(W) Yuu Miyazaki (A) Okiura After making contact with Hilda, Ayato rejects her offer to heal Haruka in exchange for his cooperation-but she answers with an ominous warning. As spring arrives, the students of Seidoukan begin their preparations for the second-year Gryps Festa and the school festival, and Ayato's friendships deepen with the revelation of secrets... and maybe even a date?!

(W) Yuu Miyazaki (A) Okiura Team Enfield is preparing for the next battle, but just as they start planning to build their teamwork, Claudia disappears! Claudia has some information that only the upper echelons of Galaxy should know, and they're not going to let her get away with it…

(W) Yuu Miyazaki (A) Okiura After what happened with Claudia, Team Enfield is closer than ever, but what awaits them in the Gryps semifinals...? Ages 13 and Up.

(W) Yuu Miyazaki (A/CA) Okiura Despite some setbacks, Team Enfield's bonds of friendship held fast for the Gryps tournament, and all's well that ends well for Kirin. But the member of Team Enfield still have their own worries to face-and instead of participating in the next tournament, Ayato and Kirin plan to visit each other's homes... Ages 13 And Up, Grades 8 to 17

(W) Yuu Miyazaki (CA) Okiura Ayato and Kirin return to the Amagiri household to face his father. There, Ayato requests that Magnum Opus Hilda awaken his sister Haruka...and at last, after her long slumber, she awakens. Following their emotional reunion, Haruka begins to tell her brother in her own words exactly what had happened to her in the past. Meanwhile, Haruka's revival slowly stirs the Golden Bough Alliance to action... For readers ages 13 and up.

(W) Yuu Miyazaki (A/CA) Okiura After the Gryps, it's time for the Lindwurm tournament! Ayato has been training for the competition in hopes of saving Haruka, who has been taken as a hostage...but what about his promise with Julis? Ages 13 And Up

(W) Yuu Miyazaki (A/CA) Okiura Asterisk's sixteen strongest fighters have come together for what may very well be the greatest Lindvolus ever-and Ayato isn't the only one who's in it to win it for more than just the crown. Will they finally be able to achieve their goals...?!

In the sixth round of the Lindvolus, the final four will be decided! But if Ayato advances, he'll have to face Julis in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Ayato is visited by two students from Gallardworth who say they've been asked to come save Haruka...

(W) Yuu Miyazaki (A) Okiura Julis advances to the finals of Lindvolus, and there is still one match left to determine her opponent: Saya vs. Orphelia. But before it can even begin, Saya approaches Orphelia with a different intention. Rather than fighting her, Saya wishes to have a talk instead. What can she possibly want to discuss? Meanwhile, behind the scenes, Ayato and his friends become more entangled with the Golden Bough Alliance, and the two groups may finally face their last battle.

(W) Yuu Miyazaki (A) Okiura As Julis faces off against Orphelia in the final Lindvolus match, Ayato takes on Madiath behind the scenes. The Golden Bough Alliance has been sowing the seeds of chaos in Asterisk, but Claudia and the others are hot on their tracks. It's time to decide the final victor-and when all is said and done, will Ayato be able to face his precious friends, including Julis? The heroes of Asterisk come together one last time in this final volume!

(W) Yuu Miyazaki (A/CA) Okiura The school-city of Rokka-also known as 'Asterisk.' Here boys and girls of the Starpulse Generation all compete in the Seibusai, the 'star battle festival,' fighting for glory on the greatest combat entertainment stage of the world. Ayato Amagiri has just arrived at one of these academies at the express invitation of its student council president, but when he begins his career by making a dangerous enemy, his life on Asterisk is off to a rough start!

Having formed their tag-team partnership, Ayato and Julis begin polishing their skills and their teamwork in preparation for the Festa. But soon Ayato meets another girl - Kirin Toudou. She has long, silver hair and a petite charm, and, despite her thirteen years of age, she's one of the strongest fighters of Seidoukan Academy. She seems to like Ayato, but that's not going to stop her from challenging him to a duel!

(W/A/CA) Svetlana Chmakova Penelope - Peppi - Torres, a shy new transfer student, wants nothing more than to fit in and find a place among her fellow artistically inclined souls. The last thing she wants is to stand out. So when she bumps - literally - into quiet, geeky, friendly but friendless Jamie Thompson, and is teased as the 'Nerder's Girlfriend,' Peppi's first embarrassed instinct is to push him away and run. Though she later feels guilty and wants desperately to apologize for the incident, Peppi always ends up chickening out. She has no reason to speak to him, anyway, until she ends up bumping - figuratively and continually - into Jamie again! Will these two opposites ever see eye-to-eye, let alone become friends? Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

(W/A/CA) Svetlana Chmakova A sweet tale about two kids navigating the precarious and awkward waters of adolescence and middle school. Penelope--Peppi--Torres, a shy new transfer student, wants nothing more than to fit in and find a place among her fellow artistically inclined souls. The last thing she wants is to stand out. So when she bumps--literally--into quiet, geeky, friendly but friendless Jamie Thompson, and is teased as the 'Nerder's Girlfriend,' Peppi's first embarrassed instinct is to push him away and run. Though she later feels guilty and wants desperately to apologize for the incident, Peppi always ends up chickening out. She has no reason to speak to him, anyway, until she ends up bumping--figuratively and continually--into Jamie again! Will these two opposites ever see eye-to-eye, let alone become friends?

(W) Ryohgo Narita (A/CA) Katsumi Enami From the New York Times bestselling author of Durarara!! comes a series full of mobsters, thieves, and immortals! New York, 1927. In a corrupt city where crime rules the streets, Firo Prochainezo is Camorra, an Italian criminal syndicate distinct from the mafia. A member of the relatively small Martillo family, Firo's nevertheless got big ambitions and is determined to make his mark. But while the Martillos may not be the biggest bad guys on the block, they've got some distinct advantages working in their favor. Does Firo have what it takes to become a made man? Let the crazy ruckus begin!

(W) Ryohgo Narita (A) Shinta Fujimoto (CA) Katsumi Enami From the New York Times bestselling author of Durarara!! comes a series full of mobsters, thieves, and immortals! It's the year 1930. Three years after the Phantom Father incident, Firo is about to get a promotion within the Martillo Family. But the intricate web of fate has other plans in store for him as the elixir of immortality nears its completion, setting off a chain of events that brings together gangsters, alchemists, and everything in between!

Three years after the Phantom Father incident, Firo is about to get a promotion within the Martillo Family. But the intricate web of fate has other plans in store for him as the elixir of immortality nears its completion, setting off a chain of events that brings together gangsters, alchemists, and everything in between!

(W) Ryohgo Narita (A) Katsumi Enami The year is 1931. A boy boards a train to visit his friend in New York. A woman in a jumpsuit boards a train to meet her employer in New York. And the conductor? He boards because it's his job. If it had been any other day, they all would have gotten where they were going just fine. But it's not any other day. The Rail Tracer is on the hunt. The gonzo tale of gangsters, immortals, and outrageous luck (both bad and good) speeds into its third volume!

(W) Ryohgo Narita (A) Katsumi Enami After the incident at the Mist Wall, the Martillo Family's youngest capo finds himself on his way to prison to protect the one he loves. The rest are there for their own reasons-the homicidal maniac wants to taste the thrill of killing an immortal, the thief simply got himself caught, the hitman is there on a mission for Nebula, and the alchemist was incarcerated years ago. As the FBI attempts to get to the bottom of Huey's machinations, another ruckus is about erupt across the San Francisco Bay-deep in the heart of Alcatraz.

The year 1934. All kinds of strange people are gathering in Chicago-the newspaper's vice-president and young camerawoman, a bizarre group moving on Huey's orders, a wrecker with ties to the Russos, a researcher who works for a certain company there, and even a 'vampire' and his friend. Things are gearing up for a commotion in the Windy City?

(W) Ryohgo Narita (A/CA) Katsumi Enami In the depths of Alcatraz, the participants in and witnesses of the brawl in the secret cell attempt to figure out their next moves. In Chicago, as Isaac and Miria try to find each other, the aftermath of what happened at the Russo mansion is affecting the entire city. As the connections between the two locations become clear, the chaos comes to a head in the explosive and heartfelt conclusion to the commotion of 1934!

(W) Ryohgo Narita (A/CA) Katsumi Enami The year 1705, in a town on the coast of Italy. All 15-year-old Huey Laforet feels towards his life is tedium and despair, and he dreams of the day when he can destroy the world he despises. Meanwhile, there are rumors of a strange string of murders performed by a figure in a white mask-and whoever witnesses the killing is doomed to be the next target. As the serial killer shakes the town of Lotto Valentino, Huey's life is about to change, too!

(W) Ryohgo Narita (A/CA) Katsumi Enami It's the year 2002, and Firo and Ennis are finally on their very belated honeymoon-and for some reason, Czes has been invited to join them on the cruise to Japan. But with movie stars, stuntmen, stowaways, and gunslingers aboard, the voyage is looking to be anything but peaceful... For readers ages 13 years and up.

(W) Ryohgo Narita (A/CA) Katsumi Enami It's the year 2002, and Firo and Ennis are finally on their very belated honeymoon-and for some reason, Czes has been invited to join them on the cruise to Japan. But with movie stars, stuntmen, stowaways, and gunslingers aboard, the voyage is looking to be anything but peaceful... For readers ages 13 years and up.

(W) Ryohgo Narita (A/CA) Katsumi Enami The year 2002. The luxury cruise ship Entrance has been hijacked--and thanks to a mysterious cult, its sister ship Exit isn't faring much better. As the two ships race toward each other across the Pacific, what will happen when the two finally meet...?!

(W) Ryohgo Narita (A/CA) Ox The year 1931. The Flying Pussyfoot incident may have ended, but just because the survivors have arrived in New York doesn't mean their story is over, and the big city has a way of bringing people back together in ways they'd never expect...

It began in the year 1707, when Maiza introduced playwright Jean-Pierre to an alchemist named Fermet. Two years later, Huey finds himself opening his heart to Elmer and Monica more than he ever expected with his troubled past, but Jean-Pierre's new play only invites trouble, and darkness falls over the trio? For readers ages 13 and up.

(W) Ryohgo Narita (A) Katsumi Enami The year 1711. The momentous voyage of the Advena Avis to the New World is near, and each passenger is boarding for their own reasons. Whether driven by determination, ambition, curiosity, or someone more powerful, the alchemists and pioneers are not motivated by anything so simple as fate. And at the center of the storm is Huey Laforet...

(W) Ryohgo Narita (A) Katsumi Enami The casino party is finally underway, and everyone involved in the Flying Pussycat and Mist Wall incidents has gathered at the new Ra's Lance hotel. Is there a shadowy figure pulling the strings behind the scenes, or is it fate? Meanwhile, the Martillo family has been hit by Melvi, the Runorata family's dealer. Amid the confusion, Firo heads to the casino fueled by anger and determination... And so the gamble begins!

(W) Ryohgo Narita (A) Katsumi Enami The casino party has finally started, and the first day has ended peacefully enough. But there are many fates still to be decided: Melvi, the dealer working with the Runoratas and holding Ennis hostage; Firo, leading the Martillo Family at the party and preparing for Melvi's challenge; the Gandor brothers, who are worried about Firo and watching their own backs; Ladd, working alongside the Gandors; Chane, waiting for the chance to fight Ladd again; Nader, fleeing from Chane. As the storm continues to build, what chaos will erupt next??

(W) Zappon (A) Masahiro Ikeno, Yasumo Red has finally achieved his dream of opening up an apothecary! But after princess, prominent adventurer, hero, and former comrade Rit butts into his business, can the two of them coexist peacefully as coworkers?! And what hurdles are fate going to throw in the way of Red's peaceful life tomorrow?!

(W) Zappon (A) Masahiro Ikeno (CA) Yasumo An ominous shadow falls over Rit and Red as they try their best to enjoy their new lives-the unscrupulous Fire Mage Dir, who has long since been a thorn in their side, has made his way to Zoltan. Jealous of their happiness, he's sure to do all that he can to ruin their lives. But just what is he plotting...?!

(W) Zappon (A) Masahiro Ikeno (CA) Yasumo After getting through Dir's attempt to ruin their lives unscathed, Red and Rit decide to play hooky from their shop and take a trip to the river for a well-deserved, much-needed date! After an energizing time in the sun, they're ready to go back to peace and quiet, but things are rarely that simple-when an injured man stumbles into Red's shop, the couple is forced to spring into action!

(W) Zappon (A) Masahiro Ikeno (CA) Yasumo Though Red and Rit have been enjoying their new, stress-free life together in Zoltan, the Hero, Ruti, hasn't taken her brother's departure nearly so well. Nevertheless, she and her party head for an ancient ruin in search of a weapon left behind by the demon lord-though what they find may not be quite what they expected...

(W) Zappon (A) Masahiro Ikeno, Yasumo A demon seems to be behind the rash of violent incidents sweeping formerly peaceful Zoltan-but what are they after?! That said, there's a more immediate crisis at the apothecary-with Red and Rit growing closer, Rit's finally decided to buy...a double bed?!?

(W) Zappon (A) Masahiro Ikeno, Yasumo Rit and Red's plan to lure out the Thieves Guild goes awry when Al, the half-elf boy in their care, is kidnapped by Bighawk's goons! Bighawk, the Guild's number two, has grand plans for Al, claiming he'll make the boy a 'hero.' But what is he really after-and how do the 'False Prophet' drug and the local bully Ademi factor in?!

(W) Zappon (A) Yasumo It's time for a beach trip! Red and Rit decide to take a break from running the apothecary and head to a nearby river for the day. While Red enjoys a date with a beautiful princess in a swimsuit, his former party explores the ruins of the Demon Lord's airship. As war continues to rage on the front lines, it seems everything is quiet in Zoltan, but how much longer can Red and Rit's slow life last?

(W) Zappon (A) Yasumo A cold snap in winter leaves the usually warm Zoltan blanketed in snow, providing Red and Rit with the perfect excuse to get cozy. At the same time, Ruti makes her way to Zoltan in search of Red. Will this powerful little sister finally reunite with her beloved older brother?

(W) Zappon (A) Yasumo The search for the missing Hero, Ruti, has led all her party members to the remote region of Zoltan. Ares plots to use the girl for his own designs, but Red isn't willing to surrender his sister without a fight! This is a tale of a brother and sister who refuse the call to save the world and instead strive to forge a happy everyday life.

(W) Zappon (A) Yasumo With the battle against Ares finally over, Red and company can finally return to their peaceful, slow days. No life is without its adventures though, and Red sets off for the Wall at the End of the World in search of the perfect gem to mark his betrothal to Rit. Along the way he encounters scenic views, soaks in blissful hot springs, and even reunites with an old friend?who?s head over heels in love with him?! (STL211305) (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XXXI #11 (NOV211909)