The Light comic books issue 5

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Reunions and Rivalries!" Written by FUNA. Art and cover by Itsuki Akata. Translated by Diana Taylor. Adapted by Maggie Cooper. Mile left Marcela, Aureana and Monika behind when she fled Eckland Academy, but when a job takes the Crimson Vow back into the Kingdom of Brandel, she cant pass up the chance to see her old friends. But the Wonder Trio arent ready to let Mile go again now that they have her back! its tug of war time, and Miles in the middle! Will she be forced to choose one set of friends over the other? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 260 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen+ Cover price $13.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Kaoru Shinozaki. Art and cover by KMKW.

The invasion has begun. The Demon Kings armies are bearing down on the humans, ravaging the main forces from country after country. The heroes from another world, once the students of Class 2-C, are fighting for their lives against impossible odds. But when a figure in a black robe and fly mask appears on the battlefield, will this mysterious person turn the tide? And how will Mimori Touka use his incredible abilities in the face of a continent-wide war?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 370 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Akisuzu Nenohi. Art and cover by Sherry. Translated by Emma Schumacker. Adapted by Renee Baumgartner. Gamer girl Kotone is thrilled when she receives a copy of Free Life Fantasy Online, a.k.a. FLFO from her younger sister. In the world of FLFO, Kotone decides to become a zombie, one of the games inhuman races thats difficult to master–even for experienced players. But thats not a deterrent to Kotone. In fact, when she embarks on her first quest, she finds a world of wonders that are about to become a huge part of her IRL life! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 348 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $14.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Kennoji. Art and cover by Fly. Translated by Sergio Avila. Summer break is close to ending, and Ryou doesn't have much time left to wrap up the filming of their short movie. Despite that, he promises to take the crew to a summer festival to see the fireworks and make some memories. But on the day before the festival, Hina comes to Ryou and reveals that she's been distressed. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 176 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&Up Cover price $15.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Kumo Kagyu. Art and cover by Noboru Kannatuki.

Goblin Slayer receives a request from Sword Maiden to look for Noble Fighter, who has disappeared while on a goblin hunting quest. He and his party go to the snowy mountain in the north to find her.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Ao Jyumonji. Art and cover by Eiri Shirai.

Haruhiro awakens to darkness and amnesia, among a group of strangers who can only remember their own names... and nothing else. When they make it into the light, they discover Grimgar - a fantasy world that's like something out of an RPG game. Without apparent skills or knowledge of their surroundings, Haruhiro and his newfound friends band together to form an adventuring party. Only by cooperating, using their wits, and learning new skills can they hope to survive in this dangerous land of monsters and magic.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 280 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Hamuo. Art and cover by Mo. Translated by Taishi. After defeating a Demonic Deity and leading Rohzenheim to victory, the No-life Gamers now set their sights on the Rank S dungeon. Before they head to Baukis, though, Allen uses his new elven connections to arrange for the Gamers to graduate from the Academy early. Allen then brings the gang to Krena Village to drop in on his family and introduce everyone. What's supposed to be a simple trip, however, quickly escalates into something more. It turns out that when Keel's family had their House restored, their lands were also returned to them-including the nest of the white dragon that has terrorized the area for centuries! The group eventually makes their way to Baukis and reunites with Meruru with much pomp and circumstance. There, they stand together before the Tower of Tribulations, the Rank S dungeon that no one-not even Hero Helmios nor the champions of ages past-has ever cleared. Challenges and encounters galore await the No-life Gamers where all the world's greatest fighters gather! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 318 pages, Text (with Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&Up Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Nero Kizuka. Art and cover by Sinsoraq. Translater by Jake Humphrey. Sights set on their next target, Kaito, Minnalis, and Shuria travel to the city of Kabanheim, where they find Minnalis's traitorous childhood friends leading carefree lives. But soon the partners in crime come across someone not even Kaito could have predicted-a woman named Leone who was also summoned from Earth. Still possessed of her morals, Leone attempts to interfere with their rampage of revenge...but there's no stopping Minnalis from exacting vengeance on the people who doomed her to slavery and caused the death of her mother. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 264 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Atekichi. Art and cover by Yukiko. UNDERCOVER MAID! After Luciana has a brush with danger, Melody decides she can no longer leave her ladys safety to chance. But in order to stay by Lucianas side, Melody will have to take on her most daring maidly mission yet: enrolling as a student at Royal Academy! She dons the guise of the lovely Cecelia and passes the entrance exam with flying colors, earning herself a place at the academy. But it quickly becomes apparent that being a maid, student, and bodyguard all at once is just too much for one maid to take on—even for Melody! How will this mad maid manage to do it all without blowing her cover? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 412 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by FUNA. Art and cover by Sukima. Translated by Hiroya Watanabe. Kaoru receives cheat powers to create potions and gets reincarnated in another world. She had been helping those in need by curing ailments and helping a successor of a viscount from getting her household taken over. Naturally, this catches the attention of others. One after another, greedy men who assume her to be the Angel of Balmore appear. While all this is happening, someone sets their sights on Layette. What does the enraged Kaoru decide to do...? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teens Cover price $14.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Written by Sarasa Nagase. Art and Cover by Mai Murasaki. Everything that could possibly go wrong does when a man claiming to be the first demon king and Claudes father appears without warning and promptly demands that he divorce Aileen. Whats worse is that Aileens alleged father-in-law, Luciel, is the one and only hero/final boss of the fourth installment of her favorite otome game series! The strange thing is that, even though the fourth game takes place several hundred years before the others, oddly similar events have begun occurring, so no one knows what could happen next! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations) Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Kisetsu Morita. Art and cover by Benio. Translated by Jasmine Bernhardt.

I'd been killing slimes for 300 years-and then I had to go into a huge dungeon! I didn't really want to go at first, but after exploring it, I finally discovered that the exciting life of an adventurer...is probably still not for me. (Maybe a little?) Then there was that visit to Beelzebub's house and sending my daughters to school-things have gotten so busy I've almost forgotten how to take it slow!

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

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Chirolu. Art by Kei.

Everything seems to be finally coming together for Latina and Dale. They live in a place where they feel like they belong, they're surrounded by people they love, and Dale has finally asked for Latina's hand in marriage. Before long, though, the devil girl realizes what being the Eighth Demon Lord means: the other demon lords will stop at nothing to destroy her, and that will put everything she holds dear in peril as well. And to prevent that, Latina decides she must sacrifice herself. However, as a first-rate hero and Latina's retainer, Dale won't let that happen, and he sets out to do what he must: eliminate the seven demon lords.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!"

Written by Natsume Akatsuki. Art and cover by Kurone Mishima.

After Kazuma and crew's less-than-relaxing vacation, Yunyun burst onto the scene with shocking news-the Crimson Magic Clan is in danger, and she wants to bear his children to save it! Kazuma returns with her to the village, but the situation isn't quite what he expected...

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!"

Written by Natsume Akatsuki. Art and cover by Kurone Mishima.

After Kazuma and crew's less-than-relaxing vacation, Yunyun burst onto the scene with shocking news-the Crimson Magic Clan is in danger, and she wants to bear his children to save it! Kazuma returns with her to the village, but the situation isn't quite what he expected...

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $14.00.

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Written by Ivan Brankovic and Milos Slavkovic. Art and Cover by Milos Slavkovic. An assassin is out for Jazzman's blood-seeking revenge for a promise broken years ago. Or was it just yesterday? Relativity encounters immortality and friends who have become old enemies are reunited in a quest for a secret that may save the galaxy . . . hidden in a radio play from the 1930s! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Limited I!"

Written by Asari Endou. <Art and cover by Marui-no. Translated by Jennifer Ward.

When a mysterious fairy arrives in the science room after school and tells it occupants they have magical potential, every one of the girls in the room becomes a magical girl! Then, the fairy asks for their help against an evil magic user...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 16 and up

Cover price $14.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Shu. Art and cover by Yoshinori Shizuma. Translated by Mana Z. With the second coming of the Demon King of Tyranny, Dilhade is finally at peace, but sightings of dragons, which were thought to be extinct, have been reported all over Azesion. When the Demon King Academy and Hero Academy team up to deal with the creatures, they discover an unknown world beneath the ground. Meanwhile, a mysterious man with a god by his side appears before Anos. The man, a draconid, tells him of the Selection, a trial in which eight gods summon representatives to fight each other and the victor becomes a proxy of the gods, and of how Anos has been chosen as one of the representatives. Anos pursues the man to the underground world-the divine capital, Gaelahesta-where he takes down his new "rival" and befriends the familiar yet not-so-familiar god... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 336 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 16+ Cover price $16.00.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Tenichi. Art and cover by Suzunosuke. Translated by Emma Schumacker. Adapted by Michelle McGuinness. Thanks to her past-life memories, Pride has prevented the horrors wrought by the evil queen in the otome game-but now another kind of danger awaits the love interests. The continent is embroiled in an all-out war, and Pride will have to put on her princess face and join the effort if she wants to save the people she loves! The thing is, these events never happened in the original game... Without her last-boss cheats, does she have any hope of leading them to victory? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 356 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Rifujin na Magonote. Art and cover by ShiroTaka. Translated by Paul Cuneo. Adapted by Athena Michaels.

An unemployed otaku has just reached the lowest point in his life. He wants nothing more than the ability to start over, but just as he thinks it may be possible... he gets hit by a truck and dies! Shockingly, he finds himself reborn into an infant's body in a strange new world of swords and magic. His identity now is Rudeus Greyrat, yet he still retains the memories of his previous life. Reborn into a new family, Rudeus makes use of his past experiences to forge ahead in this fantasy world as a true prodigy, gifted with maturity beyond his years and a natural born talent for magic. With swords instead of chopsticks, and spell books instead of the internet, can Rudeus redeem himself in this wondrous yet dangerous land?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 320 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Akumi Agitogi. Art and cover by Tsukiho Tsukioka. Translated by David Musto. LOVE AT A CROSSROADS… Though Miyo managed to escape Usui after Kiyoka came to her aid, the Gifted Communion continues to gain power and influence across Japan. Foreseeing that Usui and his organization will make another attempt to capture Miyo, Crown Prince Takaihito proposes that she and Kiyoka shelter with him in the Imperial Palace. But as Miyo adjusts to her new surroundings, she is taken aback by her feelings for Kiyoka, which have only intensified since her rescue. Caught between the fear of changing a relationship that already brings her happiness and the desire to express genuine love for her fiancé, Miyo wavers over finally opening up to Kiyoka… Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Akumi Agitogi. Art and cover by Tsukiho Tsukioka. Translated by David Musto. LOVE AT A CROSSROADS… Though Miyo managed to escape Usui after Kiyoka came to her aid, the Gifted Communion continues to gain power and influence across Japan. Foreseeing that Usui and his organization will make another attempt to capture Miyo, Crown Prince Takaihito proposes that she and Kiyoka shelter with him in the Imperial Palace. But as Miyo adjusts to her new surroundings, she is taken aback by her feelings for Kiyoka, which have only intensified since her rescue. Caught between the fear of changing a relationship that already brings her happiness and the desire to express genuine love for her fiancé, Miyo wavers over finally opening up to Kiyoka… Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Asaya Miyanaga.

What would have happened if the Human Instrumentality Project - from the final two episodes of the original Neon Genesis Evangelion anime - had never reached fruition?

Shinji Ikari and the pilots have aged three years and face a different future. This alternate ending began serialization in Japan a decade ago, and remains the only light novel series for the legendary franchise. These light novels are a perfect expansion for fans new and old.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 280 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuu Kamiya. Translated by Richard Tobin.

In the world of Disboard, everything is decided by games.

Since arriving in this strange place, genius gamer siblings Sora and Shiro have risen to become king and queen of what's left of Disboard's humans. Their latest challenge is winning an unwinnable romance game against the races of Dhampir and Siren. To uncover the true strategy to beat this sadistic game of love, they head for the home of the angelic Flügel: the midair city of Avant Heim. But the Flügel are a hideously powerful race, created specifically to kill gods. Will things really go as planned?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 5 - 2nd or Later Printings.

Story and art by Yuu Kamiya. Translated by Richard Tobin.

In the world of Disboard, everything is decided by games.

Since arriving in this strange place, genius gamer siblings Sora and Shiro have risen to become king and queen of what's left of Disboard's humans. Their latest challenge is winning an unwinnable romance game against the races of Dhampir and Siren. To uncover the true strategy to beat this sadistic game of love, they head for the home of the angelic Flügel: the midair city of Avant Heim. But the Flügel are a hideously powerful race, created specifically to kill gods. Will things really go as planned?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Men of the Kingdom: Part 1!"

Written by Kugane Maruyama. Art and cover by so-bin.

In the kingdom of Re-Estize, a sinister organization known as the Eight Fingers holds sway of the criminal underworld. Ainzs orders Sebas to infiltrate the capital to gather intel on this shadowy group sucking the marrow from the kingdom's bones. At the same time, a young soldier named Climb struggles to hone his skills to better serve the "Golden Princess" while the once great warrior Brian returns home a broken man. Against the backdrop of an ancient city fraying at its edges, three men will challenge the corruption of the vicious Eight Fingers!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, Text (with full color Illustrations). Mature Readers

Cover price $20.00.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "The Men of the Kingdom: Part 1!"

Written by Kugane Maruyama. Art and cover by so-bin.

In the kingdom of Re-Estize, a sinister organization known as the Eight Fingers holds sway of the criminal underworld. Ainzs orders Sebas to infiltrate the capital to gather intel on this shadowy group sucking the marrow from the kingdom's bones. At the same time, a young soldier named Climb struggles to hone his skills to better serve the "Golden Princess" while the once great warrior Brian returns home a broken man. Against the backdrop of an ancient city fraying at its edges, three men will challenge the corruption of the vicious Eight Fingers!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, Text (with full color Illustrations). Mature Readers

Cover price $20.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Tappei Nagatsuki. Art by Shinichirou Otsuka.

In the Sacred Empire of Vollachia, largest of the Four Great Nations, the strong rise to the top and the weak sink to the bottom. No one is exempt from this ironclad mandate-not even the Emperor. Prisca Benedict, a discerning member of the Vollachian royal family, is still but a child when she is thrust into the Emperor Selection Ceremony to determine her father's successor. Now, she must face off against her own siblings in a battle for the crown...where only one of them can make it out alive.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 232pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Hayaken. Art and cover by Nagu. Translated by Mike Langwiser. Inglis, once a hero-king and now a beautiful squire-in-training, is on a dangerous infiltration mission to avoid an all-out war with the snowy northern country of Alcard. As Alcards Prince Lahti leads the way, Ingliss sword arm and stomach alike call out for a northern tour of engaging fights and delicious food. But with Alcard under the oppressive rule of a hieral menace named Tiffanyer, Inglis is faced with her greatest enemy—hunger! You know, Rani, when I get mad about something, I get really mad. The wild north stirs before her! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 148 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&up Cover price $15.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Carlo Zen. Art and cover by Shinobu Shinotsuki. Translated by Richard Tobin.

Winter is roughly two months out. The time limit has been set.But the Empire's military leaders are fiercely divided on what to do. Should they conduct aggressive offensives in hopes of a break through, or should they weather the winter and use that as a chance to reorganize, restructuring the lines of battle? In the end, they decided that while they gather supplies for a theoretical offensive, they would conduct an investigation to collect intelligence. Naturally, Tanya's Salamander Unit was the first candidate for the mission.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Ennki Hakari. Art and cover by KeG. Arc, Arianne, Chiyome, and Goemon voyage to the southern continent in pursuit of Arcs newest culinary obsession: chili peppers! But when a dark figure from Chiyomes past returns to haunt her, and a nightmarish demon lays siege to a human city before the groups eyes, the skeleton knight and his crew realize they might have bitten off more than they can chew. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 280 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $13.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Okina Baba. Art and cover by Tsukasa Kiryu. Translated by Jenny McKeon.

After my battle to the death with Mother, now my days are filled with preparing the next boss-the Demon Lord! But now I have a problem...I've said it before, but I'm TOO STRONG. Now I'm attracting all kinds of unwanted attention! Now I'll have to interact humans whether I want to or not...

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 272 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Chugong. Translated by Hye Young Im and J. Torres. Jinwoo's received some amazing gifts from the system, but the latest one might prove to be the greatest one yet-a key to the double dungeon where it all started. Perhaps a second visit might provide him with answers for once. He's got some time to kill until he can use the item though, but before he can tackle another gate, unexpected movement from the shadow soldiers guarding Jinah sets his alarm bells ringing... Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 320 pages, Text Only. Ages 16+ Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Fool Erna Once!" Written by Takemachi. Art and cover by Tomari. Translated by Nathaniel Thrasher. The girls of Lamplight may have all washed out of their training at the spy academies, but under their leader, Klaus, they've managed to take on Impossible missions with resounding success. However, now another spy organization, one consisting of the best of the best from the academies, is in need of a leader-and they've got their sights set on Klaus. Is this the end for Lamplight?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 336 pagers, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Fiesta for the Observers!"

Written by Gakuto Mikumo. Art and cover by Manyako.

Ordinary takes on a whole new meaning on an island city jam-packed with supernatural individuals! Aya Tokoyogi and six other hardened magical criminals have broken out from imprisonment. Their goal - to completely erase the "Witch of the Void," Netsuke Minamaya, from existence. How these events will unfold in the Demon District will depend on the actions of the strongest vampire to ever exist, Kojou Akatsuki.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Keiichi Sigsawa. Art and cover by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. Translated by Stephen Paul.

As the third Squad Jam begins to wind down, the "special rule" takes effect! "Your former comrades are now your enemies." Team LPFM, one of the favorites to win the competition, has been torn apart, and Pitohui couldn't be more delighted! Not looking forward to her rematch with the trigger-happy Pito, Llenn and her new teammates are escorted to the mysterious UNKNOWN area at the center of the sinking map, surrounded by a thick fog. As bullets of betrayal fly past former allies, the fog finally clears to reveal...a luxury cruise ship?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13 & Up

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Volume 5 -1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Translated by Kevin Ishizaka. Adapted by Athena Michaels. MODERN WORLD, ANCIENT PROBLEMS. Its 1872, year five of the Meiji era, and the world is rapidly changing, long leaving the samurai behind—but some things aren't content to remain a memory of the past. Now in Kyoto with his daughter Nomari, Jinya runs a soba restaurant by day and patrols the streets at night hunting demons, which have strangely been increasing in number. As Jinya investigates the cause, it seems someone known as Magatsume is secretly responsible, but who could they be? And what do they want? Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Yuyuko Takemiya. Art and cover by Yasu.

It's Ryuuji's first day of his second year of high school and it seems as if things are looking up. He gets to sit in between his only friend, Yuusaku, and Kushieda Minori, the girl he's secretly crushing on. But just when he thinks the stars are aligned in his favor, he unwittingly crosses the most feared girl in school, Aisaka Taiga, making her into his arch enemy. To top it off, Taiga has moved in right next door to Ryuuji and happens to be Minori's best friend! Can this school year possibly get any worse?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations.

Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.99

Volume 5 -1st printing. Written by Yomu Mishima. Art and cover by Moge Toi. Character Design by Monda. Translated by Alyssa Niioka. Adapted by Kayce Teo. A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS. Crown Prince Julius has been the target of a ruthless, traitorous attack. When Clarice is deemed the culprit, theres no question that shell be executed. Clarice didn't instigate the attack, of course, and Leon and Marie are set on saving her life. But thats a tall order when not even Luxion will help them figure out what happened. Meeting someone close to Clarice gives Leon a lead...but as he delves deeper, he realizes the extent of the obstacles to clearing the girl's name. Its no mistake that Clarice has been unjustly placed on death row. And saving her will require Leon and Marie to face foes more daunting than they expected... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 320 pages, Text With B&W illustrations. Teen (13+) Cover price $15.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.95

Add to cart Near Mint $13.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "A Thousand Miles of Wind, the Sky at Dawn: Part 1!" Written by Fuyumi Ono. Art and cover by Akihiro Yamada. Translated by Kim Morrisey. Adapted by Monica Sullivan. THREE WOMEN. THREE TRIALS. Despite ascending to the throne of the kingdom of Kei, Youko Nakajimas troubles are still not at an end. As queen, she relies on her many advisors to make up for her lack of experience, but when all they do is squabble with each other, the only thing left to do is descend the mountain and come face-to-face with her subjects themselves. Meanwhile, the king of Hou has been killed by insurgents, and his daughter, Shoukei, is forced to live as a peasant to survive. At the same time, Suzu, a girl from Japan, suddenly finds herself whisked away to the kingdom of Sai. Hardships await all three women, but will their trials be rewarded with happiness at the end? Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 386 pages Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $19.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Written by Yu Okano. Art and Cover by Jaian. When Rentt Faina crosses paths with Nive Maris, he finds himself victim to a rain of Holy Fire! But rather than prove hes a vampire, it disproves it! Lorraine believes Rentts divinity may have protected against the Holy Fire, and together they decide to make for Hathara, where Rentt obtained his divinity.Before Rentt and Lorraine can depart Maalt, they first need to create wands and equipment for their disciple, Alize. To avoid trouble with others like Nive, Rentt has to negotiate with the Guildmaster, Wolf Hermann, to have his double registration officially approved. But as Wolf oversees countless ruffians, thisll be no easy task!An undead with a dream, eternally striving for the rank of Mithril-class! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 188 pages, Text with PC/PB&W Illustrations. Cover price $15.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Honobonoru500. Art and cover by Nama. Translated by Sarah Moon. Adapted by Jack Hamm. WARM HANDS, WARM HEARTS - As she continues to travel, Ivy grows closer to Druid. Their days are filled with laughter, silly little arguments, and even a more feminine version of Ivy! Yet trouble looms on the horizon when Ivy and her crew happen upon a village facing an abnormally harsh winter. With new people to meet, fire to sit by, and hungry bellies to fill, it looks like Ivy's work is cut out for them. Good thing they've got lots of friends to help keep warm! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 348 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Passing Beauty!" Written by Hideyuki Kikuchi. Art by Jun Suemi. The immortal vampiress known as Princess has almost completely turned Demon City Shinjuku into a vampire metropolis. A plan by the national government to eradicate the threat with nuclear weapons is narrowly averted. But Setsura-the key to the city's restoration-appears to have fallen into her grasp.Aware of his precarious predicament, Tonbeau and the doll girl conjure up a major act of magic that will reach into the "Akashic Records," the timeline of the universe itself. Can Shinjuku's greatest enemy be defeated? And if so, what kind of day will dawn in Shinjuku the day after? The amazing conclusion to the timeless series. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 540 pages, B&W. Young Adult 16+ Cover price $19.95.