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Kanekiru Kogitsune

Re: Vol. 4

A young man begins anew as a lowly in this action-packed shonen !

Tomokui Kanata has suffered an early death, but his adventures are far from over. He is reborn into a fantastical world of and --but as a lowly goblin! Not about to let that stop him, the now renamed Rou uses his new physical prowess and his old memories to plow ahead in a world where consuming other creatures allows him to acquire their powers.

KEY SELLING POINTS: * POPULAR MANGA SUBJECT: Powerful shonen-style artwork and ON-SALE DATE: 8/27/2019 fast-paced action scenes will appeal to fans of such fantasy series as ISBN-13: 9781626927100 and . * SPECIAL FEATURES: Seas will release Re:Monster as single PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. volumes with at least two full-color illustrations in each book. PAGES: 180 * BASED ON LIGHT : The official manga adaptation of the popular SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN Re:Monster . CTN COUNT: 42 * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown : but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in . AUTHOR HOME: KANEKIRU KOGITSUNE - JAPAN; KOBAYAKAWA HARUYOSHI - JAPAN

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Strike Tanaka

Servamp Vol. 12

The unique action-drama continues!

When a stray cat named Kuro crosses Mahiru Shirota's path, the high school freshman's life will never be the same again. Kuro is, in fact, no ordinary feline, but a : a servant vampire. While Mahiru's personal philosophy is one of nonintervention, he soon becomes embroiled in an ancient, altogether surreal conflict between and humans.

KEY SELLING POINTS: POPULAR SUBJECT: Action-packed comedy manga about vampires and their servants, for fans of wacky off-beat manga such as and . ON-SALE DATE: 5/28/2019 ISBN-13: 9781626927278 ADAPTATION: An anime adaptation is streaming on . PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. PAGES: 180 GREAT TITLE SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN CTN COUNT: 51 SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown SETTING: ALT MODERN DAY but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in Japan. AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN

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POP, Shun Kazakami

Ultra Humanization Project feat.POP Comic code Vol. 3

The sidesplitting gag manga that reimagines the monstrous kaiju from as adorable !

When evil aliens arrive on Earth seeking its destruction, 's up to the planet's ON-SALE DATE: 6/25/2019 kaiju monsters to save the day! But things aren’t exactly as you’d expect.... ISBN-13: 9781626929234 These kaiju may be adorable young women, but they're no less ready to kick PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. some butt! PAGES: 180 SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN KEY SELLING POINTS: CTN COUNT: 49 * KAIJU'S SPOOF: Joyfully riffs on the kaiju villans from the live SETTING: ALT MODERN DAY action adaptation of Ultraman. AUTHOR HOME: POP - JAPAN; * POPULAR DESIGNER: Designer POP is known for their SHUN KAZAKAMI - JAPAN distinct, adorable art style which can be seen in a variety of illustrated and series, including the POP Classics collection from Dark Horse. * ANIME: A second season of its anime shorts began in January 2018. The first season is already streaming on . * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (3 and counting) but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Ichigo Takano

Dreamin' Sun Vol. 9

The latest manga series from the Times bestselling author Ichigo Takano!

Shimana Kameko lives in a home where she feels she doesn’t belong. Her mother is dead, her father has remarried, and her six-month-old baby brother takes up everyone’s attention. Kameko skips school and runs away to a nearby park where she literally stumbles over a mysterious man in a kimono.

The stranger, Fujiwara Taiga, offers Kameko a place to stay—on three conditions. The first condition is that Kameko tell him why she ran away from home. The second is that she fetch the stranger’s lost apartment key (he is locked out!). The third condition is...to have a dream. Kameko meets the conditions, moves in, and begins a journey of romance and self-discovery. ON-SALE DATE: 7/23/2019 ISBN-13: 9781626929746 PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. KEY SELLING POINTS: PAGES: 180 * BESTSELLING AUTHOR: Both volumes of Ichigo Takano’s previous SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN series, orange, repeatedly hit manga bestseller list. Fans of CTN COUNT: 48 orange and other classic shoujo stories will be delighted by this charming tale of bittersweet romance. AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN * ANIME ADAPTATION OF PREVIOUS WORK: An anime adaptation of orange is currently streaming on Crunchyroll. * JAPANESE BESTSELLER: A hit in Japan with over half a million copies of Dreamin’ Sun in print.

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coolkyousinnjya

Mononoke Sharing Vol. 4

A slapstick comedy about demonic roommates from the creator of Miss Kobayashi’s Maid!

Living with a bunch of roommates is always a learning experience—especially when those roommates are ! Due to her family’s unfortunate circumstances, high schooler Yuta has to find a new and inexpensive place to live...which is how she ends up boarding with a bunch of wacky, big-breasted fiends. Chaos ensues as Yuta makes a new home and learns to live with the devilish hijinks of her new roommates!

KEY SELLING POINTS:

ON-SALE DATE: 5/7/2019 * POPULAR CREATOR: From the creator of the popular Miss Kobayashi’s ISBN-13: 9781626929838 Dragon Maid. PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. * AGE RANGE: This title is for ages 16+ PAGES: 180 SPINE: 8IN H | 149MM W IN CTN COUNT: 48 AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN

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Yupechika

Satoko and Nada Vol. 2

A charming fictional manga about the friendship between a Japanese woman and her Muslim roommate!

Satoko, who is Japanese, has a new roommate in America: a Saudi Arabian woman named Nada, who practices Islam and wears a hijab. While under the same roof, Satoko and Nada learn how to live together with very different customs and still have all the fun young women crave! Through mutual respect—and the hilarious adventures of their daily life—Satoko and Nada prove that friendship knows no borders.

KEY SELLING POINTS: * UNIQUE ON THE MARKET: There are few stories about Islamic culture in ON-SALE DATE: 6/25/2019 the manga industry, so this should drawn attention. ISBN-13: 9781626929852 * EXPLORING MARGINALIZED STORIES: Although fictional, this PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. manga--written with a Muslim consultant--explores an underrepresented PAGES: 180 perspective in a realistic way, and can appeal to audiences that enjoyed My SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN Lesbian Experience with Loneliness and The Bride Was a Boy. CTN COUNT: 48 * BROAD APPEAL: The unique premise of this story and its family-friendly SETTING: AMERICA nature--friendship across cultural lines--should appeal to a broad swath of both manga readers and -manga readers. * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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coolkyousinnjya

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Vol. 8

A comedic tale of a young woman’s relationship with a magical transforming dragon maid—now with an anime adaptation!

Miss Kobayashi is your average office worker who lives a boring life, alone in her small apartment—until she saves the life of a female dragon in distress. , named Tohru, has the ability to magically transform into an adorable human girl (albeit with horns and a long tail!), who will do anything to pay off her debt of gratitude, whether Miss Kobayashi likes it or not. With a very persistent and amorous dragon as a roommate, nothing comes easy, and Miss Kobayashi’s normal life is about to go off the deep end! ON-SALE DATE: 7/30/2019 ISBN-13: 9781626929944 KEY SELLING POINTS: PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. PAGES: 180 ANIME ADAPTATION: An anime from reknowned studio KyoAni—known SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN for titles such as The Melancholy of and Lucky Star—aired in CTN COUNT: 49 2017 and is currently streaming on Crunchyroll and Funimation. AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN CROSS-GENRE : A series with a fan base among monster girl fans and readers of alike.

GENRE FAVORITE CREATOR: Coolkyousinnjya's work has also appeared in the : I Heart Monster Girl anthology.

SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

"...a book that's both touching and laugh-out-loud funny at once." --Rebecca Silverman, Anime News Network

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Ryo Shirakome

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest (Manga) Vol. 4

The manga adaptation of the fan-favorite light novel series--with an anime coming in 2019!

When a classroom of students is transported to world to act as its ON-SALE DATE: 6/25/2019 saviors, Hajime Nagumo finds himself the weakest link. As his friends and ISBN-13: 9781642750072 are granted strong classes and impressive abilities due to their PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. existing skills, he is the weak title of Synergist. When a leaves him separated from his group, Hajime must discover his own talents or PAGES: 180 be left to rot in this world forever. SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN CTN COUNT: 49 KEY SELLING POINTS: SETTING: TRANSPORTED TO FANTASY WORLD * SIMULTANEOUS PUBLICATION: The light novel and manga are both AUTHOR HOME: ROGA - JAPAN simultaneously being published by Seven Seas. * ANIME SERIES: Coming July 2019. * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Hosana Tanaka

Holy Corpse Rising Vol. 7

A supernatural fantasy about , for fans of Blood Lad and Works!

In fifteenth century Rome witches have declared war against humanity. A young man named Nikola, whose parents were cruelly murdered by a witch before his eyes, discovers that he is now the key to winning the war. Using sorcery skills acquired through years of careful study, Nikola must revive twelve witches known as the “First Witches” who will become his allies and weapons to defeat the other evil witches. But there is one small hitch: to revive them from their eternal slumber, Nikola must form a marriage contract with ON-SALE DATE: 5/28/2019 each witch. Just how many witches can Nikola marry in order to save the ISBN-13: 9781642750249 world? PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. PAGES: 180 KEY SELLING POINTS: SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN POPULAR MANGA SUBJECT: Featuring gorgeously detailed artwork and a CTN COUNT: 51 wicked sense of humor, Holy Corpse Rising will appeal to fans of Blood Lad SETTING: and . AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN SPECIAL FEATURES: Holy Corpse Rising is an ongoing manga series that will feature full-color inserts in each volume.

SERIES INFORMATION: This is the final volume (Volume 7).

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Synecdoche

Plus-Sized Vol. 3

The story of an elf struggling to lose weight--after she discovered human French fries!

Naoe-kun, a massage therapist, is about to head home for the day when he’s saddled with a rather strange patient. This lovely lady has emerald eyes, pointy ears, and grew up in the forest–everything about her screams “elf,” except for one thing: her bodacious body. It turns out she left her world but loves junk food in this one, and now her obsession has caught up with her. Can Naoe-kun help this lovable elf girl lose the weight–and keep it off?

KEY SELLING POINTS:

ON-SALE DATE: 8/20/2019 MONSTROUS PHENOMENON: Taps into the monster girl craze while ISBN-13: 9781642750294 giving the story a unique twist as a weight-loss comedy. PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. HEAVILY REQUESTED TITLE: This manga has been a darling for memes in PAGES: 180 English-speaking fandom, making this a well-known and requested title on SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN . CTN COUNT: 49 SETTING: MODERN JAPAN VISITED SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes is currently unknown (1 BY FANTASY CREATURES and counting) but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN available in Japan.

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coolkyousinnjya

Ojojojo Vol. 3-4

A comedy about two high school weirdos who find each other, from the creator of Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid!

Jigokumeguri Haru is rich, famous, and friendless. Thanks to her cold, stuck-up personality, she goes from school to school, looking for a place to fit in--but with no luck. When she crosses paths with Kawayanagi Tsurezure, she discovers that he gives her antisocial tendencies a run for their money. Has she finally found a kindred ?

KEY SELLING POINTS: POPULAR CREATOR: From the creator of the popular Miss Kobayashi’s ON-SALE DATE: 5/28/2019 Dragon Maid. ISBN-13: 9781642750300 PRICE: $16.99 / $19.99 CAN. SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes is 2 (omnibuses) and this PAGES: 230 is the final volume. SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN CTN COUNT: 49 SETTING: HIGH SCHOOL AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN

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Dojyomaru

How a Realist Rebuilt the Kingdom (Light Novel) Vol. 3

Summoned to another world to slay the mighty beast...of governance!

When the aggressively pragmatic Kazuya Souma is summoned to another world as a hero, he’s not given a quest, he’s given a kingdom to rule. On top of that, he’s betrothed to the previous king’s daughter! To get the country back in order, Souma gathers a group of gifted individuals to his side. Will their ON-SALE DATE: 5/28/2019 impressive talents and his own knack for logistics be enough to get the country ISBN-13: 9781642750447 on its feet again? PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. PAGES: 250 KEY SELLING POINTS: SPINE: 8IN H | 149MM W IN LIGHT NOVEL: A close sibling to manga that's geared towards the manga fan CTN COUNT: 49 who is 15 and older, light novels contain both color inserts in the front of each SETTING: TRANSPORTED TO A volume as well as roughly a dozen or more black-and-white manga-style FANTASY WORLD illustrations throughout to complement roughly 250-350 pages of text.

TWIST ON A POPULAR GENRE: The modern-day is summoned to another world to help manage logistics of a kingdom rather than slay monsters.

BESTSELLER: Bestseller from digital light novel publisher, J-Novel Club.

SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (6 and counting) but will have a planned pub every 4-5 months or whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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David Lumsdon

My Little Pony: The Manga - A Day in the Life of Equestria Vol. 1

The land of Equestria comes alive in this one-of-a-kind My Little Pony manga spotlighting each of the Mane 6 and planet of their ...

The land of Equestria comes alive in this distinctive My Little Pony manga series that spotlights each of the Mane 6 and a host of other characters from the exciting world around them! When Pinkie Pie lends a hoof to help Twilight Sparkle and Spike clean up the Golden Oak Library, she discovers a mysterious mirror with the power to gaze into alternate realities. Upon entering ON-SALE DATE: 6/18/2019 the mirror and traveling to alternate realities, Pinkie Pie sets off a chain of ISBN-13: 9781642750515 events that will bring doom to Equestria! Follow this adventure--and many PRICE: $10.99 / $13.99 CAN. more--in this hilarious new My Little Pony manga series. PAGES: 120 SPINE: 191MM H | 5IN W IN KEY SELLING POINTS: CTN COUNT: 49 HUGE INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE: This is a brand-new, original series SETTING: MY LITTLE PONY LAND for the global My Little Pony franchise, which will cater to fans of all ages and (EQUESTRIA) backgrounds with its stylistic fusion of manga and the North American cartoon.

FORMAT: Told in a unique 4-panel manga style reminiscent of Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: Kanna’s Daily Life.

ALL-AGES SERIES

SERIES INFORMATION: This is a 3-volume series, with 8 self-contained, interconnected stories in each volume. Planned pub approximately every 6 months.

FOR KIDS' SECTION: The My Little Pony manga (and papercraft book) should be shelved with children's lit, not manga.

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Koichiro Hoshino

Mythical Beast Investigator Vol. 1

A lushly illustrated manga about a girl and her mysterious protector, sure to appeal to fans of The Ancient Magus’ Bride and The G...

In a dangerous land where fantastical creatures exist, humans must live beside and other supernatural monsters. That’s where Mythical Beast Investigators like Ferry come in. Ferry might look like a young girl, but she has extensive knowledge of magical creatures and dreams of creating peace between humankind and monsters. With her otherworldly bodyguard Kushuna by her side, Ferry will work to calm any conflict, no matter where that takes her! ON-SALE DATE: 7/9/2019 ISBN-13: 9781642750539 KEY SELLING POINTS: PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. PAGES: 176 FOR FANS OF: The Girl From the Other Side, How To Treat Magical Beasts, SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN Beasts and Where to Find Them. CTN COUNT: 49 POPULAR : Fantasy, magical beasts/monsters. SETTING: LUSH FANTASY WORLD SERIES INFORMATION: This series will end at Volume 2.

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Yoshino Origuchi

Monster Girl Doctor (Light Novel) Vol. 4

If you’re a sick monster girl, the doctor will see you now, in this all-new, lavishly illustrated light novel series!

Along with his lamia assistant Sapphee, Dr. Glenn runs a medical clinic in the town of Lindworm where monsters and humans coexist. His reputation for responding to the daily medical visits of monster girls is unparalleled. Whether being proposed to by a injured in battle, palpating the injury of a , or suturing the delicate wounds of a flesh , Dr. Glenn responds to his job with grace and confidence. But, when an unsavory character seeks to steal a harpy egg, how will the unflappable Dr. Glenn respond...? ON-SALE DATE: 5/28/2019 ISBN-13: 9781642750560 PRICE: $14.99 / $17.99 CAN. KEY SELLING POINTS: PAGES: 240 LIGHT NOVEL: A close sibling to manga that's geared towards the manga fan SPINE: 8IN H | 149MM W IN who is 15 and older. Fiction that contains both color inserts in the front of each CTN COUNT: 49 volume as well as roughly a dozen or more black-and-white manga-style SETTING: FANTASY WORLD illustrations throughout, to complement roughly 250-350 pages of text. AUTHOR HOME: YOSHINO MONSTER GIRLS: A hit light novel title among fans of the monster girl ORIGUCHI - JAPAN; Z-TON - JAPAN genre including OKAYADO, the creator of Monster Musume.

SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (4 and counting) but will have a planned pub every 3-6 months or whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Yuyuko Takemiya

Toradora! (Light Novel) Vol. 5

The original light novel that inspired the hit manga and anime series!

Takasu Ryuuji has learned the hard way that appearances can be deceiving. For despite his inwardly sweet personality, his unintentionally sharp gaze and aggressive features give him the air of a delinquent thug, putting his chances at making new friends, let alone a girlfriend, next to zero.

It’s Ryuuji’s first day of his second year of high school and it seems as if things are looking up. He gets to sit in between his only friend, Yuusaku, and ON-SALE DATE: 5/14/2019 Kushieda Minori, the girl he’s secretly crushing on. But just when he thinks the ISBN-13: 9781642750577 stars are aligned in his favor, he unwittingly crosses the most feared girl in PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. school, Aisaka Taiga, making her into his arch enemy. To top it off, Taiga has PAGES: 240 moved in right next door to Ryuuji and happens to be Minori’s best friend! Can SPINE: 8IN H | 149MM W IN this school year possibly get any worse?! CTN COUNT: 49 SETTING: HIGH SCHOOL KEY SELLING POINTS: AUTHOR HOME: YUYUKO TAKEMIYA BESTSELLING: The original source material for the New York Times - JAPAN; YASU - JAPAN bestselling manga series, Toradora!.

ANIME ADAPTATION: Inspired an anime adaptation currently streaming on and Crunchyroll.

HIGHLY-REQUESTED LIGHT NOVEL: A close sibling to manga that's geared towards the manga fan who is 15 and older, light novels contain both color inserts in the front of each volume as well as roughly a dozen or more black-and-white manga-style illustrations throughout to complement roughly 250-350 pages of text.

SERIES INFORMATION: This series will end with Volume 10, with a planned pub every 3-5 months.

"With a heartwarming story and two interesting , the series is well worth giving your time to. Whether you’re new to the series or a Toradora! veteran, this one belongs in your collection." --Anime UK News

"I like we've been waiting forever for this series, and luckily it's been worth it: Yuyuko Takemiya's slice-of-life romance is just as charming as its anime 17 S E V E N S E A S

Shippo Senoo

Division Maneuver Vol. 1 - A Hero Reincarnated (Light Novel)

The fantastical two-volume light novel series that blends combat and reincarnation drama!

When mankind was attacked by the Jave, the strongest warrior in the world lost his life defending humanity, and was reincarnated as a baby. Now the Jave have returned--and that hero is still a young boy with only Level 1 power! Enrolling in an academy that trains people to use Division Maneuver, the ON-SALE DATE: 6/4/2019 combat weapons used to hold off the Jave, Okegawa Kuon can only operate ISBN-13: 9781642750584 Division 1, the weakest of them all--until the opportunity to pilot a special, PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. one-of-a-kind suit appears, one that can be activated even with rock-bottom PAGES: 240 levels of magical power! SPINE: 8IN H | 149MM W IN CTN COUNT: 49 KEY SELLING POINTS: SETTING: REINCARNATION INTO FOR FANS OF: Reincarnation series, sexy school action series, SCI-FI EARTH suit series.

LIGHT NOVEL: A close sibling to manga that's geared towards the manga fan who is 15 and older. Fiction that contains both color inserts in the front of each volume as well as roughly a dozen or more black-and-white manga-style illustrations throughout, to complement roughly 250-350 pages of text.

SERIES INFORMATION: There are 2 total volumes for this series, with a planned pub every 2 months.

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Shippo Senoo

Division Maneuver Vol. 2 - Binary Hero (Light Novel)

The fantastical two-volume light novel series that blends combat and reincarnation drama!

When mankind was attacked by the Jave, the strongest warrior in the world lost his life defending humanity, and was reincarnated as a baby. Now the Jave have returned--and that hero is still a young boy with only Level 1 power! Enrolling in an academy that trains people to use Division Maneuver, the ON-SALE DATE: 8/27/2019 combat weapons used to hold off the Jave, Okegawa Kuon can only operate ISBN-13: 9781642750591 Division 1, the weakest of them all--until the opportunity to pilot a special, PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. one-of-a-kind suit appears, one that can be activated even with rock-bottom PAGES: 240 levels of magical power! SPINE: 8IN H | 149MM W IN CTN COUNT: 49 KEY SELLING POINTS: SETTING: REINCARNATION INTO FOR FANS OF: Reincarnation series, sexy science fiction school action series, FUTURE SCI-FI EARTH mecha suit series.

LIGHT NOVEL: A close sibling to manga that's geared towards the manga fan who is 15 and older. Fiction that contains both color inserts in the front of each volume as well as roughly a dozen or more black-and-white manga-style illustrations throughout, to complement roughly 250-350 pages of text.

SERIES INFORMATION: There are 2 total volumes for this series, with a planned pub every 2 months.

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Yuhki Kamatani

Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare Vol. 1

The beloved coming out and coming-of-age manga about a broad LGBT+ community.

Not only is high schooler Tasuku Kaname the new kid in town, he’s also terrified that he’s been outed as gay. Just as he’s contemplating doing the unthinkable, Tasuku meets a mysterious woman who leads him to a group of people dealing with problems not so different from his own. In this realistic, ON-SALE DATE: 5/7/2019 heartfelt depiction of LGBT+ characters from different backgrounds finding ISBN-13: 9781642750607 their place in the world, a search for inner peace proves to be the most PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. universal experience of all. PAGES: 180 SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN KEY SELLING POINTS: CTN COUNT: 49 SOCIAL MEDIA SENSATION: The license announcement of this series for SETTING: HIGH SCHOOL AND Month 2018 was one of Seven Seas' most popular social media posts of BROADER LGBT+ COMMUNITY all time.

POPULAR GENRE, BUT EXPANDED: This fictional LGBT+ book is about connected characters from all over the LGBT+ spectrum, dealing with their identities and the world around them in a sensitive, groundbreaking narrative.

BY THE CREATOR OF: Yuhki Kamatani also created the manga , which was published in English by (the anime of the series was on Funimation).

SERIES INFORMATION: There are 4 total volumes for this series, with a planned pub every 2-3 months.

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Yuhki Kamatani

Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare Vol. 2

The beloved coming-out and coming-of-age manga about a broad LGBT+ community.

Not only is high schooler Tasuku Kaname the new kid in town, he’s also terrified that he’s been outed as gay. Just as he’s contemplating doing the unthinkable, Tasuku meets a mysterious woman who leads him to a group of people dealing with problems not so different from his own. In this realistic, ON-SALE DATE: 7/23/2019 heartfelt depiction of LGBT+ characters from different backgrounds finding ISBN-13: 9781642750614 their place in the world, a search for inner peace proves to be the most PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. universal experience of all. PAGES: 180 SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN KEY SELLING POINTS: CTN COUNT: 49 SOCIAL MEDIA SENSATION: The license announcement of this series for SETTING: HIGH SCHOOL AND Pride Month 2018 was one of Seven Seas' most popular social media posts of BROADER LGBT+ COMMUNITY all time.

POPULAR GENRE, BUT EXPANDED: This fictional LGBT+ book is about connected characters from all over the LGBT+ spectrum, dealing with their identities and the world around them in a sensitive, groundbreaking narrative.

BY THE CREATOR OF: Yuhki Kamatani also created the manga Nabari no Ou, which was published in English by Yen Press (the anime of the series was published by Funimation).

SERIES INFORMATION: There are 4 total volumes for this series, with a planned pub every 2-3 months.

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Ennki Hakari

Skeleton Knight in Another World (Light Novel) Vol. 1

Reborn as a heroic...?! A brand-new fantasy light novel series!

One day, a gamer played video until he fell asleep…and when he woke up, he found himself in the world–as a skeleton! Equipped with the powerful weapons and armor of his but stuck with its frightening skeletal appearance, Arc has to find a place for himself in this new, fantastical ON-SALE DATE: 6/11/2019 land. All his hopes for a quiet life are dashed when he crosses paths with a ISBN-13: 9781642750645 beautiful elven warrior, setting him on a journey full of conflict and adventure. PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. PAGES: 240 KEY SELLING POINTS: SPINE: 7IN H | 5IN W IN POPULAR SUBJECT: An isekai story about being reborn in another world, CTN COUNT: 49 which has been a hot genre (Sword Art Online, Overlord, Arifureta). SETTING: TRANSPORTED TO A FANTASY WORLD MULTIMEDIA TIE-IN: Seven Seas will be putting out both the light novel version and the manga version.

LIGHT NOVEL: A close sibling to manga that's geared towards the manga fan who is 15 and older. Fiction that contains both color inserts in the front of each volume as well as roughly a dozen or more black-and-white manga-style illustrations throughout, to complement roughly 250-350 pages of text.

SERIES INFORMATION: There are 8 total volumes, with a planned pub every 2-4 months.

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Ennki Hakari

Skeleton Knight in Another World (Manga) Vol. 1

Reborn as a heroic...skeleton?! A brand-new isekai fantasy manga series, based on the light novels!

One day, a gamer played video games until he fell asleep…and when he woke up, he found himself in the game world–as a skeleton! Equipped with the powerful weapons and armor of his avatar but stuck with its frightening skeletal appearance, Arc has to find a place for himself in this new, fantastical ON-SALE DATE: 7/9/2019 land. All his hopes for a quiet life are dashed when he crosses paths with a ISBN-13: 9781642750652 beautiful elven warrior, setting him on a journey full of conflict and adventure. PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. PAGES: 180 KEY SELLING POINTS: SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN POPULAR SUBJECT: An isekai story about being reborn in another world, CTN COUNT: 49 which has been a hot genre (Sword Art Online, Overlord, Arifureta). SETTING: TRANSPORTED TO A FANTASY WORLD MULTIMEDIA TIE-IN: Seven Seas will be putting out both the light novel version and the manga version.

SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (2 and counting) but will have a planned pub whenever a new volume is available in Japan.

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Asumiko Nakamura

Classmates Vol. 1: Dou kyu sei

The touching Boys’ Love story that inspired a hit animated .

Hikaru always thought his classmate Rihito was kind of a snob, until he stumbles across Rihito secretly practicing a song in an empty classroom. Hikaru agrees to become Rihito’s music tutor, and with each lesson the two boys grow closer. But when Hikaru realizes that he’s fallen in love with Rihito, will they stay classmates or become something more?

KEY SELLING POINTS: ON-SALE DATE: 6/4/2019 ANIME MOVIE: Inspired a 60-minute anime movie that briefly ran in North ISBN-13: 9781642750669 American theaters in 2016, now in English on Blu-Ray. PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. PAGES: 180 SOCIAL MEDIA SENSATION: The license announcement was one of Seven SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN Seas' most popular social media posts of all time, similar to and Go CTN COUNT: 49 For It, Nakamura! SETTING: HIGH SCHOOL STAPLE IN POPULAR GENRE: Especially beloved amidst other modern Boys' Love series.

RELEASING IN PRIDE MONTH 2019

BY THE CREATOR OF: Utsubora: The Story of a Novelist, f (contributor and cover).

SERIES INFORMATION: There are 3 total volumes for this series, with a planned pub every 2-3 months.

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Asumiko Nakamura

Classmates Vol. 2: Sotsu gyo sei (Winter)

The touching Boys’ Love story that inspired a hit animated film.

Hikaru always thought his classmate Rihito was kind of a snob, until he stumbles across Rihito secretly practicing a song in an empty classroom. Hikaru agrees to become Rihito’s music tutor, and with each lesson the two boys grow closer. But when Hikaru realizes that he’s fallen in love with Rihito, will they stay classmates or become something more?

KEY SELLING POINTS: ON-SALE DATE: 8/13/2019 ANIME MOVIE: Inspired a 60-minute anime movie that briefly ran in North ISBN-13: 9781642750676 American theaters in 2016, now in English on Blu-Ray. PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. PAGES: 180 SOCIAL MEDIA SENSATION: The license announcement was one of Seven SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN Seas' most popular social media posts of all time, similar to Devilman and Go CTN COUNT: 49 For It, Nakamura! SETTING: HIGH SCHOOL STAPLE IN POPULAR GENRE: Especially beloved amidst other modern Boys' Love series.

RELEASING IN PRIDE MONTH 2019

BY THE CREATOR OF: Utsubora: The Story of a Novelist, Neo Parasyte f (contributor and cover).

SERIES INFORMATION: There are 3 total volumes for this series, with a planned pub every 2-3 months.

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Akiko Higashimura

Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey (Kakukaku Shikajika) Vol. 1

The award-winning autobiographical manga Kakukaku Shikajika by Akiko Higashimura, the creator of , about her hig...

High schooler Akiko has big plans to become a popular before she ON-SALE DATE: 5/21/2019 even graduates, but she needs to get much better at drawing if she ever wants ISBN-13: 9781642750690 to reach her goal. Looking for an easy fix, she signs up for an art class, PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. thinking all her problems will soon be solved. She’s in for a surprise: her new PAGES: 180 instructor is a sword-wielding taskmaster who doesn’t care about manga one bit. But maybe this unconventional art teacher is just what she needs to realize SPINE: 8IN H | 149MM W IN her dreams! CTN COUNT: 49 SETTING: MODERN JAPAN KEY SELLING POINTS: (AUTOBIOGRAPHY) PERSONAL STORY: This is an autobiographical work by a famous manga creator about how she started her career. Our previous successful autobiographies include My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness and The Bride was a Boy.

BY THE CREATOR OF: Princess Jellyfish and Tarareba Girls, both of which are available in English. Princess Jellyfish was also adapted into a TV anime (also available in English).

AWARD-WINNING WORK IN JAPAN: Won the Manga Taisho award and the manga grand prize in the Japan Media Arts Festival.

SERIES INFORMATION: There are 5 total volumes for the series, with a planned pub every 3 months.

Praise for Princess Jellyfish

"One of for beginners. Enthusiasm - geeky and otherwise - is power in Princess Jellyfish. Enthusiasm saves the day and paves the road to the future."--Kotaku 26 S E V E N S E A S

Akiko Higashimura

Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey (Kakukaku Shikajika) Vol. 2

The award-winning autobiographical manga Kakukaku Shikajika by Akiko Higashimura, the creator of Princess Jellyfish, about her hig...

High schooler Akiko has big plans to become a popular mangaka before she even graduates, but she needs to get much better at drawing if she ever wants ON-SALE DATE: 8/27/2019 to reach her goal. Looking for an easy fix, she signs up for an art class, ISBN-13: 9781642750706 thinking all her problems will soon be solved. She’s in for a surprise: her new PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. instructor is a sword-wielding taskmaster who doesn’t care about manga one PAGES: 180 bit. But maybe this unconventional art teacher is just what she needs to realize SPINE: 8IN H | 149MM W IN her dreams! CTN COUNT: 49 SETTING: MODERN JAPAN KEY SELLING POINTS: (AUTOBIOGRAPHY) PERSONAL STORY: This is an autobiographical work by a famous manga creator about how she started her career. Our previous successful autobiographies include My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness and The Bride was a Boy.

BY THE CREATOR OF: Princess Jellyfish and Tokyo Tarareba Girls, both of which are available in English. Princess Jellyfish was also adapted into a TV anime (also available in English).

AWARD-WINNING WORK IN JAPAN: Won the Manga Taisho award and the manga grand prize in the Japan Media Arts Festival.

SERIES INFORMATION: There are 5 total volumes for the series, with a planned pub every 3 months.

Praise for Princess Jellyfish

"One of the best anime and manga for beginners. Enthusiasm - geeky and otherwise - is power in Princess Jellyfish. Enthusiasm saves the day and paves the road to the future."--Kotaku 27 S E V E N S E A S

Yoshinobu Akita

Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (Manga) Vol. 1: Heed My Call, Beast! Part 1

With spell and sword , the classic fantasy hero returns in an all-new manga series!

While studying as a sorcerer at the most prestigious institute for magic in the ON-SALE DATE: 5/14/2019 land, an arcane accident sees Orphen’s oldest friend, Azalie, transformed into a ISBN-13: 9781642750744 horrifying monster. When the sorcerers’ academy decides to cover up the accident instead of trying to fight the curse, Orphen takes matters into his own PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. hands. He forsakes his position and even his own name, departing on a PAGES: 180 wanderer’s quest to gather the knowledge and artifacts necessary to make SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN Azalie human again. Adventure and danger await in this brand-new adaptation CTN COUNT: 49 of the fan-favorite Orphen franchise! SETTING: FANTASY WORLD KEY SELLING POINTS: LONG-RUNNING WITH NEW ANIME: After being a big multimedia franchise in the late 1990s through early with manga, two anime series, and a Playstation 2 game available in English, a new anime series is coming in 2019.

BASED ON A LIGHT NOVEL: The original light novel series, which has seen over ten million copies in print in Japan since the 1990s, will be published in English for the first time by J-Novel Club starting in 2018 or 2019.

SERIES INFORMATION: There are 2 total volumes for this mini series, with a planned pub every 2 months.

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Yoshinobu Akita

Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (Manga) Vol. 2: Heed My Call, Beast! Part 2

With spell and sword in hand, the classic fantasy hero returns in an all-new manga series!

While studying as a sorcerer at the most prestigious institute for magic in the ON-SALE DATE: 7/23/2019 land, an arcane accident sees Orphen’s oldest friend, Azalie, transformed into a ISBN-13: 9781642750751 horrifying monster. When the sorcerers’ academy decides to cover up the accident instead of trying to fight the curse, Orphen takes matters into his own PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. hands. He forsakes his position and even his own name, departing on a PAGES: 180 wanderer’s quest to gather the knowledge and artifacts necessary to make SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN Azalie human again. Adventure and danger await in this brand-new adaptation CTN COUNT: 49 of the fan-favorite Orphen franchise! SETTING: FANTASY WORLD KEY SELLING POINTS: LONG-RUNNING MULTIMEDIA FRANCHISE WITH NEW ANIME: After being a big multimedia franchise in the late 1990s - early 2000s with manga, two anime series, and a Playstation 2 game available in English, a new anime series is coming in 2019.

BASED ON A LIGHT NOVEL: The original light novel series, which has seen over ten million copies in print in Japan since the 1990s, will be published in English for the first time by J-Novel Club starting in 2018 or 2019.

SERIES INFORMATION: There are 2 total volumes for this mini series, with a planned pub every 2 months.

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Kazuma Kamachi

A Certain Scientific Railgun: Astral Buddy Vol. 2

A new spin-off manga for the hit series A Certain Scientific Railgun!

A particular young woman who attends Tokiwadai Middle School has been quietly participating in the events of A Certain Scientific Railgun. Her time in the background is over--this is her story.

Welcome to a world where mysticism and science collide, and supernatural ON-SALE DATE: 7/23/2019 powers are derived from either science or religion. At the heart of this world is Academy City, an advanced metropolis whose population is comprised mostly ISBN-13: 9781642750768 of students. The majority of students are enrolled in the city's "Power PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. Curriculum Program," where they must learn to master their latent psychic PAGES: 180 powers. SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN CTN COUNT: 49 KEY SELLING POINTS: SETTING: SCI-FI/FANTASY VERSION SPIN-OFF TO NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES: A Certain OF EARTH Scientific Railgun. AUTHOR HOME: KAZUMA KAMACHI - JAPAN MULTIMEDIA FRANCHISE: The sprawling franchise that includes and A Certain Scientific Railgunincludes light novels, manga, anime, video games, and more.

SIMULTANEOUS FRANCHISE PUBLISHING: Seven Seas is already publishing the ongoing manga for A Certain Scientific Railgun and A Certain Scientific Accelerator.

SERIES INFORMATION: The total number of volumes is currently unknown but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Tsuina Miura

High-Rise Invasion Vol. 7-8

From the creator of Ajin, a supernatural suspense story set high above the streets!

On the roof of a high-rise building, a young girl named Yuri witnesses a masked figure split a man’s head open with an axe! It’s not exactly an everyday occurrence for a high schooler, but things only get weirder from there. Yuri soon finds herself in a strange world of skyscrapers with only two options for escape—fight past the mysterious masked figures or leap to her death!

ON-SALE DATE: 5/7/2019 ISBN-13: 9781642750775 KEY SELLING POINTS: PRICE: $19.99 / $22.99 CAN. FROM THE CREATOR OF: From the creator of Ajin, the bestselling series PAGES: 360 with a Netflix-original anime now streaming. SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN CTN COUNT: 48 OMNIBUS EDITIONS: Released as 2-in-1s with over 300 pages of content per book. AUTHOR HOME: TSUINA MIURA - JAPAN; TAKAHIRO OBA - JAPAN SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (17 single volumes and counting) but will have a planned pub every 2-5 months or whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Yukiya Murasaki

How NOT to Summon a Lord (Manga) Vol. 4

Fake it ‘til you make it in this fantasy series--now with an anime!

An elite but socially-stunted gamer finds himself in another world, inhabiting the body of his character ! But despite his powers, his awkwardness keeps getting in the way—so he decides to pretend to be a Demon Lord and soon finds himself with a pair of slaves: a well-endowed elf and a cat girl. ON-SALE DATE: 5/14/2019 Together, they struggle with everything from interpersonal relationships to ISBN-13: 9781642750782 diabolical beast battles! PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. PAGES: 180 KEY SELLING POINTS: SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN BASED ON A LIGHT NOVEL: The official manga adaptation of the How CTN COUNT: 48 NOT to Summon a Demon Lord light novel. SETTING: SUCKED INTO A FANTASY ANIME ADAPTATION: Currently streaming on Crunchyroll. AUTHOR HOME: YUKIYA MURASAKI - JAPAN; NAOTO FUKUDA - JAPAN SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (5 volumes and counting) but will have a planned pub every 3-5 months or whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Takeoka Hazuki

Masamune-kun's Revenge Vol. 10

A deliciously funny revenge tale for fans of Skip Beat! and Toradora!—now with an anime adaptation!

As an overweight child, Makabe Masamune was mercilessly teased and bullied by one particular girl, Adagaki Aki. Determined to one day exact his revenge upon her, Makabe begins a rigorous regimen of self-improvement and personal transformation.

Years later, Masamune reemerges as a new man. Handsome, popular, athletic, and with perfect grades, Masamune-kun transfers to Aki's school and is ON-SALE DATE: 5/28/2019 unrecognizable to her. Now, Masamune-kun is ready to confront the girl who ISBN-13: 9781642750805 bullied him so many years ago and humiliate her at last. Revenge is sweet! PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. PAGES: 180 KEY SELLING POINTS: SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN HIGH SCHOOL ROM-COM: For fans of series such as Skip Beat!, Seven CTN COUNT: 49 Seas's Toradora!, Evergreen, and Haganai: I Don't Have Many Friends. SETTING: HIGH SCHOOL AUTHOR HOME: TAKEOKA HAZUKI - ANIME ADAPTATION: An anime adaptation began streaming in January JAPAN; TIV - JAPAN 2017 and is currently available on Crunchyroll.

SERIES INFORMATION: This is the last volume.

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Eiji Masuda

My Monster Secret Vol. 16

A monster-filled high school rom-com--now a New York Times bestseller and a hit anime series!

High school student Kuromine Asahi is the kind of guy who literally cannot tell a lie. Whether it's trying to maintain a poker face in a simple game of cards or keeping scurrilous gossip to himself, Asahi is a total failure when it comes to the art of deception.

So what happens when he stumbles upon the most shocking secret of his life? When Asahi learns that Shiragami Youko, a beautiful girl of few words, is ON-SALE DATE: 5/28/2019 actually a vampire, can Asahi possibly keep his lips sealed? ISBN-13: 9781642750812 PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. KEY SELLING POINTS: PAGES: 180 SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN * POPULAR SUBJECT: My Monster Secret is a ongoing manga series that combines both supernatural and extraterrestrial elements in a high school CTN COUNT: 52 setting. SETTING: HIGH SCHOOL * POPULAR SERIES: Published in Japan by Akita Shoten in the Weekly Shounen Champion magazine, My Monster Secret has met with critical acclaim, with each new volume ranking highly on Japanese bestseller lists. * ANIME ADAPTATION: An anime series is available on Crunchyroll. * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes is 22 and will have a planned pub every 2-3 months.

"My Monster Secret is comfort food done right." --Nick Creamer, Anime News Network

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Kentaro Sato

Magical Girl Site Vol. 9

The new series by creator Kentaro Sato, now with an anime!

Asagiri Aya is a young girl who has fallen victim to bullies at her school. Looking for a way to escape her troubles, she looks to the for distraction, when a mysterious website called “” appears. Simply viewing the page is all it takes to hurtle Aya headlong into the deadly world of the . There, it’s fight or , against a seemingly endless array of savagely adorable, frilly-skirted killing machines, each armed with magical powers and an unquenchable thirst for blood and chaos.

KEY SELLING POINTS: ON-SALE DATE: 5/28/2019 BY MAGICAL GIRL APOCALYPSE CREATOR: In this ultra-violent survival ISBN-13: 9781642750829 story, an innocent girl gets sucked into the murderous world of the sailor girls PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. from . PAGES: 180 SPECIAL FEATURES: Magical Girl Site is an ongoing manga series that will SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN be released with a full-color insert in each volume. CTN COUNT: 49 SETTING: HIGH SCHOOL ANIME ADAPTATION: Currently streaming on Prime AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (10 volumes and counting) but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Masami Kurumada

Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho Vol. 6

The newest iteration of the genre defining series—now with an anime adaptation!

In the wake of a space-wide civil war, instigated by Saga—the Gemini Gold Saint—a new team of Saints comes together with the goal of protecting their goddess Athena. This first all-women team of armored warriors, powered by the Zodiac, will use all their cunning, strength, and compassion to defend their worlds and oppose their very destinies.

ON-SALE DATE: 5/21/2019 KEY SELLING POINTS: ISBN-13: 9781642750836 ANIME ADAPTATION: An anime adaptation will begin in Dec 2018, PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. streaming in English on Crunchyroll. PAGES: 180 SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN GLOBAL FRANCHISE: Based on the popular Saint Seiya series, also known CTN COUNT: 49 as Knights of the Zodiac, which was considered one of the biggest anime SETTING: HIGH SCHOOL, SPACE phenomenons of the 1980s. AUTHOR HOME: CHIMAKI KUORI - SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown JAPAN (10 and counting) but will have a planned pub every 3 months.

"Tap into 1980s nostalgia...it’s perfect: the fights are brisk, hot-blooded, flashy." -- USA Magazine

"Has the appearance of a shojo series, but it's got the spark and spirit of a shonen. Very reminiscent of Chiho Saito's ." --Boston Bastard Brigade

"Really enjoyed this." --The OASG

"A great entry into the Saint Seiya franchise for modern anime fans...with an anime adaptation slated for 2019, now seems like a great time to hop in." --A-to-J Connections

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FUNA

Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! (Manga) Vol. 3

Be careful what you wish for in this magical comedy about the pitfalls of rebirth!

Based on the light novel series! When she turns ten years old, Adele von ON-SALE DATE: 5/21/2019 Ascham is hit with a horrible headache--and memories of her previous life as ISBN-13: 9781642750843 an eighteen-year-old Japanese girl named Kurihara Misato. That life changed abruptly, however, when Misato died trying to aid a little girl and met god. PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. During that meeting, she made an odd request and asked for average abilities PAGES: 180 in her next life. But few things--especially wishes--ever go quite as planned. SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN CTN COUNT: 49 KEY SELLING POINTS: SETTING: REBORN INTO A FANTASY WORLD POPULAR GENRE: A series with a fantasy world and a rebirth plotline. AUTHOR HOME: FUNA - JAPAN; HEAVILY REQUESTED TITLE: The series is already gathering buzz outside NEKOMINT - JAPAN of Japan.

MULTIMEDIA TIE-IN: Seven Seas will be putting out both the light novel version and the manga version.

ANIME: Anime version has been announced (likely coming 2019).

SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Youhei Yasumura

The Dungeon of Black Company Vol. 3

A corporate dungeon fantasy where our hero is a slave to his work-- literally!

Kinji, who lacks any kind of work ethic, is a layabout in his modern life. One day, he finds himself transported to another world--but not in a grand fantasy of a hero welcomed with open . He’s immediately shoved into a terrible job! Now enslaved by the corporate evil of a fantasy mining company, Kinji’s about to really learn the meaning of hard work!

ON-SALE DATE: 5/7/2019 KEY SELLING POINTS: ISBN-13: 9781642750850 TWIST ON A POPULAR GENRE: The modern-day protagonist is summoned PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. to another world but is immediately enslaved in a mine, as a commentary on PAGES: 180 corporate culture. SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN CTN COUNT: 49 FROM THE CREATOR OF: A story written and drawn by the artist of SETTING: TRANSPORTED TO A Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon. FANTASY WORLD SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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FUNA

Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! (Light Novel) Vol. 6

Be careful what you wish for in this magical comedy about the pitfalls of rebirth!

When she turns ten years old, Adele von Ascham is hit with a horrible ON-SALE DATE: 6/25/2019 headache--and memories of her previous life as an eighteen-year-old Japanese ISBN-13: 9781642750867 girl named Kurihara Misato. That life changed abruptly, however, when Misato PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. died trying to aid a little girl and met god. During that meeting, she made an odd request and asked for average abilities in her next life. But few things-- PAGES: 260 especially wishes--ever go quite as planned. SPINE: 8IN H | 149MM W IN CTN COUNT: 49 KEY SELLING POINTS: SETTING: REBORN INTO A FANTASY WORLD * LIGHT NOVEL: A close sibling to manga: roughly a dozen or more black- AUTHOR HOME: FUNA - JAPAN; and-white manga-style illustrations complement around 250-350 pages of text. * POPULAR GENRE: A series with a fantasy world and a rebirth plotline. ITSUKI AKATA - JAPAN * DIGITAL BESTSELLER: The early ebook editions frequently top their category charts on the Amazon Kindle store. * MULTIMEDIA TIE-IN: Seven Seas will be putting out both the light novel version and the manga version. * ANIME: Anime version has been announced (likely coming 2019). * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (6 and counting) but will have a planned pub every 1-3 months or whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

"...I found reading this book an absolute hoot, and it was also nice to see a standard “other world” series where the focus is on a girl and her friendships and not possible romantic interests." --Sean Gaffney, A Case Suitable for Treatment (Manga Bookshelf)

"If you missed this one when it was released as an e-book back in February, it's worth picking up in hard copy – it works well within its subgenre and is also a nice break from the general tendency towards bringing over isekai works with heroes rather than heroines." --Anime News Network

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Ao Jyumonji

Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash (Light Novel) Vol. 10

The light novel fantasy epic that inspired a critically-acclaimed anime!

Haruhiro awakens to darkness and amnesia, among a group of strangers who can only remember their own names. When they make it into the light, they discover Grimgar—a fantasy world that’s like something out of an RPG game. Without apparent skills or knowledge of their surroundings, Haruhiro and his newfound friends band together to form an adventuring party. Only by cooperating, using their wits, and learning new skills can they hope to survive in this dangerous land of monsters and magic. ON-SALE DATE: 7/30/2019 ISBN-13: 9781642750874 PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. KEY SELLING POINTS: PAGES: 280 * ANIME ADAPTATION: Inspired the 2016 anime series currently streaming SPINE: 8IN H | 149MM W IN on Crunchyroll and Funimation. CTN COUNT: 48 * MANGA ADAPTATION: The original source material for the Grimgar of SETTING: TRANSPORTED TO A Fantasy and Ash manga series. * LIGHT NOVEL: Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash: Light Novel is a -like FANTASY WORLD Japanese work featuring a combination of prose and intermittent manga AUTHOR HOME: AO JYUMONJI - illustrations. JAPAN; EIRI SHIRAI - JAPAN * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (12 and counting) but will have a planned pub every 2-3 months or whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Kazuma Kamachi

A Certain Scientific Accelerator Vol. 9

The most popular from A Certain Scientific Railgun turns anti-hero in his own manga series!

Welcome to a world where mysticism and science collide and supernatural powers are derived from either science or religion. At the heart of this world is Academy City, an advanced metropolis whose population is comprised mostly of students. The majority of students are enrolled in the city’s “Power Curriculum Program,” where they must learn to master their latent psychic powers.

ON-SALE DATE: 6/18/2019 ISBN-13: 9781642750881 KEY SELLING POINTS: PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. NEW ANIME: A new anime version has been announced for 2019. PAGES: 180 SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN BESTSELLING MULTIMEDIA FRANCHISE: The sprawling and bestselling CTN COUNT: 49 franchise that includes A Certain Magical Index, A Certain Scientific Railgun, A Certain Scientific Accelerator, and more includes light novels, manga, SETTING: CITY OF PSYCHICS anime, video games, and more. AUTHOR HOME: KAZUMA KAMACHI - JAPAN; ARATA YAMAJI - JAPAN SIMULTANEOUS FRANCHISE PUBLISHING: Seven Seas is publishing the ongoing manga for A Certain Scientific Railgun, Railgun: Astral Buddy, and Accelerator at the same time.

SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown, but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Kore Yamazaki

The Ancient Magus' Bride Supplement II

Delve further into the world of The Ancient Magus' Bride like never before with this in-depth guide!

The second guide to the mythology and rich lore of the bestselling series The Ancient Magus’ Bride.

KEY SELLING POINTS: * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES: Volumes 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the ON-SALE DATE: 6/25/2019 The Ancient Magus' Bride have all hit the NYT list. ISBN-13: 9781642750898 * ANIME: Hit anime OVA and TV series from Funimation, with limited USA/ theater runs of the first few episodes of the TV series in advance PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. of their streaming release on Crunchyroll. PAGES: 280 * TWO STANDALONE SUPPLEMENT BOOKS: The Ancient Magus' Bride SPINE: 8IN H | 149MM W IN Official Guide Book Merkmal and The Ancient Magus' Bride Supplement I are CTN COUNT: 49 both standalone, supplementary books to the Ancient Magus Bride universe. AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN Merkmal has more content, including a 50-page unreleased pilot chapter for Ancient Magus Bride.

"Bride has what you might call a humdinger of a premise..." —Glenn Kenny, New York Times

"...the execution is so strong that I'm ready to follow wherever it leads. The Ancient Magus' Bride is a generous work, full of magic and mystery." —Anime News Network

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Kawo Tanuki

Dragon Goes House- Hunting Vol. 3

The hilarious story of a dragon trying to find his perfect lair!

When a dragon fails to live up to the fearsome standards set for him, his family kicks him out. He embarks on a quest to find a new home, but soon finds that life on the road is no place for a cowardly beast of legend. In a fantasy world full of , dwarves, and other mythical creatures, where everyone wants a piece of him—literally!—the frustrations of house-hunting reach a whole new level.

ON-SALE DATE: 6/25/2019 KEY SELLING POINTS: ISBN-13: 9781642750928 * POPULAR GENRES: Comedy, fantasy, dragons, magical beasts/monsters. PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown PAGES: 180 (2 and counting) but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN available in Japan. CTN COUNT: 49 SETTING: FANTASY WORLD

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Mine Yoshizaki

Dragon Quest Monsters+ Vol. 3

Monster fans will love this adventure series--a spin-off of the beloved Dragon Quest video games!

Kleo dreams of becoming a gallant, monster-slaying hero, and when a twist of fate sees him whisked off to a strange and distant land, it seems he's finally got his chance. But the king doesn't want Kleo slaying monsters--he wants him training them, preparing mighty creatures to fight against the forces of darkness. Unfortunately, the kingdom's a little short on monsters at the moment...and Kleo's journey begins with only one sassy slime to back him up. It's a quirky quest with one majorly ! ON-SALE DATE: 6/11/2019 ISBN-13: 9781642750935 KEY SELLING POINTS: PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. PAGES: 180 HUGE MULTIMEDIA FRANCHISE: The Dragon Quest video games are a SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN massive franchise that have also spawned anime, manga, and toys over the last 30 years. CTN COUNT: 49 SETTING: FANTASY WORLD SWITCH: The spin-off game Dragon Quest Builders for ages 10+ was released on the in Feb 2018.

BELOVED CHARACTER : The art in Dragon Quest Monsters+ is based on the original art designs by , creator of .

FOR FANS OF: Shonen adventure manga popular with teenage males, such as Pokemon and Legend of Zelda.

SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes is 5 and will have a planned pub every 2-3 months.

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Akihito Tsukushi

Made in Abyss Vol. 6

Explore endless possibilities in this fantasy series—now with an anime adaptation!

In an age when the corners of the world have been scoured for their secrets, only one place remains unexplored--a massive cave system known as the Abyss. Those who traverse its endless pits and labyrinth-like tunnels are known as Cave Raiders. A young orphan named Rico dreams of following in her mother’s footsteps as a Cave Raider. When she meets a strange when exploring the Abyss, she’s one step closer to achieving her goal!

KEY SELLING POINTS: * ANIME ADAPTATION: The critically acclaimed anime adaptation will have ON-SALE DATE: 6/4/2019 a second season. ISBN-13: 9781642750942 * BESTSELLER PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of series volumes PAGES: 180 are currently unknown (6 and counting) but will have a planned pub every 4 SPINE: 8IN H | 149MM W IN months or whenever a new volume is released in Japan. CTN COUNT: 48 SETTING: FANTASY/DYSTOPIAN "...the start of a fascinating story that should deliver plenty of emotion. Whether WORLD you're already a fan of the anime version or not, Made in Abyss' manga is a AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN journey worth undertaking." --Rebecca Silverman, Anime News Network

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Yakan Warau

How to Build a Dungeon: Book of the Demon King Vol. 5

A manga series about , succubi, and for fans of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?

How to Build a Dungeon: Book of the Demon King is a mature, series about one man’s thirst for power and ambition to create the ultimate dungeon. Fans of dark harem like Overlord or Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? will enjoy this even darker take on the dungeon ON-SALE DATE: 8/27/2019 genre. ISBN-13: 9781642750959 PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. How to Build a Dungeon: Book of the Demon King is a beautifully illustrated ongoing manga series and will be released as single volume books. Each PAGES: 180 volume will include a full-color insert. SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN CTN COUNT: 48 At the end of his life, after decades of painstaking research, Aur has finally SETTING: FANTASY WORLD achieved his dream of ascending to the role of Demon King. Using his newfound abilities, he summons an alluring succubus known as Lilu to serve AUTHOR HOME: YAKAN WARAU - him and immediately begins the task of creating a dungeon—an underground JAPAN; TOSHIMASA KOMIYA - kingdom in his own vision filled with all manner of fantastical creatures. As he JAPAN weaves the intricate and dangerous world of his dungeon, he’ll learn what it takes to become a true Demon King and all the troubles, trials, and titillation that come with it. His enemies will cower in fear!

KEY SELLING POINTS: * RACY CONTENT FOR MATURE READERS: How to Build a Dungeon: Book of the Demon King is a smoking hot new license from Seven Seas. Fans of dark harem fantasies like Overlord or Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? will enjoy this even darker take on the dungeon genre. * SPECIAL FEATURES: Each volume will include a full-color insert. * AGE RANGE: This series is for 18+ * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (4 and counting) but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Tsukasa Saimura

Hour of the Vol. 9

For fans of High School of the Dead comes an all-new zombie !

Akira is your typical student living a conventional high school life. He has dreams and aspirations like everyone else, and an unrequited crush on his childhood friend, Kurumi. Unfortunately for him she seems more interested in Akira's best friend, Umezawa. And yet their innocent love triangle pales in comparison to what the three friends are about to experience, even if it may yet be their saving grace.

ON-SALE DATE: 6/4/2019 Students are suddenly turning into frenzied , attacking and gorging ISBN-13: 9781642750966 themselves upon each other's flesh. The school is being torn apart until PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. suddenly...they stop. With the zombies apparently back to normal, the school is now divided between the previously turned and the unbitten. But how long will PAGES: 180 this peace last? And what caused students to turn in the first place? When any SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN of your classmates could suddenly decide to have you for lunch, a friendly face CTN COUNT: 48 can become the scariest thing in the room. SETTING: HIGH SCHOOL AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN KEY SELLING POINTS: * FROM THE AUTHOR OF: Tsukasa Saimura’s previous zombie work is the omnibus epic Tokyo Undead. * CLASSIC ZOMBIE HORROR: Artwork that brilliantly captures the essence of the zombie genre, while the brings a fresh twist to the usual zombie story. * SERIES INFORMATION: This series will end with Volume 9.

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Shake-O

Nurse Hitomi's Monster Infirmary Vol. 9

The monster nurse will see you now!

Welcome to the nurse’s office! School Nurse Hitomi is more than happy to help you with any health concerns you might have. Whether you’re dealing with growing pains or shrinking spurts, body parts that won’t stay attached, or a pesky invisibility problem, Nurse Hitomi can provide a fresh look at the problem with her , all-seeing eye. So come on in! The nurse is ready to see you!

ON-SALE DATE: 6/18/2019 KEY SELLING POINTS: ISBN-13: 9781642750980 * POPULAR SUBJECT: For fans of Monster Musume, Nurse Hitomi's PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. Monster Infirmary follows the daily adventures of Hitomi, the school PAGES: 180 nurse, and the hilarious scenarios she deals with from the student body. Part of SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN the monster girl genre, which is receiving a wide amount of attention (and New CTN COUNT: 51 York Times bestselling sales). AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN * DISTINCTIVE ART STYLE: Cute art style that is a blend of and Japanese anime styles makes this an eye-catching series. * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (9 and counting) but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Mitsuki Mihara

Magika Swordsman and Summoner Vol. 11

For fans of Dragonar Academy comes an all-new fantasy adventure!

Based upon a popular light novel series in Japan, Magika Swordsman and Summoner is an ongoing fantasy manga series about a young magical summoner and his trials and tribulations in summoner school.

Parallel to our dimension is a world filled with magic, home to a host of mystical beings and fantastical powers. Humanity has learned to harness these forces and bring forth that world's entities to do their bidding through the power of "summoners." Our world has never been the same. ON-SALE DATE: 6/11/2019 ISBN-13: 9781642750997 Fifteen years later, Kazuki Hayashizaki is chosen as the first male summoner. His attendance at an all-female summoner school, however, is met with PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. opposition--especially from his own sister, who is the school's most skilled PAGES: 180 swordsman. Kazuki's sister has conflicting feelings about her little brother and SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN can't stand his new role. Kazuki struggles against the machinations of his sister CTN COUNT: 48 and the other students. Can he overcome adversity and learn to become a first AUTHOR HOME: MITSUKI MIHARA - rate summoner? JAPAN KEY SELLING POINTS: POPULAR SUBJECT: A shounen action-adventure series about a boy who realizes that he is a summoner, and the trials and tribulations he faces upon entering summoning school--including animosity from his personal bodyguard and swords-wielding sister! For fans of Dragonar Academy.

SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (11 and counting) but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Keiko Ishihara

The Bride & the Exorcist Knight Vol. 4

Monsters and marriage await in this new supernatural shojo series!

Demons have been attracted to Anne her entire life. At age seventeen, she learns that a demon lord wants to marry her–and literally drag her into hell! Luckily, she’s got a talented young exorcist to keep her safe from the powerful fiend. There’s just one issue: the brash exorcist is in love with her, too.

KEY SELLING POINTS: * FROM THE CREATOR OF: The Heiress and the Chauffeur, published in by . * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes is 4 and will have a ON-SALE DATE: 7/23/2019 planned pub every 4 months. ISBN-13: 9781642751024 PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. PAGES: 180 SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN CTN COUNT: 48 AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN

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Saburouta

Citrus Vol. 10

For fans of Girl Friends and Strawberry Panic! comes the New York Times bestselling yuri series--now with an anime adaptation!

Yuzuko Aihara, a high school girl whose main interests are fashion, friends, and having fun, is about to get a reality check. Due to her mom’s remarriage, Yuzu has transferred to a new, all-girls school that is extremely strict. Her real education is about to begin.

From day one, happy-go-lucky Yuzu makes enemies, namely the beautiful yet stern Student Council President Mei. So what happens when a dejected Yuzu returns home and discovers the shock of her life: that Mei is actually her new step-sister who has come to live with her? Even more surprising, when Mei catches Yuzu off guard and kisses her out of the blue, what does it all mean? ON-SALE DATE: 7/23/2019 ISBN-13: 9781642751031 PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. KEY SELLING POINTS: PAGES: 180 * ANIME ADAPTATION: A 2018 anime version of Citrus is now streaming SPINE: 8IN H | 149MM W IN on Crunchyroll. CTN COUNT: 45 * POPULAR SUBJECT MATTER: Citrus is one of our most popular yuri SETTING: HIGH SCHOOL licenses. * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES: Volume 1 debuted at #1 AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN (1/18/2015), Volume 2 debuted at #7 (5/3/2015), Volume 3 debuted at #5 (9/6/2015). * OVERSIZED FORMAT: Citrus' format is an oversized package like our Alice books, so it will stand out on the shelves. * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Tomoya Haruno

D-Frag! Vol. 13

The outrageous manga parody of the high school club genre continues!

Kazama Kenji thinks he's a delinquent. He's got the look, the style and the attitude to match-he even has a second-rate entourage of sorts. Deep down, however, Kazama is a goodhearted kid who finds himself and his loyal gang in over their heads when they stumble upon the Game Creation Club. The club's formidable members, Chitose, Sakura, Minami, and Roka, are four girls whom he might actually be attracted to if they weren't so freaking weird.

The girls claim to have otherworldly powers, which they use to defeat Kazama's gang and force him to join their offbeat club. Can Kazama resist the girls' bizarre charms and return to some semblance of a normal, everyday ON-SALE DATE: 7/30/2019 life...or is it "game over" for our hapless hero? ISBN-13: 9781642751048 PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. KEY SELLING POINTS: PAGES: 180 SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN * FOR FANS OF HIGH SCHOOL COMEDIES & GEEK CULTURE: Will CTN COUNT: 51 attract fans of manga series about otaku-centric high school clubs like Seven Seas's New York Times bestselling series Haganai: I Don't Have Many Friends SETTING: HIGH SCHOOL as well as titles like and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Shotaro Tokuno

New Game! Vol. 6

The original manga about making it in the video game industry that inspired the hit anime!

Aoba Suzukaze may look like a middle schooler, but she’s actually a character designer fresh out of high school. Not only is she working for the company that put out one of her favorite games, she also gets to spend her days modeling and creating characters. Follow her adorable shenanigans in this 4-panel slice-of-life as she learns the ropes of the industry and gets to know her co-workers.

KEY SELLING POINTS:

ON-SALE DATE: 7/23/2019 * HIGHLY REQUESTED: One of the most requested manga finally released ISBN-13: 9781642751055 in English for the first time! PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. * ANIME ADAPTATION: An anime adaptation of New Game! is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, with a second season that began airing in July 2017. PAGES: 120 * VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY: A fun, inside look at creating video games SPINE: 8IN H | 149MM W IN that's both entertaining and education CTN COUNT: 48 * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown SETTING: JAPANESE VIDEO GAME (7 and counting) but will have a planned pub every 2-4 months. INDUSTRY AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN

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coolkyousinnjya

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Kanna's Daily Life Vol. 5

The brand-new Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid spin-off series starring the fan favorite dragon, Kanna!

After leaving her otherworldly home to find her fellow dragon, Tohru, young Kanna found herself unofficially adopted by Tohru and her human companion, Miss Kobayashi. From attending elementary school to making new friends, Kanna learns to adjust to the human world with the curiosity and cuteness that ON-SALE DATE: 6/11/2019 only a young dragon could have! ISBN-13: 9781642751062 PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. KEY SELLING POINTS: PAGES: 180 *ANIME ADAPTATION: The Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid anime from SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN renowned studio KyoAni—known for titles such as The Melancholy of Haruhi CTN COUNT: 49 Suzumiya and Lucky Star—aired in 2017 and is currently streaming on SETTING: MODERN DAY Crunchyroll and Funimation. AUTHOR *CROSS-GENRE FANDOM: A series with a crossover fan base among HOME: COOLKYOUSINNJYA - monster girl fans and readers of yuri alike, including titles like Monster JAPAN; MITSUHIRO KIMURA - Musume, Strawberry Panic, and Citrus. JAPAN *SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (5 and counting) but will have a planned pub every 3-5 months or whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Sankakuhead

Himouto! Umaru-chan Vol. 6

The basis for the hit anime about a lovable brat in a hamster suit, in English at last!

In public, Umaru Doma appears to be the perfect high school student: hard-working, refined, and totally responsible. But the minute she gets home to her older brother Taihei--and dons her famous hamster hoodie--she devolves into the ultimate bratty little sister! She’s happy to roll around all day in an otaku cloud of games and junk food while her exhausted older brother takes care of everything in the house. In this hilarious comedy about family, friendship, and the nonsense we put up with (from the people we love), Umaru ON-SALE DATE: 7/9/2019 and Taihei will find a way to make it work! ISBN-13: 9781642751079 PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. KEY SELLING POINTS: PAGES: 182 SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN ANIME: The basis for the hit anime from , with a second season in fall 2018. CTN COUNT: 48 SETTING: MODERN JAPAN, HIGH HEAVILY REQUESTED TITLE: Umaru in her hamster hoodie is a regular SCHOOL meme online, making this a well-known and requested title! AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN HIGH SCHOOL COMEDY: about a high school girl who is seemingly perfect at school but who, much to her older brother's chagrin, devolves into a lazy, hamster-hoodie wearing otaku at home.

JAPANESE BESTSELLER: Sold over two million copies in Japan.

SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes is 12 and will have a planned pub every 2-3 months.

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Makoto Fukami

Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka Vol. 6

An all-new, dark and sexy genre mashup manga series where magical girls meet military warfare!

When the Earth was threatened by the sudden appearance of undead creatures, a group of young women blessed with powers from a mysterious source rose to defeat them. Now, after three years of apparent peace, the same malevolent creatures have resurfaced. Five magical girls are once again conscripted to war as the Magical Girl Special Ops force, to defend mankind from an unholy !

ON-SALE DATE: 5/14/2019 ISBN-13: 9781642751086 KEY SELLING POINTS: PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. GENRE MASHUP: A dark and sexy tale of magical girls battling undead PAGES: 180 creatures on a futuristic Earth. SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN CTN COUNT: 49 ANIME SERIES: Airing January 2019. SETTING: ALT MODERN DAY SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (7 AUTHOR HOME: MAKOTO FUKAMI - and counting) but will have a planned pub every 4-6 months or whenever a JAPAN; SEIGO TOKIYA - JAPAN new volume is available in Japan.

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Fumita Yanagida

Tomo-chan is a Girl! Vol. 4

The hilarious story of a girl who will do anything to win her best bud’s heart!

High school tomboy Aizawa Tomo finally manages to tell her childhood friend Jun that she’s got a crush on him. Unfortunately, her confession goes right over his head—he didn’t even realize she was a girl until middle school, and even now, Jun still thinks of her as a bro! How can Tomo-chan possibly convince Jun otherwise to win his heart?

ON-SALE DATE: 7/9/2019 KEY SELLING POINTS: ISBN-13: 9781642751093 * HEAVILY REQUESTED TITLE: A frequent request in our monthly reader PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. surveys--this title has a very large English-language following already. PAGES: 180 * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN (6 and counting) but will have a planned pub every 3-4 months. CTN COUNT: 48 SETTING: HIGH SCHOOL

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Soraho Ina

Fairy Tale Battle Royale Vol. 3

In this new series, which tale will be the last one standing?

Kuninaka Aoba is the target of bullies at school and wishes for nothing more than to be on good terms with her classmates. Her wish is granted, but at what cost? Suddenly, she’s thrust down a rabbit hole, into a strangely world from children’s stories–only this version comes with a dark and gruesome twist. It’s kill or be killed, in a fight to the finish!

ON-SALE DATE: 7/30/2019 KEY SELLING POINTS: ISBN-13: 9781642751109 * SOCIAL MEDIA SENSATION IN JAPAN: First gained fame on the PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. website in Japan, similar to My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness. PAGES: 180 * ALICE IN WONDERLAND TURNED SURVIVAL HORROR: A horror SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN series like Magical Girl Apocalypse that also taps into the Alice and CTN COUNT: 49 Wonderland craze like our other hit Alice in the Country of… series. * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (3 and counting) but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Ryo Shirakome

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest (Light Novel) Vol. 6

The bestselling fantasy light novel continues!

Seventeen-year-old Hajime Nagumo is your average, everyday otaku. However, his simple life of pulling all-nighters and sleeping in school is ON-SALE DATE: 7/9/2019 suddenly turned upside down when he, along with the rest of his class, is ISBN-13: 9781642751116 summoned to a fantasy world! They’re treated like heroes and tasked with the duty of saving the human race from utter extinction. But what should have PRICE: $14.99 / $17.99 CAN. been any otaku’s paradise quickly turns into Hajime’s nightmare. While the PAGES: 280 rest of his class are blessed with godlike powers, Hajime’s job, Synergist, only SPINE: 8IN H | 149MM W IN has a single transmutation skill. Ridiculed and bullied by his classmates for CTN COUNT: 48 being weak, he soon finds himself in despair. Will he be able to survive in this SETTING: TRANSPORTED TO dangerous world of monsters and demons with only a glorified blacksmith’s level of strength? ANOTHER WORLD

KEY SELLING POINTS: ANIME SERIES: Coming July 2019.

BESTSELLER: Bestseller from digital light novel publisher, J-Novel Club.

COMPELLING PORTAL FANTASY: A nerdy teenager thrust into a fantasy world.

SIMULTANEOUS PUBLICATION: the light novel and manga are both simultaneously being published by Seven Seas.

LIGHT NOVEL: A close sibling to manga, light novels contain both color inserts in the front of each volume as well as roughly a dozen or more black- and-white manga-style illustrations throughout to complement roughly 250-350 pages of text.

SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (7 and counting) but will have a planned pub every 3-4 months.

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Yuyuko Takemiya

Toradora! (Light Novel) Vol. 6

The original light novel that inspired the hit manga and anime series!

Takasu Ryuuji has learned the hard way that appearances can be deceiving. For despite his inwardly sweet personality, his unintentionally sharp gaze and aggressive features give him the air of a delinquent thug, putting his chances at making new friends, let alone a girlfriend, next to zero.

It’s Ryuuji’s first day of his second year of high school and it seems as if things are looking up. He gets to sit in between his only friend, Yuusaku, and ON-SALE DATE: 7/23/2019 more importantly, the girl he’s secretly crushing on, Kushieda Minori. But just ISBN-13: 9781642751123 when he thinks the stars are aligned in his favor, he unwittingly crosses the PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. most feared girl in school, Aisaka Taiga, making her into his arch enemy. To PAGES: 240 top it off, Taiga has moved in right next door to Ryuuji and happens to be SPINE: 8IN H | 149MM W IN Minori’s best friend! Can this school year possibly get any worse?! CTN COUNT: 49 SETTING: HIGH SCHOOL KEY SELLING POINTS: AUTHOR HOME: YUYUKO TAKEMIYA * BESTSELLING: The original source material for the New York Times - JAPAN; YASU - JAPAN bestselling manga series, Toradora!. * ANIME ADAPTATION: Inspired an anime adaptation currently streaming on Netflix and Crunchyroll. * HIGHLY-REQUESTED * LIGHT NOVEL: A close sibling to manga that's geared towards the manga fan who is 15 and older, light novels contain both color inserts in the front of each volume as well as roughly a dozen or more black-and-white manga-style illustrations throughout to complement roughly 250-350 pages of text. * SERIES INFORMATION: This series will end with Volume 10, with a planned pub every 3-5 months.

"With a heartwarming story and two interesting protagonists, the series is well worth giving your time to. Whether you’re new to the series or a Toradora! veteran, this one belongs in your collection." --Anime UK News

"I feel like we've been waiting forever for this series, and luckily it's been worth it: Yuyuko Takemiya's slice-of-life romance is just as charming as its anime adaptation." --Anime News Network

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Kazuma Kamachi

A Certain Scientific Railgun Vol. 14

The New York Times bestselling SF manga series continues!

Welcome to a world where mysticism and science collide, and supernatural powers are derived from either science or religion.

At the heart of this world is Academy City, an advanced metropolis whose population is comprised mostly of students. The majority of students are enrolled in the city’s “Power Curriculum Program,” where they must learn to master their latent psychic powers. Out of several million students, only seven are deemed powerful enough to have Level 5 status. ON-SALE DATE: 8/20/2019 ISBN-13: 9781642751130 Meet , the third most powerful Level 5 esper in Academy City. Together with her best friend Kuroko Shirai and the other members of PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. Judgment, a student-run law enforcement agency, Mikoto delves deep into the PAGES: 208 dark heart of the scientific sprawl she calls home and uncovers secrets she SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN wishes she hadn’t! CTN COUNT: 42 SETTING: MAGIC/PSYCHIC SCHOOL A Certain Scientific Railgun is a must-have manga series for fans of stories that blend science and magic like Psychic Academy and Full Metal Alchemist. AND CITY AUTHOR HOME: KAZUMA KAMACHI The “Certain” franchise began with the long-running light novel series A - JAPAN; MOTOI FUYUKAWA - Certain Magical Index, which was adapted into both a manga and an anime JAPAN series. Its spin-off, A Certain Scientific Railgun, became a breakout hit with a better selling manga and higher rated anime series. In October 2010, a new anime series following the further adventures of both series’ protagonists began airing in Japan. A second season of the TV anime A Certain Scientific Railgun began airing in Japan in 2013.

KEY SELLING POINTS: STAPLE FRANCHISE IN SEVEN SEAS LIST: The series continues to backlist incredibly well in the US and consistently ranks as one of the bestselling manga in Japan.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES

ANIME AND VIDEO GAME ADAPTATIONS: The basis for the hit A Certain Scientific Railgun anime series from Funimation. The most popular series in an ever-growing franchise that has spawned three anime series, a direct to video OVA, two manga, drama CDs, and multiple video games.

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Reia

Accomplishments of the Duke's Daughter Vol. 4

It’s hard to get a when you’re stuck in a game--as the !

Iris, an otome game addict with no time for romance, gets hit by a truck after getting out of work--but instead of dying, she finds herself in the world of a game she’d played just hours earlier. However, she’s not reborn as the game’s protagonist, the main heartthrob of the harem. Instead, she starts her new life as the antagonist, right at the moment she’s being sent to live in a nunnery--for the rest of her life!

ON-SALE DATE: 8/13/2019 ISBN-13: 9781642751147 KEY SELLING POINTS: PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. BASED ON A LIGHT NOVEL SERIES: The manga based on the original PAGES: 180 light novels. SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN CTN COUNT: 48 TWIST ON A POPULAR GENRE: This series is about being reborn into a video game, but as the antagonist. SETTING: REBORN INTO A HISTORICAL VIDEO GAME STRONG FEMALE LEAD AUTHOR HOME: REIA - JAPAN; SUKI UMEMIYA - JAPAN SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (4 and counting) but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Leiji Matsumoto

Captain Harlock: Dimensional Voyage Vol. 9

An all-new series featuring a contemporary take on one of the most revered and recognizable characters in science fiction history!

When Tadashi Daiba’s father is murdered by invaders known as the Mazon, he becomes frustrated in the face of the Earth government’s flippant attitude. Landing himself in prison, Tadashi finds himself invited aboard the battleship , controlled by none other than the legendary Captain Harlock. Joining ON-SALE DATE: 8/13/2019 his crew on their journey through space, Tadashi’s future will lead him to ISBN-13: 9781642751154 confront not only the Mazon, but the many other forces across the universe PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. threatening humanity’s very existence. PAGES: 180 SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN KEY SELLING POINTS: CTN COUNT: 49 A CLASSIC FRANCHISE REIMAGINED: Based on the cult classic space SETTING: FUTURE EARTH AND that inspired an entire genre, and spawned multiple , anime series, SPACE and spin-off titles.

MOVIE ADAPTATION: The award-winning 2013 film, Captain Harlock—based on the same original material—is currently streaming on Netflix.

BELOVED AUTHOR: Celebrating the prolific ’s 60-year manga career.

SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (9 and counting) but will have a planned pub every 2-4 months.

"Harlock leads the way to a world of new ideas." —James Cameron (Film Director)

"There are enough stylistic differences and a few plot points that vary from the original to make this interesting for fans who read the first series, but this perhaps stands stronger as an introduction for new readers to one of the most influential science fiction manga of the twentieth century." —Rebecca Silverman, Anime News Network

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Nagabe

The Girl From The Other Side: Siúil A Rún Vol. 7

An ethereal fantasy from the editorial team behind the New York Times bestselling series The Ancient Magus’ Bride.

In a land far away, there were two kingdoms: the Outside, where twisted beasts roamed that could curse with a touch, and the Inside, where humans lived in safety and peace. The girl and the beast should never have met, but when they do, a quiet fairytale begins.

This is a story of two people—one human, one inhuman—who linger in the hazy twilight that separates night from day. ON-SALE DATE: 8/27/2019 ISBN-13: 9781642751161 KEY SELLING POINTS: PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. PAGES: 180 * POPULAR MANGA SUBJECT: The Girl from the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún is a series that pulls readers into a magical and enchanting tale about a young SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN girl and her demonic guardian that draws upon Celtic mythology. CTN COUNT: 52 * TRUSTED CREATIVE TEAM: The creative editorial team that is behind the New York Times bestselling series The Ancient Magus' Bride is also working on The Girl from the Other Side. * SPECIAL PRINTING: Each volume in the series will be released with a beautifully textured matte finish cover. * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

"...The Girl from the Other Side is a masterfully told comic." --J. Caleb Mozzocco, School Library Journal: Good Comics for Kids

"One of the most fulfilling aspects of Siúil is this conveyance of comics as language, of words and pictures as unified text ... It's been a while since I loved a book as unequivocally as I loved The Girl from the Other Side, and I'm eager to see where it goes next." --Zainab Akhtar, Comics & Cola

"...the dread and mystery that permeate The Girl from the Other Side are so remarkable that there seems little point in doubting; it rema...

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Nyoijizai

Harukana Receive Vol. 4

An exciting spin on the world of beach volleyball--now with an anime!

When high schooler Haruka moves to Okinawa, she finds herself enamored with the beach right outside her front door and resolves to form a volleyball team with her cousin, Kanata. However, because she’s so short, Kanata gave up on volleyball ages ago. Can Haruka get her to take up the sport again in time for the junior tournament?

KEY SELLING POINTS: * ANIME ADAPTATION: An anime adaptation of this series debuted in July ON-SALE DATE: 7/30/2019 2018. ISBN-13: 9781642751178 * HOT GENRE: With the rise in popularity of sports series Yuri!! on Ice and HAIKYU!!, this series takes a new angle in the Western market: a sexy sports PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. story about women. PAGES: 180 * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes is currently unknown (5 SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN and counting) but will have a planned pub every 3-6 months or whenever a CTN COUNT: 49 new volume is released in Japan. SETTING: HIGH SCHOOL, BEACHES OF OKINAWA AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN

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Rifujin na Magonote

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Manga) Vol. 9

For fans of No Game, No Life and Sword Art Online comes a manga series about reincarnation in a fantasy world.

An unemployed otaku has just reached the lowest point in his life. He wants nothing more than the ability to start over, but just as he thinks it may be possible…he gets hit by a truck and dies! Shockingly, he finds himself reborn into an infant’s body in a strange new world of swords and magic. ON-SALE DATE: 8/20/2019 ISBN-13: 9781642751192 His identity now is Rudeus Greyrat, yet he still retains the memories of his PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. previous life. Reborn into a new family, Rudeus makes use of his past experiences to forge ahead in this fantasy world as a true prodigy—gifted with PAGES: 180 maturity beyond his years and a natural-born talent for magic. With swords SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN instead of chopsticks, and spell books instead of the Internet, can Rudeus CTN COUNT: 51 redeem himself in this wondrous yet dangerous land? SETTING: REBORN INTO A FANTASY WORLD KEY SELLING POINTS: AUTHOR HOME: RIFUJIN NA MULTIMEDIA TIE-IN, SIMULTANEOUS PUBLISHING: Seven Seas has MAGONOTE - JAPAN; YUKA been putting out the (successful) manga version of Mushoku Tensei and will FUJIKAWA - JAPAN publish the original light novels and the Roxy Gets Serious manga spin-off as well, starting in 2019.

POPULAR SUBJECT MATTER: Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is a fantasy manga based on a series of light novels that have become a bestselling sensation in Japan, about an otaku given a new chance at life when he is reborn into a fantasy world. This manga series is sure to appeal to fans of Sword Art Online, , and , which all focus on a similar genre of a hero transported to a strange new world.

SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown but will have a planned pub whenever new volume...

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Eiji Masuda

My Monster Secret Vol. 17

A monster-filled high school rom-com--now a New York Times bestseller and a hit anime series!

High school student Kuromine Asahi is the kind of guy who literally cannot tell a lie. Whether it's trying to maintain a poker face in a simple game of cards or keeping scurrilous gossip to himself, Asahi is a total failure when it comes to the art of deception.

So what happens when he stumbles upon the most shocking secret of his life? When Asahi learns that Shiragami Youko, a beautiful girl of few words, is actually a vampire, can Asahi possibly keep his lips sealed?

ON-SALE DATE: 8/6/2019 ISBN-13: 9781642751208 KEY SELLING POINTS: PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. * POPULAR SUBJECT: My Monster Secret is a ongoing manga series that PAGES: 180 combines both supernatural and extraterrestrial elements in a high school SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN romantic comedy setting. CTN COUNT: 52 * POPULAR SERIES: Published in Japan by Akita Shoten in the Weekly SETTING: HIGH SCHOOL Shounen Champion magazine, My Monster Secret has met with critical acclaim, with each new volume ranking highly on Japanese bestseller lists. * ANIME ADAPTATION: An anime television series is available on Crunchyroll. * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes is 22 and will have a planned pub every 2-3 months.

"My Monster Secret is comfort food done right." --Nick Creamer, Anime News Network

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Souryu

Machimaho: I Messed Up and Made the Wrong Person Into a Magical Girl! Vol. 3

A naughty, delinquent twist on the magical girl genre!

While searching for a candidate to become a magical girl and defend the world from evil, a mythical creature finds Kayo Majiba, a cute young lady who ON-SALE DATE: 8/13/2019 seems like the perfect fit. But when this newly turned magical girl proves to be a crude delinquent who goes in a conflict, it becomes clear that this ISBN-13: 9781642751215 may have been a terrible mistake. Now evil—and any innocent PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. bystanders—will face the rage of a magical girl gone wrong! PAGES: 182 SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN KEY SELLING POINTS: CTN COUNT: 48 * TWIST ON A POPULAR GENRE: A sexy and comedic action series parodying the magical girl genre. * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (3 and counting) but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Jin

Precarious Woman Executive Miss Black General Vol. 4

The slapstick comedy that inspired hilarious animated shorts!

It’s not easy being a when you’re crushing hard on your superhero nemesis. Miss Black General is the evil executive of the secret organization RX and dreams of world domination. Problem is, Brave Man--the hero that gives her warm fuzzies--is set on thwarting all of her dastardly plots. To make ON-SALE DATE: 7/30/2019 matters even more complicated, Miss Black General has a habit of ISBN-13: 9781642751239 misinterpreting Brave Man’s counterattacks--as flirtation. This slapstick PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. comedy puts a romantic twist on the age-old battle of good vs. evil! PAGES: 180 SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN KEY SELLING POINTS: CTN COUNT: 49 * ANIME: The basis for a number of animated shorts in Japan. SETTING: SUPERHEROES * HILARIOUS SPOOF: Parody of the superhero genre. AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN * TWIST ON A GENRE: The protagonist is a supervillain. *SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (4 and counting) but will have a planned pub every 3-5 months or whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Masami Kurumada

Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho Vol. 7

The newest iteration of the genre defining Saint Seiya series—now with an anime adaptation!

In the wake of a space-wide civil war, instigated by Saga—the Gemini Gold Saint—a new team of Saints comes together with the goal of protecting their goddess Athena. This first all-women team of armored warriors, powered by the Zodiac, will use all their cunning, strength, and compassion to defend their worlds and oppose their very destinies.

ON-SALE DATE: 8/6/2019 KEY SELLING POINTS: ISBN-13: 9781642751246 ANIME ADAPTATION: An anime adaptation will begin in Dec 2018, PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. streaming in English on Crunchyroll. PAGES: 180 SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN GLOBAL FRANCHISE: Based on the popular Saint Seiya series, also known CTN COUNT: 49 as Knights of the Zodiac, which was considered one of the biggest anime SETTING: HIGH SCHOOL, SPACE phenomenons of the 1980s. AUTHOR HOME: CHIMAKI KUORI - JAPAN SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (10 and counting) but will have a planned pub every 3 months.

"As a comforting reminder or a bid to tap into 1980s nostalgia, it’s perfect: the fights are brisk, hot-blooded, flashy affairs full of posturing, and the is loud and teary, exactly as Kurumada would have drawn it." --Otaku USA Magazine

"Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho has the appearance of a shojo series, but it's got the spark and spirit of a shonen. Drawn beautifully on every page, the characters and the worlds they're surrounded in feel very reminiscent of Chiho Saito's Revolutionary Girl Utena." --Boston Bastard Brigade

"Overall I really enjoyed this ...

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Nanatsuki Takafumi

Shomin Sample: I Was Abducted by an Elite All-Girls School as a Sample Commoner Vol. 10

A hilarious school-life comedy with a streaming anime series! ON-SALE DATE: 8/6/2019 Seikain Girls’ School: an elite boarding academy for girls from only the richest ISBN-13: 9781642751253 and most prestigious of families. Here, the students are raised to be perfect PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. young ladies, cut off from the real world to preserve their innocence and PAGES: 180 ensure that they’re free from all distractions. This student body has never even SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN met a boy their own age, until they abduct Kagurazaka Kimito, an average high school boy who will teach them about the world beyond the school’s CTN COUNT: 51 ivory gates—whether he likes it or not! SETTING: PRIVATE SCHOOL AUTHOR HOME: NANATSUKI KEY SELLING POINTS: TAKAFUMI - JAPAN; RISUMAI - JAPAN * POPULAR SUBJECT MATTER: I Was Abducted by an Elite All-Girls School as a Sample Commoner is a currently ongoing series about a young man kidnapped to provide common-world experience to a school of sheltered rich girls, for fans of Mayo Chiki! and Haganai: I Don't have Many Friends. * SERIES INFORMATION: This series ends at Volume 15 and will have a planned pub every 4-8 months.

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Tekka Yaguraba

Sorry for My Familiar Vol. 5

A quirky comedy about a young demoness and her human familiar!

When the demon girl Patty finds she’s too weak to summon an animal familiar, she chooses an old man named Norman to be her companion instead. Norman has a quirky appreciation for life in all its many forms and is quite the unconventional familiar for a demon like Patty. Together, they embark on an adventure driven by their shared weirdness!

KEY SELLING POINTS: ON-SALE DATE: 8/20/2019 BELOVED GENRE: A quirky comedy along the same veins of My Monster ISBN-13: 9781642751260 Secret and Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid. PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. PAGES: 180 SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes is currently unknown (3 SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN and counting) but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are CTN COUNT: 49 available in Japan. SETTING: FANTASY WORLD AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN

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Yugo Ishikawa

Wonderland Vol. 3

Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, a horror manga about humans shrinking and learning to survive in their suddenly frightening world...

When humans en masse shrink down to a tiny size, a girl named Alice and her pup Poco find themselves struggling to survive. Surrounded by strange yet familiar sights, they work to make a new life. That’s easier said than done, however, in a world that’s bigger–and more dangerous–than ever.

KEY SELLING POINTS: * ALICE IN WONDERLAND TURNED SURVIVAL HORROR: A survival ON-SALE DATE: 8/20/2019 horror series that also taps into the Alice and Wonderland craze like our other ISBN-13: 9781642751277 hit Alice in the Country of… series. PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes is 6 and will have a PAGES: 180 planned pub every 3-6 months. SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN CTN COUNT: 49 SETTING: MODERN JAPAN STRUCK BY HORROR

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Tsunehiko Watanabe

The Ideal Sponger Life Vol. 2

Summoned to another world to bed a sexy queen?!

One day, average salaryman Yamai Zenjirou has an out-of-this-world experience—literally! He’s pulled from Earth and dragged to another world where magic thrives and a gorgeous, powerful queen needs a consort. Now he’s being pressured to marry that very monarch and help her bear a child. Will Zenjirou accept this life of lazy, luxurious love at the cost of leaving his home behind?

ON-SALE DATE: 6/25/2019 KEY SELLING POINTS: ISBN-13: 9781642751284 POPULAR GENRE: The modern-day protagonist is summoned to a fantasy PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. world with sexy implications. PAGES: 180 SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN BASED ON A LIGHT NOVEL CTN COUNT: 49 FOR FANS OF: portal fantasies and sexy comedic manga like Arifureta and SETTING: TRANSPORTED TO A How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom. FANTASY WORLD SERIES INFORMATION: Five volumes currently exist in Japan and it is an ongoing series. The plan right now is to publish the books every 5 months (which may change depending on the Japanese publication).

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Syougo Kinugasa

Classroom of the Elite (Light Novel) Vol. 1

The cutthroat school drama light novels that inspired an anime!

At the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School, which aims to produce the country's future leaders, students are given remarkable freedom. However, they also have to deal with a point system that decides one’s place in the school's hierarchy! Ayanokoji Kiyotaka has landed at the bottom in the scorned Class D, where he meets Horikita Suzune, who’s determined to work her way back up to Class A, and Kushida Kikyo, who seems like she only wants to make friends. Can they advance through this school where cutthroat competition is the name of the game? ON-SALE DATE: 5/7/2019 ISBN-13: 9781642751376 KEY SELLING POINTS: PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. ANIME ADAPTATION: The 2017 anime series is currently streaming on PAGES: 320 Crunchyroll. SPINE: 7IN H | 5IN W IN CTN COUNT: 49 HEAVILY REQUESTED SERIES: One of the most frequently requested light SETTING: HARDCORE SPECIAL novel series from fans. HIGH SCHOOL FOR FANS OF: Anime/manga franchises about incredibly intense schools, such as or Kakegurui.

LIGHT NOVEL: A close sibling to manga, fiction that contains both color inserts in the front of each volume as well as roughly a dozen or more black- and-white manga-style illustrations throughout, to complement roughly 250-350 pages of text.

SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes is unknown (8 and counting) and will have a planned pub every 3 months.

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Rifujin na Magonote

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Light Novel) Vol. 1

At long last, the original light novels for the fan-favorite isekai hit!

An unemployed otaku has just reached the lowest point in his life. He wants nothing more than the ability to start over, but just as he thinks it may be possible…he gets hit by a truck and dies! Shockingly, he finds himself reborn into an infant’s body in a strange new world of swords and magic.

ON-SALE DATE: 5/21/2019 His identity now is Rudeus Greyrat, yet he still retains the memories of his ISBN-13: 9781642751383 previous life. Reborn into a new family, Rudeus makes use of his past experiences to forge ahead in this fantasy world as a true prodigy—gifted with PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. maturity beyond his years and a natural born talent for magic. With swords PAGES: 320 instead of chopsticks and spell books instead of the Internet, can Rudeus SPINE: 7IN H | 5IN W IN redeem himself in this wondrous yet dangerous land? CTN COUNT: 49 SETTING: REBORN INTO A FANTASY KEY SELLING POINTS: WORLD MULTIMEDIA TIE-IN, SIMULTANEOUS PUBLISHING: Seven Seas has AUTHOR HOME: RIFUJIN NA been putting out the (successful) manga version of Mushoku Tensei and will MAGONOTE - JAPAN publish the original light novels and the Roxy Gets Serious manga spin-off as well, starting in 2019.

POPULAR SUBJECT: An isekai story about being reborn in another world (Sword Art Online, Arifureta).

HEAVILY REQUESTED SERIES: One of the most frequently requested light novel series from fans; considered a staple of modern isekai light novels.

LIGHT NOVEL: A close sibling to manga, fiction that contains both color inserts in the front of each volume as well as roughly a dozen or more black- and-white manga-style illustrations throughout, to complement roughly 250-350 pages of text.

SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes should be app...

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Syougo Kinugasa

Classroom of the Elite (Light Novel) Vol. 2

The cutthroat school drama light novels that inspired an anime!

At the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School, which aims to produce the country's future leaders, students are given remarkable freedom. However, they also have to deal with a point system that decides one’s place in the school's hierarchy! Ayanokoji Kiyotaka has landed at the bottom in the scorned Class D, where he meets Horikita Suzune, who’s determined to work her way back up to Class A, and Kushida Kikyo, who seems like she only wants to make friends. Can they advance through this school where cutthroat competition is the name of the game? ON-SALE DATE: 8/13/2019 ISBN-13: 9781642751390 KEY SELLING POINTS: PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. ANIME ADAPTATION: The 2017 anime series is currently streaming on PAGES: 320 Crunchyroll. SPINE: 7IN H | 5IN W IN CTN COUNT: 49 HEAVILY REQUESTED SERIES: One of the most frequently requested light SETTING: HARDCORE SPECIAL novel series from fans. HIGH SCHOOL FOR FANS OF: Anime/manga franchises about incredibly intense schools, such as Assassination Classroom or Kakegurui.

LIGHT NOVEL: A close sibling to manga, fiction that contains both color inserts in the front of each volume as well as roughly a dozen or more black- and-white manga-style illustrations throughout, to complement roughly 250-350 pages of text.

SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes is unknown (8 and counting) and will have a planned pub every 3 months.

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Rifujin na Magonote

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Light Novel) Vol. 2

At long last, the original light novels for the fan-favorite isekai hit!

An unemployed otaku has just reached the lowest point in his life. He wants nothing more than the ability to start over, but just as he thinks it may be possible…he gets hit by a truck and dies! Shockingly, he finds himself reborn into an infant’s body in a strange new world of swords and magic.

ON-SALE DATE: 7/30/2019 His identity now is Rudeus Greyrat, yet he still retains the memories of his ISBN-13: 9781642751406 previous life. Reborn into a new family, Rudeus makes use of his past experiences to forge ahead in this fantasy world as a true prodigy—gifted with PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. maturity beyond his years and a natural born talent for magic. With swords PAGES: 320 instead of chopsticks, and spell books instead of the internet, can Rudeus SPINE: 7IN H | 5IN W IN redeem himself in this wondrous yet dangerous land? CTN COUNT: 49 SETTING: REBORN INTO A FANTASY KEY SELLING POINTS: WORLD MULTIMEDIA TIE-IN, SIMULTANEOUS PUBLISHING: Seven Seas has AUTHOR HOME: RIFUJIN NA been putting out the (successful) manga version of Mushoku Tensei and will MAGONOTE - JAPAN publish the original light novels and the Roxy Gets Serious manga spin-off as well, starting in 2019.

POPULAR SUBJECT: An isekai story about being reborn in another world (Sword Art Online, Arifureta).

HEAVILY REQUESTED SERIES: One of the most frequently requested light novel series from fans; considered a staple of modern isekai light novels.

LIGHT NOVEL: A close sibling to manga, fiction that contains both color inserts in the front of each volume as well as roughly a dozen or more black- and-white manga-style illustrations throughout, to complement roughly 250-350 pages of text.

SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes should be app...

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Yuu Tanaka

Reincarnated as a Sword (Light Novel) Vol. 1

A modern otaku is reborn into a fantasy world as a sword in this hilarious new light novel series!

When a 30-year-old salaryman and games enthusiast is suddenly killed in a car accident, he finds himself reborn into a fantasy world…but in the form of a sword! Now he’s in search of a beautiful woman to wield him, and a cat girl named Fran might be the exact adventuring partner he needs. ON-SALE DATE: 8/6/2019 ISBN-13: 9781642751413 KEY SELLING POINTS: PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. PAGES: 320 POPULAR SUBJECT: An isekai story about being reborn in another world, SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN which has been a hot genre (Sword Art Online, Overlord, Arifureta). CTN COUNT: 49 LIGHT NOVEL: A close sibling to manga that's geared towards the manga fan SETTING: REBORN INTO A FANTASY who is 15 and older. Fiction that contains both color inserts in the front of each WORLD volume as well as roughly a dozen or more black-and-white manga-style illustrations throughout, to complement roughly 250-350 pages of text.

SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes is unknown (5 and counting) and will have a planned pub every 2-3 months or whenever a new volume is released in Japan.

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coolkyousinnjya

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Elma's Office Lady Diary Vol. 2

An all-new story about working the 9-5 with Elma from Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid!

This charming series is about the work-and-eat life of Elma, one of the dragons from Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid.

The original series Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid was a delightful, ongoing ON-SALE DATE: 8/20/2019 comedy manga series about a young lady who, after saving a dragon’s life, ISBN-13: 9781642751437 finds herself the object of its indebtedness and undying affection. Miss PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Elmao's Office Lady Diary Vol. 1 continues to explore this cast of colorful supernatural characters. PAGES: 180 SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN CTN COUNT: 49 KEY SELLING POINTS: AUTHOR SPIN-OFF TO BESTSELLING SERIES: Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid. HOME: COOLKYOUSINNJYA - JAPAN ANIME ADAPTATION: The Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid anime from renowned studio KyoAni was a huge hit in 2017 and is currently streaming on Crunchyroll and Funimation.

CROSS-GENRE FANDOM: A series with a crossover fan base among monster girl fans and readers of yuri alike, including titles like Monster Musume, Strawberry Panic, and Citrus.

SERIES INFORMATION: The total number of volumes is currently unknown but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Junpei Inuzuka

Restaurant to Another World (Light Novel) Vol. 1

The basis for the beloved anime about a restaurant that welcomes fantasy creatures to dine!

“Western Cuisine Nekoya” seems like a typical restaurant on the outside, but it hides an amazing secret: on Saturdays, portals to another world appear that allow all manner of unearthly creatures to sit down for a nice meal. Elves, dragons, or anyone else who wants to sample our world’s cuisine is welcome ON-SALE DATE: 6/18/2019 to partake before returning to their world, sated and ready for their next quest. ISBN-13: 9781642753271 This lovely light novel series, never before published in English, celebrates PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. even the simplest of our foods as fantastical adventures in fine dining. Bon appétit! PAGES: 320 SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN CTN COUNT: 49 KEY SELLING POINTS: SETTING: JAPAN WITH VISITING POPULAR GENRES COMBINED: This series is about high-fantasy creatures FANTASY CREATURES (like elves and dragons) and cuisine.

ANIME: This series had an anime TV series in summer 2017, streamed in English on Crunchyroll (Crunchyroll also publishes the manga in English digitally).

LIGHT NOVEL: A close sibling to manga, fiction that contains both color inserts in the front of each volume as well as roughly a dozen or more black- and-white manga-style illustrations throughout, to complement roughly 250-350 pages of text.

SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes is unknown (4 and counting) and will have a planned pub every 2-3 months or whenever a new volume is released in Japan.

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Kodama Naoko

I Married My Best Friend to Shut My Parents Up

A brand-new yuri manga about falling in love AFTER marriage, by the creator of NTR – Netsuzou Trap!

Morimoto, a young professional woman in Japan, is tired of fending off her parents’ questions about her being single. They want her to marry a man and settle down, and they’ll insist on nitpicking her choice of groom to death. In an unexpected move, another woman in the office—who has a crush on her—offers to be her wife in a sham marriage, which might make her parents back off. But this “” marriage could unearth something very real!

ON-SALE DATE: 6/11/2019 ISBN-13: 9781642753288 KEY SELLING POINTS: PRICE: $12.99 / $15.99 CAN. BY THE CREATOR OF: This manga is by Kodama Naoko, creator of NTR: PAGES: 176 Netsuzou Trap. SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN CTN COUNT: 49 POPULAR GENRE: Seven Seas continues their legacy of being the top yuri SETTING: MODERN JAPAN (AFTER manga publisher in the with this new one-shot about working women and societal pressures. GAY MARRIAGE IS LEGALIZED) AUTHOR HOME: JAPAN

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Satoru Yamaguchi

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (Manga) Vol. 1

When a woman is reborn into an otome video game as the villainess, how can she play to win? Based on the hit light novels and soon...

At the age of eight, Katarina, a girl of noble birth in another world, has an ON-SALE DATE: 7/30/2019 accident that unlocks her memories–of playing an otome game that’s exactly ISBN-13: 9781642753295 like the life she’s living now. There’s one problem: she realizes that she’s PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. playing the role of the villainess, and only bad endings await her! What will it take for her to “break the game” and live a happy life? PAGES: 230 SPINE: 181MM H | 5IN W IN CTN COUNT: 49 KEY SELLING POINTS: SETTING: REBORN INTO A * TWIST ON A POPULAR GENRE: This series is about being reborn into a HISTORICAL VIDEO GAME video game, but for women--and as the antagonist. * BASED ON A LIGHT NOVEL SERIES: The manga based on the original light novels, coming out in English (digitally) through J-Novel Club. * ANIME: Anime version has been announced (likely coming 2019). * SERIES INFORMATION: Total number of volumes are currently unknown (1 and counting) but will have a planned pub whenever new volumes are available in Japan.

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Nagashiro Rouge

Eve and Eve

A collection of sexy yuri manga for the mature reader.

Eve and Eve begins with a provocative story: a science fiction tale about the apocalypse, and two women who love each other through the rebirth of Earth and beyond. The Eve and Eve collection showcases six short stories by the up-and-coming creator Nagashiro Rouge, exploring the more intimate side of women loving women in different lives.

KEY SELLING POINTS: POPULAR GENRE: Seven Seas continues their legacy of being the top yuri manga publisher in the United States with this new erotic anthology for mature readers. ON-SALE DATE: 5/28/2019 ISBN-13: 9781642753318 AGE RANGE: This title is for ages 18+ and will be shrinkwrapped. PRICE: $13.99 / $16.99 CAN. PAGES: 180 SPINE: 8IN H | 149MM W IN CTN COUNT: 49 SETTING: ANTHOLOGY INCLUDING SCIENCE FICTION

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Accomplishments of the Duke's Daughter Vol. 4; Reia . . . . Hakari, Ennki; Skeleton Knight in Another World (Light Novel) ...... 62 Vol. 1...... 22 Akita, Yoshinobu; Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (Manga) Vol. 1: Hakari, Ennki; Skeleton Knight in Another World (Manga) Vol. 1 Heed My Call, Beast! Part 1...... 28 ...... 23 Akita, Yoshinobu; Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (Manga) Vol. 2: Harukana Receive Vol. 4; Nyoijizai...... 65 Heed My Call, Beast! Part 2...... 29 Haruno, Tomoya; D-Frag! Vol. 13...... 52 Ancient Magus' Bride Supplement II, The; Kore Yamazaki . . Hazuki, Takeoka; Masamune-kun's Revenge Vol. 10...... 33 ...... 42 Higashimura, Akiko; Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest (Light Journey (Kakukaku Shikajika) Vol. 1...... 26 Novel) Vol. 6; Ryo Shirakome...... 59 Higashimura, Akiko; Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest Journey (Kakukaku Shikajika) Vol. 2...... 27 (Manga) Vol. 4; Ryo Shirakome...... 9 High-Rise Invasion Vol. 7-8; Tsuina Miura...... 31 Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey (Kakukaku Himouto! Umaru-chan Vol. 6; Sankakuhead...... 55 Shikajika) Vol. 1; Akiko Higashimura...... 26 Holy Corpse Rising Vol. 7; Hosana Tanaka...... 10 Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey (Kakukaku Hoshino, Koichiro; Mythical Beast Investigator Vol. 1...... 15 Shikajika) Vol. 2; Akiko Higashimura...... 27 Hour of the Zombie Vol. 9; Tsukasa Saimura...... 47 Bride & the Exorcist Knight Vol. 4, The; Keiko Ishihara. . . 50 How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (Light Novel) Vol. Captain Harlock: Dimensional Voyage Vol. 9; Leiji 3; Dojyomaru...... 13 Matsumoto...... 63 How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord (Manga) Vol. 4; Yukiya Certain Scientific Accelerator Vol. 9, A; Kazuma Kamachi . . Murasaki...... 32 ...... 41 How to Build a Dungeon: Book of the Demon King Vol. 5; Certain Scientific Railgun Vol. 14, A; Kazuma Kamachi. . . 61 Yakan Warau...... 46 Certain Scientific Railgun: Astral Buddy Vol. 2, A; Kazuma I Married My Best Friend to Shut My Parents Up; Kodama Kamachi...... 30 Naoko...... 82 Citrus Vol. 10; Saburouta...... 51 Ideal Sponger Life Vol. 2, The; Tsunehiko Watanabe...... 74 Classmates Vol. 1: Dou kyu sei; Asumiko Nakamura. . . . . 24 Ina, Soraho; Fairy Tale Battle Royale Vol. 3...... 58 Classmates Vol. 2: Sotsu gyo sei (Winter); Asumiko Inuzuka, Junpei; Restaurant to Another World (Light Novel) Nakamura...... 25 Vol. 1...... 81 Classroom of the Elite (Light Novel) Vol. 1; Syougo Ishihara, Keiko; The Bride & the Exorcist Knight Vol. 4...... 50 Kinugasa...... 75 Ishikawa, ; Wonderland Vol. 3...... 73 Classroom of the Elite (Light Novel) Vol. 2; Syougo Jin; Precarious Woman Executive Miss Black General Vol. 4 . . Kinugasa...... 77 ...... 69 coolkyousinnjya; Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Vol. 8...... 8 Jyumonji, Ao; Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash (Light Novel) Vol. 10 coolkyousinnjya; Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Elma's Office Lady Diary Vol. 2...... 80 ...... 40 coolkyousinnjya; Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Kanna's Daily Kamachi, Kazuma; A Certain Scientific Accelerator Vol. 9. . . 41 Life Vol. 5...... 54 Kamachi, Kazuma; A Certain Scientific Railgun Vol. 14. . . . . 61 coolkyousinnjya; Mononoke Sharing Vol. 4...... 6 Kamachi, Kazuma; A Certain Scientific Railgun: Astral Buddy coolkyousinnjya; Ojojojo Vol. 3-4...... 12 Vol. 2...... 30 D-Frag! Vol. 13; Tomoya Haruno...... 52 Kamatani, Yuhki; Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare Vol. 1...... 20 Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! (Light Novel) Vol. 6; FUNA...... 39 Kamatani, Yuhki; Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare Vol. 2...... 21 Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! (Manga) Vol. 3; FUNA...... 37 Kinugasa, Syougo; Classroom of the Elite (Light Novel) Vol. 1 . Division Maneuver Vol. 1 - A Hero Reincarnated (Light ...... 75 Novel); Shippo Senoo...... 18 Kinugasa, Syougo; Classroom of the Elite (Light Novel) Vol. 2 . Division Maneuver Vol. 2 - Binary Hero (Light Novel); ...... 77 Shippo Senoo...... 19 Kogitsune, Kanekiru; Re:Monster Vol. 4...... 2 Dojyomaru; How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (Light Kurumada, Masami; Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho Vol. 6...... 36 Novel) Vol. 3...... 13 Kurumada, Masami; Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho Vol. 7...... 70 Dragon Goes House-Hunting Vol. 3; Kawo Tanuki...... 43 Lumsdon, David; My Little Pony: The Manga - A Day in the Life Dragon Quest Monsters+ Vol. 3; Mine Yoshizaki...... 44 of Equestria Vol. 1...... 14 Dreamin' Sun Vol. 9; Ichigo Takano...... 5 Machimaho: I Messed Up and Made the Wrong Person Into Dungeon of Black Company Vol. 3, The; Youhei Yasumura . a Magical Girl! Vol. 3; Souryu...... 68 ...... 38 Made in Abyss Vol. 6; Akihito Tsukushi...... 45 Eve and Eve; Nagashiro Rouge...... 84 Magical Girl Site Vol. 9; Kentaro Sato...... 35 Fairy Tale Battle Royale Vol. 3; Soraho Ina...... 58 Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka Vol. 6; Makoto Fukami. . . . . 56 Fukami, Makoto; Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka Vol. 6...... 56 Magika Swordsman and Summoner Vol. 11; Mitsuki Mihara FUNA; Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next ...... 49 Life?! (Light Novel) Vol. 6...... 39 Magonote, Rifujin na; Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation FUNA; Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next (Light Novel) Vol. 1...... 76 Life?! (Manga) Vol. 3...... 37 Magonote, Rifujin na; Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Girl From The Other Side: Siúil A Rún Vol. 7, The; Nagabe . (Light Novel) Vol. 2...... 78 ...... 64 Magonote, Rifujin na; Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash (Light Novel) Vol. 10; Ao (Manga) Vol. 9...... 66 Jyumonji...... 40 Masamune-kun's Revenge Vol. 10; Takeoka Hazuki...... 33 Masuda, Eiji; My Monster Secret Vol. 16...... 34 Sato, Kentaro; Magical Girl Site Vol. 9...... 35 Masuda, Eiji; My Monster Secret Vol. 17...... 67 Satoko and Nada Vol. 2; Yupechika...... 7 Matsumoto, Leiji; Captain Harlock: Dimensional Voyage Vol. 9 Senoo, Shippo; Division Maneuver Vol. 1 - A Hero ...... 63 Reincarnated (Light Novel)...... 18 Mihara, Mitsuki; Magika Swordsman and Summoner Vol. 11 . . Senoo, Shippo; Division Maneuver Vol. 2 - Binary Hero (Light ...... 49 Novel)...... 19 Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Vol. 8; coolkyousinnjya. . . . 8 Servamp Vol. 12; Strike Tanaka...... 3 Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Elma's Office Lady Diary Shake-O; Nurse Hitomi's Monster Infirmary Vol. 9...... 48 Vol. 2; coolkyousinnjya...... 80 Shirakome, Ryo; Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Kanna's Daily Life Vol. 5; Strongest (Light Novel) Vol. 6...... 59 coolkyousinnjya...... 54 Shirakome, Ryo; Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Miura, Tsuina; High-Rise Invasion Vol. 7-8...... 31 Strongest (Manga) Vol. 4...... 9 Mononoke Sharing Vol. 4; coolkyousinnjya...... 6 Shomin Sample: I Was Abducted by an Elite All-Girls School as a Sample Commoner Vol. 10; Nanatsuki Takafumi Monster Girl Doctor (Light Novel) Vol. 4; Yoshino Origuchi ...... 71 ...... 16 Skeleton Knight in Another World (Light Novel) Vol. 1; Murasaki, Yukiya; How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord Ennki Hakari...... 22 (Manga) Vol. 4...... 32 Skeleton Knight in Another World (Manga) Vol. 1; Ennki Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Light Novel) Vol. Hakari...... 23 1; Rifujin na Magonote...... 76 Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (Manga) Vol. 1: Heed My Call, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Light Novel) Vol. Beast! Part 1; Yoshinobu Akita...... 28 2; Rifujin na Magonote...... 78 Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (Manga) Vol. 2: Heed My Call, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Manga) Vol. 9; Beast! Part 2; Yoshinobu Akita...... 29 Rifujin na Magonote...... 66 Sorry for My Familiar Vol. 5; Tekka Yaguraba...... 72 My Little Pony: The Manga - A Day in the Life of Equestria Vol. 1; David Lumsdon...... 14 Souryu; Machimaho: I Messed Up and Made the Wrong Person Into a Magical Girl! Vol. 3...... 68 My Monster Secret Vol. 16; Eiji Masuda...... 34 Synecdoche; Plus-Sized Elf Vol. 3...... 11 My Monster Secret Vol. 17; Eiji Masuda...... 67 Takafumi, Nanatsuki; Shomin Sample: I Was Abducted by an My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Elite All-Girls School as a Sample Commoner Vol. 10...... 71 (Manga) Vol. 1; Satoru Yamaguchi...... 83 Takano, Ichigo; Dreamin' Sun Vol. 9...... 5 Mythical Beast Investigator Vol. 1; Koichiro Hoshino. . . . . 15 Takemiya, Yuyuko; Toradora! (Light Novel) Vol. 5...... 17 Nagabe; The Girl From The Other Side: Siúil A Rún Vol. 7 . . . . Takemiya, Yuyuko; Toradora! (Light Novel) Vol. 6...... 60 ...... 64 Tanaka, Hosana; Holy Corpse Rising Vol. 7...... 10 Nakamura, Asumiko; Classmates Vol. 1: Dou kyu sei...... 24 Tanaka, Strike; Servamp Vol. 12...... 3 Nakamura, Asumiko; Classmates Vol. 2: Sotsu gyo sei (Winter) Tanaka, Yuu; Reincarnated as a Sword (Light Novel) Vol. 1 ...... 25 ...... 79 Naoko, Kodama; I Married My Best Friend to Shut My Parents Up...... 82 Tanuki, Kawo; Dragon Goes House-Hunting Vol. 3...... 43 New Game! Vol. 6; Shotaro Tokuno...... 53 Tokuno, Shotaro; New Game! Vol. 6...... 53 Nurse Hitomi's Monster Infirmary Vol. 9; Shake-O...... 48 Tomo-chan is a Girl! Vol. 4; Fumita Yanagida...... 57 Nyoijizai; Harukana Receive Vol. 4...... 65 Toradora! (Light Novel) Vol. 5; Yuyuko Takemiya...... 17 Ojojojo Vol. 3-4; coolkyousinnjya...... 12 Toradora! (Light Novel) Vol. 6; Yuyuko Takemiya...... 60 Origuchi, Yoshino; Monster Girl Doctor (Light Novel) Vol. 4 . . . Tsukushi, Akihito; Made in Abyss Vol. 6...... 45 ...... 16 Ultra Kaiju Humanization Project feat.POP Comic code Vol. 3; POP...... 4 Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare Vol. 1; Yuhki Kamatani...... 20 Warau, Yakan; How to Build a Dungeon: Book of the Demon King Vol. 5...... 46 Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare Vol. 2; Yuhki Kamatani...... 21 Watanabe, Tsunehiko; The Ideal Sponger Life Vol. 2...... 74 Plus-Sized Elf Vol. 3; Synecdoche...... 11 Wonderland Vol. 3; Yugo Ishikawa...... 73 POP; Ultra Kaiju Humanization Project feat.POP Comic code Yaguraba, Tekka; Sorry for My Familiar Vol. 5...... 72 Vol. 3...... 4 Yamaguchi, Satoru; My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Precarious Woman Executive Miss Black General Vol. 4; Lead to Doom! (Manga) Vol. 1...... 83 Jin...... 69 Yamazaki, Kore; The Ancient Magus' Bride Supplement II . . . . Re:Monster Vol. 4; Kanekiru Kogitsune...... 2 ...... 42 Reia; Accomplishments of the Duke's Daughter Vol. 4...... 62 Yanagida, Fumita; Tomo-chan is a Girl! Vol. 4...... 57 Reincarnated as a Sword (Light Novel) Vol. 1; Yuu Tanaka . Yasumura, Youhei; The Dungeon of Black Company Vol. 3 ...... 79 ...... 38 Restaurant to Another World (Light Novel) Vol. 1; Junpei Yoshizaki, Mine; Dragon Quest Monsters+ Vol. 3...... 44 Inuzuka...... 81 Yupechika; Satoko and Nada Vol. 2...... 7 Rouge, Nagashiro; Eve and Eve...... 84 Saburouta; Citrus Vol. 10...... 51 Saimura, Tsukasa; Hour of the Zombie Vol. 9...... 47 Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho Vol. 6; Masami Kurumada...... 36 Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho Vol. 7; Masami Kurumada...... 70 Sankakuhead; Himouto! Umaru-chan Vol. 6...... 55