The Beginner's Guide to Anime and Manga [Scholastic]

Become an anime and manga expert with this must-have beginner’s guide! It’s packed with compelling history and fascinating facts that both new and longtime fans won’t want to miss!

Manga and anime are a whole lot more than just comics and animation from Japan. They are massive pop-culture phenomena reaching hundreds of millions of fans worldwide -- and they've had a huge impact on TV, movies, music, and more. But did you know that manga and anime have a rich and fascinating history that spans decades?

The Beginner's Guide to Manga and Anime is a must-have book for both newcomers and longtime fans. From Osamu Tezuka to Hayao Miyazaki, the beginnings of shounen to the first anime films, this volume is packed with need-to-know info!

EDEN [graphic novel - Humanoids]

Desperate to escape a dying Earth, a family schemes their way onto a massive spaceship towards a new planet, Eden. But shortly after they take off, they discover the terrifying truth, and their journey toward salvation becomes a fight to survive.

The world is dying. Massive overpopulation strains the Earth’s resources, endangering all of humanity with the threat of famine, disease, and war. Governments and the environment alike crumble, and the populace take drastic measures to stay alive. Their only hope is Eden, a newly discovered distant Earth-like planet unspoiled by the choices of man. Massive Edencorp spaceships begin to shuttle millions of lucky people to the safety of Eden, chosen by lottery.

The Fable Omnibus [Kodansha]

The man called The Fable is a self-proclaimed "genius at killing." The mention of his codename strikes fear into the hearts of every yakuza in Japan. His talent has brought him everything he could want: money, respect, purpose. But this is no legend. He's just a manrather irritating man who loves stupid jokes and bad TV. After a bloody period of gang enforcement in Tokyo, the Fable's boss advises him to lie low and enjoy his earnings for a while. So begins the Fable's toughest mission yet: a full year living a normal life, at the other end of the bullet train, in Osaka. It's a mission he takes on with his usual professionalism and rigor. But can the Osaka mob let this legend rest? Or will they be unable to resist pulling him back into the underworld?

Fake Rebellion [Alien Books]

The Human Empire fell to ruin, leaving behind a dystopia controlled by the current Machinery Empire. In this wasteland where human life is deemed worthless, a wandering boy meets a princess in hiding. When tragedy occurs, the fallen rise, and a journey begins. Thus begins the story of two children and their fight to restore hope for humanity.

Kerberos In The Silver Rain [Alien Books]

In the the near future, the Japanese government has succeeded in discovering and monopolizing a new form of energy known as Ψ ("Psi"). To protect this precious new energy form rival forces, the Japanese government created a three-man elite force known as "Cerberus." This team consists of: the "Princess" Sakuya, Gotou, and Leon. Gotou and Leon support Sakuya, who experienced a traumatizing past that still haunts her daily. Yet, she is the deadliest fighter out of the three. These three fight side-by-side in this epic science fiction world!

Momo's Legendary Warrior [Alien Books]

Momo, a girl who doesn't know love. Taro, a boy who is a milksop. There's a great contrast between Momo and Taro, who met on the mystery planet Kikyu. Together, they make mighty works. Based on a well known old Japanese folktale, Momotaro, contemporary giant-killing begins.

My Name is Shingo: Perfect Edition [Viz Media]

A chilling science fiction tale of humanity and artificial intelligence from classic horror manga creator Kazuo Umezz!

When an industrial robot named Monroe begins to work at his father’s factory, Satoru is fascinated. As he and his friend Marin spend more time with Monroe, they start to suspect there’s much more to the machine than anyone else realizes. But neither children nor adults are prepared for Monroe’s violent awakening into consciousness.

The Night Eaters: She Eats The Night [Graphic novel - Marjorie Liu / Sana Takeda Monstress - ABRAMS]

Chinese American twins, Milly and Billy, are having a tough time. On top of the multiple failures in their personal and professional lives, they're struggling to keep their restaurant afloat. Luckily their parents, Ipo and Keon, are in town for their annual visit. Having immigrated from Hong Kong before the twins were born, Ipo and Keon have supported their children through thick and thin and are ready to lend a hand--but they're starting to wonder, has their support made Milly and Billy incapable of standing on their own?

When Ipo forces them to help her clean up the house next door--a hellish and run-down ruin that was the scene of a grisly murder--the twins are in for a nasty surprise. A night of terror, gore, and supernatural mayhem reveals that there is much more to Ipo and her children than meets the eye.

One Piece: Ace's Story [Viz Media]

In a grand adventure from the pen of renowned manga artist Boichi, readers can follow the story of the man who lived like a wildfire, from the moment he formed the Spade Pirates. Discover the daring piratical feats of Fire Fist Ace, Straw Hat Luffy’s legendary older brother! Witness Ace’s exploits with such larger-than-life characters as Whitebeard, Shanks, and Jimbei!

Experience the origin story of Fire Fist Ace, the legendary older brother of Straw Hat Luffy, in this exciting manga by renowned artist Boichi! Adventure along with Ace as he gathers a loyal crew of like-minded buccaneers—including Masked Deuce, Mihal, Skull, and the wild Kotatsu, and forms the Spade Pirates. Witness the power of the Devil Fruit as it bestows Fire Fist’s fearsome punching power! Piratical feats abound as Ace and his Spade Pirates head toward the New World and the dreaded Captain Whitebeard. Don’t miss the bonus chapter featuring Straw Hat swordsman Zoro!

One Piece: Shokugeki No Sanji [Viz Media]

The Food Wars! creative team cooks up a special One Piece one-shot!

See what Straw Hat chef Sanji dishes up in his battle to win over the bellies and hearts of all he feeds, man or woman, friend or foe. This one-shot spinoff rolls all six original story chapters into one collection, concocted and served up to you by the creators of Food Wars!

Speed Grapher [Titan Manga]

Adapted from the hit GONZO anime of the same name, Speed Grapher is a violent, white-knuckle thrill-ride through a strange world of superpowers! In the seedy underworld of a supernatural Tokyo, a troubled former war photographer attempts to save a gifted fifteen year old girl from a sinister cabal that wants to exploit her powers. Perfect for fans of urban fantasy and shonen manga!

The first volume in the hit GONZO anime of the same name, in the seedy underbelly of near future Tokyo, the famous Roppongi Club is shadowy hall of secrets. When photojournalist Saiga manages to infiltrate this elite association he discovers Kagura, a young girl whose touch bestows incredible and horrific powers. Now, anyone Saiga captures on film is doomed to die: the click of the shutter as sure as a trigger pull!

Watch Dogs Tokyo [Tokyopop]

When the Tokyo Metropolitan Government applies a new, futuristic urban infrastructure management system called J-ctOS, it appears to be an instant success. Citizens' lives are quickly improved thanks to the ease of interconnectivity and convenience. However, all is not as it seems; while everything may appear to be going well, there are secrets lurking behind Blume Japan, the creator of J-ctOS.

Inspector Goda Gordon is a dedicated, honorable policeman who believes in justice above all — a mindset that is harder and harder to hold onto as his investigations continue to hit dead ends. After some off-the-books sleuthing, he comes to understand the grip that J-ctOS has on every aspect of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, including its police department. Soon, he realizes that his only option to fight the injustice and corruption in his city may lie in the hands of a group of vigilante hackers known as DEDSEC. How far is Inspector Gordon willing to go in his fight against J-ctOS? And who, exactly, is DEDSEC?