Lloyd, a white mage trained by Lady Merlin herself, is a member of the illustrious Hero’s Party—until they kick him out for being “too weak,” that is. What the Hero’s Party doesn’t know, however, is that he’s actually crazy strong! No longer shackled to the party that never understood his worth, Lloyd is quickly scooped up by an S-rank adventurer who immediately recognizes his talent and invites him to join her party. Together, Lloyd and his new comrades set off on a quest to hunt a pack of high wolves, but they soon discover that there’s much more to this simple job than what meets the eye… *Source: J-Novel Club, Vol. 1*
For Chio Miyamo, just making it to school is a miracle! From construction to biker gangs and the sudden call of nature, all kinds of troubles both big and small rain down on our titular hero! (Source: Yen Press)
Fantasize no longer! The creator of *Momo and Manji* Sawa Sakura has answered our wishes with *Momo and Manji's Modern Day Parody*. Follow a day in the life of glasses-wearing, former-firefighter now-data analyst Manji, and retired child model turned nursery school teacher Momoki, in Reiwa times. That means that Momo and Manji interacting with video calls, online shopping (on a tablet!), e-cigarettes, and more modern developments! But it doesn't stop there! *Momo and Manji's Modern Day Parody* includes your other favorite characters from *Momo and Manji*, reimagined as modern people, too! Plus, a "Fantasy Conversation Corner" between the editor, Sawa Sakura's friend and a member of staff, and Sawa Sakura the creator! (Source: Futekiya) *Note: Originally released as a bonus booklet bundled with the Toranoana edition of Momo to Manji Volume 4.*
When Yasuharu bought a limited edition version of a debating simulation game, the last thing he was expecting was a beautiful video game girl named Popomi to burst out of his TV and invade his life! Too make matters worse the only thing Popomi seems to do is sit around Yasuharu’s house all day, drink beer, read manga, and cause mass havoc! Yasuharu’s peaceful life of playing video games quickly turns into a rampaging 500 pound gorilla as more video game characters come into his life. Who in the world is fixing Yasuharu’s house each time Popomi destroys it with one of her rampages? You’ll just have to read Popo Can to find out! (Source: Infinity Studios)
You’ve never seen manga like this before! No annoying speed lines or sappy, neotenic eyeballs here — just pure Japanese counterculture. This anthology of contemporary underground comics from Japan features a wide variety of styles and topics ranging from the humorous to the profound. There’s a whole world of comics out there, and it’s not all Godzilla and schoolgirls! A great introduction to the other Japanese comics featuring Asia’s answers to Robert Crumb, Dan Clowes, and Chester Brown! List of included Oneshots: "Horse Horse Tiger Tiger" by Imiri Sakabashira "A Hooker's Room" by Naoto Yamakawa "Kisses" by Kiriko Nananan "Kitty Court Drama" by Nekojiru "What a Mixed Up World!" by Yasuji Tanioka "Million Dollars" by Yoshiharu Mitsumoto "The Abalone Cat" by Naoki and Shunichi Karasawa. *Source: Fantagraphics*
**When a reincarnated knight seeks out his past love, he manages to find her—except she’s a middle-aged man! A reincarnation rom-com that puts true love to the ultimate test.** Once upon a time, a princess and knight loved each other very much but they never tied the knot. The two vowed to find each other in their next lives. Bartholomew the knight has been reborn as a high school student named Haruto and has spent his whole life searching for Princess Claudia. But when he finally finds his princess, she’s a fifty-something high school vice principal and a father! But this knight loves his princess in any form. On the other hand, “Claudia” is self-conscious about now being a middle aged man with a dad bod and how others might perceive a relationship with a younger man. The princess just isn’t ready to accept Bartholomew’s feelings yet. Can the young knight win over his fated love? *Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, Vol. 1*
One day, Koyuki, a girl who works at a tavern in the port city of Salim, is saved from the advances of a feudal lord by a pair of twin princes, the cool and collected older brother Eleven and the free-spirited younger brother Twelve. After they invite her to the palace, Koyuki begins to learn the truth and destiny of the Empire. A royal fantasy revolving around the myths of the desert empire Orchis!! (Source: Jmanga)
1-Star heroes are just fodder for learning a boss' attack patterns. That was Seojin Han's philosophy when playing the notoriously difficult game Pick Me Up. But after being transported into the game as one of those 1-star heroes, he's got no choice but to rise in rank and defeat the player controlling him and his party. Can a gacha game character hope to defeat a player akin to being his god? (Source: Tapas)
When Manager Son is sent to a new department, his boring office life takes a sweet turn. There, he meets Manager An, an older colleague whose competence and charming aura leave him in awe. But as Manager Son grows closer to her, he realizes there’s more to her strong, independent front than meets the eye. And soon enough, he begins to understand why office crushes can get complicated. (Source: WEBTOON, edited) *Note: Includes four extra chapters.*
Rosetta Kazel is enjoying her life as the villainess of a novel, until she's given a silver wolf to be her new pet. Rosetta knows this is none other than the cursed male lead of the novel, Prince Sihael von Idris, who's become stuck in his wolf form! To follow the novel, all Rosetta has to do is look after the wolf prince until the female lead can show up. But what if events have changed so much from the novel that she never turns up? How long will Rosetta be stuck caring for this unruly pup? (Source: Tapas) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*
Deadly monsters who stalked innocents in the night and preyed upon them in secret, versus the select few who used mysterious powers honed by intense training and determination to battle their foes... This was the world of bloodshed that Ginka Shijunana knew and lived for—an endless clash between vampires and vampire hunters—until one final victory ended their war. Ginka decides to become a normal high school student now that her vampire hunting days are over, but her combat skills are no match for the challenges of everyday interactions with other teenagers. Still, she hits it off with the flashy and fashionable gyaru Ruka Moriki. When remnants of Ginka’s old life start to mysteriously reappear, however, will she pull Ruka into the darkness with her? Or will Ruka help her remain in the light? (Source: J-Novel Club)

