Books published by Vertical Inc.

From Keiichi Arawi, the creator of hit series nichijou, comes a new slapstick comedy series about a penniless college student who moves to a town filled with bizarre people. This reckless girl will be the one who eventually sets the city in motion. FINAL volume of the series!"If you enjoy the absurd or like being reminded that life can be entertaining even when it seems boring, this is the manga for you..." - AiPT ComicsIt’s the tail end of summer, but the whole city is set in motion as the heavy hitters join the mayoral race to stop Granny, who vows to turn the CITY into an elderly dictatorship, from becoming the next mayor.Keiichi Arawi wraps up his masterpiece with the grandest and craziest volume yet. And it’s one filled with laughter and tears!The story ends here. But the CITY and its people will live on forever!

From the pen of Moyoco Anno comes a stunning tale of self-image and self-loathing. In Clothes Called Fat details the lives of young women earnestly revealing the struggles women may have with their bodies and sexuality. Noko appears to be living a great life, she's got a good job and a loving boyfriend, but beneath a thin veneer is a young woman who is struggling with her self-image and self-confidence as she fights to keep her weight down. To Noko, being 5 pounds overweight means being miles away from happiness in her lovelife and in her work-place.

After a forbidden room is unsealed, heroic pilot Saito is no longer the only legendary Sidonian with a deceptive avatar on board.Meanwhile, an incoming asteroid forces the spaceship's mobile units to skirmish in a positive-gravity environment. Calling the shots is Assistant Commander Yuhata Midorikawa, still new in her role, unsure but unshrinking.

"Shiro is the managing partner at a law firm, and he de-stresses every day after work by cooking with his live-in boyfriend Kenji. They've been together for almost two decades now, and while they're no longer as lovey-dovey as they used to be (they're in their late fifties, after all), their relationship is nothing but peaceful. But what happens when the two of them suddenly bump into Kenji's ex, who just so happens to be a buff and handsome-looking guy?"--Publisher marketing.

"Previously published in hardcover in 2019"--Title page verso.

"Welcome to BAR California, a place for you to reveal your true self. People of different genders, propensities, and sexual orientations gather at a certain chic bar that's hidden from the public eye. While some come in search of themselves, others step into the establishment looking for sex and love. There are as many sexualities as there are people, and the patrons' stories intertwine as they struggle to find happiness. A bisexual trans woman who's been hurt by the voices of others wishes she had a "normal" relationship; a married, middle-aged salaryman secretly expresses his female side; and a pansexual cis guy is on the lookout for true love.

"The "Afflicting Cat" pounces back and leaves a trail of pain and injury in its wake. Koyomi must now save Hanekawa from the claws of this prurient aberration, but putting down this kitty may prove challenging when death is only a scratch away. All it takes is a flick."--Page [4] of cover.

From the creator of Heavenly Delusional comes a strangely twisted mystery storyThere are weird people abound in a mysterious structure called the Skygrazer: some boys looking for an erotic book, a space detective, a robot...and then a murder happens?!Agent Saeko Sakuraba begins an investigation to reveal the astonishing truth hidden in the Skygrazer. 16+

Osamu Dazai's classic tale retold by Usamaru Furuya is now in a complete omnibus edition!No Longer Human, the searing semi-autobiographical novel by Osamu Dazai, Japan's Dostoevsky, trades its original prewar setting for the brave new world of the aught years in this adaptation by the enfant terrible of manga. This unique omnibus, previously available in three installments, features left-to-right (rather than "flipped") art drawn by the creator himself for Western audiences. Find out how a self-described clown awakens to his dark genius.

"If you’re a fan of the author’s (NISIOISIN) work then you’ll certainly want this whole series in your collection!" - Anime UK NewsFrom the pen of the author of the legendary MONOGATARI novels comes another unique offering. KATANAGATARI brings to life a swordless “swordsman” and a self-described “schemer” who embark on a quest to obtain twelve peculiar masterpiece blades. Featuring beautiful interior art and copious bilingual footnotes, this paperback edition is the first of a quartet brimming with action, romance, and unexpected wisdom.