Past releases

 
 
 

Detectives These Days Are Crazy [One Peace]

Behold, a great detective who thrills the world solving impossible cases in no time! His name? Keiichiro Nagumo. ...But all of that was over a decade ago. Now he's just your typical middle-aged dude. Nagumo is behind the times to the point that he doesn't even know what a smartphone is. But out of the blue, he is confronted by a high school girl named Mashiro who shows up wanting to be his assistant. Witness the miracles a gender-gap detective duo can make!

Four Lives Remain [Viz Media]

A dark and gritty collection of short stories from Tatsuya Endo before Spy x Family!

A young girl fighting her way through bounty hunter school. A princess forced to flee her moon empire after a coup. Witch-hunters hell-bent on killing with bloodsucking swords. And a group of ragtag musketeers tracking down armed robbers.

In these early works by Tatsuya Endo, creator of the hit series Spy x Family, follow the adventures of four resourceful and unexpected heroes as they discover that true strength, power, and beauty can be found in walking the path one believes in.

Gaea-Tima The Gigantis [Kodansha]

A monster that people call GAEA-TIMA devastates a small, seaside town. Ten years later, the resilient community has emerged as a tourist destination, and Miyako, who became a local celebrity by surviving the attack, is making a living selling mini-replicas of the beast. But when GAEA-TIMA returns, Miyako and her neighbors will discover that their enduring connection to the creature goes deeper than tourism and trauma. Just what is the true agenda behind the attack of the "gigantis?" Are there more like GAEA-TIMA waiting for their moment?And is humanity capable of responding to violence with anything other than more violence?

Mujina Into The Deep [Viz Media]

In the near future, human rights aren’t guaranteed, but they are for sale. Without your rights, you’re just a mujina, with no place to call your own and no laws to protect you. But if the laws don’t apply to you, you can do anything you want. You just need the skills to back it up. And if you’re really good, you can really make a killing.

Terumi Morgan bitterly accepts that he shouldn’t expect a lot from life. He just wants to meet his deadlines at work and watch his porn in peace. But then an unexpected sick day sends him on a collision course with two people who will change his world forever—a runaway kid and a thirtysomething mujina assassin. Suddenly life is expecting a lot from him.

 

Toxic Super Beasts [Titan Manga]

As the fog clears and colossal creatures stand as tall as mountains, be one of the bystanders in their shadows by opening Nykken’s explosive manga. Toxic Super Beasts Volume 1 thrusts readers into a reality not too different from ours, until terrifying monsters begin to appear one-by-one.

Chaos ensues from the very first page, as Nykken brings the ‘Super Beasts’, and the devastation they cause, to life, as the amazing artwork moves the audience from the safety of their own home and into the midst of the mayhem.

While the monsters are so appalling and powerful, that they resemble nothing from reality, their mission to take over a modern world like our own adds a layer of realism that causes unease and resonates with readers. You will find yourself cheering on the military and their impressive monster-fighting tactics and divisions, as they attempt to preserve human life.

Boruto - Two Blue Vortex [Viz Media]

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... A new generation of ninja stands in the swirling vortex of a new ninja age, with Naruto’s own son, Boruto, at the center!

In a cruel twist of fate, Boruto’s and Kawaki’s lives have been switched due to a powerful jutsu. Now branded a traitor, Boruto is on the run from his village and training with Sasuke. But when Konoha comes under attack, it’s time for a grown-up Boruto to return home and show how powerful he’s become!

Damaged People [Alien Books]

DAMAGED PEOPLE tackles themes of identity, trauma, rejection, and finding your place in a world full of horrors. Explore four unique stories showcasing the relationships between damaged people and how they seek meaning in a world with no answers.

Dopeman [Titan Manga]

Dangers lurk at every turn in Dopeman Volume 1. Ryo Yoshigami eradicates the metropolitan Japan that we know, as it has now become a warzone for the authorities and a new enemy.

The legalization of narcotics unleashed a wave of supernatural powers among drug addicts. To battle the new enemies, the ‘D-Unit’ is formed comprising of detectives, who alongside the reader, are plunged into a superhuman doping conflict.

 

Gunsmith Cats Omnibus [Dark Horse]

Rally Vincent runs Gunsmith Cats--a gun shop in Illinois with her partner, demolitions expert and former call girl Minnie-May Hopkins. But Rally's "real" job doesn't pay the bills, her hobby does. And her hobby is bounty hunting: bringing the most wanted men and women in the Chicago area to justice--dressed in her sharp suit and tie, and driving her Shelby Cobra GT 500!

But Rally and Minnie-May have their work cut out for them in Gunsmith Cats Omnibus Volume 1, with corrupt lawyers and cops, fetish-fueled hitmen, and crazed cocaine kingpins bringing the copters, the big rigs, and even the anti-tank guns onto the streets and the freeways of Chicagoland in a windshield whirlwind of double-crosses, car chases, and shootouts!

Kinryo Rock 0: Moonage Daydream [Alien Books]

In this world, vampires live among humans, but coexistence is not easy. The moment they don't follow the rules, there are special agents prepared to take them down, some with the strength of the law, and others with the power of rock!

The Last Elf [Seven Seas]

In a world where spirits have been forgotten, the last remaining elf must help guide them out of this realm - before the military can get to them. In a world where steam and steel are rapidly replacing ancient magic, Aharu, the last surviving elf, embarks on a journey across a war-scarred land. With her loyal owl companion Glyph at her side, she seeks out the forgotten spirits who once fought alongside her people, offering them one final chance to return to their realm. But there are those who would see this last elf erased from history, just like the spirits she seeks to set free.

 

The Legend of Hakutaku [Fairsquare Graphics]

Yuki is a deaf girl who dreams of becoming the next leader of her village but she fears she will never get the chance due to her hearing impairment which complicates her relationships with the other villagers. After a fight with Dai, her best friend, she finds herself in the forest and encounters the Hakutaku, the demon that everyone believes destroyed the village years ago... Misfortune is once again looming over the village. Will Yuki be able to save it?

Mansect [Living The Line]

Humans grow and age. They change. But always we are the same person, the same creature. Not so with insects, whose powers of metamorphosis alter not only their shape and size, but also their very beings. And now, because of one young man's unhealthy obsession with bugs, humans also find themselves transformed into disgusting, decrepit, bloodsucking insect monsters!

On Mars [Magnetic Press]

In 2132, Life on Earth has reached the limits of sustainability. Colonizing Mars has become our only option, and the construction of such a significant enterprise has required massive resources and manpower. The most cost-efficient solution to this requirement is conscripted labor provided by convicted felons – early access to humanity’s future homeworld, but in exchange for the back-breaking and perilous work of constructing the damn thing.

 

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet [Viz Media]

Violet Lang and Scarlet Kioto attend an academy in the Paldea region and embark on their first big assignments, finding treasures that will help them become amazing Trainers with even more powerful Pokémon!

Violet Lang calls himself the Prince of Speed and races across the Paldea region in search of the Herba Mystica that will give his Pokémon ultimate speed. Meanwhile, Scarlet Koito is a Treasure Hunter in search of the Treasures of Ruin. As the two travel the Paldea region, a new adventure begins!

Are you ready for the Treasure Hunt?!

Super Ball Girls [Yen Press]

A new genre-defying story from the writer of Blue Lock and the creator of Prison School! Ichiyoshi is tired of his boring life working at the chocolate factory and keeping his greatest wants close to his chest. While walking home one Christmas night, he catches a mysterious Super Ball bouncing out of the darkness. He throws it as hard as he can...and an impossibly beautiful woman appears before him?!

Tokyo Alien Bros [Viz Media]

Aliens walk among us—but they’re just two bros hanging out in Tokyo. Oh, and they’re on a mission to colonize Earth.

Fuyunosuke Tanaka is a perfectly ordinary college student, except for one thing—he’s secretly an alien. He and his brother Natsutaro have traveled across the galaxy to study the people of Earth and evaluate the planet’s resources, but adapting to life on this new world may prove a bit harder than they thought.

Fuyunosuke’s been living the good life in Tokyo. In fact, he’s almost got the whole “being human” thing down. His brother Natsutaro, on the other hand, can’t figure out the first thing about blending in on this strange planet. There’s still a lot they don’t know about humans, but with any luck, Fuyunosuke might just be able to show his bro that life on this little blue ball isn’t so bad after all.

 

April Showers Bring May Flowers [Yen Press]

Pessimistic high school student Hana Tabata doesn’t believe her life could ever be like that of a heroine from the shoujo manga she reads―she’s convinced she’s ugly, and she’s always alone. Still, she can’t help but imagine herself as a leading lady when she’s changing out flowers early one morning...until she’s caught in the act by her handsome classmate Yousuke Ueno! Hana can’t wrap her head around his kind words at first, but as they grow closer, she finds her life slowly beginning to change…

Farewell Mr Odin [Titan Manga]

Against the backdrop of the harsh 11th century England, emerges a blood-soaked saga of violence and vengeance. Chihiro Yoshioka’s Farewell, My Odin intricately weaves the story Luke, who faces hardships from birth but overcomes the suffering he endures to become one of the most feared and powerful warriors in the land.

Embark on a tumultuous journey with the young boy, which begins in the wilderness where he nurtures his animality as a part of the wolf pack. In the medieval realm, survival demands savagery and cunning, skills that he has learned through affliction. But once he meets a warm-hearted priest, he regains his finds solace in his new family and regains his humanity.

However, tragedy strikes at the hands of vicious Vikings, the humanity Luke had found has now been shattered. Follow Luke’s transformation from an innocent boy to the fearsome “War-Wolf” Odin, driven by a thirst for revenge against a ruthless opposition.

Hauntress [Vertical]

A seminal work of horror from 1993, this classic from the author of Dragon Head is finally appearing in English for the first time. Incorporating elements of psychological horror and urban legend, and credited with introducing the idea of stalking to Japan, Mochizuki's early masterpiece remains just as terrifying as it was when it first appeared over 30 years ago. Hiroshi Mori is an ordinary college student leading an unremarkable life, until one day he hears someone ringing his neighbor's doorbell over and over again. He goes out onto the landing and finds a strange woman in a trenchcoat - whose tenacious attention soon transfers to him. Stalked and harrassed by this monstrous woman, Hiroshi tries to find out the truth about her before she ruins his life completely.

 

Helena and Mr. Big Bad Wolf [Yen Press]

Helena has always found her strength through stories. When her father left and didn’t come home one night, and when Arthur, her only brother, got into an accident…reading and creating stories was what kept Helena going. By a stroke of luck, she attends an autograph signing of her favorite author, Mr. Big Bad Wolf, and the two grow closer, bonding over their shared love for storybooks. The cold, reserved man with a wolf head is shrouded in mystery, but perhaps he has a gentler side only Helena can see…

Pet Shop of Horrors Collectors Edition [Seven Seas]

In the depths of Chinatown lies a curious pet shop. There, it’s said you can find any animal you desire, no matter how fantastical...or dangerous. The city is plagued with strange accidents, and somehow, pets from that shop always seem to be involved. Detective Leon Orcot is determined to pin the blame on Count D, the shop's caretaker. But the beautiful man is just as enigmatic as his pets - and he certainly isn't talking.

Swords of the Titans [Titan Manga]

In a time when gods and humans live and fight together the young boy Tsuchimaru was helpless, a mere child in the face of those mighty struggles… until a mysterious wandering artisan came with a sword they had forged and gifted it to the child, enabling him to take up arms in the titanic conflict!

Vagabond Definitive Edition [Viz Media]

At 17 years of age, Miyamoto Musashi—still known by his childhood name, Shinmen Takezō—is a wild young brute just setting out along the way of the sword. In the aftermath of the epic Battle of Sekigahara, Takezō finds himself a fugitive survivor on the losing side of the war. Takezō’s vicious nature has made him an outcast even in his own village, and he is hunted down like an animal. At this crucial crossroads in Takezō’s life, an eccentric monk and a childhood friend are the only ones who can help him find his way.

 

After God [Viz Media]

Thirty years after the gods reduced Tokyo to rubble, survivors set out to answer a seemingly impossible question—how do you kill a god?

Japan has been invaded by gods—and they’ve left nothing but death and destruction in their wake. With entire cities now classified as uninhabitable danger zones, researcher Sachiyuki Tokinaga is determined to find a way to take down the gods and save humanity. When chance leads him to high schooler Waka Kamikura, the two may just end up changing the fate of the world forever.

Desperate for answers about her friend’s disappearance, Waka breaches the Tokyo danger zone in search of clues. Instead, she finds Tokinaga, a researcher with the Anti-God Scientific Research Institute. While Waka tries to decide if she should trust Tokinaga, he quickly realizes Waka is hiding a dangerous secret of her own—one that may just be the key to killing off the gods once and for all.

Jojo's Shining Diamond's Demonic Heartbreak [Viz Media]

The first manga spinoff of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure!

Ten years have passed since DIO was defeated by Jotaro Kujo, but his presence lingers among his former followers, including gunslinger Hol Horse. When Hol Horse accepts a request from an elderly woman to find her lost parrot—trained by the owner of the falcon Pet Shop—he finds himself trekking haflway across the globe to the Japanese city of Morioh.

Hol Horse is entrusted with finding a missing parrot and takes Boingo to Morioh. In the unfamiliar town, Hol Horse is haunted by a sudden vision of DIO and nearly struck by a car barreling down the street, but is saved from danger by another Stand user—a young man with a pompadour and a school uniform…

Kaiju No.8: Exclusive on the Third Division [Viz Media]

Extra! Extra! Read all about the Third Division! After all, who wouldn’t want to memorize every little tidbit about the talented folks saving Japan from the threat of monstrous kaiju? In this exposé, you’ll get an exclusive sneak peek into the lives of the heroes, including new recruits Kafka and Reno and their brutal training, star soldier Kikoru Shinomiya and the story behind her weapon, and Vice-Captain Hoshina and his secret worries!

 

Kiki's Delivery Service All-in-One [Viz Media]

A young witch named Kiki sets off on a journey to become a witch—what does she find at the seaside city where she settles?

Now that she’s 13 years old, it’s time for young Kiki to start thinking about her future. One night, under the shine of a full moon, she grabs her black cat Jiji, hops on her mother’s broom and heads off into the night. The next day she arrives at a friendly seaside city, and this, she tells her loyal and furry companion, is where she’ll spend the next year learning how to become a real, honest-to-goodness witch.

Renjoh Desperado [Denpa]

Monko is a lonely traveler roaming the rough and wild roads west of Tokyo, and has set on a journey to find her perfect man. But in a land populated by bloodthirsty bandits and handsome landlords, who are sometimes one and the same person, she must use much more than her heart to find her ideal.  With sword in one hand and a six-shooter in the other, it is her manifest destiny to search for love in all the wrong places!

Ruridragon [Viz Media]

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!

Well, a half dragon. Her mom admits Ruri inherited her draconic traits from her father, who, yes, is actually a dragon. As if dealing with curious classmates wasn’t already challenging enough, Ruri and her dragon genes literally turn up the heat in the middle of a lecture. Her ordinary life is about to be anything but!

 

Space Punch [Abrams - Kana]

In a mafia-governed city where corruption and violence is commonplace, two brothers find a mysterious artefact that will change their lives forever

Joe and Zack lost their father when they were young. Since then, the two brothers have chosen vastly different paths: Zack is a policeman, while Joe is a food delivery man.

Despite their differences, both share a gift for boxing. However, the discovery of mysterious artifacts left by their late father is about to change their lives forever.

Can the two thrive against all odds, thrown into a sprawling metropolis commanded by corrupt mafia gangs?

Welcome to Ghost Mansion [Titan Manga]

For fans of horror comedy, this story of a freelancer slacker who buys a mansion full of ghosts is sure to terrify and amuse in equal measure! Join Kaoru as she becomes landlord for a house full of specters!

Kaoru Shinonome, who had been living as a freelancer, invests her inheritance in property and buys a vast old condominium. Her dream life as a wealthy landlord is about to begin - but there are no living tenants, only spirits, and her new property is a rollercoaster ride of psychic phenomena. Kaoru embraces her new specter-filled life as the owner of Ghost Mansion and starts recruiting for new non-living residents!

Ashita No Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow [Vertical]

A massive cultural phenomenon, made even bigger by the hit anime based on it. To this day, 'Ashita no Joe' remains one of the most important manga of all time, and now it will finally see the light of day in English for the first time! A young drifter named Joe Yabuki wanders through the slums of Tokyo, but when the local ruffians try to give him a hard time he teaches them a rough lesson with his fists. The spectacle sparks a gleam in the eye of an old drunk who happens to be watching - Danpei Tange, a failed boxer and former coach who sees something special in the boy. He pleads with Joe to train with him off, but the cocky young fighter brushes him. Later, though, when Joe is arrested and put in a juvenile detention facility, he realizes that he's going to need to hone his raw fighting skills if he wants to survive. Thus is born a partnership that might just take Joe all the way to the top...

 

Corpse Blade [Titan Manga]

The first volume in the legendary Corpse Blade series, an action packed romp through a zombie infested Tokyo! School, chores, killing the undead ― all in an average day for Tsuranuki Tsutsuki! After his sisters is kidnapped by the zombies, this middle schooler sets out to save her, becoming handy with a gun ― but he won’t be alone, as he encounters another kid on a quest, a mysterious high-school girl who can command the awesome power of the Corpse Blade!

I.L [Tezuka - Titan Manga]

Dive into the visionary world created by Osamu Tezuka, author of world-renowned titles Astro Boy and Dororo.

The ‘God of Manga’ Tezuka weaves an innovative narrative, as the peculiar powers of transformation propel characters into a myriad of thrilling and haphazard missions.

Embark on a mesmerizing journey with I.L. Volume 1 as Osamu Tezuka, the world-renowned ‘God of Manga’, navigates the divide between his early manga experiments and later, more intricate narratives, while delving into the eternal struggle between fantasy and science.

JoJo A-Go!Go! [Viz Media]

Let’s JoJo A-Go!Go!

Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a beloved epic with dedicated fans everywhere under the sun. The art book JoJo A-Go!Go! collects exclusive illustrations and color pages as it dances through Stardust Crusaders, Diamond Is Unbreakable, and Golden Wind—and it even includes a peek at Stone Ocean!

Available for the first time as a standalone hardcover, this collection of Araki’s beautifully bizarre artwork is a truly deluxe package, a funky look at the all-star characters and good vibes that made JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure a success!

 

Scars [Abrams-Kana]

A stunning and heartfelt manga trilogy from debut author-illustrator Brandon Arias, Scars deftly tackles childhood trauma, bullying, and the issue of growing into one’s own identity.

Two school kids, Kyonosuke and Akira, live in a little village by the Japanese countryside. After an accident, Kyonosuke recieves a skin graft to his face, leaving him permanently scarred. This disfigurement makes Kyonosuke a target for constant bullying.

Akira, his classmate, is trying to come to terms with her gender dysphoria, but is beaten by her father for saying she wants to be a girl. When they meet and fall in love, they decide to escape their toxic environment together. But are they strong enough to accept each other, and themselves, for who they are?

Somali and the Forest Spirit [Titan Manga]

The world is ruled by goblins, spirits, golems, and all types of strange creatures… but not humans, who were nearly persecuted to extinction for their reckless disregard of the natural world. When a golem, a guardian of the forest chances across a young girl lost in the woods, he vows to take care of her… despite his life coming to an end. He must find other humans for her to live with, but in a world that despises them, is that even possible?

Ubel Blatt Deluxe [Yen Press]

Rumors stir throughout the land: when the wielder of the black sword draws his dark blade, all who stand in its path are torn asunder...! Köinzell, the mysterious young boy who carries the black sword, undeniably wields it with exceptional skill, but can he truly be responsible for the bloody rumors? Pursued by the Traitorous Lances, four powerful warriors who were thought to have been defeated by the Seven Heroes, the strength of the young swordsman will be tested to its limit. At battle's end, only the shocking truth of Köinzell's quest will stand above the corpses of his enemies... An epic fantasy on the grandest of scales!

 

Ultra Heaven [Last Gasp]

In the future, any mood you want is just a pump away. People flock to legal 'pump bars,' where licensed medical professionals, known as bar doctors, prescribe their customers the perfect pharmaceutical blend. But when the standard dosage isn't enough, our protagonist, Cub, turns to an unauthorized source. The results have to be seen to be believed. Rendered in a richly-detailed, clear-line style, this psychedelic sci-fi manga tears apart the basic fabric of reality. What is the truth and what is a dream?

Wanted! Eiichiro Oda Before One Piece [Viz Media]

See another version of Luffy in the original short story that launched a legend. The creator of One Piece presents this unique collection of his earliest works. From Western to fantasy to ghost story, this special volume has it all—including “Romance Dawn,” the one-shot that would become the international megahit One Piece!

Working for God in a Godless World [Titan Manga]

The first volume in an ongoing series (with a hit anime adaptation now on Crunchyroll) Working for God in a Godless World is an all-new take on the isekai genre! When Urabe is sacrificed by his father to the all-powerful Mitama, he prays that he can finally be without religion. He wakes up in a placid world free of faith, and begins a new life there, but when the truth is revealed, that the ruling empire purges the citizens, Urabe must find his faith and summon Mitama to protect them!

 

86 Eighty-Six: Operation High School [Yen Press]

The Republic of San Magnolia is enjoying peaceful days, having not been invaded by the neighboring empire’s Legion weapons. This is the story of Shin, Lena, and their friends as normal students attending Eighty-Six Private High School, where they’ll partake in club activities, the culture festival, a fireworks festival, and more! A story of heartwarming romance and glorious youth that could never have happened in the original 86 unfolds!

Astro Biologist Pratess [Alien Books]

Nagi, who lives in a faraway village close to the sea, is bored out of her mind and drifts in her last summer holiday before ending high school. One fateful day, she has an out-of-body experience (!) and meets Pratess, a chill cosmic being (!!) from another plane of existence (!!!). Can our mundane reality be exciting from another point of view? It's the beginning of the end for Nagi's and her friends' childhoods, and a fantastic end it shall be.

Cherry Blossom After Winter [Inklore]

Seo Haebom was seven years old when his parents died in an accident. With nowhere else to go, he moves in with the family of his childhood friend Jo Taesung, who suddenly grows cold and distant, destroying their friendship.

Now it’s their senior year of high school and, after years of barely speaking to each other, Haebom and Taesung are in the same class for the first time. Haebom struggles to make friends and is plagued by bullying, but after the handsome and popular Taesung fends off his most persistent bully, everything changes – they sit together at lunch and begin to act like friends again. Haebom is unsure what to make of the change, but this could be his last chance to mend their relationship.

 

Destroy All Humans - They Can't Be Regenerated [Viz Media]

It’s the nineties at Tokiwaga Middle School. And for gamers like Hajime Kano, the release of Magic: The Gathering means nothing will ever be the same again!

In everything he does, it seems like geeky Tokiwagi Middle School student Hajime Kano comes in second place behind popular honor student Emi Sawatari. But when Hajime takes a trip to a new game store he’s been hearing about, their rivalry takes an unexpected turn. Welcome to the early years of Magic: The Gathering, whena trading card game shaped a generation forever!

Eden of Witches [Abrams - Kana]

A long time ago, plants and animals lived in harmony . . . until humankind came to power and, unable to coexist with nature, destroyed and exploited both flora and fauna without a second thought. Now the world has become a barren wasteland. But witches have the power to speak to nature. Blamed for the extinction of plant life, and feared by humanity for their powers, they hide away from the rest of humanity in secret lairs bursting with greenery.

Pili, a young witch-apprentice, has set out on the roads accompanied by the wolf Oak. However, she is not accustomed to the world outside and traveling long distances. Her fatigue quickly takes its toll, and she ends up injuring herself by tumbling down a rocky slope! Fortunately, a boy named Bowei finds Pili and takes her home to nurse her back to health.

However, the arrival of the unfamiliar young lady arouses suspicion among other villagers, who quickly discern her true nature as a witch. And all captured witches share the fate of execution!

Final Fantasy VIII: Remake Material Ultimania Plus [Square Enix]

The second Material Ultimania volume created for Final Fantasy VII Remake, this lavishly illustrated book offers readers a wealth of insight into the making ofthe award-winning RPG. In addition to production art and CG imagery of characters, enemies, locations, and more, this volume showcases cutscene storyboards, game scripts, and other planning materials, all accompanied by extensive commentary from the development staff. The Material Ultimania Plus also features gameplay walkthroughs with maps for FF7R EPISODE INTERmission.

 

Kagurabachi [Viz Media]

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!

As a young boy, Chihiro trains every day under his father to become a swordsmith. Although different in temperament, the two spend peaceful days laughing and working together. But one day, tragedy strikes… Now Chihiro burns with hatred and sets out to exact revenge. Following clues left behind by a ruthless yakuza organization, Chihiro confronts the Hishaku, a deadly group of sorcerers that may be behind his father’s murder!

Neo Faust [Tezuka - Ablaze]

After years of failure to discover the meaning of the universe, Professor Ichinoseki decides to end his own life, but he is interrupted by the sorceress Mephist. They strike a bargain: in exchange for Ichinoseki's soul, Mephist will grant his wish for a fulfilled life...

Originally published over the course of 1988, NEO FAUST is the final of three adaptations of the classical Faust legend by "The Godfather of Manga," Osamu Tezuka.

ABLAZE is proud to present it in English for the first time.

Ottomon: Henshin Hero Husband [Udon]

Boring salaryman Soya Gomi finds himself infected by a parasitic alien, while his beloved wife Yuka is in danger from evil forces! For the safety of his wife and the entire world, Soya must use his love as the energy to power up! The epic wife-loving henshin-hero action manga starts here!!

 

Red River 3-in-1 [Viz Media]

A 3-in-1 edition of the classic romance fantasy series where a modern girl is whisked to ancient times and must navigate a scheming court and warring factions while trying to find her way home.

Yuri, a modern teenager, is transported to ancient Anatolia as part of a scheme by the evil Nakia, queen of the Hittites. Only the intervention of Nakia’s stepson, Prince Kail, saves Yuri from the queen’s bloodthirsty intentions. As an unintended consequence of the prince’s actions, the people of Anatolia embrace Yuri as the incarnation of the great war goddess Ishtar.

Finding herself entangled in the social and political drama of a fractured royal family, Yuri begins to maneuver through their manipulations and learn how to survive while stuck deep in the past.

Shimazaki In The Land Of Peace [Vertical]

Seamlessly mixing secret agent-type action with slice-of-life vignettes and fish-out-of-water comedy, 'Shimazaki in the Land of Peace' is the charming alternate history political thriller you never knew you were dying to read. Utterly unique, with stunning artwork, this hit series promises to keep the thrills and surprises coming even as it warms even the coldest heart. After surviving a terrorist incident as a child, Shingo Shimazaki was forced to join the League for Economic Liberations' revolutionary army. Now, thirty years later, he's back in Japan and trying to assimilate to a normal life. His Japanese may be awkward, and his grasp of ordinary tasks a little weak, but he has all the combat and surveillance training of a green beret. There are many kindhearted souls who want to help him - and a few not so kind ones who will do anything to stop him.

Uncanny: The Origins of Fear [junji Ito - Viz Media]

For the first time since his debut 35 years ago, horror master Junji Ito reveals exactly how he creates his unique worlds.

Why are we drawn to fear?

Horror manga legend Junji Ito has fascinated the world with his beautiful and strange tales, from his debut story “Tomie” to Uzumaki, Gyo, and many other famous works.

In this professional memoir and horror manga analysis, he tells all and digs into dark recesses—reflections on influences from his childhood, thoughts on manga, next-level idea-generation techniques, character design, craftmanship, and more. Full of never-before-told insider anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories, this is a must-have book for fans who want to immerse themselves completely in the world of Junji Ito.