Manga comic books

Volume 6, Issue 2 - February 2002. By Various. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. PULP has sexy, tough, surreal, violent and hilarious manga, plus columns and features written by some of the premier experts in Japanese pop culture. "Bakune Young": Renge uses a spiral to hypnotize Capt. Mercury Cougar and the two take an inner journey into a giant vagina! "Banana Fish": Fashion alert -- the action lets up some, as Ash Lynx raids the J. Crew catalogue. "Cinderalla": In this installment of the psychedelic fairy tale, the Little Fairy successfully turns Cinderalla into a zombie so she can attend the Prince's concert. "Dance Till Tomorrow": Aya's ex-husband knows her secret life at night and now is stalking her! Is Sue helping him? "Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga": Learn how to draw spectacular mah-jong manga and the secret codes of manga body language. "Short Cuts": Ko-gals take sex education to the next level! "Uzumaki": Japan's most infamous horror series spirals toward its climax as weird calluses start appearing on everybody's skin. Plus: A look at Osamu Tezuka's Metropolis. 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 6, Issue 3 - March 2002. By Various. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. PULP has sexy, tough, surreal, violent and hilarious manga, plus columns and features written by some of the premier experts in Japanese pop culture. "Bakune Young": It takes a big man like Bakune to possess an even bigger man like Purima...but that's what it's going to take to break Bakune's comatose mass out of the Osaka Police Hospital. "Banana Fish": Ash abandons his preppie disguise and descends back into the New York underworld...on a train to Times Square and 42nd, where a knife in the back awaits one of his thousand enemies. "Cinderalla": Cinderalla always believed that some day her Prince would come -- the rotting, fungous artist formerly known as a living being; but she didn't expect him to plummet onto her during his long-awaited stage show! "Dance Till Tomorrow": It won't be two men in a tub, as the relentlessly heterosexual Aya and Suekichi play underwater rhymes in his new pad, while Aya's ex-husband Munakata stalks the lovers in the best slasher-movie manner! "Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga": The Professor dares to suggest that anime characters look alike, even while showing you the true meaning of anthropomorphism and how to draw "funny" animals -- haw! haw! "Short Cuts": What's more bizarre: A Tokyo girl in an Egyptian middle kingdom dress or a Tokyo boy in a waistcoat and plus-fours? Fortunately, this is "Short Cuts," so you can decide for yourself. "Uzumaki": In the wake of the second hurricane, a battered Kurozu-Cho has become cut off from the outside world, and when a TV news reporter drives into the disaster site, what she discovers may make her wish she had never come! 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 6, Issue 4 - April 2002. By Various. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. PULP features sexy, tough, surreal, violent and hilarious manga, plus columns and features written by experts in Japanese pop culture. "Bakune Young": Purima, possessed by Bakune, breaks into the Diet building and prepares to fortify it. "Banana Fish": Ash's spectacular murder of a rival gangster throws fear into Arthur's coalition! "Cinderalla": Midnight strikes for Cinderalla and she must leave the arms of her Prince. As she rushes, she loses her glass...eye. "Dance Till Tomorrow": Munakata shaves, Suekichi and Aya have hijinx in the bathtub, plus Kurt Vonnegut references! "Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga": Lesson-time is over and our erstwhile dreamers embark on a brave new adventure! "Short Cuts": Satanic worship in the world of trendy ko-gals. "Uzumaki": The end is nigh for the beleaguered residents of Kurozu-cho as the social structure breaks down. Plus: A PULP exclusive interview with "Dance Till Tomorrow"'s Naoki Yamamoto! 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 6, Issue 5 - May 2002. By Various. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. PULP features sexy, tough, surreal, violent and hilarious manga, plus columns and features written by experts in Japanese pop culture. "Bakune Young": As U.S. Navy jets begin their final run on the Diet building, Cagney-esque riot cops attempt to dislodge Purima and Yoshio from their stronghold inside. "Banana Fish": Who should get through airport security to wish Papa Dino a bon voyage on his trip to explain the missing 50 million? None but the one responsible -- Ash Lynx! "Cinderalla": It's showtime! One-eyed zombie gals from all around the kingdom line up to match their empty eye sockets with the glass eye in the Prince's possession. But this is Cinderalla's day. "Dance Till Tomorrow": A clean and sober Munakata shows up, reconciles with the family, and after a heartwarming reunion, begins slamming it to Aya. Or is it all just Suekichi's service-industry-induced nightmare? "Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga": Our undaunted duo begins the arduous task of creating their very own manga series! "Short Cuts": More surreal ko-gal madness. "Uzumaki": Return of the snail people! Overcrowded housing conditions! And the entire Japanese Navy gets sucked into a whirlpool. Plus: Mondo Tokyo Guide! 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 6, Issue 6 - June 2002. By Various. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. PULP features sexy, tough, surreal, violent and hilarious manga, plus columns and features written by experts in Japanese pop culture. "Bakune Young": The "heinously violent" conclusion to the most heinously violent story in the blood-spattered history of PULP. Contains violence. "Banana Fish": Not since Roger Moore in Live and Let Die has a man been so conspicuous; will Ash work it out with the brothers to form a rainbow coalition against Dino? "Cinderalla": It's Fairy Godmother to the rescue as eyeballs return to their proper owners and a patch-eyed Cinderalla encounters her destiny with the Prince! "Dance Till Tomorrow": As the unthinkable happens -- Munakata getting to third base with Aya -- more about her personality is "revealed"! "Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga": The intrepid duo makes their first hair-raising encounter with a real manga editor! "Uzumaki": Our heroes try to flee Kurozu-cho, while Kirie's brother Mitsuo begins to change into a snail. "Short Cuts": A ko-gal encounters trouble as she's repeatedly re-drawn by that wascally wabbit Usamaru. 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 6, Issue 7 - July 2002. By Various. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. This issue's cover feature is Junko Mizuno's Cinderalla, including a new interview with the artist! Also in this issue: "Banana Fish": It's shmears vs. natto as Ash and Eiji resume domesticity. Meanwhile, thirteen members of Arthur's organization have developed quarter-sized holes in their heads. "Cinderalla": The grand finale! And they all lived happily ever after (of course)! "Dance Till Tomorrow": The sensitive yakuza and patron of the arts returns to Suekichi's life, wanting his gun back and the theater troupe's aid in disguising his appearance. "Short Cuts": Ko-gals meet a bear in the woods, the Adventures of Candy, and what to do with long eyelashes. "Uzumaki": The penultimate episode, "The Labyrinth!" It's the end of days as all of Kurozu-cho twists into a gigantic spiral labyrinth. How will our heroes Kirie and Shuichi get out of this one...or will they? Plus: "Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga"! 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 6, Issue 8 - August 2002. By Various. An anthology of manga geared towards a more adult mind set. Final issue! "Banana Fish": In a melancholy scene, looking out upon the World Trade Center, Ash explains to Eiji the Hemingway story from which his nom de guerre comes. (Banana Fish continues from here on in the pages of Animerica Extra). "Dance Till Tomorrow": While the local yakuza kingfish hides in Bondage Horse blackface at Suekichi's crib, we meet the elderly gent who once proposed to Aya, explaining Tomo's remark on page 8 of PULP Vol. 6 #4. "Short Cuts": Gonguras in a box, Sonomi's Marilyn Manson t-shirt, and "Usamaru" creates a gigantic, gorgeous ko-gal splash page. Plus: "Uzumaki"! 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.95.

Giffen here. What do Acclamation, Oregon and Tokyo, Japan have in common? Oh, sure. We tell you that and there goes any reason to buy the book! Let's just say that if you like those giant monster movies -- you know, the ones where some guy in a big rubber lizard suit stomps some cardboard buildings flat, while making noises like an eighteen-wheeler trying to downshift with a shot clutch -- you're gonna LOVE this! Written by Keith Giffen, with art and cover by Kevin Lau. Cover price $2.50.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story art and Cover by Daiki Kobayashi. Dragon hunters: warriors armed with special silver weapons who kill their prey for bounty. Lowest among their ranks is Ragna, who forms an improbable partnership with the young genius Leonica, a master dragon slayer with more kills to her name than almost any other. All Ragna wants is to stay by Leonica's side, but his dream is shattered by an attack from the deadliest dragon imaginable! Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 256 pages, B&W. NOTE: Printed and red Right to Left. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story art and Cover by Daiki Kobayashi. Set on victory at any cost, Ragna joins forces with Crimson, a powerful dragon and traitor to his kind. Crimson's motivations may be obscure, but he and Ragna share the same goal: to destroy the dragon monarchs. Their current target is Disas Trois, the "Tempest Cell," who is terrorizing a border town with his gruesome, wind-based attacks. Crimson rallies a band of dragon hunters to fight the Tempest Cell, but unbeknownst to them all, a massive disaster is unfolding in the royal capital! Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: Printed and red Right to Left. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story art and Cover by Daiki Kobayashi. Ragna and Crimson infiltrate the royal city of Celesviera in order to strike down the Winged Monarch, Ultimatia. Crimson summons his followers, Golem and Chimera, in order to devise a plan of attack. Meanwhile, Ragna is wandering the city alone and ends up in a chance encounter with Ultimatia! As he faces off against the time-controlling Winged Monarch, he makes a fateful choice! Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: Printed and red Right to Left. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story art and Cover by Daiki Kobayashi.Ultimatia, the Winged Monarch, uses her powers to rewind time, putting Ragna in terrible danger. Crimson manages to save him by executing an utterly brutal plan, but their escape lands them in the secret base of the kingdom's strongest fighting force, the Argentum Corps. There they encounter the commander of the corps, the Silverware Princess, a mighty wielder of silverine!! Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. NOTE: Printed and red Right to Left. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story art and Cover by Daiki Kobayashi. Ragna and Crimson have fallen in with the Silverware Princess and her Argentum Corps, who are sheltering civilians fleeing from dragon attacks. The plan is to escort the refugees out of the country for safety, but it wont be aneasy task. The Mad Maestro Dragon and the Explosive Dragon—two of the mostpowerful members of the Blood of the Wing—are leading an army of ten thousand dragons toward the Corpss base. A desperate battle is about to unfold! Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 256 pages, B&W. NOTE: Printed and red Right to Left. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story art and Cover by Daiki Kobayashi. Together with the Argentum Corps, Ragna and Crimson face off against a swarm of dragons led by Olto Zora, the Mad Maestro Dragon, and Taratectra, the Explosive Dragon. Its Ragnas one-hit-kill sword versus Taratectras devastating blows, with the outcome of the battle hanging by a thread. Then the Mad Maestro springs a surprise attack against the Argentum Corps base, placing the entire force in peril! Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 256 pages, B&W. NOTE: Printed and red Right to Left. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story art and Cover by Daiki Kobayashi. As the battle against the dragon horde rages on, Ragna rallies from the edge of defeat and awakens an immense new power that had been lying dormant within him. Meanwhile, as Fu and his team of thaumaturges protect the magic teleportation circle at the center of the base, Crimson hatches a tactically brilliant plan and plunges the battlefield into chaos! Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 256 pages, B&W. NOTE: Printed and red Right to Left. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Original Story by Hajime Kamoshida. Art and cover by Akuro Yoshibe. Character Design by Keji Mizoguchi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham. The manga adaptation of the ever-popular Rascal series is back with another installment! Sakutas shut-in sister, Kaede, has been content always being at home after the bullying incident that put her there. Plus, that's where her favorite onii-chan is! Yet, slowly but surely, Kaede begins to venture beyond the four walls that protected her these last few years, regaining more and more of the life and freedom the old her knew. But even with Sakuta, Mai, and everyone else in her corner— treating this case of adolescence syndrome isnt going to be easy. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 372 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $24.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Quest Begins!" Based on the anime, the Rave Master Cine-Manga combines a stirring coming-of-age story and an eclectic cast of characters. Rave Master is one ordinary boy's epic journey of self-discovery and destiny. Young Haru Glory - joined by Elie and Plue, two very unusual companions - must travel the globe to retrieve a collection of powerful Rave Stones necessary to defeat the malevolent Shadow Guard! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. The Decaforce Sword has been shattered, leaving Haru and Elie no choice but to search for the one man who can mend it--a mysterious blacksmith named Musica. Their search takes them to Punk Street, where they find not one, but two Musicas. Which is the right one? And without a sword, will Haru be able to fight the evil Shadow Guard and the villainous Beast Swordsman Lance? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Osamu Tezuka.

IMMORTALITY, AT WHAT COST?

In the Glass Mansion, a family has been frozen in cryosleep for 20 years under the orders of their patriarch. When the oldest son Ichirou awakes, he struggles to accept the reality that he has slept away 20 years of his life. Ichirou plans to exact revenge on those in his family that stole his life from him. As Shirou, the youngest brother, attempts to stop Ichirou, he becomes aware of the dangerous side effect of cryosleep that led to its national ban years ago. How far will Ichirou fall, and will Shirou be able to stop him?

Softcover, 232 pages, B&W.

Cover price $15.95.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, rental services can deliver an afternoon with a friend, a parent, even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to rent an emotional connection, and his new girlfriend, who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too… It's sweet but naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. SStory and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, rental services can deliver an afternoon with a friend, a parent, even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to rent an emotional connection, and his new girlfriend, who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too… It's sweet but naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. As Kazuya and his rental girlfriend's lives become more and more intertwined, their feelings become as complicated as ever. After awkward encounters with their family and friends, who now think they're really dating, and a heated exchange with Kazuya's ex, the best thing to keep their relationship professional might be taking some time apart–but fate may have other plans! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. As Kazuya and his rental girlfriend's lives become more and more intertwined, their feelings become as complicated as ever. After awkward encounters with their family and friends, who now think they're really dating, and a heated exchange with Kazuya's ex, the best thing to keep their relationship professional might be taking some time apart–but fate may have other plans! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. Kazuya's maritime heroics have complicated his decision to completely cut ties with his rental girlfriend, Chizuru. Now the stage is set for a different kind of conversation… Chizuru has always bailed him out of his cowardly ways and awkward encounters, but how will she react after he saves her life?! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. Kazuya's maritime heroics have complicated his decision to completely cut ties with his rental girlfriend, Chizuru. Now the stage is set for a different kind of conversation… Chizuru has always bailed him out of his cowardly ways and awkward encounters, but how will she react after he saves her life?! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. After an intense trip to the hot springs with his rental girlfriend, things are complicated enough for the still hapless and deeply confused Kazuya, as he finally manages to take some space from Chizuru long enough to get his thoughts together. But a mysterious new figure enters the picture, who seems to know quite a lot about his romantic life! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. After an intense trip to the hot springs with his rental girlfriend, things are complicated enough for the still hapless and deeply confused Kazuya, as he finally manages to take some space from Chizuru long enough to get his thoughts together. But a mysterious new figure enters the picture, who seems to know quite a lot about his romantic life! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. Kazuya Kinoshita—listless, broke college student, rental girlfriend patron, and...boyfriend??? Still reeling from his beachside encounter with Chizuru, Kazuya has been confronted by another rental girlfriend, who quickly becomes ensnared in his dramatic love life after confessing her love for him. After saving Chizuru and seemingly ruining things with Mami, will this new player change the game of love for Kazuya?! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. Kazuya Kinoshita—listless, broke college student, rental girlfriend patron, and...boyfriend??? Still reeling from his beachside encounter with Chizuru, Kazuya has been confronted by another rental girlfriend, who quickly becomes ensnared in his dramatic love life after confessing her love for him. After saving Chizuru and seemingly ruining things with Mami, will this new player change the game of love for Kazuya?! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. At Mizuhara's request, Kazuya agrees to go on a practice date with Sumi-chan, who's trying to make it as a rental girlfriend despite her crippling shyness. It's an opportunity for Sumi-chan to rehearse being social and build some confidence and earning power—or it's supposed to be, until who should butt in but Mami-chan! And she has a bombshell to drop… A practice date quickly turns into an all-too-real battle! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. At Mizuhara's request, Kazuya agrees to go on a practice date with Sumi-chan, who's trying to make it as a rental girlfriend despite her crippling shyness. It's an opportunity for Sumi-chan to rehearse being social and build some confidence and earning power—or it's supposed to be, until who should butt in but Mami-chan! And she has a bombshell to drop… A practice date quickly turns into an all-too-real battle! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W.. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. Mizuhara plans to quit her rental girlfriend job to pursue an acting career, and Kazuya, finally aware of his feelings for her, is left unsure of what to do. Without their pretend relationship, the pair are nothing more than neighbors… right? After taking some time to reflect (and stalking Mizuhara by secretly watching one of her theater performances), Kazuya is ready to let his feelings go. However, a sudden invitation from Mizuhara to spend an off-the-clock evening together throws him for a total loop. Could this be the long-awaited chance to push past the client/rental barrier and become something more?! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. Mizuhara plans to quit her rental girlfriend job to pursue an acting career, and Kazuya, finally aware of his feelings for her, is left unsure of what to do. Without their pretend relationship, the pair are nothing more than neighbors… right? After taking some time to reflect (and stalking Mizuhara by secretly watching one of her theater performances), Kazuya is ready to let his feelings go. However, a sudden invitation from Mizuhara to spend an off-the-clock evening together throws him for a total loop. Could this be the long-awaited chance to push past the client/rental barrier and become something more?! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. An unexpected (and chaotic) night with Mizuhara after she loses the key to her apartment leaves Kazuya feeling closer to the rental girlfriend than ever before. So much so that he's seeing her everywhere he looks! Unfortunately, one of Ruka's schemes gives Mizuhara the wrong idea about Kazuya's relationship with the other girl. What's love without a bit of chaos, right?! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. An unexpected (and chaotic) night with Mizuhara after she loses the key to her apartment leaves Kazuya feeling closer to the rental girlfriend than ever before. So much so that he's seeing her everywhere he looks! Unfortunately, one of Ruka's schemes gives Mizuhara the wrong idea about Kazuya's relationship with the other girl. What's love without a bit of chaos, right?! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. After Rukas disastrous overnight stay, Mizuharas been keeping her distance from Kazuya. The hopeless young man seeks to get back in her good graces by finding the perfect gift for her fast-approaching birthday. However, when the two unexpectedly meet at a drinking party, theyll have to reconcile quickly to keep their relationship a secret! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 10 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. RUKA GOES ALL OUT! After Kazuya lets slip to his grandmother that she missed Mizuhara's birthday, the matriarch of the Kinoshita family insists on celebrating. She turns Kazuya's upcoming birthday party into a joint one, and suddenly the unlucky guy is scrambling to convince Mizuhara to come. Unfortunately, Ruka also hears about the festivities and demands Kazuya take her. When Mizuhara runs late, Ruka takes the chance to unleash her ultimate win-over-Kazuya's-family-attack!! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 11 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. A GIRLFRIEND SHOWDOWN! Ruka crashed Kazuya's birthday party in the hopes of appealing to the Kinoshita family and proving that she was a superior girlfriend candidate to Mizuhara. Everything seemed to be going her way at first. Even Kazuya's grandmother was warming up to her. That all changes when Mizuhara arrives to steal the spotlight, however. Down but not out, Ruka is still determined to secure her place as Kazuya's one and only girlfriend! Can the boneheaded Kazuya weather the storm of a woman in love?! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 12 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. A GIRLFRIEND SHOWDOWN! Ruka crashed Kazuya's birthday party in the hopes of appealing to the Kinoshita family and proving that she was a superior girlfriend candidate to Mizuhara. Everything seemed to be going her way at first. Even Kazuya's grandmother was warming up to her. That all changes when Mizuhara arrives to steal the spotlight, however. Down but not out, Ruka is still determined to secure her place as Kazuya's one and only girlfriend! Can the boneheaded Kazuya weather the storm of a woman in love?! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 13 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. LIGHTS, CAMERA, CROWDFUNDING! To help Mizuhara realize her dream of starring in a movie that her grandmother can see on the big screen, Kazuya creates a crowdfunding campaign. And although it's a new source of hope for both of them, the clock is still ticking. Will they be able to get the money and make a film in time? A new relationship unfolds between the pair as they go from rental and client to actress and producer!! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 14 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. A NOSY NEIGHBOR The crowdfunding campaign to produce Mizuhara's movie has begun! If things go favorably, it could mean that her lifelong dream will finally come true. While she and Kazuya do everything they can to garner support, a wrench is thrown into the works: Mini! She's accidentally learned about Mizuhara's work as a rental girlfriend and wants to know more about her relation-ship with Kazuya. In both work and love, things are looking to get really hectic! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 15 - 1st Printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. TROUBLE DURING THE HOME STRETCH The crowdfunding deadline's almost here, and everyone's working as hard as possible to ensure things succeed. Wait, why does that mean Mizuhara has to go on a date with Umi, the handsome guy from her acting class?! Umi claims it's only a get-together as friends, and he promises to spread the word of Mizuhara's campaign on his popular Twitter account if she meets with him. Is that truly all he's after, though? Could this mean a new romantic rival for Kazuya at the worst possible time?!! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... It's sweet but naï;ve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... It's sweet but naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 18 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 19 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 20 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 21 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... It's sweet but naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 22 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. After Kazuya's failed attempt to confess to Mizihara, he prepares to express his feelings properly. But Ruka's not about to let that happen! She clings to him more than ever before and cashes in an old promise he made to take her on a trip. Little does she know, Mizuhara is coming on this outing, too! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 23 - 1st printing. Story and art by Reiji Miyajima. Translated by Kevin Gifford. In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too! Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.