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Volume 24 - 1st printing. Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Taiki Kawakami. Character Designs by Mitz Vah. Translated by Stephen Paul. Now that things have mostly been settled with Hinata, its time for Rimuru to announce his rise to Demon Lord to the world. Thus, Tempest prepares to hold a ceremony, inviting other countries to attend. Will the nation of monsters be able to convince people to respect its right to exist and its leader, though? It certainly seems like Rimuru has his work cut out for him. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Mitz Vah. Translated by Kevin Gifford.

Living alone and never having had a girlfriend, 37-year-old Satoru Mikami is dissatisfied with how his life has turned out. But after dying at the hands of a robber, he awakens to a fresh start in a new world...as a slime monster.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Mitz Vah. Translated by Kevin Gifford.

Living alone and never having had a girlfriend, 37-year-old Satoru Mikami is dissatisfied with how his life has turned out. But after dying at the hands of a robber, he awakens to a fresh start in a new world...as a slime monster.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Mitz Vah. Translated by Kevin Gifford.

37-year-old Satoru Mikami got a new lease on life when he was reincarnated into another world...as a slime named Rimuru Tempest. But with the help of his wits, his newfound powers, and a little luck, he's started building a cross-species village of goblins, direwolves, and dwarves! Rimuru doesn't know it yet, but his arrival is bringing major changes to his new world...

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Mitz Vah. Translated by Kevin Gifford.

After a furious battle with the orcs, peace has returned to the Forest of Jura. Rimuru's mostly worried about finishing his town... until a visit from King Gazel Dwargo of the dwarves turns everything upside down, and he's about to have a run-in with an exceptionally dangerous demon lord. What's a slime to do?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Mitz Vah. Translated by Kevin Gifford.

Rimuru is gaining more and more power with his monster country, especially now that he has demon lord and dwarf allies. But then he has a dream about Shizue-a grief-stricken plea to save her former students...

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Mitz Vah. Translated by Kevin Gifford.

Despite Rimuru's absence, Tempest was as peaceful as always. Well, as peaceful as a monster town called 'Tempest' could get, anyway. But that was only until they learned that a bunch of heavily armed humans were coming their way. To make matters worse, the Beast Kingdom of Eurazania has declared war on Milim, and Rimuru is nowhere to be found...!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Mitz Vah. Translated by Kevin Gifford.

Newly-minted Demon Lord Slime Rimuru has received word of a special assembly of all the demon lords, known as the Walpurgis Council. It just so happens that the topic of this year's meeting is how best to punish Rimuru for assuming his new demonic title...

Will this hotshot slime go and crash this council himself?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Mitz Vah. Translated by Kevin Gifford.

News of demon lord Clayman's defeat by Rimuru shakes the Holy Empire of Lubelius to its core, especially since the Chief Knight of their Holy Imperial Guard, Hinata Sakaguchi, had once attacked Rimuru not long ago. In an attempt to avoid total warfare at all costs, Hinata shoulders the blame for all the bloodshed and decides of her own accord to head for Tempest...!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Mitz Vah. Translated by Kevin Gifford.

It's festival time in Tempest, and this exuberant ectoplasm knows how to throw a party! After reconciling with Hinata and securing his title as demon lord, Rimuru's pulling out all the stops to hold a massive bash in his nation of monsters, along with a little help from his many friends and allies!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 358 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Mitz Vah. Translated by Kevin Gifford.

The day has finally come for the Tempest Founder's Festival to kick off! From live concerts to incredible feats of monster engineering (and most of all, the massive labyrinth), revelers are sure to have their minds blown. And who should decide to participate in the battle tournament than the hero himself, Lightspeed Masayuki?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Mitz Vah. Translated by Kevin Gifford.

The Tempest Founder's Festival was a roaring success, and Rimuru's next goal is to join the infamous Council of the West. However, a certain influential figure within the Council has no intention of letting someone as powerful as Rimuru have a seat at the table, and they will stop at nothing to quietly snuff him out before he makes any moves!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 358 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Mitz Vah. Translated by Kevin Gifford.

Rimuru and his crew are off to visit the demon lord Luminus in the Holy Empire of Lubelius for a music recital. Everything seems to be going smoothly...until Rimuru and Luminus get caught up in some crafty schemes that threaten to put the performance on hold! Will this big event manage to go off without a hitch?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 352 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Mitz Vah. Translated by Kevin Gifford.

Threatened by Tempest's rapid expansion, the Eastern Empire finally begins to strike back. According to Chloe, the time-traveling Hero, there exists a timeline in which the Empire defeats Rimuru and Tempest subsequently collapses. While Rimuru's doom isn't set in stone, his victory isn't a foregone conclusion either. And to make matters worse, an Empire spy seems to have infiltrated Tempest...

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 352 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Mitz Vah. Translated by Kevin Gifford.

The Empire deploys a vast army over 900,000 soldiers strong to invade the Forest of Jura. In response, Ramiris evacuates Tempest’s inhabitants into the Dungeon for safety. While Primal Demons Testarossa and Ultima duke it out with the Empire on the front lines, the rest of the imperial army attempts to invade Ramiris’s labyrinthine shelter. Little do they know, however, that the only thing they’ll find there is a devastating bloodbath courtesy of Tempest’s own mighty forces...

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 358 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 14 - 1st printing.

Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Mitz Vah. Translated by Kevin Gifford.

Having easily thwarted the Eastern Empire's invasion, Rimuru wishes to end the conflict once and for all and therefore heads for the imperial capital to take out the source. Meanwhile, Yuuki has worked his way up inside the Empire with the intention to stage a coup d'état and usurp the throne. Rimuru, however, comes to find that the Empire's true power is on a whole other level from what he's seen so far...

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 358 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 15 - 1st printing.

Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Mitz Vah. Translated by Kevin Gifford.

After a fierce battle, Veldora has fallen into the enemy's clutches, and Rimuru is furious. The order comes down to unleash a massacre, and Benimaru and the other Tempest executives couldn't be more thrilled. The fuse has been lit for the final battle between Tempest and the Eastern Empire. But if he wants to save Veldora, Rimuru will need to evolve even further.

It's time to release the power he's been holding back!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 356 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Mitz Vah. Translated by Kevin Gifford. Rimuru has emerged victorious in the war against the Eastern Empire, but between the ultimate skill Michael taking over Ludora's body and the mystic lord Feldway lurking behind the scenes, he still has a lot left on his plate. Meanwhile, the fight at the labyrinth-conducted while Rimuru was busy with his own climactic battle-revealed some serious flaws in the monster nation's defenses. Now that things are calmer, it's time for our favorite demon slime to address some major infrastructure issues with his team... Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 304 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up Cover price $15.00.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Mitz Vah. Translated by Kevin Gifford. This volume marks the first short-story collection in the Slime series, taking a deep dive into the epic tale's fantasy world-and what its characters get up to when Rimuru isn't bossing them around! Gard Mjöllmile, the most powerful human member of Tempest's government, is up to some less-than-proper dealings in the Western Nations; Velgrynd gets involved with a familiar-looking planet as she traces the trail of her lover; Caligulio starts facing up to his past as he strives to rebuild the Empire; and Raine, Primal Demon and servant of the demon lord Guy Crimson, has a complaint or two about her toxic work environment. All that plus an extra tale you won't want to miss in this stellar collection! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 320 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up Cover price $15.00.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Mitz Vah. Translated by Kevin Gifford. The seraphim army's invasion under Michael's command moves forward, and the Walpurgis Council is held for the eight demon lords of the Octagram to respond to the threat. Veldora's eldest sister, the true dragon Velzard, has fallen into the enemy's hands through Michael's skill Ultimate Dominion. Rimuru will need to deploy Tempest's military to various places if he hopes to rectify this situation... Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 336 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up Cover price $15.00.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. Written by Fuse. Art and cover by Mitz Vah. Translated by Kevin Gifford. Rimuru and his forces fight heroically on all fronts to stop Michael's plan...only to lose the demon lord Leon to Feldway's schemes. Michael's next target is Masayuki the Hero, who possesses the soul of Ludora, Michael's former host. There to meet him in battle are the paladin Hinata, the Primal Demon Blanc, and Velgrynd the Flame Dragon. But just when Michael begins to set things in motion, the situation devolves even further into chaos... Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 304 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up Cover price $15.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Created by Fuse. Story and art by Tae Tono. Character Design by Tae Tono. Translated by Kevin Gifford. The new spinoff manga to the hit fantasy isekai series, developed by original creator Fuse! Against the odds, the little slime Rimiru has established his magical kingdom for all monsters, called Tempest, and it's thriving. But three visitors, Phos the fox girl, Stella the dragon girl, and Frey the winged girl, come to pay Tempest a visit, they're stunned at just how quickly it's developed. Don't miss this new story in the world of Slime, just as the second season of the anime arrives! With a concept and story by Fuse, the creator of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Trinity in Tempest is the grand tour of Rimiru's world that fans have always wanted. Through the eyes of three cute little monsters, one from the fox clan, one from the dragon clan, and one from the winged clan, readers will meet the residents of the utopia in Jura Forest, and get a peek at how they live their lives. The little group's leader, Phos, is a fox girl from the Beast Kingdom of Eurazania. But this isn't just a pleasure trip for her... she's visiting Tempest on secret orders from Lord Carrion. What would a demon lord want with Rimiru's monster paradise? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Created by Fuse. Story and art by Tae Tono. Character Design by Tae Tono. Translated by Kevin Gifford. The new spinoff manga to the hit fantasy isekai series, developed by original creator Fuse! Against the odds, the little slime Rimiru has established his magical kingdom for all monsters, called Tempest, and it's thriving. But three visitors, Phos the fox girl, Stella the dragon girl, and Frey the winged girl, come to pay Tempest a visit, they're stunned at just how quickly it's developed. Don't miss this new story in the world of Slime, just as the second season of the anime arrives! With a concept and story by Fuse, the creator of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Trinity in Tempest is the grand tour of Rimiru's world that fans have always wanted. Through the eyes of three cute little monsters, one from the fox clan, one from the dragon clan, and one from the winged clan, readers will meet the residents of the utopia in Jura Forest, and get a peek at how they live their lives. The little group's leader, Phos, is a fox girl from the Beast Kingdom of Eurazania. But this isn't just a pleasure trip for her...she's visiting Tempest on secret orders from Lord Carrion. What would a demon lord want with Rimiru's monster paradise? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Created by Fuse. Story and art by Tae Tono. Character Design by Tae Tono. Translated by Kevin Gifford. The new spinoff manga to the hit fantasy isekai series, developed by original creator Fuse! Against the odds, the little slime Rimiru has established his magical kingdom for all monsters, called Tempest, and it's thriving. But three visitors, Phos the fox girl, Stella the dragon girl, and Frey the winged girl, come to pay Tempest a visit, they're stunned at just how quickly it's developed. Don't miss this new story in the world of Slime, just as the second season of the anime arrives! With a concept and story by Fuse, the creator of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Trinity in Tempest is the grand tour of Rimiru's world that fans have always wanted. Through the eyes of three cute little monsters, one from the fox clan, one from the dragon clan, and one from the winged clan, readers will meet the residents of the utopia in Jura Forest, and get a peek at how they live their lives. The little group's leader, Phos, is a fox girl from the Beast Kingdom of Eurazania. But this isn't just a pleasure trip for her...she's visiting Tempest on secret orders from Lord Carrion. What would a demon lord want with Rimiru's monster paradise? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Created by Fuse. Story and art by Tae Tono. Character Design by Tae Tono. Translated by Kevin Gifford. The new spinoff manga to the hit fantasy isekai series, developed by original creator Fuse! Against the odds, the little slime Rimiru has established his magical kingdom for all monsters, called Tempest, and it's thriving. But three visitors, Phos the fox girl, Stella the dragon girl, and Nemu the winged girl, come to pay Tempest a visit, they're stunned at just how quickly it's developed. Don't miss this new story in the world of Slime, just as the second season of the anime arrives! With a concept and story by Fuse, the creator of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Trinity in Tempest is the grand tour of Rimiru's world that fans have always wanted. Through the eyes of three cute little monsters, one from the fox clan, one from the dragon clan, and one from the winged clan, readers will meet the residents of the utopia in Jura Forest, and get a peek at how they live their lives. The little group's leader, Phos, is a fox girl from the Beast Kingdom of Eurazania. But this isn't jus... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Created by Fuse. Story and art by Tae Tono. Character Design by Tae Tono. Translated by Kevin Gifford. The new spinoff manga to the hit fantasy isekai series, developed by original creator Fuse! Against the odds, the little slime Rimiru has established his magical kingdom for all monsters, called Tempest, and it's thriving. But three visitors, Phos the fox girl, Stella the dragon girl, and Nemu the winged girl, come to pay Tempest a visit, they're stunned at just how quickly it's developed. Don't miss this new story in the world of Slime, just as the second season of the anime arrives! With a concept and story by Fuse, the creator of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Trinity in Tempest is the grand tour of Rimiru's world that fans have always wanted. Through the eyes of three cute little monsters, one from the fox clan, one from the dragon clan, and one from the winged clan, readers will meet the residents of the utopia in Jura Forest, and get a peek at how they live their lives. The little group's leader, Phos, is a fox girl from the Beast Kingdom of Eurazania. But this isn't jus... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Created by Fuse. Story and art by Tae Tono. Character Design by Tae Tono. Translated by Kevin Gifford. Trinity in Tempest is the grand tour of Rimiru's world that fans have always wanted. Through the eyes of three cute little monsters, one from the fox clan, one from the dragon clan, and one from the winged clan, readers will meet the residents of the utopia in Jura Forest, and get a peek at how they live their lives. The little group's leader, Phos, is a fox girl from the Beast Kingdom of Eurazania. But this isn't just a pleasure trip for her; she's visiting Tempest on secret orders from Lord Carrion. What would a demon lord want with Rimiru's monster paradise? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Created by Fuse. Story and art by Tae Tono. Character Design by Tae Tono. Translated by Kevin Gifford. Trinity in Tempest is the grand tour of Rimiru's world that fans have always wanted. Through the eyes of three cute little monsters, one from the fox clan, one from the dragon clan, and one from the winged clan, readers will meet the residents of the utopia in Jura Forest, and get a peek at how they live their lives. The little group's leader, Phos, is a fox girl from the Beast Kingdom of Eurazania. But this isn't just a pleasure trip for her... she's visiting Tempest on secret orders from Lord Carrion. What would a demon lord want with Rimiru's monster paradise? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Created by Fuse. Story and art by Tae Tono. Character Design by Tae Tono. Translated by Kevin Gifford. Trinity in Tempest is the grand tour of Rimiru's world that fans have always wanted. Through the eyes of three cute little monsters, one from the fox clan, one from the dragon clan, and one from the winged clan, readers will meet the residents of the utopia in Jura Forest, and get a peek at how they live their lives. The little group's leader, Phos, is a fox girl from the Beast Kingdom of Eurazania. But this isn't just a pleasure trip for her... she's visiting Tempest on secret orders from Lord Carrion. What would a demon lord want with Rimiru's monster paradise? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Created by Fuse. Story and art by Tae Tono. Character Design by Tae Tono. Translated by Kevin Gifford. Trinity in Tempest is the grand tour of Rimiru's world that fans have always wanted. Through the eyes of three cute little monsters, one from the fox clan, one from the dragon clan, and one from the winged clan, readers will meet the residents of the utopia in Jura Forest, and get a peek at how they live their lives. The little group's leader, Phos, is a fox girl from the Beast Kingdom of Eurazania. But this isn't just a pleasure trip for her... she's visiting Tempest on secret orders from Lord Carrion. What would a demon lord want with Rimiru's monster paradise? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Created by Fuse. Story and art by Tae Tono. Character Design by Tae Tono. Translated by Kevin Gifford. Trinity in Tempest is the grand tour of Rimiru's world that fans have always wanted. Through the eyes of three cute little monsters, one from the fox clan, one from the dragon clan, and one from the winged clan, readers will meet the residents of the utopia in Jura Forest, and get a peek at how they live their lives. The little group's leader, Phos, is a fox girl from the Beast Kingdom of Eurazania. But this isn't just a pleasure trip for her... she's visiting Tempest on secret orders from Lord Carrion. What would a demon lord want with Rimiru's monster paradise? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Created by Fuse. Story and art by Tae Tono. Character Design by Tae Tono. Translated by Kevin Gifford. The new spinoff manga to the hit fantasy isekai series, developed by original creator Fuse! Against the odds, the little slime Rimiru has established his magical kingdom for all monsters, called Tempest, and it's thriving. But three visitors, Phos the fox girl, Stella the dragon girl, and Frey the winged girl, come to pay Tempest a visit, they're stunned at just how quickly it's developed. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Yoko Nogiri. After some traumatic experiences, Komugi Kusunoki transferred from the city to start a new life in rural Hokkaido. But on her first day of school, the school heartthrob Yu Ogami blurts out, You smell good! Despite the hijinks, Komugi tries to adjust to her new school, but its not long before she stumbles across Yu dozing off under a tree. When she attempts to wake him up, he transformed…into a wolf?! It turns out that Yu is one of many other eccentric boys in her class year–and shes the only one who knows their secret! Softocover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 paegs, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Yoko Nogiri. OUTFOXED Komugi, the new girl at school, has sworn to protect the secret of Y?s lupine identity. But in the midst of their growing friendship, she blurts out a startling confession—one that could upset her relationship with Y?, his crew, and even the delicate balance between humans and spirits. Meanwhile, Y?s sharp, sly friend Rin takes matters into his own hands and tries to speak some sense into Komugi. Its not long before he realizes that this strange human girl just might be growing on him, too! Softocover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Yoko Nogiri. After Rin shares some profound insights with Komugi about her crush, she learns its easier to bottle up her feelings for the wolf-boy, Y?. As Komugi gets to really know Rin the fox, his cold exterior slowly melts away–and Y? cant help but be concerned. In order to let someone new into his heart, Y? struggles to confront his emotional trauma from the past. But by the time Yu realizes his true emotions, something unthinkable has happened to Komugi! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Yoko Nogiri. Komugis not sure what to expect when her family moves to the remote northern island of Hokkaido, and she starts at a new high school. But she certainly didnt expect a boy to come up to her and say, Gee… you smell good, somehow! That boy is Yu Ogami, and Komugi finds herself strangely drawn to him. But when she sees him in an unguarded moment, she discovers hes a werewolf! Now she has a choice to make: to keep his secret, or to ask for help and risk angering a wolf-boy?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 1 and 2 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Yoko Nogiri. After some traumatic experiences, Komugi Kusunoki transferred from the city to start a new life in rural Hokkaido. But on her first day of school, the school heartthrob Yu Ogami blurts out, You smell good! Despite the hijinks, Komugi tries to adjust to her new school, but its not long before she stumbles across Yu dozing off under a tree. When she attempts to wake him up, he transformed…into a wolf?! It turns out that Yu is one of many other eccentric boys in her class year–and shes the only one who knows their secret! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 320 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 3 and 4 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Yoko Nogiri. After Rin shares some profound insights with Komugi about her crush, she learns its easier to bottle up her feelings for the wolf-boy, Yū. As Komugi gets to really know Rin the fox, his cold exterior slowly melts away–and Yū cant help but be concerned. In order to let someone new into his heart, Yū struggles to confront his emotional trauma from the past. But by the time Yu realizes his true emotions, something unthinkable has happened to Komugi! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 320 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Written by Nanako Tsujimura. Art by Mika Akatsuki and Utako Yukihiro. When Seigi Nakata rescued a handsome young jewelry appraiser from a group of drunken assailants, he got more than he bargained for! The appraiser is Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian, a brilliant and mysterious British jewelry expert. Seigi hires him to appraise a family heirloom…and that is just the beginning. Together, they unlock the secret messages hidden in the hearts of precious stones–and those who possess them! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Written by Nanako Tsujimura. Art by Mika Akatsuki and Utako Yukihiro. Jewels aren't just pretty! After helping out the impossibly elegant Englishman Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian, Seigi accepts a job in Richards jewelry store. One day, Takatsuki, a flashy-looking host, comes in looking for something to impress his clients. Takatsukis eyes light on an amethyst, at which point Richard relates to him the legend behind the stone. What is the jewels story, and how does it affect the haughty hosts decision?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Written by Nanako Tsujimura. Art by Mika Akatsuki and Utako Yukihiro. Seigi, an ordinary university student, works at a jewelry shop run by the decidedly not-ordinary Richard. One day, a young boy named Hajime walks in, takes out a small cats eye gemstone, and asks Richard for a matching stone. What story lies behind this particular request?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Nagabe. 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. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and cover by Nagabe. 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. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Nagabe. To be touched by an Outsider is to become an Outsider. A clawed, black hand reaches out to touch Shivas cheek in her sleep. The hand does not belong to Teacher. Who is this strange new Outsider, and what do its creepy murmurings about mother portend? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Nagabe. Shivas aunt has come to the Outside to bring her home, with several soldiers in tow. Alarmed at this show of force, Teacher tries to protect Shiva, but to no avail. Meanwhile, chaos threatens to engulf the small hamlet on the Inside. Where does Shiva truly belong? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Nagabe. Shivas little white lie has had devastating consequences. While she reels from the shock of the horrific events that have unfolded, Auntie reveals to Teacher how Shiva came to live under her roof–and the cruel fate that awaits all who are afflicted by the curse. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Nagabe. What Teacher feared most is true–the child Shiva has been afflicted with the curse of the Outsiders. Yet somehow, even touched by the blight, she remains human. How can it be possible? And what of the Insiders, and the revelation from their Holy Father? His divine words portend trouble for Shiva and Teacher alike…. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Nagabe. Pursued by soldiers, Teacher and Shiva left their home and searched for a new one in a distant hamlet. They thought to hide away there, but fate was not so kind to them. The cursed soldiers… The Insiders plans… Even Teacher himself. The mysteries surrounding them slowly begin coming to light… Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Nagabe. Hounded by two transformed soldiers desperate for salvation and with Teacher reeling from revelations about his own forgotten former life, the past finally catches up to Teacher and Shiva. With danger closing in around them at terrifying speed, is there nowhere safe for them to live a normal life together…? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Nagabe. For Shivas sake, another life must be sacrificed. Teacher thought he had steeled himself to commit the deed, but perhaps some lingering trace of his humanity stilled his hand. Unable to harm others, he realizes the only recourse is to instead sacrifice himself. But what remains once the soul is gone? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.