(W/A) Tamiki Wakaki
A sweet 'fake engagement' romance about quiet coworkers by the creator of The World God Only Knows! 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?
(W/A) Tamiki Wakaki
Oohara Takuya and Honjouji Rika's fake engagement plan seems to have fooled their co-workers-perhaps a bit too well! But they're in hot water yet again when Takuya's father appears at their workplace wondering why they hadn't been given a heads-up to start preparing for the wedding. But before they can decide whether to reveal their lie or not, Oohara is strapped with an assignment of royal importance! Can the two of them survive the pressures of work, marriage, and now family?
(W) Makoto Shinkai (A) Yukiko Seike
Based on the award winning film by Makoto Shinkai, 5 Centimeters per Second is now compiled into a beautiful hardcover collector's edition! Love can move at the speed of terminal velocity, but as award-winning director Makoto Shinkai reveals in his latest comic, it can only be shared and embraced by those who refuse to see it stop.
(W/A) Megumi Morino
Hotaru is a 16-year-old high school first year who has always been ambivalent about love, preferring instead to have a lively life with her family and friends. So when she sees her schoolmate, Hananoi-kun, sitting in the snow after a messy, public breakup, she thinks nothing of offering to share her umbrella. But when he asks her out in the middle of her classroom the next day, she can't help but feel that her life is about to change in a big way.
(W/A) Megumi Morino
Hotaru doesn't need a boyfriend. She has always been ambivalent about love, preferring instead to have a lively life with her family and friends. So when she sees her schoolmate, Hananoi-kun, sitting in the snow after a messy, public breakup, she thinks nothing of offering to share her umbrella. But when he asks her out in the middle of her classroom the next day, she can't help but feel that her life is about to change in a big way!
(W/A) Gido Amagakure
Since his father died, manga artist Ichiro has barely scraped by, forced to support his two younger siblings on just a middle school education. He doesn't even have time to learn how to use a computer, which forces him to keep wrestling with pen and paper. When his art assistants quit to strike out on their own, on top of juggling deadlines, family, and the constant fear of losing his job, Ichiro feels close to a total breakdown. But then a new assistant pops into Ichiro's life, and his prospects immediately start to brighten! She's an incredible artist, she always finishes on time, and she's beautiful, to boot! But she also seems to know an awful lot about him, and soon, she makes a confession that bends Ichiro's mind beyond the confines of Earth.
(W/A) Gido Amagakure
Since his parents died, manga artist Ichiro has barely scraped by, forced to support his two younger siblings on just a middle school education. When his art assistants quit to strike out on their own, on top of juggling deadlines, family, and the constant fear of losing his job, Ichiro feel close to a total breakdown. But then a new assistant pops into Ichiro's life, and his prospects immediately start to brighten! She's an incredible artist, she always finishes on time, and she's beautiful, to boot! But she also seems to know an awful lot about him, and, soon, she makes a confession that bends Ichiro's mind beyond the confines of Earth.
(W/A) Gido Amagakure
Since his parents died, manga artist Ichiro has barely scraped by, forced to support his two younger siblings on just a middle school education. He doesn't even have time to learn how to use a computer, which forces him to keep wrestling with pen and paper. When his art assistants quit to strike out on their own, on top of juggling deadlines, family, and the constant fear of losing his job, Ichiro feel close to a total breakdown. But then a new assistant pops into Ichiro's life, and his prospects immediately start to brighten! She's an incredible artist, she always finishes on time, and she's beautiful, to boot! But she also seems to know an awful lot about him, and, soon, she makes a confession that bends Ichiro's mind beyond the confines of Earth.
(W) Hitoma Iruma (A/CA) Non
The yuri light novels about a sweet romance between high school girls. Adachi and Shimamura, two young women who attend the same high school, are inseparable friends. Whether playing table tennis, chatting about favorite TV shows, or just relaxing together, they're happy to share their days. When Adachi's friendship turns into romantic attraction, the relationship begins to change, one day at a time. This beloved yuri series has been charming audiences in Japan for years, and now, for the first time ever, read the original Adachi and Shimamura light novels in English.
(W) Hitoma Iruma (A/CA) Non
Adachi and Shimamura, two young women who attend the same high school, are inseparable friends. Whether playing table tennis, chatting about favorite TV shows, or just relaxing together, they're happy to share their days. When Adachi's friendship turns into romantic attraction, the relationship begins to change, one day at a time. This beloved yuri series has been charming audiences in Japan for years, and now, for the first time ever, read the original Adachi and Shimamura light novels.
(W) Hitoma Iruma (A) Moke Yuzuhara
'For two girls to go walking, hearts bounding, is that strange?' Adachi, whose thoughts about Shimamura grow stronger every day, and Shimamura, who's not at all bothered by that girl's feelings. From an outside perspective, they seem like a close pair, but Adachi wants to close the gap between her and Shimamura even more. On that fateful White Christmas, what will they wish for? How will they move forward?
(W) Hitoma Iruma (A) Moke Yuzuhara
Adachi and Shimamura are now in their second year of high school. Luckily, they're in the same class this year, but Adachi doesn't seem too pleased with the fact that Shimamura is having no trouble fitting right in with their new classmates. Acquaintances, friends, best friends-those are all well and good, but how do you take that final step? Maybe having a sleepover and sharing a bed together...?
(W/A) Bisco Kida
It all started with a job. When wheelchair-bound Subaru Miyazawa decides to visit the planetarium after finishing its brochure design, he unexpectedly bumps into Togo Awase, the photographer involved in the project. Although he'd admired his work, he never thought he'd see the man himself-or that Togo would go so far as to carry Subaru down the steps to view the starry night sky up close. Subaru could only hope they would meet again...
Mizuki's neighbor Shinosuke returns from college for a visit, but the championship boxer is surprised to find the girl he likes involved with someone else. Will Akira be able to compete for Mizuki's affections against such a manly rival? RATING: T+
Now that all St. Nobara Girls Academy knows Akira is a guy, the students there want Mizuki to stop dating the boy from Dankaisan Boys School because of its awful reputation. Pressured by her classmates and the student council president, Mizuki decides to do the unthinkable and goes to Ran for help.
Much to Akira's dismay, his lecherous tutor from middle school, Sho Kasuga, has suddenly reappeared. Akira has a secret from his past that he doesn't want Mizuki to know, and he's terrified Sho will reveal it!
The members of Blaue Rosen and Akira’s schoolmates have found themselves at the same beachside resort for summer vacation. Akira wants some alone time with Mizuki, but will he ever be able to shake off Ran and Rui?
Akira's agency care more about creating idols than music, and Mizuki is reluctant to agree to their terms for Blue Rosen debuting with a major record label. Akira then decides to go solo, but is he ready to live the life of a female idol? Age Rating: T+
After her house and prized guitar have been destroyed in a fi re, Mizuki moves in with Akira at the Dankaisan dorm. To help pay for a new guitar, Mizuki gets a part-time job and is wildly successful at it, but she won't tell Akira what it is
(W/A/CA) Tomoko Boryoku
Naoki is an older guy, 40 years old to be exact, lives a mundane single life in the real world but enjoys venturing into the VR world as a female avatar. One day in the VR world he meets a young happy-go-lucky girl named Honami, whom he slowly becomes attracted to? But who is the real Honami and what will become of their relationship?
(W) Saekisan (A) Hanekoto
Amane's confusing and frustrating life with the angel continues. Spending New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day with Mahiru only leaves him more unsure about his feelings toward the beautiful girl. Could it be that his clumsy warmth is slowly melting the angel's cold facade?
(W) Saekisan (A) Hanekoto
Now in their second year of high school, Amane and Mahiru are placed into the same class. Despite Mahiru???s efforts to bring them closer together at school, Amane is reluctant to bridge the gap because of his shyness towards everyone???s ???angel.??? As he watches Mahiru???s friendliness erode the barriers between her and her classmates, old wounds he once thought were healing begin to resurface...
(W) Saekisan (A) Hanekoto
After a long unrequited love, Mahiru and Amane finally begin dating, and the inexperienced two stumble through their new relationship while steadily growing closer to each other. Although initially annoyed by the commotion surrounding Mahiru and him at school, Amane slowly changes and becomes more upfront and confident. Seeing this, Mahiru can't help but feel slightly uneasy?but it's time for a vacation and an unforgettable summer awaits them!
(W) Saekisan (A) Hanekoto
As Mahiru's shocking declaration echoes through the classroom, Shuu is awestruck. Mahiru is beautiful and smart-he couldn't imagine a better girl. And Shuu will stop at nothing to whip his body and mind into something worthy of her company and her trust. Meanwhile, Mahiru is focused on finally moving their relationship to the next level. Will their efforts lead them to the same place...?
(W) Saekisan (A) Hanekoto
Amane Fujimiya is a high schooler who lives alone and spends his days loafing around. Mahiru Shiina is the most beautiful girl in school, nicknamed 'Angel' by those around her. These two neighbors, who initially had nothing to do with each other, happen to share a meal together and wind up sharing much more. Read this collection of short stories to learn more about the past and present of their sweet and impatient love story.
(W/A/CA) Haruka Mitsui
An irresistible shojo manga offering an all-you-can-eat-buffet of high school drama, adolescent crushes, and childhood nostalgia. Mizuha's seventeenth birthday is the pits. Her parents totally forgot, and the sempai she likes isn't interested in her. But when her longtime childhood friend asks her out, Mizuha has to sort out what this change could mean. And her feelings may not be the only ones changing! Adding to the challenge is a global pandemic, upending the hopes and joys of high school life. But romance is resilient, and crushes and confessions flourish among Mizuha's friends.
(W) Sunsunsun, Momoco
Masachika Kuse sits next to Arya, a girl of Russian and Japanese descent. She's beautiful, haughty, and an exceptional student, while Masachika is nerdy and known for being a slacker. He's an easy target for her comments in Russian, which she's all too happy to translate-except he can understand what she's really saying!
(W/A) Mikanuji
Discover a variety of stories about women's love, starting with Iori: twenty-eight-year-old office worker who sets out to drown her love and job sorrows in booze. When she wakes up next to someone, she can't believe her partner was Minami, a worker at the bar who doesn't want to forget what they have!
(W/A) Mikanuji
After meeting through an online game, Heke and Lala have become close enough that they can gripe to each other about work-but it turns out the boss Heke's always griping about is actually Lala...!? This is the love story of two awkward girls who have nothing but complaints for each other in the real world and can only convey their true feelings online...
(W/A) Mikanuji
'There's no real reason. It's just that talking with her makes me feel like life is worth living.' Heke and Lala met through an online game, becoming fast friends despite knowing nothing about each other...or so they thought. It turns out they actually work together-but their IRL interactions are full of friction and nothing like the breezy relationship they have online. Will the day when they're able to tell each other how they really feel ever come...?
(W) Tee Franklin & Various (A) Jenn St-Onge & Various (CA) Katie Cook
ADVANCE SOLICIT When Hazel Johnson and Mari McCray met at church bingo in 1963, it was love at first sight. Forced apart by their families and society, Hazel and Mari reunite decades later at a church bingo hall-and what these grandmothers do next takes absolute strength and courage. This Jackpot Edition contains over FIFTY PAGES of bonus material, including the talents of MARGUERITE BENNETT (Batwoman) and newcomer BEVERLY JOHNSON, SHAWN PRYOR (Cash and Carrie) and PAULINA GANUCHEAU (Zodiac Starforce), award-winning historical romance author ALYSSA COLE's comics writing debut with CARA McGEE (Over The Garden Wall), and GAIL SIMONE (CROSSWIND) with illustrations from SARA ALFAGEEH and ARIELA KRISTANTINA (InSeXts). Plus a sneak peek of BINGO LOVE, VOL. 2: DEAR DIARY, with an afterword from GABBY RIVERA (America).
(W) Tee Franklin (A) Jenn St-Onge, Joy San (CA) Genevieve Ft
When Hazel Johnson and Mari McCray met at church bingo in 1963, it was love at first sight. Forced apart by their families and society, Hazel and Mari both married young men and had families. Decades later, now in their mid-'60s, Hazel and Mari reunite again at a church bingo hall. Realizing their love for each other is still alive, what these grandmothers do next takes absolute strength and courage. From TEE FRANKLIN (NAILBITER's 'THE OUTFIT,' Love is Love) and JENN ST-ONGE (Jem & The Misfits), BINGO LOVE is a touching story of love, family, and resiliency that spans over 60 years. 'A towering emotional achievement. BINGO LOVE is the graphic novel I didn't know I couldn't live without.' -GAIL SIMONE
(W) Tee Franklin & Various (A) Jenn St-Onge & Various (CA) Paulina Ganucheau
ADVANCE SOLICIT When Hazel Johnson and Mari McCray met at church bingo in 1963, it was love at first sight. Forced apart by their families and society, Hazel and Mari reunite decades later at a church bingo hall-and what these grandmothers do next takes absolute strength and courage. This Jackpot Edition contains over FIFTY PAGES of bonus material, including the talents of MARGUERITE BENNETT (Batwoman) and newcomer BEVERLY JOHNSON, SHAWN PRYOR (Cash and Carrie) and PAULINA GANUCHEAU (Zodiac Starforce), award-winning historical romance author ALYSSA COLE's comics writing debut with CARA McGEE (Over The Garden Wall), and GAIL SIMONE (CROSSWIND) with illustrations from SARA ALFAGEEH and ARIELA KRISTANTINA (InSeXts). Plus a sneak peek of BINGO LOVE, VOL. 2: DEAR DIARY, with an afterword from GABBY RIVERA (America).
(W/A) Kouji Miura
Coming to the fireworks festival with Hina has Taiki's emotions swirling, and that's before he bumps into a wandering Chinatsu. Together, they help a little girl reunite with her mother, but how will Taiki deal with his muddled feelings when he returns to Hina's side? For teen audiences.
(W/A) Kouji Miura
As summer draws to an end, Taiki realizes he may never be able to close the gap between himself and Chinatsu. Despite this, Taiki takes her to the beach to celebrate her birthday, hoping to cheer her up after a grueling loss. However, their adventure goes awry when an unexpected storm forces them closer than ever before!
(W/A/CA) Kaito
The school sports festival is coming, and Toma accepts the position of class 3-A's cheer squad captain on the condition that Futaba and Taichi are his vice-captains. Hoping to live up to Toma's faith in them, Taichi and Futaba diligently practice their squad's routine. But when the time to perform comes, Futaba is hit with a sudden, debilitating case of stage fright!
(W/A/CA) Kaito
It's official! Taichi and Futaba are a couple, and Taichi excitedly breaks the news to Toma. But things quickly grow awkward between the two friends, and Toma becomes more distant. Meanwhile, Toma's friend Mami starts to get on Taichi's case about Toma's change in attitude. But there is more to this girlie girl than meets the eye? For older teen audiences.
(W/A) Kaito
An unexpected love quadrangle with a dash of unrequited love as two classmates, a boy and a girl, begin to fall for each other when each of their best friends have already fallen for them. Love is already hard enough, but it becomes an unnavigable maze for unassuming high school student Taichi Ichinose and his shy classmate Futaba Kuze when they begin to fall for each other after their same-sex best friends have already fallen for them. Rumors spread like wildfire after Toma's shocking confession during the culture festival, and Taichi feels confused and uncertain. The others in their circle are soon affected as well. Meanwhile, Toma's brother Seiya sits him down for a frank talk. All the thoughts and emotions everyone has kept hidden are finally coming to light, and relationships begin to change.
(W/A/CA) Yousuke Kaneda
On the fair island campus of Dahlia, the student body is split into two rival dorms: The Black Dog House of the eastern nation of Touwa, and the White Cats House of the West. Despite his doting childhood friend and a loyal posse, the first-year leader of the Black Dogs, Romeo Inuzuka, has one big teenage problem: He has a crush on Juliet Persia, the first-year leader of the White Cats! With her own brainiac right-hand man and a powerful crew behind her, the cutthroat Juliet thinks she has no time for misadventures with a hopeless romantic like Romeo. When Romeo meets Juliet one fateful twilight, he thinks he has a shot at love... but is this secret affair really worth dying for?