Reanimated corpses called Shikabane walk the earth, but the Kougon Sect of the Grand Marshal School of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism has the means to combat them. Enter the Corpse Princesses! Undead-killers (usually young women) stand as humanity's first line of defense against the evil that lurks in the shadows, but can humanity tolerate defenders who are corpses themselves...? One Corpse Princess, Makina, may be the first to find out! (Source: Yen Press)

Made in Abyss: Official Anthology is a compendium of short comics set in the same world and with the same characters from Made in Abyss. In an era when the world has been scoured for secrets, one place remains unexplored–a massive cave system known as the Abyss, filled with monstrous creatures and lost relics. When a young orphan named Riko comes upon a mysterious robot boy named Reg with possible ties to the Abyss, the two team up to explore the terrifying depths together. This intense manga has spawned a critically acclaimed anime and several movies in theaters, both in Japan and America. Now fans can enjoy this official anthology of short manga by different creators, each with their own take on this fascinating world and its characters! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

**A charming isekai comedy about an unremarkable merchant summoned to another world to be a hero…or maybe just hang out.** Banaza, a young merchant, is summoned to an unfamiliar world to become a legendary hero! But his unimpressive stats disqualify him, and Banaza isn’t sent home, but exiled to the edge of a monster-filled forest. Fortune takes a turn when his first battle bumps him to Level 2–and his previously NPC-grade stats leap to infinity! Banaza is determined to live a normal life despite his god-level power, but his world is turned upside down yet again when he meets Fenrys–a fair maiden who happens to be a fiendish demon. Kick back and chill with Banaza’s tale of cheating his way to an easygoing existence in a thrilling fantasy world! *Source: Seven Seas Entertianment, Vol. 1*

Deep down inside, high school student Shun Takahata craves for some excitement in his boring life…but his teacher’s head randomly exploding isn’t exactly what he had in mind. And when some of his classmates suddenly suffer the same fate, he begins to realize he’s been thrust into a series of deadly supernatural children’s games. Shun and fellow survivors are completely in the dark, not knowing who’s responsible, why it’s happening, or when it will end. To have any hope of unraveling the mystery behind the gruesome games, they’ll first have to outlast the games…and each other. (Source: Kodansha USA)

**Reborn as a heroic…skeleton?!** One day Arc wakes up in the world of his favorite MMORPG…and discovers that he’s become exactly like his game character, a heroic knight who just so happens to be a skeleton! The whole skull-for-a-head thing is maybe going to be a problem. Arc resolves to keep a low profile, lest anyone mistake him for a monster, but he can’t quite manage to turn a blind eye to the troubles of his new world. Adventure awaits, and the Skeleton Knight will be there to meet it! *Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, Vol. 1*

After collapsing from overwork, Hinata can only retain memories for a minute. Her younger sister Shizuru struggles alone to support her, but the unimaginable hardship takes its toll both mentally and physically. As she approaches her limit, even the sisters' bond begins to waver... (Source: MANGA Plus)

The outgoing and stylish Yoshi has taken it upon himself to help his introverted classmate Takayuki gain an interest in romance! This "help" includes practice date sessions where they go out on the town together and experience what stereotypical couples do. Although Yoshi is happy to get his shy friend out of his shell, despite his best efforts, his feelings may be getting deeper... (Source: Animate International)

One day, Carina, a lady who has been groomed to be queen, suddenly has her engagement annulled by her fiancee, the prince. Now he is sending Carina into exile while standing beside her sister Aurora instead. Exiled to the far north, where demons are said to dwell, Carina ventures out to investigate the identity of a disturbing sound and has a fateful encounter in the snow…? A predatory love fantasy between a lady sworn to revenge and a strange girl seeking love! (Source: Comic Seasons, translated)

A mysterious warrior travels the kingdom of Auroria, battling monstrous creatures and seeking adventure. Few know she is secretly Auroria’s young and inexperienced masked monarch -- Queen Vivian. In a world where humans are not at the top of the food chain, the Queen in the Iron Mask must learn to use both her sword and her throne to protect her people from the dangers looming just beyond the city walls. (Source: Udon Entertainment) *Note: Includes two extra chapters.*

Ray was bred and raised to be a living, breathing organ donor. After her own eyes were taken from her, a stranger bestows upon her the gift of sight and something extra - she has X-Ray vision! Ten years later, Ray works as a nurse and moonlights as an underground medical doctor performing for-profit, off-the-book medical procedures. But her daily routine is interrupted by a chance encounter with an old friend that triggers Ray's memories of her hellish childhood. Ray will begin a search that will lead her back to the people who stole her eyes-and her childhood! (Source: ADV)

Collection of the following stories: 1. Rakuen no Jouken (The Conditions for Paradise) Two adult women figuring out the boundaries in their relationship--is too much freedom a bad thing? 2. Hoshi no Mukougawa (Beyond the Stars) Chapter 1 prequel. It's about how Sarina and Sumi first became more than friends. 3. Bathed in Sunlight Filtering Through the Trees A continuation of Sarina and Sumi's relationship. 4. 20-Musumex30-Otome About an art prep school teacher who feels like she can't compare to her new 20-year-old girlfriend. 5. The Opposite of "Seme" is "Protector" Chapter 4 sequel. Keiko wants to take things further. There are two more stories in this series in the Lapis Lazuli Dream collection. 6. We're Aiming For Love Now It's about two women who love each other just as they are. 7. Momo no Aji (Peach Taste) A girl struggles to convince the object of her affections to take her seriously. 8. Sakurahime Hanafubuki (Princess Sakura, Showered With Blossoms ) A story set in Japan's past about a cherry blossom that falls in love with a girl. The cherry blossom is granted a human body with the condition that if she nor the girl she loves are able to sacrifice everything for their love, her body will crumble away. 9. Extra: Getting Cozy

Compilations containing many of Toriyama's one-shots. **Volume 1 (1983)** \- Wonder Island (1978-1979) \- Tomato the Cutesy Gumshoe (1979) \- Pola & Roid (1981) \- Mad Matic (1982) \- Chobit (1983) **Volume 2 (1988)** \- Today's Highlight Island (1979) \- Escape (1982) \- Pink (1982) \- Dragon Boy (1983) \- The Adventure of Tongpoo (1983) \- Mr. Ho (1986) \- Young Master Ken'nosuke (1987) \- The Elder (1988) **Volume 3 (1997)** \- Little Mamejiro (1988) \- Karamaru and the Perfect Day (1989) \- Soldier of Savings Cashman (1990) \- Dub & Peter 1 (1992-1993) \- Go! Go! Ackman (1993)