(W) Rainbow Rowell (A) Gabi Nam
Cath and Levi are officially dating-finally!-but Cath still has a lot on her plate as the end of freshman year approaches. She only has a few more weeks to save her grade in Fiction Writing, her twin sister, Wren, is acting increasingly reckless, and an unexpected reunion with her mother has thrown everything off-balance. Plus, with the release date for the last Simon Snow novel looming, Cath is struggling to focus on anything except finishing her epic fanfiction-including her relationship with Levi. In this final volume of Fangirl, Cath must decide whether finding her own path forward means walking away from Simon Snow for good.
(W/A/CA) Tatsuki Fujimoto
With his promise to Tena imprinted on his mind, Agni can only enjoy an inauthentic peace coated thickly with lies. His existence blames, tortures and undermines him, becoming an affliction worse than the anger, pain and madness he'd experienced as Fire Punch. As Agni searches desperately for an escape from this hell, an old friend suddenly appears. For mature audiences.
(W/A) Oreco Tachibana
On the surface, Satoko has it all-she's beautiful, the daughter of a nobleman, and at a prime age for marriage. Unfortunately, she is also quite ill and only has a short time left to live. Before she can secure a marriage that will redeem her worth in her family's eyes, she finds herself the target of the mysterious assassin Shinpei, and her plans are put in jeopardy. In order to save herself, she makes a desperate proposal-of marriage! When it comes to love, however, Shinpei takes 'until death do we part' seriously.
(W/A) Oreco Tachibana
Satoko is kidnapped and imprisoned on an isle of prostitutes. To escape, she and Shinpei come up with a plan for her to pose as a prostitute, but there's one problem. Shinpei forbids her from letting another man touch her, vowing that he will be the only one to protect her. How can Satoko pull off a convincing performance with such a contradictory restriction in place?
(W/A) Oreco Tachibana
Having narrowly escaped a crisis at the island brothel, Satoko and Shinpei now attempt a secret escape on a small boat. Satoko tries to explain to Shinpei that marrying a man her father approves of to help her family is more important to her than love, but Shinpei keeps insisting that he wants to marry her no matter what
Afflicted with a heart condition, Meiji-era noblewoman Satoko is determined to secure a marriage that will benefit her family before she dies. But before she can realize her goal, she?s targeted by a mysterious assassin named Shinpei. In a last-ditch effort to save her life, Satoko asks her would-be murderer to marry her. Her proposal isn?t sincere, but unfortunately for her, Shinpei loves as intensely as he kills. Can Satoko find a way to break the engagement without losing her life?
Satoko?s bodyguard, Kotaro, comes to her rescue at last, but Satoko can?t quite bring herself to celebrate. If she leaves now, it means saying goodbye to Shinpei, the assassin who has saved her life time and time again. Making matters worse, seeing Satoko with Kotaro ignites a fierce jealousy in Shinpei that drives him to challenge Kotaro to an explosive showdown! As the two men clash, the truth behind Satoko?s kidnapper comes to light.
(W) Buronson (A/CA) Tetsuo Hara
After an epic contest, Kenoh leaves his brothers to begin a new reign of terror in the wasteland. But while he was away, Ryuga, one of his lieutenants, turned against him and established his own stronghold. Ken and Toki head there to find out what Ryuga knows about Kenoh. Meanwhile, the one force that may still stand against Kenoh is the Goshasei, the Guardian Stars of Nanto, and their last general, whose secret will bring Kenshiro face-to-face with those he thought he'd lost? For older teen audiences.
(W) Buronson (A/CA) Tetsuo Hara
Kenshiro has at last found Yuria, the woman he loved but had given up for dead. Determined to possess her as well, Raoh has also reached Yuria's stronghold. Kenshiro and Raoh's paths were always destined to lead them to this confrontation, the final battle to decide the successor to Hokuto Shinken. In this fight, both men will unleash the greatest secret technique passed down to them by their master, but only one will survive using it! For older teen audiences.
(W) Buronson (A/CA) Tetsuo Hara
Kenshiro has at last found Yuria, the woman he loved but had given up for dead. Determined to possess her as well, Raoh has also reached Yuria's stronghold. Kenshiro and Raoh's paths were always destined to lead them to this confrontation, the final battle to decide the successor to Hokuto Shinken. In this fight, both men will unleash the greatest secret technique passed down to them by their master, but only one will survive using it! For older teen audiences.
(W) Buronson (A/CA) Tetsuo Hara
In a postapocalyptic world, humanity has risen from the ashes of nuclear war, but only to a nightmare of endless suffering. It is a time of chaos. Gangs of savage marauders and warlords rule the broken ruins of civilization, terrorizing and enslaving the survivors. Life has become a brutal struggle for existence and death the only release.
(W) Buronson (A) Tetsuo Hara
Ken's mastery of Hokuto Shinken, the Divine Fist of the North Star, has no equal among the debased gangs that prey on the ruins of civilization. But Ken is not the only martial artist out there. Rei, a user of the Nanto Suichoken technique, is on a journey to find his sister, who is being held by a brutal band of savages known as the Fangs. Ken and Rei team up to find her, and woe to any who stand in their way! For older teen audiences.
(W) Buronson (A) Tetsuo Hara
Ken is the wielder of the legendary Hokuto Shinken martial arts style and once trained with three other students of the technique. One of them, Jagi, could never accept their Master Ryuken's choice of Ken as the successor. Now Jagi has become a murderous wasteland warlord who terrorizes the innocent?in Ken's name! Ken must face off with Jagi to clear his reputation and the honor of Hokuto Shinken. But Jagi is not the only one of Ken's former brothers who may be using the technique for evil? For older teen audiences.
(W) Buronson (A) Tetsuo Hara
Ken's search for his lost brother Toki has led him to the gates of the notorious prison known as Cassandra, the City of Wailing Demons. Finding Toki means plunging into the depths of the horror-filled jail, but before he can do that, Ken must take on its formidable warden Uyghur.
(W) Buronson (A) Tetsuo Hara
The masters of the Nanto Seiken school are known as the Nanto Rokuseiken-the Six Holy Fists of the South Star. Of the six, the most powerful is the Holy Emperor Souther. But Shu, another warrior of Nanto Seiken, dares to resist Souther's tyranny. Shu once saved Kenshiro's life and they will team up once again. Kenshiro now faces Souther, but is unaware of Souther's secret-a secret so powerful even Raoh won't challenge Souther's reign? For older teen audiences.
(W) Buronson (A) Tetsuo Hara
The masters of the Nanto Seiken school are known as the Nanto Rokuseiken-the Six Holy Fists of the South Star. Of the six, the most powerful is the Holy Emperor Souther. But Shu, another warrior of Nanto Seiken, dares to resist Souther's tyranny. Shu once saved Kenshiro's life and they will team up once again. Kenshiro now faces Souther, but is unaware of Souther's secret-a secret so powerful even Raoh won't challenge Souther's reign? For older teen audiences.
(W) Buronson (A) Tetsuo Hara
Kenshiro takes on the Holy Emperor Souther, the most powerful of the Six Holy Fists of the South Star. Once Kenshiro defeats him, it will set up a fateful battle between Raoh and Toki, a confrontation between motion and stillness, ferocity and serenity-a battle in which neither master will yield an inch. And overhead, Shichosei, the star that presages death to all who have seen it, Toki included, shines in the darkening sky. For older teen audiences.
(W) Buronson (A) Tetsuo Hara
Years after the fall of Raoh, Kenshiro has disappeared, and Rin and Bat have grown to young adulthood. Attempting to honor Ken's legacy, they wander the wasteland defending the defenseless. Kenshiro himself now seeks only peace, hiding himself away in an isolated settlement. Tormented by the memories of those he has lost, he tries to give up the way of the fist. But the forces of chaos are always on the horizon, and Kenshiro will have to once again embrace his fate as the successor of Hokuto Shinken?
(W) Buronson (A) Tetsuo Hara
As the years have passed, peace has come to the wasteland. But it is an unjust peace, one kept in place by the brutality of a powerful empire. Rin and Bat, having finally reunited with Kenshiro, are now freedom fighters. Along with a bounty hunter named Ein, the group faces new enemies-Falco the Golden Wolf and the cruel warlord Jako, who serve the mysterious Tentei. Falco and Jako may have whole armies at their beck and call, but they've never come up against the likes of Kenshiro and Hokuto Shinken before?
(W/A) Tetsuo Hara
Kenshiro has crossed the only sea left on earth and arrived in the land of the Asuras to rescue Rin. It is a blighted place, ruled by a brutal code whereby only those who survive hundreds of deadly battles before the age of 15 are allowed to live. Although Kenshiro knows Jask is using Rin as bait to lure him and Falco into a trap, the two warriors won't be stopped. On his way to the Gate of the Asuras, Kenshiro learns about another rogue martial artist, a man whose Hokuto Ryuken style might just lead the land of the Asuras to salvation-or damnation!
(W) Buronson (A) Tetsuo Hara
The arrival of Kenshiro in the land of the Asuras was preceded by the legend of Raoh, who it was said would bring justice to that blighted place. The people of the land of the Asuras suffer in the grip of its savage leaders, the dreaded Rasho, three masters of Hokuto Ryuken. Now, Kenshiro has come to rescue Rin and Shachi. To do it, he'll have to face the first Rasho, the demon lord Kaio, a man whose soul burns with the rage of the gods!
(W) Buronson (A) Tetsuo Hara
Among the three Rasho, the generals who rule the land of the Asuras, Hyo hangs on to a little more of his humanity than the others. Deceived into believing that Kenshiro is responsible for the death of his sister, Hyo enters the demon realm to confront him. Meanwhile, Kenshiro searches for Hokuto Shinken's ultimate secret technique, which he will need when he squares off against the demon lord Kaio once again. What fuels Kaio's hatred, and what secret does he hold that could change Kenshiro's fate?
(W) Buronson (A) Tetsuo Hara
Kenshiro and Ryu have reached the land of Sava, a kingdom nestled in a mountain valley. But Sava is under attack from barbarians, and even worse, its royal family is weakened by internal strife. King Asam is ill and dying, and his three sons now squabble for the throne. Kenshiro might be able to knock some sense into the competing brothers, but he'd better do it quickly. Something strange has happened in the neighboring kingdom of Blanca, and Sava has more to worry about than just the barbarians!
(W/A) Tetsuo Hara
Kenshiro faces the fanatic Emperor Balan, a man torn by lost love and his hatred for the gods, in an all-out battle to prove the divinity of Hokuto Shinken. Then, Kenshiro embarks on a last quest to find Rin and Bat. When Kenshiro loses his memory, Bat must fight for both Kenshiro and Rin against an old enemy determined to destroy them all! Get ready for the bone-crushing, face-smashing finale of Fist of the North Star!
(W/A) Tetsuo Hara
Kenshiro faces the fanatic Emperor Balan, a man torn by lost love and his hatred for the gods, in an all-out battle to prove the divinity of Hokuto Shinken. Then, Kenshiro embarks on a last quest to find Rin and Bat. When Kenshiro loses his memory, Bat must fight for both Kenshiro and Rin against an old enemy determined to destroy them all! Get ready for the bone-crushing, face-smashing finale of Fist of the North Star!
(W/A) Kenjiro Hata
After a long day and a longer night apart, Tsukasa and Nasa grow closer than ever. Their marriage gets downright steamy as they practice kissing, giving each other shoulder massages, sharing a futon and even planning a proper romantic honeymoon. Also, Tsukasa drags Nasa to a movie marathon to catch him up on her favorite superhero film franchise. For older teen audiences.
(W/A) Kenjiro Hata
Nasa's teaching gig at a girls' school has introduced the gang to new friends and new opportunities for fan service, but none of the students is as puzzling as Kaguya, the brilliant, mercurial 'princess' with an unknown connection to Tsukasa. It'll take the full force of Nasa's brainpower to get to the bottom of this mystery, but unfortunately he's too busy digging a pit in the yard so his wife can watch him get all sweaty. Oh well. He can cool off with a chilling visit to a haunted mansion! For older teen audiences.
(W/A) Kenjiro Hata
Nasa's students are making a horror movie! But when things get a little too real, Tsukasa grabs a sword and gets busy slaying monsters. Cutting a swath of destruction is easy for our heroine-showing her feelings for her husband, not so much. Fortunately (or maybe not so fortunately), the gang has plenty of ideas for ways she can show her affection, from saying those three little words to bonding over ice cream to wearing fancy underwear to bed. If only Tsukasa had the nerve to go through with any of it. For older teen audiences.
(W/A) Kenjiro Hata
Nasa's students are making a horror movie! But when things get a little too real, Tsukasa grabs a sword and gets busy slaying monsters. Cutting a swath of destruction is easy for our heroine-showing her feelings for her husband, not so much. Fortunately (or maybe not so fortunately), the gang has plenty of ideas for ways she can show her affection, from saying those three little words to bonding over ice cream to wearing fancy underwear to bed. If only Tsukasa had the nerve to go through with any of it. For older teen audiences.
(W/A) Kenjiro Hata
Nasa's most treasured memory is of the night Tsukasa saved his life. But it turns out there are some crucial gaps in his recollection, including a fateful promise and a forgotten kiss. As he searches for answers, he discovers amazing things about his wife and a legend that stretches back over a thousand years. Can their marriage survive the full truth? For older teen audiences.
(W/A) Kenjiro Hata
At last the truth about Tsukasa's past is revealed. Follow her long journey as she escapes death, fights for her freedom, dreams of the distant moon, and finally, after centuries of searching, finds love. After all that, maybe it's time to go out for dinner and karaoke. A girl deserves a break once in a while. For older teen audiences.
(W/A) Kenjiro Hata
Married life means taking on new challenges. Nasa and Tsukasa struggle to unlock the legacy that Tokiko left them-and things only get more complicated when Tokiko's daughter shows up with an unexpected gift. Nasa takes his life in his hands by signing up for driving lessons, then tests fate again by trying to talk Tsukasa into some extra-close cuddling. And if you, the reader, want an adventure of your own, you can try the curry recipe included in this very volume! For older teen audiences.
(W/A) Kenjiro Hata
Nasa and Tsukasa venture into the mountains to visit the house where Tsukasa once lived in seclusion. There, they hope to find clues to unlock the data left for them by Tokiko-data that could end Tsukasa's long quest. Failing that, at least they can pore over her old hoard of vintage manga. And if that's not fanservice-y enough for you, Nasa's students take advantage of the trip to go skinny-dipping. For older teen audiences.
(W/A/CA) Kenjiro Hata
While Nasa and Tsukasa enjoy the romantic old-school amenities at their mountain getaway, the mysteries surrounding the couple deepen. Who is eccentric masked genius Kaguya, who recognized Tsukasa when they first met in a bamboo grove? Is it time for Kaguya's secrets to be revealed at last? Or will everyone get distracted just trying to convince her to stop wandering around naked?
(W/A) Kenjiro Hata
In the mountains, Tsukasa and Nasa find a final gift-and a final puzzle-left for them by Tokiko. Can Nasa unlock the high-tech secrets hidden in an antique clock? Or will Tsukasa manage to break things beyond repair? It's high time the couple finally has a talk with Kaguya, the girl genius who acts like she's new to this planet. Not that she'll do anything but drive Tsukasa up the wall.
(W/A) Kenjiro Hata
The legend of Princess Kaguya is a classic fairy tale in Japan, but storytellers don't get everything right. Travel back 1,400 years and meet a mysterious girl from space as she enchants a kingdom and sends her suitors on impossible quests. Get a glimpse of a hardworking, hardheaded young peasant named Tsukasa who has no time for princes, quests, or dreams of the moon. And learn how these once-upon-a-time events could threaten Nasa and Tsukasa's happily ever after?and the earth itself.
(W/A) Kenjiro Hata
Tsukasa and Nasa are closer than ever to unlocking the mystery of her eternal curse, but Tsukasa is in a melancholy mood, haunted by memories of her past. The situation only gets more emotional when the newlyweds are called upon to tend the Yuzaki family grave, stirring up Nasa's memories of his eccentric grandfather, a WWII vet who supposedly once encountered a demon. On the bright side, Nasa finally gets the technological inspiration he needs-by obsessing over swimsuits!
(W/A) Kenjiro Hata
Tsukasa is the kind of girl who takes half a volume of manga just to work up the nerve to tell her husband she cares about him. Sure, it's cute in a tsundere way, but the ice-queen act carries a chilling risk. What if another girl comes along who's more open about her feelings? Panty flashingly open, even? And what if she's also Nasa's childhood friend, the most powerful trope in romantic comedy manga? Anyway, here's Himari. You and Nasa have met her before, but she's grown up a lot since then.
(W/A) Kenjiro Hata
Nasa and Tsukasa finally uncover the truth behind Tsukasa's curse, and it's?complicated. So complicated that the newlyweds need some serious couple time to process things. Unfortunately, Nasa finds hacking advanced alien technology way easier than thinking up a good date spot to take his wife. And little do Nasa and Tsukasa know that they're about to cross paths with another couple-one whose history with our heroes will make things more complicated than ever!
(W/A) Kenjiro Hata
First comes marriage, then comes an earthbound love that is out of this world! From the day his parents named him, Nasa Yuzaki has felt connected to outer space?whether he likes it or not. His efforts to outperform the space program veer off course when an accident introduces him to Tsukasa, a mysterious girl with strange powers. Is she an alien, a moon goddess, or something else? Since she insists on marrying him, Nasa will have plenty of chances to find out! Asimo has thrown down the gauntlet: if he can score at the top of the nation in his college entrance exams, he'll ask out his crush, the irrepressible tease Himari. Unfortunately for him, Nasa has decided to take the exams too, despite not being in high school or planning to attend college. Tsukasa has to convince Nasa to back away from the whole situation, and not because Himari keeps coming on to her husband. Well, not just because of that.
(W/A) Kenjiro Hata
The exam battle is heating up, along with the romantic tension between Asimo and Himari, and you know what that means-time to swerve into an unrelated flashback! See what happened long ago between Tsukasa and an apprentice monk determined to discover the key to immortality. Shake your head ruefully at Tsukasa's chronic habit of exposing her secret to troublesome kids in need of rescue. And find out what all this has to do with Himari, who seems to know a little too much about Tsukasa. Wait a minute-this flashback isn't unrelated at all!