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akame ga kill!Volume 1Takahiro, Tetsuya Tashiro

Red is the new black in this bloody, action-packed series about a group of righteous assassins!

Teenage country bumpkin Tatsumi dreams of earning enough money for his impoverished village by working in the Capital—but his short-lived plans go awry when he’s robbed by a buxom beauty upon arrival! Penniless, Tatsumi is taken in by the lovely Lady Aria, but just when his Capital dreams seem in reach yet again, Lady Aria’s mansion is besieged by Night Raid—a team of ruthless assassins who targets high-ranking members of the upper class! As Tatsumi is quick to learn, appearances can be deceiving in the Capital, and this team of assassins just might be...the good guys?!

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Akame ga KILL! © Takahiro, Tetsuya Tashiro/SQUARE ENIX

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Sword Art Online: Progressive © REKI KAWAHARA / KISEKI HIMURAKADOKAWA CORPORATION ASCII MEDIA WORKS

Reki Kawahara, Kiseki Himura

The manga adaptation of the bestselling anime and light novel phenomenon!

Yuuki Asuna was a top student who spent her days at cram school and preparing for her high school entrance exams—but that was before she borrowed her brother’s virtual reality game system and wound up trapped in Sword Art Online with ten thousand other frightened players. As time passes, Asuna fears what will become of her life outside the fantasy realm—the failure she might seem in the eyes of her peers and parents. Unwilling to wait on the sidelines for more experienced gamers to beat the game, Asuna employs her study habits to learn the mechanics of game—and swordplay. Her swiftness impresses Kirito, a pro gamer who invites Asuna to join the best players on the front lines. Is Asuna ready to swap class rankings for player rankings and join Kirito?


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sword art online: progressive Volume 1 (manga)

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kingdom hearts 358/2 days volume 5 (fInal)

Shiro Amano

Disney’s most beloved characters come together in this manga adaptation of the bestselling video game franchise!

With Xion back in the Organization, she and Roxas can finally work together again. But strangely, Roxas is getting weaker and weaker, while Xion is getting inexplicably stronger. Meanwhile, the leaders of Organization XIII decide that they only need one Keyblade bearer. What fate is in store for Roxas, Xion, and Axel in the conclusion to Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days?!


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kingdom hearts 358/2 days volume 4Shiro Amano

Left alone to ponder the purpose of her existence and desperate for answers, Xion journeys alone to find out who—or what—she really is. But little do she, Roxas, and Axel know that her quest will lead to the close of one tale and the continuation of another...

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kingdom hearts II omnibus 3 Shiro Amano

The Hollow Bastion Restoration Committee has discovered something that could help everyone in their quest to save the worlds: Ansem’s computer. Sora and company join them at Hollow Bastion to see what they can find out, but they’re in for a surprise when the computer pulls them inside of it!


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no matter how i look at it, it’s you guys’ fault i’m not popularvolume 6nico Tanigawa

In this hilarious comedy, a high school first-year realizes that her dreams of popularity may be out of reach—and it can’t be her own fault, can it?!

A face from Tomoko’s past shows up at her high school…but Tomoko can’t remember her middle school classmate Komiyama for the life of her! As if that’s not bad enough, Komiyama holds a serious grudge against Tomoko, and there’s no way she’s gonna just let it go. On the grand stage of high school, these two lonely hearts wage war…on each other!


No Matter How I Look At It, Itʼs You Guysʼ Fault Iʼm Not Popular! ©Nico Tanigawa/SQUARE ENIX

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the melancholy of suzumiya haruhi-chan Volume 9nagaru Tanigawa,PuYo,noizi Ito

The New York Times bestselling property is back in this gag comic featuring the übercute Haruhi-chan!

With the addition of new (and wholly unexpected) characters to the world of Haruhi-chan, the Agency is working overtime to combat any potential rifts in reality. The day-to-day trials and tribulations of Koizumi, Mori, and Arakawa, working furiously behind the scenes, are finally brought to light!


The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi-chan © Nagaru TANIGAWA, Noizi ITO 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 © PUYO 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 / KADOKAWA CORPORATION, Tokyo

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Soul eater Volume 24Atsushi ohkubo

Aspiring scythemeister Maka and her transforming partner/weapon, Soul Eater, train to eradicate the evil souls of our world in this bestselling comedy series!

DWMA braces for the final showdown as the Kishin awakens from his slumber at heart of the moon. Unable to contain his rage, Noah is the first to attack, the Book of Eibon and “BREW” fueling his assault. But despite his formidable efforts, Noah is overcome not by the Kishin, but by the sudden appearance of Crona. With the world hanging in the balance, DWMA can only wonder who will prove to be the greater foe—the Kishin...or Crona...


Soul Eater ©Atsushi Ohkubo/SQUARE ENIX

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black butlerVolume 19Yana Toboso

The illustrious Phantomhive manor has one devil of a butler . . . or is he merely a devil? A recurring #1 New York Times bestseller!

In accordance with the wishes of Queen Victoria, young Earl Ciel Phantomhive embarks on a jaunt to Germany with his elite butler, Sebastian, in tow. Gruesome and mysterious deaths are occurring on the continent, and along with the fear of contagion that permeates the air, there are also rumors of witches and werewolves running amok. When Ciel’s party heads right into the heart of a cursed forest where supernatural creatures are said to dwell, they run straight into a witch! In fact, several of them! And the village head is none other than a little girl who appears as though she’s stepped out of a fairy tale?!


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secret volume 1Yoshiki Tonogai

From the creator of the NYT bestselling series Doubt and JUDGE comes another psychological thriller where everyone’s got a secret to hide...

“There are three murderers hiding in your midst.” These are the ominous words given to the six survivors of a tragic bus accident, followed by an ultimatum: Within one week, the murderers must anguish over their crimes and find some way to answer for them, or the evidence of their sins will be given to the police. But when every person has a secret, who can you trust...?

978-0-316-25945-3$13.00 ($14.00 CAN)Trade Paperback5.75” x 8.25”192 pagesCarton Qty: 48

SECRET ©Yoshiki Tonogai/SQUARE ENIX

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umineko when they cry:episode 4: alliance of the golden witch omnibus 3 (series v.9)

Ryukishi07, Soichiro

A closed-circle mystery from the creator of the NYT bestselling Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY.

One by one, the attendants of the Ushiromiya family gathering are killed under what can only be described as supernatural circumstances. Even Kyrie, the strongest proponent of logic and reason, is convinced by the vicious parade of witches and demons she has witnessed. Battler and Maria have yet to be tested for their suitability as family head, but the greater test for Battler will be whether or not his logical stance can hold out against the seemingly undeniable tide of the witch’s magic...

978-0-316-37044-8 $22.00 ($24.00 CAN)Trade Paperback5.75” x 8.25”528 pagesCarton Qty: 24

Umineko WHEN THEY CRY Episode 2: Turn of the Golden Witch ©Ryukishi07/07th Expansion ©Jiro Suzuki/SQUARE ENIXUmineko WHEN THEY CRY Episode 3: Banquet of the Golden Witch ©Ryukishi07/07th Expansion ©Kei Natsumi/SQUARE ENIXUmineko WHEN THEY CRY Episode 4: Alliance of the Golden Witch ©Ryukishi07/07th Expansion ©Soichiro/SQUARE ENIX

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inu x boku SSvolume 6Cocoa Fujiwara

At the prestigious and mysterious Maison de Ayakashi, each tenant is protected by their own supernatural Secret Service agent!

To get better acquainted—and, in some cases, reacquainted—with each other, the residents of Ayakashi Hall spend the last weeks of summer break at a seaside vacation spot. Between beach basking and tests of courage, Ririchiyo slowly warms to her new cohorts, but the one resident who never seems to betray his emotions is Miketsukami—and the group is determined to fix that! Will her efforts to unmask Soushi expose the truth of who he is—that is, who he is not?


Inu X Boku SS ©Cocoa Fujiwara/SQUARE ENIX

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until death do us part omnibus 8Hiroshi Takashige, doubLe-S

On the run from those who would use her abilities for evil, a young precog seeks protection from an unlikely swordsman.

Haruka has begun schooling again, nestled among Jesus’s forces at Aitou Academy. The teaching staff should deter most groups from making a move against Haruka, but stronger organizations could still pose a threat no matter where she hides. Seven warriors of Galboa’s most elite unit have already announced their intentions to seize Haruku by force. Jesus may be able to cut off the attackers before they enter the school, but not if one has already made it inside—the operative called “Invisible” seems to be just what his codename boasts... ! It’s unseen vs. unseeing as Mamoru takes on Galboa’s intruders!


UNTIL DEATH DO US PART Vol. 15 and 16 ©2011, 2012 Hiroshi Takashige, DOUBLE-S/SQUARE ENIX

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Goong © SoHee Park / Seoul Cultural Publishers, Inc.

goong omnibus 17SoHee Park

An average high school girl gets the royal treatment when she marries the prince of Korea in this alternate history romance!

Amidst the fallout from the king’s decision to make Prince Yul the crown prince, Chae-Kyung and Shin make plans to get back together. Meanwhile, Yul struggles to get to the bottom of his mother’s involvement in the accident that may have cost Chae-Kyung dearly. When he confronts her, the Daebi reveals a shocking secret from seventeen years ago that will set into motion events that will change their lives forever!

978-0-7595-3161-1$25.00 ($28.00 CAN)Trade Paperback 5.75” x 8.25”384 pagesCarton Qty: 24

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milkyway hitchhiking Volume 2Sirial

Join Milkyway on a full-color journey of laughter and tears across the stars!

There are as many people on Earth as there are stars in the sky. From the unique marriage traditions of a faraway tribe, to the unusual relationship between a fox and a chick, to the tale of a complicated royal succession, Milkyway continues to mark her place across the bright stars of people’s lives, loves, tears, and laughter.


Milkyway Hitchhiking © Sirial / Daewon C.I.

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Übel blattomnibus 1etorouji Shiono

An epic fantasy on the grandest of scales!

After twenty long years in the dark, the time has come for a confrontation with Glenn, one of the Seven Heroes! Hatred…envy…confusion…Köinzell’s heart overflows with emotion as he moves singularly toward his revenge, blade in hand! But it only takes an instant for the situation to take an unexpected turn…


Übel Blatt ©Etorouji Shiono/SQUARE ENIX

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kagerou daze Volume 1 (novel)

Jin,Shidu

The massively popular light novel series about a group of teenagers with mysterious eye powers!

Shintarou Kisaragi, a NEET—person “Not in Education, Employment, or Training”—has refused to leave the comfort of his room for two whole years. But Shintarou’s easy and solitary 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 into the middle of a hostage situation!


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gabby & gatorpaperbackJames burks

The unlikely friendship between two misfits—eco-conscious Gabby and water-phobic Gator—is now available in paperback!

Gator has just never seemed to fit in with the other neighborhood pets...probably because he has a nasty habit of eating the other neighborhood pets. Flushed down the toilet as a little snapper, Gator spends his days alone in the sewers...

On the streets above, little Gabby has never seemed to fit in with the other kids in town. She’d rather collect bottles and practice her tuba than gossip with the girls down at the pool, but it does get lonely being the only vegetarian on the block...

When Gabby and Gator meet, their fun and adventures prove that the best friends are those who accept you as you are, teeth and all!

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barakamonVolume 3Satsuki Yoshino

Calligraphy meets the countryside in this slice-of-life comedy manga!

Kawafuji, the only friend of handsome young calligrapher Seishuu Handa, has come to visit the island...!!

...However, the lack of cell phone signal and any useful landmarks is preventing the two of them from meeting up!! Also, why has Kyousuke Kamisaki, who beat out Seishuu for an award (in the “Second-Place Calligraphy Incident”), come along for the ride......?! There’s a storm brewing in the third volume of this mature, heartwarming island comedy!!


Barakamon ©Satsuki Yoshino/SQUARE ENIX

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a certain magical indexVolume 2 (novel)

Kazuma Kamachi, Kiyotaka Haimura

Science and magic clash in this critically acclaimed light novel series!

In Academy City, magic and science coexist in an unwavering power struggle—and Toma Kamijo has been caught up in the middle of it ever since he met Index, a magical nun who has been implanted with 103,000 ancient texts. When Toma learns from magician Stiyl Magnus that a shrine maiden is being held captive at an Academy City cram school, and that someone from the magical realm might be involved, the one-time enemies team up to save the girl. But it isn’t long before the rescue mission takes a turn—will Toma be the one who needs rescuing?!


A Certain Magical Index © KAZUMA KAMACHI KADOKAWA CORPORATION ASCII MEDIA WORKS

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ani-imo Volume 2Haruko Kurumatani

A hilarious gender-swapping comedy with a forbidden twist!

When elder brother Youta and kid sister Hikaru get into an accident that switches their bodies, Hikaru (in her brother’s body) changes into a fiendish sadist, and Youta (in his sister’s body) finds himself her "girlfriend." Thrust into a bizarre reality where he’s now taking orders from his own body, will Youta ever get himself out of this pinch and back where he belongs?!


Ani-Imo © Haruko Kurumatani / Kodansha Ltd.

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judgeVolume 6Yoshiki Tonogai

From the creator of the NYT bestseller Doubt comes a horror survival manga in which a group of strangers is given the power to decide who among them will live or die . . .

With everyone playing it close to the chest, the courthouse is teeming with murderous intent. Lives are cut down, one after another, until finally the requisite four are all who remain. At long last, the bell to signify the end of the game rings out. Will the four left standing truly be able to make it out of this place alive?


Judge ©Yoshiki Tonogai/SQUARE ENIX

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bTooom! volume 9Junya Inoue

An expert gamer is forced to play a real-life version of his favorite game in a battle to the death!

The death game "BTOOOM!" that has driven unarmed captives to fight for their lives with explosives charges headlong into the final stage!! Ryouta Sakamoto survives a fierce battle against his sworn ally, Kiyoshi Taira, but the scars left behind on his heart from the confrontation run deep. Meanwhile, Kousuke Kira, hungry for a rematch with Ryouta, wanders the island in the hopes of a chance to get back into the game. But when Kira runs into a mysterious group with unfamiliar BIMs, their merciless team play has him cornered! Now trapped, the devious junior high schooler has to think fast if he wants to live long enough to settle the score with world ranker Sakamoto…!!


BTOOOM! © Junya INOUE 2010, 2011, 2012 / SHINCHOSHA

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Ichiei Ishibumi,Hiroji Mishima,Zero Miyama

Demons and angels collide in this racy, supernatural high school comedy!

Issei’s on a rampage?! “President Rias’s virginity is gonna be mine!!” President Rias, the beautiful young devil, is betting her engagement on the outcome of a “rating game,” and Issei’s joining the fight. Does he even stand a chance against Riser’s harem team of devil girls…?! The romance/battle/fantasy story continues to heat up!

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Manga / Fantasy / ComedyHigh School DxD © Hiroji Mishima 2011, 2012, 2013 © Ichiei Ishibumi, Zero Miyama 2011, 2012, 2013/ KADOKAWA CORPORATION, Tokyo

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gou-dere sora nagihara Volume 2Suu Minazuki

Two-dimensional love becomes reality when Sora Nagihara leaps from the manga pages into Shouta Yamakawa’s life in this hilarious and raunchy fantasy romp!

It’s volume two of the fresh fantasy comedy featuring tough but sweet cookie Sora Nagihara!! This time, things take a serious turn when the real (?) Sora Nagihara, who Shouta fell for in manga form, shows up in his bed, claiming gou-dere Sora is an impostor…!? Get ready for another round of rough 2-D Art of Death Secret Techniques!! Apartment superintendent Kaburagi, Shouta’s landlady Tenka, and all the rest can’t help but get caught up in the chaos! ♥


GOU-DERE BISHOJYO NAGIHARA SORA © 2011 Suu Minazuki / Hakusensha, Inc.

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