Comic books in 'Manga'

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

When Keitaro Urashima fails his entrance exams to get into Tokyo University for the second time, he's officially an unemployed and uneducated slacker. To make things worse, his parents have kicked him out of his house. Fortunately, his grandmother owns the fabulous Hinata Lodge and has agreed to take Keitaro in as caretaker. What he doesn't know is that the lodge is actually a girl's dorm and he's the only guy around! Most guys would kill to live with five sexy ladies, but if Keitaro's not careful, this job will kill him.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

When Keitaro Urashima fails his entrance exams to get into Tokyo University for the second time, he's officially an unemployed and uneducated slacker. To make things worse, his parents have kicked him out of his house. Fortunately, his grandmother owns the fabulous Hinata Lodge and has agreed to take Keitaro in as caretaker. What he doesn't know is that the lodge is actually a girl's dorm and he's the only guy around! Most guys would kill to live with five sexy ladies, but if Keitaro's not careful, this job will kill him.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

Keitaro Urashima's dream is to attend Tokyo University with his childhood sweetheart, a girl he hasn't seen in years. But when he fails the entrance exams, he's in danger of losing his chance for good. Meanwhile, his job as caretaker of a girls dorm filled with gorgeous ladies keeps him more than busy. Keitaro wants to hit the books, but first he's got to see if one of the girls really is his old crush! Working together, can the two finally make the grade, or will Keitaro be seduced by the temptations that surround him?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

The good news is, Naru can no longer pick on Keitaro for having flunked the college entrance exams three times in a row. The bad news is, she flunked it too! Now Naru just wants to get away from it all and relax by herself in beautiful Kyoto. As fate (or bad luck) would have it, that's the exact same place that Keitaro decides to vacation at. When they check in to their hotel and find out there's only one room left and they'll have to share, Naru and Keitaro's time alone becomes a string of catastrophic mix-ups.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

The good news is, Naru can no longer pick on Keitaro for having flunked the college entrance exams three times in a row. The bad news is, she flunked it too! Now Naru just wants to get away from it all and relax by herself in beautiful Kyoto. As fate (or bad luck) would have it, that's the exact same place that Keitaro decides to vacation at. When they check in to their hotel and find out there's only one room left and they'll have to share, Naru and Keitaro's time alone becomes a string of catastrophic mix-ups.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

Three's Company on steroids! Can Keitaro survive living in an apartment with five cute girls? The Hinata house is about to get some new tenants. Naru's old tutor and secret crush, Seita Noriyasu, stops by with his adopted daughter Sarah, a spunky 7-year-old American. With Naru's affections drifting to the charismatic older Seita, Keitaro is in danger of losing his one true love. As if things aren't crazy enough, there's a new pet in the Hinata House as well - a flying sea turtle named Tama-chan, who loves to chase the girls around!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

Three's Company on steroids! Can Keitaro survive living in an apartment with five cute girls? The Hinata house is about to get some new tenants. Naru's old tutor and secret crush, Seita Noriyasu, stops by with his adopted daughter Sarah, a spunky 7-year-old American. With Naru's affections drifting to the charismatic older Seita, Keitaro is in danger of losing his one true love. As if things aren't crazy enough, there's a new pet in the Hinata House as well - a flying sea turtle named Tama-chan, who loves to chase the girls around!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

After what seems like years of studying to get into prestigious Tokyo University, Keitaro finally gets a break. The whole gang from Hinata House takes a trip to the beach for a summer of fun in the sun. For many, a seaside vacation is the perfect place to find romance, but perennial loser Keitaro is still feeling his dream girl Naru's scorn. If he doesn't find a way to win back her affections soon, he may lose her for good to his romantic rival, Seta-san!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

After what seems like years of studying to get into prestigious Tokyo University, Keitaro finally gets a break. The whole gang from Hinata House takes a trip to the beach for a summer of fun in the sun. For many, a seaside vacation is the perfect place to find romance, but perennial loser Keitaro is still feeling his dream girl Naru's scorn. If he doesn't find a way to win back her affections soon, he may lose her for good to his romantic rival, Seta-san!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.97 Discounted from $4.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

At the age of five, Keitaro and his childhood sweetheart promised to meet again as students at Japan's most prestigious university. Now 20, he can't pass the exam... or even remember the girl's name! A fluke job at an all girls dormitory may be his last chance. In the series that inspired the new hit anime with American Pie-style humor, Love Hina proves that love conquers all, even stupidity.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

At the age of five, Keitaro and his childhood sweetheart promised to meet again as students at Japan's most prestigious university. Now 20, he can't pass the exam... or even remember the girl's name! A fluke job at an all girls dormitory may be his last chance. In the series that inspired the new hit anime with American Pie-style humor, Love Hina proves that love conquers all, even stupidity.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

In his enduring struggle to be accepted into the hallowed halls of Tokyo University, Keitaro Urashima takes another stab at the grueling entrance exam. But living in a household of beautiful, young, nubile women can get a bit distracting, especially since Keitaro has fallen head over heels in love with one of them, the fair Naru. Of course, the thirteen-year old Shinobu has fallen in love with Keitaro, and... well, it's always a romp-filled farce for the residents at Hinata House.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

Keitaro Urashima made a promise to his childhood sweetheart that he would get into Tokyo University. Well, he's failed three times and the girl of his past has been replaced with six girls in his present. Keitaro has taken the entrance exam once again and having fallen asleep halfway through, he fears the worst. Consumed with embarrassment and shame, he flees on a journey of introspection and redemption. It's up to the crew at Hinata House to track him down and bring him back to face reality. Time is running out, and Naru falls ill at a critical moment. Why is Naru trying so hard to find him?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 2nd or later printings.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

Keitaro Urashima made a promise to his childhood sweetheart that he would get into Tokyo University. Well, he's failed three times and the girl of his past has been replaced with six girls in his present. Keitaro has taken the entrance exam once again and having fallen asleep halfway through, he fears the worst. Consumed with embarrassment and shame, he flees on a journey of introspection and redemption. It's up to the crew at Hinata House to track him down and bring him back to face reality. Time is running out, and Naru falls ill at a critical moment. Why is Naru trying so hard to find him?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

Voted "Best U.S. Manga Release" at Anime Expo 2002! Keitaro has finally passed the Tokyo University entrance exam but all is not happily ever after. He finally confesses his love to Naru but her reaction is not what he expected and the rest of the crew lend him their support. However, the greatest help of all may come from his rival Seta who announces his intention to marry Haruka. Naru and Keitaro take a long look at their relationship and decide that it is time to take a big step in a new direction.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

Voted "Best U.S. Manga Release" at Anime Expo 2002! Keitaro has finally passed the Tokyo University entrance exam but all is not happily ever after. He finally confesses his love to Naru but her reaction is not what he expected and the rest of the crew lend him their support. However, the greatest help of all may come from his rival Seta who announces his intention to marry Haruka. Naru and Keitaro take a long look at their relationship and decide that it is time to take a big step in a new direction.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

Voted Best U.S. Manga Release at Anime Expo 2002!! Naru and Keitaro take their first steps in the high-tension game of love when a power outage puts Hinata House in the dark. As old memories come to light, Naru realizes that she may be the girl from Keitaro's past after all.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

Voted Best U.S. Manga Release at Anime Expo 2002!! Naru and Keitaro take their first steps in the high-tension game of love when a power outage puts Hinata House in the dark. As old memories come to light, Naru realizes that she may be the girl from Keitaro's past after all.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

Having passed his exams, Keitaro has gone to study abroad. Months go by and things remain relatively quiet until a young girl named Kanako arrives at Hinata house and drops a bomb on the unsuspecting residents. As the new manager, she has decided to make the dorm into a working inn and in order to remain there, the girls must become her employees. Things go from bad to worse and just as things are about to get really ugly, Keitaro returns home to the surprise of his life.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

Having passed his exams, Keitaro has gone to study abroad. Months go by and things remain relatively quiet until a young girl named Kanako arrives at Hinata house and drops a bomb on the unsuspecting residents. As the new manager, she has decided to make the dorm into a working inn and in order to remain there, the girls must become her employees. Things go from bad to worse and just as things are about to get really ugly, Keitaro returns home to the surprise of his life.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

Keitaro's triumphant return isn't going smoothly, and Kanako's devious impersonations of Naru hardly help matters. Hinata House isn't the only thing that's changed over the months, as Keitaro seems like a new man, and theories about a blonde-haired American girl, named 'Julie' abound. When Keitaro laughingly informs the girls that Julie was a gorilla, Naru and Kanako resume their competition for Keitaro's attention. It's going to be an uphill battle for Kanako, since Keitaro has no memory of his promise to run Hinata House as an inn with her. Desperate to win Keitaro, Kanako tricks him into making a promise to go to Tokyo U. with her in a cursed room of Hinata, no less. What ensues is a wild ride of deception and seduction, complete with marauding monkeys, a railway chase, and a battle royal with the police, all culminating with an epic climax on the rugged cliffs of Northern Japan!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 2nd or later printing.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

Keitaro's triumphant return isn't going smoothly, and Kanako's devious impersonations of Naru hardly help matters. Hinata House isn't the only thing that's changed over the months, as Keitaro seems like a new man, and theories about a blonde-haired American girl, named 'Julie' abound. When Keitaro laughingly informs the girls that Julie was a gorilla, Naru and Kanako resume their competition for Keitaro's attention. It's going to be an uphill battle for Kanako, since Keitaro has no memory of his promise to run Hinata House as an inn with her. Desperate to win Keitaro, Kanako tricks him into making a promise to go to Tokyo U. with her in a cursed room of Hinata, no less. What ensues is a wild ride of deception and seduction, complete with marauding monkeys, a railway chase, and a battle royal with the police, all culminating with an epic climax on the rugged cliffs of Northern Japan!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

Naru and Keitaro have been acting lovey-dovey since they returned from their little trip and it's driving everybody crazy! But before the issue can be resolved, Keitaro's grandmother announces that she will hand over the Hinata House to him on the condition that he marries one of the girls! It's all out war when the girls attack Keitaro in order to claim him for themselves!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 - 2nd or later printings.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

Naru and Keitaro have been acting lovey-dovey since they returned from their little trip and it's driving everybody crazy! But before the issue can be resolved, Keitaro's grandmother announces that she will hand over the Hinata House to him on the condition that he marries one of the girls! It's all out war when the girls attack Keitaro in order to claim him for themselves!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

The grand finale to one of TokyoPop's hottest selling titles is here! After two years of beating around the bush, Naru finally declares her true feelings for Keitaro, but her big announcement may be too little too late. Grandma Hina has returned to Japan and like it or not, Naru and Keitaro learn about their forgotten past and discover once and for all who his long lost love really was.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14 - 2nd or later printings.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

The grand finale to one of TokyoPop's hottest selling titles is here! After two years of beating around the bush, Naru finally declares her true feelings for Keitaro, but her big announcement may be too little too late. Grandma Hina has returned to Japan and like it or not, Naru and Keitaro learn about their forgotten past and discover once and for all who his long lost love really was.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.17 Discounted from $6.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Uoyama. Translated by Nova Skipper. Morio Kurokawa is the toughest-looking tough guy around. Yukiko Akaza is a self-possessed girl with a vision impairment attending a school for the blind. The whole city fears Morio, but Yukiko sees the real him-he's a soft sweetheart who's just searching for his place in the world! Softcover, 208 pages, B&W. For teen audiences. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Uoyama. Translated by Nova Skipper. Yukiko and Morio don't have the most graceful of introductions, but their meeting is one that will change their lives and the lives of their loved ones. However, their awkward budding relationship is soon tested by a stubborn, immovable girl-one of Morio's beloved lackeys, Hachiko Tono! Softcover, 200 pages, B&W. For teen audiences. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Uoyama. Translated by Nova Skipper. As Morio and Yukiko continue to grow closer, their friends do too-or try to, at least! Personalities clash between folks leading different lives, but can Yukiko help her best friend, Sora, use her love of running to help the group embrace each other's differences? Softcover, 224 pages, B&W. For teen audiences. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Uoyama. Translated by Nova Skipper. After an embarrassing conversation about kisses, Yukiko realizes the next major challenge that she and Morio face-when they'll share their first kiss! With Christmas around the corner and loads of disruptions in the way, will they ever experience that magical moment? Softcover, 200 pages, B&W. For teen audiences. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Uoyama. Translated by Nova Skipper. Yukiko is continuing to adapt well to her part-time job when she bumps into Kurisu, her shy and noncommunicative coworker, who's on the verge of quitting. Because her daily life relies on spoken communication, Yukiko struggles to connect with him, but that won't stop her from lending a helping hand! Softcover, 200 pages, B&W. For teen audiences. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Uoyama. Translated by Nova Skipper. After running into an old flame, Morio is pressed to reveal more about his past to the jealous Yukiko. But even the happy-go-lucky Morio has a few secrets he can't share! When Yukiko's curiosity gets the better of her, an upset Morio walks out on the conversation. Can these normally lovey-dovey dorks learn the serious art of compromise? Softcover, 208 pages, B&W. For teen audiences. Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Uoyama. Translated by Nova Skipper. Morio faces one of his greatest fears when he learns of a visually impaired person getting into an accident at a train station. He finally relaxes after rushing to Yukiko's side and finding out that she's safe. But his relief soon flips right back to anxiety when they realize the visually impaired person in question is one of Yukiko's best friends! Softcover, 208 pages, B&W. For teen audiences. Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Fujimomo. #PervyGirl Meets Two-Faced Boy At her high school, she's Eriko Ichimura, the girl so boring no one remembers she exists. But online, she's "Lovesick Ellie," a brash and lusty alternate persona with quite a viral following! Ellie's favorite pastime? Spying on her handsome and perfect classmate Ohmi and spinning wild fantasies in the form of very thirsty tweets. But one day, quite by accident, Eriko learns that Ohmi isn't as perfect as she thought...and he discovers her secret to boot! What's ahead for this two-faced boy and pervy girl? Softcoverm 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Fujimomo. #LovesickOmie Eriko Ichimura spends her high school days in complete obscurity. As if that werent enough, popular boy Akira Ohmi has discovered her Twitter account, Lovesick Ellie, which is filled to the brim with thirsty tweets—including fantasies about him. The two-faced Ohmi finds Ellies perverse and wild fantasies funny and interesting, eventually inviting her to a date at the local festival—but they miss the last bus home. What is a pervy girl going to do when she has the ultimate opportunity land before her? Will they or wont they?! Softcover 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Fujimomo. Plain Eriko Ichimuras love and fantasies grow in equal measure as she gets to know smooth-spoken, handsome Akira Ohmis true bratty self. The reappearance of a middle school friend, Aoba-kun, lays bare an Omi-kun that excites and delights her. Whats more, Omi-kun tells her, Lets continue… after you pass your exam. Could this be foreshadowing of a prize to come?! Softcover 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Fujimomo. As plain Eriko Ichimura gets to know the bratty boy behind handsome Akira Ohmis smooth-spoken facade, she falls further and further for him. At the same time, even as he is strung along by Ellies Perv Power, Omi-kun finds himself increasingly drawn to Ellie. Their feelings culminate in mutual attraction, but Omi-kun adopts a cold attitude in order to protect her, leading to a grave misunderstanding! What will happen after they confirm each others feelings on Sports Day!? Softcover 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Fujimomo. Eriko Ellie Ichimura finally confesses her feelings to Akira Ohmi, and their feelings are reciprocated at last. A romantic Christmas awaits… or, it did, but Ellie fails one of her finals, forcing her to attend remedial classes. Their holiday plans in jeopardy, Ellie sinks into despair, but with Shiota-senseis encouragement, she charges into Omi-kun on Christmas day… in costume! Presenting Volume 5 of a plain perverts curious romance! Softcover 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Fujimomo. Distinguished fantasy tweetsmith Eriko "Ellie" Ichimura and Year One's resident heartthrob Akira Ohmi spend their first Christmas and hatsumode together, advancing from mutual interest to officially together. Unable to come down from cloud nine, Ellie has her precious phone confiscated by her teacher and ends up in detention with her classmate Kaname-kun. His total lack of situational awareness leads to Ellie hurting herself, but apparently, to Kaname-kun, this is an occasion calling for… friendship? What's going on?! Softcover 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Fujimomo. Twitter aficionado Eriko "Ellie" Ichimura and school heartthrob Akira Ohmi continue dating behind the backs of the entire school. However, a wrench is thrown into their relationship when Ellie's classmate Kaname-kun develops a sudden interest in her, asking to be her friend. A series of misunderstandings causes a rift between Ellie and Sara-chan ... to say nothing of Omi-kun's jealousy. As if that weren't enough on Ellie's plate, Kaname-kun experiences a romantic awakening ( ... or ... something...) and sends her reeling with his words! Softcover 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Fujimomo. Ellie finally confronts Ohmi-kun's everyday life?! How will she deal with the extreme extrovert fans that surround him in his universe?! As finals draw closer, Ellie gets a restraining order from her growing love life AND twitter...because Dad is on the scene! How will things progress as they start hitting closer to home?! Softcover 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Fujimomo. Plain (but libidinously motivated) Ellie and Year 1 heartthrob Omi-kun are now dating openly, and everything seems to be going well … until Ellies dad catches them kissing. Ellies dad disapproves of their relationship, and he and Ellie get into a huge fight … but luckily, with Omi-kuns encouragement, Ellie is able to make things right again. So right, in fact, that Omi-kun tells Ellies entire family he wants to marry her … and now he's going to stay the night, too?! Could this be the moment Ellie has been waiting for…? Softcover 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 10 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Fujimomo. All you thirsty girls out there, meet Japans hottest boyfriend! Plain, fantasy-loving Ellie and Year 1 heartthrob Omi-kuns relationship continues. As they enter their second year, Ellie is freed from the shackles of her hateful (?) lewd thoughts, and enters a realm of pure love ... only for Omi-kun to be entered into a beauty pageant for high school boys by one of his classmates! In the meantime, Ellie is juggling being part of the intense Sports Prep committee, and her days busily fly by. When Ellie and Sara-chan go to support Omi-kun at the Tokai Regionals, they run into Reo and Ayaka ... together ... ?! You wont be able to tear your eyes away from Ellie and Omi-kun or Sara-chan and Reo-kuns escapades! Softcover 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 11 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Fujimomo. Ellies old hashtag is now a self-fulfilling prophecy—thanks to a lie gone viral. While Ohmi is a serious contender to win Japans Top High School Boy Contest, his announcement that he has a girlfriend could jeopardize his chances. But Ellie wants him to win and frantically denies she and Ohmi are dating! Meanwhile, Sara is one step closer to turning her fantasy of a relationship with Reo into reality. Ellie and Ohmi help nudge them together—will playing Cupid lead to making up?! Softcover 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 12 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Fujimomo. #FantasyForever! Ellie and Ohmi reignite their love and commitment. Its a done deal—and theyre doing the deed! Ellies tweets reach a fervor, feeding her fans who are voracious for every juicy detail. Lovey-dovey feelings are infectious, and romance is everywhere. Ellies once delusional dream is now reality. The story comes to the ultimate climax!! Softcover 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Junji Ito. Starting with the strikingly bloody Lovesickness,, in which Ryusuke returns to the town he once lived in because rumors are swirling about girls killing themselves after encountering a bewitchingly handsome young man. Harboring his own secret from time spent in this town, Ryusuke attempts to capture the beautiful boy and close the case, this ten tale volume collects Junji Ito in peak form, including the classic tales "The Strange Hikizuri Siblings", and "The Rib Woman"! Hardcover, 5 1/2-in., 8-in., 408 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $22.99.

Volume 1-2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Satoshi Mizukami. Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer is a fan-favorite manga series that is nothing short of a full-throttle, energetic, and mesmerizing experience. Seven Seas is pleased to release this hotly anticipated series in in its entirety in five omnibus editions. Everything about college student Amamiya Yuuhi is average: grades, looks, and his blasé outlook on life. So what happens when he awakens one day to a talking lizard, who informs him that there is a gigantic hammer in outer space that is poised to split the Earth into pieces and requests his allegiance in the fight against the forces of evil? Pretend it never happened? Unfortunately for Yuuhi, a bit of coercion in the form of a super-powered princess prevents him from returning to his mediocre life-as-usual. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 432 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $18.99.

Volume 3-4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Satoshi Mizukami. Everything about college student Amamiya Yuuhi is average: grades, looks, and his blasé outlook on life. So what happens when he awakens one day to a talking lizard, who informs him that there is a gigantic hammer in outer space that is poised to split the Earth into pieces and requests his allegiance in the fight against the forces of evil? Pretend it never happened? Unfortunately for Yuuhi, a bit of coercion in the form of a super-powered princess prevents him from returning to his mediocre life-as-usual. Yuuhi will join forces with the capricious princess and a motley crew of companions to fight back against an evil mage and his horrifying homunculus before the Biscuit Hammer can destroy the planet! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 432 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $18.99.

Volume 5-6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Satoshi Mizukami. The third omnibus edition of the zany adventures of one college kid stuck with the task of saving the world from global destruction! Everything about college student Amamiya Yuuhi is average: grades, looks, and his blasé outlook on life. So what happens when he awakens one day to a talking lizard, who informs him that there is a gigantic hammer in outer space that is poised to split the Earth into pieces and requests his allegiance in the fight against the forces of evil? In the adventure of a lifetime, Yuuhi will join forces with the capricious princess and a motley crew of companions to fight back against an evil mage and his horrifying homunculus before the Biscuit Hammer can destroy the planet! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 432 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $18.99.

Volume 7-8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Satoshi Mizukami. Everything about college student Amamiya Yuuhi is average: grades, looks, and his blasé outlook on life. So what happens when he awakens one day to a talking lizard, who informs him that there is a gigantic hammer in outer space that is poised to split the Earth into pieces and requests his allegiance in the fight against the forces of evil? Yuuhi will join forces with the capricious princess and a motley crew of companions to fight back against an evil mage and his horrifying homunculus before the Biscuit Hammer can destroy the planet! Collects volumes 7 and 8 of the original manga series. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 432 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $18.99.