Comic books in 'Manga'

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Volume 33 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. Catch up on the manga before the anime returns! You can rent a girlfriend, but can you buy love? Reeling from a bad breakup, Kazuya rents the beautiful, polite Chizuru for a date. But rock bottom might be so much lower than he thought! Chizuru is much more than the pretty face and sweet demeanor he thought he'd bargained for... In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional Connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... It's sweet but naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Junpei Inuzuka. Art and cover by Katsumi Enami. Transalted by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted by Rebecca Schneidereit. ANOTHER HEARTY HELPING. Welcome back to Western Cuisine Nekoya: an ordinary restaurant on weekdays, but every Saturday it opens up for a wild gallery of otherworldly guests. Master's culinary expertise has wowed elves, mages, halflings, and dwarves alike for over three decades. Master's niece, Saki, arrives seeking a part-time job, but is she up to the challenge of cross-dimensional clientele? The bell rings, and the customers pour in. Bon appetit! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Rated T Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Get in the Robot Morty!" Written by Alissa M. Sallah. Art and cover by JeyOdin. Rick and Morty face a foe unlike any they've seen before. Well, it's basically Jerry, but he's huge, fast, vicious, and... naked? Rick has the perfect solution: a giant mech fighting robot, perfectly designed and calibrated to take on the Jiant horde-but it needs a puny, socially isolated, 14-year-old pilot. Oh, we've got one! Summer, Morty, and his charming new friend Rowan navigate this violent post-apocalyptic world, where they still have to go to high school and Rick seems oddly invested in upgrading the mech with stylish new features. Softcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Nate Bowden. Art and Cover by Tracy Yardley. A flashback shows Doyle's days with Abraham, his original partner and Abby's older brother, and how they became killers for hire. The truth behind Abe and his father's deaths is also revealed, along with their connections to Abe's father's partner! When Doyle's location is revealed on the news after being put on the master hit list, what will happen to him and Abby? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 190 pages, B&W Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. As a child, Sakura Mamiya mysteriously disappeared in the woods behind her grandma's home. She returned whole and healthy, but since then she has had the power to see gohsts. Now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! At school, the desk next to Sakura's has been empty since the start of the school year. Then one day her always-absent classmate Rinne Rokudo shows up, and he's far more than what he seems! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. The latest series from one of Japan's greatest manga creators of all time! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Ever since a strange encounter when she was a child, Sakura Mamiya has had the power to see ghosts. Now in high school, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! When her mysterious classmate Rinne Rokudo shows up, Sakura finds herself following him into the amazing world between life and death! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. The Shinigami Ageha caught more than she bargained for when she tried to set a trap for her troublesome Black Cat by Contract, Oboro. Now Rinne has to try and capture a giant mongoose spirit and settle Ageha and Oboro's contract dispute! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 18 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Fall turns to winter, and in the next world everyone is out looking for mushrooms. Gathering around the stew pot stirs the appetite and challenges Rinne to stay focused on his mission to exorcise ghosts! When Tamako's Black Cat by Contract Kuroboshi and his grandson, Kuroboshi the 3rd, arrive it looks like Rinne's winter vacation is going to be all business! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

This is the Manga companion to the Ultimate Light novel series.

Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi is soon alone, penniless, and betrayed. With no one to turn to, and nowhere to run, he is left with only his shield. Now, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 156 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Aneko Yusagi and Aiya Kyu. Art by Minami Seira. Cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi and Raphtalia do not have much time until the next wave is upon them. As they fight their way through the kingdom, they meet a new feathery companion, Filo! Together, the three travel about Melromarc on a mission to gain the strength they will need to survive the approaching wave of destruction. On the road they level up, become reluctant heroes, and continue to get nothing but trouble from Motoyasu and Myne. Finally, locked in battle with one of the fiercest monsters yet, Naofumi discovers a dark, hidden power.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

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Volume 4 - 2nd or Later Printings.

Written by Aneko Yusagi and Aiya Kyu. Art by Minami Seira. Cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi soon finds himself alone, penniless, and betrayed. With no one to turn to, and nowhere to run, he is left with only his shield. Now, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

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Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Rising from the depths of despair, this is a fantasy about persistence. Church of the Three Heroes vs. Four Holy Heroes! Can Naofumi protect Raphtalia, Filo, and the world? What is the mysterious high priest aiming at? From despair, Naofumi chooses an evil path. The flames of the curse series will burn!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

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Volume 16 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu. Translated by Eric Margolis.

Will the Shield Hero have to rise up from level one all over again? Naofumi tumbles into a whole different fantasy world after chasing Kyo, the perpetrator of the Tortoise Spirit battle. Separated from Raphtalia and Filo, Naofumi has only Rishia at his side - and finds that his stats are reset to level 1!

Forced to attempt a jailbreak, Naofumi encounters a mysterious girl that claims to be one of the four holy heroes. Is she friend, or foe?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $11.95.

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Volume 17 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu. Translated by Eric Margolis.

The only way for your own world to survive is to sacrifice another? Naofumi and company head for the dragon hourglass with one of the four holy heroes of another world, Kizuna. But first, they need to earn some money-and they're going to do just that by putting on strange masks and starting an auction! But when they arrive at their destination, Naofumi begins to feel uneasy.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W.

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Volume 23 - 1st printing. Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu. Translated by Eric Margolis. "This is our village! We'll protect it ourselves!" After coming to Zeltoble, Naofumi and his companions managed to ascertain the whereabouts of the demi-human slaves of Lurolona Village-bought and sold on the dark auction. In order to get them home safe, they turn to the Coliseum to make a fortune as fast as they can, but will the scheme work? Meanwhile, Keel and the others guarding the village must face off in a battle against a remnant force of the Church of the Three Heroes! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

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Volume 16 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi finds himself faced with Takt, the Whip Hero. It was this same Takt, along with his disdainful attitude, that ultimately caused the death of Atla in the battle against the Phoenix. Fueled by rage, Naofumi tries to fight Takt, but Takt steals the shield that Naofumi thought was permanently attached to his arm. With his defenses weakened, Naofumi suffers a critical injury and finds himself in a mysterious, unfamiliar world. There, he finds a reassuring ally waiting for him. But once again, Naofumi is forced to make an impossibly difficult decision.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 334 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

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Volume 17 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

A return to Kizuna's world! At a request for aid from Ethnobalt, Naofumi heads back to Kizuna's world. There he is safely reunited with Raphtalia, as well as other friends including L'Arc. They tell him that enemies, presumably a vanguard for the waves, have defeated the Heroes in this world and completely taken over. Naofumi and his party hurry to confront these foes, both to rescue the captured Kizuna and finally discover the adversary behind the waves. However, among their opponents they see a number of familiar faces!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 354 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

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Volume 18 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi obtains the mirror vassal weapon from Kizuna's world, which can enhance abilities through food. Now Naofumi and his allies start stuffing their faces for the sake of getting stronger! But there's a limit to how much volume they can stomach. Seeking food that can better boost their abilities in smaller servings, the party heads to a town inhabited by a famous chef. However, after a trivial comment, Naofumi finds himself facing down the chef in an all-out cooking battle!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 348 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

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Volume 19 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

After his cooking battle escalated to open warfare, the Shield Hero Naofumi has finally obtained the truth about the Vanguards of the Waves. After the Demon Dragon takes a liking to Naofumi, she proposes heading to a castle located on the continent that she once ruled. Once there Naofumi and his party are attacked by thugs pretending to be treasure hunters, but they swiftly deal with this threat, leading to Naofumi squaring off with S'yne's sister and Witch herself. Faced with foes wielding both holy and vassal weapons obtained by illicit means, the Demon Dragon makes an alarming suggestion - for Naofumi to unleash the power of his rage!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 350 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

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Volume 20 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Minami Seira.

The Shield Hero Naofumi and his allies have returned home from Kizuna's world. Paying heed to S'yne's sister's warnings, Naofumi remains alert while dealing with all the reports and incidents from his absence. However, after returning to the village that acts as his base of operations, he is suddenly enveloped in a mysteriously blinding light-and the entire village is transported into unfamiliar surroundings!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 350 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

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Cover by Rey. By Rey & Erik Ko. The disappearances and attacks on students continue, forcing Sakura, Batsu, Hinata and Kyosuke to team up to get to the bottom of the strange occurrences. Storm clouds seem to be forming over Taiyo High School as the action heats up and the hallways begin to rumble! Cover price $4.95.