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Tina, an adventurer, is gravely wounded while dungeon diving, and who should come across her but Garon—not just a monster, but the Beast King himself. In exchange for saving her life, Garon demands that Tina help him treat wounded monsters. It’s the beginning of a fantasy story of humans, monsters, and medicine! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
The beginning of a love story set in a school for eccentric artists. A college student majoring in science starts working part-time as a lecturer at an art-prep school. Immediately, he catches the eye of the rough and wild sculpture teacher?! (Source: Dangerous Pleasure)
The vampire Staz is one of the most powerful district bosses in the demon world, fending off everyone who dares challenge him. But secretly, the fearsome Staz is obsessed with human culture, especially video games, manga, and everything that comes from Japan! When a Japanese girl wanders into the demon world, Staz can't wait to meet the human and learn everything he can about her world. Unfortunately, before he's able to ask her anything, the girl is killed by one of his would-be usurpers, leaving just her bare soul behind. Staz vows to help the girl restore her body and return to her former life—especially since it means taking a trip to the human world himself! (Source: Yen Press)
Outgoing and popular Kazu and shy and serious Moto grew up together as childhood best friends. But something changes during junior high, and the familiar, easy rhythm of their friendship begins to break apart as Kazu starts nursing deeper feelings for his oblivious friend. When Kazu's troubled home life and Moto's budding romantic forays create a clash of misunderstandings, secrets, and hurt feelings, will their relationship be able to survive these growing pains? *Welcome Back, Aureole* is a bittersweet yet tender exploration of the maturation of young love. Two boys growing up side by side... their stars drift apart and come together again. (Source: TOKYOPOP)
"The person I love is you, Haru!" Haru is shocked by the sudden confession from his best friend Kazushi and the passionate kiss that follows! However, he can't bring himself to see the perfect and widely admired Kazushi as anything more than a friend. Determined to win Haru's admiration and love, Kazushi steals a kiss every chance he can get. How long can Haru ward off his increasingly strong and bold advances? (Source: DMP)
As Mina struggles to find her place as Whitby School’s first and only female student, a devilish horror is unleashed upon the academy and its unsuspecting students: Count Dracula. However, when this unspeakable evil lays claim to her beloved Lucy Westenra, Mina stands ready to join forces with her fellow students and fight against it with everything she has. Loosely based on Bram Stoker's Dracula. (Source: VIZ Media) *Notes: \- Nominated for the Eisner Awards in the Best U.S. Edition of International Material - Asia and the Best Adaptation From Another Medium category in 2024. \- Chapter count includes one extra chapter.*
Strange people live in a building called Getenrou. There are boys looking for porn, a space officer, robots, and then...a series of murders!? Officer Sakuraba Saeko's curiosity is piqued by two siblings who appear to hold the key to solving the mystery, and she begins an investigation of her own. Will her “sloppy” logic be able to reveal the astonishing truth hidden in Getenrou? *Note: Nominated for the 2012 Manga Taisho Award.*
When Lizel mysteriously finds himself in a city that bears odd similarities to his own but clearly isn't, he quickly comes to terms with the unlikely truth: this is an entirely different world. Even so, laid-back Lizel isn't the type to panic. He immediately sets out to learn more about this strange place, and to help him do so, hires a seasoned adventurer named Gil as his tour guide and protector. Until he's able to find a way home, Lizel figures this is a perfect opportunity to explore a new way of life adventuring as part of a guild. After all, he's sure he'll go home eventually... might as well enjoy the otherworldly vacation for now! (Source: TOKYOPOP)
Mai Yashiro (22) was an average office worker until the day a video game console arrived in her mailbox. The game she is forced to play, “Nightmare,” is a dangerous game in which one risks both the lives of the ones they love and their own body!! If you refuse to play, those dear to you die. If you lose battles in the game, parts of your body (your arms or legs, your voice, etc.) cease functioning. The horror of this game spreads throughout society in a flash, and, to fight it, Mai’s company creates a “Nightmare” Strategy Team. After being assigned to this team, Mai and her dependable comrades boldly rise up against this hellish game. Adapted from the super-popular novel which has received over 40,000,000 hits online!! (Source: MangaBox)
Every letter the mailman delivers brings a new chance at love. With wit, humor, and mystery George Asakura leads us through a series of brief tales of affection, rejection, miscommunication, and connection that are sure to charm the romantic inside you. (Source: Del Rey) **Included one-shot:** Volume 2: Natsu no Awa *Note: Won the 29th Kodansha Manga Award for the shoujo category in 2005.*
Manga adaption of Ghost in the Shell: Arise. Volumes 1-3 contain the short story "Natsu no Owari ni."; *Young Magazine 2013 #28~30*