A man who yearned for a life of freedom reincarnates into another world and becomes a carrier—a non-combative class considered useless. Can he make use of his skills to live his dream life or could he be meant for something more?When Sei is reborn into another world, he chooses the weakest class—Carrier—not for power, but for freedom. Armed with an oversized inventory skill, he’s ready to travel solo and live life entirely on his own terms.But his plans take a turn when he meets Lunamillia, a pure and innocent cleric clearly unfit for adventuring alone. Sei can’t bring himself to leave her behind—and soon discovers that traveling with company brings unexpected pleasures… and even more unexpected complications.

(W) Yuki Suzuki (A) Rampei Ashio In this isekai fantasy, a modern man is reincarnated into a game world as a doomed background character... who can help save the world as the hero's shadow. For every legendary hero, there's a loyal best friend. When a Japanese gamer reincarnates into the body of Lord Werner, a faceless mob in the world of a video game, he sets out to make sure the hero Mazel is up to the task. He'll need to train him, teach him etiquette, and make sure his pockets are overflowing with potions! This is not the story of the battle between Mazel and the Demon Lord. This is the story about one man's attempt to make sure he doesn't end up as collateral damage!

(W) Yuki Suzuki (A) Rampei Ashio Lord Werner's saved the day! Well, almost. Having been reincarnated into a game he played when he was young, Werner brings his knowledge of upcoming events to change the tide of battle and survive against the dreaded Demon Stampede. Meanwhile, the hero Mazel comes face to face with one of the Demon Lord's trusted commanders. Werner knows his friend will succeed, but can this former office worker defy fate to save the lives of his troops?

(W) Yuki Suzuki (A) Rampei Ashio The battle is won, but the war is only just beginning. Now having changed out of his armor and into a suit, Lord Werner-a Japanese office worker reincarnated into the world of a classic RPG-faces a completely different ordeal as he attempts to plan the kingdom's long-term survival. It's time for him to use all his experience as a fan of classic role-playing games to organize a military defense-which might as well be cheating!

(W) Yuki Suzuki (A) Rampei Ashio For every legendary hero, there's a loyal best friend. When a Japanese gamer reincarnates into the body of Lord Werner, a faceless mob in the world of a video game, he sets out to make sure the hero Mazel is up to the task. He'll need to train him, teach him etiquette, and make sure his pockets are overflowing with potions! This is not the story of the battle between Mazel and the Demon Lord. This is the story about one man's attempt to make sure he doesn't end up as collateral damage!

(W) Yuki Suzuki (A) Sanshouuo In this isekai fantasy, a modern man is reincarnated into a game world as a doomed background character? who can help save the world as the hero's shadow. Someday, the hero Mazel will battle the Demon Lord with the fate of the realm at stake. But until that day... he better be carrying plenty of potions! While the hero is off saving the kingdom, it's up to Lord Werner-a Japanese office worker reincarnated into the world of a classic RPG-to keep the rest of the world from becoming collateral damage. There's no hero, luminary, or warrior of light who doesn't need a friend like Werner! But can he truly defy the flames of fate and change the bittersweet ending of the game?

(W) Yuki Suzuki (A) Sanshouuo They may have separate missions, but Lord Werner-a Japanese office worker reincarnated into the world of a classic RPG-and his friend, the legendary hero Mazel, are both working to save the realm in their own ways. While Mazel walks the path of radiance, slaying the Demon Lord's minions one by one, Werner uses his real-world knowledge to help manage the kingdom's internal affairs. Managing refugees, fixing the water supply-it's a lot of work for a supposed background character!

(W) Yuki Suzuki (A) Sanshouuo The Hero Mazel has finally set out on his grand adventure to defeat the Demon Lord, leaving his best friend Lord Werner-a Japanese office worker reincarnated into the world of a classic RPG-to hold down the fort. But just when Werner resigns himself to a mountain of paperwork, he's called into a battle of his own! Can he rally his troops in time to save both the princess and Mazel's family?

(W) Yuki Suzuki (A) Sanshouuo Someday, the hero Mazel will battle the Demon Lord with the fate of the realm at stake. But until that day... he better be carrying plenty of potions! While the hero is off saving the kingdom, it's up to Lord Werner-a Japanese office worker reincarnated into the world of a classic RPG-to keep the rest of the world from becoming collateral damage. There's no hero, luminary, or warrior of light who doesn't need a friend like Werner! But can he truly defy the flames of fate and change the bittersweet ending of the game?

(W) Yuki Suzuki (A) Sanshouuo SECRETS BURIED DEEPHaving devised and executed the perfect strategy to defeat Demon Commander Gezarius, Werner von Zehrfeld makes a gallant return to the capital alongside his friend, the Hero Mazel. However, there is no time to rest as Crown Prince Hubertus commands him to investigate a secret underground library. The number of books stored there is incredible, but clues to even deeper secrets may lie within. Meanwhile, sinister forces are trying to find ways to use the Hero's powers for themselves. Is it all too much for the once-average office worker to handle?

(W) Eiko Mutsuhana (A) Gin Shirakawa This fantasy tale of mystery and romance was adapted from the critically acclaimed light novel series Return from Death: I Kicked the Bucket and Now I'm Back at Square One With a Boyfriend Who Doesn't Remember Me! Oriana, a seventeen-year-old magic student, suddenly dies alongside her boyfriend, Vincent. However, she returns from death in the body of her seven-year-old self with the memories of her past life intact-except for the knowledge of what killed her. She fantasizes for years about reuniting with her beloved, but when they finally meet, Vincent doesn't remember her! Can she make Vincent fall in love with her again and avoid the death that started this mysterious time loop?

(W) Eiko Mutsuhana (A) Gin Shirakawa Seventeen-year-old Oriana mysteriously died along with her boyfriend, Vincent, but she returned from death in her seven-year-old body with her memories intact. Although Vincent doesn't remember her when they meet again, Oriana is determined to protect him in this life and prevent his death. Vincent initially finds her unpleasant, but now, he can't take his eyes off of her?

(W) Eiko Mutsuhana (A) Gin Shirakawa Determined to stay by Vincent's side, Oriana decides to remain friends with him. However, her love for him only grows more by the day. Vincent, on the other hand, realizes he loves Oriana, but he can't bring himself to be honest with her. With their feelings at odds, one of the biggest events of the school year approaches-the ball. As her friends start choosing their partners, Oriana's heart remains restless. After all, Vincent invited her in their previous life, but there's no way he'll take her this time...

The wildly popular danmei/Boys' Love novel series from China set in the universe of The Husky and His White Cat Shizun! A historical fantasy epic about two war generals who were once close...until dark circumstances ripped them apart. Noble-born Mo Xi is the foremost general of Chonghua, known for his ruthless temper and ascetic air. Once he was one of two promising young commanders, twin stars of the empire. His comrade, the lowborn Gu Mang, was Mo Xi?s brother-in-arms, best friend, and?secretly?his lover, until the day Gu Mang turned traitor and joined the ranks of their nation?s greatest enemy. Now Gu Mang has been returned to the empire a ruined man, a shadow of the military genius he once was. The public clamors for his death, and no one yearns for vengeance more than Mo Xi. Or so he thought?for faced once more with his bitterest enemy, Mo Xi is left with more questions than answers. Why did the man he loved betray him? And what secrets hide behind Gu Mang?s tortured eyes?

(W) Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou The wildly popular danmei/Boys' Love novel series from China set in the universe of The Husky and His White Cat Shizun! Noble-born Mo Xi is the foremost general of Chonghua, known for his ruthless temper and ascetic air. Once he was one of two promising young commanders, twin stars of the empire. His comrade, the lowborn Gu Mang, was Mo Xi's brother-in-arms, best friend, and-secretly-his lover, until the day Gu Mang turned traitor and joined the ranks of their nation's greatest enemy. Now Gu Mang has been returned to the empire a ruined man, a shadow of the military genius he once was. The public clamors for his death, and no one yearns for vengeance more than Mo Xi. Or so he thought-for faced once more with his bitterest enemy, Mo Xi is left with more questions than answers. Why did the man he loved betray him? And what secrets hide behind Gu Mang's tortured eyes?

(W) Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou Noble-born Mo Xi is the foremost general of Chonghua, known for his ruthless temper and ascetic air. Once he was one of two promising young commanders, twin stars of the empire. His comrade, the lowborn Gu Mang, was Mo Xi's brother-in-arms, best friend, and-secretly-his lover, until the day Gu Mang turned traitor and joined the ranks of their nation's greatest enemy. Now Gu Mang has been returned to the empire a ruined man, a shadow of the military genius he once was. The public clamors for his death, and no one yearns for vengeance more than Mo Xi. Or so he thought-for faced once more with his bitterest enemy, Mo Xi is left with more questions than answers. Why did the man he loved betray him? And what secrets hide behind Gu Mang's tortured eyes?

(W) Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou A historical fantasy epic about two war generals who were once close... until dark circumstances ripped them apart. Noble-born Mo Xi is the foremost general of Chonghua, known for his ruthless temper and ascetic air. Once he was one of two promising young commanders, twin stars of the empire. His comrade, the lowborn Gu Mang, was Mo Xi's brother-in-arms, best friend, and-secretly-his lover, until the day Gu Mang turned traitor and joined the ranks of their nation's greatest enemy. Now Gu Mang has been returned to the empire a ruined man, a shadow of the military genius he once was. The public clamors for his death, and no one yearns for vengeance more than Mo Xi. Or so he thought-for faced once more with his bitterest enemy, Mo Xi is left with more questions than answers. Why did the man he loved betray him? And what secrets hide behind Gu Mang's tortured eyes?

(W) Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou This wildly popular danmei/Boys' Love novel series from China set in the universe of The Husky and His White Cat Shizun. Noble-born Mo Xi is the foremost general of Chonghua, known for his ruthless temper and ascetic air. Once he was one of two promising young commanders, twin stars of the empire. His comrade, the lowborn Gu Mang, was Mo Xi's brother-in-arms, best friend, and-secretly-his lover, until the day Gu Mang turned traitor and joined the ranks of their nation's greatest enemy. Now Gu Mang has been returned to the empire a ruined man, a shadow of the military genius he once was. The public clamors for his death, and no one yearns for vengeance more than Mo Xi. Or so he thought-for faced once more with his bitterest enemy, Mo Xi is left with more questions than answers. Why did the man he loved betray him? And what secrets hide behind Gu Mang's tortured eyes?

(W) Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou Noble-born Mo Xi is the foremost general of Chonghua, known for his ruthless temper and ascetic air. Once he was one of two promising young commanders, twin stars of the empire. His comrade, the lowborn Gu Mang, was Mo Xi's brother-in-arms, best friend, and-secretly-his lover, until the day Gu Mang turned traitor and joined the ranks of their nation's greatest enemy. Now Gu Mang has been returned to the empire a ruined man, a shadow of the military genius he once was. The public clamors for his death, and no one yearns for vengeance more than Mo Xi. Or so he thought-for faced once more with his bitterest enemy, Mo Xi is left with more questions than answers. Why did the man he loved betray him? And what secrets hide behind Gu Mang's tortured eyes?

(W) Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou Noble-born Mo Xi is the foremost general of Chonghua, known for his ruthless temper and ascetic air. Once he was one of two promising young commanders, twin stars of the empire. His comrade, the lowborn Gu Mang, was Mo Xi's brother-in-arms, best friend, and-secretly-his lover, until the day Gu Mang turned traitor and joined the ranks of their nation's greatest enemy. Now Gu Mang has been returned to the empire a ruined man, a shadow of the military genius he once was. The public clamors for his death, and no one yearns for vengeance more than Mo Xi. Or so he thought-for faced once more with his bitterest enemy, Mo Xi is left with more questions than answers. Why did the man he loved betray him? And what secrets hide behind Gu Mang's tortured eyes?

(W) Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou Noble-born Mo Xi is the foremost general of Chonghua, known for his ruthless temper and ascetic air. Once he was one of two promising young commanders, twin stars of the empire. His comrade, the lowborn Gu Mang, was Mo Xi's brother-in-arms, best friend, and-secretly-his lover, until the day Gu Mang turned traitor and joined the ranks of their nation's greatest enemy. Now Gu Mang has been returned to the empire a ruined man, a shadow of the military genius he once was. The public clamors for his death, and no one yearns for vengeance more than Mo Xi. Or so he thought-for faced once more with his bitterest enemy, Mo Xi is left with more questions than answers. Why did the man he loved betray him? And what secrets hide behind Gu Mang's tortured eyes?

FIRE FIGHT!Apo-Rou has taken his companions to the Flames Inferno Dragon Mountain, a God-Class Dungeon! In the very core of the volcano, he confronts the final boss—the Flame Dragon Empress. At the end of a fierce fight to the death where both use every attack in their arsenals, the time comes for a rank-up that could change the fate of Apo-Rou...and the world around him?!

(W/A) Cocomi Hot-headed Kozuka Mitsuomi left his home in the country to try to lead a sophisticated life in Tokyo. Unfortunately, at age 25, he returns home in disgrace, having been fired from his job. As he tries to rediscover himself in the rural area he once called home, he meets Kumai Yamato, a man about his age who was adopted into his community while Mitsuomi was away. The sweet and even-tempered Yamato is hiding his own pain, and as the two men connect, they start a journey together.

(W/A) Cocomi The touching Boys' Love romance that inspired a live-action film! Hot-headed Kozuka Mitsuomi left his home in the country to try to lead a sophisticated life in Tokyo. Unfortunately, at age 25, he returns home in disgrace, having been fired from his job. As he tries to rediscover himself in the rural area he once called home, he meets Kumai Yamato, a man about his age who was adopted into his community while Mitsuomi was away. The sweet and even-tempered Yamato is hiding his own pain, and as the two men connect, they start a journey together.

(W) Junpei Inuzuka (A) Katsumi Enami ANOTHER HEARTY HELPINGWelcome back to Western Cuisine Nekoya: an ordinary restaurant on weekdays, but every Saturday it opens up for a wild gallery of otherworldly guests. Master's culinary expertise has wowed elves, mages, halflings, and dwarves alike for over three decades. Master's niece, Saki, arrives seeking a part-time job, but is she up to the challenge of cross-dimensional clientele? The bell rings, and the customers pour in. Bon appetit!

(W/A) Sayo Momota Tsukiko has let go of Akito once and for all-just in time for Mitsuki to fall for Kagami. What will happen when she meets up with the lawyer to express her gratitude? Find out in the twisted and taboo climax of Revenge!

(W/A) Kumi Tamaru High school student Ichika has a secret. She allows Riku, her childhood friend and crush, to explore his interest in cross-dressing by acting as his personal dress-up doll: a canvas upon which he can present his ideal of feminine beauty. One day, an unexpected kiss upends this arrangement, sending Ichika fleeing in a panic. What was she really hoping for in their private meetingswhat does Riku want, deep in his heart? And they're not the only students in their class who struggle with love and identity. In this collection of four coming-of-age tales, teenagers grapple with hidden fears and secret desires as they search for themselves in a complicated world.

(W) Yoru Sumino Seventeen-year-old Akane has everything she could ever want: friends, a boyfriend, and an all-round perfect life. No one knows that her every move is a calculated performance, dictated by a compulsive need to be liked. Her flawless act is disrupted when she meets a man named Ai, who looks and sounds exactly like the protagonist of Akane's favorite novel. Can this be a coincidence? And if not, what does it mean? From Yoru Sumino, bestselling author of I Want to Eat Your Pancreas, comes this ensemble drama of fragile hearts and intersecting fates.

(W) Zeniko Sumiya A sweet Boys' Love manga about falling in love over and over again, even after a decade of being together! From the creator of 5 Seconds Before a Witch Falls in Love—also available from Seven Seas.Tamba and Utagawa have been together for over ten years, but Uta still can't believe he's landed such a stud, and Tamba still gets blindsided when his young-at-heart boyfriend switches into adult mode. It's a nonstop whirlpool of love that sends both their hearts skipping!

(W) Zeniko Sumiya THE ADORABLE COUPLE'S ORIGIN STORY, CUTE FROM THE GET-GO!Tamba and Utagawa first meet back in high school. They might be in different classes--and from different worlds--but that doesn't keep them from spending more and more time together. When they head to a summer fireworks festival together, will sparks fly on the ground, too…?

(W) Skyfarm (A) Joji Manabe (CT) Nakosuke Ookuma ON THE EDGE...OF A CLIMACTIC BATTLE!Finally, the battle with Kilaem will be won...or will it be lost?! Can Lint and his cat girl, and his succubus, and his holy maiden, and his dark elf (and his little slime buddy), be able to protect the Imperial capital?!

(W) Fei Tian Ye Xiang Multimillionaire movie director Zhang Yuwen has it all-fame, fortune, and a successful career. But what he really craves is to create a novel he can call true art. Passionate about this dream, he abandons the film industry to pursue writing full-time, only to hit an unexpected roadblock: his characters feel flat, lacking the authenticity he longs for. The problem? Zhang Yuwen has spent most of his life alone and hasn't had much real-world interaction to draw from. As a single gay man with a luxurious villa full of empty rooms, Zhang Yuwen comes up with an unconventional solution. Why not rent those rooms out to other gay men and use them as inspiration for his novel's characters? Enter his four new roommates: Yan Jun, a single father; Chen Hong, a fitness coach; Zheng Weize, a shy young livestreamer; and Chang Jinxing, a playboy and aspiring photographer. Each brings their own unique story and quirks, giving Zhang Yuwen the perfect opportunity to study real people up close. But as Zhang Yuwen dives deeper into their lives, one question remains: can these very di

(W) Fei Tian Ye Xiang After a childhood fractured by parental discord and plagued by the death of his grandparents, Zhang Yuwen is no stranger to making lemons into lemonade. Now twenty-seven years old, the reclusive, gay, and single Zhang Yuwen has taken his lofty inheritance-including a 6-bedroom house on Riverbay Road-all the way to the bank, becoming a multimillionaire movie director and mogul. However, Zhang Yuwen still longs for one thing: to be a famous writer among the likes of Dostoevsky and Kafka. When his contacts at a prestigious publisher refuse to publish his debut novel, calling it 'fake' and 'contrived,' Zhang Yuwen is left reeling. Still, all is not lost. If the editor says his two-dimensional characters prove he doesn't socialize enough, all he needs is a little more interaction with other single, gay men. Easy! He can put up an ad to rent out the rooms in his house and have the men come to him. After all, how much trouble could a handful of other single guys really be?

(W/A) Toranosuke Shimada In the future, robots are more than machines. Autonomous "cyber-persons" with A.I. brains are part of society, interacting with humans and growing their own culture. In fact, they may be surpassing humans, as biological homo sapiens and their own world have begun to die out. But are humans truly disappearing, or are robots the new "humans"? This speculative fiction tale of interconnected stories was awarded the Division Grand Prize at the 2020 Japan Media Arts Festival. Get the complete manga series in English in this special omnibus edition.

(W) kiki (A) Kinta Flum has triumphed over Dein and thwarted his hostile takeover. With Milkit safe once again and her scars healed, Flum can finally remove Milkit's bandages and reveal the face of her beloved partner. Things take an abrupt turn, however, when a child without a face of their own arrives on Flum's doorstep, and the ghost of a defeated foe is revived by the Church of Origin. Just what sinister schemes are lurking behind their pious fa?ade?

(W) kiki (A) Kinta After discovering a monstrosity made up of human bodies in the streets of the city, Flum is shaken to her very core. Seeing her master so uneasy, Milkit summons the courage to speak her mind in a way that Flum has never witnessed before. Meanwhile, Ottilie and Eterna continue their covert investigation into the Church of Origin and the savage experiments they've been performing in secret. When they appear to hit a dead end, though, Eterna decides it's time to question Ink, the mysterious girl currently living in Flum's home. Could she have the answers they seek?

(W) kiki (A) Kinta To vanquish the increasingly powerful Demon Lord, divine revelation ordained a party of heroes, each blessed with a unique power. That spelled trouble for Flum Apricot, a total weakling of a girl who has no idea what her power of 'Reversal' even does. Betrayed and left behind with a wretched slave trader who enjoys nothing more than seeing his merchandise fight for their lives, Flum thinks all hope is lost-until she gets her hand on a massive, cursed sword. Finally, after so many years, she understands the nature of her power, and both she and her new companion Milkit are about to experience a huge 'Reversal' of their fate!

MEMORIES OF THE PAST, THE FIGHT TO SAVE THE FUTURE!A comatose Flum is kidnapped by the holy knights of Origin and taken to the giant floating city of “Tokyo,” stronghold of Origin’s followers. When she awakens, she is no longer Flum Apricot. Instead, she has regained the memories and personality of her previous life—a life spent in a country called Japan, before the world ended, with a girl known as Milkit Soleil by her side! But does this mean the Flum of the present is gone for good? Or can she wrest back her body and find her Milkit again before it’s too late?

STIRRINGS IN THE DARKWhen an unexpected visitor arrives at her home, Flum finally learns of Sara’s disappearance. Overwhelmed by the news and unsure of the truth, she turns to General Henriette for guidance. Yet as she searches for answers, a malevolent presence closes in on her home in the West District. Will the ensuing conflict finally provide her with the answers she so desperately seeks? Or will more of her loved ones suffer a brutal, untimely end?

STIRRINGS IN THE DARKWhen an unexpected visitor arrives at her home, Flum finally learns of Sara’s disappearance. Overwhelmed by the news and unsure of the truth, she turns to General Henriette for guidance. Yet as she searches for answers, a malevolent presence closes in on her home in the West District. Will the ensuing conflict finally provide her with the answers she so desperately seeks? Or will more of her loved ones suffer a brutal, untimely end?