(W/A/CA) Poppy Pesuyama
Still reeling from being born into a body they hate, Pesuyama confronts their past, their friends, and even their mother as they try to come to terms with who they are and what they experienced. For older teen audiences.
(W/A/CA) Poppy Pesuyama
When they finally feel able to confront him about it, they get an apology but not really the closure they were looking for. It turns out his reason for upending Pesuyama's life was simple. He just could. Knowing that ugly truth really doesn't help Pesuyama at all, and so now they begin a new step in their journey as a nonbinary manga artist-therapy! What will Pesuyama discover about gender, society, and loving yourself in this final volume? For older teen audiences.
(W/A/CA) Rumiko Takahashi
Undeterred by Lum's electrical attacks, Ataru continues to shamelessly chase skirts. When the priestess Sakura returns as Tomobiki High School's nurse, the school is plagued by unprecedented menaces that titillate Ataru's lecherous heart! Later, Lum's gorgeous childhood friend Ran escalates the school hijinks, but what Lum doesn't know is that Ran has a major score to settle! For older teen audiences.
(W/A/CA) Rumiko Takahashi
Lum's childhood friend Ran continues to cause trouble with her kisses, but that's the least of Ataru's worries! Ten, Lum's little cousin, arrives at the Moroboshi household, creating chaos at every turn. A miniature gentleman and self-proclaimed playboy, Ten loves Lum but hates Ataru. How will Ataru contend with this new fire-breathing nemesis? For older teen audiences.
(W) Junji Ito
SPIRALS? THIS TOWN IS CONTAMINATED WITH SPIRALS? Kurouzu-cho, a small fogbound town on the coast of Japan, is haunted not by a person or being but a pattern: Uzumaki, the spiral-the hypnotic secret shape of the world. The bizarre masterpiece of horror manga, Uzumaki by Junji Ito, has been transformed into coloring book format. Color in each detail of the spirals and you may fall into a whirlpool of terror, never to escape!
(W/A) Takehiko Inoue
At 17 years of age, Miyamoto Musashi-still known by his childhood name, Shinmen Takez?-is a wild young brute just setting out along the way of the sword. In the aftermath of the epic Battle of Sekigahara, Takez? finds himself a fugitive survivor on the losing side of the war. Takez?'s vicious nature has made him an outcast even in his own village, and he is hunted down like an animal. At this crucial crossroads in Takez?'s life, an eccentric monk and a childhood friend are the only ones who can help him find his way.
Musashi has returned to Kyoto one year after he last attempted to take on the mighty Yoshioka School, and the entire city is abuzz anticipating the rematch to come. When the elder disciples of the Yoshioka discover the unbelievable progress Musashi has made along the way of the sword, they plot to defeat him however they can-even if it means resorting to dishonorable means.
After single-handedly defeating seventy bloodthirsty men from the Yoshioka clan, Musashi is at the greatest crossroads of his life - will he head toward the light and live a life among men, or will the allure of the darkness be too strong for him to resist? A chance encounter with the ferocious master, Ito Ittosai, may make the decision to live by the sword inevitable.
As a deaf-mute young man coming of age in a remote seaside village, Kojirô's innate ability with the sword is compelling him to strive to become even better. This drive takes him beyond the borders of his peaceful village into the violent and chaotic world of feudal era Japan in the midst of a bloody war.
(W/A/CA) Matsuri Hino
Yuki and Zero have decided to become a couple. Though relations between the Hunter Society and vampires have improved, bombs have been set off in the city, and the 'Vampire King' is claiming responsibility. Yuki, Zero, Aido and Kaien enter the battle to protect those they care about. For older teen audiences.
(W/A) Matsuri Hino
The queen of the vampires and a human prince-two people who were never meant to meet-have reunited ten years later. Now Ai and Taro must weave together a world that has fallen apart? For older teen audiences.
(W/A/CA) Matsuri Hino
The emperor's regime has been overturned, lessening the conflict between humans and vampires. The pureblood vampire Ai decides to enter into a political marriage with a human in order to maintain the newfound fragile peace. For older teen audiences.
After their successful first lunchtime broadcast, Hime and the other Stragglers are looking forward to their next chance to wow the school and prove they have what it takes to stay in the program. But the scriptwriter they were counting on to pen their piece has lost her creative spark. Can Senri and Hime work together to jump-start her imagination?
Hime just got her first big break in voice acting, but it means she has to move out of her house and pretend to be a boy! Her new manager, Yamada, is willing to put in the extra time to train her personally, and Hime's hope of being a voice actor seems close to being fulfilled. But Yamada insists he'll only user her for male characters. Will she have to give up on Lovely Blazers to see her dream come true?
After days of grueling training at Yamada's special voice acting retreat, Hime can finally bring forth her prince voice! Now she's ready to start her next job as a recurring character in an exciting new anime. But her first day on the set doesn't go as she'd hoped. Why do her costars and the producers seem to hate her when they just met her?!
(W/A/CA) Maki Minami Hime's summer vacation is packed with work, and she's getting a lot of really great experience. But her successes are overshadowed by a new and looming fear - facing Senri Kudo! Ever since her reaction to his prerecorded voice, the thought of seeing him has sent Hime into a panic. Will her anxiety ruin the beginning of a beautiful friendship?and her career?!
Tournament of Lions When a cargo ship in deep space sends out a distress signal, it's the Voltron Force to the rescue! But without warning, Daniel, Larmina and Vince find themselves fighting the greatest warriors in the galaxy for the right to pilot the Voltron lions!
(W) Brian Smith (A/CA) Horacio Domingues
Now that Daniel's a Voltron Force cadet, he can't wait to show off in front of his former classmates at the Galaxy Alliance Flight Academy. He owns the skies in Black Lion! Suddenly, two mysterious ships appear out of nowhere and put Daniel's flying to shame. Who are these mysterious new pilots? And is their presence at the Academy an act of peace or aggression?
(W) Brian Smith (A/CA) Alfa Robbi
By Brian Smith 'No one knows for certain how Voltron was formed, but one ancient legend claims the mighty robot had a sixth part: a terrible warrior spirit called the Beast King. Acccording to the story, the Beast KIng was separated from the five robot lions and forced into a deep slumber. Now, an ancient evil is stirring. Has the Beast King has awakened to rejoin its destructive spirit with the Voltron Lions?'
(W/A/CA) Rei Toma
Asahi continues to be trapped between power-hungry humans and exposed to their ill will. When she becomes gravely injured, will the water dragon god be able to save her? How will these two change during this time of distress? For teen audiences.
(W) Laurie Ulster, Victoria Rosenthal
Everyone, from busy office workers and aspiring homemakers to the fiercest members of the yakuza, can gain important life skills from The Way of the Househusband: The Gangster's Guide to Housekeeping! Learn the housekeeping secrets of the legendary gangster, Tatsu, with this practical and humorous book inspired by the popular manga series The Way of the Househusband. This detailed guide includes cleaning tricks to leave your home sparkling, secrets for finding cutthroat deals, schemes for mastering your territory, keys to caring for your gang, and much more. Within these pages you will also find 25 delicious recipes that will satisfy any voracious gangster. Follow these tips and apply the determination of the Immortal Dragon to cooking, cleaning, shopping, and crafting to discover the path to housekeeping success! For older teen audiences.
(W/A) Kousuke Oono
All of Tatsu's hustling and networking since leaving the yakuza has earned him an offer he can't refuse-an invitation to run with the women's association, the movers and shakers of his neighborhood. Before he can be initiated, though, the Immortal Dragon must prove to the board's heavyweights that he truly can hack it as a homemaker. It will be the greatest test of this househusband's skills yet! For older teen audiences.
(W/A) Kousuke Oono
Through the Torii group's yakuza matriarch, Tatsu bags himself a new hustle as an enforcer-for the local supermarket! The gig? Catching shoplifters, of course! But can a househusband formerly known as 'the Immortal Dragon' really change his allegiance, or will he be the one led out in cuffs instead?
(W/A) Kousuke Oono
These days, car camping is all the rage! And Tatsu's father-in-law isn't immune to its appeal. It's always been his dream to spend the night in his car, and he's roped Tatsu into his overnight adventure. But when a kind old man comes a-knockin', things suddenly get a whole lot more cramped!
(W/A/CA) Taishi Tsutsui
Nariyuki Yuiga's quest to help three geniuses with their education may be more than the studious tutor can handle! He meets overeager fathers with marriage on their minds, gets way more up close and personal with the girls than he's ready for and has to play sports to make sure that he gets the job done! Will this be the straw that breaks the camel's back? For older teen audiences.
(W/A/CA) Taishi Tsutsui
On an overnight study trip, Nariyuki and Rizu accidentally kiss! What does this mean for their relationship? How will everyone else react? And why is Kirisu Sensei summoning Nariyuki for a meeting?! One thing's for sure-the last year of high school is heating up! For older teen audiences.
(W/A/CA) Taishi Tsutsui
Fumino Furuhashi is truly gifted when it comes to literature, but not so great when it comes to the sciences?much to the disappointment of her father. Can they find common ground and repair their relationship before it's too late? For older teen audiences.
(W/A/CA) Taishi Tsutsui
Of all the girls Nariyuki Yuiga tutors, Uruka Takemoto is the one who has known him (and had a crush on him) the longest. Despite her outgoing personality, she's surprisingly shy when it comes to expressing her feelings for Nariyuki. And with her upcoming enrollment at a university overseas, it seems like all hope is lost when it comes to love? For older teen audiences.
The Winx Club sets out to solve the mystery of a beautiful jewel that carries a curse! Later, an Alfea fairy accidentally conjures up a monster in the school halls! Will Winx Club magic be enough to stop the destruction? Age Rating: A
(W/A) Ayuko Hatta
Sogetsu may have been released from the emperor's cruelty, but he's not yet completely free of his ordeal. In order to survive the experiments he suffered through, Sogetsu's mind splintered into many personalities?and only one of them made it out of the inner palace. Now he is racked with guilt over being the wrong Sogetsu, and the agony of feeling unworthy of being rescued is pushing him into unexpected action! For teen audiences.
(W/A) Ayuko Hatta
Erika's heart is aflutter after seeing a new side of Kyoya. But if she confesses her love to him, she risks destroying everything they've built. Plus, she has no idea if Kyoya feels the same way. One thing for certain, though-his sadistic side remains in top form!
For older teen audiences.
(W/A) Ayuko Hatta
School's back in session, and though Erika is thrilled to see Kyoya again, she totally bombs her midyear exams. Faced with the prospect of Erika being held back, Kyoya offers to tutor her-at his place! Will Erika be able to get any studying done?
(W/A/CA) Ayuko Hatta
When Kyoya learns Erika gifted Kusakabe the same sweet she made for him, he loses it-and the pair's days as a pretend couple are over! Complicating matters, Kusakabe asks Erika out for White Day. But is Erika truly ready to drop Kyoya for good?
(W/A) Ayuko Hatta
Erika thinks she's hit the jackpot when she and Kyoya finally end up in the same class. But Erika's newfound bliss will be short-lived if their classmate Kamiya has his way. An unapologetic womanizer, Kamiya urges Kyoya to ditch Erika and embrace the playboy lifestyle. Will Kyoya give in?
(W/A) Ayuko Hatta
Kyoya goes full sadist mode when he's tasked with tutoring Erika's little cousin Lena, a headstrong, smart-aleck middle schooler. But Lena appreciates Kyoya's tough love approach, and later, when he saves her from a scrape in a bookstore, she suddenly finds herself head over heels! How will Kyoya and Erika get out of this one?!
(W/A) Ayuko Hatta
Kyoya finds himself on edge as his and Erika's second real Christmas together approaches-what wild demands will Erika make of him this time?! Meanwhile, Kamiya proposes a big Christmas shindig with the whole gang, and to everyone's shock, Kyoya agrees. But it appears there's something else on his mind?
(W/A) Ayuko Hatta
When Erika turns Kyoya down for a date to help one of San's younger brothers shop for San's birthday, Kamiya points out her story doesn't add up. After some snooping, Kyoya is shocked to find Erika meeting up with a tall and handsome stranger! Shaken to his core, Kyoya can't even bring himself to go to school the next day. Can the pair survive this apparent betrayal?
(W/A) Ayuko Hatta
It's Erika and Kyoya's first hot springs trip! Erika can't wait to go, but something seems off about Kyoya. When the trip arrives, the pair have a blast sightseeing around town. Back at the inn, however, as the evening draws on and tensions begin to rise, Erika is totally unprepared for what she finds when it's time to finally turn in. For older teen audiences.
(W/A) Ayuko Hatta
Erika lands an after-school job to earn spending money for her senior trip and runs into her old middle school friend Terasaki, whose flame for her is reignited upon their reunion. Meanwhile, Kyoya ends up on the trip-planning committee with Kasai, a female classmate who develops a fascination with him. With so little time for each other, will Erika and Kyoya's love survive?