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)
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.*
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*
I quit my terrible job and set off on a trip, only to die in a plane crash! I woke up to find myself reincarnated as Tanasia Breloff, the villainess of a novel I once read. Tanasia was scheming to harm her sister out of jealousy, but I’m not interested in villainy; I’m content being a beautiful, wealthy noblewoman! But wait… don’t I eventually get killed in the novel? I must prevent my death—so I can live the peaceful life I’ve dreamed of! This series contains themes regarding abuse and may not be suitable for all readers. Viewer discretion is advised. (Source: WEBTOON)
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)
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)
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!
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)
The Tokyo Elephants are having a great season thanks to their star pitcher, Uno. The rookie is well liked and friendly to everyone, but for some reason, he is stand-offish to Ogata, the shortstop. When Uno gets drunk, Ogata takes the opportunity to confront him and finds out that the reason for the cold shoulder is completely different from what he expected. To keep things from going too far too fast he gives the condition that if he wants to get some action off the field, Uno must pitch a perfect game! (Source: Blu) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*
Twins Kanba and Shoma live with their terminally ill little sister, Himari. One day, they visit the aquarium, a place full of warm memories for Himari, but she suddenly falls ill—and dies! At that very moment, a voice cries out, “Survival Tactic!” and Himari, wearing a penguin hat, comes back to life…?! (Source: Seven Seas Enteirtainment)
Trapped in a a dead-end job, Hayato Hitachi is a psychological wreck until a strange man saves him from drowning in the ocean. That man is none other than Taroi Urashima, a fairytale hero who's been living as Princess Otohime's bed-warmer for a thousand years! In exchange for a change in his fortune, Tarou agrees to take Hayato back to the surface, but when Hayato tries to scold the spoiled man, Tarou is instantly smitten. Hayato tries to use that infatuation to lure Tarou back to land, but Tarou is afraid of returning to human society, so he avoids the subject by pushing Hayato toward the bedroom every time...!! Will Hayato ever make it home, when he's so easily distracted...!? (Source: Renta!)
Aikawa Masumi, who is about to be married, coincidentally met with the famous florist, Ryouke Takahisa, when he was buying a wedding bouquet. Even though Takahisa seemed like a pleasant guy, Masumi had a feeling that something was wrong. A few days later, after visiting Takahisa with his girlfriend, Yumiko, Masumi went back for a forgotten item and the unexpected happens, Masumi was taken forcefully by Takahisa. While Takahisa violated him, he told him, "Only you I will never forgive" What was the meaning behind his words...? (Source: Manga Traders)

