LOVE NEST 2ND GN VOL 01 (MR)
(W/A) Yuu Minaduki
Masato and Asahi went from odd-couple roommates to live-in lovers and are now enjoying their honeymoon phase to its fullest. But Masato can't help but feel frustrated that he's unable to share with his family and friends that Asahi is his special someone. And Asahi isn't helping matters by acting so suspiciously! Just where is he sneaking off to?! (STL285792) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7.5, 242pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
MEGUMI & TSUGUMI GN VOL 04 (MR)
(W/A) Mitsuru Si
Alpha Megumi and omega Tsugumi are now a true-blue couple looking to take the next step in their relationship, but Megumi's dad is still not on board with his son dating an omega. To make matters worse, there's another alpha, who has been masquerading as a beta, sniffing around Tsugumi, trying to make him his mate! Megumi thinks he's come up with a plan to solve all these problems, but before he can bring it to fruition, he and Tsugumi get in a fight! (STL285798) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 218pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
TEAM PHOENIX GN VOL 01 (OF 5)
(W) Kenny Ruiz, Osamu Tezuka (A/CA) Kenny Ruiz
Osamu Tezuka's greatest characters unite!! The Robot Alliance dominates 90 percent of the universe, but one of the brave biologicks (organic organisms) Sapphire, Princess Knight of Silverland forms a band of space pirates to strike back against injustice!! Joining her in her rebellion are Leo of the planet Jungaly, and Sharaku, the Three-Eyed One. The curtain rises on a sprawling space opera starring the heroes created by Osamu Tezuka, the 'god of manga'!! (STL277142) Scheduled to ship in November 2023.
SC, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 5) SRP: $13.99
ROBOTICS NOTES GN VOL 01 (OF 3)
(W) 5pb (A/CA) Keiji Asakawa
The year is 2019, Steins;Gate world line '1.048596%'. On the island of Tanegashima, augmented reality has exploded in popularity and robots are becoming last year's fad. In danger of being closed, the Chuo Tanegashima High School Robotics Research Club decide on one final project to build their own GIANT ROBOT! (STL285932) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 5.7x8.2, 352pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $24.99
STREET FIGHTER 6 EVOLUTION SPECIAL #1 CVR A GENZOMAN
(W) Capcom, Matt Moylan (A) Hanzo Steinbach & Various (CA) Genzoman
The new era of fighting games continues with three short-stories starring six World Warriors! Featuring Rashid, Cammy, Dee Jay, Luke, Jamie, and the debut of an all-new Street Fighter 6 character . the deadly A.K.I.! (STL290858) Scheduled to ship in November 2023.
32pgs, FC SRP: $4.99
STREET FIGHTER 6 EVOLUTION SPECIAL #1 CVR B ROGERS
(W) Capcom, Matt Moylan (A) Hanzo Steinbach & Various (CA) Tovio Rogers
The new era of fighting games continues with three short-stories starring six World Warriors! Featuring Rashid, Cammy, Dee Jay, Luke, Jamie, and the debut of an all-new Street Fighter 6 character . the deadly A.K.I.! (STL290859) Scheduled to ship in November 2023.
32pgs, FC SRP: $4.99
STREET FIGHTER 6 EVOLUTION SPECIAL #1 CVR C BLANK SKETCH
(W) Capcom, Matt Moylan (A) Hanzo Steinbach & Various (CA) Blank Sketch Cover
The new era of fighting games continues with three short-stories starring six World Warriors! Featuring Rashid, Cammy, Dee Jay, Luke, Jamie, and the debut of an all-new Street Fighter 6 character . the deadly A.K.I.! (STL290860) Scheduled to ship in November 2023.
32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99
RANDOMVEUS ONE DIMENSIONAL COURIERS HC VOL 01 (OF 2)
(W) Jeffrey Chamba Cruz, Leonard Bermingham (A/CA) Jeffrey Chamba Cruz
UDON presents RANDOMVEUS: ONE-DIMENSIONAL COURIERS, an original graphic novel from the mind of Jeffrey 'Chamba' Cruz! The Veuniverse is a strange place full of daft and dangerous denizens. This place isn't always the friendliest, so it takes a particular type of brave buffoon to be a courier, especially when there are equally rash rival couriers competing for the same jobs! Join the pompadour-styled Raimundo and his witty cohorts Bloob & Melody (the One Dimensional Couriers) in a race against time to deliver what could be the biggest package of their careers-- all in service of a quizzically questionable client! (STL277927) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
HC, 8.2x11.2, 184pgs, FC (1 of 2) SRP: $39.99
RANDOMVEUS HC VOL 01 (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Jeffrey Chamba Cruz
All-out action meets off-the-wall wackiness in RANDOMVEUS VOL.1, an original graphic novel from the mind of artist Jeffrey 'Chamba' Cruz! Join boofont-sporting hero Raimundo and the crew of One Dimensional Couriers as they deliver mysterious packages to every corner of the wild world known as the RandomVeus! Octopus ninjas, jazz playing demons, robot gorillas, samurai mushrooms, and giant furry squid monsters are all on tap in this zaniest of the zany adventures! (STK442389) Available Now! (MAY111239)
HC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
GURREN LAGANN ARCHIVES TP (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Gainax
Bust through the heavens with your soul, Gurren Lagann! Featuring buxom babes, brutal beastmen, and mountainous mecha as only GAINAX can deliver, Gurren Lagann is a non-stop roller coaster of all-out anime action! Gurren Lagann Archives is an epic 488-page ultimate collection of illustrations from this landmark anime series. Inside you'll find hundreds of designs for characters, vehicles, mecha, and locations, plus color artwork, rare pieces, and more! (STL259502) Available Now!
SC, 488pgs, FC SRP: $59.99
STEINS GATE COMP MANGA SC STD ED (O/A)
(W) Nitroplus (A/CA) Yomi Sarachi
What do you get when you cross a microwave with a cell phone? Apparently, a time machine! Self-proclaimed mad scientist Kyoma Hououin and the Future Gadget Lab members now have the ability to send text messages into the past. Will they use this newfound power for personal gain? To change the world? Or for something much more sinister... Find out in Steins;Gate! Collects the complete 3-book Steins;Gate manga series in one omnibus volume! (STL210314) Available Now! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 522pgs, B&W SRP: $29.99
STREET FIGHTER ORIGINS SAGAT HC (O/A)
(W) Chris Sarracini (A/CA) Joe Ng
Sagat is a fighter obsessed with victory, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Shadaloo, and the God of Muay Thai. But before others learned to fear his name, he struggled to find his place in the world. In this OGN his dark past is explored in a tale of kings and dictators, of monks and assassins of men and gods. (STL256038) Available Now!
HC, 120pgs, FC SRP: $39.99
TEKKONKINKREET BLACK & WHITE 30TH ANNV ED HC
(W/A/CA) Taiyo Matsumoto
In the somewhere-sprawl of Treasure Town, two young boys, Black and White, rule the streets. Like avatars of the city itself, they are its will and its voice, full of love and compassion, as well as danger and violence. As they leap from rooftop to rooftop, from lamppost to lamppost, nothing escapes their notice. But the city is changing beneath their feet as a yakuza-backed corporate development moves in. When the gangsters make a play to remove Black and White, the boys push back. The police have an interest in Black and White as well, trying to make sure things don't get out of hand-but things will. A battle begins between corruption and innocence, a struggle for the soul of the city itself, that will change Black and White and the city around them forever. (STL285835) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 7x10, 624pgs, B&W SRP: $39.99
SAKURA SAKU GN VOL 01
(W/A/CA) Io Sakisaka
Saku Fujigaya would like to thank the boy who helped her, but all she has is a note signed 'Ryosuke Sakura.' She discovers that a boy at her high school, Haruki Sakura, has an older brother named Ryosuke. She asks Haruki to deliver her thank-you letter to Ryosuke, but why does he refuse? (STL285827) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
MY SPECIAL ONE GN VOL 04
(W/A/CA) Momoko Koda
Dating Japan's top idol means Sahoko doesn't get to spend much time with Kouta. Resigned to the fact that she won't see him for a while, Sahoko goes on her school trip to Kyoto, only to find herself on a surprise date with her boyfriend! (STL285809) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
LIKE A BUTTERFLY GN VOL 03
(W) Suu Morishita (A) Suu Morishita, Suu Morishita
Suiren finally felt closer to Kawasumi the night of the fireworks festival, but now that school has started again, the distance between them seems larger than ever. Kawasumi finds himself confused by strange new feelings and buries himself in preparing for an upcoming karate competition. Suiren hopes they can be more than friends once the competition is over, but with so much still unspoken between them, is it possible they might be drifting apart for good? (STL285791) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
WOLF GIRL BLACK PRINCE GN VOL 04
(W/A/CA) Ayuko Hatta
When Kyoya learns Erika gifted Kusakabe the same sweet she made for him, he loses it-and the pair's days as a pretend couple are over! Complicating matters, Kusakabe asks Erika out for White Day. But is Erika truly ready to drop Kyoya for good? (STL285841) Scheduled to ship in November 2023.
SC, 5x7.5, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
QUEENS QUALITY GN VOL 18
(W/A/CA) Kyousuke Motomi
After sacrificing himself fully to his snake, Kyutaro narrowly avoids vanishing altogether. Now he's taken on all the powers of his snake and knows the true location of the Casket! But will the Genbu Sweepers venture to open that door when Fumi's life could be at stake? (STL285819) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
TAKOPIS ORIGINAL SIN GN (MR)
(W/A/CA) Taizan5
Deceptively cute alien Takopi lands on Earth. Now, what is Takopi's mission? To be taken to our leader? No, it's to spread happiness throughout the universe!
BLACK CLOVER GN VOL 33
(W/A/CA) Yuki Tabata
In the battle for humanity, Yami, Nacht, and Yuno give it their all against the king of devils, but it may not be enough. It'll be up to Asta and Leibe to surpass their limits together and finally avenge their mother! (STL285756) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
ONE PIECE GN VOL 104
(W/A/CA) Eiichiro Oda
As the battle between Luffy and Kaido enters the final round, everyone in Wano puts their lives on the line to protect their home. But even if Luffy can actually secure victory, will there be anything left for a new shogun to rule? (STL285812) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
BLUE EXORCIST GN VOL 28
(W/A/CA) Kazue Kato
When Shiemi confronts her old nemesis Amaimon, the demon king of earth doesn't understand just how powerful Shiemi has become. But for Shiemi to achieve her destiny, she also needs to realize her own strength! Back in Assiah, Satan and his minions square off against Mephisto and the Knights of the True Cross to determine the fate of the world. After receiving some enchanted power-ups, the Exwires prepare to enact their battle plan. Rin himself is part of the vanguard that aims to engage the enemy head-on. The time has come for Rin to fulfill his promise to defeat Satan, the King of Demons! (STL285760) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 220pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
BLUE BOX GN VOL 07
(W/A/CA) Kouji Miura
Taiki participates in a practice match against Sajikawa High School and faces off against Yusa, the rising star who dashed his hopes of attending nationals. To put the past behind him, Taiki must power through and battle his badminton demons head-on! (STL285759) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
ELUSIVE SAMURAI GN VOL 09
(W/A/CA) Yusei Matsui
At last, Tokiyuki has revealed himself to Yorishige's allies and supporters as the Hojo heir. The time has come for Suwa province to march against Ashikaga Takauji and the Mikado. Alongside Yorishige, Tokiyuki now rides at the head of the army in a move to retake Kamakura and restore the shogunate. But there is still much hard fighting ahead, and the next obstacle is the Kanto Hisashiban, a group of dazzling-and unusual-young warriors who serve Takauji! (STL285836) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
D GRAY MAN GN VOL 28
(W/A/CA) Katsura Hoshino
D.Gray-man is the story of Allen Walker, who roams a fictional 19th-century Earth in search of Innocence, a mysterious substance used to fight demons known as akuma. (STL285769) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
JOJOS BIZARRE ADV PART 6 STONE OCEAN HC VOL 01
(W/A/CA) Hirohiko Araki
Stone Ocean is here! The highly acclaimed sixth arc of Hirohiko Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure shifts the action from Italy to America, as Jolyne Cujoh-daughter of Jotaro Kujo-is sentenced to 15 years in prison for a murder she didn't commit! In a bizarre turn of events, the prison is filled with Stand users. Some become her allies, but many are sent to kill Jolyne and her friends in a scheme to resurrect the scourge of the Joestar family-DIO! It's a battle for survival in a prison where death lurks around every corner while Jolyne fights to save her father's life in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 6-Stone Ocean! (STL285785) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 392pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00
MY HERO ACADEMIA TEAM-UP MISSIONS GN VOL 04
(W/A/CA) Yoko Akiyama
Are these hero hopefuls ready for a scare? Between a battle of spooks, an intense ski competition, and a ridiculous game of dodgeball, the U.A. students will have their mettle tested! Later, Eri recruits a bunch of friends to throw an apple party, while Yaoyorozu, Kaminari, and Hatsume get this series back on track with a proper team-up mission! (STL285805) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
JUJUTSU KAISEN GN VOL 21
(W/A/CA) Gege Akutami
Hakari and Panda head for Tokyo No. 2 Colony in search of Kashimo. When they enter, they get separated, and Hakari faces Charles, a culling game player and wannabe manga creator! Meanwhile, Panda encounters Kashimo and finds himself overwhelmed by their difference in strength! (STL285786) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
CHOUJIN X GN VOL 04
(W/A/CA) Sui Ishida
Azuma has always felt driven to help others, and his need to become a choujin was an extension of that desire. But when he finally turned, it wasn't the victory he dreamed of. Now, rather than fighting side by side with Tokio, he's trying to kill him! Forget repairing their friendship-can Tokio escape their reunion with his life? (STL285768) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THUNDERBOLT GN VOL 20
(W/A/CA) Yasuo Ohtagaki
Operation Maitreya begins! Sojo Levan Fu has at last assembled his forces-an army of Psycho Zakus led by Daryl Lorenz-for the battle to seize the Solar Ray weapon. In a twist of irony, Io Fleming and his comrades in the Earth Federation fleet now head for Side 3-the Republic of Zeon-to defend it from the Nanyang Alliance. With everyone equipped with the very latest in mobile suit technology, and using powerful and shocking Newtype abilities, the looming conflict promises to be costly for both sides... (STL285802) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5.5x8.5, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
DARK GATHERING GN VOL 04
(W/A/CA) Kenichi Kondo
The encounter with Ai's ghastly groom may have devastated Yayoi's defenses, but it also triggered the birth of a terrifyingly powerful new spirit. With this 'graduate' in hand, Yayoi unveils her plan to capture the god. The only question is whether Keitaro can handle a whirlwind tour of Japan's deadliest haunted sites. (STL285771) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
HEART GEAR GN VOL 02
(W/A/CA) Tsuyoshi Takaki
Following the advice of new friends, Roue and Chrome set off to find Heaven Land, a gear utopia, in order to revive Uncle Zett. But when a threatening gear blocks their path, Chrome unknowingly takes on a vicious combat form that frightens Roue. What other secrets might Chrome have that he doesn't even know himself? And when their next lead on Heaven Land brings them to Valhalla, a coliseum of warriors, what horrors will Chrome unleash when he's forced to fight once more? (STL285780) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5.5x8.5, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
ZOM 100 BUCKETLIST OF DEAD GN VOL 12
(W) Haro Aso (A/CA) Kotaro Takata
Before Akira can clear the air with Shizuka after she discovers him in a compromising position with another girl, the two of them are swept away and washed up on a deserted island. Akira is excited for the chance to knock another item off the bucket list, but Shizuka is anything but. Could this rough patch lead to a heartfelt discovery? (STL285845) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5.5x8.5, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
SERAPH OF END VAMPIRE REIGN GN VOL 28
(W) Takaya Kagami (A/CA) Yamato Yamamoto
Yuichiro is forced to make a terrible decision-his family's lives, or Mika's. Mika tries to convince him to choose his family, forcing the two into a heart-wrenching argument. What will Yuichiro ultimately decide? Meanwhile, Urd and R gr have captured Sika Madu, the First Progenitor, and demand to know the truth behind his plan and why he abandoned them. Betrayal, loss, and revelations span all sides of this war for the fate of humans, vampires, demons and the world itself. (STL285828) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
DISNEY TWISTED WONDERLAND MANGA GN VOL 02
(W) Yana Toboso (A/CA) Sumire Kowono
Yu is formally enrolled in Night Raven College. He's even a prefect of Ramshackle Dorm. But that doesn't mean things are getting any easier for him. When his classmate Ace shows up on his doorstep after getting in trouble, Yu faces his biggest challenge yet! (STL285773) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5.5x8.5, 194pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
FLY ME TO THE MOON GN VOL 20
(W/A/CA) Kenjiro Hata
While Nasa and Tsukasa enjoy the romantic old-school amenities at their mountain getaway, the mysteries surrounding the couple deepen. Who is eccentric masked genius Kaguya, who recognized Tsukasa when they first met in a bamboo grove? Is it time for Kaguya's secrets to be revealed at last? Or will everyone get distracted just trying to convince her to stop wandering around naked? (STL285775) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
MAO GN VOL 14
(W/A/CA) Rumiko Takahashi
Nanoka makes progress controlling her sword, Akanemaru, but when Mao's life is on the line, will it be enough? Then, our friends come between a jealous pair of sisters. Don't they know it's dangerous to interfere with a domestic dispute? Plus, an ambiguous hug and then an unofficial date...at the public baths?! (STL285796) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
RADIANT GN VOL 17
(W/A/CA) Tony Valente
Ocoho, with the support of Lupa and Diabal, finds a way to infiltrate the Domitors to rescue M lie. What she doesn't know is that M lie is no longer a prisoner. Meanwhile, Seth manages to escape from the prison tower, but runs across Grimm and Dragunov in the process. (STL285820) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
HELCK GN VOL 06
(W/A/CA) Nanaki Nanao
Once Helck finishes the unbelievable tale of his loss and betrayal, he pleads for Vermilio to accept his one request. To return his trust, Vermilio reveals her true identity-a secret that she had believed would keep the Empire safe. Meanwhile, the new Demon Lord's castle is under siege by a group of awakened human soldiers! (STL285781) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
SLEEPY PRINCESS IN DEMON CASTLE GN VOL 22
(W/A/CA) Kagiji Kumanomata
The Monster Bird Egg Association's efforts to poach Cursed Musician prove short-lived as Odile's true motivations are revealed. Meanwhile, Silmoth brings some much-needed experience and dignity back to the Ten Guardians-right up until the princess enters the scene. Then, the residents of the Demon Castle discover the power of partying and Twilight is forced to decide whether a personal invitation to the Wild Avian Hotel is a deadly trap or a fun-filled opportunity. There's also puppies powering up, popularity polls, and pugnacious plants! (STL285829) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
KUBO WONT LET ME BE INVISIBLE GN VOL 10
(W/A/CA) Nene Yukimori
Summer is over, and a new semester has begun. Soon it's time for the event of the season-the school festival! Thanks to Kubo, Shiraishi is thrust into the center of their class project, a haunted house. While Kubo is happy to see Shiraishi join in the fun, conflicting feelings arise around his newfound popularity. (STL285790) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
FRUITS BASKET COMP ANIME NATSUKI TAKAYA ILLUSTRATIONS SC
(W/A/CA) Natsuki Takaya
In commemoration of the all-new anime adaptation of Natsuki Takaya s beloved manga Fruits Basket, illustrations inspired by each episode, along with commentary from the author, have been collected into a single volume. Follow along with the zodiac members journey from start to finish as they attempt to break the curse once more! (STL292838) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $24.00
MY POISON PRINCESS IS STILL CUTE GN VOL 01
(W/A/CA) Chihiro Sakutake
When demon princess Raffy married Roren, an immortal knight who safeguards humanity, as part of a new peace treaty between humans and demons, she hadn t quite expected...that he d fall for her?! Not only that, he s weirdly stubborn enough to keep trying to get closer to her, despite repeatedly dying from the poison she naturally emits. Just how long will his adoration prevail...? (STL292877) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
BEAST RINGS GN VOL 01 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Shikaku Yamamoto
Welcome to the city of Juso! The hero who once saved the city now serves as mayor, and alongside his two secretaries, he's hard at work making Juso a place anyone would want to live. Elsewhere, a young elf and her wolfman butler act out a real-life rom-com, and a dragon and a bard form an unlikely musical duo. All kinds live in harmony in Juso, lending surprise and adventure to everyday life. But when another disaster threatens to strike, will these citizens become part of an all-new legend? (STL292818) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00
GOD BLESS THE MISTAKEN GN VOL 01
(W/A/CA) Nio Nakatani
Middle schooler Kon lives in a world with periodic exceptional phenomena, more commonly known as bugs. As the unofficial assistant of his landlady Kasane Himesaki, a leading researcher in the field, they study the effects and impact of these mysterious abnormalities. Some bring fun, others intrigue, and still others cause inconveniences to their daily lives, but one thing s for sure in a world like theirs, every morning may bring a new surprise!? (STL292843) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
MY MATE IS A FELINE GENTLEMAN GN (MR)
(W/A/CA) Arata Asanae
Toushirou, an omega, and Alex, his Nyartigian alpha mate, are now living together in bliss. But one day, Alex is called for a short-term assignment in the UK and included is a special note that his mate can accompany him. Though Alex hesitates because of the dangers, Toushirou s desire to visit a foreign country wins out, and the two set off on a journey to a new land (STL292876) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
BUNGO STRAY DOGS DAZAI CHUUYA AGE 15 GN VOL 01 (MR)
(W) Kafka Asagiri (A) Shiwasu Hoshikawa, Sango Harukawa
Young, hungry, and homeless, the orphan Atsushi Nakajima s hard knock life turns around when he meets Osamu Dazai, a peculiar man who s part of a group of detectives with special powers. And he wants Atsushi s help catching a man-eating tiger that s terrorizing Yokohama?! Experience the hit anime series adapted into a novel format! (STL292825) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7.5, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
GLITCH GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Shima Shinya
After coming across the otherworldly Hirata, Kaname Ito makes contact with one of the strange glitches occurring in town. Meanwhile, Kei Kinjou-Dias determines that the source of the mysteries is inside the forest that towers over the center of town. But what will he find there...? (STL292841) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
HIRANO & KAGIURA GN VOL 04 (MR)
(W/A) Shou Harusono (CA) Syou Harusono
Ten seconds a day. That s how long Hirano agreed to let Kagiura do the touchy-feely thing he insisted on. Hirano s not sure it s really doing anything, but whatever floats his boat, right? In any case, between all of Kagiura s grumbling and Hirano s friends reactions, Hirano is left pondering what exactly counts as doting on his roommate...? (STL292849) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7.5, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
GAME OF FAMILIA FAMILY GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W) Mikoto Yamaguchi (A/CA) D. P
The Hatsujima family have been tasked with taking on the role of saviors in dark fantasy world, but they re on the verge of falling victim to the overwhelming horde of Dead Male monsters, who brutalize and despoil anything and everything in sight. Fortunately, reinforcements arrive just in time...but it turns out that s only because Sasae has abducted the queen, run off with her, and blackmailed the king! (STL292840) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7.5, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
SECRETS OF SILENT WITCH GN VOL 02
(W) Matsuri Isora (A) Tobi Tana, Nanna Fujimi
Monica, the powerful but incredibly shy mage, just wants to quietly carry out her mission to guard the second prince. But now he s taken notice of her and even appointed her to the student council! Unfortunately, some of the other students don't appreciate Monica getting so cozy with the prince, and she must also receive instruction from the icy Cyril... When will her troubles end? (STL292887) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
DO-OVER DAMSEL SETS TO CONQUER EMPEROR GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W) Sarasa Nagase (A) Anko Yuzu, Mitsuya Fuji
Just before she is executed on false charges, Jill is sent six years back in time to do her life over. When Jill, who is now Dragon Emperor Hadis s consort, goes to visit the Naval Port, she finds that it is being occupied by bandits and winds up stranded there. Moreover, she realizes that the port was the site of a massive fire that claimed the lives of many people during her original life. Armed with this knowledge, Jill resolves to save all the lives that were lost the first time around and the aching heart of Emperor Hadis! (STL292907) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7.5, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO MONSTER GIRLS GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Suzu Akeko
A geek witch and a lazy vampire appear, the secrets behind the birth of Ichika the jiangshi are revealed, and Class A is out for blood! There's even a swimsuit episode wait, isn't this a shoujo manga?!? (STL292915) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7.5, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
WITCHES MARRIAGE GN VOL 02
(W/A/CA) Studio Headline
Melissa only entered into a 'Witches' Marriage' with Tanya as a means to opening the Door of Truth. But as she gets to know her pure-hearted wife, they grow closer, and Melissa's feelings start to change. Will joining a class for witch couples cement their bond, or undo all their progress? (STL292922) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
WHAT THIS WORLD IS MADE OF GN VOL 03
(W/A/CA) Shin Yamamoto
The Nakata brothers are coming closer to unravelling the secrets of Six, but a huge obstacle stands in their way Tohko, who has lost her mind under the influence of her mother! Will they have to defeat her, or can she still be saved?? (STL292927) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
GEEK EX-HITMAN GN VOL 03 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Ko-dai
Marco's mysterious past comes to light, including his nerdy awakening! Meanwhile, a certain organization on his tail begins to close in...? (STL292910) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
DOOMSDAY WITH MY DOG GN VOL 04
(W/A/CA) Yu Ishihara
Haru the Shiba Inu and his ever-so-slightly strange owner the last human on Earth continue their pleasant post-apocalyptic journey to wondrous new places with peculiar inhabitants! (STL292837) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
GOT CHEAT SKILL BECAME UNRIVIALED REAL WORLD GN VOL 04
(W) Miku (A) Kazoumi Minatogawa, Rein Kuwashima
While exploring the Weald, Yuuya Tenjou happens upon a mysterious cave. Inside, he finds a document penned by a legendary sage that he uses to inherit their mana pathways, gaining exceptional skills and all-powerful magic. Now there s nothing that can stop Yuuya not even the laws of nature! (STL292854) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
IM QUITTING HEROING GN VOL 04
(W) Quantum (A) Nori Kazato, Hana Amano
Leo has officially joined the Demon Queen s army to foster peace between humanity and demons. But now he has a new challenge on his plate clearing the underground dungeon inside the Demon Queen s castle, which is chock-full of steamy tricks and traps! And on top of that, the Demon Heart series returns to life ?! (STL292857) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
WRONG TO PICK UP GIRLS IN DUNGEON MEMORIA FREESE GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W) Fujino Omori (A/CA) Yu Shiomura
After a series of misunderstandings, Haruhime and Bell have become fast friends with a new familia that came from a faraway land to attend the Holy Night Festival. Once it's over, however, Hestia has her hands full dealing with a new god who ends up spilling national secrets...? (STL292860) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7.5, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
INSTANT DEATH ABILITY IS SO OVERPOWERED GN VOL 03
(W) Tsuyoshi Fujitaka (A) Hanamaru Nanto, Chisato Naruse
Having dealt with the threat of rogue classmate Yuuki Tachibana, Yogiri and Tomochika find that things are only getting worse. Their previous adventures have drawn the attention of the Sage Lain, and it didn t take long for her subordinates to track them to Hanabusa, where they had intended to reunite with the rest of their class. Between the Sage s minions and the arrival of a new Aggressor, it seems their luxurious stay in the city is coming to an abrupt end. As the landscape around them is transformed into a post-apocalyptic nightmare, the two are forced to realize that reuniting with their class may be a lot more difficult than they had first imagined... (STL292874) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
TOILET BOUND HANAKO KUN GN VOL 19
(W) AidaIro (A/CA) Aidalro
Thanks to the manipulations of those in the broadcast room, Nene and Sumire find themselves trapped once more in No. 6 s boundary. While Hanako-kun isn t there to help them escape this time, they aren t alone No. 6 himself is there as well! Sumire is thrilled to be reunited with her beloved after so many years, and with No. 6 having come to terms with his feelings at long last, perhaps they have a chance to change how they left things (STL292923) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
SO WHATS WRONG GETTING REBORN AS A GOBLIN GN VOL 04
(W) Nazuna Miki (A/CA) Tsukasa Araki
Akira is an office-worker who was reincarnated as a goblin. His new life as chief of the goblin village has been going smoothly...until a group of humans attack one day. But when Akira petitions Count Orleans to intervene, he discovers that the invaders can t be punished on legal grounds, since Goblins are considered monsters by human society. Can Akira find a way to protect his village before it s too late!? (STL292892) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
STUDIO APT GOOD LIGHTING ANGEL INCLUDED GN VOL 04
(W/A/CA) Matoba
The apartment s AC is broken, and things get as hot as a steam bath as summer begins. Shintaro and Towa are invited to the Occult Club summer camp, but what s all this about taking a helicopter to a vacation home?!? (STL292896) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
RE ZERO SLIAW CHAPTER 4 GN VOL 07
(W) Tappei Nagatsuki (A) Haruno Atori, Yu Aikawa
Emilia no longer feels at peace, and Roswaal is scheming in the shadows. The snowstorm will wipe away everything. As fire spreads toward Earlham, Subaru and his companions face off against Elsa and Meiri. (STL292885) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
CROSS DRESSING VILLAINESS CECILIA SYLVIE GN VOL 05
(W) Hiroro Akizakura (A/CA) Shino Akiyama
Although Cecilia and the boys rescued the heroine, the next death flag is fast approaching. After returning to Vleugel Academy, Cecilia must conquer the Mordred route a difficult feat while dressing as a boy. Plus, the mystery of Killer s identity and hiding her own from her dearest fiance, Prince Oscar remain top priority... (STL292832) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
SHY GN VOL 05
(W/A/CA) Bukimi Miki
After fending off Keheheh and Tzveta in Russia, Shy returns to Japan, where she encounters the mysterious Ai Tennoji a runaway Kansai girl with an unexpected background! However, Teru hardly has any time to fret over making a new friend when Amarariruku strikes again in a daring attack! With the full attention of the hero community focused on Japan, can Shy stand up to the pressure ?! (STL292890) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
FIANCEE CHOSEN BY RING GN VOL 05
(W) Jyun Hayase (A) Yue Matsuyuki, Yasuyuki Torikai
As Aurora hesitates over her new feelings, she's kept busy preparing outfits for the harvest festival. But when she hears a group of suspicious characters are targeting her, she must move into Felix's mansion so he can protect her. How will she handle living with her future husband? (STL292909) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
BOFURI DONT WANT TO GET HURT MAX OUT DEFENSE GN VOL 07
(W) Yuumikan (A/CA) Koin
A bunch of talented new guilds are ready to give Maple Tree a run for their money. But Maple s not too worried. The thought of chances for more PvP has her fired up! Between scouting out other guilds for info on their rivals and looking for new skills to make themselves even deadlier, Maple Tree has plenty of work to do as the Ninth Event kicks off! (STL292822) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
LUST GEASS GN VOL 07 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Osamu Takahashi
Kanade leads a delirious Rikka to the side of her comatose boyfriend, hoping to force the two to go all the way. Souta races to stop them, but will he make it in time ? And amidst the confusion, a new demon appears with a proposition one with the potential to solve Souta s problems, but which comes with a heavy price The cursed tale of love and lust concludes in this final volume! (STL292868) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7.5, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
MORTAL INSTRUMENTS GN VOL 07
(W) Cassandra Clare (A/CA) Cassandra Jean
The graphic novel adaptation of Cassandra Clare's bestselling The Mortal Instruments returns with the seventh installment! The Mortal War may be over, but peace doesn t last long as tensions begin to rise between Downworlders and Shadowhunters... (STL292917) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
SLASHER MAIDENS GN VOL 09 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Tetsuya Tashiro
Asuma, Innami, and Tsukumo head for the National Diet Building where the leaders of the Ultra Reincarnation Party await. Innami locks blades with Sakazaki, but the fierce battle ends with an unexpected result ! And meanwhile, Asuma stands alone against overwhelming strength of the cult s founder. Can he awaken his Eros powers in his time of greatest need?! (STL292891) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7.5, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
OVERLORD UNDEAD KING OH GN VOL 11
(W) Kugane Maruyama (A) Juami, so-bin
The lovable goofs of Nazarick are back and running wild! There s a lot going on: Cocytus is dreaming, residents are trying to figure out how to be a proper old dude like Sebas and a Supreme Beings apology press conference filled with revelations galore?! (STL292882) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
GABRIEL DROPOUT GN VOL 13
(W/A/CA) UKAMI
It's time to settle the score between Heaven and Hell with a snowball fight in Maitenjima Park?! Zeruel comes down from Heaven to serve as referee, but Gab is about to hit her limit out in the freezing cold... (STL292839) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
LOVE OF KILL GN VOL 13
(W/A/CA) Fe
Held captive by Triad boss Ethan Huang Jr., Ryang-Ha is in dire straits. But that won t deter Chateau, who s determined to save him, enlisting the help of her coworkers to do so. But with the odds stacked against her, can she really hope to make it to him in one piece? (STL292867) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
TALES OF WEDDING RINGS GN VOL 13 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Maybe
In the wake of the Abyss King's defeat, peace returns to the world or at least it should have. Unsettling developments are breaking out in every country all revolving around the power of the Ring King. In order to avoid trouble, Satou proposes a honeymoon back in their old world, and now he and Hime must attend school...?! (STL292899) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
TOURING AFTER THE APOCALYPSE GN VOL 04
(W/A/CA) Sakae Saito
Continuing their leisurely journey through the post-apocalyptic wastes, Youko and Airi stay the night in Oarai before racing up the Irohazaka slopes of Nikko and visiting the best hidden spots Saitama has to offer. And as they leave the Kanto region, the two climb the Japanese alps to the Nagano Venus Line one of the best driving roads in Japan! (STL292925) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7.5, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
YOWAMUSHI PEDAL GN VOL 24
(W/A/CA) Wataru Watanabe
Kyoto Fushimi's Midousuji suddenly appears from behind, and Hakone's Manami rushes out to hold him back. Unwilling to let his team down, Onoda joins in for a three-way battle! Who will come out on top?? (STL292931) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 400pgs, B&W SRP: $24.00
BLADE & BASTARD NOVEL SC VOL 01 (MR)
(W) Kumo Kagyu (A) so-bin (CA) So-bin
Deep in the unexplored reaches of the dungeon, a corpse is discovered one that shouldn t exist. After Iarumas is resurrected, his memories of life before death are gone, and he spends his days delving into the dungeon to retrieve the bodies of dead adventurers. Can they be revived as well? Or will God reduce them to piles of ash on the altar? Either way, Iarumas collects his finder s fee. And though his skills earn him some grudging respect, he s also scorned for this cold, utilitarian attitude. The living keep their distance Iarumas consorts primarily with the dead. That is, until he meets Garbage, a feral young swordswoman who s the sole survivor of a massacred party. With Garbage by his side, Iarumas ventures deeper, scouring the dungeon for clues to his past, avoiding monsters, traps, and the inevitability of a permanent ashen demise. (STL292819) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 6x9, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00
A CERTAIN MAGICAL INDEX NT NOVEL SC VOL 01
(W) Kazuma Kamachi (A/CA) Kiyotaka Haimura
After bringing an end to World War III, Touma Kamijou disappears from the world. Both sides magic and science take the time to rest and regroup. While Accelerator spends his days with Last Order and Misaka Worst, Shiage Hamazura uses the secrets he gained in Russia as a bargaining chip and returns to Academy City to reform Team ITEM. It seems like peace is here at last. That is, until a new group called the Freshmen arrive...? (STL292810) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
SENTENCED TO BE A HERO LIGHT NOVEL SC VOL 02 (MR)
(W) Rocket Shokai (A/CA) Mephisto
Xylo and company may have defeated Demon Lord Iblis and saved Mureed Fortress, but their punishment goes on. New enemies emerge a demon lord with the ability to don a human disguise, and a band of assassins bent on killing Teoritta plunging the city of Ioff into chaos and destruction. With the addition of a dragon knight and a mysterious artilleryman, penal hero unit 9004 finds itself sinking ever deeper into a vortex of combat and conspiracy! (STL292889) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
SPY CLASSROOM SHORT STORY COLL SC NOVEL 02 (MR)
(W) Takemachi (A/CA) Tomari
Before she dies, Hearth, the leader of the legendary spy team Inferno, bequeaths a key of unknown purpose to Thea, a young girl who saved her from the brink of despair. Years later, Thea finally discovers a box that the key can open. Inside, she finds Hearth s last testament but it s missing a word. Soon, misunderstanding begets misunderstanding as everyone in Lamplight gets sucked into uncovering the mystery of Hearth s note! (STL292894) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
HOLLOW REGALIA LIGHT NOVEL SC VOL 03 (MR)
(W) Gakuto Mikumo (A/CA) Miyuu
Iroha s channel surpasses a million views overnight when a sleuth streamer called Yamadou exposes her as a dragon medium on his channel! Now it s like the whole world is out to get her! Before Yahiro and the Galerie can do anything to retaliate, the Guild detains Yahiro...as a suspect for serial murders?! With Yahiro out of the way, a foe with an old grudge launches an attack on the Galerie s Japanese branch. Iroha and her siblings are more vulnerable than ever! (STL292850) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
CHEAT SKILL WORLD BECAME UNRIVALED REAL NOVEL 04 (MR)
(W) Miku (A/CA) Rein Kuwashima
Right as Yuuya gets roped into the hunt for a traitorous Prince, he encounters a mysterious girl who aims to destroy the entire world! Yuuya will have to push his overpowered skills past the limit to stop her. Complicating everything else, Kaori accidentally opens the door on Earth and stumbles into the other world! (STL292853) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
GIRL SAVED ON TRAIN CHILDHOOD FRIEND LN SC VOL 05
(W) Kennoji (A/CA) Fly
Summer break is close to ending, and Ryou doesn t have much time left to wrap up the filming of their short movie. Despite that, he promises to take the crew to a summer festival to see the fireworks and make some memories. But on the day before the festival, Hina comes to Ryou and reveals that she s been distressed. (STL292911) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
MAGICAL EXPLORER LIGHT NOVEL SC VOL 06 (MR)
(W) Iris (A/CA) Noboru Kannatuki
Iori finds a legendary tome in the depths of a dungeon that could lead to world war if it falls into the wrong hands. But when the Three Committees launch an investigation into the document, they end up discovering that the school librarian, Rue Sakura, is actually an archangel! The Academy wastes no time in attempting to subdue her, but Rue effortlessly quashes its resistance with her powerful magic. Just as all hope seems lost, Takioto rushes in to confront Rue once again! Does he have what it takes to avert the ultimate bad ending?! (STL292869) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
VILLAINESS TAMING THE FINAL BOSS NOVEL SC VOL 07
(W) Sarasa Nagase (A/CA) Mai Murasaki
Endless new revelations from the world of otome games has arrived! What did really Claude think of Aileen when he came across her after her engagement was declared null and void? And what happens when the true heroines find their romances going off the rails at a gathering of the final bosses?! Claude naturally gets jealous, Aileen is oblivious, and even Rachel has her day. The story isn t over just because the main game has been cleared! (STL292858) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
BUNGO STRAY DOGS NOVEL SC VOL 09
(W) Kafka Asagiri (A/CA) Shiwasu Hoshikawa
Not long after Ougai Mori takes the reins of the Port Mafia, he orders a young Osamu Dazai to investigate an ominous rumor of something called Arahabaki. Whoever or whatever it is seems to have some connection to Mori s deceased predecessor and the new boss would very much like for the dead to stay buried. Along the way, Dazai runs into a gravity manipulator named Chuuya Nakahara, leader of the Sheep gang of youths. Together, the two will one day achieve infamy as the fearsome duo known as Twin Dark, but for now, they ll have to learn to put aside their differences if they want to get to the bottom of this mystery ? (STL292824) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
BOFURI DONT WANT TO GET HURT MAX OUT DEFENSE NOVEL SC VOL 11
(W) Yuumikan (A) Jirou Oimoto, Koin
Maple Tree are duking it out against the Flame Empire, but even after pulling out every secret technique they have, their opponents refuse to go down without a fight! And even if Maple and her guildmates manage to come through, what awaits them is the top-ranked guild in the game the Order of the Holy Sword. Just how will the fourth event shake out?! (STL292821) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
THAT TIME I REINCARNATED SLIME LIGHT NOVEL SC VOL 17
(W) Fuse (A/CA) Mitz Vah
This volume marks the first short-story collection in the Slime series, taking a deep dive into the epic tale s fantasy world and what its characters get up to when Rimuru isn t bossing them around! Gard Mj llmile, the most powerful human member of Tempest s government, is up to some less-than-proper dealings in the Western Nations; Velgrynd gets involved with a familiar-looking planet as she traces the trail of her lover; Caligulio starts facing up to his past as he strives to rebuild the Empire; and Raine, Primal Demon and servant of the demon lord Guy Crimson, has a complaint or two about her toxic work environment. All that plus an extra tale you won t want to miss in this stellar collection! (STL292901) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
IS WRONG PICK UP GIRLS DUNGEON NOVEL SC VOL 18
(W) Fujino Omori (A/CA) Suzuhito Yasuda
'The white fairy swears to serve the goddess.
The black fairy inscribes the mood of the times.
The prum weeps as four regrets become power.
The chariot advances to cut down all but the goddess.
And the monarch demands a show of power that is neither dream nor sophistry.
From this point on, the boy will have to write his own legends. ' (STL292861) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 528pgs, B&W SRP: $18.00
DEATH MARCH PARALLEL WORLD RHAPSODY NOVEL SC VOL 20
(W) Hiro Ainana
Satou and his party head to Parion Province where they find the hero Hayato suffering under the effects of a demon lord s curse. But taking down the creature who hexed him will be no easy task, especially since it can alter the interior of its domain at will. After outfitting his party members with some new gear, Satou joins forces with soldiers from both Saga and Parion to route the new demon lord once and for all! (STL292836) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 272pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
DARK MOON THE BLOOD ALTAR GN VOL 01
(W/A/CA) HYBE
The seven most popular boys at Decelis Academy all share a secret they re vampires. Keeping their identities concealed and dealing with their werewolf rivals is trouble enough, but the appearance of a mysterious new student only further complicates things. The girl, Sooha, also has hidden powers, and the boys can t help but feel an inexplicable attraction to her. As Sooha and the vampires find themselves increasingly drawn toward each other, murky pasts and intertwined futures threaten to turn their world upside down. Just what fate awaits them under the dark moon ? (STL292833) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 272pgs, FC SRP: $20.00
JUNGLE JUICE GN VOL 02
(W) Hyeong Eun (A/CA) Juder
Suchan s determined to become the top student at NEST and that means getting an A on his first group assignment! Their task? Return to the real world and track down a single can of Jungle Juice. Save for being extraordinarily difficult to find, the job should be relatively uneventful...or so it would seem. Shortly after Suchan and his team manage to get a lead, Professor Ji receives a frantic visit from his T.A. claiming that someone from Suchan s group has died...! (STL292864) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6X9, 264pgs, FC SRP: $20.00
REMARRIED EMPRESS GN VOL 05
(W) Alphatart (A/CA) Sumpul
Things are coming to a head between the empress, emperor, and his mistress! Rashta s secret baby has been found out, Navier must scramble to help her brother avoid banishment, and with all his pieces moved into place, Sovieshu is finally ready to make a move. His plan? File for divorce. But to the astonishment of all, the woman he plans to leave is not Rashta, but the empress herself...! (STL292921) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 256pgs, FC SRP: $20.00
OMNISCIENT READERS VIEWPOINT GN VOL 01
(W) Singnsong (A/CA) Sleepy-C
'As a struggling office worker, Dokja Kim s sole joy in life is an online novel so obscure that he s its only reader. Then one day the story comes to an end and so does the world.
HORIZON GN VOL 03 (MR)
(W) JH
The boy and the girl walk on and on, past the desolate landscape and broken people, past their own trauma and grief. But all roads must come to an end. What awaits them at the conclusion of their journey? (STL292914) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 320pgs, FC SRP: $20.00
TOMB RAIDER KING GN VOL 05
(W) San.G (A/CA) 3B2S
Determined to get his hands on the powerful Relic within, Jooheon ventures into the first of the Seven Great Tombs. However, even this seasoned raider is helpless before the Relic of Sloth s scorching flames! Just as he prepares for the worst, the fires suddenly go out, and he is cordially greeted by Emperor Nero ?! As it turns out, Jooheon s failed attempt at writing a novel has garnered him some very unusual fans. Now a rising star in the Relic literature scene, he is challenged by the infamous Roman tyrant to a duel of penmanship! (STL292924) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6X9, 304pgs, FC SRP: $20.00
BABY BEARS BAKERY GN VOL 03
(W/A) Kamen Totsu
Changes continue to happen at Baby Bear's Bakery. Inspired by Bear's favorite comic book, Kappa's Cucumber Hut, the young cake-maker decides to launch a new line of pickle and gherkin inspired desserts! Will these new treats dill-iver or will they sour his customer base? (STL281239) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
RES. from Previews Vol. XXXIII #7 (JUL232287)
SC, 120pgs, FC SRP: $15.99
UNDER NINJA GN VOL 03
(W/A/CA) Kengo Hanazawa
After what seemed to be a moment of quiet among ninjas, now the Tokyo suburbs appear to be the center of violent ninja activity. Moreover, ground zero might be a rundown apartment building as a multi-factioned ninja war takes place in broad daylight! Ninja wannabees versus rogue ninja versus career ninja! And what of the casual ninja in the shopping arcade?! Make sure your head's on a shivel or you might get a shuriken to the face! (STL287711) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
TERANO KUN & KUMAZAKI KUN GN (MR)
(W/A) Yoriko
Student council president Terano is confident and smart. On the other hand, the good-looking, but scary Kumazaki has been failing classes for the past few years. One day, a friend catches Terano texting someone. Terano remains quiet on the subject... No one would have guessed that the rebellious Kumazaki is actually quite shy, and is completely wrapped around Terano's finger. (STL265159) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
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RES. from Previews Vol. XXXIII #3 (MAR232240)
SC, 6x8, 226pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95
2 POINT 5 DIMENSIONAL SEDUCTION GN VOL 08 (MR)
(W/A) Yu Hashimoto
'I have no interest in real girls!' So claims Okumura, the president of the school's manga club. He's your typical otaku, obsessed with a sexy (fictional) 2D manga character known as Liliel. Then the new school year starts, and a (real!) 3D girl named Lilysa whose passion is cosplay joins the club. Lilysa convinces Okumura to become her photographer-and guess who her favorite manga character is? Not only that, but Lilysa is into modeling the fetishy stuff! The boundaries between 2D and 3D start to blur as this hot-blooded romantic comedy unfolds. (STL290724) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
AYAKASHI TRIANGLE GN VOL 06 (MR)
(W/A) Kentaro Yabuki
When an unseasonably hot summer hits Omiko City, Matsuri, Suzu, Reo, and Soga are tasked with finding the cause, thought to be a malicious ayakashi. But the heat warps the mind in weird ways, and Suzu finds herself drawn to Matsuri even more feverishly than before! Meanwhile, Matsuri s flustered over both Suzu and Reo s attentions. And what will Soga do when the heat forces everyone to don bathing suits? (STL290728) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
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SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
CALL GIRL IN ANOTHER WORLD GN VOL 08 (MR)
(W/A) Masahiro Morio
Stranded in a fantasy world inhabited by magical beings and demons, call girl Yuzuki has only one clue on how to get home again: her enchanted grimoire has a list of creatures she must pleasure in order to break the spell. Fortunately that s all in a day s work for this consummate professional! (STL290731) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
INTO DEEPEST MOST UNKNOWABLE DUNGEON GN VOL 07 (MR)
(W/A) Kakeru
Mere human strength is often not enough to deal with harsh and unyielding dangers especially if you're a woman. Yearning for a way she can distinguish herself as an adventurer, Aro devotes herself to engineering and invention, perfecting a new type of arrow the world has never before seen. Meanwhile, fresh from her encounter with Rapier, the Sword Princess Katana decides the time has come to end her adventures and return home. Deeply shaken by their fateful meeting, Rapier now seeks guidance on how to deal with her new rival. (STL290750) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 177pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
WORLDS END HAREM FANTASIA GN VOL 10 (MR)
(W) Link (A) SAVAN
In the aftermath of the Reptile War, Arc emerged victorious over Arges, and the power of his Macht grew ever more powerful. Far away, in the City of Flowers, an aspiring mage named Retta is about to receive a similar power! Retta is devastated when his father is arrested for treason against the Empire, but as a low-rank mage, he feels powerless. That s when he meets Olga, a sexy demon woman with an offer too tempting to pass up! What Retta doesn t know is that Olga s in league with Lati, the Dark Elf who gave Arc his powers. What are they scheming, and how does Retta fit into their plans? (STL290792) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 212pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
ARCHDEMONS DILEMMA HOW LOVE ELF BRIDE LIGHT NOVEL SC VOL 15
(W) Fuminori Teshima (A) COMTA
The Archdemons' battle may be over, but Zagan still has a big problem he doesn't have a birthday present for Nephy yet! On a more serious note, the group is endeavoring to mend the relationship between Angelic Knights and Sorcerers. And who better to leave the job to than an unrestrained Gremory? On top of all that, hundreds of Shere Khan's Nephilim survived the conflict. They can't possibly be left to roam freely, so Zagan creates a town for them and places his beloved daughter Foll in charge! (STL287707) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-0)
Light Novel, SC, 250pgs, PC SRP: $15.99
ASCENDANCE OF A BOOKWORM L NOVEL PART 4 VOL 9
(W) Miya Kazuki (A) Suzuka Quof, You Shiina
The conclusion of Part 4 comes with an emotional farewell. On the surface, Rozemyne seems busy studying for her next year at the Royal Academy and working toward the installation of the new High Priest... but beneath all that is a heart swirling in turmoil. A decree from the king himself requires Ferdinand to leave Ehrenfest, and as their final days together draw near, Rozemyne must face losing her greatest pillar of support since she first entered the temple. She treats him and their retainers to a meal as a parting gift. However, dark clouds loom overhead, and an unexpected incident threatens to separate the pair even sooner than expected... Can Rozemyne fight back the tears as she utters a prayer for Ferdinand, blessing him one last time? (STL287706) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
Light Novel, SC, 400pgs, PC SRP: $15.99
I SHALL SURVIVE USING POTIONS LIGHT NOVEL SC VOL 08
(W) FUNA (A) Sukima
Kaoru reunites with Reiko and Kyoko, and the trio known as KKR is back together for the first time since their previous lives! Kaoru's goal is the same as ever: to save unfortunate children, teach them to support themselves, and punish evildoers as a defender of justice(?)! The three girls use their cheat powers to make the world a better place... but Kaoru's also planning to use her potions to survive and live as she pleases! (STL287708) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-0)
Light Novel, SC, 250pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
AM I ACTUALLY THE STRONGEST GN VOL 05
(W) Ai Takahashi, Sai Sumimori
To be reincarnated into another world with the promise of a 'cheat' power is one thing. But to be reborn as a baby, and then left for dead after your royal parents think you're powerless? That's another thing entirely! Now the newly-born Reinhart Hart to his new friends must find his way through a dangerous world but luckily he's got magic that's quite literally off the charts! (STL266207) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
RES. from Previews Vol. XXXIII #4 (APR232172)
SC, B&W SRP: $12.99
AS A REINCARNATED ARISTOCRAT USE APPRAISAL SKILL GN VOL 08
(W) Natsumi Inoue (A/CA) jimmy
Thanks to Licia's skillful maneuvering, Ars and his followers have succeeded in winning Paradille to their cause. This diplomatic victory puts them on even footing with Prince Vasmarque and his new ally, the duchy of Seitz. As Ars comes home in triumph, Prince Couran gives him a new mission: leading Missian's forces in an assault against Arphada. Shaken but resolved, Ars prepares to make his debut on the battlefield. (STL290727) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
BLUE PERIOD BOX SET 01
(W/A) Tsubasa Yamaguchi
A manga about the struggles and rewards of a life dedicated to art. Yatora is the perfect high school student, with good grades and lots of friends. It's an effortless performance, and, ultimately... a dull one. But he wanders into the art room one day, and a lone painting captures his eye, awakening him to a kind of beauty he never knew. Compelled and consumed, he dives in headfirst and he's about to learn how savage and unforgiving art can be. This premium slipcase collects the first six volumes of the acclaimed manga and an exclusive, 16-page booklet containing color and black-and-white illustrations never before published in English! (STL290826) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 5x7, 856pgs, B&W SRP: $77.94
CARDCAPTOR SAKURA CLEAR CARD GN VOL 14
(W/A/CA) Clamp
Seventeen years after the original Cardcaptor Sakura manga ended, CLAMP returns with more magical clow card adventures! Clear Card picks up right where Cardcaptor Sakura left off, with Sakura and Syaoran starting junior high school. With the Final Judgment passed, Sakura thinks school life will be quiet, but then all her cards suddenly turn blank! The mysterious new power she discovers will change how she thinks about her powers! (STL290732) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Australia, Singapore or the Philippines.
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
A CONDITION OF LOVE GN VOL 05
(W/A) Megumi Morino
Hotaru and her boyfriend, Hananoi-kun, prepare for the beginning of their second year of high school, and their feelings for each other grow stronger by the day. Just as Hananoi-kun begins to show signs that he's ready to come out of his shell, Yao-kun, his rival in love, discovers his secret, and he's determined to make him come clean to Hotaru. (STL275581) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $10.99
FIRE FORCE OMNIBUS GN VOL 07 VOL 19-21
(W/A/CA) Atsushi Ohkubo
In the year 198 of the Age of the Sun, Tokyo is a crowded cosmopolis. But the world's most populous city is threatened by devils that cause people to burst into flame at random! The only ones who can stop it are the Pyrofighters, a team of specialized firefighters. The young Shinra, 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! But he's not the best at following orders. Includes volumes 19-21 of the Fire Force manga. (STL290741) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 576pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
GREAT CLERIC GN VOL 06
(W) Hiiro Akikaze (A) sime
One man's story of turning blood, sweat, and tears into a successful living literally! Luciel has reached the thirtieth floor of the underground labyrinth. But when Cattleya sees him thriving despite his dangerous mission, she begins to suspect he may be taking strange drugs which rings one very smelly bell in Luciel's mind: Substance X! Will its secrets finally be revealed? (STL290743) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
HERO LIFE OF SELF PROCLAIMED MEDIOCRE DEMON GN VOL 08
(W) Shiroichi Amaui (A) Konekoneko
Chrono Alcon, a young demon, traveled from his sleepy village to study at a prestigious magic school connected to the Demon King's Castle itself. In this world, 'demons' take many shapes: wolfmen, hellhounds, vampires, even dragons! Chrono himself is a 'jinn,' but he looks like an unassuming young boy, and his classmates dismiss him as a pushover... until his groundbreaking performance in his first test attracts the attention of not only his (gorgeous) classmates, but the Demon King herself! (STL240623) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
RES. from Previews Vol. XXXII #8 (AUG222197)
SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
HITORIJIME MY HERO GN VOL 14 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Memeko Arii
Masahiro Setagawa doesn't believe in heroes, but wishes he could: He's found himself in a gang of small-time street bullies who use him to run errands. But when high school teacher (and scourge of the streets) Kousuke Ohshiba comes to his rescue, he finds he may need to start believing after all... and as their relationship deepens, he realizes a hero might be just what he was looking for this whole time. (STL262193) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
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RES. from Previews Vol. XXXIII #2 (FEB232086)
SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
IM STANDING ON MILLION LIVES GN VOL 16 (MR)
(W) Naoki Yamakawa (A/CA) Akinari Nao
Yusuke Yotsuya doesn't care about getting into high school; he just wants to get back home to his game and away from other people. But when he suddenly finds himself in a real-life fantasy game alongside his two gorgeous classmates, he discovers a new world of possibility and excitement. Despite a rough start, Yusuke and his friend fight to level up and clear the challenges set before them by a mysterious figure from the future, but before long, they find that they're not just battling for their own lives, but for the lives of millions! (STL290749) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
LDK GN VOL 20 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Ayu Watanabe
The shojo romance that's become a cultural touchstone in Japan! This omnibus includes volumes 23 and 24. (STL290756) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: No countries actually denied.
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SC, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH 02 (MR)
(W) Clamp
Three girls who couldn't be more different meet on a school trip to Tokyo Tower and find themselves beamed into a parallel world called Cefiro, where the mysterious Pillar has recruited them to avert a calamity! With the help of a motley troop of rogues and wizards, they will unlock the power of three transforming giant dragons known as Rune Gods and rush to the Pillar's aid... but there's more going on at the heart of Cefiro than they know! This new paperback release features the updated translation and lettering created for the 25th-anniversary release, in a portable and affordable package. (STL290760) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
MOON ON A RAINY NIGHT GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Kuzushiro
Ever since developing hearing loss during childhood, high schooler Kanon has largely relied on lip reading to navigate the world. Now, her new friend Saki is slowly helping her come out of her shell and find a place for herself at school. Meanwhile, Saki gets confronted by Kanon's fiercely protective younger sister, Rinne, who suspects Saki of harboring ulterior motives toward Kanon. Things come to a head when Rinne storms out of the house one evening, forcing Kanon and Saki to go looking for her in the dead of night. Worried that she won't be able to see or hear cars coming up behind them, Kanon asks Saki to hold her hand. Why does this simple act set Saki's heart racing? Could it be...? (STL290763) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-0)
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SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
NORAGAMI OMNIBUS GN VOL 08 (VOLS 22-24)
(W/A/CA) Adachitoka
Five yen for your wish to come true? Revisit the Far Shore in new edition of the beloved supernatural action series that collects all the stray volumes in 600-page 3-in-1 omnibuses, all in a larger size than the regular version! Yato has a new shinki and is deliberately trying to sever his own lifeline, disregarding Yukin 's attempts to keep him safe and sound. Rejected by the god he serves, Yukin wanders alone, sinking deeper and deeper into despair, until he finds someone who offers to make it all better. Collects volumes 22-24. (STL290767) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: No countries actually denied.
SC, 560pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
PEACH BOY RIVERSIDE GN VOL 13
(W/A/CA) Coolkyoushinja
Saltherine, princess of the Kingdom of Aldarake, dreams of traveling the world, a dangerous dream in a land where monsters roam the countryside! A chance meeting with a wanderer gives her hope that she might still find excitement in her life. But then she discovers the wanderer's true identity: Momotaro the Peach Boy, demon-slayer of legend! Though terrified by his bloody profession, Sally feels driven to follow Momotaro and learn more. But is this curiosity, or a magical connection that goes deeper than either of them realize? (STL290769) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
SAILOR MOON NAOKO TAKEUCHI COLLECTION 05
(W/A/CA) Naoko Takeuchi
A new edition of the Sailor Moon manga, for a new generation of fans! Teenager Usagi is not the best athlete, she's never gotten good grades, and, well, she's a bit of a crybaby. But when she meets a talking cat, she begins a journey that will teach her she has a well of great strength just beneath the surface and the heart to inspire and stand up for her friends as Sailor Moon! Featuring an updated translation and high page count in a more affordable, portable edition, perfect to go wherever you or the magical guardian in your life want to take it. (STL234258) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: No countries actually denied.
RES. from Previews Vol. XXXII #6 (JUN222225)
SC, 5x7, 304pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
SEVEN DEADLY SINS FOUR KNIGHTS OF APOCALYPSE GN VOL 10
(W/A/CA) Nakaba Suzuki
Percival has always lived with his grandfather on the idyllic, remote God's Finger. And though Percival loves the simple life, he longs for adventure. That is, until adventure comes knocking at his door, tearing away everything he's ever known and leaving him alone in the world. Now Percival has no choice but to go out into the world and see what it holds after all, it's his destiny! (STL290775) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
SHAMAN KING FLOWERS GN VOL 05
(W/A) Hiroyuki Takei
Hana Asakura finds that being the son of Yoh and Anna Asakura isn't all it's cracked up to be, and his boredom has him itching for any kind of excitement. But when a fight comes straight to his doorstep, it's from a place he least expects his own family? The battle for Asakura supremacy begins! (STL290776) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
SHANGRI LA FRONTIER GN VOL 08
(W) Katarina (A/CA) Ryosuke Fuji
Having survived a fierce attack by one of the Shangri-La Frontier PK clans, Sunraku goes into the fighting ring against ten powerful monsters as part of a unique scenario. He barely escapes with his life, only to then receive an invitation from his gamer friend Pencilgon to help her take down a unique monster known as Wethermon the Tombguard. With Wethermon still undefeated by any of the game's 30 million players, Sunraku may have bitten off more than he can chew! (STL290777) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
SHONEN NOTE BOY SOPRANO GN VOL 06
(W/A/CA) Yuhki Kamatani
One of School Library Journal's top 10 manga of the year! Vladimir's voice has begun to change, and he is losing the ability to sing in the soprano style he so loves. Anatoly takes him to Kawami in the hopes that Yutaka can help him. Meanwhile, the residents of Kawami are troubled to find their city has approved the construction of an industrial waste disposal facility. (STL290779) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
SUMMER WITH YOU GN VOL 03 (OF 2)
(W/A) Nagisa Furuya
Chiharu and Wataru captivated readers' hearts in Nagisa Furuya's English-language BL debut, My Summer of You. Now, the two boys return in this cinematic sequel to the beloved summer romance boys' love series! Wataru and Chiharu are in their second year of college, and the two boys can't wait to spend another summer together. Now back from his study abroad program, Chiharu is ecstatic to see Wataru for the first time in two months, and Wataru's thankful that they'll have more time to spend with each other, without also having to balance work and school. One of their plans have the two return to the cinema for a movie date to celebrate Wataru's 20th birthday, but what other memories will the summer have in store for them? (STL290838) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Australia, Singapore or the Philippines.
SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W (3 of 2) SRP: $14.99
WANDANCE GN VOL 07
(W/A) Coffee
A boy named Kaboku sees a girl named Wanda dance, and suddenly burns with a need to join in. With its thrilling scenes of Japanese hip-hop dance and quirky, charming characters, this is a new, inspirational manga for fans of coming-of-age stories like Blue Period and Your Lie in April. Get up and join the Wandance! (STL254686) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Australia, Singapore or the Philippines.
RES. from Previews Vol. XXXII #12 (DEC221937)
SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
WAVE LISTEN TO ME GN VOL 10 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Hiroaki Samura
Mizuho's concerted efforts to help advance Minare's career lead her straight into a trap laid by a dark shadow in her recent past. Stranded in a hut in the middle of a blizzard, the assistant director must keep her wits about her if she is to brave the wilderness to return home. Minare and Madoka are already en route as would-be rescuers, but who is the 'Mizuho' that keeps messaging them? (STL258676) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
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RES. from Previews Vol. XXXIII #1 (JAN232260)
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
WHEN WILL AYUMU MAKE HIS MOVE GN VOL 14
(W/A) Soichiro Yamamoto
Yaotome's the cute president of the shogi (Japanese chess) club at her high school, and she's pretty sure that her underclassman Ayumu, the only other member, has a huge crush on her. They get together to play shogi every day after school, but no matter what she does, she can't seem to coax or trick him into confessing his feelings! What she doesn't know is that Ayumu has made a pact with himself to reveal his love after he's beaten Yaotome at shogi for the first time. Yet there's one big issue with this plan he really sucks! (STL290790) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
CONVICTOR DRIVE ARMORED BY GRIEF HC RPG GAME (MR)
(W) Sigre & Various (A) Temi (CA) Rorubei
A Kamen Rider-inspired Japanese tabletop roleplaying game set in a futuristic Yokohama, Japan where players fly around the battlefield in Iron Man-style power suits and take down supervillains. The game's structure mimics that of an episodic TV show with an investigation section, where players search for clues as to who is behind the latest nefarious goings on, and then a combat/showdown section, where players take down larger-than-life villains. (STL290798) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
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Sourcebook, SC, 8x10, 150pgs, B&W SRP: $39.99
PICARESQUE ROMAN A REQUIEM FOR ROGUES HC RPG GAME (MR)
(W) Sigre & Various (A) Takamu Mutsu (CA) Minato
A Japanese narrative-driven tabletop roleplaying game where players assume the roles of villainous characters entangled in a city of crime, corruption, and power. This is a rules-light RPG that ignites fierce competition as players vie for influence points granted to them through making deals, stealing from one another, and vying for dominance over the scenario's coveted 'VIP' character, who's controlled by the gamemaster. (STL290797) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
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Sourcebook, SC, 8x10, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $39.99
TO TAKE AN ENEMYS HEART GN VOL 01 (MR) (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Yusa
Master Igen, an oppressive and ruthless ruler, has the Azkun clan killed. He only keeps one survivor, Kassan, a frail young man who is to be his slave. When Kassan becomes attracted to his Master, without knowing he was the one who murdered his entire family, and his brother is revealed to be alive, he will have difficult choices to make. (STL099101) Available Now!
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SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
TO TAKE AN ENEMYS HEART GN VOL 02 (MR) (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Yusa
Kassan is tormented when he learns what his lover had done to his family. Master Igen saves Kassan from the fire and keeps him at his side. After a long hesitation Kassan takes revenge on his enemy and flees. But he is quickly captured again and tortured in a cell while Master Igen is unconscious from his attack. (STL099105) Available Now!
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SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
TO TAKE AN ENEMYS HEART GN VOL 03 (MR) (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Yusa
Kassan has a hard time containing his feelings for Master Igen, and is especially hurt when he is mocked. Later, Igen has unforeseen visitors who hinder his decisions. And Kassan learns more about his family and his father's ruthless actions taken upon the high-ranked families of the kingdom. Hakar has devious plans of his own, his revenge is imminent... (STL110983) Available Now!
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SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
TO TAKE AN ENEMYS HEART GN VOL 04 (MR) (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Yusa
Still not convinced that he can trust Kassan, Igen devises a test for him. Unfortunately, this represents the perfect opportunity for Hakar to get his revenge on the person who mercilessly murdered his family. Hakar captures an important prisoner and asks for a hefty ransom. Igen is convinced that Kassan betrayed him, so chaos ensues. (STL110984) Available Now!
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SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
CAPTAIN CORINTH GN VOL 05
(W) Atsuhiko Itoh (A) Tomomasa Takuma
Alan and his party are setting up a clan! After preparing their base and meeting up with the former Starvake soldiers under Cleria's command, everything is going smoothly, until a dragon attacks?! Alan learns of this unusual appearance by one of the planet's strongest creatures, and sets out into the forest to confront it alone.
Can he best this fantasy world's strongest monster? Alan takes another leap towards his goal in this exciting installment! (STL288748) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
DEATH MAGE GN VOL 03
(W) Densuke, Takehiro Kojima (A/CA) Ban !
Vandal sets out to find a safe haven, and his first dungeon adventure begins! Vandal has set out for the Olbaum Electorate Kingdom, hoping to find acceptance for his dhampir self and his undead minions. He encounters a dungeon along the way and enters it in order to level up further. (STL288749) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
FARMING LIFE IN ANOTHER WORLD GN VOL 09
(W) Kinosuke Naito (A) Yasuyuki Tsurugi
Hiraku kicks back and relaxes at the hot springs, but the exploration group is out busting their butts in the dungeon! In an unexpected turn of events, the group ends up taking a cute little girl under their wing but why does this cause such a stir with the angels?! (STL288751) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95
PARALLEL WORLD PHARMACY GN VOL 02
(W) Liz Takayama, Sei Takano (A) Sei Takano
After Farma cures the white plague with a new medication, the emperor gives him imperial permission to open his own pharmacy. With help from Elen and Lotte, Farma serves the common folk at the pharmacy of his dreams. (STL288756) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
KIDS GUIDE TO ANIME & MANGA SC
(W) Samuel Sattin, Patrick Macias
Whether they're watching anime on Netflix and Crunchyroll or bringing home stacks of manga from the library or bookstore, there is no denying that young fans need a guidebook to help them navigate this geeky space. Written by anime and manga fans, writers, and reviewers Samuel Sattin and Patrick Macias, A Kid's Guide to Anime & Manga includes chapters on: the history and importance of anime and manga, breakdowns of how anime and manga are made, recommendations of popular series and films to enjoy, and tips on how to create your own anime and manga and to be involved in cosplay communities. Packed with eye-catching two-color illustrations, fascinating facts, inspiring interviews, a glossary, and more, this book will help young fans navigate and contribute to the growing anime and manga space. (STL287753) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-0)
Reference Book, SC, 8x9, 160pgs, FC SRP: $17.99
APPLE BLACK GN VOL 04 HOLY SPECTRE
(W/A) Odunze Oguguo
Many years ago, humans acquired Black fruits from a tree that descended from the skies, turning humans into sorcerers. Although all of Black is now extinct, humans still have sorcery inherited from their ancestors. Blessed with the Arodihs arm by Merlin, the god of sorcery, Sano is raised and trained in isolation and secrecy to be the world s savior, known as the Trinity. The arm of the god of sorcery, Arodihs, has awakened within Sano to help rescue Black Bottom Island from the mayhem at the hands of Prince Ceazar. However, Arodihs s help comes at a cost Sano isn t prepared to pay. No one including Sano himself may ever see him the same way. (STL287980) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x8, 224pgs, PC SRP: $14.99
HAMMER GN (SATURDAY AM TANK) 04 STUD VS JUNGLE KING
(W/A/CA) Jey Odin
Having already landed a hit on the Jungle King, Stud boldly asks for his stolen bag back; but once Brutus gets serious, Stud's fighting chances begin to dwindle. Brutus is determined to keep that bag so he can use the maps to find and exact revenge on the genie who killed his son, whereas Stud is determined to get his bag back because it's the only link between him and his friends in the Ocean Kingdom. During their arduous battle, Stud's ally Brymm interrupts and comes to his aid, while Stud wonders whether he'll be able to return the favor and help Brymm save her kingdom. Will Stud ever get his bag back? Is Stud going to help Brymm in the future? Will the Jungle King ever avenge his son's death? (STL287981) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x8, 224pgs, PC SRP: $13.99
APPLE BLACK GN VOL 01 NEO FREEDOM (O/A)
(W/A) Odunze Oguguo
Many years ago, humans acquired fruits called 'Black' from a tree that descended from the skies, which turned humans into sorcerers. Although all of Black is now extinct, humans still have sorcery inherited from their ancestors. As generations go by, the effects of Black in the bloodline diminishes and sorcerers use a variety of objects as 'wands' to harness their magical power. Blessed by 'Merlin,' the god of sorcery, with the Arodihs arm, Sano, a young sorcerer, has the ultimate wand. He is raised and trained in isolation and secrecy to be the world's savior known as the Trinity. The savior is believed to be the one who dawns the Infinite Night, an eternal night of chaos. As his fellow gifted allies and sorcerers accompany Sano on his quest, the treachery, betrayal, and evil that have plagued nearly all of Eden emerge again to threaten the world. Can Sano survive the threats on his young life? (STL225976) Available Now!
SC, 5x8, 208pgs, PC SRP: $13.99
CLOCK STRIKER GN VOL 01 (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Issaka Galadima
Cast dreams of being a SMITH, but no one in her small town ever realizes their dreams. Besides, these legendary warrior engineers haven't been seen in years and were never known for having female members. Fortunately, Cast meets one surviving member named Ms. Philomena Clock, who agrees to take her on as her apprentice, or striker. (STL247707) Available Now! (OCT222205)
SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
GUNHILD GN (SATUDAY AM TANK) 01 NEW GOD (O/A)
(W/A) Fred Tornager
Her travels lead mainly to many foes, but a few enemies become friends, persuaded by Gunhild's unwavering determination and burning passion for her own cause. Being a tiny Jotun against a big, powerful world, Gunhild must fight smart and learn a trick or two from Loki to earn the title of godhood. Certainly, Gunhild will stop at nothing to forge her own fantastic path and make her dream come true. (STL260347) Available Now!
SC, 5x8, 224pgs, PC SRP: $13.99
HAMMER GN VOL 01 OCEAN KINGDOM (O/A)
(W/A) Jey Odin
Stud is a 14-year-old boy whose father regularly abandons him on expeditions that he regularly catalogs in his own journals. Having to fend for himself, Stud isn't like most kids he can turn his hands into hammers! Unfortunately, the kids in the village don't think it's cool and do not allow him to join their own fun adventures. When Stud stumbles upon one of his father's journals detailing his past adventures with Tara, Stud's mother, he unknowingly makes a wish and gets sucked into a book! With no way home in sight, he attempts to finally make a friend who can help him and thus chooses to aid the Mermaid Detective trying to solve the murder case. Can Stud solve this problem with his shiny hammer hands? He's going to try! (STL225977) Available Now!
SC, 5x8, 224pgs, PC SRP: $13.99
MASSIVELY MULTIPLAYER WORLD OF GHOSTS GN VOL 01 SATURDAY AM (O/A)
(W) Frederick L Jones (A/CA) Oscar Fong
When Nilay receives a mysterious device from his long-lost mother, he suddenly become a 'player' in a supersecret video game where people use avatars to battle over money, territory, and power and that's made other players very angry. Can Nilay survive and learn where his mother is and why she sent this device? (STL234364) Available Now!
SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
SAIGAMI GN VOL 01 RE BIRTH BY FLAME (O/A)
(W/A) Seny
The girl known as Ayumi is a troubled European teenager who feels lost, like a stranger in her world. Her father left when she was little, while her mother's work means she is never around. A love of manga and books keeps her happy, while honest-to-goodness friends seem to be something only other people have. But this is not the case in the fantasy land known as Aesztrea. In this strange new world, there are dragons, creatures, and warriors who can wield power beyond our wildest imagination. When Ayumi arrives in Aesztrea, she learns that she may also be a Saigami. This warrior class of supernatural and superhuman abilities is one of the most honored and respected people in this new world. For the first time in her life, her potential is limitless, and she has seemingly found a place and a people where she can belong. But not all is right in Aesztrea, Ayumi will have to face her own demons to get to the bottom of this and determine who she wants to be. (STL225978) Available Now!
SC, 5x8, 208pgs, PC SRP: $13.99
TITAN KING GN VOL 01 SATURDAY AM TANKS (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Tony Dawkins
Honduran teenager Eli Santos has made enemies at every turn, so his father prepares to send him away. But before he can leave, Eli is abducted by an alien scout and selected to participate in a galactic tournament using creatures called Titans. Can Eli tame his Titan and defeat those who seek to destroy everything? (STL234254) Available Now!
SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
365 DAYS TO WEDDING GN VOL 01
(W/A) Tamiki Wakaki
A sweet 'fake engagement' romance about quiet coworkers by the creator of The World God Only Knows! The J.T.C. travel agency is looking for someone to manage its brand-new branch in Irkutsk. But for employees Oohara Takuya and Honjouji Rika, they'd rather just stay home in Tokyo! Thankfully, they've discovered a way out their manager has narrowed down the recruits to bachelors, so what if they just... got married? The problem is they barely know each other at all! Can they convince their office they're engaged just long enough for the transfer to finish up? (STL290811) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
A STEPMOTHERS MARCHEN GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W) Spice&kitty (A/CA) ORKA
The marchioness Shuri Von Neuschwanstein got the chance at a do-over for the last seven years of her life and this time, she s determined not to be a weak-willed doormat! Having gained her stepchildren s trust, Shuri turns her attention to hosting a grand memorial to her late husband, as well as taking an active role in the parliament position inherited from her late husband. Shuri has her hands full making sure everything goes according to plan, but she still can t escape the scrutiny of the nobility, who seem fixated on her every move. When she draws the attention of the crown prince, things get even more complicated, and Shuri finds herself and her family in a precarious situation. What s a reformed stepmother to do? (STL290725) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
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SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
ANCIENT MAGUS BRIDE BOX SET 01 (COLL 1-9)
(W/A) Kore Yamazaki
Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Just when all hope seems lost, a man with the head of a beast and wielding strange powers obtains her through a slave auction-and now Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a 'magus,' a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice... and his bride! Get volumes 1-9 of the original manga, which inspired the first season of the anime, in a beautiful box. Also includes two double-sided posters! (STL290839) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
Box Set, HC, 5x7, 1602pgs, B&W SRP: $119.99
ANYHOW RABBIT IS INFATUATED WITH PUPPY GN (MR)
(W/A) Nie
A sweet and Mature-rated Boys' Love romance between an introverted salaryman and the young man he meets in an MMO game! Office worker Usagi Akira lives for two things: shojo manga, and the spare moments when he can log into his favorite MMO, Tail Earth. There, his avatar is a beautiful bunny girl, and he's able to go on adventures with the charming wolf-boy Gakuto. When Gakuto asks if Akira wants to meet up IRL, Akira agrees. Sparks fly between the two guys so Akira and Gakuto decide to date. Neither has much experience when it comes to romance, but these two are eager to figure it out together! (STL290812) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 5x7, 234pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
ANTI ROMANCE SP ED GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W/A) Shoko Hidaka
Suou and Ryou have been friends since childhood. The hairstylist and writer have lived together for six years now and, though they definitely aren't dating, their close relationship is hard to define. Will they ever move beyond the nebulous territory of 'more than friends' or will they keep living in a stalemate forever? (STL254619) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
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RES. from Previews Vol. XXXII #12 (DEC221949)
SC, 228pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
BLACK NIGHT PARADE GN VOL 01 (MR)
(W/A) Hikaru Nakamura
A slightly creepy Christmas comedy by the acclaimed creator of Saint Young Men that inspired a live-action film! Hino Miharu spends Christmas the same way every year, working alone at a dead-end part-time job at a convenience store. He'd do just about anything to land a full-time gig, but when he runs into a shadowy Santa Claus dressed all in black, he has no idea he's encountered the real deal. Well, almost. While the normal Santa Claus who dresses in red and white oversees Christmas for all the good boys and girls, his dark counterpart is in charge of handling the bad children and Miharu just wound up on the naughty list. Gobbled up by a slavering, talking sack, he's spirited away to the Arctic, where he finds himself the newest employee of a massive Christmas operation. Yeah, the pay and benefits are great, and his coworkers sure are cute, but is this the dream job he's been hoping for, or the beginning of a Christmas nightmare? (STL290813) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 5x7, 204pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
CAT ON HEROS LAP GN VOL 01
(W) Kosuke Iijima (A) Shiori
In this hilarious fantasy adventure, will the hero triumph against the evil demon king, or face defeat because he can't fight with a cat on his lap?! Our brave hero, Red, has embarked alongside his companions on a journey to defeat the great demon king. Or at least, that was the plan. But then a cat sat on Red's lap and fell asleep. There's no way he can fight monsters like this! As it turns out, Red's greatest enemy is right on top of him! (STL290827) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
CELLS AT WORK OMNIBUS 01 (COLL 1-3)
(W/A) Akane Shimizu
Hailed by doctors and educators for its fun and accurate depictions, Cells at Work! follows the spunky Red Blood Cell and cold-as-ice White Blood Cell as they face off against threats like cedar pollen, parasites, food poisoning, staph infection, and their ultimate nemesis, cancer. Twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year, these tiny workers are doing their best to keep you moving. The complete series is now available in these two oversized, 600-page volumes! Includes volumes 1-3 of Cells at Work! Collect the entire series in just two books! (STL290825) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 5x7, 528pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
CLASSROOM OF ELITE GN VOL 08
(W) Syougo Kinugasa (A) Yuyu Ichino
Students of the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School are given remarkable freedom if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks! Class D barely got to celebrate their win on the island before they were given another special test, with way more points at stake. The catch is, they have to work together with the other classes. No small feat considering Class D can barely cooperate with each other. They ve also made an enemy of Class C, and Ryuuen is cooking up a new plot to topple Ayanokouji and Horikita. Can they outmaneuver him, or have they met their match? (STL290735) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 156pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
DAI DARK BOX SET 01
(W/A) Q. Hayashida
Introducing the first box set for this hilarious, gruesome, unforgettable tale where dark magic and space action collide! Zaha Sanko's body has great and terrible powers-they say that possessing his bones will grant you any wish, even the desire to become ruler of the universe. But Sanko is still a teenage dude with his own life, and he isn't about to let every monstrous lowlife in the galaxy rip him limb from limb. He and his skeletal buddy Avakian will use their dark powers to fend off any murder attempts while they search space for whomever put this curse on Sanko's bones... because killing them might end the madness. (And then Sanko can celebrate with his favorite spaghetti.) This beautiful box contains Vol. 1-4 of the manga and one double-sided poster. (STL290824) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
Box Set, HC, 5x7, 856pgs, B&W SRP: $54.99
DELINQUENT DADDY & TENDER TEACHER GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Tama Mizuki
In high school, studious Hitsuji had a secret crush on one of his guy friends a friendly delinquent named Hatoyama who never confessed. Years later, Hitsuji is a slightly anxious but responsible adult who found his calling as an elementary school teacher. One of his young students is upset with a sloppy and nonconformist dad who turns out to be Hatoyama! When Hitsuji learns that Hatoyama is struggling to raise his son as a single parent, Hitsuji helps him out, first as a teacher and then as a friend who can teach Hatoyama how to clean his home and cook actual vegetables. As the men grow closer, some of Hitsuji's anxieties begin to melt around the welcoming (and grateful) Hatoyama. What will become of the feelings Hitsuji used to harbor for his first love? (STL290737) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: No countries actually denied.
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SC, 170pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
DRAGON KNIGHTS BELOVED GN VOL 06
(W) Asagi Orikawa (A) Ritsu Aozaki
Melissa is off to the capital! The blue dragon king has recognized her as his foster mother, and she must announce her new role to the world. But it s a trip she has to make alone, and the dragon king can t bear the separation. It s up to Hubert and the White Queen to help Melissa foster his independence before her big trip. Both Melissa and the dragon king must both grow and learn to be strong on their own! (STL290738) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 186pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
DUKE OF DEATH & HIS MAID GN VOL 09
(W) Koharu Inoue, Koharu Inoue (A) Koharu Inoue
Amelia has been forced to live apart from her husband for the past ten years. Such is the hardship for interspecies couples. She s taking a page out of The Little Mermaid so the two can be reunited. How will their reunion turn out? (STL290739) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
DUNGEON BUILDER LABYRINTH MODERN CITY GN VOL 08 (MR)
(W) Rui Tsukiyo (A/CA) Yoshikawa Hideaki
A mastermind s shadow looms overhead, and Procel intends to thwart any malicious plans! After saving Marco from near death, Procel swears to always be with her. As he enjoys a peaceful life for the first time in a long while, Stolas, the Demon Lord of Wind, faces her first war against a rookie demon lord. Unbeknownst to her, a trap awaits! When Procel attempts to join her battle, Stolas opposes: This is my war and I m going to win this on my own!' (STL290740) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
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SC, 162pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
ENNEAD GN VOL 01 (MR)
(W/A) Mojito
The full-color Boys' Love webtoon hit inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology! Nine powerful gods of ancient Egypt form the Ennead. When the god of war, Seth, kills his brother Osiris and takes over Egypt, he ushers in an era of chaos and cruelty. Centuries later, a new challenger appears: Horus, the child of Isis. Horus is not yet a full god, but he has the support of other deities to dethrone Seth. The conflict between Seth and Horus that begins as a series of trials warps into a complex web of deceit, obsession... and desire. Seven Seas will release two versions of the series, which were originally drawn for different audiences: a paperback version rated Older Teen, and a deluxe hardcover version rated Mature. (STL290828) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 5x7, 296pgs, FC SRP: $22.99
ENNEAD HC VOL 01 (MR)
(W/A) Mojito
The full-color Boys Love webtoon hit inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology! (Hardcover Edition for Mature Audiences)
Nine powerful gods of ancient Egypt are known as the Ennead. When the god of war, Seth, kills his brother Osiris to take over Egypt, he ushers in an era of chaos and cruelty under his rule. The other gods are unable to fight Seth s power until centuries later, when a new challenger appears: Horus, the child of Isis. Horus is not yet even a full god, but he s backed by other deities to dethrone Seth and bring an end to the many years of bloodshed. The conflict between Seth and Horus that begins as a series of trials warps into a complex web of deceit, obsession...and even desire.
This hit Boys Love webtoon a dramatic fantasy epic is a reimagining of one of the oldest myths in human civilization. Already available in multiple languages to fans around the world, this is the very first time the graphic novel series will be printed in English, presented in beautiful full-color editions in an oversized trim! Seven Seas will release two versions of the series, which were originally drawn for different audiences: a paperback version rated Older Teen, and a deluxe hardcover version rated Mature. (Each version is standalone but has alternate depictions of some adult material.) (STL290829) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
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HC, 5x7, 296pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
GOLD KINGDOM & WATER KINGDOM GN
(W/A) Nao Iwamoto
Once upon a time, two countries who shared a border wouldn't stop squabbling over petty issues. Their spats eventually escalated into war... over an incident involving dog poop. Finally, the gods declared that both nations had to call a truce. The most beautiful girl in the Gold Kingdom would marry the smartest man in the Water Kingdom, paving the way to a new era of peace! When Sarah, a princess from the Gold Kingdom, meets a charming man named Naranbayar from the Water Kingdom, they decide to do what it takes to stop more pointless conflict between their countries by pretending to be in love. Will their plan work? And what if real romantic feelings blossom between them? (STL290831) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 292pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99
HOW NOT TO SUMMON DEMON LORD GN VOL 17 (MR)
(W) Yukiya Murasaki (A/CA) Naoto Fukuda
Diablo and company rush to the Greenwood Kingdom, where Shera's father, the king of the elves, has recently passed away. Once they arrive, Shera swiftly becomes the center of attention. Whoever marries her will end up as the next ruler of the kingdom! Unfortunately, Shera's mother has already decided on her preferred fianc , and he's a frightening ogre of an elf. Just what fate is waiting for the princess of the elves... and is Diablo going to stand for it? (STL290746) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
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SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
IM EVIL LORD OF AN INTERGALACTIC EMPIRE GN VOL 03 (MR)
(W) Yomu Mishima (A/CA) Kai Nadashima
Nothing can stop Liam s rise to power! He crushed the space pirate Goaz! Wealth and prestige followed. But his success has caught the attention of other nobles. Whether it s his deadbeat parents wanting debts paid off or wary neighbors eyeing a future rival, his reputation precedes him. Liam s next steps must be carefully made or the galaxy will learn about the key to his found fortune. (STL290748) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
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SC, 170pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
INVINCIBLE SHOVEL GN VOL 06 (MR)
(W) Yasohachi Tsuchise (A) Renji Fukuhara
Lucy, Catria, and Lithisia embark on a mission to invade the Fire Tower. While facing off against the Mage King Farshinal in a grueling battle, Catria s shovel powers awaken! With Alice and Alan s towers already down, Pazuzu shows himself at last! (STL290751) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
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SC, 172pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
KASESAN & YAMADA GN VOL 03
(W/A/CA) Hiromi Takashima
After the events of the first five Kase-san and manga volumes, Kase-san and Yamada are now university students. Yamada s working diligently in her horticulture program, while Kase-san is training hard at her university. There might be a long train ride between their schools and hectic new schedules to plan around, but they ll always make time for each other! (STL254888) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
RES. from Previews Vol. XXXII #12 (DEC221963)
SC, 6x8, 194pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
KINGDOMS OF RUIN GN VOL 07 (MR)
(W/A/CA) yoruhashi
Together, Adonis and Doroka prevailed over Redia's cybernetic assassin but they didn't make it through the fight unscathed. Both of Doroka's eyes were brutally torn out, and Adonis has sworn a bitter vow to see her vision restored, no matter what it takes. Leading his companion by the hand with the flame of vengeance burning in his heart, his journey draws him inevitably towards a conflict with the Queen of Redia. She's obsessed with Adonis for mysterious reasons of her own, and with the help of her loyal subjects, she prepares a new scheme to finally get her hands on the witch's apprentice... (STL290752) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
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SC, 178pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
KNIGHT CAPTAIN IS NEW PRINCESS TO BE GN VOL 02
(W) Yakinikuteishoku
In order to support Prince Leo, Chris agrees to officially take his hand in marriage. But the other nobles are not fans of the union, and to mollify them Chris gets sent to a boarding school to become more 'ladylike.' Unfortunately for her, her fellow classmates are young ladies intent on marrying the prince themselves! Chris might be hot stuff on the battlefield, but is she prepared for this kind of warfare? (STL290753) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
LAST GAME GN VOL 03
(W) Shinobu Amano
In elementary school, the rich and spoiled Yanagi Naoto was known for excelling in both studies and sports. But then he suffered the first setback of his life when Kujou Mikoto, a girl from a poor family, transferred to his school and performed better than Naoto at every turn. Reeling from this unforgivable blow to his pride, Naoto decided that he had to make Mikoto lose at something... by making her lose her heart to him, which he could then break! Now that they're both in college, will Naoto finally be able to win Mikoto's affections but will he lose this final game with her? (STL290754) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
LAZY DUNGEON MASTER GN VOL 06
(W) Supana Onikage (A/CA) Nanaroku
Keima can't seem to catch a break. When an adventurer named Wataru arrives at the Cave of Greed, he's not looking for monsters to slay or a room at the inn. He's looking to marry Rokuko! Once it becomes clear he's not just out to split Dungeon Master and Core apart, Keima decides to put his tricks to the test and challenge Wataru to a game. But this isn't any ordinary game. This one's got golem dice, high stakes, and the dungeon's future on the line! Who will be victorious? (STL290755) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 164pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
LETS BUY LAND & CULTIVATE IT GN VOL 05
(W) Rokujuuyon Okazawa (A/CA) Jun Sasameyuki
A corporate drone is summoned to another world and granted a powerful skill, Supreme Wielder, which is invisible to those who summoned him. They re dismayed to see he s useless to them, so he asks only for a little plot of land to work for himself. His skill allows him to use any tool to its greatest abilities, including fishing poles, cooking utensils, and construction tools. When he fishes up a mermaid who wants him for her bridegroom, charms a young dragon with his cooking, and excites an undead king with his rare skill, how long can his quiet country life last?! (STL290757) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $13.99
LIFE WITH ORDINARY GUY REINCARNATED KNOCKOUT GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W) Yu Tsurusaki (A) Shin Ikezawa
Ever since a goddess suddenly appeared and transported him to another world, Tachibana Hinata has been turned from an average man into a gorgeous blonde woman. In order to return to his home world and old body, he and his best friend Jinguji Tsukasa are on a journey to defeat the demon king. However, the two have been accosted by forest guardians, bandits, and elves. It's non-stop and all are drawn by Tachibana's beauty! Complicating things further, Tachibana and Jinguji find the slightest brushes of their hands and glance between them will send each other's hearts racing. They're just friends though, right? Amidst the chaos, the two make their way to a bustling trading hub. But what shadows will come for them there? (STL290758) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
LONELY CASTLE IN MIRROR GN VOL 01
(W) Mizuki Tsujimura (A) Tomo Taketomi
A fantastical coming-of-age drama based on the critically acclaimed novel with an anime film! Kokoro is a junior high school student but after years of bullying, she's become so anxious that she no longer goes to school. One day, she's pulled through her full-length mirror into a castle in another dimension by a girl in a wolf mask. The mysterious girl tells Kokoro and six other kids that they will compete in a scavenger hunt. If one of them finds a key that unlocks a secret room, that person will get one wish granted. As long as they observe the rules of the world, they can come and go as they please. The seven kids gradually grow closer as they explore the castle, but the scavenger hunt is never far from anyone's mind. After all, only one can win their heart's desire. (STL290832) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
MADE IN ABYSS ANTHOLOGY GN VOL 05 CANT STOP LONGING
(W/A/CA) Akihito Tukushi
Descend even deeper into the Abyss with the fifth Made in Abyss anthology! Catch up with all your favorites and get a glimpse of their more mundane lives. From Nanachi hair trims to Reg s experience with a horrific toilet, their adventures are as endless as the great pit itself! (STL290836) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
MADE IN ABYSS BOX SET 01 (COLL 1-5)
(W/A) Akihito Tsukushi
In an age when the corners of the world have been scoured for their secrets, only one place remains unexplored-a massive cave system known as the Abyss. Those who traverse its endless pits and labyrinth-like tunnels are known as Cave Raiders. A young orphan named Riko dreams of following in her mother's footsteps as a Cave Raider. When she meets a strange robot when exploring the Abyss, she's one step closer to achieving her goal! Contains volumes 1-5 of the original manga, which inspired the first season of the anime and the movie, along with two double-sided posters, all cased in a beautiful box! (STL290823) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
Box Set, HC, 5x7, 730pgs, B&W SRP: $69.99
MISS KOBAYASHIS DRAGON MAID FAFNIR RECLUSE GN VOL 03
(W) Coolkyoushinja (A) Nobuyoshizamurai
The otaku dragon from the original hit manga series stars in a manga of his own! Fafnir is a dark, brooding curse dragon from the same world as Tohru, Kanna, and their friends. He's also an otaku who's as obsessed with games, merch, and doujinshi as he is with gold, jewels, and destroying all humans. This latest spin-off from the highly popular Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid offers a peek into the timeless bromance of Fafnir and Takiya, two otaku sharing an apartment. The life of a recluse is busier than you might expect! (STL290761) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
MY GIRLFRIENDS CHILD GN VOL 03
(W/A) Mamoru Aoi
The night she told her mom she was pregnant, Sachi felt crushed by anxiety and loneliness at her unexpected reaction. Sensing the presence of the child inside her, though, one thing became clear: she doesn t want to have an abortion. Now the day of the joint meeting between her and Takara s families has arrived and tensions are high. Will Sachi be able to express her mixed feelings about having an abortion even though people keep pushing her to go through with it? Or will she cave under the pressure? (STL290765) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
MY LESBIAN EXPERIENCE WITH LONELINESS HC (MR)
(W/A/CA) Kabi Nagata
A beautiful hardcover rerelease of the critically acclaimed manga that won the Harvey Award, with a new cover and bonus chapter. My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness is a raw and heartfelt account of one young woman's struggles with her sexuality, mental well-being, and feelings of alienation in our modern age. Told using expressive artwork that invokes both laughter and tears, this intensely personal and insightful work was previously released in a single volume paperback edition. This hardcover special edition features new cover art and an all-new bonus chapter by the author. (STL290833) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99
MY PANCREAS BROKE BUT MY LIFE GOT BETTER GN (MR)
(W/A/CA) Kabi Nagata
The latest diary manga from the Harvey Award-winning creator of My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness and My Wandering Warrior Existence. In this new autobiographical manga, Nagata Kabi has quit drinking in an attempt to get healthier or she's trying to, anyway. Her former struggles with alcohol led to pancreatitis and a serious hospitalization, and now she has no choice but to give up drinking. Follow the author as she details the quest to improve her health during a global pandemic. (STL290834) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
NO LONGER ALLOWED IN ANOTHER WORLD GN VOL 04
(W) Hiroshi Noda (A) Takahiro Wakamatsu
Together, heroes summoned from another world defeated the dreaded Dark Lord but those very same heroes have become an even greater peril. They've made the world into their playground, using their skills and powers for personal gain. But the melancholy author known as 'Sensei' is different. He alone has the power to send his fellow otherworlders back home to Earth. Trouble is, he's an unreliable, unpredictable, and deeply moody fellow with absolutely zero sense of self-preservation. When his party encounters a town with an exploitative casino, Sensei develops a fascination with a woman unjustly vilified as a 'witch.' Holding pen in hand, he spins the tale of a complex world where not all things are black and white. (STL290766) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1) NOTE: No countries actually denied.
SC, 160pgs, PC SRP: $13.99
NPCS IN THIS VILLAGE SIM GAME MUST BE REAL GN VOL 05
(W) Hirukuma (A/CA) Kazuhiko Morita
Ever since he was selected to beta test the mysteriously realistic game, 'The Village of Fate,' Yoshio's slowly been putting his life back together. Helping save the villagers was the catalyst he needed to help himself. Yet there's one big scar that Yoshio hasn't addressed: The convicted stalker who tormented his sister and wounded him with a knife. When the stalker reappears, could it mean the end of everything that changed for the better? (STL290768) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 188pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
ORANGE COMPLETE BOX SET (MR)
(W/A) Uoto
On the day that Naho begins 11th grade, she receives a letter from herself ten years in the future. At first, she writes it off as a prank, but as the letter's predictions come true one by one Naho realizes that the letter might be the real deal. Her future self tells Naho that a new transfer student, a boy named Kakeru, will soon join her class. The letter begs Naho to watch over him, saying that only Naho can save Kakeru from a terrible future. Who is this mystery boy, and can Naho save him from his destiny? For the first time ever in English, this hit manga will be presented in its original format of 7 single volumes, now contained in a beautiful box. Also includes a set of 8 postcards! (STL290821) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
Box Set, HC, 5x7, 1164pgs, B&W SRP: $79.99
ORB ON MOVEMENTS OF EARTH OMNIBUS GN VOL 01 (COLL 1-2)
(W/A) Uoto
A mysterious pendant sparks a quest to shed light on an astronomical truth... even if it would mean Earth-shaking revolution. In fifteenth-century Europe, heretics are being burned at the stake. Rafal, a brilliant young man, is expected to enter university at an early age and study the era's most important field, theology. But Rafal values Reason above all else, which leads him both to the shocking conclusion that the Earth orbits the Sun, and into the hands of the Inquisition! A decade later, two members of the Watch Guild, the dour young Oczy and the cynical Gras, find a hidden stone chest that details the secrets of the universe Rafal left behind. Dare they try to change their own stars by selling the heretical texts, or would that only lead to the stake and the fire? (STL290820) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99
REBORN AS A BARRIER MASTER GN VOL 05
(W) Kataoka Naotaro (A) Souichi
Suddenly reincarnated in another world as a slave, Linus became an excellent Barrier Master. In the Hideta Empire where he has started a new life, his days are busy alongside the demon girl Peris and the beast-woman Meirius, who he rescued from a slave auction. However, a horrible conspiracy at the castle involving the First Princess Ricolette has begun to move. Before long, its effects reach Linus! (STL290771) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1) NOTE: No countries actually denied.
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
REVENGE MRS WRONG GN VOL 01
(W/A) Sayo Momota
In this scandalous drama, a pair of twisted sisters vie for romance in a heated game of deception! Timid Tsukiko has a strained relationship with her beautiful sister Mitsuki. Whatever her domineering sister needs, Tsukiko complies even pretending she's her sister on dates! But when Mitsuki gets engaged, and Tsukiko stands in for her at a wedding planning meeting, she ends up falling into bed with Mitsuki's fiance! Tired of playing second fiddle to her sister, Tsukiko decides to take something for herself for a change. In this startling tale of intrigue and romance, revenge is a dish best served steaming hot! (STL290818) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
SEASIDE STRANGER GN VOL 06 (MR)
(W/A) Kanna Kii
Ever since his parents disowned him for being gay, Shun has been living with his aunt on a small island near Okinawa. One day, he meets Mio, a high school student who recently lost his own parents and now spends his days sitting by the sea. The two young men begin to open up to each other until Mio reveals that he's leaving. Three years later, an adult Mio returns to the island to confess his true feelings, but is Shun ready for a relationship? (STL290837) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 195pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
SHEEP PRINCESS IN WOLFS CLOTHING GN VOL 01
(W/A) Mito
In this beautifully illustrated yuri/Girls' Love fairy tale, a wolf-woman butler must tutor a sheep princess who's not as soft as she looks! Aki Rikujo, a Wolfa, works as a butler at the royal castle in the land of Sheepa. Her quiet and peaceful days get shaken up when she saves the life of Princess Momo Shiudafaris. The shy sheep princess immediately latches onto Aki who, before she knows it, becomes the princess's private tutor. Momo wants more than just math lessons from Aki, and even sneaks into the wolf-woman's bedroom to seduce her! Aki soon realizes that, under the timid woolly exterior, Momo is a wild animal! (STL290817) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 150pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
TALE OF THE OUTCASTS GN VOL 08
(W/A) Makoto Hoshino
The grand finale! Battle follows battle, revealing old memories. What kind of future do Marbas and Wisteria find after meeting new friends and leaving old ones behind? The tale of a demon and a human girl that began in a small corner of London reaches its epic conclusion! (STL290783) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
THIS IS SCREWED UP REINCARNATED AS GIRL GN VOL 09
(W) Ashi (A) Keyaki Uchiuch
Ren faithfully sweats over the forge day after day, to raise her skills and create the most powerful magic swords possible, while still taking time out to teach her old friend, Triela, how to read and write. Her turn as teacher leads to a reunion with Lycoris, Maricle, Ares, and Kuro, all children from the orphanage! As if designed to revive their friendship, an herb-gathering quest appears for them all to complete, but in this world, nothing is ever what it is appears to be (STL290784) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
TIME STOP HERO GN VOL 08 (MR)
(W/A) Yasunori Mitsunaga
Intent on discovering the secrets of Offshore Rope, Sekai delves into the dungeon under the Great Full Shield. Surely nothing lurks beneath that his amazing power to press pause on reality cannot handle! But Sekai isn't the only player in this game, and he's not ready for the curve ball his enemies are going to throw! Sekai has three days to save the world, but only three strikes before he's out... for all time! (STL290785) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
TOKYO REVENGERS OMNIBUS GN VOL 08 (VOLS 15-16)
(W/A) Ken Wakui
After all his work to change the course of history, Takemichi is confronted with the darkest future yet a timeline where Mikey winds up murdering all his friends. Traveling back to the past, he finds the Tokyo Manji Gang in the midst of crisis. A massive rival gang from Yokohama is intruding on their turf, and their leader is none other than Kisaki Tetta! Time and time again, it's always been Kisaki standing against him. Takemichi starts to wonder: Could Kisaki also have the power to leap through time, just like him? Collects the original volumes 15 & 16. (STL290787) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 398pgs, B&W SRP: $22.99
TRAINING MISTER SAKURADA GN (MR)
(W/A) Kaya Azuma
A BDSM rom-com! Hajime Sakurada is thirsty for a girlfriend and a good time. He can't get enough of women, even though they've been steadily losing interest in him since his playboy days in his 20s. The new junior in his department, Seiichiro Mibu, is hogging all the babes and the promotions, and worse, he's such a great guy, Sakurada can't even summon any jealousy. But when Sakurada awakens in a love hotel, all tied up, it's Mibu who strolls through the door. He's got a shocking revelation and plans to ruin Sakurada's whole week with a marathon of kink play and revenge! What's Sakurada to do, especially once he begins to enjoy it? (STL290815) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 204pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
TWO OF THEM ARE PRETTY MUCH LIKE THIS GN VOL 04
(W/A/CA) Takashi Ikeda
Thirty-year-old Eri and twenty-year-old Wako are 'roommates.' Eri is a professional writer, and Wako's a voice actor who's building up her reel. Having worked together and now living together, these two women in love have a nice little life for themselves! Follow this comfortable couple in a heartwarming manga tale about the everyday humor, stressors, and joys of a life shared together. (STL290788) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
WEAKEST TAMER BEGAN A JOURNEY TO PICK UP TRASH GN VOL 04
(W) Honobonoru 500, Tou Fukino (A/CA) Nama
When Ivy learns she s starless, she knows her life is over. Without stars, she can t use her Tamer skill to subdue even the smallest of animals. So she flees into the forest, where she befriends a lowly slime named Sora the one creature she can tame. Together, this unlikely pair begins salvaging other people s rubbish in an attempt to turn their lives around! (STL290789) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 154pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
WHO MADE ME A PRINCESS GN VOL 03
(W) Plutus (A) Spoon
Athanasia s long-awaited debut at the Debutante Ball has arrived! Despite the celebratory nature of the occasion, Athy s knowledge of events from The Lovely Princess haunt her. Will Duke Alpheus again bring Jeannette and claim before everyone there she is Claude s daughter? And if he does, how will Claude respond?! Despite everything, Athanasia vulnerably shares with her father how happy their time together has made her. Ready to accept her fate, regardless of Claude s decision, Athy prepares to say goodbye. (STL290791) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Available only in US, Canada, and US territories.
SC, 272pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
YOU LIKE ME NOT MY DAUGHTER GN VOL 04
(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? (STL290793) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
HEAVEN OFFICIALS BLESSING TIAN GUAN CI FU NOVEL 08 (MR)
(W) Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
In this final book, read the conclusion to this epic historical fantasy about a prince and the mysterious man by his side, in English for the very first time. White No-Face's mask is off, and the final conflict has begun. Deep in the ancient caverns and lava flows of Mount Tonglu, Xie Lian must face the one whose hatred has followed him for centuriesthis time, he won't have to do it alone. Hua Cheng has spent his long existence amassing the power to protect his beloved Xie Lian, and with their feelings for each other out in the open, he's found even more reason to fight and survive. In this thrilling final volume, can Xie Lian and Hua Cheng overcome the last hurdles in the way of their love? Also included in this final volume are five short stories that expand and continue the story. Enjoy these extra tales of holiday festivities, bedside comfort, and even a birthday bash! (STL290745) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
Novel, SC, 404pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
HEAVEN OFFICIALS BLESSING TIAN GUAN CI FU NOVEL 08 COLL ED (MR)
(W) Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
A Limited Edition one printing only! of the New York Times bestseller! The blockbuster danmei/Boys' Love novels from China that inspired the animated series! This limited Special Edition contains the Standard Edition, but with bonus merchandise shrinkwrapped to the book: a set of eight postcards, a double-sided bookmark, two folded mini posters, a sticker sheet, a lined notebook, and a papercraft standee. Don't miss the new art from guest artists included in this special merch! (STL290840) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
Novel, SC, 444pgs, B&W SRP: $29.99
ADACHI & SHIMAMURA LIGHT NOVEL SC VOL 11
(W) Hitoma Iruma (A) Raemz (CA) Non
First there were summers full of smiles, followed by summers full of stress. And then there were summers full of Adachi... For Shimamura, this year's vacation is a reminder of all the pivotal summer moments from her past! (STL290830) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
Light Novel, SC, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
CASE FILES OF JEWELER RICHARD LIGHT NOVEL 06 (MR)
(W) Mika Akatsuki (A) Nanako Tsujimura, Utako Yukihiro
The reappearance of a complicated figure turns Seigi s life upside down his birth father, Hisashi Shimeno. The man he wants nothing to do with will not leave him be, and Seigi would rather quit Jewelry tranger for good than risk bringing trouble to Richard s door. That is, if Richard will let him go (STL290733) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: No countries actually denied.
MATURE THEMES
Light Novel, SC, 292pgs, PC SRP: $15.99
HAUNTED BOOKSTORE GATEWAY PARALLEL UNIVERSE L NOVEL 07
(W) Shinobumaru (A) Munashichi
The final volume! In this hotly-requested collection of after-stories, the colorful residents of the Spirit Realm take center stage! Get a glimpse into the lives of Kinme, Ginme, Toochika and more, deftly weaved together with hints of Kaori and Suimei's happily ever after! Plus, a selection of three short stories expanded exclusively for the finale! (STL290744) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
Light Novel, SC, 264pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
HOW REALIST HERO REBUILT KINGDOM LIGHT NOVEL 17
(W) Dojyomaru (A/CA) Fuyuyuki
After defeating the Gran Chaos Empire, the Great Tiger Kingdom becomes the dominant human nation, splitting the world in two. King Fuuga then extends an offer to his would-be enemy Souma: a joint campaign to the Demon Lord's Domain! Risky as it sounds, Souma recognizes the need to liberate the demon front and accepts. He gathers information on the mysterious demons in earnest, but when their forces go on the march, the demons seem to possess power beyond anything Souma imagined! (STL290747) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
Light Novel, SC, 324pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
LONER LIFE IN ANOTHER WORLD LIGHT NOVEL SC VOL 07
(W) Shoji Goji (A) Booota
High school loner Haruka has been busy since he and his entire class were summoned to a fantasy world. Having driven out the insurrection-causing prince, now Haruka must face the Frontier Reclamation Army tens of thousands of soldiers to protect the frontier. Alone. And that army isn t the Theocracy s only weapon. They re causing artificial dungeon monster breakouts to terrorize the lands, plus the final ace up their sleeve Something powerful enough to give the former dungeon boss, Angelica, a run for her money! (STL290759) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
Light Novel, SC, 532pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
MODERN VILLAINESS ITS NOT EASY BUILDING EMPIRE SC NOVEL 04
(W) Tofuro Futsukaichi (A/CA) Kei
Between the effects of the coordinated terrorist attacks in America and the home-grown hostility against Keika Group, Runa has her hands full running her empire. As Keika Group expands, Japan fights back, seeking regulations that make corporate restructuring inevitable. Nevertheless, Her Little Majesty pushes through the turmoil until Prime Minister Koizumi lands a ruthless blow, threatening to shatter everything she s worked so hard for. Now that the writing is on the wall, what path will she choose? (STL290762) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
Light Novel, SC, 292pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
REBORN AS A SPACE MERCENARY LIGHT NOVEL SC VOL 07
(W) Ryuto (A) Tetsuhiro Nabeshima
After their showstopping defeat of the crystal life-forms, Hiro and the gang head to the imperial capital for Hiro's award ceremony. No shortage of trouble awaits them in the heart of the empire, from Elma's overly affectionate brother crashing the party, to a reunion with Chris, to the emperor liking Hiro a little too much. Just when the crew thinks they've seen it all, they learn that the imperial princess is the spitting image of Mimi?! (STL290772) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
Light Novel, SC, 286pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
REINCARNATED AS A SWORD LIGHT NOVEL SC VOL 13
(W) Yuu Tanaka (A/CA) Llo
The many battles they ve endured leave Teacher and Fran feeling they need to step up their game and get stronger. The two return to Alessa to train at the Demon Wolf's Garden, the place where Teacher first awakened. With some help from Amanda, and an extra-powerful crop of monsters now infesting the Garden, the duo gets to work training up a storm! (STL290773) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
Light Novel, SC, 340pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
SHE PROFESSED HERSELF PUPIL OF WISE MAN LIGHT NOVEL 09 (MR)
(W) Hirotsugu Ryuusen (A) Fuzichoco
Suspecting the oni princess who ruled over the defeated Chimera Clausen was the offspring of a high-level demon, Mira entrusts Kagura with the investigation. Meanwhile, the pint-sized summoner returns to Solomon to make her report and get a little R&R with Mariana! But when the investigation reveals the demon mastermind is now after the Oni's Sealed Casket, Mira, along with three other Wise Men, must rush to thwart the enemy's schemes once again! (STL290778) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
Light Novel, SC, 364pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
SWORD DEMON HUNTER KIJIN GENTOSHO L NOVEL 03
(W) Motoo Nakanishi
Edo, the winter of 1856. The city is abuzz over a liquor known as Snow s Memory. The craze sparks an incident, and demon hunter Jinya finds himself embroiled in intoxicating affairs. Amid the intrigue and rumor, he uncovers signs that point to his long-lost younger sister. But does Jinya want to find her, when their future looms and their past is inescapable? (STL290782) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
Light Novel, SC, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
OTAKU USA MAGAZINE #5 APR 2024 VOL 17
(W/A/CA) Various
Otaku USA Magazine features comprehensive coverage of manga, anime video games and Japanese pop culture written from an American point of view. Each issue has 32 pages of the hottest manga previews from the top publishers. Published bimonthly each issue has over 100 pages of the latest, coolest anime, manga and Jpop! (STL290702) Scheduled to ship in January 2024. (C: 0-1-0)
Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
APOTHECARY DIARIES GN VOL 10
(W) Natsu Hyuuga (A) Nekokurage
When two beautiful foreign envoys with designs on the Emperor come calling with a tale of old about a spellbinding courtesan who captured the imagination of their family patriarch, it's up to Maomao to concoct a theatrical scheme to give the ladies a whopper of a story to take home! Later, Maomao goes back to sniffing around the Inner Court to find out the truth about the troubling prevalence of those foreign perfume oils that could spell disaster for the throne's future heirs! (STL290726) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
BEAUTY AND FEAST GN VOL 11
(W/A) Satomi U
A humble dinner table brought a lonely widow and a hungry young baseball player together. But spring brings changes on the wind... Yamato, soon to be a second-year, will move from his apartment into the school dorms, a change that spells the end of his meal arrangement with Shuko. One night in April, Shuko goes to visit the same blooming cherry blossom tree that she did the year before, only to find someone waiting for her. In this shocking final volume, the tale of the beauty and the feast comes to a delicious and satisfying conclusion! (STL290729) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 176pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
CHERRY MAGIC GN VOL 09 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Yuu Toyota
Adachi and Kurosawa are engaged, and everything's going well. During these peaceful, happy days, Kurosawa looks back over his time with Adachi. Meanwhile, novelist Tsuge makes a once-in-a-lifetime love confession to Minato, a younger aspiring dancer. However, Minato ghosts him?! (STL290734) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
I THINK OUR SON IS GAY GN VOL 05
(W/A) Okura
The final volume! Tomoko is no stranger to change. With two boys in high school and a husband who's away on the job a lot, being able to adapt to new situations comes with the territory. Now, Hiroki is throwing himself into his afterschool activities with bestie Daigo despite nursing a potential broken heart, and he's even found a new hobby: Dancing! Things also come to a head with Asumi, Hiroki's childhood friend, who's been crushing on Hiroki since probably forever! And when dad Akiyoshi gets transferred back for work, the temporary family of three returns to being a family of four! How will Tomoko and the boys adjust to Akiyoshi's presence?! (STL290835) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
MR VILLAINS DAY OFF GN VOL 02
(W/A/CA) Yuu Morikawa
A life of evildoing takes its toll on the heart! And when the devilish General of the organization plotting to take over the Earth needs to soothe his woes, he turns to the fluffy cuteness of pandas at the zoo. He's turned treating himself into an art! After all, even the smallest of self-care methods can go a long way in soothing the soul of a stressed supervillain. Work may be important, but his days off are even more precious to him! But what happens now that his archnemesis, a hero and force of good, is in on the secret? (STL290764) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
RAGNA CRIMSON GN VOL 11
(W/A) Daiki Kobayashi
In this action-packed dark fantasy, humanity lives under the threat of annihilation by immensely powerful dragons. On the ground, Chimera undergoes a startling transformation to counteract Borgius's full might. In the sky, Ragna and Kamui exchange deadly blows at speeds surpassing light itself. Elsewhere still, Ultimatia's life flashes before her eyes as her fate draws near. The Winged Bloodline arc reaches its dramatic conclusion! (STL290770) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: No countries actually denied.
SC, 240pgs, PC SRP: $14.99
SINOALICE GN VOL 05 (MR)
(W) Yoko Taro, Takuto Aoki (A) Himiko
SINoALICE, a gorgeous and gory mobile RPG that blurs the line between dreams and reality, fairy tales and fact! The fated showdown between fairy-tale heroines produces far-reaching consequences as all of Tokyo is embroiled in a merciless slaughterfest! Who will be left standing when the situation spirals out of control? Doubts creep into Alice's mind after Cinderella fills her in on the true rules of the Deathmatch Game. Meanwhile, Red Riding Hood's insatiable desire to 'play' has transformed her into something inhuman. Does anyone stand a chance of quelling her monstrous rampage? (STL290780) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99
STRONGEST SAGE WITH THE WEAKEST CREST GN VOL 15
(W) Shinkoshoto (A) Kansho & Hyoko, Huuka Kazabana
Matthias makes a shocking discovery while investigating the imperial waterworks. Grevil, a wise king from ancient times and an old friend of Matty's is somehow alive and working with demons! Grevil gives Matthias and his party three months to prepare for a battle to decide the fate of humanity. After extensive training in a dungeon, Matthias and his party decide to confront Grevil, who greets them with a grand public spectacle! (STL290781) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
TOKYO ALIENS GN VOL 05
(W/A) Naoe
Join one unsuspecting Tokyoite as he discovers that intergalactic tourist relations can prove to be a lot more dangerous than they seem! Our intrepid hero-in-training, Akira Gunji, and his somewhat terrifying boss, Reiji Amamiya, drop in on a black market auction that deals in the illegal trade of extraterrestrial creatures. When Akira suffers a near-lethal attack by one of the aliens, Amamiya inscrutably leaves him for dead! Surely the calculating AMO head has some plan in mind... but that falls by the wayside when Amamiya catches a glimpse of what's inside the alien creature. Whatever it is succeeds in igniting his fury and triggering painful memories! (STL290786) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Australia, Singapore or the Philippines.
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
HOBBY JAPAN DECEMBER 2023
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. (STL290704) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 1-1-2)
Magazine, 400pgs, FC SRP: $22.00
MEGAMI DECEMBER 2023
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. (STL290705) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 1-1-2)
Magazine, FC SRP: $22.00
NEWTYPE DECEMBER 2023
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. (STL290706) Scheduled to ship in December 2023. (C: 1-1-2)
Magazine, FC SRP: $21.00
MARCYS JOURNAL A GUIDE TO AMPHIBIA TP (O/A)
(W) Matthew Braly, Adam Colas (A) Catharina Sukiman
This faithful recreation of Marcy's journal chronicles her adventures in Amphibia. Packed to the brim with new character insights, world-building lore, and untold stories, this book will be a must-own for any Amphibia fan. (STL237243) Available Now! (JUL222392)
SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99
DEAD COMPANY GN VOL 03 (MR)
(W) Yoshiki Tonogai
Ryosuke readies to risk it all in this thrilling final volume of Dead Company! Ryosuke Miyauchi may have survived a real-life death game three years ago, but that brush with death is only the first of many to come. When he's recruited by major game developer EDC on the basis of his prior 'experience,' he soon realizes that they're the ones responsible for his trauma, all while they grow profits and slaughter innocents as they run other death games all around the world. Now, his late girlfriend's sister Kyo has joined a death game of her own accord, and Ryosuke dedicates himself to keeping her safe no matter the cost. But when he's offered a chance to strike back against the company that took everything away from him, Ryosuke finds himself torn. Can he trust the people who claim they want to take EDC down? (STL290596) Scheduled to ship in January 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
SENGOKU YOUKO GN VOL 05
(W) Satoshi Mizukami
The world is divided into two factions: humans and monsters called katawara. Despite being a katawara, Tama loves humans and vows to protect them from evil, even if it means fighting her own kind. Her stepbrother Jinka, however, hates humans, despite mostly being one. The siblings are joined by a cowardly swordsman named Shinsuke, who wants to learn how to become strong. The people they meet, places they see, and creatures they battle will be legendary! (STL290598) Scheduled to ship in January 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
ALICE IN KYOTO FOREST 01 (O/A)
(W) Mai Mochizuki (A) Haruki Niwa
Orphaned at a young age, Alice has lived with her aunt for most of her childhood. But her uncle is abusive and resentful, and at fifteen years old, Alice decides to return home to Kyoto and train as a maiko, eventually hoping to become a geisha. But when she arrives back to the city where she was born, she finds that Kyoto has changed quite a bit in the eight years since she left it. Almost as if it's a completely different world... (STL213723) Available Now!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
FOX & LITTLE TANUKI GN VOL 01 (O/A)
It is said that there are some special animals occasionally born with great powers. Senzou the black fox is one of those... but instead of using his powers for good, he abused his strength until the Sun Goddess imprisoned him for his bad behavior. Three hundred years later, he's finally been released, but only on one condition he can't have any of his abilities back until he successfully helps a tanuki cub named Manpachi become an assistant to the gods. Unfortunately for Senzou, there's no cheating when it comes to completing his task! Thus, Senzou the once-great Fox Spirit must figure out how to be an actually-great babysitter to a innocent little tanuki or risk being stuck without his powers forever! (STL144481) Available Now! (DEC192036)
SC, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
LULLABY OF THE DAWN 02 (A)
Scheduled to ship in January 2024.For more information on this item and a copy of the PREVIEWS Adult supplement, ask your local comic shop. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
NEVER LET GO GN (MR)
(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. (STL290610) Scheduled to ship in January 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
224pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
SEND THEM A FAREWELL GIFT FOR THE LOST TIME GN (MR)
(W) Cocomi
For four years, Naruse was swept up in his love for his novelist boyfriend, Toui. But tiring of his flightiness and lack of commitment, Naruse finally walks away from his relationship. Or at least, he tries to. Every time he runs into Toui, they seem to get tangled in one another's emotions and end up sleeping together. They argue and fight, then afterwards comes the pang of regret. Maybe their relationship is doomed to fail. Or maybe, it just needs a new angle. (STL290616) Scheduled to ship in January 2024. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 194pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99
BAKEMONOGATARI GN VOL 20
(W) Nisioisin (A) Oh Great
One day, high-school student Koyomi Araragi catches a girl named Hitagi Senjougahara when she trips. But much to his surprise she doesn't weigh anything. At all. She says an encounter with a so-called 'crab' took away all her weight... Monsters have been here since the beginning. Always. Everywhere. (STL262182) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
RES. from Previews Vol. XXXIII #2 (FEB232141)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
BLOOD ON TRACKS GN VOL 15 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Shuzo Oshimi
Having finally found himself free to end it all, Seiichi is pulled back from the brink by a telephone call from the police: 'We have your mother in protective custody.' Facing Seiko for the first time in twenty years, Seiichi finds an old woman who neither recognizes him nor seems to fully recognize herself. And yet, during their strange reunion, her memories return. Seiichi's rage erupts, but he cannot bring himself to strike the woman who plagued his thoughts all these years. And later, the feelings in his heart draw him inexorably back to her side... Thus begins their long, long night together and Seiichi gets his first glimpse into the true source of the darkness within his mother. (STL290730) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: No countries actually denied.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
DARWIN INCIDENT GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W/A/CA) Shun Umezawa
Charlie half human, half chimpanzee has just entered high school. His parents simply want a normal life for him, but the terrorist group known as the Animal Liberation Alliance has other ideas. In spite of everything, Charlie's new friend Lucy is doing her best to help him fit in until every parent's worst nightmare strikes Shrews High! (STL290736) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-0)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 154pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
GIVING DISGRACED NOBLE LADY CRASH COURSE GN VOL 02 (MR)
(W) Sametaro Fukada (A) Ichiho Katsura
Allen, a powerful sorcerer feared as the Demon King by all in town, wants nothing more than to enjoy his solitary existence, deep in the forest that is, until the day he discovers a young woman unconscious in his neck of the woods and saves her from a band of knights. He soon learns the girl, Charlotte, was betrothed to the prince of the neighboring kingdom before he framed her for vicious crimes and forced her to flee for her safety. Moved by her plight and the pitiful life this disgraced noble had led, Allen stakes his own life on a promise: to give Charlotte a crash course in all that is naughty, and make her the happiest woman in the world! (STL290742) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 188pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
MY LOVESICK LIFE AS A 90S OTAKU GN VOL 01
(W/A) Nico Nicholson
Relive the good old otaku days with this sentimental and comical reflection on a teen's path to self-acceptance. Otaku culture has finally become mainstream, and Megumi can't quite get used to it. Divorced, with a teen daughter, Megumi thinks fondly back to her days as an anime and manga otaku in 1995. That year, she transferred to a new school and decided to start fresh by hiding her otaku interests. She found herself taken under the wing of a basketball ace named Masamune, who's got a kind heart and looks just like one of her favorite characters. Though Megumi catches a whiff of destiny in the air, she's crushed to learn that Masamune detests otaku. (STL290822) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
ORIGIN GN VOL 01
(W/A) Boichi
From the renowed artist Boichi comes a gorgeous and shocking hard-boiled sci-fi classic! Tokyo, 2048. The northern hemisphere is now connected by the Eurasian Railroad, which deposits all manner of crime and vice here at its eastern terminus. Night after night, the megalopolis is gripped by fear as bodies turn up mutilated in ways unthinkable for a human assailant. Remorseless killers stalk the shadows but one man stalks them! He is ORIGIN. And he is not what he seems. (STL290819) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
SAVING 80K GOLD IN ANOTHER WORLD L NOVEL 03
(W) FUNA
One day Mitsuha falls off a cliff and is tranported to a medievel Europe type world! After a near death encounter with a pack of wolves, she then realizes that she's able to transport between two worlds this one and her own. Taking advantage of this ability, Mitsuha decides to live in both worlds and calculates that she'll need 80,000 gold coins to be able to retire! Mitsuha now has to come up with different ways to collect her gold coins! (STL286278) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
RES. from Previews Vol. XXXIII #8 (AUG232613)
Light Novel, SC, 244pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
SPRING COMES RIDING IN A CARRIAGE GN VOL 01 (MR)
(W) Riichi Yokomitsu (A) Atsuki Ito
A more intimate and romantic entry in the Maiden's Bookshelf series, this tale of doomed romance brings together the so-called 'God of Literature' with the gorgeous artwork of Atsuki Ito, author of A Love-Letter in 26 Characters. Now I can die happy...' A loving husband nurses his ailing wife in a house by the sea. An exploration of love in the face of terminal illness. (STL290816) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 5x7, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
VIRGIN LOVE GN VOL 01 (MR)
(W/A) Tina Yamashina
Six strangers, one house, one shared goal: love. What could go wrong? 'Looking for love, but afraid you'll never find it?' Come Live at the Love House! Shoko Shoji, intelligent, reliable, beautiful, has a secret: she's a 26-year-old virgin, and mortified by her non-existent love life. Every day she checks out the self-help and beauty section of her local bookstore, but never works up the courage to go any further. Pushed on by her friends, she moves into the Love House, a social experiment putting six lovelorn strangers under one roof to see what sparks may fly! Will Shoko, and the friendly bookstore clerk she convinces to join her, finally find love? Or will rivalry, lust, and lies bring it all crashing down? (STL290814) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
BIG SCHOOL OF DRAWING MANGA COMICS & FANTASY SC
Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics & Fantasy allows beginning artists to get started drawing manga, comic book, and fantasy characters, from manga heroines and heroes, chibis, super-heroes, and villains to space aliens and guardians, mythical creatures, and more! Learn to develop your sketches from basic shapes, adding clothing, accessories, and personality to draw creative and original characters and scenes, step by easy step. With more than 50 step-by-step projects for you to reference, this guide explains everything you need to get started, from choosing the right materials to basic drawing, inking, and coloring techniques and step-by-step lessons. (STL287984) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
How to Draw, SC, 8x11, 192pgs, PC SRP: $19.99
BIG SCHOOL OF DRAWING MANGA COMICS & FANTASY WORKBOOK SC
Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics & Fantasy Workbook provides an interactive introduction to creating your own unique characters, allowing beginning artists to practice directly inside the book with approachable step-by-step lessons. Perfect for beginners, the Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics & Fantasy Workbook begins with basic pencil techniques, such as how to create texture and shading. Then follow along as you use those techniques to create unique characters step by step, with space provided on each page for you to follow along, as you learn to create your own realistic drawings. (STL287985) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-2)
How to Draw, SC, 8x11, 112pgs, PC SRP: $15.99
BOYFRIENDS GN
(W/A) refrainbow
Boy meets boy... meets boy... meets boy! Boyfriends is the polyamorous story of a jock, a nerd, a prep, and a goth who are learning to love one another and make a four-person relationship work in their own sweet way. Through navigating the adventures of dating life, the boyfriends come to understand themselves and each other better. Laugh-out-loud funny and always heartwarming, Boyfriends is filled to the brim with moments of pride big and small. (STL287960) Scheduled to ship in November 2023. (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 6x9, 304pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
86th Floor Comics September 2023 Catalogue
