(W) Yomi Hirasaka (A/CA) Kantoku
Sister-obsessed author Itsuki Hashima is embroiled in a bitter struggle with his popular series Sisterly Combat. Between video games and mixed baths and cherry blossom viewing and making up excuses for his editor, he's slowly but surely making progress on his manuscript.
(W) Yomi Hirasaka (A/CA) Kantoku
When Itsuki Hashima's friend and fellow author Haruto comes to him for love advice, Itsuki's relationships begin changing, too-throwing his life into disarray as he juggles deadlines, romance, and family issues! And when the dust finally settles...
(W) Yomi Hirasaka (A/CA) Kantoku
Itsuki Hashima's spirits are high after learning one of his many little-sister-filled series is getting both an anime and a manga adaptation! However, the manga artist he'll be working with has a shocking secret…
(W) Yomi Hirasaka (A/CA) Kantoku
Miyako has gotten a part-time job working in editorial, thanks to the recommendation of Itsuki's editor Toki, but she had no idea how much work it would entail. Wrangling manuscripts from troublemaking authors, modeling for manga (in the nude), providing inspiration for Nayuta (in the nude), drinking parties, ridiculous demands from authors and editors... How will she hold up?! Ages 16 And Up, Grades 11 to 17
(W) Yomi Hirasaka (CA) Kantoku
The gang gathers at Itsuki's to celebrate the premiere of his new anime! Naturally, tensions are high since it could be a flop, but they can't help feeling excited anyway. Between tentacles, maid outfits, and a confession of love, it's business as usual for our favorite light novelists! For readers 16 and up.
(W) Yomi Hirasaka (A/CA) Kantoku
Itsuki and Nayuta are finally together, successful in both love and work-but they're not the only ones facing big changes as the Christmas season approaches! Ages 16 And Up
(W) Yomi Hirasaka (A/CA) Kantoku
It's a new year, and the anime for All About My Little Sister is steadily proceeding. But when the news is leaked early, how will GF Bunko recover-and who will take the fall...?! For readers ages 16 and up.
(W) Yomi Hirasaka (CA) Kantoku
Chihiro???s big secret is finally out, and Itsuki is predictably thrilled at the news. With a girlfriend and a sister and a successful career, his life is complete. And now that Chihiro has been freed from her burden, will this be a turning point for her?K?
(W) Yomi Hirasaka (A) Kantoku
As the 16th annual GF Bunko New Authors Contest approaches, Itsuki???s girlfriend Nayuta gently supports him while a major slump is preventing him from writing any novels. Toki and Miyako try to find a way to snap him out of it, but the results are anything but good. Meanwhile, Chihiro undergoes a huge change now that she is no longer hiding her gender...
(W) Yomi Hirasaka (A) Kantoku
After giving up on becoming a protagonist, Itsuki continues to listlessly churn out novels like a machine. On the other hand, Nayuta has given up writing entirely in favor of shutting herself up in her room and playing video games. Though our main characters have stagnated, the world keeps turning and time marches relentlessly forward?and whether they're aware of it or not, big things are in store for Ashley, Nadeshiko, and the Hashima family.
(W) Yomi Hirasaka (A) Kantoku
Winter ends, spring arrives, and our protagonists take a new step forward. Haruto announces a new series. Miyako joins Branch Hill Publishing to finally become a professional editor. Chihiro becomes the life of her university's TRPG club. Finally, a 100,000-character love letter inspires Itsuki to pour more energy into his novel and become a genuine protagonist. A new everyday life dawns as the series enters the first half of its final chapter!
(W) Yomi Hirasaka (A) Kantoku
Even after making his break as an author, marrying the person he loves, and becoming a father, Itsuki Hashima has not changed and continues his regular routine of writing novels. But how about Chihiro, or Miyako, or Haruto and Nayuta and Ashley? Not to mention Kaizu, Kaiko, Setsuna, and Nadeshiko?! How much or how little have they changed? What kind of future awaits them?
(W/A/CA) Honda
Honda might be a skeleton, but that's nowhere near as crazy as working in a Japanese bookstore! Whether it's running the store, dealing with out-of-print books, or handling eccentric customers, the bookstore life is filled with laughter and tears. For Ages 16 And Up
(W/A/CA) Honda
Discover more of the author's real-life experiences working in a Japanese bookstore! When a gay couple from abroad shows up in Honda-san's bookstore, can Honda help them find the 'Japanese erotic manga' they're looking for?! What's more, Honda recounts the harsh and deadly battle that is the 'store sales fair,' and what to do with books considered 'morally harmful!' Ages 16 And Up, Grades 11 to 17
(W/A/CA) Honda
Gain a glimpse with Honda and the staff into the whirlwind that comes with second edition printings!! And if you're wondering why you can't find the book you want at any bookstore...well, that's because everyone else is buying up copies, just like you were hoping to! For readers ages 16 and up.
(W/A/CA) Honda
Honda-san no longer works in bookselling, but the tales of bookstore antics don't stop, as she turns to interviewing those still on the inside!
(W/A/CA) Tetsuya Tashiro
Around the world, a phenomenon is observed where those whose mental stress reaches a peak transform into monsters called 'Kaijin' and succumb to murderous impulses. Such supernatural events were completely unrelated to proud pervert Asuma Sudo, but after he transfers to an all-girls school while chasing the girl of his dreams, he discovers that the school was actually a front for an anti-Kaijin special agency! For readers ages 16 and up.
(W/A) Tetsuya Tashiro
Having defeated the powerful Kaijin Dead Face, Innami and Asuma enjoy a moment of quiet. But that all suddenly changes when the cult known as the 'Ultra Reincarnation Party' launches an attack to destroy the school!
(W/A) Takuya Tashiro
With the academy under attack by the cult known as the Ultra Reincarnation Party, the maidens head to the vault to arm themselves with their mementos. But what awaits them there is their former teacher and spy for the Ultra Reincarnation Party, Kawase-sensei! As a former maiden herself, she wields terrifying power. Can Innami and the others prevail?
(W/A) Tetsuya Tashiro
Meidou Academy has been attacked by the cult known as the Ultra Reincarnation Party. After defeating Kawase, one of the executives, the students retrieve their mementos and begin their counterattack! However, three more high-ranking members of the Ultra Reincarnation Party yet stand in the way. With their backs against the wall again, a dreadful memento user appears before Innami and the others! The Ultra Reincarnation Party's assault draws to a close?and after the fighting comes Asuma's reward! Has the time has come at last for him to lose his virginity!?
(W/A) Tetsuya Tashiro
Sugimura leads the Monster Class to prevent a terrorist plot, despite his difficulties in gaining their trust. Faced against a powerful kaijin and with the girls under his protection in mortal danger, the stalwart son of Kyushu rises to meet the challenge?!
(W/A) Tetsuya Tashiro
The Maidens split up to prevent the terrorist attacks of the Ultra Reincarnation Party, and Sumeragi leads the Occult class against the fearsome Paraiso! However, even should they prevail against the twisted livestreamer, more formidable opponents are lying in wait. Does this overwhelming challenge spell doom for the Occult Class??
(W/A) Tetsuya Tashiro
As the academy students battle to stop the Ultra Reincarnation Party, Funabashi faces Kurashiki in battle once more. And the headmistress, having caught wind of the powerful adversary lurking in the shadows, sends Asuma and his team of elite maidens to the National Diet Building to deal with the crazed cult's leader?
(W/A/CA) Tetsuya Tashiro
Asuma, Innami, and Tsukumo head for the National Diet Building where the leaders of the Ultra Reincarnation Party await. Innami locks blades with Sakazaki, but the fierce battle ends with an unexpected result?! And meanwhile, Asuma stands alone against overwhelming strength of the cult's founder. Can he awaken his Eros powers in his time of greatest need?!
(W) Tetsuya Tashiro
The Ultra Reincarnation Party has been defeated at last, but at great cost. With so many holes in the maidens' ranks, the academy is forced to reorganize their classes in preparation for the next battle. For even as they lick their wounds, a great and terrible vampire with a fixation on the headmistress is coming their way?
(W) Jinsei Kataoka (A/CA) Kazuma Kondou
In the northern land where everything is frozen, the gigantic spiders are causing chaos everywhere. The fight within the cold is harsh, but that might be the last of their worries...
(W) Jinsei Kataoka (A/CA) Kazuma Kondou
Youkou finally encounters the murderous, rampaging behemoth Spider known as the 'Lord' in an effort to take it down. For readers ages 18 years and up.
(W) Jinsei Kataoka (A) Kazuma Kondou
To prevent the world's collapse due to the Spider Pandemic, Youkou and crew rush to Amenotori, which is out at sea. As they fight off the onslaught of mass-produces spiders, something happens to Youkou... (STL211360) (C: 0-1-2)
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(W) Jinsei Kataoka (A) Kazuma Kondou
Youkou and his friends confront Amenotori's president Utsuwa. In the midst of the battle for the survival of the world, Youkou gets two choices for the future. Who are the real demons, the humans or the Spiders? This steampunk horror-action story reaches its final volume!
(W) Pan Tachibana (A/CA) Shou Okagiri
In this lusty supernatural comedy, a typical high school boy with raging hormones gets the letch leeched out of him by a beautiful death goddess! At Ryosuke's place, Lisara and now Qru have taken up residence. With steamy situations arising day in and day out, Ryosuke is constantly sapped of vigor, but for a lecherous loser like him, it's a sad and happy life at the same time. And as if he had any more spirit energy to spare, Ryosuke is joined by the pin-up model Iria, who's just transferred into his class! But is it true that she's actually a grim reaper?
(W) Pan Tachibana (A/CA) Shou Okagiri
In this lusty supernatural comedy, a typical high school boy with raging hormones gets the letch leeched out of him by a beautiful death goddess! To commemorate the opening of the pool, Momozono Academy is holding its very own swimsuit contest! Aiming to crush the competition, Ryosuke and Lisara distribute sexy photos to whet the appetites of the student body. But Iria Fukumune suddenly transfers in, her sights set on bringing the boys to their knees with her ample, all-natural(?) bosom, and-?! Is a sexy battle about to break out? Which bathing beauty will stand at the top of the class?
(W) Okina Baba (A/CA) Asahiro Kakashi
You think you can beat me?! You and what army!? Oh…that army… I thought I was getting the hang of things! Famous last words, right? This middle stratum is filled with fiery magma (with monsters to match!), but I've been holding my own. I may be a weak, little spider, but I've got brains on my side.
(W) Okina Baba (A/CA) Asahiro Kakashi
Challenging Earth Dragon Araba? Check! Traveling away from my home? Check. But wait-even though I put in so much prep to be separated from my home, a group of humans came in and burned it all to the ground? Why I oughtta...! And if that weren't bad enough, it seems like they're comin' in for the kill! Sure wasn't prepared for that... For readers ages 13 years and up.
(W) Okina Baba (A) Asahiro Kakashi
Mother's going down! But there's one teensy-tiny snag in my strategy to take out Mother--that is, we're both spiders. So Mother's got a lotta experience with tricky traps and countering them...and now I'm in a pretty pickle. Stuck with no way to counterattack, my last remaining hope is for my fellow Kumokos to return...!!
(W) Okina Baba (A) Asahiro Kakashi, Tsukasa Kiryu
Hey there ladies and gents, everybody's favorite spider monster has an announcement to make! After finally makin' it outta the labyrinth and saving a dandy stud or two, I have now become...a god. Or so the locals seem to think at least. But 'cos my life's been on Nightmare mode since the start, 'course THE Demon Lord just haaaas to pick a fight. She's the toughest one yet, but I'll always come out on top-I hope.
(W) Okina Baba (A) Asahiro Kakashi, Tsukasa Kiryu
So apparently, I've somehow become besties with the demon lord and baby vampy, and now we're journeying together?! On the plus side, I did manage to evolve into my Arachne form, and so finally obtained a human face! Go me! But between evolution and our journey, it's kinda hard to level up, so I guess I'd better torture train vampy and her buddy to survive elf-fire...
(W) Okina Baba (A) Asahiro Kakashi
In the midst of an ancient ruin (that look more like a spaceship than a ruin) our party boldly makes their way!! But, uhh, we make have accidentally awakened a weapon from the distant past...or would it be future? I mean, it does look like a UFO...Agh, not another last boss fight!!
(W) Okina Baba (A) Gratinbird
So, as you mighta noticed, I got reincarnated in another world-as a spider! And somewhere along the line, I somehow picked up skill called Parallel Minds. Which, y'know, is great when you need a little extra help running from monsters and firing off magic spells. But it can get kinda crazy when there's four of me living in my head...
(W) Okina Baba (A) Gratinbird
Ladies and gentleman?Act II of the fabulous daily lives of me, Kumoko, and my four sisters will now begin. Clearly, you couldn?t get enough of how splendiferous we are, so here?s a sneak preview?just for you! Ahem, this time a few of our regularly scheduled programs include fashion shows, arts and crafts days, boxing matches?and of course the labyrinth wide Need for Speed car race?!! (STL211361) (C: 0-1-2)
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(W) Okina Baba (A) Gratinbird & Various
Welcome to the Kumoko Sisters Vacation Resort, located deep within the Great Elroe Labyrinth. Apart from the light of day, we have every other attraction a guest could dream of. Roller coasters? Check. Scuba diving? Check. Just get on the elevato-Aaaah! Get out of the way! You'll be squashed!! Never mind that then?Please enjoy the rest of your stay at our lovely vacation resort!