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KODANSHA COMICS

ATTACK ON TITAN GN #22

(W) Isayama Hajime (A) Isayama Hajime (CA) Isayama Hajime

The blockbuster manga edges closer to its thrilling conclusions. The mysteries of the Titans are being revealed. Who will escape death at the hands of giants and human beings?

DESCENDING STORIES GN #2

SHOWA GENROKU RAKUGO SHINJU

(W) Haruko Kumota (A) Haruko Kumota (CA) Haruko Kumota

A multi-generational human drama set in the world of rakugo, a traditional form of Japanese comedic storytelling, Descending Stories follows an ex-convict whose life is changed by his apprenticeship to a famed storyteller, and Konatsu, who yearns to perform rakugo but cannot because women are not permitted in the craft.

FAIRY TAIL GN #61

(W) Hiro Mashima (A) Hiro Mashima (CA) Hiro Mashima

The magical adventures of the Fairy Tail guild continue! Lucy is an attractive mage-in-training who wants to join a magician's guild so that she can become a full-fledged magician. The guild she dreams about joining is the most famous in the world, and it is known as the Fairy Tail. One day she meets Natsu, a boy raised by a Dragon who mysteriously left him when he was young. Natsu has devoted his life to finding his Dragon father. When Natsu helps Lucy out of a tricky situation, she discovers that he is a member of the Fairy Tail magician's guild, and our heroes' adventure together begins.

HAPPINESS GN #5

(W) Shuzo Oshimi (A) Shuzo Oshimi (CA) Shuzo Oshimi

A supernatural story of sexual awakening, growing up, and suburban vampirism, Happiness follows a dorky boy who is attacked by a girl in an alley. She sucks his blood and gives him a choice: life or death. He chooses life, but finds himself nearly overwhelmed by a new thirst and a fascination with the necks of his classmates.

IN SPECTRE GN #5

(W) Kyo Shirodaira (A) Chasiba Katase (CA) Chasiba Katase

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.

INTERVIEWS WITH MONSTER GIRLS GN #5

(W) Petos (A) Petos (CA) Petos

They were once feared and forced to live in the shadows. But as modern society grew more enlightened, human beings began to realize that monsters like succubi, dullahans, and vampires deserve public services as much as anyone. Still, a girls' high school for monsters? It sounds like a nightmare, but for one man it's a dream job. Tetsuo has always been fascinated by "demi-humans," and a job opening for a biology teacher at this school is his chance to see them firsthand!

LDK GN #10

(W) Ayu Watanabe (A) Ayu Watanabe (CA) Ayu Watanabe

Shusei is the most handsome and popular boy at his high school - and he's turned down almost every girl there, including Aoi's best friend. But when his apartment catches fire, he has to move in with his neighbor: Aoi! What will these unwilling roommates become to each other when forced to share an LDK?

QUEEN EMERALDAS HC GN #2 (OF 2)

(W) Leiji Matsumoto (A) Leiji Matsumoto (CA) Leiji Matsumoto

First manga in more than 10 years to be translated into English from the legendary creator Leiji Mastumoto (Space Battleship Yamato/Star Blazers)! Emeraldas is a woman searching for someone whose name only she knows. Hiroshi Umino is a boy longing to escape the bonds of Earth. Together, they travel the galaxy, striking down the wicked and arrogant and helping the innocent. Leiji Matsumoto's most famous characters make appearances, including Maetel, Captain Harlock, Toshiro, and, of course, the Galaxy Express.

SAY I LOVE YOU GN #18

(W) Kanae Hazuki (A) Kanae Hazuki (CA) Kanae Hazuki

Since her "friends" framed her for the death of the class rabbit in elementary school, Mei Tachibana has given up on other people. But when Mei kicks Yamato, the most popular boy at her high school, in the head (she was aiming for someone else), she becomes enemy No. 1 among the student body while Yamato himself grows more and more fascinated with her! How long can Mei keep her heart closed off? How long will she refuse to say, "I love you"?

SEVEN DEADLY SINS GN #21

(W) Nakaba Suzuki (A) Nakaba Suzuki (CA) Nakaba Suzuki

The Fighting Festival between The Seven Deadly Sins and The Ten Commandments has finally begun! With The Sins and company divided into groups of two, they have no choice but to work separately as pairs in order to prove victorious in their duels against the other contestants. But when Gowther and Escanor are pit against each other, will they fall into The Ten Commandments's trap and fight, or will their friendship be strong enough to get them through unscathed?

SWEETNESS & LIGHTNING GN #7

(W) Gido Amagakure (A) Gido Amagakure (CA) Gido Amagakure

Having lost his wife, math teacher Kouhei Inuzuka is doing his best to raise his young daughter Tsumugi as a single father. He's pretty bad at cooking and doesn't have a huge appetite to begin with, but chance brings his little family and one of his students, Kotori Iida, together for homemade adventures. With those three cooks in the kitchen, it's no wonder this dinner table drama is so delicious.

UQ HOLDER GN #11

(W) Ken Akamatsu (A) Ken Akamatsu (CA) Ken Akamatsu

Negi Springfield, the boy wizard of the hit manga Negima!, fought and won many battles. Now it is decades later and Negi's grandson(!), a little boy name Touta, dreams of leaving his quiet village and heading to the City. But first he must defeat his teacher, the immortal vampire Evangeline! Witness the dramatic beginning of a futuristic battle fantasy, the newest series by Ken Akamatsu, creator of Love Hina and Negima! In Shops: Jul 26, 2017 SRP: $10.99

WAITING FOR SPRING GN #1

(W) Anashin (A) Anashin (CA) Anashin

Mizuki is a shy girl who's about to enter high school, and vows to open herself up to new friendships. Of course, the four stars of the boys' basketball team weren't exactly the friends she had in mind! Yet, when they drop by the café where she works, the five quickly hit it off. Soon she's been accidentally thrust into the spotlight, targeted by jealous girls. And will she expand her mission to include love?

WELCOME TO BALLROOM GN #6

(W) Tomo Takeuchi (A) Tomo Takeuchi (CA) Tomo Takeuchi

Fujita has drifted through middle school aimlessly, unable to find friends or anything that can hold his attention. Then, one day, he's attacked by a gang and saved by a mysterious man. But this isn't a karate master. Fujita's Mr. Miyagi is a ballroom dance instructor! Reluctantly, Fujita takes a few beginner's classes, only to find his inspiration - an entrancing, teenage dance prodigy named Shizuku. It's Fujita's first step into the high-octane world of competitive dance!

YAMADA KUN & SEVEN WITCHES GN #14

(W) Miki Yoshikawa (A) Miki Yoshikawa (CA) Miki Yoshikawa

What if you could switch bodies with a kiss? From the creator of Flunk Punk Rumble, Miki Yoshikawa brings you a fresh new take on school romantic comedy. Suzaku High School student and problem kid, Ryu Yamada, is in a bad mood after being chewed out again by the teacher today. As if his day couldn't get any worse, he falls down the top of the stairs with honor student, Urara Shiraishi... and when he comes to, he's switched bodies with her!