The Animal Liberation Alliance, an eco-terrorist organization, rescues a pregnant chimpanzee from an animal testing lab--only for it to give birth to a half-human, half-chimpanzee "humanzee" named Charlie! Fifteen years later, Charlie's human foster parents are finally ready to send him to a normal high school, where he makes his first friend: a human girl named Lucy. In the meantime, however, the ALA's stance has become ever more extreme, and now they're here to drag Charlie into their terrorist plot...
The hit light novel series with over 30 million online views in Japan! Ars Louvent, the young Baron of Lamberg, has a secret: he’s a reincarnated Japanese office worker! Though mediocre at best in the fields of swordplay and strategy, Ars has one thing that gives him a major leg up on his fellow nobles: a skill called Appraisal, which he uses to see past the biases and preconceptions of his peers and gather up a host of capable followers! All is not well in his new home of Lamberg, however. Missian, the duchy Ars’s barony lies within, has been plunged into a war of succession, and circumstances have prompted Ars to join forces with Couran, the elder of two brothers vying for the position of duke. Like it or not, Ars is about to find him and his followers playing a pivotal role in battles the likes of which he’s never imagined!
Ryota Sato finds himself transported to a world where everything drops from monsters in dungeons. Despite being stuck at level 1, he uses his unique S-rank drops to farm dungeon monsters and make money alongside his friends: Celeste the mage, Eve the strange bunny, and Alice the monster tamer.But everything changes when all of the item drops in Cyclo stop. Faced with a town that has no way of getting drops out of dungeons, Ryota is asked to investigate the root cause of the issue...and what he discovers is truly shocking!
A rom-com between a stoic monk in training vs the cutest girl in high school! Who will win in this heated battle of wills?Mona is the cutest girl in school, and she knows it. In fact, she's worked hard to make her high school debut succcessful. But no matter what she does, she can't seem to catch the eye of stone-cold stoic Medaka Kuroiwa—but she's not about to give up that easy. Medaka, on the other hand, has been raised at a temple and was told to never become close to women. Who will win in this heated battle of wills?16+
"His first-ever personal goal reached, Iruma wonders what he should set his sights on next. Fortunately, there are a whole host of battlers, organized group demonic activities, that could provide the perfect pursuit. Doors open for Iruma at every turn, but do these Netherworldly clubs actually want him ... or do they only want the magic in his ring? Iruma's search for a battler where he belongs sends him crashing straight into a rare demon without magic, igniting the most explosive action yet!"--
How far would you go to get what you most desire?For Guren Ichinose, a fifteen-year-old magic user born into a lowly clan, that journey begins when he is forced to enroll at an academy run by his order’s mortal enemies. There, while endlessly tormented by his insufferably privileged classmates, Guren must hide his true strength and weave his way through intrigue and deceit amid the rising winds of war.This all-new manga adaptation of the standalone light novel prequels to the hit manga Seraph of the End follows Guren as he takes his first steps toward inevitable calamity—the apocalypse that ushered in the reign of vampires.It is a tale of catastrophe, of star-crossed love, lies, and the search for an escape from destiny. How far will Guren go, and what—or whom—must he sacrifice for his ambitions?
The tales are beautifully told ...don't hesitate to dig into this engaging, monster-hunting treat. Recommended."- Otaku USA Magazine“Farewell, my dear friend Hank Henriette.”The capital, Newfort, is engulfed in fire, and there is now no turning back. Enemies, allies, and Incarnates alike lay down their lives for what they believe in. What will become of the fate of the Incarnates at the end of this deadly war?The dark fantasy masterpiece, created by the editors behind Attack on Titan and Flowers of Evil, twirls towards its dramatic finale!
"Newcomers and existing fans alike will enjoy diving into the world of Monogatari and meeting the delightful cast of characters. If you're yet to experience this series in any form then this is the perfect time to climb aboard!" - Anime UK NewsKoyomi finds himself in the purrilous grips of the "Afflicting Cat," all while reeling from Hanekawa's shocking confession. And just as the world around him darkens, a familiar face emerges from the shadows to tame this furious feline. But with the sudden appearance of Koyomi’s savior comes a few more surprise guests…
Having saved the kingdom from invasion, Mitsuha suddenly finds herself elevated to the rank of viscountess. Exploiting her world-jumping ability to the fullest, she’s now busy improving things in her new domain (with a little help from Earth’s advanced knowledge and technical skills). But with ballroom season on the way, it’s her obligation as a noble to return to the capital. Sure, the timing couldn’t be worse, but it might also present a perfect chance to showcase her new flagship product—popcorn?!That’s not the only iron Mitsuha has in the fire, though: when she decides to hold a tournament to drum up sales for a new line of board games, things go a little too well! Between that and the arrival of unexpected visitors from a distant land, the newly-minted Viscountess Mitsuha von Yamano really has her hands full!
What happens when roommates-turned-lovers turn into viral sensations? And what if your happily-ever-after has an expiration date...?It’s been three months since roommates Mao and Hisashi took their relationship to the next level, and Mao couldn’t be more in love…or more nervous that he’s not doing enough to keep his experienced partner satisfied. Just when it seems like he may have figured things out, the film club’s movie goes viral, and suddenly everyone wants a piece of its breakaway star: Hisashi. With graduation right around the corner, Mao must find a way to keep them together or risk leaving their future to the uncertain tides of fate.18+
"A trying day at court, the aches and pains of aging, and the rising cost of living put Shiro through quite the wringer. Kenji is also in for a few surprises, as discussions about the future and an unexpected New Year's visit to his family's home lead to some shocking revelations and an unforeseen proposal. Fortunately, the two always have the comfort of a meal made with love to see them through. Good thing, too, because when a premarital quarrel threatens to torpedo Gilbert/ Wataru and Kohinata's wedding plans, it's up to Shiro and Kenji to find a way to save their friends' happiness--without putting their own relationship at risk."--
With Shinobu’s return, new battles begin on two fronts. As the Afflicting Cat crosses claws with the Tyrannical Tiger, Koyomi and Seishiro throw down to see who will remain Kiss-Shot’s thrall. Now, with their lives on the line and the fate of the world at stake, who will prevail in these double duels of dual realities?
"Swordless 'swordsman' Shichika and self-described 'schemer' Togame are on a quest to obtain twelve peculiar masterpiece blades. Pitting the former against his sister, who has acquired one of the legendary weapons, and the latter against a rival at court, Princess Negative, this paperback edition, featuring ... interior art and copious bilingual footnotes, is the third of a quartet collecting a bestselling series from the former homeland of samurais and ninjas"--Back cover.
"Mona Kawai is the cutest girl in school, and she knows it. In fact, she has everyone wrapped around her pretty little finger--everyone, that is, except Medaka Kuroiwa, a recent transfer student. Determined to win him over and solidify her reign as unchallenged queen bee, Mona rolls out the red carpet for her newest would-be subject, only for the stone-cold stoic to glare her down at every turn! Just how far will she go to prove her charms are truly irresistible and win over the last unclaimed heart in school? And why is it that her chest keeps getting tighter the harder he proves to conquer?--
Through cherry blossom season and the mysteries of "Christmas" to the joy and heartache of Valentine's Day, Muco endures the pain of trips to the vet and the humiliation of learning a new trick, all while fending off potential rivals for the affection of her beloved Mr. Komatsu.
"Now that Senpai has finally realized his feelings for Nagatoro, he's left with one big problem: a dire lack of confidence that is spilling over into his paintings and endangering his dreams of getting into an arts university. At a loss for how to help, Nagatoro turns for aid to the former club president, who is only too happy to oblige. But when the president's solution turns out to require quite a bit more exposure than anybody anticipated, Nagatoro must decide just how much skin she's willing to put in the game."--
The hit light novel series with over 30 million online views in Japan!Ars Louvent isn’t just the heir of a petty barony—he’s also a reincarnated Japanese office worker! He isn’t a fighter, and he doesn’t know the first thing about his new world, but he does have one advantage that’s crucial for anyone who hopes to get by as a lord. Namely, an unprecedented eye for talent, granted to him by his special skill: Appraisal!Thanks to that skill—and to his lack of consideration for his prospective retainers’ ages and origins—Ars has managed to gather up a formidable team of talented followers. Unfortunately, the empire he lives in is teetering on the brink of civil war. To make matters worse, the cornerstone of House Louvent and Ars’s father, Raven, has passed away at the worst possible moment! Ars has no choice but to take up his father’s mantle, make full use of his retainers’ talents, and protect and expand his territory as war rages around him, lest he lose everything he holds dear!
"Despite his best efforts to avoid attention, Iruma's dumb luck and good nature have made him the talk of Babyls. But his unwanted fame has also caught the eye of the student council president, Ameri, who suspects that Iruma may not be the demon others think he is. As Iruma's string of uncanny feats continues, Ameri draws closer to the truth, and before long, their worlds come crashing together in a fateful and heart-pounding encounter."--
A never-ending search for who we are BAR California is a secluded sex bar that welcomes people of all genders, propensities, and sexual orientations. For some, it’s the only place where they’re free to be themselves. For others, it’s a place for self-discovery.The mysterious young woman who runs the establishment, Yo, quietly watches over the patrons every evening. No one seems to know much about her. But when a new part-timer accidentally walks into her room, her past—and how the bar came to be—is gradually revealed.The final installment of Rei Taki’s intricate and deeply moving series. Her words will touch you to the core!18+
IT’S NOT A JOKE ANYMORECan a masked internet vigilante who foretells his real-life acts of vengeance before committing them rattle society into human decency, at long last? Finally available as a one-volume complete edition, Prophecy's stunning prescience only burns brighter since its first serialization in 2011.Winner of the Japan Media Arts Festival Manga Excellence Prize and le Prix Asie de la Critique ACBD laureate Tetsuya Tsutsui has published hard-hitting comics since the dawn of our brave new century. Prophecy was adapted into a live-action theatrical feature as well as a TV drama.PRAISE FOR THE ORIGINAL NORTH AMERICAN RELEASE"Prophecy seems more relevant than ever now [...] A tough manga to put down, and it doesn'’t let up until the case is fully closed." —Otaku USA"It’s the old vigilante conundrum brought into a very present day, and Prophecy really is hard to put down. […] It feels like a timely book, but more than that it’s a good one and one that keeps you thinking throughout." —Anime News Network"Prophecy is a mature, chilling, and realistic series […] One of the strongest series to debut this year.—Manga Bookshelf
Another spectacular collaboration between a literary giant and the illustrator of Touken Ranbu! The Maiden's Bookshelf series continues with this eerie classic from the great Izumi Kyoka.“But you couldn’t have known!”A mysterious encounter in the surgery room leads down the paths of memory after a young woman refuses anesthetic to protect her secret...At once dreamlike and strikingly modern, Kyoka Izumi’s 1895 tale of doomed love has never been more wrenching than it is here, presented alongside Towoji Honojiro’s haunting and evocative illustrations.
"Hopeless pushover Iruma Suzuki has found himself in a devil of a predicament. . .His trashy parents have sold off his soul, and he now has to live and attent school in the Netherworld. But with his unique survival skills and doting demon grandfather's support, Iruma will surely make it through this hellish experience. He'll just need to subjugate rival classmates, summon familiars, and more, all while never revealing that he's human. . . Easy as aleph, bet, gimel, right?"--Page 4 of cover.
Mitsuha is your average teenage orphan—until one day she falls off a cliff, and finds herself in another world strangely akin to medieval Europe! Beset by wolves, she discovers she has the ability to travel freely between the two worlds, and decides to make a life for herself in both. Now all she needs to do is save up 80,000 gold coins for a comfortable retirement... Piece of cake, right?! No matter how out of control things get, Mitsuha keeps her cool, turning every hurdle into a business opportunity. From shopkeeper to war hero to viscountess, her meteoric rise seems unstoppable—but with each success comes new obligations and new costs. Does every step up just take her further from her goal??
"In the beautiful mountains of Akita stands GLASS STUDIO amato, run by Mr. Komatsu and the shiny-nosed dog who loves him--MUCO!! Muco dreams of the day when Mr. Komatsu will become a dog, too, but in the meantime she spends her days chewing up towels, jumping in the pond, and inventing new games...all called "Komatsu"! Based on a real person, a real dog, and a real glass studio, there's something here for everyone--even cat lovers! (Disclaimer: no actual cats are featured in this volume)"--Provided by publisher.
Their hearts are at point-blank range! Miyazen is a prim and proper young lady, and Matsubayashi is a brusque former troublemaker. They're still having trouble talking to each other, but the arrival of summer is giving them a little extra help. The more they get to know each other, the closer they want to become. And now they've finally reached a turning point...!
You probably don't remember, but... Miyazen is a prim and proper young lady, and Matsubayashi is a brusque former troublemaker. They both want to get closer and secretly rack their brains every day trying to come up with things to talk about. But why is it that they're so interested in each other in the first place? In this installment, we learn a bit more about their pasts and motivations!
"Two high school classmates, Sakura Miyazen and Sota Matsubayashi, are polar opposites: Miyazen is a prim and proper young lady, while Matsubayashi is a brusque former troublemaker. They're secretly dying to talk to each other, but their backgrounds are so different, they can't seem to strike up a conversation! And why does a simple greeting make the both of them turn red?!"--
"The bizarre four-panel comic by Bkub Okawa, on which the hit anime is based, is filled with obscure pop culture references (including walk-ons by characters from other series) and tongue-in-cheek, and in-your-face, quips and snipes, as well as inappropriate physical violence"--
The closer they get, the greedier they become! Sakura Miyazen and Sota Matsubayashi make an unlikely couple. After all, Miyazen is a prim and proper young lady, and Matsubayashi is a brusque former troublemaker. But they're actually more similar than you'd think--both of them struggle to act naturally around each other, and they're always thinking of ways to get closer. Now that they're finally dating, what will they try doing next? Akitaka's short and sweet romance comedy reaches its dramatic finale!
"With little time to spare, Koyomi is on a mission to save Hanekawa from the Afflicting Cat's grip and find Shinobu. This time, he'll take all the help he can get--even a lead from a sketchy aberrations expert--but will it be enough, or will things once again go from bad to worse?"--Back cover.
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