Comic books in 'Manga'

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Namakura. Art and cover by Chinori Toriu. Character Design by Tetsuhiro Nabeshima. Translated by Anh Kiet Ngo. In this fantasy "time loop" comedy, a villainess tries to change her future and break the curse of dying young! In each of her past lives, Scarlet was the despised queen of her kingdom-and each time, her reign was ended by a group of heroes led by Scarlet's rival, Arisa. Scarlet never even survived beyond age 28! After Scarlet dies for the 108th time, all her memories of her past lives (and deaths) are unlocked for her 109th life. Scarlet is determined to do things differently this time... but it might not be up to her, if all those past deaths were the result of a curse. Can she find a way for her 109th life to break the cycle? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 186 pages, full color. Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Gwon Gyeoeul. Art and cover by Suol. Translated by David Odell.

Misunderstood and pining for love, one girl finds she has much in common with the "villain" character Penelope and tries to get her "good ending." She is granted one more try... when she falls asleep and wakes up as Penelope herself in the hostile world of the game!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 264 pages, full color. Teen

Cover price $20.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Gwon Gyeoeul. Art and cover by Suol. Translated by David Odell.

Penelope Eckhart's fate may seem grim, but she's determined to avoid it by rescuing sympathetic love interest Eclipse. Yet when her very way out of death turns out to be more dangerous than she thought, Penelope realizes she needs a backup plan-and a backup man...!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 272 pages, full color. Teen

Cover price $20.00.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Gwon Gyeoeul. Art and cover by Suol. Translated by David Odell. Life in hard mode for "villain" Penelope Eckhart means with every step forward, she's shoved five steps back. Just as things were looking (relatively) better between her and the brothers, she finds herself coming to blows with Reynold, who insists on dredging up the past-an affront Penelope won't take lying down. To make matters worse, she ends up attending the hunting tournament hosted by the crown prince, and Callisto + weapons = a recipe for DANGER...! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $20.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Gwon Gyeoeul. Art and cover by Suol. Translated by David Odell. The Hunt is on! Penelope heads off to the small-game area in hopes of hunting down a present to increase Eckles's affection...only to miss every single shot she takes at the animals that appear. Just as all seems to be in vain, Penelope wanders across a silver fox, and knows it's the perfect gift. The only problem? She's chased it straight into the dangerous big-game zone! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 272 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $20.00.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Gwon Gyeoeul. Art and cover by Suol. Translated by David Odell. A great deal has changed since Jaehwan's battle with Catastrophe, but his goal remains the same-form the second Abyss Expedition! In order to do so, he will need to gather the strongest warriors in Chaos, and what better way to gauge their skills than cross blades with them himself? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 272 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $20.00.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Gwon Gyeoeul. Art and cover by Suol. Translated by David Odell. Following the conditions of a contract between herself and Winter, Penelope is once again leaving the duchy! She joins the marquis for volunteer work in a war-stricken nation, and while their time there is hectic, the two are able to grab a moment alone at the seaside. But the couple's peace is shattered when they learn sorcerer children have been kidnapped! In the face of Penelope's desperation to save them, Winter's calm approach to the situation has the duke's daughter suspecting that everything is not as it seems... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $20.00.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul.

Yukimura. The epic action manga for fans of Game of Thrones, a story of war, royal intrigue, suspense, and revenge set against the backdrop of the Viking invasions of England. At the turn of the 11th century, the Norse Sea is in the grip of Viking terror. The clever Askeladd leads his small band of mercenaries into London with the aid of the ruthless young Thorfinn, son of a warrior in the dreaded Jomsvikings. But this is an alliance of convenience: Thorfinn has sworn to kill Askeladd one day to avenge his father's death. When a race begins to capture the prince and secure the rights to the throne, personal grudges will clash with the fate of a kingdom in the balance, and blood will be spilled!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 468 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul.

The Viking invasion of London has reached a fever pitch, and Askeladd and Thorfinn rush to take part in the carnage! Their goal is the capture of Cnut, the son of King Sweyn Forkbeard and heir to the throne of Scandanavia and the Danelaw. But standing in their way is Thorkell, one of the Viking world's most daring warriors. The defeat of a living legend will be a formidable test of Askeladd's cunning and Thorfinn's ruthlessness, and of their ability to set aside personal grudges and fell a common enemy!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 464 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.95.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul.

The epic action manga for fans of Game of Thrones. A story of war, royal intrigue, suspense and revenge set against the Viking invasions of England. Askeladd's band has successfully extracted Prince Cnut and escaped into the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia, where they seize control of a town and hunker down to endure the winter snows. But no ice could cool the rage of the terrifying Thorkell, whose chance meeting with a survivor of Askeladd's attack will put him back on their trail!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 464 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul.

The Viking invasion of England has reached a fever pitch, and Askeladd and Thorfinn rush to take part in the carnage! Their goal is the capture of Canute, the son of King Sweyn Forkbeard and heir to the throne of Scandinavia and the Danelaw. The defeat of a living legend with be a formidable test of Askeladd's cunning and Thorfinn's ruthlessness!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 464 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $22.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul.

The Viking invasion of England has reached a fever pitch, and Askeladd and Thorfinn rush to take part in the carnage! Their goal is the capture of Canute, the son of King Sweyn Forkbeard and heir to the throne of Scandinavia and the Danelaw. The defeat of a living legend with be a formidable test of Askeladd's cunning and Thorfinn's ruthlessness!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 464 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $22.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul.

Living as a slave on a Danish farm, Thorfinn is haunted by dreams of an afterlife full of grasping, bloodied corpses of the men and women he has killed. Robbed of vengeance and of hope, he must find a new meaning for his life, but where?

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 464 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $22.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul.

After months of hard labor as a farm slave, Thorfinn begins to realize what his father meant by the words, "A true warrior needs no sword." Perhaps he can find a new purchase on life in the mysterious land he heard tell of in his childhood: the continent to the west known as Vinland. From the creator of the classic Planetes manga comes this epic, highly-anticipated tale.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 464 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $22.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul.

After months of hard labor as a farm slave, Thorfinn begins to realize what his father meant by the words, "A true warrior needs no sword." Perhaps he can find a new purchase on life in the mysterious land he heard tell of in his childhood: the continent to the west known as Vinland.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 400 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $22.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul.

The epic action manga for fans of Game of Thrones. A story of war, royal intrigue, suspense and revenge set against the Viking Age of the 10th-century. After months of hard labor as a farm slave, Thorfinn begins to realize what his father meant by the words, "A true warrior needs no sword." Perhaps he can find a new purchase on life in the mysterious land he heard tell of in his childhood: the continent to the west known as Vinland.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 400 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $22.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul.

One of the greatest European historical epic comics ever written continues. After months of hard labor as a farm slave, Thorfinn begins to realize what his father meant by the words, "A true warrior needs no sword." Perhaps he can find a new purchase on life in the mysterious land he heard tell of in his childhood: the continent to the west known as Vinland.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 400 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $22.95.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul.

One of the greatest European historical epic comics ever written continues. After months of hard labor as a farm slave, Thorfinn begins to realize what his father meant by the words, "A true warrior needs no sword." Perhaps he can find a new purchase on life in the mysterious land he heard tell of in his childhood: the continent to the west known as Vinland.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 400 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $22.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul.

One of the greatest European historical epic comics ever written continues. Thanks to his claim by lineage, the attackers surrounding Jomsborg want Thorfinn to be their leader, but it is a mantle he intensely rejects. When the battle for leadership over the powerful Jomsvikings reaches a stalemate, Thorfinn must make a critical decision. With Gudrid held captive within the fortressed city, walking away will not be an option. He must infiltrate Jomsborg to break her out, and the ensuing battle will leave the greatest mercenary force in the North Sea changed forever.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 400 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $22.95.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul.

One of the greatest European historical epic comics ever written continues. Thanks to his claim by lineage, the attackers surrounding Jomsborg want Thorfinn to be their leader, but it is a mantle he intensely rejects. When the battle for leadership over the powerful Jomsvikings reaches a stalemate, Thorfinn must make a critical decision. With Gudrid held captive within the fortressed city, walking away will not be an option. He must infiltrate Jomsborg to break her out, and the ensuing battle will leave the greatest mercenary force in the North Sea changed forever.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 384 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $22.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Vinland Saga HC (2013- Kodansha) Vol. 1-3. Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul. The epic action manga for fans of Game of Thrones, a story of war, royal intrigue, suspense, and revenge set against the backdrop of the Viking invasions of England, now in a larger, deluxe format! At the turn of the 11th century, the Norse Sea is in the grip of Viking terror. The clever Askeladd leads his small band of mercenaries into London with the aid of the ruthless young Thorfinn, son of a warrior in the dreaded Jomsvikings. But this is an alliance of convenience: Thorfinn has sworn to kill Askeladd one day to avenge his father's death. When a race begins to capture the prince and secure the rights to the throne, personal grudges will clash with the fate of a kingdom in the balance, and blood will be spilled! Hardcover, 688 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $54.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $54.99

Add to cart Near Mint $54.99

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Vinland Saga HC (2013- Kodansha) Vol. 1-3. Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul. The epic action manga for fans of Game of Thrones, a story of war, royal intrigue, suspense, and revenge set against the backdrop of the Viking invasions of England, now in a larger, deluxe format! At the turn of the 11th century, the Norse Sea is in the grip of Viking terror. The clever Askeladd leads his small band of mercenaries into London with the aid of the ruthless young Thorfinn, son of a warrior in the dreaded Jomsvikings. But this is an alliance of convenience: Thorfinn has sworn to kill Askeladd one day to avenge his father's death. When a race begins to capture the prince and secure the rights to the throne, personal grudges will clash with the fate of a kingdom in the balance, and blood will be spilled! Hardcover, 688 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $54.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $54.99

Add to cart Near Mint $54.99

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Vinland Saga HC (2013- Kodansha) Vol. 4-6. Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul. Amid the chaos of the Viking war for dominance over England, a boy has everything taken from him and vows revenge. But violent dreams bring no peace... The violent and complex action epic that inspired the hit anime returns, in premium, 3-in-1, collector's hardcovers! This premium, hardcover edition presents the acclaimed action epic in hardcover, at a bigger size than ever before (7 by 10 inches), wrapped in a red leather-patterned cover with logo stamping. Includes volumes 4-6 of the Japanese edition of VINLAND SAGA with new bonus content. Hardcover, 656 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $54.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $49.00

Add to cart Near Mint $49.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Vinland Saga HC (2013- Kodansha) Vol. 7-9. Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul. Amid the chaos of the Viking war for dominance over England, a boy has everything taken from him and vows revenge. But violent dreams bring no peace... This premium, hardcover edition presents the acclaimed action epic in hardcover, at a bigger size than ever before (7 by 10 inches), wrapped in a black leather-patterned cover with logo stamping. This new edition, collecting volumes 7-9 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga, features all the content of the original release, plus new and exclusive bonus illustrations, interviews, and behind-the-scenes details never before translated. Hardcover, 640 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $54.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Vinland Saga HC (2013- Kodansha) Vol. 10-12. Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul. A throne room soaked in blood brings Prince Canute a crown and a purpose-the establishment of a paradise on Earth in defiance of God, at any cost-but deprives Thorfinn of everything he's built his life upon. Now a broken young man, Thorfinn labors far from the battlefield, clearing a forest for his slave master's farm alongside the amiable Einar. But a sudden and brutal tragedy will shock Thorfinn out of his apathy, and force him to answer the question, "Do I still want to live?" Meanwhile, Canute plots to become ruler of the entire Danish world. Includes volumes 10-12 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga and new bonus content. Hardcover, 640 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $54.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $54.99

Add to cart Near Mint $54.99

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Vinland Saga HC (2013- Kodansha) Vol. 10-12. Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul. A throne room soaked in blood brings Prince Canute a crown and a purpose-the establishment of a paradise on Earth in defiance of God, at any cost-but deprives Thorfinn of everything he's built his life upon. Now a broken young man, Thorfinn labors far from the battlefield, clearing a forest for his slave master's farm alongside the amiable Einar. But a sudden and brutal tragedy will shock Thorfinn out of his apathy, and force him to answer the question, "Do I still want to live?" Meanwhile, Canute plots to become ruler of the entire Danish world. Includes volumes 10-12 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga and new bonus content. Hardcover, 640 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $54.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $39.95

Add to cart Near Mint $39.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Vinland Saga HC (2013- Kodansha) Vol. 13-15. Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul. King Canute's quest to build a heaven on Earth will not be bloodless. His schemes have made Ketil and his sons into fugitives, barely escaping the king's clutches aboard Leif Ericson's ship. Chaos welcomes Ketil home, where an escaped slave has butchered his hired muscle. Beset by betrayal on all sides, there may be no way out for Ketil, yet Thorfinn finally has his freedom. He and Einar could leave the slaver to his fate... but the son of Thors feels bound to Denmark by his unfinished business with Canute. This premium, hardcover edition presents the acclaimed action epic in hardcover, at a bigger size than ever before (7 by 10 inches), wrapped in a black leather-patterned cover with logo stamping. Includes volumes 13-15 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga and 26 pages of bonus content. Hardcover, 624 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $54.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $39.95

Add to cart Near Mint $39.95

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Collects Vinland Saga HC (2013- Kodansha) Vol. 16-18. Story and art by Makoto Yukimura. Translated by Stephen Paul. Since she was a child, Gudrid has been entranced by the wide world beyond the sea, stowing away on Leif Ericson's ship every chance she got... only to be dragged back home and told that a good Norse girl must protect the home and raise a family. Now a widow at 19, she is all of an hour into her second marriage when she absentmindedly stabs her new husband in the leg in their wedding bed. Gudrid flees to Thorfinn and Leif's ship, but they have a risky voyage ahead to fund their ambitions in Vinland. With success (and even survival) uncertain, is there room on the ship for an inexperienced girl, just married to the son of a ruthless landlord? This premium, hardcover edition presents the acclaimed action epic in hardcover, at a bigger size than ever before (7 by 10 inches), wrapped in a black leather-patterned cover with logo stamping. Includes volumes 16-18 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga and new bonus content. ardcover, 640 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $54.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tia Yamashina. Translated by JM Iitomi Crandall. Six Strangers, one house, one shared goal: Fall in love. What could go wrong? Successful, well-liked, and beautiful, twenty-six-year-old working woman Shoko Shoji seems to have it all. But behind her picture-perfect exterior is a secret that haunts her: to her chagrin, Shoko is still a virgin. Tired of making excuses for her total lack of dating experience, she signs up to live in the Love House, an experimental program seeking to test if six young singles can find romance under one shared roof. But will this change of pace be enough to help Shoko ditch her v-card for good, or will the trauma of her first broken heart jinx her forever to a life without love? Softcover, 196 pages, B&W. Rated: 16+ Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tia Yamashina. Translated by JM Iitomi Crandall. Determined to break out of her shell and find real romance, Shoko Shoji signs up for the Love House, an experimental living arrangement putting six young singles under one roof to see what sparks may fly. Her eye is immediately caught by the intriguing young art student, Kei, who appears to have set his sights on her as well. But things are not always as they seem, and soon Shoko walks in on Kei in an intimate moment with another housemate: Momo, the adorably charming and fashionable hairstylist, who's not about to back down from her own chance at love. Softcover, 176 pages, B&W. Rated: 16+ Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tia Yamashina. Translated by JM Iitomi Crandall. Determined to break out of her shell and find real romance, Shoko Shoji signs up for the Love House, an experimental living arrangement putting six young singles under one roof to see what sparks may fly. Her eye is immediately caught by the intriguing young art student, Kei, who appears to have set his sights on her as well. But things are not always as they seem, and soon Shoko walks in on Kei in an intimate moment with another housemate: Momo, the adorably charming and fashionable hairstylist, who's not about to back down from her own chance at love. Softcover, 176 pages, B&W. Rated: 16+ Cover price $12.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Maki Minami. Senri Kudo's unusual upbringing may have prepared him for being an amazing actor, but it also left him ill equipped to have normal relationships with kids his own age. Can Senri act his way into being a good friend, or will "getting into character" get him into even more trouble with his peers? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Maki Minami. Hime is really excited about her new role in the hot anime series Cruel Octalia. But the fan response (including from her friends!) is just lukewarm. Hime knows she needs to do more research into the character, but recent events have made her too confused to go to the best source of help - Senri Kudo! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Maki Minami. Hime finally got the hang of her character on Cruel Octalia, and the fans really took notice! But now people are complaining that they've never seen Shiro. Hime feels ready for her alter ego to go public, but is she ready for the big reveal her producer has planned...live on stage with AQUA?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Douman Seiman. You Can Check in Any Time You Like…But You Can Never Leave! After a series of tragic events, Taizou decides to make a break with his past and go on a vacation to the tiny island nation of Blefusco. Little does he know that his hotel is a hot spot for contract killers, drug dealers, ghosts, and a coven of immortal witches. So much for rest and relaxation… Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 202 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Douman Seiman. DEAD AND BREAKFAST! With every day Taizou spends at the Voynich Hotel, he finds himself more and more smitten with Helena, one of the maids. But even with love goggles on, its hard to ignore all the weirdness happening on the island…or the fact that theres a serial killer running amok! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 202 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Douman Seiman. A KILLER GETAWAY! All Taizou wanted was to leave behind his past as a yakuza, but now his enemies have tracked him down and are out for blood. As things come to a head, Taizou risks becoming a permanent guest of the Voynich Hotel! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by EMMA. Sixteen-year-old tomboy Ito Miura has been chosen to play Romeo in Romeo and Juliet! The problem? She doesn't want the male role! So, who will be Juliet? The favorite for the part, beautiful and vain Tsugumi, must compete with the cute new transfer student, Makoto Amano. But Makoto has a secret, and if rival Tsugumi, or anyone in the school, finds out, it could ruin Makoto's life, dragging Ito down as well! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by EMMA. Sixteen-year-old tomboy Ito Miura has become fast friends with her schoolmate and fellow drama enthusiast Makoto Amano. The problem? Makoto's a boy who must pass as a female drama student in order for his family to approve of his acting ambitions. Just as Ito and Makoto begin to feel the impact of their strong attraction to each other, Takayo, a fiancée imposed on Makoto from childhood, and her sinister brother Takashi, have decided to transfer into Makoto's new school! Add a college-age lothario and a spoiled rich-girl actress, and what chance can gender-bending true-love possibly have?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by EMMA. A high school field trip to an amusement park has Ito and Makoto switching clothes just to hang out together, and their friendship is threatened when a classmate sees through the ruse. Later, back in the drama-club, cute new student Kohei is determined to win the "woman" of his dreams: Makoto! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by EMMA. A trip to Hokkaido sends Ito into the arms of a brand new paramour. Then, Makoto's dysfunctional family secrets are revealed when his oldest sister returns home. It turns out Makoto is not the only rebel in the family! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by EMMA. Creepy Sakamoto is looking for a girlfriend, and he wouldn't mind dating Ito or Makoto! Then Makoto's sister Tsubaki is brought in to Sakura High--she's says it's to be a teacher, but is it actually to be a spy for Makoto's father? It looks like Makoto and Ito have a few high hurdles to jump before they see the finish line! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by EMMA. Makoto's doting sister Tsubaki finds out that Makoto hasn't kept his secret from Ito! She threatens to tell Makoto's father unless Makoto and Ito's homeroom can win a school competition. Then Makoto accompanies the entire Miura household to their ancestral home to meet Ito's eccentric, sharp-witted grandmother. Little does Ito know that her past will catch up with her there...literally! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by EMMA. Makoto has a fever, and his closest friends' concern over his sickness may be the very thing that reveals Makoto's secret to his classmates--forcing him to give up his dreams and return home! Then Ito is caught on the grounds of the Narita residence by Makoto's father, and her life is in the hands of fate! Even if Makoto is able to make it to the scene in time, can he stop the very man who taught him to fight from attacking the woman he loves?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by EMMA. Makoto's father is trying to force Akane into an arranged marriage, and to help Makoto, she's willing to do it! But can Makoto allow his sister to marry a man she doesn't even know so that he can get a chance to make a life for himself as an actor? And who is that handsome man who is always there to come to Akane's rescue? Then, Tsugumi invites Ito to the beach, and the whole gang comes along for an adventure so bizarre, it must be a dream. Or is it? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by EMMA. Family ties deepen when Makoto's sister Akane invites Ito's brother Yûto to a fireworks display--could another romance be about to explode? And now, with just seven months left until graduation, Makoto's acting ambition is threatened again. His father, becoming increasingly desperate to ensure that his son return home to inherit the family dojo, enlists the aid of Makoto's arranged fiancée Takayo and her devious brother. Will they succeed in thwarting Makoto's dream? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by EMMA. At the Drama Club's summer training camp, Ito reunites with Jôtaro, a childhood friend who is the son of a well-known actor. Though he bullied Ito as a tot, Jôtaro is repentant--and Makoto suspects his affection goes beyond friendship. Three is a crowd where love is concerned, and Makoto wants Ito to tell Jôtaro she's already taken. But that task turns out to be a bit difficult! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by EMMA. Makoto's 18th birthday is just around the corner and Ito hopes that her present, a caramel flan, will do what her horoscope promised and capture his heart. She brings the dessert to his party as a surprise--but ends up getting some surprises there herself! More romance abounds as the relationships between Ito's brother Yûto and Makoto's sister Akane--and between their friends Yoshirô and Misaki--undergo dramatic new developments! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by EMMA. It's time for the Cultural Festival--an event that could change Makoto's life for good! Makoto's father has invited the toughest critics he could find to judge his son's acting talent. If they say he has the skills to become a professional actor, Makoto will not only get out of his obligation to run the family dojo, he will also be free of his arranged fiancée, Takayo. But his big audition may be ruined when Nobuko is taken hostage by bank robbers and the Festival is cancelled! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 -1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by EMMA. Graduation is only months away, and keeping Makoto's gender a secret is more challenging than ever! Since Makoto's father is dead-set against his son's choice of profession, he has decided not to attend the graduation ceremony. But Ito is intent on strengthening the bond between Makoto and his father. She convinces Makoto to spend the New Year's holiday with his family in the hope that the pigheaded patriarch will change his mind. Makoto is quite confident in his acting skills, but will his persuasive abilities measure up?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.