Orphaned on the mean streets of Treasure Town, lost boys Black and White must mug, steal and fight to survive. Around them moves a world of corruption and loneliness, small-time crooks and neurotic police officers, and a band of sadistic yakuza who have plans for their once-fair city. Can they rise above their environment? (Source: VIZ Media) *Note: Won the Best U.S. Edition of International Material - Japan for the Eisner Award in 2008.*
A Borderland count x an ex-soldier The rustic life of hunting and good food that started with a trial marriage! Ritshard, a cheerful, impoverished nobleman who rules over the freezing Borderlands, and Sieglinde, a former soldier known as the Crimson Eagle. They meet at an evening party, where Ritshard falls in love at first sight, and he proposes without hesitation. In response, Sieglinde suggests a one-year trial marriage… Hunting, cooking, and crafting traditional goods, they lead a modest yet peaceful life in the snowy countryside. The two slowly but surely begin to grow closer, but will they truly become a real married couple in the end? A heartwarming love story of a clumsy yet endearing trial couple, who are watched over by the great outdoors. (Source: Manga Mirai)
Yokoi is a manga artist who spends his nights delivering newspapers just to make rent, since his original works just don’t seem to sell. Suddenly, one day he gets a visit from Saito-san, a self-proclaimed fan of Yokoi’s work who made the long journey to meet him. Yokoi quickly realizes that the things Saito-san sees, feels, and thinks about are different from most people… These two struggle together to find a place to belong in this unique slice-of-life! (Source: Kodansha USA) *Note: Original serialization ran for 123 chapters. These were then combined to make up 100 chapters in the volume releases.*
The apocalypse is not only near, but a certainty. Set before the event and the aftermath detailed by the hit manga, this stand-alone prequel light novel series chronicles the inexorable approach of the reign of vampires. Witness the trials of Guren Ichinose, who must hide his true strength even as he is trampled on at an academy for the insufferably privileged. (Source: Kodansha USA)
The fearsome Demon King who seeks to conquer the entire world has abruptly put a pause on his campaign. The reason: His daughter is so kind that he's worried she'll stray from the path of demons! Determined to turn her into a merciless and fearsome heir worthy of the throne, he enlists the help of his trusted aide. World domination can wait, for a parent's duties come before a king's! And so begins a devilishly cute and heartwarming comedy! (Source: Yen Press) *Note: Original serialization concluded on 2021-10-07. Serialization resumed on 2023-01-09.*
The first step to winning the Love Game is saying “I love you.” So how do you lose? By admitting you’re in love! Let the games begin! Since childhood, Yukiya Asagi and Miku Sakura have played the Love Game, where they try to fluster each other with a simple “I love you.” But after falling in love for real and refusing to admit it, neither of them can afford to lose this battle! After leaving behind his image as a quiet nerd, Yukiya’s ready to break hearts and take names with the ultimate high school glow-up. Well, he’s really just got one girl in his sights - his best friend, Miku! Using her favorite shojo manga as his weapon, he’s ready to pin her to the wall and gaze at her with a perfect smolder. Will his moves get her heart racing? (Source: VIZ Media)
Fumi Nishioka lives with Kyutaro Horikita and his family of “Sweepers,” people who specialize in cleaning the minds of those overcome by negative energy and harmful spirits. Fumi has always displayed mysterious abilities, but will those powers be used for evil when she begins to truly awaken as a Queen? (Source: VIZ Media)
There are two sets of Novels in Trinity Blood, Reborn on the Mars (R.O.M.) and Rage Against The Moons (R.A.M.). The events in Rage Against the Moons take place before those in Reborn on The Mars. The books were written by Yoshida Sunao (and after his death, continued by Kentaro Yasui) with illustrations done by THORES Shibamoto. There are also 5 manga volumes currently available; the anime is produced by GONZO and there are 24 episodes in total. Similar in feel to a Hellsing or Trigun. The background is in the distant future, a post-apocalyptic world after the destruction brought about by Armageddon. The war between humans (Terran) and vampires (Methuselah) continues, as a struggle between two factions: the Vatican and the New Human Empire. Yet amidst the bloodshed and violence, many desire a peaceful co-existence between the two species. However, standing between them and this goal is the Rosenkreuz Orden, a group of vampire extremists who manipulate the two sides and pit them against each other. To combat them, the Vatican special operations group "AX", led by Cardinal Caterina, must use everything they have - even a Crusnik (a vampire who preys on the blood of other vampires) to protect the peace effort. (Source: TOKYOPOP)
For one short year, haplessly awkward, cockatiel-toting Nino has to keep watch over class joker and nextdoor neighbor, Kira-kun. Can Kira-kun—who harbors a terrible secret—find it in himself to open up and learn something new from Nino, or will she be consumed by his world? Find out in this touching tale of two fates that intertwine to become the “closest love to Heaven.” (Source: Kodansha USA)
Makoto Misumi was an average, everyday high schooler, who found himself shipped off to another world at his parents’ whims. Upon arrival, however, he’s insulted by the Goddess for being too ugly and thrown into a desolate wasteland. He frantically searches for human warmth and connection, but can find nothing but monsters and inhuman settlers. When he finally meets companions he can trust, they turn out to be a pair of powerful perverts in a former dragon and a former giant spider! His high-octane, incredibly misfortunate trek through this foreign world has only just begun! *Source: Hanashi Media, Vol. 1*
The continuation of the Kaiji series, picking up immediately after the end of One Poker Hen. One Poker has been concluded, with Kaiji emerging as the victor and claiming the 2.4 Billion Yen as a prize! But now, a new problem arises... how can the Asian Trio take it with them with Kazuya's Black Suits gathered right outside the entrance of the warehouse?! *Chapter count for this arc begins at 255 in the original tankoubon.*
As a first-year student of the renowned Hyakkaou Private Academy, Mary Saotome knows her future is set for a one-way cruise to the top… That is, until an encounter with an old-classmate-turned-housepet throws the newbie princess into the world of gambling! Can a normal girl like Mary make friends and survive debtless through only wit and luck? *Source: Yen Press, Vol. 1*

