(W) Ii Oshikawa (A) Bekio A fairytale about a young prince and the forest creature who saved his life is twisted by tragedy into a bittersweet palace mystery in this new josei manga. As a young boy, Prince Alexei was rescued from certain death by a friendly monster, and the two of them spent blissful days in the forest. But tragedy struck when Alexei's royal destiny caught up with him again. Now a young man, Alexei has taken the throne, becoming Emperor and vowing revenge. Little does he know, the creature who saved him has been reborn as the daughter of a duketaciturn young lady with a secret. When fate throws them together at the imperial court, will they recognize each other, or will their jaded pasts keep them apart?

(W) Ii Oshikawa (A) Bekio Final volume! As a young boy, Prince Alexei was rescued from certain death by a friendly monster, and the two of them spent blissful days in the forest. But tragedy struck when Alexei's royal destiny caught up with him again. Now a young man, Alexei has taken the throne, becoming Emperor and vowing revenge. Little does he know, the creature who saved him has been reborn as the daughter of a duke-a taciturn young lady with a secret. When fate throws them together at the imperial court, will they recognize each other, or will their jaded pasts keep them apart?

(W/A/CA) Ryo Minenami As Reiji and his mother recover in the hospital from their injuries, they receive a series of visitors with differing agendas: Gen, Esemori, and Chako. Then Nagi is attacked! Plus, Gen not only reveals a dark secret from his past but makes a surprising love confession... For mature audiences.

(W/A/CA) Kaori Yuki Kaori Yuki's latest installment of The Cain Saga introduces Gilbert, the madman son of Lord Lauderdale, Meridiana, a clairvoyant mystery woman, and something or someone nasty suspended in midair in Dr. Disraeli's lab. Plus, an arranged marriage meant to curb Cain's bad behavior turns ugly when the bride, Emeline, has an unhappy meeting with none other than Jack the Ripper! Rating: M

(W/A/CA) Chise Ogawa Atsumu, a regular target of the school bullies, has had a rough life. But his luck changes when Kuze, the classmate he idolizes, helps him out during the caste game by giving him his jack card. Despite his reservations about Kuze's true intentions, Atsumu can't help but lose himself in the pleasures Kuze gives him. But will those pleasures come at a cost?

(W/A) Murata After reuniting as working adults, former rivals Takebe and Soramori have started dating. Now they're fighting over the chance to say something important. Who'll be the winner of this rematch?! The laughs keep going in this story of blossoming love between two former delinquents.

(W/A) Murata There's something different about what Soramori means by 'like' and what Takabe means by 'like' - but can the two come closer nonetheless? See how their unique love story will unfold in the final volume of this heartwarming ex-delinquent yuri comedy!

(W/A/CA) Sanzo When a beautiful girl asks her childhood friend out, his response is a shocker: 'You're too perfect.' What's a girl to do, except transform into a giant caterpillar and try, try again?

(W) Miyuki Mitsubachi As the day of the Inter-High approaches, tension between Shizuka and Naruse skyrockets! Although Yuki???s happy Naruse???s so motivated to win...she could do without the constant posturing or Naruse???s jealous neediness whenever Shizuka???s name crops up. After all, he???s coolest when he???s desperate to win???not when he???s being an overbearing jerk or an overgrown brat!

(W/A) Mitsubachi Miyuki Although the training camp ended on a somewhat hopeful note for Naruse, when Yuki starts giving him the cold shoulder, Naruse is puzzled by her change of heart. Meanwhile, just when Yuki was seriously considering relenting and agreeing to date Naruse, she happens across a scene that leaves her too shocked for words! Can Naruse clear up the misunderstandings-or is it Shizuka's chance to swoop in and steal her away?!

(W/A/CA) Mitsubachi Miyuki It's autumn, and the qualifier for the Winter Cup is just around the corner! But first, time for one of Yuki's last school festivals. Between prepwork for that, studying, managing the basketball team, and dating Naruse, Yuki just might have bitten off more than she can chew...

(W/A/CA) Mitsubachi Miyuki So after the whole Hakamada debacle and then how the whole Finals League ended, it's kinda awkward every time I see Hakamada-kun...Still, I'm incredibly happy that Naruse won! Although, now he's literally telling EVERYONE he knows about us, so I'm not entirely sure how to react around everyone else anymore...

(W/A) Oku Tamamushi Arisa has lost her memories of the past three years, and her girlfriend Mari worries that means their love has vanished as well. But when Arisa lays eyes on her, it's love at first sight all over again! Hoping to rekindle what they had, Mari decides to help Arisa experience things with her once more, from dates, to kissing, and beyond...?!

(W) Jarrett Melendez (A) Danica Brine, Hank Jones (CA) Kevin Wada Now that college is over, English graduate Ben Cook is on the job hunt looking for something...anything...related to his passion for reading and writing. But interview after interview, hiring committee after hiring committee, Ben soon learns getting the dream job won't be as easy as he thought. Proofreading? Journalism? Copywriting? Not enough experience. It turns out he doesn't even have enough experience to be a garbage collector! But when Ben stumbles upon a "Now Hiring-No Experience Necessary" sign outside a restaurant, he jumps at the chance to land his first job. Plus, he can keep looking for a writing job in the meantime. He's actually not so bad in the kitchen, but he will have to pass a series of cooking tests to prove he's got the culinary skills to stay on full-time. But it's only temporary...right? When Ben begins developing a crush on Liam, one of the other super dreamy chefs at the restaurant, and when he starts ditching his old college friends and his old writing job plans, his career path starts to be

(W) Hiromu (A) Raemz Kenta Yamazaki, former shut-in and otaku loser, has resolved to transform himself under the tutelage of Saku Chitose. He hangs out with Saku's friends, practices his social skills, and even gets a total makeover. But Saku's not the only popular kid in town, and his friendliness with Kenta has gotten on the nerves of his fellow normie, Atomu Uemura. When opinions clash, which popular kid will come out on top?!

(W) Hiromu (A) Raemz 'Saku Chitose is a womanizing scumbag'-Even if he's attacked by slanderous gossip online, Saku Chitose's reign at the top of his school is unshakable. As a member of the student elite, he's surrounded by attractive, popular kids. ? But as he enjoys his smooth-sailing social life, Saku is suddenly asked to rehabilitate Kenta Yamazaki, an anti-social shut-in-!?

(W) Hiromu (A) Bobcat (CA) Raemz Saku Chitose is one of the popular kids at Fuji High, and now he's been asked by his homeroom teacher to help rehabilitate the loser shut-in Kenta Yamasaki. Bringing along his beautiful friend Yuuko Hiiragi, Saku convinces Kenta to go back to school-but Kenta only agrees on the condition that Saku teaches him to be a normie!?

(W) Hiromu (A) Raemz If a girl tells you she's dying to go out with you, you'd probably take her at face value. Especially if she was as drop-dead gorgeous as Yuzuki Nanase. But there's always a catch-if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. And this story of false love between Yuzuki Nanase and Saku Chitose is no exception.

(W) Hiromu (A) Raemz It's July, and a new captain for the baseball team has been chosen. For Chitose, watching the players butt heads and shoot for the stars, it's hard not to feel some doubts about his previous decision. When the team's ace player approaches him and asks if he's willing to come back?what will he choose?

(W/A/CA) Clamp If you've never experienced this unique, cute sci-fi romance about what it means to be human, now's your chance! One of the biggest hits from CLAMP, creators of xxxHOLiC and Magic Knight Rayearth, returns in a definitive, hardcover premium collector's edition, featuring a large size, premium paper, color pages, and more. After moving from the countryside into the big city, poor college student Hideki Motosuwa finds himself down on his luck. All he wants is a good job, a girlfriend, and his very own 'persocom' - the latest and greatest in humanoid computer technology. Hideki's luck changes one night when he finds Chi - an adorable, but seemingly broken, persocom thrown out in a pile of trash. After taking her home, Hideki discovers that Chi is more responsibility than he expected - and that there's much more to his cute new persocom than meets the eye.

(W/A/CA) Clamp If you've never experienced this unique, cute sci-fi romance about what it means to be human, now's your chance! One of the biggest hits from CLAMP, creators of xxxHOLiC and Magic Knight Rayearth, returns in a definitive, hardcover premium collector's edition, featuring a large size, premium paper, color pages, and more. After moving from the countryside into the big city, poor college student Hideki Motosuwa finds himself down on his luck. All he wants is a good job, a girlfriend, and his very own 'persocom' - the latest and greatest in humanoid computer technology. Hideki's luck changes one night when he finds Chi - an adorable, but seemingly broken, persocom thrown out in a pile of trash. After taking her home, Hideki discovers that Chi is more responsibility than he expected - and that there's much more to his cute new persocom than meets the eye.

(W/A) Keiko Iwashita In the short time Hibari has spent with Gaku, she's done everything she can to keep from being swept off her feet by the uninhibited young musician. But all that goes out the window after she plants a drunken kiss on Gaku that he is determined to not let her forget! Between receiving special attention from him during his band's live shows and Gaku casually setting her heart aflutter in their everyday interactions, Hibari isn't sure she can slow things down... or if she even wants to!

(W/A) Keiko Iwashita Hibari has finally admitted she's in love with Gaku, and these two unlikely lovebirds are officially dating! Unaccustomed to the whirlwind lifestyle of a free-spirited guy like Gaku, Hibari does her best to keep her head above water in both her relationship and her classes. But things get more complicated when she learns the true identity of a popular rival musician is none other than her childhood friend, Rihito! And it looks like he's not interested in staying in the friendzone!

(W/A/CA) Fushiashikumo Advice from the cross-dressing fashionista Hikaru helped Haruka gain the confidence she needed, and she's ready to confess her feelings to Kurotaki! But Hikaru has developed romantic feelings for Haruka. Hikaru tries to stay a 'girlfriend' and support Haruka, but Hikaru's emotions are threatening to collide with this goal.

(W/A/CA) Fushiashikumo Thanks to her 'fairy godmother' Hikaru's magic, Haruka gains the confidence to go out with Kurotaki-only to have that romance end in heartbreak. Hikaru helps her move on, but then Shiu, Hikaru's friend from beauty school, appears on the scene. Somehow seeing how close they are leaves Haruka in a haze of uncertain emotions. Is it jealousy over her best friend being taken from her, or...?

(W/A/CA) Fushiashikumo Haruka's confidence is boosted by Hikaru's magic, and after overcoming her heartbreak over Kurotaki, she and Hikaru are finally an item! But right after sharing their first kiss, Haruka's mom suddenly appears! What will she think of her daughter's cross-dressing sweetheart? Meanwhile, Hikaru begins to consider his dreams as life brings them both to a new stage...

(W/A/CA) Wakana Yanai Haruka has started going out with Hikaru, a cross-dressing fashionista. On the morning after their first Christmas as a couple, Hikaru makes a delightful and daring proposal. Meanwhile, Haruka sees Hikaru pursue his dream as a hair and makeup assistant, and decides to put her all into helping Mio with her videos. And then, her ex, Kurotaki re-enters the picture... Romance deepens into love in Volume 7 of this modern fairy tale!

(W/A/CA) Wakana Yanai Haruka wanted to become a worthy match for her beloved Hikaru, who is beginning a promising career as assistant to a charismatic hair and makeup artist. Despite their busy schedules leading to misunderstandings, their fondness for each other only grows deeper, and they make plans to move in together. Things get glamorous when Shiu invites them to an elegant ball, where they encounter... Hikaru's parents?! Find out if love really does conquer all in the heartfelt conclusion!

(W/A/CA) Saburouta Citrus is an all-new yuri manga series that offers a bittersweet love story coupled with gorgeous artwork. Yuzuko Aihara, a high school girl whose main interests are fashion, friends, and having fun, is about to get a reality check. Due to her mom's remarriage, Yuzu has transfered to a new, all-girls school that is extemely strict. From Day One, She makes enemies, namely the beautiful yet stern Student Council President Mei. So what happens when a dejected Yuzu returns home and discovers the shock of her life: that Mei is her new stepsister who has come to live with her? Even more surprising, when Mei catches Yuzu offguard and kisses her out of the blue, what does it mean?

(W/A/CA) Saburouta Yuzuko Aihara, a high school girl whose main interests are fashion, friends, and having fun, is about to get a reality check. Due to her mom's remarriage, Yuzu has transferred to a new, all-girls school that is extremely strict. Her real education is about to begin. From Day One, happy-go-lucky Yuzu makes enemies, namely the beautiful yet stern Student Council President Mei. So what happens when a dejected Yuzu returns home and discovers the shock of her life: that Mei is actually her new step-sister who has come to live with her? Even more surprising, when Mei catches Yuzu off guard and kisses her out of the blue, what does it all mean?

(W/A/CA) Asumiko Nakamura A new installment in the modern BL classic! Rocker Hikaru and studious Rihito met and fell in love when they were high school classmates. Now, three years after graduation, Hikaru is still in their home town trying to get his music career going while Rihito is studying in Kyoto. The two are desperate to make their long-distance relationship work, but can young love overcome adult hardships?

(W/A/CA) Yuriko Hara Clad in school uniforms practically breathing with life are the girls of Hoshimiya Girls' Academy, their hair long and luxurious. When a certain 'incident' rocks the academy, the hidden feelings these girls possess will be entwined in this pure girls' love story. For Ages 16 And Up

(W/A/CA) Yuriko Hara Hoshimiya Girls' Academy-A legendary academy known for their exquisite uniforms made from a secret material: human hair. In this next installment, the third years of the academy are choosing new first years to pass on their legacy. Everything seems to be going smoothly, but will these young girls be able to truly understand the beauty of the legacy of the uniforms? For readers ages 16 years and up.

(W/A) Yuriko Hara One day, a single girl disappeared from Hoshimiya Girls' Academy, where the uniforms are traditionally made from the students' hair. Although she lost her love, the academy's 'prince,' Hana Saeki, continues on without changing. But at the same time, Youko, who confessed her feelings to Hana, undergoes a dramatic transformation?

(W/A) Alto Yukimura Colette, an overworked apothecary, finds romance and a new lease on life-in the underworld!! When exhausted workaholic apothecary Colette jumps into a well, instead of dying she finds herself caring for a new patient: Hades, Lord of the Dead. As Colette goes back and forth between her world and the underworld, new patients of every kind arrive daily! Colette's eventful visit home continues with sibling apprentices, an old friend, and the twelve Olympians! In addition, her time spent with Lord Hades becomes even sweeter...

(W/A) Tsuchika Nishimura Akino, the new concierge, continues to work to meet the challenging whims of her animal customers, including a Barbary lion on the hunt for the perfect perfume to give to the girl he has his eye on, a dodo who is in the throes of despair after losing his confectionery shop, and a young quagga who runs out of a restaurant out of sheer boredom... Join the heroine as she uses her quick thinking and zeal for the job to solve her adorable customers' problems and deal with her interesting management and coworkers!

(W) Bakufu Narayama (A/CA) Ebisushi In this fantasy tale of time travel, revenge, and aristocratic intrigue, a doomed noblewoman sets out to turn the tables on those who wronged her in her past life! Claudia, daughter of a duke, is tricked by her wicked half-sister and sold off to a brothel. Unwilling to accept defeat, Claudia uses the tools at her disposal and becomes one of the most successful sex workers in her new home. That's when she dies-only to be thrust back in time to age fourteen! Gone is the gullible girl of her academy days now that she's got street savvy and hard-won seductive skills. It's Claudia's turn to play the evil villainess, and there's nothing she won't do to protect what's hers!

(W) Bakufu Narayama (A/CA) Ebisushi Just when Claudia thought she'd come out on top, she's slammed with ominous dreams and a troubling reunion: Raul, one of her most prominent clients when she was a sex worker, has arrived at the academy! In her previous life, he offered to pay off her debts and free her from the brothel, but this time, he may be the mastermind fanning the flames of international conflict. Claudia's prepared to bring her tricks of the trade to the political stage-and she'll have Raul dancing in the palm of her hand in no time!

(W) Bakufu Narayama (A/CA) Ebisushi Claudia may have helped her former brothel companions, but saving them altogether seems impossible. That is, until a cardinal sidles up to her during a foreign trade visit, looking to cut a deal. It's a prime opportunity to have the powerful church-and its seedy underbelly-in her back pocket! She agrees to cooperate with the cardinal, but he's just one more pawn in her master plan. Thus begins an elaborate game of deception as Claudia battles to become the boss of a crime syndicate!

(W) Bakufu Narayama (A/CA) Ebisushi When an aristocrat is murdered on his way home from a brothel, one of Claudia's rivals points the finger at her. After all, it's no longer a secret that she controls a crime syndicate. Just as Claudia launches an investigation to clear her name, a new enemy steps onto the scene: the bewitching Niamilia, a bridal candidate brought over to keep her country from going to war! Who's the real villainess among the would-be future queens?