Ruby may be team leader, but she's got insecurities just like the rest of us. In fact, her worries run deep. These stories show how Ruby overcomes her shortcomings to be a true hero—and what drives her to do it! From a team of exciting new manga artists comes the first volume in a series of short story collections showcasing Ruby, Weiss, Blake and Yang! (Source: VIZ Media) **Volume 1 "Red Like Roses" (2017/5/19)** #Cover Illustration: Ein Lee #Illustrations: Izumi Sai, Esu, Miou Shiki, Tsukasa, Omutatsu **1.** In the Case of the Hero - monorobu **2.** Hunter Taru Mono (ハンターたるもの, *As a Hunter*) - Ritsu Hayami **3.** Dakara, Watashi wa Koko ni Iru. (だから、私はここにいる。, *That Is Why I'm Here*) - Kuma **4.** RWBY to Ruby (RWBYとルビー, *RWBY and Ruby*) - KaTe **5.** Akazukin, Minna de Fukushuu, Kowakunai (あかずきん、みんなでふくしゅう、こわくない, *Who's Afraid of Little Red Riding Hood If We All Attack At Once?*) - Xily **6.** Ruby's Note - Uri **7.** Bara no Namae (薔薇の名前, *Name of the Rose*) - Sora **8.** Chocolate Chip Cookies - Amaya **9.** Aibou (相棒, *Partner*) - Mikanuji **10.** Hair Like Rose. - Moromoimaru **11.** Koi no Kajitsu wo Motomeshi Akazukin (恋の果実を求めし赤ずきん, *Little Red Riding Hood Seeks the Fruit of Love*) - Kaogeimoai **12.** Change! (ちぇんじ!) - Koko Siguma **13.** Beacon Mayonaka no Yuurei Sawagi (ビーコン真夜中の幽霊さわぎ, *Beacon's Midnight Ghost Story*) - Mate **14.** Beacon-biyori (Ruby-hen) (びぃこん日和 (ルビー編), *Beacon Days (Ruby)*) - Jesper **15.** Yasashiku Naritai (優しくなりたい, *Just Trying to Help*) - Amechan **16.** RPY - Miou Shiki **17.** Kami to Shishunki to Ruby (髪と思春期とルビー, *Hairy, Youth and Ruby*) - Sorappane **18.** Test Benkyou wo Wasurezuni! (テスト勉強を忘れずに!, *Don't Forget to Study for the Test!*) - Kio Rojine **19.** Nakama (なかま, *Friends*) - Hiura Sun **20.** Mochi-RWBY: Ruby-hen (もちるび るびぃへん, *RWBY No Doubt: Ruby*) - Umiya **Volume 2 "Mirror Mirror" (2017/6/19)** #Cover illustration: Ein Lee #Illustrations: shihou, Kuma, BUZZ, Ecru, Esu **1.** My BFF - KaTe **2.** In the Case of the Princess - monorobu **3.** Aru 1-nichi (ある1日, *One Day*) - Kuma **4.** Princess, Okashi wo Tsukuru (プリンセス、お菓子をつくる, *The Princess Makes Sweets*) - Mate **5.** White Yellow, Criminal - Hayami Ritsu **6.** Mimi made Yawarakakute Atatakai kara (耳まで柔らかくてあたたかいから, *Soft, Warm Ears*) - Amechan **7.** Koufuku wa Taikutsu no Tonari ni (幸福は退屈の隣に, *Happiness Is Next to Boredom*) - Kio Rojine **8.** Beacon-biyori (Weiss-hen) (びぃこん日和 (ワイス編), *Beacon Days (Weiss)*) - Jesper **9.** With You - EMO **10.** Shirayukihime no Yume (白雪姫の夢, *Snow White's Dream*) - Mochiyama **11.** Shirayukihime no Yuuutsu (白雪姫の憂鬱, *Snow White's Melancholy*) - Mikanuji **12.** Ice Queen no Oaite wa Daare? (アイスクイーンのお相手はだあれ?, *Who Is the Ice Queen Meeting?*) - Tsutanoha **13.** Sister - Amaya **14.** Banyuu Inryoku no Housoku (万有引力の法則, *The Law of Universal Gravitation*) - Sora **15.** Zento Tanan na Shirayukihime (前途多難な白雪姫, *Snow White's Grim Prospects*) - Kaogeimoai **16.** Chapter 4.5: Day - ryuga **17.** The Moon - Uri **18.** Snow Flake - Assa **19.** Yakusoku (約束, *Promise*) - Hiura Sun **20.** Mochi-RWBY: Weiss-hen (もちるび わいすへん, *RWBY No Doubt: Weiss*) - Umiya **Volume 3 "From Shadows" (2017/9/19)** #Cover illustration: Ein Lee #Illustrations: Jesper, Mugupo, ryuga, Izumi Sai, Sakura Shiho **1.** Intruder Black Cat - Ritsu Hayami **2.** Nijiiro Mondou (虹色問答, *Iridescent Dialogue*) - Tsutanoha **3.** Net Auction: Blake (ネットオークション ブレイク) - Sumiwo **4.** In the Case of the Monster - monorobu **5.** Yasashii Jikan wa Madamada Korekara (優しい時間はまだまだこれから, *Relaxing Times Have Just Begun*) - Kio Rojine **6.** Blake! Blake! Blake! (ブレイク! ブレイク! ブレイク!) - Natsutaro **7.** Futari no Kyuusoku (2人の休息, *A Break for Two*) - Mochiyama **8.** Beacon-biyori (Blake-hen) (びぃこん日和 (ブレイク編), *Beacon Days (Blake)*) - Jesper **9.** Tomodachi (友達, *Friend*) - Hiura Sun **10.** Kuroi Bijo to Kemonomimi Musume (黒い美女と獣耳娘, *Black Beauty and the Cat-Eared Girl*) - Kaogeimoai **11.** Take Me Back - Mugupo **12.** Aru Yoru no Bumblebee (ある夜のバンブルビー, Night of the Bumblebee) \[Ogurapan\] (小倉んぱん) **13.** Amen Brother (アーメン・ブラザー) - Sora **14.** Sushi ga Nai! (寿司がない!, *The Sushi's Gone!*) - Koko Siguma **15.** Break Time - Sorappane **16.** Kuroneko no Shoumei (黒猫の証明, *Proof of a Black Cat*) - Mikanuji **17.** Curiosity Killed The Cat - Ohtsuki **18.** Mochi-RWBY: Blake-hen (もちるび ぶれいくへん, *RWBY No Doubt: Blake*) - Umiya **Volume 4 "I Burn" (2017/10/19)** #Cover illustration: Ein Lee #Illustrations: monorobu, Hayami Ritsu, Ohitashi, Honojiro Towoji, Ecru **1.** King of the Sisters! - Ohtsuki **2.** Bear, Cat, Dog - Ritsu Hayami **3.** Beacon-biyori (Yang-hen) (びぃこん日和 (ヤン編), *Beacon Days (Yang)*) - Jesper **4.** Kono Kuma Yannee yo (このくまヤンねぇよ, *You Can't Have This Bear*) - Xily **5.** Kikkake (きっかけ, *Genesis*) - Mochiyama **6.** Bumblebee! - Mugupo **7.** Gudaguda Junbi Sakusen (ぐだぐだ準備作戦, *Operation Sloppy Planning*) - Moromoimaru **8.** Sister - Mikanuji **9.** Semblance e no Chousen (センブランスへの挑戦, *Semblance Challenge*) - Meteo **10.** Taisetsu na Mono (大切なモノ, *What's Important*) - Hiura Sun **11.** Waratte Kurenakya Yaan! (笑ってくれなきゃヤーン!, *You Have to Laugh!*) - Natsutaro **12.** Timely Hit (タイムリー・ヒット) - Sora **13.** Gold - Tsutanoha **14.** 3-nin no Nakama to Kinpatsu Shoujo (3人の仲間と金髪少女, *The Blonde Girl and Her Three Friends*) - Kaogeimoai **15.** Minna de Tanoshii Koto wo Shiyou! (みんなで楽しいことをしよう!, *Let's Do Something Fun Together!*) - Kio Rojine **16.** Team RWBY - EMO **17.** In the Case of the Reader - monorobu **18.** Mochi-RWBY: Yang-hen (もちるび やんへん, *RWBY No Doubt: Yang*) - Umiya
Takumi's wife dies at the age of 25, leaving behind their son, Yuji, and a very special picture book. It tells a story of those who die- but are remembered by the loved ones left behind- going to a planet called Archive, and returning to visit when the rainy season comes. Suddenly, the picture book seems to come true, when Mio shows up... without a memory. (Source: Anime News Network)
In a near-future where humanity stands on the edge of extinction, we turn our gaze to the stars. But in the depths of space, a new menace looms—the 'Star Beasts.' To combat these creatures, warriors donning mechanical armor emerge as humanity's last hope. Prepare yourself for a groundbreaking mecha action saga, where breathtaking visuals meet an expansive universe. The battle for survival starts now! (Source: MANGA Plus)
“I wanted to die in battle.” There once was a great hero, capable of killing a god, who longed to fight even at the brink of death. What awaited her was her reincarnation as Nia Liston, a beautiful but sickly daughter of nobles in a future world. Now in her second life, she gets another chance to rampage in fights, dabble in broadcasting, and even experience academy life! Thus begin the epic battle records of a heroine who will one day be called the “The Merciless Maiden, Nia Liston”! *Source: Manga UP! Global*
Without a single boyfriend in sixteen years, Natsume has zero relationship experience … and it’s all thanks to her super overprotective neighbor—high school teacher, Mikami-sensei!! Whether at home or at school, Natsume is always being manipulated by his strangely overbearing affections. But while it may have seemed like sibling love at first, their relationship soon takes an unexpected turn … ! (Source: Kodansha USA) *Note: Contains six extra chapters.*
There are rumors of a grand treasure located within the local museum of Ashiwara and that this treasure requires a special key to unlock. But no one seems to know what this treasure is or even what the key looks like. But Kei and Hikaru, two childhood friends, may inadvertently find out when someone seeks to claim the treasure for themselves and that action plunges their world into chaos.
Ten years ago, the mysterious Hell’s Gate suddenly materialized in the middle of Tokyo, and the stars of the night sky were obscured in darkness. In their place, new stars emerged, each corresponding to an individual endowed with supernatural abilities. Devoid of emotion and conscience, these powerful killers have come to be known as Contractors. But most people know nothing of the Contractors in their midst, and high-schooler Kana Shinoh is no exception. Still struggling to pick up the pieces after her father’s death last year, Kana has never troubled herself with the rumors about Hell’s Gate. That is, until she spots her father in the street one day. Determined to prove her father is still alive, Kana begins her search, but her mission is attracting some rather dangerous attention. Fortunately, she is rescued from the clutches of death by Hei, the most wanted Contractor in Tokyo. Though he is unsympathetic to her situation, Hei agrees to protect her as she searches for her father. But just how much should she trust the Contractor known as the Black Reaper? (Source: Yen Press)
This time around, we follow Kana Ichikawa, Kyotaro’s big sis! She’s got a ton of gal pals, but she’s never had a guy friend before, let alone a boyfriend. She’s given up on ever being popular with the guys, and is just trying to focus on living her best life. But it seems maybe there’s someone harboring secret feelings for her after all. Maybe now she’ll finally get to experience the young love she never got as a teenager? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
Healer Carol is an E-rank... even among adventurers, it's the absolute weakest. Even though I was told that I’d be useless... I tried my best for my comrades and continued creating medicines but… in the end, I was still thrown out of the party! I don’t have enough money to get back home and the future looks bleak in this strange town. In the meantime, Carol met a dying adventurer, Kaido, by chance. She treated him with the medicine which she had created for free. While doing that, for some reason, the medicine received extremely high praise---!?
The Raythefts are an old, minor noble house defined by magical talent and martial service. When six-year-old Arcus Raytheft, firstborn son to the family, proves disappointingly inept at magic, he is stripped of his inheritance and written off by his parents. His adoptive sister Lecia still adores him, but as the new heir, she is forbidden to interact with anyone who might drag her down. But when one inheritance is lost, fate arranges another: Arcus remembers another life, in a world where science prevails and magic belongs to the realm of fiction. Suddenly endowed with the life experience of a grown man and pressed to find a purpose as his family turns against him, Arcus resolves to find a way to break the laws of magic and Raytheft tradition over his knee! (Source: J-Novel Club)
Ishikawa Ginji is a young man who happens to hate any kind of business related to 'the other side', such as ghosts, superstitions or the occult. His despise for the matter is such, that he can quickly break up any girl if they show any interest in matters such as lucky charms or any kind of future reading. One day, while he was self pondering about his life while ruining a date on a whim, he is suddenly kissed by an elementary school girl go goes by the name "Ageha", stating that she will use him to "wipe out every ghost in the world". While the sex appeal of an elementary school kid kiss was not enough to turn Ginji to her side, the fact that she "bought him" by paying a huge debt that he had acquired seems to work quite efficiently.

