Viz comic books issue 5

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiromu Arakawa.

In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Deep within Devil's Nest, they are tantalized by Greed's proposition to exchange forbidden knowledge.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 280 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd or later printings. Story and art by Hiromu Arakawa. In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Deep within Devil's Nest, they are tantalized by Greed's proposition to exchange forbidden knowledge. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 280 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tsuyoshi Takaki. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Roue continues her journey to Heaven Land under the protection of Chrome and Rock, but her very existence has put Heaven Land in a difficult position. Unable to reach an agreement, they dispatch two teams to intercept the girl-the Donkeys, who they've assigned to welcome her, and the Elephants, who have been ordered to eliminate them all. Now the race is on to find out which group will decide Roue's fate! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $14.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Yumi Hotta. Art by Takeshi Obata. Sai's games on the Internet have Go players around the world guessing his true identify. Among them is Hikaru's rival, Akira, who suspects that Hikaru is hiding behind the screen name "sai." So intense is Akira's interest, in fact, that he skips the first day of his pro exam for a re-match. And on a rainy Sunday, the battle of wills begins anew... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Yoshino Fumikawa. Art and cover by Miya Tashiro. Translation by Junko Goda. Adapted by Shaenon K. Garrity. Inspired by their success in Totodoto, Princess Mio and her allies continue their journey to Aquatia. There, Mio looks forward to meeting her fiancé, Prince Chika, again. But does her heart lie elsewhere? And will the real Prince Chika finally reveal himself? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.99

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by by Masanori Ookamigumi Katakura.

It's the origin story readers have been waiting for! Every question about the beginnings of the greatest witch the world has known and her fall from grace are answered, plus the battle against Darkray heats up! Meanwhile, Zero and Kurohime fight in a boat on a river running through the land of the living and the dead!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Rating: T+

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $7.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Haruhisa Nakata. Translated by John Werry. Adapted by Molly Tanzer.

The main event of the Southern Slam tournament is Levius's title fight against "the Emperor," Oliver E. Kingsley, but first Natalia must face off against A.J.'s brother Balthus. Zack and Bill are ringside to help, but the Amethyst corporation's experiments have turned Natalia's opponent into a dreadful new kind of weapon!

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ryo Takamisaki. When trouble comes to DenTech City, the authorities turn to a spazzed-out fifth-grader for help. That's because they know Lan Hikari is hooked up to MegaMan, the most powerful NetNavi in the Cyber Network. Synchronized together, Lan and MegaMan have become DenTech City's mightiest heroes. But that was before the arrival of Bass, an unrepentant delinquent with the uncanny ability to mimic the power of any opponent. That's bad news for DenTech City. How will MegaMan be able to defend his hometown against a foe as powerful as himself? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $11.99

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kazuyoshi Seto. Translated by Mei Amaki. Nico has made it! Finally, he and his friends set foot in the Nether. But wait…what are all these enemies doing? How did Nico get surrounded? Nico and his incredible ability to create MODs are really going to be put to the test now! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.99

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Hidenori Kusaka. Art and cover by Satoshi Yamamoto. Ruby and his absentee father search for Rayquaza in hopes of teaching the Legendary Pokémon the move Dragon Ascent and saving the world. Emerald passes through Legendary Pokémon Hoopa's ring to join Sapphire but accidentally brings along three squabbling Pokemon-and a whole lot of trouble! Will Sapphire ever forgive Ruby for withholding the truth about the meteor? Softcover, 88 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Akinari Asakura. Art and cover by Takeshi Obata. Translated by Stephen Paul.By winning the preliminary round, Azemichi and Taiyo have officially qualified for the Wara-1 Koshien comedy competition! Rumor has it that everyone who's ever gotten advice from the eccentric Professor Hiyama has gone on to win Wara-1 Koshien-but the only way to get that advice is to win the Hiyama Cup! Can Azemichi and Taiyo beat both Broken Glass Slipper and Shiba Inu World Tour to win a meeting with the comedy legend? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko lands a regular role on a TV show... as a giant chicken. Not content to settle for poultry recognition, Kyoko tries out for a big commercial. At the audition she runs into her Love Me rival Moko, who's having rival woes of her own. With a jealous rich girl out to bring them down, can Kyoko and Moko overcome their difficulties and act as a team to trounce the competition?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko lands a regular role on a TV show... as a giant chicken. Not content to settle for poultry recognition, Kyoko tries out for a big commercial. At the audition she runs into her Love Me rival Moko, who's having rival woes of her own. With a jealous rich girl out to bring them down, can Kyoko and Moko overcome their difficulties and act as a team to trounce the competition?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Yu Sasuga. Art and cover by Kenichi Tachibana.

As the various teams try to make their way to Annex 1, Team 5, made up of Germans and South Americans, comes under ferocious attack by the Terraformars. The team leader, Adolf, struggles to survive against all odds. The American and Japanese members of Team 1 have their own battles to fight against an enemy that keeps coming, keeps adapting and won't stop until all the humans are dead!

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Yoshifumi Tozuka. Translated by David Evelyn. Billy has defected from the Union, and Juiz tells the group of the beginning and end of their world. With the organization facing a new turning point, Fuuko and Andy are given a mission in order to clear the quests. That mission? Investigate the rough drafts of Fuukos favorite manga, To You, From Me! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in. 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. This sophisticated, complex science fiction tale of Alita, a powerful cyborg with a soft heart and a mysterious past. Mad scientist Desty Nova resurrects the brain of Zapan the Hunter-Warrior - whose pride Alita has injured one too many times - and grafts it with a deadly Berserker body. Now, nothing can stop Zapan from exacting his revenge on Alita and all the Scrapyard inhabitants. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. This sophisticated, complex science fiction tale of Alita, a powerful cyborg with a soft heart and a mysterious past. Mad scientist Desty Nova resurrects the brain of Zapan the Hunter-Warrior - whose pride Alita has injured one too many times - and grafts it with a deadly Berserker body. Now, nothing can stop Zapan from exacting his revenge on Alita and all the Scrapyard inhabitants. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Naoki Yamamoto. Translated by Ben Joe Wadoko. Adapted by Annette Roman. Suekichi is faced with the prospect that both Aya and Miyuki may be pregnant. Miyuki leaves Suekichi on the day of their wedding. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Akira Toriyama.

Freeza's transformation is complete, and his power is unbelievably immense. The Dragon Balls have been gathered, the Dragon Lord summoned and one final wish remains. But before anyone can make that wish, it's time for the final showdown between Freeza and Goku, the Super Saiyan!

Softcover, 248 pages, full color.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Akira Toriyama. Art and cover by Toyotarou. Translated by Caleb Cook.

The battle for the fate of the parallel world rages on! With Vegeta injured and his fusion with Goku failed, Goku must face off against God Zamas alone. But this enemy is unrelenting and powerful, and seems to be too strong-even for Goku! Will Goku and his friends be able to put a stop to this evil god once and for all?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Eagle Gn (2000-2001 Viz Digest) Vol. 18-22. Story and art by Kaui Kawaguchi. A labor strike turns Seattle into the latest political hotseat, and Yamaoka wants to use the situation to gain valuable electoral votes in the election. Can the Senator make his move before General Grant? Then, growing racial tension in the South sparks a wave of assassination attempts against Yamaoka! But is he merely the innocent victim he appears to be? And finally, the moment of truth arrives - election day! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 584 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Nanaki Nanao. Translated by David Evelyn. Helck continues to lay bare the harrowing tale of how he became the mighty-and disgraced-hero he is today. In the past, after his brother, Cless, sustained near-fatal injuries during an encounter with the Demon Lord, Helck set out to the Demon Lord's castle in his stead. But what awaited him was a shocking revelation about demonkind that no human could ever comprehend. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Motoro Mase.

Dear Citizen: Congratulations! You have been randomly selected to die in 24 hours. Thank you for your continued cooperation and participation.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 232 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Shinobu Ohtaka.

Aladdin has found Alibaba at last, but Alibaba has changed and perhaps for the worse. In the city of Balbadd, the Fog Troop, a gang of thieves, struggles against a corrupt government. The leader of the Fog Troop, Cassim, was Alibaba's childhood friend and has pressured him into becoming the figurehead of the gang. Aladdin and Morgiana hope to rescue him with the help of King Sinbad, but powerful forces stand against them, including another Magi...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hitsuji Gondaira. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian. To find out more information about his deceased parents, Taiyo visits the Library of the Dead. This library is infamous for its strange director, who murders anyone who makes so much as a peep in her domain! While there, he finds out that an organization known as Tanpopo was involved in his family's deaths. But the documents self-destruct while Taiyo is still inside the library-and that's way more than just a peep! Later, Taiyo and Mutsumi attempt to infiltrate a hospital known to have connections with Tanpopo, but a doctor there named Kawashita is already one step ahead of them... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Based on the Original Concept by Kouhei Horikoshi. Story and Art and cover by Yoko Akiyama. Translated by Caleb Cook. Like always, the students take on crazy challenges on the path to full-fledged herodom. Deku and Bakugo battle desert island demons that traumatized even the powerful All Might! The lessons don't stop there, as these hero hopefuls learn discipline through cleaning the school and the power of cuteness by playing the part of an idol! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Hideyuki Furuhashi. Art and cover by Betten Court. Original Concept by Kohei Horikoshi. Translated and Adapted by Caleb Cook.

Disaster at the Marukane department store's grand reopening was averted thanks to the efforts of Koichi, Pop Step and their band of low-end idols. But a greater calamity was prevented by the clash between Knuckleduster and Kuin Hachisuka, who was possessing Tamao, Knuckleduster's own wayward daughter! In the end, Knuckleduster nearly had to kill Tamao to free her from the villainous entity possessing her. Now that he has achieved his goal and saved her, is Knuckleduster through with his life as a vigilante?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kauzo Umezz. Translated by Joycelyne Allen. Adapted by Molly Tanzer. As the robot Monroe grows ever more intelligent and self-aware, so too does his obsession with finding Satoru and Marin, the children who brought him into this world. After a harrowing escape from Japan, Monroe sets sail for England, where Marin is forced into one horrifying situation after another by an obsessive acquaintance as she struggles to reconnect with the memories she has lost. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 600 pages, B&W. Cover price $35.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Tasuku Karasuma. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan!.

The war that changed Juzo's life still echoes in the present when the anti-Extended terrorist organization Spitzbergen abducts Juzo's friends. Juzo goes after them, but finds his path blocked by Victor Steinberg, a man with a reputation as a fierce enemy of the Extended. Victor also happens to be Mary's brother, and was once Juzo's personal engineer during the war...

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 216 pages, B&W. For older teen audiences

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Julietta Suzuki. Translated and Adapted by Tomo Kimura. Kyuta's having a hard time bouncing back after being attacked at the vampire bar, so Hina decides to drag him to some cute animal therapy at the zoo. But things definitely don't go as planned when Mao's voice actor crashes their date! Ordinarily, Hina would be thrilled to bump into her fave, but Rinya has too many secrets and asks too many questions for her to enjoy the occasion. Not to mention that his presence is ruining any benefit the cute animals had on Kyuta's mood! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

by Hidenori Kusaka & MATO Saffron City has been saved, and now Red is tracking down the perpetrator: Giovanni, leader of Team Rocket! After following Giovanni through Viridian Forest, he prepares for the fight of his life... against Cloyster, Nidoking and Graveler! "No little kid is a match for me!" b&w, 32pg (5 of 7) Cover price $2.95.

VizKids Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Hidenori Kusaka. Art by Mato. Pokémon trainer Red has vanished... Trainer Yellow Caballero and Red's faithful Pikachu are off to rescue him. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

VizKids Edition - Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Hidenori Kusaka. Art by Mato. Pokémon trainer Red has vanished... Trainer Yellow Caballero and Red's faithful Pikachu are off to rescue him. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Tony Valente.

Having escaped Rumble Town, Seth, Doc and Mélie are back at the Artemis Institute. With Alma's help, Seth learns more about his mysterious brother, Piodon. But the search for Radiant has already been put off for too long, so Seth and his friends head for the island continent of the Wizard Knights. There, he discovers a world that's completely falling apart!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. For teen audiences

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. An avalanche roars through Tokyo as Yoh, the prodigal shaman of Japan, fights Horohoro, the ice-wielding shaman of the Ainu! The winner will have a shot at the Shaman King and get to write the history books...but lose two battles in a row and you'll be disqualified from the competition! Then, Yoh's next match pits him against Faust VIII, descendant of the European sorcerer who made the original deal with the devil. But unlike his ancestor, this Faust didn't come to a bloody end...that fate is reserved for his opponents. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Hiroyuki Takei. An avalanche roars through Tokyo as Yoh, the prodigal shaman of Japan, fights Horohoro, the ice-wielding shaman of the Ainu! The winner will have a shot at the Shaman King and get to write the history books...but lose two battles in a row and you'll be disqualified from the competition! Then, Yoh's next match pits him against Faust VIII, descendant of the European sorcerer who made the original deal with the devil. But unlike his ancestor, this Faust didn't come to a bloody end...that fate is reserved for his opponents. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Michiro Ueyama. TZoids is battle-action manga like you've never seen! Van, Zeke, Fiona, and Moonbay finally arrive at a beautiful port town, and meet the perky Rebecca, who just happens to be Irvine's sister! But there is trouble brewing in the bright market stalls and bustling harbor! A spy of the Republic has secured vital Empire information and the Empire isn't about to let him escape without a fight! Out of the Aircraft-Carrier Zoid Leviathan comes an Iron Kong, dozens of flying Zoids, and - most fearsome of all - Raven! Is the information the spy is carrying worth the destruction of an entire town?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Haro Aso. Art and cover by Kotaro Takata. Translated by Nova Skipper. Surviving a zombie apocalypse beats a dead-end job any day! After spending years slaving away for a soul-crushing company, Akira's life has lost its luster. But when a zombie apocalypse ravages his town, it gives him the push he needs to live for himself. Now Akira's on a mission to complete all 100 items on his bucket list before he...well, kicks the bucket. Looking to cross another item off his bucket list, Akira has returned to his rural hometown to show his parents the appreciation they deserve. There, he reunites with former college classmate-turned-dropout Kanta Higurashi, who's knocking entries off a bucket list of his own. Unfortunately, Higurashi is all about getting revenge on the world that failed him. Can Akira stop his friend from destroying the fragile peace of the village? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen+ Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects 20th Century Boys GN (2009-2012 Viz) By Naoki Urasawa Vol. 9-10.

Story and art by Naoki Urasawa.

In 2014, Tokyo is under the complete control of the mysterious ruler known as the Friend. Kanna has chosen to step forward and confront the Friend in order to carry out the last wishes of her uncle Kenji, who has been missing since Bloody New Year's Eve. As Kanna gathers a group of outcasts and misfits to face the Friend, her high school classmate Koizumi faces true horror in the brainwashing camp known as Friend Land. It is there that she sees something that no one was ever meant to see: the true identity of the Friend. Who will survive in this world where it is nearly impossible to distinguish friend from foe?

Softcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 424 pages, B&W. Rated T+

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Mitsu Izumi.

Awyn doesn't have the heart to battle a friend possessed by the angel Loki, but if he doesn't, he'll get killed! And who will save his beloved mistress Marie when she turns out to be his enemy's backup plan-Vyrde or Marianne? Wait...aren't those just different names for the same person...?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.99.

1st Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kazushi Hagiwara. Bastard!! Heavy Metal/Dark Fantasy! - Dark Schneider is dead. While his friends and lovers mourn, his enemies prepare for a final assault on Earth's last surviving kingdom. As evil prophet Abigail attacks with an army of zombies, the valiant defenders - Arshes Nei and Ninja Master Gara - must face untold monsters. Can anything short of Dark Schneider's resurrection save them - and the world? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS NOTE: These are American-style GNs and are meant to be read left-to-right - 5 1/2-in. x 8-in. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou. Cover by Kazuma Kondou and Jinsei Kataoka.

With their leader captured, Scar Chain's uprising is thwarted by the Undertakers. Ganta seeks training so he can learn to use his Branch of Sin powers, even though doing so will draw him further into the deadly plots brewing inside the prison. The final battle between Scar Chain and the Undertakers is coming, but who really wins when one of them loses?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kyousuke Motomi. While trying to uncover who the fake DAISY is, Kurosaki gets injured protecting Teru from an attack! The near-fatal incident leaves Teru shaken, and she vows to stay close to Kurosaki. But is proximity just going to hurt them both with the truth still veiled? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Dragon Ball TPB (2003 Shonen Jump Edition Digest) Vol.13-15. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. The Great Demon King Piccolo is all set for world domination--but first, he needs to gather the seven Dragon Balls to restore his youth and power. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 770 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $17.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Dragon Ball TPB (2003 Shonen Jump Edition Digest) Vol.13-15. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. The Great Demon King Piccolo is all set for world domination--but first, he needs to gather the seven Dragon Balls to restore his youth and power. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 770 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Disciples of Avan V!" Written by Riku Sanjo. Art and cover Koji Inada. Translated and Adapted by Gregory Werner. After facing Hadlar, Dai and his companions must rescue Princess Leona from Flazzard. The combined forces of Flazzard and Mystvearn may pose a threat greater than even the Dark General! Can Dai call upon Avan's teachings to defeat the evil duo? Meanwhile, the darkest danger yet lurks at Sovereign Rock. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 280 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $19.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Masato Soda. Daigo Asahina is fresh out of firefighter training academy and he's raring to go. At first he's cocky and overconfident, but after going out on a few calls, he is soon humbled and put in his place. He's got a lot to learn before he can call himself a true firefighter. Nevertheless, Daigo does discover that he has an uncanny ability to rescue people and save lives. Rookie firefighter, Daigo Asahina-he'll risk his neck to save yours, but who'll be there to save Daigo from himself? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Nasa and Tsukasa may be temporarily homeless, but life isn't all bad for the newlyweds. Staying at the neighborhood public bath, they earn their keep by helping out and still have time for cooking parties and retro video games. Nasa finally manages to plan a simple date. Tsukasa finally gets a cell phone. And the artist finally gives in to the temptation to draw Tsukasa in a maid uniform. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Nasa and Tsukasa may be temporarily homeless, but life isn't all bad for the newlyweds. Staying at the neighborhood public bath, they earn their keep by helping out and still have time for cooking parties and retro video games. Nasa finally manages to plan a simple date. Tsukasa finally gets a cell phone. And the artist finally gives in to the temptation to draw Tsukasa in a maid uniform. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Written by Yuto Tsukuda. Art and Cover by Shun Saeki. Chef consultation and recipes by Yuki Morisaki. The assignment is to invent a new dish worthy of appearing on the high-class Totsuki Resorts breakfast menu. To create their dishes, Soma and his friends use the combined knowledge and confidence theyve gained while at the cooking camp to individually pass the challenge—everyone, that is, except for Soma! Having made a critical error, he finds himself behind with little time left. What can he do to overcome his biggest hurdle yet?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $9.99.