(W) Ayato Miyoshi
In a war-torn era, a man devastated by the loss of his lover and fellow soldier discovers that his beloved may still be among the living!Uru and Tenyo are two elite soldiers with a bond that runs deeper than blood. Living together and fighting side by side has only heightened their affection for one another...but in a world ravaged by war, connections can be severed in an instant. When Uru loses his life, he leaves Tenyo behind with nothing but a final kiss goodbye.After two years of mourning, Tenyo sneaks into the enemy general Kakezuki’s territory with the intent of finishing him off, as promised to Uru. But when he gets there, he finds that the enemy looks exactly like his dearly departed brother-in-arms! There’s no way Uru is still among the living...or is there?
(W) Mayo Momoyo & Various
A zany romantic comedy starring a duke's daughter, who's more of a fighter than a lady, and a prince who happens to be into that! Maria, the daughter of a duke, grew up believing she would one day inherit her father's dukedom. Accordingly, she focused her attentions on honing her martial arts prowess, while thoughts of marriage fell by the wayside. But the arrival of a baby brother in her family means she's losing her role as heir! Now that she's decided it's time to marry after all, she's arrived a little late to the game! Are there even any eligible bachelors left?
(W) Mayo Momoyo & Various
he road to the altar may have some bumps along the way! Eligible young bachelorette Maria has managed to sort out a case of mistaken identity and win herself an admirer of her fighting skills. Now she's happily engaged to said admirer, Renato, a neighboring country's crown prince. When Maria makes a triumphant homecoming to inform her family of the good news of her engagement, she's thrilled to see her mother, sisters, and baby brother again. But she also discovers that her father isn't acting like his normal self, which may get in the way of her happily ever after. Will the course of true love run smooth, or does she need to get into some scuffles and knock out her opponents first?
(W) Mayo Momoyo & Various
With everything sorted out at home in Muro, newly engaged Maria is ready to head back to the nation of Rubini, where her fiancé, Prince Renato, awaits. She's even patched things up with her father, who wasn't sure how to treat her after he disinherited her in favor of her baby brother. All's well that ends well! It should be a quick and easy trip back, but along the way Maria encounters some troubled villagers and hears about a missing girl. Of course that means she has to stop and help them! What spirited young lady could sit still after hearing that? Prince Renato's just going to have to wait, because Maria has a rescue mission to carry out first!
A zany romantic comedy starring a duke’s daughter, who’s more of a fighter than a lady, and a prince who happens to be into that!Maria and Prince Renato's engagement party went off without a hitch—well, besides the part where there was an attack orchestrated by a jealous ex-lover of Lord Ireneo's! But that's all taken care of, and now Maria is officially acknowledged as the future princess of Rubini.With that behind her, there's only one hurdle left... Taking Prince Renato home to meet her father! She's dreading how things may go, but it seems Renato has a plan in mind! What will happen when he meets the crazy Annovazzi family for the first time?
(W) Mayo Momoyo; Itsuki Mito; Kaki Nagato
A zany romantic comedy starring a duke’s daughter, who’s more of a fighter than a lady, and a prince who’s totally into that!Maria's betrothed, Prince Renato, managed to survive meeting the family at the Annovazzi estate. However, one trial invites another...because delegates from the neighboring Sandelz Empire have arrived, so now the engaged pair must turn their attention to foreign diplomacy!Officially, the prince of Sandelz and his retinue have descended to celebrate Prince Renato and Maria's engagement. But when the empire they hail from has a history of conquest and internal strife, no one in Rubini can afford to relax! And then there's the fact that the prince's younger sister, Princess Ancelline, once wanted to marry Renato... It's going to take all of Maria's training to navigate these international waters!
(W) Mayo Momoyo; Itsuki Mito; Kaki Nagato
A zany romantic comedy starring a duke's daughter, who's more of a fighter than a lady, and a prince who happens to be into that!In the Kingdom of Rubini, the royal castle is set to host an evening party where Maria is to be officially announced as Prince Renato's fiancée. In anticipation of the event, she must make sure she's all brushed up on proper dancing and manners! But will the culprit behind the attack on Maria and the queen be unmasked before the party?Something serious is definitely on the horizon! Will our two lovebirds be able to overcome disaster?!
(W) Saekisan (A) Hanekoto
Could these lonely neighbors be a match made in heaven? A cozy teen romance based on the novels that inspired the hit anime!
As if eating dinner with her every night wasn't enough, Amane boldly asks Mahiru to spend Christmas Day with him! Before he can play video games and exchange gifts with the local angel, however, he'll have to survive a Christmas Eve party with his only other friends: Itsuki and Chitose. The nosy couple have been prying into Amane's private life, and they're in for quite the surprise over at his apartment...
(W) Saekisan; Wan Shibata; Suzu Yuki (A) Hanekoto
Could these lonely neighbors be a match made in heaven? A cozy teen romance based on the novels that inspired the hit anime!Since Amane has no plans to visit his parents over the New Year's break, they're coming to him! His mother is as excited as ever to see Mahiru again, but will his father approve of the mysterious girl next door? Later, Amane and Mahiru casually hold hands during a shrine visit only to get caught in the act by a classmate. How will they deal with the rumors at school that the angel's found a boyfriend?
(W/A) Touko Shino
Get immersed in the historical setting and intriguing characters of The Apothecary Diaries, the original light novel series that inspired the hit manga and anime! This jacketed, hardcover volume includes more than 300 lavish pieces of art from light novel illustrator Touko Shino. In addition to every illustration from the light novel series, this collection includes previously unpublished character designs, promotional and exclusive art, and an interview with Shino. Every turn of a page delves deeper into the world of this enthralling series!
(W) Natsu Hyuuga (A) Touko Shino
A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!The capital goes wild for the board game go when Lakan publishes a book about his games. To spread the appreciation for go even further, Lakan decides to hold a tournament open to all. Jinshi eyes an opportunity when the strategist offers to grant a single request to any gifted player who can defeat the military man himself. Contrasting the diversion of games, reports arrive of crops devastated by a plague of locusts in a remote village. Jinshi's efforts to mitigate the insects' impact will be put to the test, and the results will mean survival or starvation for the country of Li.
(W) Natsu Hyuuga (A) Nekokurage
Maomao has accompanied Jinshi on a hunting trip in which Jinshi is keeping his true identity a secret. But then they were suddenly shot by flintlocks and managed to get away by hiding in a cave where Maomao learns one of the many secrets that Jinshi has been keeping. Now she has to work with Lihaku to identify their would-be assassins. While she's able to work out their motive, could it be that there's much more to this incident than she realizes? Once this case is closed, Maomao is once again called upon to solve a mystery in the inner court!
(W) Natsu Hyuuga; Nekokurage (CT) Itsuki Nanao
After breaking a “curse” on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series!Maomao is missing! But she’s not the only one, as it turns out. While her fate plays upon his mind, Jinshi searches for the handsome new eunuch, who is also nowhere to be found. When a lead about the vanished man unearths a connection with someone at the Inner Court, Jinshi stumbles upon yet another disappearance—this time, that of a principal consort! As the threads begin to intertwine, Jinshi may at last be on Maomao’s trail... Meanwhile, as an unwilling guest at the hidden village Shisui calls home, Maomao herself indulges her insatiable curiosity, only for her zeal to lead her into trouble again! Entangled in treacherous schemes, the quirky apothecary starts to grasp that the events transpiring at the hidden village are tied to the recent happenings at the Inner Cou
(W) Natsu Hyuuga (A) Touko Shino
Maomao must help keep Consort Gyokuyou safe during her pregnancy. An imperial consort being with child is supposed to be a matter of the utmost secrecy, but this is the rear palace, where maneuvering and backstabbing are as commonplace as banter and tea parties. Threats seem to lurk around every corner-but it's not just the rear palace keeping busy. Jinshi finds himself struggling to entertain a most unusual request from a pair of visiting ambassadors. Later, he's invited to an important gathering in a faraway place-but who knows what dangers might be waiting for him?
(W) Natsu Hyuuga (A) Touko Shino
The birth of Gyokuyou's son earns her the title of empress and rewrites court politics. Jinshi can also no longer continue his pretense as a eunuch at the rear palace. Although the Shi clan's demise restores peace, threats still loom-including an impending plague of insects. Maomao, as ever, finds herself caught up in new dangers. When Jinshi orders an expedition to Gyokuyou's homeland, Maomao heads west. But something is lurking in the shadows of the glittering city, and the apothecary must uncover it or face certain peril...
(W) Natsu Hyuuga (A) Touko Shino
The events in the western capital send tremors through the political order, as well as Maomao's relationships. Despite the feelings Jinshi expresses for her, Maomao still knows her place. She departs Gyokuyou's hometown with uncertainty for the future, but a detour during the return to the capital gives her unexpected insight into her own family. Meanwhile, an ugly scandal ensnares Consort Lishu. Could revealing the truth also unravel the mysteries of recent affairs?
(W) Yuzo Natsuno
A sexy spy and an elite assassin enter into the world's sweetest, deadliest marriage of convenience! Neneko is a spy blessed with catlike charms. Her mission? Seduce the ace assassin of a rival organization and expose his weaknesses. The problem? She's blown her cover before learning a thing! But rather than dispose of her, the target makes an indecent proposal: marry him and take their relationship to the next level, since he can't keep his hands off her body! Is his clinginess an act, or could there be genuine love behind his murderous gaze?
(W) Yuzo Natsuno
A sexy spy and an elite assassin enter into the world's sweetest, deadliest marriage of convenience!Now married to Omi the assassin, Neneko the spy is getting to know her target more intimately than ever before. Just as his advances are starting to win her over, she receives a new order from her boss to go on the offensive at the newlyweds' upcoming honeymoon! Will a sultry swimsuit and some liquid courage be enough to coax this stone-cold killer into giving up his secrets?
(W) Yuzo Natsuno
A sexy spy and an elite assassin enter into the world’s sweetest, deadliest marriage of convenience!Dropping his manipulative facade, Omi asks Neneko to abandon her job so that they can live together as an honest couple. Caught between duty, fear, and what might be love, Neneko struggles to find an answer. Soon afterward, Omi decides to show her around the orphanage where he and Setsu grew up. As he recalls the past, the tragic truth behind his displays of affection comes to light!
(W/A) Satomi U
Widow Shuko Yakumo has rediscovered her love of cooking and life through her newly acquired pastime of secretly feeding her neighbor, Yamato, a high school baseball player. But when she goes out to the ballpark for the first time in her life to cheer Yamato on in his tournament, Shuko gets more than she bargained for! As a mass of starving players gathers around the lunch she made specially for Yamato, will there be anything left for Shuko's intended recipient?
(W/A) Satomi U
Could a new face at the apartment complex spell trouble for Shuko's little dining arrangement?! Worried that her brother hasn't been keeping in touch, Yamato's little sister drops by his apartment, only to run into Shuko! But instead of a fight-or-flight response to being confronted with this girl who happens to look just like Yamato, Shuko's "feeding soul" goes into overdrive!
A boy with a bottomless stomach and a lonely widow with room at her dinner table serve up a heaping helping of secret happiness in this delightful foodie rom-com! As spring turns to summer, the most anticipated high school baseball championship-Koshien-awaits! With their eyes on the prize, Yamato and his team prepare for the qualifiers. And since an army marches on its stomach, Yamato's lucky to have Shuko and her cooking on his side!
(W/A) Satomi U
After a disappointing outing at the qualifiers, Yamato is brooding. But the end of summer sees him smiling, after his former captain tasks Yamato with carrying on his Koshien aspirations for the team! But as one storm fades, another comes crashing?! When a tempestuous typhoon lashes the apartment complex, Shuko reveals one of her culinary secrets!
(W/A) Satomi U
A boy with a bottomless stomach and a lonely widow with room at her dinner table serve up a heaping helping of secret happiness in this delightful foodie rom-com!
A trip home to visit her parents sees Shuko return home with her arms full...of noodles?! Though eating her way through them is usually a challenge, Shuko now has Yamato and his monster appetite to help her out! It's a good thing too because Yamato's mom is also looking to shore up Shuko's pantry with still more food in thanks for feeding her son!
Filling his belly, however, might be the least of Shohei's problems when he loses his house key after a late-night practice and ends up spending the night at Shuko's! Will he survive the unexpected close quarters with his dignity intact?!
(W/A) Satomi U
A boy with a bottomless stomach and a lonely widow with room at her dinner table serve up a heaping helping of secret happiness in this delightful foodie rom-com!
Young, impressionable high school students learn and grow so much from each and every experience! Time has passed in the blink of an eye since Shuko began feeding Yamato in spring, and he's already much bigger and stronger. The advent of autumn means Shuko must find new ways to satisfy Yamato's ever-ravenous appetite!
(W/A) Satomi U
With the autumn tournament behind him, Yamato dives headfirst into day after day of baseball practice. The first scrimmage in a while is coming up and Shuko plans to bring him a box packed full of his favorites on game day!
(W/A) Satomi U
December means lots of hardcore training in the basics for the baseball team! Amidst all that, Yamato's gotten Shuko a birthday cake at the local bakery. But when he has to make a mad dash home with it after practice runs late, will the cake survive intact?
(W/A) Satomi U
It's the New Year season in Japan, and Shuko invites Shohei to her table for the biggest feast of the year! And with the advent of spring, what changes will the warmer weather bring to their relationship?
(W/A) Satomi U
A humble dinner table brought a lonely widow and a hungry young baseball player together. But spring brings changes on the wind... Yamato, soon to be a second-year, will move from his apartment into the school dorms, a change that spells the end of his meal arrangement with Shuko. One night in April, Shuko goes to visit the same blooming cherry blossom tree that she did the year before, only to find someone waiting for her. In this shocking final volume, the tale of the beauty and the feast comes to a delicious and satisfying conclusion!
(W) Hako Ichiiro
The story of a death god who was welcomed for the first time and a young woman no longer welcome in her own world—a tale of love that even death cannot part.When a death god appears before Aibi, a girl suffering from an incurable disease, he expects her to cry and beg for her life like all the other humans he's brought to the afterlife. But she simply smiles and thanks him for coming to her. After a lifetime of suffering—and with only seven days left to live—will Aibi finally find happiness in the arms of a reaper?This is the story of a death god who was welcomed for the first time and a young woman no longer welcome in her own world—a tale of love that even death cannot part.
(W) Hako Ichiiro
The story of a death god who was welcomed for the first time and a young woman no longer welcome in her own world--a tale of love that even death cannot part.When Aibi had only seven days left to live, the death god extended her lifespan. Since then, she has savored every day and tried to live the life that was previously denied to her. She goes to school and even goes on a date with the death god! But thanks to the special power she possesses, she is still a target for evil spirits. Their attacks become more frequent, and when another god of death appears, the curtain is raised on a life-or-death struggle!
(W) Roy (A) Ranran
Slime's up for one recently deceased middle-aged businessman! Upon his sudden death, middle-aged otaku businessman Ryoma Takebayashi finds himself in a curious situation. Three gods request his cooperation in their divine plot, which requires him to reincarnate in another world as a young boy! Equipped with magic, young Ryoma undertakes a carefree existence in the forest, leisurely learning more about his new abilities and surroundings. And when he encounters slimes like those in video games from his former life, Ryoma uses his newfound magical powers to get creative with his research! Will the gods get more than they bargained for in Ryoma?
(W) Roy (A) Ranran
After office worker Ryoma Takebayashi dies, three gods ask for his help and reincarnate him as a child in a parallel fantasy world. Ryoma enjoys his slow new life of patiently taming and researching slime, but after three years of living alone in the forest, he meets a kind duke and his entourage. Together, they journey to faraway towns, where Ryoma meets his patron gods again! And from them, he learns that the duke and his family are descended from former Earthlings just like Ryoma himself!
(W) Roy (A) Ranran
Slime's up for one recently deceased middle-aged businessman! When the gods reincarnate him in another world as a boy with magical powers, he discovers that magically-tamed slime are an untapped natural resource! After Ryoma registers with an Adventurers' Guild, his first challenge is protecting a town from an epidemic. Will his modern-day Earth knowledge and advanced slime skills be enough to halt a plague?
(W) Roy (A) Ranran
Reincarnated as a child in another world, middle-aged Japanese office worker Ryoma Takebayashi is living life to the fullest in the realm of Seilfall and testing his skills in unexpected ways. Now Ryoma's about to show off his business acumen by using alchemy and the knowledge from his past life?! As his slimy experiments in monster taming take a new turn and monster hunting quests from the Guild fill up his schedule, Ryoma isn't wasting a minute of his second chance at life!
(W) Roy, Ranran (A) Ririnra
Slime's up for one recently deceased middle-aged businessman! When the gods reincarnate him in another world as a boy with magical powers, he discovers that magically-tamed slime are an untapped natural resource! Now that the fantasy of being transported to another world has become his new reality, it's up to former office worker Ryoma to figure out how he wants to make his way in this brand-new world! His days are packed with advising acquaintances, exterminating goblins, and planning his new business! The pace of his life might be slower than the one he was living on Earth, but Ryoma has more than enough to keep him busy!
(W) Roy (A) Ranran
In his past life on Earth, Ryoma worked himself to the bone as an employee of an exploitative company. Now, in Seilfall, the former office drone decides to start a business of his own! A plot of land from a kind acquaintance, construction labor courtesy of his multitalented pack of slimes... and opening day is at hand! As it turns out, a little help from his friends-slimy and otherwise-goes a long way to making Ryoma's dream a reality!
(W) Roy (A) Ranran
In his past life on Earth, Ryoma worked himself to the bone as an employee of an exploitative company. Now, in Seilfall, the former office drone decides to start a business of his own?! Now that he's surrounded by tamed slimes and trustworthy staff, it's smooth sailing for Ryoma's business venture! Discovering new kinds of slimes and practicing taming magic with the Duke's family are only the start of the good times in store for Ryoma.
(W) Roy, Ranran (A) Ririnra
In his past life on Earth, Ryoma worked himself to the bone as an employee of an exploitative company. Now, in Seilfall, the former office drone decides to start a business of his own?!
Now that he's surrounded by tamed slimes and trustworthy staff, it's smooth sailing for Ryoma's business venture! Discovering new kinds of slimes and practicing taming magic with the Duke's family are only the start of the good times in store for Ryoma.
(W) Roy, Ranran (A) Ririnra
Ryoma's life in his new world has been blessed by many encounters with wonderful people, but lately malicious miscreants have been invading his otherwise blissful existence. The laundry shop's success has seemingly attracted more mischief-making thugs, but there appear to be hidden motives behind the actions of these troublemakers. After some investigating, it seems a major faction of the Tamers' Guild may have it out for Ryoma!