(W) Ema Tohyama In a feline-free world of swordplay and magic, a hero adopts a cat! Pounce into this deluxe release featuring full-color art, adorable edge printing, and a double-sided cover!Tragedy strikes a kitty in our world, and she gets a second chance at life in a fantasy world. A hero, heading home dejectedly after receiving orders to fight the demon king, crosses paths with a mysterious creature. What is this fluffy new friend, and should she pet the belly?An array of fantasyland adventurers learn about snack time, toe beans, and that (eye)balls can be toys. When the knight captain's folded-eared cat meets the hero's cat, paw-to-paw combat breaks out between the fuzz balls! Then, the hero winds up working part-time at a cat café with...the demon king?! Cuddle up with a four-legged companion and enjoy this once-in-a-reincarnated-lifetime furry fantasy!

(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) Umi Sakurai In this best-selling, heartwarming tale, a lonely older man takes home a pet-shop kitten that no one else wants. It doesn't take long for the pair to warm up to each other, and soon, they're inseparable.Told through the eyes of both the man and his cat, this sweet and hilarious story is a balm for the soul!Fukumaru knows the scarred-up cat he saw outside is his big brother. Despite wailing for him to stay, the other cat wandered away in total disregard of his heartfelt cries. But Kanda's fluffy feline refuses to give up! He ventures with Daddy into the great outdoors in search of his long-lost sibling. A canine acquaintance may hold the key to the stray cat's whereabouts! Can Fukumaru find him?!

(W) Umi Sakurai In this best-selling, heartwarming tale, a lonely older man takes home a pet-shop kitten that no one else wants. It doesn't take long for the pair to warm up to each other, and soon, they're inseparable.Told through the eyes of both the man and his cat, this sweet and hilarious story is a balm for the soul!Fukumaru knows the scarred-up cat he saw outside is his big brother. Despite wailing for him to stay, the other cat wandered away in total disregard of his heartfelt cries. But Kanda's fluffy feline refuses to give up! He ventures with Daddy into the great outdoors in search of his long-lost sibling. A canine acquaintance may hold the key to the stray cat's whereabouts! Can Fukumaru find him?!

(W) Yuu Toyota A struggling writer finds himself drawn into darkness by a seductive, talented author in this enthralling psychological drama from the best-selling creator of Cherry Magic!Japan, early 20th century. Subaru Karasuma, an aspiring writer with dashed ambitions, neck-deep in loans he has no hope of paying back, decides it’s time to draw the curtains on his miserable life. Before he can follow through on his dark intent, he’s diverted by the spectacle of a neighbor working frenetically with his literary group to meet the deadline for a work commissioned by Geppo Yagira, a rich and famous novelist. When the devilishly handsome, fiercely talented Geppo lays his eyes on Subaru, the latter’s life is set on a new course. But the new path he’s now treading seems to lead ever deeper into the darkness...

(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) Touko Shino A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!How did Maomao become Jinshi’s personal physician when she’s just a simple apothecary? To give him proper medical treatment, she’ll need more than her meager surgical skills. Luomen, her father, would be the perfect teacher, but he will only lend his expertise if she can pass his test. Succeeding at his task, however, might make her privy to the truth behind the practice of surgery at court. Only after Maomao acquires the necessary knowledge will the apothecary be able to accompany Jinshi on what could be his most dangerous journey yet...

(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!How did Maomao become Jinshi’s personal physician when she’s just a simple apothecary? To give him proper medical treatment, she’ll need more than her meager surgical skills. Luomen, her father, would be the perfect teacher, but he will only lend his expertise if she can pass his test. Succeeding at his task, however, might make her privy to the truth behind the practice of surgery at court. Only after Maomao acquires the necessary knowledge will the apothecary be able to accompany Jinshi on what could be his most dangerous journey yet...

(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 (A) Touco Shino (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!After tangling with a ghost at the Diamond Palace and temporarily trading in her poisons for sweet treats, Maomao returns to the Jade Palace only to find a grave problem staring her in the face! Mere weeks before the heavily pregnant Consort Gyokuyo is due to bear her child, Maomao deduces that all is not well with the coming birth of the new Imperial addition. But even with her skills, Maomao knows she isn't up to the momentous task of seeing her lady through this trial. Who to turn to, then? The quack, sweet though he may be, is out of the question. That only leaves…Maomao's Pa! But while his plucky daughter would gladly vouch for Luomen, will the Inner Court really be willing to put the future of the empire into the hands of a criminal once more?

(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 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) Square Enix A companion volume to the Art of Final Fantasy XVI, featuring illustrations and concept art for the DLC episodes Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide.Return to the world of Valisthea in this 96-page hardcover art book presenting key art and visual assets from the development of the Final Fantasy XVI DLC episodes Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide. Printed on archival-quality text stock, this full-color volume offers character and enemy designs, environmental illustrations, and concept sketches, as well as art drawn by Final Fantasy XVI lead artist Kazuya Takahashi exclusively for this work.

(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) Anju Hino Plagued by a sinister curse, a young couple roams the land in search of a cure!For a thousand years, the exorcists of the Kyogane clan have dedicated their lives to eradicating the gruesome demons that haunt Japan. Kuro Kyogane, the current clan head, has no interest in getting married and producing an heir. But after his family arranges a suitable bride in the brave and optimistic Fuyu, he agrees to fulfill his obligations. What Kuro doesn't know yet is that his wedding ceremony conceals a dark secret-and once Fuyu is declared his wife, she may never be safe from harm again…

(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 the death god Kei showed up to claim Aibi as his bride, Shii proved no match for him and had to watch helplessly as Aibi left with Kei in a bid to spare Shii's life. With the help of Inia and Himeno, can Shii stop Kei from marrying Aibi to take control over her special power? Who will win in the fight between a grim reaper dedicated to harvesting Aibi's life and a grim reaper dedicated to protecting it?