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The journey to 100 friends begins with a single conversation.
Socially anxious high school student Shoko Komi's greatest dream is
to make some friends, but everyone at school mistakes her crippling
social anxiety for cool reserve. Luckily she meets Tadano, a timid
wallflower who decides to step out of his comfort zone in order to
help her achieve her goal of making 100 friends. The culture
festival might have been a huge success, but Komi and Manbagi are
still reeling from the shocking discovery that they both like
Tadano! When everyone goes to karaoke after the festival closes,
the girls see a perfect opportunity to woo their crush. Too bad
neither of them can sing!
A deluxe bind-up edition of Naoki Urasawa's award-winning epic of
doomsday cults, giant robots and a group of friends trying to save
the world from destruction! Humanity, having faced extinction at
the end of the 20th century, would not have entered the new
millennium if it weren't for them. In 1969, during their youth,
they created a symbol. In 1997, as the coming disaster slowly
starts to unfold, that symbol returns. This is the story of a group
of boys who try to save the world. A man with a guitar arrives at a
barrier town outside of Tokyo. Anyone who attempts to travel
through the town without a pass is arrested and murdered. As the
days go by, the body count grows and grows... Who can change this
horrible situation and break through the barrier town? And who
awaits at their final destination?
Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister
and avenge his family! In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a
kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his
peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire
family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has
been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a
dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and
destroy the demon who ruined his life. Tanjiro and Nezuko cross
paths with two powerful demons who fight with magical weapons. Even
help from Tamayo and Yushiro may not be enough to defeat these
demons who claim to belong to the Twelve Kizuki that directly serve
Kibutsuji, the demon responsible for all of Tanjiro's woes! But if
these demons can be defeated, what secrets can they reveal about
Kibutsuji?
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Blue Lock 11
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Muneyuki Kaneshiro; Illustrated by Yusuke Nomura
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A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to
compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he
calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next
top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in
print! Anime airing now! Isagi has finally cleared the Second
Selection, but at the expense of his pride and a close defeat. Is it
fate that brought Isagi and Rin closer together? And will Isagi be able
to overcome his doubts and face what awaits him in the Third Selection?!
Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokemon Sword &
Shield video games set in the wild Galar region! Casey Shield, a
hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy
who repairs gear for Pokemon, both dream of entering the Galar
region's Gym battles. For Casey, it's a chance to reunite with her
lost Pokemon. For Henry, it's an opportunity to search for the
legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield. Casey and Henry's journey
through the Galar region continues! Casey is finally reunited with
another of her missing Pokemon! Will she be able to find all of
them? And can Henry win the challenge against Allister?!
In this warmhearted romantic comedy, a mistaken identity leads to a
blossoming romance between two boys. Aoki has a crush on Hashimoto,
the girl in the seat next to him in class. But he despairs when he
borrows her eraser and sees she's written the name of another
boy-Ida-on it. To make matters more confusing, Ida sees Aoki
holding that very eraser and thinks Aoki has a crush on him! At the
end of summer break, Aoki and Ida go watch a fireworks show. Aoki's
heart is set fluttering as Ida abruptly shows more interest in
romance! When their last cultural festival comes along, there's
even a chance for their parents to meet?!
Kafka wants to clean up kaiju, but not literally! Will a sudden
metamorphosis stand in the way of his dream? With the highest
kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack
by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military
organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino,
a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the
force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood
dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight
kaiju now that he's become one himself?! Kafka hopes to one day
keep his pact with his childhood friend Mina to join the Japan
Defense Force and fight by her side. But while she's out
neutralizing kaiju as Third Division captain, Kafka is stuck
cleaning up the aftermath of her battles. When a sudden rule change
makes Kafka eligible for the Defense Force, he decides to try out
for the squad once more. There's just one problem-he's made the
Defense Force's neutralization list under the code name Kaiju No.
8.
Resurrect the tense conflict between the Jujutsu Sorcerers and the
cursed spirits in this collection of original stories. Sorcery and
demon curses abound in this collection of stories spun from the
world of Jujutsu Kaisen. Cursed spirits have struck the opening
blow at Satozakura High School in an unfolding conflict against the
jujutsu sorcerers. But while this epic and unyielding battle
intensifies, the heroes of Jujutsu Kaisen have other mysteries to
solve...such as why Yuji and Megumi see Gojo at a maid cafe,
whether Nanami can uncover the secret behind a website that claims
to sell dolls that resurrect the dead, and what happens when a
blind old man is able to see the scheming Mahito.
Nio is an orphan who can't help dreaming of a better world. In this
action-packed manga, he meets two men who show him how much a few
swords can change history. This riveting samurai series from the
acclaimed creator of Days shares its setting with Rurouni Kenshin and
chronicles the founding of the Shinsengumi by handsome and volatile men
fighting for justice...and for themselves!
It's 1863, the twilight of the shogunate, and Japan is on the cusp of
monumental change. The streets of the nation's capital are soaked in
blood as political upheaval and rising tensions between masterless,
wandering ronin and government samurai set the stage for one of the
most turbulent times in Japan's history. Young orphan Nio is no
stranger to the harsh realities of the world, and yet he can't help but
cling to his burning passion for justice and desire to change the world
for the better. One day, he crosses paths with two men who will become
central figures of the coming revolution: Hijikata Toshizo and Okita
Souji, two of the founding members of a group of hated ronin known as
the Miburo--who would later become known as the Shinsengumi. Inspired
by the efforts of the so-called "Blues Wolves of Mibu," Nio decides to
join the ranks to help carve a path to the world he wishes to see. But
with new betrayals and reversals every day, will Nio be able to stay
true to his conscience?
Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure
from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi! When Nanoka is transported back
in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by
aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together,
they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way! Natsuno
is compelled by a mysterious force to collect one grotesque item
after another. Will she find what she seeks at a performance by a
mysterious yokai theater troupe? Then, Yurako recalls how the Goko
clan exploited her powers for profit. Plus, Nanoka goes undercover
to investigate a teenager accused of cursing her classmate...
One of Britain's most enduring comic book heroes returns in two
stories reprinted here for the first time! The second collection of
the sci-fi classic, the Steel Claw collects writer Tom Tully's
first two stories originally published in the comic Valiant between
1963 and 1964. Featuring the stunning, realistic black and white
art of Spanish comics' legend Jesus Blasco!
Midoriya inherits the superpower of the world's greatest hero, but
greatness won't come easy. What would the world be like if 80
percent of the population manifested superpowers called "Quirks"?
Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a
hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go
to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you
were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless? Tomura
Shigaraki has finally awakened, and as he begins to unleash his
savage powers, the heroes realize it's going to take everyone and
everything they have to stop him. Several heroes have been lost
already, and even as the number one hero, Endeavor, takes on
Tomura, Midoriya and Bakugo must put themselves on the line.
Meanwhile, the massive villain Gigantomachia rampages toward Jaku
City, and it seems nothing can stop him-but the students of U.A.
are determined to succeed or die trying...
First comes marriage, then comes an earthbound love that is out of
this world! From the day his parents named him, Nasa Yuzaki has
felt connected to outer space...whether he likes it or not. His
efforts to outperform the space program veer off course when an
accident introduces him to Tsukasa, a mysterious girl with strange
powers. Is she an alien, a moon goddess, or something else? Since
she insists on marrying him, Nasa will have plenty of chances to
find out! Nasa's teaching gig at a girls' school has introduced the
gang to new friends and new opportunities for fan service, but none
of the students are as puzzling as Kaguya, the brilliant, mercurial
"princess" with an unknown connection to Tsukasa. It'll take the
full force of Nasa's brainpower to get to the bottom of this
mystery, but he's busy digging a pit in the yard so his wife can
watch him get all sweaty. Maybe he can cool off with a trip to a
haunted mansion!
Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure
from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi! When Nanoka is transported back
in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by
aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together,
they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way! While
Shiranui and his minions pursue Mao in the Taisho era, the cat
demon Byoki stalks Nanoka in the present day. Meanwhile, a
mysterious woman is spreading strange rumors around old Kyoto. Who
is she really? Then, a stranger armed with powerful spells and
mechanical weapons appears and sets his sights on a particular
target...
Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to
superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his
unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a
not-so-average problem-he just can't seem to find an opponent
strong enough to take on! To stop a Demon-level crisis, Saitama and
company head toward the action. However, even Class S heroes prove
to be no match for the Deep Sea King! In order to protect the good
citizens, our heroes will need to summon all of their courage and
confront this threat!
From the bestselling author of Quiet Girl in a Noisy World comes a
gently humorous and poignant collection of comics about anxiety and
depression-because sometimes even the simple things like getting
out of bed every day feel like an uphill battle. Everything Is OK
is the story of Debbie Tung's struggle with anxiety and her
experience with depression. She shares what it's like navigating
life, overthinking every possible worst-case scenario, and
constantly feeling like all hope is lost. The book explores her
journey to understanding the importance of mental health in her
day-to-day life and how she learns to embrace the highs and lows
when things feel out of control. Debbie opens up about deeply
personal issues and the winding road to recovery, discovers the
value of self-love, and rebuilds a more mindful relationship with
her mental health. In this graphic memoir, Debbie aims to provide
positive and comforting messages to anyone who is facing similar
difficulties or is just trying to get through a tough time in life.
She hopes to encourage readers to be kinder to themselves, to know
that they are not alone, and that it's okay to be vulnerable
because they are not defined by their mental health struggles. The
dark clouds won't be there forever. Everything will turn out all
right.
**THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER** a comic about dinosaurs navigating
the complexities of life, together including exclusive,
never-seen-before, bonus comics a wistful, honest and highly
relatable account of modern life. dinosaur therapy is a book of
cartoons for grown-ups from the very successful web comic
@dinosandcomics. in each comic, dinosaur characters grapple with
questions around the meaning of life and mental health, trying to
make sense of the world and cope with their own place in it.
An action-packed thriller and source of the hit Netflix drama where
the only way to survive is to play the game! Eighteen-year-old
Ryohei Arisu is sick of his life. School sucks, his love life is a
joke, and his future weighs on him like impending doom. As he
struggles to exist in a world that can't be bothered with him,
Ryohei feels like everything would be better if he were anywhere
else. When a strange fireworks show transports him and his friends
to a parallel world, Ryohei thinks all his wishes have come true.
But this new world isn't an empty paradise, it's a vicious game.
And the only way to survive is to play. The Beach has turned into a
killing ground as Aguni and his men use the witch-hunt game as an
excuse to take out everyone in sight. Arisu and his friends must
race to understand the logic behind the game and identify the real
witch before they join the growing pile of Aguni's victims!
Fans of the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Dark Academia will
love diving into the mysterious and witchy world of award-nominated
creator Sweeney Boo. Enchanting full-color illustrations in this
graphic novel will be sure to charm readers as they explore the
halls of Younwity's Institute of Magic and the forbidden forest
that lies beyond. In the days leading up to Samhain, the veil
between the world of the dead and the living is at its thinnest.
One day, everything was exactly as it was supposed to be. And the
next, the closest thing Abby ever had to a sister, Noreen, was
just... gone. Distracted by the annual preparations for the Samhain
festival, Abby's classmates are quick to put Noreen's disappearance
aside. The Coven will find her, Abby's friends say. They have it
under control. But Abby can't let it go. Soon a search for answers
leads her down a rabbit hole that uncovers more secrets than Abby
can handle. As mounting evidence steers her toward the off-limits
woods that surround the academy, she begins to see that Noreen's
disappearance mysteriously has a lot in common with another girl
who went missing all those years ago...
In war-torn medieval Japan, a young samurai lord struggles to
retake his throne, but not by fighting. Hojo Tokiyuki will reclaim
his birthright by running away! In medieval Japan, eight-year-old
Hojo Tokiyuki is the heir to the Kamakura shogunate. But the Hojo
clan is in decline, and Tokiyuki's peaceful days of playing
hide-and-seek with his teachers come to an abrupt end when his clan
is betrayed from within. The lone survivor of his family, Tokiyuki
is the rightful heir to the throne, but to take it back, he'll have
to do what he does best-run away! Kiyohara, the malicious and
decadent governor of Shinano, is determined to crush any dissent
within the province. When Hoshina Yasaburo, a member of the Suwa
sect, rises up in rebellion, Suwa Yorishige dispatches Tokiyuki and
the Elusive Warriors on a clandestine mission to aid the rebel
leader. But how can Tokiyuki help the Suwa sect when its soldiers
are more determined to die in battle than to achieve victory?
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