(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.

(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.

(W) Isao Takahata An old bamboo cutter and his wife find a tiny girl inside a bamboo shoot and raise her. The mysterious little princess grows rapidly into a young lady, enthralling everyone who encounters her-but ultimately, she must face her fate. This book captures the breathtaking art of the film from conception to production, and features commentary, interviews, and an in-depth look at the production process. 'Every frame is worthy of being its own painting.' -Joe Hisaishi, film's composer

(W/A/CA) Naoki Urasawa When Asa's mother goes into labor yet again, Asa runs off to find a doctor. But no one bats an eye when she doesn't return-not even as a storm approaches Nagoya. Forgotten yet again, Asa runs into a burglar and tries to stop him on her own, a decision that leads to an unlikely alliance. For older teen audiences.

(W/A) Naoki Urasawa A deadly typhoon, a mysterious creature and a girl who won't quit. In 2020, a large creature rampages through Tokyo, destroying everything in its path. In 1959, Asa Asada, a spunky young girl from a huge family in Nagoya, is kidnapped for ransom-and not a soul notices. When a typhoon hits Nagoya, Asa and her kidnapper must work together to survive. But there's more to her kidnapper and this storm than meets the eye. Asa and Kasuga see the tail of a giant creature rise from the water. In a jungle, explorers discover massive claw marks in a tree trunk. And years later in 1964, a mysterious military man appears asking all the wrong questions.

(W/A) Naoki Urasawa With the Olympics around the corner, the Japan Defense Forces have their hands full. So Jissoji enlists Asa and Kasuga's help to find, identify and deal with the mysterious creature that decimated Asa's hometown. For older teen audiences.

(W) Naoki Urasawa Asa reluctantly agrees to accompany Yone to an audition at an entertainment agency. However, before they can leave, Mr. Jissoji shows up with news-the mysterious creature has been spotted! With Kasuga nowhere to be found, Asa prepares to take flight to identify the creature. But before she can, Nakaido runs in claiming to have found its weakness, earning himself a seat in Asa's plane as they take to the skies. For older teen audiences.

(W/A) Naoki Urasawa After driving away 'that thing' that appeared off the coast of Japan, Asa returns home to questions and speculation from her siblings and friends and a warning from Kinuyo-no more dangerous flying! Meanwhile, Jissoji goes to the hospital to visit the prime minister, who not only knows about Asa-he believes the fate of Japan rests on her shoulders! At the prime minster's insistence, Asa is told to be ready to spring into action at any time. For older teen audiences.

(W/A) Naoki Urasawa The mysterious creature appears in Tokyo Bay and takes a chunk out of a self-defense forces vessel. Asa is called into action, but she has trouble reaching the airfield due to the Olympic crowds. Meanwhile, Shota arrives at the same beach as the creature. Asa and Kasuga finally get up in the air and do a fly by, but the creature damages their plane, causing them to lose altitude. Will Asa be able to regain control?

(W/A) Naoki Urasawa Using a stage name, Yone auditions for several record companies before seemingly getting her big break from Shibahama Music Factory, but she later learns fame can come with a cost. Meanwhile, Shota becomes obsessed with spotting the sea monster so he can use the drug to fight it again. Later, Asa and Nakaido discover an interesting clue in Professor Yodogawa's belongings that brings them one step closer to uncovering the mystery behind the monster. For older teen audiences.

A deadly typhoon, a mysterious creature and a girl who won’t quit. In 2020, a large creature rampages through Tokyo, destroying everything in its path. In 1959, Asa Asada, a spunky young girl from a huge family in Nagoya, is kidnapped for ransom—and not a soul notices. When a typhoon hits Nagoya, Asa and her kidnapper must work together to survive. But there’s more to her kidnapper and this storm than meets the eye. After stealing Yone’s film, Asa comes face-to-face with River Etheridge, the man who wrote the song that she’s been singing since childhood. Meanwhile, Jissoji’s operatives aren’t pleased with Asa’s disappearance. Kasuga heads to Shibuya to search for her, but “that thing” could strike at any moment!

(W) Satoru Iwata 'On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer.' -Satoru Iwata Satoru Iwata was the former Global President and CEO of Nintendo and a gifted programmer who played a key role in the creation of many of the world's best-known games. He led the production of innovative platforms such as the Nintendo DS and the Wii, and laid the groundwork for the development of the wildly successful Pok?mon Go game and the Nintendo Switch. Known for his analytical and imaginative mind, but even more for his humility and people-first approach to leadership, Satoru Iwata was beloved by game fans and developers worldwide. In this motivational collection, Satoru Iwata addresses diverse subjects such as locating bottlenecks, how success breeds resistance to change, and why programmers should never say no. Drawn from the 'Iwata Asks' series of interviews with key contributors to Nintendo games and hardware, and featuring conversations with renowned Mario franchise creator Shigeru Miyamoto and creator of EarthBound Shigesato

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui The complete bestselling Assassination Classroom series is now available in a boldly designed, value-priced box set! Includes 21 volumes of this unique tale of a mysterious, smiley-faced, tentacled, superpowered teacher who guides a group of misfit students to find themselves-while doing their best to assassinate him. Action-packed, hilarious, and heartwarming, this title is famous for moving fans to tears through their laughter... Includes an exclusive, full-color, mini 'yearbook' filled with images of favorite characters in different art styles and contexts (previously unreleased in the English editions). For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui Meet the would-be assassins of class 3-E: Sugino, who let his grades slip and got kicked off the baseball team. Karma, who's doing well in his classes but keeps getting suspended for fighting. And Okuda, who lacks both academic and social skills, yet excels at one subject: chemistry. Who has the best chance of winning that reward? Will the deed be accomplished through pity, brute force or poison...? And what chance does their teacher have of repairing his students' tattered self-esteem?

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui A sexy new teacher comes to Class 3-E to do the students' job for them. When the 3-E students begin exhibiting signs of self-esteem, Principal Asano demands that Koro Sensei crush their spirits so they continue to set a bad example for the rest of the school to rise above. Then a class fi eld trip goes terribly wrong when two 3-E girls are abducted. Who will come to their rescue??

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui A sexy new teacher comes to Class 3-E to do the students' job for them. When the 3-E students begin exhibiting signs of self-esteem, Principal Asano demands that Koro Sensei crush their spirits so they continue to set a bad example for the rest of the school to rise above. Then a class fi eld trip goes terribly wrong when two 3-E girls are abducted. Who will come to their rescue??

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui By Yusei Matsui Ever caught yourself screaming, 'I could just kill that teacher'? What would it take to justify such antisocial behavior and weeks of detention? Especially if he's the best teacher you've ever had? Giving you an 'F' on a quiz? Mispronouncing your name during roll call...again? How about blowing up the moon and threatening to do the same to Mother Earth-unless you take him out first?! Plus a reward of a cool 100 million from the Ministry of Defense! Okay, now that you're committed... How are you going to pull this off? What does your pathetic class of misfits have in their arsenal to combat Teach's alien technology, bizarre powers and...tentacles?!

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui Ever caught yourself screaming, 'I could just kill that teacher'? What would it take to justify such antisocial behavior and weeks of detention? Especially if he's the best teacher you've ever had? Giving you an 'F' on a quiz? Mispronouncing your name during roll call...again? How about blowing up the moon and threatening to do the same to Mother Earth-unless you take him out first?! Plus a reward of a cool 100 million from the Ministry of Defense! Okay, now that you're committed... How are you going to pull this off? What does your pathetic class of misfits have in their arsenal to combat Teach's alien technology, bizarre powers and...tentacles?! For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui The 3-E students discover that Koro Sensei's greatest weakness might be a common substance. Will they be able to use it to assassinate him while he helps Meg, formerly of the varsity swim team, with her greatest weakness? The next assassination attempt, implemented by Terasaka, is more elaborate but endangers his fellow students. Can he save them without saving his target? Then, the top class at school, including Principal Asano's son, conspires to prevent 3-E from ever rising closer to the top! For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui The 3-E students hope to kill on their final exams to win not only respect but a special reward. Over summer break, Nagisa, Sugino and Maehara play amateur entomologist with?a girl? After rigorous training with the greatest assassin of all, the class launches their best assassination plan yet! Now who will save our would-be assassins from a mysterious biological weapon??

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui The 3-E students head for the lair of the enemy to stop a deadly biological attack. But blocking their path are three master assassins: Smog, Grip and Gastro, who excel, respectively, in the use of poison, brute strength and guns. With their teacher Karasuma down, Karma and his friends face terrible odds. And even if they defeat their foes, how will they wrest the antidote from them? Worse, it turns out the mastermind behind the attack is someone they know... For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui Nagisa risks it all in an attempt to take down the mastermind behind a biological attack. After the dust settles, Koro Sensei gives his all to ignite summer romance between his students. Turns out their English teacher Ms. Jelavitch has her sights on someone...and everyone wants to help her get her target-er, the man of her dreams. Then, back at school, one of the students defects from the 3-E ranks for all the wrong reasons. How will they win him back before he inflicts irrevocable damage on them all...? For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui The students of 3-E turn a surplus of eggs to good use in pursuit of their usual goal. Karasuma teaches them the art of parkour while Koro Sensei teaches them the game of cops and robbers. Then, someone is stealing lingerie, and naturally Koro Sensei is the prime suspect! But is he being framed...and if so, by whom? Lastly, biologically modified Itona discovers that sometimes tentacles can be a burden rather than a gift. He puts everything he's got into his latest assassination attempt on Koro Sensei...but who will save Itona from himself?! For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui Class 3-E student Isogai breaks the school rules by working part-time to help support his family. When Gakushu and the Big Four students find out, they use his secret as leverage to force 3-E to participate in a bizarre sports day competition. Soon it's time for the school's midterm competition as well, but when some 3-E students accidentally injure the elderly owner of a day care, Koro Sensei forbids them from studying and orders them to replace him until he recovers! Assassination is one thing, but babysitting little kids...?! For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui Mr. Karasuma gives the 3-E students superpowered uniforms?with great results. What amazing feats will they perform in their snazzy new outfits? Then, Mr. Karasuma gives Ms. Vitch a bouquet for her birthday?with disastrous results. Next, a 3-E teacher is kidnapped by master assassin Death, who threatens to kill his hostage if the students tell anyone. Their rescue attempt goes horribly awry, and soon they are the ones in need of rescuing! But at what cost to the world??

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui The Grim Reaper sets up a lethal trap that buries Mr. Karasuma and Ms. Vitch alive. Will Mr. Karasuma's repressed feelings surface before he and Ms. Vitch do? And how will Mr. Karasuma face Death? Then, despite his vow to destroy the planet in March, Koro Sensei offers career counseling to his students. Nagisa's professional goal raises some serious issues. And finally, it's time for the next school festival showdown. Class A and Class E compete for the most customers. If they build it, will they come...to the top of 3-E's remote mountaintop? For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui Lowly Class E and elite Class A compete for the most customers at their school festival booths. So far, the students of Class E are holding their own, despite their location on the mountaintop. Then a parade of familiar faces, some welcome and some...not so much...drop by with surprising consequences. Will Principal Asano's son Gakushu be able to maintain his position as the illustrious leader of Class A? Who could possibly replace him in hopes of leading the students to victory and the subjugation of the weak...? For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui Several secret pasts are finally revealed this volume: The tragedy that led Principal Asano to develop his harsh-some would say brutal, sadistic and inhumane-pedagogical methods, the relationship that gives one 3-E student a personal motivation to assassinate her teacher, and even Koro Sensei's origin story! Will the students be more or less motivated to assassinate their teacher after they know his former secret identity? And what lengths will shy Nagisa go to in order to rein in the student who wants to get revenge on Koro Sensei? Also, it's time for... lunch theater! Which member of 3-E will be the star? For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui Koro Sensei tells all: his former profession, his nickname, the mad scientists responsible for his unique cephalopod physiognomy, the love of his life, and why he wants to teach the 3-E students. New light is shed not only on his character, but on the reason he vowed to destroy the Earth in March. Will these revelations change 3-E's commitment to assassinating their teacher (and saving the planet)? For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui The class is divided: one half wants to carry on with the plan to assassinate Koro Sensei, while the other half wants to save him. So Koro Sensei splits them into two teams, led by Nagisa and Karma, and has them battle it out. The students of 3-E draw on everything they've learned so far to battle for or against Koro Sensei's life! Then, to uphold their now unified goal, they need to infiltrate the International Space Station...

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui Two classmates travel to the International Space Station in hopes of learning the secret to saving Koro Sensei's life. Meanwhile, Yanagisawa and upstart Grim Reaper II train ever harder to assassinate him. Then, when academic setbacks lower the spirits of his students, Koro Sensei comes up with an ingenious-or perhaps idiotic-way to cheer them up. Next, Valentine's Day arrives! Will any of the 3-E students or teachers find true love? And will the meddling and teasing of the others help or hinder cupid's arrow from finding its target...? For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui Koro Sensei's lessons in verbal defense are put to the test when Karma must use his brains instead of his brawn to rescue a classmate. Then things finally begin to go smoothly for the students of 3-E. Everyone receives some good news about their futures, and Nagisa settles on a career goal. But the peace is broken when the world's nations miraculously manage to coordinate their efforts long enough to launch a plan to assassinate Koro Sensei-with the aid of the strongest mercenary in the world and an ultimate weapon! Will anyone break ranks to protect everyone's favorite tentacled teacher...? For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui The battle for Koro Sensei's life against a multinational operation's soldiers and weaponry is difficult enough, but now his creator and former prot?g?, mad scientist Yanagisawa and Grim Reaper II, join the battle to destroy him-and they've both had major enhancements! But the stakes abruptly change when a 3-E student is fatally caught in the crossfire? If there's one thing that enrages 3-E's teacher, it's harming-let alone killing-his students! Koro Sensei's fury and ingenuity know no bounds, even as fate inexorably catches up to him? For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui In the aftermath of tragedy, the students of 3-E nevertheless march proudly in their graduation ceremony. Will their futures still unfold as planned? And what will they do with their reward money...? Then, enjoy a long side story revealing what Koro Sensei was really up to over winter break! Can Koro Sensei truly make a friend and ally out of anyone...?! Plus, a bonus short story with all-new characters, set in a dystopian future. For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Minoji Kurata Shao Jun, the last Assassin in China, has returned to her homeland with vengeance on her mind. The Templar Order's machinations must be stopped, and only Shao Jun stands ready for the battle to come. As she eliminates her foes one by one, the Templar Order's plans for the Great Ming Empire begin to come to light? For teen audiences.

(W/A) Minoji Kurata Shao Jun, the last Assassin in China, has returned to her homeland with vengeance on her mind. The Templar Order's machinations must be stopped, and only Shao Jun stands ready for the battle to come. Shao Jun has found great success on her mission so far, but now the enemy plans to take the lives of her loved ones. Finding and killing Lord Wei Bin is going to prove to be a true challenge! For older teen audiences.

An all-new adventure featuring Edward Kenway, following the events of Assassin?s Creed IV: Black Flag! It?s time for Edward Kenway to take on one last swashbuckling mission! Shifting alliances with new friends, deadly battles with the scheming Templars, and all-new enemies are going to put all of Kenway?s skills to the test! Noa Kim is kidnapped by Abstergo in Macau and forced to explore the memories of one of his ancestors through their Animus program. That ancestor turns out to be Edward Kenway, the legendary pirate and Assassin! Held under Abstergo?s thumb, Kim finds himself thrust into an adventure that spans Southeast Asia as Kenway searches for vaults from the First Civilization.

(W/A) Ken Wakui A thrilling superpowered yakuza battle royale by the creator of Tokyo Revengers! Hibaru Yotsurugi, the only biological heir to the Yotsurugi yakuza family, is caught in a power struggle with his adopted siblings over who will be the next boss. But when a meteorite crashes into Tokyo and people begin manifesting mysterious powers called Astros in the aftermath, their gang war becomes superpowered! The chaos of the disaster splits the city into rival factions. Now Hibaru must use his newly granted Astro powers to protect his community from enemies-except some of those enemies are his own siblings, and they have their own plans to take over the Yotsurugi family!

A thrilling superpowered yakuza battle royale by the creator of Tokyo Revengers! Hibaru Yotsurugi, the only biological heir to the Yotsurugi yakuza family, is caught in a power struggle with his adopted siblings over who will be the next boss. But when a meteorite crashes into Tokyo and people begin manifesting mysterious powers called Astros in the aftermath, their gang war becomes superpowered! After recruiting Kuran, the head of the Ikebukuro branch, Hibaru and Terasu learn that the Hawk faction has been stealing Astro links, the source of people?s Astro powers, and that their older brother Torazo is one of the victims! It?s up to Hibaru?s gang to help restore Torazo?s Astro!