Akane takes on the world of rakugo to avenge her father! Shinta Arakawa wants nothing more than to pass his shin?uchi exam?the test that would make him a top-rank headliner and master storyteller in the traditional Japanese art of rakugo. Akane Osaki, his daughter and biggest fan, spies on him while he practices and learns his routines for herself. When rakugo master Issho Arakawa expels everyone after the exam with no explanation, a fire is lit inside Akane. From that day forth, she has had one goal?to avenge her father and prove his art was worthy of the title of shin?uchi. Akane successfully performs the opening act for Master Shiguma?s solo show, but whispers of the story known as ?Shiguma's Art? leave her yearning to learn more. But suddenly, things take a turn for the worse when Master Shiguma collapses and the Shiguma School is forcefully disbanded by the Arakawa School. And to Akane?s horror, her new master is none other than the man who crushed her father?s dreams?Issho Arakawa. Finally, the story of Issho and Shiguma?s past is brought to light?as is the identity of the or

Akane takes on the world of rakugo to avenge her father! Shinta Arakawa wants nothing more than to pass his shin?uchi exam?the test that would make him a top-rank headliner and master storyteller in the traditional Japanese art of rakugo. Akane Osaki, his daughter and biggest fan, spies on him while he practices and learns his routines for herself. When rakugo master Issho Arakawa expels everyone after the exam with no explanation, a fire is lit inside Akane. From that day forth, she has had one goal?to avenge her father and prove his art was worthy of the title of shin?uchi. As youngsters, Issho and Shiguma are trapped in poverty, doing odd jobs, getting in fights, and behaving utterly unlike the professional rakugoka they will one day become. When the previous Shiguma, Kiroku Kashiwaya, charms them with his art, they join his rakugo school, and he influences them to work hard and better themselves. But one day, everything changes? In recounting this story to Akane, Urara reveals the secret behind the birth of the Arakawa School. Will it change Akane?s perception on becoming Issho

A chaotic comedy of high school courtship between an awkward girl and a dorky boy too dense to realize they are already in love with each other. Akira returns to the countryside for high school with a foolproof scheme to win the heart of her childhood crush, Hajime. Too bad they?re both fools in love! Highlights of Akira?s carefully orchestrated strategy to court Hajime include covering his eyes with her hands, tricking him into saying her name, and making his heart race. But she might have better luck impressing him with her academic and athletic prowess. Or not. Because he?s too dense to figure out she likes him. And she?s too dense to figure out he likes her back!

A chaotic comedy of high school courtship between an awkward girl and a dorky boy too dense to realize they are already in love with each other.

A chaotic comedy of high school courtship between an awkward girl and a dorky boy too dense to realize they are already in love with each other.

(W/A) Haro Aso Arisu and his companions have managed to defeat the Dealers, but the battle isn't over yet. Now they must take on the Face Cards-a dozen players who have the dubious honor of being Borderland 'royalty.' Arisu hopes they are close to going home, but the games the Face Cards play might be worse than any the Dealers ever came up with. For mature audiences.

(W/A/CA) Haro Aso The battle against the King of Hearts continues as Arisu and his team struggle to make up for their shocking point deficit. But no matter what strategy they try, the king and his compatriots maintain the upper hand. When each move is a matter of life or death and no victory comes without sacrifice, can Arisu and his team bear another loss to secure the win? For mature audiences.

(W/A/CA) Haro Aso The Face Card games continue to be a deadly challenge to Borderland's visitors, with most having complicated or confusing rules meant to trick players into dooming themselves. In contrast, the King of Spades' game is refreshingly direct-kill or be killed. Can an uneasy coalition of visitors band together to take down the sniper King before his bullets declare game over for everyone? For mature audiences.

(W/A) Junji Ito Every night, a young man hears children playing outside of his boarding house. But the alley below his window is fenced off from the world. What secret lies within the stains on the alley's walls? Then, when a young woman's family starts acting strangely at the same time she begins having bizarre dreams, she decides to stay with her aunt, but the town she heads for has neither addresses or roads? Also, an all-you-can-eat ice cream truck that's more sinister than sweet!

(W/A/CA) Miyuki Ichikawa Crochet a variety of sweet things, including key chains, pouches, bag mascots, and more!

(W/A) Kokonasu Rumba Join your favorite villagers from Animal Crossing: New Horizons for all-new adventures in this official manga! What do the villagers of Animal Crossing: New Horizons get up to when you're not around? Find out all about their antics in this hilarious manga filled with goofy gags and silly stories! Plus, read comics that highlight each villager, as well as get tips and tricks for playing the game in a special bonus section.

(W/A) Kokonasu Rumba Get ready to meet more characters from Animal Crossing?: New Horizons ! Enjoy their silly adventures with our four goofy residents on a deserted island! For all ages.

(W/A) Kokonasu Rumba Get ready for even more charming animals to show up for all the fun in Animal Crossing: New Horizons! K.K. Slider might even drop by the island! For all ages.

(W/A) Kokonasu Rumba Too much living it up on Bloop Island has left the residents low on food. It's time for Coroyuki and friends to journey to other islands to find resources and meet more fun characters along the way! For all ages.

(W/A) Kokonasu Rumba It's time to work for Paradise Planning to create vacation homes! What sort of home will amuse and delight the client? For all audiences.

(W/A) Kokonasu Rumba There are more vacation homes to design for Paradise Planning clients, and you can bet things will turn out pretty silly, as always!

(W/A) Kokonasu Rumba There are even more vacation homes to design for Paradise Planning clients! Can the gang create the perfect studio for Hazel, who's hoping to make it as a manga artist?!

(W/A) Kokonasu Rumba Coroyuki and pals have some surprise gifts for Tom Nook! But will he appreciate their unique presents?!

(W/A) Kokonasu Rumba Pave, dancer extraordinaire, has come to the island to share his passion for dancing!! But is there any hope of teaching the shy Benben to get down and groove?

Join your favorite characters from Animal Crossing?: New Horizons for all-new adventures in this official manga! What do the residents of Animal Crossing?: New Horizons get up to when you?re not around? Find out all about their antics in this hilarious manga filled with goofy gags and silly stories! The cold-loving Sprinkle shows up asking for a vacation home, but does she seriously want the temperature set at minus 30 degrees Celsius?!

Join your favorite characters from Animal Crossing?: New Horizons for all-new adventures in this official manga! What do the residents of Animal Crossing?: New Horizons get up to when you?re not around? Find out all about their antics in this hilarious manga filled with goofy gags and silly stories! The cold-loving Sprinkle shows up asking for a vacation home, but does she seriously want the temperature set at minus 30 degrees Celsius?!

(W/A/CA) Ryoko Fukuyama At long last, Nino makes her TV debut as 'Alice,' the new singer for the popular band In No Hurry to Shout. But Momo's rejection has left her spiraling out of control, and her unconventional performance leaves everyone stunned! What will come of this shocking debut? And what will become of her deepening friendship with Yuzu, when both of them are concealing their true selves?

(W/A) Ryoko Fukuyama Yuzu thought he'd resigned himself to just being friends with Nino, his 'Alice.' But now that he's faced with the prospect of losing her voice to Momo, he's having second thoughts-and has resolved to take them to Momo directly! Meanwhile, the feelings that Momo has been hiding for so long seem to have reached a breaking point!

(W/A/CA) Ryoko Fukuyama When In No Hurry's Rock Horizon performance ends in a whirl of frantic passion, does Nino's voice reach Momo? And with the school festival coming up, the Pop Music Club prepares for its first performance in a long time...with things between Haruyoshi and Miou suddenly heating up! For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Ryoko Fukuyama Nino takes the stage at the school festival, ready to deliver the message held fast in her heart. Both Yuzu and Momo have composed songs for her, but which piece of music will be the one to awaken her? Meanwhile, Kuro's secret feelings seem to have reached a turning point as well? And is In No Hurry fi nally ready to take things to the next level professionally?

(W/A/CA) Ryoko Fukuyama Yuzu and Nino have been tasked with writing the debut song for a popular fashion-model duo. They manage to complete their first collaboration...but to what end? Meanwhile, Tsukika goes in search of Momo, but will she be able to find him when all she has is a questionable lead? For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Ryoko Fukuyama After completing the in-store performance that marks their final act as an active band, the members of In No Hurry go their separate ways, each seeking a path to better themselves. Meanwhile, Momo finally crafts a song that captures his long history with Nino, but can he find the courage to ask her to sing it? For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Ryoko Fukuyama With Yuzu back in Japan, In No Hurry's yearlong hiatus is over! As the band sets out with excitement and trepidation to perform on Rock Horizon's largest stage, how will Yuzu reconcile his past with his present? There's no turning back once everyone's secrets are laid bare! For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Io Sakisaka Futaba Yoshioka thought all boys were loud and obnoxious until she met Kou Tanaka in junior high. But as soon as she realized she really liked him, he had already moved away because of family issues. Now in high school, she meets Kou again, but is he still the same boy she fell in love with? For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Io Sakisaka Futaba Yoshioka has encountered her first love again in high school, but he seems different from the boy she once knew. Kou has confessed to Futaba that in junior high he liked her too, but they can never return to those times. However, a leadership training session brings the two closer together. For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Io Sakisaka Futaba Yoshioka has encountered her first love again in high school, but he seems different from the boy she once knew. Futaba wonders what happened between Kou and Yuri, but she's still determined to find out more about Kou's past and why he won't allow others to get close to him. For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Io Sakisaka Futaba Yoshioka has encountered her first love again in high school, but he seems different from the boy she once knew. Kou asks Futaba to go on a date with him to the summer festival. But as the two grow closer, fellow student Kikuchi sets his sights on Futaba. For teen audiences.

Framed for the assassination of Princess Kikuri, Hinohara is sent to prison island Gatoya, where the fearsome warden Tsutsuga awaits him. Will Hinohara be able to awaken his Hayagami in time to escape?

The Shinsho Kitsutsune, Arata Hinohara's most daunting foe so far, has stolen the hearing of everyone but Arata himself. Bad as this is, it's made worse when Arata learns that music may be the weapon that can defeat his enemy. Arata and his allies work through this problem and manage to launch an effective assault on Kitsutsune, only to have nature violently intervene and force Arata to act to save lives and face the very real prospect of losing the battle!

(W) Mike Avila The fate of Cybertron lies in the hands of the Autobots in this gripping new animated series. The Art and Making of Transformers: War For Cybertron Trilogy provides an incredible behind-the-scenes look at the conception of this exhilarating new story and gives readers insight into the exacting character design that brought the Autobots, Decepticons, Maximals, and Predacons to life. Featuring hundreds of pieces of gorgeous concept art, this deluxe hardcover shows the painstaking detail that went into the creation of the technological world of Cybertron, the vastness of space, and the wilderness of prehistoric Earth. With stunning imagery and exclusive interviews with the show's creators, producers, artists, voice actors, and more, this book will provide the ultimate look into the crafting of the action-packed series.

(A/CA) Hayao Miyazaki Hayao Miyazaki's Castle in the Sky was the first feature film produced by the legendary Studio Ghibli. Sheeta, a girl who has the power to defy gravity, is on the run from pirates when she meets the young inventor Pazu. Together they explore the secrets of Laputa, a flying city constructed by a long-lost race of people. All of Miyazaki's major themes-the power of flight, the bravery of young women, and a world wrecked by change-are captured with beautiful animation and joyous storytelling.

(W) Ufotable, Koyoharu Gotouge (CA) Akira Matsushima The incredible designs and thrilling animation of global smash hit Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba have cemented its place as one of the most popular anime series of all time! The Art of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Anime collects a wide variety of art, illustrations, and production material from the show, artfully crafted by popular animation studio ufotable. The book includes over 300 illustrations primarily created for the Tanjiro Kamado Unwavering Resolve arc and features an exclusive cover illustration by Akira Matsushima, character designer and chief animation director for the series.

(W/A/CA) Junji Ito A first-ever collection of Junji Ito's artworks, featuring over 130 images from his bestselling manga titles along with rare works. This sublime collection includes all of Ito's unforgettable illustrations in both black-and-white and color, from Tomie's dreadful beauty to the inhuman spirals of Uzumaki. Includes an interview focused on Ito's art technique as well as commentary from the artist on each work.

(W/A) Rumiko Takahashi For over forty-five years, Rumiko Takahashi has thrilled readers with her versatile storytelling in such works as Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, Ranma ?, Inuyasha, RIN-NE, and Mao. This deluxe art book is presented in its original right-to-left format and shows off Takahashi's original drawings in gorgeous detail, highlighting the original colors and typesetting.

(W) Hayao Miyazaki In Studio Ghibli's Academy Award?-winning fantasy adventure film, The Boy and the Heron, young Mahito loses his mother and is plunged into a journey of discovery led by a mischievous gray heron. This gorgeous art book is filled with hundreds of pieces of concept art, storyboards, character designs, backgrounds, key animation, and more that illuminate the inventive vision of acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki. This book features commentary and interviews from the incredible team that shaped this film and past Studio Ghibli masterpieces. Readers will gain insight into the extensive production process and the painstaking work that went into the creation of this film from supervising animator Takeshi Honda, art director Yoji Takeshige, background artist Noboru Yoshida, and many more. The book also includes the director's original memos proposing the creation of the film, the full script, and many other intriguing details.