Bøker utgitt av Kodansha America, Inc

"The Kanemaki Band is dragged into the operation to reclaim Awaji Island. If that wasn't bad enough, Musashi gets thrown alone into a ragtag squad of other young warriors. The squad needs a leader, and it doesn't take long for things to get heated in the blood- thirsty group. The clash for power is just a warm-up to the actual war, but this might just be Musashi's moment to finally debut in the world of the samurai!"--Back cover.

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, fianéce, 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!

"Eriko Ichimura spends her high school days in complete obscurity. As if that weren't enough, popular boy Akira Ohmi has discovered her Twitter account. "Lovesick Ellie," which is filled to the brim with thirsty tweet-including fantasies about him. The two-faced Ohmi finds Ellie's perverse and wild fantasies funny and interesting, eventually inviting her to a date at the local festiva-but they miss the last bus home. What is this pervy girl going to do when she has the ultimate opportunity land before her? Will they or won't they?"--

"I'll do it! I'll become your thrall! A crossdressing girl and an otaku vampire find themselves entangled in a dangerous relationship"--Provided by publisher.

"Now happily married, Tsugumi and Itsuki start their life as newlyweds. Their relationship and careers are going smoothly, and they cherish the everyday moments shared together. They couldn't ask for more, but when they start thinking about the future, they inevitably wonder how they feel about starting a family. But having a child is proving to be a challenge for the couple, especially for Tsugumi"--Back cover.

Manga format; reads from back to front, right to left.

"First published in Japan in 2016 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Ginban Kishi, volume 9."--Colophon.

"First published in Japan in 2018 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Sayonara watashi no Cramer, volume 6"--Colophon.

Pen is a penguin. His favorite things are pancakes and fastidious household upkeep. Pen lives in the city with his friend Hayakawa, a human. They can''t communicate in words, so the only way for Pen to express his love is by doing laundry and getting good deals at the supermarket. This is a chronicle of their life together--let it snuggle on your shelf next to A Man and His Cat or Way of the Househusband!NESTINGPen the penguin lives with his most favorite keeper in the world: Hayakawa the human! But Pen''s no ordinary penguin... He''s a neat penguin! A proper penguin! A doting penguin! Pen loves to daydream of Hayakawa''s smile as he flips pancakes, runs errands, and folds the laundry with his teeny-tiny flippers. If only his beloved Hayakawa would notice! Unfortunately, Pen''s human keeper can''t speak penguin and is also a hopelessly lazy university student. With Pen''s comical expressions and Hayakawa''s lighthearted cluelessness, every day in their house is full of adorable mishaps and hijinks!

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.Contains chapters 26-34 of Battle Angel Alita.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?

From the legendary creator of Blade of the Immortal comes something completely different: the wild ride of one disgruntled young woman down the rapids of talk radio!Minare thought she was just venting to a stranger when she told a guy at a bar about her man troubles. It turns out that man works at a radio station, and the next day she''s shocked to hear her grumbling broadcast on the air! She storms the station in a rage, only to be duped into joining a talk show, and her acid tongue makes her into an instant star!

The sexy, magical school comedy that became the hit anime continues!Class troublemaker Ryu Yamada is already having a bad day when he stumbles down a staircase along with star student Urara Shiraishi. When he wakes up, he realizes they have switched bodies--and that Ryu has the power to trade places with anyone with only a kiss! Plus, it turns out he''s not the only kid at school with a few magic tricks up his sleeve...

Percival has always lived with his grandfather on God's Finger, a remote haven that sits high above the clouds. And though he loves the simple life, he secretly longs for adventure. But Percival's life is changed forever when an intruder -- who shares a shocking connection with him -- tears away everything he's ever known. With nothing left to do but chase down the one who took everything from him, Percival sets out on his own. During his journey, the sheltered boy discovers that there are a lot of things he doesn't know about normal life. Luckily, he meets friends along the way who can help him get by -- but how will they react when they find out about Percival's destiny...and how it's connected to the end of the world?

Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format.

"At her high school, she's Eriko Ichimura, the girl so boring no one remembers she exists. But online, she's "Lovesick Ellie," a brash and lusty alternate persona with quite a viral following! Ellie's favorite pastime? Spying on her handsome and perfect classmate Ohmi and spinning wild fantasies in the form of very thirsty tweets. But one day, quite by accident, Eriko learns that Ohmi isn't as perfect as she thought...and he discovers her secret to boot!"--Provided by publisher.

After a life of loneliness, the crossdressing Mito has finally found a place where she belongs--living in a boys' dorm as a vampire's thrall! Ruka doesn't know she's a girl, yet he showers her with love in order to sweeten her blood. But just as Mito thinks she's found happiness, she finds out that every vampire has a fated partner...and that Ruka is only using her as a temporary substitute. Meanwhile, Mito ends up in close quarters with the mysterious Ren, who has vowed to protect her from being turned into a vampire es he care so much? Could he be falling for her...?

Translation of: Kawaii dake ja nai Shikimori-san.

"The story of Belle and her beast as you've never seen it before, with sinister, creeping shadows suffusing a door to a wider, magical world. This dark, fairytale adventure is the latest sumptuous masterpiece from the creator of Angel Sanctuary and Alice in Murderland, perfect for fans of The Ancient Magus' Bride!"--

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

"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, fianéce, 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!"--Provided by publisher.

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

"There's a new kitten on the block! After sneaking in through an open window, Sue and Tai-chan's new neighbor Ran makes herself right at home. While the kittens make perfect playmates, senior cat Sue basks in her chance to finally enjoy some peace and quiet...at least until things get livelier than ever before!"--Page [4] of cover.

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

"Tsugumi and Itsuki decide once more to bet on their love. Although Koreda and Nagasawa are both heartbroken by this turn of events, they accept that the couple's feelings for each other are genuine and stronger than before, and they resign themselves to their outcome. On the other hand, Tsugumi's father continues to adamantly oppose their relationship. Itsuki pays a visit to Tsugumi's father's hospital room to gain his approval, but Itsuki may have his work cut out for him"--Back cover.

First published in Japan in 2020 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Kanojo, okarishimasu, volume 1.

"Now that he has reached 20 years of age, self-proclaimed mediocre demon Chrono Alkon is eager to begin his mandatory year of schooling in the Demon King's castle. It's his dream to spend the year having fun and making friends, but when he gets a shocking result in his class designation test, that dream is put in jeopardy. To make things even more difficult, Chrono is from a small remote village and has little sense of what is considered "normal" at school. As the resident country bumpkin, he finds himself facing maddening misunderstandings and unexpected adventures. Will this "mediocre" demon ever have the peaceful school life he's always wanted, or will he be derailed by the demons who understand him better than he understands himself?"--Provided by publisher.

"While Yaotome has always had the upper hand in shogi, Ayumu gets a chance to show off his skills during the school's field day. Sparks almost fly, as both on and off the board Ayumu's resolve to not ask out his senpai until he has finally bested her at shogi faces test after test!"--Provided by publisher.

A wizard's job is never done! Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Erza, and the whole Fairy Tail guild are back in action! And they've decided to tackle the "100 Years Quest" - a job no one's dared take on since the founding of the guild more than a century ago. A mysterious town, a baffling spirit, a ghastly new enemy... and a brand new continent to explore. When you're with real friends, the adventures never stop!