METALHEAD NEXT DOOR GN (MR)
(W/A) Mamita
Impoverished graduate student Kento nearly freezes to death outside his new cheap (unheated) apartment during a blizzard. Luckily, he's saved by neighbor Soushi, a quiet and somewhat frightening young man who dresses in all black. Although he exudes an aura that screams 'keep away,' his eyes, hidden behind long rocker hair, plead for something else. Over the following year, the two share meals together, but as the time passes, the closeted Kento finds it increasingly difficult to ignore his growing feelings. Will he choose to maintain the peaceful, happy times he's grown to love or risk it all for the possibility of something more? (STL321545) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7.5, 178pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
WORST SOULMATE EVER GN (MR)
(W/A) Haruta
Impatient 29-year old omega Shishikura has watched all his friends get married while his own romances keep fizzling out. Determined to find someone compatible, he turns to a matchmaking service. But while waiting for his perfect soulmate to be found, he goes into heat at the worst possible moment-alone with Kotani, a new coworker who is nursing a longtime grudge against Shishikura! After spending a desperate steamy night together, there's no doubt that the two are physically compatible, but do they even like each other? (STL321559) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7.5, 178pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
MR MEGA MAN GN VOL 01 (OF 3)
(W) Yuushi Kawata (A/CA) Yukito
When Mega Man grows up, he must face his greatest challenge of all... life as an adult! The days of battle against Dr. Wily are long since gone. The world no longer needs Mega Man, and a grown-up Rock now leads a peaceful life working as a dentist. The Robots Masters have new careers as well... Cut Man is a barber, Flame Man is a chef, and Top Man is an online influencer. Yet as these dreamlike days pass by, a shadow of turmoil lurks on the horizon (STL343715) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x8, 194pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $13.99
OTTOMAN HENSHIN HERO HUSBAND GN VOL 02 (OF 2) (MR)
(W/A/CA) Shinnosuke Kanazawa
The Gomi couple and the Earth Defense Force make a direct assault on the enemy's home base, and are confronted by the Draconian 'family'! What twisted secrets lie within this hive of villainy? And what is the true identity of the mastermind known as 'Father'!? All will be revealed in the epic conclusion of the 'wife-loving' henshin-hero action series! (STL343716) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x8, 480pgs, B&W (2 of 2) SRP: $29.99
PERSONA 3 GN VOL 01 (O/A)
(W) Shuji Sogabe, Atlus (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
Between one day and the next, inserting itself into reality at midnight, sits the Dark Hour. Few know about this special time that separates humans from the dangerous creatures known as Shadows. It is here that a group of students finds the ability to summon their inner selves their 'Personas' to do battle with the Shadows before they can consume the minds of humanity. (STL011931) Available Now! (JUL162023)
SC, 6x9, 162pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 4 GN VOL 01 (O/A)
(W) Shuji Sogabe, Atlus (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
Following a string of mysterious murders, transfer student Soji Seta and his new friends have followed the legend of the Midnight Channel and found themselves pulled into another dimension! In this twisted TV world, a person s innermost secrets materialize as a Shadow, an entity that may become a powerful ally or something much worse! Based on the popular Persona 4 video game! (STK681224) Available Now! (JUL151648)
SC, 6x9, 162pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 5 MEMENTOS MISSION TP VOL 01 (O/A)
(W) Atlus (A/CA) Rokuro Saito
A mysterious group of phantom thieves skulks in the shadows of Tokyo, changing the hearts of corrupt adults. But behind their masks are... normal teenagers and a talking black cat?! PERSONA 5: MEMENTOS MISSION is an all-new mystery featuring the cast of PERSONA 5.
IN THIS VOLUME: The attempted poisoning of an influential CEO Suspicious happenings at a local doctor's clinic Sketchy job requests at a back-street military shop High schooler and phantom thieves leader Ren Amamiya tackles these mysterious incidents together with his trustworthy friends and the famous high school detective Goro Akechi! (STL201634) Available Now!
SC, 162pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 4 ARENA GN VOL 01 (O/A)
(W) Atlus (A/CA) Aiya Kyu
The casts of PERSONA 3 and PERSONA 4 collide! A dormant anti-shadow suppression weapon named Labrys has been stolen! Mitsuru Kirijo and Aigis begin investigating its whereabouts. Meanwhile Yu Narukami returns to Inaba to reunite with his friends, the Investigation Team. What he finds waiting for him there is a strange fighting tournament held inside the TV World! (STL256031) Available Now! (C: 0-0-2)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 4 ARENA ULTIMAX GN VOL 01 (O/A)
(W) Atlus (A/CA) Rokuro Saito
The action continues for the united casts of PERSONA 3 and PERSONA 4! It began two months after the end of ATLUS' smash hit RPG Persona 4, when the Investigation Team was promptly swept up in a strange fighting tournament run by the mysterious General Teddie. After a long series of vicious battles the Team defeated the mastermind. But the peace hasn't lasted long! General Teddie returns and proclaims the start of the P-1 Climax! Then there's the mysterious boy Sho Minazuki, and even Tohru Adachi joins the tournament. Where will the story go next?! (STL256027) Available Now! (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 5x8, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 5 COMIC A LA CARTE GN (O/A)
(W) Atlus (A) Various (CA) Hiro Kiyohara
It's an official manga anthology of PERSONA 5 short stories and comic strips! A dangerous shopping date! The suffering of a back-alley doctor! The Phantom Thieves' Cooking Corner! Over a dozen artists dive into the daily lives of Joker, Futaba, Ryuji, and the rest of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. (STL256034) Available Now!
SC, 132pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 3 GN VOL 02 (O/A)
(W) Atlus, Shuji Sogabe (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
Life isn't easy when you're a transfer student - just ask Minato Arisato, Gekkoukan High School's newest transfer student. Strangers and unfamiliar scenery aside, Minato also has to contend with the fact that his school transforms into a Shadow-filled tower called Tartarus every night during the Dark Hour! Minato and two of his new friends - Yukari and Junpei - set out to investigate Tartarus to see what they can learn about this phenomenon, but can three high school students with little to no combat experience possibly survive the tower's horrors? (STL021937) Available Now! (SEP162030)
SC, 6x9, 162pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 3 GN VOL 03 (O/A)
(W) Shuji Sogabe, Atlus (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
With the formation of the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (S.E.E.S.), Minato, Mitsuru, Akihiko, and the rest have taken it upon themselves to combat the threat that Tartarus and the Shadows therein represent. When they learn that the soft-spoken Fuuka may have become trapped in Tartarus during the Dark Hour, they mount a desperate rescue attempt but will they reach Fuuka in time to save her? (STL021938) Available Now! (NOV161915)
SC, 6x9, 162pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 3 GN VOL 04 (O/A)
(W) Atlus, Shuji Sogabe (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
This next thrilling volume of the Persona 3 manga series is all about revelations as the intrepid members of S.E.E.S. visit the Kirijou family cottage and learn some surprising truths from Mitsuru's father about the events surrounding Tartarus, the Dark Hour, and their own continuing battle against the encroaching Shadows. The weight of these truths proves especially heavy for Yukari and Mitsuru, but if they can bear this burden, their shared struggle may give rise to new power (STL028566) Available Now! (JAN172107)
SC, 6x9, 162pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 3 GN VOL 05 (O/A)
(W) Shuji Sogabe, Atlus (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
If you thought Shadows were the only enemies S.E.E.S. would ever have to fight, think again! It's an all-out battle between Persona users as S.E.E.S. comes into direct conflict with Strega, an extremist group using the Dark Hour for their own personal gain. Even with Akihiko's old friend Shinjiro and the surprisingly mature elementary school student Ken Amada as S.E.E.S.' newest recruits, Minato and friends are in for their toughest battle yet! (STL035018) Available Now! (MAR172149)
SC, 6x9, 162pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 3 GN VOL 06 (O/A)
(W) Shuji Sogabe, Atlus (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
This next thrilling volume of the Persona 3 manga series is all about revelations as the intrepid members of S.E.E.S. visit the Kirijou family cottage and learn some surprising truths from Mitsuru's father about the events surrounding Tartarus, the Dark Hour, and their own continuing battle against the encroaching Shadows. The weight of these truths proves especially heavy for Yukari and Mitsuru, but if they can bear this burden, their shared struggle may give rise to new power (STL048040) Available Now! (MAY171943)
SC, 6x9, 162pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 3 GN VOL 07 (O/A)
(W) Shuji Sogabe, Atlus (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
'Who am I?' 'Why must I fight?' 'What is Minato to me?' These are the questions that race through Aigis' mind as the android anti-Shadow weapon looks back and ponders what it is that she cherishes most. (STL085154) Available Now! (JUL182337)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 3 GN VOL 08 (O/A)
(W) Shuji Sogabe, Atlus (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
As the promised end draws near, the members of S.E.E.S. must decide how they want to spend their final days. Is there a point to continuing the good fight? Whether they are prepared or not, time waits for no one. Based on the Persona 3 video game! (STL088731) Available Now! (SEP182157)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 3 GN VOL 09 (O/A)
(W) Shuji Sogabe, Atlus (A) Shuji Sogabe
In the wake of a miraculous happening, it becomes apparent that hope lives on. There is a reason to go on fighting. The destruction of the Dark Hour may erase all memories of their days fighting together... but they will not forget. (STL104089) Available Now! (JAN192269)
SC, 146pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 3 GN VOL 10 (O/A)
(W) Shuji Sogabe, Atlus (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
The avatar of Nyx has arrived, and it heralds the death of the world. The answer to life can only be found by facing oneself and facing death (STL120078) Available Now! (MAY192130)
SC, 146pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 3 GN VOL 11 (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
The final chapter of Persona 3! Nyx's influence is breaking down the barrier between the Dark Hour and reality. Only the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad stand in the way of the end of everything. (STL122007) Available Now! (FEB198340)
SC, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 4 GN VOL 02 (O/A)
(W) Shuji Sogabe, Atlus (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
Soji, Yosuke, and Chie are hot on the trail of the Inabi kidnapping victims... which now include Chie's best friend Yukiko! Now, with the help of their strange new ally Teddie, our heroes venture into the TV World again to get Yukiko back. Based on the popular Persona 4 video game! (STK684051) Available Now! (SEP151651)
SC, 6x9, 154pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 4 GN VOL 03 (O/A)
(W) Shuji Sogabe, Atlus (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
Teen brawler Kanji Tatsumi barrels onto the scene! Will this rough & tumble juvenile delinquent help or hinder the search for the truth about the Midnight Channel? Based on the popular Persona 4 video game! (STL005796) Available Now! (APR162016)
SC, 6x9, 170pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 4 GN VOL 04 (O/A)
(W) Shuji Sogabe, Atlus (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
Superstar teen idol Rise Kujikawa escapes to Inaba for a much-needed break from the limelight, and the usually sleepy town is caught in the grip of celebrity fever! But when Rise suddenly appears on the Midnight Channel and goes missing soon thereafter, it's up to Soji, Chie, and the rest of the crew to rescue her from the TV World and figure out what - if anything - Rise shares in common with the previous kidnapping victims. Based on the popular Persona 4 video game! (STL011932) Available Now! (JUN161859)
SC, 6x9, 170pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 4 GN VOL 05 (O/A)
(W) Shuji Sogabe, Atlus (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
With Rise rescued and now in possession of her own Persona, Soji and friends welcome a powerful new ally into the fold. But just as things are looking up, the body of Inaba's latest murder victim is discovered - and the victim's identity turns our heroes' investigation upside-down. Meanwhile, Teddie does some much-needed soul searching and what he finds is much more than anyone bear-gained for! (STL018776) Available Now! (AUG162032)
SC, 6x9, 162pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 4 GN VOL 06 (O/A)
(W) Shuji Sogabe, Atlus (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
With the murderer Mitsuo Kubo apprehended and the case seemingly closed, life in Inaba returns to normal just in time for Soji and his friends to enjoy a well-earned summer vacation. But moving on is proving especially difficult for Naoki Konishi, for whom time has stood still ever since his sister Saki became the second murder victim. Can he and Yosuke find the peace they're seeking, and is Soji and friends' investigation truly over? Based on the popular Persona 4 video game! (STL021939) Available Now! (OCT161942)
SC, 6x9, 162pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 4 GN VOL 07 (O/A)
(W) Shuji Sogabe, Atlus (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
The Midnight Channel returns! Does this mean the authorities haven't caught the TRUE killer? Plus, famed detective Naoto Shirogane becomes the latest teen forced to come face to face with his own Shadow. (STL079899) Available Now! (JUN182176)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 4 GN VOL 08 (O/A)
(W) Atlus (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
Rise turns the Investigation Team into a music band! no, really! It's Yosuke on guitar! Yukiko on saxophone! Teddie on bongos! It's a symphonic scheme to help save Junes from financial disaster! Based on the popular Persona 4 video game! (STL085155) Available Now! (AUG182418)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 4 GN VOL 09 (O/A)
(W) Shuji Sogabe, Atlus (A) Shuji Sogabe
The school festivities continue as the gang participates in the Miss Yasogami Contest, a beauty pageant for the girls, and a drag queen competition for the boys. It's a golden opportunity for fun in the latest volume of the Persona 4 manga! (STL092067) Available Now! (OCT182060)
SC, 178pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 4 GN VOL 10 (O/A)
(W) Shuji Sogabe, Atlus (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
Detective Dojima has been hospitalized, while young Nanako has been kidnapped to the TV World. Soji leads the investigation team on an urgent mission to save his smallest family member. Based the Persona 4 video game! (STL107423) Available Now! (MAR192162)
SC, 162pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 4 GN VOL 11 (O/A)
(W) Shuji Sogabe, Atlus (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
The investigation team seeks to avenge their fallen ally. But is it justice they seek, or revenge? And what will they do when they learn that the killer they've been seeking, may be closer than they ever imagined Based on the Persona 4 video game! (STL151266) Available Now! (APR202324)
SC, 162pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 4 GN VOL 12 (O/A)
(W) Shuji Sogabe, Atlus (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
The true murderer has been revealed, and the Investigation Team must return to the Midnight Channel to finally bring the case to an end. Based the Persona 4 video game! (STL159341) Available Now! (JUL201652)
SC, 162pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 4 GN VOL 13 (O/A)
(W) Shuji Sogabe, Atlus (A/CA) Shuji Sogabe
With the murder case closed and the true killer apprehended, Soji Seta prepares to leave Inaba. But as the full truth about the Midnight Channel is revealed, the Investigation Team discovers they have one final challenge to face. It's the grand finale of the Persona 4 manga! (STL159342) Available Now! (FEB208382)
SC, 6x9, 194pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 4 ARENA GN VOL 02 (O/A)
(W) Atlus (A/CA) Aiya Kyu
The casts of PERSONA 3 and PERSONA 4 collide! Someone has stolen the anti-shadow suppression weapon named Labrys, and the trail leads into the TV World. There, all the persona users on the chase are forced to participate in the strange 'P-1 Grand Prix' tournament. It's Aigis VS Kanji, and Yosuke VS Chie! Who will walk away in the end?! (STL256032) Available Now!
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 4 ARENA GN VOL 03 (O/A)
(W) Atlus (A/CA) Aiya Kyu
The casts of PERSONA 3 and PERSONA 4 collide! The P-1 Grand Prix reaches its climax! Though it hurt them to fight against their friends, both physically and emotionally, the Investigation Team slowly gets closer to the truth. What shocking secrets are hidden in the stolen Labrys' past?! And how will the P-1 Grand Prix end?! (STL256033) Available Now! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 4 ARENA ULTIMAX GN VOL 02 (O/A)
(W) Atlus (A/CA) Rokuro Saito
The action continues for the united casts of PERSONA 3 and PERSONA 4! The mysterious General Teddie has returned, and he drags the Investigation Team into a new tournament; the P-1 Climax! With no way to back out, they have no choice but to keep winning or the world will be destroyed! With the fate of several of his friends unknown, Yu breaches the enemy base, learning the secrets of Sho Minazuki, and the truth behind the vicious death matches. (STL256028) Available Now! (C: 0-0-1)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 4 ARENA ULTIMAX GN VOL 03 (O/A)
(W) Atlus (A/CA) Rokuro Saito
The action continues for the united casts of PERSONA 3 and PERSONA 4! The Kingpin of Steel rages! The Queen of Executions advances! The Cabbage Cop smirks! While some of his teammates are still missing, Yu confronts Sho and meets the other 'Sho Minazuki' living inside Sho's mind. Meanwhile, Tohru Adachi discovers the terrifying reason that he was invited to the P-1 Climax! (STL256029) Available Now! (C: 0-0-2)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 4 ARENA ULTIMAX GN VOL 04 (O/A)
(W) Atlus (A/CA) Rokuro Saito
The action continues for the united casts of PERSONA 3 and PERSONA 4! Yu Narukami, who faces off against the true mastermind behind the tournament Tohru Adachi, whose life was in danger thanks to a hidden power he held... and Shu Minazuki, who desperately wanted to forge a bond with his foster father Shuji Ikutsuki. When these three meet at the final battlefield, the full truth behind the P-1 Climax will come to light! (STL256030) Available Now! (DEC231795) (C: 0-0-1)
SC, 5.7x8.2, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSONA 5 MEMENTOS MISSION TP VOL 02 (O/A)
(W) Atlus (A/CA) Rokuro Saito
A mysterious group of phantom thieves skulks in the shadows of Tokyo, changing the hearts of corrupt adults. But behind their masks are... normal teenagers and a talking black cat?! PERSONA 5: MEMENTOS MISSION is an all-new mystery featuring the cast of PERSONA 5.
PERSONA 5 MEMENTOS MISSION TP VOL 03 (O/A)
(W) Atlus (A/CA) Rokuro Saito
A mysterious group of phantom thieves skulks in the shadows of Tokyo, changing the hearts of corrupt adults. But behind their masks are... normal teenagers and a talking black cat?! PERSONA 5: MEMENTOS MISSION is an all-new mystery featuring the cast of PERSONA 5.
JOJOS BIZARRE ADV SHINING DIAMONDS HEARTBREAK GN VOL 01
(W) Kouhei Kadono (A) Tasuku Karasuma
Hol Horse is entrusted with finding a missing parrot and takes Boingo to Morioh, S City. In the unfamiliar town, Hol Horse hears words that DIO once spoke in another time: 'Look how wide the sidewalk is.' He turns to look and sees a car barreling toward him, but he's saved from danger by another Stand user-a young man with a pompadour and a school uniform... (STL321481) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
MASHLE MAGIC & MUSCLES GN VOL 18 (OF 18)
(W/A) Hajime Komoto
Innocent Zero has exceeded the limits of human existence and become a god! Humanity has no choice but to bow down before his awe-inspiring divinity. Except for Mash, whose muscles have unlocked an unimaginable power to give Innocent Zero a flick to the forehead he won't soon forget! But Innocent Zero still has the magic of darkness and time on his side. With Mash being all that stands between the survival and destruction of humanity, will the people rally to his side at last? (STL321500) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 184pgs, B&W (18 of 18) SRP: $11.99
BLUE EXORCIST GN VOL 30
(W/A) Kazue Kato
Exhausted by the effort to contain Satan, Shemihaza has transferred her role-to Shiemi! Rin and the other Exwires are stunned to see Shiemi again, and old friends reunite. But although the ritual to seal Satan was completed, the demon lord transformed in order to survive. Now, his immense form is part of the earth itself, with his heart protected in the center of a vast fortress! The Exorcists and Exwires of the Knights of the True Cross regroup and ready themselves for a renewed assault on Satan's stronghold, but this time, the forces of the Illuminati will also be defending their father... (STL321439) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 202pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
DANDADAN GN VOL 10
(W/A) Yukinobu Tatsu
To avoid being late for school on Vamola's first day, Momo takes the mysterious kaiju girl on a shortcut through some off-limits ruins. But the protection spell they perform doesn't work, and she runs into the slit-mouthed woman who resides there! The two narrowly escape, and it's only later that Momo realizes the real danger they were in. So why is it that for Momo's own safety, Seiko is now forbidding her from leaving her room after 10 p.m. for the next week?! (STL321448) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 194pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
AKANE BANASHI GN VOL 09
(W) Yuki Suenaga (A) Takamasa Moue
Akane is finally able to show off her father's rakugo to the world, but in doing so, she discovers there was something lacking which means there's a chance for his style and for herself to grow. After the four-person selection event, Kaisei has some harsh words for Akane, but they don't deter her from continuing on her path alongside Shiguma's other apprentices toward greater heights. Then, Akane is presented with the chance of a lifetime when a certain master who can help get her promoted to the rank of futatsume comes into the picture. (STL321430) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
JUJUTSU KAISEN GN VOL 24
(W/A) Gege Akutami
Military forces from foreign countries invade the culling game, seeking to harness the unlimited potential of cursed energy. However, the soldiers soon find themselves facing off against a horde of cursed spirits! While the merger with Tengen forges on, Fushiguro tries to help his sister leave the culling game and its endless cycle of killing (STL321482) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
MISSION YOZAKURA FAMILY GN VOL 14
(W/A) Hitsuji Gondaira
Kyoichiro vanishes, leaving behind only a note that says, 'Don't look for me!' At first, everyone thinks it's just another one of his typical sulking fits, and they take advantage of his absence to cut loose. But it doesn't take long for them to realize he's actually pursuing Momo. The whole family goes after him, only to stumble across a shocking sight! (STL321502) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
SHOW-HA SHOTEN GN VOL 06
(W) Akinari Asakura (A) Takeshi Obata
Defeated by Rising at the High School Comedy Battle and faced with their lack of experience compared to Broken Glass Slipper at the Hiyama Cup, Azemichi and Taiyo must grapple with yet another loss. But now it's time to travel to Osaka, where the ten best comedy duos in the nation have gathered! This is the start of the competition that will crown the best high school comedians in the country, the Wara-1 Koshien!! (STL321531) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
KAIJU NO 8 EXCLUSIVE ON THIRD DIVISION LIGHT NOVEL
(W) Naoyo Matsumoto (A) Keiji Ando
Extra! Extra! Read all about the Third Division! After all, who wouldn't want to memorize every little tidbit about the talented folks saving Japan from the threat of monstrous kaiju? In this expos , you'll get an exclusive sneak peek into the lives of the heroes, including new recruits Kafka and Reno and their brutal training, star soldier Kikoru Shinomiya and the story behind her weapon, and Vice-Captain Hoshina and his secret worries! Want to know more about the Third Division? Read on! (STL321484) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
light novel, SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
KAIJU NO 8 GN VOL 01 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Naoyo Matsumoto
Kafka wants to clean up kaiju, but not literally! Will a sudden metamorphosis stand in the way of his dream?
With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he s become one himself?!
Kafka hopes to one day keep his pact with his childhood friend Mina to join the Japan Defense Force and fight by her side. But while she s out neutralizing kaiju as Third Division captain, Kafka is stuck cleaning up the aftermath of her battles. When a sudden rule change makes Kafka eligible for the Defense Force, he decides to try out for the squad once more. There s just one problem he s made the Defense Force s neutralization list under the code name Kaiju No. 8. (STL332723) Scheduled to ship in November 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 204pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
KAIJU NO 8 GN VOL 02 (O/A)
(W/A) Naoya Matsumoto
When the final test of the Defense Force screening exam ends, a mysterious humanoid kaiju revives a neutralized honju and sics it on Kikoru Shinomiya and the rest of the examinees. Just when Kikoru seems to be at the end of her rope, Kafka rushes to her defense! But who is the humanoid kaiju, and what is their goal?!
For teen audiences. (STL204944) Available Now!
SC, 5x7.5, 212pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
KAIJU NO 8 GN VOL 03 (O/A)
(W/A) Naoya Matsumoto
Kafka manages to fight off the humanoid kaiju, rescuing Iharu and Reno. But before he can change back to his human form, Kafka's spotted by Defense Force officers, and the neutralization unit-led by none other than Vice-Captain Hoshina himself-is dispatched to dispose of him. Can Kafka withstand his superior officer's attacks without revealing his true identity?!
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KAIJU NO 8 GN VOL 04 (O/A)
(W/A) Naoya Matsumoto
The raid on the Defense Force's Tachikawa base continues as the officers expend their efforts to fend off the yoju. Meanwhile, Hoshina unleashes his full combat power and takes on the daikaiju-the mightiest kaiju of the group. Just when the battle seems to be over, the daikaiju transforms and Kafka's detection ability reacts to it! Will Kafka make it in time to save the day?!
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KAIJU NO 8 GN VOL 05 (O/A)
(W/A) Naoya Matsumoto
The Defense Force has taken Kafka into custody and plans to dispose of him. To save himself, Kafka attempts to plead his humanity to Director General Shinomiya, wielder of the mighty Kaiju No. 2's power and the person lauded as the strongest in Defense Force history. When Kafka's pleas fail to move the director general, he winds up facing him in combat! Can Kafka keep his kaiju form together long enough to save his own skin?
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KAIJU NO 8 GN VOL 06 (O/A)
(W) Naoya Matsumoto (A) Naoyo Matsumoto
Kafka has encountered Kaiju No. 9, but he finds himself unable to transform. Luckily, Kikoru comes to the rescue and goes head-to-head with it. Meanwhile, the Kaiju No. 9 that had appeared before Captain Narumi undergoes an evolution during battle! Will Kafka's faith in his companions pay off?
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KAIJU NO 8 GN VOL 07 (O/A)
(W/A) Naoya Matsumoto
Kaiju No. 9 shows up to steal the power of Kaiju No. 2, wielded by Isao Shinomiya, director general of the Defense Force. At the end of the deadly battle, Isao manages to get No. 9 on the ropes, but he ends up exhausting all of his strength, allowing the kaiju to steal No. 2's power. With Isao defeated, No. 9 fuses with the director general and takes on Kafka, Kikoru, and Narumi! Will they be able to defeat No. 9 and save their fearless leader?!
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KAIJU NO 8 GN VOL 08 (O/A)
(W/A) Naoyo Matsumoto
Reno's chance to show off the fruits of his Numbers Weapon training arrives when he's ordered to take part in a live kaiju-combat field test. Meanwhile, Iharu, feeling left behind after witnessing Reno's explosive progress, shifts his focus to improving his own skills-that is, until an abnormality strikes Reno during their neutralization mission and forces Iharu into action! (STL285788) Available Now!
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KAIJU NO 8 GN VOL 09 (O/A)
(W/A) Naoyo Matsumoto
With the looming threat of a cataclysm induced by No. 9, the next generation of the Defense Force takes steps to prepare. Reno undergoes training and becomes the first compatible user of No. 6 in history. Kafka sharpens his skills by learning squadron-style combat techniques under Hoshina's tutelage. Meanwhile, Kikoru gets clearance from Narumi to inherit a powerful memento that once belonged to her mother. (STL294135) Available Now!
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KAIJU NO 8 GN VOL 10 (O/A)
(W/A) Naoya Matsumoto
With kaiju cataclysms transpiring across Japan, Hoshina heads into battle equipped with Numbers Weapon 10 and soon discovers that wielding the first-ever sentient kaiju weapon won't be easy. Meanwhile, back in the Oizumi area where Kafka is, six supergiant-class kaiju emerge, worsening an already grave situation. But just as things get dire, some unexpected backup arrives! (STL305920) Available Now!
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LETS DO IT ALREADY GN VOL 03
(W/A) Aki Kusaka
Yuri's attempts at having a normal romance with Keiichiro are thwarted on a daily basis. But now that they're on their first overnight school trip together in the mountains, they end up in the same bed?! (STL321491) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
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KINGS BEAST GN VOL 14
(W/A) Rei Toma
Prince Tenyou's reforms have been well received by the Ajin of his country, but the rulers of the neighboring kingdoms are anything but pleased. With war brewing on the borders, Rangetsu and the prince travel to a market town to seek information from a mysterious merchant. Will their reconnaissance efforts be for nothing when battle breaks out? (STL321543) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
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MAGILUMIERE MAGICAL GIRLS INC GN VOL 05
(W) Sekka Iwata (A) Yu Aoki
Kana isn't the only employee at Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. who can wow an audience-President Shigemoto and magic engineer Nikoyama have developed an amazing new magic system that is poised to revolutionize the industry! But before ALICE can go live, they need to prove the system can handle anything-even a dangerous new type of kaii no one has any intel on! (STL321496) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
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RAINBOW DAYS GN VOL 13
(W/A) Minami Mizuno
It's now or never for Natsuki! Will he manage to tell Anna how he feels about her before the school festival is over? And how will she react? (STL321523) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
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INSOMNIACS AFTER SCHOOL GN VOL 08
(W/A) Makoto Ojiro
After Nakami's valiant effort in the school festival's race, Magari resumes her late-night radio streams. She opens up about living with a congenital heart defect since birth and shares her fears about her condition. Nakami pledges to fulfill Magari's dream of traveling when they grow up and, in the meantime, to support her in her current goals, starting with fixing up the observatory. Both friends anxiously await the results of Magari's blood tests at the hospital, contemplating their uncertain future together. (STL321477) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
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I WANNA DO BAD THINGS WITH YOU GN VOL 03
(W/A) Yutaka
After a stay in the hospital, Fuji returns to school with a new prank in mind: outperforming Koichi on an upcoming test! Confronted by this seemingly insurmountable task, Fuji ropes in the pair's charismatic classmate Kei to tutor Mamori. But when Kei develops a fondness for her new pupil, she sparks a rivalry with Fuji as both of them fight for Mamori's affections! (STL321471) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
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RAINBOWS AFTER STORMS GN VOL 01
(W/A) Luka Kobachi
For Nanoha and Chidori, best friends turned lovers, normal situations for close friends turn into electrifying moments through the lens of love. Between sharing furtive looks and promise bracelets, the pair spend their hectic school days flirting in secret and hiding their relationship from their friends. (STL321524) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
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NEIGHBORHOOD STORY GN VOL 04 (OF 4)
(W/A) Ai Yazawa
After winning the Grand Prix award at the Yaza Arts Fashion Show, Mikako and Risa are offered the chance to study abroad in London for a year and a half with all expenses covered. As the initial thrill wanes, however, Mikako's apprehensions grow, especially with the potential strain that leaving might put on her relationship with Tsutomu. Meanwhile, Ruriko is feeling sick, and everyone fears a relapse in her condition. After Ruriko receives a shocking diagnosis, Mikako is forced to reexamine her decision. Will she stay behind and choose love, or follow her passion and make her dreams of being a famous fashion designer finally come true in London? (STL321512) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
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FOOL NIGHT GN VOL 03
(W/A) Kasumi Yasuda
Kamiya is trying to make the most of the time he has left before completing his spiriflor transformation. But when he's attacked by a mysterious spiriflor that somehow remains capable of humanlike movement and functioning, his childhood friend Hourai becomes one of the creature's victims. (STL321462) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
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FIST OF THE NORTH STAR HC VOL 15
(W) Buronson (A) Tetsuo Hara
Among the three Rasho, the generals who rule the land of the Asuras, Hyo hangs on to a little more of his humanity than the others. Deceived into believing that Kenshiro is responsible for the death of his sister, Hyo enters the demon realm to confront him. Meanwhile, Kenshiro searches for Hokuto Shinken's ultimate secret technique, which he will need when he squares off against the demon lord Kaio once again. What fuels Kaio's hatred, and what secret does he hold that could change Kenshiro's fate? (STL321458) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 286pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00
D GRAY MAN 3IN1 TP VOL 09
(W/A) Katsura Hoshino
Allen continues his transformation into Nea, the mysterious Fourteenth inside him. When a shocking revelation from the Millennium Earl traps Allen in Nea's spirit world, he desperately seeks to understand the entity that's using him like a puppet. Perhaps his own past can offer some clues... (STL321447) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
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ZOM 100 BUCKETLIST OF DEAD GN VOL 16
(W) Haro Aso (A) Kotaro Takata
Now that Akira and Shizuka are officially an item, the gang hits the road again in Kyushu. Their adventure comes to an abrupt stop, however, when they run out of gas in the mountains. When an argument breaks out among the group, Takemina and Izuna realize it's up to them to save the day. They make for a house with lights on for help, but they soon learn this house has a sinister history. (STL321563) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
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BLACK LAGOON GN VOL 13
(W/A) Rei Hiroe
The members of the Five Fingers hit squad have shaken things up in Roanapur, and the major players in the city have had enough. After being captured by the crew of the Black Lagoon, Le Majeur decides she wants out and agrees to lead the Five Fingers into an ambush. With Dutch as the bait, and Hotel Moscow as the trap, the bullets fly. If Le Majeur survives, she'll be just another lost soul on the streets of Roanapur, unless certain arrangements can be made... (STL321434) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
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CALL OF THE NIGHT GN VOL 18
(W/A) Kotoyama
Now that half-vampire Ko has destroyed her entire building, Nazuna must find a new home fit for a vampire. Meanwhile, Ko begins attending school in the daytime again, forcing him to deal with...well, people! Then, will Nazuna's developing feelings threaten the object of her affection? (STL321442) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
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HAIKYU 3-IN-1 ED 03
(W/A) Haruichi Furudate
The Inter-High match between Karasuno and Aoba Johsai continues. Star setter Tohru Oikawa has figured out the secret behind Kageyama's and Hinata's quick sets and has them on the ropes! When Kageyama loses his cool, he ends up getting benched and is subbed out by none other than third-year Koushi Sugawara. And Tadashi Yamaguchi is brought out as a pinch server! Will Karasuno's new approach be enough for them to seize control of the game and win? (STL321466) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
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DEMON SLAYER KIMETSU ACADEMY GN VOL 04
(W/A) Natsuki Hokami
It might be winter, but things at Kimetsu Academy show no signs of cooling off! If Giyu wants to enjoy some warm, freshly baked bread, he's going to have to overcome his embarrassment about his stern teaching style and set foot inside the Kamado Bakery. Then a broken vase somehow results in a death-defying adventure inside Ubayashiki Manor. There's also the washing of gym clothes, crane games, inappropriate train rides, and more! (STL321452) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
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BLUE BOX GN VOL 13
(W/A) Kouji Miura
Taiki is preparing to celebrate his 16th birthday surrounded by family when an emergency leaves Chinatsu and Taiki alone together! What kind of present is Chinatsu cooking up for him? And will Taiki's heart be able to handle it? (STL321438) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
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SPLATOON 3 SPLATLANDS GN VOL 03
(W/A) Sankichi Hinodeya
The Splatlands Great Eight arc nears its end as Glassless, who is said to be the strongest of the New Order of Splatlands, begins to make his move! Will Goggles and Team Blue manage to stop the wild ambition of the New Order of Splatlands?! (STL321536) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
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ONE PIECE 3IN1 TP VOL 34
(W/A) Eiichiro Oda
A superstar battle royale begins as Luffy's crew once again goes up against Kaido and the power players allied with the Four Emperors of the Sea. Luffy's Akazaya samurai allies are playing offense, but when Big Mom's pirate progeny get in on the action and Kaido's daughter switches sides, the fight becomes a family affair! (STL321513) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
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DRAGON BALL SUPER GN VOL 22
(W) Akira Toriyama (A) Toyotarou
Piccolo sneaks into the Red Ribbon Army's secret base and learns of their plan to try and conquer the world again. This time, they have Dr. Hedo-a naive super genius and grandson of Dr. Gero-on their side, and have deceived him into helping them build androids. One of these androids is Cell Max, a giant, even-more-destructive version of the original Cell. They've also managed to convince the gullible scientist that they are the good guys trying to save the world, and that Capsule Corp., Goku, and everyone who fought against them all those years ago are the actual bad guys. And what better way to start thinning the evil crop than by kidnapping Gohan's daughter Pan to lure him out and destroy him?! (STL321456) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
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ULTRAMAN GN VOL 20
(W/A) Eiichi Shimizu, Tomohiro Shimoguchi
Between Shinjiro's newfound resolve and Moroboshi's unbreakable will, Nackle's plan to undermine humanity's faith in the Ultras is thwarted! Their victory may be short-lived, however, as tensions between Earthians and aliens continue to rise and an old enemy makes a deadly return. (STL321550) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
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POKEMON SWORD & SHIELD GN VOL 11
(W) Hidenori Kusaka (A) Satoshi Yamamoto
Henry and Casey continue to search for the lost Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield as Henry trains the Kubfu, the Pok mon from the Isle of Armor. But a new danger presents itself...
Can our team figure out how to reverse the effects of Eternatus's poison?! (STL321518) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
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DARK SOULS REDEMPTION GN VOL 01 (MR)
(W) Julien Blondel (A) Shonen
Doomed by a past long forgotten, resolved to save what she once held dear.
The flame is lit. A nameless woman wakes. Roused from the tomb by a past she cannot recall, she sets out into a barren, unfamiliar landscape. The protector follows. Bound by oath and honor, he safeguards her against the dangers that draw near with the same ferocity he does the secrets of his past. The Gray Cinders gather in their tower, called by the fire to complete their solemn duty. A colossus, incarnate of death, stirs with the bones beneath the scarred grounds. And a nightmare scourge of a bygone era returns to exact its toll. The fate of this land hangs in the balance, as their journey unfolds in this original DARK SOULS story! (STL332104) Scheduled to ship in November 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
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TAKAHASHI FROM THE BIKE SHOP GN VOL 01
(W/A) Arare Matsumushi
From unwanted advances from her boss and work dumped onto her by coworkers,
thirty-year-old Tomoko Hanno, or Panko for short, struggles to stand up for herself. But
when her rusty bike breaks down, she meets Ryohei Takahashi from the neighborhood
bike repair shop. Although he can be a bit overbearing, Panko finds herself relying on
his considerate nature and her world begins to shift (STL344239) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
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EVERYONES DARLING HAS A SECRET GN VOL 01
(W/A) Amanekashiko
Hizashi Hiruno, a freshman at a super-elite high school, has just finished his first
academic proficiency test of the year. He anxiously awaits the results, which will set the
tone for his next three years at school. But due to a mistake on his answer sheet, he
receives an abysmal score and gets sent to remedial lessons! If there's one silver
lining, he s not the only one and his comrade could be the girl of his dreams?! (STL344201) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
PINK & HABANERO GN VOL 02
(W/A) Mika Satonaka
Mugi s been doing the best to keep the secret of Kurose Kei s part time job, so she
should be the only girl at school who knows the aloof pretty boy spends his evenings
serving parfaits and tea while dressed as a knight! But one day, Mugi receives an
anonymous, threatening letter ordering her to stay away from Kei. And once he finds
out, boy, does it ever tick him off! Looks like Kei s the only one allowed to push Mugi
around! (STL344224) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
SPRING STORM & MONSTER GN VOL 02
(W/A) Mitsubachi Miyuki
This boy is gonna be the death of her. Like, seriously. For real, they already live
together, but now he wants to go to her school too...?! Ranko s juuuust a tad worried
that he s obsessing a bit too much after all, liking someone because they re nice is
one thing, liking someone because they re them is a whole nother story. Still, she finds
him slightly endearing, so despite the monster lurking behind his eyes, she just can t
leave him be... (STL344236) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
TOUGEN ANKI LEGEND OF THE CURSED BLOOD GN VOL 02
(W/A) Yura Urushibara
No one ever tried to murder Shiki Ichinose on his first day of school before. But then
again, he d never attended Rasetsu Academy, a school designed to train Oni in the
age-old conflict against the Momotarou before, either. Shiki and Jin s bickering turns
bloody as a timid Homura watches her only teammates try to rip each other to shreds.
But when her Oni blood awakens, the boys will have to pause their little deathmatch if
they want to make it out of the forest alive... (STL344251) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
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MISS SAVAGE FANG GN VOL 02
(W) Kakkaku Akashi (A) Umashi
Envil, the Savage Fang was the strongest merc around. They called him a magicless pleb, but it never stopped him from opening their throats with his sword until he died and reincarnated into the body of Mylene, the same tyrant he helped depose! He might have her body and her magic, but he ll need to learn how to use it first. Flanked by the spineless boy Mylene s parents had arranged for her to marry one day, and princess Colette from the neighboring empire, they enroll at the Magic Academy! Sure, the homework might be boring, but missing persons and a viral new drug mean there s a lot more to this school than meets the eye... (STL344218) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
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FROM OLD COUNTRY BUMPKIN TO MASTER SWORDSMAN GN VOL 02
(W) Shigeru Sagazaki, Tetsuhiro Nabeshima (A) Kazuki Sato
Old swordmaster Beryl Gardinant has become a special instructor for the order of
knights. His former disciple Serena, now a black rank adventurer, asks him to help her
go on a dungeon attack. Though he has almost no dungeon-attacking experience, Beryl
accepts her request. But when representatives from the adventurer s guild doubt his
strength, he somehow ends up dueling Serena...?! (STL344202) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
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MAGICAL EXPLORER GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W) Iris (A) Yukari Higa, Noboru Kannatuki
Kousuke Takioto reincarnates as the unfortunate friend character in the world of an
adult game. But just when he decides to use his game knowledge to become the
strongest, he encounters a non-existent cohabitation route with the previously non
romanceable beautiful mother and daughter pair! What s more, even the main heroine
is living with them too...?! (STL344217) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
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COLOR OF THE END MISSION IN THE APOCALYPSE GN VOL 01 (MR)
(W/A) Haruo Iwamune
A girl walks alone in a world without humans. Her mission to search for survivors and
cleanse the land. But is anyone still out there in the lonely, beautiful ruins, waiting to
be found? (STL344242) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
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IM HERE BESIDE YOU GN VOL 01 (MR)
(W/A) Tea Natsuno
Ibuki Doi has never forgotten his first love from high school Mikami Baba, the kind,
handsome, and totally straight student council president. Though he was too shy to
approach Mikami back then, Ibuki always held his idol near and dear to his heart,
wishing him nothing but the best! However, when he learns Mikami is soon to be
married to a man, he just can't help it he's absolutely devastated. He drinks himself
into a stupor to drown his sorrow but is surprised to wake up and find...he's back in
high school?! Could this be Ibuki s second chance to make things go his way? (STL344211) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
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HELLS IS DARK WITH NO FLOWERS GN VOL 01 (MR)
(W) Yoru Michio (A) Ruka Todo
Seiji Tohno sometimes sees the people around him as monsters. It s a curse that has
driven him to a life of despair but all that changes one evening when he stumbles
across a bewitchingly beautiful boy in a huge European mansion. The boy introduces
himself as Shiroshi Saijou, and before he knows it, Seiji has agreed to become
Shiroshi s part-time assistant. It turns out that Shiroshi s proxy service is to consign
yokai-possessed sinners to Hell, which will bring Seiji face-to-face with an
unimaginable host of horrors! (STL344206) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
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I PICKED UP THIS WORLDS STRATEGY GUIDE TP VOL 01
(W/A/CA) Atchi Ai
Sana is the hardworking daughter of a shop owner, and she often ventures out into the forest to gather the herbs needed for the restorative potions they sell. But on one trip, she happens to pick up a mysterious strategy guide for a game and it s filled with detailed information about her town, those around her, and even what s yet to come! Except, the future may not be at all what she expects With such a powerful and dangerous book in hand, what will Sana do? (STL336615) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
RES. from Previews Vol. XXXIV #8 (AUG242378)
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DAYS WITH MY STEPSISTER TP VOL 02
(W) Ghost Mikawa (A) Yumika Kanade, Hiten
A month has passed since Yuuta and Saki became siblings. They agreed to keep a respectful distance from each other, but when Yuuta s attractive coworker asks him out on a date, Saki finds a strange new emotion welling up inside her heart (STL336606) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
RES. from Previews Vol. XXXIV #8 (AUG242382)
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WHEN THE VILLAINESS SEDUCES THE MAIN HEROINE GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W/A) Kasai Fujii
Though time has passed since Sei moved in with Akuya, the flirtatious couple s hot and
steamy romance continues unabated, together with the lesbian-loving cat Nora and
Akuya s nursemaid, Yaaba. But little do the two lovers know that trouble looms on the
horizon, ready to disturb their happiness (STL344253) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
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YOUR FORMA GN VOL 02
(W) Mareho Kikuishi (A) Yoshinori Kisaragi, Tsubata Nozaki
Begrudgingly partnering with the humanoid robot 'Amicus' Harold, Echika finds herself
investigating crimes caused by a new type of virus. Her partner, as always, is
perfect So why does she hate the Amicus so much? As the investigation progresses,
unexpected revelations from her past start to emerge, leading the investigation in
unforeseen directions. (STL344254) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 196pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
BUNGO STRAY DOGS DAZAI CHUUYA AGE 15 GN VOL 03 (MR)
(W) Kafka Asagiri (A) Shiwasu Hoshikawa, Sango Harukawa
Dazai and Chuuya have the culprit behind this case pegged at last, but what was the
villain s motive? From the truth about Arahabaki to the mystery of the old boss s
resurrection all the secrets are finally revealed! (STL344195) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
SASAKI & PEEPS GN VOL 03
(W) Buncololi (A) Pureji Osho, Kantoku
In the brief moments after his psychic battle with the black-haired beauty who wears
traditional Japanese clothes, a trash-rummaging magical girl shows up and the
next-door middle schooler s yandere tendencies get worse such peculiar girls are
steadily gathering around Sasaki...! Why is all this happening when he just wants to
learn to teleport to work and feed his bird good food...?! (STL344228) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
SWORD ART ONLINE KISS & FLY GN VOL 03
(W) Reki Kawahara (A) Abec
Witness the first steps in the story of the girl who would one day become the infamous Zekken! Leaving behind the VR hospice program Serene Garden, Yuuki and her older sister Ran follow their new friend Merida into the Japanese-style VRMMMORPG Asuka Empire! Astounded by the twins rapid progress, Merida questions how they acclimated so fast, leading Ran to divulge that they re running the game on modified NerveGear-- the same technology used to dive into SAO... (STL344238) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
LORD HADESS RUTHLESS MARRIAGE GN VOL 03 (MR)
(W/A) Ueji Yuho
Ever since Kore, goddess of spring, somehow got Hades tangled up in a ridiculous
search for a queen, he has met dozens of eligible goddesses and bluntly turned down
every one. But they re still coming-even the goddess of love herself is prepared to
take a jaunt down to the underworld to try her charms! Try as all Olympus might,
though, Hades cannot be wooed. And yet... there is something about Kore... his
captive who started it all yet stays resolutely out of contention... Something that stirs
him, like bud about to bloom... Has spring come for Lord Hades s cold heart!? (STL344214) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 304pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
THIS MONSTER WANTS TO EAT ME GN VOL 03
(W/A) Sai Naekawa
This is why bad monsters try to take advantage of you. Hinako is shocked to discover
her childhood friend Miko is actually Okitsune-sama a bloodthirsty fox monster. But
monster or not, it was Miko who brought Hinako back from the depths of despair after
losing her family. The human girl once more extends a hand of friendship, as the
beast s jaws close around her... (STL344249) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
AKO & BAMBI GN VOL 04
(W/A) HERO
She no longer disappears with the dawn. As the distinctions between Ako and Yamashiro become more and more defined, Ako s ghostly form has become much less phantasmic. However, the question remains can Ako and Yamashiro ever become fully-fledged beings in their own right, or will an important part of them always be missing? If you ask amateur novelist Bambi s opinion well, after spending so much time with Ako, he can t imagine life without her anymore (STL344190) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
SAINT NOPE MONSTER TAMER PASSING THROUGH GN VOL 05
(W) Inumajin (A) iidatoy, Falmaro
Kanata makes her way to the Holy City, where Fen-Fen s main body is sleeping but
the city is ruled by Marianne, a false Saint! Having power exceeding that of the Saint s,
Kanata s existence is a nuisance to Marianne. Thus, she frames Kanata as a heretical
witch who worships fluff and calls for her execution! Kanata, undeterred by the target
on her back, sallies forth to find the fluff! (STL344226) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
CALL NAME OF NIGHT GN VOL 05
(W/A) Tama Mitsuboshi
Fearful that she would call the night and bring harm upon others, Mira has been
staying with the good doctor, Rei to search for a cure. Rei think she s almost all better,
if she can just pass one final test venture into town all by herself. Is Mira ready to
brave the whole, wide world?! (STL344196) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
SHE LOVES TO COOK & SHE LOVES TO EAT GN VOL 05 (MR)
(W/A) Sakaomi Yuzaki
Nomoto-san and Kasuga-san have decided to live together, but apartment hunting as a
same-sex couple has been quite the stormy voyage. Luckily, Yako-san connects them
with a realtor that may be able to help and slowly but surely, the pair move toward
their new life together. Meanwhile, Nagumo-san has taken a good look at herself, and
she decides to pay a visit to the hospital (STL344232) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 174pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
CHEERFUL AMNESIA GN VOL 05 (MR)
(W/A) Tamamushi Oku
The wedding ceremony is finally here, and Mari and Arisa are about to seal their vows
with a kiss until a certain sight causes Arisa s memories to come flooding back! From
Arisa s student days to the inspiration behind Mari s career not to mention how the
two grew closer the pair s relationship before Arisa s amnesia finally comes to light! (STL344198) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
SO WHATS WRONG GETTING REBORN AS A GOBLIN GN VOL 07
(W) Nazuna Miki (A) Tsukasa Araki
Akira has come a long way: from Japanese salaryman to goblin mayor to goblin baron!
But with nobility comes conflict, and Akira s first taste of war is bitter his foe, Count
Gignas, has dispatched an army of hypnotized goblins against their brethren in Akira s
village. All Akira s skills are of no avail, and he can only watch as the helpless goblins
die in droves. But as his motto I must not repeat my mistakes burns in his mind, a
new skill bubbles up from within... (STL344234) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
GOBLIN SLAYER SIDE STORY II DAI KATANA GN VOL 07 (MR)
(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... (STL344203) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
SHADOWS HOUSE GN VOL 08
(W/A) Somato
The inspection of the children s wing begins. On the surface, the Star-bearers are
hoping it ends quickly without incident. But between the adults hidden agenda, the
fact that the brainwashing effect of the special coffee is quickly fading, and the forces
lurking in the shadows who desire nothing but the downfall of the house, the outcome
of the inspection is anyone s guess... (STL344231) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
ELDEN RING ROAD TO ERDTREE GN VOL 05 (MR)
(W) Inc FromSoftware (A) Nikiichi Tobita
He s suppressed the riot at Castle Morne. He s done battle with D, Hunter of the Dead
and Rogier in Ailing Village. Now, as he makes his way through Limgrave, Aseo finally
embarks on his search for Caelid. What kinds of environments, enemies, and
characters await him in this fearsome land?! (STL344199) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
GIRL SAVED ON TRAIN TURNED OUT CHILDHOOD FRIEND GN VOL 08
(W) Kennoji (A) Yoh Midorikawa, Fly
The school trip has just started, and Hina s already snuck into Ryou s room! She s
coming on strong, but how will he respond? Plus, Hina s not the only one trying to
make a move the next day is Torigoe and Ryou s souvenir shopping date! Though,
when Hina accidentally sees them getting along, she takes a hit to her resolve that
might be tough to recover from... (STL344245) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
DEMON SWORD MASTER OF EXCALIBUR ACADEMY GN VOL 08 (MR)
(W) Yu Shimizu (A) Asuka Keigen, Asagi Tohsaka
As Leonis is showing Veira around the Seventh Assault Garden, they are suddenly
attacked by Muselle, the foe Leonis previously defeated, who should have lost the
power of his holy sword. Meanwhile, Elfin finds out about the Demon Sword Project a
plan to evolve Holy Swords secretly being carried out in the Academy! (STL344243) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
SHY GN VOL 09
(W/A) Bukimi Miki
Amarariruku has shattered the black sphere over Tokyo, spilling out a mysterious
miasma that turns everyone it touches into monsters. Mai readies herself to stop it at
the cost of her own life, but Shy is determined to save her former enemy too and
she s not the only one! (STL344233) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
KOWLOON GENERIC ROMANCE GN VOL 09 (MR)
(W/A) Jun Mayuzuki
Ordinary memories of a world where no one is at fault are sorrowfully reflected in
Kujirai s glasses. But what does Kudou think of the world...? What if Kowloon
disappears? It doesn t matter if it s a tragedy, because the future absolutely is up to
oneself. Beyond the emotions that are conveyed and the everyday life that passes by,
the true form of Kowloon is revealed?! (STL344213) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
TSUBAKI-CHOU LONELY PLANET GN VOL 09
(W/A) Mika Yamamori
While Gorou recuperates, the sincere and straightforward Uneda takes over as
Akatsuki's editor. As she watches them, Fumi can t help but feel anxious about how
compatible the two seem to be. Then she overhears that Uneda and Akatsuki are set to
go on a research trip to Kyoto alone?! (STL344252) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
HOLY GRAIL ERIS GN VOL 09
(W) Kujira Tokiwa (A) Hinase Momoyama, Yu-nagi
Connie has finally solved the mystery of Lily Orlamunde s key and discovered the true
meaning of the Holy Grail of Eris a military operation devised by Faris, their
neighboring allied nation, to invade Adelbide. Now, the story rewinds to the past,
allowing a glimpse into the life of the woman who left the cryptic message. From Lily s
meeting with Scarlett, to her childhood with Crown Prince Enrique, to Scarlett s
execution just what did she come to discover? And what drove her to commit suicide? (STL344246) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
SASAKI AND MIYANO GN VOL 10
(W/A) Shou Harusono
Now that reading BL is no longer just hobby for Miyano, but also the story of his life,
it s almost time for the college arc! However, before he gets to that, Miyano s final
cultural festival of his high school career is just around the corner! Meanwhile, his
adorably sweet boyfriend, Sasaki, is struggling to figure out what his path forward
should be... (STL344227) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
HAKUMEI & MIKOCHI GN VOL 12
(W/A) Takuto Kashiki
Hakumei is coerced into participating in an event with cuteness as its theme!
Maya-chan, the port town s old-timer and the owner of Ossicle, suddenly goes on
vacation? Meanwhile, Conju and Sen work hard at cooking! Long-time companions
surprise each other with unknown sides of themselves in this heart-racing twelfth
volume. And Harushina, the black mink bladesmith, makes a reappearance! (STL344205) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
TOILET BOUND HANAKO KUN GN VOL 21
(W/A) AidaIro
It's autumn at Kamome Academy, and the annual school festival is underway. While
Nene and her friends are busy with preparations, a select few begin carrying out their
plot in the shadows they have their eyes set on the yorishiro of No. 1 of the seven
School Mysteries, the Clock Keeper. When supernaturals burst onto the scene, what
was supposed to be a fun school festival turns into an unexpected crisis...! (STL344250) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
BLADE & BASTARD NOVEL SC VOL 03 (MR)
(W) Kumo Kagyu (A) so-bin
Within the dungeon, a famous weapon is nothing more than a basic blade. Even a
broadsword that s gutted a dragon can be reduced to shattered steel. Devastated,
Garbage seeks out a replacement for her beloved sword...but what weapon could
possibly match her? An old blade, sharp as diamond the return of a legend. As ever,
the dungeon s maw yawns wide to swallow foolhardy adventurers, and Iarumas s party
continues to delve for treasure, for corpses, and for answers. One day, a member of
Raraja s former clan catches up to him and dangles a tantalizing proposition: in
exchange for clues about the rhea girl s whereabouts, Raraja must go into the dungeon
alone. What could await him but a dark, lonely death? What awaits Garbage but a
jagged, broken sword? And what slumbering legends might awaken in the blackest
depths of the dungeon? (STL344194) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00
ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM PART 5 LIGHT NOVEL TP VOL 07
(W) Miya Kazuki (A) Yu Shiina
Ferdinand senses danger on the horizon. Dark clouds hang over him, twisting and
turning into a dense miasma of unease. Meanwhile, Rozemyne prepares for winter,
conscious that her move to the Sovereignty is fast approaching. Her fourth term at the
Royal Ac (STL344191) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM PART 5 LIGHT NOVEL TP VOL 08
(W) Miya Kazuki (A) Yu Shiina
To the Rescue!Greater duchies, the Sovereignty, the royal family, even the gods
themselves Rozemyne would take on anyone in her quest to rescue Ferdinand. She
uses her newly acquired Book of Mestionora to activate Kirnberger s long-dormant
country gate. (STL344192) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 360pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
I SHALL SURVIVE USING POTIONS LIGHT NOVEL SC VOL 09
(W) FUNA (A) Sukima
Times may have changed, but not the trio of girls known as KKR! Kaoru, Kyoko, and
Reiko have punished Roderich, the arrogant and corrupt Relinas Trade Company branch
manager, who s now looking to get back at them both overtly and behind the scenes.
Kaoru (STL344209) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 212pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
TEARMOON EMPIRE LIGHT NOVEL SC VOL 11
(W) Nozomu Mochitsuki (A) Gilse
The fate of the Fire Clan resting on her shoulders, Mia heads off on the Matching of Steeds a two-day race that will push her horsemanship skills to their limits. Her plan? To lose, of course! There s no way she could best an Equestri in a horse race. That would be absurd. Except...the absolute faith of her comrades throws a wrench in that plan. While they all expect her to win, Mia s faith in herself pales in comparison to theirs. She thus spends the race scheming to create the most favorable defeat! But will her splash-fights, horse-shaped bread, and friendly attitude be enough to win over her opponent? (STL344240) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
INSTANT DEATH ABILITY IS SO OVERPOWERED GN VOL 07
(W) Tsuyoshi Fujitaka (A) Hanamaru Nanto, Chisato Naruse
With the events of the tower behind them, Yogiri and Tomochika begin making their
way through the Meld Plains, a foggy expanse of crystalline plants and animals,
towards the capital, in hopes of reuniting with the classmates who left them for dead
on the bus. After dealing with a short distraction on the plains, they manage to make it
to the city but find that getting permission to enter may be a bit more complicated
than they had first hoped. Meanwhile, another member of the class who had been
abandoned wakes up in the ruins of their tour bus. Disoriented and critically wounded,
she finds she is not quite as alone as she thought, and Yogiri left behind just the thing
she needs to treat her wounds. (STL344221) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
SOLO LEVELING COLLECTORS OMNIBUS LIGHT NOVEL HC (MR)
(W) Chugong (A) DUBU
Arise, Solo Leveling fans! Experience all eight novels chronicling the tale of Jinwoo
Sung in a deluxe omnibus fit for the strongest S-rank hunter. Featuring stunning art
from the hit webcomic, this edition is sure to level up your collection! (STL344235) Scheduled to ship in January 2025.
MATURE THEMES
HC, 1032pgs, B&W SRP: $125.00
LYCORIS RECOIL ORDINARY DAYS LIGHT NOVEL SC
(W) Asaura, Spider Lily (A) Imigimuru
Located on the east side of Tokyo, overlooking the old, destroyed radio tower, Caf
LycoReco is a stylish and delicious place to relax. And this is a story depicting the
everyday, extraordinary life of the charming staff that work there. Irresistible sweets,
gun action, incredible games, heartwarming dramas, zombies and monsters...and a
touch of love!? Of course, you can t forget the coffee! (STL344216) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
LOVE UNSEEN BENEATH CLEAR NIGHT SKY LIGHT NOVEL SC (MR)
(W) Nanigashi Shima (A) Raemz
On an April night in Tokyo, still too early for fireworks, university student Kakero Mano
meets a woman named Koharu Fuyutsuki. She is a beautiful girl who stands out from
the crowd, laughs a lot, and exudes a warmth that contrasts sharply with Kakero's own
introversion. But there was something Kakero didn't know at first she can't see.
Unlike Kakero, Koharu hasn t given up on anything, even with her blindness. She
attends university daily, shows interest in clubs, makes friends and dreams of
launching fireworks one day. Kakero wonders why, when she can t see them...but
maybe it doesn t matter. And maybe he can start moving forward, too, for the girl
who s always been by his side. (STL344215) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $16.00
EVEN A REPLICA CAN FALL IN LOVE LIGHT NOVEL SC VOL 02
(W) Harunadon (A) Raemz
When Sunao asks me to take over for her at school for the indefinite future, I'm so
happy I'm not sure what to do. I'm just a replica a stand-in for my original and this
is more than I could have ever hoped for. Now I can put my all into saving the
Literature Club from being disbanded, get even closer to Aki, and enjoy the day-to-day
of a regular student. It's time to spend an unforgettable autumn with the boy I love
most. (STL344200) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $16.00
HERO SYNDROME LIGHT NOVEL SC VOL 02
(W) Rei Ayatsuki (A) riichu, Gekidan Inu Curry Doroinu
Two months have passed since the fight against the Goddess in Akihabara. The
members of Charon are in training, still attempting to recover, when a young woman
named Haru Takanashi is sent to join their ranks. Haru has clearly been dispatched by
the higher-ups to observe Charon, but Kaguya remembers her own early days in the
unit and decides to extend a friendly hand. Unfortunately, it looks like this new girl is
going to be an even tougher nut to crack than Azuma was! Regardless of what Haru
says, Kaguya knows that saving people is the right thing to do. More determined than
ever, Kaguya sets her sights on the furthest reaches of salvation, where she finds hope,
jealousy, cynicism and betrayal. (STL344208) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $16.00
IF VILLAINESS & VILLAIN MET & FELL IN LOVE NOVEL SC VOL 03
(W) Harunadon (A) Yomi Sarachi
Upon discovering that her contracted spirit was the legendary Phoenix, Brigitte s father
has finally invited her back to the main house. As the capital buzzes with anticipation
for a major festival, Brigitte herself is feeling conflicted but no matter what happens,
she knows Yuri will stay by her side. (STL344210) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
GODS GAMES WE PLAY LIGHT NOVEL SC VOL 04 (MR)
(W) Kei Sazane (A) Toiro Tomose
Within the maze called Lucemia, players continually respawn at the starting point upon
death, with no option to leave the game. When it is announced that players around the
world are trapped in one of the Gods' games, Fay's team and other skilled apostles
form a rescue squad. Things start to look up when they discover a save point but that
doesn't solve all their problems. They still have to defeat the last boss to finish the
game. However, apparently this labyrinth's last boss the god who created this
game died of boredom! They worry that escape may be impossible...but then they get
a visit from the Undefeated God, Oroboros, in human form! (STL344204) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $16.00
HELL IS DARK WITH NO FLOWERS LIGHT NOVEL SC VOL 02 (MR)
(W/A) Yoru Michio
A letter hinting at an impending murder and dismemberment is delivered to Shiroshi s
door, and he and Seiji set out to investigate. They find themselves venturing to a
remote island dominated by a towering Baroque mansion, where all manner of
surprises await them including a beautiful living doll and a young boy who calls
himself Shiroshi s brother! (STL344207) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
EMINENCE IN SHADOW LIGHT NOVEL HC VOL 06
(W) Daisuke Aizawa (A) Touzai
A mysterious cabal called the Thirteen Nightblades has been running things in the
Midgar Kingdom from the shadows, and its members have concealed all manner of
crimes through their connections to the Cult of Diablos. How impressi no, how
terrible. These dastardly nobles commit so many evil deeds, and yet justice always
evades them. That s when a serial killer known only as Jack the Ripper appears,
plunging the corrupt capital into chaos! In order to eradicate evil, an even greater evil
is needed (STL344244) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00
MY HAPPY MARRIAGE NOVEL SC VOL 08
(W) Akumi Agitogi (A) Tsukiho Tsukioka
During his student days, Kiyoka was invited by Yoshito Godou s father to join the
Special Anti-Grotesquerie Unit. In this collection of short stories, the beginning of
Kiyoka s military career and the nature of his connection with the Earth Spider are
finally revealed! Also included is an episode from Miyo and Kiyoka s happy married life. (STL344220) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $16.00
SASAKI & PEEPS LIGHT NOVEL SC VOL 08 (MR)
(W) Buncololi (A) Kantoku
Thanks to Sasaki and the others' successful stint playing family, Type Twelve is
beginning to take a shine to humanity. But soon, she wants more to attend the
neighbor's new school! Hoping to appease the mechanical life form, Sasaki's boss has
everyone infiltrate, but they're far from alone. Various other countries and
organizations follow suit, and armed agents and psychics lurk around every corner,
waiting for a chance to strike. Meanwhile, something fishy is going on with the magical
girls... Can Sasaki and his allies keep the school from erupting into bloodshed? (STL344229) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 272pgs, B&W SRP: $16.00
SABIKUI BISCO LIGHT NOVEL SC VOL 09 (MR)
(W) Shinji Cobkubo (A) K Akagishi, Mocha
Bisco and Milo are basking in the joys of family life when the strongest mushroom
keeper from a parallel world falls like a shooting star right on top of them and her
name is...Bisco Akaboshi! In her timeline, she lost to the rust and just barely managed
to escape to the world we know. Bisco and Milo (but mostly Milo) find themselves
unable to abandon her and head off on an adventure that will take them across time
and space...that is, if she doesn't succeed in absorbing this world's Bisco first! (STL344225) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 236pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL LIGHT NOVEL 24
(W) Tsutomu Sato (A) Kana Ishida
The video message from Raymond Clark, one of the Seven Sages, makes waves not just in Japan but across the entire world by announcing the Dione Project, which Tatsuya realizes is essentially a plan to exile magicians from the planet. To counter this, Tatsuya unveils his very own ESCAPES Project, a project utilizing a stellar reactor that he has been researching for some time. The time to determine the future of magicians everywhere has come! (STL344247) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
BEWARE THE VILLAINESS GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W) Soda Soda Ice (A) Blue Blue Canna
A handsome prince declaring his undying love for you at a grand ball it s what every
girl dreams of...but not Melissa Foddebrat! She knows that behind his charming smile,
Ian is an insufferable, womanizing manchild. She is desperately searching for a way to
dump him before he publicly announces their marriage. That s when she spots a
mysterious beggar collapsed on the street, and a devilish plot begins to take shape... (STL344193) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 296pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00
SSS-CLASS REVIVAL HUNTER GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W) Sinnoa (A) Bill K
His revenge complete, Gongja is finally ready to take on the Tower! Not only is he
unkillable, but he keeps racking up skills with each death by monster. Add in the Blade
Emperor s guidance and he quickly reaches the tenth floor, which has yet to be
conquered in this timeline the perfect test to check how much stronger he is now. Will
Gongja successfully become the first person to conquer the tenth floor and rewrite
history? (STL344237) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 280pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00
ITAEWON CLASS GN VOL 04 (MR)
(W/A) Kwang Kwang jin
With Yiseo as its manager, Honey Night has shaped up and gained traction. The new
buzz comes with an undesirable consequence, though the watchful eye of Chairman
Jang, Saeroyi s nemesis! Recruiting Sooah for an ambush, Chairman Jang moves to
tamp out any spark of competition But Saeroyi is cooking up plans of his own.
Forming a secret alliance with an enemy, helping Hyunyi spice up the pub s food,
pressuring the dirty cop from his father s case Jangga Group may be a big fish to fry,
but Saeroyi knows better than most how to turn up the heat! (STL344212) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00
SEE YOU IN MY 19TH LIFE GN VOL 05
(W/A) Lee Hye
Now that Seoha has finally agreed to go on a date, things seem to finally be breaking
Jieum s way! Or so she thinks except Chowon can t seem to shake her suspicions
about Jieum s strange behavior back at her family s summer home and ultimately
comes to a shocking conclusion! To further complicate matters, Doyun happens to
overhear Jieum s confession about her identity Will she be able to smooth things over,
or is her 19th life destined for failure? (STL344230) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 336pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00
7FATES CHAKHO GN VOL 06
(W/A) HYBE
With every hard-fought battle, team Chakho gets one step closer to the truth about
their shared fate. But as they begin to grasp the bigger picture, an uncomfortable
question looms are the Beom the true threat to Sin-si? Their quest for answers leads
the seven hunters to the World of Shadows, the home of the very enemies they have
been fighting... (STL344189) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00
OVERGEARED GN VOL 06
(W) Saenal (A) Team Argo
The Earl Steim s daughter, Irene is quite smitten with Grid following his recent heroics,
and he s first in line for her hand in marriage! He finally has a chance to gain what he s
been searching for all his life love...and more importantly, the sweet tax money from
becoming the lord of Winston! Before he can tie the knot, however, Grid has to take
care of some unfinished business, like recovering his Legendary-Class shield that was
stolen...but is he ready to take on an entire religion to get it back? (STL344223) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 296pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00
REMARRIED EMPRESS GN VOL 09
(W) Alphatart (A) Sumpul
Wedding bells are ringing! Navier and Heinrey s big day is swiftly approaching, and with
it comes dignitaries from near and far. A jealous Duke Kaufman, a rage-addled Rashta,
a desperate Sovieshu the lines of friend and foe start to blur, and if Heinrey isn t
careful, he may just fall victim to a devious revenge plot But more than that, the
joyous occasion means the couple will have their first night together! For all his
reputation as a playboy, though, Heinrey has never been with anyone intimately, so it
will be up to Navier to take the reins ! (STL344248) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 272pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00
MY GENTLY RAISED BEAST GN VOL 09
(W) Early Flower (A) Yeoseulki
The shadow of war has passed, and peace returns to the land, but Blondina and Amon
find themselves on another battlefield the struggle of raising two boys! Not a day
goes by without the mischievous twins cooking up some kind of trouble...and Blondina
wouldn t have it any other way. Her story may be over, but as long as her beloved kitty
cat is by her side, every day is an adventure! (STL344219) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00
BOXER GN VOL 09
(W/A) JH
Yu has almost conquered the boxing world, and all that s left is to defeat Aaron Tide
and claim the heavyweight belt. But before their long-awaited match, Tide s sudden
retirement throws a wrench in that plan. Despite the setback, K continues to prepare
Yu as if the fight will happen. He knows the inner workings of Aaron s heart and he s
sure that this isn t a battle his former pupil can simply run away from. And a surprise
visitor to Aaron s front doorstep could be the push he needs to enter the ring for one
last brawl... (STL344241) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00
LEVIATHAN GN VOL 02
(W/A) Shiro Kuroi
Monster or human... What sleeps deep in the darkness? All adults on board the Leviathan are dead, and only two students know that help will not come. Should they inform their classmates to collectively find a way out of this desperate situation? Or should they, on the contrary, keep to themselves information on the cryopreservation unit at the heart of the ship, which can only fit one person and is their only chance of survival? Futaba convinces Kazuma to keep quiet, but due to an accident, everyone ends up learning the unfortunate truth. Now, nothing can prevent the survivors from killing each other until the last one standing... In a haunting setting depicted with extreme precision, Leviathan takes us on a journey to the depths of hell. How can one maintain their humanity in the icy expanse of space? (STL342282) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 6x9, 196pgs, PC SRP: $14.99
MANHOLE GN VOL 02 (OF 3)
(W/A/CA) Tetsuya Tsutsui
The situation is critical: For reasons unknown, mosquitoes carrying the filariasis parasite are still active, despite the winter season. Their proliferation brings the risk of a terrifying increase in the number of victims. With the possibility of a pandemic looming, Inspector Mizoguchi determinedly follows the trail of his number one suspect. But when he's exposed to an infected individual, he's suddenly racing against the clock. Will he survive long enough to solve the mystery? (STL342283) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 5x7, 210pgs, PC (2 of 3) SRP: $12.99
SPACE PUNCH GN VOL 01
(W/A/CA) ZD
In a mafia-governed city where corruption and violence is commonplace, two brothers find a mysterious artifact that will change their lives forever. Joe and Zack lost their father when they were young. Since then, the two brothers have chosen vastly different paths: Zack is a policeman, while Joe is a food delivery man. Despite their differences, both share a gift for boxing. However, the discovery of mysterious artifacts left by their late father is about to change their lives forever. Can the two thrive against all odds, thrown into a sprawling metropolis commanded by corrupt mafia gangs? (STL342284) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 5x7, 216pgs, PC SRP: $12.99
HEAVENLY DELUSION GN VOL 08
(W/A/CA) Masakazu Ishiguro
Maru and Kiriko travel through a Japan that has been transformed into a hinderland in search of heaven. Lead by the Kiru-ray's mark which they believe is the key to finding Heaven they head for the Nara facility of Takahara Academy. However, as they wander through the forest, they are blocked by a strange figure. Meanwhile, the actual Takahara Academy is sieged by someone, and the children are protected by their attackers. At long last, the two worlds in this series are connected in this sci-fi survival drama! (STL342055) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95
MARCH COMES IN LIKE A LION GN VOL 04
(W/A) Chica Umino
Shimada 8-dan challenges Soya Meijin for the Shishioh Tournament. Concerned about Shimada's poor health, Kiriyama heads for Kyoto to pick up the challenger's spirits. A tender love story that moves along like a flowing river. (STL342056) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95
TODAYS MENU FOR EMIYA FAMILY GN VOL 07
(W) Type-Moon (A) TAa
The school festival is happening and Saber is about to attend her first one! Fun summery drinks, decadent desserts, fun and fast grilled snacks and so much more is on fare but what she is really looking forward to is attending her first maid cafe where the treats are not just tasty but prepared by cute maids and butlers. This book's menu includes: Two Sandwich Press Sandwiches; Pumpkin Stew; Chawanmushi; Miso Hot Pot; Strawberry Crepes; Inari Sushi. (STL306155) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-1)
RES. from Previews Vol. XXXIV #2 (FEB241908)
SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
AYAKASHI TRIANGLE GN VOL 13 (MR)
(W/A) Kentaro Yabuki
Matsuri encounters an ayakashi who looks human, but also cat-like. It turns out to be a fusion of Shirogane and Suzu s inner child! How will Suzu react when she finds Matsuri and this new being in a compromising position? (STL342727) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
DESIRE PANDORA GN VOL 05 (MR)
(W) Akira Hizuki
Takai Tsukasa is obsessed with the female body, but what he longs for more than anything is to find the perfect armpits. One day, an elegant, blonde demon appears before him, and she has exactly what he craves. A bold, uncensored fetish fantasy unfurls between Tsukasa, his neighbor Chika, the demon Roselia, and a cast of demon girls who are hungry for more than just souls and power! (STL317292) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
RES. from Previews Vol. XXXIV #4 (APR242020)
SC, 154pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
I AM NOT A SUCCUBUS GN VOL 06 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Horitomo
Adjusting to a new school is always rough, and that goes double for Sakura, a shy girl attending a monster girl academy! Her new classmates include a kiss-curious harpy, a sarcastic lamia, a cyclops with an eye for Sakura, and a plain-spoken centaur. Eager to blend in, Sakura declares herself a succubus! But can she keep up the ruse while fending off the touchy hands, claws and scaled coils of her new friends? It s going to be a long, hot school year! (STL342751) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-0)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 162pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
INSIDE TENTACLE CAVE GN VOL 04 (MR)
(W) Umetane (A/CA) Abi
Deep in the tunnels of an abandoned mine lurks a demon that absorbs the power of anything it touches: the Black Ooze. When it consumes its first human male, it acquires both intelligence and ravenous sexual desire, much to the distress of a sorceress who mistakenly enters its domain. The heroes who seek glory and riches in these caverns are about to learn why monsters should be feared! (STL342758) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
MONSTER MARRIAGE SHOP GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W) Kaworu Watashiya
A marriage advisor has his work cut out for him when he winds up the matchmaker for sexy, single monster ladies. After growing up watching an endless parade of losers date his mom, Nakao Yuto focuses his unhealthy obsession with her on matchmaking. One day, he stumbles into the hidden gem of Monster Town, where he meets all sorts of hopeful supernatural singles in need of his services. A rich werewolf, a call girl succubus, a small-time idol vampire, and a yaoi-obsessed gorgon beg for help with their love lives. However, Yuto quickly finds himself on everyone's potential match list! (STL342768) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
YANDERE DARK ELF GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W) Nakanosora
Hinata did it. He got reincarnated into another world, took up the mantle of Hero, and slew the dreaded Demon Lord alongside his party of fellow adventurers. As his reward, he s returned to Earth to resume a normal life. Or it would be if it wasn t for the fact that his dark elf companion Mariabelle decided to travel to Earth to come and live with him! Now she uses her arcane talents to ward off any potential romantic rivals and capture Hinata s affection. (STL342809) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
MY LOVE STORY WITH YAMADA KUN AT LV999 GN VOL 04
(W/A) Mashiro
Thanks to Yamada's attentive care, Akane is recovering from her sudden illness. The experience has made her realize she can't keep hiding the truth what she feels for Yamada is more than just friendship. With encouragement from her friend Momo and gaming guild master Eita, Akane is finally ready to confess her feelings. But Yamada's busy schedule makes finding the right time seem impossible. Meanwhile, a new player has joined their guild who also harbors a secret crush on Yamada. As the two girls struggle to make their hearts known, will Yamada's own feelings finally become clear? (STL342772) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Available only in US, Canada, and US territories.
Illustrated Book, SC, 192pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
BLOOD BLADE GN VOL 04 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Oma Sei
Having fallen in battle long ago, Count Vlad Dracula is reborn as a katana-wielding young vampiress in an alternate-history Europe. After the reincarnated Dracula rescues a girl named Clara from a mysterious stranger, Clara explains that she is the creation of a certain Victor Frankenstein. She also reveals that she is fleeing from an organization called Cerberus, which seeks to capture and study 'monsters' such as herself in order to create an army of human-monster hybrids. Clara begs the vampiress to flee with her to an island of monsters where the two of them will be safe... but as they set out for Monster Island, the sinister forces of Cerberus are in hot pursuit. (STL342731) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
FABLE OMNIBUS GN VOL 05 (MR)
(W/A) Katsuhisa Minami
It's Way of the Househusband minus the wife and kid, plus one adorable, friendly bird, topped off with a whole lotta blood! Misaki's safe from the yakuza for now, if traumatized and mortified. But the vicious lieutenant Sunagawa is on Fable's trail, and planning revenge. In the meantime, Fable has taken his new 'apprentice' on an educational camping trip, complete with hallucinations and bear attacks, and Yoko has put yet another romantic victim in the hospital. Yet how long can these days of fun and frivolity continue? When will Sunagawa make his move? Omnibus edition includes Volumes 9 & 10. (STL342739) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 416pgs, B&W SRP: $22.99
FIRE FORCE BOX SET 02
(W) Atsushi Ohkubo
In the year 198 of the Solar Era, the city of Tokyo is plagued by a deadly phenomenon: spontaneous human combustion! The only ones who can stop it are the Fire Force, a team of specialized firefighters. Shinra, a young man blessed with the ability to ignite his feet and travel at the speed of a rocket, wants nothing more than to be a hero, and knows that this is the place for him! He joins the company at Special Fire Cathedral 8, a team tasked with discovering the source of this strange epidemic. But many obstacles stand in their way, and there are secrets haunting Shinra's past... Includes Vol. 7-11 of the Fire Force manga and an exclusive double-sided poster. (STL342741) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
Box Set, SC, 992pgs, B&W SRP: $54.95
FRAGRANT FLOWER BLOOMS WITH DIGNITY GN VOL 04
(W/A) Saka Mikami
Chidori High is a boys' school that takes in the dregs of society with the lowest grades. Next door stands Kikyo Girls' High, where the wealthy, high-class families send their precious daughters. Chidori second-year Rintaro, who has a fierce face but a gentle heart, is helping at his family's patisserie when he meets a girl named Kaoruko. The two hit it off right away... but this blissful peace is quickly disturbed when Rintaro discovers that Kaoruko is actually a student at Kikyo. Worse, she doesn't seem to realize what a huge problem this really is! Will these two be able to forge a path for themselves, and sidestep the traps (metaphorical and literal) laid by their classmates? (STL342742) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Available only in US, Canada, and US territories.
SC, 192pgs, FC SRP: $13.99
INITIAL D OMNIBUS GN VOL 04
(W/A/CA) Shuichi Shigeno
Takumi Fujiwara spends a lot of time behind the wheel. His tofu delivery job sends him racing down the treacherous roads of Mount Akina, and without even realizing it, Takumi has mastered racing techniques that take most drivers a lifetime to learn. Of course, none of his friends realize this. They're all too busy watching the Akina Speed Stars, the local street racing team. When the legendary Red Suns show up to challenge the Speed Stars, the rival team obsesses over a phantom car, the Trueno Eight-Six, seen racing through the mountain roads. Who is the driver, and will they take on the dangerous challenge? Contains a new translation of Initial D volumes 7 & 8. (STL342757) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 448pgs, B&W SRP: $22.99
KUSUNOKIS FLUNKING HER HIGH SCHOOL GLOW UP GN VOL 03
(W) Mitsuki Mii
Keisuke Shizuki might have been an outcast in middle school, but not anymore. The trauma of being rejected by his first crush left Keisuke with a phobia of pretty girls and the drive to remake himself and start high school fresh: new looks, new friends, new confidence. That is, as long as he avoids the cuties and anyone who knows anything about his past. Unfortunately for him, the prettiest girl at his new school just happens to be his former middle school classmate and another ex-outcast, Shizuka Kusunoki. Unlike Keisuke, Kusunoki still lacks the social skills to make the most of her new appearance--and she wants Shizuki's help. But helping Kusunoki will mean spending a lot of time around a beauty, and drawing some not-so-welcome attention... (STL342761) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
MOON ON A RAINY NIGHT GN VOL 06 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Kuzushiro
Saki left her last encounter with Kanon red-faced and reeling, after an offhand comment by Kanon almost laid bare Saki s long-simmering feelings. Has Kanon finally learned the truth? When Saki sees a flyer for a fireworks festival, she remembers how Kanon once lamented not being able to enjoy festivals after losing her hearing. Saki then decides to invite Kanon over to watch the fireworks from her balcony, and Kanon happily agrees. As the sky above explodes with bursts of color, Kanon and Saki draw ever closer... (STL342769) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
NORAGAMI STRAY GOD GN VOL 27 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Adachitoka
Yato is a homeless god. He doesn't even have a shrine, not to mention worshippers! So to achieve his ambitious goals, he's set up a service to help those in need (for a small fee), hoping he'll eventually raise enough money to build himself the lavish temple of his dreams. Of course, he can't afford to be picky, so Yato accepts all kinds of jobs, from finding lost kittens to helping a student overcome bullies at school. (STL342959) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Not available in Australia, Singapore or the Philippines.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
RE ANIMA GN VOL 09 (MR)
(W) Fuse, Tae Tono (A/CA) Tae Tono
An all-original climatepunk action series from the artist behind the Gate of Nightmares manga! Halloween in Tokyo, and the weather is relatively mild: 76.2 degrees Celsius, or 169 degrees Fahrenheit. Earth is bathed in deadly UV radiation, driving humans underground. But the surface isn't deserted. Citizens use neural links to control hardy, robot versions of themselves called Re:Anima. The organization maintaining order in this new urban landscape is the Enforcement Bureau. Shinano uses her exceptionally strong and agile Re:Anima to catch the bad guys. Kara is quick and able, too but his body is flesh and blood! How did the Earth become a wasteland? What's the secret of Kara's special body? (STL342791) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
RENT A GIRLFRIEND GN VOL 28 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Reiji Miyajima
In today's Japan, 'rental' services can deliver an afternoon with a 'friend,' a 'parent,' even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to 'rent' an emotional connection, and his new 'girlfriend,' who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... (STL342780) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
SPOIL ME PLZZZ HINAMORI SAN GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W/A/CA) tsuke
Known throughout the school for her selflessness and perfect grades, there's not a single underclassman who doesn't look up to Yaya Suou including Ichigo Hinamori. Turned down by her crush because of her childish image, Hinamori idolizes Yaya and wishes nothing more than to be as mature and elegant as her sempai. But Hinamori's perfect image of Yaya is shattered when she comes across her wallowing in self-pity in the nurse's office one day. The real Yaya is clumsy, clingy, and selfish not at all like the perfect act she puts on. What's more, she's desperately starved for attention and now she won't leave Hinamori alone. (STL342785) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-0)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
TANK CHAIR GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W/A) Manabu Yashiro
Nagi and Shizuka have managed to avoid a grisly death at the hands of two assassins--siblings from Nagi's past life enrolled at the mysterious ACADEMY. To make safe their escape from this terrifying duo, Shizuka moves them across Guicheng Island, from one safe house to another. But Nagi's whereabouts have reached the ears of the leader of the Academy, an iron-fisted administrator known only as Sensei, who dispatches a prodigy at the art of murder to track Nagi down once and for all: the rampaging rookie, Uzu! (STL342790) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-0)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
THAT TIME I REINCARNATED SLIME TRINITY GN VOL 09 (MR)
(W) Fuse, Tae Tono (A) Mitz Vah (CA) Tae Tono
Fuse! Against the odds, the little slime Rimiru has established his magical kingdom for all monsters, called Tempest, and it's thriving. But three visitors, Phos the fox girl, Stella the dragon girl, and Frey the winged girl, come to pay Tempest a visit, they're stunned at just how quickly it's developed. (STL274124) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Not available in Australia, Singapore or the Philippines.
MATURE THEMES
RES. from Previews Vol. XXXIII #5 (MAY232388)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
TSUGUMI PROJECT GN VOL 06
(W) ippatu
After finally reaching the island of Sado, Leon and company encountered the race known as the Sky People, who proved to be Tsugumi's estranged kin. The cunning Omoikane then directed them to a derelict facility in the Forbidden Zone, hinting at answers to their deepest questions about the TORATSUGUMI project and the mysteries of the past. A search of the facility yielded both a potential cure for radiation sickness and research notes that may allow Leon and Doudou to complete their mission. Unfortunately, no sooner did they exit the facility than they were met by Omoikane's forces, setting off a desperate struggle. Which side will emerge victorious? (STL342799) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
YOUR LIE IN APRIL OMNIBUS GN VOL 02
(W/A) Naoshi Arakawa
Kosei's road back to playing the piano has been rough, but he's finally beginning to regain his confidence, even though he still has trouble hearing the notes. But as his first solo competition in years closes in, Kosei will have to deal with reentering a cutthroat world, where old rivals still remember and resent Kosei's younger self, the precocious Human Metronome. Kaori's support is unwavering, but will it be enough to push Kosei through all the toxic memories this experience dredges up? This new, 600-page collectible edition includes volumes 4-6 with newly-published color art, translation notes, and a new, larger size. (STL342803) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 576pgs, B&W SRP: $22.99
HABERDASHERY GINMOKUSEI GN VOL 01 (MR)
(W/A) Mamita
Ubuki has taken over Ginmokusei, a long-established haberdashery in Ginza, he inherited from his grandfather. But unlike when his grandfather was in charge, the shop is now dead! So when a handsome man named Theo comes to visits the shop, Ubuki is elated! But his joy is cut short when he is told that his customer service is not up to par. (STL342057) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95
SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI RPG TOKYO CONCEPTION HC (O/A)
Shin Megami Tensei - The Roleplaying Game: Tokyo Conception is a deep yet accessible TTRPG for 3-5 players + 1 GM that perfectly captures themes of the original Shin Megami Tensei video game series, allowing players to wield familiar spells such as Agi and Megido against legendary demons like Jack Frost, Metatron, and the Moirae Sisters. Tokyo Conception further preserves the franchise's essence by incorporating staple elements such as demon negotiation, the Affinity system, and punishing status ailments like Poison and Stun while also introducing more typical TTRPG mechanics such as critical hits, fumbles, and exploding dice, to ensure encounters are both challenging and rewarding. Tokyo Conception is based on the world of Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne. The game designers have recreated every region with great attention to detail. The book offers nearly 100 pages of stats for every demon, including bosses like Ahriman, Baal Avatar, Noah, and Kagutsuchi itself, and plenty of seeds for brand-new adventures. For video game enthusiasts who enjoy Japanese RPGs and are interested in exploring the world of tabletop roleplaying games, Tokyo Conception is an excellent starting point, as no prior knowledge of the Shin Megami Tensei franchise is needed to enjoy the game. (STL304135) Available Now!
Sourcebook, HC, 450pgs, B&W SRP: $49.99
DEATH MAGE GN VOL 07
(W) Densuke, Takehiro Kojima (A/CA) Ban !
Immediately after fighting off the orcs, Vandal learns that a force of humans are coming to attack their home. Rather than fight, he departs with the ghouls and travels to the demon barren ruins of Talosheim. But what new challenges lie in wait?! Introducing the sixth entry in the popular otherworld rebirth fantasy, as Vandal navigates a tough life for the third time-backed by massive magical power and death attribute magic! (STL342025) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
DEATH MAGE SC NOVEL 05
(W) Densuke (A/CA) Ban !
As Vandal and his allies were working to take back Talosheim from the demon barren, vampires with orders to assassinate Vandal appeared in the city. But Vandal acquired the skill Soul Crusher and was able to successfully avenge his own father, Varen, by killing the noble species vampire Sercrent. He subsequently ventured beneath Talosheim Castle and also crushed the soul of the Frozen Spear Ice Age. However, while all that was going on, an expedition army from the Milg Shield Kingdom including High Priest Goldan, one of those who killed Vandal's mother-was preparing to invade Talosheim. (STL342026) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
Novel, SC, 300pgs SRP: $15.95
I WAS SOLD DIRT CHEAP POWER LEVEL IS OFF CHARTS GN VOL 02
(W) Ryoma (A) Cambria Bakuhatsu Tarou
Reunited in another world, classmates face off in a mecha colosseum. Next up, the front lines. Let the battles begin! Vowing revenge for the murder of his first benefactor in the new world, Yuto prepares to take down the Ludawan Kingdom. First step: gathering funds. He claims bounties in deadly colosseum battles-but to Yuto's surprise, he encounters an old classmate, sent along with him from Earth. Yuto expected friendship, but quickly finds that the rules have changed (STL342027) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95
WRONG WAY USE HEALING MAGIC GN VOL 08
(W) Kurokata (A) Kugayama Reki
Now that Nea has uncovered Usato's past and knows that he came from another world, she's hell-bent on capturing him all for herself. To do so, she's awakened a monster that for many long years has remained slumbering in the basement of her family's manor. But that monster, once sealed away by a former hero, is a dragon of pure evil known in legends for wielding catastrophic powers! (STL342028) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
S MAGAZINE VOL 85
(CA) Namori
Our newly drawn cover and opening feature is by the manga artist NAMORI. The three sisters from 'OMUROKE' also appear! Featuring interview articles on manga 'Skip and Loafer' by Misaki Takamatsu, 'Bocchi the Rock!' by Aki Hamaji, and 'You and I Are Polar Opposites' by Kocha Agasawa, we also introduce favorite albums from 12 artists. (STL342052) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in US and Canada.
Art Book, SC, 8x11, 156pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
SMALL S MAGAZINE VOL 76
(CA) Aoi Minamino
Our cover is by the illustrator and manga artist MINAMINO Aoi. This issue includes an interview and an illustration making feature using COPIC Markers. There are also articles on transparent watercolors, watercolor markers, CLIP STUIDO PAINT illustration making, a beginner's tutorial on drawing the human body, experiences drawing with 100 yen shop art supplies and more! The results of the COMICUP x S magazine Illustration Contest will also be announced in this issue. (STL342051) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in US and Canada.
Art Book, SC, 8x12, 160pgs, FC SRP: $25.00
365 DAYS TO WEDDING GN VOL 06
(W/A) Tamiki Wakaki
With the threat of being sent to Siberia no longer looming over their heads, Oohara Takuya and Honjouji Rika find that their lives are better together than apart. The fake marriage plan is over and now the real marriage plan is just starting out. But that means the couple must decide what kind of marriage suits them best. How do they tell their parents? Where will they live? Where will they go on honeymoon? Getting engaged is only just the beginning! (STL342724) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
AFTER SCHOOL ETUDE GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W/A) Hirune Cyan
Ballet student Minobe and upperclassman Ichinomiya are officially dating. As partners in pas de deux practice, on home dates together, and even their daily school lives seem so sweet, yet things are about to take a sour turn. Out of the blue, a Russian ballet troupe has set their eyes on Ichinomiya and are doing their utmost to recruit him! Ichinomiya s inherent talent shines for all to see, so it s no wonder he s been scouted, but now Minobe must face his smothered desire to be with Ichinomiya forever. (STL342726) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 218pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
BARBARIANS BRIDE GN VOL 02
(W) Noriaki Kotaba
Serafina de Lavillant, the strongest female knight in the West, was sent to subjugate the barbaric tribes of the East. But when her mission fails spectacularly, she's captured alive and imprisoned. Humiliated and dreading what horrific torture she'll endure, she asks to be put to death. To her surprise, rather than tearing her limb from limb, the tribe leader asks for her hand in marriage! Will Serafina face a cruel and abusive arranged marriage? Or will she discover that these tribes aren't as barbaric as she was led to believe? (STL342729) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 180pgs, PC SRP: $14.99
BEETLE HANDS GN VOL 02
(W/A) Herhumanist
Welcome to the Heartland, a nightmarish realm where your memories literally come back to haunt you and hunt you down. Dragged into the Heartland by the terrifying Beast that lives inside it, Matthew must survive long enough to free himself and his best friend, Kenma, before the Beast consumes them both. Better run fast, Matthew, before the Beast can catch you. (STL342730) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 380pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
CAT FROM OUR WORLD & FORGOTTEN WITCH GN VOL 04
(W) Hiro Kashiwaba
Rue s hidden magical power is blazing out of control, so Robbins brings her back to the royal palace for treatment. Jeanne senses that the girl is in danger and leaves her forest home for the first time in fifty years, bringing her giant cat Mew and the mercenary, Flad. Waiting for her in the palace is her old nemesis the Dowager Empress and a Guardian Beast who once stood by Jeanne s side! (STL342732) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
CAT ON HEROS LAP GN VOL 04
(W) Kosuke Iijima (A) Shiori
The final volume! The adventure continues with the desert kingdom's king and his cat! Then, the hero and his companions ready themselves to storm the Demon King's castle. At last, the party will face off against the Demon King himself! (STL342733) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
CHECKMATE GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W) TAN
Detached. Disinterested. Dispassionate. All words used to describe Soohyun and his uneventful, mediocre life. He's nothing like he once was. As a teen, he had a fire, a passion burning within, all thanks to one person: bright-haired and brilliant Eunsung. Throughout high school, Soohyun obsessively competed with Eunsung for the top spot in all things, only to consistently come in second place. And as high school ended without victory, so did his passion for anything. But all this changes when, as an adult, he suddenly sees Eunsung again except the other man is in the news, embroiled in scandal! Seeing Eunsung in a state of shame ignites something in Soohyun. Fiery hate, long thought dead, comes alive within him once more. (STL342734) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 280pgs, PC SRP: $21.99
CINDERELLA CLOSET GN VOL 08
(W/A/CA) Wakana Yanai
Haruka wanted to become a worthy match for her beloved Hikaru, who is beginning a promising career as assistant to a charismatic hair and makeup artist. Despite their busy schedules leading to misunderstandings, their fondness for each other only grows deeper, and they make plans to move in together. Things get glamorous when Shiu invites them to an elegant ball, where they encounter... Hikaru's parents?! Find out if love really does conquer all in the heartfelt conclusion! (STL342735) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
DIARY OF A FEMALE LEAD SHUJINKOU NIKKI GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W) Yuu Yoshinaga
Tsujimura Aoi wouldn t consider herself a main character by any means. Meek and insecure, she s constantly alone, unlike her athletic older brother, Itsuki, or her mother, a famous shojo mangaka. Aoi doesn t need to be the heroine, though all she wants is a true friend. But Itsuki disagrees, and when he brings home Aoi s effortlessly cool classmate Mizusawa Sena, the two concoct a plan to teach Aoi all about love, using shojo manga as their guide. Can this drab side character become an unparalleled female lead by falling for the perfect guy? (STL342736) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 168pgs, PC SRP: $13.99
DINGHAI FUSHENG RECORDS GN VOL 02
(W) Fei Tian Ye Xiang (A) Qian Er Bai
It has been three hundred years since magic disappeared from the Divine Land. Chen Xing is the last Great Exorcist a young man with a tenuous grip on magic whose life is destined to end on his twentieth birthday. As whispers about the return of the demonic entity known as Mara echo across the land, Chen Xing is burdened with a daunting task: to seek out his fated counterpart, the Protector Martial God, and together, to save the world. Enter Xiang Shu, a condemned man with a haunted past. Accused of unspeakable atrocities, Xiang Shu is an enigma handsome, skilled, and facing execution for crimes he claims he didn't commit. As their destinies intertwine, Chen Xing and Xiang Shu embark together on a journey where the salvation of everything they know hangs in the balance. (STL342961) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 296pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
DRAGON KNIGHTS BELOVED GN VOL 08
(W) Asagi Orikawa (A) Ritsu Aozaki
Melissa is a maid-in-training at the royal castle, where her greatest joy is caring for the majestic steeds of the royal Dragon Knights. Her coming-of-age ceremony is fast approaching, and with it comes the need to decide what path her future will take. Melissa shares a special bond of friendship with Commander Hubert, the handsome knight who rides the mightiest of dragons, but their relationship is about to get complicated. Newly returned from a dangerous mission, Hubert makes a shocking request: Would Melissa pretend to be his lover, and move to his country estate, where wild dragons roam? (STL342737) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 186pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
DUKE OF DEATH & HIS MAID GN VOL 16
(W) Koharu Inoue, Koharu Inoue (A) Koharu Inoue
When the duke was a young boy, a witch cast a powerful curse upon him, making it so that any living thing he touched would die. Now a young man, he lives in a sprawling mansion with only servants for his companions: an elderly butler, and his childhood friend, a busty blonde maid named Alice. Despite the curse, Alice is constantly flirting with him and seems to delight in making him blush! But how close can they truly grow as long as the curse is in place? (STL342738) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
FAILURE FRAME GN VOL 09
(W) Kaoru Shinozaki (A) Uchiuchi Keyaki
Mimori Touka has always been something of a background character in his high school. So when he and his classmates are summoned to a fantasy land and gifted with incredible skills, it seems like the perfect opportunity to make a name for himself. The only problem? Mimori s skills are abysmal at best, and he s banished to a deadly dungeon. But as he begins to test these new abilities, he discovers just how powerful he s become. Can Mimori fight his way back to exact revenge?! (STL342740) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
FREE LIFE FANTASY ONLINE IMMORTAL PRINCESS GN VOL 09 (MR)
(W/A) Kakeru
As the VR MMORPG Free Life Fantasy Online approaches its second world event, the Immortal Princess Anastasia dives further into her Alchemy studies in preparation. She already has a duo of servants backing her up in battle, but there s only one thing better than two skeletons three skeletons! But can her new companions help her solo previously unsurmountable foes? And what new skills will she need to unlock to come out on top in yet another climactic world event? (STL342743) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
HIDDEN DUNGEON ONLY I CAN ENTER GN VOL 12
(W) Meguru Seto (A) Tomoyuki Hino (CA) Enoki Tomoyuki
Noir Stardia, lesser son of an even lesser noble, just lost his job. Without a penny to his name, he decides to enroll in the Hero Academy and improve his career prospects. But he ll need to get a lot stronger to pass the entrance exam. So Noir seeks out a hidden dungeon a legendary labyrinth filled with strange beasts and rare items where he can train until he s powerful enough to change his fate! (STL342747) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
HOW MY DADDIES BECAME MATES GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W/A) Mikkamita
Kuroga Akane and Shirosaki Aoi have come a long way from their days as teenage hoodlums. Mated and passionately in love, they ve started new lives together in college. Everything seems to be going great at least, that s how it looks on the surface. Deep down, Shirosaki can t help but worry that he s not the best match for his talented alpha partner. So when another alpha with a dubious background tries to steal Shirosaki for himself, it s up to Kuroga to prove just how strong their bond really is! (STL342748) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
I ABANDONED MY ENGAGEMENT GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W) Fuyutsuki Koki (A) Masuke Mawata
Leia s sister, Jill, makes Leia out to be a villain. Suspicious of the rumors, Prince Eric proposes that Leia live with him in the palace as his guard. Witnessing the saintly Leia s honesty and sincerity, he apologizes for his rudeness and begins to take an interest in her. Jill, however, is not happy about this, nor is she happy about own worsening circumstances when the enigmatic Duke Berglein appears! (STL342749) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
I QUIT MY APPRENTICESHIP AS A ROYAL COURT WIZARD GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W) Sei Kamiizumi (A) EDO
After forging a contract with Berial, the king of Hell, young Illya obtains an incredible education in the art of magic. Her skills grow by leaps and bounds, catching the attention of the royal court and qualifying her for an elite apprenticeship. But court life isn t all it s cracked up to be. Illya quickly grows tired of the manipulative machinations of nobles and the scheming of the high court wizard. Her only choice? To quit! Leaving her post and the entire country, Illya now searches for something new. Could crafting magical items be her true destiny? (STL342753) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 158pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
IDATEN DEITIES KNOW ONLY PEACE GN VOL 07
(W) Amahara (A) Coolkyoushinja (CA) Amahara
It's been eight hundred years since the powerful Idaten deities sealed away the demons who plagued humanity. To the foul-mouthed Hayato, a young deity, the story is mostly a myth. For this new generation of idle deities, there's just not much to do as they watch over humans in peace. But when the seal on the demons breaks, it's up to Hayato and his oddball compatriots to come to humanity's rescue! Can these misfit gods who know nothing of war rise to the challenge, or is a demon threat in a messy mortal world too much to handle? (STL342754) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & UK.
SC, 163pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
KAGEKI SHOJO GN VOL 12 (MR)
(W/A) Kumiko Saiki
Ever since she was a little girl, Sarasa has wanted to play the role of Oscar as part of the Kouka Acting Troupe, an all-female acting troupe similar to the Takarazuka Revue. But before she can do that, she has to attend two years at the Kouka School of Musical and Theatrical Arts. As Sarasa practices singing, dancing, and acting, she grows closer to the other girls in her year, including her roommate, the stoic former J-idol, Ai. Though Sarasa is great at making friends, her outspoken nature and grand ambitions earn her lots of enemies as well. Can Sarasa keep her upbeat attitude and achieve her dream of stardom? (STL317319) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
RES. from Previews Vol. XXXIV #4 (APR242124)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
KARATE SURVIVOR IN ANOTHER WORLD GN VOL 07
(W) Yazin (A) Takahito Kobayashi
When 34-year-old Nozaki Hitoshi is hit by a truck, he is sent to a fantasy world by a dismissive god and dropped into a harsh wilderness without even the clothes on his back. His only salvation is a newly granted karate skill and his general survival instincts. Luckily, Hitoshi is up for the challenge; he'll weave clothes out of tree bark, test fruit for poison, and crawl through the mud to test his kicks and punches against goblins and other creatures. No matter how much he levels up in this world, he still longs to find other humans to share his solitude. (STL342759) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 178pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
KIRURU KILL ME GN VOL 06
(W) Yasuhiro Kano
Aoi Nemo has it made: He's brilliant, good-looking, and the heir to a gigantic pharmaceutical empire. The only thing missing in his life is love, and he's just fallen head over heels for a beautiful woman named Akaumi Kiruru. There's just one problem: Kiruru is a professional assassin! Desperate to see her again, Aoi Nemo puts a risky plan into action. To reunite with Kiruru, he puts out a hit on himself! (STL342957) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 196pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
LADY KNIGHT & BEAST EARED CHILD GN VOL 02
(W/A) Taboengine
Olivia was a lone monster subjugator who refused to take on an apprentice until she rescued a young Beastkin named Noah. Now, they look out for one another in an often brutal world. Despite the dangers they face, the two often find beauty in their shared journey. As Olivia teaches Noah the art of battle, he teaches her how to enjoy life s quieter moments. But can a boy with such a soft heart live up to his apprenticeship when faced with terrifying foes? (STL342762) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 150pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
LAZY DUNGEON MASTER GN VOL 10
(W) Supana Onikage (A/CA) Nanaroku
Masuda Keima just wants to sleep. Too bad for him, he s been pulled from comfy sheets into a fantasy dungeon that he s charged to protect. Failing to do so will cost him his life. His only guide on what to do is the personification of the Dungeon Core, Rokuko. But she s a moron who can t even figure out how to get rid of a group of bandits. If Keima ever wants to get some sweet dreams again, he ll have to do all the planning himself! (STL342763) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 162pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
MAGICAL BUFFS SUPPORT CASTER IS STRONGER GN VOL 02
(W) Haka Tokura, Eiri Shirai (A) Shin Arakawa
After an impressive tryout, Wim Strauss is Nachtlibelle s newest interim member. Shortly thereafter, an investigator from the Abenteurers' Guild arrives to question how a lowly granting sorcerer could have soloed a boss monster. As Nachtlibelle prepares for its deepest and most dangerous labyrinth dive yet, its leader sets out to uncover the mystery of Wim s incredible powers. (STL342765) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 160pgs, PC SRP: $14.99
MALEVOLENT SPIRITS MONONOGATARI GN VOL 09 (MR)
(W/A) Onigunsou
As a result of the meeting between the Three Great Saenome Clans, two new Saenome are added to Botan s security detail much to the chagrin of everyone in the Nagatsuki household. Hyoma takes it all in stride, determined to keep protecting Botan even when offered the chance to go after the paper umbrella tsukumogami. But the atmosphere at the Nagatsuki house becomes tense when Hyoma learns the true goal of one of the new Saenome. If Hyoma assists with her goal, he ll find himself up against not only the Nagatsuki tsukumogami, but possibly his own family! (STL342766) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1) NOTE: No countries actually denied.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 194pgs, PC SRP: $13.99
MISS KOBAYASHIS DRAGON MAID ELMA DIARY GN VOL 09
(W) Coolkyoushinja (A/CA) Ayami Kazama
Some people live to work, others work to live. But Elma works to eat! Elma is a Harmony Dragon who came to the human world to bring fellow dragon Tohru back home. In order to stay close to Tohru, Elma has taken a job as an office lady (OL). This charming new series from the world of Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid follows the 9-to-5 adventures of Elma as she learns to work and eat her way through the OL life. From mixed-up mixers to death marches, Elma learns that being an OL is just as hard as being a dragon (STL342767) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
MOST NOTORIOUS TALKER RUNS GREATEST CLAN GN VOL 08
(W) Jaki (A) Yamorichan
Under Harold's watch, Blue Beyond emerge victorious against the Winged Knights, earning the right to form a clan and bringing Noel one step closer to the Regalia! The Winged Knights, as losers, must disband! Noel, ever hungry to surround himself with powerful allies, tries to recruit Winged Knights leader Leon into his new clan... but what's Leon's former best friend and erstwhile party member Keim going to do about it?! (STL342770) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 172pgs, FC SRP: $13.99
MY GIRLFRIENDS NOT HERE TODAY GN VOL 03 (MR)
(W) Kiyoko Iwami
Yuni went to Osaka to cheer on Nanase at her big game, but she ended up in bed with Fuuko. Even though Yuni insists to herself that this is mostly Nanase s fault, she still feels terrible. Back home, she s invited to a group outing at the pool. Her heart leaps at the idea of a swimsuit date with Nanase, but then drops when Fuuko tags along too. The deception is getting harder and harder to keep up, especially as Nanase starts to question Yuni s friendship with Fuuko. (STL342771) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 172pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
MY KITTEN IS A PICKY EATER GN VOL 02
(W/A) Migiri Miki
Mano Taiyo finds a kitten dying from eating poisoned food on a snowy night. He names the cat Yuki and nurses it back to health, but this is Taiyo s first time as a pet owner, and Yuki proves difficult by refusing to eat any store-bought cat food. Having never cooked before, Taiyo sets out to make a meal worthy of his adorable new charge. (STL342963) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
MY LOVEY DOVEY WIFE IS A STONE COLD KILLER GN VOL 07 (MR)
(W/A) Donten Kosaka
Meet Setsuna. She s cute, sexy, and deadly. When she s not out murdering people as a professional assassin, she s nesting at home, trying to adjust to a domestic life with her new husband. She skewers ingredients for dinner, draws a knife on unwanted solicitors, and sleeps with one eye open, just in case enemies sneak in. Her lovestruck husband doesn t ask her a lot of questions about her day job, so this arrangement can work if love conquers all, right? This romantic comedy is dangerously sexy! (STL342773) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1) NOTE: Available only in US, US territories, Canada, UK and Ireland.
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SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
MY NEW LIFE AS A CAT GN VOL 08
(W/A) Konomi Wagata
Nao has done it. After weeks of trial and error, he s figured out how to return to his human form! No longer stranded in the body of a cat, he finally has everything he wanted. But what comes next? What of his relationship with Chika? Is he ready to leave his cat life behind for good? (STL342774) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only within US; no US territories.
SC, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
MY SISTER TOOK MY FIANCE GN VOL 03
(W) Yu Sakurai (A) Kiduki Hoshikawa
Cordelia, daughter of a countess, can't seem to get married mostly because her little sister Priscilla keeps stealing the hearts of her suitors. Ready to resign herself to a spinster fate, Cordelia is surprised when a handsome man suddenly courts her-and he's a prince, no less! Prince Leonhardt, who possesses the power of a legendary lion, is a widely admired man but has his own quirks, such as pursuing Cordelia because he was drawn to her scent. How cat-like is this man?! (STL342775) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCES GN VOL 04
(W/A) Nujima
A Tsukumogami is an inanimate object that gains life after one hundred years of service to its master but the accelerationist digital age means that modern devices are gaining souls right now! What can a burnt-out novelist and some devilish siblings do about it?! Especially when they also must face some classic mysteries, including the Princess of Books, and that infamous harbinger of truth, the black cat! (STL342776) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
OTAKU ELF GN VOL 08
(W/A) Akihiko Higuchi
The miko Koganei drags her elf, Elda, out to the Tokyo fish market of Toyosu! Delicious sushi awaits, but they'll have to get up early and haggle for it! Riddling games, tales of shrinking shoes, and sibling squabbles await any elf brave enough to look up her from her model kits and (if she dares!) leave the house! (STL342777) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
PRECARIOUS WOMAN MISS BLACK GENERAL GN VOL 11 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Jin
It's not easy being a supervillain when you're crushing hard on your super-hero nemesis. Miss Black General is the evil executive of the secret organization RX and dreams of world domination. Problem is, Brave Man the hero that gives her warm fuzzies is set on thwarting all of her dastardly plots. To make matters even more complicated, Miss Black General has a habit of misinterpreting Brave Man's counterattacks as flirtation. This slapstick comedy puts a romantic twist on the age-old battle of good vs. evil! (STL342778) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
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SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
REBORN AS A SPACE MERCENARY GN VOL 08
(W) Ryuto (A) Tetsuhiro Nabeshima, Shuinichi Matsui
When I woke up, I found myself in outer space and in a universe like the one in my favorite game. 'With my beloved, ultra-specced-out ship, I can make a ton of money as a mercenary and live out my days on some cozy planet!' At least that's what I thought, until this beautiful babe with mountains of debt stumbled into my arms! A space fantasy like you've never experienced before! Join Satou Takahiro and his crew of hotties on an overpowered starship as they speed through a strange new universe, seeking adventure! (STL342779) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
ROLL OVER AND DIE GN VOL 06
(W) kiki (A) Kinta
To vanquish the increasingly powerful Demon Lord, divine revelation ordained a party of heroes, each blessed with a unique power. That spelled trouble for Flum Apricot, a total weakling of a girl who has no idea what her power of Reversal even does. Betrayed and left behind with a wretched slave trader who enjoys nothing more than seeing his merchandise fight for their lives, Flum thinks all hope is lost until she gets her hand on a massive, cursed sword. Finally, after so many years, she understands the nature of her power, and both she and her new companion Milkit are about to experience a huge Reversal of their fate! (STL342782) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
SOARA & HOUSE OF MONSTERS GN VOL 04
(W/A) Hidenori Yamaji
Soara is a young orphan girl who was raised by knights and trained to fight against marauding monsters. By the time Soara is old enough to join the fray, her blade is no longer needed, as peace has been declared with monsters. Searching for a new calling, Soara stumbles upon Kirik the dwarf, Architect of the Monster World. Suddenly, instead of fighting monsters, Soara finds herself working alongside Kirik to build comfortable homes for monsterkind! In the course of her new career, will Soara find a home for herself? (STL342784) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
STRANGE ADVENTURE OF BROKE MERCENARY GN VOL 04
(W) Mine (A) Area Ikemiya
When seasoned mercenary Loren is the sole survivor of a disastrous battle that destroys the rest of his company, he must find a new way to survive in the world. With no friends or connections, he has no hope of joining an adventuring party-until enigmatic priestess Lapis offers to partner up with him. But there's more to Lapis than meets the eye, and Loren soon finds himself bound to a fate stranger than he imagined. (STL258967) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
RES. from Previews Vol. XXXIII #1 (JAN232303)
SC, 178pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
STRANGE ADVENTURE OF BROKE MERCENARY GN VOL 05
(W) Mine (A) Area Ikemiya
A gritty swords and sorcery tale of a veteran mercenary who must start anew after he loses his old company. (And don t miss the original light novels, also from Seven Seas!)
When seasoned mercenary Loren is the sole survivor of a disastrous battle that destroys the rest of his company, he must find a new way to survive in the world. With no friends or connections, he has no hope of joining an adventuring party-until enigmatic priestess Lapis offers to partner up with him. But there's more to Lapis than meets the eye, and Loren soon finds himself bound to a fate stranger than he imagined. (STL342787) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
SUMMER YOU WERE THERE GN VOL 06
(W/A/CA) Yuama
Shizuku is a shy high schooler who hardly talks to other people. Instead, she loses herself in writing, crafting a novel that she never intends to show anyone. But when her cute, popular classmate Kaori gets her hands on Shizuku s manuscript, everything changes. Kaori suggests that, in order to give Shizuku material for her next book, the two of them should start dating! Can this mismatched pair create their own happily ever after? (STL342788) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 252pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
SWORD OF DEMON HUNTER KIJIN GENTOSHO GN VOL 06 (MR)
(W) Motoo Nakanishi (A/CA) Yu Satomi
Edo period, Japan. A young warrior, Jinta, has dedicated his life to the protection of a priestess in a remote mountain village. When demons appear and threaten the shrine, Jinta is tasked with entering the forest to hunt them down. But the mysteries he uncovers there change his fate forever, and send him on a journey traversing space and time. Jinta s dark destiny will carry him through hundreds of years of history, as he struggles to answer a single question: why does he wield the sword? (STL342789) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
TIGER & DRAGON GN VOL 02
(W/A) Mizuki Hoshino
When Konomi was only five years old, her best friend and neighbor Tora moved away, but not before declaring that he and Konomi were destined for each other. Ten years pass without any communication from Tora, and while Konomi has always held out hope that they'd see each other again someday, she decides it's time to finally move on. Luckily, with her other childhood friend Tatsuomi waiting in the wings, it looks like romance is right around the corner. That is... until Tora suddenly reappears, and Konomi's love life is thrown into chaos! Is destiny playing a cruel joke? (STL342793) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
TITANS BRIDE GN VOL 06 (MR)
(W/A) ITKZ
Senior Kouichi Mizuki is about to take his final exams and graduate from high school, when he suddenly finds himself in a world of titans. Not only is he no longer anywhere near home, but one of these giants, Prince Caius, has claimed Kouichi as his bride! Thanks to a disturbing, world-ending prophecy, the prince's upcoming nuptials cannot be with anyone of his world. Since Caius has no plans to send Kouichi back to earth, he is wholeheartedly set on taking Kouichi as his 'wife'! Seven Seas' release of this Mature-rated favorite will feature the completely uncensored original art not available in other editions. (STL342794) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 162pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
TOKYO REVENGERS OMNIBUS GN VOL 16 (VOL 27-28)
(W/A) Ken Wakui
The time has come for Takemichi's final battleshowdown between the reformed Tokyo Manji Gang and Mikey's own ruthless Kanto Manji. As the conflict slowly begins to drift into Mikey's favor, Takemichi is horrified by a sudden vision of the future. Even while his friends fall around him, he's haunted by images of an even worse outcome, certain to unfold unless he grabs hold of fate with his own hands. Just what is behind the 'dark impulse' that's taken hold of Mikey, and is there any hope for Takemichi's feelings to break through? Collects volumes 27 & 28. (STL342795) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 398pgs, B&W SRP: $22.99
TRAPPED IN DATING SIM WORLD OTOME GAMES GN VOL 11
(W) Yomu Mishima (A) Jun Shiosato
The war is looking hopeless, and if the situation continues as it is, defeat is inevitable! Thanks to Myene and other members of the King's faction, Leon is assigned to be the fleet's commander-in-chief, but will his genius, and Luxion's incredible power, be enough...? Meanwhile, Marie flees Leon, wailing that she has 'lost everything!' and is enraged when Livia comes after! Facing off against Marie, Livia's own worries only deepen... (STL342796) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 170pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
TRUE LOVE FADES AWAY WHEN CONTRACT ENDS GN VOL 03
(W) Kosuzu Kobato (CA) Fumi Takamura
Fiona Clayburn, a headstrong young noblewoman with a passion for art, has no interest in succumbing to the arranged marriage her father plans for her. Getting married would require her to quit her job at her uncle s art gallery and forsake her independent lifestyle. A fateful meeting with Giles Bancroft, an aloof young man and heir to the earl, presents a way out. Giles, like Fiona, wants nothing more than to stay single, so together, they hatch a scheme to achieve their common goal of avoiding marriage: pretend to be destined lovers! (STL342798) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
WHITE MAGE DOESNT WANT TO RAISE HEROS LEVEL GN VOL 04 (MR)
(W) Kirie
Shina and Irie finally come face (and other body parts!) to face with the Demon Lord! When he discovers that he doesn't have to kill the Demon Lord to get home, Irie begins his preparations to return to Japan, and Shina begins searching her heart. Can she reveal her true feelings for him before he leaves her magical world forever? And what about that certain other sexy heroine who is free to return home, alongside Irie?! This is the climax of the saga, and maybe a few other things! (STL342801) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 186pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
YOU LIKE ME NOT MY DAUGHTER GN VOL 05
(W) Kota Nozomi (A) Azuma Tesshin (CA) Giuniu
Ever since her sister and brother-in-law died in an accident ten years ago, thirty-something-year-old Ayako Katsuragi has been raising her niece Miu as her own daughter. Now that she's in high school though, Ayako has begun to worry about the boys that might want to date Miu, especially their twenty-year-old neighbor Takumi Aterazawa. But when Takumi says he needs to talk to her, Ayako gets the shock of her life! It's not Miu he's got feelings for, it's her! Will Ayako be able to overcome her doubts and give his love a chance? (STL342802) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
BALLAD OF SWORD & WINE SC NOVEL 03
(W) Tang Jiu Qing (A) St
In this historical tale of war and political intrigue, an intense relationship burns between the son of an infamous traitor and the vengeful nobleman who despises him... at first. Shen Zechuan is the eighth son of the traitorous Prince of Jianxing, a man who doomed his cities and people to destruction at the hands of the foreign enemy. As the only surviving member of his reviled line, Shen Zechuan is dragged to the capital in chains. He bears the hatred of the nation, but no one's hate burns hotter than that of Xiao Chiye, the youngest son of the powerful Prince of Libei. Xiao Chiye would love nothing more than to see Shen Zechuan deadagainst all odds, he clings to life. Rather than succumb to his family's disgrace, he becomes a thorn in Xiao Chiye's side, clawing his way into the cutthroat political world of the capital. Yet as these two bitter enemies beat against the bonds of their fate, they find themselves kindred spirits, unlikely allies... and perhaps something more. (STL342728) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
Novel, SC, 400pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
RUN WILD SA YE SC NOVEL 01
(W/A) Wu Zhe
In this novel series originally released in Chinese, two disaffected young men stuck in a run-down city discover that everything changes once they find each other. Seventeen-year-old Jiang Cheng is cast aside by his adoptive parents and sent to a desolate northern town to live with his gambling-obsessed, deadbeat father. Arriving with just a suitcase, a pack of cigarettes, and a looming sense of dread over his uncertain future, he steps off the train and into a bleak, rundown place far from everything he knows. There, he meets Gu Miao, a quiet, troubled girl, and her brother Gu Fei, a boy his age with musical notes shaved into his hair. Disenchanted with life, Jiang Cheng and Gu Fei are reluctant to connect, but fate and Gu Miao have other plans. In this frigid snow-covered town, hope seems frozen in time, yet the unexpected bond between Jiang Cheng and Gu Fei might prove to be the warmth they both desperately need. (STL342965) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 400pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
STARS OF CHAOS SHA PO LANG L NOVEL 05
(W/A) Priest
The discovery of violet gold, a vital fuel for steam-powered machines, propelled the empire of Great Liang into an age of prosperity. But for Chang Geng, a young man raised on the impoverished northern border, the concerns of the empire are as distant as the stars above. When raiders from the north attack Chang Geng's small village, he discovers that the life he knows is a lie. His mother, his teacher, and even his godfather whom he trusted more than any other, Shen Shiliu, are not what they seem. As enemy nations close in, Chang Geng follows his godfather to the heart of the imperial capital, where a greater fate lies in store for him. (STL342786) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
Novel, SC, 400pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
FREE LIFE FANTASY ONLINE IMMORTAL PRINCESS L NOVEL 08
(W) Akisuzu Nenohi (A/CA) Sherry
Anastasia s evolved again! Thanks to becoming an Outer One, she s gained the power to control corpses whose souls have been vanquished. So with a brand new world quest on the horizon, it s time for Anastasia to debut her newest companion the corpse of a once-mighty adventurer who was cursed to stop growing at the age of ten. She might not be a typical party member, but can the tiny Lieselotte prove herself by defending Starting Town with her giant, two-handed ax? (STL342744) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
Light Novel, SC, 320pgs, FC SRP: $15.99
HIDDEN DUNGEON ONLY I CAN ENTER SC NOVEL 07
(W) Meguru Seto (CA) Takehana Note
Hidden dungeons places that no one knows how to enter are full of extremely rare items, incredibly dangerous beasts, and strange beings that can grant power beyond measure. Noir, the third son of a penniless baronet, just lost his job. He was contemplating becoming an adventurer when fortune struck only a mile from home, and he opened the entrance to just such a dungeon! (STL258040) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
RES. from Previews Vol. XXXIII #1 (JAN232314)
Light Novel, SC, 292pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
I ABANDONED MY ENGAGEMENT L NOVEL 02
(W) Fuyutsuki Koki (A) Hazuki Futaba
Leia s new life is peaceful and happy, but she fears turmoil may be on the horizon when the king announces that he s revoking special privileges enjoyed by the most powerful dukes in the kingdom. An attempted murder soon proves Leia right, plunging her and her friends headfirst into an investigation. What s more, Eric s younger brother, Prince Dale, seems to be involved (STL342750) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
Light Novel, SC, 280pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
I SWEAR I WONT BOTHER YOU AGAIN LIGHT NOVEL 05
(W) Reina Soratani (A) Haru Harukawa
Violette, daughter of a duke, committed a terrible, jealous crime against her half sister. As she languishes in prison, something unexpected happens: time is rewound, sending her back to the day her problems began! Armed with the memories of her disastrous first go-round, Violette is determined to live a quiet, unobtrusive life this time but fate has something else in store! (STL313546) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-0)
RES. from Previews Vol. XXXIV #3 (MAR242205)
Light Novel, SC, 248pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
IM HEROIC KNIGHT OF AN INTERGALATIC EMPIRE L NOVEL 02
(W) Yomu Mishima (A) Nadare Takamine
Emma has just taken her first step as a knight. Emma s new job? Commander of a squad of useless layabouts. Just as her efforts start to change minds, a pirate base is discovered on Alias. What will happen when an elite force is sent in from the home planet to eliminate them?! An epic new tale of a failure s rise to glory in the Intergalactic Empire begins! (STL342756) Scheduled to ship in January 2025.
Light Novel, SC, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
KUMA KUMA KUMA BEAR NOVEL SC VOL 20
(W) Hitoma Iruma (A/CA) Non
Yuna gets some well-earned downtime after her fight with the giant snake. And with her brand-new mansion in the Land of Wa ready for move-in, the obvious solution is to bring both new friends and old together in one place for some fun. With delicious barbecue, some quality time at a hot spring, and plenty of gifts for the people who re always there for her, a good time is sure to be had by all! (STL342760) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
Light Novel, SC, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
MOST NOTORIOUS TALKER RUNS GREATEST CLAN NOVEL SC VOL 05
(W) Jaki (A) fame
Noel longs to be a Seeker like his heroic grandfather, slaying the beasts that emerge from Abysses and exploring far-off lands. Unfortunately, it turns out he's nothing but a measly Talker a job with no combat skills whatsoever. Undaunted, Noel sets out to establish the strongest clan in all the land, using his silver-tongued Talker skills to unite assassins and heroes under his leadership. (STL342960) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
Light Novel, SC, 386pgs, FC SRP: $15.99
RESTAURANT TO ANOTHER WORLD LIGHT NOVEL 07
(W) Junpei Inuzuka (A/CA) Katsumi Enami
In Tokyo lies a small restaurant called 'Western Cuisine Nekoya,' ordinary in every way save one. Every Saturday, its door connects to another world! Follow along as a cavalcade of curious guests from half-elves to samurai, dragons, halflings, and vampires enter its premises, all with the same goal in mind: to fill their stomachs with the most mouth-watering of foods. (STL342781) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
Light Novel, SC, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
SHE PROFESSED HERSELF PUPIL OF WISE MAN LIGHT NOVEL 12 (MR)
(W) Hirotsugu Ryuusen (A) Fuzichoco
In her quest to find Wise Man Artesia, Mira pursues the phantom thief Fuzzy Dice, who may know the whereabouts of Mira s missing companion. But her mission is derailed when she runs into Kagura in a city along the way and learns of an outbreak of child kidnappings. There s no way Mira can ignore such atrocities her only choice is to go undercover in a maid outfit to catch the dastardly criminals! (STL342783) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
Light Novel, SC, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
THOUGH I AM AN INEPT VILLAINESS L NOVEL 08
(W) Satsuki Nakamura (A/CA) Yukikana
In the Kingdom of Ei, five clans put forth their maidens as imperial consorts but only one will be crowned empress. Just when frail and beautiful 'court butterfly' Kou Reirin seems poised to marry the crown prince, jealous 'court rat' Shu Keigetsu steals her body! Reirin wakes up in the dungeons as the conspirator, and things look dire or do they? Now that she's got a robust new body, not even the looming threat of execution can stop her! (STL342792) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
Light Novel, SC, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
TRAPPED IN DATING SIM WORLD OTOME GAMES NOVEL SC VOL 13
(W) Yomu Mishima (A) Monda
Office worker Leon is reincarnated into a dating sim video game, where women reign supreme and only beautiful men have a seat at the table. But Leon has a secret weapon: he remembers everything from his past life, which includes a complete playthrough of the very game in which he is now trapped. Can Leon spark a revolution to change this new world order? (STL342797) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
Light Novel, SC, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
MY HAPPY MARRIAGE ART BOOK HC
(W) Rito Kohsaka (A) Akumi Agitogi
This art book is absolutely essential to any My Happy Marriage fan's collection! More than 80 gorgeous illustrations by the My Happy Marriage manga artist Rito Kohsaka are interspersed with exclusive short stories written by the series author, Akumi Agitogi. At the end of this spectacular journey, you'll find behind-the-scenes commentary by Rito Kohsaka detailing some of the series' most iconic illustrations. This beautiful collection is an absolute must-have for fans of the series and will make the perfect companion to the My Happy Marriage novels and manga editions! (STL342967) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-1)
Art Book, HC, 138pgs, B&W SRP: $27.99
FIRE IN HIS FINGERTIPS FIREMAN SMOLDERING GAZE GN VOL 06 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Kawano Tanishi
Ryo tries to set up her strapping fireman friend Souma with a co-worker from her office, but her matchmaking efforts hit a brick wall. It turns out that Souma has the hots for Ryo instead! And when a fire breaks out in Ryo s apartment, it s Souma who comes to the rescue and the heat really gets turned up for the fiery couple! (STL306420) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
HEALER FOR SHADOW HERO GN VOL 03 (MR)
(W) Kyu Azagishi (A) Ako
Under normal circumstances, the servant girl Nanna would never cross paths with the war hero known as the 'Shadow Hero.' However, he has an incurable disease, and Nanna has the power to cure it. There's just one catch Nanna can only heal her patient by losing her virginity to him! Can the two of them possibly enter such an intimate arrangement?! (STL342746) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 194pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
I CANT REFUSE S GN VOL 05 (MR)
(W) Ai Hibiki
Miku s dreams of becoming a well-paid mistress are finally materializing! Her education under the hands of Hakuouin s sadistic butler has concluded and Miku s debut as an official mistress is upon her. With one last lecture, her stern butler teacher Kamishiro vanishes from her life. Despite her graduation, Miku can t help but continue to crave the steady hands and steely words of her teacher... What kind of mistress craves the butler?! (STL342752) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
ILL NEVER BE YOUR CROWN PRINCESS BETROTHED GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W) Saki Tsukigami (A) Rena Kamono
The sequel series to the hot fantasy rom-com about a noblewoman and her prince! Liddy and Freed are finally reunited, and Liddy's resolve to fully step into her role as the crown prince's betrothed strengthens along with their bond. Soon, though, new threats-both external and internal-begin stirring in the shadows, including a ghost from Cain's assassin past who has arrived in Wilhelm to complete a sinister mission. Liddy's new bodyguard is determined to protect her, but will his presence by her side end up doing more harm than good? (STL342755) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 196pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
LOVED BY TWO FIANCES GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W) Chizu Aoi (A) Mia Yuduki
Hinako's fianc Seiya is a total sweetheart and a great cook except when his sadistic alter ego Zero comes out to play! But now that Seiya has come to terms with the trauma that caused his condition, it's time for Zero to say goodbye. Only one question remains unspoken between them: after learning to love 'both' of her fianc s for who they are, is Hinako ready to let one of them go? (STL342764) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
A SUITABLE FETISH GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W) Shin Kawamaru
Sakuramori Miu is, by all appearances, a prim and proper young lady with a respectable job in planning and development. There s no way she could be anything but vanilla and innocent! But when she s off the clock and behind closed doors, Miu s got a taste for more sensual pleasures and fetishes. To her surprise, her sales manager, Takeda Shiro, is also hiding his own secret fantasies behind his buttoned-up reputation. When the two match their desires, they ll make for one steam office romance! (STL342725) Scheduled to ship in January 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 180pgs, PC SRP: $14.99
ANIMAGE JANUARY 2025
Animage is an excellent source for all the latest news on Japanese anime, aimed at fans and the public, not industry professionals. Each issue is packed with full-color and black-and-white pages, giving you the latest scoop on the hottest anime around. Japanese Text. (STL342904) Scheduled to ship in February 2025. (C: 1-1-2)
Magazine, 400pgs, FC SRP: $21.00
HOBBY JAPAN JANUARY 2025
Hobby Japan, the magazine that specializes in model kit building and customizing in Japan, is generally recognized as the No.1 magazine of the hobby industry. A wide variety of articles features each month, including the montly 'How to Build...' feature, which shows readers how to build and customize the latest and greatest Gundam kits from Bandai! As a leading magazine in the industry, Hobby Japan listens to its readers and offers the the hottest information on the market! Japanese Text. (STL342905) Scheduled to ship in February 2025. (C: 1-1-2)
Magazine, 400pgs, FC SRP: $22.00
MEGAMI JANUARY 2025
Megami is Japan's top anime magazine! Focusing on bishoujo characters from anime and video games, Megami features tons of free giveaways, as well as full-color artwork and posters! Includes telephone cards, punch-out 'character stands,' stickers, and much more! Japanese Text. (STL342906) Scheduled to ship in February 2025. (C: 1-1-2)
Magazine, FC SRP: $22.00
NEWTYPE JANUARY 2025
Newtype is the top source for all your anime and manga needs! It features all of the latest news on anime, manga, music, and games. Includes toy and model reviews, interviews with directors and actors, and columns by industry experts. Japanese Text. (STL342907) Scheduled to ship in February 2025. (C: 1-1-2)
Magazine, FC SRP: $21.00
FOX & LITTLE TANUKI GN VOL 07 (O/A)
(W) Mi Tagawa
The thrilling conclusion! Senzou struggles against Gyokumen's rage and hate, but unlike before, he isn't alone anymore. Determined to see things through to the end, Koyuki and Manpachi refuse to leave Senzou's side. Even the Makami wolves, who were tasked with stopping Senzou if he went on a rampage, are ready to throw their all into supporting Senzou in his battle. The time has come at last for the final confrontation, and there's only one chance for Senzou to get it right! (STL313643) Available Now!
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
RESIDENT EVIL INFINITE DARKNESS BEGINNING TP (MR) (O/A)
(W) Keith R. A. DeCandido (A/CA) Carmelo Zagaria, Valentina Cuomo
Based on the 2021 animated series featured on Netflix, Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness, this exciting graphic novel tie-in features an all-new original story from the world of Resident Evil. This prequel features fan-favorite character Leon in an action-packed new story! (STL252102) Available Now! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in China or Japan.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $15.99
WATCH DOGS TOKYO GN VOL 02 (O/A)
(W) Seiichi Shirato (A) Shuuhei Kamo
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government decided to introduce J-ctOS, an urban infrastructure management system developed by Blume Japan. People's lives have changed completely due to the convenience of improved infrastructure, and the ease of interconnectivity. Everything is fine, as long as they don't think too hard about what lurks in the shadows behind closed doors at the Blume corporation... (STL313645) Available Now!
SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
A LOVESTRUCK CAT WANTS TO BE PETTED GN (MR)
(W) Nira Kaneyuki
Sweet and skittish Kotetsu has been stopping by the pet store lately just to see Okazaki! When Okazaki asks to see pictures of Kotetsu's cat, Kotetsu is overjoyed to finally exchange contact info with his crush... but what Okazaki doesn't know is that Kotetsu is the cat! Having suddenly turned half-human, half-cat, Kotetsu must hide his cute ears and tail as he adjusts to his new lifestyle and pursues a blossoming friendship with Okazaki. But what will Okazaki think when he finds out the truth? (STL342880) Scheduled to ship in February 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
BOYS GILDING THE LILY SHALL DIE GN VOL 03
(W) Yomogimochi
Chihaya Katagiri has always been the first trumpet in her school's brass band until Hibiki Aikawa transfers from a prestigious school and takes the spot. Despite initial suspicions, the two quickly become close; Katagiri admires Aikawa's talent and enthusiasm for playing the trumpet, and Aikawa is struck by Katagiri's grounded treatment of her abilities, as well as her love for music. As their feelings for each other grow stronger, their lives become more complicated with the stress of classes, other relationships, and the last competition of their high school careers drawing near. (STL342867) Scheduled to ship in February 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
I DONT NEED A SCRIPT FOR LOVE GN (MR)
(W) Umire Konatsu
This sexy boys love romance takes place in the whirlwind world of TV stars and handsome celebrities! Popular actor Subaru Yuuki meets up-and-coming model Kudo Kaiho at a gay bar, and the two flirt and have a one-night stand. When Subaru s co-star is injured and forced to step down from the drama they re shooting, who should arrive to replace him but Kudo! Despite their recent fling and the obvious chemistry between them, Subaru must resist Kudo's advances because it's his personal policy not to get involved with cast members. Besides, he's not interested in a real relationship; he prefers to keep things no strings attached. Kudo, however, remains undeterred and makes a suggestion: what if, after the show is over, they become lovers? (STL342884) Scheduled to ship in February 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
INCONVENIENT LIFE OF AN AROUSING PRIESTESS GN VOL 01
(W) Makino Maebaru (A) Yamato Fujimine
Monster-fighting priestess Monica's impressive powers earned her an engagement with the crown prince, but... those powers come with a downside, arousing anyone affected, including herself! When the prince finds out, their engagement doesn't last long. While news of the 'indecent' holy woman spreads throughout the land, an unexpected connection from her past approaches Monica for help: he needs her powers, and the rumors don't seem to bother him. His name is Richard, and unbeknownst to Monica, he is also a prince... (STL342877) Scheduled to ship in February 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
MARGRAVES DAUGHTER & THE ENEMY PRINCE 01
(W) An Ogura
This enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance follows a strong-willed, sword-wielding heroine who takes control of her own destiny. Anna, daughter of the Margrave of Halmich, is tired of the expectations placed on women in court. She has no interest in marrying a nobleman because society expects it of her. Instead, she works hard on her swordsmanship and dreams of joining her father on the battlefield someday. Unfortunately, fate deals her a heavy blow: when the hostile forces of the Kingdom of Albion invade and take the Halmich heir prisoner, she is given to the enemy prince in exchange for her brother's life. But even in the face of these tragic circumstances, Anna still has plans of her own: 'I'll infiltrate their ranks as a tribute, and then... I'll defeat the man who killed my father.' (STL342882) Scheduled to ship in February 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
MY CONTRACT WITH THE APOTHECARY MONSTER GN VOL 01
(W) Ayaka Sakuraze (A) Ino Manmaru
In this world, monsters consume a person's lifespan in exchange for granting their every wish. However, Nea's mysterious 'apothecary' monster seems uninterested in consuming hers. After wandering into the land of Weem, Nea is offered the illustrious position of Songbearer, and forms a contract with Dino a monster as beautiful as he is powerful. While Nea adjusts to her role (and Dino's peculiar brand of companionship) she is tasked with the search for the Grimmdoll Chain: an artifact in possession of the elusive Masked Monster. If not her lifespan, what will Dino require of her in exchange for her wishes...? (STL342876) Scheduled to ship in February 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PERSON I LOVED ASKED ME TO DIE IN MY SISTERS STEAD GN VOL 02
(W) Mizuki Nagano (A) Maki Yamori
Lady Wisteria's greatest wish is to be worthy of the man she loves, Lord Bright. But when Wisteria s little sister, Rosalie, is selected to enter the Predawn Realm as its guardian, never to return, Bright begs Wisteria to take Rosalie s place! After all, Wisteria is skilled with magic, and resistant to the sinister miasma that threatens the mortal world. Heartbroken, Wisteria enters the Predawn Realm, accompanied by the sacred sword, Sartis. Twenty years later, a stranger with a familiar face appears, demanding the sword and challenging Wisteria. Who is he, and why does he resemble Lord Bright ? (STL342871) Scheduled to ship in February 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
PLANETA GN (MR)
(W) Ana Oncina
A sci-fi lesbian romance taking place in two possible realities: a cozy little cabin on modern Earth, or the distant planet Nebulon ruled by technological advances far beyond our time. Nature-loving loner Valentina lives in a small, cozy cabin in the middle of the forest with her dog Sopa. Every night, she has a dream: she lives isolated on another planet with Ane, her partner. And although everything is too strange, too white and too silent, it seems that Ane and Valentina are made for each other. But is Ane real? To what extent is this alternative reality a dream? This unique and thought-provoking graphic novel by acclaimed Spanish artist Ana Oncina features a variety of color palettes contrasting between each setting, creating a soft-hued, dreamy atmosphere for this story about searching for one's place in the world. (STL342883) Scheduled to ship in February 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 5x8, 224pgs, PC SRP: $16.99
THIS IS BUT A HELL OF A DREAM GN (MR)
(W) Senco Yoshimoto
An erotic, whimsical and heart-warming love comedy about an awkwardly inexperienced incubus and the handsome host club worker trying to teach him how to be sexy! Despite being an incubus, Forni is not good at sexual matters. Unfortunately, an incubus needs sex to survive... so he ends up passing out in the street due to starvation. Luckily for him, he gets rescued by the host club worker Harumi, who takes him home. That night, Forni sneaks into Harumi s dream to have a 'meal' but it s his first time and he doesn t know how to do it! That's how Harumi ends up teaching him instead... If it feels good, I want you to tell me. Got it? (STL342885) Scheduled to ship in February 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
THIS REINCARNATED COUNTESS TRY ESCAPE HER PRINCE GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W) Saki Tsukigami (A) Akino Shiina
In the midst of a crowded ballroom, the Countess Sherazade is overcome by a flood of memories. Memories of a past life as an ordinary girl in another world, reading a Teen Love novel about a meek, but kind-hearted young woman from an impoverished noble family who catches the Prince's eye, and then attracts his love. A novel that recounts the story of her own life... or what it will soon become. The only problem is... this story ends with Sherazade as a traumatized and broken shell of herself, and there's no way she's going to sit back and let that happen. At that moment, Shera makes a promise to herself to do whatever it takes to make sure she will never, ever marry the prince! (STL342869) Scheduled to ship in February 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
WHITE LIAR GN (MR)
(W) Tomo Serizawa
Shiraishi Kei is a talented freelance beautician who's experienced more downs than ups when it comes to past relationships, and so has decided to swear off love. However, when the mysterious up-and-coming actor Taiga Jinnouchi enters his life, their casual one-night stand turns into much more. Unbeknownst to Kei, Taiga has been harboring a secret for years something that changes the meaning behind 'fooling around' as the line between lies and sincerity are blurred in this whirlwind showbiz love story! (STL342872) Scheduled to ship in February 2025. (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
JEALOUSY BLINDS LOVE GN (MR) (O/A)
(W) Eiji Nagisa
Once a child prodigy pianist, Shion Kirino is now a burnt-out, bitter shell of himself, lost in grief over his mother's passing and his own dying passion toward the musical career that had defined his connection to her. When he's approached by Kei Takase a talented younger colleague who professes his admiration for Kirino he ends up inviting him home for sex, intending on toying with his feelings. When Takase isn't deterred by Kirino's abrasive exterior, Kirino finds that he cannot deny Takase's unwavering devotion... But practicing piano together and celebrating Takase's successes also stirs up Kirino's own insecurities and distorted sense of jealousy. After a lifetime of loneliness, can he find salvation in Takase without dragging him down? (STL313671) Available Now!
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SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
MY BEAUTIFUL MAN GN VOL 01 (MR) (O/A)
(W) Yuu Nagira (A) Megumi Kitano
Hira has always dreaded the first day of new classes. Ever since he was little, he's had a stutter that only worsens when he's anxious, causing Hira to always sink to the bottom of the social pyramid. This year of his high school career might not have been any different if it weren't for him: Kiyoi, the most beautiful and kingly man Hira has ever seen. Normally, their lives would never intersect, but Hira suddenly gets a chance to grow closer with Kiyoi when he's made the popular group's gofer and gets Kiyoi's phone number! Hira treasures every order Kiyoi gives him and every bit of change he's handed to run errands... Is this what they call love? (STL325346) Available Now!
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SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
NEVER LET GO GN VOL 02 (MR) (O/A)
(W) Saki Sakimoto
Rich-kid Haruto is used to being flattered and fawned over by fellow students, so when he's kicked out of his elite Alpha school, he finds himself as the ultra-desirable Alpha transfer student at a mixed-gender high school. Everyone is quick to try to befriend him everyone, that is, except student council president Miyabi, who actually seems to despise him. Haruto swore he wouldn't get involved with anyone at his new school, but something about openly hostile, sickly-looking Miyabi keeps drawing Haruto in... (STL308804) Available Now!
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5x7.5, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
WILD BEAST FOREST HOUSE GN VOL 01 (MR) (O/A)
(W) Inma R.
The hit Boys Love comic with over 10 million views on Webtoon, available for the first time in print! 'Wild Beast' is the only place in the forest where wild animals can rest under the promise of not hurting each other. When the owner, a wolf called Ragnar, receives the unexpected visit of Yule, a domestic cat, he foresees the boy's going to bring him trouble. But maybe something else too...? (STL308821) Available Now!
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SC, 5.8x8.2, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
ASHITA NO JOE FIGHTING FOR TOMORROW HC VOL 01
(W) Asao Takamori (A) Tetsuya Chiba
A massive cultural phenomenon, made even bigger by the hit anime based on it. Ashita no Joe remains one of the most important manga of all time, and now it will finally see the light of day in English for the first time! A young drifter named Joe Yabuki wanders through the slums of Tokyo, but when the local ruffians try to give him a hard time he teaches them a rough lesson with his fists. The spectacle sparks a gleam in the eye of an old drunk who happens to be watching Danpei Tange, a failed boxer and former coach who sees something special in the boy. He pleads with Joe to train with him off, but the cocky young fighter brushes him. Later, though, when Joe is arrested and put in a juvenile detention facility, he realizes that he's going to need to hone his raw fighting skills if he wants to survive. Thus is born a partnership that might just take Joe all the way to the top... (STL342966) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-1)
HC, 580pgs, B&W SRP: $59.95
CONFESSION GN
(W) Kaijii Kawaguchi (A) Nobuyuki Fukumoto
Confession is a deeply psychological thriller manga that examines how quickly unexpected vulnerability and the threat of an uncertain future can make men descend into madness. Two miles up in the unforgiving heights of Mt. Owari, hikers and friends Asai and Ishikura are hit by a blizzard and lose their way. Injured and sure of his imminent death, Ishikura confesses to killing a member of their university hiking club five years ago. However, Asai then stumbles upon shelter and carries them both to safety, only to realize that the confession has forever changed their relationship and that the brutal elements may no longer be the most deadly threat around. (STL342968) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95
GUNDAM ORIGIN MSD CUCURUZ DOANS ISLAND HC VOL 02
(W) Junji Ohno & Various (A) Katoki Hajime
Former Zeon mobile suit squad leader Cucuruz Doan deserted, taking up residence on a small island where he helped to raise a number of orphaned children. But what about the other members of his squad? While the original story was told from federation pilot Amuro Ray's perspective, Ohno's limited series goes beyond the original television episode to explore the ramifications of Doan's actions on his own troops, bringing us a multilayered and emotionally complex view of the events from Zeon's perspective. (STL342745) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 164pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
WELCOME TO DEMON SCHOOL IRUMA KUN GN VOL 11
(W) Osamu Nishi
Iruma Suzuki has always been eager to please, even at the cost of his well-being. Worst yet, he's the son of two selfish parents who end up selling him to a demon. Thanks to their totally irresponsible actions, Iruma has found himself living in the Netherworld, where he must live and attend school as the grandson of an older demon. Luckily, his new, doting grandfather is there to help, but Iruma will have to figure out how to blend in with his demonic classmates or risk getting eaten. All he needs to do is subjugate rival classmates, summon familiars, and do other typical demon things while never revealing that he's human Piece of cake, right? (STL342800) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 206pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
BOYFRIENDS GN VOL 03
(W/A) refrainbow
Oh, boys! Prep and Goth are about to graduate, which means the boys are starting to deal with more real life things as a polycule. They're doing it! They're really trying! Prep, Goth, Jock, and Nerd each get vulnerable and share their relationship insecurities and agree to work through them together with healthy communication and a lot of heart. The boys realize that they want to be in each other's futures, and start taking some big steps, like meeting Nerd's family and deciding to move in together. They might be growing up a little bit, but the boys still keep things light with some hair dye misadventures, volunteering to model for a life drawing class, and gamifying the four-way kiss. (STL342964) Scheduled to ship in December 2024. (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 6x9, 306pgs, FC SRP: $19.99