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Leaving The Nest: A Dragon's Curiosity
Chunwa - 2016
Through the cultivation of mana and aura heroes emerge and legends are born every day in the battle of civilization against the wilderness. Humans, elves and other humanoid races band together to face the threat of monsters and beasts hiding in dark places.In the forest the child of the strongest monster race is born. Abandoned by its clan and left only with its siblings as family. Taking the seat of a ruler among other monsters was not enough for the beast and it set out to explore the world.Follow the steps of this child as it leaves the forest and learns to fend for itself and discovers the many wonders this world still hides.
Tail of the Moon Prequel: The Other Hanzo[u]
Rinko Ueda - 2002
Set in feudal Japan, a young woman is found with a huge scar on her back and no memory of who she is. She’s given the name "Kaguya" and taken in by a local brothel where she's put in charge of babysitting and housekeeping duties. Hanzou, the head guard of the nearby castle, starts to pursue her and realizes later that they’ve actually met before...and are enemies! (It turns out this young woman is one of Oda Nobunaga's daughters--Princess Sara.) In the second story, Oda Nobunaga sends Sara to infiltrate the ninja town of Iga to steal a secret gunpowder formula. She is to go under the guise of being the prospective bride of Hanzo Hattori, one of the high-ranking ninja leaders of Iga. Sara willingly goes along with the plan because she doesn't realize that she's got her Hanzo(u)s mixed up!
Idol Dreams, Vol. 1
Arina Tanemura - 2014
When word gets out that she's a virgin, Chikage is humilated and wishes she could return to the time when she was still young and popular. She takes an experimental drug that changes her appearance back to when she was 15. Now Chikage is determined to pursue everything she missed out on all those years ago - including becoming a star!
Heaven!!, Volume 1
Shizuru Seino - 2007
Fortunately, that doesn't stop their unique relationship from forging: Rinne and her rescuer's now-disembodied spirit must defend his prone body from being possessed by a muddled collection of local ghosts. When Rinne fails in her task, an ancient playboy takes over the punk's body--leaving him to inhabit a pink stuffed monkey! In this madcap adventure, what's a girl to do?!
Aoba-kun's Confessions, Vol. 6
Ema Tōyama - 2017
As they enter a new stage in their relationship, Mayo’s heart hasn’t stopped pounding…!! She inadvertently ends up avoiding him, which causes Aoba-kun to worry that his condition is making her anxious. Meanwhile, Nao overhears a conversation that Aoba’s feelings will fade away someday. It looks like Aoba and Mayo’s love is still fraught with troubles. This refreshing, pure love story continues in Volume 6!
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Makoto Mizobuchi - 2008
The Sea Temple contains a hidden treasure, the Sea Crown, but no one has ever seen it because the temple is protected by a secret mechanism. So it drifts through the vast ocean undetected, waiting... waiting...Ash and Pikachu learn about the legend and meet Jackie, a Pokémon Ranger on a mission to protect a Manaphy egg and find the temple. The Phantom, a nefarious pirate, plans to obtain the Sea Crown and take over the world--but first he needs the Manaphy egg. What is the Sea Crown? How does Manaphy's mysterious power connect it to the Sea Temple? Can Ash help Jackie complete his mission?
Monochrome Factor, Volume 1
Kairi Sorano - 2005
He is skeptical but goes anyway...and gets attacked by a shadow monster! Shirogane convinces him that the balance between the human world and the shadow world has been distorted, and that Akira must become a shin--a creature of the shadow world--in order to help restore the balance. From KAILI SORANO comes a rebel without a cause--who has been given the ultimate supernatural power!
Firefighter!: Daigo of Fire Company M: Volume 1
Masahito Soda - 1996
Daigo has just passed the near-impossible exam to become a firefighter, and his beautiful former teacher, Ms. Ochial, will certainly be impressed by his new uniform! A fire breaks out in the high schools, and 18-year-old Daigo must face scorching flames and to make 18-year-old Daigo must face scorching flames and to make sure his favorite teacher makes it out alive! now, all he has to do is stop being so recklessly fearless! Available in either the regular version, or the Special Collector's Edition printed in the original right-to-left Japanese format!
Qwan, Volume 1
Aki Shimizu - 2003
However, he's looking for more than a quick bite. Qwan's quest is to find the sutra known as the Essential Arts of Peace, which will ultimately reveal the purpose and truth to his existence!
Sock Monkey: The Glass Doorknob
Tony Millionaire - 2002
Sock Monkey And The Other Toys Marvel At The Prismatic Spectrum On The Parlour Floor, Coming From The Glass Door Knob. Winter Turns To Spring, And The Apple Tree Sprouts New Leaves, Casting A Warm Green Shadow On The Door. The Door Knob Seems To Be Broken, Ending The Light Show, Until Mr Crow Plans To End The Door Knob With Scientific Techniques.
The King's Beast, Vol. 1
Rei Toma - 2019
When they were children, Rangetsu’s twin brother Sogetsu was ripped from her arms and sent to the palace to attend Prince Tenyou as a beast-servant, where he quickly fell victim to bloody dynastic intrigues. Now in a world that promises only bitterness, Rangetsu’s one hope at avenging her brother is to disguise herself as a man and find a way into the palace!Prince Tenyou is not what Rangetsu expected, and the political currents in the palace run deep and strange. Does Rangetsu have any chance of finding justice for her brother, or will she become just another Ajin casualty in the game of kings?