Ash and Pikachu arrive in Fula City at the start of its renowned Wind Festival and meet Margo, the mayor’s daughter, and Dr. Hawthorn, a scientist. Through the magic of Dr. Hawthorn’s virtual reality technology, our friends experience the history of the city firsthand and meet Mythical Pokémon Zeraora and Legendary Pokémon Lugia. Why did one of them fly off, never to be seen again…? And will it return in the film Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us?! (Source: VIZ Media) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*

It's the early 20th century. The Italian man, Fosco Maraini, came to Japan with his family as a scholar in an era when you could hear the step of military boots in the streets. He got on well with his Japanese neighbors and life was peaceful. Then, all of that came to an end. Changes in the political situation between Japan and Italy meant that he and his family suddenly became prisoners of war as 'enemy aliens.' Arrested and sent to a concentration camp, the thing they really wanted to protect was... This is the story of a real family who fought against their fate during the massive upheaval that changed the world. (Source: Comikey)

Kirita is a typical child of the Eighties, equally worried about homework and nuclear war. His precocious friend Takumi can’t figure out why the other kids won’t acknowledge him as their obvious superior. And silent Tsugumu just wants to rock out. Welcome to the secret world of the children nowadays. (Source: VIZ Media) *Note: Includes two extra chapters.*

The story of another beginning that leads to the story of \*Pocket Monsters: Coco\*. The forest of Okoya, a wild land that spreads around a giant sacred tree. A variety of Pokémon live there peacefully, and a phantom Pokémon, the masters of the forest, swarms in the depths. That Pokémon's name was Zarude. One day, one of the stubborn Zarude living in the flock happened to find a human child in the forest. The Zarude's rule is that it cannot live with humans, but the Zarude breaks the rule and decides to live with the human. A touching story about the unusual bond between humans and Pokémon begins now! (Source: Shogakukan, translated)

*“I don't know Japan or Tokyo, but I do know good sushi!”* Yugo Matsuda Irving’s dream is to surpass his late mother as a sushi chef. Living in Hawaii has given him plenty of opportunities to make sushi but he’s always dreamed of going to Japan where his mother trained as a chef. One day, he’s finally given the chance when he receives an invitation from his mother’s former partner, the owner of the greatest sushi restaurant in Japan. How far will self-taught Yugo make it in the cut-throat sushi industry? (Source: Comikey).

Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding Creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills on an adventure to the ends of the world. Just how big is the world, anyway, and what could possibly stand in his way? (Source: VIZ Media)

A compilation of new stories of the Pocket Monsters: Kimi ni Kimeta! movie, telling the encounter between Satoshi and Pikachu, the story of Marshadow and Ho-Oh. 1. **Satoshi & Pikachu: Beginning** (サトシ＆ピカチュウ ビギニング); *CoroCoro Comic 2017-05* 2. **Moeyo Marshadow** (燃えよマーシャドー); *CoroCoro Comic 2017-07* 3. **Niji no Yuusha** (虹の勇者); *CoroCoro Comic 2017-08* 4. **Pikachu to Satoshi no Boushi** (ピカチュウとサトシのぼうし); *kakioroshi*

1. **Changeling** (チェンジリング); Petit Flower 1989-03 2. **Nepenthes** (ネペンティス); Petit Flower 1989-05 3. **Chiri no Tenshi** (塵の天使); Petit Flower 1989-01 4. **Ophelia-sagashi** (オフィーリア探し); Petit Flower 1989-07 5. **Timer** (タイマー); Grape Fruit 1986-04

Before humans claimed their place in history, the skybound paradise of Hinoaruchi was ruled by demi-beings—creatures that appeared half human, half beast. The realm flourishes under the tenuous peace maintained by the demi-dragons of Ryujinkyo, until prophecy predicts the dawn of a new era shrouded in uncertainty. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, will the birth of Kamuna, the first human child, bring disaster or salvation? (Source: VIZ Media)

In the underground Diamond Domain, where many Carbink live, the Mythical Pokémon Diancie serves as ruler. The Heart Diamond that sustains the land is beginning to fall apart, and Diancie is not yet strong enough to create a new one. While seeking help from the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas, Diancie encounters a group of thieves who want to take control of its diamond-producing power and who awaken the Legendary Pokémon Yveltal from its cocoon in the process! Can Ash and his friends help Diancie discover its true power, stop Yveltal’s rampage, and save the Diamond Domain?! (Source: VIZ Media)

Compilation edition of four Rokuda's One-shots published between 1992 and 1995 about the relationship between man and sky. The stories are collected in the following order: 1. **Return of the Heroes** \[ 勇者達の帰還 \]; *Young Sunday Shinjinoo* (02 October 1992) 2. **The plaything of the orphans** \[ 孤児達の玩具 \]; *Monthly Big Gold* #1 (17 December 1992) 3. **Seven Days** \[ セブンデイズ \]; *Weekly Shounen Sunday* #35-36 (August 1993) 4. **Friend** \[ フレンド \]; *BIG COMIC* (25 January 1995) Note: Like many other Rokuda titles the stories featured here were later republished in a full color edition.

Follow this turtle down a Zen path through the wondrous natural world of Japan. Witness his simple life on a tea farm with his young master. Meet other animals such as his neighbor, the Sea Dog, an owl, a family of boars and, of course, more turtles! Come see how much better life can be when you’re a turtle. \-From SigIkki