"I've killed a woman." The overbearing voice on the phone was that of a high school classmate named mitsuo ichikawa. Buried memories from the past resurface within the heart of a man who carries the same name, Mitsuo Ichikawa. Events drag him right back into the passions of the past. The two reunite as accomplices, yet their relationship as master and servant slowly changes into something different... (Source: DMG)

University student Mimi and her boyfriend Naoto encounter one chilling mystery after another. There’s the enigmatic neighbor woman dressed in black from head to toe—but if she’s so odd, why does it seems like there are many others like her? Then, whose eyes track Mimi’s movements from the cemetery next door? And why does a bizarre red circle drawn on a basement wall change with each passing day? Nine scary stories that really happened, drawn from the famed collection of urban legends Shin Mimibukuro (New Earmuffs), and adapted into manga by horror genius Junji Ito! Chapter 1: On the Utility Pole Chapter 2: The Woman Next Door Chapter 3: Rustling in the Grass Chapter 4: Grave Placement Chapter 5: Seashore Chapter 6: Just the Two of Us Chapter 7: Scarlet Circle Chapter 8: Sign in the Field Chapter 9: Monster Prop (Source: VIZ Media)

Akira Tennou, an unremarkable thirty-five-year-old man, gets hit by a truck on his way home from work and, after a brief experience in some mystical limbo, wakes up in a gloomy forest. This forest is beset by a sinister black mist—his memories of his little sister's lectures about fantasy novels tell him that it's probably under an evil curse. He soon encounters one of the forest's residents: an enormous silver wolf. At first the creature is hostile, but he finds that it's been corrupted by the same black mist, and he only needs to cry "Purify!" to banish the curse and heal the wolf. Akira discovers that the residents of the forest are all animals, and once purified, they are far from feral beasts. His newfound magic allows him to speak to his new animal companions; he finds that they are intelligent and the rightful rulers of the forest. Akira decides to explore this new world, purifying the land and its inhabitants as he goes. But the source of the cursed mist can't be far away... (Source: J-Novel Club)

After fleeing Tokyo, trying to escape a personal crisis, hapless Itaru winds up drunk and passed out on a neighborhood trash heap. His misery is documented by prickly cameraman, Kouki, who works for a local cable station, and soon the two end up roommates and co-workers. But with a company full of quirky characters, including a perky, winsome cross-dresser, and their own personalities to contend with, will Itaru and Kouki ever truly understand one another? (Source: Blu)

Ruby is a student at an elite European boarding school. Things are going pretty well for her until she finds out that she won’t be able to go home at Christmas. Instead, she’ll be stuck at school with only one other student–the aloof and beautiful Steph–for company. As Ruby tries to understand Steph, she becomes more and more interested in the other girl. But can she break through Steph’s icy exterior? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

When Leo was a young boy, he had his pride torn to shreds by Tenma, a girl from a wealthy background who was always getting him into trouble. Now, years after his father’s successful clothing business has made him the heir to a fortune, he searches out Tenma to enact a dastardly plan: he’ll get his revenge by making her fall in love with him! (Source: VIZ Media)

All aboard! This book is your ticket to seven romances―from confessions in Iriuda to proposals in Enoshima and all points in between. Beloved josei and boys love mangaka Asumiko Nakamura returns to the English market with a unique collection of romance shorts each set around Kanagawa's railway system, the Odakyu. Combining moments of contemporary women, lesbian romances and coming-of-age tales, *Maiden Railways* is a ride to romance rarely seen in manga these days. (Source: Denpa) 1. **Rouman Hikou ni Nottotte** (浪漫避行にのっとって, All Aboard for a Romantic Getaway); Melody 2008-10 2. **Kare no Sumu Iryuuda** (彼の住むイリューダ, He Lives in Iriuda); Melody 2009-04 3. **Rittai Kousa no Eki** (立体交差の駅, Overpass Crossing); Rakuen Le Paradis Vol.1 (2009/10) 4. **Ao to Shiro no Ream** (青と白のリーム, Blue and White Ream); Rakuen Web Zoukan 2009/12/17 5. **Mokuyoubi no Savarin** (木曜日のサバラン, Savarin Thursdays); Rakuen Le Paradis Vol.2 6. **Yoru wo Kasaneru** (夜を重ねる, Night After Night); Rakuen Le Paradis Vol.3 (2010/6) 7. **Aru Kyuujitsu** (ある休日, A Day Off) *Note: Nakamura later published a spin-off series, Kimi Youbi, which was subtitled "Tetsudo Shoujo Manga 2," etc. The series was based on the one-shot "Mokuyoubi no Savarin" (Savarin Thursdays) from this collection.*

Flum Apricot was never meant to be a hero. Despite zero stats across the board and a power she can’t even use, she somehow finds herself included in a party of heroes. But Flum’s life hits rock bottom when the party’s renowned sage, Jean Inteige, decides that the useless girl is dead weight, and arranges to have her sold into slavery. Tossed to monsters to be feasted upon for her master’s entertainment, Flum makes the desperate choice to reach for a cursed weapon…and something new awakens within her. A grimdark tale about one woman’s blood-soaked quest to reclaim her life! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Madoka is a high school student who is recruited by Nabeshima — the guy in the bunny suit — to work for the GSG (Gokuraku So Gei, a transportation service to heaven). Nabeshima is just way too busy, and since Madoka seems to have the power to see lost souls, he's recruited to help lighten the workload. Madoka is given the job of transporting wandering souls to the afterlife — on motorcycle! But many of the dead are reluctant to leave this world, feeling they haven't accomplished everything they should have in their lives. Madoka must assist the deceased in performing tasks that will help them finally feel closure and make them willing to leave everything behind for good. *Note: Includes six one-shots and two extra chapters.*

Middle schooler Kon lives in a world with periodic exceptional phenomena, more commonly known as bugs. He works as the unofficial assistant to his landlady Kasane Himesaki, a leading researcher in the field, and they study the effects and impact of these mysterious abnormalities. Some of the bugs bring fun, others intrigue, and still others cause inconveniences to their daily lives. In their ever-changing world, there’s only one thing that’s certain—the most ordinary moments can be the most extraordinary of all! (Source: Yen Press)

When Maya Kurinoki takes her little brother to the local ice-skating rink for the first time, she's got her hands full just trying to get him to let go of the bar. To inspire a bit of bravery in him, she attempts a double axel--and lands it! Maya never imagined that this jump would change her life...or that a coach named Eishi Todo would vow to make her a figure skating "princess"! Now all Maya has to do is convince famous skater Shun Kano to become her partner. Too bad Shun doesn't want to have anything to do with her! (Source: VIZ Media)

A collection of touching manga stories that follows the continuing adventure of our favorite vampire. In these sweet tales and scary legends, finally discover what happened to Karin and her friends all while getting a glimpse of some mysterious vampires from the Maaka family that were never before seen in the main series. (Source: VIZ Media, edited) Contains: 1. **Gyakuten Komori!** (Reverse Babysitting) 2. **Daisuki na Hito wo Sagashiteimasu** (Searching For My Beloved) 3. **Karin Gaiden: Nishi no Mori no Vampire** (The Vampire Of The West Woods) 4. **Karin Banga-hen: Maki-chan Koi no Otasuke Angel♡** (Maki-chan, The Helping Angel Of Love)