Lua is a saintess candidate who possesses the power of healing. But her ability had one flaw: she could only heal others by transferring their wounds onto herself. Because of this, others bullied her, calling her the "Fallen Saintess." But it didn't bother Lua because her best friend Arianne always stood up for her. One day, Lua's crush, Commander Garrett, was on the brink of death from a beast attack. Lua healed him, which left her on the verge of death. When she woke up, she learned that all the credit was given to Arianne, and she finally saw her best friend's true color. Devastated, Lua is lost and helpless when the second prince appears in front of her with a tempting offer. What would happen to Lua as she begins her new life as a villainess? (Source: POCKET COMICS)
Noble young lady Nicole has had her heart broken more times than she can count. Her fiancé Keios is so devoted to Princess Caroline, his childhood friend and the unrivalled belle of their aristocratic academy, that he seems to forget Nicole even exists. But no longer. Tired of waiting around and conforming to Keios’ needs, Nicole makes a most liberating decision: I’ll give up on love and go it alone. Her arranged marriage may be unavoidable, but that doesn’t mean she can’t enjoy her own life, right? Emboldened and excited, Nicole begins to shine as she never had before—so brightly, in fact, that even the clueless Keios can’t help but notice… (Source: Kodansha USA)
From the creator of Doll and Beautiful People comes a biting black comedy that shows us nothing is scarier than family. Haunted House follows the misadventures of Sabato, a hapless young teen trying to find himself, which is made all but impossible by his flamboyant family (who look like the Addams Family by way of Tim Burton). Scaring away every girl he brings home, Sabato's family seem to revel in his misery, but could there be more to their torment than meets the eye? Rest assured, Mihara-sensei keeps you guessing and giggling every step of the way. (Source: TOKYOPOP)
In the year 2020, anti-government student movements are raging again. Having encountered a two-wheeled robot named "Rideback" modeled on a human being, Rin Ogata rides on the "Tetsuma", and the world's destiny begins to change!!
In the year 2022, gamers rejoice as Sword Art Online - a VRMMORPG (Virtual Reality Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) like no other - debuts, allowing players to take full advantage of the ultimate in gaming technology: NerveGear, a system that allows users to completely immerse themselves in a wholly realistic gaming experience. But when the game goes live, the elation of the players quickly turns to horror as they discover that, for all its amazing features, SAO is missing one of the most basic functions of any MMORPG - a log-out button. Now trapped in the virtual world of Aincrad, their bodies held captive by NerveGear in the real world, users are issued a chilling ultimatum: conquer all one hundred floors of Aincrad to regain your freedom. But in the warped world of SAO, "Game Over" means certain death - both virtual and real... (Source: Yen Press) *Notes: \- Covers the Aincrad Arc from Volume 1 and some side stories in Volume 2 of the light novel series. \- The American version of this manga published all 12 chapters in one volume.*
Kokuryuu Kaguya was only a little boy when he witnessed his father murdered by demons. He spent years trying to convince people about what he witnessed, but was dismissed as a traumatized child with an over-active imagination. Now a teenager, Kaguya still remembers what happened. One day, Kaguya is struck by a mysterious light and meets a young girl named Mao—a skillful warrior wearing bunny ears—who rescues him from a demons' attack, then demands to know what planet he's from! Kaguya finds himself inducted into a secret organization of other-worldly individuals whose goal is to defend Earth from monstrous invaders. Reborn as a Battle Rabbit, strange powers awaken within Kaguya which allow him to fight these creatures and seek vengeance for his father's death. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
Mariela is the last alchemist alive after waking from a deep sleep that lasted two hundred years. As the sole alchemist in town, she could make a killing by brewing and selling potions…but after two hundred years of suspended animation, all she wants to do is relax, take things easy, and live at her own pace! *Source: Yen Press, Vol. 1*
The school year starts off well when Mimori befriends the beautiful Nana, but things quickly turn sour for her when she is chosen to be the class representative. Through a series of unfortunate events, she finds herself the focus of attention by three boys and her teachers for all the wrong reasons! Mimori is reunited with Atsushi, a boy she knew in elementary school--and it turns out he despises her for allegedly bullying him in their grade school days. In fact, he plans to exact a little revenge! (Source: VIZ Media) **Included bonus stories:** Basically Pure-Hearted, Kiss the Mike!
Will anyone answer love's distress call in this funny and poignant collection of short stories? **1-2. SOS** When Raku, Nono, and Y? start a secret dating agency at their school, none of them realize the trouble they're in for! One of their clients needs rescuing from a date gone dangerously wrong, and when a teacher finds out about the matchmaking service, these junior Cupids are in very hot water! **3\. That Sweet Organ Song** (オルガン) In 1920s Japan, bookstore clerk and aspiring poet Setsu encourages her customer Shotaro to follow his dream of becoming an organist and composer. But will class differences and the vagaries of fate conspire to extinguish their artistic ambitions along with their budding romance? **4\. The Good Life** (恋・問・題) Spoiled chauvinist Yohei takes his sweet girlfriend Mami for granted, but when she begins to tire of letting him walk all over her, will she turn to nice-guy Horie, or will she try to get Yohei to change his ways? (Source: VIZ Media)
1) Shounen wa Asu o Korosu: The main story revolves around two high school boys struggling at rock-bottom, although they don't even realize it. They are exact opposites in more than looks: Sakuraba is an honor student with an icy exterior, and Fujieda is a hot-headed trouble-maker. They love to hate, as the saying goes, but as we follow the story through Fujieda's mind we see what may be roiling just beneath the surface. They become tied together when their siblings marry, and side by side they protect each other from gangs and the future. There are two extra stories in the second volume: 2) Kan no Naka no Watashi no Kedamono is a psychological story taking place inside the tight security of a yakuza base. 3) Indigo Blue: Koga and Shiba don't quite fit into the ordered Japanese system, and so they leave the country. We pick them up again 4 years later in Mexico City. One final dirty job, and they'll have enough to retire to that Caribbean island with the sky of indigo blue... (Source: Translated Treasures)
Ever since a terrible childhood tragedy, Minoru Utsugi has wished for one thing: solitude. Years later, a bizarre encounter leaves a mysterious artifact in Minoru's body that grants his wish--but that's far from the end of his troubles. Others have been visited and given powers like Minoru's, but their twisted desires are not so benign. When a murderous force threatens the people Minoru holds dear, will his newfound abilities be enough to stand in its way? And can there be a future for someone who craves eternal solitude above all else? The story of the Isolator begins here! (Source: Yen Press)
For those who devote themselves to their careers, love sometimes has to take a back seat. Yet, it can strike when you least expect it, whether it's with a coworker or a kindred soul at the bar after hours. What will tomorrow bring? Whether it's romance, loss, regret, or just another day at the office, these are the stories of women who find love as they follow their dreams. 1) "Masking Lady" by Harukawa Haru 2) "The Women at a Certain Company" by Mikanuji 3) "Everyone's Missing Out" by irua 4) "Fish and Water" by Kanarashi 5) "Stopped Meter" by Seta Seta 6) "Waiting at the Blue Bells" by Kuwabara 7) "You did Well" by Saya Fuyume 8) "Head-to-ead Reunion! Flirty Battle" by Esu Esu 9) "Rainy Day-dream" by Tamamushi Oku 10) "Oblivious You" by Mizu Aso 11) "In My Studio-Apartment Palace" by Satsumaage 12) "Saccharine Beauty" by Suzuki Senpai 13) "I Want to Make my Workplace Senpai Moan!" by Kurukuruhime 14) "Hand-delivered Love Letter" by Yuki Yukiko (Source: Yen Press, edited)

