School can't teach you everything, especially when it comes to love! No matter how much a guy studies, it still won't be enough to turn around his terrible luck with romance! Just as an apple can never return to the tree it fell from, is unrequited love destined to never be reciprocated??
(W/A/CA) Shizuki Fujisawa
Love, right? I was sure it was love... There's no easy way to get over a first love, as Kai and Riko are both loath to find out. With the announcement of Suwa and Akemi's marriage, Riko has been forced to deal with her long secret feelings, and is surprised to find affection for someone else stirring underneath...
(W/A/CA) Shizuki Fujisawa
After an uneasy start to their relationship, Kai and Riko are officially dating! But now Kai has a new ocean of relationship questions to cross -- first up: what kind of lunch do you bring your girlfriend?! Age 13 and up.
(W/A/CA) Shizuki Fujisawa
Takaya and Shimura's dating relationship is supposedly just for show, but after introducing his 'girlfriend' to his parents, something seems to have changed. The tables have apparently turned, as now Taka needs Kai's help for his relationship!
(W/A/CA) Shizuki Fujisawa
Kai and Riko are settling into a comfortable and easy phase of their new dating status. Not all relationships are so easy, though... Kagura, the daughter of a Shinto Shrine, and Tora, son of the Buddhist Temple, have an aggressive cat-vs-dog schtick. However, is it possible that the Divine has interceded on their behalf? Ages 13 And Up, Grades 8 to 17
(W/A/CA) Shizuki Fujisawa
It's Kai and Riko's first overnight trip together as a couple! Will their time together at an Onsen get too steamy to handle!? Young loves and first loves move and change in the tenth volume of Hatsu * Haru! For readers ages 13 years and up.
(W/A/CA) Shizuki Fujisawa
That kind of feeling...it's important. Act on it! The new school year brings trouble for Kai, as new class assignments mean he's no longer in a class with Riko! With their time together severely cut, Kai feels the weight of it...but Riko seems unbothered!? Will their young love survive the test? For readers ages 13 years and up.
(W/A/CA) Shizuki Fujisawa
Kagura has finally confessed her long-held affection for Toramaru, but the Buddhist playboy doesn't seem to understand her feelings... Though Kagura has been freed from pretending, Tora must now confront his changed relationship with his childhood best friend! Ages 13 and Up.
(W/A/CA) Shizuki Fujisawa
Kai and Riko's relationship has finally progressed to their first overnight trip alone. Everything was going perfectly, until Kai shocks Riko with a confession...What will come of their vibrant young love? Kai and Riko's love story concludes in this final volume of Hatsu * Haru! For readers ages 13 and up.
(W) WhiteFlame (A) Ichika
A thrilling forbidden romance based on the VOCALOID song 'Cantarella' featuring Hatsune Miku and KAITO! Cesare, the eldest child of the notorious Borgia household in fifteenth-century Italy, learns he has a sister he's never met-Lucrezia. He is also given a poison called 'Cantarella,' which has been handed down in the family for generations. The story unfolds after Cesare (here played by Kaito) meets Lucrezia (Hatsune Miku) for the first time?
(W) Kelly Thompson (A/CA) Meredith McClaren
When the Man with No Name breaks Emma's heart, she wants to die. But you never die from these things; you just want to. In a moment of weakness, she wishes her broken heart away and a mysterious stranger-who may or may not be totally evil-obliges. But emptiness is even worse than grief, and Emma sets out to collect the seven pieces of her heart spread across the country, a journey that forces her to face her own history and the cost of recapturing it, and leads inevitably to a confrontation with the Man with No Name himself. Collects Heart in a Box in a new, larger size, with a new cover and bonus material. o For fans of Scott Pilgrim!
(W) Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (A) ZeldaCW
These blockbuster danmei/Boys' Love novels from China inspired the animated series: an epic historical fantasy about a prince and the mysterious man by his side. Born the crown prince of a prosperous kingdom, Xie Lian was renowned for his beauty, strength, and purity. His years of dedicated study and noble deeds allowed him to ascend to godhood. But those who rise may also fall, and fall he does from the heavens and banished to the world below. Eight hundred years after his mortal life, Xie Lian has ascended to godhood for the third time, angering most of the gods in the process. To repay his debts, he is sent to the Mortal Realm to hunt down violent ghosts and troublemaking spirits who prey on the living. Along his travels, he meets the fascinating and brilliant San Lang, a young man with whom he feels an instant connection. Yet San Lang is clearly more than he appears... What mysteries lie behind that carefree smile? This deluxe hardcover rerelease of Seven Seas' bestselling English-language paperback features special embellishments, including a
(W) Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (A) ZeldaCW
A beautiful hardcover edition of the New York Times bestseller! Born the crown prince of a prosperous kingdom, Xie Lian was renowned for his beauty, strength, and purity. His years of dedicated study and noble deeds allowed him to ascend to godhood. But those who rise may also fall, and fall he doesfrom the heavens and banished to the world below. Eight hundred years after his mortal life, Xie Lian has ascended to godhood for the third time, angering most of the gods in the process. To repay his debts, he is sent to the Mortal Realm to hunt down violent ghosts and troublemaking spirits who prey on the living. This deluxe hardcover rerelease of Seven Seas' bestselling English-language paperback features special embellishments: a dust jacket featuring all-new art and foil lettering, a new foil illustration against linen-texture graining on the hardcover itself, elaborate printed edges, and a ribbon bookmark.
(W/A/CA) James Albion
Soon after young artist Rebecca arrives in the big city, she stumbles headlong into the arms of the charismatic Victor. When they fall madly in love, she's thrown into his socialite world of glamorous parties, devoted fans, and layabout debutantes. The people, the art, and the acclaim are exhilarating - until Victor's affections start to wander to his new pug, Princess. With her new boyfriend slipping away before her eyes, Rebecca's jealousy and fear threaten to upend everything. Can she hold onto the man she loves? Does she even really want to?
(W/A) Chorisuke Natsumi
Tall, busty high schooler Takano Hitomi has shark teeth, a looming presence, and a truly terrifying face. As an upperclassman named Usami Yuu finds out, however, looks can be deceiving. Beneath her massive frame and intense glare, Hitomi-chan is a sweet girl who just wants to overcome her social anxiety and make some friends. As Yuu gets to know her, they grow close-so close that maybe friendship won't be enough! Don't miss this charming romcom between a scary-but-sweet girl and her smaller, loving senpai.
(W/A) Chorisuke Natsumi
After finding out about Hitomi-chan's birthday at the last minute, Usa-kun rushes to get her a present and take her out for the day. Seeing her wholehearted smile gives him the courage he needs to confess his true feelings. But how will Hitomi-chan respond?
(W/A) Chorisuke Natsumi
Hitomi-chan and Usa-kun have started dating at last-and just in time for summer break! When Kaoru ropes them into a beach trip, they're guaranteed to have some fun in the sun? but will they get a chance to find some alone time too?
(W/A) Chorisuke Natsumi
Tall, busty high schooler Takano Hitomi has shark teeth, a looming presence, and a truly terrifying face. As an upperclassman named Usami Yuu finds out, however, looks can be deceiving. Beneath her massive frame and intense glare, Hitomi-chan is a sweet girl who just wants to overcome her social anxiety and make some friends. As Yuu gets to know her, they grow close-so close that maybe friendship won't be enough!
(W) Kintetsu Yamada
From the creator of Sweat and Soap comes a standalone rom-com manga about two neighbors who find unexpected love during lockdown and learn that working from home doesn't mean an office romance can't still blossom. Nokoru has been working brutal overtime at a demanding job when the pandemic lockdown finally gives him the chance to telework from home. This new situation (and the time he saves on his commute) lets him rediscover old passions and new hobbies. The lush garden he creates on his apartment balcony provides a chance to get to know his cute neighbor, Natsu, a graduate student in archeology. How do two adults build a relationship amid 'social distancing,' when face-to-face interaction is frown upon, even dangerous?
(W/A) Hideo Yamamoto
Nakoshi Susumu, age thirty-four, lives out of his car. Between spending his days with the homeless and his nights in his vehicle, he has little to his name. When a medical student begins to stalk him, offering to pay Nakoshi a significant sum of cash to undergo a strange surgical procedure, Nakoshi initially refuses. But after his beloved car is towed, he finally agrees to take the offer and subjects himself to the operating table. What, if anything, will Nakoshi see differently once he awakens? Collects the original volumes 3 and 4.
(W/A) Hideo Yamamoto
Nakoshi faced the robot yakuza and the high school girl made of symbols head on-and in doing so, rid them of their monstrous traits. But now those twisted attributes have transferred to Nakoshi! To get closer to the truth about himself and his new, disturbing reality, he confronts the homunculus of the med student who started it all-Ito.
(W/A) Hideo Yamamoto
The final volume! The homunculi have all vanished! All but one-a mysterious woman whose face shifts constantly, and who won't leave Nakoshi alone. In a desperate attempt to uncover his truth and hers, Nakoshi bites the bullet and performs trepanation on himself. Will he survive the procedure and find the answers he's so desperately seeking? Collects volumes 9 & 10.
(W) Mayu Murata
Middle school left Uka Ishimori with nothing but scars-to the point where she's forgotten how to laugh or cry or even say 'hello.' But a chance reencounter with a boy with lemon-colored hair invigorates her, giving her hope that maybe, just maybe, life can be that much sweeter if she finally reaches out for help.
(W/A) Mayu Murata
Falling in love, making friends, and getting along with her classmates...to Uka, her current high school life is nothing short of a miracle. With the school excursion coming up, she's looking forward to her chance to bond with the rest of her class-and with Kai!
(W/A) Mayu Murata
When Uka meets Kai's ex-girlfriend Serina and sees how different they are, she completely loses confidence. But can a few words from Kai inspire her not to give up?
(W) HERO (A/CA) Daisuke Hagiwara
Good times, bad times-they all become precious memories in the end. While the student council is normally an easy-going bunch, no one can get along perfectlyforever, and fights are just another part of growing up. But will they be able to put their differences aside and moveforward?
(W) HERO (A) Daisuke Hagiwara
A snapshot of the sweet 'aww'-inspiring tale of school life!! Celebrating the first hundred chapters of Horimiya, collected in this memorial book are a treasure trove of original illustrations posted in commemoration of new chapter releases, a sneak peek at a few of the storyboards before they went to print...and more!!
(W) Narise Konohara (A) Nao Inui
Experience the magic of a first kiss through four heartwarming manga tales in Uzuki Coco's very first anthology! Whether you've shared many or simply yearn to feel the butterflies, experience the rush of true love's first kiss in four charming short stories. Follow junior high pairs as their hearts reach out to one another and their lips tremble in anticipation. While some quietly harbor their feelings for a dear friend over the years, others are suddenly struck by Cupid's arrow after one look from a stranger. Once these feelings bloom, there's no holding back!
(W/A) Tamifull
Shy Miwa has always dreamed of finding love, but living in small-town Japan made finding the right match difficult-especially since she likes girls! Even going away to college didn't seem to help, until one day her outgoing classmate Saeko suggests they might as well start dating each other since it's not like either of them has other options. For older teen audiences.
(W/A) Tamifull
Miwa and Saeko broke up in part because they couldn't meet halfway on their differing needs, so when their new relationships begin to show signs of turning rocky, they're both determined to find a way to compromise. But discovering a happy medium is harder than they thought, especially when no one seems to be happy at all with how things are turning out.
(W) Anashin
From the creator of Waiting for Spring comes a new college romance that meditates on just what destiny means, and whether 'the one' is really out there. Yuki is a 20-year-old college sophomore who has wished for one thing since moving to Tokyo: to find her soulmate. Growing a bit desperate after a long drought, she goes along with a friend to a club for the first time. Her friend thrives, but it's chaotic and loud... just not Yuki's scene. Just when Yuki begins to despair that she'll ever find a real, adult relationship, she meets Iori, a man with bleached hair and a slightly scary demeanor... but first impressions don't always tell the whole story. Could destiny still have more cards to play?
(W) Anashin
From the creator of Waiting for Spring comes a new college romance that meditates on just what destiny means, and whether 'the one' is really out there. 'I wouldn't come over if the thought of something happening between us bothered me.' These words keep repeating in Yuuki's mind. She can't believe that she revealed that to Iori that night. But what is bothering her even more is the alluring Airi, the girlfriend of Iori's brother, Ibuki... and why does his brother think that Airi is cheating with Iori?
(W) Ichine Kamijo
Nagi Yoroizuka, a 27-year-old system engineer at a software development company, is facing down her thirties with no sign of romance. She works hard at her job, but things never seem to go her way. Then, just when a series of mishaps leaves her at her lowest point yet, a childhood friend reappears to offer her a hand. Not only is this genius engineer warmhearted and good looking, he gets along great with her! The problem: she's only ever seen him as a friend, while he's been hiding his feelings for her their whole lives. But even if she's willing to give him a chance, will trauma from her past prove too much to overcome?
(W/A) Mika
Sunset in Arashiyama, Kyoto. A sudden downpour leads to?Ka sudden kiss!? But much to Kakeru???s dismay, Yamato???s fever-kiss was just that. With no memory of what happened in Kyoto, Yamato continues on as if nothing has changed???even though everything did. Angry and hurt at Yamato???s memory loss, can Kakeru pull himself together enough to tell Yamato the truth?
(W/A/CA) Mika
Kakeru and Yamato have begun dating at last, but they're still not quite used to the fact that they've gone from 'friends' to 'boyfriends.' After receiving an aquarium ticket from Fujino, who tells him to 'go with his girlfriend,' Kakeru decides to invite Yamato on a fun excursion. But when the two bump into their friends on the way home, Kakeru is forced to confess the truth about their relationship…
(W/A) Oku Tamamushi
With high school graduation approaching, Mei Soraike tries to confess her love to her best friend for whom she had long harbored a secret crush?only for her hopes to be crushed. But a little heartbreak is fine-because she'll absolutely, definitely, without a doubt get a girlfriend in college! And no sooner does Mei set her resolve than potential prospects start sidling up to her one by one??!
(W) Tamamushi Oku
Mei entered college determined to get a girlfriend, but she never expected so many girls to be coming after her instead! Still unsure which of her potential suitors is a keeper, Mei is suddenly hit with a straight-up confession from her serial-kissing senpai, Karin. Does that mean she's completed her objective already??!
(W/A) Mikanuji
From office workers to high schoolers to a mistress and her maid, dive into a collection of girls love stories from the author of Assorted Entanglements! Mikanuji delivers a tantalizing mix of sweet and spicy in this anthology-including a brand-new epilogue for her short story 'I Don't Need a Happy Ending'!
(W/A) Kousuke Yasuda
Nobukuni Nodoka has spent most of her adolescence with her face buried in a book. Dating was the furthest thing from her mind. But all that changed when Sasaki, a boy from Tokyo, transferred to her school. She doesn't know the first thing about romance or relationships, but with tried-and-true advice from a dating guru named Meeko, maybe she'll have a chance at love?!
(W/A) Kousuke Yasuda
With summer vacation just around the corner, Nobukuni-san is determined to ask her crush and classmate, Sasaki-kun, if he wants to hang out during their time off from school. However, she isn't prepared for what he ends up asking her first! Meanwhile, Nobukuni-san's best friend, Airi, finds herself in an unexpected love triangle, which leads to her... baring it all?!