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When a new student from Japan shows up at Bibi Blocksberg's school, she fits in immediately. But Bibi's suspicious; she knows Miyu's hiding something, and she's determined to find out what! Bibi's journey takes her all the way to Japan, and while learning about all the new rules and magic in this foreign land, she realizes that maybe she and Miyu can be friends after all!

Kirika Amano is just an unassuming college freshman, but her shut-in big brother, Teruo, is about to turn her life upside down... Even though he's barely left their family home in four years, Teruo has a big secret: he's been living a double life online as the boys love artist sensation Amaterasu!

With his popularity online growing more and more, Teruo begs Kirika to pose as Amaterasu in the real world, throwing her right into the deep end of doujinshi conventions, hot and sweaty fan comics, and adoring fans who want to worship Teruo-and now Kirika-as a god!

As Kirika begins to crack under the pressure, she relies on Teruo's knowledge to guide her through this new world of conventions, followers, and her own budding love for her big brother's OTP, just as Teruo needs his little sister to help him come out of his shell and explore the real world. And as each new event pushes them further into the limelight, can they find a way to keep the secret of Amaterasu's identity and also have room to be themselves?

When 15-year-old Priscilla's parents pass away, she has nowhere to go but to here last "living" relatives in the European town of Nachtwald. Once there, she learns that not only is Nachtwald populated by ghosts, werewolves, witches and other preternatural beings, but that her relatives are vampires. Amidst the pandemonium, she turns to her diary, and slowly learns what it takes to survive a new family, new friendships, and the anxiety of high school - all while living in an unfamiliar world!

Manga publishing pioneer TOKYOPOP is back ... bringing readers Disney Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland," a retelling of the film in manga style, as buzz builds for the "Alice Through the Looking Glass" May film release. Hardcover collectible with exclusive bonus features and illustrations from renowned artist Jun Abe! Alice Kingsleigh was a young girl when she visited the magical world of Underland for the first time. Now a teenager, she spots a white rabbit at a garden party and tumbles down a hole after him where she is reunited with her old friends. Alice soon learns it is her destiny to end the Red Queen's reign of terror.

In Disney's live-action film "Beauty and the Beast," Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman, is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle's enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast's hideous exterior and realize the kind heart and soul of the true Prince inside. This manga explores Belle's innermost thoughts as she learns that true beauty comes from within.

In Disney's live-action film "Beauty and the Beast," Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman, is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle's enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast's hideous exterior and realize the kind heart and soul of the true Prince inside. This manga explores the Beast's struggle as he tries to move on from his past and learn what it is to love.

Join Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann in another exciting adventure as they travel the seven seas in search for Captain Jack Sparrow. With Captain Barbossa at their side, they navigate treacherous waters to find Davy Jones' Locker and free Sparrow, but can they escape the Chinese pirates after them as well?

Based on the hit movie, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. The notorious pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow, has a blood debt to pay to the fearsome Davy Jones. Unless Jack can hand over the blood of one hundred men, he'll be forced to toil on the Flying Dutchman alongside the rest of its cursed crew... that, or be eaten by the monstrous Kraken! With Elizabeth Swann and Will Turner once again caught up in the action, can the unlikely trio cooperate long enough to defeat Jones? Set sail with the legendary Captain Jack Sparrow on his second exciting adventure!

Embark on an adventure filled with dreams, desires, and epic battles surrounding the mysterious Sword of Cortes, a mystical weapon said to grant the wishes of whomever holds it. Throughout history, this powerful sword has allegedly been responsible for many bouts of good fortune - and unimaginable tragedies. With no crew at his command, Jack Sparrow sets off on his own to make a name for himself and take the legendary sword and scabbard of Cortes!

Inspired by the hit Disney movie, "The Princess and the Frog". Tiana is a hardworking young woman who has always dreamed of owning the finest restaurant in all of Louisiana. When her dreams turn awry, she looks to the evening star and makes a wish, bringing her to face to face with the with a frog prince who promises to make her dreams come true! She kisses him to seal the deal but the outcome turns Tiana's life upside down and leads them both in a race against time to put things right. Join Tiana, Prince Naveen, and their Bayou friends as they go on an adventure of a life-time. This magical manga adaptation retells the enchanting story of one of Disney's finest princess. Add this to your Disney Manga collection today!

Meet up-and-coming pop diva Tina Young, as she pursues an almost maniacal quest for fame in the stranger-than-fiction world of entertainment!

When a rival theme park engineers a plot to steal a week's worth of revenue from HappyPlace, the plot seems to go all the way to the top, and it may even involve... murder. In the ensuing frenzy, Dogby - a man in a dog suit - learns of the death of his beloved queen and embarks on an adventurous trek to find the murderer and bring him to justice. To expose corruption in the HappyPlace theme park, Dogby will have his day!

Only the twins Clalisa (open) and Mizeria (close) control the Four Doors that protect the world from descending into chaos. When Rihitel, their guardian, kidnaps Clalisa, he weakens the Door of Chaos as demons begin to pour through and threaten to destroy the entire kingdom. Will Mizeria find her sister in time to restore order to the world?

When Christie settles in the Artist Alley of her first ever anime convention, she only sees it as an opportunity to promote the comic she has started with her boyfriend. But conventions are never what you expect and soon the whirlwind of events sweeps Christie off her feet and changes her life. Who is the mysterious cosplayer that won't even take off his sunglasses indoors? What do you do when you fall in love with a guy who is going to be miles away from you in just a couple of days?

The year: 2068. The place: Earthlight Lunar Colony, an international melting pot of scientific discovery and global tensions. Population: 228 adults - and 42 kids. Fifteen-year-old Damon Cole, who's just arrived on the moon, is one of the first students at the new Earthlight Academy. It's tough being the new kid - but it's even worse when your mother is your teacher. And when your father is Chief Administrator of the entire colony, that's really asking for it. Damon just wants to kick back and fit in. But soon he's drawn into the life of a pretty girl named Lise, and her abusive boyfriend. Can he avoid being drawn into a deadly fistfight at the top of the lunar dome? And if so, will he be ready for the terror that's coming - from the adult world?

Archer is a scrappy thief in possession of a certain map heading southward on a small skiff over the Black Waters when he is ambushed by a group of rogue roughnecks (fronted by the mischievous Lee) riding giant man-eating turtles.

This stylish, full-color bande dessinee is a beautiful coming-of-age story focusing on themes of family, friendship, self-confidence and personal growth through the lens of music and dance.
Emma and Capucine are sisters and best friends, who have worked their whole lives to attend the most prestigious ballet school in Paris. However, when Capucine passes the auditions and Emma doesn't, their world collapses completely. Dealing with parental pressure, new friendships, and first loves, the two girls learn to follow their hearts - and that, sometimes, what you really want is something you never expected. Growing up and finding yourself isn't so hard... when you can dance through it!

Everyone knows that -- with rare exception -- girls are fatally drawn to jerks! Upon discovering the sobering truth, Penny takes it upon herself to form her own underground club to identify these boneheads and cure her girlfriends of their addiction to them! But starting a school-wide revolution may be more complicated than she thought! Designing clothes is one thing, but designing a new standard for the battle of the sexes may be beyond even Penny.

Claire Martino once had everything: a loving family, a crown prince fiance, and a hopeful future using her family's inherited magic. Then, in an instant, she lost it all - and the culprit was her own beloved half-sister. As the daughter of the now-disgraced duke and scorned as a villainess, Claire leaves everything she knows and sets out on a journey to find her true self.

But wait, isn't that the plot of the otome game NEW START ETERNAL LOVE on its hardest route...?

Grace, a bedridden girl with no reason to live, is visited one night by a mysterious boy who invites her to leave her room. As they journey together to strange and wondrous cities, it slowly becomes clear that the boy is dead! In this simple yet poignant story that deals with the universal themes of life, death and dreams, will Grace finally find the courage to let go of this life and join him?

Say hi to Morrey Gibbs! A fisher-boy in a flooded world overrun with dangerous mutated animals known as "anomals," he's got his own problems to worry about. Namely, how everything he touches turns to gold! Sure it sounds great, but gold underpants aren't exactly stylish - or comfortable! Together with his otter buddy and new inventor friend Shelly, Morrey's on a quest to rid himself of his blessing-turned-curse and undo the tragedy it caused. That is of course, if they can dodge the treasure-hungry bounty hunters...

Grand Theft Galaxy volume 1 features story and art by Tricia Riley Hale and Jim Jimenez. Pre-law student Samantha Beagley's life has always followed a certain path: the one she planned. However, on her 18th birthday, the arrival of a very special present brings with it a whole galaxy full of weird, wild people, places and things! Suddenly, this control-freak finds herself on the run from the intergalactic feds on a desperately hilarious quest to find a stolen treasure - and prevent the Earth's destruction!

Everyone knows the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, but what if the versions you heard were only part of the story? In this enchanting manga, Kei Ishiyama puts her own creative spin on these beloved tales. Featuring "Little Red Riding Hood", "Rapunzel", "Hansel and Gretel", "The Two Brothers", and "The Twelve Huntsman"! This fantasy manga retells these timeless tales... but with a new twist! This is part 1 of the Grimms Manga Tales ebook!

It was March 11, 2011 when a massive earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami, which, in turn, destroyed the core three reactors of the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. This tragedy cost almost 20,000 lives and devastated countless more, including Naoto Matsumura, a farmer evacuated from the deadly radiation zone.

Unwilling to abandon his beloved animals, Naoto chooses to return home to his farm - and to fight for the beauty of life. This important graphic novel from France alludes to Japanese legends as an ode to Mother Nature, and human resilience.

This emotional title features a foreword by Tokyo-based writer, journalist, scholar and authority on Japanese and Western cultures Roland Kelts, photos from renowned photographer Ko Sasaki, a retrospective from Pray for Japan director Stu Levy, and educational bonus material about the tsunami and its aftermath.

"Blain's evocative illustrations, rendered using flat, vibrant colors and delivered via easy-to-follow panels, and paired with Grolleau's quietly profound dialogue, elegantly portrays wrenching events in Japan's history." - Publishers Weekly

"[Guardian of Fukushima] is as powerful a read as it is a harrowing one when taking into account what transpired. Yet, presenting the story with sincerity under gorgeous art direction, and with additional content that lets the reader see beyond the story of Matsumura, the book is an unforgettable story that readers should seek out." - Adam Symchuk, Asian Movie Pulse

"Contemplative and heartbreaking, Guardian of Fukushima is a portrait of European and Japanese humanism." - Bleeding Cool

"Bravo to Grolleau and Blain for skillfully elevating an already profound story. I would recommend Guardian of Fukushima to anyone." - Comics Beat

In the post-meteor age, humans and human-like reptile descendents have struck a delicate peace accord based on a dark new religion called Sacrosanct. When a psychotic general escapes prison and plots a military coup, the government hires saucy racer girl Sepulveda Ramos and her dysfunctional crew of mercenaries to do everything it takes to prevent global scale carnage. But first, Sepulveda needs a drink!

Halloween has always been and always will be about one thing: getting the best CANDY. And, some fiendish friends excel at tricks if they don't get the right treats. When these gremlins receive a frickin' apple at their first house of the night, they plan deadly revenge on the offending fruit-favoring old-timer. Join the misadventures of a group of particularly disturbing trick-or-treaters as they go about their macabre business on Halloween night. Believing that the apples they received at their first house of the night are the cause of the bad candy they've been receiving, the kids plot deadly revenge on the old lady who handed out the cursed fruit. Colored by Michael Kellaher, Kyle Foster and Glasshouse Graphics.

A dating sim enthusiast wakes up in the body of Reine Waynewright: an adorable otome heroine in a fantasy game! Reine discovers that in this world, she's a lowly F-rank student at the magical Heartfelt Academy, bullied by her classmates and snubbed by her love interests for her lack of talent. Determined to avoid a Bad Ending, Reine resolves to study hard, practice her magic, and pass the exams to increase her rank!

If she grinds hard enough, she may be able to change her fate: make new friends, improve herself, and maybe even fall in love along the way!

Fated to die as the villainess of an otome game, Mystia sets out to change her own unhappy ending!

Mystia Aren is the daughter of a noble family, and she just started high school. She's surrounded by a group of adoring classmates and her charming fiance. Everything seems perfect.

Except that this world is actually a dating sim called Kyun-Love, and Mystia knows she's been reincarnated into the role of the main character's evil rival! Mystia is determined to do everything she can to avoid her fate, but it's not as easy as it sounds. Especially when all the boys keep falling in love with her!

When it comes to idol group Cham Jam, Eripiyo is the oldest - and perhaps only - fan of Maina Ichii. Despite Eripiyo's enthusiastic support, Maina is the least popular member of the group, but that doesn't deter Eripiyo, even though she spends so much of her money that she only has a single outfit of her own. But her love for Maina doesn't waver, even if she knows she might never be noticed for it!

Mika, Key, and Naomi are best friends and they all want to win the J-Idol Audition talent show. But when they win, only Mika is offered to debut! Will their friendship be able to withstand her solo stardom? This is volume 1 of the J-Pop Idol manga series.

During one summer in her teens, Erika's mother pressured her into going to a local overnight camp. Despite her reservations, Erika ended up meeting a girl named Emi... and Emi didn't let Erika's anti-social front prevent them from forming a special bond.Now in their 30s, Erika and Emi reminisce about that fateful summer and consider what could have been.

Born with a failing heart, Kamo has fought death his whole life, but to no avail. As his body weakens and he readies to draw his final breath, he's visited by a powerful spirit named Crimson who offers him a deal: defeat and capture the souls of twelve spirits in exchange for a new heart. It seems too good to be true... and maybe it is.

A pact with the spirit world... what could possibly go wrong?

When Kat's dad gets a job as a science teacher at a posh private school, things seem perfect -- that is, until Kat's rich, popular classmates shove her to the bottom of the social heap just for being smart. And bad turns to worse when an anonymous student blackmails Kat's dad to give the class better grades! Can Kat and her new friend, the rebellious computer nerd Mouse, find the real culprits before Kat's dad loses his job?

When life itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies? In King City, that's where! Joe is a young man with no home, no purpose, and almost no friends... though he does have a very special cat. With a simple injection, Joe's cat can be anything: a weapon, a tool, or even a cuddly companion. But what - if anything - can transform Joe? Whatever it is, it can probably be found in King City, an outrageous semi-futuristic city full of spy gangs, alien porn, and reasonably priced diners. A word of caution: Avoid the meatloaf.

Yuzu is a brand new employee at Konohanatei, the hot-springs inn that sits on the crossroads between worlds. A simple, clumsy but charmingly earnest girl, Yuzu must now figure out her new life working alongside all the other fox-spirits who run the inn under one cardinal rule - at Konohanatei, every guest is a god!

Konohana Kitan follows Yuzu's day to day life working at the inn, meeting the other employees and ever-eclectic guests, and learning to appreciate the beauty of the world around her.

Join Aki and Haru as they tackle one of the most perilous tasks two college roommates can face - feeding themselves! Easygoing Aki has mastered the art of affordable home-cooking to keep his good friend Haru upbeat and motivated throughout the school year. From homemade ramen to fried chicken to plum liqueur, each season offers a whole new menu! Chewing their way through life's ups and downs, the boys and their friends share in the simple joys of food and youth. Take a hearty bite out of this sweet and refreshing slice of life story!

Meet Timmy McAllister, a normal kid who lives in the 100% pure vanilla town of Cherry Creek, Indiana (pop. 23,745) where everyone and everything is - normal. Normal, that is, until the day Timmy orders his very own ninja! As a little kid, who needs imaginary friends, or even man's best friend, when you can have your very own ninja? Timmy, and the town of Cherry Creek, may never be the same...

She loves meat and fried foods, and eats only karaage bento. Wearing exclusively clothes with weird characters printed on them, her fashion sense is practically non-existent. No confidence in her own looks. Extreme social anxiety. She speaks with a country drawl, and even her name is unusual.

But then Mame (born in Tottori prefecture) was discovered by an intimidating, bespectacled rookie manager, and now begins the arduous task of getting her ready for auditions! The road to Top Model looks awfully steep from here.

Welcome to the Magic Ocean, a blissful paradise where wishes come true and children live happily forever!

Seoltang awakens in a strange new world, accompanied by a tortoise who walks on golden sand and seems determined to find the exit. But why would anyone want to leave the Magic Ocean? The pair journey through mysterious waters, where forgetful children frolic in blissful oblivion, watched over by enigmatic imaginary friends.

Real or fake, friend or foe, right or wrong, life or death - Seoltang and her tortoise must confront the sinister truth of this strange place and its inhabitants and find a way to escape!

A bittersweet tale of self-destruction, pain, sadness, and healing from depression.

Aki is a shy, introverted teen trying to cope with the death of her older brother. Coupled with the daily pressures of being the most bullied kid in school, she keeps having mysterious blackouts. Entire days begin to be unaccounted for as Aki finds strange items in her closet. Adding to her bewilderment, the cutest boy in school is suddenly taking an interest in her. Aki wonders if her grip on reality is slowly slipping away, but something even more shocking might be behind this haunting tale...