manga

"Years before the end of the war against the Demon King, Macht, the most powerful of the Seven Sages of Destruction, made a deal with the lord of the fortress city of Weise in an attempt to understand human emotions. Although the deal was at first beneficial to both sides, Macht eventually transformed the entire city and all of its residents into gold. Now, the strange tale of Macht, the fate of Weise, and Denken's own past will all lead Frieren and her companions to one of their most difficult confrontations yet"--Back cover.

"Nate and his friends meet an assortment of nyan Yo-kai, including Kintaro, Odyssey, Melon and Origin!! Join the fun as Nate battles with feline spirits that are as dangerous as they are cute!"--Back cover.

"Manga symbols--'manpu'--in Japanese--are iconic or symbolic expressions used uniquely in manga, such as sweat drops, popping veins, and smoke puffs. [This book] is (probably) Japan's first guide to this manga iconography, collecting and explaining these symbols, with a short manga featuring the . . . animals of the . . . Japanese scroll Choju-jinbutsu-giga to explain each one! [This book] includes an informative afterward that teaches the flow of manga reading, a great addition for beginning manga readers!"--Amazon.

"In order to seize the Suwa domain, the conniving governor of Shinano, Ogasawara Sadamune, seeks to prove that Tokiyuki, in his guise as Chojumaru, is a Hojo clan survivor. Tokiyuki must face the all-seeing gaze of his adversary, as well as Sadamune's equally perceptive henchman. And even if Tokiyuki can escape Sadamune's machinations, his trials are far from over. When Suwa's hard-pressed allies come under attack from superior enemy forces, Tokiyuki and the Elusive Warriors must ride to their aid. Can they snatch victory from the jaws of defeat?"--Back cover.

"At a young age, Aia Utagawa was scouted as a model, but his real ambition is to become a makeup artist. But, even as the end of high school approaches, it's a dream he hides inside, afraid of stepping outside his prescribed role as a pretty face. Then, one day, he meets Jun, a quiet classmate who hunches because she's ashamed of her face, covered in freckles. He convinces her to enter a school runway fashion contest together--with him doing her makeup. They make an incredible team, with Jun discovering a confidence she never knew she could show and Aia finally learning that, while it may be tough to open yourself up to failing at the one thing you care about, the difficulties can be worth facing"--Amazon.

"Ever since Wellston High's Ace, Seraphina, was suspended, the hierarchy of the school has been unstable. Not only are the high-tiers on edge, but the carefully crafted persona John has built to survive his bullying is crumbling, and Arlo is beginning to suspect that John may be a real threat to the social order. But when a new danger from the outside world hits too close to home, everyone has to put their differences aside to save one of their own and uncover a conspiracy that threatens them all"--Provided by publisher.

"Inori is a little girl who dreams of becoming a figure skater. Yet, the obstacles to this dream feel insurmountable: Inori's already 'too old' (she's 11); she's always had trouble at school; and, worst of all, her older sister's skating dreams ended in failure, so Inori's mother is dead set against putting Inori through it, too. Still, the rink is the only place Inori can be herself, and she's out on the ice when a fateful meeting takes place"--Back cover.

"Dante Alfonse is a promising boxer who's more than capable of taking on any opponent, inside or outside of the ring. Whether it's a bully in his neighborhood or even stopping a robbery, he's quick to step in and hold down his city. Of course, when your name means 'to endure,' being an unstoppable force for good comes naturally! But sometimes, good deeds attract unwanted attention… Such is the case when Dante tries to defend his friend and mentor, Ben, from being killed by the worst person imaginable: the Devil himself! Now targeted by the forces of evil for his interference, Dante must use the knowledge his mentor left him and hone his newfound spiritual powers, not only to save his own life but to destroy the Devil before more lives are ruined. To his surprise, he's not alone. A centuries-long feud between Heaven and Hell begins to surface in the Mortal World, and both sides have their reasons for wanting Dante on their side of the fight. Caught in the crossfire, he'll have to figure out which side he's on, uncover the truth surrounding his mentor's mysterious past, and ultimately show the afterlife what it really means to have soul!"--Amazon.

"A poignant coming-of-age story about a young woman coming into her own as she discovers her identity as aromantic asexual"--Provided by publisher.

"More yokai cats join our old friends! Meet one who grows nine tails as it ages and can disguise itself as other objects, another who feels great on days with thunderstorms (its body generates small amounts of electricity), and the Kijimuna, who has bright red fur and is good at catching fish. Find out what it's like to live with these strange new yokai cats!"--Back cover.