cop-Bot get roped into working for their local convenience store so they can catch a pesky thief. And as preparations begin for the Cherry Blossom Festival, Ippongi and Keinain must keep Chojo and Inukai separated, lest they risk the whole event falling to Inukai's chaos!
The Elusive Samurai, Vol. 19
In war-torn medieval Japan, a young samurai lord struggles to retake his throne, but not by fighting. Hojo Tokiyuki will reclaim his birthright by running away! In medieval Japan, eight-year-old Hojo Tokiyuki is the heir to the Kamakura shogunate. But the Hojo clan is in decline, and Tokiyuki's peaceful days of playing hide-and-seek with his teachers come to an abrupt end when his clan is betrayed from within. The lone survivor of his family, Tokiyuki is the rightful heir to the throne, but to take it back, he'll have to do what he does best--run away! In the midst of the battle with Moronao's forces, Tokiyuki crosses swords with Fubuki, his former retainer. Despite their old friendship, Fubuki is no longer the comrade Tokiyuki once knew, and is determined to not only destroy Tokiyuki, but to take over the Ashikaga as well! Elsewhere, Akiie launches a brilliant maneuver to outflank Moronao. But even if it succeeds, can Akiie's exhausted army take on Takauji's fresh reinforcements?
World Trigger, Vol. 28
You thought your neighbors were bad...but at least they're not aliens trying to kill you! Earth is under constant threat from Neighbors, invincible monsters from another dimension that destroy our way of life. At least we have the elite warriors of Border, who co-opt alien technology to fight back! Meet agent Osamu Mikumo, not the best, but along with his Neighbor friend Yuma, he'll do whatever it takes to defend life on Earth as we know it. It's day five of the Sealed Environment Phase of the test, and the mission is to create Trion soldiers for battle simulations. The soldier-creation tools are robust, testing each squad's creativity and wits. At the bottom of the rankings, Wakamura's Squad is going to adopt a strategy concocted by none other than Hyuse!
Ichi the Witch, Vol. 1
In a world where only women can be witches, one unsuspecting boy acquires their power. Magic is alive and well in the world, inside beings known as Majiks. By completing a Majik's trial, a Witch can gain its power. However, only women can become Witches or use magical items. All that changes one day when a young man named Ichi turns the world on its head by defeating an infamous Majik and gaining its magical powers! Ichi is a reclusive hunter who knows nothing of Witches and Majiks, but he does have a particular obsession for hunting anything that exudes bloodlust. When that instinct leads him to interfere in a battle between the great Witch Desscaras and the horrifying King Majik Uroro, against all odds, he acquires the destructive magic of Uroro, making him the only male Witch in the entire world! And not even Desscaras herself is prepared for the absolute headache that wild child Ichi is about to give her.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, Vol. 4
The ninja adventures continue in this second series featuring Naruto's son, Boruto! Naruto was a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He achieved his dream to become the greatest ninja in his village, and now his face sits atop the Hokage monument. But this is not his story... The next generation of ninja stands in the swirling vortex of a new ninja age, with Naruto's own son, Boruto, at the center! After being wounded by Jura, Boruto is captured by the ninja of Konoha. Will he crack under Shikamaru's intense interrogation? Meanwhile, something terrible is happening in Sand Village as Gaara is under attack!
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 14
The adventure is over but life goes on for an elf mage just beginning to learn what living is all about. Elf mage Frieren and her courageous fellow adventurers have defeated the Demon King and brought peace to the land. But Frieren will long outlive the rest of her former party. How will she come to understand what life means to the people around her? At the behest of the Continental Magic Association, Frieren and her friends are in the Imperial capital to stop a plot to assassinate the great mage Serie. Caught in a web of intrigue, Frieren must contend with the Magic Special Forces on one side and a cabal of assassins known as the Shadow Warriors on the other. The hit is scheduled to take place at a grand ball, but before that happens the Shadow Warriors will make their move to take out Frieren in the streets of the city...
Mao, Vol. 23
Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi! When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way! The battle of the Goko clan apprentices reignites, pitting Mao against enemies and allies alike! Then, Diago's murderer is finally revealed, but will his reanimated body ever regain its soul? Plus, our friends investigate a monstrous patriarch who is terrorizing his own family. And Nanoka suffers a great loss...
Sakamoto Days, Vol. 20
Kill some time with former hit man Taro Sakamoto! Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. He's now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him?! Sakamoto 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!
Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, Vol. 8
The beloved fantasy adventure Inuyasha continues with the next generation of demon hunters! Can the three teenage daughters of demon dog half-brothers Inuyasha and Sesshomaru save their parents, themselves, and both realms from the menace of the seven mystical Rainbow Pearls? Under 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!
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 11
Faced with the choice of being married to a strange spirit or being made into dinner, Aoi decides to create a third option for herself! Aoi Tsubaki inherited her grandfather's ability to see spirits--and his massive debt to them! Now she's been kidnapped and taken to Kakuriyo, the spirit world, to make good on his bill. Her options: marry the head of the inn her grandfather trashed, or get eaten by demons. But Aoi isn't the type to let spirits push her around, and she's determined to redeem her grandfather's IOU on her own terms! When 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!
Dark Gathering, Vol. 17
An unwilling magnet for the supernatural and a ghost-hunting little girl join forces to capture Japan's most terrifying and dangerous spirits. After a dangerous encounter with a malevolent spirit, Keitaro Gentoga wants nothing to do with the supernatural. Unfortunately for this reluctant ghost magnet, he's stuck helping Yayoi Hozuki--a strange young girl who's intent on capturing Japan's most terrifying ghosts and ghouls. The 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?
Let's Do It Already!, Vol. 8
His rule: No sexual relations until age 18! Her rule: No rules. Free-spirited Yuri Hasegawa and straitlaced Keiichiro Katsuragi have fallen in love. But his elite political family--producing a line of prime ministers--does not allow male descendants to engage in any sexual relations until they are 18. Can the physically affectionate Yuri and rule-abiding Keiichiro keep their relationship strictly chaste? Keiichiro and Yuri have finally kissed, which means they've broken the Katsuragi code! Now they're being taken to the Katsuragi family's first residence, where the final boss--Keiichiro's grandfather--awaits! The family convenes to make Keiichiro pay for his crime, but can anyone stop this couple's love when Yuri is on a rampage?
A Star Brighter Than the Sun, Vol. 5
You don't have to be a star to shine. Sae has always been taller and stronger than the average girl. Koki used to be smaller and weaker than the average boy. But now that he's in high school, he's tall and super popular! Will their childhood friendship rekindle...and maybe develop into something more? The school festival's closing fireworks show is the perfect romantic setting for Sae and Koki to come clean about their feelings. But will either of them have the guts? Then, Yota invites Koki to play shogi and interrogates him about his relationship with Sae...
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 29
To gain the power he needs to save his friend from a cursed spirit, Yuji Itadori swallows a piece of a demon, only to find himself caught in the midst of a horrific war of the supernatural! In a world where cursed spirits feed on unsuspecting humans, fragments of the legendary and feared demon Ryomen Sukuna have been lost and scattered about. Should any demon consume Sukuna's body parts, the power they gain could destroy the world as we know it. Fortunately, there exists a mysterious school of jujutsu sorcerers who exist to protect the precarious existence of the living from the supernatural! Itadori closes in on Sukuna thanks to the help of Miguel and Larue, two members of Geto's faction. Despite getting weaker, Sukuna pulls off a black flash attack and begins to recover! As the ultimate battle unfolds, Itadori uses black flash himself in order to awaken his potential!
Mission: Yozakura Family, Vol. 21
Romance! A crazy, overprotective brother! And...spies?! Taiyo Asano has been on his own ever since his parents died. The only one who seems to care for him is his childhood friend and classmate, Mutsumi Yozakura. But Mutsumi has a secret--she is the head of a family of spies! Ever since the addition of the newest members of the Yozakura family, the twins Hifumi and Alpha, it's been nonstop chaos. Upon meeting their Aunt Futaba, Alpha is instantly smitten...which makes Hifumi, who's unnaturally attached to her brother, jealous enough to foolishly challenge Futaba to a battle. Then Shion and Kengo, both five years older now, return to meet their new niece and nephew!
The Elusive Samurai, Vol. 18
In war-torn medieval Japan, a young samurai lord struggles to retake his throne, but not by fighting. Hojo Tokiyuki will reclaim his birthright by running away! In medieval Japan, eight-year-old Hojo Tokiyuki is the heir to the Kamakura shogunate. But the Hojo clan is in decline, and Tokiyuki's peaceful days of playing hide-and-seek with his teachers come to an abrupt end when his clan is betrayed from within. The lone survivor of his family, Tokiyuki is the rightful heir to the throne, but to take it back, he'll have to do what he does best--run away! As 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?
Marriage Toxin, Vol. 11
Gero may be a master assassin, but he's not exactly killing it in the romance department! Can marriage swindler Kinosaki help him find true love? Poison Master Hikaru Gero is about to take on his most challenging assignment yet--getting married! Gero couldn't be more clueless when it comes to dating, but thankfully, marriage swindler Mei Kinosaki knows everything there is to know about love. Together, this unlikely pair is going to do whatever it takes to get Gero hitched--even if they have to take on the entire criminal underworld in the process! After accepting an unexpected job from Water Master Ushio, Gero and Kinosaki find themselves in the midst of the ancient and powerful fire masters! Ushio has been summoned for a sacrificial fight to the death, but when Ushio's opponent is suddenly found dead before the match, Gero must help Ushio break free of the fire masters' backward traditions once and for all!
Rai Rai Rai, Vol. 3
Implanted with an extraterrestrial entity, a former space pest exterminator battles deadly alien threats--all to pay her bills! Humanity might've triumphed over the aliens, but that didn't stop struggling space vermin exterminator Sumire Ichigaya from getting abducted by a UFO! After being implanted with a foul-mouthed extraterrestrial entity, she's got a lot more to worry about than just paying her bills! After Duskin is asked to take part in the merciless testing of Sumire's abilities, a sudden attack of conscience pits him against Kiyoharu in a seemingly unwinnable battle. But when the battle between the clearly-not-just-an-accountant and the varmint is interrupted by the arrival of a deadly new enemy with her own devastating powers, will Sumire discover the strength she needs to fight back?
Tsumiki Ogami's Not-So-Ordinary Life, Vol. 4
A cute werewolf girl helps a timid human boy gain the confidence he's always dreamed of having! Yutaka Shinso is constantly worried about what other people think of him. Hoping to turn over a new leaf, he changes high schools, but there's something strange afoot: vampires, ogres, and all manner of supernatural beings walk the halls! Yutaka is particularly drawn to Tsumiki Ogami, a confident and popular werewolf. Will Tsumiki be the one to help Yutaka overcome his insecurities? Keiki 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!
Case Closed, Vol. 97
Can Detective Conan crack the case...while trapped in a kid's body? When ace high school detective Jimmy Kudo is fed a mysterious substance by a pair of nefarious men in black--poof! He is physically transformed into a first grader. Until Jimmy can find a cure for his miniature malady, he takes on the pseudonym Conan Edogawa and continues to solve all the cases that come his way. THE CHEF WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD A 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 platter. But with two forgeries at the crime scene, it's hard to identify the real antique or the real killer!
Phantom Busters, Vol. 2
Why bother fighting spectral foes like all the other exorcists when you can just eat them? Straight A student Eugene Korekishi doesn't believe in ghosts...but his classmate Mogari Shishikuno is an exorcist who swallows them whole! Mogari can't see ghosts on his own, but once he and Eugene meet someone with the sight, there's only one path left--form an exorcist club at school and embark on anything but a normal high school life! Wanting 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...
Nue's Exorcist, Vol. 5
A powerful spirit awaits the right human to free her--and she's ready for some PVP! For as long as he can remember, Gakuro Yajima's been able to see spirits--beings that are drawn to human sadness and anger. A fateful encounter with a quirky pop culture-loving spirit named Nue marks the start of Gakuro's spirit-exorcist adventure! Gakuro's long-lost stepsister has joined the squad on their latest spirit hunt, but upon the sudden appearance of the spirit that killed their father, Shitotsu flies into a rage! The battle turns nasty after she is gravely injured, and Gakuro is left to try to protect her.
Sunstone Volume 1 (New Edition)
A slow-burn lesbian romance with a kinky twist! From critically acclaimed creator Stjepan Sejic (Death Vigil, Ravine, Aphrodite lX, Witchblade) comes Sunstone, a love story like no other. Now presented in a 6x9 edition featuring all-new cover art by Stjepan Sejic. Lisa's tastes were always...unique. Longing to be restrained, without restraint. Lisa always felt like something was missing from her love life--until she met Ally. Ally was implacably ordinary--successful job, nice house, an average childhood--except for her preference for bedroom domination. Originally posted online as a webcomic, this book collects the first volume of the often erotic, always amusing, and surprisingly heartfelt Sunstone. **Sunstone is a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers, soft domme/anxious sub, graphic novel series featuring explicit on-the-page intimacy, healthy, negotiated BDSM, emotional vulnerability, and two women slowly realizing they're in love. Not suitable for anyone under 18 years of age.**
Sleeping on Paper Boats, Vol. 2
A cursed screen-writing prodigy with a poisoned pen is pulled out of his drunken stupor by a fresh-faced amateur photographer who gives his life new meaning. A young screenwriter who has skyrocketed to success on the back of his groundbreaking writing abilities discovers his pen is poisoned when all the people he has based his characters on meet untimely deaths. When a new love interest sparks his creativity, will he risk further misfortune or retire his pen forever? Yoichi 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 a 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, twisting his desire for them to grow old together into something far worse--a suicide pact!
Akane-Banashi, Vol. 15
Akane takes on the world of rakugo to avenge her father! Shinta Arakawa wants nothing more than to pass his shin'uchi exam--the test that would make him a top-rank headliner and master storyteller in the traditional Japanese art of rakugo. Akane Osaki, his daughter and biggest fan, spies on him while he practices and learns his routines for herself. When rakugo master Issho Arakawa expels everyone after the exam with no explanation, a fire is lit inside Akane. From that day forth, she has had one goal--to avenge her father and prove his art was worthy of the title of shin'uchi. Akane successfully performs the opening act for Master Shiguma's solo show, but whispers of the story known as "Shiguma's Art" leave her yearning to learn more. But suddenly, things take a turn for the worse when Master Shiguma collapses and the Shiguma School is forcefully disbanded by the Arakawa School. And to Akane's horror, her new master is none other than the man who crushed her father's dreams--Issho Arakawa. Finally, the story of Issho and Shiguma's past is brought to light--as is the identity of the original Shiguma!
