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This sequel to the popular Grimoire of Zero series introudces new settings and protagonists, while retaining the thrilling action, detailed worldbuilding, and emotional resonance of its predecessor.The horizons of the world are expanding—!Saybil has spent the last three years holed up in the Forbidden Library working on his magic potions. And thanks to his work, Zero’s dream of a world where anyone can use magic is on its way to becoming a reality, as the potions spreading throughout the Great Continent give even non-magic users access to the beneficial powers of sorcery. Now, however, illegal potions are making their way to market—seemingly produced by a mysterious visitor named Har Bell, who comes from an unknown land across the fabled Ocean of Death. Saybil, Hort, and Kudo join an elite party to seek out this New World, which, despite the advanced state of their sorcery, is suffering under the twin scourges of a mana shortage and a brutal class system. Our heroes must cross the Ocean of Death and face a world of unknowns in their quest to help Har Bell save her people!Also check out the manga and anime based on this hit series set in the high fantasy world of Grimoire of Zero!

The Midorigaoka High School Film Club’s ­new­est member Shion Yoshino knows exactly what he wants, and he’s not afraid to work for it. There’s just one catch: it has nothing to do with film. Shion’s looking for the picture-­perfect Prince Charming, and he’ll do whatever it takes to find him, even if that means joining a club full of nerds. He announces his intentions on his very first day in the group, only for the club’s former Vice President, Rei Inaba, to make a stunning declaration: “I can promise you, 100%, you won’t find a boyfriend here.” Not long after, however, it’s Rei himself who kisses Shion and asks him out! What does it all mean? One thing is for certain: Shion Yoshino won’t give up on his dream without a fight!18+

"Confined to a sickbed by the seaside, a woman waits for death as her husband nurses her. This is no tragic idyll, however; the space between them is filled with antagonism, fear, suspicion, pain...and love Riichi Yokomitsu brings a bitingly realistic sensibility to this claustrophobic tale of love and death, as moving as it is agonizing."--Publisher marketing.

“Indulging in the naughty, you see…is terribly fun.”Allen, a powerful sorcerer feared as the “Demon Lord” 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 lying unconscious in his neck of the woods and saves her from a band of knights. He soon learns thegirl, Charlotte, once betrothed to the prince of the neighboring kingdom, was framed by her fiancéfor vicious crimes and forced to flee her home. Moved by her pitiful plight, Allen stakes his own lifeon a promise: to give Charlotte a crash course in all that is naughty, and make her the happiest woman in the world!

Inhuman beings hide among us. 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.

"Mio vs. a caterpillar. the vice principal vs. all the clubs. the professor vs. sleepiness. yuuko vs. a perfect score. misato vs. a jaguar. nano and sakamoto vs. a strange box. annaka vs. a beetle. mr. takasaki vs. a ham. fecchan vs. a deserted island. mai vs. a daifuku. and so the ordinary days continue..."--

What price would you pay to come out on top? After a devastating attack on Guren’s ­high school, war has officially broken out between his family’s mortal enemies, the Order of the Imperial Demons, and their rival syndicate, the Brotherhood of a ­Thousand Nights. Amidst the chaos, Guren’s childhood love Mahiru Hiragi leaves him with a chilling prophecy: this year, at Christmas, the world will come to an end.In his struggle to decipher the riddle and piece together a path to survival, Guren is forced to relinquish his last illusions of freedom and serve the Imperial Demons’ presumptive heir. But when Guren’s first orders dispatch him and his friends on a mission straight into the jaws of all-but certain death, he must decide whether to abandon his ambitions and live to see another day or make a deal with the devil destined to send him down a one-way road to hell.

The Animal Liberation Alliance, an eco-terrorist organization, rescues a pregnant chimpanzee from an animal testing lab--only for it to give birth to a half-human, half-chimpanzee "humanzee" named Charlie! Fifteen years later, Charlie's human foster parents are finally ready to send him to a normal high school, where he makes his first friend: a human girl named Lucy. In the meantime, however, the ALA's stance has become ever more extreme, and now they're here to drag Charlie into their terrorist plot...

The hit light novel series with over 30 million online views in Japan! Ars Louvent, the young Baron of Lamberg, has a secret: he’s a reincarnated Japanese office worker! Though mediocre at best in the fields of swordplay and strategy, Ars has one thing that gives him a major leg up on his fellow nobles: a skill called Appraisal, which he uses to see past the biases and preconceptions of his peers and gather up a host of capable followers! All is not well in his new home of Lamberg, however. Missian, the duchy Ars’s barony lies within, has been plunged into a war of succession, and circumstances have prompted Ars to join forces with Couran, the elder of two brothers vying for the position of duke. Like it or not, Ars is about to find him and his followers playing a pivotal role in battles the likes of which he’s never imagined!

Ryota Sato finds himself transported to a world where everything drops from monsters in dungeons. Despite being stuck at level 1, he uses his unique S-rank drops to farm dungeon monsters and make money alongside his friends: Celeste the mage, Eve the strange bunny, and Alice the monster tamer.But everything changes when all of the item drops in Cyclo stop. Faced with a town that has no way of getting drops out of dungeons, Ryota is asked to investigate the root cause of the issue...and what he discovers is truly shocking!

"His first-ever personal goal reached, Iruma wonders what he should set his sights on next. Fortunately, there are a whole host of battlers, organized group demonic activities, that could provide the perfect pursuit. Doors open for Iruma at every turn, but do these Netherworldly clubs actually want him ... or do they only want the magic in his ring? Iruma's search for a battler where he belongs sends him crashing straight into a rare demon without magic, igniting the most explosive action yet!"--

A rom-com between a stoic monk in training vs the cutest girl in high school! Who will win in this heated battle of wills?Mona is the cutest girl in school, and she knows it. In fact, she's worked hard to make her high school debut succcessful. But no matter what she does, she can't seem to catch the eye of stone-cold stoic Medaka Kuroiwa—but she's not about to give up that easy. Medaka, on the other hand, has been raised at a temple and was told to never become close to women. Who will win in this heated battle of wills?16+

How far would you go to get what you most desire?For Guren Ichinose, a fifteen-year-old magic user born into a lowly clan, that journey begins when he is forced to enroll at an academy run by his order’s mortal enemies. There, while endlessly tormented by his insufferably privileged classmates, Guren must hide his true strength and weave his way through intrigue and deceit amid the rising winds of war.This all-new manga adaptation of the standalone light novel prequels to the hit manga Seraph of the End follows Guren as he takes his first steps toward inevitable calamity—the apocalypse that ushered in the reign of vampires.It is a tale of catastrophe, of star-crossed love, lies, and the search for an escape from destiny. How far will Guren go, and what—or whom—must he sacrifice for his ambitions?

The original light novel series of the popular isekai manga!A cushy reclusive life is practically a given when you’re reincarnated in an alternate world as the son of aristocracy, right? Well, protagonist Haruto Zenfis couldn’t be more wrong!Ordered by the king, he reluctantly attends an elite magic school where he attempts to flunk out by showing off his lack of talent… But why is every­one oohing and ahhing at my ­peon-tier skills?! The last thing I want is to be another isekai trope.Meanwhile, the kingdom is under crisis. Luckily, there’s a new superhero (and her trusty circle of friends) in town to save the day!Over-powered and clueless about it, here’s volume three of Haruto’s painstaking struggles to becoming the world’s greatest…shut-in.

Love conquers all—even the hearts of sorcerers and demons alike! But what does real love look like…?Saybil, Hort, and Kudo head north in the company of the vaunted Mage Battalion, on a special mission from Headmaster Albus. Their destination? Niedora Fort, site of the Forbidden Library, locus of all knowledge suppressed by the Church. There they are to research the demonic Remnants of Disaster, which threaten the entire continent. The Chief Librarian welcomes them with open arms, but not all the witches and sorcerers assembled there do likewise… A young and talented witch named Ulula, in particular, has it in for these “cocky upstarts” from the Academy of Magic. She challenges Saybil to a duel, but in barges the great sorcerer Fianos…Loux Krystas’s son AND fiancé?! Love and death are only some of the terrors that await our three young mages in the wild and unforgiving North.Thus begins a new arc of this hit series set in the high fantasy world of Grimoire of Zero!

"Newcomers and existing fans alike will enjoy diving into the world of Monogatari and meeting the delightful cast of characters. If you're yet to experience this series in any form then this is the perfect time to climb aboard!" - Anime UK NewsKoyomi finds himself in the purrilous grips of the "Afflicting Cat," all while reeling from Hanekawa's shocking confession. And just as the world around him darkens, a familiar face emerges from the shadows to tame this furious feline. But with the sudden appearance of Koyomi’s savior comes a few more surprise guests…

The tales are beautifully told ...don't hesitate to dig into this engaging, monster-hunting treat. Recommended."- Otaku USA Magazine“Farewell, my dear friend Hank Henriette.”The capital, Newfort, is engulfed in fire, and there is now no turning back. Enemies, allies, and Incarnates alike lay down their lives for what they believe in. What will become of the fate of the Incarnates at the end of this deadly war?The dark fantasy masterpiece, created by the editors behind Attack on Titan and Flowers of Evil, twirls towards its dramatic finale!

Having saved the kingdom from invasion, Mitsuha suddenly finds herself elevated to the rank of viscountess. Exploiting her world-jumping ability to the fullest, she’s now busy improving things in her new domain (with a little help from Earth’s advanced knowledge and technical skills). But with ballroom season on the way, it’s her obligation as a noble to return to the capital. Sure, the timing couldn’t be worse, but it might also present a perfect chance to showcase her new flagship product—popcorn?!That’s not the only iron Mitsuha has in the fire, though: when she decides to hold a tournament to drum up sales for a new line of board games, things go a little too well! Between that and the arrival of unexpected visitors from a distant land, the newly-minted Viscountess Mitsuha von Yamano really has her hands full!

What happens when roommates-turned-lovers turn into viral sensations? And what if your happily-ever-after has an expiration date...?It’s been three months since roommates Mao and Hisashi took their relationship to the next level, and Mao couldn’t be more in love…or more nervous that he’s not doing enough to keep his experienced partner satisfied. Just when it seems like he may have figured things out, the film club’s movie goes viral, and suddenly everyone wants a piece of its breakaway star: Hisashi. With graduation right around the corner, Mao must find a way to keep them together or risk leaving their future to the uncertain tides of fate.18+

With Shinobu’s return, new battles begin on two fronts. As the Afflicting Cat crosses claws with the Tyrannical Tiger, Koyomi and Seishiro throw down to see who will remain Kiss-Shot’s thrall. Now, with their lives on the line and the fate of the world at stake, who will prevail in these double duels of dual realities?

"A trying day at court, the aches and pains of aging, and the rising cost of living put Shiro through quite the wringer. Kenji is also in for a few surprises, as discussions about the future and an unexpected New Year's visit to his family's home lead to some shocking revelations and an unforeseen proposal. Fortunately, the two always have the comfort of a meal made with love to see them through. Good thing, too, because when a premarital quarrel threatens to torpedo Gilbert/ Wataru and Kohinata's wedding plans, it's up to Shiro and Kenji to find a way to save their friends' happiness--without putting their own relationship at risk."--

"Swordless 'swordsman' Shichika and self-described 'schemer' Togame are on a quest to obtain twelve peculiar masterpiece blades. Pitting the former against his sister, who has acquired one of the legendary weapons, and the latter against a rival at court, Princess Negative, this paperback edition, featuring ... interior art and copious bilingual footnotes, is the third of a quartet collecting a bestselling series from the former homeland of samurais and ninjas"--Back cover.

"Mona Kawai is the cutest girl in school, and she knows it. In fact, she has everyone wrapped around her pretty little finger--everyone, that is, except Medaka Kuroiwa, a recent transfer student. Determined to win him over and solidify her reign as unchallenged queen bee, Mona rolls out the red carpet for her newest would-be subject, only for the stone-cold stoic to glare her down at every turn! Just how far will she go to prove her charms are truly irresistible and win over the last unclaimed heart in school? And why is it that her chest keeps getting tighter the harder he proves to conquer?--

Through cherry blossom season and the mysteries of "Christmas" to the joy and heartache of Valentine's Day, Muco endures the pain of trips to the vet and the humiliation of learning a new trick, all while fending off potential rivals for the affection of her beloved Mr. Komatsu.

"Now that Senpai has finally realized his feelings for Nagatoro, he's left with one big problem: a dire lack of confidence that is spilling over into his paintings and endangering his dreams of getting into an arts university. At a loss for how to help, Nagatoro turns for aid to the former club president, who is only too happy to oblige. But when the president's solution turns out to require quite a bit more exposure than anybody anticipated, Nagatoro must decide just how much skin she's willing to put in the game."--

War has come to the Witch's Village—but will it bring disaster, or opportunity?The extremists of the anti-witch faction have finally made their move, unleashing Remnants of Disaster upon the village. But why did their vanguard consist of a lone, powerless boy? And where is the follow-up attack that surely must be coming? Saybil must put aside the startling revelations about his past—and even his newfound love for Professor Los—to help his friends stand up to this new threat, where victory will mean graduation, but failure could mean the end of peace between the witches and the Church for good. Both sides will bring all their power and cunning to bear, but will this war end in tragedy or farce? The stage is set, and Saybil, Hort, and Kudo must prepare for the biggest performance of their lives!Kakeru Kobashiri presents the epic conclusion to the first arc of this hit series set in the high fantasy world of Grimoire of Zero!

The hit light novel series with over 30 million online views in Japan!Ars Louvent isn’t just the heir of a petty barony—he’s also a reincarnated Japanese office worker! He isn’t a fighter, and he doesn’t know the first thing about his new world, but he does have one advantage that’s crucial for anyone who hopes to get by as a lord. Namely, an unprecedented eye for talent, granted to him by his special skill: Appraisal!Thanks to that skill—and to his lack of consideration for his prospective retainers’ ages and origins—Ars has managed to gather up a formidable team of talented followers. Unfortunately, the empire he lives in is teetering on the brink of civil war. To make matters worse, the cornerstone of House Louvent and Ars’s father, Raven, has passed away at the worst possible moment! Ars has no choice but to take up his father’s mantle, make full use of his retainers’ talents, and protect and expand his territory as war rages around him, lest he lose everything he holds dear!

"Despite his best efforts to avoid attention, Iruma's dumb luck and good nature have made him the talk of Babyls. But his unwanted fame has also caught the eye of the student council president, Ameri, who suspects that Iruma may not be the demon others think he is. As Iruma's string of uncanny feats continues, Ameri draws closer to the truth, and before long, their worlds come crashing together in a fateful and heart-pounding encounter."--

IT’S NOT A JOKE ANYMORECan a masked internet vigilante who foretells his real-life acts of vengeance before committing them rattle society into human decency, at long last? Finally available as a one-volume complete edition, Prophecy's stunning prescience only burns brighter since its first serialization in 2011.Winner of the Japan Media Arts Festival Manga Excellence Prize and le Prix Asie de la Critique ACBD laureate Tetsuya Tsutsui has published hard-hitting comics since the dawn of our brave new century. Prophecy was adapted into a live-action theatrical feature as well as a TV drama.PRAISE FOR THE ORIGINAL NORTH AMERICAN RELEASE"Prophecy seems more relevant than ever now [...] A tough manga to put down, and it doesn'’t let up until the case is fully closed." —Otaku USA"It’s the old vigilante conundrum brought into a very present day, and Prophecy really is hard to put down. […] It feels like a timely book, but more than that it’s a good one and one that keeps you thinking throughout." —Anime News Network"Prophecy is a mature, chilling, and realistic series […] One of the strongest series to debut this year.—Manga Bookshelf

A never-ending search for who we are BAR California is a secluded sex bar that welcomes people of all genders, propensities, and sexual orientations. For some, it’s the only place where they’re free to be themselves. For others, it’s a place for self-discovery.The mysterious young woman who runs the establishment, Yo, quietly watches over the patrons every evening. No one seems to know much about her. But when a new part-timer accidentally walks into her room, her past—and how the bar came to be—is gradually revealed.The final installment of Rei Taki’s intricate and deeply moving series. Her words will touch you to the core!18+