Comic books in 'Manga'

Volume 9 – 2nd and later printings. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Tonami ponders his relationship to Tsubaki, who is the kind of woman who loves to be free, even if it means being alone. Meanwhile, the school cultural festival begins, with the Miyazawa family among the crowd. Kazuma's band performs. Tsubaki's play goes off without a hitch. 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 $9.99.

Volume 10 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. When Maho confesses her true feelings for Takashi, he admits that he's really different from her idealistic view of him. With the arrival of winter comes an end-of-semester school trip to Kyoto, where a little love and tenderness just might fill everyone with good memories and glad tidings. 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 $9.99.

Volume 11 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Kazuma is the yin to his stepsister Tsubasa's yang. Their relationship is like fire and ice. Kazuma is a famous singer loved by everyone in school... and Tsubasa has a bit of a schoolgirl crush on Kazuma! But how can a girl strike a chord with someone who is occupied with his own music 24/7? 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 $9.99.

Volume 12 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. It's not easy when a stepbrother and sister are in love with each other. When Kazuma leaves the home to get over his feelings for Tsubasa, the sorrow is too much for his stepsister. Tsubasa becomes ill and is admitted into the hospital! Will Kazuma check out of the heartbreak hotel and sing a different tune? Or will everyone become stuck with the blues? 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 $9.99.

Volume 13 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. It's the end of high school, and everyone is looking toward the future--especially Soichiro Arima. He's got good grades, a great body, and all the popularity! However, there is much more to Soichiro than meets the eye. This model-student is plagued by inner demons, which force him to look at Yukino in a whole new light. Will he end his relationship with his one true love?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 $9.99.

Volume 14 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Ever since Arima appeared on TV, everyone has taken notice. But Arima never counted on his birth mother taking notice! Arima wonders why, after so long, she finally decides to come back into his life. Slowly, the inner demons of his past begin to surface and Arima learns just how much he is like his own mother. Will Arima follow his mother down the path of darkness or will Yukino save him? 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 $9.99.

Volume 15 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Soichiros meetings with his birth mother continue to be a secret from everyone…esoecially Yukino. When his adoptive parents find out, they want him to be open with them, but how can he tell anyone about his memories of an abusive childhood? Instead Soichiro turns to his best friend Asaba for support, while continuing to shut Yukino out. Will Soichiro finally tell Yukino the truth? Or will the consuming pain from his part destroy them both? 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 $9.99.

Volume 16 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Soichiro reveals his painful past to Yukino--the truth behind his unfaltering drive to be perfect. But just when Soichiro thinks he is about to lose everything, Yukino comes through with shining colors, strengthening their bond. It's about time someone protected Soichiro from his birth mother, and Yukino and friends decide to step up to the challenge! 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 $9.99.

Volume 17 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Yukino and Soichiro visit Soichiro's family vacation home. When Soichiro visits the guesthouse memories of his birth father playing the piano are evoked. Strangely enough as Yukino and Soichiro are channel surfing when they come across a performance by Reiji Arima, who they realize is Soichiro's father. They learn that he will soon return to Japan. Soichiro is anxious about his father's return. Will this be the beginning of a beautiful relationship? 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 $9.99.

Volume 18 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. After much encouragement from his adopted father, Soichiro decides he should get to know his birth father, Reiji. When Reiji invites Soichiro and Yukino for dinner, it seems the perfect opportunity to finally put Soichiro's anxieties to rest. But as soon as things begin to open up, Reiji decides to leave for good. Poor Soichiro! In this volume, find out the truth behind the troubled past that led Reiji to his life of crime! 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 $9.99.

Volume 19 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Soichiro tells Yukino what he's learned about his family from his adoptive father. Yukino reflects on how mature Soichiro has become--but will he just repeat his forebears' mistakes? Then Ryoko resurfaces in Soichiro's life...and Reiji reveals the real reason he came to Japan 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 $9.99.

Volume 20 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Now that Reiji has revealed his true colors, Soichiro must stop him from tearing the family apart. Can Soichiro save his mother and learn the full story of his parents' past, or will he be doomed to continue their legacy of madness? More is at stake than he ever knew...and Yukino has an announcement that will change his life forever! 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 $9.99.

Volume 21 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. The final volume of Kare Kano is here! As graduation approaches, Yukino and Soichiro announce their happy news. Plans solidify for the coming years--college and work, family and friends, hopes and dreams, ambition and love. Which path will each relationship take? For this close-knit circle, the future is wide open! 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 $9.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sumito Oowara. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian (with assistance by Chitoku Teshima).

Asakusa loves to design worlds. Mizusadi loves to animate. Sayaka loves to make money! And at Shibahama High, they call them Eizouken-a three-girl club determined to produce their own spectacular science fiction anime! But with no budget from their school and a leaky warehouse for a studio, Eizouken is going to have to work hard and use their imagination . . . the one thing they've got plenty of!

Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! was nominated for the Manga Taisho Award as one of the 10 best new manga of the year!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sumito Oowara. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian (with assistance by Chitoku Teshima).

Midori loves to design worlds. Tsubame loves to animate. Sayaka loves to make money! And at Shibahama High, they call them Eizouken-a three-girl club determined to produce their own spectacular science fiction anime! But with no budget from their school and a leaky warehouse for a studio, Eizouken is going to have to work hard and use their imagination . . . the one thing they've got plenty of!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sumito Oowara. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian (with assistance by Chitoku Teshima).

Asakusa loves to design worlds. Mizusaki loves to animate. Kanamori loves to make money! And at Shibahama High, they call them Eizouken-a three-girl club determined to produce their own spectacular science fiction anime! But with no budget from their school and a leaky warehouse for a studio, Eizouken is going to have to work hard and use their imagination . . . the one thing they've got plenty of!

Asakusa wants to create "the greatest world" in anime through her imaginative images . . . but there's so much more to a world than pictures, so now the Eizouken trio has become a quartet as their newest recruit, Doumeki, sole member of Shibahama High's Sound Club, leads them on a new adventure into the wild to harvest ambient audio! And even as Kanamori tries to find a route for them through the minefield of social media, Mizusaki and Asakusa are going to have to meet the fans in person at a local convention . . .

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

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Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Sumito Oowara. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian (with assistance by Chitoku Teshima).

A brand-new storyline begins-beyond the anime!

After the triumphant sale of their anime at Comet-A, the Eizouken crew head to the hills to enjoy their first vacation together over the winter school break. But they just can't give their creativity a rest, and roaming the mountain resort, Asakusa meets a pack of friendly but mysterious racoon dogs who inspire a plan for her grandest science fiction epic yet-Tanuki Eldorado!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sumito Oowara. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian (with assistance by Chitoku Teshima). Asakusa and Mizusaki's quest to create their "greatest world" in anime (and Kanamori's quest to make it pay!) takes inspiration once again from the real mysteries that fill Shibahama's school and town, as their audio engineer Doumeki becomes obsessed with capturing the soundscapes of a ruined clock tower. Eizouken stages an exclusive screening with their rivals, the Anime Studies Club, whose faces are revealed at last, and it turns out they're very familiar faces . . . Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sumito Oowara. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian (with assistance by Chitoku Teshima). Beyond the anime-the Eizouken storyline continues! Eizouken returns to their very first short anime, Clutch That Machete With Strength!, planning to expand it into a full-length work! Mizusaki recalling the lessons she learned in her days as a child actress may provide one key to moving forward-but what about a creative challange they haven't tackled seriously yet, voice acting? At the audition, the wily Sakurada wows with her rainbow range... but this voice acting genius is also Shibahama High's most wanted swindler! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 1-2-3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yellow Tanabe.

Yoshimori couldn't care less about catching demons...until he realizes that his apathetic attitude is taking a toll on his friendship with Tokine. Just as he decides to take matters into his own hands, a couple of amphibious demons and the pesky ghost of a pastry chef show up to complicate matters!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 576 pages, B&W. Rated T

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

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4-5-6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yellow Tanabe.

Sibling rivalry surpasses the bounds of life and death itself when Yoshimori discovers secrets of a ghostly patissier's past life. The fraternal theme continues when Yoshimori's older brother Masamori returns to Karasumori. Everyone seems to respect and admire Masamori--but Yoshimori feels alienated and left out in the cold. All this and more ayakashi to catch and cakes to bake--what's a young kekkaishi to do?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 576 pages, B&W. Rated T

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

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 7-8-9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yellow Tanabe.

The Dark Watchtower, a mysterious group of powerful ayakashi demons, is launching a consolidated assault against Yoshimori's ancestral land. Will Yoshimori, Tokine, and their latest kekkaishi-in-arms, Gen, be able to fend off this all-out attack?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 576 pages, B&W. Rated T

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

Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Toru Shirogane. Art and cover by Keyyang. Translated by Stephen Paul. The labyrinth calls, and is answered by adventurers, profiteers, and anyone looking to make a quick buck. And in this town inhabited by the dregs of society live a man, and the woman who owns him. Arwen, the Princess knight with lofty dreams of restoring her homeland-and Matthew, the town drunk. As Arwen challenges the labyrinth, Matthew spends his days in taverns and brothels living off the money he gets from her. But the town laughingstock has a side that no one knows about. In service of Arwen, Matthew would do anything-no matter how dirty he might get. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Lira Aikawa. Art and cover by Berry Star. Translated by Lourdes Saez and Ignacio Gonzalez. Release the Hellhounds! Sakuya, Leon and Goto: the Kerberos organization Omega Team has a single mission: to protect the mysterious "psi" element, the secret substance that drives the development of the entire country. But while they may be an invincible elite squad, their greatest enemy hides behind closed doors. As tension builds within the group, Sakuya's troubled past reveals a hidden aspect of her personality that will change everything... and could put the whole world on the path to destruction! Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Lira Aikawa. Art and cover by Berry Star. Translated by Lourdes Saez and Ignacio Gonzalez. The dog is out of the cage! The Omega Team is starting to get suspicious about Kerberos' plans. What is the "psi" energy they have to protect with their lives? Can they get out of this dangerous job? Who is the mysterious Nayuta who lives inside of Sakuya? They'll have to figure out the answers while fighting with gunsling cowboys, savage monsters, and even each other! Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 5-in. x 7-in., 212 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Lira Aikawa. Art and cover by Berry Star. Translated by Lourdes Saez and Ignacio Gonzalez. This is a dog you can't put down! Goto and Leon, fed up with all the secrecy of Kerberos, decide to discover once and for all what the "psi" is by their own means... But they are not the only ones looking for answers! Their most lethal enemy to date, Griffin, is looking for the same thing, and it might be too much for the Hellhounds. Meanwhile, Sakuya must deal with a crisis on her own, and in the process come to terms with her own identity as Nayuta. It's the spectacular finale to this gripping story! Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 5-in. x 7-in., 220 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1- 1st printing. Story by Ishinomori Shotaro. Art by Meimu. What happens when a robot suffers an identity crisis? On the surface, Jiro appears to be a normal teenage boy - he's riddled with self-doubt, has trouble making friends, and owns a guitar he doesn't know how to play. But he's really Kikaider, a super-powered android with a secret "Gemini" device implanted in his brain to help simulate human qualities. Professor Gill, a former associate of Kikaider's creator, is hunting for the Gemini device... and he'll go to any lengths to recover it! Softcover, 204 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2- 1st printing. Story by Ishinomori Shotaro. Art by Meimu. Japan is plagued by a series of mysterious plane crashes, building explosions, and assassinations - all acts of terrorism committed by D.A.R.K.'s unleashed robots! Meanwhile, Komyoji Mitsuko has returned to her relatively peaceful life, but soon becomes a pawn in D.A.R.K.'s plan to draw Jiro out of hiding! Mitsuko is about to learn the truth about the Gemini circuit that her father built - but will she be able to handle it? Softcover, 210 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Rika Tanaka. Art and cover by Nao Kodaka. Manga publishing pioneer TOKYOPOP is back...this month with the launch of popular, out-of-print Disney shojo series Kilala Princess! Collect all 5 volumes - only 2 were previously released in English. When Kilala awakens a sleeping prince named Rei, she magically gains the power of the princesses! So when her friend Erica is kidnapped, Kilala decides she and Rei must set off on a quest to rescue her! Filled with the most popular Disney princesses - Ariel, Cinderella, Jasmine, Snow White, Belle - TOKYOPOP's Kilala Princess combines the magic of Disney with the fantasy of shojo manga! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Rika Tanaka. Art and cover by Nao Kodaka. Popular out-of-print shojo series Disney's Kilala Princess continues this month with Volume 2 - collect all 5 volumes (only the first 2 were released in English)! Filled with the most popular Disney Princess - Ariel, Cinderella, Jasmine, Snow White & Belle - Disney's Kilala Princess combines the magic of Disney with the fantasy and romance of shojo manga! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Rika Tanaka. Art and cover by Nao Kodaka. In this royal adventure, Kilala encounters Tinker Bell, and learns there might be a seventh princess. Kilala then enters the world of Cinderella ... and must work with the Fairy Godmother to insure Cinderella finds happiness with her prince. Along the way, she captures another jewel for her tiara. But when Kilala returns to the human world, she and Rei are captured before they can reveal their true feelings for one another. Will they be saved before it's too late? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Rika Tanaka. Art and cover by Nao Kodaka. Kilala and Rei are on a quest to collect all the remaining gems for their tiara to save their country, Paradiso. They fall into the world of Beauty and the Beast, where they accidentally lose the Beast's pocket watch in the river. Rei will stop at nothing to get it back ... but will his efforts be enough? Meanwhile, in the world of Sleeping Beauty, Kilala must serve as a maid at Princess Aurora's 17th birthday party. She encounters Maleficent in disguise, and soon falls under her evil spell. The only thing strong enough to break it is True Love's Kiss. Will Rei rescue her in time to save Paradiso? Collect all 5 volumes of Kilala Princess! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Rika Tanaka. Art and cover by Nao Kodaka. Kilala and Rei take a magic carpet ride into the world of Aladdin and Princess Jasmine to locate the sixth gem of the tiara. They're soon captured by guards and must plot their escape. Then the Genie's lamp falls into the wrong hands, and another woman tries to put Rei under her spell. Meanwhile, the search for the gem intensifies. Will Kilala be able to rescue Paradiso and live happily ever after? Collect all five volumes of Kilala Princess! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Kazuki Nakashima. Art and cover by Ryo Akizuki. Welcome to Honnouji Academy - a school ruled under the iron fist of the Student Council President and her underlings, the Elite Four. Bestowed with incredible powers from their special Goku Uniforms, only one person dares to stand against them - transfer student Ryuki Matoi! Wielding her fabric-slicing Scissor Blade, Ryuki aims to bring Honnouji Academy's fascist overlords to their knees! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd or later printings. Written by Kazuki Nakashima. Art and cover by Ryo Akizuki. Welcome to Honnouji Academy - a school ruled under the iron fist of the Student Council President and her underlings, the Elite Four. Bestowed with incredible powers from their special Goku Uniforms, only one person dares to stand against them - transfer student Ryuki Matoi! Wielding her fabric-slicing Scissor Blade, Ryuki aims to bring Honnouji Academy's fascist overlords to their knees! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Kazuki Nakashima. Art and cover by Ryo Akizuki. Now armed with her own powerful Godrobe uniform, transfer student Ryuki Matoi takes aim at the fascist overlords of Honnouji Academy! But are even these newfound powers a match for the Student Council President herself, Satsuki Kiryuin!? It's more all-out magical transformation, sword-clashing, fanservice-filled action in Kill la Kill Volume 2! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Kazuki Nakashima. Art and cover by Ryo Akizuki. As her control of Senketsu grows, Ryuko is attacked by Tsumugu - an angry sniper who claims that Ryuko's Kamui could be an even greater threat than Satsuki Kiryuin! Plus, Ryuko faces off against the combined power of the unstoppable Elite Four! It's the most jam-packed action-fueled sexy suspense-filled Kill la Kill volume yet! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 220 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Limited Edition Hardcover Edition. Written by Kazuki Nakashima. Art and cover by Ryo Akizuki. Welcome to Honnouji Academy - a school ruled under the iron fist of the Student Council President and her underlings, the Elite Four. Bestowed with incredible powers from their special Goku Uniforms, only one person dares to stand against them - transfer student Ryuki Matoi! Wielding her fabric-slicing Scissor Blade, Ryuki aims to bring Honnouji Academy's fascist overlords to their knees! Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 180 pages, B&W. NOTE: Read Right to Left

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kuboken. Translated by Zihan Gao. The unhinged parody manga that jumps the shark from chapter one! Everyone thought Shiromi Lovecut-Toothrough was the worst summoner in the world. But after she summons Sharkiller, a creature capable of transforming into Hollywood's most ferocious B-movie sharks, nobody's laughing now! In fact, they're running for their lives! With her bloodthirsty buddy chomping at the bit to kill everyone in sight, can Shiromi defeat the Demon King and end his reign of terror? Or maybe the realm would be better off if she didn't...? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kuboken. Translated by Zihan Gao. Shiromi only ever wanted someone to acknowledge her... But even after slaying the demon general Apapanelle alongside her unintended familiar, Sharkiller, nobody's ever said "Great job!" Maybe it's because she accidentally destroyed that village. Or that time her shark ate the adventurers she was trying to save. Or perhaps it's got to do with the fact that everyone she ever meets ends up in the jaws of a shark from a terrible Hollywood B movie. But surely they'll forgive her if she takes down another demon general! Right? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Older Teen (15+) Cover price $13.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect heroine...for a horror movie. With striking similarities to a haunting movie character--jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanor--she's mistakenly called Sadako by those around her. But behind her scary façade is a very misunderstood teenager. Too shy to fit in, all she wants to do is make some friends. But when the most popular boy in class befriends her, she's sure to make more than just that--she's about to make some enemies too! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect heroine...for a horror movie. With striking similarities to a haunting movie character--jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanor--she's mistakenly called Sadako by those around her. But behind her scary façade is a very misunderstood teenager. Too shy to fit in, all she wants to do is make some friends. But when the most popular boy in class befriends her, she's sure to make more than just that--she's about to make some enemies too! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Sadako's chance to become friends with Yano and Yoshida is about to go down the drain when rumors start flying that Yano's been around the block and Yoshida's a former gang member. And the source of all this tattle? Sadako herself! Will Sadako retreat to her former life as a loner because of a simple misunderstanding?! 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 $9.99.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Sadako's chance to become friends with Yano and Yoshida is about to go down the drain when rumors start flying that Yano's been around the block and Yoshida's a former gang member. And the source of all this tattle? Sadako herself! Will Sadako retreat to her former life as a loner because of a simple misunderstanding?! 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 $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Sadako finally becomes friends with her classmates, instead of scaring them off. Even Kurumi, the cutest girl in school, wants to be her friend. But will this new friendship make Sadako realize that her feelings for Kazehaya might be more than just friendly? 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 $9.99.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Sadako finally becomes friends with her classmates, instead of scaring them off. Even Kurumi, the cutest girl in school, wants to be her friend. But will this new friendship make Sadako realize that her feelings for Kazehaya might be more than just friendly? 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 $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Kurumi's got it all--looks, popularity and friends. But underneath Kurumi's friendly exterior is a manipulative girl who'll do anything to get what she wants! And Sawako has the one thing Kurumi wants--Kazehaya's friendship. Could all of Kurumi's plotting really drive the two apart, or will it instead draw them even closer together? 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 $9.99.

Volume 4 - 2nd and printings. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Kurumi's got it all--looks, popularity and friends. But underneath Kurumi's friendly exterior is a manipulative girl who'll do anything to get what she wants! And Sawako has the one thing Kurumi wants--Kazehaya's friendship. Could all of Kurumi's plotting really drive the two apart, or will it instead draw them even closer together? 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 $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Sawako finally realizes that her feelings for Kazehaya are more than just admiration. But this novice in love has a lot to learn about romance. Not that Chizu can help her out any--she's got enough worries of her own to deal with! Can either of these shy girls take the next step toward a real relationship? 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 $9.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Karuho Shiina. Sawako finally realizes that her feelings for Kazehaya are more than just admiration. But this novice in love has a lot to learn about romance. Not that Chizu can help her out any--she's got enough worries of her own to deal with! Can either of these shy girls take the next step toward a real relationship? 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 $9.99.