Random House New Releases - Manga - Between May 19, 2012 and June 18, 2013.

Air Gear 28 by Oh!Great

2013-06-18T00:30:00-05:00

Air Gear 28
Written by Oh!Great

No. 6 Volume 1 by Hinoki Kino

2013-06-11T00:30:00-05:00

No. 6 Volume 1
Written by Atsuko Asano
Illustrated by Hinoki Kino

A PERFECT LIFE, IN A PERFECT CITY

For Shion, an elite student in the technologically sophisticated city No. 6, life is carefully choreographed. School, study, and the occasional visit with his friend and classmate Safu. One fateful day, however, he takes a misstep, sheltering an injured boy his age from a typhoon. Known only as Rat, this boy is a VC – a fugitive living outside the computerized tapestry of city control – and helping him will throw Shion’s life into chaos and start him down a path to discovering the appalling secrets behind the superficial perfection of No. 6.

Sankarea 1 by Mitsuru Hattori

2013-06-11T00:30:00-05:00

Sankarea 1 Undying Love
Written by Mitsuru Hattori

“I ONLY LIKE ZOMBIE GIRLS.”

Since he was little, Chihiro has felt an unusual emotional connection to zombie movies. It’s not that he feels bad for the survivors – instead he fantasizes about comforting the poor undead girls they slaughter! When his beloved pet passes away, he decides to brew up a resurrection potion in secret. But he’s discovered by popular girl and local heiress Sanka Rea, whose life isn’t as perfect as it seems… and Furuya suggests that she could serve as a test subject!

Attack on Titan 5 by Hajime Isayama

2013-06-04T00:30:00-05:00

Attack on Titan 5
Written by Hajime Isayama

CAN YOU GO HOME AGAIN?

Thanks to Eren, humanity has taken the town of Trost back from the Titans. Exhausted, Eren falls into a coma for three days – and wakes in shackles, staring at Erwin Smith, leader of the Survey Corps. Certain that Eren’s father’s research holds the key to the mystery of the Titans’ rise, Smith wants an expedition to retrieve it from the house where Eren grew up. But that’s deep in Titan territory, and to get there Eren will need to master a power he still doesn’t fully understand…

Drops of God, Volume '02 by Shu Okimoto

2013-05-29T00:30:00-05:00

Drops of God, Volume '02 Les Gouttes de Dieu
Written by Tadashi Agi and Shu Okimoto

eBook, 450 pages | Vertical | Comics & Graphic Novels - Graphic Novels - Manga; Comics & Graphic Novels - Manga - Romance; Cooking - Wine & Spirits | $9.99 | May 29, 2013 | 978-1-939130-35-8 (1-939130-35-2)

Twin Spica, Volume: 03 by Kou Yaginuma

2013-05-29T00:30:00-05:00

Twin Spica, Volume: 03
Written by Kou Yaginuma

eBook, 200 pages | Vertical | Comics & Graphic Novels - Manga -Science Fiction; Comics & Graphic Novels - Graphic Novels - Manga; Comics & Graphic Novels - Graphic Novels - Science Fiction | $4.99 | May 29, 2013 | 978-1-939130-32-7 (1-939130-32-8)

Cage of Eden 10 by Yoshinobu Yamada

2013-05-21T00:30:00-05:00

Cage of Eden 10
Written by Yoshinobu Yamada

Trade Paperback, 192 pages | Kodansha Comics | Comics & Graphic Novels - Graphic Novels - Manga | $10.99 | May 21, 2013 | 978-1-61262-259-0 (1-61262-259-3)

THE EIGHTH WONDER OF THE WORLD?

Team Akira’s in the fight of their lives against prehistory’s fiercest ape, Gigantopithecus! Will they make it out of the jungle with their lives, or will an unexpected betrayal drive them straight into the jaws of a real-life King Kong? Meanwhile, Eiken stumbles upon a man-made relic that could begin to explain the mysterious forces that pulled them into this nightmare in the first place!

Drops of God, Volume '01 by Tadashi Agi

2013-05-14T00:30:00-05:00

Drops of God, Volume '01 Les Gouttes de Dieu
Written by Tadashi Agi

eBook, 440 pages | Vertical | Comics & Graphic Novels - Graphic Novels - Manga; Comics & Graphic Novels - Manga - Romance; Cooking - Wine & Spirits | $9.99 | May 14, 2013 | 978-1-939130-23-5 (1-939130-23-9)

Few comics have ever exhibited such sway over the economics of an industry as the Drops of God. The legendary wine comic that dictates wine market prices worldwide is now available in English for the first time!

A wine critic and his adopted brother must compete against each other to determine who will inherit their father's estate--a wine collection featuring 13 heaven blessed wines.

Shizuku Kanzaki is the son of a recently deceased, world renowned wine critic named Yutaka Kanzaki. In order to take ownership of his father's legacy, an extensive wine collection featuring some of the most rare labels of the last 30 years, he must find 13 wines, known as the "Twelve Apostles" and the heaven sent "Drops of God" that his father described in his will. But despite being an only child, Shizuku is not alone in this unique wine hunt. He has a competitor. Issei Tomine, a renowned young wine critic, was recently adopted into the Kanzaki family and is also vying for this most rare of prizes.

Twin Spica, Volume: 01 by Kou Yaginuma

2013-05-14T00:30:00-05:00

Twin Spica, Volume: 01
Written by Kou Yaginuma

eBook, 220 pages | Vertical | Comics & Graphic Novels - Manga -Science Fiction; Comics & Graphic Novels - Graphic Novels - Manga; Comics & Graphic Novels - Graphic Novels - Science Fiction | $4.99 | May 14, 2013 | 978-1-939130-25-9 (1-939130-25-5)

In a Tokyo in the not too distant future a young girl studies deligently with ambitions of soon attending space academy. If things work out just right, her future may very well be among the stars as well. And yet, every time she looks up to the stars there is a sense of melancholy in her heart. A sadness surrounds Asumi, as space exploration itself has profoundly impacted her life for as long as she can remember.

But she is not alone...A young man wearing a lion's mask is always beside her. He speaks of the constellations and galaxies as if he they were like home. He knows what it is like to love the stars--slightly bitter and yet always so warm and inviting. Truth is he has gone through much of Asumi is just experiencing. And now in spirit he will forever be with Asumi guiding her on her path to space.

Twin Spica, Volume: 02 by Kou Yaginuma

2013-05-14T00:30:00-05:00

Twin Spica, Volume: 02
Written by Kou Yaginuma

Where were you when the first International Space Station was scrapped and dropped into Earth's atmosphere?

It was Asumi's first day in space school, and she promised Lion she would not cry or be homesick as she will be leaving her quiet seaside town for the big city. Waiting for her in Tokyo will be a lot of work. She is going to have to go through the rigors of space exploration training at the Tokyo Space School. After hours, Asumi will focus her efforts on homework, when not earning her tuition at the neighborhood Denny's. It is not uncommon to run 20 laps around the campus each day. Follow that up with physics and advance mathematics courses in the classroom. Only to close the night by mapping out the constellations in the southern sky.

This is just what she expected the TSS to be, and yet why is it so hard to envision going to space someday? With all of the work she and her classmates are accomplishing, why does space still feel so far away?

Negiho by Ken Akamatsu

2013-05-07T00:30:00-05:00

Negiho
Written by Ken Akamatsu

Trade Paperback, 208 pages | Kodansha Comics | Comics & Graphic Novels - Graphic Novels - Manga | $10.99 | May 7, 2013 | 978-1-61262-265-1 (1-61262-265-8)

MAHORA LITTLE GIRLS

The Negima class at Mahora Preschool has a new teacher, and Asuna Kagurazaka develops a crush at first sight. But in a class full of mayhem, she must face love rivals, stalkers, comedic robots, and even dinosaurs. Will she able to overcome all these obstacles and win the heart be of the man she loves?

Bloody Monday 10 by Kouji Megumi

2013-04-23T00:30:00-05:00

Bloody Monday 10
Written by Ryou Ryumon
Illustrated by Kouji Megumi

EVERY KILL BEGINS WITH "K"

In the incident at the purification plant, religion founder Shimon Kamijima died, and J went missing. It seems as if the threat of terrorism is over. But a new leader named K, unknown to THIRD-I, was planning another terrorist attack underground. Can Fujimaru uncover the identity of the terrifying K and the true meaning of "Bloody Monday"?

Negima! 38 by Ken Akamatsu

2013-04-23T00:30:00-05:00

Negima! 38
Written by Ken Akamatsu

THE ETERNAL QUESTION

Class 3-A has finally had enough of Negi and his philandering ways! They've devised an elaborate plot for revenge, but everything changes when they discover that their young teacher may actually have some small affection for one special girl. Can Negi escape with his secret intact, or will they make him talk?

Animal Land 7 by Raiku Makoto

2013-04-16T00:30:00-05:00

Animal Land 7
Written by Raiku Makoto

HARD DECISIONS

Taroza and Riemu are in trouble when Giller and his terrifying chimeras attack! But the only way to survive is to hand over valuable information... Meanwhile, a notebook written by a long-lost mysterious figure named Quo holds tantalizing secrets about the role of the five humans left in Animal Land. Can Taroza fulfill Quo's final wish? More importantly, does he want to?

Arisa 10 by Natsumi Ando

2013-04-16T00:30:00-05:00

Arisa 10
Written by Natsumi Ando

THE SECRET OF KING TIME REVEALED!

Tsubasa’s beloved twin sister Arisa is awake – but wants her eliminated by the King! Reeling from Arisa’s betrayal, Tsubasa falls right into a trap set by “King” Midori. The clocks tick as Tsubasa awaits her demise. Will this be her final King Time?

Missions of Love 3 by Ema Toyama

2013-04-09T00:30:00-05:00

Missions of Love 3
Written by Ema Toyama

THREE'S A CROWD

Yupina's cell phone novel gains a major boost in popularity with the introduction of the typical love story trope–the love triangle. What does this mean for Yukina's real life? Her cousin Akira has confessed his undying love for her, and both she and Shigure become unsure of their true feelings.

Attack on Titan 4 by Hajime Isayama

2013-03-26T00:30:00-05:00

Attack on Titan 4
Written by Hajime Isayama

HUMANITY PUSHES BACK!

The Survey Corps develop a risky gambit – have Eren in Titan form attempt to repair Wall Rose, reclaiming human territory from the monsters for the first time in a century. But Titan-Eren’s self-control is far from perfect, and when he goes on a rampage, not even Armin can stop him! With the survival of humanity on his massive shoulders, will Eren be able to return to his senses, or will he lose himself forever?

Battle Angel Alita: Last Order Omnibus 1 by Yukito Kishiro

2013-03-26T00:30:00-05:00

Battle Angel Alita: Last Order Omnibus 1
Written by Yukito Kishiro

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE HUMAN?

The lovely, deadly cyborg Alita returns in 664 pages of cyberpunk action! Alita wakes up alone in the sky city of Tiphares, her brain and body reconstructed by the mad scientist Desty Nova. There’s no time to wonder why Alita’s greatest enemy would resurrect her, though – the royal city has been thrown into chaos by Nova’s revelation that the Tiphareans have had their brains replaced by bio-chips! Everyone needs answers – and Alita will fight to get them!

INCLUDES TWO ORIGINAL STORIES BY YUKITO KISHIRO NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED IN ENGLISH!

Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN volume 1 by Yoshiyuki Tomino

2013-03-26T00:30:00-05:00

Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN volume 1 Activation
Written by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko and Yoshiyuki Tomino
Created by Hajime Yatate

It is the year Universal Century 0079, in a space colony the Earth Federation is storing and testing a new piloted robot for use in the battle against the Principality of Zeon. The experimental RX-78 Gundam mobile suit is scheduled to be transported to Federation command in Jaburo, deep within the Brazilian jungles. Unfortunatley, before the transporter would arrive, the Federation would come under attack from Zeon. With few resources available against the Zeon's most mobile mechs, Federation forces strike back using their new weapon, the mobile suit Gundam.

Caught in the crossfire is a young teen named Amuro Ray. Not willing to see innocent people die like this, Amuro crawls into the cockpit of the closest machine around him. Whether it be a tank, jeep or jet, he was going to use it to help stop this slaughter. And what he happened to slide into was another Gundam. Having never operated a machine like this, what are the chances he can do anything to repel an experienced squad of mech-piloting invaders?

Volume 1 includes an essay from Hideaki Anno, director of the hit anime Neon Genesis Evengelion.

Color pages from Yas.

And an essay from Kadokawa Publishing Executive Shinichiro Inoue.

Love Hina Omnibus 5 by Ken Akamatsu

2013-03-26T00:30:00-05:00

Love Hina Omnibus 5
Written by Ken Akamatsu

When Keitaro Urashima fails his entrance exams to get into Tokyo University for the second time, he's officially an unemployed and uneducated slacker. To make things worse, his parents have kicked him out of his house. Fortunately, his grandmother owns the fabulous Hinata Lodge and has agreed to take Keitaro in as caretaker. What he doesn't know is that the lodge is actually a girl's dorm and he's the only guy around! Most guys would kill to live with five sexy ladies, but if Keitaro's not careful, this job will kill him.

Random House New Releases - Manga - Between May 19, 2012 and June 18, 2013.

Air Gear 28 by Oh!Great

Air Gear 28 Written by Oh!Great

No. 6 Volume 1 by Hinoki Kino

No. 6 Volume 1 Written by Atsuko Asano Illustrated by Hinoki Kino

Sankarea 1 by Mitsuru Hattori

Sankarea 1 Undying LoveWritten by Mitsuru Hattori

Attack on Titan 5 by Hajime Isayama

Attack on Titan 5 Written by Hajime Isayama

Drops of God, Volume '02 by Shu Okimoto

Drops of God, Volume '02 Les Gouttes de DieuWritten by Tadashi Agi and Shu Okimoto

Twin Spica, Volume: 03 by Kou Yaginuma

Twin Spica, Volume: 03 Written by Kou Yaginuma

Cage of Eden 10 by Yoshinobu Yamada

Cage of Eden 10 Written by Yoshinobu Yamada

Drops of God, Volume '01 by Tadashi Agi

Drops of God, Volume '01 Les Gouttes de DieuWritten by Tadashi Agi

Twin Spica, Volume: 01 by Kou Yaginuma

Twin Spica, Volume: 01 Written by Kou Yaginuma

Twin Spica, Volume: 02 by Kou Yaginuma

Twin Spica, Volume: 02 Written by Kou Yaginuma

Negiho by Ken Akamatsu

Negiho Written by Ken Akamatsu

Bloody Monday 10 by Kouji Megumi

Bloody Monday 10 Written by Ryou Ryumon Illustrated by Kouji Megumi

Negima! 38 by Ken Akamatsu

Negima! 38 Written by Ken Akamatsu

Animal Land 7 by Raiku Makoto

Animal Land 7 Written by Raiku Makoto

Arisa 10 by Natsumi Ando

Arisa 10 Written by Natsumi Ando

Missions of Love 3 by Ema Toyama

Missions of Love 3 Written by Ema Toyama

Attack on Titan 4 by Hajime Isayama

Attack on Titan 4 Written by Hajime Isayama

Battle Angel Alita: Last Order Omnibus 1 by Yukito Kishiro

Battle Angel Alita: Last Order Omnibus 1 Written by Yukito Kishiro

Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN volume 1 by Yoshiyuki Tomino

Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN volume 1 ActivationWritten by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko and Yoshiyuki Tomino Created by Hajime Yatate

Love Hina Omnibus 5 by Ken Akamatsu

Love Hina Omnibus 5 Written by Ken Akamatsu

Air Gear 28
Written by Oh!Great

No. 6 Volume 1
Written by Atsuko Asano
Illustrated by Hinoki Kino

Sankarea 1 Undying Love
Written by Mitsuru Hattori

Attack on Titan 5
Written by Hajime Isayama

Drops of God, Volume '02 Les Gouttes de Dieu
Written by Tadashi Agi and Shu Okimoto

Twin Spica, Volume: 03
Written by Kou Yaginuma

Cage of Eden 10
Written by Yoshinobu Yamada

Drops of God, Volume '01 Les Gouttes de Dieu
Written by Tadashi Agi

Twin Spica, Volume: 01
Written by Kou Yaginuma

Twin Spica, Volume: 02
Written by Kou Yaginuma

Negiho
Written by Ken Akamatsu

Bloody Monday 10
Written by Ryou Ryumon
Illustrated by Kouji Megumi

Negima! 38
Written by Ken Akamatsu

Animal Land 7
Written by Raiku Makoto

Arisa 10
Written by Natsumi Ando

Missions of Love 3
Written by Ema Toyama

Attack on Titan 4
Written by Hajime Isayama

Battle Angel Alita: Last Order Omnibus 1
Written by Yukito Kishiro

Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN volume 1 Activation
Written by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko and Yoshiyuki Tomino
Created by Hajime Yatate

Love Hina Omnibus 5
Written by Ken Akamatsu