Youngwoo Shin is a deadbeat in real life, working odd jobs to barely pay off his loans. Even his family has written him off as a hopeless video game addict. But when he logs in to the massively popular VR game Satisfy, Youngwoo becomes Grid the Warrior...who is also painfully mediocre. Everything changes when he stumbles across a tome containing the lost knowledge of a legendary blacksmith. The catch is, using it resets all his levels! In order to survive after being forced back to square one, Grid will need to hone his skills and gather reliable allies...or not! Who needs all that when you're decked out in god-tier items?!
A deep dive into the planning and making of the hit anime adaption of Overlord reveals delicately crafted settings and the incredible detailed outfits and accessories that breathed life into everyone's favorite cast of not-so-good guys!
Experience SEKIRO's unique take on the blood-soaked history of Japan's Sengoku Period with over 300 pages of storyboards, character designs, and concept art!
A full-color art book collecting the illustrations of Shouji Sato, the artist behind the bestselling series Highschool of the Dead and Triage X! In addition to cover art and color pages from the original volumes, this collection features never-before-seen promotional artwork, magazine covers, concept art, and exclusive pinups!
"MY ONLY CRIME WAS LOVING YOU..." Aristia la Monique was the child of prophecy, raised to be the companion of the future emperor-until she wasn't. When the actual child of prophecy appears on the palace grounds, Aristia is immediately cast aside by both fiance and country and forced to watch as Jieun is handed the love, future, and throne that was supposed to be hers. Her only reward for a lifetime of obedience is death...or rather, a second chance at life! When she unexpectedly wakes up in her ten-year-old body, Aristia resolves to escape the shackles of prophecy no matter the odds. This time, she'll take fate into her own hands!
Featuring the stunning work of Kiyotaka Haimura! This collection of illustrations, rough sketches, and more is sure to please any diehard lovers of the beautiful artwork decorating the covers and pages of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? On the Side: Sword Oratoria! Included are a long format interview between Kiyotaka Haimura and the author Fujino Omori, an exclusive short story, and illuminating scribbled commentary by Kiyotaka throughout!
The vile Aria Roscent is sentenced to execution for her cruel and vicious misdeeds against her angelic half sister, Mielle. Even Aria herself believes it's what she deserves-until Mielle gleefully reveals that she was the true mastermind all along. The helpless Aria makes a final, fervent wish for a chance to redo everything just as the blade swings down...and snaps to attention at the dining room table as her fourteen-year-old self! Armed with knowledge of what's to come, Aria's ready to turn the tables on Mielle!
Playing Daughter of the Duke's Super Love Project as the easy mode heroine, Ivonne, makes charming the male characters a breeze. But once you switch to hard mode and step into the shoes of Penelope, the misunderstood villain, it's nearly impossible to even stay alive! So imagine the shock of suddenly waking up in Penelope's body-you know right away that your life is on the line. With love interests who will kill you if their affection meters drop too low and the inability to speak without choosing from pre-selected dialogue, it quickly becomes clear that Penelope's chances have been rigged from the start-and this villain might just be destined to die!
Here are the "VISIONS" of 170 frontline illustrators. Compiled by pixiv, this artbook features the newest and best works of illustrators making a splash in the industry!
The ultimate collection of pixiv artists is back! The 2022 compilation features 170 of some of the greatest creators on the platform who have all made an impact on the artistic field. With an abundance of styles from retro-inspired to modern and beyond, there's something for everyone to love!
The ultimate collection of pixiv artists returns with a 2023 compilation featuring 170 of some of the greatest illustrators on the platform. This year's collection boasts a broad selection of styles and contributors from across the globe that any art fan is sure to love!
Star secretary Miso Kim has been by vice-chairman Youngjun Lee's side through thick and thin for nine years...until she suddenly quits! Her unexpected declaration throws Youngjun for a loop. After all, what more could she want in life to abandon an excellent job working for a boss like him? So when Miso reveals she's leaving to finally live her own life and find love, he sets out to prove that he's the ultimate catch-whatever it takes to convince her to stay!
Eunha Park thought she was getting another chance at life when she awoke in the world of a novel. The only problem? Raeliana McMillan, the character she was reborn as, is fated to be killed by her fiance! For the sake of her survival, she comes up with an idea-get into a fake marriage with a man more powerful than her groom-to-be. But when that protection comes in the form of Noah Wynknight, the duke with a warm smile and cold heart, Raeliana realizes she might be a bit in over her head...She's going to regret this plan, isn't she?
Cohabitating can make or break any relationship, but with a little luck, a lot of love, and a healthy dose of patience, living together can bring out the best in a couple! There's a lot to navigate-clashing personalities, age gaps, business trips, conflicting feelings, jealousy, sex, and even the supernatural-but these women in love find a way to make it work!
A single choice can completely alter one's future-a truth no one knows more than Saeroyi Park, whose decision to stop a school bully exposes him to the harsh reality of money and power. Things go from bad to worse when his dad, who stood by him through it all, gets killed by the very same bully...and Saeroyi vows to take a life for a life. After his rash, rage-fueled murder attempt ends in a prison stint, though, a new plan kindles within him: open a restaurant, recreate the joy his father showed him, and cook up some proper revenge. And there's no better place to do so than the neighborhood of freedom, diversity, and delicious food-Itaewon!
RED FLAGS EVERYWHERE...When a college student wakes up in the body of Melissa Foddebrat, the villainess of a cliche romance novel, she is determined to cast aside her original role and live a quiet life of luxury, but...UGH! Why are all the men in this novel trash?! A sleazebag crown prince, a stalker sniper, a crazed werewolf, and an obsessive merchant-Melissa can't just stand by and watch the innocent heroine suffer at the hands of these degenerates. Scummy love interests, begone-this story is getting a rewrite!
PLUCKED FROM THE LIFE SHE KNOWSTwelve-year-old street urchin Camellia is kidnapped from her mother in the dead of night by her father's family, the honorable House Bale. Though they welcome her with warm smiles and open arms, she quickly catches on to their ulterior motive-she is to play the role of their second son, Camellius Bale, and act as a healthy substitute for their sickly heir. To make things more complicated, "Camellius" Bale's striking beauty and adorable mannerisms capture the attention of both the crown prince and the son of Duke Ihar! Amid all the secrets and lies, Camellia swears that one day, she will reclaim the life that was stolen from her...
Some people are born lucky, chosen to receive power and riches beyond imagination, but Gongja Kim? He's a total loser with a completely useless ability: duplicating others' skills-that is, after they kill him. Gongja's all but given up...until he witnesses the strongest hunter in the world and his idol, Flame Emperor, committing murder and is slaughtered in cold blood! But who knew his former idol was hiding just the skill he needed to turn his fortune around? Now practically unstoppable, Gongja sets out to take revenge and climb his way to the top!
Fifteen years after the death of her father, Reinhardt Lincke finds herself traveled back in time to the day of his funeral, alone with the very man responsible for his death—Prince Michel Allanketh, her betrothed. Loath to waste the opportunity, Reinhardt stabs Michel in his leg, and is subsequently banished to the cold and isolated domain of Luden. However, her exile turns into a blessing in disguise when she stumbles upon a wild boy in the forest. Meeting this “mad dog” may be the key to Reinhardt’s revenge…and the start to a tumultuous romance!
Letitia was reborn into another world after her untimely death, but that was only the start of her hardships. A series of tragic events forces her to work like a servant at her uncle's house, until he sends her off to marry the infamous "Monster Lord" Erden Halstead. But once she arrives at her new home, Letitia's fear is quickly replaced by a whole slew of questions. Why is she randomly finding modern objects from her previous life that don't belong in this fantasy world? Why is her supposedly hideous and evil husband such a sweetheart who really loves bunnies? And most importantly...why is he so HOT?!
This third collection of SAO illustrations highlights events from Volumes 16 through 22 of the main story, as well as Volumes 1 through 3 of Sword Art Online: Progressive. Art from the anime and games is also featured, along with all-new illustrations you won't find anywhere else!
One mercenary, who is called "beast-fallen" (half beast, half human), was being hunted down by witches for his head is said to be an excellent instrument for their sorcery. But he can't get caught before his dream comes true...becoming human being. The one day, he was saved by a witch in a forest. She says that she is looking for "Grimoire of Zero", a book about magic which can destroy the world. Her name was Zero...and she was the great witch who found magic. The beast agrees with Zero to go with her...thus the journey begins.
This is an illustration book of the mascot character "Franken girl Ramune" posted on Takeshi Kase's X(Twitter). This book is written in both Japanese and English. Includes 10 pages of bonus manga. 82 pages in full color.
There are tally marks notched on Michishige's thighs-a secret only Yuya knows! Due to the doodles on her legs, rumors spread that she was very experienced. People joked with Yuya, saying, "Get Michishige to help you become a real man!" As if he could ever do something like that... After things start to progress with Michishige, Yuya finally confesses his feelings. She responds, "If we're going to date, it has to be with the intention of getting married, right?" The tally marks on her thighs are actually her vows of love! With a quirky girl full of overwhelming affection, their romantic comedy begins!
It's been 10 years since the shocking retirement of the top-notch child spy known as "Little Hawk"... One condition of my retirement was to keep my true identity a secret. While living a happy school life in this cliched setting, our boat capsized due to high waves during a school trip. Now, I find myself on a deserted island with the three most distinguished girls in my class. Escaping alone would be easy, but in this situation, protecting my true identity is paramount. How can I get us out of this mess while keeping my identity a secret? But it seems I'm not the only one with a secret...
Ai Suzuki was a failure at work, a burden on the company, and had no friends... the only person who loved her was her boss, Tatsuro. To society, their relationship was an immoral affair, but to her, it was true love. One day, driven by loneliness, Ai goes to see Tatsuro, only to find another woman with him. It turns out Tatsuro had other mistresses! After being stabbed by the other mistress, Ai wakes up in a parallel world, reborn as a successful, confident, and highly capable version of herself...?!
I'm supposed to hate younger men, but before you know it, our lips are getting closer... I think I'm about to break the "no romance under the same roof" rule...!
As high schooler Kagechiyo wakes up in his bedroom, he's surprised to find... a stunningly attractive girl sitting at the end of his bed? It's Moka, the girl of his dreams, and he's about to get another shot at getting her in the mood! As Kagechiyo starts another day in this new reality, he needs to find a way to get things right with Moka in any way he can...kissing, touching, or even further? How can Kagechiyo earn a perfect score and move forward with the super hot Moka?
At 32, Yuna has been dumped by her boyfriend. With the breakup with her boyfriend, who gave her so many memories, still fresh her life seems bleak. Fed up, she decides to play around with men, Yuna meets Ren, a handsome younger man. Instead of being thrilled by Ren's cheerful and considerate nature, Yuna becomes increasingly self-deprecating. But when Ren hears about Yuna's heartbreak, he looks her straight in the eyes and says, "I'll make you forget that guy." Is this a chance for Yuna to finally play the bad girl?
In a world where girls has a period of "heat" once a month... People has forgotten what "romantic feelings" are like. Then what is this feeling inside Ako...?
A master of love, who is only worthless when it comes to the person they like, begins a secret mission! While working a day job at Men's Cosplay Cafe and a night job as a Cabaret Hostess, without regard to gender, she'd never had trouble making people fall in love and reigned as the "Love Master." But, with the childhood friend she likes, Makoto, it seems like none of her techniques work...! Disheartened, the first time Makoto reacted to her was when she spilled a drink on herself making her clothes see-through. This was it! A Fan-Service filled love comedy with one girl bent on making her childhood friend fall for her, one sneak peek at a time!
"It's better not to lie, you know? You'll have a big problem here." Masato Teruya has a one-sided crush on his classmate, Emi Takanashi, but today is the day! The day he will finally confess... or so he thought. He has a bad habit of lying when getting embarrassed and can't seem to get the words out! When he finds an old doll that was sealed in a box... his cursed life begins. The doll is cursed like "Pinocchio", when he tells a lie his nose grows...but the nose isn't on his face! The more he lies the longer it gets! If anyone saw his "elephant" like this they'd surely run away. How will Emi react to his extra-large elephant?
Poison and venom are harmful to life... and my girlfriend is highly venomous. She was perfect - her personality, her hobbies, our physical chemistry; everything about her made her my ideal partner. But no one is truly perfect. I found out she was hiding a dead body in her bathroom... and I didn't have time to think. I covered it up to protect her. That's all. I mean, who wouldn't do something like that for the love of their life? Isn't it only natural to do whatever it takes for someone you care about? But what I didn't realize back then... was that her venom was slowly consuming me and everyone around me.
Arashi and Mio from the Public Morals Committee get their fortune read. The fortune teller tells the two some shocking news, "You were a God that cheated over 1000 times!" Arashi is upset to find out about his previous life. He decided it would be the perfect time to confess his feelings for Mio and promise to never cheat on her. One day, they both lose consciousness and find themself in a new world. Having their past life memories resorted, the fortune teller reminds them that, "You can't resist a God's sexual desire." But their previous life doesn't matter at all! How will they fight off their urges? Or will they end up giving in...? We're despicable gods!
The timid Na Jiwoo wants to break up with his scary girlfriend, so he lied about joining the army. After that, he gets a part-time job, but as if by fate, his co-worker is his girlfriend's roommate. Jiwoo must now hide his identity in front of his girlfriend while his co-worker is crushing on him.
Kasiya, a fearless warrior, embarks on a daring solo mission to take down the enemy's most powerful leader. Little does she know that the very allies she trusted have set this mission as a trap, which leaves her fighting for her life. When Kasiya awakens from one perilous encounter, the world around her has transformed into a realm teeming with knights, sorcerers, and royalty. Suddenly thrust into this dangerous dimension, she must unlock the secrets of this new realm in order to survive as it tests her skills, courage, and cunning.
Jihun Min is a diligent and honest medical sales representative who is trying to make a name for himself in a company that is rampant with nepotism. Hence, he is constantly being outshined by his general manager's nephew, Junseong Choi, who monopolizes sales performance through lobbying and shady tactics. One day, Jihun is blessed with a special ability that could propel him forward in his career. Things are finally going his way and he's feeling more optimistic than ever, but will Jihun be able to maintain his strong moral compass and not lose sight of what truly matters?
The master martial artist, Jinwoon, has already gone through two life cycles to defeat the menacing Lord of the Nine Heavenly Mercy Palace. In his first life, he couldn't even come close to his goal. In his second life, he died just before he could put the long martial arts war to an end. Now in his third life, he wakes up ten years in the past as Seomun Bi, the second son of the Seomun Clan and the younger brother of the sword master, Seomun Hui. With his newfound resources, he begins his training to become the exalted God of War once more. Will he finally be able to destroy his great enemy in this life?
Cho Seyan wakes up to see people with signs on their heads saying their relationship to her. She's happy to see her crush's sign saying "Boyfriend?" but her childhood friend has the same sign. With two guys who will potentially become her lover, which one will Cho Seyan choose?
200 years ago, the Great Demon Prelude was sealed by a legendary hero. Now awakened, he seeks out a girl named Freesia-who looks exactly like the hero-and asks her to die. But then he finds out that she's only 20. As his plan to regain his power by eating her, Prelude ends up as her... personal housekeeper?!