A reminiscent essay about Bob Dylan and his father by the author of *Flowers of Evil* and *Blood on the Tracks*.

Current-day Japan is facing the serious issue of population decline due to low birthrates and the concentration of the populace in only a few major metropolitan areas. Tottori-kun, the local god of Tottori Prefecture, least populous in all of Japan, must face these problems and other social issues as he and the other gods of Japan's prefectures battle it out to become the new capital. The series features real social, economic, and historical issues, with a dash of humor and creativity--and is also a fun way to learn about the different charms of each of Japan's 47 Prefectures.

“I’m a vampire.” “Give me your blood, mister.” A man about to throw himself off a bridge is suddenly stopped by a vampire girl—one who looks just like any other ordinary high school student. He decides he wouldn’t mind dying if it’s at the hands of such a beautiful girl; however, instead of death, an unexpected bond begins to form between them.From Robico, the beloved creator of My Little Monster and Our Precious Conversations, comes her long awaited new work: A series of tales where humans and the uncanny meet—lost halves finding their echo. *Source: K Manga*

When Arisu Yamabuki was all alone in bed at night, he was able to find solace in the voice of a radio host who went by “Apollo.” However, one day, she simply stopped broadcasting without any explanation. Years then passed, and Arisu is now a second-year high-schooler. He makes it his mission to search for Apollo, as there is something he wants to tell her. He doesn’t know what she looks like, or even what her real name is, but he manages to get some leads on her in his school’s broadcasting club. That’s where he meets four girls who all dream to get a job where they can make full use of their voices! Just who is Apollo, and how will those four’s dreams pan out? (Source: K MANGA)

Ashaf: a soft-spoken man with delicate features, a coffin strapped to his back, and an entourage of black crows. Guideau: a feral, violent girl with long fangs and the eyes of a beast. This ominous pair appear one day in a town in thrall to a witch — a ruler with magic coursing through her tattooed body, who has convinced the townsfolk she’s their hero. But Ashaf and Guideau know better. They live by one creed: “Wherever a witch goes, only curses and disasters follow.” They have scores to settle, and they won’t hesitate to remove anyone in their way, be it angry mob or army garrison. (Source: Kodansha USA)

For generations the Torqye Pashalu and the Balt-Rhein Empire have stood in stern opposition of each other. Then one night, when an Imperial minister is found assassinated, the two nations are plunged into a potentially explosive situation. As the generals of Torqye's council cry for war, Mahmut comes to discover the devious truth behind the assassination. Thus the young pasha's battle for his country and peace and trust in his fellow man begins... (Source: Kodansha USA) *Note: Includes 5 extra chapters.*

Kobayashi just can’t focus—not on studying, not on work—and the adults in his life think he’s in danger of becoming a worthless dropout. Then, one day, a strange new presence arrives in his class: an energetic and naïve kid named Uno. Kobayashi saves Uno from getting scammed, and that close encounter launches a new friendship. Uno’s definitely a space cadet, but Kobayashi can’t help admiring the way he floats through life, and before he knows it, he might start feeling his feet lift off the ground, too… (Source: Kodansha USA) *Notes: \- Winner of the 17th Manga Taishō in 2024. \- Ranked 6th in the 3rd Crea Late Night Manga Awards in 2024. \- Ranked 3rd in the 2024 Da Vinci Book of the Year ranking. \- Ranked 1st in the Men's Division of Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2025 guidebook. \- Nominated for the 49th Kodansha Manga Award in the General category in 2025. \- Ranked 3rd in the Nationwide Bookstore Employees' Recommended Comics of 2025. \- Ranked 4th in Freestyle Magazine's "The Best Manga 2025" ranking in 2025. \- Winner of the Emotional Resonance Award at the 4th Magademy Awards in 2025. \- Nominated for the Best New Manga award at the 2025 American Manga Awards. \- Winner of the Freeman Book Award for Young Adult Literature in 2025. \- Selected for the SLJ Best Books of the Year list in 2025. \- Selected for the Top 10 of YALSA's 2026 Great Graphic Novels for Teens list in 2026. \- Nominated for the 50th Kodansha Manga Award in the General category in 2026. \- Nominated for the 30th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2026.*

Seishiro Nagi, a second-year high schooler, thought everything was a pain and lived his life in an apathetic fog. That is, until he met Reo Mikage and they entered the mysterious striker training center, Blue Lock... A new spin-off from Blue Lock's author, Muneyuki Kaneshiro, telling the story from Nagi's point of view! (Source: K-Manga)

The manga based on the hit light novel series, about an ordinary salaryman who cheats death and now must find his way in another world—as a great healer. (Source: Kodansha USA)

After growing up an orphan, Mitsuha has a healthy respect for money and a desire to live well—at least, until she dies after being pushed off a cliff. Waking up in a strange fantasy world, Mitsuha narrowly survives an encounter with a pack of wolves, then realizes she has the power to move between this world and the real one. A lesser person might embark on heroic adventures—Mitsuha instead immediately recognizes the lucrative possibilities of her new situation, and heads out to buy an arsenal of modern weapons. Her goal: to acquire 80,000 gold, and the life of leisure she’s always dreamed of! *Source: Kodansha USA*

A shrewd, young priestess-in-training is set a murder to solve in this new mystery manga from the creator of *The Apothecary Diaries!*. By day, Chloe lives at a convent. By night, she’s such a card shark, a holy knight ends up believing she has a rare, magical gift. What he doesn’t know is, she just has sharp eyes and a quick wit—which she’ll need when she’s uprooted and dropped in the middle of a round of deadly palace intrigue! *Source: Kodansha USA*

When Nanao was a mere child, she was kidnapped by an Ayakashi. Since then, because of the spirit seal the Ayakashi carved on her body, Nanao has been oppressed by the people in her own clan as the "tainted one." Nanao was supposed to get married to the young master of the Byakurenji family, but her cousin Akemi stole her position as his bride, and she was forced to wear a monkey mask in order to hide the spirit seal, living a miserable life. Then one day, she meets Yako, the young head of the Benitsubaki clan. Due to an unforeseen event, Nanao's mask comes off and her face gets exposed, but that only causes Yako to become bewitched by her beauty and high spiritual power... (Source: Manga Plaza)