At seven years old, Zen's parents, sister, and his own left leg were swallowed by the mysterious gloved entity only known as Shake Hand. And Zen's not the only one—in the seven years after, these "gloved hand" incidents have only increased, and others have lost families and limbs, too. But Zen is powerless to do anything about it...until the fateful night his eyes are opened and he once again comes face to face with the mysterious, murderous Shake Hand—and the artisan syndicate sworn to stop him, known as Bootsleg! (Source: Kodansha USA)
Hikari Minamoto is here for one reason: Revenge. She's after the five most popular guys in school...who have given her every reason to take them down. Never mind that they're handsome and accomplished. Will she succeed, or will even the cool-hearted queen of revenge be compromised...?! (Source: Kodansha USA)
Misato had a perfect childhood, with parents who loved her and a home on an idyllic island in Japan's inland sea. But then a TV show starts shooting in town. Misato's cast as an extra, and in an instant, her life is turned on its head. A woman appears claiming to be her real mother, and before she knows it Misato is living in a lavish mansion surrounded by greedy schemers of all stripes. The curtain rises on the story of a rising star who plunges into an abyss—where the only sustenance is vengeance! (Source: Kodansha USA)
“Mr. Vamp,” an immortal vampire, has had a number of careers over his long life. To mix things up, he's now working as a history teacher in a high school in Japan. He thinks he's got everyone fooled into believing he's just an ordinary mortal, but due to a lack of effort on his part when it comes to truly blending in, the students and teachers all realize his true nature (but still humor him by going along with the fiction). Hijinks ensue! (Source: Kodansha USA)
Yurika Namba, age 27. Unable to get over her breakup with her ex-boyfriend Makochi from five years ago, she stalks him on social media, talks to him in her head…and has generally become obsessed with him. But everything changes when it turns out a certain someone works at the real estate agency she’s just been hired at…! This romantic-comedy roller coaster is a must-read for anyone who’s ever pined for their ex and lost the thread between infatuation and romance! *Source: Kodansha USA*
As far as the public is concerned, Rocopon—earth’s only alien—hasn’t done much but loaf around in the 8 years since he crash-landed in Tokyo with no memory of his past. Granted, that is what he likes to do, and he does spend a lot of time playing video games. But as an alien to whom earth laws technically do not apply, he’s been hard at work in a top-secret capacity: government-sanctioned extrajudicial assassin, cleaning up the worst of society that the law is either too slow or too powerless to confront. After years of dispatching hapless crime lords and their goons, things have gotten comfortable. But Rocopon is about to meet his match in more ways than one—fed up with his sloppy ways, headquarters has assigned him a straight-laced partner, and the criminal underground has enlisted the help of those who are a little more than human… (Source: Kodansha USA)
Makoto’s favorite childhood memories are of playing baseball with his best friend and former teammate Shuusuke, the catcher of his baseball team. When Shuusuke suddenly moves away, Makoto is left devastated, but clings to the promise of the two of them someday reuniting at Koshien Stadium. Now in high school, Makoto is the star pitcher of his high school’s baseball team, and he and Hokuto, the team’s catcher, are an all-star duo. But one day, Shuusuke suddenly transfers to Makoto’s school, and now baseball isn’t the only thing on the boys’ minds under the scorching heat of the baseball diamond… (Source: Kodansha USA)
Aoshima and Shijima—one star on the fall and one on the rise, and both only in high school. Both know the rush that fame can provide, and both know how easy it is to rip away. But what neither knows is the affect they'll have on each other... (Source: Kodansha USA) *Note: Includes 13 extra chapters.*
Despite being unmarried at 32, Yuki Sato is happy—she enjoys temping as a greeter, and more importantly, she's engaged to a handsome, successful man she met on a dating app...until Shun Majima walks into her life and blows it up. Does her fiancé seem too good to be true because he is? And was he really involved in the death of Shun's brother? As Yuki's life slowly starts to unravel, she finds herself drawn into the seedy underbelly of Tokyo, caught in a web of lies and manipulation. She and Shun join forces to uncover the truth, but will they be able to do so before it's too late...? (Source: Kodansha USA)
One day, a Japanese professor on a field expedition to Australia has the surprise of a lifetime when a wallaby suddenly falls on him from the trees above. The wallaby is slightly put out (as he explains quite calmly) because, you see, he was distracted while reading a book about one of his favorite subjects—bushido. He's a bit of an otaku and has always dreamed of going to Japan. The professor is instantly charmed, of course, and whisks Mr. Wallaby off to Japan. Mr. Wallaby, inspired by the professor, says he also wants to become a teacher... (Source: Kodansha USA)
Kazuho and Tokio have been best friends since elementary school. As the years went on, Kazuho realized his feelings for Tokio were more than just friends, and he began pulling away from Tokio, desperate to keep his feelings a secret. While once close enough to give each other piggyback rides, the two boys, now high school students, pass each other in the hallway as the distance grows between them. But when Kazuho can’t keep his feelings hidden from Tokio any longer, will the two friends only continue to drift apart, or will it be the start to them experiencing the feelings of first love together? (Source: Kodansha USA)
Ten-year-old Mia lives with her aunt in the poor, secluded, so-called “Criminals’ Village” where the only way out is to be called by a dragon and carried off to a new life. One day, the unassuming Mia is chosen for this honor and whisked away on dragon-back to the royal palace, a dazzling world filled with witches, dragon-riding knights, and a centuries-long curse she must somehow find a way to lift. (Source: Kodansha USA)

