The quintessential warrior-philosopher, Musashi authored A Book of Five Rings, a theoretical guide to military strategy still used today. But the path to enlightenment in feudal era Japan was fraught with peril. At seventeen years of age, Musashi—still known by his childhood name, Shinmen Takezō—was a wild young brute just setting out along the way of the sword.In the aftermath of the epic Battle of Sekigahara, Takezō finds himself a fugitive survivor on the losing side of the war. Takezō's vicious nature has made him an outcast even in his own village, and he is hunted down like an animal. At this crucial crossroads in Takezō's life, an eccentric monk and a childhood friend are the only ones who can help him find his way.

    So when a man she's just saved from a dog offers her his home, she jumps at the opportunity. But it turns out that his place is a shrine, and Nanami has unwillingly taken over his job as a local deity!Nanami has all kinds of new responsabilities she doesn't understand, dangers she's unaware of, and a cranky ex-familiar who's... actually pretty hot. What's a new-fledged godling to do?Reads R to L (Japanese Style).For T audiences.

    "Dragon Ball," a wry update on the Chinese "Monkey King" myth, introduces us to Son Go Son Goku, a young monkey-tailed boy whose quiet life is turned upside-down when he meets Bulma, a girl determined to collect the seven "Dragon Balls." If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and to get them she needs the help of a certain super-strong boy. The VIZBIG edition of "Dragon Ball "contains volumes 1-3, bonus color content and updated text. Before there was "Dragon Ball Z," there was Akira Toriyama's action epic "Dragon Ball," starring the younger version of Son Goku and all the other "Dragon Ball Z" heroes Meet a naive young monkey-tailed boy named Goku, whose quiet life changes when he meets Bulma, a girl who is on a quest to collect seven "Dragon Balls." If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and Bulma needs Goku's help (and his super-strength) With a magic staff for a weapon and a flying cloud for a ride, Goku sets out on the adventure of a lifetime...

    Due to some extenuating circumstances, he is now being tutored by one of the many school idiots, Hikaru “Beyan” Kusakabe. For two students who had never before had a real conversation, what does the future hold now that they are constantly together? Follow these boys as they experience excitement, betrayal, depression, and love; that unyielding, crazy, poignant, and fantastical kind of love.

    During World War 1, gruff Germany finds Italy hiding in a wooden box of tomatoes. World War I quickly comes to an end, but World War II is right on its heels! This time, Italy tries his best to become friends with Germany.

    Celebrate the world of Dramacon with this ultimate collector's edition! The hardcover complete collection features previously unpublished chibi comics, a new cover, creator interview, early story concepts, and more!

    She’s loved them from a young age and has carried that love with her to her new life in the big city of Tokyo. There, she resides in Amamizukan, a safe-haven for girl geeks who regularly gush over a range of things from trains to Japanese dolls. However, a chance meeting at a pet shop has Tsukimi crossing paths with one of the things that the residents of Amamizukan have been desperately trying to avoid—a beautiful and fashionable woman! But there’s much more to this woman than her trendy clothes! This odd encounter is only the beginning of a new and unexpected path for Tsukimi and her friends.

    Hareta, raised in the wild by Pokm̌on, decides to become a Pokm̌on trainer and sets out to find the legendary Pokm̌on Dialga, but time is of the essence as he must find it before the evil Team Galactic does.

    Set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, it tells the saga of Himura Kenshin, once an assassin of ferocious power, now a humble rurouni, a wandering swordsman fighting to protect the honor of those in need. A hundred and fifty years ago in Kyoto, amid the flames of revolution, there arose a warrior, an assassin of such ferocious power he was given the title Hitokiri: Manslayer. With his bloodstained blade, Hitokiri Battosai helped close the turbulent Bakumatsu period and end the reign of the shoguns, slashing open the way toward the progressive Meiji Era.  Then he vanished, and with the flow of years became legend. In the 11th year of Meiji, in the middle of Tokyo, the tale begins. Himura Kenshin, a humble rurouni, or wandering swordsman, comes to the aid of Kamiya Kaoru, a young woman struggling to defend her father's school of swordsmanship against attacks by the infamous Hitokiri Battosai. But neither Kenshin nor Battosai are quite what they seem... This VIZBIG edition of Rurouni Kenshin contains Volumes 1-3, bonus color content, and updated text.

    Not only has she inducted Mariko into a circle of new friends and helped her overcome her shyness and sense of isolation, but both girls have awakened feelings they never knew they had.In the course of their evolving relationship, Akko and Mariko have struggled against every emotional hurdle one would expect from a burgeoning romance between high school girls. One big question remains: are they ready to face the world as a couple?

    The custom box set also comes with a recessed handle and velcro closure. The box set is 10% off the total retail price of 21 volumes of "Bleach" Ichigo "Strawberry" Kurosaki was born with the ability to see ghosts. When his family is attacked by a Hollow -- a malevolent lost soul -- Ichigo becomes a Soul Reaper, dedicating his life to protecting the innocent and helping the tortured spirits find peace.

    A ninja knows all! And now you can too! All the intel on who’s who in Naruto!!The Official Character Data Book has all you need to stay the expert on all things Naruto! Whether you’re catching up, brushing up, or just getting started with the goings-on in the ninja world, this handy, huge guide covers all the way to volume 43 of the best-selling manga!Inside these pages, you’ll find  never-before-revealed data, secrets, and scandals involving your favorite (and your most-hated) shinobi.Plus, a new manga tale that you can’t find anywhere else.

    The culprit who doomed Ewon to this life is none other than Jiho, Ewon's jealous ex who still burns at Ewon's infidelity. Their gang leader Mookyul, with movie-star good looks and the bizarre, drunken habit of biting people on the neck, takes a keen interest in his attractive new errand boy. Will Ewon be able to survive the violent underworld (not to mention the constant sexual harassment) he must endure as an underling of Mookyul? This funny, hip title by Hajin Yoo will thrill and amuse fans with plenty of intense shonen-ai action.

    Includes a Cross Academy student ID card, glossy color pages, character design sketches, storyboards and an exclusive interview with Vampire Knight creator Matsuri Hino!

    Despite his inwardly sweet personality, his naturally sharp gaze and aggressive features give him the air of a delinquent thug, putting his chances at making friends, let alone a girlfriend, next to zero.It’s Ryuuji’s first day of his junior year in high school and it seems as if things are looking up. He gets to sit in between his only friend, Kitamura, and even better, the girl he’s secretly crushing on, Kushieda Minori. But just when he thinks the stars are aligned in his favor, he unwittingly crosses the ultimate mean girl in school, Aisaka Taiga. What's worse, the fierce Taiga happens to live right next door to Ryuuji and is Minori’s best friend! Can this school year possibly get worse?!

    So when flirtatious customer Yoshi offers to lend a helping hand in an emergency, it’s awfully hard to turn him down! But will Yoshi’s simple favor turn into an offer that Nao couldn’t possibly refuse?

    This action-packed jack-of-all-trades manga will have you swooning at its sexiness and leave you more addicted than opium! Tsujiki Nao’s very first collection of works!

    What if someone you met online turned out to be someone you knew in real life? In this volume, Hikage, Hinata, and Teru overcome jealousy and betrayal, and together learn valuable lessons about friendship, love, and forgiveness.This bundles features volumes 3,4,5.

    

    They are all part of a detective agency, and they are willing to go to extreme measures to get the job done.

    She's the number-one student at her school...or at least she was until she was shown up by the new boy, Soichiro Arima. He one-ups her in every department, and the worst thing about it is that he's sincere! With her ego in jeopardy, Yukino will do whatever it takes to regain the spotlight, but falling in love was never part of the plan.

    As he fights against them, their leader is confronted by none other than Bishop. Meanwhile, back at the church, Heine begins to reveal to Badou and Naoto the terrible history of his “collar” and his childhood Below.

    Her brother, a detective, relies on her mind to solve difficult mysteries, several of which draw her away from the library. With a drop of sweet romance, you will immediately become addicted to Gosick!!!

    But living in cyberspace isn't always fun and games. High-tech crimes and pesky viruses are always a big problem for the authorities. Thank gookness for MegaMan and his NetOperator, Lan Hikari. Together, they do their best to keep their hometown safe from being permanently deleted.Final Volume!When MegaMan unlocked the ancient "Beast" program, he gained the dangerous ability to "Beast Out"...and unleashed a monster as old as the Net itself! Now, to win the power to stop CyberBeast Gregar, MegaMan has to prove his worth as the world's top NetNavi. Worse, his arch-rival Bass has gained the power to Beast Out, too! When Gregar breaks out of the Net and into the real world, can MegaMan and Lan stop the rampage?

    A clever retelling of the "Alice in Wonderland" tale--manga-style--this title is releasing in time for the major motion picture directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp.

    

    

    

    The story of the improbable meeting between Aki, an orphan girl, and Toru, a cursed Lycan with red eyes.Re-discover the myth of the Beast of Gévaudan !Beware the wolf....

    When she refuses an arranged betrothal to someone she doesn't know, her mom insists she attends Clover Academy, where there are plenty of fiancee candidates. Rumors about her quickly spread around the school, causing many boys to swarm around her. Then, caught in a pinch, she's suddenly rescued by a "Meteorite Guardian" named Night, who is now contracted to Ouri to protect her...

    When Riki was a child, his parents died, leaving him hopeless and depressed. What saved him was a group of his friends who referred to themselves as the Little Busters; they took Riki out and played together with him during his time of need. He really enjoyed playing with them, and his grief gradually faded away. When the story begins, they are in their second year of the high school they attend. They still hang out together, and enjoy their school life.Source: Wikipedia

    

    

    

    The only trouble is, she seems more interested in hanging out with her friend Kaede, and the fact that her ninja Master is a round yellow thing that pretends to be a hawk isn't helping.

    

    アジア最終予選激闘ついに完結！　さらに番外編として「WISH FOR PEACE IN HIROSHIMA」&「ボクは岬太郎」を収録!!

    The work is difficult and unrelated to her aspirations, assignments accumulate quickly, her coworkers range from the eccentric to the perverted, and all-nighters are common if not mandatory.The only times Momoko sees her boyfriend are when she sleeps over at his apartment, leading them to gradually grow apart. He and Momoko's female friends urge her to quit while she is still new and not yet burnt out. But despite having written a resignation letter, she keeps it in her desk drawer and is hesitant to turn it in.One night, Momoko has a rooftop encounter with Masashi Tagaya, who works on the same floor in their building. She confides in him about her intention to quit, only to be told that the people who say that usually end up staying until the end. As time passes, Momoko questions if and when she should leave, as well as whether she wants to know Tagaya better.

    They are searching for the enigmatic Sunflower Samurai, but along the way they come across a collection of deceptive and insidious characters: ninjas, assassins, and even a prince in disguise. The journey proves to be nothing less than a roller coaster ride of battles, danger, desperation and companionship!

    However, despite this, one young couple has fallen in love… But Asako and Ryou will have to overcome the wall dividing the two groups if they ever wish to be together.

    

    The adventures of Haruhiko, Yuka, and Eukanaria continue in the next installment of this hit series! Will the truth behind Yuka and Fulcanelli's relationship finally be revealed? Will Haruhiko finally give up the fight and give his body over to Fulcanelli's soul?

    

    However, the feathers of these wings are inexplicably scattered across the dimensions and, if not retrieved, she will surely die. Sakura and a group of fellow travellers set off on a quest that will lead them from one fantastic but perilous adventure to another.

    In the first story, a girl discovers she can freeze time. In story 2, a girl discovers she can communicate with a boy living 6 years in the past through notes written on her desk. In Story 3, a girl finds herself living the same day over and over again (like the movie Groundhog Day) and finally, a girl who has a crush on a boy 3 years her junior discovers what the world would be like if he were the one who was 3 years older instead.

    The discovery of a shrine maiden sent to hlp them is a momentary breath of fresh air, but things soon take a turn for the worse when she transports them into the Other World - right into the middle of a war.

    

    

    Will the truth behind Yuka and Fulcanelli's relationship finally be revealed? Will Haruhiko finally give up the fight and give his body over to Fulcanelli's soul?

    A girl grown in a lab from the finest genetic material, she has been trained since her birth fifteen years ago to be the U.S. government’s ultimate espionage weapon. But now she is given an assignment that will test her abilities to the utmost — high school. In order to uncover an evil plot, the government sends Luna to a prominent high school to pose as a student. Luna’s training has left her completely unprepared to handle the stresses and strains of ordinary teenage relationships — making friends, creating rivals, and having her first big crush on bad boy Jonah, the son of her arch-nemesis, Count Von Brucken! Making matters worse, Luna’s "father" is the overly warm-and-fuzzy Dr. Andy and her "mother" is the always business-like, unemotional Control.

    When Keita shows off his way with women, Maki grows jealous. Meanwhile, Miki conspires to beat Maki and become the demon queen, but when she loses control of her powers, Keita must once again restore order to his always-exciting world.

    Izare's efforts to keep Jino safe by becoming the ultimate weapon seem to be for naught when Ray Lee hacks into U.S. military defenses and uses them against the people of Earth to get at AEGIS. Jino's attempt at a normal life begins to crumble when he finds himself once again being stalked by his former classmate Lekia, who has discovered his hiding place in the United States. And life gets even more complicated for Jino when he is approached by Antonio, a mysterious stranger posing as the leader of a local gang.

    Protected by his friends and a beautiful, mysterious Kijyuu named Koyomi, Akira must wake the powerful Shinra inside him and defeat those intent on destroying humanity. But first, he has to survive the crazy Christmas party Satsuki has planned!

    

    Claiming that she works for a toy company, she offers him a job testing a costume for the character Dokkoida. But shes really working for the Galaxy Federation Police, an organization looking to test out power suits for their own peacekeeping forces. Before he knows it, Suzuo beats up a giant robot and moves into an apartment building with other suit-testersonly none of them know theyre all doing the same job!

    Yumika Testuyoshi is a troubled female high school student who's always skipping school and searching for a girl she doesn't hate. However, these two are in reality young masters of the art of killing people: "Young Guns"----!

    • The Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z series combined have sold through more than one million graphic novels in the U.S. to date (BookScan). • Over 11.7 million Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z videos & DVDs have sold through in the U.S. to date (VideoScan). • Every volume of the Dragon Ball series is still selling to this day.  There are 42 volumes total and they debuted in the U.S. in 2000! • Toriyama has a strong fan base in the U.S. • Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z have also spawned numerous video games, which consistently rank in the top ten in national sales. • A live action Dragon Ball Z movie is currently in production to be released theatrically in Summer 2008.Dragon Ball , Vol. 1 (Collector's Edition)  A seminal series from a legendary creator. Dragon Ball, a wry update on the Chinese "Monkey King" myth, introduces us to Son Goku, a young monkey-tailed boy whose quiet life is turned upside-down when he meets Bulma, a girl determined to collect the seven "Dragon Balls." If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and to get them she needs the help of a certain super-strong boy...

    Meeting with things that have shaped the Dune Runner she will one day become--the scarred and shadowed Dune senior, Lidell, and the deadly soldier virus--Honoka comes ever closer to her future as savior and Sword Dancer in this second volume of The Third: Apprentice Girl on a Dessert Planet.

    

    DD warns her that the relationship between her and Venu might get damaged. Sajang wants to straighten up his act and tries to punish himself.

    Tsukune and gang are back, and more powerful then ever. Anti-Thesis's true identity is relieved. With new adversaries looming on the horizon, and something much more sinister then the gang has ever faced before.

    The adventures of Haruhiko, Yuka, and Eukanaria continue in the next installment of this hit series! Will the truth behind Yuka and Falcanelli's relationship finally be revealed? Will Haruhiko finally give up the fight and give his body over to Fulcanelli's soul?

    During one fateful trip to Akihabara, Sota's life took an unexpected turn when the crazed owner of a collectibles shop forces Sota to come out in all his fanboy glory.Talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time, when the editor-in-chief of "Boy's Heaven," Kanari Momoe, shows up at Otakudo Headquarters looking for two young male interns...it's Sota and his friend Kenji that get roped into helping out! And to make matters worse, "Boy's Heaven" is a yaoi magazine! Dun dun duuuun!!

    

    Compilation of short stories:• Houkago Champagne Call• Houkago Christmas Call• Jun'ai Host Club• Saikoukyuu no Kiss wo Shite

    She was once foolish enough to challenge the Gods and in doing so was punished. A curse was put on her that turned her into a little girl. The only way she can break this curse and turn back in to her big bad buxom self is to fall in love! This premise leads Kurohime on all kinds of crazy adventures in a magical land full of dangerous surprises

    When the head angel, Alpha, pays a visit to take matters into her own hands, more is revealed about the supernatural interest in Keita's soul. More and more, Keita realizes he will have to give it everything he's got in order to save both himself and Maki from Alpha's vengeance.

    . . Rey Yan was an orphan with no home, no skills, and no purpose. But when he comes upon the PaSa sword, a cursed blade made from the bones of the demon king, he suddenly finds himself with the power to be a great hero. But after him is the sword's creatorâ€"the evil imperial minister who needs the sword to release the demon king!

    For centuries, Deshwitat's mind calculated revenge while his body slumbered...until now. A band of spiritual investigators has inadvertently broken the seal that binds him, and Deshwitat has been released. REDEMPTION...A lot has changed since the 17th century. Cars have replaced carriages, the Internet connects the world, and vampires have become the stuff of legend. But beneath the veneer of technology, magic and religion still reign supreme. Kalutika is the most powerful person in the world, although few actually know he exists. Prophecy foretold that Kalutika would destroy the Earth. Deshwitat's quest is now not just one of revenge, but of redemption...for himself, and the world. REBIRTH... Joined by an excommunicated exorcist and a spiritual investigator, Deshwitat begins his bloodquest. The hunted is now the hunter!

    Inspector Tatsuyoshi Nishi (a.k.a. Sai), the leader heading the investigation team, was abruptly taken off the case by his superiors when a mysterious international agency intervenes. Undeterred, Sai persists in his hunt for the perpetrator alone, only to be sucked into the bizarre conflict involving Kowloon most notorious triad, mutants known as Chiropteras, the Red Shield, and a mysterious man in search of his lost mistress...

    She was once foolish enough to challenge the Gods and in doing so was punished. A curse was put on her that turned her into a little girl. The only way she can break this curse and turn back in to her big bad buxom self is to fall in love! This premise leads Kurohime on all kinds of crazy adventures in a magical land full of dangerous surprises

    No one's going to save you! In the kingdom of Exkuld, witches abandoned faith and disgraced God, living as hated, devil-worshippers instead. Judged guilty by the clergy in God's name, these witches were burned in "witch hunts." This is an epic love story of a fateful girl captured as a witch and a humble knight who risks breaking the taboo!

    Each chapter is inspired by a different song.

    However, she doesn't want to wait around to meet the boy she had a crush on, so she plunges into the pool of boys at her school to find her man. Young adult.

    What kind of person has Ayano-chan has been abducted by?! But, before he can rescue her, Kamioda, who has been chasing Ayano, has to face Sherrice D'Arc first!

    she's in big trouble because she has too many rivals in love!? After 4 months of dating, she is constantly harassed to breakup with Tetsu by his fans. Her friend Nacchi says it's because she lacks feminine pheromones!! When Yuuki asks Nacchi how to acquire feminine pheromones, Nacchi tells her that after she "does it" with Tetsu they will begin to pour out of her... but after hearing that, the only thing pouring out of Yuuki are nosebleeds from all her perverse thoughts!!

    However, one day that is all set to change following a chance encounter with the exceptionally popular class president Fuji…