Watanabe Sarasa has a dream: she wants to play the role of Oscar as part of the Kouka Acting Troupe, an all-female acting troupe similar to Takarazuka Revue. But before she can do that, she has to attend two years at the Kouka School of Musical and Theatrical Arts. As Sarasa practices singing, dancing, and acting, she grows closer to the other girls in her year, including her roommate, the stoic former J-idol Ai. But though Sarasa is great at making friends, her outspoken nature and grand ambitions earn her lots of enemies as well. Can Sarasa keep her upbeat attitude and achieve her dream of stardom? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

From encounters with cats to bookstore trips and every sweet moment in between, enjoy this anthology exploring Sasaki’s and Miyano’s relationship together—including three original stories by Shou Harusono! (Source: Yen Press) Cover illustration: Harusono Shou Illustrations: Harusono Shou, Nazuka Kudan, Kanzume Sawa 1. **Neko to Taion.** (猫と体温。) \[Fuji Azuki\] 2. **Samui Hi.** (寒い日。) \[Toriya Kou\] 3. **Omoide.** (思い出。) \[Mika\] 4. **Miyano no Tsuitenai Hi.** (宮野のついてない日。) \[Touya Tsugumi\] 5. **Otoshimono.** (落とし物。) \[Hinata Kyou\] 6. **Sorezore no Tatakai.** (それぞれの戦い。) \[Itokichi\] 7. **Houkago Date.** (放課後デート。) \[Shichimiya (しちみや)\] 8. **Jiyuu Toukou Kikan no Hanashi.** (自由登校期間の話。) \[Tanno Ichiko\] 9. **Tegami.** (手紙。) \[Shimosegawa Hinaru\] 10. **Unki.** (運気。) \[Konno Paru\] 11. **Yukidaruma.** (雪だるま。) \[Yutoto\] 12. **Yuki no Hi no Hanashi.** (雪の日の話。) \[Sasaki Aoko\] 13. **Suki na Hito no Hanashi.** (好きなヒトの話。) \[Yuki Amino\] 14. **Yasumi Jikan no Yakusoku.** (休み時間の約束。) \[Harusono Shou\] 15. **Shiritori.** (しりとり。) \[Harusono Shou\] 16. **Buchou.** (部長。) \[Harusono Shou\] 17. **Collab Manga** (コラブ漫画) \[Dorokawa Megumi, Mika, Yuki Amino\]

This is Rumiko Takahashi at her darkest, but her trademark humor and romance also pop up in this three-volume series. Legend has it that if a human eats a mermaid's flesh, they will be granted eternal life. But is that a blessing or a curse? Immortal lovers Yuta and Mana travel through Japan and the centuries longing for a normal life. On their journey, they meet others who have consumed the flesh of a mermaid in hope of becoming immortal. But the powerful substance affects each person differently. Yuta and Mana are two of the lucky ones. Others are fated to die or transform into a savage monster, a "lost soul." (Source: VIZ Media) *Note: This is the first volume of the Mermaid Saga series from the original tankoubon release, which includes the two-chapter stories "A Mermaid Never Smiles" (人魚は笑わない, Ningyo wa Warawanai), "The Village of Fighting Fish" (闘魚の里, Tōgyo no Sato), and "Mermaid Forest" (人魚の森, Ningyo no Mori Zenpen).*

From Viz: Koushun Takami's notorious high-octane thriller envisions a nightmare scenario: a class of junior high school students is taken to a deserted island where, as part of a ruthless authoritarian program, they are provided arms and forced to kill until only one survivor is left standing. Criticized as violent exploitation when first published in Japan, where it became a runaway best-seller, Battle Royale is a Lord of the Flies for the 21st century, a potent allegory of what it means to be young and (barely) alive in a dog-eat-dog world.

Hanayu Ashitaba is the daughter of the celebrated Patisserie Ashitaba, but all she wants to do is be a sushi chef. Hayato Hyuga is the son of the prestigious Sushi Hyuga, and all he wants to do is be a pastry chef! It's love and leftovers at Oikawa High School Cooking Department as these star-crossed gourmands do their best to reach their cuisine dreams! (Source: VIZ Media)

**A FATEFUL MEETING** Hara Manabu is a gay man who feels somewhat adrift in the world. He spends his days teaching at an all-boys school, his nights out on the town. While at a gay bar, he meets a young man named Sorano and feels an instant connection. But things become complicated when he sees Sorano again—as it turns out, the young man is a new student at Hara’s school. Can Hara navigate the feelings he has for a student? *Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, Vol. 4*

History repeats itself... Or does it? St. Kleio Academy is a very exclusive school: all of the students are clones of famous historical figures such as Beethoven, Queen Elizabeth I, Napoleon, Mozart, and Freud. All of them, that is, except for Shiro Kamiya. As Shiro struggles to adapt to this unusual campus, St. Kleio's first graduate, a clone of John F. Kennedy, is killed. Are the clones doomed to repeat the fate of their genetic progenitors, or can they create their own destinies? And how does a normal boy like Shiro fit in? (Source: VIZ Media)

Dolls are living plant life forms that look like beautiful women which can be purchased at a special shop for the right price. But be careful what you wish for. Set in an upside-down world combining a murky mix of science fiction, reality and moral ambiguity, Yumiko Kawahara's short stories examine the ineffable disparities that exist between the lover and the loved one. (Source: VIZ Media) *Note: Chapter count includes three unrelated one shots and seven previously uncollated chapters from the kanzenban edition.*

Times are tough at Mukaida's Gym. Though a promising novice with a surprise win in his debut bout, Kosaku has since adopted a steady regimen of extremely unhealthy eating habits--enough to make his coach ready to permanently throw in the towel. Sister Angela hopes her teachings will help Kosaku see the error of his misguided ways. But will Kosaku's burgeoning feelings for the young nun undermine his ability to concentrate on training, fighting and binge eating? (Source: VIZ Media)

Daughter of a brilliant professor, Asuna is a below-average student at Ecole du Ciel, where teachers and other students constantly belittle her. However, with the world spiraling toward war, Asuna's headed for a crash course in danger and love, as everyone prepares for combat... (Source: TOKYOPOP)

As a child Sakura Mamiya mysteriously disappeared in the woods behind her grandma's home. She returned whole and healthy, but since then she has had the power to see ghosts. Now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! At school, the desk next to Sakura's has been empty since the start of the school year. Then one day her always-absent classmate Rinne Rokudo shows up, and he's far more than what he seems! (Source: VIZ Media)

Nanoka passes through a portal into the Taisho era, where exorcist Mao reluctantly rescues her from the jaws of a grotesque yokai. When Nanoka gets back to the present, she discovers she has some new, incredible abilities. She returns to the past looking for answers, only to get caught up in Mao’s investigation of a series of gruesome murders. As her questions about herself multiply, Nanoka learns that Mao is cursed by a cat demon named Byoki—and so is his sword. If anyone but Mao attempts to wield it, they are doomed. But when Mao’s life is in jeopardy, Nanoka picks up his blade and swings! (Source: VIZ Media)