(W/A/CA) Aoi Makino
After that day, she stopped being a girl. In the wake of an assault, Nina Kamiyama, a former idol in the group Pure Club, shuns her femininity and starts dressing as a boy. At high school she keeps to herself, but fellow student Hikaru Horiuchi realizes who she is. What secrets is she keeping? The shocking drama starts. For older teen audiences.
(W/A/CA) Aoi Makino
'This is exactly why she got herself stabbed by a fan.' Heartbroken Nina Kamiyama is a former idol. She's decided to live her life by keeping her past identity a secret, but her situation intensifies when another discovers who she really is. Who can she trust?
Rikuo trains for a rematch against the yokai Tsuchigumo, who has his friend Yuki-Onna in his clutches. To get him up to par, Gyuki of the Nura clan has ordered Rikuo to attain a technique worthy of the Lord of a Hundred Demons in just three days. But time is running out and Rikuo hasn't gained anything but bumps and bruises. Will he be able to save Yuki-Onna?
Caught in The Ripper's scissors-hold, Rikuo faces off against this terrifying enemy whose Fear feeds on the pain of children. Speaking of eating, brother and sister team Ryuji and Yura travel to the worst tourist destination ever, the Village That Devours People!!
Harken back with us to the Golden Age of Edo, when Rikuo's father Rihan first takes control of the Nura clan. Gain new perspectives on Rikuo's family history, as well as the backstory on some of your favorite devilish yokai (including that pesky Demon Lord Gorozaemon Sanmoto). Follow Rihan's second-heir adventures as he learns the hard way that controlling, commanding and battling yokai is not to be taken lightly, lest you be the one who's taken.
A supernatural saga of a 13-year-old by day, and a leader of a demon clan by night- straight from the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump and the anime is airing on Neon Alley!
Thanks to rumors, all of Tokyo is terrified of Rikuo and wants him dead! But Rikuo's got other problems too. In Shibuya, a yokai is turning human girls into monsters, and he's got a special spell in store for Rikuo when he tries to stop him.
(W/A/CA) Hiroshi Shiibashi Yura and Tsuchigumo are under attack in Tsuchigumo's home territory of Kyushu! The Gokadoin clan's Hiruko, a descendant of the evil Seimei, is more powerful than they had expected. Meanwhile Rikuo seeks advice from his grandfather--how will he gather enough fear to defeat this fearsome enemy?!
A series of culinary battles between Yamaoka and Kaibara Yuzan features the ingredient of vegetables, specifically cabbages and turnips. Oishinbo assumes the role of guide, steering its readers through a dizzying array of culinary possibilities…' - Julie Brau, Gastronomica.
In this volume of Oishinbo, Yamaoka and company look into the single most essential food in Japanese cuisine: rice. Cultivated for millennia, a staple meal in itself and the basis of countless other dishes, rice is an important component not only of the Japanese kitchen but also of Japanese culture. When Yamaoka is asked by T zai's head chef for help in coming up with a new rice dish, what starts out as a simple culinary request rapidly grows into a disquisition into the past, present and future of Japan's food culture.
(W/A) Eiichiro Oda
After a crushing defeat in the Paramount War, Luffy takes a restorative break on the Island of Women. But when a visitor with a secret message reignites Luffy's dream of pirate plunder, the Straw Hat crew unites once again for an undersea adventure on wet and wild Fish-Man Island! For teen audiences.
(W/A) Eiichiro Oda
A superstar battle royale begins as Luffy's crew once again goes up against Kaido and the power players allied with the Four Emperors of the Sea. Luffy's Akazaya samurai allies are playing offense, but when Big Mom's pirate progeny get in on the action and Kaido's daughter switches sides, the fight becomes a family affair!
(W) Sho Hinata, Tatsuya Hamazaki (A) Boichi
Experience the origin story of Fire Fist Ace, the legendary older brother of Straw Hat Luffy, in this exciting manga by renowned artist Boichi! Adventure along with Ace as he gathers a ragtag crew of like-minded buccaneers, including Masked Deuce, Mihal, Skull, and the wild Kotatsu, and forms the Spade Pirates. Witness the power of the Devil Fruit as it bestows Fire Fist's fearsome punching power! Piratical feats abound as Ace and his Spade Pirates head toward the New World and the dreaded Captain Whitebeard. Don't miss the bonus chapter featuring Straw Hat swordsman Zolo!
(W) Eiichiro Oda, Tatsuya Hamazaki (A/CA) Tatsuya Hamazaki
After an undersea tangl with mermaids and fish-men, Portgas D. Ace leads his Spade Pirates crew to the New World, a place where pirate masters and rookies battle for territory and treasure. As he flees memories of his secret past, Ace sets his sights on one of the strongest fleets in the ocean - the Whitebeard Pirates, ruled by dread pirate Whitebeard himself, the strongest man in the world!
Don Kreig's evil pirate armada goes up against the pirate-cooks of Baratie, the Oceangoing Restaurant, in an attempt to hijack their place of business. The pirate-cooks aren't going to stand for it - until Kreig releases one of the most dangerous secret weapons in his arsenal: Invincible Pearl! When Sanji steps in to the fray, it turns out that he and Chef-Zeff (better known as the 'Crap Geezer') have some unfinished business concerning the manner in which the Crap Geezer lost his leg! Will their differences come between them, or make the Baratie stronger? Luffy's moved by Sanji's motivation and steps into battle to protect the Baratie, but it turns out that Don Kreig has an even more deadly weapon - Gin, the very man whose life Sanji saved with a nice, rounded meal. T Rating
Luffy and crew must contend with 'Saw-Tooth' Arlong and his nasty Fish Man pirates. Arlong's pirates specialize in using mafia tactics to squeeze the lifeblood from innocent villagers. In the interim, however, Luffy's crew meets up with Nojiko, Nami's tangerine-growing sister, and the residents of Coco Village. They reveal Nami's tragic pact with Arlong and her dreams for the future. Will Luffy and crew step in to help out Coco Village and their resident pirate Nami? Rating: T
by Luffy's navigator, Nami, has been double-crossing 'Saw-Tooth' Arlong to steal enough treasure to buy back her village. In return, the pirate has handed over her fortune to the Navy! Now Luffy and his crew prepare to risk their lives for Nami's sake against their most ruthless opponent yet. Rating: T
(W/A) Eiichiro Oda
As Luffy and crew try to escape Egghead, the Navy's armada surrounds the island. Leading the charge are Admiral Kizaru and a member of the mysterious Five Elders. Can the Straw Hats survive as the greatest battle in the world is about to break out?
After almost drowning at the hands of 'Sawtooth' Arlong, captain of the nasty Fish-Man pirates, Luffy bounces back with a few tricks up his sleeve. The fate of Coco Village, if not the rest of the East Blue, rests upon the outcome of their final battle! Rating: T
Luffy narrowly escapes being executed by his old nemeses Lady Alvida and Buggy the Clown, but now he has the Navy hot on his trail. Leading the hunt is the relentless Captain Smoker, a man who has never let a pirate escape from his jurisdiction! Rating: T
Someone has given Dorry the Giant exploding ale and he's not happy! Assuming it was Luffy and crew, he launches an all-out attack and is soundly defeated by the rubbery power of the Gum Gum Rocket! But a mystery is afoot if Luffy didn't slip the giant the exploding brew, just who did? Rating: T
Nami's sick! Now the Merry Go is without her navigator. Luffy and crew have one choice: find land and hopefully a doctor. They stumble upon Drum Island where it is eternally winter, but upon arriving they find out the island has only one doctor - and she's a witch! With Nami's life on the line, Luffy sets out through the snow-laden fields to find this doctor, witch or not! Rating: T
Avalanche! Luffy and Sanji surf a tree down a mountain on a fast-moving wave of snow and just avoid being buried alive. But then the demented King Wapol suddenly appears and orders Luffy and Sanji's deaths. With no time to lose, Luffy evades their attacks, when out of the blue an unlikely friend comes to his rescue! And it's a friend who was just trying to kill him only hours before! Rating: T
It's the final showdown with the metallic King Wapol! He wants his castle back, and he's not taking 'no' for an answer! Well, Luffy, Sanji and their newfound friend Tony Tony Chopper aren't giving up so easily! But our heroes have their hands full - especially with Wapol's ability to modify his body depending on what he eats! Rating: T
We're excited to announce the most ambitious manga speed-up we've ever done, featuring a most wanted pirate story, One Piece. Starting in January 2010, we will release 30 volumes of One Piece in 6 months - that's five volumes a month! * APRIL 2010: Volumes 39-43 * MAY 2010: Volumes 44-48 * JUNE 2010: Volumes 49-53 That's not all. In the January issue of SHONEN JUMP magazine, we'll jump ahead of those 30 volumes to the start of the 'Impel Down' saga - a bold new storyline and a perfect time to launch into the One Piece manga. If you're feeling a little left behind, don't worry. We'll get you up to speed in time. Read the Volume 1 manga preview or start your grand adventure by reading the 'East Blue' saga and see where it all began at onepiece.viz.com! RATING: T
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We're excited to announce the most ambitious manga speed-up we've ever done, featuring a most wanted pirate story, One Piece. Starting in January 2010, we will release 30 volumes of One Piece in 6 months - that's five volumes a month! * APRIL 2010: Volumes 39-43 * MAY 2010: Volumes 44-48 * JUNE 2010: Volumes 49-53 That's not all. In the January issue of SHONEN JUMP magazine, we'll jump ahead of those 30 volumes to the start of the 'Impel Down' saga - a bold new storyline and a perfect time to launch into the One Piece manga. If you're feeling a little left behind, don't worry. We'll get you up to speed in time. Read the Volume 1 manga preview or start your grand adventure by reading the 'East Blue' saga and see where it all began at onepiece.viz.com! RATING: T
Sanji, Usopp and Franky are on their own against the Navy as the rest of the Straw Hats hurry to catch up to the speeding Sea Train. But freeing Robin from the clutches of CP9 won't be an easy task with a train full of enemies. And even if they do reach her, does she even want to be rescued?!
The Straw Hats find themselves caught in the Florian Triangle when the mysterious island 'Thriller Bark' suddenly appears. They soon find out Gecko Moria, one of the Seven Warlords, and his zombie army are also on the island, and they're preparing for a Night Hunt! Can the crew survive this fearsome evening?
The Straw Hats are in a desperate battle against time and Gecko Moria to get their shadwos back before dawn. Gecko Moria unleashes his devastating power of a thousand shadows, but Luffy counters back with his ""Gear"" powers. To save his crew, will Luffy have to make the ultimate sacrifice?
Synopsis: With his brother Ace locked up in the Naval prison Impel Down, Luffy doesn't have much time to rescue him before his imminent execution. While he may have found a way to sneak into the maximum-security prison, finding Ace isn't going to be as easy. But a chance reunion with some former enemies just might be a blessing in disguise!
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Luffy's got some backup in his former enemies Buggy the Clown, Mr. 2 Bon Clay and Mr. 3 as he tries to rescue his brother from Impel Down prison. But now Warden Magellan, with his Venom-Venom powers, is out to stop him! Can Luffy survive such a dangerous attack from a person whose very breath is a deadly weapon, or could his ace in the hole possibly be a 'queen'?
Summit Battle All-out war has broken out between the Whitebeard Pirates and the Navy. Whitebeard's crew is said to be the most powerful in the New World, but they'll have their hands full against the Navy Admirals and the remaining Warlords of the Sea. Meanwhile, can Luffy reach Navy headquarters in time to save his brother Ace?
With Whitebeard injured, the Navy launches a counterstrike to finish the pirate rebellion once and for all. And as the three Navy Admirals stand in his way, Luffy will need one last trick if he hopes to save his brother Ace from being executed.
Luffy and the princess of Fish-Man Island escape the castle and head to the mysterious Forest of the Sea. Meanwhile, the kingdom is under attack by dark forces. What is the source of the hatred between humans and the merfolk?!
Things are looking grim on Punk Hazard as deadly gas set off by a mad scientist envelops the island. Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hats are on a mission to both take down Caesar Clown and escape to safety before the gas can get them!
(W/A/CA) Eiichiro Oda
As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber?at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years, later, Luffy sets off in search of the 'One Piece,' said to be the greatest treasure in the world...
(W/A/CA) Eiichiro Oda
By Eiichiro Oda As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber?at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years, later, Luffy sets off in search of the 'One Piece,' said to be the greatest treasure in the world...
(W/A/CA) Eiichiro Oda
Thanks to Usopp's accidental heroic feat, Sugar has been knocked out cold! And now with all the toy slaves finally freed, the island of Dressrosa descends into a major panic! As the pressure on Doflamingo keeps increasing, he unleashes a most devious plan in retaliation! For teen audiences.
(W/A/CA) Eiichiro Oda
The secrets of Trafalgar Law's past are revealed as we flash back to thirteen years in the past. Just how did Law gain his devil fruit powers? Meanwhile, in the present, the battle for Dressrosa heats up as the Straw Hat pirates face off against the Doflamingo family! For teen audiences.