(W/A/CA) Mokumokuren
Two boys lived in a village: Yoshiki and Hikaru. The two did everything together...until the day Hikaru was encompassed by a mysterious light. That was when everything changed-Hikaru most of all. Yoshiki still wishes from the bottom of his heart to always stay by his side...but is there even a Hikaru left to be with?
(W/A) Mokumokuren
A strange man arrives to investigate the strange occurrences that seem to be happening more and more frequently around the village. Everything seems to be linked to the mountain where Hikaru died and 'Hikaru' came from...
(W/A) Mokumokuren
Two boys grew up together in a certain village-Yoshiki and Hikaru. One day, Yoshiki became sure that Hikaru was no longer himself. He resolved to accept the new 'Hikaru,' whatever happened to his friend. But now he's decided to research the history of 'Nounuki-sama' and Kubitachi to understand what this creature truly is. The situation evolves unpredictably, outside the boys' control. Who will make the next move, and what will they find?
(W/A) Monika Kaname
Twin sisters Himari and Mio are perfect copies on the outside, but their personalities couldn't be any more different. When Himari decides to stay home from school due to an unfortunate incident, Mio decides the best way to convince her to return is to take her place!
(W/A) Monika Kaname
Himari and Mio have traded places during the school festival-but what will Himari do when someone recognizes her? Meanwhile, after hearing a rumor that a confession at the after party will lead to romance, Mio decides to tell Asaka how she feels?
(W/A) Monika Kaname
Asaka and Tsukiyono reveal to Himari and Mio that they know about their switcheroos-but Tsukiyono may have an even bigger secret to tell! When the truth finally comes to light, will it mean a happy ending for the sisters?
(W/A/CA) Ume Aoki
Whether it's an unexpected encounter at a college visit, a swimsuit shopping trip, or school trips to Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka, the days are getting a little more out of the ordinary! And with their new Hidamari Apartments resident, Matsuri, the fun never stops!
(W/A) Ume Aoki
It's Yuno and Miyako's last summer as high school students! They want to make the most of it, but summer also means preparing for college entrance exams. As the impending tests weigh on their minds, the lighthearted and unchanging everyday of Hidamari Apartments and school life unfold.
(W) Nagaru Tanigawa
Where Haruhi goes, trouble follows! The two storylines from The Disassociation of Haruhi Suzumiya continue, introducing a new inductee into the S.O.S. brigade who may be more than just the eager freshman she appears to be. As the two realities converge, the SOS Brigade learns that the new member may have the ability to bring the two story 'timelines' together... and save the world in the process. This book was originally published as two separate volumes in Japan, but the U.S. version will feature both volumes for the price of one.
(W) Makoto Shinkai
Suzume Iwato lives with her aunt in a quiet port town in Kyushu, Japan. One day, on her way to school, she runs into a young man searching for a door and follows him to a ruin in the mountains. Standing alone amidst the collapsed walls is a single old, white door. As if pulled by an invisible force, Suzume reaches out her hand to open it... Eventually, doors begin to open up one after another across Japan, and they must be closed before disaster crosses over from the other side. Follow Suzume's journey to do just that in this novelization of Makoto Shinkai's film, written by the director himself.
(W/A) Abec
This second collection of gorgeously illustrated artworks highlights events from volumes 10 through 15 of the main story. The definitive edition also includes illustrations from volumes 1 through 3 of Sword Art Online: Progressive, as well as art from animated productions, games, and conventions. A must-have for SAO fans and abec fans alike!
(W) Solitiro Watase (A) Ginta
When a mysterious woman with a detailed knowledge of Klever's offline identity shows up, Nayuta and Koyomi can't hide their unease. What is her relationship to the eccentric detective? And how will Nayuta's change when she winds up staying over at Klever's house in the real world? Find out in this third and final installment of Sword Art Online Alternative Clover's Regret!
(W) Reki Kawahara (A/CA) Keiichi Sigsawa
The fact that Kohiruimaki Karen is 183 centimeters tall has always been something she's felt extremely self-conscious about as an introverted high school girl. But in the world of games, she can be whoever she wants to be! In the popular Gun Gale Online game, she's Ren, a short, all pink, P90 wielding bombshell who's aiming to win the next battle royale!
(W) Reki Kawahara, Keiichi Sigsawa (A/CA) Kouhaku Kuroboshi
Karen Kohiruimaki receives a cryptic message from a creepy stalker who informs her that on the night of the next Squad Jam, someone will die. Now, LLENN needs to take up arms and cut through her inexplicable anguish to prevent her worst fears from coming true!
(W) Reki Kawahara, Keiichi Sigsawa (A/CA) Kouhaku Kuroboshi
'The real-world death of Pitohui.' This was the motivator that pushed Llenn into entering the second Squad Jam with her best friend Fukaziroh. Pitohui has the strength of a demon with the mentality to match. On top of that, Llenn isn't the only one hunting her! Will Llenn reach Pitohui in time? Or will one of the 79,408 bullets fired in the second Squad Jam beat P-Chan to the punch?!
(W) Reki Kawahara, Keiichi Sigsawa (A) Kouhaku Kuroboshi
Old frenemies become staunch allies as the strongest team in the history of Gun Gale is born! This time, LPFM will enter the third annual Squad Jam and overcome fierce competition to uncover the mysteries of the UNKNOWN area!
(W) Reki Kawahara, Keiichi Sigsawa (A) Kouhaku Kuroboshi
As the third Squad Jam begins to wind down, the 'special rule' takes effect! 'Your former comrades are now your enemies.' Team LPFM, one of the favorites to win the competition, has been torn apart, and Pitohui couldn't be more delighted! Not looking forward to her rematch with the trigger-happy Pito, Llenn and her new teammates are escorted to the mysterious UNKNOWN area at the center of the sinking map, surrounded by a thick fog. As bullets of betrayal fly past former allies, the fog finally clears to reveal...a luxury cruise ship?! For readers ages 13 and up.
(W) Reki Kawahara, Keiichi Sigsawa (A/CA) Kouhaku Kuroboshi
A month after the end of the third Squad Jam, a mysterious email is sent to former contestants all across the country. The email contains an invitation to brand-new game, and only the top contenders from the past three Squad Jams are allowed to participate! With objective of capturing bases as opposed to an all-out deathmatch, this new game mode has a completely different feel from Squad Jam. A fitting stage for the long-awaited rematch with SHINC! For readers ages 13 and up.
(W) Reki Kawahara, Keiichi Sigsawa (A/CA) Kouhaku Kuroboshi
During any difficult encounter, whether in game or in real life, it's always good to have an exit strategy. So when Karen Kohiruimaki gets completely blindsided by a rogue marriage proposal, she's able to respond with a smooth 'P-Chan is more my type...' But when a handsome man appears before Llenn during her strategy meeting for the 4th Squad Jam, she gets a sinking feeling that this is one battle she'll have to face head on! For readers ages 13 and up.
W) Reki Kawahara, Keiichi Sigsawa (A) Kouhaku Kuroboshi
Llenn's stuck between a rock and a hard place! With a pesky marriage proposal on one side and her long-awaited rematch with SHINC on the other, the stakes are higher than ever in this fourth Squad Jam! The battle for first place--and Llenn's heart--continues!
(W) Reki Kawahara, Keiichi Sigsawa (A) Kouhaku Kuroboshi
Sparks fly as the fourth Squad Jam barrels towards its pulse-pounding conclusion. But are they the sparks of romance or high-grade explosives? With a marriage on the line, Fire is determined to win by any means necessary, and manages to win SHINC's assistance in overthrowing LPFM. Meanwhile, Llenn's team finally meets up with Boss's crew, but Fire's squad is there and ready to rumble as well! Who will emerge the victor?!
(W/A) Reki Kawahara
The moment Kirito, Asuno, and Alice were dragged into the mysterious VRMMO 'Unital Ring,' Shinon was also thrust into the online world. After numerous setbacks, she finds herself without friends or equipment, and only a few 'Thirst Points' left to her name. Backed against a wall, she'll need to defeat a terrifying boss monster to survive. Meanwhile, Kirito's group splits in order to both search for Shinon and defend their home, unaware that a mysterious assailant lies in wait...
(W) Reki Kawahara, Keiichi Sigsawa (A) Kouhaku Kuroboshi
After clearing the Five Ordeals, LPFM and SHINC scarcely have a moment to rest before the 5th Squad Jam is announced. And this time around, there's a new rule that's sure to disorient the participants: Players can swap gear with any of their teammates during the match. Naturally, Llenn and her squad resolve to take on the challenge and quickly get to strategizing. But soon they catch wind of an additional stipulation that will stack the odds against them: Whoever takes out Llenn in the tournament will receive a bounty of one hundred million credits!
(W) Reki Kawahara, Keiichi Sigsawa (A) Kouhaku Kuroboshi
The Fifth Squad Jam is underway, and Llenn already has a bounty on her head! But this time, the target on her back is sanctioned by the very rules of the tournament! If she wants to have any hope of victory, she's going to need some allies. But with a one-hundred-million credit reward boosting the chances of betrayal to dizzying heights, she'll have to be extra careful with who she chooses to trust?
(W) Reki Kawahara (A/CA) Keiichi Sigsawa
The Squad Jam is underway, and Llenn and M are already caught in the crossfire! Will they be able to hold their own as a two-man team against squads with actual military training?? Hey, wasn't this supposed to be just a game?!
(W) Keiichi Sigsawa, Reki Kawahara (A/CA) Tadadi Tamori
With only two teams remaining in Squad Jam, Karen (a.k.a. Llenn) and M prepare to move in for their final kill...that is, until a sudden barrage of bullets stop them dead in their tracks! Will the two be able to pinpoint the enemy in time for a counterattack?! Ages 13 and up.
(W) Reki Kawahara, Keiichi Sigsawa (A) Tadadi Tamori
In the real world, college student Karen Kohiruimaki lived an unhappy life, self-conscious about her considerable height. But inside the VR game Gun Gale Online, her avatar is on the shorter side-just the way she likes it-and each new day brings something exciting! One day, she's invited by her in-game acquaintance Pitohui to join the Squad Jam, a team battle tournament, and after some hesitation, she decides to join, forming a team with M, one of Pito's friends. But when M betrays her, leaving her to fight alone, how will she fare against the final team...?
(W) Reki Kawahara (A/CA) Tsubasa Haduki
The manga adaptation of the bestselling anime and light novel phenomenon! Now veteran players of ALfheim Online, Kirito and his friends set their sights on obtaining the legendary sword, Excalibur! Read the latest volume of Sword Art Online's manga adaptation!
Kazuto Kirigaya (aka Kirito) has survived the death game of Aincrad masterminded by Akihiko Kayaba, programmer of Sword Art Online, and made it back to the real world. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Asuna Yuuki (aka Asuna the Flash), the girl Kirito fell in love with in the game world and who has yet to awaken from her seemingly endless slumber. As his sister, Suguha, sadly looks on, Kazuto continues to visit Asuna in the hospital in the hope of finding answers. But one day, the answers suddenly find him in the form of a man who claims to be Asuna's fianc?! With him, the man brings an in-game screenshot of someone who looks a lot like Asuna being held captive! Now Kirito must dive into an all-new VRMMORPG, Alfheim Online, to bring Asuna home!
(W) Reki Kawahara (A/CA) Tsubasa Hazuki
Kirito jumps into a new VRMMORPG called ALfheim Online (ALO) in search of Asuna, who still hasn't regained consciousness. On his quest to find the World Tree and reach Asuna, he meets a sylph girl named Leafa. A veteran player experienced with the sword, Leafa recognizes that Kirito is motivated by serious circumstances and decides to help him. But Leafa's identity in the real world is Suguha Kirigaya - Kirito's sister. And it's the glimmer of her beloved brother she sees in Kirito that prompts her to lend him a hand. Now, despite the conflicting interests guiding them on, the pair set off on a journey to the World Tree!
(W) Reki Kawahara (A/CA) Neko Nekobyou
From the world of the massively popular light novel series, Sword Art Online, comes a new spinoff manga series! In this spinoff of the bestselling Sword Art Online series, the ladies of SAO - Liz, Silica, and Leafa - go on their own grand adventure in a VRMMO without Kirito! Follow these plucky women as they live the springtime of youth to the fullest, meeting new people and taking center stage!
(W) Reki Kawahara (A/CA) Neko Nekobyou
From the world of the massively popular light novel series, Sword Art Online, comes a new spinoff manga series! The girls of SAO are back! Liz, Silica, and Leafa, with their new friend Lux - having ruined their clothes in their previous adventure - go to see Ashley, a survivor of Sword Art Online and a legendary master tailor. But the price for Ashley's skills is a high one, and in order to pay the tailor, the girls end up in a swimsuit contest! But naturally, this isn't just any swimsuit contest. Will Lux, Liz, Silica, and Leafa get away with their wardrobes and dignity intact?
(W) Reki Kawahara (A/CA) Neko Nekobyou
Kirito might not be around, but that doesn't mean the girls aren't still ready for adventure. The fetching lasses of Sword Art Online - Leafa, Silica, Liz, and Lux - are back for a third volume, and they're determined to make the most of their virtual youth!
(W) Reki Kawahara (A/CA) Neko Nekobyou
When a secret recipe deal with the Elves and Shoemaker Guild goes wrong, Lisbeth and the girls find themselves face-to-face with none other than the ghost of Rossa! Just what could be the connection between Lisbeth's quest and Lux's old friend?! Ages 13 And Up, Grades 8 to 17
(W) Reki Kawahara (A/CA) Neko Nekobyou
In order to obtain the crafting recipe for the Fairy Hammer and complete their quest, Silica and company infiltrate a top Blacksmith Fairies' guild! But to do so, they'll have to steal it from Granze, the guild's leader, and that's no easy task?
(W) Reki Kawahara (A) Neko Nekobyou
The battle with Granze continues for Silica and her friends, and they need all the help they can get! With Gwen and Argo backing them up, Lux logs into her alt account and moves to stop the Black Swordsman, but her attempts at persuasion fail, leaving her no choice but to fight. Unable to match her foe's overwhelming power, she resolves to hold out as long as she can, but will Silica make it in time to save her? Find out in the thrilling conclusion of Sword Art Online: Girls' Ops!
In the year 2022, gamers rejoice as Sword Art Online, a VRMMORPG (Virtual Reality Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) like no other, opens its virtual doors, allowing players to take full advantage of the ultimate in gaming technology: NerveGear, a system that allows users to completely immerse themselves in the game world by manipulating their brain waves to create a wholly realistic gaming experience. But when the game goes live, the elation of the players quickly turns to horror as they discover that, for all its amazing features, SAO is missing one of the most basic functions of any MMORPG - a log-out button. Now trapped in the virtual world of Aincrad, their bodies held captive by NerveGear in the real world, users are issued a chilling ultimatum: conquer all one hundred floors of Aincrad to regain your freedom. But in the warped world of SAO, 'game over' means certain death - both virtual and real!
