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yeN paNels www.yenpress.com Spice and Wolf © ISUNA HASEKURA KADOKAWA CORPORATION ASCII MEDIA WORKS july LEAD soul eater NOT! TITLE volume 3

Atsushi Ohkubo

A brand-new school-life story spun off from Atsushi Ohkubo's New York Times bestselling Soul Eater series!

The attack on Eternal Feather is a cruel reminder that there is very real danger out there for the weapons and meisters of DWMA. Tsugumi is more determined than ever to develop her skills so that she can defend her friends in the future. But the road ahead is filled with challenges… and silliness!

978-0-316-37666-2 $13.00 ($14.00 CAN) Trade Paperback 5” x 7.5” 224 pages Carton Qty: 48

Manga / Action / Fantasy

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2 Yen Press (The font isa VAG Rounded) July Soul eater Volume 21

Atsushi Ohkubo

Aspiring scythemeister Maka and her transforming partner/weapon, Soul Eater, train to eradicate the evil souls of our world in this bestselling comedy series!

Crona’s crimes have become too terrible New A to ignore, and the troubled youth is York Times MANGA added to Shinigami’s list. Hoping to reach BESTSELLER! her friend first, Maka extends her soul perception ability to engulf the entire planet. But the sweep delivers even more than she had bargained for—the location of the Kishin’s hideout!

978-0-316-40696-3 $13.00 ($14.00 CAN) Trade Paperback 5” x 7.5” 192 pages Carton Qty: 48

Manga / Adventure / Comedy

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(The font isa VAG Rounded) July accel world Volume 1

Reki Kawahara

From bullied to Burst Linker, one boy grasps his true destiny in this mega-popular and award-winning futuristic series from the author of Sword Art Online!

Even in the future, all the advances and innovation in the world can’t change the dynamics of the school playground. And for Haruyuki Arita, a fat kid in junior high, that means he’s destined to always be at the bottom of the food chain, prime pickings for the school bullies. But when he encounters the beautiful Kuroyukihime, an avatar in the virtual world where he relaxes, Haruyuki’s life is turned on its head as he dives into Brain Burst, a mysterious computer program, and the Accelerated World with her help. And it’s in the Accel World that Haruyuki casts off his depressing reality and takes hold of the chance to become a Burst Linker, a knight to protect his princess!

978-0-316-37673-0 Accel World © REKI KAWAHARA KADOKAWA CORPORATION ASCII MEDIA WORKS $13.00 ($14.00 CAN) Comp Titles: Sword Art Online, .Hack/Sign Trade Paperback 5.5” x 8.25” 224 pages Carton Qty: 48

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4 Yen Press July no matter how I look at it, it’s you guys’ fault i’m not popular! volume 4

Nico Tanigawa

In this hilarious comedy, a high school first-year realizes that her dreams of popularity may be out of reach—and it can’t be her own fault, can it?!

As the second term of high school winds down, Tomoko Kuroki’s life continues to be full of awesome…nothing. But ever the optimist, she pins her hopes on the possibilities that winter break will bring. Unfortunately, there’s a cold A New York Times breeze blowing in more ways than one, MANGA and Tomoko’s in for a disappointment. Is BESTSELLER! she doomed to spend her theoretically monumental first year as an HSG without any friends at all?!

978-0-316-37674-7 No Matter How I Look At It, Itʼs You Guysʼ Fault Iʼm Not Popular! ©Nico Tanigawa/SQUARE ENIX $13.00 ($14.00 CAN) Trade Paperback 5” x 7.5” 144 pages Carton Qty: 48

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(The font isa VAG Rounded) July the infernal devices: A New York Times clockwork MANGA BESTSELLER! princess volume 3 Cassandra Clare, HyeKyung Baek

Cassandra Clare’s #1 New York Times bestselling steampunk fan favorite adapted as a manga!

The threat of Mortmain’s Infernal Devices looms as the Shadowhunters race to work out a way to counteract the mechanical monsters. Meanwhile, plans for Tessa’s marriage to Jem are underway, despite her fiancé’s failing health and the unresolved feelings between her and Will. When Tessa is captured, Will must leave his comrade behind to save the woman they both love… But with the final missing piece—Tessa herself—in Mortmain’s possession, can anything stop his plot for revenge?

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A New Volume ⁄7 York Times MANGA Yana Toboso BESTSELLER! The illustrious Phantomhive manor has one devil of a butler . . . or is he merely a devil? A recurring #1 New York Times bestseller!

Due in no small part to Sebastian, his uncommon butler, Earl Ciel Phantomhive finally succeeds in earning an audience with the enigmatic headmaster of Weston College following the outcome of the annual cricket tourney. As moon- pale petals bloom on the lapels of the students who have been granted a place at the Midnight Tea Party, the man who holds all authority at the school reveals himself to his guests. Will his appearance shed light on the fate of the students who have gone missing, or will the mysteries continue to pile up within these hallowed school grounds?

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(The font isa VAG Rounded) july pandorahearts A New York Times volume 21 MANGA BESTSELLER! Jun Mochizuki

A gothic fantasy with an Alice in Wonderland twist!

“I want you to be ‘happy’…” With these parting words, one man sacrifices himself to save Oz and his companions, who have been chased into a corner. That sentiment succeeds in awakening Oz’s heart, long held captive in the depths of his own soul, as though breaking all the chains that bind him… But when Oz learns of the heavy price of his revival, can his resolve withstand it?

978-0-316-37671-6 $13.00 ($14.00 CAN) Trade Paperback 5” x 7.5” 192 pages Carton Qty: 48

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PandoraHearts ©Jun Mochizuki/SQUARE ENIX

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Yuuki Kodama

Demon and human cultures clash in this dark, urban action-comedy!

Using Staz’s powerful magic, Braz has successfully resurrected his father, Richarz, former king of the Demon A New World. Staz is furious that his brother York Times has swindled him yet again—with Staz’s MANGA blood and Braz’s efforts going toward BESTSELLER! resurrection research, Staz and Fuyumi are back to square one on restoring her human body. But more pressing than Fuyumi’s precarious state is that of the Demon World! When the dust settles, will a vampire or a werewolf be sitting on the throne?!

978-0-316-37672-3 $20.00 ($22.00 CAN) Trade Paperback 5” x 7.5” 352 pages Carton Qty: 24

Blood Lad © Yuuki KODAMA 2010 2011, 2012, 2013 / KADOKAWA CORPORATION, Tokyo Manga / Comedy / Action

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(The font isa VAG Rounded) July inu x boku SS volume 4

Cocoa Fujiwara

At the prestigious and mysterious Maison de Ayakashi, each tenant is protected by their own supernatural Secret Service agent! A New York Times When Ririchiyo returns home for the MANGA New Year’s festivities, she is hesitant to BESTSELLER! admit to her family that her bodyguard is also her boyfriend. Over the past several months, the other supernatural boarders at Ayakashi Hall have become more like a real family to her than any she has ever known. Never have these bonds been more evident than when danger threatens one of her new friends…

978-0-316-32208-9 $11.99 ($12.99 CAN) Trade Paperback 5” x 7.5” 224 pages Carton Qty: 48

Inu X Boku SS ©Cocoa Fujiwara/SQUARE ENIX Manga / Fantasy / Action

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(The font isa VAG Rounded) july umineko when they cry: episode 4: alliance of the golden witch omnibus 1 (series v. 7)

Ryukishi07, Soichiro A New York Times MANGA A closed-circle mystery from the BESTSELLER! creator of Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY. Twelve years after her loved ones were brutally murdered at the annual family meeting, Ange Ushiromiya, now eighteen, is the sole heir of the Ushiromiya family. Ostracized by her peers, Ange seeks companionship in the pages of a diary left behind by her cousin, Maria. The diary offers a precious glimpse of Maria’s world—her struggles at school, her friendship with stuffed- lion Sakutarou, and her fascination with magic. It’s as if the diary contains the last remnants of Ange’s dear cousin…and

Umineko WHEN THEY CRY Episode 1: Legend of the Golden Witch ©Ryukishi07/07th Expansion ©Kei Natsumi/SQUARE ENIX an opportunity for Ange to discover the Umineko WHEN THEY CRY Episode 2: Turn of the Golden Witch ©Ryukishi07/07th Expansion ©Jiro Suzuki/SQUARE ENIX Umineko WHEN THEY CRY Episode 3: Banquet of the Golden Witch ©Ryukishi07/07th Expansion ©Kei Natsumi/SQUARE ENIX magic within herself… Umineko WHEN THEY CRY Episode 4: Alliance of the Golden Witch ©Ryukishi07/07th Expansion ©Soichiro/SQUARE ENIX

978-0-316-37042-4 $22.00 ($24.00 CAN) Trade Paperback 5.75” x 8.25” 544 pages Manga / Horror / Carton Qty: 24 Survival / Mystery

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(The font isa VAG Rounded) july is this a zombie? Volume 8 (FINAL)

Sacchi, Shinichi Kimura, Kobuichi ∙ Muririn

Zombies . . . with a magical twist . . . and a Magikewl Girl!

Cursed by the teeny tiny Queen of Villiers, Ayumu is shocked to discover that no one seems to remember him, not even A New York Times Eu! (Onii-chan is crying in the corner MANGA all by himself, Eu. Haruna-emon, doooo BESTSELLER! something!) Then when Sera mistakes Ayumu for her lover, the two end up in close quarters…in the bath?! The Is This a Zombie? gang serves up a tearful final volume!

978-0-316-37677-8 $13.00 ($14.00 CAN) Trade Paperback 5” x 7.5” 160 pages Carton Qty: 48

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(The font isa VAG Rounded) july omamori himari volume ⁄2 (FINAL)

Milan Matra

An orphaned boy must learn to live New A with a sexy supernatural warrior York Times MANGA who aggravates his allergies (and BESTSELLER! his hormones) in this quirky, bestselling rom-com!

Kuesu, who has returned to the fold as an immortal, arouses great joy and relief in Yuuto. But at the sight of her beloved Young Lord happy and in the arms of another, Himari succumbs to the dark beast that dwells within her and goes on a rampage. As a demon slayer whose duty it is to stop out-of-control ayakashi like Himari, what decision will Yuuto make?! Find out in the moving conclusion to Omamori Himari!

978-0-316-37678-5 $13.00 ($14.00 CAN) Trade Paperback 5” x 7.5” 160 pages Carton Qty: 48 Manga / Fantasy / Action

Omamori Himari © MATRA MILAN 2011, 2012, 2013 / KADOKAWA CORPORATION, Tokyo

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(The font isa VAG Rounded) august maximum ride: the manga volume 8

James Patterson, NaRae Lee LEAD The hit novel series takes flight in this New York Times bestselling TITLE manga adaptation!

Joining a scientific expedition gives Max and the flock a perfect opportunity to distance themselves from the heated debate over their future, but frostbite isn’t the only danger in the Antarctic! A powerful figure in the underworld has promised the super-human kids to the highest bidder—and he has the robotic army to ensure the goods are delivered!

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Maximum Ride © James Patterson, Illustrations © Hachette Book Group Manga / Fantasy / Adventure

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(The font isa VAG Rounded) august the melancholy of haruhi suzumiya Volume 19 A New York Times Nagaru Tanigawa, MANGA Gaku Tsugano, BESTSELLER! Noizi Ito

Japan’s hottest property and the international phenomenon known as “Haruhi-ism”!

After Haruhi’s rigorous selection process, a new member has been selected for the SOS Brigade! But Kyon feels uneasy around Yasumi Watahashi, not only because of the girl’s odd behavior, but also because he knows the peculiar— and sometimes threatening—types that tend to congregate around Haruhi Suzumiya…

978-0-316-37680-8 $13.00 ($14.00 CAN) Trade Paperback 5” x 7.5” 176 pages Carton Qty: 48 The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya © Nagaru TANIGAWA, Noizi ITO 2011, 2012, 2013 © Gaku TSUGANO 2011, 2012, 2013/KADOKAWA CORPORATION, Tokyo

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(The font isa VAG Rounded) august sword art online 2: Aincrad (novel volume 2)

Reki Kawahara

The runaway bestselling fantasy light novel franchise that topped the charts in 2012!

Linked up and logged into the deadly VMMORPG “Sword Art Online” in both the real and virtual worlds, Kirito is stuck in a hell of one man’s making, and like everyone else, unable to escape until the game is beaten. But while some players are crippled by fear and others throw themselves into completing the game, still others relax into everyday life in the face of their cruel predicament and live to the best of their ability…laughing, crying, but always enjoying the game. Among them are four women who make a mark upon the solo adventurer that Kirito has become: Silica, the beast- tamer; Lisbeth, the blacksmith; Yui, the mysterious orphan; and the tragic Sachi, never to be forgotten by the black

Sword Art Online © REKI KAWAHARA KADOKAWA CORPORATION ASCII MEDIA WORKS swordsman…

978-0-316-37681-5 $13.00 ($14.00 CAN) Trade Paperback 5.5” x 8.25” 208 pages Science Fiction / Carton Qty: 48 Action & Adventure /

Sword Art Online: Aincrad © REKI KAWAHARA/ TAMAKO NAKAMURA Sword Art Online: Fairy Dance © REKI KAWAHARA / TSUBASA HAZUKI Online Gaming KADOKAWA CORPORATION ASCII MEDIA WORKS KADOKAWA CORPORATION ASCII MEDIA WORKS 16 Yen Press In the year 2022, gamers rejoice as "Sword Art Online"-a VRMMORPG like no other-opens its virtual doors...

...but the elation of the players quickly turns to horror as they discover that SAO is missing one of the most basic functions of any MMORPG...

...a LOG-OUT BUTTON.

Now, trapped in the virtual world of Aincrad, users are issued a chilling ultimatum: conquer all one hundred floors of Aincrad to regain your freedom...

Join Japan's massively popular fantasy franchise: Sword Art Online!

Yen Press 17 august spice and wolf (novel volume 12)

Isuna Hasekura

The adventures of a traveling merchant and his wolf goddess companion continue in the twelfth installment of this historical fantasy novel!

To obtain a map of the northlands, Lawrence and company leave the Kingdom of Winfiel and return to Kerube. But instead of the silversmith they seek, they cross paths with a beautiful girl named Fran, who offers to draw them their map. However, Fran’s map comes with a price—in exchange, the party must travel with her to a village where an angel is said to have alighted and discover the truth behind the legend. But what of the rumor that a witch lives in that very same village…? A Bookscan Fantasy BESTSELLER! 978-0-316-32432-8 $12.00 ($13.00 CAN) Trade Paperback 5.5” x 8.25” 240 pages Carton Qty: 48 Spice and Wolf © ISUNA HASEKURA KADOKAWA CORPORATION ASCII MEDIA WORKS

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high school DxD Volume 2

Ichiei Ishibumi, Hiroichi, Zero Miyama

Demons and angels collide in this racy supernatural high school comedy!

Is love in the air between lowly servant Issei and his mistress, the bewitching Rias?!

Reincarnated as a demon by Rias, the school beauty, Issei finds himself in servitude to his devilish mistress. But when Issei befriends Sister Asia, a nun from the Church, which is widely known to be hostile to demonkind, he’s practically asking for a target on his back—as Rias is quick to inform him! Worse yet, when the good sister is kidnapped by a fallen angel, Issei rushes to her aid! But little does he know that Heaven plays dirty…!

978-0-316-37682-2 $13.00 ($14.00 CAN) Trade Paperback High School DxD © Hiroji Mishima 2011 © Ichiei Ishibumi, Zero Miyama 2011/ KADOKAWA CORPORATION, Tokyo 5” x 7.5” 160 pages Carton Qty: 48

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(The font isa VAG Rounded) august BTooom! volume 7

Junya Inoue

An expert gamer is forced to play a real-life version of his favorite game in a battle to the death!

How will Sakamoto confront the demon doctor?!

In “BTOOOM!”, a twisted live-action game of survival underway on a mysterious deserted island, actual people must use bombs to murder their opponents in order to live. Ryouta Sakamoto has overcome countless near-deaths in this game, while finding allies in Himiko and Kiyoshi Taira as he searches for a way out. But after Masahito Date, a former doctor who treats the injured Taira, is welcomed to the group, Ryouta begins to see the doctor’s true colors…!! Combining his past experience of having already beaten the game once with his wicked shrewdness, this demon doctor starts to eat away at the trust between Ryouta and Himiko. How will they beat Date and his sinister scheme?! BTOOOM! © Junya INOUE 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 / SHINCHOSHA 978-0-316-24544-9 $11.99 ($12.99 CAN) Trade Paperback 5” x 7.5” 192 pages Carton Qty: 48

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(The font isa VAG Rounded) august triage x volume 7

Shouji Sato

An intense action thriller from the artist of the New York Times best- A New seller, Highschool of the Dead! York Times MANGA A pair of fierce combatants calling BESTSELLER! themselves the Highjetters face off against Yuko Sagiri and Ample Zero near Tobioka Harbor. Who are these powerful girls whose strength rivals even that of the elite Black Label team? And why do they call Hitsugi “senpai”? Black Label’s own dark past gradually comes to light as the battle for the city rages on…

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