Shuka is an apprentice to her master as a shaman—a specialist in spells in everything supernatural. Since birth, she’s been despised as a "monster" because of her white hair and red eyes. So, it’s to her surprise when she receives a request from the handsome emperor Hakuen! But there’s a catch—to fulfil his request, she must join the inner court as a fake consort! An eastern inner court fantasy with mysteries abound, by Akumi Agitogi, the author of "My Happy Marriage". (Source: Manga UP!)
With her wedding ruined by the groom's secret girlfriend barging in, Kang-Wu crashes at her best friend Tae-Ju's place, not expecting to run into her little brother Tae-Hui in the morning. Despite their awkward first encounter, Kang-Wu finds him to be perfect little brother material. But after he protects her from her obsessive ex's harassment, she sees him in a different light. He's tall and good-looking, he's a great cook, he's funny, he's sweet... Wait, has Kang-Wu already fallen for Tae-Hui?! (Source: Tapas, edited)
Megumi is an all-star athlete, but she's a failure when it comes to physics class. And she can't concentrate on her tennis matches when she's worried about the questions she missed on the big test! Luckily for her, she befriends Ryota, a patient physics geek who uses real-world examples to help her understand classical mechanics-and improve her tennis game in the process! In The Manga Guide to Physics, you'll follow alongside Megumi as she learns about the physics of everyday objects like roller skates, slingshots, braking cars, and tennis serves. In no time, you'll master tough concepts like momentum and impulse, parabolic motion, and the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration. You'll also learn how to: Apply Newton's three laws of motion to real-life problems Determine how objects will move after a collision Draw vector diagrams and simplify complex problems using trigonometry Calculate how an object's kinetic energy changes as its potential energy increases If you're mystified by the basics of physics or you just need a refresher, The Manga Guide to Physics will get you up to speed in a lively, quirky, and practical way. (Source: No Starch Press)
Ju-On - video side - is the manga adaptation of the Japanese horror movie that spawned an enormous franchise in Japan... and inspired a blockbuster Hollywood remake! This chilling tale of murder, secrets and revenge centers on a home and the ugly events that transpired there. The place now has new owners, but there is a vile presence that permeates the building and pollutes every surface. What wickedness set off this unstoppable angry spirit? Why has its bloody grudge infected the home and its inhabitants? In the spirit of The Ring, Ju-On delivers a dark warning of a cursed spirit and the corrupting influence it has on the living. (Source: Amazon)
Vivian, the daughter of Duke Karlsruhe, uses her influence to have her lover, the illegitimate fifth prince Alex, crowned emperor. But happiness soon turns to despair when Alex takes a mistress and has Vivian imprisoned. Driven to hopelessness, Vivian ends her life—only to awaken on the day of her wedding to Alex, this time with a burning thirst for revenge. (Source: Manta)
A swarm of earthquakes hit the Japanese archipelago causing the sudden eruption of a dormant volcano. Soon after the people find themselves facing a wave of mysterious natural disasters... and ultimately discover an unbelievable consequence. Based on Sakyo Komatsu's best-selling science fiction novel, Takao Saito presents the story in his own powerful and distinct style.
Awajima Opera School—where countless girls from across the country flock in hopes of one day standing on the big stage. As they work toward achieving their dreams of stardom, their time at Awajima is filled with as much friendship and admiration as competition and jealousy. The precious feelings of girls who are at once both classmates and rivals, tenderly captured in the portraits of an ensemble cast! (Source: Yen Press) *Note: Won the 19th Japan Media Arts Festival Excellence Award in 2015.*
Ten years ago, a young Jinta promised to marry a certain girl. And now that he's all grown up, a wacky oni girl shows up at his door! Get ready for a hilarious mononoke battle manga! (Source: MANGA Plus) *Notes: \- Includes the pilot one-shot and the one-shot "Mahou Shounen X". \- Includes one extra chapter,*
Darkness’ devouring energy and mysterious space energy. The two different types of energy appeared in one person. A glance that can kill? That is the power of space. Men will be raped by beautiful women? That is the fate of the protagonist? In a world with Special powers, Vampires, Witches and Demons, where the forces of Darkness and Light collides. His women will be his guiding lights and change his fate!
Hiiro is a covert agent being sent to investigate the disappearance of his fellow agent and friend, Chris. Hiiro's orders are to kill Chris if he's betrayed their agency. Which side is Chris on?
Over four decades ago, Yoshihiro Tastsumi expanded the horizons of comics storytelling by using the visual language of manga to tell gritty, literary short stories about the private lives of everyday people. He has been called "the grandfather of Japanese alternative comics" and has influenced generations of cartoonists, but, until now, the majority of his works has remained unavailable outside of Japan. By turns poetic, comical, and deeply unsettling, Abandon the Old in Tokyo is a collection of unforgettable short stories from the modern master. *- Drawn & Quarterly* "Starkly beautiful... revelatory... fearless." *- The Village Voice* "Marvelously evocative... Tatsumis's stories flow with dreamlike ambiguity" *- Publishers Weekly* "With both fascination and empathy, Tatsumi explores the lives of people on society's bottom rung and exposes a world of lost souls, unattainable dreams, and unexpected redemption." *- Bookforum*

