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AIR GEAR, Vol. 1
Oh!Great
Rating: OT 16+

Life is never dull for Itsuki Minami, but it becomes dangerous when he leads his school to victory over some vindictive Westside punks with gangster connections. Now he stands to lose his school, his friends, and everything he cares about. But in his darkest hour, the Noyamano girls come to Itsuki's aid. They can teach him a powerful skill that will save their school from the gangsters' siege—and introduce Itsuki to a thrilling and terrifying new world.

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ALIVE, Vol. 1
Tadashi Kawashima and Adachitoka
Rating: OT 16+

A strange virus is making its way around the globe, causing its victims to commit suicide. It less than a week, it's a lethal pandemic. Now a group of Tokyo teens who have survived the outbreak are wondering why they are still alive.

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AMEFURASHI, Vol. 1
Atsushi Suzumi
Rating: T 13+

Gimmy is just an ordinary teen when he comes face-to-face with Sora, a sassy rain goddess who provides water to his desert town. But another goddess, Ciel, wants Sora's sacred tree so that she can control the rains herself!

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AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER, Vol. 1
Rating: Y ALL AGES

From the hit Nickelodeon animated series, the story of Aang, the last airbender, who trains to master the four elements and defeat the Fire Nation.

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AVENTURA, Vol. 1
Shin Midorikawa
Rating: T 13+

Since ancient days, the Gaius School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has trained the fiercest swordsmen and the most powerful wizards. Now one boy could become the greatest of them all. If he studies hard. If he is true to his friends. If he believes. And if he survives…

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AVRIL LAVIGNE'S MAKE 5 WISHES, Vol. 1
Created by Camilla d'Errico and Joshua Dysart
Rating: T 13+

Hana just doesn't fit in. At school, she feels like the invisible girl. And at home, she avoids her parents' arguments by retreating to her bedroom, where she spends hours online, playing the part of various cool, smart, sexy, and popular alteregos, and kicks back with her all-time idol and very best (though only in her imagination) friend, rebel rocker Avril Lavigne. One night she runs across a mysterious website called Make5Wishes.com. Somehow, she can't click away—and before she knows it, she's ordered a package guaranteed to make dreams come true. But will it end up being a Pandora's box?

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BAKUGAN BATTLE BRAWLERS
Rating: Y ALL AGES

Dan Kuso and his friends are Bakugan Battle Brawlers, warriors who use the power of their magic cards—and their battling Bakugan guardians—in the ultimate fight against evil. Now Dan has a new Bakugan ally: Drago, an awesome, gigantic dragon from the fire world of Pyrus. Drago's on a quest to save Vestroia…and discover the secret origin of the Bakugan!

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BASILISK, Vol. 1
Masaki Segawa
Rating: M 18+

By the order of Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa, ten ninja from the Iga and the Kouga clans must fight to the death in order to determine who will be the next Tokugawa Shogun with the surviving clan ruling for the next thousand years. But Oboro of the Iga clan and Gennosuke of the Kouga clan have fallen deeply in love. Now these star-crossed lovers have been pitted against each other. Can their romance conquer a centuries-old rivalry? Or is their love destined to end in death?

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BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE
Rating: Y ALL AGES

Young Ben Tennyson set aside the powers of the Omnitrix, chosing instead to lead a normal life. But five years later, the world needs him. Grandpa Max has been kidnapped, creatures from outer space threaten to destroy Earth, and only Ben and his superpowered friends Gwen and Kevin can save the day!

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CODE:BREAKER, Vol. 1
Akimine Kamijyo
Rating: OT 16+

From the creator of Samurai Deeper Kyoem>! Rei seems like an affable transfer student to everyone around him, but quirky high school beauty Sakura sees his true face as a terrifying vigilante—a "nonexistent" Code:Breaker who cannot be touched by the law.

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DRAGON EYE, Vol. 1
Kairi Fujiyama
Rating: T 13+

Ten years ago, a terrible virus swept the globe. It turned its victims into bloodthirsty monsters called Dracules, and the only cure is death. Now, with humankind on the brink of extinction, only the elite warriors of the Vius Squad stand between chaos and civilization. New recruit Leila Mikami is one of the squad's most promising young warriors, but she has another agenda: Her parents were killed by a Dracule, and she's determined to take revenge. To do this, she has to find the Dragon Eye, the magic weapon that will make her the most powerful warrior in the world.

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ES, Vol. 1
Fuyumi Soryo
Rating: OT 16+

Ryousuke Akiba calls himself ES, a code name taken from a mysterious scientific experiment. He possesses strange mental powers: he can enter people's minds, discover their darkest secrets, even rearrange their memories. Ryousuke is an enigmate and dangerous creation, but is he the only one?

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FAIRY NAVIGATOR RUNA, Vol. 1
Written by Miyoko Ikeda. Illustrated by Michiyo Kikuta
Rating: T 13+

Runa is an orphan whose greatest treasure is an amulet that once belonged to her mother. When the amulet is stolen, a new life of adventure begins for Runa as she learns more about her mother's mysterious past.



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FAIRY TAIL, Vol. 1
Hiro Mashima
Rating: T 13+

Celestial wizard Lucy wants to join the Fairy Tail, a club for the most powerful wizards. But instead, her ambitions land her in the clutches of a gang of unsavory pirates led by a devious magician. Her only hope is Natsu, a strange boy she happens to meet on her travels. Natsu's not your typical hero—but he just might be Lucy's best hope.



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FOUR-EYED PRINCE, Vol. 1
Wataru Mizukami
Rating: T 13+

Sachiko is wildly attracted to the quiet, cool Akihiko, the "Four-Eyed Prince." But now they've become siblings by marriage—and must live under the same roof, as brother and sister!

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FREE COLLARS KINGDOM, Vol. 1
Takuya Fujima
Rating: OT 16+

Cyan is a teenage cat (in cat years!), and when his beloved young master falls ill, the parents abandon Cyan in the basement of a luxurious apartment building. Now Cyan finds himself smack-dab in the middle of the biggest feline territorial battle in Japan.

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GACHA GACHA, Vol. 1
Hiroyuki Tamakoshi
Rating: OT 16+


Kouhel has noticed something different about Kurara since she came back from vacation. She's acting very oddly: sometimes she seems wholesome, pure, and innocent, and at other times she is extremely forward and unabashed. Kouhei soon learns that Kurara has multiple personalities-and decides to help her keep her secret from their classmates. But Kouhei finds himself struggling between helping Kurara as a friend and trying to win her heart…which is a challenge, since she has many!

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GAKUEN PRINCE, Vol. 1
Jun Yuzuki
Rating: OT 16+

Joshi High is an elite school that most girls in Japan only dream of attending. Then one day everything changes—the all-girl school goes coed. There's just one catch: The girls outnumber the boys. So begins a wild, no-holds-barred competition for the boys of the school. Which smart and independent-minded girl will rise above the fray?

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GANKUTSUO, Vol. 1
Manga by Mahiro Maeda. Scenario by Yuri Ariwara
Planning by Mahiro Maeda and GONZO
Rating: OT 16+

Based on the acclaimed anime, this science fiction version of Alexandre Dumas's classic The Count of Monte Cristo is the story of a young man's seduction by evil—and a grown man's struggle with his past.

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GENSHIKEN, Vol. 1
Kio Shimoku
Rating: OT 16+

Genshiken: The Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture is the club to join. From cosplay to comics, from video gaming to anime, its where all the otaku gather. Brought together by a common love of pop culture, its members embark on adventures throughout the humorous world of the Japanese fandom.

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GHOST HUNT. Vol. 1
Shiho Anada and Fuyumi Ono
Rating: T 13+

Kazuya Shibuya, the handsome young owner of Shibuya Psychic Research, has been hired to investigate paranormal activity at a school haunted, possibly by ghosts from the Second World War. Also at the scene are an exorcist, a Buddhist monk, a woman who can speak with the dead, and an outspoken Shinto priestess. Surely one of them will have the talents to solve this mystery!

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GUNDAM SEED DESTINY, Vol. 1
Masatsugu Iwase
Rating T 13+

After the terrible battle of Yakin Due, an uneasy peace rests between the Earth Alliance and the Zaft Empire. But even as Cagalli and Athrun visit Chairman Durandal to cement the tentative cease-fire, Zaft terrorists plot with Neo Roanoke to drag both sides into all-out war. The plan: storm Zaft territory and steal several Gundam Mobile Suits. But that's only the beginning. Soon everything and everyone—including the love between Athrun and Cagalli—is thrown in mortal danger.

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GURU GURU PON-CHAN, Vol. 1
Satomi Ikezawa
Volumes 1-6: Rating T 13+ · Volumes 7+: Rating OT 16+

Ponta is a Labrador retriever puppy, the Koizumi family's pet. She's full of energy and usually up to some kind of mischief. But when Grandpa Koizumi, an amateur inventor, creates the Guru Guru Bone, Ponta's curiosity causes trouble. She nibbles the bone—and turns into a human girl! Now Ponta lives two lives: one canine and one human!

Winner of the Kodansha Manga of the Year Award!

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HARIDAMA
Atsushi Suzumi
Rating: T 13+

Kokuyo and Harika are a little unusual—and not just because they're sorcery students. They're Obsidians, wizards who must use enchanted swords to help them cast spells. Their fellow students think Obsidians are inferior to "normal" wizards. But Kokuyo and Harika have something that their cohorts don't: the power of friendship!





HELL GIRL, Vol. 1
Miyuki Eto
Rating: T 13+

When you thirst for revenge, there's a surefire way to get it: Simply go to the strange website that appears only at midnight, and enter the name of your enemy. The Hell Girl will appear to drag your tormentor to eternal damnation. But you will have to pay a price…your soul!

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IN ODD WE TRUST
Created by Dean Koontz
Written by Dean Koontz and Queenie Chan
Illustrations by Queenie Chan
Rating: T 13+

From the infinite imagination of #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz and the fan-favorite artistry of Queenie Chan comes the suspenseful graphic-novel debut of Odd Thomas, a natural-born hero with a supernatural ability to see the spirits of the lingering dead.

To Odd, it's not such a big deal. And most folks in sleepy Pico Mundo, California, are much more interested in the irresistible pancakes Odd whips up at the local diner. Still, communing with the dead can be useful. Because while some spirits only want a little company…others want justice.

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KAGETORA, Vol. 1
Akira Segami
Rating: T 13+

The young ninja Kagetora has been given a great honor—to serve a renowned family of skilled martial artists. But on arrival, he's handed a challenging assignment: teach the heir to the dynasty, the charming but clumsy Yuki, the deft moves of self-defense and combat. For a ninja like Kagetora, to fall in love with his master is a betrayal of his duty, the ultimate dishonor, and strictly forbidden. Can Kagetora help Yuki overcome her ungainly nature…or will he be overcome by his growing feelings?

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KAMICHAMA KARIN CHU, Vol. 1
Koge-Donbo
Rating T 13+

Karin is your lovable girl-next-door type—if the girl next door also happens to be a goddess! Karin has a magic ring that gives her the power to do anything she'd like. What she'd like most, though, is to live happily ever after with Kazune, the boy of her dreams.

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KASUMI, Vol. 1
Written by Surt Lim. Illustrated by Hirofumi Sugimoto
Rating T 13+

Kasumi has a major secret: She can turn invisible when she holds her breath. But when she transfers to an elite private school, it gets harder to keep her superpowers secret, especially when she catches the eye of the handsome student-body president, Ryuuki, and becomes the target of his number one fan, mean girl extraordinaire Reina.

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KING OF RPGS, Vol. 1
Written by Jason Thompson. Illustrated by Victor Hao
Rating OT 16+

Shesh Maccabee is a hard-core gamer—one in recovery to boot—whose friend, Mike, is tasked with keeping him away from any computer game. But when the pair meet Theodore, a fanatical tabletop game master, the duo are dragged into the dungeon of hard-core gaming and the zaniest adventure that ever involved twenty-sided dice!

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KUJIBIKI UNBALANCE, Vol. 1
Written by Kio Shimoku. Art by Koume Keito
Rating: OT 16+

From the pages of Genshiken! Chihiro has been cursed with bad luck all his life, but all that changes when he wins a mysterious lottery that earns him a spot at the prestigious Rikkyoin High School, a strange place where everything is decided by chance—even who gets appointed to the student council. Although Chihiro has drawn the winning ticket, this is no ordinary honor. Each day the student-council members must risk their lives to save the school from various forces of evil.

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KUROGANE, Vol. 1
Kei Toume
Rating: T 13+

Torn to pieces by a pack of dogs, young samurai Jintetsu's ravaged body has been found by Genkichi, outcast and master inventor. Genkichi gives the dead boy a new, indestructible steel body and a talking sword—just what he'll need to exact his vengeance. But what about Otsuki, the beautiful girl he left behind? Steel armor is defense against any sword, but it can't save Jintetsu from the pain in his heart.

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THE LAST AIRBENDER

Rating: Y 10+

The official manga-style tie-ins to M. Night Shyamalan's 2010 bockbuster live-action motion picture adaptation of the hit animated series.

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LE CHEVALIER d'EON, Vol. 1
Kiriko Yumeji and Tou Ubukata
Rating: OT 16+

A mysterious cult is sacrificing beautiful young women to a demonic force that has promised them the kingdom of France in return for the blood of their victims. Only one man can save Paris from chaos and terror—the Chevalier d'Eon!

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LOVE ROMA, Vol. 1
Minoru Toyoda
Rating: OT 16+

Love Roma is a story of love at first sight—literally. When Hoshino sees Negishi for the first time, he asks her to be his girlfriend. Shocked, Negishi nevertheless agrees to allow to Hoshino to walk her home, where he explains why he is in love with her. Touched, Negishi begins to feel something for this strange young boy from her school.

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MAID WAR CHRONICLE, Vol. 1
RAN
Rating: T 13+

When the kingdom of Arbansbool is invaded, the prince escapes with a handful of his closest attendants—his maids. Can these tea-pouring attendants transform themsleves into the army needed to reclaim the prince's throne?

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MAMOTTE! LOLLIPOP, Vol. 1
Michiyo Kikuta
Rating: Ages T 13+

Junior high schooler Nina is ready to fall in love. She's looking for a boy who's cute and sweet and strong enough to support her when the chips are down. But what happens when Nina's dream comes true…twice? One day, two cute boys literally fall from the sky: they're both wizards and they've come to the Human World to take the Magic Exam. Their success on this test depends on protecting Nina from evil, so now Nina has a pair of cute magical boys chasing her everywhere she goes! One of these wizards just might be the boy of her dreams…but which one?

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MAO-CHAN, Vol. 1
Written by Ken Akamatsu. Art by RAN
Rating: Ages T 13+

Japan has been invaded by aliens—but this is no ordinary assault. These extraterrestrials are cute and extremely dangerous. Their mind-blowing powers are way too much for the military. Enter Mao-chan, the daughter of a great general, and her charming best friends—Japan's only hope against this massive attack of the adorables!

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ME AND THE DEVIL BLUES, Vol. 1
Akira Hiramoto
Rating: Ages OT 16+

Legend has it that if you take your guitar and stand at a crossroads at the witching hour, the devil will appear. He'll grab your instrument, play a song, and hand it back to you. You'll walk away an expert bluesman, but you'll have to pay the price: your immortal soul.

A phantasmagoric reimagining of the life of legendary blues great Robert Johnson, Me and the Devil Blues follows the journey of a man who really did sell his soul to win his skill with the guitar.

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MINIMA!, Vol. 1
Machiko Sakurai
Rating: Ages T 13+

What would you do if your favorite toy came to life and became your best friend? Well, that's just what happens to Ame Oikawa, a shy schoolgirl. Nicori is a super-cute doll with a mind of its own—and a plan to make Ame's dreams come true!

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MOYASIMON, Vol. 1
Masayuki Ishikawa
Rating: Ages OT 16+

Tadayasu is a new, fresh-faced university student hiding a bizarre secret: He can see germs with the naked eye. Between the machinations of an eccentric professor determined to unlock the power of the microbial world and the doomed agricultural experiments of his fellow students, will Tadayasu ever find the cool college atmosphere he so desires?

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MUSHISHI, Vol. 1
Yuki Urushibara
Rating: Ages OT 16+

Shortly after life emerged from the primordial ooze, deadly creatures—mushi—came into terrifying being. They still exist and wreak havoc in the world today. One man with a sardonic smile has the knowledge and skill to save those plagued by mushi.

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MY HEAVENLY HOCKEY CLUB, Vol. 1
Ai Morinaga
Rating: T 13+

Hana Suzuki loves only two things in life: eating and sleeping. So when her handsome classmate Izumi Oda talks her into joining the school hockey club, how is she going to survive getting up early, working hard, and playing well with others? True, the Grand Hockey Club is full of boys—super-cute boys at that—so maybe it won't be so bad after all…

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NEGIMA!, Vol. 1
Ken Akamatsu
Rating: OT 16+

Ten-year-old prodigy Negi Springfield, has just graduated from magic academy. He dreams of becoming a master wizard. Instead he's sent to Japan to teach English…at an all-girls high school! All the students are delighted with their cute new teacher—except for Asuna, who resents Negi for replacing the teacher she secretly has a crush on.

Although he is forbidden to display his magical powers, sometimes Negi can't resist. And when Asuna discovers Negi's secret, she vows to make his life as difficult as possible—just the thing to prepare Negi for the challenges of life as a master wizard!

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NEGIMA!? NEO, Vol. 1
Written by Ken Akamatsu
Art by Takuya Fujiyama
Rating: OT 16+

Negi Springfield is ten years old…and a powerful wizard! This boy wizard is the greatest prodigy ever to graduate from his magic school in England. After graduation, however, Negi's given an unusual assignment: teach English at an all-girl school in Japan. Now Negi has to find a way to deal with his thirty-one totally gorgeous–and completely overaffectionate–students…without using magic! Based on the Negima! anime, this is a fresh take on the beloved Negima! story.

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NIGHT HEAD GENESIS, Vol. 1
Written by George Iida
Art by You Higuri
Rating: OT 16+

The world is a lonely place for Naoto and Naoya, brothers with amazing psychic powers that set them apart from humanity. After they make a daring escape from an expoitative resarch institution, Naoya has a psychic vision of an even greater threat: a deadly plague that threatens the entire world!

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NINJA GIRLS, Vol. 1
Hosana Tanaka Rating: OT 16+

The horn growing from Raizo's forehead is proof that he's the lost illegitimate son of the once-mighty Katana family. Now a band of loyal and lovely female ninjas devises a scheme to elevate their newfound master to greatness.

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NODAME CANTABILE, Vol. 1
Tomoko Ninomiya
Rating: OT 16+

The son of a famous pianist, music student Shinichi Chiaki dreams of studying abroad and becoming a conductor like his mentor. Unfortunately, his fear of flying grounds his lofty plans! As he watches other classmates achieve what he has always wanted, Shinichi wonders if he should quit music altogether.

Then one day he meets fellow student Megumi Noda, also known as Nodame. This oddball girl cannot cook, clean, or even read a music score, but she can play the piano in incomparable Cantabile style. And she teaches Chiaki something that he has forgotten: to enjoy his music, no matter where he is.

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ONLY ONE WISH
Mia Ikumi
Rating: T 13+

It's easy: Just send a text to a certain address and a dark angel will appear to grant you a wish—but only one! But choose your wish carefully, for sometimes a dream come true can be a nightmare!





ORANGE PLANET, Vol. 1
Haruka Fukushima
Rating: T 13+

Like a lot of girls, Rui has boy problems. But hers are a bit different: There are too many boys in love with her! First there’s Taro, the adorable boy next door. Then there’s Eisuke, a teaching intern who's just too hot to handle. And finally, Kaoru—the one boy who just may hold the key to Rui's heart! What's a girl to do?

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OTHELLO, Vol. 1
Satomi Ikezawa
Rating: OT 16+

Yaya is a naïve and trusting girl. Hard-rocking, butt-kicking Nana is just the girl to grab hold of Yaya's timid demeanor and turn it upside down. Can there be anything that terminally shy Yaya and hyper-confident Nana have in common? Well, for one thing, they're the same person…

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PANIC X PANIC, Vol. 1
Mika Kawamura
Rating: T 13+

Mitsuki and Kakeru are childhood friends—and rivals! When Mitsuki is attacked by a demon, she and Kakeru discover that they have magical powers. An ancient scroll decrees that they must work together to save the world from a demon invasion. And so begins a demon-filled adventure…

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PAPILLON, Vol. 1
Miwa Ueda
Rating: T 13+

It's no fun being a high school outcast. It's even harder when your twin sister is the most popular girl in school! The ultra-glam Hana is the ultimate teen queen, but her sister, Ageha, is just a shy tomboy. Hana loves being the center of attention so much that she'll do anything to keep her sister in her shadow. But Ageha has a plan that will change her life. Because no one, not even Hana, can hold Ageha back forever…

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PARASYTE, Vol. 1
Hitoshi Iwaaki
Rating: OT 16+

They arrive in silence and darkness. They descend from the skies. They have a hunger for human flesh. They are everywhere. They are parasites, alien creatures who must invade—and take control of—a human host to survive. And once they have infected their victims, they can assume any deadly form they choose: monsters with giant teeth, winged demons, creatures with blades for hands. But most have chosen to conceal their lethal purpose behind ordinary human faces. So no one knows their secret—except an ordinary high school student. Shin is battling for control of his own body against an alien parasite, but can he find a way to warn humanity of the horrors to come?

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PASTEL, Vol. 1
Toshihiko Kobayashi
Rating: OT 16+

Poor Mugi Tadano! Heartbroken after his girlfriend moves away, he takes a summer job at his friend Kazuki's beachside snack bar/hotel on a tropical island. It seems like the perfect plan—until he meets Yuu, who might just be the cutest person that Mugi has ever seen.

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A PERFECT DAY FOR LOVE LETTERS, Vol. 1
George Asakura
Rating: OT 16+

Every letter the mailman delivers brings a new chance at love. With wit, humor, and mystery George Asakura leads us through a series of brief tales of affection, rejection, miscommunication, and connection that are sure to charm the romantic inside you.

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PHOENIX WRIGHT: ACE ATTORNEY, Vol. 1
CAPCOM
Rating: T 13+

Based on the hit video game! Join the legal-eagle adventures of attorney extraordinaire Phoenix Wright and his adorable assistant Maya—plus Miles Edgeworth, Detective Gumshoe, Franziska von Karma, and others, as they bring justice to evildoers everywhere!

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PICHI PICHI PITCH, Vol. 1
Michiko Yokote and Pink Hanamori
Rating: T 13+

Lucia is the new girl at school. She and her sister run a public bath that's all the rage. When Lucia meets a terrific-looking surfer boy, there's just one little problem: Lucia is a mermaid-not just any mermaid, but a princess on an important mission to save the seven seas from an evil force bent on taking control of the marine world. Such a responsibility doesn't leave much time for romance. But Lucia vows to protect her world and win the heart of handsome Kaito.

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PINK INNOCENT, Vol. 1
Kotori Momoyuki
Rating: T 13+

Hello, Kokona here. So I just started dating my first boyfriend. His name is Renji-kun, and he's handsome and talented and supersmart. But now that we're going out, what are we supposed to actually do? I'm totally clueless about love!

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PRINCESS RESURRECTION, Vol. 1
Yasanori Mitsunaga
Rating: OT 16+

Werewolves, demons, monsters, vampires. All these ferocious creatures are afraid of the same thing: the beautiful Princess Hime, an awesome warrior who fights off the forces off evil with a chainsaw and a smile. Not only does she look great in a tiara, she has magical powers that allow her to raise the dead. She's a girl on a mission, and with the help of her undead servant and a supercute robot, there's no creature of darkness she can't take down!

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PSCYHO BUSTERS, Vol. 1
Story by Yuya Aoki. Art by Akinari Nao
Rating: T 13+

Out of the blue, a beautiful girl asks Kakeru to run away with her. It turns out that the girl is on the run from a shadowy government organization intent on using her psychic abilities for its own nefarious ends. But why does she need Kakeru's help? Could it be that he has secret powers, too?

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PUMPKIN SCISSORS, Vol. 1
Ryotaro Iwanaga
Rating: OT 16+

The bitter war between the Empire and the Republic of Frost has ended, but three years after the cease-fire, the Empire is still ravaged by starvation and disease. Can the Imperial Army State Section III, a.k.a. Pumkin Scissors, stop the renegades and restore hope to a beleaguered people?

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Q·KO-CHAN, Vol. 1
Ueda Hajime
Rating: T 13+

In the near-future on planet Earth, a world gone mad where never-ending war is a fact of life, Kirio is the coolest kid at school. Up in the sky, a giant robot is fighting a fleet of gunships, but the brilliant and distant Kirio is far from fazed—until the battling 'bot makes an unexpected landing in Kirio's front yard and rings the bell. But the worst threat for Kirio could be what stands on the other side of the door: an alien invader robot with the face of an adorable girl!

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THE REFORMED
Christopher Hart
Rating: T 13+

Giancarlo is an immortal vampire who has survived for years on the blood of helpless victims. But there's something about Jenny that stirs something in his heart. For her, he will defy his very nature for a chance to become human again. Even so, he is a marked man. Ghoulish murders plaguing the city have made him the target of a relentless homicide investigator. And a far more dangerous enemy—one of unspeakable brutality and bloodlust—hovers even closer, determined to annihilate Giancarlo and his last chance for salvation.




SAMURAI 7, Vol. 1
Original Story by Akira Kurosawa
Manga by Mizutaka Suhou
Rating: OT 16+

Threatened by plundering cyborg bandits, an innocent village defies its inhuman enemies with the help of mortal men born to do battle, and bound to die for honor: humanity's champions, the seven samurai. This thrilling manga is based on the classic film by Akira Kurosawa.

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SAYONARA ZETSUBOU-SENSEI, Vol. 1
The Power of Negative Thinking

Koji Kumeta
Rating: OT 16+

Nozomu Itoshiki is depressed. Very depressed. He's certifiably suicidal, but he's also the beloved schoolteacher of a class of unique students, each charming in her own way. For all of them, it's a special time, when the right teacher can have a lasting positive effect on their lives. But is that teacher Itoshiki, a.k.a. Zetsubou-sensei, who just wants to find the perfect place to die?

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SCHOOL RUMBLE, Vol. 1
Jin Kobayashi
Rating: T 13+

She's a second-year high school student with a single all-consuming question: Will the boy she likes ever really notice her? He's the school's most notorious juvenile delinquent and he's suddenly come to a shocking realization: He's got a huge crush, and now he must tell her how he feels.

Life-changing obsessions, colossal foul-ups, grand schemes, deep-seated anxieties, and raging hormones—School Rumble portrays high school as it really is: over-the-top comedy!

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SHIKI TSUKAI, Vol. 1
Manga by To-Ru Zeku. Art by Yuna Takanagi
Rating: T 13+

Young Akira has a destiny: He's a shiki tsukai, a warrior with the magical power to control the seasons. He also meets the beautiful Koyomi, another warrior, who is sworn to protect him. For there are evil forces intent on destroying Akira–and the entire universe!

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SHUGO CHARA!, Vol. 1
Peach-Pit
Rating: T 13+

Everybody at Seiyo Elementary thinks that stylish and super cool Amu has it all: But nobody knows the real Amu, a shy girl who wishes she had the courage to truly be herself. Changing Amu's life is going to take more than wishes and dreams—it's going to take a little magic!

One morning, Amu finds a surprise in her bed: three strange little eggs. Each egg contains a Guardian Character, an angel-like being who can give her the power to be someone new. With the help of her Guardian Characters, Amu is about to discover that her true self is even more amazing than she ever dreamed.

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SUGAR SUGAR RUNE, Vol. 1
Moyoco Anno
Rating: Y 10+

Little witch-girls Chocolat and Vanilla are best friends, but only one of them can be Queen of the Magic World. To determine who deserves the title, they must go to the Human World and enter a strange competition. Whoever attracts the most human boys wins! The girls had planned to be best friends forever, but both of them want to be Queen. Will their rivalry ruin their friendship?

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SUZUKA, Vol. 1
Kouji Seo
Rating: M 18+

Yamato is ready for a fresh start. So when his aunt invites him to stay rent-free in her big-city boarding house in hustling, bustling Tokyo, Yamato jumps at the chance. There's just one teensy-weensy catch: It's an all-girl housing complex and spa! Things get even more nerve-racking when Yamato meets his neighbor Suzuka, a beautiful track-and-field star. She's not only the cutest girl Yamato's ever met, she's also the coolest, the smartest, and the most intimidating. Can an ordinary guy like Yamato ever hope to win over a girl like Suzuka?

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TOTO!, Vol. 1
Yuko Osada
Rating: T 13+

Kakashi is a small-town boy with a big dream: to travel around the world. He's so determined to leave his little island home behind that he stows away onboard a marvelous zeppelin—one that just happens to be loaded with treasure and a gang of ruthless criminals!

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TRAIN MAN: A SHOJO MANGA
Manga by Machiko Ocha
Original Story by Hitori Nakano
Rating: T 13+

One day, on the train home, Ikumi Saiki rescues a beautiful girl from a troublesome drunk. Now the girl sees the hero inside the otaku—and it appears that Ikumi will finally find romance! Desperate, Ikumi posts an urgent plea on an Internet message board: "Help me win the girl of my dreams!" Ikumi's story ignites the whole online world. Everyone is ready to help Ikumi prove that even an otaku can find true love!




TSUBASA, Vol. 1
CLAMP
Rating: T 13+

Sakura is the princess of Clow—and possessor of a mysterious, misunderstood power that promises to change the world. Syaoran is her childhood friend and leader of the archaeological dig that took his father's life. They reside in an alternate reality where whatever you least expect can happen—and does. When Sakura ventures to the dig site to declare her love for Syaoran, a puzzling symbol is uncovered—which triggers a remarkable quest. Now Syaoran embarks upon a desperate journey through other worlds—all in the name of saving Sakura.

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THE WALLFLOWER, Vol. 1
Tomoko Hayakawa
Rating: OT 16+

It's a gorgeous, spacious mansion, and four handsome, fifteen-year-old friends are allowed to live in it for free! There's only one condition—that within three years the guys must transform the owner's wallflower niece into a lady befitting the palace in which they all live! How hard can it be?

Enter Sunako Nakahara, the agoraphobic, horror-movie-loving, pockmark-faced, frizzy-haired, fashion-illiterate recluse who tends to break into explosive nosebleeds whenever she sees anyone attractive. This project is going to take more than our four heroes ever expected: it needs a miracle!

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WOLVERINE: PRODIGAL SON, Vol. 1
Written by Antony Johnston
Illustrated by Wilson Tortosa Rating: T 13+

Marvel Comics mutant gets a manga makeover! Logan is a teenage rebel with a real good reason for having a real bad attitude. Stuck in a martial arts school in the icy wilds of Canada, he's bored, restless, yearning. There's a whole world out there, and Logan can almost taste it. But Logan is chained to a past he can't remember and can't escape. Now it just may destroy his future.

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X-MEN: MISFITS, Vol. 1
Written by Raina Telgemeier and Dave Roman
Art by Anzu
Rating: T 13+

Marvel's mutants in a radical remix! Kitty Pryde has always been the odd girl out. A mutant, she was born with strange superpowers, magical talents that make her the class freak. But Kitty's world is changed when she's invited to study at Professor Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, a special home for mutant teens. There's just one catch: Kitty's the only girl at the all-boy school, and she ends up just feeling like a freak all over again.

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xxxHOLiC, Vol. 1
CLAMP
Rating: T 13+

Watanuki Kimihiro is haunted by visions of ghosts and spirits. Seemingly by chance, he encounters a mysterious witch named Yûko, who claims she can help. In desperation, he accepts, but realizes that he's just been tricked into working for Yûko in order to pay off the cost of her services. Soon he's employed in her little shop—a job which turns out to be nothing like his previous work experience!

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THE YAGYU NINJA SCROLLS, Vol. 1
Masaki Segawa
Rating: M 18+

In 17th century Japan, a rebellion in the Aizu territory has been brutally crushed, leaving twenty-one brave warriors dead and most of the nuns of the local convent slaughtered. Now the surviving nuns have sworn to seek revenge.

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YOKAI DOCTOR, Vol. 1
Yuki Sato
Rating: T 13+

Yokai are mysterious, troublemaking spirits and demons that have tormented Japan for centuries. Kotoko's grandfather exorcised them for a living, but Kotoko never thought that her family lineage was an asset. Then she meets Kuro, a yokai doctor. Who knew that yokai have doctors?



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YOKAIDEN, Vol. 1
Nina Matsumoto
Rating: T 13+

Most people fear Yokai—Japanese spirits—but young Hamachi wants to befriend them. He sees them as mischievous creatures that could coexist peacefully with humans if only given a chance. But when his grandmother dies under mysterious circumstances, Hamachi journeys into the Yokai realm to search for her killer. Will he succeed in his quest, or will he be lost forever in a strange new world?



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YOZAKURA QUARTET, Vol. 1
Suzuhito Yasuda
Rating: T 13+


Hime is a superheroine. Ao can read minds. Kotoha can conjure up anything with the right word. And Akina…well, he's just a regular guy, surrounded by three supergirls! Together, they protect the town of Sakurashin. But that's not easy, as the town faces demon dogs and other supernatural threats!



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