The Meiji Era (1868-1912) was probably the most defining period in Japanese history. It was a time of massive change from the more traditional; Tokugawa era to a positioning of Japan in the modern world. Contemporary writer, Soseki Natsume, suffered due to all the social and cultural changes and expressed his feelings through his character Botchan, a classic in the vein of Mark Twain or Charles Dickens. This massive work over 10 volumes could, in other hands, have been but an informed text book. However, the solid script by Sekigawa explores the period through an adult story whilst the art by Taniguchi portrays the material with exquisite and elegant detail. (Source: Ponent Mon)

A collaboration between One Piece and Toriko.

Meet closet “otaku” Sota, a seemingly normal high school student with a secret obsession for the dog-eared anime character Papico. During one fateful trip to Akihabara, Sota’s life takes an unexpected turn when the crazed owner of a collectibles shop forces Sota to come out in all his fanboy glory. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Takumi Satsuki (Early 20s, Male - Female in-game) became friends with Goro-san (Male) on Dragon Quest X, and they decide to become roommates. When he goes to meet up with Goro-san though, who he finds standing there is someone who doesn’t resemble their character in game one bit—a gyaru…?! This unintentionally catfished couple has a lot in store for them in this fun romantic comedy! *Source: Manga UP! Global*

Slowly but surely he takes a promenade through Edo. “Furari” could be translated as ‘aimlessly’, ‘at random’, ‘bend with the wind’ or ‘go with the flow’. But our stroller this time leaves nothing to chance. Jiro Taniguchi returns with this delightful and insightful tale of life in a Japan long forgotten. Inspired by an historical figure, Tadataka Ino (1745 – 1818), Taniguchi invites us to join this unnamed but appealing and picturesque figure as he strolls through the various districts of Edo, the ancient Tokyo, with its thousand little pleasures. Now retired from business he surveys, measures, draws and takes notes whilst giving free rein to his taste for simple poetry and his inexhaustible capacity for wonder. As he did in The times of Botchan with lead character the writer Soseki, Taniguchi slips easily into the heart and mind of this early cartographer and reveals his world to us in full graphic detail so we may fully perceive and understand. (Source: Ponent Mon)

DOD3 "Story Side" novel takes place in the year 1017, exactly 17 years after the events of DOD3, from the perspective of Brother One as he's retelling the events to an unknown audience.

When orphan Carole meets runaway Tuesday, an uptown girl who wants nothing more than to make music, it’s as if they were fated to find each other. With their shared dream, the duo charges headfirst into the world of entertainment—but on colonized Mars, with a consumer base accustomed to “perfect” A.I.-produced songs, is there any hope their organic sound and heartfelt lyrics will reach their audience? (Source: Yen Press)

Tachibana seems like your typical high schooler, except for one thing - he's got a serious bento situation. One day, he happens to meet Takahashi, another student with his own bento troubles... (Source: MANGA Plus)

Asagiri Aya has a difficult life. The middle school girl the target of cruel bullying at school by day, and violent abuse at home by night. One day, while surfing the web, she came across a creepy figure who granted her a gift of magic power… (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment) *Note: Includes 2 extra chapters.*

Hitori “Bocchi” Gotoh might find it hard to make friends, but that doesn't mean she's lacking in admirers! This rockin' anthology features a lineup of all-star guest authors ready to take the stage for the ultimate Bocchi the Rock! tribute concert! With a set list featuring hits such as “What If Bocchi Was Totally Ripped?,” “Kessoku Band Tours in Another World,” and “Hitori Gotoh vs the Police,” you'll discover new sides to your favorite characters you never even dreamed of! (Source: Yen Press) **Volume 1 (2022/10/27)** #Cover illustration: Chiba Sadoru #Illustrations: Matsuda Hikari, Uzaki Uso, Instant, Hoshi, Souma Hajime, HOJI, Iwawa 1. Bocchi the Rock!? (ぼっち・ざ・錠〈ロック〉!?) \[Yuichi (ゆいち)\] 2. Futari-chan no Okaimono Daisakusen! (ふたりちゃんのお買い物大作戦!) \[Takeo Kyuujuu (タケオキュージュウ)\] 3. Arigatou Guitar to Kinniku (ありがとうギターと筋肉) \[Shirou Urayama\] 4. Bocchi-chan no Otoshimono (ぼっちちゃんの落とし物) \[Totsuno Takahide\] 5. Bocchi-chan vs. Shokushitsu (ぼっちちゃん VS 職質) \[Uraya Nagi\] 6. Bocchi the Rally! (ぼっち・ざ・らりー!) \[Uchino Maiko\] 7. Toaru Classmate ga Mita Kessoku Band (とあるクラスメイトが見た結束バンド) \[Cornflake (コーンフレーcu)\] 8. Kessoku Band to Fushigi na Ehon (結束バンドと不思議な絵本) \[Fuku Kitsune\] 9. Go to the Burger Shop (GO TO BURGER SHOP) \[kashmir\] 10. Hajimete no Gakki (はじめてのがっき) \[Higasa Nozomi\] **Volume 2 (2023/08/25)** #Cover Illustration: Rasuko Okuma #Illustrations: Arukimachi Hinode, Okanadamo, Ka, Suisogenshi (すいそげんし), Nakamori Kemuri, Maki (巻), Mebachi 1. #Gyoza Party #Shika Katan (#餃子ぱーりー #しか勝たん) \[Fuji Fujino\] 2. Make Up! Make Up! \[Futaba Haru\] 3. Akumu wo Miro Bass (悪夢を見るベース) \[Urushino Rihito\] 4. Let's Go Night Pool (れっつごーナイトプール) \[Nagayama Yuunon\] 5. Bocchi the Change! (ぼっち・ざ・ちぇんじ!) \[Ishii Yuka\] 6. Oogui Challenge (大食いチャレンジ) \[Toda Hiroki (戸田大貴)\] 7. Bocchi is Bad!? (ぼっちへあーいずばっど!?) \[Tatsunokosso\] 8. Moshimo Oneechan ga "Tomodachi" ni Nattara (もしもお姉ちゃんが"友達"になったら) \[Kasuga Sunao\] 9. Ameagari ni Mieru Niji (雨上がりにみえる虹) \[Mameda\]

They took his family, they took his face, and they took his soul. Locked between the lethal but gorgeous assassin Maria and the mutant Spider Man, the Skull Man digs into the conspiracy that gave birth to his powers and those of his partner, Garo. Haunted by his past, he will not let them stand in the way of his revenge. (Source: TOKYOPOP)

Yukio was destroyed in battle and Tetsuo survived in an escape pod. After eight years in cold sleep, the escape pod finally lands back on Earth. But when Tetsuo emerges he finds a world in ruins, entirely frozen beneath a blanket of ice and snow—snowball Earth! What happened to humanity, how did the planet freeze over, and will Tetsuo be able to keep his last promise to Yukio? (Source: VIZ Media)