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

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

"The story of Belle and her beast as you've never seen it before, with sinister, creeping shadows suffusing a door to a wider, magical world. This dark, fairytale adventure is the latest sumptuous masterpiece from the creator of Angel Sanctuary and Alice in Murderland, perfect for fans of The Ancient Magus' Bride! FOLLOW YOUR HEART Lured by another one of Giselle's false promises of friendship, Belle ga snds herself intruding on the Beast and one of the castle's most closely guarded secrets: a beautiful woman frozen in crystal. As Belle learns more about her employer and the curse that afflicts him and his subjects, she must come to terms with the evil she will face as she continues the search for her mother--and the heartbreak she will suffer if she stays with the Beast any longer."--

Translation of: Kado kyaputa sakura, Kuria kadohen.

Printed "manga style" in the right-to-left format

"How did the cynical Uramichi end up hosting a TV show for small children? And how long is the studio going to let him keep teaching the kids the sorrow and exhaustion of life instead of, say, the ABCs? This dark comedy manga started as a webcomic and became a bestseller across Japan -- with an anime coming soon! While grappling with unexpected overtime, unreasonable working conditions, and unflattering costumes, Uramichi makes the acquaintance of other jaded professionals deep behind the scenes. Digital strategist Saito and merchandising whiz Hanbei almost seem like his kindred spirits, but their respective bad attitude and even worse temper keep the doors to Uramichi's fragile heart firmly shut. There must be someone out there who understands...right?"--

Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese manga format.

"This volume corresponds to Vol. 13-15 of the original release, featuring updated translation and lettering, back in print more than 20 years after its initial release!"--Provided by publisher.

A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. Reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, this lushly-drawn story was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry.CHAINS OF FATE After finding success together in their second trials, Coco and her friends return to the warmth of the atelier. Before long, they are approached by Tartah from Kalhn, and he needs their help setting up shop at the thrilling witches' festival, Silver Eve! But to design a contraption to sell there, the young students must consider the power of magic-at once delightful, beneficial, and potentially harmful. As Coco makes prep arations alongside Tartah, she's reunited with Custas, a boy who was saved by Coco once before, but is convinced that luck will never shine on him again…

"After years of butting heads and petty disagreements, Hanako and Taro begin to realize that the next stage of their relationship may be the most challenging one yet. Naoya faces his own hurdles in trying to understand his feelings toward Ko, whose quest for personal growth has led her farther out of his reach. Fortunately, big brother Hirotaka has some insight to share on the topic, which may bring to light a new perspective of what Narumi means to him"--Provided by publisher.

A transgender teen named Ryuu finds an escape from the expectations and anxieties of his daily life in the world of street fashion. This personal, heartfelt, fictional story from a Japanese transgender manga creator is critically acclaimed and completely unique. High schooler Ryuu knows he's transgender. But he doesn't have anyone to confide in about the confusion he feels. He can't tell his best friend, who he's secretly got a crush on, and he can't tell his mom, who's constantly asking why Ryuu is always dressing like a boy. He certainly can't tell Jin, the new transfer student who looks like just another bully. The only time Ryuu feels at ease is when he's wearing his favorite clothes. Then, and only then, the world melts away, and he can be his true self. One day, while out shopping, Ryuu sees an unexpected sight: Jin. The kid who looked so tough in class is shopping for the same clothes that Ryuu loves. And Jin offers Ryuu a proposal: to start their own brand and create apparel to help everyone feel comfortable in their skin. At last, Ryuu has someone he can open up to--and the journey ahead might finally give him a way to express himself to everyone else.

At the Great East Mine, Kojiro and Tsugumi face an attack from the mysterious swordsman Shiro Inukai, whose sole objective is to steal demon metal blades. Musashi escapes from the abyss and rushes to their aid, but the three friends can't hold a candle to Inukai's strange abilities. Just then, the Obsidian Goddess's power awakens within Musashi! Now's their chance to launch a counterattack!

"God created the heavens and the Earth -- but, little-known fact, he outsourced the animals to the office of Heaven's Design Team! This hilarious and educational manga features weird real-life animals and puts even some humdrum critters in a strange new light. The arrival of the Plant Department throws the animal designers for a loop when the Client makes a joint request of the two teams. Can this hodgepodge of eccentric personalities pull off such a challenging collaboration? And with more ludicrous projects on the horizon, one designer may just be pushed over the edge...!"--Provided by publisher.

"Nao's revenge. The time since the fire at Kogetsuan has done little to sate Nao's quest for revenge against the famous sweets shop. With Takigawa's help, she's set up a competing store in the city. All that remains is to beat Tsubaki in the upcoming important wagashi selection. However, when Nao sees him again for the first time in years, she notices there's something off. Will she take advantage of her former lover's weakness to bring down the place that killed her mother?"-- Back cover.

"Yaotome's the president of the shogi club at her high school, and she's pretty sure that Ayumu, an underclassman and the only other member of the club, 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 get him to confess his feelings! What she doesn't know is that Ayumu has made a pact with himself to reveal his love only after he's beaten Yaotome at shogi for the first time. Yet there's one big issue with this plan...he really sucks!"--Provided by publisher.

First published in Japan by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo.

"First published in Japan in 2016-2018 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Shingeki no kyojin, volumes 21-25"--Colophon.

"When she was still just a girl, Kotoko was kidnapped by yokai (spirits). They made her into a powerful intermediary between spirits and humans, but this power came with a price: one eye, and one leg. Now she's falling in love with a young man named Kuro, who is also special: an incident with a yokai has given him healing powers. He's surprised when Kotoko asks him to team up to handle renegade yokai, preserving the thin line between the human world and the spirit world... Kotoko's recollection of a case she solved with Rikka demonstrates how capable they both are, and how difficult of a match it would be should they find themselves on opposing sides. In the present day, Kurão begrudgingly assists Kotoko in her duties of mediating and investigating spectre-related incidents. One such case involves the resentful ghost of a giraffe, and a very familiar face..."--Provided by publisher.

"When someone else makes you a bento, you won't know what's inside until you open it up. And once you do, that's it. There's no going back. Makie has a chance to find his mother who mysteriously disappeared years ago. However, once he finds her, he might have to confront some truths that would change everything. In this final volume, a bento gets opened, but whether an appetite gets satisfied remains to be seen..."--

"Rei and Midori clear the air after a day of painful misunderstandings. Still, Midori wants more insight into how Rei really feels and decides to take the plunge. When she confesses to Rei about her crush on him, his response may lead to more questions than answers. All the while, Yukinojo, who is stuck in his old ways, tries to sabotage the bond the two share...but why?"--Provided by publisher.

The new spinoff manga to the hit fantasy isekai series, developed by original creator Fuse! Against the odds, the little slime Rimiru has established his magical kingdom for all monsters, called Tempest, and it''s thriving. But three visitors, Phos the fox girl, Stella the dragon girl, and Nemu the winged girl, come to pay Tempest a visit, they''re stunned at just how quickly it''s developed. Don''t miss this new story in the world of Slime, just as the second season of the anime arrives!With a concept and story by Fuse, the creator of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Trinity in Tempest is the grand tour of Rimiru''s world that fans have always wanted. Through the eyes of three cute little monsters, one from the fox clan, one from the dragon clan, and one from the winged clan, readers will meet the residents of the utopia in Jura Forest, and get a peek at how they live their lives. The little group''s leader, Phos, is a fox girl from the Beast Kingdom of Eurazania. But this isn''t just a pleasure trip for her... she''s visiting Tempest on secret orders from Lord Carrion. What would a demon lord want with Rimiru''s monster paradise?

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!

Dive into Kousuke Satake''s suave and explosive manga debut, about powerful women good and evil, featuring a story of vengeance in a stylish, art-deco urban wonderland that''s one part Fullmetal Alchemist and one part Cowboy Bebop.Ashaf: a soft-spoken man with delicate features, a coffin strapped to his back, and an entourage of black crows. Guideau: a feral, violent girl with long fangs and the eyes of a beast. This ominous pair appear one day in a town in thrall to a witch -- a ruler with magic coursing through her tattooed body, who has convinced the townsfolk she''s their hero. But Ashaf and Guideau know better. They live by one creed: "Wherever a witch goes, only curses and disasters follow." They have scores to settle, and they won''t hesitate to remove anyone in their way, be it angry mob or army garrison. A dark fairytale set in a steampunk world of magic and monsters, The Witch and the Beast will entice and entrap manga readers looking for their next fantasy action fix!

Shikimori seems like the perfect girlfriend: cute, fun to be around, sweet when she wants to be... but she has a cool dark side that comes out under the right circumstances. And her boyfriend Izumi loves to be around when that happens! A fun and funny high school romance with a sassy twist perfect for fans of Nagatoro-san and Komi Can''t Communicate!Shikimori and Izumi are high school sweethearts. They hold hands walking home from school, they flirt in the halls, they tease each other. But Shikimori knows what she wants, and how to get it, and she can turn from cutie to cool in an instant.

The hilarious ups and downs of an office romance at a personal care products company are the subject of this sexy, strange romp. Asako''s living her dream, working at the toiletry maker Lilia Drop. Little do her coworkers know, the reason she loves the company so much is that she''s ashamed of her body odor, and their soap is the only thing that does the trick. So when the company''s lead product developer, a perfuming genius, approaches her in the lobby and wonders what "that smell" is, she''s terrified... but could it be... that he likes it? And, even more surprising to Asako... does she like him?

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?

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!