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LEAD the melancholy TITLE of suzumiya haruhi-chan volume 2

PUYO, Nagaru Tanigawa, Noizi Ito ...what a brilliant The untold adventures of the SOS story. Brigade in a fun four-panel format! It’s another crazy-exciting day for Haruhi- chan and the SOS Brigade! Haruhi-chan never runs out of ideas for fun new activities with the SOS Brigade (atten- dance mandatory). It’s a busy time for everyone: going to the beach, taking scenic y A EAA H... hikes . . . moongazing in sexy bunny-girl outfits?! What will Haruhi think of next?! You’ll find plenty of gags and guffaws as Haruhi dives into the world of four-panel and short comics!!

978-0-316-08958-6 $11.99 ($13.50 CAN) Trade Paperback 5” x 7.5” 160 pages Carton Qty: 48 COVER NOT COVER FINAL

The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi-chan © Nagaru TANIGAWA ● Noizi ITO 2008 © PUYO 2008/KADOKAWA SHOTEN

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Featured a bride's story DEBUT volume 1

Kaoru Mori

The beautifully-illustrated tale of a twenty-year-old bride and her twelve-year-old husband on the Silk Road in 19th-century Asia. At the age of twenty, Amir is sent to a neighboring town to be wed. But her surprise at learning her new husband, Karluk, is eight years younger than her is quickly replaced by a deep affection for the boy and his family. While it is not so distant, Amir's village has very different customs, foods, and clothes from what Karluk is used to. As the two of them learn more about each other through their daily lives, the bond of respect and love grows stronger.

978-0-316-18099-3 $16.99 ($18.99 CAN) Hardcover Book 5.75” x 8.25” 192 pages Carton Qty: 20 COVER NOT COVER FINAL

Kaoru Mori received the 2005 Japanese Media Arts Festival Manga / Slice-of-Life / Excellence Prize for her work on Emma. Emma was also praised by Historical / Romance Library Journal and was one of YALSA's best graphic novel for teens picks in 2008. Yen Press will be showcasing Mori's gorgeous artwork in a prestige hardcover edition. Yen Press 3

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(The font isa VAG Rounded) may La Belle aux ours nains © Editions du Seuil, 2009 First published in France under the title : COVER NOT COVER FINAL

land, Snow flees the kingdom and finds beauty and the herself at the doorstep of the seven squat bears’ cabin! But the squat bears squat bears aren’t interested in harboring fugitive princesses. The best place for a beautiful Émile Bravo princess is with a prince! Beloved fairytale worlds collide in 978-0-316-08362-1 this rollicking adventure for kids $14.99 ($16.99 CAN) and parents alike! Hardcover Book 9.5” x 7” When the queen’s magic mirror declares 48 pages that Snow White is the fairest in the Carton Qty: 44 Picture Book / Graphic Novel / Comedy Comp Title: The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales 4 Yen Press

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A New York Times MANGA spice and wolf BESTSELLER! Volume 4 (manga)

Isuna Hasekura, Keito Koume

The adventures of a traveling merchant and his wolf goddess companion, adapted from the hit historical fantasy novel series! Proud of his skillful transaction in Poroson (with more than a little help from Holo), Lawrence turns his cart toward Ruvin- heigen in hopes of swelling his profits. Along the way, Lawrence and Holo meet the shepherdess Norah, whom they engage to “protect” them along the way. As it turns out, though, it isn’t wolves from which Lawrence needs protection, but his own ambition. The threat of a merchant’s worst nightmare awaits him in Ruvinheigen — bankruptcy!!

978-0-316-17826-6 $12.99 ($14.50 CAN) Trade Paperback 5” x 7.5” 192 pages Carton Qty: 48 COVER NOT COVER FINAL

Spice and Wolf © Isuna Hasekura/Keito Koume/ASCII MEDIA WORKS

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(The font isa VAG Rounded) may cirque du freak Volume 9

Darren Shan, Takahiro Arai

The bestselling novel series comes to life in this manga retelling of Darren Shan’s grisly adventures as a teenage vampire. Outnumbered, outsmarted, and desperate, the hunters are on the run, pursued by the vampaneze, the police, and an angry mob. With their enemies clamoring for blood, the vampires prepare for a deadly battle. Is this the end for Darren and his allies? 978-0-316-17606-4 5” x 7.5” $11.99 ($13.50 CAN) 192 pages Trade Paperback Carton Qty: 48 COVER NOT COVER FINAL

Cirque du Freak © Darren Shan, Illustration © Takahiro ARAI/ Shogakukan Inc. Manga / Horror / Fantasy

raiders Volume 6

JinJun Park

L V S N A female zombie survives by eating the regenerating flesh of her

(The font isa VAG Rounded)immortal companion on their quest for the secrets of the Holy Grail! Irel and the zombie hunters make their way to St. Peter’s, only to be met by an overwhelming swarm of undead! As if a flesh-hungry welcoming committee wasn't enough, an albino vampire is after Irel's throat! In the presence of the vampire’s mighty powers, Irel’s immortal body is reacting strangely . . . 978-0-316-18354-3 5” x 7.5” $11.99 ($13.50 CAN) 176 pages Trade Paperback Carton Qty: 48 COVER NOT COVER FINAL Raiders © PARK Jin-jun / Daewon C.I., Inc. Manga / Action / Horror 6 Yen Press

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(The font isa VAG Rounded) may Higurashi when they cry: demon exposing arc omnibus (standalone)

Ryukishi07, En Kito

The mystery of Hinamizawa village deepens in this side story based on the bestselling Higurashi series! It's been almost a year since Natsumi and her family moved from the town of Onigafuchi. Her grandmother, a native of Hinamizawa village, fears that they will be cursed for abandoning the mountains, but Natsumi has never been happier, making new friends and enjoying school life. When a terrible gas explosion in Hinamizawa wipes out everyone in the village, her grandmother is convinced it is the wrath of the village god, Oyashiro-sama. Natsumi's family has never taken Grandmother's beliefs seriously, but her devotion to Oyashiro-sama has taken a frightening turn. Have the old woman's fanatical convictions gone too far? 978-0-316-07334-9

COVER NOT COVER FINAL $18.99 ($20.99 CAN) HIGURASHI NO NAKUKORONI ONISARASHI-HEN © En KITO 2006 © RYUKISHI 07 2006/KADOKAWA SHOTEN Trade Paperback 5.75” x 8.25” An independent side story set in the world of the main New York 400 pages Times bestselling Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY series. Yen Press will Carton Qty: 20 be collecting this two-volume story in one complete omnibus.

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(The font isa VAG Rounded) may sumomomo, momomo Volume 8

Shinobu Ohtaka

A bookish high schooler is betrothed to the world's strongest bride! With the reconstruction complete, Koushi begins his training at the brand-new Inuzuka dojo. But he is still unable to master his family’s extreme martial arts techniques. Confessing his true weakness to his friends, Koushi begs them to help him with his training. But if Koushi thought the Inuzuka training techniques were over the top, his friends’ methods might push him over the edge! 978-0-316-07319-6 5” x 7.5” $11.99 ($13.50 CAN) 208 pages Trade Paperback Carton Qty: 48 COVER NOT COVER FINAL Sumomomo, Momomo © Shinobu Ohtaka / SQUARE ENIX Manga / Comedy / Fantasy / Martial Arts

sunshine sketch Volume 5

Ume Aoki

L V S N Sketch comedy at its finest! (The font isa VAG Rounded) Miyako, Hiro, Yuno, and Sae are back for more art school adventures in the fifth installment of this beloved series! The new school year brings fresh faces to the art department, and these Hidamari veterans are ready to show them the ropes! School never has to be a chore, and these girls are proof that learning can indeed be fun! 978-0-316-17802-0 5.75” x 8.25” $11.99 ($13.50 CAN) 112 pages Trade Paperback Carton Qty: 48 COVER NOT COVER FINAL Sunshine Sketch © Ume Aoki / HOUBUNSHA Manga / Comedy 8 Yen Press

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(The font isa VAG Rounded) may my girlfriend's a geek Volume 3 (manga)

PENTABU, Rize Shinba

Taiga had no idea what was in store when his hot new girlfriend said she was a “fujoshi.” Who knew how rough it could be to date a geek? When the couple’s first Christmas rolls around, Taiga decides to tutor a school- boy for some extra cash. Only Yuiko’s fujoshi filter seems to have rubbed off on Taiga, and now he’s seeing his new part-time gig in a whole new light?! Will his Christmas plans be thwarted by his own fully ripe and rotten tendencies?! 978-0-316-17821-1 5” x 7.5” $11.99 ($13.50 CAN) 176 pages Trade Paperback Carton Qty: 48 COVER NOT COVER FINAL

goong Volume 11

SoHee Park

L V S N An average high school girl gets the royal treatment when she marries the prince (Theof Korea. font isa VAG Rounded) It seems like her grandfather's passing has given Chae-Kyung a change of heart, and she returns to the palace determined to make Shin the king. But things are not easy as Yul is struggling more and more to keep his love a secret, and the current king is having trouble dealing with his old promises . . . 978-0-7595-3155-0 5.75” x 8.25” $18.99 ($20.99 CAN) 368 pages Trade Paperback Carton Qty: 20 COVER NOT COVER FINAL Goong © SoHee Park / Seoul Cultural Publishers, Inc., Inc. Manga / Romance / Historical Yen Press 9

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(The font isa VAG Rounded) june soul eater volume 6

Atsushi Ohkubo

Scythemeister Maka and her trans- forming partner/weapon, Soul Eater, train to eradicate evil souls in this New York Times bestselling series. Death the Kid and Black Star race after A New Free and Eruka, ready to do whatever it York Times takes to stop the Black Blood before it is MANGA used to revive the slumbering First Kishin. BESTSELLER! Meanwhile, Maka has allowed herself to slip into madness in an effort to reach Crona’s troubled soul. In addition to being horribly embarrassing, her actions carry a great risk. If Maka can’t find Crona fast, she too will be consumed by madness!

978-0-316-07109-3 $11.99 ($13.50 CAN) Trade Paperback 5” x 7.5” 192 pages Carton Qty: 48 COVER NOT COVER FINAL Soul Eater © Atsushi Ohkubo / SQUARE ENIX Manga / Adventure / Comedy

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Featured the betrayal DEBUT knows my name volume 1

Hotaru Odagiri

An orphaned boy with the power to sense others’ feelings recovers the truth of his forgotten past in this paranormal romance. Abandoned as a baby and raised in an orphanage, kind-hearted high schooler Yuki Sakuragi is driven by a need to find the reason for his existence. Plagued by mysterious dreams, Yuki also possesses the strange ability to read the deepest, darkest thoughts of anyone he touches. As both the dreams and his powers inten- sify, there appears before him a beautiful young man named “Zess,” whose face tugs on Yuki’s memory. He warns Yuki not to venture outside on Walpurgis Night, the eve of the blood-red moon, which in- vites death. But when Yuki’s compassion leads him to disobey Zess’s order, has Yuki carelessly thrown his life away before he’s even given himself the chance

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URAGIRI WA BOKU NO NAMAE WO SHITTEIRU Issue 1 © Hotaru ODAGIRI 2006,2007/KADOKAWA SHOTEN 978-0-316-11941-2 Comp Titles: Godchild, Alice in the Country of Hearts $18.99 ($20.99 CAN) Trade Paperback A highly-successful animated adaptation of The Betrayal Knows My 5.75” x 8.25” Name aired on Crunchyroll.com in Spring/Summer 2010. 368 pages Carton Qty: 20 Manga / Fantasy / Romance

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(The font isa VAG Rounded) june spice and wolf Volume 4 (novel)

Isuna Hasekura

The unique and engaging adventure of merchant Lawrence and Holo the Wisewolf continue in the fourth volume of this historical fantasy! Continuing their journey north, Lawrence and Holo stop in the village of Tereo in hopes of finding a local abbey where they might uncover more information regarding the fate of Holo’s ancient home, Yoitsu. Soon after their arrival, though, the com- panions are caught up in a local dispute between Tereo and the neighboring town of Enberch that could cost Lawrence and Holo both their fortunes and their lives! With the Wisewolf’s help, can Lawrence devise a way to save an entire town from ruin — and his skin and that of his traveling companion in the process?

978-0-7595-3108-6 $11.99 ($13.50 CAN) Trade Paperback 5.5” x 8.25” 256 pages

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12 Yen Press june the rampage of haruhi suzumiya (novel)

Nagaru Tanigawa

The original bestselling comedy novel series! Stunning, brash, and completely clueless about her powers, Haruhi Suzumiya can make anything bend to her will. Although she doesn’t know it, she’s a goddess who has the ability to destroy the world — don’t make her mad! Luckily, she has her SOS Brigade — a club comprised of her high school’s most extraordinary students — to keep her happy. This fifth volume in the wildly fun and unpredictable Haruhi Suzumiya series features three short stories for Haruhi’s every mood — an endless summer, an overheated competition with the computer club, and a ski trip getaway in a dangerous blizzard!

978-0-316-03884-3 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN) Trade Paperback 5.5” x 8.25” 240 pages Carton Qty: 20 YA Novel / Comedy / Fantasy

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya, The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya, The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya, The Rampage of Haruhi Suzumiya © Nagaru TANIGAWA 2003, 2004/KADOKAWA SHOTEN Illustration: Noizi Ito

978-0-316-03882-9 $14.99 ($16.99 CAN) Hardcover 5.5” x 8.25” 240 pages Carton Qty: 10

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Masahiro Totsuka, Aguri Igarashi

The high school kendo (fencing) team finds new inspiration: if they lose the championship, Kojiro may lose his job! After their disciplined training, the Muroe High kendo team is ready for action on the day of the practice meet. Their opponents from Kamasaki High, however, hardly seem pumped for competition. As the scores are tallied, will even Ishi- baki’s pupils find the passion for victory burning within their neglected armor? 978-0-316-18410-6 5” x 7.5” $11.99 ($13.50 CAN) 208 pages Trade Paperback Carton Qty: 48 COVER NOT COVER FINAL Bamboo Blade © Masahiro Totsuka, Aguri Igarashi / SQUARE ENIX Manga / Comedy / Martial Arts

zombie-loan Volume 11

PEACH-PIT

L V S N Your favorite zombie zombie-hunters are back in action! (The font isa VAG Rounded) Going head-to-head with the Dragon Head of the Xu Fu to rescue the kidnapped Shito, Chika, Shuuji, and Toko run into a major complication — their friend and their enemy end up being one and the same?! With Lao Ye successful by all ap- pearances in taking over Shito’s body and with Koyomi down for the count, will Michiru’s arrival be enough to pull Shito back together? 978-0-316-17797-9 5” x 7.5” $11.99 ($13.50 CAN) 176 pages Trade Paperback Carton Qty: 48 COVER NOT COVER FINAL ZOMBIE-LOAN © PEACH-PIT / SQUARE ENIX Manga / Horror / Fantasy / Action 14 Yen Press

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(The font isa VAG Rounded) june higurashi when they cry: eye opening arc Volume 3 (series v. 13)

Ryukishi07, Yutori Houjyou

The horrific mysteries of Hinamizawa grow clearer in the first “answer arc” to the Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Cotton Drifting Arc. One year after his disappearance, the police are no closer to finding Satoshi or solving his aunt’s murder, and Shion is quickly running out of patience. Dressing alternately as “Shion” and “Mion,” she positions herself as close to Keiichi as possible. Given that he too entered the forbidden Saiguden with this year’s victims, Shion suspects he will be the next to be “demoned away.” Shion hopes her actions will spur on the true murderer, so that when the serial killer does attack Keiichi, she will be ready.

978-0-316-12379-2 $11.99 ($13.50 CAN) Trade Paperback

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Ryuji x Gotsubo

A sports manga with kick, riding on the tails of the FIFA World Cup! Creator Ryuji Gotsubo supplied the illustrations for the Twilight novels in Japan! For once, it looks like the Chikubushima High soccer team might have a shot at the national tournament (provided all their players actually show up to the matches)! Rakuichi may have the raw talent that makes him an invaluable asset to this bizarre team, but his enor- mous ego interferes with his ability to make good decisions on the field. (Seriously, dude. Just pass the ball.) As Rakuichi continues to irritate the heck out of his teammates, the foundation of the team, Azuchi, is out of commission, and captain Matsuri is losing interest as the power of the principal’s bribes wanes. With even tougher opponents to come, will the stars and supporting players of Chikubushima manage to pull together

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SangEun Lee

Will thirteen be the lucky number in a schoolgirl’s quest for love? It’s finally summer vacation! Hee-So is looking forward to lovey-dovey dates with Won-Jun, but it’s hard to get in a romantic mood with Won-Jun worried about the ailing Sae-Bom. Plus, Beatrice is acting odd, and when Hee-So gets a call from home that something happened to him, not even love-of-her-life Won- Jun or Sae-Bom’s fragile condition can keep her from running straight home! 978-0-7595-3000-3 5.75” x 8.25” $11.99 ($13.50 CAN) 176 pages Trade Paperback Carton Qty: 48 COVER NOT COVER FINAL 13th Boy © SangEun Lee / Haksan Publishing Co., Ltd. Manga / Romance

tale of the waning moon Volume 2

Hyouta Fujiyama

L V S N When heartbroken Ryuka wished for true love, he didn't expect the

(The font isa VAG Rounded)spirit of the moon to hear his cry . . . but why are his options all men?! Enchanted by the Spirit of the Last Quarter Moon to follow in his footsteps, Ryuka discovers en route that men of all shapes and sizes are attracted to his body like bees to honey. But Ryuka’s sullen resentment and rage against the moon spirit Ixto are softening into something like . . . possibly . . . love? 978-0-316-17801-3 5” x 7.5” $12.99 ($14.50 CAN) 160 pages Trade Paperback Carton Qty: 48 COVER NOT COVER FINAL Tale of the Waning Moon © Hyouta Fujiyama / HOUBUNSHA Manga / Yaoi (Boys’ Love) / Romance / Adventure Yen Press 17

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Yen’s ratings are structured in two tiers: age ratings (A, T, OT, M) and content indicators (L, V, S, N). Age ratings indicate a maturity threshold below which some parents or guardians may find the content unsuitable. Content indicators provide insight as to the material within the book that prompted a particular age rating. The frequency and/or severity of that material is reflected in the age rating.

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