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A timeless psychological study of a young man's deep alienation from society. Set in the early 20th century, Kokoro opens with a chance encounter on a beach near Tokyo that irrevocably links a young student to a man he simply calls Sensei (Teacher). Intrigued by Sensei's aloofness, the student calls upon him with increasing frequency. Eventually, Sensei and his beautiful wife open their home and their lives to him. Only later does the student learn the devastating secret that has haunted Sensei since his youth. Kokoro has sold millions of copies in Japan where it is taught in schools and is a perennial favorite. Its lucid prose and universal themes of friendship, betrayal and the struggle for meaning in a changing world have made it popular internationally as well. This English-language manga version will make the book accessible to a new generation of foreign readers. The manga includes depictions of suicide and may not be suitable for some readers.

"Learn to create amazing kemonomimi with realistic animal features and matching accessories! Long, swishing tails and pointy animal ears or maybe antlers, horns, wings and feathers if you prefer--this is the ultimate furry handbook for manga and anime artists as well as cosplay enthusiasts. Choose your favorite animal then fuse its salient features with a fabulous human form and animal-specific clothing."--Provided by publisher.

The ultimate fashion bible for manga and anime artists! Create realistic-looking outfits and one-of-a-kind looks for your manga and anime characters, or design amazing creations for any cosplay event. Author Rabimaru is Japan's leading fashion illustrator and she teaches you how to develop your own unique manga fashion vocabulary! In this comprehensive fashion sourcebook, you'll learn to create an array of stunning outfits including stylish separates and original ensembles. Rabimaru then shows you how to add realistic details, folds, creases, contours and shadows that will make your characters truly come alive! From casual classics to high fashion, The Ultimate Guide to Manga Fashion does it all--in style!Streetwear and basics from T-shirts and hoodies to the frilliest of skirtsBusiness and formalwear for polished professionals and fashionistasSchool uniforms and sailor suits for casual cosplay inspirationSneakers, shoes and accessories to complete each lookWhether you're looking to develop your own signature style or to design an eye-catching costume for a cosplay event, this is the one guide you'll definitely want to have!

A "graphic memoir following Eddie Ahn, an environmental justice lawyer and activist striving to serve diverse communities in San Francisco amidst environmental catastrophes, an accelerating tide of racial and economic inequality, burnout, and his family's expectations"--

A world where angels and demons are real.

Rozemyne's reunion with her family is only too brief--no sooner has she completed the lower city's Starbind Ceremony than she is whisked away to the archduke's castle to perform another. Next, she must attend a meeting at the Italian restaurant, gather funds for the printing industry, and even study magic!

As Gimul heals from the recent attacks, Ryoma's life has finally regained some normalcy. Now he sets out for the Sea of Trees of Syrus to fulfill one of his lifelong goals. Along the way, Ryoma happens to reunite with Reinbach-and meet a couple of Reinbach's old friends, coincidentally headed for the same destination. New magic, equipment, and challenges abound in this chapter of Ryoma's laidback adventure!

WITCH MAKES WAVESThe Immortal Princess has been crowned Queen of the Underworld! As a newly evolved member of royalty, she has a whole array of powers and abilities at her fingertips. But a new wrinkle is added when a fascinating immortal witch appears. She has the body of a twelve-year-old girl and the fashion sense of a Gothic Lolita–plus some top-secret info about resurrection items!

"PARENTAL ADVISORY: EXPLICIT CONTENT" -- back cover

A FATE WORSE THAN DEATHKukoro is brought to the Orc Empire as breeding stock! There she meets Scion, a heretical scholar, and learns the details of goblin technology—can she escape with the intel, and does she even want to? Meanwhile, Aro regains her confidence after the success of her bola shooter, and we meet Sei, the "Hero of the Holy Sword' who wields miraculous power and speed. Jean and his party set out once again into the untraveled lands of the Dark Continent, to go balls deep into the strange and unknown terror of the war between man and orc!

I could model for you...In the title story, a high school delinquent tries to seduce an introverted artist in his class as part of a cruel game, but learns some unexpected things about himself when she turns the tables.   Then there’s “Girl,” in which a teenage boy gets more than he bargained for when he tries to fulfill his own need for attention in an unusual way.    Finally, in “Kamiya,” a young doctor who can’t stand the sight of blood overcomes her phobia thanks to a host club staffed by vampires. But there are other things to fear lurking in the night...In these three complex, alluring stories, Tsubasa Yamaguchi (author of the award-winning Blue Period) shows off the darker side of her imagination, in the process transforming manga itself into something stranger and more erotic.

"The moment Koyomi's been waiting for is finally here! But as his date with Hitagi concludes, so does his story, followed by the stories of those he's saved since that fateful spring break. Though this monster's tale has reached its end, that doesn't mean they're gone--because monsters have been here since the beginning. They always have. They're everywhere."--

"Count Dracula is reborn as a katana-wielding young vampiress in a new, never-seen-before action manga set in a gritty, alternate-history Europe. Having fallen in battle long ago, Count Vlad Dracula is reborn as a katana-wielding young vampiress in an alternate-history Europe. After the reincarnated Dracula rescues a girl named Clara from a mysterious stranger, Clara explains that she is the creation of a certain Victor Frankenstein. She also reveals that she is fleeing from an organization called Cerberus, which seeks to capture and study "monsters" such as herself in order to create an army of human-monster hybrids. Clara begs the vampiress to flee with her to an island of monsters where the two of them will be safe...but as they set out for Monster Island, the sinister forces of Cerberus are in hot pursuit."--

"Haruma Ichinose, 17, has been popular since he was born. So popular, in fact, that he figured no one could even come close...until he met Yuki Mogami. She's tall, cool, collected, and totally makes him crazy. He may just be in love...but can he deal with falling for someone even more dashing than himself?"--

Fantasies run wild as thirsty high school girl Ogami-san must learn to keep her thoughts, and hands, to herself, in this raunchy coming-of-age romcom with a bizarre, blabbermouth twist! Just when Ogami-san and Yaginuma-kun make progress in finding the right pacing for their relationship, a figure from Yaginuma-kun's past named Kaoru Sagiyama makes her entrance. With Sagiyama's gorgeous looks and intimate knowledge of Yaginuma-kun from growing up together, Ogami-san feels the grip of a certain green-eyed monster begin to tighten around her heart. Is this yet another test of her resolve as a dedicated girlfriend?!

In this riveting new action fantasy series, an ordinary guy named Ray White somehow gains admission to Arnold Academy of Magic, a school for elite magicians. But could he be connected to the mighty Iceblade Sorcerer of legend? An addictive manga with a classic feel sure to appeal to fantasy and isekai fans alike, from the editorial team behind FAIRY TAIL 100 Years Quest and Shaman King: FAUST8. A Twisted Fairy TaleRay and his friends host their outrageous maid café at the Arnold Academy Culture Festival, but Rebecca is notably isolated from her peers. Her engagement to the much older Evan Bernstein brings dread instead of fairy tale dreams. Rebecca's sister Maria enlists Ray to stop the exploitative arranged marriage. Unbeknownst to them, there's another member of the Seven Great Sorcerers to aid in their cause. As more belligerents crawl out of the woodwork, can the Iceblade Sorcerer come to the rescue as the knight in shining armor?

In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try.

"In this sci-fi/fantasy survival thriller, the dangerous and deadly realm of the Otherside--where urban legends roam--calls to two women, both in search of something. As they set out to sate their curiosity and explore this other world, will the most earth-shattering thing they discover on the Otherside be their feelings for each other? After successfully fighting off the Kotoribako box at DS Research, Sorawo and Toriko resume their exploration of the Otherside. Against an autumnal backdrop, the pair bring lunches and farm equipment along to their next foray into the unknown... But just as the two are slowly picking their way across an Otherside plain, the grotesque Yamanoke appears! Then, after a younger student at Sorawo's university comes to Toriko and Sorawo for advice, they begin to look into the strange affair of Kano Sannuki. However, Satsuki Uruma's shadow lurks there as well..."--Publisher.

"'When I tie up my hair, it feels like I'm wearing a new pair of shoes.' A young woman is out in the world for the first time, living on her own. When she decides to tie up her hair one day, she embarks on a journey of small, almost imperceptible but important changes. Relationships develop, problems emerge and decisions are made. As the year progresses and she navigates the ins and outs of daily life, she also discovers new ways of styling her hair. Because nothing stays the same -- and sometimes, changing your hairstyle can have a deep impact on your life. In twelve sensitive episodes, this charming coming-of-age novel includes step-by-step instructions for each hairstyle our heroine wears. For young people influenced by K-pop, K-beauty and K-drama, it introduces the Korean concept of so-hak-hang -- the belief that small pleasures like a movie night with friends, painting your nails or trying a new hairstyle are a simple but reliable means of finding true joy"--]cProvided by publisher.

"Following a grisly encounter with the Tiyanak, an evil creature from Philippine folklore, Janus Silang realizes that nothing in his life will ever be the same again. He and his family are now the targets of a powerful force that must be destroyed. Janus and his friends escape to Kalibutan, where the Tiyanak cannot follow. There, he searches for Tala, the Tiyanak's goddess twin and the only being with the power to defeat it. This quest leads him again to the word of online gaming, where to his great dismay he discovers that he is not the only one seeking her."--

Crayon Punk Blues is the exhibition catalogue for Nte's 2023 exhibition at the Grand Palais in Tervuren. Structure is time, and meaning a false friend.