45 works from 43 Fellows! manga magazine contributors on the theme of swimsuits. (Source: Natalie, translated)
*A Bride’s Story* tells the tale of a beautiful young bride in nineteenth-century Asia. At the age of twenty, Amir is sent to a neighboring town to be wed. But her surprise at learning her new husband, Karluk, is eight years younger than her is quickly replaced by a deep affection for the boy and his family. Though she hails from just beyond the mountains, Amir’s clan had very different customs, foods, and clothes from what Karluk is used to. As the two of them learn more about each other through their day-to-day lives, the bond of respect and love grows stronger. (Source: Yen Press) *Note: Won the Prix Intergénérations ("Intergenerational Award") at the Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2012 and the 7th Manga Taishou award in 2014.*
Calling upon his former governess, William Jones, gentleman, is startled when his knock is answered by an uncommonly beautiful servant, the soft-spoken Emma. Throughout his visit, William’s eyes drift to the maid whenever she enters the room, and he contrives to meet Emma socially as she goes about her errands. But London society is a web of strict codes and divisions. For the son of a wealthy merchant, seeking out a working-class girl is simply not done! William’s father plans for his son to marry into the peerage and elevate the Jones family to greater heights, but although William says and does what is expected of him, he longs only for Emma’s company… *Source: Yen Press, Vol. 1*
Ever since she entered high school, Kotoko Aihara wanted to be in the same class as Naoki Irie. The only problem, Irie is the smartest student in school while Kotoko is one of the dumbest. Now in 3rd year high school, she still isn't there. One day, her home gets destroyed and the only place else to go was to Irie's home. Now that she lives close to him, will their relationship be the same, or will it become greater than it is? *Notes: \- Includes the one-shot "Boku ga Naku" \- Includes the one-shot "Pink no Yuki ga Futtara..." \- The manga was canceled due to the unexpected death of the author.*
Two chapter manga release celebrating the two-part live action movie premiere about the battle in Kyoto. The special focus on the meeting of Shishio Makoto and and his significant other, Yumi Komagata. The manga also details how Shishio formed the Juppongatana, his organization of warriors and assassins that he recruits in an attempt to overthrow the Japanese government in the original Rurouni Kenshin manga. 1. **Rurouni Kenshin Uramaku: Honoo wo Suberu** (るろうに剣心・裏幕─炎を統べる─) \[Watsuki Nobuhiro\] 1 2. **Rurouni Kenshin Uramaku: Honoo wo Suberu** (るろうに剣心・裏幕─炎を統べる─) \[Watsuki Nobuhiro\] 2 3. **Sono Kage, Hanaregataku Tsunagitomeru Mono** (その翳、離れがたく繋ぎとめるもの) \[Kurosaki Kaoru\] 1 4. **Sono Kage, Hanaregataku Tsunagitomeru Mono** (その翳、離れがたく繋ぎとめるもの) \[Kurosaki Kaoru\] 2 5. **Sono Kage, Hanaregataku Tsunagitomeru Mono** (その翳、離れがたく繋ぎとめるもの) \[Kurosaki Kaoru\] 3 6. **Sono Kage, Hanaregataku Tsunagitomeru Mono** (その翳、離れがたく繋ぎとめるもの) \[Kurosaki Kaoru\] 4 7. **Sono Kage, Hanaregataku Tsunagitomeru Mono** (その翳、離れがたく繋ぎとめるもの) \[Kurosaki Kaoru\] 5 8. **Sono Kage, Hanaregataku Tsunagitomeru Mono** (その翳、離れがたく繋ぎとめるもの) \[Kurosaki Kaoru\] 6
Shin Kazama was an airline pilot who was close to marrying Ryoko Tsugumo, the daughter of the CEO of Yamato Airlines. Unfortunately, fate had other plans when his former best friend Satoru Kanzaki tricked him into signing a contract to be a mercenary pilot for the Kingdom of Asran. Now stationed at the Middle Eastern country's base Area 88, Shin has three ways to return to Japan: serve the air force for three years, earn US$1.5 million, or desert the base, facing imminent death. (Source: Anime News Network)
Haruka Fujinami is a struggling college student looking for work when one day he lands a dream job working for design firm Yebisu Graphics. Nicknamed “Yebrities” for its pool of highly talented and very handsome designers, it doesn't take long for Haruka to figure out his new boss may have spotted more in him than just talent. What’s a part-timer to do? (Source: SuBLime)
The novelizations are written by Saori Kumi, and based upon the original manga.
Kenshin's new life brings him to Tokyo, where he joins the Kamiya Kasshin-ryû dojo to learn the art of "swords that give life." The dojo is peaceful but never boring as Kenshin and his fellow apprentice Yahiko train under the demanding auspices of their kind-hearted instructor, Kamiya Kaoru. But all that changes one afternoon when Tae from the Akabeko restaurant arrives with a pot of beef stew and a plea for help. One of the regulars at the restaurant lost his master's precious book, and he'll be kicked out in the street if he can't recover it. The simple case of a missing book soon becomes a dangerous mystery as Kenshin and his friends are tangled in deep secrets and dark plots!
Touka Mimori and his classmates are abruptly catapulted into a fantasy world, summoned by the resident goddess to serve as heroes. The good news? Most of the students display amazing skills upon arrival! The bad? Mimori is the worst of the lot, bottoming out at a measly E-rank. Incensed, the goddess tosses him into a dungeon to die–but it turns out that Mimori’s skills aren’t so much worthless as they are *abnormal*. Abnormally powerful, perhaps! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
At times hilarious, at others heartwarming, this collection of short stories penned by one of Japan’s most talented artists is a perfect addition to any library! A young girl discovers that new glasses give her a whole new perspective on the world, a bunny-girl waitress learns to cope with her male customers with dignity, an introverted art student inspires her fellow club members even as she takes inspiration from them, and more! Fans of Mori will enjoy seeing concept designs and historical notes from her award-winning series, Emma and A Bride’s Story, as well as Mori’s own brand of enthusiastic commentary throughout. (Source: Yen Press)

