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ARIFURETA FROM COMMONPLACE LIGHT NOVEL #7

(W) Ryo Shirakome (A) Takaya-ki (CA) Takaya-ki

Seventeen-year-old Hajime Nagumo is your average, everyday otaku. However, his simple life of pulling all-nighters and sleeping in school is suddenly turned upside down when he, along with the rest of his class, is summoned to a fantasy world! They're treated like heroes and tasked with the duty of saving the human race from utter extinction. But what should have been any otaku's paradise quickly turns into Hajime's nightmare. Ridiculed and bullied by his classmates for being weak, he soon finds himself in despair. Will he be able to survive in this dangerous world of monsters and demons with only a glorified blacksmith's level of strength?

ARIFURETA I LOVE ISEKAI GN #1

(W) Ryo Shirakome (A) Misaki Mori (CA) Misaki Mori

A hilarious new manga spin-off for Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest, the hit light novel and manga franchise that's soon to be an anime! Hajime and the beautiful women around him pause their epic fantasy adventures for some slice-of-life comedy. Follow the everyday antics of the crew in this new collection of 4-panel comics!

BLOOM INTO YOU GN #7

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

Yuu has always loved shoujo manga and fantasizes about the day that she too will get a love confession that will send her heart a-flutter. Yet when a male classmate confesses his feelings for 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 and finesse that Yuu is inspired to ask her for advice. But when the next person to confess to Yuu is the alluring Nanami herself, has Yuu's shoujo romance finally begun?

CAPTAIN HARLOCK DIMENSIONAL VOYAGE GN #10

(W) Leiji Matsumoto (A) Kouichi Shimahoshi (CA) Kouichi Shimahoshi

When Tadashi Daiba's father is murdered by invaders known as the Mazon, he becomes frustrated in the face of the Earth government's flippant attitude. Landing himself in prison, Tadashi finds himself invited aboard the battleship Arcadia, controlled by none other than the legendary Captain Harlock. Joining his crew on their journey through space, Tadashi's future will lead him to confront not only the Mazon, but the many other forces across the universe threatening humanity's very existence.

DIRTY PAIR OMNIBUS GN

(W) Haruka Takachiho (A) Hisao Tamaki (CA) Hisao Tamaki

A two-in-one manga omnibus about the classic science fiction characters by Haruka Takachiho and Star Wars: A New Hope manga artist Hisao Tamaki! Kei and Yuri, known as the Lovely Angels-or the notorious Dirty Pair, depending on who you ask-work as "trouble consultants" for the galactic Worlds Welfare and Works Association (WWWA). But in their pursuit of space-wide justice, they cause space-wide disaster! The chaotic (and strangely successful) exploits of these interstellar agents have charmed audiences since their debut in 1980. For the first time ever, this manga adventure for the iconic pair, created in Japan as a retelling of the first light novel, will be available in English, contained entirely in one omnibus!

DRAGON GOES HOUSE HUNTING GN #4

(W) Kawo Tanuki (A) Choco Aya (CA) Choco Aya

The hilarious story of a dragon trying to find his perfect lair! When a dragon fails to live up to the fearsome standards set for him, his family kicks him out. He embarks on a quest to find a new home, but soon finds that life on the road is no place for a cowardly beast of legend. In a fantasy world full of elves, dwarves, and other mythical creatures, where everyone wants a piece of him, the frustrations of house-hunting reach a whole new level.

DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS PLUS GN #5

(W) Mine Yoshizaki (A) Mine Yoshizaki (CA) Mine Yoshizaki

Kleo dreams of becoming a gallant, monster-slaying hero, and when a twist of fate sees him whisked off to a strange and distant land, it seems he's finally got his chance. But the king doesn't want Kleo slaying monsters; he wants him training them, preparing mighty creatures to fight against the forces of darkness. Unfortunately, the kingdom's a little short on monsters at the moment... and Kleo's journey begins with only one sassy slime to back him up. It's a quirky quest with one majorly reluctant hero!

GAL GOHAN GN #1

(W) Mita Ori (A) Mita Ori (CA) Mita Ori

Get ready for food, fun, and fashion in this sexy new manga series about a cooking club! Okazaki Miku is a Gal: a fun-loving high school student who expresses herself through bleached hair, sexy clothes, and heaps of accessories. Unfortunately, she's also flunking every class. When she asks her Home Economics teacher, Yabe Shinji, to help her bake bribery cookies for her disappointed teachers, she finds a new excitement in that small success, and Shinji is moved by her enthusiasm. Shinji decides to start a cooking club to better connect with his students, and Miku is first in line to join!

HARUKANA RECEIVE GN #5

(W) Kei Murayama (A) Kei Murayama (CA) Kei Murayama

When high schooler Haruka moves to Okinawa, she finds herself enamored with the beach right outside her front door and resolves to form a volleyball team with her cousin, Kanata. However, because she's so short, Kanata gave up on volleyball ages ago. Can Haruka get her to take up the sport again in time for the junior tournament?

HOW REALIST HERO REBUILT KINGDOM LIGHT NOVEL #5

(W) Dojyomaru (A) Fuyuyuki (CA) Fuyuyuki

Summoned to another world to slay the mighty beast of governance! When the aggressively pragmatic Kazuya Souma is summoned to another world as a hero, he's not given a quest, he's given a kingdom to rule. On top of that, he's betrothed to the previous king's daughter! To get the country back in order, Souma gathers a group of gifted individuals to his side. Will their impressive talents and his own knack for logistics be enough to get the country on its feet again?

HOW TO TREAT MAGICAL BEASTS GN #4

(W) Kajiya (A) Kajiya (CA) Kajiya

In an age of science and forgotten magic, mythic beasts are beginning to disappear from the world. A young girl named Ziska, born into a line of mages, becomes the apprentice to a veterinarian of regular animals, but Ziska's interests lie with beasts of a more magical nature. Can she help these creatures of legend survive in a world that is leaving them behind?

IDEAL SPONGER LIFE GN #4

(W) Tsunehiko Watanabe (A) Neko Hinotsuki (CA) Neko Hinotsuki

One day, average salaryman Yamai Zenjirou has an out-of-this-world experience, literally! He's pulled from Earth and dragged to another world where magic thrives and a gorgeous, powerful queen needs a consort. Now he's being pressured to marry that very monarch and help her bear a child. Will Zenjirou accept this life of lazy, luxurious love at the cost of leaving his home behind?

MACHIMAHO MADE WRONG PERSON MAGICAL GIRL GN #4

(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!

MAGICAL GIRL SPECIAL OPS ASUKA GN #8

(W) Makoto Fukami (A) Seigo Tokiya (CA) Seigo Tokiya

When the Earth was threatened by the sudden appearance of undead creatures, a group of young women blessed with powers from a mysterious source rose to defeat them. Now, after three years of apparent peace, the same malevolent creatures have resurfaced. Five magical girls are once again conscripted to war as the Magical Girl Special Ops force, to defend mankind from an unholy nemesis!

MAGIKA SWORDSMAN & SUMMONER GN #12

(W) Mitsuki Mihara (A) MonRin (CA) MonRin

Parallel to our dimension is a world filled with magic, home to a host of mystical beings and fantastical powers. Humanity has learned to harness these forces and bring forth that world's entities to do their bidding through the power of "summoners." Fifteen years later, Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school, however, is met with opposition--especially from his own sister, who is the school's most skilled swordsman. Can he overcome adversity and learn to become a first rate summoner?

MISS KOBAYASHIS DRAGON MAID KANNA DAILY LIFE GN #6

(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!

MONSTER MUSUME GN #15

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

What do world governments do when they learn that fantastical beings are not merely fiction, but flesh and blood--not to mention feather, hoof, and fang? Why, they create new regulations, of course! "The Interspecies Cultural Exchange Accord" ensures that these once-mythical creatures assimilate into human society...or else! 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. What's a full-blooded young man with raging hormones to do?

MY FATHER IS A UNICORN GN #1

(W) Monaka Suzuki (A) Monaka Suzuki (CA) Monaka Suzuki

Learning to live with a step-dad can be tough, especially if your new dad is a unicorn! Issei Uno is still in high school when his mom remarries. His mom's new husband, Masaru, is a nice enough guy, he just happens to be a unicorn. Sometimes in the form of a talking horse, sometimes in the form of a beautiful man, Masaru is determined to run the household while his wife is away and win Issei over. For better or worse, now Issei is stuck teaching this unicorn man how to be a good dad in this idiosyncratic comedy about the magical connection of family.

MY LITTLE PONY FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC PAPERCRAFT SC

(W) El Joey Designs (A) El Joey Designs (CA) El Joey Designs

My Little Pony comes to 3D life in this book of paper crafts! Fans of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic can now bring their favorite characters to life using this unique craft book! Featuring original templates that come pre-scored and die-cut, each paper character is ready to pop out, fold, and glue. The adorable designs and simple instructions make this a fun collectible for My Little Pony fans of all ages!

OUR DINING ROOM GN #1

(W) Mita Ori (A) Mita Ori (CA) Mita Ori

A sweet Boys' Love story about a lonely salaryman learning to overcome his shyness by sharing his food! Eating around other people is a struggle for salaryman Yutaka, despite his talent for cooking. All that changes when he meets Minoru and Tane, two brothers, many years apart in age, who ask him to teach them how to make his delicious food! Yutaka soon finds himself having a change of heart as he looks forward to the meals they share together.

OUR DREAMS AT DUSK SHIMANAMI TASOGARE GN #4

(W) Yuhki Kamatani (A) Yuhki Kamatani (CA) Yuhki Kamatani

The beloved coming-out and coming-of-age manga about a broad LGBT+ community. Not only is high schooler Tasuku Kaname the new kid in town, he's also terrified that he's been outed as gay. Just as he's contemplating doing the unthinkable, Tasuku meets a mysterious woman who leads him to a group of people dealing with problems not so different from his own. In this realistic, heartfelt depiction of LGBT+ characters from different backgrounds finding their place in the world, a search for inner peace proves to be the most universal experience of all.

PENGUINDRUM GN #1

(W) Kunihiko Ikuhara (A) Isuzu Shibata (CA) Isuzu Shibata

The supernatural drama based on the anime by acclaimed director Kunihiko Ikuhara (Sailor Moon, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Sarazanmai). When high school girl Himari Takakura escapes the clutches of death thanks to a quirky spirit inhabiting a penguin hat, she gets a new lease on life, but there's a catch. In order for her to stay alive, her twin brothers (with the help of three penguins) must track down a strange object called the "Penguindrum" and in doing so, delve into the mysteries of their very existence!

PLUS SIZED ELF GN #4

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

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?

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.

REINCARNATED AS A SWORD GN #1

(W) Ryo Shirakome (A) Misaki Mori (CA) Misaki Mori

A modern otaku is reborn into a fantasy world as a sword, based off the light novels also published by Seven Seas! Reincarnated as a sentient weapon with memories of his past life, but not his name, a magical sword saves a young beastgirl from a life of slavery. Fran, the cat-eared girl, becomes his wielder, and wants only to grow stronger, while the sword wants to know why he is here. Together, the strange duo's journey has only just begun! This manga adaptation of the hit light novel series features charming artwork by manga artist Tomowo Maruyama, and is sure to be enjoyed by existing fans of the franchise as well as all-new readers who are ready for a sharp fantasy tale.