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ANCIENT MAGUS BRIDE GN #6

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

is a supernatural romance manga series that features a fascinating relationship between a troubled teenage girl and an inhuman wizard. Kore Yamazaki combines a fantastical shoujo style with a darker, brooding tone that is reminiscent of shonen hits like Pandora Hearts and Blue Exorcist. 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.

ARPEGGIO OF BLUE STEEL GN #9

(W) Ark Performance (A) Ark Performance (CA) Ark Performance

In the early twenty-first century, the majority of Earth's landmass is submerged due to rising sea levels. Enter the Fleet of Fog, a host of sentient alien battleships of unknown origin who easily decimate earth's naval forces. Humanity is now on the verge of extinction. In the year 2039, the stalwart Captain Chihaya Gunzou and his intrepid crew on the Blue Steel fleet may be humanity's last chance to fight off the alien invaders. The Blue Steel fleet happens to contain a secret weapon that could turn the tide of war: a mysterious I-401 submarine that can transform into a girl.

BATTLE RABBITS GN #3

(W) Yuki Amemiya (A) Ichihara Yukino (CA) Ichihara Yukino

Kokuryuu Kaguya was only a little boy when he witnessed his father's murder by a group of demons. Kaguya spent years trying to convince people about what he witnessed but was dismissed as a traumatized child with an over-active imagination. One day, Kaguya is struck by a mysterious light and meets a young woman named Mao, a skillful warrior wearing bunny ears, who rescues him from a demon attack, then demands to know what planet he's from! Kaguya finds himself inducted into a secret organization of other-worldly individuals whose goal is to defend Earth from monstrous invaders. Reborn as a Battle Rabbit, strange powers awaken within Kaguya which allow him to fight these creatures and seek vengeance for his father's death!

BLOOM INTO YOU GN #1

(W) Nakatani Nio (A) Nakatani Nio (CA) Nakatani Nio

is a charming love story about two young women who together discover that their dreams of a heart-pounding romance can indeed come true. Yuu has always loved manga and awaits the day she gets a love confession that sends her heart aflutter with bubbles and hearts, and yet when a junior high classmate confesses his feelings to her, she feels nothing. Disappointed and confused, Yuu enters high school still unsure how to respond. That's when Yuu sees the beautiful student council president Nanami turn down a suitor with such maturity that she's inspired to ask her for help. But when the next person to confess to Yuu is Nanami herself, has her romance finally begun?

CAPTIVE HEARTS OF OZ GN #1

(W) Ryo Maruyu (A) Mamenosuke Fujimaru (CA) Mamenosuke Fujimaru

is the newest manga series by -bestselling creator Mamenosuke Fujimaru, known for her prolific work on the .. manga series. Dorothy Gale, along with her beloved dog Toto, finds herself whisked away by a tornado to the mysterious land of Oz. Something about this strange place feels oddly familiar, but Dorothy just wants to go home. Following the advice of a kindly Witch, Dorothy must travel to the Emerald City and seek out the Wizard of Oz, who alone has the power to send her back to her world.Alongside a trio of fascinating new companions, and a mysterious young man known as "Zero," Dorothy must follow the Yellow Brick Road on her journey to escape Oz and some of its less than friendly denizens, the evil Witches. Yet even though all this seems to be happening for the first time, Dorothy feels as if they have all met before!

FRANKEN FRAN OMNIBUS TP #4

(W) Katsuhisa Kigitsu (A) Katsuhisa Kigitsu (CA) Katsuhisa Kigitsu

Starting with the bolts that protrude from her head, Fran isn't exactly what you would call a normal girl, nor is the cast of horribly disfigured creatures who join her. Despite her Frankenstein-like ways, Fran cares deeply for her patients and holds steadfastly to the Hippocratic Oath. Her creed is: "All lives must be saved, no matter the cost!" For Franken Fran, the ends always justify the means, no matter what ungodly creations emerge from her lab. Collects volumes 7 and 8 of the original serialization.

GIRL FROM OTHER SIDE SIUIL RUN GN #1

(W) Nagabe (A) Nagabe (CA) Nagabe

is an all-new manga series that pulls readers into a magical and enchanting tale about a young girl and her demonic guardian. In a world split between the Inside and the Outside, those living in both realms are told never to cross over to the other side, lest they be cursed. A young girl named Shiva lives on the other side, in a vacant village with a demonic guardian known only as "Teacher." Although the two are forbidden to touch, they seem to share a bond that transcends their disparate appearances. But when Shiva leaves Teacher's care to seek out her grandmother, the secret behind her mysterious living arrangement comes to light. A haunting story of love and fantastical creatures, is a gorgeously-illustrated ongoing manga series that will appeal to fans of .

GOLDEN TIME GN #6

(W) Yuyuko Takemiya (A) Umechazuke (CA) Umechazuke

Life, love, and education! College freshman Tada Banri is looking forward to a new lease on life, starting with his ambitious journey and entry into a private law school in Tokyo. As luck would have it, during the opening ceremony for the freshman class, he happens across an unfortunate person from his past. Her name is Kaga Kouko, a buxom-beauty who slaps Banri's new friend, Mitsuo, across the face with a bouquet of roses. Just who is she and what's her beef with Mitsuo?

HOW TO BUILD DUNGEON BOOK OF DEMON KING GN #2

(W) Yakan Warau (A) Toshimasa Komiya (CA) Toshimasa Komiya

At the end of his life, after decades of painstaking research, Aur has finally achieved his dream of ascending to the role of Demon King. Using his newfound abilities, he summons an alluring succubus known as Lilu to serve him, and immediately begins the task of creating a dungeon - an underground kingdom in his own vision, filled with all manner of fantastical creatures. As he weaves the intricate and dangerous world of his dungeon, he'll learn what it takes to become a true Demon King, with all the troubles, trials, and titillation that come with it. And his enemies will cower in fear!

KINDRED SPIRITS ON ROOF COMP COLL TP

(W) Hachi Ito

Mako and Shiori have been best friends since they were children, but when Mako suddenly confesses her love to Shiori, all Shiori can do is run away! One year later, Shiori sees Mako and decides she wants to rekindle their friendship. Can the two girls go back to their relationship the way it was before, or are they ready for it to evolve into something else? Meanwhile, fellow student Hase Chiharu loves seeing yuri romance play out. For that reason, she becomes enamored by two senior classmates, Natsuki and Rika, a power couple in the school's Quiz Show Club. When Chiharu joins the club so she can be closer to them, she meets the adorable Tokino. Tokino can't take her eyes off their beautiful upper classmates either, and as Chiharu and Tokino observe the couple together, their own sweet relationship begins!

LOVE IN HELL DEATH LIFE GN #2

(W) Reiji Suzumaru (A) Reiji Suzumaru (CA) Reiji Suzumaru

is a sequel to the manga series, , a hilarious and sexy romp through the afterlife. Utsunomiya Sousuke is dead. But his new life is about to begin... in Hell! Upon awakening in the afterlife, Sousuke meets his painfully sexy devil guide Sanagi, who may be short of stature, but packs an all-powerful punch. Like Rintaro before him, can the hopelessly irreverent Sousuke repent from his sins, or is he fated to be forever tortured and teased by a gorgeous demonic temptress?

MAGICAL GIRL APOCALYPSE GN #10

(W) Sato Kentaro (A) Sato Kentaro (CA) Sato Kentaro

High-schooler Kii Kogami is stuck in a rut, loathing the monotonous doldrums of his everyday life. If only something exciting were to happen, something magical. As fate would have it, Kii is about to get his wish, but in a way more terrifying than anything he could have imagined. When a little girl clad in gothic lolita attire appears at school and starts to gruesomely bludgeon, dismember, and mutilate all who cross her path, while chanting the mantra "Magical Girl" under her breath, the school devolves into a state of bloody chaos. Just how will Kii escape from this murderous magical girl?

MONSTER MUSUME I HEART MONSTER GIRLS GN #3 (OF 2)

(W) Okayado (A) Okayado (CA) Okayado

When hapless human twenty-something Kurusu Kimihito becomes an involuntary "volunteer" in the government homestay program for monster girls, his world is turned upside down. A reptilian lamia named Miia is sent to live with him, and it is Kimihito's job to tend to her every need and make sure she integrates into his everyday life. While cold-blooded Miia is so sexy she makes Kimihito's blood boil with desire, the penalties for interspecies breeding are dire. Even worse, when a buxom centaur girl named Centorea and a scantily clad harpy named Papi move into Kimihito's house, what's a full-blooded young man with raging hormones to do?

MY GIRLFRIEND IS T REX GN #2

(W) Sanzo (A) Sanzo (CA) Sanzo

In a world where humans live side-by-side with anthropomorphic dinosaurs, Yuuma Asahikawa is a young man looking for a fresh start in life. It's a classic case of "be careful what you wish for" when Yuuma begins dating Churio - a gorgeous Tyrannosaurus Rex with a ferocious appetite. Follow the ups and downs of Yuuma and Churio's bizarre romance as they spend their daily lives together. As Churio's vicious claws, reptilian tail, and razor sharp teeth hinder even the simplest of activities together, will Yuuma, let alone their relationship, survive?

MY MONSTER SECRET GN #5

(W) Eiji Masuda (A) Eiji Masuda (CA) Eiji Masuda

High school student Kuromine Asahi is the kind of guy who literally cannot tell a lie. Whether it's trying to maintain a poker face in a simple game of cards or keeping scurrilous gossip to himself, Asahi is a total failure when it comes to the art of deception. So what happens when he stumbles upon the most shocking secret of his life? When Asahi learns that Shiragami Youko, a beautiful girl of few words, is actually a vampire. Can Asahi possibly keep his lips sealed?

NON NON BIYORI GN #6

(W) Atto (A) Atto (CA) Atto

Welcome to the countryside village of Asahigaoka, a quaint town far removed from the hustle-and-bustle of the big city. You couldn't imagine a more isolated setting in all of Japan. So when Tokyo-raised elementary school student Hotaru Ichijo transfers to the tiny Asahigaoka Branch School due to her father's job, she's in for the culture shock of her life! Join Hotaru and her new friends, the eccentric Renge and the mischievous sisters Natsumi and Komari, as they share daily adventures in the idyllic Japanese countryside.

NURSE HITOMIS MONSTER INFIRMARY GN

(W) Shake-O (A) Shake-O (CA) Shake-O

is an ongoing manga series that provides a hilarious and fresh look at school life through the eye of its cyclops heroine. Nurse Hitomi is not your typical school nurse. Newly-employed as a high school nurse, who just happens to be a cyclops, Nurse Hitomi must fumble her way through the many inhuman issues that arise in a school rife with monstrous characters. Welcome to the infirmary! We haven't been expecting you.