Its figure was as divine as the phoenix of legends, and the timbre of its songs was more majestic than any instrument. It's said that if you were to encounter it, you will be promised happiness...

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.*

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.*

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)

The clock strikes at the single second before the end of the world. Yet humanity has escaped extinction and carry on with their daily lives in the strange and terrible apartment where time stands still. A young girl Maison, Landlord by birth, is on the brink of revealing its secrets… An astonishing sci-fi fantasy saga brought to you by a visionary duo! (Source: MANGA Plus)

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)

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)

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)

In 1970s Tokyo, Yukinojo is desperate to leave the nest, and so marries into a family of apple farmers in Aomori Prefecture. Doing his best to adapt to life in rural northern Japan and working in the orchards, his marriage takes a turn when he unknowingly feeds a forbidden apple to his wife, Asahi. When this stirs up a panic among the villagers and they refuse to tell him why, Yukinojo must take it into his own hands to get to the bottom of this mystery, and—eventually—challenge an ancient god for his beloved. *Notes: \- The chapter count includes 3 extra stories and an epilogue. \- Winner of the New Face Award in the Manga Division of the 16th Japan Media Arts Festival.*

Two Knockouts In Love!! Pretty boy Kaoru Komatsuna is self-conscious about his feminine good looks and his cute, but girly, name. Handsome school boxing champ Kubo just happens to pick up Kaoru's notebook and proceeds to make fun of his strange name. Kaoru gets angry and knocks down the champ. This inspires Kubo to desperately try to convince Kaoru into becoming a boxer. After doing his best to resist him, Kaoru finds himself falling for the relentless knockout, Kubo. This yaoi comedy packs a punch! (Source: Deux)