(W/A) Minami Mizuno
Nozomi may have been rejected (apparently) by Keiichi, but her feelings are stronger than ever. Newly determined to win his heart, she enters Seiryo High. Meanwhile, her older brother, Mattsun, has his own high school love troubles! As Natchan and the gang start their third year, they reminisce about how they all became friends...
(W/A) Minami Mizuno
The gang sets out for their senior trip to Osaka and Kyoto! With Mocchi from the basketball team planning to ask Anna out during the trip, Natsuki decides to reveal his feelings for her too, but can he find the right moment? A white-hot battle of hearts over Anna ensues!
(W/A) Minami Mizuno
Mocchi from the basketball team has asked Anna out! Afterward, Natsuki finds himself helpless in stopping his friendship with Anna from becoming awkward... Meanwhile, Mattsun notices Mari's feelings are gradually changing, so he decides it's time for them to have a serious talk!
(W/A) Minami Mizuno
It's Keiichi's time to shine on Sports Day! But when he sees Nozomi enjoying volleyball practice, he can't understand why he feels strangely unsettled. Meanwhile, Mari has a big confession to make!
(W/A/CA) Minami Mizuno
Mari has told Anna that she's in love with her. Will their friendship now change, and where does that leave Natsuki and Mattsun in their unrequited loves? For older teen audiences.
(W/A) Minami Mizuno
It's now or never for Natsuki! Will he manage to tell Anna how he feels about her before the school festival is over? And how will she react?
(W/A) Minami Mizuno
Second term is here, and everyone is starting to think about college, but Keiichi somehow can't find his motivation... Tsuyoshi has decided on his future plans, but will his girlfriend, Yukiko, agree?
(W/A) Minami Mizuno
Something is clearly bothering Keiichi as he listens to the others discuss their college plans. Can his friends help him out of his gloom? Graduation is almost here, but what does the future look like for the Rainbow Days gang?
(W/A) Minami Mizuno
After graduation, Tsuyoshi and Yukiko go apartment hunting in Tokyo, Keiichi and Nozomi have their first date, and Tomoya and Mari watch a movie at home. When at last the whole gang goes on a graduation trip together, will Natsuki and Anna find time for romance?
(W/A) Luka Kobachi
For Nanoha and Chidori, best friends turned lovers, normal situations for close friends turn into electrifying moments through the lens of love. Between sharing furtive looks and promise bracelets, the pair spend their hectic school days flirting in secret and hiding their relationship from their friends.
(W/A) Luka Kobachi
The couple cherishes each other while hiding their relationship from their friends. Chidori can't help but cheer on her super-cool girlfriend during gym class, and Nanoha wants to flirt while the rain pitter-patters on the umbrella they're sharing, no matter who might be listening. The seasons pass from spring to winter, but their relationship only grows warmer as time marches on.
(W/A) Luka Kobachi
Sunshine and storm clouds await Nanoha and Chidori as they head into their first summer as a couple. They'll need to be ready for all sorts of thrilling activities, like an aquarium date, Chidori's birthday, and their first sleepover-with all of their friends, of course. Even while hiding their relationship, the pair spend their precious time together treasuring each other.
(W/A) Luka Kobachi
Are high-school girls Nanoha and Chidori ready to face the storms in their new romantic relationship together?
Nanoha and Chidori are best friends who attend the same all-girls high school-and also share a heart-pounding secret: they're lovers. Through sunny days and tumultuous storms, they're always ready for new adventures together.
After weathering their first storm, Nanoha and Chidori find their bond even stronger than before. Though they each struggle to keep their awkward sides in check, the pair moves forward together to face their next challenge: the school festival! With even fewer places to hide, will their secret finally be revealed?
by Tsuneo Takano & Takeshi Obata Ral's journey has taken him and his friends to an enormous walled city. Inside, the inhabitants are jittery, as the womenfolk have been mysteriously disappearing. While the residents prepare weapons to prevent the Shadows from invading, the newest member of Ral's party, Kafka, is sent to investigate. He's stunned to see Mio, Ral's tutor, walking towards an unknown destination in a daze. When he tries to intervene the city's soldiers attack! Have the Shadows already found a way into the city? Rating: T+
(W/A/CA) Rumiko Takahashi
By Rumiko Takahashi Pantyhose Taro's back, and so is his thirst for vengeance! Hoping to get his name changed to something less embarrassing, he plans to dunk Happosai in some water from the 'Spring of the Drowned Pious Man.' Unfortunately, that water isn't the water he thinks it is, it's worse?twice as worse! One Happosai is bad enough - is the world ready for two?! Later, Ranma meets his next nemesis: Herb of the legendary Musk Dynasty, a Chinese warrior tribe with the powers of animals. Herb and his companions, Lime and Mint, have come to Japan in search of a particular treasure - but they have to go through Ranma, Ryoga and Mousse first!
Being haunted by spirits seems to run in the family - this time, it's Rasetsu's mother who needs help! Can Rasetsu dispel the spirit successfully with her own personal family issues weighing her down?
Kuryu starts to realize that Rasetsu may have feelings for Yako--and he doesn't like it one bit. When Yako falls ill, will Kuryu help him or take this opportunity to weaken his love rival?
Rasetsu Hyuga works for an exorcist agency where she uses her special powers to banish evil spirits. There's a story behind the red flower mark on her chest though-it's a memento left by a powerful spirit who vowed to claim her on her 20th birthday. Unless Rasetsu can find true love by then, she is fated to become his... Rasetsu is taken aback by Kuryu's kiss, especially because she likes Yako. But between Yako's inability to let go of his old love Yurara and her own curse in the way, can Rasetsu even confess her true feelings?
Rasetsu Hyuga works for an exorcist agency where she uses her special powers to banish evil spirits. There's a story behind the red flower mark on her chest though- it's a memento left by a powerful spirit who vowed to claim her on her 20th birthday. Unless Rasetsu can find true love by then, she is fated to become his.
Rasetsu Hyuga works for an exorcist agency where she uses her special powers to banish evil spirits. There's a story behind the red flower mark on her chest though--it's a memento left by a powerful spirit who vowed to claim her on her 20th birthday. Unless Rasetsu can find true love by then, she is fated to become his...
(W/A) Takehiko Inoue
Out of shape and out of practice, Nomiya comes to terms with the reality of where he's at in basketball and in life. Meanwhile, Togawa faces one of the biggest disappointments in his wheelchair basketball career. And just when Takahashi finds a glimmer of hope in playing ball again, he's confronted by the enormity of how much he has to overcome. Will their passion for the game be strong enough to pull them through? For older teen audiences.
Eisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue creates a dramatic tale of triumph over adversity. This is the story of three young men whose lives are profoundly changed by their involvement with wheelchair basketball.
Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn?t pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of people struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of the mega-hit masterpieces Slam Dunk and Vagabond, lifts the manga medium to a completely new level of storytelling.
People who want to change their circumstances always have to struggle to achieve their goals. Progress is anything but direct?it proceeds forward and back, via gains and setbacks alike. The key is to keep moving forward, stopping only for a moment. Nomiya, Togawa, and Takahashi all face the choice of embracing their future or ceasing their progress every single day. Will this be the day that they finally surrender? Or will this be the day that they begin to move forward?
(W/A/CA) Makoto Yotsuba
In a world where the noble elite are supposed to fend off the threat of terrifying Chaos but instead engage in pointless petty squabbles, young mage Siluca Meletes dreams of bringing justice to the land. She finds an ally in Theo, a young knight with a bright future. But as Theo soon finds out, despite her righteous goal of world peace, her methods are more than a little unorthodox! Record of Grancrest War is a high-fantasy adventure based on the popular light novel and anime series by Ryo Mizuno, the creator of the classic series Record of Lodoss War, the most beloved fantasy anime of all time.
(W) Ryo Mizuno, Makoto Yotsuba (A/CA) Makoto Yotsuba
Siluca and Theo's master plan is put to its first test: a battle against the fearsome Lassic David, the lord of a nearby domain who only cares about conquest. Assisted by Balgary, the next king of the Cait Sith, an incredibly strong Artist named Aishela, and Irvin, Siluca's own Artist, these newly minted rulers of their domain must stand fast against the threat and pray that they survive the coming battle. For mature audiences.
(W/A/CA) Ryo Mizuno
Siluca and Theo's efforts have paid off, resulting in a strong standing army, a variety of Artists on their side, and a few powerful allies, too. But no one gets this far without making a few enemies, and now the time has come for Siluca to justify their actions to Margrave Marrine Kreische, the leader of the Factory Alliance. Siluca has broken the rules to get this far, and her punishment may be too much to bear... For mature audiences.
(W) Ryo Mizuno, Makoto Yotsuba (A) Makoto Yotsuba, Miyuu (CA) Makoto Yotsuba
Disaster strikes Siluca and Theo's plans. Their domain is devastated, their holdings scattered amongst other Lords, their allies forced to ally with the victors, and Theo stripped of his title and exiled. How can they rebuild after a near-total collapse? For mature audiences.
(W) Ryo Mizuno, Makoto Yotsuba (A/CA) Makoto Yotsuba
Theo has pledged allegiance to Villar Constance, which marks a drastic shift from his meteoric rise as a lord. Meanwhile, Siluca and a pack of werewolves find their newfound alliance put to the test when they're attacked by a mysterious force. Then, the king of the vampires makes an appearance...will anyone survive his dark plans? For mature audiences.
(W) Shinya Umemura (A) Takumi Fukui
Round three is kicking off, and humanity really needs to get a win on the board. Brunhilde's dark horse challenger, Sasaki Kojiro, squares off with Poseidon in what is sure to be a memorable contest. Poseidon isn't concerned about possibly being the first god to fall to human hands, and Sasaki Kojiro has never won a fight in his life, even against another human being! Can humanity's champions ever make the gods take them seriously? All of humanity's hopes now lie on the edge of Sasaki's blade? For older teen audiences.
(W) Shinya Umemura (A) Azychika
With Sasaki Kojiro's victory, humanity has finally notched a win at the end of round three of Ragnarok. Infuriated by the loss, the gods decide to send in one of their best-the noble and honorable Heracles. The legendary hero who ascended to demi-god status is not about to let the gods lose two in a row, and is even willing to let humanity's next champion fight on his home turf. But if the gods have chosen their greatest hero to fight for them, Brunhilde has selected humanity's worst to enter the arena? For older teen audiences.
(W) Shinya Umemura, Takumi Fukui (A) Azychika
Humanity's most notorious murderer, Jack the Ripper, has proved to be an unexpectedly clever and difficult opponent for the heroic Heracles. Their battle through the dark streets of 19th century London takes more than a few surprising turns, until Jack actually manages to sever Heracles' arm! The watching crowd is stunned and outraged-how can this be? Heracles realizes he really needs to pull out all the stops to win, but Brunhilde's twisted champion has more tricks up his sleeves? For older teen audiences.
(W) Shinya Umemura (A) Azychika
In the Valhalla arena, Raiden Tameemon stands ready to fight for humanity after unleashing his superhuman muscles. Representing the gods, Shiva the Destroyer is confident of his eventual victory. As the two square off, Loki follows a hunch, seeking the secret of Volund, the power the Valkyries use to merge with the human heroes' weapons. What he finds is an insolent Buddha who might know something about it. But getting the answer might require an unsanctioned brawl between two rowdy groups of gods and human heroes!
(W) Shinya Umemura (A) Azychika
Raiden Tameemon, the greatest sumo wrestler in history, faces Shiva, the god of destruction! During his life, Raiden always had to pull his punches for fear of doing too much damage, so strong were his incredible muscles. Now in round five, he can finally unleash everything he has. He'll need to go all out to beat Shiva, who stands at the top of the Indian pantheon. It's an incredible matchup between two fighters whose only goal is to find an opponent worthy of giving it everything they have!
(W) Shinya Umemura (A) Azychika
Once every millennium, the gods assemble to decide if humanity is worthy of its continued existence or if it should be destroyed! When the verdict is destruction, the final battle between the gods and mortal heroes will decide the survival or extinction of the human race-a battle known as Ragnarok!
(W) Shinya Umemura, Takumi Fukui (A/CA) Azychika
Round six is in full swing, with a laconic Buddha battling the enraged Zerofuku! But Buddha is the Enlightened One, capable of seeing into the future. How did he achieve this state, and will it help him prevail in this fight? Zerofuku, long frustrated by Buddha's ability to bring happiness to people, digs further into the darkest depths of his soul trying to find an advantage. What he comes up with is a new horror even Buddha doesn't see coming? For older teen audiences.
(W) Shinya Umemura (A) Azychika
Zerofuku's transformation into Hajun, the legendary berserker of Helheim, has the crowd stunned. Only Baalzebub seems to have any insight into what's going on, and he's more amused than surprised. On the arena floor, Buddha is unperturbed. But when Hajun launches an all-out assault on the usually unruffled enlightened one, Buddha has to get serious fast! Round six of Ragnarok hurtles toward a finish even the gods could not have foreseen!
(W) Shinya Umemura (A) Azychika
After the shocking outcome of round six, the score is even at three wins each! The gods are outraged and determined to put humanity in its place. Hades, the King of Helheim, will take to the arena to avenge his brother Poseidon. Brunhilde, as crafty as ever, decides to match one king against another-the man who unified China and became its first emperor, Qin Shi Huang!
(W) Shinya Umemura, Takumi Fukui (A) Azychika
Hades may be the King of Helheim and one of the gods' most powerful champions, but his opponent in round seven, Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, proves to be much more formidable than anyone expected! However, the human champion's sublime fighting techniques take a surprising toll on him, and victory is not guaranteed.
(W/A/CA) Kazuki Sakuraba
By Kazuki Sakuraba When the Outland People abandoned a baby girl on the outskirts of a village, few imagined that she would grow up to marry into the illustrious Akakuchiba family, much less that she would develop clairvoyant abilities and become matriarch of the illustrious ironworking clan. Her daughter shocks the village further by joining a motorcycle gang and becoming a famous manga artist. The Outlander's granddaughter Toko - well, she's nobody at all. A nobody worth entrusting with the secret that her grandmother was a murderer.
(W/A/CA) Chie Shinohara
Yuri, a modern teenager, is transported to ancient Anatolia as part of a scheme by the evil Nakia, queen of the Hittites. Only the intervention of Nakia's stepson, Prince Kail, saves Yuri from the queen's bloodthirsty intentions. As an unintended consequence of the prince's actions, the people of Anatolia embrace Yuri as the incarnation of the great war goddess Ishtar. For older teen audiences.