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ALICE & ZOROKU GN #5

(W) Tetsuya Imai (A) Tetsuya Imai (CA) Tetsuya Imai

A thrilling supernatural manga series, now with an anime adaptation! A group of young girls possesses a mysterious power known as "Alice's Dream," which gives them the ability to turn their thoughts into reality. Detained and experimented upon, these youths are locked away in secret until one of them manages to escape. Her name is Sana, a girl with the power to ignore the very laws of physics. When this willful powerhouse crosses paths with a stubborn old man named Zoroku, his carefully-ordered life will never be the same again!

ANCIENT MAGUS BRIDE GN #10

(W) Kore Yamazaki (A) Kore Yamazaki (CA) Kore Yamazaki

Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fated encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice and his wife!

BEAUTY & BEAST GN

(W) Neji (A) Neji (CA) Neji

A sweet yuri manga about a lonely monster and the girl she loves! A lonely monster, living in seclusion in the forest, wishes she could live amidst humans despite her frightening appearance. Everything changes when she starts getting a visitor, a blind human girl who's fascinated with her mysterious forest friend. As the monster and the girl grow attached in their secluded world, their love proves that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

BOOGIEPOP .LIGHT NOVEL OMNIBUS #2

(W) Kouhei Kadono (A) Kouji Ogata (CA) Kouji Ogata

Three novels of the modern classic that sparked the light novel craze in Japan, including two novels newly released in English! There is an urban legend that children tell one another about a shinigami that can release people from the pain they may be suffering. This "Angel of Death" has a name: Boogiepop. And the legends are true. Boogiepop is real. Told in a non-linear fashion that asks the reader to piece together the sequence of events to solve the mysteries alongside the characters, Kouhei Kadono's first Boogiepop novel ignited the Japanese "light novel" trend.

CERTAIN SCIENTIFIC RAILGUN ASTRAL BUDDY GN #1

(W) Kazuma Kamachi (A) Yasuhito Nogi (CA) Yasuhito Nogi

A new spin-off manga for the hit series A Certain Scientific Railgun! A particular young woman who attends Tokiwadai Middle School has been quietly participating in the events of A Certain Scientific Railgun. Her time in the background is over; this is her story. Welcome to a world where mysticism and science collide, and supernatural powers are derived from either science or religion. At the heart of this world is Academy City, an advanced metropolis whose population is comprised mostly of students. The majority of students are enrolled in the city's "Power Curriculum Program," where they must learn to master their latent psychic powers.

FAIRY TALE BATTLE ROYALE GN #2

(W) Soraho Ina (A) Soraho Ina (CA) Soraho Ina

In this survival horror series, which fairy tale will be the last one standing? Kuninaka Aoba is the target of bullies at school and wishes for nothing more than to be on good terms with her classmates. Her wish is granted, but at what cost? Suddenly, she's thrust down a rabbit hole, into a strangely familiar world from children's stories-only this version comes with a dark and gruesome twist. It's kill or be killed, in a fairy tale fight to the finish!

GRIMGAR OF FANTASY & ASH LIGHT NOVEL #9

(W) Ao Jyumonji (A) Eiri Shirai (CA) Eiri Shirai

Haruhiro awakens to darkness and amnesia, among a group of strangers who can only remember their own names...and nothing else. When they make it into the light, they discover Grimgar, a fantasy world that's like something out of an RPG game. Without apparent skills or knowledge of their surroundings, Haruhiro and his newfound friends band together to form an adventuring party. Only by cooperating, using their wits, and learning new skills can they hope to survive in this dangerous land of monsters and magic.

HOW NOT TO SUMMON DEMON LORD GN #3

(W) Yukiya Murasaki (A) Naoto Fukuda (CA) Naoto Fukuda

An elite but socially-stunted gamer finds himself in another world, inhabiting the body of his character Diablo! But despite his powers, his awkwardness keeps getting in the way, so he decides to pretend to be a Demon Lord and soon finds himself with a pair of slaves: a well-endowed elf and a cat girl. Together, they struggle with everything from interpersonal relationships to diabolical beast battles!

MACHIMAHO MADE WRONG PERSON MAGICAL GIRL GN #2

(W) Souryuu (A) Souryuu (CA) Souryuu

A naughty, delinquent twist on the magical girl genre! While searching for a brave candidate to become a magical girl and defend the world from evil, a mythical creature finds Kayo Majiba, a cute young lady who seems like the perfect fit. But when this newly turned magical girl proves to be a crude delinquent who goes berserk in a conflict, it becomes clear that this may have been a terrible mistake. Now evil, and any innocent bystanders, will face the rage of a magical girl gone wrong!

MADE IN ABYSS GN #5

(W) Akihito Tukushi (A) Akihito Tukushi (CA) Akihito Tukushi

In an age when the corners of the world have been scoured for their secrets, only one place remains unexplored: a massive cave system known as the Abyss. Those who traverse its endless pits and labyrinth-like tunnels are known as Cave Raiders. A young orphan named Rico dreams of following in her mother's footsteps as a Cave Raider, and when she meets a strange robot when exploring the Abyss, she's one step closer to achieving her goal!

MISS KOBAYASHIS DRAGON MAID ELMA DIARY GN #1

(W) Coolkyoushinja (A) Ayami Kazama (CA) Ayami Kazama

An all-new story about working the 9-5 with Elma from Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid! The original series was a delightful, ongoing comedy manga series about a young lady who, after saving a dragon's life, finds herself the object of its indebtedness and undying affection. Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Elma's Office Lady Diary continues to explore this cast of colorful supernatural characters.

MISS KOBAYASHIS DRAGON MAID KANNA DAILY LIFE GN #4

(W) Coolkyoushinja (A) Mitsuhiro Kimura (CA) Mitsuhiro Kimura

After leaving her otherworldly home to find her fellow dragon, Tohru, young Kanna found herself unofficially adopted by Tohru and her human companion, Miss Kobayashi. From attending elementary school to making new friends, Kanna learns to adjust to the human world with the curiosity and cuteness that only a young dragon could have!

MY SOLO EXCHANGE DIARY GN

(W) Kabi Nagata (A) Kabi Nagata (CA) Kabi Nagata

The sequel to the viral sensation My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness! In this follow-up to her critical and commercial hit, Nagata Kabi uses engaging diary comics to explore her personal issues surrounding mental health, identity, and intimacy. Her relationship with her parents is growing more difficult than ever, and she struggles with the idea of living alone for the first time. Join her on her heart-wrenching, relatable journey through the challenges of adulthood.

PANDORA IN THE CRIMSON SHELL GHOST URN GN #11

(W) Masamune Shirow (A) Koushi Rikudou (CA) Koushi Rikudou

The exciting cyberpunk series from two manga legends: Shirow Masamune and Rikudou Koushi! The planet is in a constant state of tumult. Rival countries vie for power and resources while racing to create the latest technological breakthroughs; robots and cyborgs have become commonplace. What hope is left for a jaded humanity in an age of advances in cybernetics and artificial intelligence? Enter two cyborg girls outfitted with insurmountable combat capabilities. This is their story.

PLUS SIZED ELF GN #2

(W) Synecdoche (A) Synecdoche (CA) Synecdoche

The story of an elf struggling to lose weight after she discovered human French fries! Naoe-kun, a massage therapist, is about to head home for the day when he's saddled with a rather strange patient. This lovely lady has emerald eyes, pointy ears, and grew up in the forest; everything about her screams "elf," except for one thing: her bodacious body. It turns out she left her world but loves junk food in this one, and now her obsession has caught up with her. Can Naoe-kun help this lovable elf girl lose the weight-and keep it off?

PRECARIOUS WOMAN MISS BLACK GENERAL GN #3

(W) Jin (A) Jin (CA) Jin

It's not easy being a supervillain when you're crushing hard on your superhero nemesis. Miss Black General is the evil executive of the secret organization RX and dreams of world domination. Problem is, Brave Man, the hero that gives her warm fuzzies, is set on thwarting all of her dastardly plots. To make matters even more complicated, Miss Black General has a habit of misinterpreting Brave Man's counterattacks, as flirtation. This slapstick comedy puts a romantic twist on the age-old battle of good vs. evil!

RE MONSTER GN #4

(W) Kanekiru Kogitsune (A) Kobayakawa Haruyoshi (CA) Kobayakawa Haruyoshi

Tomokui Kanata has suffered an early death, but his adventures are far from over. He is reborn into a fantastical world of monsters and magic, but as a lowly goblin! Not about to let that stop him, the now renamed Rou uses his new physical prowess and his old memories to plow ahead in a world where consuming other creatures allows him to acquire their powers.

SAINT SEIYA SAINTIA SHO GN #5

(W) Chimaki Kuori (A) Chimaki Kuori (CA) Chimaki Kuori

In the wake of a space-wide civil war, instigated by Saga, the Gemini Gold Saint, a new team of Saints comes together with the goal of protecting their goddess Athena. This first all-women team of armored warriors, powered by the Zodiac, will use all their cunning, strength, and compassion to defend their worlds and oppose their very destinies.

SATOKO & NADA GN #2

(W) Yupechika (A) Yupechika (CA) Yupechika

A charming fictional manga about the friendship between a Japanese woman and her Muslim roommate! Satoko, who is Japanese, has a new roommate in America: a Saudi Arabian woman named Nada, who practices Islam and wears a hijab. While under the same roof, Satoko and Nada learn how to live together with very different customs and still have all the fun young women crave! Through mutual respect and the hilarious adventures of their daily life, Satoko and Nada prove that friendship knows no borders.

SPECIES DOMAIN GN #6

(W) Noro Shunsuke (A) Noro Shunsuke (CA) Noro Shunsuke

Every so often, a child is born with the features of a legendary being. From long, graceful elvish ears, to burly dwarven muscles, or an oni's horns, you never quite know who, or what, you'll see walking down the street these days. However, none of these individuals are born with the inherent traits their species are known for, and no one is more painfully aware of this than Kazamori. Born with the appearance of an elf, everyone expects her to wield magic, but she just can't do it! Kazamori has managed to hide this fact until now, but when an ordinary human who can use his own science-based version of magic learns the truth about her, what's a young elf girl in high school to do?

TORADORA LIGHT NOVEL #4

(W) Yuyuko Takemiya (A) Yasu (CA) Yasu

Takasu Ryuuji has learned the hard way that appearances can be deceiving. Despite his inwardly sweet personality, his unintentionally sharp gaze and aggressive features give him the air of a delinquent thug. It's Ryuuji's first day of his second year of high school and it seems as if things are looking up. He gets to sit in between his only friend, Yuusaku, and more importantly, the girl he's secretly crushing on, Kushieda Minori. But just when he thinks the stars are aligned in his favor, he unwittingly crosses the most feared girl in school, Aisaka Taiga, making her into his arch enemy. To top it off, Taiga has moved in right next door to Ryuuji and happens to be Minori's best friend! Can this school year possibly get any worse?

WONDERLAND GN #2

(W) Yugo Ishikawa (A) Yugo Ishikawa (CA) Yugo Ishikawa

Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, a horror manga about humans shrinking and learning to survive in their suddenly frightening world. When humans en masse shrink down to a tiny size, a girl named Alice and her pup Poco find themselves struggling to survive. Surrounded by strange yet familiar sights, they work to make a new life. That's easier said than done, however, in a world that's bigger-and more dangerous-than ever.