Nagai is just your typical office guy...except that he’s had a secret crush on his coworker Saitou for ages. But with Saitou’s massive wedding just around the corner, Nagai realizes that it’s finally time to retire his illicit desire for the adorable young man. However, sly Honda has a few teasing tricks up his own sleeve...and once the beer starts flowing, there’s no telling where the night will end! Is this love triangle destined to tumble, or will it evolve into the most tantalizing tryst ever? (Source: Juné Manga)
When Roman architect Lucius is criticized for his “outdated” thermae designs, he retreats to the local bath to collect his thoughts. All Lucius wants is to recapture the Rome of earlier days, when one could enjoy a relaxing bath without the pressure of merchants and roughhousing patrons. Slipping deeper into the warm water, Lucius is suddenly caught in the suction and dragged through the drainage at the bottom of the bath! He emerges coughing and sputtering amid a group of strange-looking foreigners with the most peculiar bathhouse customs... over 1,500 years in the future in modern-day Japan! His contemporaries wanted him to modernize, and so, borrowing the customs of these mysterious bath-loving people, Lucius opens what quickly becomes the most popular new bathhouse in Rome—Thermae Romae! (Source: Yen Press) *Note: Won the 3rd Manga Taisho Award in 2010.*
Yuuji isn't your usual Buddhist priest - he's young, good-looking, and his natural charm makes him a hit with everyone in the shopping district! Unfortunately for his leagues of adoring admirers, though, he says he's all but sworn off love, dating, and marriage, and that his life is devoted to the practice of his faith. There's just one thing he isn't telling anyone: Yuuji does have someone he loves, but they can never date or marry - his childhood friend, Saburou! (Source: Futekiya) *Note: Includes 14 extra chapters. *
Ten years ago, a terrible virus swept the globe. It turned its victims into bloodthirsty monsters called Dracules, and the only cure is death. Now, with humankind on the brink of extinction, only the elite warriors of the Vius Squad stand between chaos and civilization. New recruit Leila Mikami is one of the squad’s most promising young warriors, but she has another agenda: Her parents were killed by a Dracule, and she’s determined to take revenge. To do this, she has to find the Dragon Eye - a magic weapon that will make her the most powerful warrior in the world. (Source: Del Rey)
*Serialization of a oneshot from Harta 33.* Nicola never really felt like she fit in around other humans…so she came to the demons’ world instead! Together with her demon friend Simon, Nicola travels far and wide, meeting many monsters along the way. With Nicola, every day on the road is a new adventure! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment) *Note: Includes 3 extra chapters.*
A man working a job far removed from his childhood dreams gets wrapped up in an unexpected situation…! Becoming a monster, he aims once again to fulfill his lifelong dream…! *Source: MANGA Plus* ---- With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?! *Source: VIZ Media*
In a future world, children hold the authority to determine who may become parents. Having children is illegal—unless a couple first passes a strict examination, conducted by a child, that certifies them as capable providers. It is a veritable utopia with no child abuse...or at least, so it may seem. Hikari is one such examiner in this system, spending his days evaluating prospective parents. But one day, he comes across a couple that isn't quite like the others... (Source: Yen Press)
Shy bookstore clerk Kosuke Mikado has the ability to see ghosts and spirits, an ability he wishes he didn't have, since what he sees usually terrifies him. Rihito Hiyakawa, an exorcist whose supernatural powers are as strong as his social graces are weak, doesn't seem to fear anything, mortal or otherwise. When this odd couple gets together to solve the bizarre cases that come their way, their work methods may not be entirely safe for work! (Source: Sublime Manga) *Note: Includes 10 extra chapters.*
Anko and Kou are assigned to investigate a mysterious religious cult called "Paradise", after Amu Miyamoto from the idol group "Wednesday is Sunday" reaches out for assistance. Her fellow band mate, Mei, is entangled with this sect. The group's enigmatic leader appears ageless and perpetually radiant, hinting at a vampiric nature. Their arrival in the secluded countryside where "Paradise" is based is met with suspicion and hostility... and thus, the pursuit kicks off!
In my real life, I was happy simping and fawning over Abel Louvremont, the main character of my favorite book ‘Persona.’ But after a fateful car accident, I woke up in ‘Persona,’ but when Abel is still a precious child. Now, as Aisha Heathcliff, I can simp the adorable Abel up close, squee!! I’ll do anything I can to make sure he gets what he needs! And, somehow, that means I’m engaged to... his dad?! (Source: Tapas)
The continent of Halkeginia is tumultuous--a place where the various kingdoms, princedoms, dukedoms, and fiefdoms strive against each other to expand their domains. They nobility scheme and plot among themselves to gain influence to their lieges or to even foreign lieges. In the middle of Halkeginia is the small but important kingdom of Tristein. The most notable fact about this kingdom is the Tristein Academy of Magic where nobility from all over the world come to study magic so they can become magi. Although friendships will form across national boundaries at this school, will they survive the politics and games of the world at large once they leave? Louise is a student at Tristein Magical Academy. She is known to be quite a screw up when it comes to her magic. One day, a ceremony takes place where each student is to call forth a being or entity that will become his or her familiar. For Louise, her familiar comes in the form of a boy named Hiraga Saito. Somehow, he managed to get transported from his world into hers, and shortly after became her familiar.
Novel 1 The Legend of the Buried Treasure of Koshu Released date: May 15, 2005 Novel 2 Murder Symphony Released date: March 15, 2006 Novel 3 A Challenge Letter to Shinichi Kudo: Prologue Until Goodbye Released date: October 15, 2006 Novel 4 Shinichi Kudo Returns ~Confrontation with the Black Organization~ Released date: December 19, 2007 Novel 5 The Witch of Ejinbara Released date: July 11, 2008 Novel 6 A Challenge Letter to Shinichi Kudo ~The Mystery of the Legendary Bird~ Released date: April 16, 2011 Novel 7 A Challenge Letter to Shinichi Kudo ~Murder in the Court~ Released date: September 16, 2011 Novel 8 A Challenge Letter to Shinichi Kudo ~Love Formula Murder Case~ Released date: December 14, 2011 Novel 9 A Challenge Letter to Shinichi Kudo ~Showdown! Shinichi Kudo vs Heiji Hattori~ Released date: April 12, 2012

