The size of a city, a legion of women, reserved solely for the Emperor—this is the Inner Palace. Into it is thrown Maomao, an apothecary who was kidnapped and sold into service. Now, she has to survive working as a maidservant… but all is not well in Paradise. The emperor’s children are dying one after the other under mysterious circumstances. Is it really a curse as the rumours say? A certain apothecary might just have the answer… but will they even take her seriously? *Source: Shogakukan Asia, Vol. 1*

1526 AD—China is ruled by the Great Ming Empire. Though the empire flourishes, the winds of the new emperor’s political purge are sweeping over the land, and turmoil is brewing. With the decimation of her comrades, Shao Jun has become China’s last Assassin. After escaping to Europe, she has now returned alone to her homeland. Her purpose: vengeance! (Source: VIZ Media)

Middle schooler Nishikata has had it with his classmate Takagi--the chronic teaser who sits nearby. Day in and day out, she comes after him with every sort of trick or prank. Even when he tries to get her back, she's always one step ahead. But rest assured, it's only the beginning. He's not about to give up that easily in this battle of cunning and youth! (Source: Yen Press) *Note: Includes 13 extra chapters.*

The earth of the distant future is covered in thick clouds, and the sun no longer shines. Plants wither, and oxygen is thin. To fight extinction, humankind has developed a technology that turns humans into plants, providing a small amount of oxygen. Is this process sustainable? Is it ethical? Toshiro Kamiya must consider these questions as he’s faced with a difficult choice—save his family or save himself. Kamiya is at the end of his rope. His mother is ill, and his job barely pays for her medication, much less food. With few options left, he considers the life-changing process of transfloration. Ready to give his body up for a payday, Kamiya is about to explore the limits of society’s waning humanity. (Source: VIZ Media)

Do you or someone you know need an exorcist who works cheap? Reigen’s your guy! What’s his secret to busting ghosts while keeping prices low? Well, first, he’s a fraud, and second, he pays the guy who’s got the real psychic power—his student assistant Shigeo—less than minimum wage. Shigeo is an awkward but kind boy whose urge to help others and get along with them is bound up with the mental safety locks he’s placed on his own emotions. Reigen knows he needs to exploit Shigeo to stay in business, yet for better or worse he’s also his mentor and counselor. And he also knows whenever the normally repressed kid’s emotions reach level 100, it may unleash more psychic energy than either of them can handle! *Source: Dark Horse Comics, Vol. 1*

The adventure is over but life goes on for an elf mage just beginning to learn what living is all about. Elf mage Frieren and her courageous fellow adventurers have defeated the Demon King and brought peace to the land. With the great struggle over, they all go their separate ways to live a quiet life. But as an elf, Frieren, nearly immortal, will long outlive the rest of her former party. How will she come to terms with the mortality of her friends? How can she find fulfillment in her own life, and can she learn to understand what life means to the humans around her? Frieren begins a new journey to find the answer. (Source: VIZ Media) *Notes: \- Winner of the Grand Prize at the 14th Manga Taisho Awards. \- Nominated for the 25th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. \- Placed 3rd at the 7th Annual Next Manga Award.*

Socially anxious high school student Shoko Komi’s greatest dream is to make some friends, but everyone at school mistakes her crippling social anxiety for cool reserve. With the whole student body keeping its distance and Komi unable to utter a single word, friendship might be forever beyond her reach. *Source: VIZ Media*

From the creator of ‘Megane ∞ Collection’ comes a new bevy of bespectacled gentlemen to sweep you off your feet! These working men don’t just have good looks going for them – as teachers, doctors and medical practitioners, each ‘sensei’ is a professionals of his field of work! However, no amount of experience would prepare them for falling in love! What kind of ‘occupational hazards’ will they face when their professional and private lives mix? [Shogakukan Asia]

From Shogakukan Asia: In the underbelly of society, “Dark Games” are used to settle disputes between opposing organizations of the underworld. Tohru Kageura, a strange boy who possesses a special ability to “see” the Death Deity, is forced to participate in a Dark Game of Buddyfight to pay off his late father’s debt. However, the consequences of losing a Dark Game are a lot more deadly than a normal card fight – one that could cost the player his life!

‘Have you heard about the Escape Game that no one has ever beaten?’ Fuuka is on top of all the trending activities on social media. The latest craze? An escape game that is so difficult, there hasn’t been a single successful challenger yet! With her not-quite boyfriend Sougo in tow, she wins the coveted invitation to the game! But their excitement soon turns to trepidation when the ominous host of the game greets them at the door. What dark secret is he hiding?!

The Black and White arc of Pokemon Special. (Pokemon Special has several different arcs serialized in parallel in a few different magazines, so the exact numbering for the BW arc is unknown. Hence, this is registered under a completely new series) **Vol 43-51:** Black & White **Vol 52-54:** Black 2 & White 2

This chapter features the journeys of Ruby and Sapphire who are trying to conquer all the Pokémon Contests and Gyms in Hoenn respectively within the span of 80 days. However, this gets interrupted by two new evil organizations, the land-loving Team Magma and the sea-loving Team Aqua. Sapphire and Ruby have to worry about something else, too: their feelings for each other. (Source: Bulbapedia)