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Step into the world of 'Vinland Saga 1', an enthralling masterpiece crafted by the renowned author, Makoto Yukimura. Published in 2013 by Kodansha America, Inc, this book has captured the hearts of many with its captivating storyline. The genre of this book is a riveting blend of history and action, transporting readers to the fascinating era of the Vikings. 'Vinland Saga 1' is more than just a book; it's a journey through time that leaves you yearning for more. Don't miss your chance to experience this literary marvel by Makoto Yukimura, one of the most influential authors of our time. Published by Kodansha America, Inc, this book is a testament to their commitment to bringing quality literature to readers around the world.

IN THE 21ST CENTURY, the glittering Neo-Tokyo has risen from the rubble of a Tokyo destroyed by an apocalyptic telekinetic blast from a young boy called Akira-the subject of a covert government experiment gone wrong now imprisoned for three decades in frozen stasis. But Tetsuo, an unstable youth with immense paranormal abilities of his own, has done the unthinkable: He has released Akira and set into motion a chain of events that could once again destroy the city and drag the world to the brink of Armageddon. Resistance agents and an armada of government forces race against the clock to find the child with godlike powers before his unstoppable destructive abilities are unleashed.One of the true international classics of graphic fiction, Akira has once again taken America by storm. Artist/writer/filmmaker Katsuhiro Otomo is acclaimed worldwide as a master storyteller, and Akira showcases Otomo at the peak of his creative form. Akira is a timeless, epic work of unforgettable beauty, horror, and imagination.

At the turn of the 11th century, the North Sea is in the grip of the Viking terror. Askeladd leads his small band of mercenaries into London, with the aid of the ruthless young Thorfinn. But Thorfinn has sworn to kill Askeladd one day to avenge his father's death.

A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. This lushly-drawn story has won an Eisner Award and a Harvey Award, and was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry.THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGEAs the new trial comes to an end, one of Coco''s rewards from Beldaruit the Wise is the story of Qifrey''s past and how he came to desire the mysteries of magic. Feeling a connection with her own desire to save her mother, Coco departs for the source of all answers: the Tower of Tomes. But it is a perilous journey to make on her own, and the secrets held within could sway even the most virtuous of witches...

"Narumi slips up in front of her work friends, and the anxiety of outing herself as an otaku forces her to retreat inward. While Hirotaka is quick to console her, a difference in opinion devolves into an argument. Will the couple learn to grow past this obstacle? Maybe sage advice from bickering experts Hanako and Taro can help? Meanwhile, Naoya and Ko might need some guidance of their own as they take their first steps together as a couple. The conclusion of these intertwining, nerdy love stories awaits"--

While storming the Kingdom, King discovers, Diana on the brink of death! Secrets long forgotten rise to the surface as King must come to grips with his painful past. Afrterwards, Meliodas and the Seven Deadly Sins find themselves teaming with King Arthur against the unfathomably powerful Hendrickson in a fight to save Princess Elizabeth! Just when things are at thier bleakest, an unexpected hero will step forward to save the world from darkness.

"First published in Japan in 2014 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Seven deadly sins vol. 7-9"--Copyright page.

This book is printed "manga-style" in the authentic Japanese right-to-left format.

A teenage girl whose passion for photography leads her to a new school, a new dorm, and a new love triangle. This new edition contains all three volumes of the acclaimed romance manga, a complete shojo story in one book, from the creator of The New York Times bestseller That Wolf-Boy Is Mine! and the ongoing Those Not-So-Sweet Boys! A YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens pick!Mako's always had a passion for photography. When she loses someone dear to her, she clings to her art as a relic of the close relationship she once had...Luckily, her childhood best friend Kei encourages her to come to his high school and join their prestigious photo club. With nothing to lose, Mako grabs her camera and moves into the dorm where Kei and his classmates live. Soon, a fresh take on life, along with a mysterious new muse, begin to come into focus! Contains Vol. 1-3 of Love in Focus-the entire series!

Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese manga format.

"First published in Japan in 2018 by Kodansha, Ltd., Tokyo"--Colophon.

Own the manga thrill ride that changed global comics and inspired the James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez''s cyberpunk action film Alita: Battle Angel! This new paperback edition features an updated translation in six affordable, 300-page volumes.In a dump in the lawless settlement of Scrapyard, far beneath the mysterious space city of Zalem, disgraced cyber-doctor Daisuke Ido makes a strange find: the detached head of a cyborg woman who has lost all her memories. He names her Alita and equips her with a powerful new body, the Berserker. While Alita remembers no details of her former life, a moment of desperation reawakens in her nerves the legendary school of martial arts known as Panzer Kunst. In a place where there is no justice but what people make for themselves, Alita decides to become a hunter-killer, tracking down and taking out those who prey on the weak. But can she hold onto her humanity as she begins to revel in her own bloodlust?

"A Kodansha Comics trade paperback original"--Colophon.

"First published in Japan in 2021 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo."--Colophon.

A new edition of the Sailor Moon manga, for a new generation of fans! Featuring an updated translation and high page count in a more affordable, portable edition, perfect to go wherever you or the legendary guardian in your life want to take it.Teenager Usagi is not the best athlete, she''s never gotten good grades, and, well, she''s a bit of a crybaby. But when she meets a talking cat, she begins a journey that will teach her she has a well of great strength just beneath the surface and the heart to inspire and stand up for her friends as Sailor Moon! The original Sailor Moon in a new, affordable edition.

A romantic manga starring a high school girl who learns to live on her own, win at high school, and experience first love - all in a boarding house whose living room is home to the odd (but handsome) Matsunaga-san.After her parents leave to care for her ailing grandmother, high schooler Miko "Meeko" Sonoda moves into her uncle''s boarding house. There, she meets its rather unusual residents, including the oldest of the bunch: the grumpy mother hen Matsunaga-san. With the help of her housemates, Meeko begins to adjust to her new life away from her parents, but Meeko soon learns that no matter how far away from home she is, she''s still a young girl at heart - especially when she finds herself falling for Matsunaga-san.

The action manga bestseller returns, in 600-page editions featuring a remastered translation and new cover art by creator Hiroyuki Takei! Dive into the classic Shonen Jump adventure whose world of mystical spirits and bewitching battles inspired the classic anime.This volume corresponds to Vol. 7-9 of the original release, featuring updated translation and lettering, back in print more than 20 years after its initial release!In a world where shamans communicate with the dead and call forth the power of legendary spirits to defeat their enemies in both body and soul, Yoh is a teenager with the ultimate ambition: to become the Shaman King, the one and only shaman who may commune with the Great Spirit and help remake the world for the better. But the road to this pinnacle of spiritual power runs through the Shaman Fight, a gauntlet of battles with rival mediums who call forth dizzying powers from the world of the dead in their own bids for the crown. At Yoh''s side is Anna, his coach, fiancée, and a powerful medium in her own right. Sure, it''d be nice if Yoh had a little more time to train and mature...but the Shaman Fight is only held once every 500 years, so he''s going to have to grow up quick!

A romantic manga starring a high school girl who learns to live on her own, win at high school, and experience first love - all in a boarding house whose living room is home to the odd (but handsome) Matsunaga-san.After her parents leave to care for her ailing grandmother, high schooler Miko "Meeko" Sonoda moves into her uncle''s boarding house. There, she meets its rather unusual residents, including the oldest of the bunch: the grumpy mother hen Matsunaga-san. With the help of her housemates, Meeko begins to adjust to her new life away from her parents, but Meeko soon learns that no matter how far away from home she is, she''s still a young girl at heart - especially when she finds herself falling for Matsunaga-san.

The provocative action manga that''s about to become a major anime! A teenage loner gets transported into a fantasy world with his two scary female classmates. The girls find themselves as a wizard and a warrior, but he''s woken up as... a farmer?! How will be become a hero now? A new fantasy perfect for fans of Sword Art Online and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime!Yusuke Yotsuya doesn''t care about getting into high school--he just wants to get back home to his game and away from other people. But when he suddenly finds himself in a real-life fantasy game alongside his two gorgeous classmates, he discovers a new world of possibility and excitement. Despite a rough start, Yusuke and his friend fight to level up and clear the challenges set before them by a mysterious figure from the future, but before long, they find that they''re not just battling for their own lives, but for the lives of millions...

Shikimori seems like the perfect girlfriend: cute, fun to be around, sweet when she wants to be... but she has a cool dark side that comes out under the right circumstances. And her boyfriend Izumi loves to be around when that happens! A fun and funny high school romance with a sassy twist perfect for fans of Nagatoro-san and Komi Can't Communicate!Shikimori and Izumi are high school sweethearts. They hold hands walking home from school, they flirt in the halls, they tease each other. But Shikimori knows what she wants, and how to get it, and she can turn from cutie to cool in an instant.