From Viz: Luke Skywalker? I thought he was a myth. – Rey Who is Luke Skywalker? Across the galaxies many have heard his name, but few have met the legendary Jedi. There are those who call him a merciless war criminal—others say he’s not even a human, but a droid! Whether he is myth or man, those who claim they’ve encountered the elusive Luke Skywalker all have an unforgettable adventure to share. Star Wars: The Legends of Luke Skywalker—The Manga pairs powerhouse Japanese manga creators with inspiring myths about Luke Skywalker, originally written as a prose novel by best-selling author Ken Liu.
Will Destiny's crush on a ghost-seeing cutie next door work out? (Source: Toomics)
A trilogy of canonical light novels exploring the lore that shapes the past, present, and future of the sprawling Tenchi Muyo universe. In the first novel, delve deep into the backstory of Ayeka and Sasami’s father, Emperor Azusa, while learning what happened immediately following the conclusion of the second OVA series. In the second novel, witness the mysterious past of Tenchi’s grandfather Yosho, and how he came to find himself on Earth in the aftermath of Ryoko’s attack on Jurai. And in the third and final novel, learn the origin of the super genius Washu and the previously untold life she led as a goddess over 20,000 years ago! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
A spinoff of the “From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman” series. Deep in the remote countryside of Liberia, young Fichelle Harbeller joins the dojo of famed swordsmaster Beryl Gardinant. Burning with a fierce determination, she quickly outpaces her peers in swordsmanship. And in the midst of her training, she also discovers her newly awakened talent for magic! Thus begins the journey of a girl striving to master both blade and sorcery. *Source: Manga UP! Global*
While working at their mother's cosmetic shop, Takeru and Ayumi discover a mermaid in one of the lotion bottles! A strange and unexpected phenomenon, the two aren't sure what to do when Ayumi volunteers to take the mermaid home. Puzzled by his sister's behavior, Takeru thinks about their childhood and how much everything changed after their parent's failed marriage. Could this mermaid mystery be just the thing to help them reconnect and rebuild inspite of their troubled past? (Source: Irodori Aqua)
Not a soul across the land would deny the beauty of Lady Elizabeth, daughter of Count Oslette. Despite that, however, and much to her frustration, none of her courtships last longer than a week. Unbeknownst to her, it's all the work of the God of Luck, Malfeus, far up in the heavens. In fact, Malfeus insists on personally getting in the way of every man who intends to woo her. Eventually, the other noble girls catch word of Elizabeth's misfortunes in love. Unable to bear watching them sneer at Elizabeth, Malfeus grows angry and possesses the nearby Duke Vanderbild to save her from her tormentors. However, things take a turn for the worst for Malfeus when this leads Elizabeth to fall for Duke Vanderbild instead… (Source: POCKET COMICS)
Iris, the daughter of a marquess, not only had her fiancé stolen by her younger sister, but she also ended up having to marry Lord Lucas, a nouveau riche merchant who was shouldering her family's debts. However, this former-commoner-turned-baron's reason for marrying her was just to have Iris teach him and his servants how to survive in high society! “I was told that I lack presence and that I'm like air. If someone as plain and dull as myself could be of any use to you, I will be more than happy to help, Lord Lucas,” Iris said with complete seriousness, throwing Lucas off guard. Will Lucas be able to resist being slowly drawn to the dedicated Iris, who strives to support him and the people in her life? A complicated romcom that starts with a mariage blanc begins here! (Source: Cross Infinite World) *Note: Chapter count includes prologues and epilogues.*
Leapers—individuals who were born on February 29th that age at a rate four timese slower than that of a normal person and can live for over 300 years. Mio Aono is one of these leapers and like many, experiences all the emotions that come with living beyond the normal, mortal lifespan. From Isaki Uta, the creator of "Mine-Kun is Asexual", comes a one-shot series that won an honorable mention in the Monthly Afternoon Magazine Manga Competition and jumpstarted Isaki Uta's career! (Source: Irodori Aqua)
Juliette, a destitute seamstress living in nineteenth-century London, comes upon a man being attacked by ruffians in the dead of night. Instinct takes over, and she pelts them with potatoes to save the man. He is Sir Douglas Drury, a courtroom lawyer and a baronet. His mind in a haze, he calls out to her and plants a sweet, passionate kiss on her cheek. When he wakes up, though, he's forgotten all about the kiss and treats Juliette as his servant, but when Sir Douglas's mysterious assailant targets Juliette's life, she pretends to be Sir Douglas's lover and makes her debut in high society in search of the culprit! (Source: Renta!)
Shin and Nagumo have a fishing duel at the Sakamoto family camp! Spin-off stories that you can read only in the novel, such as Shishiba and Osaragi's ramen eating trip, Kashima's remote work situation, and more! (Source: Shueisha, translated)
A spinoff of the hit Square Enix novel series, “From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman.” Surena Lysrandra has finished her tutelage in Beryl Gardinant’s remote countryside dojo and strikes out on her own, working as an adventurer. Indeed, she soon rockets up the ranks, angling toward the pinnacle of the guild: Blank Rank, something only a select few across the entire world have ever achieved. In the midst of her meteoric rise, she receives a request from Logan, an aged adventurer who was once a force to be reckoned with in his prime. That request leads her to meet Nell, a young girl with adventurer aspirations of her own. Little does Surena know that this encounter will see her reach new heights. This is the tale of a journey to the very top, tracing the paths of a young girl and an adventurer chasing the example her master left for her. *Source: Manga UP! Global*
Did we call Volume 18 “the final installment of Outbreak Company”? Oops! Boy, are our faces red. Anyway, the wormhole is closed, but that just means Shinichi and his friends can focus on their new lives in Eldant. For example, settling down with Myusel...until a certain absolute monarch declares she wants to marry our protagonist too! Shinichi isn’t the only one with a relationship to work out, either—there might just be sparks between Hikaru and Elvia, but will this seed of love blossom into a true inter-time-linear otaku romantic saga?! Meanwhile, Minori is busy...well, being Minori, which can only mean...something. No matter what happens, one thing’s for certain: for Shinichi, nothing ever quite goes according to keikaku!\* (\*That means plan.) (Source: J-Novel Club)

