(W) Takaya Kagami (A/CA) Yamato Yamamoto Now that Ferid's been rescued, Yuichiro and the gang regroup at Guren's family's old house. There, Guren reveals a terrible secret-the angel that was summoned with the original apocalypse is trapped in his home! Yuichiro and his friends must work together to defeat it! Meanwhile, Krul is taken to Second Progenitor, Urd, the leader of the vampires. While there, she reveals some old secrets of her own… For older teen audiences.

(W) Takaya Kagami, Daisuke Furuya (A) Yamato Yamamoto The Hyakuya Sect descends on the Demon Army as the First Progenitor, Sika Madu, takes over Shinoa's mind and body. Leading the invasion is none other than Second Progenitor R?gr Stafford, and he's after Yuichiro, who is once again on the run with Mika.

(W) Takaya Kagami (A) Yamato Yamamoto Guren catches up to Yuichiro's captors, but does nothing to save Yuichiro from the Hyakuya Sect's clutches. Suddenly, Mahiru appears and attacks Mika! Meanwhile, Noya, the other demon inside Guren, stands and watches the situation unfold... Despite Guren's apparent betrayal, Yuichiro still has trust in him, but will Yuichiro decide to run away and escape with Mika once and for all?! For older teen audiences.

(W) Takaya Kagami (A) Yamato Yamamoto The battle for the fate of the world continues as the vampires, human armies and human sects converge and fight it out in Shibuya. Distraught at the loss of Mika, Yuichiro struggles to maintain control over his emotions, putting him at risk of becoming a demon forever. Suddenly, Krul Tepes steps in and offers Yuichiro a glimmer of hope by revealing a way for Mika to be saved? Meanwhile, Guren rampages on as he attempts to right the wrongs of his past, and Ferid pays a visit to the man who turned him, R?gr Stafford. For older teen audiences.

(W) Takaya Kagami, Daisuke Furuya (A) Yamato Yamamoto Asuramaru and the other black cursed gear demons' betrayal of their hosts strikes a heavy blow in the war against the vampires, Shikama Doji, and the Hyakuya Sect. Shikama Doji has ordered Asuramaru to capture Mikaela's soul before he has a chance to possess anyone.

(W) Takaya Kagami (A) Yamato Yamamoto Having seen Yuichiro's past, Mikaela opens his heart and accepts becoming Yuichiro's new demon. But Shikama Doji attacks, trying to keep them from joining forces! Kimizuki, Yoichi, and the rest of Yuichiro's friends come to their rescue just in time, allowing them to complete the ritual. Now that Mikaela has become a demon and Yuichiro's Cursed Gear, do they finally have the power to stand up against Shikama Doji?! For older teen audiences.

(W) Takaya Kagami (A) Yamato Yamamoto, Daisuke Furuya On the way to Guren's safehouse to finally get the details on his true plan, Yuichiro drops a bombshell of a question on him: 'Did you kill my family?' Guren hesitates to answer, and Yuichiro, wanting a clear response no matter what, challenges him to a fight. As the two battle, Guren comes to realize Yuichiro's growth, while Yuichiro is reminded of Guren's strength. For older teen audiences.

(W) Takaya Kagami (A) Yamato Yamamoto Given the choice of two extremes, Yu picks a third option-instead of following Guren or the First's plans, he'll forge his own path. He takes Mika and leaves Shinoa squad, vowing to resurrect everybody! But to do that, the two first have to delve into their pasts and learn what's really going on. And to make that dive, Yu's going to need a lot of energy, but provisions are scarce. The two resort to devious means to get what they require-but if it's for the sake of saving the world, it may be worth it.

(W) Takaya Kagami (A) Yamato Yamamoto Yu and Mikaela dive into the past in search of their oldest memories, and they pop out in a shocking time well before the birth of humanity...when dinosaurs roamed the earth! They continue on and run into an angel that looks suspiciously like Mikaela, who leads them to a mythical city with an enormous tower that extends into the heavens. What sort of mysteries will they encounter there?

(W) Takaya Kagami (A) Yamato Yamamoto, Daisuke Furuya Yu and Mika continue to watch as long-lost, forbidden memories of the past unfold before their eyes. Paimon reveals the truth to Mikaela-that his existence is taboo and a threat to his father, Sika Madu. Distraught, the angel Mikaela takes matters into his own hands? Sika Madu watches as the perfect world made to reach the heavens crumbles around him and in a final desperate attempt, uses the Tower of Babel to enact the ultimate sin? For older teen audiences.

(W) Takaya Kagami (A) Yamato Yamamoto Yuichiro and Mika finally know the truth about their pasts and now have to figure out how to handle this big revelation. Both are tempted to sacrifice themselves for the sake of the other if it means saving the world, but they come to the conclusion that there must be another way. And that other way starts with the vampires and Sika Madu himself. Meanwhile, Shinoa has her own plan to rescue Yuichiro while Ferid and Guren are up to no good with their own agendas.

(W) Various Whether you're getting started on your artistic path or a veteran looking for new tips, The Shonen Jump Guide to Making Manga is the perfect book to sharpen your skills. The creators and editors behind several of the world's most popular manga sit down to share their tricks, advice, and secrets! Featuring commentary and advice from Eiichiro Oda (One Piece), Tite Kubo (Bleach), Shun Saeki (Food Wars), Kaiu Shirai & Posuka Demizu (The Promised Neverland), Yusei Matsui (Assassination Classroom), Kohei Horikoshi (My Hero Academia), and more! For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Suu Morishita Chiaki and Ten pretend they're dating to dissuade Rei, Riku's younger brother, from continuing to bother her. But Chiaki believes that Riku still has feelings for Ten and tries to bring them together. For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Suu Morishita An unflappable girl and a cast of lovable male roommates at a boardinghouse create bonds of friendship and romance. When Ten moves out of her parents' home in the mountains to live in a boardinghouse, she finds herself becoming fast friends with her male roommates. But can love and romance be far behind? Even Ten can't penetrate the darkness that lies within Riku. Chiaki invites Riku to his home in hopes that Riku will share more of himself. And later that night, Riku suddenly lets it all out? For readers ages 13 and up.

(W) Akinari Asakura (A) Takeshi Obata Ever since he failed to make his crush laugh, shy Azemichi Shijima has secretly been studying the art of comedy. Meanwhile, his classmate Taiyo Higashikata has big dreams of being funny but no follow-through. When the two team up, they just might be able to create a wave of laughter that reaches to the heavens and propels them to the top of the comedy world! For teen audiences.

(W) Akinari Asakura (A) Takeshi Obata A pair of dreamers strive to rise to the top of the comedy world in this story by Akinari Asakura with art by Takeshi Obata (Death Note)! Shy Azemichi Shijima has secretly been studying the art of comedy. His outgoing classmate Taiyo Higashikata has big dreams of being funny but no follow-through. When the two team up, they just might take the comedy world by storm! Higashikata and Shijima vow to abandon their comedy dreams if they fail to win the High School Comedy Battle, but the competition is not what they prepared for. With just 30 minutes to spare, will they be able to write an entirely new sketch worthy of first place? Or is this the end for the talented duo?

In order to keep a newborn Komodo dragon from joining the endangered species list, the Shaolin Cowboy must first make him an orphan and then adopt him into the ways of the "Intercepting fist" to keep their road trip from turning into roadkill.

(W) Akinari Asakura (A) Takeshi Obata Azemichi and Taiyo are One-Way Ticket to the Top, the final performers of the Wara-1 Koshien prelims! Between Azemichi's carefully scripted comedy and Taiyo's flawless acting, they've got the perfect routine to win over the crowd. But despite having started off with the biggest laughs of the day, Azemichi draws a blank halfway through their routine and forgets his next line! Unless Azemichi and Taiyo can save their performance, they may have just lost their only chance at making their comedy dreams come true?

(W) Akinari Asakura (A) Takeshi Obata Azemichi and Taiyo are One-Way Ticket to the Top, the final performers of the Wara-1 Koshien prelims! Between Azemichi's carefully scripted comedy and Taiyo's flawless acting, they've got the perfect routine to win over the crowd. But despite having started off with the biggest laughs of the day, Azemichi draws a blank halfway through their routine and forgets his next line! Unless Azemichi and Taiyo can save their performance, they may have just lost their only chance at making their comedy dreams come true?

By winning the preliminary round, Azemichi and Taiyo have officially qualified for the Wara-1 Koshien comedy competition! Rumor has it that everyone who's ever gotten advice from the eccentric Professor Hiyama has gone on to win Wara-1 Koshien-but the only way to get that advice is to win the Hiyama Cup! Can Azemichi and Taiyo beat both Broken Glass Slipper and Shiba Inu World Tour to win a meeting with the comedy legend?

(W) Akinari Asakura (A) Takeshi Obata Defeated by Rising at the High School Comedy Battle and faced with their lack of experience compared to Broken Glass Slipper at the Hiyama Cup, Azemichi and Taiyo must grapple with yet another loss. But now it's time to travel to Osaka, where the ten best comedy duos in the nation have gathered! This is the start of the competition that will crown the best high school comedians in the country, the Wara-1 Koshien!!

(W) Akinari Asakura (A) Takeshi Obata The Wara-1 Koshien finals have finally begun! Despite having the first (and worst) spot in the line-up, Glass Slipper kicks off the competition with an unprecedented performance, setting a score that's nearly impossible to beat! And as if the contestants didn't already have odds stacked against them, One-Way Ticket's rivals Brutus have hatched a plan to sabotage the whole event... Are Azemichi and Taiyo's chances of winning about to go up in smoke?!

(W/A) Yoshiki Nakamura Ren Tsuruga loves Kyoko Mogami! Once Kyoko gets over the shock of the announcement, she's ecstatic about the news! But in order to protect their privacy and their careers, they have to keep their relationship upgrade a secret. Good thing Kyoko has a long-awaited trip to Dayjowey Land and the filming of her new series to keep her occupied. Will some strange new acquaintances prove to be a little over the top as a distraction, though?

It's the season of giving in Tokyo, but Lory's granddaughter Maria is in no mood to celebrate. Kyoko, never one to sit out a challenge, finally gets Maria to admit what has her so soured on the holidays. It turns out December 24th is Maria's birthday--and the anniversary of her mother's death! Can Kyoko work a Christmas miracle and give this little girl a happy birthday?

Ren's new cast mate Taira Murasame used to be a biker, and he sees show biz as just another gang to get to the top of. Normally Ren would have no problem dealing with a punk, but his role as BJ requires him to tap his darkest depths. When Murasame and Ren have to fi ght on camera, can Ren remember that it's only acting?!

(W/A/CA) Yoshiki Nakamura By Yoshiki Nakamura Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence--she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!

(W/A) Yoshiki Nakamura Kyoko is elated that Moko has been tapped for an overseas film, and she's ready to do anything she can to support her best friend-even take part in a special practice shoot with Ren Tsuruga! They aren't ready to make their sort-of relationship public yet, but can they keep it a secret when they're working so intensely with their friends and enemies?

(W/A) Yoshiki Nakamura Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence-she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!

With Sannoh pulling away with a big lead on the scoreboard in the second half, Shohoku is looking clearly outmatched. With the team foundering, Sakuragi decides he's got to get everyone fired up and boldly declares that he's going to take Sannoh down. Shohoku still has a long way to go, and Akagi himself needs to find a way to overcome Kawata's strong defense. But if Shohoku can find their rhythm, they just might get back in the game.

FINAL VOLUME! With only a minute left in the game, the players of Shohoku High have closed the gap on the scoreboard with a supreme effort that has the crowd on its feet. Sannoh, the reigning champions, are still in the lead, but the game now hangs in the balance, and it isn’t over until the last whistle blows. Both teams know this is it—time to lay everything on the line and no holding back, because only one team will leave the court victorious!

(W/A/CA) Kagiji Kumanomata While waiting to be rescued, Princess Syalis is so bored out of her mind that she just wants to sleep away the time. But the Demon Castle is terrifying...ly uncomfortable! What's a princess to do to catch some Zzz's other than fashion a pillow out of her captors and make an air mattress from a sacred shield? Unfortunately, her many schemes can only try the patience of the Demon King and his put-upon minions for so long...right? For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Kagiji Kumanomata The Demon King and his troops travel to a demilitarized zone bordering the demon world and the human world for some intense physical training alongside their human counterparts. When one group mocks the other, Syalis is hell-bent on revenge! While the Demon Castle recovers from their boot camp, the princess saves the day...and wrecks it even more. Then, an integral member of the Demon Castle staff resigns and heads for home...with the rest of the demons and one human in hot pursuit! For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Kagiji Kumanomata The Monster Bird Egg Association's efforts to poach Cursed Musician prove short-lived as Odile's true motivations are revealed. Meanwhile, Silmoth brings some much-needed experience and dignity back to the Ten Guardians-right up until the princess enters the scene. Then, the residents of the Demon Castle discover the power of partying and Twilight is forced to decide whether a personal invitation to the Wild Avian Hotel is a deadly trap or a fun-filled opportunity. There's also puppies powering up, popularity polls, and pugnacious plants!

(W/A) Kagiji Kumanomata Alraune's showdown with the hero's party is brought to an explosive end by a ferocious attack of fangirlism. Poseidon throws a fit when the construction of the gate between the old and new castles is interrupted-again. Demon Cleric is most definitely not at all jealous about the princess hanging out with Hypnos. Twilight and Hades both shrink shamefully after duking it out. And, of course, the princess dies again-but this time Demon Cleric can't bring her back, demanding an impromptu trip to the Underworld and a shocking family reunion!

(W/A) Kagiji Kumanomata Another milestone for the Demon Castle is (unintentionally) celebrated with surf, sand, and sun. Quilladillo discovers the hidden costs of fame, while Vampire discovers the incredible power of normalcy. A quest for a free pillow goes awry when a brief trip to the home of the Divinities results in Princess Syalis and Poseidon coming face-to-face with Somnus-the god of sleep. Plus, river races, idol groups, Angel Teddies, part-time jobs, and the Demon Castle residents like you've never seen them before!

(W/A) Kagiji Kumanomata The truth behind the missing member of the Ten Guardians and the castle-wide gender swap are simultaneously solved. Bean-based holidays are mixed up and celebrated by Agave and Princess Syalis. Emotions run high when the Demon King and the hero run into each other-and the secret of Twilight's first love is finally revealed (to him). Plus, Teddy Demon transformations, concerning commentary about confidential content, boisterous baking, vexing vacations, and more!

(W/A/CA) Kagiji Kumanomata Twilight, Zeus, and the princess must prepare to face a truly harrowing challenge-attending incognito at the Goodreste Royal Academy! However, things quickly go awry when they encounter a group of demon-obsessed students, a mysterious grimoire, and the most dangerous enemy they've ever faced. Then Demon Cleric deals with some non-Syalis feels, Odile's vacation fail ends with him getting eaten by a whale, a princess possessed by a father proves a bother, and more! For teen audiences.

(W/A) Kagiji Kumanomata Great Red Siberian has gone missing! Is the Demon King's lackadaisical pet parenting responsible for his sudden disappearance, or does the arrival of a mysterious new enemy have something to do with it? Then once that's dealt with, Princess Syalis discovers Twilight is the worst kind of drunk (sad), Alraune struggles to live up to how a trio of young pups see her (as super rad), and Leo explores how he feels about the Demon Castle's latest body swap (very, very, very bad).

(W/A) Kagiji Kumanomata A leaked video from the Demon Castle embarrasses most of its occupants. Agave finally confronts her demons-or rather, the Demon King. Then, when Princess Syalis messes with a magical spinning wheel, it's Poseidon who takes the hit. To rescue the God of the Sea from the effects of the wheel, she must embark on a deep dive into the history of the spell and?her own family?! Plus, Twilight's first love revealed! Sort of. For teen audiences.

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