(W/A) Sakaomi Yuzaki
As Nomoto comes to terms with her feelings, Kasuga worries over her relationship with her family. Meanwhile, Nagumo moves in next door and Nomoto reunites with an old follower named Yako, widening their social circle as tensions grow.?
Itsuki Hashima is a novelist who's hopelessly enamored with the idea of little sisters and is constantly surrounded by colorful characters. A world class genius and love-guru who's beauty almost seems a waste on her. A girl who's constantly troubled by her friendships, love interests, and can't even find refuge in her dreams. A ridiculously talented illustrator. Each of them have as many problems and worries as the next and they never have a dull day together as they play games, travel, and work together. From the same author of the famous I Don't Have Many Friends, Yomi Hirasaka!
(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/A) Stan Sakai
The rabbit ronin's classic adventure in space-now in color and with a bonus issue-long story!
Featuring Stan Sakai's emotive artwork and expert lettering, with colors by Emi Fujii. With a new introduction from Stan Sakai, and also collecting the Space Usagi: Yokai Hunter one-shot comic!
As the general of Lord Shirohoshi's space fleet, it's Usagi's responsibility to keep the lord and his heir safe. Now tasked with the education and protection of the lord's heir, Usagi must remain vigilant at all times to protect the heir from a murderous plot and an unexpected betrayal.
Collects Space Usagi: Death and Honor #1and Space Usagi: Yokai Hunter.
(W) Stan Sakai (A) Stan Sakai, Emi Fuji (CA) Stan Sakai
The rabbit ronin's classic adventures in space continue-now in color! Taking place directly after the Space Usagi: Death and Honor arc, Stan Sakai's second Space Usagi series sees Miyamoto Usagi continuing to defend the Shirohoshi clan in the far future from scheming rivals, the Kajitori. New friends, like space pirate Rhogen, and new enemies, led by Empress Amateh, are introduced in this miniseries now colored by longtime collaborator Emi Fujii! This collection also includes new stories by Julie Sakai and Stan Sakai, featuring Space Usagi's Akemi character! Collects Space Usagi: White Star Rising #1-3.
Kotetsu and Barnaby are the fi rst NEXT superhero duo, but they've got a few differences to overcome if they're going to learn to work together. A reality TV show intruding into their daily lives doesn't help, but a bomb threat just might get them to cooperate. Then a misguided surprise party leads to a NEXT-involved diamond heist! Age Rating: T
The heroes face down the deranged NEXT killer Lunatic. Lunatic's vigilantism has the city on edge, and the heroes find themselves having to convince everyone that NEXT are working for the good of Stern Bild City. Lunatic is in the wrong, but there is much more to the madman than anyone knows...
Because of a kidnapping threat, Kotetsu and Barnaby have their hands full babysitting the mayor's infant son, who is also a telekinetic Next! Unfortunately, Kotetsu's face just makes the child cry, setting off his destructive wailing. Pao-Lin and Karina have the right touch for this job, but sinister forces are lining up against them!
(W/A/CA) Mizuki Sakakibara
The NEXT supremacist Jake Martinez has declared that all NEXT should join him in ruling over humanity! After issuing his call to rebellion, he heads for Justice Tower intending to seize it and establish his rule. The heroes find themselves scrambling to confront him as other old enemies appear, and Barnaby, faced at last with the man who murdered his parents, can no longer hold himself ?
(W/A/CA) Mizuki Sakakibara
At Justice Tower, Tiger, Barnaby and Rock Bison confront Jake, but they're no match for his unique powers and take a beating. Meanwhile, Origami Cyclone and Edward head to Jake's secret hideout hoping to capture Kriem and stop the Mad Bears. With the data chip they recover, Saito discovers a way to stop the creepy toys, but the plan requires manpower the team doesn't have. Fortunately, unlikely allies arrive just in time to offer assistance.
(W/A) Stan Sakai
The Heroes in a Half Shell and the Rabbit Ronin join forces once again in this new adventure from beloved Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pursue the evil cyborg genius Dr. WhereWhen through a time portal? and emerge in feudal Japan! There, they encounter Usagi, 20 years into the samurai's future but decades after the arrival of Dr. WhereWhen? who has already carved himself a fiefdom using mechanized clockwork samurai robots? with the intention of conquering both the past and current timelines! Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird's TMNT first crossed over with Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo in 1986, and since then, their encounters have extended to numerous comic adventures and multiple animated series. This newest tale deepens the connection between the anthropomorphic animals as they struggle to save both their worlds from a sinister villain the likes of which none of the heroes have seen before!
(W) Kori Hisakawa (A) Iroto Tsumugi, Airumu
On the day Byletta is supposed to meet her husband-to-be...the man's gone off to war! Eight years later, as she's enjoying her spouseless married life, Byletta receives news that he is set to return. Determined to keep her man-free lifestyle, she sends a divorce letter. But the man (whom she still hasn't met) responds with an outrageous wager: to sleep together for a month and she's free to go if she doesn't conceive!
(W) Kori Hisakawa, Iroto Tsumugi (A) Airumu
When Arnald receives a letter of divorce from the wife he has never met, he decides to strike a wager with her instead. After all, he's heard rumors of this temptress and he's not one to take a loss. It'd be a shame to let Byletta go without seeing what she's like for himself. But the more time Arnald spends with Byletta, the less he understands her. Just what is this feeling growing inside him?
The Swangan Country Manor incident may be resolved, but Byletta has a new concern?her husband Arnald?s gaze grows sweeter by the day, and it?s rather unnerving! Where did the ruthless, cold-blooded man who proposed that outrageous wager go?! As Byletta doubts his intentions, however, their budding relationship is put to the test when figures from their respective pasts show up at the victory celebration?
(W/A/CA) Sakae Saito
Youko gets a message from her sister, sending Airi and her off to Tsukuba, a city of research and universities. Then, after a stop to stretch their legs at Lake Kasumigaura, the two find themselves at Motegi Mobility Resort-a motorsport mecca with tons of well-preserved bikes!
(W) Stan Sakai (A) Stan Sakai & Various
A collection of fan-favorite short stories from the world of Usagi Yojimbo-a perfect introduction and celebration of the rabbit hero!
Celebrating Usagi Yojimbo's 40th anniversary, this value-priced collection includes eight fan-favorite and Stan Sakai-picked short stories in color starring the beloved rabbit ronin! Perfect for longtime fans and newcomers to the series, the Usagi Yojimbo: 40th Anniversary Reader collection includes the popular short story "Chanoyu" in color for the first time!
Featuring Stan Sakai's award-winning art and storytelling and expert hand lettering, with colors by Emi Fujii, Tom Luth, and Ronda Pattison.
Collects "A Mother's Love," "Blade of the Gods," "The Way of the Samurai," "Chanoyu," "Cut the Plum," "The Artist," "Buntori," and "Adachi".
(W/A/CA) Stan Sakai
The adventures continue for the rabbit ronin Usagi and his cousin Yukichi! Finally making it out of the frozen mountains, Usagi and Yukichi come across a merchant being attacked by four brigands. They rescue the supposed merchant only to discover much later that he is really a criminal with a huge bounty on his head! Of course, wherever there is a huge reward you will find bounty hunters Gen and Stray Dog... and other unscrupulous trackers! Stan Sakai's evocative artwork with award-winning hand lettering features wonderful colors by Hi-Fi Colour Design!
(W/A/CA) Stan Sakai
Presenting one of Usagi's greatest story arcs in an all-new full-color edition for the first time, giving new readers the perfect opportunity to explore the groundbreaking series while offering longtime fans a new reading experience. 'The Dragon Bellow Conspiracy' stands out among the early issues as the first novel-length storyline, combining all of the characters that had previously appeared separately into one epic tale! A sinister plot to overthrow the Shogun percolates and one of Usagi's friends is captured! The ensuing machinations will draw in not only Usagi, but also bounty hunter Gen and the Blind Swordspig, Zato-Ino! Beginning with these early issues, find out why this series has won ten Eisner Awards, two Harvey Awards, an American Library Association Award, and has been called 'one of the most original, innovative, well-executed comic books anywhere to be found' by Stan Lee.
(W/A/CA) Stan Sakai
Celebrate Stan Sakai's beloved rabbit ronin, Miyamoto Usagi, in his epic trek along the warrior's path in this first second edition volume of the comic saga featuring brand new original cover art by Stan Sakai, beginning with over six hundred pages of Usagi's essential adventures. Collects Usagi Yojimbo volume 2 #1-#16 and volume 3 #1-#6! o Full-color cover gallery! o The limited-edition hardcover is signed!
(W/A/CA) Stan Sakai
This fifth definitive Usagi Yojimbo collection sees the return of many of Usagi's friends. Inspector Ishida, the sneaky thief Kitsune, and the fearsome bounty hunters Gen and Stray Dog all make appearances. The retainer Tomoe Ame also returns in 'Mother of Mountains,' 'Tomoe's Story,' and the poignant tea ceremony tale, 'Chanoyu'. Collects Usagi Yojimbo volume three #76-#93, Usagi Yojimbo Color Special #1-#3, and more!
(W/A/CA) Stan Sakai
This fifth definitive Usagi Yojimbo collection sees the return of many of Usagi's friends. Inspector Ishida, the sneaky thief Kitsune, and the fearsome bounty hunters Gen and Stray Dog all make appearances. The retainer Tomoe Ame also returns in 'Mother of Mountains,' 'Tomoe's Story,' and the poignant tea ceremony tale, 'Chanoyu'. Collects Usagi Yojimbo volume three #76-#93, Usagi Yojimbo Color Special #1-#3, and more!
(W/A/CA) Stan Sakai The novel-length title story relates the heretofore untold story of the mercenary swordsrhino Gennosuke. This volume also introduces a new romantic interest for Usagi, tells the final fate of the Blind Swordspig, and more!
(W/A/CA) Stan Sakai
This volume features Usagi's origins as a wandering rabbit warrior in feudal Japan, and introduces many members of the cast of characters. Brimming with drama and humor, this is some of Stan Sakai's finest work.
(W/A/CA) Stan Sakai
Usagi Yojimbo returns to Dark Horse with this graphic novel! Following the events of 'The Green Dragon,' Usagi and Yukichi are still in the snowy mountaintops of Northern Japan. They are led to the hut of a strange woman hermit who allows them to spend the night. Meanwhile, the maniacal Jei and his familiar, Keiko, are on Usagi's trail, and they stumble upon a bandit lair and subdue the band of cutthroats and thieves. Stan Sakai brings his beloved rabbit ronin series back to Dark Horse-featuring full color by colorist team Hi-Fi!
(W/A/CA) Stan Sakai
In this volume, Usagi teams up with fan favorite Inspector Ishida, helps an allied clan protect its honor, discovers how deadly the soy sauce business can be, and more! Features 'Two Hundred Jizo,' Usagi's two hundredth consecutive issue drawn by Stan Sakai!
(W) Stan Sakai (A) Stan Sakai (CT) HiFi Colour Design
Murder and arson are plaguing the valley of ten thousand plums.The trees within the valley of ten thousand plums are beautiful to behold. But the umeboshi, or pickled plums, made in the local village are renowned for their strong medicinal properties, and a favorite of the Shogun. As a series of deadly events grip the valley with fear, the Shogun's samurai strongman is immediately suspicious when Usagi, Yukichi, and Gen are found wandering among the prized foliage...can their appearance be a mere coincidence?A new adventure starring Usagi Yojimbo by legendary creator Stan Sakai, with beautiful color work by HiFi Colour Design! This collection also includes a new introduction from TMNT: The Last Ronin co-writer Tom Waltz, a full cover gallery featuring every comic-book issue variant cover, bonus story notes by Zack Davisson, and afterword text by Stan Sakai!Collects Usagi Yojimbo: Ten Thousand Plums #1-#5.
Murder and arson are plaguing the valley of ten thousand plums.
The trees within the valley of ten thousand plums are beautiful to behold. But the umeboshi, or pickled plums, made in the local village are renowned for their strong medicinal properties, and a favorite of the Shogun. As a series of deadly events grip the valley with fear, the Shogun's samurai strongman is immediately suspicious when Usagi, Yukichi, and Gen are found wandering among the prized foliage... Can their appearance be a mere coincidence?
A new adventure starring Usagi Yojimbo by legendary creator Stan Sakai, with beautiful color work by HiFi Colour Design! This collection also includes a numbered tip-in sheet signed by Stan Sakai, a new introduction from TMNT: The Last Ronin co-writer Tom Waltz, a full cover gallery featuring every comic-book issue variant cover, bonus story notes by Zack Davisson, and afterword text by Stan Sakai!
Collects Usagi Yojimbo: Ten Thousand Plums #1-#5.
(W) Sakae Kusama
A romantic mystery filled that keeps readers guessing, this is a fantastical BL story for those who love a quick read.I can even turn the stories in your head into a novel. Okitsu, who had been wandering around Okinawa and had been sleeping rough, takes refuge in the home of novelist Ibu after a typhoon. Ibu claims to be able to read other people's minds, and from the moment they first meet, he shows interest in Okitsu, who suffers from claustrophobia due to past trauma...!?Is he a delusional maniac or a liar? A vivid and stormy night spent with a man with mysterious powers──!!
(W) Sakae Kusama
Volume 2 of the romantic mystery that keeps readers guessing, this is a fantastical BL story for those who love a quick read.Love blossoms…Now lovers, Ibu accompanies Okitsu back to Tokyo, where he uses his uncanny mind-reading ability to reexplore the mystery of Okitsu's troubled past, returning to the site of the traumatic kidnapping. The revelations they discover should drive them closer together, but upon returning home, a cold distance seems to grow. Okitsu may not be able to read minds, but will he be able to follow his heart when times get tough?NOTE: This book contains mature content and is intended for readers 18 years of age and over.