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?

A-DO [KODANSHA]

A 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. Following a wave of immigration, Japan has became a volatile mix of people and cultures, rocked by the protests of xenophobic extremists unhappy with the new status quo. A brash, job-hopping young woman named Riko is driving her scooter through one such protest when she sees a boy about to get run over by a truck. Riko just manages to shove him out of the way, and, in the hours that follow, she takes Eito out for a bowl of ramen. Just as they're about to dig in, Eito is fired upon by a distant army sniper. As the bullet pierces the restaurant window and comes whizzing toward Eito, plant-like tendrils snake out from his arm and stop it in mid-flight. Who in the world is this boy, and why is the army after him?!

THE ALCHEMIST WHO SURVIVED DREAMS [YEN PRESS]

For an alchemist like Mariela, performing incredible feats of magic are just part of the job. So when a stampeding hoard of monsters threatens to devour the kingdom of Endalsia, she decides to put herself in a brief state of suspended animation to survive. Luckily, she awakens safe and sound―200 years in the future... Now, all Mariela really wants is a quiet, laid-back life in this land she barely recognizes. It’s too bad potions have become a luxury good, and she’s the only girl in town with the skills to make them.

BLACK SUMMONER [YEN PRESS]

“Fight the strong and win―if you can’t do that, you’re a weakling!” A boy finds himself in a strange place, with no memory of his past. His name is Kelvin, and he soon discovers that he’s been transmigrated to another world, giving up even his memories in exchange for extremely powerful abilities! Thus, he begins his journey as the world’s strongest Summoner―challenging one mighty adversary after the other, gathering allies, and discovering his calling as a true battle junkie!!

ENDROLL BACK [ALIEN BOOKS]

Following the suicide of Yuka, a victim of bullying, her brother Asaharu becomes disappointed in himself, and encounters an angel. The angel proceeds to offer him a deal: find the person who drove his sister to her death within three months in order to resurrect her. However, nothing is done without compensation. With every mistake that Asaharu makes, his life expectancy will decrease. Is his sister's life more valuable than his own?

GRACE ROSA [TITAN MANGA]

Grace Rosa is an assassin, driven by a single thing: discovering the secret of her adoptive father’s disappearance. He trained her to become a lethal killing machine, able to wield any weapon she can get her hands on, before inducting her into the ranks of the shadowy organisation known as Alterna. But could the very people she serves as a hired gun have something to do with him vanishing? And to what lengths will she go to enact her vengeance on the people who have wronged her?

I WANT TO END THIS LOVE GAME [VIZ MEDIA]

Let the games begin! Since childhood, Yukiya Asagi and Miku Sakura have played the Love Game, where they try to fluster each other with a simple “I love you.” But after falling in love for real and refusing to admit it, neither of them can afford to lose this battle!

IN THE NAME OF THE MERMAID PRINCESS [VIZ MEDIA]

In the classic fairy tale, a mermaid princess gives up her special abilities for love. What happens if she doesn’t?

Princess Mio is betrothed to Prince Chika. However, they’ve never met, and he doesn’t know her secret—she’s a mermaid! When her tutor, Yuri, takes her out of the castle to meet her subjects, Mio begins to accept her true self. But Yuri has a secret too… And when Mio tells her father, the king, she wants to live life openly as a mermaid, he punishes her. How can she stay true to herself?

Plus, a bonus story about a royal subject with wings!

INITIAL D 2-IN-1 OMNIBUS [KODANSHA]

Takumi Fujiwara spends a lot of time behind the wheel. His tofu delivery job sends him racing down the treacherous roads of Mount Akina, and without even realizing it, Takumi has mastered racing techniques that take most drivers a lifetime to learn. Of course, none of his friends realize this. They're all too busy watching the Akina Speed Stars, the local street racing team. When the legendary Red Suns show up to challenge the Speed Stars, the rival team obsesses over a phantom car, the Trueno Eight-Six, seen racing through the mountain roads. Who is the driver, and will they take on the dangerous challenge?

MEDALIST [KODANSHA]

Inori is a little girl who dreams of becoming a figure skater. Yet, the obstacles to this dream feel insurmountable: Inori's already "too old" (she's 11); she's always had trouble at school; and, worst of all, her older sister's skating dreams ended in failure, so her mother is dead set against putting her other daughter through a similar experience. Still, the rink is the only place Inori can be herself, and she's out on the ice when a fateful meeting takes place. Tsukasa, a frustrated coach on the edge of giving up competitive skating himself, will join Inori to form an unstoppable duo powered by hard work, transcendent joy, and an unshakeable belief that they can prove everyone wrong.

NUMBER CALL [KODANSHA]

From the creator of My Summer of You comes a new high school romance about the power of numbers, and how the number 8 draws two young men together--the author’s Japanese debut, now available for the first time in English! High schooler Eighto Tachibana has always hated his name, including all of the jokes and puns about the number 8 that have come along with it. It's as if the number has haunted him like a ghost ever since he was a child. One day, he meets a classmate named Tomoya Hatta, aka Hachi--the Japanese word for "8." What begins as casual greetings and small talk in the hallway soon becomes something much deeper, and Eighto realizes that it's more than just a similar nickname that draws him to Hachi. Could the number that Eighto resented for so long finally bring him something he'll love--and is that someone Hachi?

STATUS ROYALE [VIZ MEDIA]

Choose your teammates carefully and rank up fast because in the world of esports, anyone can snatch the crown!

Status Royale is THE game to master if you want to join the rank of elite players in the competitive world of VR esports. Vell is just having fun as a casual gamer with her best friend and teammate Jun teaching her the tips and tricks…until he shuts her down and skips town! Vell’s competitive spirit is unlocked and she vows to challenge her former best friend with her own team of amateur Status Royale players and beat Jun at his own game, but does she really know who she’s competing against?

STEEL OF THE CELESTIAL SHADOWS [VIZ MEDIA]

In early 19th-century Japan, a down-and-out samurai named Ryudo Konosuke struggles through his hardscrabble life. His dear departed mother’s last hope was for him to live his life as a splendid warrior, but a cruel curse repels and distorts any metal that gets near him. Will he ever be able to wield a sword, much less live the life of an honorable samurai?

It is said that a samurai’s spirit rests in their sword—and Konosuke can’t even pick one up thanks to a cruel curse that repels anything made of metal that gets near him. Destitute and hopeless, he decides to end it all. But when a beautiful and mysterious woman saves his life and his soul, it is the beginning of Ryudo’s journey into a strange world of magic that exists a step away from his own.

SWORD ART ONLINE: PROGRESSIVE CANON OF THE GOLDEN RULE [YEN PRESS]

The SAO Progressive series continues, following Asuna and Kirito to the sixth floor of Aincrad, where puzzles and brainteasers galore await them! Will our sword-swinging pair burn out on a mental challenge, or will the frightening gang of player-killers catch up with them first…?

TENGEN HERO WARS [TITAN MANGA]

Perfect for fans of alternate history and historical fiction! After receiving a mysterious invitation to ‘come play in Heaven’ Oda Nobunaga and his sister are transported to a mysterious new world where the mightiest warriors from history will meet to do battle! Here the pair will meet legendary figures such as Napoleon, Julius Caesar, Zhuge Liang and plenty of others, to see who will be crowned the greatest of all time!

TOKYO THESE DAYS [VIZ MEDIA]

After 30 years as a manga editor, Kazuo Shiozawa suddenly quits. Although he feels early retirement is the only way to atone for his failures as an editor, the manga world isn’t done with him. On his final day as an editor, Shiozawa takes a train he’s ridden hundreds of times to impart some last advice to a manga creator whose work he used to edit. Later, he is drawn to return to a bookshop at the request of a junior editor who wants his help dealing with an incorrigible manga creator who used to be edited by Shiozawa and now refuses to work with anyone else. For Shiozawa, Tokyo these days is full of memory and is cocooned in the inescapable bonds among manga creators, their editors, art, and life itself.

THE UNCANNY COUNTER [IZE PRESS]

The word is that the noodle shop on the corner serves broth that’s out of this world. But little do they know...it’s actually run by people from the afterlife! To be more precise, the restaurant is a front for individuals called Counters who have formed contracts with souls from the hereafter. They were given special powers for their job-hunting down renegade souls who have escaped into Earth to prey on the living. When So Mun, a highschooler disabled by a tragic car accident, is invited into the group, he hesitates...until he’s offered a chance to meet his deceased parents as a reward. Can he complete the mission and tell them the words he never got to say?

THE BLUE WOLVES OF MIBU [KODANSHA]

It's 1863, the twilight of the shogunate, and Japan is on the cusp of monumental change. The streets of the nation's capital are soaked in blood as political upheaval and rising tensions between masterless, wandering ronin and government samurai set the stage for one of the most turbulent times in Japan's history. Young orphan Nio is no stranger to the harsh realities of the world, and yet he can't help but cling to his burning passion for justice and desire to change the world for the better. One day, he crosses paths with two men who will become central figures of the coming revolution: Hijikata Toshizo and Okita Souji, two of the founding members of a group of hated ronin known as the Miburo--who would later become known as the Shinsengumi. Inspired by the efforts of the so-called "Blues Wolves of Mibu," Nio decides to join the ranks to help carve a path to the world he wishes to see. But with new betrayals and reversals every day, will Nio be able to stay true to his conscience?

HOLOX MEETING! [YEN PRESS]

La+ Darknesss. Takane Lui. Hakui Koyori. Kazama Iroha. And Sakamata Chloe. Collectively known as Secret Society holoX, their goal is nothing less than world domination! …But how exactly did they end up as Virtual YouTubers? Discover the origins of the self-proclaimed “rightful rulers of Eden’s planet” in this story based on the mega-popular stars of hololive. “YES MY DARK!”

MARRIAGE TOXIN [VIZ MEDIA]

Poison Master Hikaru Gero is taking on his toughest assignment yet—getting married! Gero couldn’t be more clueless when it comes to the art of dating, but thankfully, marriage swindler Mei Kinosaki knows everything there is to know about love. Together, this unlikely pair will do whatever it takes to get Gero hitched—even if they have to take on the entire criminal underworld in the process!

As a deadly assassin from the poison clan, Gero swears he’ll never settle down—that is, until the family orders his sister to produce the poison clan’s next heir. Refusing to let his sister abandon her chance at true love with her girlfriend, Gero desperately turns to marriage swindler Mei Kinosaki for relationship advice. Can Kinosaki turn this trained killer into a charming husband-to-be?

POKEMON ADVENTURES: OMEGA RUBY & ALPHA SAPPHIRE [VIZ MEDIA]

Sapphire and Emerald need Ruby’s help to stop a crisis of planetary proportions—a meteor hurtling toward their home! While training with Sapphire and their friend Steven in Sea Mauville, Emerald is attacked by a mystery Pokémon! Meanwhile, Ruby journeys to the Sky Pillar to earn the trust of Zinnia, the Lorekeeper of the reclusive Draconid tribe.

Can three Hoenn Pokédex holders stop a crisis of epic magnitude?

SMOKING BEHIND THE SUPERMARKET WITH YOU [SQUARE ENIX]

An overworked salaryman and a mischievous cashier with a dual personality form an unexpected bond in this sweet-and-sour comedy! At age forty-five, office worker Sasaki has had enough of the corporate grind. His only solace is smoking - and the friendly smile of supermarket cashier Yamada. When Sasaki can't find Yamada after a particularly trying day, a striking woman invites him to smoke with her. The despondent man thinks he's made a new smoking buddy in the cool, teasing Tayama, but Sasaki doesn't realise he already knows her!

UNHOLY BLOOD [IZE PRESS]

All pure-blooded vampire Hayan Park wanted to do was live a normal life. But the rise of half-bloods ten years ago transformed the world into a dangerous and frightening place―robbing her of her one true wish. Determined to return Korea to how it used to be, Hayan teams up with local police captain Euntae Hwang to wipe out the bloodthirsty killers in a tale of hot-blooded romance and revenge.

WHO EVER STEALS THIS BOOK [YEN PRESS]

In a town where people live surrounded by books, there is a library overflowing with endless tomes―the Mikurakan. Its founder was Mifuyu’s great-grandfather, and her father is its manager…but Mifuyu herself hates books. One day, a collection of books is stolen, and a mysterious message is left behind. “Whoever steals this book shall be pursued by the flag of magical realism.” Thus, the town begins to shift into something out of a tale…and Mifuyu realizes she must venture into the worlds of stories to save her home!

YOMOTSUHEGUI: SCIONS OF THE UNDERWORLD [SEVEN SEAS]

Nawa Kanetsugu used to be a police officer, until his wife and child were murdered and he sought revenge by any means necessary. In a new quest for vengeance after he’s released from prison, he discovers that a mortal wound won’t kill him. A confrontation with a mysterious girl shows Nawa that he’s eaten the fruit of Yomotsuhegui, the tree in the realm of the dead, and now he’s an immortal with monstrous powers. The girl is a god of death who wants his help to fight other dangerous immortals, since there may still be a seed of justice in his heart. Will Nawa find his humanity again in saving others from supernatural evil, or will these ghastly powers turn him into a monster?

DEMON SLAYER KIMETSU ACADEMY [VIZ MEDIA]

Welcome to Kimetsu Academy, a school attended by the most exceptional students you’ve ever seen! This comedic spin-off of international smash hit Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba pits Tanjiro, Nezuko, and all the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps against the trials and tribulations of student life.

A private combined elementary, middle, and high school, Kimetsu Academy is home to many incredible students and their even more incredible stories. In just one of many zany tales, Zenitsu and Tanjiro are both late to class, but only one of them has a good excuse. In another, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and Murata have to take a devilishly difficult extra class. Then Uzui is incredibly disappointed by Zenitsu’s art. You never know what’ll happen next at Kimetsu Academy!

GACHIAKUTA [KODANSHA]

Rudo lives in the slums of a floating town, where the poor scrape by under the shadow of the rich who live a sumptuous life, simply casting their garbage off the side, into the abyss. Then one day, he's falsely accused of murder, and his wrongful conviction leads to an unimaginable punishment--exile off the edge, with the rest of the trash. Down on the surface, the cast-off waste of humanity has bred vicious monsters, and if Rudo wants to have any hope of discovering the truth and seeking vengeance against those who cast him into Hell, he will have to master a new power and join a group known as the Cleaners who battle the hulking trash beasts of the Pit!

HIGURASHI WHEN THEY CRY: MEGURI [YEN PRESS]

June 1983...has passed. At long last, through many trials and tribulations, Rika and her friends have finally escaped the tragedy! The gameboard has been cleared, the pieces scattered, and so all that remains is the rest of her life. Or so Rika believes until she gets pulled into yet another fragment... 

Will the sequel to the Higurashi Gou manga unravel its mysteries...? Or leave even more questions behind...?!

JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURES: STONE OCEAN [VIZ MEDIA]

Stone Ocean is here! The highly acclaimed sixth arc of Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure shifts the action from Italy to America, as Jolyne Cujoh—daughter of Jotaro Kujo—is sentenced to 15 years in prison for a murder she didn’t commit! In a bizarre turn of events, the prison is filled with Stand users. Some become her allies, but many are sent to kill Jolyne and her friends in a scheme to resurrect the scourge of the Joestar family—DIO! It’s a battle for survival in a prison where death lurks around every corner while Jolyne fights to save her father’s life in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 6—Stone Ocean!

NEIGHBORHOOD STORY [VIZ MEDIA]

Welcome to Happy Berry! No, this isn’t a fruit stand, but the label dreamed up by aspiring fashion designer Mikako Koda. In her quest to make a name for herself in the fashion world, Mikako enters Yazawa Art Academy, a prestigious art school, alongside her strictly platonic childhood friend Tsutomu. But there’s one problem—Tsutomu’s uncanny resemblance to a rock star skyrockets him to popularity and leads him to date the prettiest girl in school. Now, Mikako can’t help but wonder if what she feels is jealousy.

Peppy and creative teenager Mikako wants nothing more than to make it as a fashion designer. But when she enters art school alongside her lifelong friend Tsutomu, she finds herself distracted by his sudden popularity and subsequent love life. Despite her feelings, Mikako forms a club with Tsutomu and her friends to sell their creations at local flea markets. What begins as an exciting day quickly turns sour when discord arises between members in the group.

SEE YOU IN MY 19TH LIFE [IZE PRESS]

Jieum Ban has a secret―she can remember the memories of her previous lives...all 18 of them! This means she retains past knowledge, skills, and most importantly, the bonds with the people she cares about. Guided by the bittersweet memories of her last life, Jieum sets out to rekindle the love that was cut short by her tragic death. But little did she know her biggest rival would be her own past self...

SEND THEM A FAREWELL GIFT FOR THE TIME LOST [TOKYOPOP]

For four years, Naruse was swept up in his love for his novelist boyfriend, Toui. But tiring of his flightiness and lack of commitment, Naruse finally walks away from his relationship.

Or at least, he tries to. Every time he runs into Toui, they seem to get tangled in one another's emotions and end up sleeping together. They argue and fight, then afterwards comes the pang of regret. Maybe their relationship is doomed to fail. Or maybe, it just needs a new angle...

SPY X FAMILY: FAMILY PORTRAIT [NOVEL - VIZ MEDIA]

In this book of Spy x Family original prose stories, Anya attempts to make friends with her target Damian during an Eden Academy camping trip, Yuri spends his day off babysitting his niece, and Franky seeks Loid’s help in winning the heart of a blind opera singer. Then, when the family sits for a portrait painting, Yor is terrified that her secret identity will be blown. And in the final story, the family is scrutinized by a pair of unseen observers… There’s never been a family quite like this one!

TEKKONKINKREET: BLACK & WHITE 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION [VIZ MEDIA]

This Tekkonkinkreet: Black & White 30th Anniversary Edition, by acclaimed manga artist Taiyo Matsumoto, is restored to its original right-to-left orientation and features all the original color pages, a full-color foldout poster, and a brand new afterword by the author.

In the somewhere-sprawl of Treasure Town, two young boys, Black and White, rule the streets. Like avatars of the city itself, they are its will and its voice, full of love and compassion, as well as danger and violence. As they leap from rooftop to rooftop, from lamppost to lamppost, nothing escapes their notice. But the city is changing beneath their feet as a yakuza-backed corporate development moves in. When the gangsters make a play to remove Black and White, the boys push back. The police have an interest in Black and White as well, trying to make sure things don't get out of hand--but things will. A battle begins between corruption and innocence, a struggle for the soul of the city itself, that will change Black and White and the city around them forever.

BLADE & BASTARD: WARM ASH, DUSKY DUNGEON [LIGHT NOVEL - YEN ON]

Deep in the unexplored reaches of the dungeon, a corpse is discovered―one that shouldn’t exist. After Iarumas is resurrected, his memories of life before death are gone, and he spends his days delving into the dungeon to retrieve the bodies of dead adventurers. Can they be revived as well? Or will God reduce them to piles of ash on the altar? Either way, Iarumas collects his finder’s fee. And though his skills earn him some grudging respect, he’s also scorned for this cold, utilitarian attitude.

BREAKFAST WITH MY TWO-TAILED CAT [SEVEN SEAS]

Souichiro’s wife wanted to retire to the countryside, but soon after they achieve this dream, she dies. So he won’t be left alone, their pet cat Nii turns into a talking nekomata, a two-tailed yokai cat. Together they share a heartwarming slow life, cooking and eating delicious food surrounded by nature. Enjoy freshly baked bread, handmade jam, fluffy omelets, and seasonal vegetables with the members of this unusual household.

FAIRY TALE OMNIBUS (#1-3) [KODANSHA]

Experience the magical adventures of Natsu, Lucy, Erza, Gray, and all the wizards of the Fairy Tail world in a new, large-sized, three-in-1 omnibus format! The best way to collect the manga that inspired the long-running anime, including the new sequel series Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest.

FRUITS BASKET COMPLETE ANIME NATSUKI TAKAYA ILLUSTRATIONS [YEN PRESS]

In commemoration of the all-new anime adaptation of Natsuki Takaya’s beloved manga Fruits Basket, illustrations inspired by each episode, along with commentary from the author, have been collected into a single volume. Follow along with the zodiac members’ journey from start to finish as they attempt to break the curse once more! 

MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH [5TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION - KODANSHA]

Fans of Sailor Moon, She-Ra, and Miraculous: Dive into the original girl-power isekai adventure! The tale of three Tokyo teenagers who cross through a magical portal and become the champions of another world is a modern manga classic! Three girls who couldn't be more different meet on a school trip to Tokyo Tower-and find themselves beamed into a parallel world called Cefiro, where the mysterious Pillar has recruited them to avert a calamity! With the help of a motley troop of rogues and wizards, they will unlock the power of three transforming giant dragons known as Rune Gods and rush to the Pillar's aid... but there's more going on at the heart of Cefiro than they know! This new paperback release features the updated translation and lettering created for the 25th-anniversary release, in a portable and affordable package.

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: CHAR'S COUNTERATTACK: BELTORCHIKA'S CHILDREN [DENPA]

The legend of Armuro Ray and Char Aznable continues in a new adaptation of Tomino's ground-breaking film. Their first battle changed the tone of the One Year War. Their last battle could be believed as the end of that war. Now more than a dozen years later, Aznable has emerged to lead a Neo Zeon and Amuro is ready to confront his rival once again. Created twenty-five years after Yoshiyuki Tomino's original novels, Beltorchika's Children is an alternative telling of the legendary film.

MY DOG IS A DEATH GOD [SEVEN SEAS]

God of death, Leo, has been dispatched to Earth on a mission to save human souls, and has found himself at a small hospice called Okanoue Hospital. For this task, he's been granted a special form: one with four legs, a tail, and a keen olfactory sense. Thanks to his canine assets, Leo can seek out patients at the hospice who are plagued by a lifetime of regret. With his wet nose and doggy good looks, little death god Leo eases patients into their next life, setting them free of both the quiet hillside hospital and any lingering doubts.

MY SUMMER WITH YOU: THE SEQUEL [KODANSHA]

Chiharu and Wataru captivated readers' hearts in Nagisa Furuya's English-language BL debut, My Summer of You. Now, the two boys return in this cinematic sequel to the beloved summer romance boys' love series! Wataru and Chiharu are in their second year of college, and the two boys can't wait to spend another summer together. Now back from his study abroad program, Chiharu is ecstatic to see Wataru for the first time in two months, and Wataru's thankful that they'll have more time to spend with each other, without also having to balance work and school. One of their plans have the two return to the cinema for a movie date to celebrate Wataru's 20th birthday, but what other memories will the summer have in store for them?

MY ULTRAMARINE SKY [KODANSHA]

From the creator of My Summer of You comes a high school romance about two friends who’ve always been in the same class, but when a new school year separates them, they realize that their feelings for each other might run deeper than friendship… From their first year of middle school to their second year of high school, Kai and Ren have not only always been in the same class―they’ve also always sat next to each other. But in their last year of high school, the boys are assigned to two separate classes, and with each passing day, Kai feels as if he’s slipping further and further away from Ren… One day, when Kai finds Ren sleeping in a classroom after school, he whispers the feelings that he can’t bring himself to say out loud… and Ren hears him. Will Kai’s confession draw them further and further apart, or will it be the spark that brings them back to each other once more?

THE RUTHLESS COMMANDER AND HIS REINCARNATED WARHORSE [DENPA]

A thirty-year-old Japanese male is teleported to Japan's warring-era. But instead of being reincarnated as a samurai or ninja, he is now a pony! Cute and spry, he is enjoying is carefree new life but all that changes when he runs into a human who is fighting off a bear attack! The pony dashes and rescues the man, and thus begins his new life...as a warhorse!

TAKOPI'S ORIGINAL SIN [VIZ MEDIA]

Cute little alien Takopi lands on Earth. What is his mission? To be taken to our leader? No. To spread happiness throughout the universe!

The first person Takopi meets is depressed fourth grader Shizuka. (Or is it…?) Takopi is determined to do whatever it takes to make Shizuka smile again. But his misguided attempts to help her by using his advanced technology to turn back time only result in mayhem and death.

What is the truth Takopi can’t remember? And what must the pink alien octopus with a heart of gold sacrifice to truly help Shizuka and her friends…?

365 DAYS TO THE WEDDING [SEVEN SEAS]

A sweet "fake engagement" romance about quiet coworkers by the creator of The World God Only Knows--inspired the live-action drama Map for The Wedding! The J.T.C. travel agency is looking for someone to manage its brand-new branch in Irkutsk. But for employees Oohara Takuya and Honjouji Rika, they'd rather just stay home in Tokyo! Thankfully, they've discovered a way out―their manager has narrowed down the recruits to bachelors, so what if they just...got married? The problem is they barely know each other at all! Can they convince their office they’re engaged just long enough for the transfer to finish up?

BETWIXT: A HORROR MANGA ANTHOLOGY [VIZ MEDIA]

Manga creators from Japan and the US present an international showcase of horror. Collected for the first time in Betwixt: A Horror Manga Anthology, six short stories reveal the universal fear of the space between the known and unknown. Will anyone cross that border? Featuring stories from a range of award-winning and popular creators, as well as a foreword and exclusive cover art by global phenomenon, Junji Ito.

CAT ON THE HERO'S LAP [SEVEN SEAS]

In this hilarious fantasy adventure, will the hero triumph against the evil demon king, or face defeat…because he can't fight with a cat on his lap?! Our brave hero, Red, has embarked alongside his companions on a journey to defeat the great demon king. Or at least, that was the plan. But then a cat sat on Red's lap and fell asleep. There's no way he can fight monsters like this! As it turns out, Red's greatest enemy is right on top of him!

CORAL'S REEF [SEVEN SEAS]

From the creative team behind My Little Pony: The Manga (also from Seven Seas), this full-color fantasy graphic novel series for kids and adults is about the fun daily life of a teenage sea sprite! Meet Coral, a sweet-natured girl who lives with her parents, kid sister Maki, and pet sea otter in the seaside town of Reef Beach. She's no different than any other teenager--except like all inhabitants of New Lemuria, she's not quite human. Coral is a sea sprite, and when not at school, or helping out in her mom's dress shop, or hanging out with friends, she's out catching waves on her beloved surfboard. But Coral's life is about to turn upside down once dreamy fire ifrit, Nick Inferno, comes to town. How can she not crush on this boy who is literally burning hot?!A Seven Seas English-original, full-color graphic novel series for Middle Grade Readers. What Dungeon Crawlers Academy is for young boys, Coral's Reef is for young girls (with significant gender crossover expected for both).

FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST 20TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK [VIZ MEDIA]

This memorial hardcover collection celebrates the legacy of one of the most beloved manga series of all time. Contains a complete collection of all the short manga from the series’ run, from game tie-ins to never-before-seen tales in rare Japanese guides, plus a bonus new prose story. Also includes extensive commemorative messages from novel, film, video game, and anime staff, including the full voice cast of the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood anime. And of course, don’t miss the thoughtful and goofy commentary on the reach and impact of Fullmetal Alchemist from artist Hiromu Arakawa!

HARUKI MURAKAMI MANGA STORIES [TUTTLE PUBLISHING]

Haruki Murakami's novels, essays and short stories have sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into dozens of languages. Now for the first time, many of Murakami's best-loved short stories are available in graphic novel form in English. With their trademark mix of realism and fantasy, centering around Murakami's characteristic themes of loss, remorse and confusion.

JUJUTSU KAISEN ANIME GUIDE [VIZ MEDIA]

The official companion to the first season of the hugely popular Jujutsu Kaisen anime. Enter the world of jujutsu sorcerers and cursed spirits with Jujutsu Kaisen: The Official Anime Guide: Season 1. Based on the hugely popular manga series by Gege Akutami, this guide to the Jujutsu Kaisen anime will provide readers with everything they wanted to know about the making of the action-packed series.

MIMI'S TALES OF HORROR [JUNJI ITO - VIZ MEDIA]

University student Mimi and her boyfriend Naoto encounter one chilling mystery after another. There’s the enigmatic neighbour woman dressed in black from head to toe—but if she’s so odd, why does it seems like there are many others like her? Then, whose eyes track Mimi’s movements from the cemetery next door?  And why does a bizarre red circle drawn on a basement wall change with each passing day?

MY CAT IS SUCH A WEIRDO [SEVEN SEAS]

A full-colour manga series about the hilarious antics of the artist's two rescue cats--accompanied by photos of the real kitties in action! Staring at you at night, putting their butts on your face, getting stuck in a box... Based on a popular blog, this full color manga shares the everyday silliness of living with cats.

MY PANCREAS BROKE BUT MY LIFE GOT BETTER [SEVEN SEAS]

The latest diary manga from the Harvey Award-winning creator of My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness and My Wandering Warrior Existence. In this new autobiographical manga following My Wandering Warrior Existence, Nagata Kabi has quit drinking in an attempt to get healthier–or she’s trying to, anyway. Her former struggles with alcohol led to pancreatitis and a serious hospitalization, and now she has no choice but to give up drinking. Follow the author as she details the quest to improve her health during a global pandemic.

ONE HUNDRED TALES [OSAMU TEZUKA - ABLAZE]

One Hundred Tales is a story about being careful what you wish for.

Ichirui Hanri is an ordinary accountant servicing his master. Though innocent, he is ordered to commit hara-kiri after being entangled in some trouble in his master's house. Just then, a witch named Sudama appears. She signs a contract with Hanri to obtain his soul in exchange for fulfilling three of his wishes. Hanri gets what he wants...but the price he pays is too high.

ORIGIN [VERTICAL]

From the renowed artist Boichi comes a gorgeous and shocking hard-boiled sci-fi classic! Tokyo, 2048. Japan is now connected to the entire northern hemisphere by the Eurasian Railroad, and all manner of crime and vice pour into the megalopolis at its eastern terminus. Little do the people know that inhuman beings live among us, however--robots with high-level AI, who will kill to survive. Only one 'man' can stop them--their prototype: ORIGIN.

SOUL BEAT [ROCKPORT PUBLISHING]

Dante Alfonse is a promising boxer who’s more than capable of taking on any opponent, inside or outside of the ring. Whether it’s a bully in his neighborhood or even stopping a robbery, he’s quick to step in and hold down his city. Of course, when your name means “to endure," being an unstoppable force for good comes naturally! But sometimes, good deeds attract unwanted attention…

SPRING COMES RIDING IN A CARRIAGE [VERTICAL]

A more intimate and romantic entry in the Maiden's Bookshelf series, this tale of doomed romance brings together the so-called 'God of Literature' with the gorgeous artwork of Atsuki Ito, author of A Love-Letter in 26 Characters. 'Now I can die happy...' A loving husband nurses his ailing wife in a house by the sea. An exploration of love in the face of terminal illness.

SUGARY GIRLS: ART OF EKU UEKURA [PIE INTERNATIONAL]

Introducing a collection of original costume illustrations by the illustrator Eku Uekura, dressed up as the owner of a sweet and delicious boutique. This collection features illustrations of girls wearing colorful, adorable clothes with bright pops of color and various scrumptious-looking sweet motifs. Eku Uekura's careful attention to detail shows in the clothing designs, fanciful color schemes and depictions of cute girls that fill this collection, drawing readers into the artist's girly, "fancy pop" and dreamy vision of a distinctly Japanese kawaii worldview.

TAMON'S B-SIDE [VIZ MEDIA]

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 that she can afford her fangirl obsession with Tamon Fukuhara, her favourite 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!

THE ESSENTIAL ANIME: 5 ICONIC FILMS [RUNNING PRESS]

The Essential Anime Guide is the guide every fan needs to the classic, must-see anime series and films that transformed both Japanese and Western pop culture. Organized by release date and with entries by experts in the anime field, this guide provides a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look into the history and impact of these classic anime. Both casual fans and serious otaku alike will discover a fun and surprisingly touching portrait of the true impact of anime on pop culture.

THE GREAT YOKAI WARS: GUARDIANS [TITAN MANGA]

The hit manga adaptation of the 2021 movie of the same name, The Great Yokai War: Guardians is the epic adventure of Watanabe an seemingly ordinary student who inherits the power of legendary monster hunter, to defeat the monstrous yokai rampaging towards Tokyo!

After ancient fossils are disturbed by an earthquake in Japan, the spirits of evil yokai manifest as gigantic monsters, rampaging towards Tokyo! The only person who can stop it is young elementary school student Watanabe who is the unknowing descendant of a long line of legendary monster hunters!

THE PROMISED NEVERLAND BOX SET [VIZ MEDIA]

Life at Grace Field House has been good for Emma and her fellow orphans. While the daily studying and exams they have to take are tough, their loving caretaker provides them with delicious food and plenty of playtime. But when they discover the horrifying truth about why they are being kept at the orphanage, their lives change forever...

The complete Promised Neverland saga in one stunning box set! In addition to all 20 volumes of the suspense hit, the box set contains an exclusive booklet and a double-sided full-color poster.