Kodansha Comics

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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 ! Some Feelings Don't Change Hotaru and Hananoi-kun, each trying to do what's best for the other, decide to split up. Now Hananoi-kun has gone off to England, and the two are more distant than ever. But when Hotaru realizes she can't bring herself to forget Hananoi-kun and move on, she hatches a plan with the help of her friends to fly to England herself and win him back!

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The musical manga epic returns, complete in print for the first time! The story of a boy's journey from listless fourteen-year-old to the global rock-'n'-roll stage was one of the most popular manga of the 2000s and inspired a classic anime. Now, on its reunion tour, Beck has never looked better, with a revised translation and brand new cover and interior designs. Omnibus edition includes Vol. 1–2. BECK is back! Harold Sakuishi's addictive 34-volume rock epic redefined for a generation what manga could be, and now it's back—and this time the entire series is coming to print in oversized, premium-quality paperback omnibuses, featuring selected color pages and exclusive cover illustrations. Fourteen-year-old Yukio thinks his life is a drag. He has no hobbies. No taste. Even, he thinks, not much personality. Then this shy and neurotic kid has a fateful meeting, with rocker Ryusuke, an unpredictable sixteen-year-old with a cool dog named Beck. Ryusuke has just returned to Japan from America, and he inspires Yukio to get into music, starting the two on a journey toward an unlikely rock 'n' roll dream. Lace up your Docs and watch out in the mosh pit: the manga that defined a genre and spawned a hit anime is back!

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• AYusuke Nomura

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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! CAN YOU BE THE HUNTER? The U-20 World Cup has finally begun, and Blue Lock Japan’s first match is against the kings of African soccer, Nigeria. From the opening kickoff, the match becomes a fearsome battle of nonstop attacking. As Isagi and the others put the results of Ego's special training on display, they each compete to see who can shine the brightest!

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• AYusuke Nomura

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Blue Lock ’s most thrilling soccer moments in brilliant color! Eight of the greatest chapters about the lazy genius himself, Seishiro Nagi, from the global smash hit soccer manga Blue Lock , meticulously colorized and coming to you in a comics trade–sized paperback. Just in time for the World Cup comes this full-color collection, compiling eight highlights from the story of the painman in the midfield, Seishiro Nagi. Includes new colorizations of eight thrilling chapters from throughout the Blue Lock run: Chapter 26: "Last Game" Chapter 43: "Three-Man Teams" Chapter 76: "Can't Go Back" Chapter 117: "Nice to Meet You" Chapter 179: "Under Development" Chapter 187: "Crossroads" Chapter 190: "Revolutionary" Chapter 302: "Don't Care" Plus an exclusive character profile and stats page.

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• AMeku Kaire

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What keeps your feline friend purring? Find out as the neurons behind the bestselling Cells at Work! manga take you inside kitty's body in this new science-made-simple series purr-fect for every cat lover! A Furr-ever Home Indoor life with a loving human family seems cushy and cozy. However, there are hazards inside a cat’s body that threaten to disrupt Miké’s emotional and physical health. The furry cells will rise to the occasion, giving everything they’ve got in order to give Miké a fighting chance and get her feline fine again!

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In this hit gritty action manga, a young boy is framed for murder and cast off the edge of a floating city into the abyss, where he grapples with the monsters that the elite high above would rather forget. The more the rich glitter, the higher the price paid by the poor... With an anime adaptation from the studio behind Mob Psycho 100 and the writer behind Attack on Titan and Vinland Saga , Gachiakuta is the dystopian epic critics are calling "the next big shonen series!" Rudo lives in the slums of a floating town, where the poor scrape by under the shadow of the rich who live a sumptuous life, simply casting their garbage off the side, into the abyss. Then one day, he's falsely accused of murder, and his wrongful conviction leads to an unimaginable punishment--exile off the edge, with the rest of the trash. Down on the surface, the cast-off waste of humanity has bred vicious monsters, and if Rudo wants to have any hope of discovering the truth and seeking vengeance against those who cast him into Hell, he will have to master a new power and join a group known as the Cleaners who battle the hulking trash beasts of the Pit!

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What do you do when your best friend (and secret crush) becomes a national sweetheart ? This story of unrequited love between a girl and her best friend, whose acting career is pulling him further and further away, is perfect for fans of In the Clear Moonlit Dusk and Kimi ni Todoke . Chiaki is a pretty normal teenage girl. Since they were kids, she's had a thing for her best friend Subaru--who's fast becoming the hottest young actor in Japan! With Subaru threatening to slip away, Chiaki has a decision to make: Will she finally take her shot, or give Subaru up to his adoring public?

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Attention kaiju and sentai fans! From the creator of The Quintessential Quintuplets comes a new "anti-ranger" action-comedy that'll make you root for the alien invaders! Perfect for fans of Kaiju No. 8 and Power Rangers . Thirteen years ago, an evil army of mysterious alien monsters invaded the Earth, but the great protectors of mankind--the Divine Dragon Rangers--rose up to stop them! To this day, the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance as the fierce struggle continues to unfold! ...Or does it? In truth, the evil aliens were subjugated within the first year, and they've now become nothing more than clowns forced to act out their continuous defeat every week for the entertainment of the masses. They're not real villains, being forced to crank out a monster a week for the Rangers to crush. But one of the aliens has had enough. Something has to change! He'll rebel against the strongest might of the Dragon Rangers and destroy them all from the inside!

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• ADOUBLE-S

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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. Issak, Heinrich, and the others attempt a daring escape as the fortress of Heusden crumbles around them. But the Viscount is not going to let them flee without a fight! When they finally emerge from the battle, what awaits is a reunion with old friends--and the last stage of Issak’s long quest for vengeance. He discovers that Lorenzo is in the city of Saint-Malo, a haven for pirates and smugglers nestled along the French coast. To reach the city will not be easy, and even if he does, he’ll have to face Lorenzo’s army: his arch-nemesis has trained Saint-Malo’s women as sharpshooters, and every last one of them will be looking out for Issak! Extra-long omnibus edition contains Vol. 15-16 of the Japanese release.

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An heiress battling amnesia must piece together which of her four suitors ultimately stole her heart in this upbeat, self-aware reverse harem romcom manga! Fans of Narumi Hasegaki’s other work Boss Bride Days will fall in love all over again with her swoon-worthy art style and vibrant characters. A productive outing with Tsurugi unlocks a memory Mia shares with the elusive Issei, but it ends up unearthing more questions than answers. Meanwhile, Ririto and Kei hope to guide Mia down memory lane themselves by fulfilling promises from days gone by. But just as Kei achieves a lifelong dream, he reveals that he has been less than truthful about his relationship to Mia, and the time has finally come to tell all…

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How far would you go to save your family? Don't miss this new enemies-to-lovers(?) dark fantasy rom-com yuri manga! Clarice is of noble birth, but her father is choking on debts, and her sick sister needs treatment or she'll die. There's only one thing to do: marry the Dark Knight, a terrifying bestial warrior who always appears in armor. But could it be that, underneat the Dark Knight's armor, she (!!) is really something very different? Clarice's younger sister is her whole world. In a world of monsters, born into a noble family that's gone broke, there's nothing Clarice wouldn't do for her. So when she gets sick, and there's only one way to save her, Clarice doesn't blink! She agrees to an arranged marriage with the Dark Knight, a ferocious warrior who goes everywhere in magical armor—even their wedding! Afterward, Clarice is ready to consummate the marriage and charm her new spouse into paying to save her sister's life. There's just one problem: The Dark Knight won't let her into the bedroom! And Clarice finally finds out why...she's secretly a woman! With female knights forbidden, the Knight seriously lacking in social graces, a household full of servants scared out of their wits, and monsters fights breaking out constantly, Clarice realizes that this wedding of convenience is going to be more inconvenient than she bargained for!

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A quiet sea witch meets a girl in love in this manga about magic and feelings from the creator of Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie . Perfect for fans of Ruridragon and Tsumiki Ogami's Not-So-Ordinary Life . Nakika was once a feared witch of the deep sea, but she's moved to the surface to learn all about "human emotions." Nagisa is a naive romantic and Nakika's best friend. Although Nakika might not always understand Nagisa's infatuation, her compassion for Nagisa is deeper than the Pacific Ocean! Using her magical powers to support Nagisa's quest for love deepens Nakika's understanding of the human world—but it also strengthens her ties to the world of the land and to Nagisa herself. Follow the wholesome story of a girl in love and her watchful guardian!

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The highly-anticipated, genre-defining omegaverse manga, in English at last! From beloved BL author Maki Marukido ( Pornographer ) comes a story steeped in secrets, lies, and family drama. Saimon, an omega, is shunned by his husband’s family for being unable to bear children. But when his father-in-law tasks him with a special favor, it pushes Saimon to spin a tangled web of deception--all to keep his place in the family. Reiko and Mamiya have an audacious plan to deceive Seira on her own wedding night and have Iori impregnate her. Their charade collapses, however, when Mamiya can’t control himself around the Hanabusa alpha, and Seira discovers exactly what’s going on in her new family. To everyone’s amazement, Seira agrees to keep their secret--but what does she get out of the deal? Meanwhile, Seira isn’t the only one who knows something is strange in the Hanabusa household. As Rino prepares to move to the special labor camp, she lets details slip about her paramour--details that might bring everything Mamiya and Reiko have built crashing down...

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A fantasy romance about a voracious lady who delights in monster meat and a mad-blooded duke who is swept off his feet by her curious charms. If you loved Delicious in Dungeon and Drifting Dragons , you will be salivating for some grilled moodle and burning hot love in this series! Like any proper noble lady, one must have certain acquired tastes. For Melphiera Marchalrayd, she just happens to crave a rather exotic protein -monsters! But do not judge! Despite its bad reputation, monster meat can be used in exquisite cuisine and Melphiera is determined to change the kingdom’s opinion of it! Unfortunately, since debuting in society, Melphiera has been struggling to find her perfect match...until she meets the fearless “Blood-Mad Duke” of Galbraith! Japanese romanized title: Akujiki Reijō to Kyōketsu Kōshaku: Sono Mamono, Watashi ga Oishiku Itadakimasu!

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A fluffy, feel-good romance manga for dog lovers! Chiharu enjoys every day with her sweetie of a Rottweiler, who probably weighs as much as she does. Meanwhile, Kiyotaka can't get enough of his fluffy Pomeranian, who barely comes up to his knees. When these two mismatched pairs chance upon each other at the park, they're like oil and water. But, after enough chance meetings, could this turn into an unlikely friendship, or something more? Kiyotaka musters up the courage and invites Chiharu on a short get-a-way, hoping for some bonding time outside of their usual walks. The two--along with their pups, Tsubu-chan and Monjuro--head to Kominka Inn Asaoka, a dog-friendly bed and breakfast in their own neighborhood, and run into yet another familiar face. Chako, a classmate of Kiyotaka's younger brother Takaya, and her family run the inn, aided by their dependable old Shiba, Aniki. Kiyotaka and Chiharu, Chako and Takaya... Each pair takes a step closer together, and makes some new friends, too, on a staycation filled with warm memories for pups and people alike.

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A talking wallaby who loves Japan ends up plucked out of Australia and placed in a job as a substitute teacher, where he'll learn courage, make new friends, and teach life lessons—all while being compeletely adorable. Fans of a certain marmalade-loving bear will fall in love with this heart-melting manga about a fearless marsupial from down under! A little wallaby (well, a quokka, really) lived in the Australian outback. He somehow learned to speak (Japanese at that!) and longed to travel to the land of the samurai. One day, a mustachioed rich man from Japan happened upon the little marsupial, and before he knew it, he’d been whisked away on a private jet to the country of his dreams! It turned out the man was the principal of a private school, and now “Mr. Wallaby” is a teacher, inspiring and amusing a whole class of high schoolers! Slice-of-life manga meets Paddington Bear meets a Steve Irwin nature special in this sweet and silly three-volume manga series.

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One's an apathetic loner, one has his head in the stars...and they have no idea how much they need each other. The coming-of-age buddy comedy manga that became a surprise hit in Japan. Named top shonen series of the year in the Kono Manga Ga Sugoi Japanese industry poll! On the night of the summer festival, Uno runs off after getting in a fight with his sister, Satsuki. As Kobayashi pitches in to help look for him, Satsuki airs the question that's been eating away at her: Why does Kobayashi hang out with Uno? Kobayashi wants to explain how much he's changed since meeting Uno, but the words just aren't coming... Can he win Satsuki over, or will she put an end to his and Uno's budding friendship?

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Two female friends from middle school reunite as adults in this hard-hitting and personal drama manga. What begins as idle reminiscing leads to painful revelations as they heal the reopened wounds of their past in this highly-anticipated first print release from the creator of 1122: For a Happy Marriage . Drawing on real events and the Japanese #MeToo movement and Watanabe's own reflections on friendship and womanhood, That's Not Love won a place on the industry insider poll Kono Manga ga Sugoi! as one of the best manga of the year. Forty-year-old Akane attends the opening of a new art exhibit by her former cram school teacher, Mr. Imai, who has now become a sculptor. Akane notices that Mr. Imai's new sculpture bears a striking resemblance to her middle school best friend, Yukari, who she remembers suddenly transferred out of the school. It even has a distinct scar that Yukari shared with Akane privately. Wondering what this could mean, Akane reaches out to her old friend, and learns that there was something else going on when they were children that she only partly understood. Was Yukari just a muse? Or something with more upsetting implications? "I began thinking about situations where violence might not be recognized as violence, where it might be permitted for the sake of art or because of someone’s talent, and about the hierarchies that exist between people in small, tightly-bound businesses." –Peko Watanabe Japanese title: Koi janee kara

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The much-anticipated webtoon comes to print! From the creator of Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits and the artist behind Captive Hearts of Oz and the Alice in the Country of... series comes a steamy new historical fantasy romance about a cursed girl shunned by those around her...and the demon hunter who falls for her. Noragami meets My Happy Marriage in this mix of romance, action, and suspense that has already won legions of fans! Young, cheerful Nanao can’t wait to marry her betrothed, Reito, the young lord of the Byakurenji family. But that changes one night when she is attacked by a vengeful yokai spirit--an ayakashi --leaving her scarred with the mark of a demonic curse. Her cousin Akemi seizes the chance to steal away her fiance, but it doesn't matter. Reito now finds her repulsive, and Nanao is forced to wear a monkey mask to hide her scar and live the life of an outcast. Years later, she meets Yako, the willfull young scion of another noble family. When Nanao's mask shatters after an accident, Yako sees her face and is drawn to her beauty and great spiritual power. But there’s more to the handsome young lord then meets the eye, and when Yako offers Nanao a way out of her torturous life, the new life that awaits her is filled with more mystery and intrigue that she could ever imagine...

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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 ! A change in leadership is on the horizon for the Ichirin High School dance club, but that’s not the only uncertainty in Kabo and Wanda’s future. As the two head into their next dance competition--this time as their very own duo—a series of all new challenges awaits them! Things are changing at the Ichirin High School dance club. With the seniors moving on, the club needs new leadership, and it’s an open question whether Iori or Monme would be the better choice. The club members come up with a novel way of finding out, and in the process, Iori discovers he may possess talents he never knew he had. Kabo and Wanda, meanwhile, prepare for World Experimental DC, a competition that values slick presentation as much as superb dancing. The judges include a well-known producer as well as street-dance diehard Assay, so contestants will have to excel in every dimension to pass this grueling test. kab-ONE isn’t the only group that has their eyes on the prize, and the outcome may come down to whether the judges can even agree on what they’re looking for...

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This deluxe, keepsake-quality hardcover edition includes three volumes of the acclaimed fantasy manga on which the enchanting anime was based. Experience the beautiful tale of a young witch who discovers her creativity and faces down a dangerous and thrilling world with her friends by her side in these extra-large books, printed on premium paper with intricate gold foil covers and exclusive bonus content. Includes Witch Hat Atelier Vols. 7–9. Lord Beldaruit, suitably astounded, grants Coco an additional boon: the truth behind Qifrey’s past, how he suffered his greatest injury, and the source of his obsession with the Brimmed Caps. Realizing that these events must be connected in some way to what befell her mother, Coco journeys to the library that is supposed to hold every answer: the Tower of Tomes. But the road is dangerous, and the truth might even more dangerous still… The new Grimoire Edition is a gold-foiled hardcover of nearly 600 pages each, including color pages and bonus content and presenting this magical epic in a special large size.

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College girl Ichika's looking for love, and her new friend Kosei's perfect—he's kind, cute, and loves all the same movies—except he's looking to keep it casual. She knows she must not fall for him…and yet…! College student Ichika's done with boys who won't commit. She's looking for a proper, long-term relationship…yet because of her flashy appearance, she is often misunderstood. Her determination takes her to a mixer, where after another night of frustration she bumps into Kosei. He's totally up front: He just wants to keep things casual. Yet to Ichika's chagrin, they immediately click, finding more and more common ground. In another universe, they could be great friends, but despite herself, Ichika goes tumbling head over heels. She knows pursuing Kohei is just getting her further and further from her LTR goals… What could one woman compromise for love?

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The new, hilarious yuri comedy! Hime gets roped into working at a weird café where the waitresses pretend to be students at an all-girl boarding school. She's strangely taken with her partner Mitsuki, who's so kind to her in front of the customers. There's just one problem... Mitsuki really can't stand her! TWISTED INTENTIONS Sumika rushes in and saves Kanoko before Yoko's scheme can escalate any further. They return to Sumika's house, and Sumika does her best to comfort her girlfriend. But, between the trauma of her encounter with Yoko and unresolved regrets of the past, Kanoko is struggling. She looks to Sumika for solace and now, having finally found someone she trusts, opens up about the truth of her past with Hime...