(W/A/CA) Yuki Shiwasu
While Hana contemplates whether or not to take Rino's advice on matters of the heart, Takane and Okamon duke it out to determine who's better suited for Hana! With everything on the line, who will ultimately win in this no-holds-barred love showdown?
(W/A/CA) Yuki Shiwasu
Takane accompanies the Nonomura family to Kyushu, where Hana's grandparents live, so that he can celebrate the new year with them and get to know them better. But when Hana's grandfather becomes enraged with him, what will Takane have to do to get his engagement to Hana out of jeopardy? For teen audiences.
(W/A) Yuki Shiwasu
Despite many unexpected obstacles, Takane and Hana register their marriage license and are officially married! But when is their actual wedding day going to be? And what's in store for this spirited couple once they move into their own place together? Their unique 'happily ever after' is just around the corner! This limited edition features an exclusive cover and a collector's booklet containing bonus epilogue chapters! For teen audiences.
(W) Isao Takahata
Why did she choose to come to earth? Why did she long for this world? 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 all who encounter her-but ultimately, she must face her fate and be punished for her crime.
(W/A) Yuki Shiwasu
As the F/ACE showdown progresses, Tamon and bandmate Ori's rivalry transforms their relationship from a mere fan-service facade to?a true friendship?! Tamon starts acting odd, however, after overhearing Utage encouraging Ori. Could Utage's fave singer actually be jealous?
(W/A) Yuki Shiwasu
F/ACE heads off to a summer training camp for a TV special, and Utage joins the trip as staff! Unfortunately, one of the band members disapproves of her special relationship with Tamon. Can Utage show that she isn't the rabid fangirl he thinks she is?
(W/A/CA) Yuki Shiwasu
Just when it looks like Utage can finally relax and enjoy her summer, F/ACE member Ori goes all out trying to make her fangirl over him. Does Ori want to win Utage over only as a fan, or has he (gasp!) caught feelings for her? For teen audiences.
(W/A) Yuki Shiwasu
F/ACE member Natsuki has been struggling to write the band a new song, and nothing seems to help-especially not a run-in with his ex! Can he snap out of his funk in time for F/ACE's surprise performance at Utage's school festival?
(W/A) Yuki Shiwasu
Utage realizes she's developed romantic feelings for Tamon's gloomy side, so she quits her job outright! Ori sees this as an opportunity to sweep Utage off her feet, but how will Tamon react to losing his housekeeper? Later, the spotlight turns to F/ACE's fifth member, the mysterious and muscular Rintaro Kai!
(W/A) Yuki Shiwasu
Due to family issues, F/ACE member Rintaro Kai says he's quitting the band! Even though Rintaro won't budge on his decision, Tamon can tell that he wants to continue his idol career. When work sends Utage to Rintaro's family home, will she find a solution to this catastrophe?
Who is that masked villain? When King Crossout lures Terrie to a creepy carnival, he's determined to defeat Terrie once and for all. But Terrie is fearless, and he finds a new friend to join the fight! Battle lines are drawn (and erased), secrets are revealed, and sharks sing (?) in the final fight for the fate of Doodledom.
Calling upon the prehistoric power of a monstrous coelacanth and the sneaktastic skill of Tattle-Tail, the eraser-happy king has turned the restaurants of Eats Street from delightful to frightful! Terrie and Hippity are on the case, but they need your help!
Amberground is locked in darkness. A man-made star casts only a dim light over the land. The pitch-black wilderness is infested with Gaichuu--colossal insects with metal exoskeletons. The Gaichuu make travel between the cities of Amberground extremely dangerous. But thankfully the Letter Bees, a brave corps of messengers, risk their lives in order to keep the hearts of Amberground connected.
The Dead Letter Office Lag's hero, Gauche Suede, has returned to the Beehive - but not in the way Lag had hoped. While Gauche lies injured and unconscious, two mysterious government operatives show up to take him away, arousing the suspicions of the Beehive staff. What is the Amberground government trying to hide from the Letter Bees?
While Lag and his fellow Bees fight a desperate battle against the Gaichuu Cabernet, the dark secrets of Amberground come to light. What unspeakable things did Garrard, director of the Beehive, see in Amberground's capital? And why has former director Largo Lloyd joined the rebel organization Reverse? The answers lie in the top-secret district called Kagerou?
(W/A/CA) Hiroyuki Asada
Lag now knows what he has to do to save Amberground: unite the five children born on the mysterious Day of the Flicker. And his latest delivery may lead him to vital information. But meanwhile Lag has to cope with his brash new partner, Chico, who insists that nothing will stand in her way to becoming Head Bee!
(W/A/CA) Hiroyuki Asada
Lag returns from his training to find Amberground in chaos. The government is crumbling, revolution is under way, and the sun itself is going out. The Letter Bees' last hope is to penetrate Akatsuki, the mysterious capital of Amberground and source of the sun's power. But who will be the one to enter Akatsuki and forge a new world: Chico, who's prepared to make any sacrifice for her people, or Lag, who holds out the impossible hope that every life can still be saved? For teen audiences.
(W/A/CA) Hiroyuki Asada
Lag returns from his training to find Amberground in chaos. The government is crumbling, revolution is under way, and the sun itself is going out. The Letter Bees' last hope is to penetrate Akatsuki, the mysterious capital of Amberground and source of the sun's power. But who will be the one to enter Akatsuki and forge a new world: Chico, who's prepared to make any sacrifice for her people, or Lag, who holds out the impossible hope that every life can still be saved? For teen audiences.
(W/A/CA) Hiroyuki Asada
What is the truth behind Amberground? As Lag and his friends enter the mysterious capital of their twilight world, they learn more than they ever dreamed possible. The dark secrets they uncover will change them forever. With civilization collapsing and the end of the world at hand, it's up to Lag to lead the people of Amberground to hope and light at last. For teen audiences.
Surrounded by members of the 'F', Bob and Masataka will have to give it everything tyhey've got to survive! Masataka's true power is put to the test - with his friends in need of help and a host of enemies in need of a proper thrashing, can his fists do away with this new danger? Knuckle-busting brawls, badass babes, and the toughest student body ever to mix it up under one roof. Welcome to Todo High, where the only rule is: get strong or get schooled. Rating: M
Thailand, twenty years after the ill-fated Bugs 2 mission. Two American U-NASA agents arrive to find Akari Hizamaru, a 'child born after the operation,' and recruit him for Annex 1, a new mission to Mars. The purpose of Annex 1 is to research the origins of a new disease that is ravaging the earth. But the reasons why U-NASA would need the incredible powers that Hizamaru possesses are still a closely guarded secret. Once again, humanity launches an expedition to Mars that has frightening implications for the future.
(W) Yu Sasuga (A/CA) Kenichi Tachibana
By Yu Sasuga As the situation on Mars intensifies, back on Earth the nations involved convene to negotiate their interests. China makes an offer of a rescue ship, forcing those at the council to choose sides. As the leaders deliberate, the humans on Mars find their conflicts reflecting those back home, as members of the expedition begin to turn on each other. Akari and Michelle make their way back to the rendezvous point, but will they be welcomed or attacked? As always the Terraformers lurk with more surprises in store?
(W) Tobi Hirotaka
Designed in imitation of a harbor town in southern Europe, the Realm of Summer is just one of the zones within the virtual resort known as the Costa del N?mero. It has been more than a thousand years since human guests stopped coming to the Realm, leaving the AIs alone in their endless summer. But now all that has come to a sudden end, as an army of mysterious Spiders begin reducing the town to nothing. As night falls, the few remaining AIs prepare for their final, hopeless battle? War between the virtual and the real begins in book one of the Angel of the Ruins series.
(W) Hirohiko Araki
Debuting in the same deluxe hardcover format as the hit JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga is a standalone series featuring everyone's favorite manga artist, Rohan Kishibe! Rohan has freed himself of Josuke Higashikata, but that doesn't mean his life is going to be easy! No, now the supernatural has come knocking, and Rohan must contend with an all-new level of bizarre adventure? For older teen audiences.
The heroes of Stern Bild City are larger than life when they appear on Hero TV, but when they take off their costumes, their lives are just like anyone else's! Or are they?! What do you do when you're a hero and invited to a Halloween costume party? See how heroes stay in shape (and keep their hair from getting messed up). And exactly what is Saito saying under his breath? Over two dozen stories take you deep into the world of Tiger & Bunny!
The Heroes of Stern Bild City are larger than life when they appear on Hero TV, but when they take off their costumes, their lives are just like anyone else's! Or are they?! Why would someone impersonate Barnaby to work at a host club? Dragon Kid is a hero, but still has to struggle with homework. What will happen when Barnaby meets Kotetsu's family? And is it possible for Origami Cyclone to ride into battle on a kite, or is he just going to break his neck? Over two dozen stories take you deep into the world of Tiger & Bunny!
Kotetsu and Barnaby are the fi rst NEXT superhero duo, but they've got a few differences to overcome if they're going to learn to work together. A reality TV show intruding into their daily lives doesn't help, but a bomb threat just might get them to cooperate. Then a misguided surprise party leads to a NEXT-involved diamond heist! Age Rating: T
The heroes face down the deranged NEXT killer Lunatic. Lunatic's vigilantism has the city on edge, and the heroes find themselves having to convince everyone that NEXT are working for the good of Stern Bild City. Lunatic is in the wrong, but there is much more to the madman than anyone knows...
Because of a kidnapping threat, Kotetsu and Barnaby have their hands full babysitting the mayor's infant son, who is also a telekinetic Next! Unfortunately, Kotetsu's face just makes the child cry, setting off his destructive wailing. Pao-Lin and Karina have the right touch for this job, but sinister forces are lining up against them!
(W/A/CA) Mizuki Sakakibara
The NEXT supremacist Jake Martinez has declared that all NEXT should join him in ruling over humanity! After issuing his call to rebellion, he heads for Justice Tower intending to seize it and establish his rule. The heroes find themselves scrambling to confront him as other old enemies appear, and Barnaby, faced at last with the man who murdered his parents, can no longer hold himself ?
(W/A/CA) Mizuki Sakakibara
At Justice Tower, Tiger, Barnaby and Rock Bison confront Jake, but they're no match for his unique powers and take a beating. Meanwhile, Origami Cyclone and Edward head to Jake's secret hideout hoping to capture Kriem and stop the Mad Bears. With the data chip they recover, Saito discovers a way to stop the creepy toys, but the plan requires manpower the team doesn't have. Fortunately, unlikely allies arrive just in time to offer assistance.
(W) Masafumi Nishida (A/CA) Masakazu Katsura, Mizuki Sakakibara
The heroes have uncovered that Kriem is the one controlling the Mad Bears and move to neutralize those stationed around Stern Bild. Meanwhile, Kotetsu and Barnaby finally reveal the secret behind Jake's mysterious powers! For teen audiences.
(W/A) Tatsuya Endo
In New York City, the NYPD struggles to track down a serial killer known as Sister Militia, who has been targeting mobsters and other criminals in the Big Apple. No one knows who Sister Militia really is except a few residents of a Catholic orphanage. Her name is Tista? For older teen audiences.
(W/A) Tatsuya Endo
Tista's activities as the grim reaper of New York City have drawn the attention of the FBI. Agent Snow makes contact with Arty and begins to investigate. Meanwhile, Tista continues to bury her emotions in order to complete her deadly missions. But when the organization she serves issues a particularly cruel order, can she carry it out? For older teen audiences.
(W) Oto Toda
Chiaki Ogawa has never doubted that he is a boy, although the rest of the world has not been as kind. Bound by his mother's dying wish, Chiaki tries to be a good daughter to his ailing father. When the burden becomes too great, Chiaki sets out to remake himself in his own image and discovers more than just personal freedom with his transition-he finds understanding from the people who matter most.
(W/A) Keigo Shinzo
Fuyunosuke's been living the good life in Tokyo. In fact, he's almost got the whole "being human" thing down. His brother Natsutaro, on the other hand, can't figure out the first thing about blending in on this strange planet. There's still a lot they don't know about humans, but with any luck, Fuyunosuke might just be able to show his bro that life on this little blue ball isn't so bad after all.
(W/A) Keigo Shinzo
After a series of unfortunate mishaps, Fuyunosuke and Natsutaro are on the brink of being discovered. Now the two need to learn how to act as human as possible, and fast! Thankfully, Fuyunosuke has a plan. He's going to teach his bro how to hold down a normal job and go on a normal date. But the clock is ticking. If he fails, they'll both be exposed to the entire planet!
(W/A) Keigo Shinzo
As hard as Fuyunosuke and Natsutaro worked to succeed in their mission, their efforts were all for naught. Now that the plan to colonize Earth has been suddenly canceled, the two are faced with a difficult decision-should they return to their home planet or remain here on Earth?
(W/A/CA) Isabella Huang
Where and what to eat, essential sights and activities, and the very best places to shop, this is the ultimate travel companion for both frequent and first-time visitor.