(W) Akissa Saike
Chlo?'s powers continue to impress as she's able to absorb Noel's abilities and add catlike quickness to her bag of tricks. But how far will her new powers take her against the mysterious Nyarlathotep? For older teen audiences.
(W/A/CA) Hiroya Oku
Rei Yokoyamada, a high schooler whose father works for a film production company, is inspired to create his own short film with his friends. One day, while out to find actors, he spots tabloid-like notices that the adult film star Papico lives in his area. When he takes them down to protect her, he runs into the woman herself. Little does he know that Papico is about to get dragged into a strange, supernatural happening... where she grows to the size of a giant!
(W/A/CA) Hiroya Oku
Rei Yokoyamada, a high schooler whose father works for a film production company, is inspired to create his own short film with his friends. One day, while out to find actors, he spots tabloid-like notices that the adult film star Papico lives in his area. When he takes them down to protect her, he runs into the woman herself. Little does he know that Papico is about to get dragged into a strange, supernatural happening... where she grows to the size of a giant!
(W) Naruki
FIGHT FOR YOUR LOVE!After the school sports festival, everyone finds out that Ichikura is an ex-delinquent! How will his classmates react to him now that they know the truth?! On top of that, Momose is challenged to a one-on-one fight with a mysterious girl that was rumored to have history with Ichikura...!
(W/A) Shima Shinya
The mystery behind the glitches is finally unraveling, and at the heart of it all is the forest. Can the Investigation Club protect the people of Touka-cho now that the glitches are wreaking havoc all over the town...? And what is the relationship between Hideno, Kei, and Gabriel...? The children's mysterious summer adventure comes to an end in this final installment!
(W/A/CA) Negi Haruba
Thirteen years ago, an evil army of mysterious alien monsters invaded the Earth, but the great protectors of mankind-the Divine Dragon Rangers-rose up to stop them! To this day, the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance as the fierce struggle continues to unfold! Or does it? In truth, the evil aliens were subjugated within the first year, and they've now become nothing more than clowns forced to act out their continuous defeat every week for the entertainment of the masses. But one of the aliens has had enough. He'll rebel against the strongest might of the Dragon Rangers and destroy them all from the inside!
(W/A/CA) Negi Haruba
Thirteen years ago, an evil army of mysterious alien monsters invaded the Earth, but the great protectors of mankind-the Divine Dragon Rangers-rose up to stop them! To this day, the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance as the fierce struggle continues to unfold! Or does it? In truth, the evil aliens were subjugated within the first year, and they've now become nothing more than clowns forced to act out their continuous defeat every week for the entertainment of the masses. They're not real villains, being forced to crank out a monster a week for the Rangers to crush. But one of the aliens has had enough. Something has to change!
(W/A/CA) Negi Haruba
Thirteen years ago, an evil army of mysterious alien monsters invaded the Earth, but the great protectors of mankind-the Divine Dragon Rangers-rose up to stop them! To this day, the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance as the fierce struggle continues to unfold! Or does it? In truth, the evil aliens were subjugated within the first year, and they've now become nothing more than clowns forced to act out their continuous defeat every week for the entertainment of the masses. But one of the aliens has had enough. Something has to change! He'll rebel against the strongest might of the Dragon Rangers and destroy them all from the inside!
(W) Kumo Kagyu (A) Noboru Kannatuki, Daichi Matsuse
"In a remote town dwells a man single-mindedly devoted to the slaughter of goblins-a man known as Goblin Slayer. Sharp as his focus may be, he cannot help but subtly influence the adventurers who come and go, changing and growing around him...
As winter approaches, Guild Girl and Cow Girl find beauty in the wait for returning adventurers. And in the shadows, a party known only as "The Runners" pursues adventure without the promise of glory...
(W) Kumo Kagyu (A) Kousuke Kurose, Noboru Kannatuki
The Goblin Slayer party sets out for the elven village, after getting a wedding invitation from High Elf Archer! And with such an exciting event promised at the end of the adventure, it would be cruel to leave Cow Girl and Guild Girl behind! But bringing civilians along means deeper danger when goblins strike... Especially if the reports of a goblin seen riding atop an enormous beast near the elven village are true!
(W) Kumo Kagyu (A) Noboru Kannatuki
There's rarely a dull moment in the Four-Cornered World: Harefolk Hunter's party is moving up the ranks and making a name for themselves on the frontier; Priestess, Female Knight, Witch, and High-Elf Archer get mixed up in a fortress siege battle; Goblin Slayer receives an invitation from Spearman and Heavy Warrior; and the people in the water town are up to their usual tricks. These are just a few of the ten stories you'll read in this latest installment of Goblin Slayer!
(W) Kumo Kagyu (A) Shogo Aoki, lack
'In the abyssal slumber of death, the past flicks by like the lights of a magic lantern... Down, down in the depths of the Dungeon of Death, in the innermost of the third floor, six heroes meet their match against frightful masked men. A sharp steel blade passes through a swordsman's throat, and memories of his master through his dying mind...'
(W) Kumo Kagyu (A) Shogo Aoki, lack
Our heroic party has reached the fourth floor of the Dungeon of the Dead-deeper than
any have delved before. They have defeated fierce foes and marched through tangled
mazes, but an unexpected revelation may halt their progress in its tracks...
(W) Kumo Kagyu (A) Kento Sakaeda
After finding out that Goblin Slayer has been spending so much time with Arc Mage, Cow Girl finds herself becoming shy and awkward in her interactions with him once again. Meanwhile, Spearman and Witch party up for the first time, thanks to Guild Girl?s introduction, and set out to take down a warlock?only to find an even deadlier creature waiting for them! Finally, Goblin Slayer and Arc Mage make their way to a dark tower at the very edge of the world...that has become an enormous goblin den?!! From afar, the clacks of rolling dice sound out... (STL208250) (C: 0-1-2)
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(W) Kumo Kagyu (A) Kento Sakaeda & Various
After getting a salary raise, Spearman entreats the blacksmith for a magic spear. Meanwhile, Goblin Slayer encounters a magic weapon of his own-but from the other side! A goblin has got its grubby hands on a sword that blazes with a pale blue light... And as if well-equipped goblins weren't enough, he will have to face up against a giant eye monster, whose gaze can melt stone! If only Goblin Slayer had some help and advice from a more experienced adventurer...
(W/A/CA) Satoru Noda
The pursuit of the hidden Ainu gold takes Toshizo Hijikata closer to the truth about Asirpa's father...or does it? Sugimoto and Asirpa arrive in the town of Yubari just as Hokkaido glides into spring, but little do they know that their nemesis Lieutenant Tsurumi is also there with his men. Tsurumi has hired the psychotic taxidermist Yasaku Edogai in a ploy to deceive the other treasure hunters. Then Ogata, the rogue sniper, adds even more fuel to the fire when he enters the game... For mature audiences.
(W/A/CA) Satoru Noda
While Sugimoto races north by dogsled, Asirpa crosses the border with Kiroranke into Russian territory. Kiroranke was once involved in the assassination of the Russian Czar Alexander II, and the Russians, tipped off by Tsurumi that Kiroranke was heading into their territory on Karafuto, have set an ambush at the border. The dark pasts of Asirpa's traveling companions are now coming to light, along with the secrets of her own father? For mature audiences.
(W/A/CA) Satoru Noda
Sugimoto closes the distance between himself and Asirpa as she continues her journey north into the wilderness of Karafuto in search of the dark secret of her father's past and the key to the hidden gold. Now, deep in Russian territory, Kiroranke has more to say about Wilk-Asirpa's father and his former conspirator in the plot to assassinate the Russian Czar. Back in Hokkaido, Lieutenant Tsurumi ponders the coded tattoos himself as Hijikata and his group track down another violent escaped convict near Lake Akan. For mature audiences.
(W) Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (A) Luo Di Cheng Qiu
Lan Wangji is deeply concerned about Wei Wuxian, but despite the bond they share, he's unable to deter him from using dark and dangerous powers. Before the two of them part ways, Wei Wuxian insists he's perfectly in control-a claim that is soon put to the test. On his way to attend a grand banquet, Wei Wuxian discovers his invitation is a deadly ruse. Jin Zixuan, cousin to the heir of the Jin clan of Lanling, has prepared a huge ambush to claim Wei Wuxian's head. Lives are lost in the tragedy that follows, and though Wei Wuxian escapes alive, things swiftly spiral out of control. Three thousand cultivators swear an oath to slay the Yiling Patriarch, as frenzied corpses bring hell to Nightless City!
(W) Maki Murakami (A) Yukino Sonoyama
A battle for the top of the Billboard charts pits Shuichi against his favorite idol, Sakuma Ryuichi-now his biggest rival! As the spotlight intensifies and tensions rise, Yuki suddenly leaves for New York. Left behind, will Shuichi move on to someone else?
(W) Maki Murakami (A) Yukino Sonoyama
Bad Luck shoots to the top of the charts, Shuichi and Yuki's relationship heats up, and Yuki's popularity booms! Shuichi is on cloud nine, but not all is well in rock and roll paradise. When stress starts affecting Yuki's health, Seguchi Toma tries to remove the cause of the problem-Shuichi himself!
(W) Maki Murakami (A) Yukino Sonoyama
Shuichi has been whisked away to none other than the United States! His relationship with Yuki now in shambles, Shuichi decides to make his American debut and forget all about Japan-Yuki included. But when Shuichi finally returns home, Yuki is there to greet him at the airport!
(W) Hiiro Akikaze (A) sime
Reconstruction of the Yenice Healers' Guild is finally underway thanks to the help of the guild's new, unusually skilled slaves, and Luciel is eager to rebuild the healers' reputation. But at every turn, he finds himself face-to-face with Yenice Representative Sharzah, who doesn't exactly like him. With enemies lurking in the shadows and multiple parties out to get them, Luciel's plans might not go as smoothly as he hoped. Luckily, he has the power of Substance X on his side.
Kaoru Minaguchi is a 'no-lifer' who sucks at school, can't play sports, lacks any realtalent, definitely doesn't have a girlfriend, or even a remote desire to change hisways...until a certain grim reaper pays him a visit. Turns out, she's a reaper of'no-lifers' and if Kaoru can't find a way to become a true 'real-lifer,' he's as good as dead...!
(W/A) Kenichi Sonoda
Rally Vincent runs Gunsmith Cats-a gun shop in Illinois with her partner, demolitions expert and former call girl Minnie-May Hopkins. But Rally's 'real' job doesn't pay the bills, her hobby does. And her hobby is bounty hunting, bringing the most wanted men and women in the Chicago area to justice-dressed in her sharp suit and tie, and driving her Shelby Cobra GT 500! In Gunsmith Cats Omnibus Volume 2, Rally goes downtown to pick up master thief Misty Brown, who's just gotten out of the slammer. But Misty's no safer on the streets… not when it seems she stole some tape recordings that could incriminate a Mafia boss. And especially not when Rally stands in the way of the person trying to get the tapes back-the perverted, ruthless Goldie Musso.
(W/A) Haruichi Furudate
Hinata boldly declares that he won't close his eyes for the Freak Quick anymore, but Kageyama isn't having any of it. The two of them fight, setting the entire team back in the practice game. But after coming face-to-face with how polished the Tokyo teams are, Karasuno realizes that even with extra practice, the road to new skills and a better-prepared team is still long. Looking for new ways to fight in the air, Hinata goes to Fukurodani's ace, Kotaro Bokuto, for some help.
(W/A) Ichitomo Kazutomo
To obtain the Golden Armor, Saitou's group must race against the legendary party who guard the Labyrinth, the Septicolor Knights! But in an unexpected turn of events, the armor steals control of Saitou's body...Could this be the party's golden opportunity to finally track down Raelza?!
The biggest loser in high school goes out one night to return a DVD and gets attacked by a blood-sucking woman. She asks if he wants to die or live. He chooses to live - but back in school he finds himself craving blood. When his desire becomes unbearable, and realizes he has climbed onto a female classmate and is trying to bite her neck. He stops himself, but she hugs him close. She asks, 'Did you really want me that much?'
(W/A/CA) Shuzo Oshimi
A supernatural story of sexual awakening, growing up, and suburban vampirism, Happiness follows a dorky boy who is attacked by a girl in an alley. She sucks his blood and gives him a choice: life or death. He chooses life, but finds himself nearly overwhelmed by a new thirst and a fascination with the necks of his classmates.
(W) Hijiki
GROWING PAINSNaoto and Hazuki's family continues to grow with the birth of their second son, Aoi! But not everyone is happy about the new baby in the house. No longer the center of attention, a jealous Minato struggles to adjust to his new role as big brother, causing all sorts of headaches for his parents. Later, Shizuku departs for an overnight school camping trip, where things get tense when her omega friend Daiki is bullied by their classmates. Determined to protect Daiki, Shizuku takes a stand!
(W) Muramitsu (A) Benigashira
To stop the vile tyrant Buzzan from forcing Ulmandra to be his bride, Uchimura teams up with Ulmandra's older brother, Vahn. They infiltrate the wedding, but Vahn's attempt to assassinate Buzzan takes an unexpected turn. Angered by Vahn's betrayal, Buzzan calls for his execution. Will Vahn's carefully laid plan for revenge and his faith in Uchimura pay off? Or will it all come crashing down with the sudden appearance of a deadly new Calamity in Kuryuu?
(W/A) Tsuyoshi Takaki
General Wodan has been waiting centuries for the one thing he needs to make his dreams of the ultimate command a reality-a human biosignature. And now that Roue has fallen into his lap, he's able to rewrite the base program of every gear in Valhalla and force them to fight according to his will. The general has declared war, and Chrome must emerge victorious if he wants to have any hope of saving Roue before it's too late!
(W) Kohta Hirano (A) Kohta Hirano, Kohta Hirano
The manga that spawned the worldwide hit anime, Kohta Hirano's Hellsing returns in new editions with revised translations and new graphic design. Nazis sequestered for generations in South America have engineered an army of vampires in preparation for a war against the living. But the Protestant-helmed Hellsing Organization and the Iscariot Agency of the Catholic Church stand in their way. The rival factions' best hope against the armies of the undead is to join forces, but can the Holy Church ever align with a group that uses unholy creatures like Alucard, the mightiest vampire of all?
(W) Shiroichi Amaui (A) Konekoneko
He may look like nothing but a country boy, but Chrono Alcon is actually one of the most powerful demons the world has ever seen! All he's interested in is attending school like any other kid, but when the Demon King finds out about Chrono's power, he'll have to spend his days studying, and his nights in the dungeons, fighting monsters??! The hit fantasy adventure manga comes to print, perfect for fans of Goblin Slayer, The Rising of the Shield Hero, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime! Chrono Alcon, a young demon, traveled from his sleepy village to study at a prestigious magic school connected to the Demon King's Castle itself. In this world, 'demons' take many shapes: wolfmen, hellhounds, vampires, even dragons! Chrono himself is a 'jinn,' but he looks like an unassuming young boy, and his classmates dismiss him as a pushover?until his groundbreaking performance in his first test attracts the attention of not only his (gorgeous) classmates, but the Demon King herself!
(W) Shiroichi Amaui (A) Konekoneko
Chrono Alcon, a young demon, traveled from his sleepy village to study at a prestigious magic school connected to the Demon King's Castle itself. In this world, 'demons' take many shapes: wolfmen, hellhounds, vampires, even dragons! Chrono himself is a 'jinn,' but he looks like an unassuming young boy, and his classmates dismiss him as a pushover... until his groundbreaking performance in his first test attracts the attention of not only his (gorgeous) classmates, but the Demon King herself!
(W/A) Rensuke Oshikiri
SS? PS? PC?! The year is 1996, and the world of good ol' home-gaming is in the middle of a console war. And in the Shibuya Crossing, where gangsters with pants hanging below their butts hunt old men down, two romances cross paths... and come to a head!
Keiichi Maebara has just moved to the very small town of Hinamizawa. He's making friends and enjoying life, until he learns of a murder that took place in a small village. His friends won't tell him the details, and at the town's yearly festival he finds out that there has been a death on that night every year for four years, and it's attributed to the Curse of Oyashiro-sama - a punishment for those who supported the dam project that would have put the town underwater. Another death occurs and the police ask for Keiichi's help in their investigation. Over time his friends become more suspicious as he gets closer to the truth, and as his paranoia mounts he discovers his friends are closer to the curse than he thinks!
(W) Ryukishi07 (A) Tomato Akase
Another year, another death, another disappearance.... Will this year be the same? Newcomer Keiichi Maebara has long grown accustomed to the rhythm of his simple life in Hinamizawa. But when Keiichi stumbles upon a few old newspapers at a dump site, he quickly realizes the peaceful village and his beloved friends are hiding a deadly secret...Is the tragedy of the summer of 1983 doomed to repeat forevermore...?! New fragments and new mysteries await-from the creators of Higurashi and Tomato Akase, the brand-new sequel series to Higurashi When They Cry!!
(W) Ryukishi07 (A) Tomato Akase
June 1983. Rika swore she would follow her dreams and never return to the days of The Tragedy ever again. But the game was reset. The wheel of fate has begun to spin again. To beat the odds and obtain what she desires, Rika must identify the new boardmaster and take control of the world fragments. However, the path ahead leads only to a most poignant betrayal by the person she loves most...
(W) Ryukishi07 (A) Tomato Akase
As their game of cat-and-mouse continues, Rika and Satoko land in a June 1983 fragment once more. While Satoko runs amok sowing the seeds of discord between the Sonozaki twins, Rika must piece together the rules of the new game...or be forever trapped by the tragedy!