As a member of the obscure idol group Tea Party, Maha Lee dreams of becoming a superstar one day. But she had no idea she'd get her big break so soon...by embarrassing herself on a popular talk show! Even worse, the debacle lands her on the bad side of Ryoc Kwon, a member of the top male idol group SHAX. He now has her pegged as a talentless fake who imitates successful artists for attention...Does Maha have what it takes to convince him and the world that she's the real deal?
After Touya Mochizuki is struck down by a poorly aimed divine bolt of lightning, God wants to make it up to him by giving him a new life in an unfamiliar world! And to sweeten the deal...Touya even gets to take his phone with him! Not only does he receive a huge boost to his physical and magical abilities, he's now got a ton of info about his new home at his fingertips. With his trusty smartphone in hand, he sets off for the nearest town to begin his adventure!
When Keina Kagami's life support accidentally gets cut off, she suddenly finds herself in the body of the high elf Cayna, her avatar in the VRMMORPG known as Leadale. But two hundred years seem to have passed from when she last logged in, and as she seizes this second chance at life in a world both familiar and strange, she'll have to figure out for herself just how much has changed in all that time...
Bell Cranel is just trying to find his way in the world. Of course, in his case, the "world" is an enormous dungeon filled with monsters, below a city run by gods and goddesses who have way too much time on their hands. He's got big dreams but not much more when a roll on the random encounter table brings him face-to-face with the girl of his dreams--but what does a beginning adventurer have to offer a brilliant swordswoman? And what if the lonely goddess who sponsors his solo adventuring gets jealous...?!
Long before Bell Cranell came to Orario, the goddess of unparalleled beauty, Freya, rose to prominence as the head of her powerful familia. Yet these days, she finds herself fenced in, discouraged from leaving home by her overprotective familia members. Not one to be kept in a cage, she sneaks out and begins a grand adventure of her own, all to find her Odr-her fated soulmate!
In Orario, the only place in the world that hosts the entrance to the massive subterranean Dungeon, there's a certain tavern where the most desperate and vulnerable bring their troubles. There, the ex-adventurer Lyu Lion uses her terrifying strength to wrest what justice she can from the shadows of the Labyrinth City! But when a girl goes missing and all evidence points toward the powerful Grand Casino, she may need more than brute force to help...!
Adventurer Bell Cranell's life changed forever when he met the goddess Hestia, becoming the first member of her familia. Since then, he's gone on many adventures, growing much stronger in the process. But when he steps foot into Orario's pleasure quarter, where Ishtar Familia reigns supreme, he soon finds himself in way over his head... With enemies all around him, he'll need the help of a beautiful, fox-eared courtesan if he's to have any hope of making it back home!
The Holy Night Festival has arrived, and Belland the rest of Hestia Familia have worked hard to afford a lovely dress for their goddess to wear during the festivities, so there's only one thing left to do-celebrate! Their merriment is soon interrupted, however, by a mysterious girl from a foreign land, and it's up to Bell to help the girl evade her would-be captors! But his new friend isn't content to simply escape-she wants to enjoy the festival just like everyone else! Just who is this young lady, and why has she made the long journey to Orario...?
Aiz Wallenstein is the Sword Princess, one of the best fighters from the most powerful group in all of Orario, Loki Familia . She's consumed by one goal: become stronger. Together with her familia, Aiz departs on quests to some of the deepest floors of the dungeon, exploring and fighting the dangerous monsters born below. But when one expedition goes terribly wrong, will Aiz be strong enough to save her familia, or has all her work been for naught...?
College student Tsuneo loves the ocean and the creatures it harbors, and he dreams of studying abroad in faraway waters. All he needs is enough funds to go, so when a girl in a wheelchair suddenly barrels into his life, he readily agrees to work part-time as her caretaker. Getting close to the prickly Josee is easier said than done, but before he can give up, an impromptu trip to the beach shows them both that sometimes, they must take that first plunge to see the wonders that await. The hit animated film based on the striking story by Seiko Tanabe has been beautifully illustrated by Nao Emoto and collected in this single omnibus edition!
Envy, lust, sloth, wrath, gluttony, pride, greed. A group of sinners who bear the guilt of the seven deadly sins has been gathered in an old courthouse to face judgement. To leave this place alive, they must offer up a sacrifice - one of their number. As the trial begins, who will the gavel fall on first?
This is the story of August 14 and 15. Shintaro Kisaragi--self-appointed guardian of his domestic domain--has refused to leave the comfort of his room for two whole years. But Shintaro's life is about to take an unexpected turn when his computer crashes and he is forced to venture into the world he was happy to shut out forever...and stumbles right into the middle of a hostage situation!
Suffering from a rare, incurable illness that causes frightening changes to her body, loner Kuroe Akaishi spends her high school days avoiding all her classmates-especially class idol Arata Minami and his groupies. But when Arata starts making her heart skip a beat with irritating regularity, Kuroe discovers that her illness actually has a big-make that MONSTER-secret: Romance turns her into Love-zilla...literally!
As a first-year student of the renowned Hyakkaou Private Academy, Mary Saotome knows her future is set for a one-way cruise to the top...That is, until an encounter with an old-classmate-turned-housepet throws the newbie princess into the world of gambling! Can a normal girl like Mary make friends and survive debtless through only wit and luck? Find out in this prequel to the mega-popular Kakegurui!
At times hilarious, at others heartwarming, this collection of short stories penned by one of Japan's most talented artists is a perfect addition to any library! A young girl discovers that new glasses give her a whole new perspective on the world, a bunny-girl waitress learns to cope with her male customers with dignity, an introverted art student inspires her fellow club members even as she takes inspiration from them, and more! Fans of Mori will enjoy seeing concept designs and historical notes from her award-winning series, as well as Mori's own brand of enthusiastic commentary throughout.
Never before has the stunning color art of the manga adaption of Spice and Wolf been seen like this! As a compendium of the illustrations delivering a story that ran strong for ten years, this is a must-have for any fan of everyone's favorite apple-loving wolf!
Vampire hunter Saki Fujimiya is the epitome of poise and finesse-that is, when she's not around Miyoko Kujou! Why does Miyoko get such a rise out of her? Well, to begin with, Miyoko's a campire-Saki's natural enemy-but that's not the only reason Miyoko gets under Saki's skin. Despite Saki's best efforts to kill Miyoko, something keeps stopping her from biting the bullet and ending it all for good. It's hard to tell who's really the prey in this love comedy packed with bite!
Two girls, a new school, and the beginning of a beautiful friendship. In middle school, Ayaka Shiramine was the perfect student: hard-working, with excellent grades and a great personality to match. As Ayaka enters high school she expects to still be on top, but one thing she didn't account for is her new classmate, the lazy yet genuine genius Yurine Kurosawa. What's in store for Ayaka and Yurine as they go through high school...together?
"I'm sure someday, I'll get you to look my way." Danger and uncertainty are common for a young vampire, which is why Emille will be assigned a "Big Sister" on her fourteenth birthday, like all the girls at her school. Deep within a secluded forest, her sister will teach her how to hunt and safely feed on humans. Learning to rely on each other for survival cultivates a deep relationship comparable to that between family-but does theirs have the potential to evolve into something more?"
Kazuma Sato is a video game-loving shut-in-or at least he was, until a humiliating traffic accident brings his young life to an untimely end. But after his death, a beautiful girl claiming to be a goddess invites him to enter another world and gain some respectable perks in the process. But Kazuma's choice is going to have serious consequences for the goddess and the dead man alike...
When the police discover Laon naked and hungry in the street, they aren't quite sure what to make of the odd little boy-how could they know that he is actually a nine-tailed fox... or at least he would be if he hadn't lost his tails in a bet. Now Laon is on a crusade to recover his missing appendages, if other spiritual forces don't find them first!
For as long as he can remember, Rintarou Magami has been able to do everything perfectly-but life as a genius is boring. That's why when he hears about a battle to determine King Arthur's successor, he decides to have a little fun and join forces with the weakest candidate, Luna Artur. The only problem: Luna already sold her Excalibur for cash! As the nighttime battles of swords and sorcery intensify, will Rintarou regret backing such an utter scumbag?
"All we need is one goal-to be the strongest heroes in the world!"
In a land where treasure hunters scour vaults appearing from the past, Krai Andrey and his friends swore a childhood oath to become the mightiest heroes of all. There's just one problem: While his old companions have become living legends, Krai is the poster child for mediocrity...and he knows it! But despite his best efforts to leave the treasure-hunting life, he has gained quite the reputation by association-and with it, enormous expectations. Can Krai pursue his dream of retirement, or is he destined to fail forever upwards?
Nothing worries Satomi Oka more than the upcoming final choir competition of his middle school career-right up until he is accosted by a stranger from the shadows who demands, "Let 's go karaoke!" As a yakuza, Kyouji Narita doesn 't scare easily, but a terrifying prospect has driven him to seek Satomi 's help. The boss is holding a karaoke contest, with the loser forced to get a tattoo to be selected and torturously applied by the boss himself! Oka has been to many vocal rehearsals over the years, but never one-on-one karaoke sessions with a gangster!!
The world of Elder Tales was supposed to be fun for everyone, but ever since the 12th expansion pack came out and trapped thirty thousand gamers within its fantastical confines, it's not much fun anymore! Nobody knows how to return to the real world, the food has no taste, and even death is no escape. Since the change, the world has fallen into lawlessness, and a strong guild is a player's only hope for survival. It's amid these dire circumstances that Shiroe sets off across the virtual landscape with his friends Naotsugu and Akatsuki on an adventure of discovery as they try to understand the nature of their new reality. Illustrator Kazuhiro Hara has adapted Mamare Touno's light novel series into a comic that gamers and manga fans alike won't want to miss!
The beautiful harem guild fights bravely!! In the online RPG world of Elder Tales, the West Wind Brigade is renowned among players for its skills, strength, and...gorgeous members! But when a disastrous expansion Pack traps thousands of players inside the game world, it's up to guild master Soujirou to keep his friends safe-from man and beast alike!!
Deep below the earth lies the abode of Lord Hades, the ruthless king of the Underworld. Ruling over the realm of the dead, he swears to never fall in love...
Except, well, he kind of just took an arrow to the face courtesy of the primordial god of love, Eros, so...In any case, if someone could please pull this thing out of his head anytime this week, the lord god has places to be and people to see. He'll even make a wish come true, so step right up! Chop-chop! Who will be the lucky duck to claim Hades's prize...?!
The whole of London is shocked when the mayor is found dead on an Underground train, but perhaps none more than university student Al Adley. Though he took the Tube at the time of the fatal stabbing, he doesn't remember seeing anything unusual-certainly nothing to explain how a bloody knife found its way into his pocket that night. However, in spite of this damning evidence, Detective Ellis believes Al's claims of innocence. Now the two must work together to conceal Al's involvement and clear his name in the face of shadowy forces working to see Al take the fall for a crime he didn't commit...
After a messy breakup, college freshman Yoh Yagisawa returns home only to find she has an unexpected male roommate! Introducing himself as her old childhood friend who moved abroad, handsome Haruma Hirose is back to do a homestay. He's totally hot, super nice, and always there when Yoh's in trouble... but could Haruma's timing be a little too perfect? Plus, the house next door, where he claims to have lived-didn't the family there all commit suicide...?
I am unable to resist the elite pilot's skillful love tactics! The cool and composed pilot suddenly transforms into someone who is hopelessly in love!I had vowed never to fall for a pilot, but with his tender and at times intense displays of affection, I can't help but feel my heart flutter at his overwhelming advances.
Serina, a twenty-eight-year-old airport concierge, prioritizes her work and hasn't been in a relationship for a while. Amid her busy days, she has a fateful encounter at a cafe with Hajime, who is seven years older than her. He seems cool at first, but once they get closer, he flashes a sweet smile. Serina begins to feel a spark she hasn't experienced in a long time. However, she later meets Hajime again at her workplace, where he works as a co-pilot. But Serina has a reason why she absolutely cannot fall in love with a pilot!
Kasumi was proposed to on the very first day of meeting him. Her suitor was none other than Ichiya, a regular customer at the cafe where Kasumi works, affectionately known as the count with a sweet tooth. Kasumi had secretly been curious about Ichiya, who exuded an air of nobility like that of a count. However, for some reason, even though they weren't in a relationship, he suddenly asked her to help him build a family. At twenty-seven years old, with no romantic experience, Kasumi misunderstood this as a job offer under the guise of marriage.
My aggressive childhood friend has determined and clingy feelings for me!
The strong yet devoted approach: spoiling the reserved, quiet girl.
"I won't give you to anyone, Saaya." Kyouya, Saaya's first love, is the managing director of Takamura Department Store. They had drifted apart after having grown up together, but reunited when Saaya began working there, where he asked her out to eat. She had tried to forget her feelings for him, but she was taken over by his strong approach. By the way, her twin sister Maaya is also in love with Kyouya. Is this doting, sweet love the key to breaking the fear of romance that Saaya's trapped by?
"You're not alone anymore. We're married, after all." I only went in my cousin's place, but he proposed to me! What will happen to our relationship when it starts with us as newlyweds?
Miyuki has lived alone since she lost her parents in middle school. She attends a matchmaking date in her cousin's place and meets Takato, who comes from a wealthy family. Miyuki has no interest in love or marriage and planned to turn down his offer, but after hearing Takato's condition for the marriage, she decides to marry him. Even though she had resigned herself to the fact that it would be a loveless marriage with no courtship, Miyuki finds herself strongly attracted to Takato, who is clumsy but kind and doting.
Shinba has no talent, no job, no money...he's a complete loser. However, he has a girlfriend, Hizumi who is beautiful, smart, good at her work. He has no idea why she says she likes him. He's almost scared, but loves Hizumi so much...he asks Hizumi, "Why do you want to date with someone like me?" She answers..."You always oversleep, talk about some video games I don't even know about, sing lame songs no one knows at karaoke, gave me a toy ring as a gift. Your face is always gloomy as hell. But...looking at such face makes me happy, Shinba. I love you, ha ha." Is she telling the truth? Hizumi must have some kind of a secret, Shinba thinks. He wants to find out...but maybe he shouldn't.
You should stay by my side rather than with a man who can't even promise you the future.
Sana had promised to marry her boss, Mr. Kouta. However, one day, Mr. Kouta brought his pregnant fiancee to the office! Shocked and devastated, Sana ran out of work and broke down crying. Suddenly, the company president, Mr. Tougo, appeared before her. Although it was their first meeting, he comforted her with a kiss, and by the next day, she found herself promoted to be his secretary, leaving Sana completely confused. To make things even more bewildering, Tougo came to pick Sana up at her home, whisking her away on a private, overnight business trip.
This relationship was supposed to be over, but he won't stop coming on to me!
Aya Nanakura, a former member of a high-class family, left her parents' home when she broke off her engagement and began working at a shipping company. Just when she was finally getting used to her job, she was suddenly transferred to the C-suite secretarial pool and ordered to be the vice president's secretary. When she met the vice president for the first time, she realized that he was her ex-fiance, Minato Kurosaki! He was as kind as always, and the feelings she thought she had gotten over began to come back... Aya vowed not to mix her professional and private lives, but Minato asked to get back together with her!
Chizuru was developing a slight crush on Hibiki, a cool, handsome man she met at the dog park. One day, she received a call from her brother saying that her family's hot spring inn might be bought out, so she hurriedly went to participate in the local discussion. There, Chizuru saw Hibiki, who was the cold vice president of the buying company. Chizuru was confused by the change in Hibiki's behavior, but then he proposed a contract marriage to save her family's home!
I might be his wife in name only, but I want to stay by the doctor's side.
She's engaged to the surgeon of everyone's dreams despite the fact that they never dated! Miori, a new nurse, attended her hospital's get-together and ended up falling into a contract engagement with Dr. Mayuzumi, a surgeon she secretly harbored a crush on. He admitted that he was going to end up being embroiled in the hospital's power struggle because he was single. Miori wanted to support him in his feelings for caring more about saving as many patients as he could over hospital politics, but she turned down his proposal. Even so, he took an indirect approach and ended up making their engagement a reality! They were supposed to be a temporary married couple, but between his thoughtfulness and their gradually growing closeness, Miori was bewildered but also couldn't stop her racing heart...
Stranded in a blizzard atop a treacherous ridge, badly injured, and quickly bleeding out, Ishikura knows he is about to die. But before he does, he decides to unburden his soul by telling his companion Asai a dark secret that has been weighing on him for years. No sooner do the words cross Ishikura's lips, however, than Asai stumbles upon the shelter they'd been searching for-only to realize his friend's confession has changed everything-and the brutal elements may no longer be the deadliest threat around.
Shidou could see things that he calls "seeds of misfortune" ever since he was a child. It is something like a sticky shadow, and when he doesn't do anything, it brings misfortune to people. He always smashes it with his hand to eliminate them, counting the number as "virtue points". Shidou wishes to pile up good karma so that someday his "curse" will be lifted, and he will stop seeing nightmares. One day, he finds a monster too powerful for him to handle... but tries anyway to save people. There he meets Mashiro, who knows a proper way to fight with the monster. He is an Onmyouji... who is in charge of bringing harmony to this world. Mashiro is immediately aware that Shidou has a special talent, that they'll be the most powerful pair!