The distant future: In a universe where humanity's mortal enemy is the alien race known as Bugs, an Imperial battleship suffers a mysterious and devastating attack that sends Captain Alan Corinth crash landing onto an unknown planet. Much to his surprise, rather than the technologically advanced humanity he knows, the humans he encounters there seem to live in a fantasy world filled with swords and magic! (Source: One Peace Books)
A flying ghost ship filled with gold-stuffed zombies? Now that sounds like a worthy target for Jing, King of Bandits. Joined by his avian sidekick Kir and the lovely Rose (who is actually an undercover cop trying to catch him in the act!), Jing hitches a ride onboard the ghost ship only to discover that the ship is really a luxury casino. But it's no ordinary gold that these guests are playing with. These gold coins bite back and bite hard, feeding on the greed that the casino attracts. Can Jing break the curse and come away with the loot? (Source: TOKYOPOP)
King Bowser, a nasty dragon-like creature, wants to marry the pretty Princess Toadstool of the Mushroom Kingdom, a fantasy world where such things like Kinopi (Mushroom) people live. Bowser then threatens the Princess into marriage with him by turning the residents of the Mushroom Kingdom into stone. As the Princess heads to get her revenge on the tyrant, the Mario brothers, two plumbers who've somehow winded up in the Mushroom Kingdom, venture out to stop Princess Toadstool before she creates even more trouble, all the while defeating Bowser in the process.
The year is 1921, and this is a Tokyo where monstrous steam-powered robots crash a flower-viewing party only to be cut down samurai-style by a young girl in a kimono and traditional hakama pants. It's eight years after the horrific Demon War, and Japan is a peaceful prosperous place. Meet Ensign Ogami Ichiro, who has just graduated from the Naval Academy. He's assigned to a base in Tokyo, but soon discovers that his headquarters is the Imperial Theater and his first mission is collecting tickets at the gate. He gamely goes about his menial jobs at the theater, surrounded by beautiful girls who seem to know a lot more about what's going on than he does, but he's about to be swept into a roiling world of robots, demons, and hot girls in uniform. (Source: TOKYOPOP)
Hamanishi FC is your average elementary school soccer team—or is it? While the team's record isn't impressive, it seems to have a bunch of diamonds in the rough. Soushi is super fast, Roku is a great leader, and the newest addition and only girl, Akira, seems to be great at all aspects of the sport. After Akira demonstrates her skills on the field, the team seems to accept her, even the stubborn Soushi. But boys will be boys... (Source: VIZ Media) *Also contains: Volume 3: extra chapter Aru Natsu no Ichinichi Volume 4: Koganeiro chapters 1-3*
“Work—that’s the true grave of life…” With a heavy sigh, exploited guild employee Makoto Tanaka trudges into yet another dungeon. Per protocol, he starts a stream for company records—only this time, he accidentally sets it to PUBLIC. Soon, over a hundred million viewers from all over the country are watching live as this so-called “modern-day swordmaster” takes down the Tyrant Dragon with a single strike! Overnight, Tanaka becomes a viral sensation. Seizing the chance, he ditches his soul-crushing job to begin a new career: an overpowered ex–office drone turned solo dungeon streamer! *Source: Manga UP! Global*
Ash is an 8-year-old boy with apparent past-life memories, who lives in a remote deserted village. As he remembers leading a bountiful life, he cannot bear living in a world akin to the Dark Ages, where not even the internal combustion engine exists. For that reason, he needs to consult books containing knowledge from a highly developed ancient culture, that is said to have existed far in the past. This is only the beginning of story about a young boy who sets out to revolutionize the world in order to rebuild civilization and achieve his ideal life! (Source: J-Novel Club)
Shinichi Sotoyama might just be the world’s most average high schooler. That is, until he finds himself summoned by the Blue Demon King to a fantasy world—just like his favorite RPG games! Except this Demon King is pathetically begging at his feet, lamenting the arrival of some “heroes”…who apparently, have infinite lives and respawn over and over again?! Unlike his hysterical summoner, Shinichi coolly takes on the challenge of fending off these pesky heroes, literally shaking hands with the devil. But the demon clan is about to find out that his twisted mind is darker than the worst of them! (Source: Yen Press)
On the distant planet of Deloca, teenagers enroll in an education system like no other – a mobile journey that takes place onboard a train. There are standard School Trains for general studies...and then there's the Special Train, an expectional institution whose students receive anything but a normal education. Reiichi is a student contented to obediently follow the tracks laid out before him…but when Arena, a rebellious girl with a mysterious past, enters the scene, his life is completely derailed! While dodging the persistent investigator after Arena, Reiichi and his unintended partner-in-crime experience a school year never to be forgotten. (Source: Go! Comi!)
**Can one would-be villainess fend off multiple handsome suitors' advances to simply live a peaceful life? Or will the game force a happy ending no matter what?** From a mundane existence to an extraordinary adventure! Luciana, once an ordinary woman, now finds herself reincarnated as the stunning villainess of an otome game. Well aware of impending plot twists, she's ready to rewrite her destiny and avoid catastrophe. She hatches a brilliant plan to live a peaceful life and avoid troublesome suitors. What could possibly go wrong? Surprise! These persistent men refuse to take a hint! And if that weren't enough, she also possesses incredible, unparalleled magical abilities. What about this world has made her so special? (Source: Square Enix)
In an ancient kingdom, a vicious warlord is on the hunt for a magic sword. Dan Fei has spent her whole life guarding the coveted Sword of Divine Retribution–legends say its power is great enough to smite demons and shake the heavens. The master of the evil Xuan Gui Zong sect will stop at nothing to possess it, and dispatches his warriors to steal the holy blade. Fleeing their pursuit, Dan Fei must rely on the unexpected help of two unusual strangers, who are powerful swordsmen themselves. Like a thunderbolt from the blue sky, a thrilling wuxia fantasy saga begins! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
Every day is boring, too boring... Until a witch casts her spell on it? Masa, a second-year student at a third-rate art school, draws because he doesn't know what else to do with his life. Then he meets Aoi, an attractive first-year girl, who seems, somehow, like she might be a witch. Will Aoi and her secrets light the fire in the gloomy Masa's heart? Though it doesn't seem much like living, life goes on, as young men yearn only for yearning. Though every day seems so inconsequential, the special spark of that time of life defines what it means to be young. (Source: Manga Box)

