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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.Mikami''s middle age hasn''t gone as he planned: He never found a girlfriend, he got stuck in a dead-end job, and he was abruptly stabbed to death in the street at 37. So when he wakes up in a new world straight out of a fantasy RPG, he''s disappointed but not exactly surprised to find that he''s facing down a dragon, not as a knight or a wizard but as a blind slime demon. But there are chances for even a slime to become a hero...

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!Hime is a picture-perfect high school princess--she''s admired by all and never trips up! So when she accidentally injures a café manager named Mai, she''s willing to cover some shifts to keep her facade intact. To Hime''s surprise, the café is themed after a private school where the all-female staff always puts on their best act for their loyal customers. However, under the guidance of the most graceful girl there, Hime can''t help but blush and blunder! Beneath all the frills and laughter, Hime feels tension brewing as she finds out more about her new job and her budding feelings...

The new shonen action manga from the creator of Magi is here! Musashi is a teenager living under demon rule. As children, he and his best friend made a promise: to become the greatest warriors in the world and overthrow the demons. But life intervenes, and five years later, he finds himself about to become a miner. Yet can Musashi truly be satisfied with a "normal" life?At age 10, best friends Musashi and Kojiro sat in excited silence as Kojiro''s father spun tales of evil demons who preyed on the innocent, and the warriors who defeated them. Practicing swordplay, the two swear an oath to become the strongest in the world and But as they grow up, Kojiro turns cycnical, and Musashi comes to realize that he can''t turn back 150 years of demon rule on his own. He''s being called a prodigy with a pickaxe, and he''s almost ready to settle for a life of labor. Yet he can''t shake the feeling that he still has a responsibility to act... and, soon, the injustices of his world will force his hand...

The action manga bestseller returns, in 600-page editions featuring a remastered translation and new cover art by creator Hiroyuki Takei! Dive into the classic Shonen Jump adventure whose world of mystical spirits and bewitching battles inspired the classic anime.This volume corresponds to Vol. 22-24 of the original release, featuring updated translation and lettering, back in print more than 20 years after its initial release!In a world where shamans communicate with the dead and call forth the power of legendary spirits to defeat their enemies in both body and soul, Yoh is a teenager with the ultimate ambition: to become the Shaman King, the one and only shaman who may commune with the Great Spirit and help remake the world for the better. But the road to this pinnacle of spiritual power runs through the Shaman Fight, a gauntlet of battles with rival mediums who call forth dizzying powers from the world of the dead in their own bids for the crown. At Yoh''s side is Anna, his coach, fiancée, and a powerful medium in her own right. Sure, it''d be nice if Yoh had a little more time to train and mature...but the Shaman Fight is only held once every 500 years, so he''s going to have to grow up quick!

Catch up on the manga before Season 2 of the hit anime, coming soon! You can rent a girlfriend, but can you buy love? Reeling from a bad breakup, Kazuya rents the beautiful, polite Chizuru for a date. But rock bottom might be so much lower than he thought! Chizuru is much more than the pretty face and sweet demeanor he thought he''d bargained for...In today''s Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who''s trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya''s are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... It''s sweet but naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com!

Dark, disturbing, and sexy, this sci-fi action manga that inspired the new anime stars a dominating teenage girl searching for a sister who became a monster, and a submissive boy with the strange power to turn into a ragged but powerful beast, with a zipper down his back and a compartment on the inside just big enough to hold a human body.Shuichi Kagaya an ordinary high school kid in a boring little town. But when a beautiful classmate is caught in a warehouse fire, he discovers a mysterious power: He can transform into a furry dog with an oversized revolver and a zipper down his back. He saves the girl''s life, sharing his secret with her. But she''s searching for the sister who killed her family, and she doesn''t care how degrading it gets: She will use Shuichi to accomplish her mission...

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! 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.

"An urgent SOS flashes on Uta's phone screen. It's from Kaoru. Despite some time and distance away, she's the one Kaoru called... She runs to meet Kaoru. At last, Uta hears what Kaoru has been keeping bottled up, and Kaoru resolves to take the next step."--]cPublisher marketing.

Originally published in Japan in 2017 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Ginban Kishi.

"As some semblance of normalcy begins to return to Hokkaido following a large-scale disaster, the future of Minare's radio career seems to shine all the brighter. She begins making the rounds with the other personalities she'll be working with during the highly anticipated broadcast event, Valentine Radio, which is just around the corner. Mizuho also grasps a lead that she hopes will be a crucial step on her path to becoming a director, but little does she realize it is a thread best left untouched..."--Provided by publisher.

Own six of the most explosive chapters from Attack on Titan’s 12-year run, selected by readers, editors, and creator Hajime Isayama himself, retouched and rendered in spectacular color! This collectible hardcover also includes the original, never-completed draft of Attack on Titan Episode 1. Experience the moments that defined Levi, Historia, Reiner, Eren, and more of your favorite characters—and then read all 54 pages of the Attack on Titan story that wasn’t told!On Sept. 9, 2009, Episode 1 of the Attack on Titan manga premiered in the debut issue of Bessatsu Shonen Magazine. A surprise hit in Japan became a global colossus, as the blockbuster anime premiered and brought legions of fans to this epic about humanity''s struggle against monsters waiting outside the three Walls, and inside their own hearts. This year, the manga finally comes to an end after 34 collected volumes and 139 chapters. To celebrate, creator Hajime Isayama has authorized the colorization of twelve manga chapters, specially selected by himself, loyal fans, and other staff. This premium hardcover includes the first half of his unique project, as well as the original version of Attack on Titan Episode 1, which was vastly different from what was eventually published twelve years ago. Vol. 2 will include the next six chapters, as well as the never-before-seen pilot version of Episode 2. The perfect gift for an Attack on Titan fan looking back at one of the most sweeping sagas in the history of comics! Contains:  •  Episode 46: “Opening”  •  Episode 81: “Promise”  •  Episode 69: “Friends”   •  Episode 126: “Pride”  •  Episode 130: “The Dawn of Humanity”  •  Episode 71: “Guides”  •  “The Beginning” — Episode 1: The Original Sketches

The super-cute monster girl manga on which the hit anime was based!Ages 13+Monsters of legend walk among us, going by the name "demi-humans." Ever since he''s discovered the "demis," one young man has become obsessed with them. So when he gets a job as a teacher at a high school for demi-girls, it''s a dream come true! But these girls have all the problems normal teenagers have, on top of their supernatural conditions. How will he handle a classroom full of them?

The epic of palace intrigue and battlefield glory, from the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist, that became a hit anime franchise!Arslan is the teenaged prince of the ancient kingdom of Pars who doesn''t seem to have what it takes to be a great ruler like his father, Andragoras III. A fateful encounter with a slave from the neighboring country of Lusitania leads Arslan to question the world outside of the royal capital''s walls but before he can indulge his curiosity, war breaks out. Arslan is rushed off to his first war, only to see his kingdom crumble in front of his eyes. This series of events leads the young Arslan on a journey to reclaim his lost kingdom.

It''s here! The creator of Fairy Tail, manga superstar Hiro Mashima, is back with a high-flying space adventure! All the steadfast friendship, crazy fighting, and blue cats you''ve come to expect... IN SPACE!A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That''s a dragon." The fact that he''s joking isn''t important. What''s important is the look of wonder on the boy''s face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that''s about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

The new sweet and wild romantic comedy from the creator of the hit manga and anime about food and family, Sweetness & Lightning! A desperate manga artist, called on to support his two young siblings, meets a new art assistant. But her arrival isn''t just a small step, it''s a giant leap…Since his parents died, manga artist Ichiro has barely scraped by, forced to support his two younger siblings on just a middle school education. He doesn''t even have time to learn how to use a computer, which forces him to keep wrestling with pen and paper. When his art assistants quit to strike out on their own, on top of juggling deadlines, family, and the constant fear of losing his job, Ichiro feel close to a total breakdown. But then a new assistant pops into Ichiro''s life, and his prospects immediately start to brighten! She''s an incredible artist, she always finishes on time, and she''s beautiful, to boot! But she also seems to know an awful lot about him, and, soon, she makes a confession that bends Ichiro''s mind beyond the confines of Earth…

From the creator of Oh My Goddess! comes a manga dedicated to the thrilling world of motorcross!Ages 16 and up.THE GREAT EQUALIZERToppu faces off against his rival Takadai in his first race on a wet track, but a mishap on the track puts them both in last place. Each boy is trying to claw his way back into contention for the victory, but when it comes down to the last corner, who will have bested both his opponent and the road racer''s greatest enemy: the rain?

Manga format; reads from back to front, right to left.

This remake version of the original is written by Coolkyousinnjya and illustrated by Johanne.

"First published in Japan in 2020 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Pento house, volume 2."--Colophon.

"First published in Japan in 2020 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo."--Colophon.

"WELCOMING OUR NEW MEMBER. Tsugumi and Itsuki decide to think seriously about adopting. The process involves a myriad of challenges, including the many requirements for adoption, what to do about work, parenting with a disability... But they work through them one by one, towards the vision of the family they gradually piece together. What's in store for the future of their family, and what will their child be like?"--Page [4] of cover.

"First published in Japan in 2021 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo."--Colophon.

"Plain Eriko Ichimura's love and fantasies grow in equal measure as she gets to know smooth-spoken, handsome Akira Ohmi's true bratty nature. What's more, after a rather intimate moment at the library, Ohmi tells her, 'Let's continue--after you pass your exam.' After receiving her 'prize' from Ohmi, Ellie finds her friend, Sara, unwittingly entrenched in school rumors--including one that claims Sara is secretly dating Ohmi?! "--Page [4] of cover.

"A Kodansha trade paperback original" -- Colophon.

"The sheltered young Percival is excited to explore the world for the first time. But he gets more excitement than he bargained for when he finds out that he is one of the dreaded Four Knights of the Apocalypse--and is destined to destroy the world! Along with Donny the traveling entertainer and Sin the talking fox, Percival arrives at Echo Gorge, a so-called "living hell." As if that weren't ominous enough, a strange young man known as "the mad herbalist" appears and decides that Percival will make the perfect test subject!"--Amazon.

"Spurred by Mizuhara and determined to make her dream come true, Sumi takes on another date...only to discover that her client is a child! And it's not only her work life that's getting hectic. Trips to the nail salon, movie theater, and ramen shop might seem ordinary to most people, but for a girl with poor communication skills, they're veritable adventures!"--

The Great Cataclysm has begun, bringing Adolla closer than ever and when the sixth and seventh pillars appear at the same time, the Special Fire Force has their hands full with Company 8 missing and wanted for treason.

"First published in Japan in 2021 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Kyokou Suiri, volume 15"--Colophon.