(W) Makoto Sanda (A/CA) Miyakokashiwa, Aco Arisaka
Asuka and Edgar put their lives on the line to safely subdue Fafnir, the mighty SSS-rank cryptid. Having experienced Fafnir's overwhelming loneliness for themselves, can the two of them save her, or will failure mean death for all three...? For readers ages 16 and up.
(W) Makoto Sanada (A) Miyakokashiwa
In the middle of the battle against Shebiti, Asuka's mother, Honoka, suddenly appears. As the only person who can explain what really happened on that day all those years ago, what terrible truth does she have to tell them...!? It's time for Asuka and Edgar to face their fate in this climactic series finale!
(W/A) Hotaru Odagiri As an infant, Yuki Sakurai was abandoned by his mother, left in the bushes near an orphanage. The mystery of his parentage deepens when Yuki discovers he has a strange ability: when he touches others, he can feel their emotions. Because of his upbringing, the teenage Yuki strives to be independent so that he won't be a burden on those around him, but this attitude coupled with his powers can sometimes feel isolating. Little does he know that he has never really been alone. Someone has been watching him from the shadows ever since he was left in the buses all those years ago, but can Yuki trust the silver-eyed boy who claims to be his protector?
(W/A/CA) Hotaru Odagiri
An abandoned boy recovers the truth of his forgotten past in this paranormal romance. The mysterious murders in Ueno continue! Will Kuroto and Senshirou be able to track down the truth and finally close the case? The exciting final volume of The Betrayal Knows My Name!
(W/A/CA) Haruki Ueno
When Hiro's kindhearted brother, Tadashi, vanishes through a portal, the boy genius is devastated. But his big brother left something to help Hiro cope with his loss - a personal health-care robot named Baymax. And when what Hiro needs more than comfort is an explanation of his brother's disappearance, Baymax - with a few upgrades - may be just what the doctor ordered! With new friends and Baymax 2.0 by his side, Hiro is determined to get to the bottom of everything ... and he might end up saving the world on his way!
(W/A/CA) Haruki Ueno
From Yen Press. The sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling manga tie-in, based on the Disney animated box-office hit Big Hero 6! Hiro teams up with Baymax to resolve the mysterious disappearance of his brother and role model, Tadashi. With four reliable friends and an upgraded Baymax by his side, Hiro finally confronts the masked man, the one who holds the key to the truth!! Spurred by his desire for revenge, Hiro corners the masked man, but then something goes wrong with Baymax! Can Baymax protect Hiro?! Read the wonderfully miraculous conclusion to the story of a boy and his kind-hearted health-care robot! Scheduled to ship 09/23/15. (295)
(W/A/CA) Sakae Esuno
A boy with a special power finds he had better be careful what he wishes for. When Eiji Hoshimiya was asked his heart's desire, the young boy could never have predicted the catastrophic consequences. Ten years after the 'Great Destruction,' the world has been reshaped with gifted individuals called 'Orders' emerging, people capable to reshaping reality to their whims. When some of these Orders start hunting Eiji, though will he have to summon the power that nearly destroyed the world?
(W/A/CA) Sakae Esuno
A boy with a special power finds he had better be careful what he wishes for! Sena's awake! Rushing to see her, Eiji heads back to Dazaifu, only to hear Hiiragi reveal to her that she's got six months left to live! Eiji is livid, but Hiiragi has one more bombshell to drop - they've located someone who can cure Sena! Now it's off to Hiroshima to find this mysterious Order! Could this be the chance Eiji's been waiting for, or is Hiiragi hiding something else?
(W/A) Sakae Esuno
Sena's awake! Rushing to see her, Eiji heads back to Dazaifu, only to hear Hiiragi reveal to her that she's got six months left to live! Eiji is livid, but Hiiragi has one more bombshell to drop - they've located someone who can cure Sena! Now it's off to Hiroshima to find this mysterious Order! Could this be the chance Eiji's been waiting for, or is Hiiragi hiding something else?
(W/A/CA) Sakae Esuno
A boy with a special power finds he had better be careful what he wishes for... The truth behind Gennai and the Great Destruction is revealed! Will Eiji be able to stop his father's plans and save Sena, or will there be a second Great Destruction?
(W) Shiden Kanzaki (A/CA) Morinohon
In the near future, civsecs like Rentaro Satomi and Enju Aihara are humanity's last defense against the viral life-forms known as 'Gastrea.' But now they're on a different mission, this one straight from the government of Tokyo Area: Stop the rampage of Kagetane Hiruko before he destroys the entire city!
(W) Shiden Kanzaki (A/CA) Saki Ukai
The battle for the future has just begun in this futuristic hit light novel series for which an anime adaptation has just aired! The future, where a terrible battle against a parasitic virus called 'Gastrea' has been fought, and lost. Humanity is cornered, and lives in despair. Rentaro and Enju face constant danger in their work as a team anti-Gastrea specialists known as 'Civil Security.' If the daily fight against oblivion weren't enough, they'll soon face a threat that could destroy all of Tokyo!
(W) Shiden Kanzaki (A/CA) Saki Ukai
Following Rentaro's defeat of the Stage Five Gastrea, Tokyo Area returns to uneasy normalcy. Soon after, the protector of Osaka Area, Sogen Saitake, comes to visit. Seitenshi is forced to act, and Rentaro finds himself drawn ever deeper into events out of his control. He and Enju will be forced to confront a new kind of threat just to protect the tenuous peace they've won - but how do you fight an enemy you can't even see?
(W) Shiden Kanzaki (A/CA) Saki Ukai
With the chaos of the Third Kanto Battle subsiding, peace is finally returning to the Tendo Civil Security Agency, and Rentaro, Kisara, Enju, and Tina are taking full advantage of the quiet. But when an old friend from Rentaro's childhood reappears, their bright days turn suddenly dark--and Rentaro finds himself imprisoned for a senseless murder. He plans a desperate escape, but his enemies keep coming, and they are like nothing he's ever fought before.
(W) Shiden Kanzaki (A/CA) Saki Ukai
Rentaro is still a fugitive, running from the law for a murder he didn't commit. Negotiating the advancing police perimeter with Hotaru, he devotes all of his waking hours to tracking down the shadowy foe who sprung this trap upon him.He is relentlessly pursued by Police Superintendent Hitsuma, even as Inspector Tadashima begins to have misgivings about his boss's behavior. Hitsuma's impending marriage to Kisara, meanwhile, advances closer and closer, as Hotaru finds herself starting to have feelings for Rentaro. A seemingly boundless web of emotions intertwines with itself- but what does it spell for Rentaro's future?
(W) Shiden Kanzaki (A) Saki Ukai
The Akasaka Palace reception hall is playing host to a summit welcoming the leaders of Japan's five governmental Areas. The Seitenshi, host and head of Tokyo Area, greets her equivalents from Osaka, Sendai, Hakata, and Hokkaido, and few are willing to lend a sympathetic ear to her attempts at brokering peace. The conference falls into chaos, the Seitenshi shocked that someone leaked out a state secret. The fallout soon brings the two Areas down the path to all-out war with each other, just as the Seitenshi vanishes from the palace!
(W/A/CA) Yana Toboso
A #1 New York Times bestseller! The butler of Phantomhive manor is simply too good to be true...or perhaps he's just too good to be human... A mysterious cult mesmerises legions of spectators with glorious rituals of song and dance. But the unbridled passion it inspires in its followers gives Queen Victoria cause for concern, and she urges Earl Ciel Phantomhive and his expert butler, Sebastian, to do some digging. Ciel has his own reasons for taking this lot to task, but the discovery of the cult's penchant for blood means the Queen's watchdog must make an immediate move. And when Sebastian goes probing behind the stages and into the shadows, he's met by a girl standing in his way, her sword ready to meet him head on...
A #1 New York Times bestseller! The butler of Phantomhive manor is simply too good to be true...or perhaps he's just too good to be human... (Vol. 24) A mysterious cult mesmerises legions of spectators with glorious rituals of song and dance. But the unbridled passion it inspires in its followers gives Queen Victoria cause for concern, and she urges Earl Ciel Phantomhive and his expert butler, Sebastian, to do some digging. Ciel has his own reasons for taking this lot to task, but the discovery of the cult's penchant for blood means the Queen's watchdog must make an immediate move. And when Sebastian goes probing behind the stages and into the shadows, he's met by a girl standing in his way, her sword ready to meet him head on...
(W/A) Yana Toboso
While Earl Ciel Phantomhive and his indomitable butler, Sebastian, are away on the trail of Blavat and the Blue Star Cult, the sound of gunshots echoes through the halls of their London townhouse. What chaos awaits master and servant upon their return home? And why is the young earl shaken to his core by the message left behind by the invader?
(W/A/CA) Yana Toboso
Three years prior, on his tenth birthday, Earl Ciel Phantomhive lost everything...but he was not alone. From the attack on the Phantomhive manor to the moment the contract with a certain devil was made, Ciel starkly recounts all that has come to pass...leaving all who bear witness breathless!
(W/A/CA) Yana Toboso
The truth of what happened three years ago comes to light, as the past Ciel sought to erase is thrust back into his face. The revelations shake the Phantomhive manor to its foundations, and even Sebastian, the resident devil, can only look on in admiration at the consummate gamesmanship at play. The Phantomhive blood, it would seem, runs thick with the thirst for vengeance... Ages 16 And Up, Grades 11 to 17
(W/A) Yana Toboso
Mey-rin, the faithful maid of the Phantomhive household-but her first encounter with Ciel was that of assassin and target! How did an orphan living on the streets come to be a loyal servant of the Queen's Watchdog?
(W/A) Yana Toboso
In order to cut off their enemies' lifelines, the Phantomhive staff has scattered in all directions. To the north, Mey-Rin, having infiltrated Baron Heathfield's manor, engages in battle with the masterful maid, Jane! Meanwhile, in the east, at a sanatorium for veterans, Baldo and Lau receive a rough welcome from the nurse celebrated as a miracle healer...
(W/A/CA) Yana Toboso
Baldo is currently a loyal servant of the Phantomhive estate, but who was he before? What led to his legacy as the immortal soldier, and what convinced him to put down his musket for a chef's knife? His mission at the hospital for veterans brings up memories buried deep within!
(W/A) Yana Toboso
In their mission to sever the enemy's lifeline, Baldo and Lau investigate a veterans' sanatorium-but their opinions on how to handle the situation cause them to clash! Meanwhile, Finny and Snake visit a newly established orphanage to the east, where Snake is reunited with a person he never thought he'd see again...
Just a stone's throw from London stands the manor house of the illustrious Phantomhive earldom. Earl Phantomhive is a giant in the world of commerce, Queen Victoria's faithful servant, and a 12-year old boy. Fortunately, his loyal butler Sebastian stands his side, ready to carry out the young master's wishes. Whether Sebastian is called to save a dinner party gone awry or probe the dark secrets of London's underbelly, there is practically nothing Sebastian cannot do. One might even say Sebastian is too good to be true, or at least, too good to be human!
Ciel, Sebastian, and Lau investigate a case where British citizens returning from India are attacked, stripped, and hung upside down outside Indian pubs in London. They are helped by the Indian Prince Soma and his butler Agni who are searching for Soma's servant Meena. Although Agni is human, he is on par with Sebastian's fighting skills. Their quest will take them into the home of Lord West and pit them against the villain in a curry contest.
The cheer of the holidays has passed, but the Noah's Ark traveling circus has been making the rounds, bringing fun and joy to children of all ages. However, a disturbing trend begins to surface in the wake of the colorful entourage. Children are disappearing whenever the circus packs up for its next destination, and there are neither clues nor corpses to be found. Dismayed by these occurrences, Queen Victoria dispatches Earl Phantomhive and his most able butler Sebastian to locate and reunite the missing children and their loved ones.
Having successfully infiltrated the Noah's Ark Circus as the stage personas Smile and Black, Earl Ciel Phantomhive and his consummate butler, Sebastian set about gathering clues backstage as to the whereabouts of the missing children Queen Victoria wishes them to recover. But between the duties required of them as the newest members of the troupe and their death defying performances, even this most efficient master and servant find themselves short on time.
Earl Ciel Phantomhive's quietude following the conclusion of the case of Noah's Ark Circus is short-lived, as Queen Victoria's very own butlers commandeer Phantomhive Manor and all its residents for a lavish banquet sanctioned by Her Majesty. Preparations for such an event are quick work in the hands of Sebastian, the house's most able butler, but corralling eminent guests during his young master's first-ever attempt at playing host may prove to be rather more of a challenge!
Due in no small part to Sebastian, his uncommon butler, Earl Ciel Phantomhive finally succeeds in earning an audience with the enigmatic headmaster of Weston College following the outcome of the annual cricket tourney. As moon-pale petals bloom on the lapels of the students who have been granted a place at the Midnight Tea Party, the man who holds all authority at the school reveals himself to his guests. Will his appearance shed light on the fate of the students who have gone missing, or will the mysteries continue to pile up within these hallowed school grounds?
(W) Doufu Mayoi (A) Gin Ammo
'Fight the strong and win-if you can't do that, you're a weakling!' A boy finds himself in a strange place, with no memory of his past. His name is Kelvin, and he soon discovers that he's been transmigrated to another world, giving up even his memories in exchange for extremely powerful abilities! Thus, he begins his journey as the world's strongest Summoner-challenging one mighty adversary after the other, gathering allies, and discovering his calling as a true battle junkie!!
(W) Doufu Mayoi (A) Gin Ammo
Ever since arriving in a new world with overpowered abilities-at the cost of his memories-Kelvin has steadily gathered one powerful ally after another. But now, the threat of a demon looms over Parth, City of Peace. As the strongest party in the area, Kelvin's group is tasked with investigating this new threat...only to walk into a life-and-death fight with a Rank S opponent! Luckily, our snarky, fun-loving battle junkie has assembled some of the most formidable allies around to combat them. The exhilarating battle fantasy journey continues as this black-clad warrior and his companions continue to leave their mark upon the world!
(W) Doufu Mayoi, Taishi
Waking up in a strange new place with no memory of his past life, Kelvin learns that he's bartered away those very memories in exchange for powerful new abilities during his recent transmigration. Heading out into a whole new world as a Summoner-with his first Follower being the very goddess who brought him over!-Kelvin begins his new life as an adventurer, and it isn't long before he discovers his hidden disposition as a battle junkie!
(W) Doufu Mayoi (A) Kurogin
Following his transmigration, during which he bartered away his memories in exchange for rare and powerful skills, Kelvin is fully enjoying his new life as an adventurer. After making a name for himself in Parth, becoming the city's most famous and respected adventurer along with his close-knit motley crew, he next sets his sights on Toraj, the Country of Water. But what should have been a peaceful visit to satiate his heartfelt cry of 'I haven't had a grain of rice since arriving in this world - I want some rice!!' was, of course, never fated to go smoothly. The unfortunate (or fortunate?) souls who just happened to catch the attention of this sarcastic, adventurous battle junkie are...none other than the Heroes of Deramis?! Join this black-clad warrior and his allies as they continue to make a name for themselves in the second volume of this epic journey!
(W) Kumo Kagyu (A) so-bin (CA) So-bin
Deep in the unexplored reaches of the dungeon, a corpse is discovered-one that shouldn't exist. After Iarumas is resurrected, his memories of life before death are gone, and he spends his days delving into the dungeon to retrieve the bodies of dead adventurers. Can they be revived as well? Or will God reduce them to piles of ash on the altar? Either way, Iarumas collects his finder's fee. And though his skills earn him some grudging respect, he's also scorned for this cold, utilitarian attitude. The living keep their distance-Iarumas consorts primarily with the dead. That is, until he meets Garbage, a feral young swordswoman who's the sole survivor of a massacred party. With Garbage by his side, Iarumas ventures deeper, scouring the dungeon for clues to his past, avoiding monsters, traps, and the inevitability of a permanent ashen demise.
(W/A) Miyuki Nakayama
Maika has gradually gotten used to playing her sadistic character at the cafe and is starting to enjoy her first part-time job to the fullest. How could she not, when it comes with perks like trips to the mountains and the beach! But however close she may have gotten with all her coworkers, Maika seem to be a bit slow in catching on that the manager might have ulterior motives for cozying up to his favorite new waitress!
The vampire Staz is one of the most powerful district bosses in the demon world, fending off everyone who dares challenge him. But secretly, the fearsome Staz is obsessed with human culture, especially video games, manga, and everything that comes from Japan! When a Japanese girl wanders into the demon world, Staz can't wait to meet the human and learn everything he can about her world. Unfortunately, before he's able to ask her anything, the girl is killed by one of his would-be usurpers, leaving just her bare soul behind. Staz vows to help the girl restore her body and return to her former life - especially since it means taking a trip to the human world himself!