Comic books in 'Manga'

Volume 2 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. That cocky cook Jan is back continuing his non-stop quest in being the best chef in the world. In this volume, Jan takes his first step towards becoming the world's greatest cuisine master, by entering the first All Japan Cooking Tournament. Hundreds of chefs, including Jan's uppity rival Kiriko, flock to the Tokyo Dome for the competition. Will these chefs show Jan what true flavor is? Or will he turn the tables on them and become culinary king of Japan? Remember, "Cooking is a battle!" Well, according to Jan it is. Printed in its original Japanese right-to-left format. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 202 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. The All Japan Cooking Competition continues in the third Volume of Iron Wok Jan! What dirty tricks for winning does Jan have this time? Will he be able to defeat Yuji Kawhara, the chef who cooks with the latest in technological appliances? According to Yuji, "Cooking is about Technology!" Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. It's the All-Japan Cooking Competition finals, and the finalists are the jovial Serena, Kobe's Celine Yang, the uppity Kiriko (heiress to the Gobancho Restaurant), and the cocky Jan, who believes "Cooking is a Battle!" The theme of this final cook-off: Noodles! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. It's down to the finals of the First National Young Adult Chinese Cooking Contest! Jan, Kiriko, and Celine must use their knowledge of preparing desserts to win this battle! Will the judges pick Celine's roasted papaya pudding, Kiriko's triple sweet soup, or Jan's candied blood eggs? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. With the Cooking Competition at an end, it's back to the Gobancho restaurant for more great food and a possible new recruit. Also a hotheaded chef thinks he's ready to challenge the mighty Iron Wok Jan! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo.Jan is a talented, arrogant young chef on a non-stop quest to become the world's greatest cuisine master. In this volume, the head of the Gobancho restaurant, Mutsuju Gobancho himself, slips on an apron and shows the Gobancho students exactly why he is the "Finest Chinese Cuisine Chef in Japan." Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. Jan is a talented, arrogant young chef on a non-stop quest to become the world's greatest cuisine master. Mr. Otani, the famous food critic is in for a huge surprise when he is served his own head on a platter?!?! Tasty! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. Mr. Otani continues with his latest scheme to discredit his greatest rival - the young culinary savant, Jan Akiyama. Defiantly, Jan happily adopts the "devilish" persona Otani has propagated to the media and contest spectators. But how will this help Jan defeat his stiffest competition? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. Having barely survived his grueling cooking battle with The Taoist Gogyo, Jan must now face the music, since his fellow chefs are less than pleased with the impetuous culinary genius. Jan's latest hot-headed antics nearly ruined the famed Gobancho name. In the wake of Jan's showdown, will Gobancho be given yet another new recruit? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. The great cook-off between Heaven and Hell reaches its climax as the competitors push the bounds of human endurance, sinking further and further beyond the confines of everyday cooking! But now Jan Akiyama has succeeded in revealing The Mirage Head Chef Gogyo's "true" face, and his new demonic demeanor may rival even Jan's bombastic wit and rebellious nature! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. With the Great Cookoff between heaven and hell behind them, Jan heads back to the quiet of the Gobancho Restaurant. But the frying pans never stop sizzling as a new face reveals itself with the skills and audacity to rival Jan's sadistic cooking style! Competition reigns again! Bring out the rare ingredients, rare dishes and more mouth watering fun! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. A mysterious self-proclaimed cooking genius has defeated 99 other gourmet chefs. Now his culinary cross-hairs are placed squarely on Jan. Can Jan come out on top against this new contender and his female cooking partner? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. The kid gloves are off and Otani is back. Organizing another cooking battle, Otani hopes to squash Jan's culinary career before it even starts. Yet this battle will be like none other!! But first, can Jan handle Karin's gourmet grace? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. Like a hangnail that just won't stay gone, the jealous and vengeful Mr. Otani makes his cantankerous return. With this fresh new edible idea to sully Jan's good name Otani may have Jan just where he wants him. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. The Second Rising Stars of Chinese Cooking Competition is about to begin! As Jan, Kiriko, and Serena train diligently for the competition, Otani prepares tricky multiple-choice questions for the preliminaries to eliminate Jan before the first round. How will Jan fare? How about Kiriko and Serena? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. At the current cook-off Jan scores a surprisingly low 15 points for his Parrot Bass Tofu in a Soymilk-Based Soup Boiled with Heated Stones. Also for the first, catch a flashback of young aspiring savants - Mutsuju and Kaiichiro (Jan's grandfather) battling head-to-head with the king of the Chinese culinary empire in Asia, Bai Lan Wang! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. The culinary craziness continues. When last we saw Jan he had just scored an astonishing low 15-point score for his parrot bass and tofu in a soymilk-based soup boiled with heated stones. Will he be able to recover in the next round? It looks unlikely! Plus Mutsuju Vs. Kaiichiro (Jan's grandfather) Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. Here we're treated to another intense flashback. Learn how Suguru-the self appointed All Around Genius-came to know his servant and partner. This was no heartwarming introduction. It was surrounded by a grueling cooking battle. Battle Spice to be specific! Also Suguru meets a strange new chef with arrogance and skill rivaling his own. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 20 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. It's the seasoning battle at the Second Annual Chinese Cooking Competition, and Jan creates his original chili oil against Ganou Riku's grey spotted grouper sauce. Also, trouble in the ranks! Will Celine's rage and secret ingredient be enough to prove that "cooking is about abundance" against Ransei Koh's sheer ingenuity? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. After making his floating dragon display of fried lobster, Kou Ransei leaves Celine Yang behind to advance on to the semifinals. Little do they know, for the next round, Judge Otani has a very big surprise for them swimming around in a large underground water tank. It can't be... shark? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 22 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. Shark meat is the most difficult to cook. However Jan, Kiriko, Kou, and Juliano battle on to make the best shark meat dish ever! Juliano has a turkey in the oven and Kiriko's dish smells heavenly. Jan? Where did he go? He's gone into the freezer! What is he doing in there, and what is with all the syringes? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 23 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. Just when Ransei Kou thinks he's got the cooking competition semi-final in the palm of his hand ready to leave Jan behind in the dust he finds out his score is.. 95 points!? How can that be!? And what is the competition going to do about the tie between Jan and Kou? A triple-play-off final!? And the theme.... ostrich?! What's Otani got up his sleeve this time? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 24 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. The ostrich competition is on! But every time Jan gets near one of the ostriches they run for their lives! Jan's bloodthirsty nature drives their adrenaline up making for very poor ostrich meat... but never fear for Jan has a trusted ally! He's small, cute, golden and he's Jan's key to success! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 25 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. While Kou and Kiriko are sweating over their dish to add personality to the bland ostrich meat, Jan pulls out his secret weapon "the magic box". He hangs the meat inside the box and ...voila! What is this box that turns the ostrich meat black, then white, then red again? Find out the secret behind Akiyama's magic! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 26 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. Judging begins for the final dishes! There is Kiriko's ostrich meat and salt millefeuille baked in salt, and Ransei's stuffed lotus roots for the 21st century. With Jan's survival-style ostrich carpaccio to be judged last, will his dish retain the magic until the judges try it? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 27 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. Jan is a talented - though arrogant - young chef at Tokyo's top restaurant, Gobancho. He always challenges Kiriko, a talented chef at Gobancho and niece of the head chef. In this final volume, both Jan and Kiriko have entered a cooking competition. Who will win the culinary battle? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Enrollment Arc: Part 1 of 2!"

Written by Tsutomu Satou. Art and cover by Kana Ishida. Translated by Paul Starr.

High school drama and high-powered action in a world where magic is the new science! It's been a century since magic stopped being the stuff of fairy tales and became a practical technology. Siblings Tatsuya and Miyuki Shiba have both been admitted to a prestigious magical prep school--and while Miyuki's excellent entrance-exam scores qualify her to be part of Course 1 (a "Bloom"), Tatsuya's poor performance relegates him to Course 2 (a "Weed"). Tatsuya's going to need every bit of clever thinking he can come up with in order to keep both himself and his sister safe in a place where the students are learning to manipulate reality itself!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Ages 13 and Up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Enrollment Arc: Part 2 of 2!"

Written by Tsutomu Satou. Art and cover by Kana Ishida. Translated by Paul Starr.

Tatsuya and Miyuki Shiba are brother and sister, but they share a bond that transcends mere blood relation. Despite the fact that they're siblings who attend the same school, their lot in life couldn't be more different. Miyuki's a Bloom, one of the elite students of Magic High, while Tatsuya's a Weed, with low expectations and even lower levels of respect. But having skillfully diffused a tense situation, Tatsuya finds himself recruited by the school's disciplinary committee and soon discovers there's more to Magic High than he realized!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. 13 and Up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Nine School Competition Arc: Part 1 of 2!"

Written by Tsutomu Satou. Art and cover by Kana Ishida. Translated by Paul Starr.

High school drama and high-powered action in a world where magic is the new science! The Nine School Battle. Ever year in mid-July, students from magic high schools all over the country gather to participate in fierce competitions of magical skill. Miyuki Shiba is among the members of the team First High will send to the battle. The magical skill of the competitors will be a huge factor, but there's another one - the tuning of their CADs. Luckily, they've got someone with them who specializes in the field - Miyuki's older brother Tatsuya. But when the Nine School Battle is targeted by a sinister group, all the talent in the world may not be enough to secure victory.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. 13 and Up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Nine School Competition Arc: Part 2 of 2!"

Written by Tsutomu Satou. Art and cover by Kana Ishida. Translated by Paul Starr.

One of the centerpieces of the Nine School Competition, the Rookie Games. With only first years being allowed to take part in these matches, First High School's top student, Shiba Miyuki steps on the stage to display a beautiful, elegant performance. Though only supposed to be an irregular, a second-rate student, Tatsuya's skills in adjusting the team's CADs give them a strong advantage over the other schools. But as everything goes smoothly, an accident occurs that forces Tatsuya to take center stage where he'll have to face the first year known as the Crimson Prince, a first year ace from Third High School, Masaki Ichijou!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 336 pages, PC/PB&W. 13 and Up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Summer Vacation Arc!"

Written by Tsutomu Satou. Art and cover by Kana Ishida. Translated by Paul Starr.

After being thrown head first into the Monolith Code matches, Tatsuya cleverly perseveres while Miyuki concludes an immaculately beautiful Mirage Bat performance. The Shiba siblings have brought First High to the brink of all out victory in the Nine School Competition but then the criminal organization, No Head Dragon, ramps up their disruptions and provokes the wrath of Tatsuya. After putting his beloved sister in harm's way, Tatsuya explodes with the rage and power of an angry demon god.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W. 13 and Up

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Yokohama Disturbance Arc: Part 1 of 2!"

Written by Tsutomu Satou. Art and cover by Kana Ishida. Translated by Paul Starr.

High school drama and high-powered action in a world where magic is the new science! One of last season's most popular anime franchises!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. 13 and Up

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Yokohama Disturbance Arc: Part 2 of 2!"

Written by Tsutomu Satou. Art and cover by Kana Ishida. Translated by Paul Starr.

High school drama and high-powered action in a world where magic is the new science! One of last season's most popular anime franchises! It's time for the National Thesis Competition to take place in Yokohama but what was supposed to be a grand event for the participating students has been turned into a battlefield. A mysterious band of armed magicians and mechanized weapons have stormed in and it may be up to Tatsuya and the others to get everyone home safely!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 272 pages, PC/PB&W. 13 and Up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Reminiscence Arc!"

Written by Tsutomu Satou. Art and cover by Kana Ishida. Translated by Paul Starr.

In 2092, Okinawa was suddenly invaded without warning by an unknown enemy force. Miyuki and her mother were caught up in the battle that ensued, leaving them in dire straits where they were all but helpless, relying on the help of a lone young man...named Tatsuya. This is the story of how the Shiba siblings got where they are now!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 272 pages, PC/PB&W. 13 and Up

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Visitor Arc: Part 1 of 3!"

Written by Tsutomu Satou. Art and cover by Kana Ishida. Translated by Paul Starr.

Miyuki's classmate Shizuku Kitayama is on her way to study abroad. For magicians, this is normally impossible, but it's allowed to happen in one case-exchange programs. And that's how Angelina has arrived in Japan from the USNA to study at First High.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 272 pages, PC/PB&W. 13 and Up

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Visitor Arc: Part 2 of 3!"

Written by Tsutomu Satou. Art and cover by Kana Ishida. Translated by Paul Starr.

In exchange for Shizuku going to study in the USNA, Lina has been attending Magic High School in Japan. Tatsuya figured out her true identity as a member of USNA special forces right away but as soon as one mystery is solved, another breaks out.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 272 pages, PC/PB&W. 13 and Up

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "Visitor Arc: Part 3 of 3!"

Written by Tsutomu Satou. Art and cover by Kana Ishida. Translated by Paul Starr.

The parasite incident wreaked havoc on the First Magic High School until Tatsuya and his friends saved the day and brought the incident to a peaceful conclusion. However, the parasite merely lost its first host and continues to wander this world. More importantly, it's found its next host-a humanoid helper robot.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 272 pages, PC/PB&W. 13 and Up

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Written by Tsutomu Satou. Art and cover by Kana Ishida. Translated by Paul Starr.

July 2096. A new year means a new summer, and a new summer means another Nine-School Competition. Just to spice things up, the participants were informed only weeks before the event that there are some massive rule changes! While everyone's running around trying to figure out what they should do, Tatsuya hears rumors that another plot might be brewing around this year's competition. As the shadows rise for the second year in a row...let the games begin!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 272 pages, PC/PB&W. 13 and Up

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Kunieda.

In this manga adaptation of the farcical fantasy light novels, a hapless young lad tries to find love and fortune alike in the gigantic, monster-ridden dungeons beneath the city of Orario.

Bell Cranel is just trying to find his way in the world. Of course, in his case, the "world" is an enormous dungeon filled with monsters, below a city run by gods and goddesses who have way too much time on their hands. He's got big dreams but not much more when a roll on the random encounter table brings him face-to-face with the girl of his dreams - but what's a beginning adventurer have to offer a brilliant swordswoman? And what if the lonely goddess who sponsors his solo adventuring gets jealous?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Kunieda.

In this manga adaptation of the farcical fantasy light novels, a hapless young lad tries to find love and fortune alike in the gigantic, monster-ridden dungeons beneath the city of Orario.

During the frenzied festival, Bell and Hestia find themselves in a tight spot thanks to the scheming of a shadowy someone working behind the scenes. When the hijinks turn dangerous, will Bell manage to summon the strength to protect those he cares about? And who's doing all this scheming, anyway?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Kunieda.

In this manga adaptation of the farcical fantasy light novels, a hapless young lad tries to find love and fortune alike in the gigantic, monster-ridden dungeons beneath the city of Orario.

The young adventurer Bell has gained a helpful ally in the form of Lilliluka - a professional supporter who's eager to aid his cause. But is Lilly everything she claims to be? And with the eyes of so many mysterious figures on Bell, does Hestia have a chance at the romance she craves?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Fine $7.70

Volume 3 - 2nd or later printings.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Kunieda.

In this manga adaptation of the farcical fantasy light novels, a hapless young lad tries to find love and fortune alike in the gigantic, monster-ridden dungeons beneath the city of Orario.

The young adventurer Bell has gained a helpful ally in the form of Lilliluka - a professional supporter who's eager to aid his cause. But is Lilly everything she claims to be? And with the eyes of so many mysterious figures on Bell, does Hestia have a chance at the romance she craves?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Kunieda.

With the help of his supporter, Lilliluka, and with his keen desire to become stronger burning within him, Bell Cranell reaches Level Ten of the Dungeon. The monsters they discover in that foggy place are terrible hulking brutes - orcs! Bell plunges into battle when something different attacks him from behind-but what? Magic, betrayal, and the forging of new bonds, all in the fourth volume of this familiar myth - lived by the boy and chronicled by the goddess!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Kunieda.

In pursuit of his desire to become stronger, the adventurer Bell Cranell has become the student of the brilliant swordswoman Aiz Wallenstein. Even as he despairs at the vast gulf between his abilities and hers, he begins to improve. As he does so, though, a certain goddess's shadowy plan steadily advances, and with it, a dark shadow approaches. The familia myth - walked by the boy and written by the goddess - continues!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Kunieda.

In pursuit of his desire to become stronger, the adventurer Bell Cranell has become the student of the brilliant swordswoman Aiz Wallenstein. Even as he despairs at the vast gulf between his abilities and hers, he begins to improve. As he does so, though, a certain goddess's shadowy plan steadily advances, and with it, a dark shadow approaches. The familia myth - walked by the boy and written by the goddess - continues!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Kunieda.

Bell finally reaches the 11th level of the Dungeon to face his fated opponent - the monster responsible for his humiliation, the Minotaur. The memories of his flight and his failure assault him even as he confronts the deadly beast. Will the heroic drive that Aiz Wallenstein inspired within him be enough to defeat the Minotaur? Maybe, maybe not, but either way he's going to need some help from a new friend!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Kunieda.

Bell finally reaches the 11th level of the Dungeon to face his fated opponent - the monster responsible for his humiliation, the Minotaur. The memories of his flight and his failure assault him even as he confronts the deadly beast. Will the heroic drive that Aiz Wallenstein inspired within him be enough to defeat the Minotaur? Maybe, maybe not, but either way he's going to need some help from a new friend!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Kunieda.

In this manga adaptation of the farcical fantasy light novels, a hapless young lad tries to find love and fortune alike in the gigantic, monster-ridden dungeons beneath the city of Orario. Ranking Up to Level Two following his victory over the Minotaur, Bell Cranell is given a title -"Little Rookie." A nickname and a new Skill under his belt, Bell is more eager than ever. There's just one problem: he needs some new armor! Destinies intertwine when those with the same ideals and dignity come together.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Kunieda.

In this manga adaptation of the farcical fantasy light novels, a hapless young lad tries to find love and fortune alike in the gigantic, monster-ridden dungeons beneath the city of Orario. Ranking Up to Level Two following his victory over the Minotaur, Bell Cranell is given a title -"Little Rookie." A nickname and a new Skill under his belt, Bell is more eager than ever. There's just one problem: he needs some new armor! Destinies intertwine when those with the same ideals and dignity come together.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Written by Fujino Omori. Art and cover by Kunieda.

In this manga adaptation of the farcical fantasy light novels, a hapless young lad tries to find love and fortune alike in the gigantic, monster-ridden dungeons beneath the city of Orario.

Bell's adventures in the dungeon continue in this eighth installment of the massively popular manga adaptation of the original light novel series!

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 $13.00.