16/03/2012: New arrivals today - English TPB-Manga & books

A Bride's Story vol 03 GN

Acclaimed creator Kaoru Mori's tale of life on the nineteenth-century Silk Road continues, this time introducing a new would-be bride - Talas. A young widow, Talas opens her home to the researcher Mr. Smith, who has ventured to her town to continue his studies. However, when Talas's uncle begins to see Smith as an impediment to his plans to wed his son to Talas, the old man's schemes land the Englishman in prison! Far from friends and even farther from home, Smith's outlook seems grim...
A Bride's Story vol 03 GN


Bad Teachers Equation vol 03 GN (Yaoi manga)

Atsushi can hardly believe his good luck - he's scored an actual, day-long date with the man of his dreams! But will he manage to stay totally cool, calm and collected during the biggest moment of his young life? And will the rest of the gang leave him alone... or stalk his every nervous move?!
Bad Teacher's Equation shows that growing up can be a dizzying, delirious trip through incredible highs... and terrible lows! Can a sweet, determined boy prove that he's got the strength, drive and commitment to catch and keep his ideal man? Or will his passion flicker and fade like a forgotten childhood fantasy?
Bad Teachers Equation vol 03 GN (Yaoi manga)


Bamboo blade vol 12 GN

As the date for the filming of the Burnish Academy special approaches, the Muroe kendo team prepares for their television debut and for Tama¿s chance to face the formidable Ura Sakaki! But even as Sakaki¿s rivals prepare for a rematch against the kendo genius, her participation remains unknown. Though her devotion to her TV idol remains unshaken, Sakaki cannot deny the passion for kendo still smoldering quietly within her. Will the very man who drew Sakaki away from kendo be the one to drive her back to the ring?!

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Bamboo blade vol 12 GN


Border vol 03 GN (Yaoi manga)

JAT's lead tech programmer, Kippei, is known for his cheerful and uplifting personality; he is always cheering his teammates whenever they have bad times. One day, an inquiry rolls into the agency and they are asked to look into a long lost son and to launch an investigation to find him. Yamato takes the lead of this investigation but soon finds out that he is deeply connected to Kippei and his past is about to change his life forever-this is one of the biggest cases they have handled and Kippei and the team's future depends on the outcome of this case. What went wrong in the past? What must Kippei mend to move on? Kazuma Kodaka's fan-beloved series, Border is about to open another dramatic case!
Border vol 03 GN (Yaoi manga)


Breathe Deeply GN

"A battle ensues over life and death, machines or clones, create synthetic hearts or grow them? Two boys, Sei and Oishi, fall madly in love for Yuko. Her loss wreaks havoc in their young lives as relentless memories cease to fade. As a result their tender hearts are dedicated to a dream that no one will ever suffer their excruciating pain again. But, is what they had thought been a lie? Is there still a chance that their suffering may end? Will mercy and love prevail? This exhilarating masterpiece of graphic fiction begs readers to forget what they know about manga. Within this volume lies a new frontier for in story telling. "

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Breathe Deeply GN


Devil's Infirmary (Yaoi Manga) GN

Asakura is a devilishly handsome school physician who¿s used to getting exactly what he wants out of the student body. But when a compromising situation with super-cute Higurashi suddenly raises his temperature, will he practice the perfect bedside manner...and find himself falling head-over-heels?

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Devil's Infirmary (Yaoi Manga) GN


Gentleman's Agreement Between a Rabbit and a Wolf (Yaoi Manga) GN

It's all in a name - USAGIKAWA, the rabbit. KAIOOKAMI, the wolf. They''re both in a creative and promotional department of a toy manufacturing company. Were they destined to fight? Every time they see each other, they fight like cats and dogs! One day, as a special promotional campaign, they''re assigned to go out on the street wearing a animal suits. Huffin' and puffin', whining and complaining, they head to the locker room to change into their suits. But, when the wolf sees the rabbit getting change, he finds him charming and attractive. Can the wolf suppress his desire - and appetite?
Gentleman's Agreement Between a Rabbit and a Wolf (Yaoi Manga) GN


Gunslinger Girl vol 04 Omnibus GN

When new children are brought into the Social Welfare Agency, their minds are wiped and their bodies enchanced with the latest in cutting edge cybernetics. They are blank slates ready to be molded and conditioned as their handlers see fit. Yet for Angelica, the first of the Agency's cyborg assassins, memories of the life she once knew are starting to return!

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Gunslinger Girl vol 04 Omnibus GN


Kizuna (Deluxe Edition) vol 05 GN

Returning home, Ranmaru discovers that the surprises just keep coming. It seems he and Kei are not the only ones with secrets, as back at the dojo he learns some news that has him doing some soul searching: his father is alive! How will this affect him and the way he wishes to lead his life with his beloved by his side? Is this a new obstacle, or a potential ally? And why was he led to believe that his father was deceased? This time the bonds of love being tested are not his and Kei''s, but the ones that hold the very fabric of his family together and all he ever thought he knew. Can he and Kei weather this emotional storm together and come out stronger for it?
Kizuna (Deluxe Edition) vol 05 GN


Melancholy of Suzumiya A Haruhi Chan vol 05 GN

Say Haruhiiiiiii! As if he doesn¿t have enough to deal with during the day, Kyon¿s dreams are becoming a regular haunt for his SOS friends! Once again, lucky(?) omens hawk, eggplant, and Mount Fuji (played respectively by Tsuruya, Nagato, and Koizumi) make an appearance, but their promises of fortune never seems to play out for Kyon. All he ever gets is more of Haruhi-chan¿s antics! You¿ll find plenty of gags and guffaws as Haruhi dives into the world of four-panel and short comics!!
Melancholy of Suzumiya A Haruhi Chan vol 05 GN


Ninja Girls vol 09 GN

Raizo and his kunoichi are on a mission to confront Kabuki Seigan and rescue Kagari. The odds are against them as Seigan commands the deadly Army of 100 Flowers. However, there is hope in the special power behind Raizo's sword... But will it be enough to overcome an entire army? It all comes to a head in this exciting final volume of ninja girls!

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Ninja Girls vol 09 GN


Pandora hearts vol 09 GN

The incuse on Oz Vessalius¿s chest ticks onward, but the young heir to one of the four great dukedoms directs his gaze back, seeking the facts behind a centuries-old tragedy. Intent on examining the ruins of Sablier despite warnings to scare him away, Oz and his makeshift party of explorers wander through the remnants of the former capital in search of clues to shed light upon the consuming darkness of the past. But in the yawning void where the opulent city once stood, will Oz come face-to-face with the truth? Or will he find misery the only resident...?

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Pandora hearts vol 09 GN


Phoenix Wright vol 04 GN

Ace attorney, Phoenix Wright is at it again, protecting the innocent and helping his friends with his amazing skills as a lawyer. Adapted from the bestselling video game.

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Phoenix Wright vol 04 GN


Sailor Moon manga vol 04 GN

Sailor Moon manga vol 04 GN


Shonen jump 2012 - 03 March

THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR MANGA MAGAZINE IS EVEN BETTER!! Everyone's favorite monthly comics anthology magazine is revamped! You still get everything you know and love, but now you get new serialized manga series and more in depth coverage of toys, TCGs, CCGs, video games, and anime than ever before!
Shonen jump 2012 - 03 March


Shonen jump 2012 - 04 April

Extra chapters of all Shonen Jump Alpha series (Bakuman, Bleach, Naruto, Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan, One Piece, Toriko) -Yu-Gi-Oh! Card - #30: Acid Golem of Destruction -News on Shonen Jump Alpha.
Shonen jump 2012 - 04 April


Spice and Wolf vol 06 GN

As Lawrence and Holo put the final phase of their plan to extricate themselves from the jaws of financial ruin into motion, they are confronted by an unforeseen obstacle. With the wolves at the door -- both figuratively and literally -- can the travelers keep their wits about them and come out ahead of the pack?
Spice and Wolf vol 06 GN


Twin Spica vol 12 GN

In these final installments, graduation looms for what is left of the Tokyo Space School's first class. As the teens focus on their final days in school, many of them take the opportunity to finally share some long hidden feelings and settle a few differences. And finally, Japan's first student astronaut is selected! Will Asumi finally be able to drive the rocket of her childhood dreams?

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Twin Spica vol 12 GN


Ultimo vol 06 GN

Ultimo and Vice are Karakuri Doji, the mechanical embodiment of pure good and pure evil, devoid of human emotions that can cloud one's judgment. Their purpose: to battle to the death to prove once and for all whether good or evil is the most powerful force in the universe.

Just when Jealousy and Rune get Yamato in their nasty clutches, his ancient self awakens to save the day. But does the bandit Yamato from nine hundred years ago have the same priorities and desires as our modern-day unlikely hero Yamato? And even if he can keep his mind on the business of stopping the Hundred Machine Funeral, D?sir--now with a comely human accomplice--has a plan to sidetrack him yet again!
Ultimo vol 06 GN