Comic books in 'Manga'

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI(W/A), KENICHI SONODA(W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE(A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W). b&w, 128pgs. FOR MATURE READERS. Unable to ignore the grudge she harbors, Satomi Ozawa makes a deadly move against Shiina Tamai, using a powerful Shadow Dragon to hunt Shiina down. A weird, dangerous game begins with this new Shadow Star story arc! An easily frightened, dysfunctional vampire returns to the world of What's Michael? As the invading Riofaldian aliens plan their next assault, Hoichi Kano and the Cannon God Exaxxion team welcome a new member to the Exaxxion home base. Surprising, mysterious forces are awakened in Seraphic Feather, while our Club 9 cutie, Haruo Hattori, works her own mysterious magic on a heartbroken, major league baseball pitcher. Cover price $5.99.

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W). b&w, 128pgs. Makoto Kobayashi delivers two tales of domestic frustration and feline cohabitation in the world of What's Michael? Kobayashi's romantic comedy, Club 9, nears its end, as Haruo "Hello" Hattori puts on an outrageous performance for a very rich friend. A strange, dangerous game continues in Shadow Star, with Shiina Tamai now the focus of a destructive Shadow Dragon's fury! When Seraphic Feather's meta-human heroes clash with super-powered terrorists, swords swing, bullets fly, and powerful, alien forces begin to stir! Recovering from his last super-robot battle, Hoichi Kano rests at the Cannon God Exaxxion home base, while the Riofaldian invaders and a certain mad scientist plan their next moves. Cover price $5.99.

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MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W). b&w, 128pgs. Sunao joins the fray in a Seraphic Feather space showdown! Will the shy psychic's mental abilities and shaky shooting skills be enough to help rescue Kei? The penulimate episode of Club 9 finds Haruo Hattori tying up loose ends in Tokyo and yearning for the life she left behind in rural Akita. Makoto Kobayashi's What's Michael? comic masterpiece explores themes of cat cohabitation, amusement parks, peanuts, and fame. A new, frenzied battle begins in Cannon God Exaxxion, as the Exaxxion home base is infiltrated for the first time by Riofaldian forces! In Shadow Star, Shiina is alone, unarmed, and hunted by Satomi's malicious Shadow Dragon! Cover price $5.99.

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W). FOR MATURE READERS. b&w, 128pgs. Apples and Ferraris! It's the LAST Club 9 episode! Makoto Kobayashi brings his romantic comedy to an end with a tearjerker finale, set in Haruo Hattori's hometown of rural Akita. Celebrating years of Club 9 craziness, this month will also feature a color "Hello" Hattori pin-up and several bonus images! Kobayashi continues to charm readers with the feline antics found in What's Michael?. Earth's defenders face another Riofaldian assault in Cannon God Exaxxion, and three episodes of the full-tilt Seraphic Feather space epic will have you feverish for more! In the Shadow Star teen fantasy- drama, Shiina's in grave danger, as the "Grudges" storyline comes to a brutal conclusion! Cover price $5.99.

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W). Animals unbound! Makoto Kobayashi presents his first extended What's Michael? story line in a demented, Planet of the Apes-style send-up that pits three astronauts against a world of fickle, feline captors! As things get weirder in Shadow Star, a clandestine Japanese agency takes further steps to secure control over powerful, teenage Dragon Bearers. Androids attack in Cannon God Exaxxion! With the Exaxxion base defenses breached, Kenichi Sonoda's sci-fi heroes face a deadly Riofaldian assault. Seraphic Feather's meta-human heroes have their hands full, with enigmatic aliens, super-powered terrorists, and a lunar shuttle that's falling apart around them! - A great monthly mix of action, science fiction, romance, drama, fantasy, horror, and humor! FOR MATURE READERS. Cover price $5.99.

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W). With the Cannon God Exaxxion team facing a Riofaldian assault squad, 'Grandpa' Kano dons a nearly indestructible gun-suit to help his beloved androids defend their home base. Makoto Kobayashi's extended What's Michael? storyline continues! His hilarious 'Planet of the Cats' series finds human astronauts suffering under the paws and whims of bipedal, feline captors. Would you have the strength to perform circus tricks for a crowd of attention-challenged cats? Fighting for their lives against super-powered terrorists, the heroes of Seraphic Feather cope with a deadly breach in their ship's hull. The Shadow Star cast recuperates from the events in the 'Grudges' story arc, and Shiina seeks a safe haven from further Shadow Dragon attacks. Cover price $5.99.

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W). FOR MATURE READERS. Shadow Star and Seraphic Feather both enter an exciting new era, with their monthly episodes now reading in the original right-to-left format-as they were published in Japan! A new Shadow Star story arc finds Shiina's father, a pilot, taking to the skies again and discovering unexpected clues to a centuries-old mystery. With their deep-space conflict almost over, the battered Seraphic Feather heroes contemplate their return to Earth. Makoto Kobayashi's hilarious, extended What's Michael? story arc continues, with tormented, human astronauts seeking an escape from the 'Planet of the Cats'! The Cannon God Exaxxion crew begins to test new Riofaldian alliances. SMB!'s monthly columns, 'A Fan's View' and 'Sugoi Japan!' continue to educate and excite fans of Japanese culture! Cover price $5.99.

The insanity of Makoto Kobayashi's first extended What's Michael? story arc continues, as stranded astronauts face spitting, scratching horrors on the 'Planet of the Cats!' Whether you're performing as a circus freak or imprisoned in a gross 'breeding cell,' life's surely not easy for a human surrounded by thousands of angry, bipedal felines. The Cannon God Exaxxion team finally sits down for dinner! (Then something really disturbing happens.) Shadow Star and Seraphic Feather, now featured in the original right-to-left, Japanese format, both enter new eras. The Seraphic Feather crew is almost ready to return to Earth, and Shiina's father becomes a Shadow Star detective, edging closer to the secrets of the mysterious Shadow Dragons! Also, SMB!'s entertaining and educational columns, 'Sugoi Japan!' and 'A Fan's View,' continue to inspire fans of Japanese culture! FOR MATURE READERS. Cover price $5.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yukio Sawada.

Join Mario and pals in crazy adventures inspired by the hit video games!

In this collection of short stories, Mario and Luigi go on adventures that showcase the fan-favorite characters of the Mario world in new, unconventional and hilarious ways.

This compilation, handpicked from years of Mario comics in Japan, has never been available in English-until now!

Softcver, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. All Ages

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Satoshi Miyagawa. Art and cover by Kai Kitago. Translated by Sheldon Drzka. It's hungry work being a Superman! That's why every day for lunch, Superman takes a quick stop over in Japan to try a new chain restaurant. Whether it's a hearty bowl of curry or conveyor belt sushi, the Man of Steel loves to indulge in the delectable delicacies the country has to offer. So pull up a seat, and dig in as Superman does battle with lunch! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Satoshi Miyagawa. Art and cover by Kai Kitago. Translated by Sheldon Drzka. SUPERMAN'S CULINARY TOUR THROUGH JAPAN CONTINUES! As Superman's heroic life tires him out, he's able to recharge his batteries with good eats and good friends. He loves bringing his Justice League pals out to show them the wonderous world of Japanese chain restaurants. He'll even relax with a bite after a harrowing battle with Lex Luthor. But can the Man of Steel overcome his biggest fear...and ask intrepid reporter Lois Lane out to lunch?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Satoshi Miyagawa. Art and cover by Kai Kitago. Translated by Sheldon Drzka. Superman's been all over Japan and dined on some truly exquisite meals with some great heroic friends. But when Darkseid comes to Earth, the restaurant tour might be over for good! It'll take the combined might of the Justice League to stop Darkseid and save the world (and its food!). And when it comes to Lois, will Superman have the courage to share the truth (and a meal) with the woman he loves? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by sometime. Translated by Amanda Haley.

Superhero action meets romantic hijinks in this yuri manga series about a heroine and the villainess who's fallen for her!

When the villainess Honey Trap defeats the super-heroine Rapid Rabbit, she sees her nemesis' face for the first time... and falls head over heels in love! Unable to kill Rapid Rabbit, Honey Trap is cast out of her evil organization, her plans for world domination dashed.

Now, the two superwomen are teaming up to fight evil together. Can Honey Trap defeat her former colleagues and seduce the heroine at the same time?

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 136 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by sometime. Translated by Amanda Haley.

Superhero action meets romantic hijinks in this yuri manga series about a heroine and the villainess who's fallen for her!

When the villainess Honey Trap defeats the superheroine Rapid Rabbit, she sees her nemesis' face for the first time... and falls head over heels in love! Unable to kill Rapid Rabbit, Honey Trap is cast out of her evil organization, her plans for world domination dashed.

Now, the two superwomen are teaming up to fight evil together. Can Honey Trap defeat her former colleagues and seduce the heroine at the same time?

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 136 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by sometime. Translated by Amanda Haley.

Superhero action meets romantic hijinks in this yuri manga series about a heroine and the villainess who's fallen for her!

When the villainess Honey Trap defeats the superheroine Rapid Rabbit, she sees her nemesis' face for the first time... and falls head over heels in love! Unable to kill Rapid Rabbit, Honey Trap is cast out of her evil organization, her plans for world domination dashed.

Now, the two superwomen are teaming up to fight evil together. Can Honey Trap defeat her former colleagues and seduce the heroine at the same time?

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

Add to cart Very Good $5.20

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by sometime. Translated by Amanda Haley.

Superhero action meets romantic hijinks in this yuri manga series about a heroine and the villainess who's fallen for her!

When the villainess Honey Trap defeats the super-heroine Rapid Rabbit, she sees her nemesis' face for the first time... and falls head over heels in love! Unable to kill Rapid Rabbit, Honey Trap is cast out of her evil organization, her plans for world domination dashed.

Now, the two superwomen are teaming up to fight evil together. Can Honey Trap defeat her former colleagues and seduce the heroine at the same time?

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 136 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by sometime. Translated by Amanda Haley. Thanks to their close bond, superheroine Hayate and the ex-villainess Honey Trap have managed to discover a new power! But that's not all that's new; Hayate has realized she has feelings for Honey but is struggling to sort them out. Meanwhile, a new self-proclaimed superheroine, Mitsuki Moe, takes the stage and is convinced that Hayate and Honey are bad guys! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

Optimistic young Lloyd would like nothing more than to achieve his life's dream of becoming a soldier in the capital. Unfortunately, his neighbors and friends consider him the weakest boy in the village and are sure Lloyd will meet his doom the minute he sets out on his foolhardy journey. But no one realizes that by living near the most dangerous dungeon in the land, what the locals consider to be everyday annoyances would be apocalyptic for anybody else! And when Lloyd defies the townspeople and makes off for a starter town for adventurers, the rest of the kingdom is about to find out just how overpowered Lloyd really is!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

When the village you call home exists alongside the most dangerous dungeon in the land, the word "weak" is completely relative in this manga adaptation of the popular light novel series! Optimistic young Lloyd would like nothing more than to achieve his life's dream of becoming a soldier. But while he might have succeeded in making it to the capital, Lloyd has failed his entrance exam for military school! Despite his crushing disappointment at this turn of events, Lloyd chooses to remain in the city, while remaining blissfully unaware of his true strength. And as Lloyd persists in achieving his dream, the plot thickens around him!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

Having at long last successfully enrolled at the Military Academy, young Lloyd is enjoying student life! When the Azami Kingdom hosts a sorcery tournament, Lloyd agrees to join in and starts training his magic! As mages from across the continent gather, among them is someone who has quite a bit of history with Riho, the One-Armed Mercenary...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

The team leaders face off in the tournament finale! Will the glory of victory belong to Lloyd's team or Rol and Rokujo Sorcery Academy? The outcome awaits! Later, drawn into the web of intrigue around the Holy Sword, Lloyd is forced into a one-on-one match with Phyllo!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

Lloyd takes on a job at a swanky hotel in return for room and board. His superhuman strength and skills go a long way to keeping the inside of the hotel nice and sparkly and getting the kitchen prep work done in a flash! With his humble attitude and diligence, Lloyd inspires and awes the hotel staff on the regular. But just around the corner from the hotel, a strange case of people falling asleep and never waking up again is underfoot!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

The culprit behind the mystery hotel comas is revealed! As a result of this nefarious scheme, the guests confront a Demon Lord! Faced with a powerful foe it'll take the help of all his friends to defeat, Lloyd will also have to find the courage within! First-rate bellboys can even fell Demon Lords, didn'cha know?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

When the village you call home exists alongside the most dangerous dungeon in the land, the word "weak" is completely relative in this manga adaptation of the popular light novel series!

Lloyd finds himself the target of second-year student Micona's ire! Too bad the upperclassman has no idea who she's dealing with! When rumors spread about a fearsome monster making its home in a new dungeon, Lloyd and gang are tasked with defeating the creature! But Micona hopes to get there first and steal the glory from our heroes!

She better buckle in for one wild ride, though, because no matter how many traps she sets, very good boy Lloyd will still approach the perilous dungeon with about as much trepidation as he would a theme park attraction!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham. That Micona just won't leave Lloyd alone! When Lloyd and his gang set out to explore a dungeon, it all looks a little...nastier inside than they remember! And there's another treat waiting for them deeper in-none other than a fully transformed Micona! Has Lloyd finally met his match in this strongest foe yet? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Toshio Satou. Art and cover by Hajime Fusemachi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham. When the village you call home exists alongside the most dangerous dungeon in the land, the word "weak" is completely relative in this manga adaptation of the popular light novel series!When Vritra loses its powers, Lloyd and the gang are off to his hometown of Kunlun Village to revive it! While Lloyd is overjoyed to be returning home after so long, the rest of the group is about to experience one of the biggest culture shocks of their lives. A visit to the village that snubbed Lloyd for being too weak proves to be almost too overwhelming on so many levels! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Sasayuki. Character Design by Yappen. Translated by David Evelyn. In this story from the creator of Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship!, a man uses video game crafting powers to survive a fantasy world! Kousuke suddenly wakes up alone in a vast forest that clearly isn't anywhere on Earth. Now he has to find some way to eat, drink, and survive! Luckily, Kousuke also has the power to craft using a special video game menu that allows him to harvest resources and build whatever he can imagine. However, every time he goes to sleep, he's attacked by one of the many non-human races of this world, all of whom despise humankind. Enter Sylphy, the beautiful dark elf who lays claim to Kousuke and vows to protect him-after all, she's taken him as her property! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Sasayuki. Character Design by Yappen. Translated by David Evelyn. Kousuke is adjusting well to his new life as a slave in a world where his video game expertise operates as actual Crafting abilities. But it's not the magic that makes a life of servitude so cozy, it's his sexy dark elf Mistress, who puts him to work in and out of the bedroom! But it'll be more out than in-and-out as Kousuke must develop his power and grow strong enough to build a giant bulwark around the elven lands, or everyone may die at the hands of an overwhelming invasion force! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Sasayuki. Character Design by Yappen. Translated by David Evelyn. Kousuke suddenly wakes up alone in a vast forest that clearly isn't anywhere on Earth. Now he has to find some way to eat, drink, and survive! Luckily, Kousuke also has the power to craft using a special video game menu that allows him to harvest resources and build whatever he can imagine. However, every time he goes to sleep, he's attacked by one of the many non-human races of this world, all of whom despise humankind. Enter Sylphy, the beautiful dark elf who lays claim to Kousuke and vows to protect him; after all, she's taken him as her property! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Sasayuki. Character Design by Yappen. Translated by David Evelyn. Kousuke suddenly wakes up alone in a vast forest that clearly isn't anywhere on Earth. Now he has to find some way to eat, drink, and survive! Luckily, Kousuke also has the power to craft using a special video game menu that allows him to harvest resources and build whatever he can imagine. However, every time he goes to sleep, he's attacked by one of the many non-human races of this world, all of whom despise humankind. Enter Sylphy, the beautiful dark elf who lays claim to Kousuke and vows to protect him-after all, she's taken him as her property! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Sasayuki. Character Design by Yappen. Translated by David Evelyn. Kousuke uses his amazing crafting powers to transform the Great Omitt Badlands into a massive complex of fortresses! Sylphy deploys liberation squadrons to free the peoples of the Kingdom of Merinard from the clutches of the Holy Kingdom, but the Holy Kingdom's army is pursuing the caravans of refugees! Can Kousuke complete his preparations, save a nation of hapless beastpeople, and satisfy the military and personal demands of his loving mistress in time? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Sasayuki. Character Design by Yappen. Translated by David Evelyn. Thanks to Ira's genius intellect, a new technology beyond even Kousuke's crafting powers-a golem communication device-is speedily completed! After hours of close cooperation and tinkering together, Kousuke and Ira grow comfortably closer. As the party heads toward the temporary base to test the golem com device, thousands of enemy troops muster nearby, ready to invade! Will Kousuke be able to repulse the enemy force, or will he need to call upon the golems, and Ira, for help? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Yappen. Translated by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted byHarry Carlin.

In this story from the creator of Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship!, a man uses video game crafting powers to survive a fantasy world-with the help of his beautiful dark elf mistress!

Kousuke suddenly wakes up alone in a vast forest that clearly isn't anywhere on Earth. Now he has to find some way to eat, drink, and survive! Luckily, Kousuke also has the power to craft using a special video game menu that allows him to harvest resources and build whatever he can imagine. However, every time he goes to sleep, he's attacked by one of the many non-human races of this world, all of whom despise humankind.

Enter Sylphy, the beautiful dark elf who lays claim to Kousuke and vows to protect him-after all, she's taken him as her property!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 500 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Older Teen (15+)

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Yappen. Translated by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted byHarry Carlin.

It's official: Sylphy has Kousuke wrapped around her little finger! His beautiful dark elf mistress wants to liberate her kin, and Kousuke's ready to get the job done! Their first order of business is building a giant stone wall around the elven village to keep out any threats. After a hard day's work, Kousuke always finds himself in the arms of a lovely lady or three!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 500 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Older Teen (15+)

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Yappen. Translated by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted byHarry Carlin.

In this story from the creator of Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship!, a man uses video game crafting powers to survive a fantasy world-with the help of his beautiful dark elf mistress! (And don't miss the manga adaptation, also from Seven Seas.)

Kousuke suddenly wakes up alone in a vast forest that clearly isn't anywhere on Earth. Now he has to find some way to eat, drink, and survive! Luckily, Kousuke also has the power to craft using a special video game menu that allows him to harvest resources and build whatever he can imagine. However, every time he goes to sleep, he's attacked by one of the many non-human races of this world, all of whom despise humankind. Enter Sylphy, the beautiful dark elf who lays claim to Kousuke and vows to protect him-after all, she's taken him as her property!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 452 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Older Teen (15+)

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Yappen. Translated by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted byHarry Carlin.

Kousuke suddenly wakes up alone in a vast forest that clearly isn't anywhere on Earth. Now he has to find some way to eat, drink, and survive! Luckily, Kousuke also has the power to craft using a special video game menu that allows him to harvest resources and build whatever he can imagine. However, every time he goes to sleep, he's attacked by one of the many non-human races of this world, all of whom despise humankind. Enter Sylphy, the beautiful dark elf who lays claim to Kousuke and vows to protect him; after all, she's taken him as her property!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 500 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Older Teen (15+)

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Yappen. Translated by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted by Harry Carlin. Kousuke suddenly wakes up alone in a vast forest that clearly isn't anywhere on Earth. Now he has to find some way to eat, drink, and survive! Luckily, Kousuke also has the power to craft using a special video game menu that allows him to harvest resources and build whatever he can imagine. However, every time he goes to sleep, he's attacked by one of the many non-human races of this world, all of whom despise humankind. Enter Sylphy, the beautiful dark elf who lays claim to Kousuke and vows to protect him-after all, she's taken him as her property! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 448 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Older Teen (15+) Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Yappen. Translated by Elliot Ryouga. Adapted by Harry Carlin. Kousuke suddenly wakes up alone in a vast forest that clearly isn't anywhere on Earth. Now he has to find some way to eat, drink, and survive! Luckily, Kousuke also has the power to craft using a special video game menu that allows him to harvest resources and build whatever he can imagine. However, every time he goes to sleep, he's attacked by one of the many non-human races of this world, all of whom despise humankind. Enter Sylphy, the beautiful dark elf who lays claim to Kousuke and vows to protect him-after all, she's taken him as her property! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 436 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Older Teen (15+) Cover price $14.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Ryuto. Art and cover by Sasayuki. Character Design by Yappen. Translated by David Evelyn. As if annihilating the Holy Kingdom's massive army of 60,000 men weren't enough, the crafty Kousuke now has to work extra hard to restore law and order to the land. But between his loving harem and pampering harpies, both eager to use him like a studhorse, who has time for all that? And if his plate wasn't full enough, a fateful envoy arrives from the empire... Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 294 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Older Teen (15+) Cover price $14.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kouji Seo. When Yamato Akitsuki first glimpses the beautiful track star Suzuka Asahina he experiences the bliss of love at first sight, yet never expects to see her again. However, not only does Akitsuki encounter Asahina again, he finds himself sharing an apartment building with her. Akitsuki has just moved to Tokyo and is the only male living in his aunt's apartment building, which also serves as an indoor bath complex—and he soon discovers living in a complex full of women isn't all that easy. Akitsuki must contend with party girls Megumi and Yuka, handle a mounting pile of chores and property damage, all while trying to not embarrass himself in front of Akitsuki—again. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $13.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kouji Seo. After moving from the boonies to downtown Tokyo, Yamato toils at his aunts all-girl apartment complex. But along with free room and board, he gets to live right next door to Suzuka, the girl of his dreams. Yamato is sure that hes in love with Suzuka, but whats the next step? If he tells her how he feels, it could ruin their friendship. But when Yamato unexpectedly breaks a high school track-and-field record, Suzuka suddenly seems possibly romantically interested. The words I love you dance on the tip of Yamatos tongue. But once he utters them, his life will change forever! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $13.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kouji Seo. Everything was going just fine between Yamato and his gorgeous neighbor Suzuka . . . until Yamato opened his big mouth and said the three most dangerous words a guy can utter: I love you. Now Suzuka is giving him the silent treatment. In a desperate bid to get back on her good side, Yamato joins the track team. Far from being pleased, Suzuka is furious, believing Yamato will bring the real athletes down. Yet Yamato surprises her–and himself!–when he turns out to be a worthy contender. Now hes headed for victory at the track. But will he ever win the only prize he really wants: Suzukas love? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $13.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kouji Seo. After joining the track team to impress the gorgeous Suzuka, Yamato falls flat on his face. So now that his plan has backfired, Yamatos avoiding track practice like the plague. After skipping three days in a row, an out-of-shape Yamato finds himself at the first big track meet of the year. Worse, when a hotshot runner picks on Suzuka, Yamato challenges the creep to a race in front of a huge crowd. Only later does our clueless hero learn that his opponent is none other than the top high-school sprinter in the nation. What has Yamato gotten himself into this time? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $13.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kouji Seo. Yamato has been in love with Suzuka since the first time he laid eyes on her. But when his old friend Honoka surprises him with a kiss, he cant seem to take his mind off of her! Will hottie Honoka end up luring Yamato away from Suzuka? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $13.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kouji Seo. Yamato used to have a big crush on Suzuka, a gorgeous track star. But even though hes now dating someone else–cute girl-next-door, Honoka–he cant get his mind off his former flame. He has a good thing going with Honoka, but can she help him forget Suzuka? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $13.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kouji Seo. Its Honokas birthday, and Yamato wants to find the perfect gift. Since Yamato is absolutely clueless about shopping for a girl, he recruits the reluctant Suzuka to help him. But Yamatos plan unexpectedly backfires when Honoka catches a glimpse of Yamato and Suzuka shopping together. Now the jealous Honoka is convinced that Yamato still has feelings for Suzuka. Will Honoka forgive Yamato, or could this be the end of their tumultuous relationship? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $13.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kouji Seo. After his breakup with Honoka, Yamato turns his attention back to his true love, Suzuka. The first time Yamato confessed his feelings for her, Suzuka turned him down cold. Maybe if Yamato wins the one-hundred-meter dash and becomes the fastest high school runner in Japan, he will be worthy of Suzukas affection. But can Yamato beat his archrival, track hotshot Arima Emerson? And will victory in the race really be enough to win Suzukas heart? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $13.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kouji Seo. Yamato finally gets up the nerve to tell Suzuka how he feels, but she just cant seem to get over Kazuki, a track star who bore a striking resemblance to Yamato. Kazuki died before Suzuka could confess her love. Now Suzuka, nursing a broken heart, is afraid to love again. A sudden kiss from Yamato complicates matters. Could Suzuka finally be ready to move on? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $13.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kouji Seo. Suzuka can't wait to spend Christmas with her new boyfriend, Yamato. But then she's invited to an exclusive collegiate training camp over the holidays. She breaks the bad news to Yamato, hoping that he'll beg her not to go. Aiming to be a supportive boyfriend (and forgetting all about Christmas!), Yamato insists she attend the camp. Now Suzuka is furious, and clueless Yamato can't figure out what he's done wrong. Will Suzuka and Yamato be spending Christmas apart? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $13.95.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Kouji Seo. Yamatos best bud, Yasunobu, has dragged Yamato to karaoke and hooked him up with a cutie named Yui. Then Suzuka passes by and sees Yui hanging all over Yamato. Suzuka is not amused, and she leaves for a track-and-field training camp. Now poor Yamato is as lonely as can be. Never fear, Yasunobu has a plan! Should Yamato be worried? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $13.95.