Kodansha Comics

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All the heart-pounding thrills of Attack on Titan 's biggest battles are compiled in this official coloring book! Color in real artwork from throughout the hit manga's run, depicting humans escaping (or not) a Titan's maw, massive Titan-on-Titan fights, the big moments that defined your favorite characters, and more! Color in…every last Titan…on the face of the earth! The second official Attack on Titan coloring book includes all the triumphant, gut-wrenching, suspenseful scenes that defined your favorite characters, including: Eren's discovery of his "gift" Hange, Levi, Eren, and Mikasa's descent into the basement Armin's first brush with the Female Titan The Armored Titan's battles with Eren and the Beast Titan The all-out modern war scenes of the Marley Arc All the bittersweet moments of the final Rumbling …and more!

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Hotaru doesn't need a boyfriend. But an act of kindness to a classmate going through a breakup opens a door she never thought to step through, in and everything begins to change... A sweet new shojo romance manga from the creator of Wake Up, Sleeping Beauty ! Hotaru is a 16-year-old high school first year who has always been ambivalent about love, preferring instead to have a lively life with her family and friends. So when she sees her schoolmate, Hananoi-kun, sitting in the snow after a messy, public breakup, she thinks nothing of offering to share her umbrella. But when he asks her out in the middle of her classroom the next day, she can't help but feel that her life is about to change in a big way...

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In a world where angels protect the people against demons, a young orphan with pitch-black wings may hold the key to the kingdom's fate. An exquisitely drawn, dark fantasy manga for fans of Puella Magi Madoka Magica , Made in Abyss , and Witch Hat Atelier . After narrowly avoiding execution by the Seraphim, Blue learned the horrible truth about Noah’s treatment at the hands of the Church. A short-lived adventure with Killian also brought Blue face-to-face with the mysterious Oracle, who urged her to embrace the darkness within her. Blue then joined Steele and her Angels on an emergency expedition to find Adira’s team. Yet crossing the kingdom’s gates, they stumbled upon a grisly scene of fallen Angels and a pulsing egg, which soon began spewing forth Demons. As one giant Demon looms up over the rest, Steele points to something in its chest. Could that be...Adira?

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Yuki is a typical college student--it's just that she can't hear. A chance encounter on a train leads to a serious crush...but will he give her a chance? A sweet and relatable manga romance from the creator of Shortcake Cake ! “Today, I hope we have fun to the very end.” Yuki and Itsuomi have grown even closer since Itsuomi opened up about his past. When Oushi invites the two of them to an amusement park for the day, Itsuomi is determined to have a good time, while Yuki is apprehensive about whether the boys will get along. As Oushi's supportive friends keep an eye on the trio from the bushes, will Oushi finally be able to tell Yuki what he’s always wanted to say to her

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The epic, timeless hit that inspired the legendary anime film and made the word "manga" part of the global vocabulary returns in a new hardcover edition. The AKIRA Hardcover Collection features the original right-to-left manga reading format and Katsuhiro Otomo's original, hand-drawn sound effects in a beautiful, large-sized collectible edition. The once glittering Neo-Tokyo lies in ruin, leveled in minutes by the infinite power of the child psychic Akira. From the flooded wasteland of rubble and anarchy rises the Great Tokyo Empire, populated by a ragtag army of zealots and crazies who worship and fear Akira ad his mad prime minister, Tetsuo, and angry teen with immense powers of his own—and equally immense, twisted ambitions. The world at large is not taking the threat lying down, and the military strength of the planet is massing to take on the empire, but will technology's most advanced weaponry be enough to destroy Akira? And are Tetsuo's rapidly growing paranormal abilities a potentially greater threat?

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They said Aia was destined to be a model, and Jun was bullied for her freckles. Together, they will take back the power to define themselves in an inspirational fashion manga that asks cutting questions about what it really means to be beautiful--and what it takes to overcome an arbitrary system that seems to respect talent over hard work. Aia and Jun have each scored themselves a spot in the U21 contest, but since models and makeup artists are matched by lottery, their opportunity to work together is far from guaranteed. With intimidating new rivals coming out of the woodwork, will both of them have what it takes to win it all? As Jun contemplates her dreams and goals for the future, Aia contends with his colleagues’ old acquaintances and their own formidable strengths. An opportunity to do makeup for dozens of new adults on Coming of Age Day turns into a chance to reaffirm what makeup means to him and regain his confidence. The stage is set for the U21 showdown!

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A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game –meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now! COULD YOU GET DOWN TO WORK? Isagi has finally scored his own goal in the Neo-Egoist League, courtesy of his newly unveiled "side weapon," the lefty direct shot. Yet this is no time to get complacent. Italy's master, Snuffy, immediately brings his tactical genius to bear in Ubers' counterattack, but Barou chafes against his philosophy of soccer as "work." Meanwhile, Niko, Kaiser, and Aiku all turn their own specialized weapons on Isagi as they seek to knock him down a peg. Ready, set...duel!

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The Japanese hit manga rom-com comes to print! The sweet smiles across the faces of the "perfect" student council duo hide secret, tough-as-nails personalities. These two-faced angels vie for dominance while keeping up their flawless act...but how long will it take for contention to give way to attraction? This modern spin for fans of classics like Kare Kano: His and Her Circumstances and Kaguya-sama: Love Is War is already a best-seller in Japan! All sugar, no spice, and everything nice...that's the impression the beautiful first-year high schooler and class president Otogi gives to those around her. One look from the school's "heartthrob angel" is all it takes to sweep countless admirers off their feet. But the real Otogi Katsura is no angel: She's calculating, ruthless, and sharp-tongued. When Otogi slips up and exposes her inner baddie in front of the class's other paragon, Toki, he counters by revealing an unexpected side of his own and declaring her his "partner in crime." With cupid's arrow at her back, can the "heartthrob angel" maintain her perfect act and regain the upper hand, or will she be the one swept off her feet by a fellow false angel?!

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In this new BL one-shot manga, an older city man looking to find solace in a small country library and a curious young librarian who can't help falling for him. A simple, moving story about two men finding common ground despite their overt differences, and the way love can sneak up on you when you least expect it... In a rural country town where nothing exciting ever happens, a new face suddenly appears at the library: a former city man who starts to show up every week without fail. With each visit, the librarian, Hagiwara, can't help but notice little things about this new regular, Yabumi--his punctuality, his demeanor, his strangely methodical approach to reading every single book by a single author... Slowly, without realizing it, that simple observation blooms into a deeper interest that draws Hagiwara in, until he can't help it! He wants to get to know Yabumi better. But how will he bridge the distance, when there's no talking in the library?

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The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity! QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS Stumbling home after a late-night raid with the boys, Iori found himself face-to-face with Chisa, who stubbornly declared her refusal to break off their relationship. He and Chisa may just be a faux couple, but now a seed of doubt begins to grow. Could Chisa really have feelings for him? Even as Iori wrestles with this question, Sakurako prepares a final assault to make him hers...

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A yaoi romance between a good boy who didn't know he was waiting for a hero, and a bad boy who comes to his rescue! Now a hit streaming anime! "I don't like caramel sauce. I prefer something bitter..." 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.

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From the creator of Waiting for Spring comes a new college romance that meditates on just what destiny means, and whether "the one" is really out there. A fresh and stylish spin on shojo manga! After scrounging up money by working odd jobs, Yuuki is finally on her way to her hot springs vacation with Iori. What lies ahead for their relationship is still unknown, but hot and steamy nights ahead aren't reserved for the only the baths. However, upon arrival, they bump into a girl who seems to know Iori...?!

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There's an orphanage for girls that's actually a boot camp, turning out magical child soldiers for a gruesome war. Yet love finds a way to blossom amid bloodshed, in this dramatic, much-anticipated yuri manga that is spiritrual kin to the likes of Revolutionary Girl Utena , Otherside Picnic , and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury . Finding Hope After the Grief Ari is still grieving after losing Seiran, but a heart-to-heart with her upperclassman Esther helps her feel better. Meanwhile, school life goes on for the students of the facility, from health check-ups to late-night snacks—and speculations about the origins of the war they’re fighting in the first place. As the roommates continue to spend their days together, Sheena begins to realize her feelings for Mimi just might go beyond the bounds of friendly cohabitation... Love blossoms amid bloodshed in a new, enthralling dystopian yuri manga

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Remember me? Relive Takumi Fujiwara's journey from tofu delivery boy to street-racing legend in an all-new, large-sized, 2-in-1 print edition of the series that made Japanese street racing into a worldwide phenomenon. Contains a new translation of Initial D Vol. 15-16. Takumi Fujiwara spends a lot of time behind the wheel. His tofu delivery job sends him racing down the treacherous roads of Mount Akina, and without even realizing it, Takumi has mastered racing techniques that take most drivers a lifetime to learn. Of course, none of his friends realize this. They're all too busy watching the Akina Speed Stars, the local street racing team. When the legendary Red Suns show up to challenge the Speed Stars, the rival team obsesses over a phantom car, the Trueno Eight-Six, seen racing through the mountain roads. Who is the driver, and will they take on the dangerous challenge? This edition is still running in the '90s but features a refreshed translation and lettering for the 2020s, as well as a special large size.

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The digital hit samurai epic comes to print in 2-in-1 omnibuses! This historical action manga follows a Japanese warrior's journey to Europe in search of vengeance, at the height of the Thirty Years' War. Vinland Saga meets Shogun in this American Manga Awards-nominated masterwork. The year is A.D. 1620. Europe is riven with the conflagrations that will grow into the Thirty Years War. Catholic and Protestant forces clash across battlefields ruled by sword and gunpowder alike, and mercenaries of every stripe ply their trade. Among them is Issak, a lone Japanese warrior wielding a matchlock gun of strange design, on a sworn mission to find and kill the man who murdered his master and fled Japan for the other side of the world. Extra-long omnibus edition contains Vol. 7-8 of the Japanese release.

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Two ex-ugly ducklings struggle towards swandom in this cute and funny rom-com manga from the editorial team that brought you Life Lessons With Uramichi Oniisan . Two strivers debut their "new yous," but will their dread--or feelings for each other--drag them back down?! Perfect for fans of Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible and True Beauty. Keisuke Shizuki might have been an outcast in middle school, but not anymore. The trauma of being rejected by his first crush left Keisuke with a phobia of pretty girls and the drive to remake himself and start high school fresh: new looks, new friends, new confidence. That is, as long as he avoids the cuties and anyone who knows anything about his past. Unfortunately for him, the prettiest girl at his new school just happens to be his former middle school classmate and another ex-outcast, Shizuka Kusunoki. Unlike Keisuke, Kusunoki still lacks the social skills to make the most of her new appearance--and she wants Shizuki's help. But helping Kusunoki will mean spending a lot of time around a beauty, and drawing some not-so-welcome attention...

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Get fired up: The first-ever Fairy Tail art book is here! This 256-page hardcover captures full-color series artwork by superstar creator Hiro Mashima from throughout the manga run. Show your guild pride by adding Magnolia to your shelf, or pick up a copy for the Dragon Slayer in your life! Includes the contents of the Japanese art books Fantasia and Harvest , never published in English, plus even more art! The ultimate full-color art book for fans of the best-selling fantasy epic, Magnolia: Fairy Tail Complete Illustrations includes a whopping 470 illustrations from throughout Fairy Tail ’s 11-year, 63-volume run. All your favorite characters are here: Lucy, Natsu, Gray, Wendy, Erza, Juvia, Happy, and dozens more! As the story continues in sequel series FAIRY TAIL: 100 Years Quest , with new anime and video games, the franchise has never been stronger, but this is the first Fairy Tail art book to get an English release.

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Experience the immortal horror manga as it was originally meant to be read! For the first time in more than a decade, the Parasyte Paperback Collection pairs Hitoshi Iwaaki’s original, black-and-white art with a revised translation and updated interior and cover design. Teenager Shinichi wakes up one night to discover a creature crawling under the skin of his right arm. This is a Parasite, a creature that takes control of a person’s body and turns it into a shapeshifting monstrosity hungry for human flesh. Shinichi has managed to stop his parasite with a tourniquet, and as a result, it takes over only his arm, leaving two consciousnesses sharing one body and dependent on each other to survive. As parasites take control of more and more people, rumors spread of brutal murders committed by terrible abominations—heads splitting open to reveal mouths of sharp teeth, batlike wings erupting from backs, blades tearing through soft bellies. Only Shinichi knows for sure that these rumors are all true. But can he find a way to live without destroying everyone he cares about, much less save the rest of humanity? Complete in eight volumes, Parasyte Paperback Collection features the translation, lettering, and size of the recent, acclaimed hardcover Parasyte Full Color Collection . This timeless manga inspired the global smash hit anime Parasyte -the maxim- and the live-action TV drama from the director of Train to Busan , Parasyte: The Grey.

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It's the near future in Tokyo, and the average temperature is around 170 degrees. Humanity lives underground to escape the deadly heat, only seeing the surface through the eyes of remote-controlled robots called Re:Anima. Shinano and Kara are members of the Enforcement Bureau, policing surface crime and illegal Re:Anima mods. But Kara has a secret: He lives on the surface full-time, in his real body! An all-original climatepunk action series from the artist behind the Gate of Nightmares manga! A major attack on RS Laboratories brings to light a lethal sonic weapon capable of harming Re:Anima end users. Sakazuki’s quick thinking prevents top-secret data from falling into enemy hands, but there is a long road ahead for Kara to recover from his injuries. A trip down memory lane resurfaces the past he shared with his missing sister Iko, who may not be as lost as he once thought. Is a reunion finally on the horizon?

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A new revenge thriller manga from the creator of the hit manga and TV drama Guilty ! Plunge into a tale of vengeance set in the dark depths of showbiz, where a rise to stardom casts sinister shadows. Another gut-wrenching thriller perfect for fans of streaming hits The Glory and Burn Down the House . It was here all along, inside me. After Mayuka crosses the line at dinner, Misato seeks refuge in the childhood home she was forced to leave behind. Down on her luck, she encounters her old friend Junya, who sheds light on more of Misato's past and helps her find her resolve to act again. With a new haircut and a makeover from Junya, she’s ready to give it another shot! But when Ayane and Misato both read for the same role, will Misato's talents be enough to take the lead?

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The beloved webtoon finally comes to print in a beautiful new full-color edition! A cheerful high school girl, Saki, confesses her love to a pretty upperclassman only to find out her senpai's actually a cross-dressing boy ( otokonoko ). But Saki has competition for the heart of her daring classmate in the form of Hanaoka's devoted best friend... The romcom manga about vibrant, messy, adolescent love makes the move from digital hit to collectible paperback! First-year high school student Saki is head-over-heels for the older Makoto. After all, this senpai is tall, beautiful, and oh-so-cool... Who wouldn’t fall for a girl like her? The bright and bubbly Saki doesn't hesitate to confess her feelings. But Makoto turns her down, because Makoto isn’t a girl, but rather a cross-dressing boy! Second-year Makoto is used to the negatives that come with his love of cross-dressing: harsh gossip from his classmates, the disapproval of his mother... Most of his classmates already know, but still, when he tells Saki, he expects her to be disgusted. Yet Saki's feelings only grow stronger, and she says she doesn’t care about Makoto's gender expression. In fact, she's determined to win him over and become his first love! Caught between the straightforward Saki and his overly protective childhood friend Ryuji--who may have feelings for Makoto of his own--Makoto must navigate a complicated love triangle and chart his own course to happiness.

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The manga about a dangerous love between killer and heiress that went viral in Japan! A condemned criminal and a wounded, wealthy daughter are lost somewhere between an unchangeable past and an uncertain future in Snow & Ink, a mysterious human drama that combines the melancholy atmosphere of My Happy Marriage with a historical flavor and a journey full of twists. Sentenced to death for the crime of sadistically killing his entire village, Neneo is all but ready to accept his unfortunate fate when he is mysteriously bought and saved by the wealthy heiress Freya. Emotionless and numb to the world, Freya is also an outcast, hiding deep wounds of her own. Unfazed by the tales of Neneo's crimes, she enlists him to accompany her in her exile to the far north. As this unlikely pair, both shunned by a cold world, venture together into the deep snow, they begin to find warmth in each other. But the past won't let itself be so easily forgotten...

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As players of Monster Hunter and Dungeons & Dragons know, the slime is not exactly the king of the fantasy monsters. So when a 37-year-old Tokyo salaryman dies and wakes up in a world of elves and magic, he's a little disappointed to find he's become a blind, boneless slime monster. The Newest Demon Lord Arrives! Now that things have mostly been settled with Hinata, its time for Rimuru to announce his rise to Demon Lord to the world. Thus, Tempest prepares to hold a ceremony, inviting other countries to attend. Will the nation of monsters be able to convince people to respect its right to exist and its leader, though? It certainly seems like Rimuru has his work cut out for him.

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Soar into the world of Witch Hat Atelier with this beautiful, large-sized hardcover packed with full-color artwork by creator Kamome Shirahama. The 184 pages of this archival-quality, gold-stamped keepsake are packed with illustrations that have never been published in English before, featuring characters like Coco, Agott, Olruggio and Qifrey, and, of course, the adorable brushbuddy. The ideal holiday gift for the diehard manga fan or newcomer to the hit anime! The stunning pieces compiled in this 195x270 mm (7.7"x10.6") hardcover include cover illustrations without logos and text, character pieces from the series' magazine run that were not included in the manga volumes, and previously-exclusive art drawn to commemorate publication milestones in the manga's journey from its debut in 2016 through to becoming a multiple award–winning, 13-volume best-seller with millions of copies in print worldwide and a long-awaited anime adaptation. One of the most versatile and inspiring artists working in comics anywhere in the world, Shirahama has drawn comics covers for Marvel and DC and designs for animation as part of the Star Wars: Visions project. The pieces showcased in The Art of Witch Hat Atelier exhibit Shirahama's broad range of styles, from Belgian comics and art nouveau to Studio Ghibli and classic and modern manga. A perfect gift for anime and manga fans young and old, The Art of Witch Hat Atelier was originally published in French to celebrate Shirahama's appearance as a guest of honor at the Angoulême International Comics Festival in January 2025.

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FINAL VOLUME! One hitman is feared above all in Japan: the killing machine known as "The Fable." But is he really a tough guy or more of a...weirdo? After a particularly lucrative spree necessitates a break from his life of crime, the Fable faces his hardest assignment ever: living as a normal guy, with a cover story, an apartment, and a pet parrot! An Angouleme Official Selection. It's Way of the Househusband minus the wife and kid, plus one adorable, friendly bird, topped off with a whole lotta blood! Inspired the new anime. Omnibus edition includes Vol. 21-22. DON’T KILL OR BE KILLED All the masks have fallen away. The fearless Yamaoka is in open rebellion against the nameless organization some call the Fable. The true identity of “Akira Sato” is as the most skilled assassin Japan has ever known is now clear even to his gentle coworker Misaki. Traps are sprung, secrets are revealed, and time runs out for everyone as the grand finale begins!

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Two rival schools stand next door to each other: one for elite ladies, one for good-for-nothing boys. But one of those boys might just be a naturally chivalrous diamond in the rough, and one of those girls might be a little more open-minded than is proper ... This cute and twisty manga spin on Romeo and Juliet is the latest hit in Japan, coming to print from a successful digital-first release! The lady of the house, wise and virtuous… Subaru convinces the girls who spotted Kaoruko and Rintaro on their date to meet the Chidori boys for themselves. While the hangout goes well enough at first, an outburst from Ayu threatens the progress made. Thankfully, the group manages to talk it all out, and now that their friends have been introduced to each other, it’s time for the next hurdle in Kaoruko and Rintaro’s relationship: visiting Rintaro’s home together!

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This brand-new chapter fills in the gaps between The Ghost in the Shell: Human-Error Processor and Man-Machine Interface manga with a tense cyberpunk thriller written by Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex script writer Junichi Fujisaku. Just in time for the release of the new Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 anime on Netflix! Togusa and Tsunagi are racing after a fleeing suspect when a van suddenly slams into the suspect’s car, killing the van driver instantly. As Togusa hooks into the man’s cyberbrain, he sees residual images of a group of children and a masked figure who says, “I am a warrior.” Later, an autopsy yields a shocking revelation: the driver was killed not by the collision, but by a neurotoxin derived from the venom of the African black mamba. Section 9 needs answers, so Togusa and Tsunagi get sent halfway across the world to the Sahel Special Economic Zone. What mysteries await them in the “oasis of the Sahara"?

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The epic of palace intrigue and battlefield glory, from the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist , that became a hit anime franchise! Crown Prince Arslan has bided his time in the southern port city of Gilan long enough: with Hilmes’s betrayal leaving the Lusitanian forces in shambles, the time to retake the fallen capital is nigh. But as Arslan and his allies undertake their final preparations to free their country and their people from the invaders, Hilmes and King Andragoras each make their own moves to secure power over Pars for themselves.

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A high school girl's chance encounter with an enigmatic female classmate whose musical aspirations were complicated when an accident almost completely took her hearing leads to the slow blossoming of love. Perfect for fans of yuri series like Whisper Me a Love Song and sweet, sophisticated romances like A Sign of Affection . CREAM PUFFS AND QUESTIONS Despite her initial misgivings, Kanon was able to conduct her classmates flawlessly during the choir contest, with Saki accompanying her on the piano. As Kanon thinks back on all the times that Saki has helped her, she decides it’s her turn to return the favor by making Saki’s favorite food, cream puffs. She enlists Ayano’s help, but Kanon’s first time baking proves more difficult than she’d expected. Meanwhile, Saki gets roped into performing in her piano school’s upcoming recital. The prospect of playing on stage is nerve-wracking enough, but Saki’s just as worried about whether to invite Kanon. Will Kanon think her insensitive if she invites her? Will she be hurt if she doesn’t? All she knows is that when it comes to Kanon, there are no easy answers...

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One self-made med student, three shrine maidens, and one devious marriage plot. If you loved The Quintessential Quintuplets , you've found your new obsession! Atheist Uryu Kamihate just wants to get into medical school… but his foster father runs a shrine and expects him to marry one of the three priestesses! The buxom Yae, the diligent Yuna, and the sporty Asahi all have their charms...if they weren't miko! The Amagami Shrine is preparing to hold its annual festival, and the three sisters are all eagerly preparing! But when debtors come calling and the shrine faces bankruptcy, can an atheist and three shrine maidens set aside their differences long enough to weather the storm?!

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An adrenaline-filled manga set in a high school for delinquents who are now heroes protecting their town. A fierce, new student arrives at the school determined to fight his way to the top and become the strongest of them all. This edgy, action-packed manga is guaranteed to excite fans of Tokyo Revengers and other stories about high school delinquents A Surprise Twist The fierce battle against the former Furin members reaches its dramatic climax! Thanks to Shishitoren's timely appearance, the current Furin members are able to launch a counterattack and amidst the chaos, Noroshi reveals the real reason behind their all-out war. With the situation taking an unexpected turn, will Sakura be able to save both Furin and his friends?! An adrenaline shot of pure action!

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A shrewd, young priestess-in-training is set a murder to solve in this new mystery manga from the creator of The Apothecary Diaries ! By day, Chloe lives at a convent. By night, she's such a card shark, a holy knight ends up believing she has a rare, magical gift. What he doesn't know is, she just has sharp eyes and a quick wit--which she'll need when she's uprooted and dropped in the middle of a round of deadly palace intrigue! Chloe’s trials for the role of blessed sister continue, as she begins to get to know her fellow candidates and the special talents they may (or may not) possess. But tea parties and pastoral visits aside, Chloe must still investigate the murder that happened two years ago, despite Monique’s ominous warning. The other girls are friendly enough to Chloe, but are they truly as saintly as they seem?

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A steamy new BL one-shot about a businessman longing to reunite with his past lover--who wants nothing more than to put his own troubled past behind him. Kanzaki is your typical businessman: He’s stoic, dependable, and respected by all of his subordinates. But he has a secret he can’t tell anyone: Five years ago, he became involved with a male sex worker named Nagi. The more nights they spent together, the more lust gave way to love, and Kanzaki hasn’t been able to get Nagi off his mind since. After being sent to work abroad, Kanzaki returns to Japan and meets one of his new subordinates--a young man named Futagami, who looks exactly like Nagi. As the part of Kanzaki’s past that was once frozen in time begins to thaw, can the two men find their way back toward each other, or will the passionate nights they spent together remain a thing of the past?