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Miracle Girls, Vol. 1
Nami Akimoto - 1991
they have psychic powers! They can communicate with each other telepathically, and when they're together, they can teleport. When tom-boy Toni switches places with brainy Mika, comic and romantic mishaps ensue. Mika's creepy science teacher, Mr. K., is onto their secret and follows them around with a camera trying to get proof.
Trigun Maximum Volume 1: Hero Returns
Yasuhiro Nightow - 1998
Now, Trigun goes beyond the storyline laid out in the anime and the first two volumes of the manga into brand new territory! Our hero Vash the Stampede disappeared for two years after blasting a crater onto the moon orbiting the desert planet he saved from annihilation. But, with good and bad people alike trying to track him down he won't stay lost for long! Count on more crazy gunslinger action, new dastardly villains…and a new outfit to boot!
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, Vol. 1
Shiro Amano - 2005
The sequel to the bestselling Kingdom Hearts manga series!The door to Kingdom Hearts was sealed, dealing a blow to the heartless and restoring the worlds to normal, but Riku and King Mickey were trapped inside! Now Sora, Donald and Goofy's search for their friends leads them to the mysterious Castle Oblivion where a hooded figure tells them, "Ahead lies something you need, but to claim it, you must lose something dear." But what could be more dear than one's own memories?
Kamichama Karin, Vol. 01
Koge-Donbo* - 2005
She's not good at sports and gets terrible grades. On top of all that, her parents are dead and her beloved cat Shi-chan just died, too. She is miserable...but everything is about to change. Little does Karin know that her mother's ring has the power to make her a goddess!
Bleach, Vol. 1
Tite Kubo - 2002
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 themselves find peace. Find out why Tite Kubo’s Bleach has become an international manga smash-hit!Ichigo Kurosaki has always been able to see ghosts, but this ability doesn't change his life nearly as much as his close encounter with Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper and member of the mysterious Soul Society. While fighting a Hollow, an evil spirit that preys on humans who display psychic energy, Rukia attempts to lend Ichigo some of her powers so that he can save his family; but much to her surprise, Ichigo absorbs every last drop of her energy. Now a full-fledged Soul Reaper himself, Ichigo quickly learns that the world he inhabits is one full of dangerous spirits and, along with Rukia--who is slowly regaining her powers--it's Ichigo's job to protect the innocent from Hollows and help the spirits themselves find peace.
Blue Exorcist, Vol. 1
Kazue Kato - 2009
One day a fateful argument with Father Fujimoto forces Rin to face a terrible truth – the blood of the demon lord Satan runs in Rin's veins! Rin swears to defeat Satan, but doing that means entering the mysterious True Cross Academy and becoming an exorcist himself. Can Rin fight demons and keep his infernal bloodline a secret? It won't be easy, especially when drawing his father's sword releases the demonic power within him!Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for audiences T+.
Rumic World Trilogy, Volume 2
Rumiko Takahashi - 1984
These collections represent a treasure trove of 12 self-contained episodes which, originally printed separately, are long out of print. Vintage Takahashi, these stories are based on the humor inherent in everyday domestic situations -- but, true to form, her highly original wit means readers should expect the unexpected. This landmark collection, ranging from macabre to heartwarming to offbeat, will appeal to any Takahashi fan, as well as introduce the uninitiated to the broad range of this manga master's work.-- These 12 early stories are collected here in book form for the first timeThis second volume gathers two stories, "The Golden Gods of Poverty" and "The Entrepreneurial Spirit", and the five-part miniseries "Wasted Minds". Each showcases Takahashi's wild sense of humor in this treasury of her classics.
Berserk Deluxe Edition Volume 1
Kentaro Miura - 2019
And now the badass champion of adult fantasy manga is presented in an oversized 7" x 10" deluxe hardcover edition, nearly 700 pages amassing the first three Berserk volumes, with following volumes to come to serve up the entire series in handsome bookshelf collections. No Guts, no glory!
悪魔なエロス1 [Akuma na Eros, Vol. 01]
Mayu Shinjō - 2001
One day she comes across an ancient spell book which said to grant any wish. After thinking about the outcome of the spell, she decided to summon the spell within. But the spell surfaced to be Satan (Akuma in Japanese). After avoiding Satan so that she can keep her virginity, she finally gives in. However, she also has to face Amamiya, the school's "prince" and a lot more.
Tokyo Mew Mew A La Mode, Vol. 01
Mia Ikumi - 2005
Half cat, half rabbit, Berry is joining the Mew Mew team just in time: A new gang calling itself the Crusaders has appeared, and its leader just happens to love wild game like rabbitâ€"well done and served for dinner!The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Tokyo Mew Mew is finally here!
Mermaid Melody: Pichi Pichi Pitch, Vol. 1
Pink Hanamori - 2003
She and her sister run a public bath that’s all the rage. When Lucia meets a terrific-looking surfer boy, there’s just one little problem: Lucia is a mermaid–not just any mermaid, but a princess on an important mission to save the seven seas from an evil force bent on taking control of the marine world. Such a responsibility doesn’t leave much time for romance. But Lucia vows to protect her world and win the heart of handsome Kaito.Pichi Pichi Pitch is an extremely popular anime in Japan. Now it’s the newest craze in the world of magical-girl manga!
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, Vol. 1
CLAMP - 2016
Her beloved Syaoran has returned from Hong Kong, and life couldn't be better. But when she awakens from a strange dream to find her Sakura Cards powerless, how can she protect Tomoeda from disaster?! With over 15 million copies in print in Japan alone, plus translations in over a dozen languages, the original Cardcaptor Sakura is an international phenomenon you can't miss! And now, the long-awaited new chapter begins!
Shugo Chara!, Vol. 1: Who Do You Want to Be?
Peach-Pit - 2006
Changing Amu’s life is going to take more than wishes and dreams–it’s going to take a little magic! One morning, Amu finds a surprise in her bed: three strange little eggs. Each egg contains a Guardian Character, an angel-like being who can give her the power to be someone new. With the help of her Guardian Characters, Amu is about to discover that her true self is even more amazing than she ever dreamed.
Death Note Episode 0
Tsugumi Ohba - 2006
Many of the ideas in this were carried over into the full series, but there are some interesting differences.