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Shy high school student Riko Izawa aches for a boyfriend but guys just won't look her way. Then one day she signs up for a three-day trial of a mysterious "lover figurine," and the next thing she knows, a cute naked guy is delivered to her doorstep--and he wants to be her boyfriend! Has Riko died and gone to heaven? The cute naked guy turns out to be smart, super nice, stylish and a gourmet chef. Plus, he looks like a million bucks.... Trouble is, that's about what he's going to cost Riko because she didn't return him in time!
The Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense and their team leader, a former corpse himself, moves into their new headquarters to unearth a gigantic long-buried secret involving United States government covert experiments and Nazi scientists. This is a tale of the walking dead, madness, the spear of destiny, and a monstrous gateway to heaven.
If you're visiting the flying city of Amperstam without the latest printing of "The Lurker's Guide," you might as well be lost. This one-sheet is written, edited, and printed by Ashe, a girl raised on the streets of the flying city, and is dedicated to revealing its hidden treasures and deepest secrets--including many that the overcontrolling government doesn't want anyone to know. The stakes are raised when Ashe accidentally uncovers the horror of exactly how Amperstam travels among the skies and garners the attention of those who would rather that secret be kept in the hands of the city's powerful leaders.
Soon Ashe is on the run from thugs and assassins, faced with the choice of imperiling her life just to keep publishing, or giving in to the suggestion of a rich patron that she trade in her voice and identity for a quiet, comfortable life. It's a war of confusion for Ashe, but in "The Battle of Blood and Ink "by Jared Axelrod, one thing is very clear: just because you live in a flying city, you can't always keep your head in the clouds.
To rid himself of the curse of immortality, Manji, a ronin warrior, must kill one thousand enemies, yet things take a drastic turn when he meets up with a young girl who is in search of revenge on her parents' killers. Original.
When Hideki initially found Chi, his persocom companion, he knew that her original owner might one day come looking for her. Now, that moment Hideki feared has finally come to pass, and what happens is completed unexpected. But even as he is in danger of losing Chi, Hideki makes a new friend when he inherits another laptop persocom.
For most people, persocoms represent technology at its finest - after all, they can do anything you program them to and they make great looking companions. But for Yumi Oumura, persocoms bring out her deepest insecurities, and not without reason. Just as people once became addicted to their computers, many people are now addicted to their persocoms to the exclusion of other human beings. Because persocoms look so much like people, it's more than just addiction - it's an emotional bond that some would call love. Ordinarily this love would be considered one-sided, as how could a computer love a person back? When the persocom in question is the mysterious Chi, perhaps it's not such an impossibility.
This is one of a series of titles following the adventures of 20-year-old slacker Hideki and the female android he finds dumped in a pile of trash.
The girls enter their senior year and Miss Yukari speaks ill of Tomo in this third volume. It marks the return of the sports meet, where Sakaki, Osaka, Kagura and the others compete in categories like the three-legged race and beanbag tossing, while Chiyo-chan races to find an idiot for the scavenger hunt.
Asato Tsuzuki works as a shinigami, or 'Guardian of Death', in the Ministry of Hades. It's his duty to make sure that the souls of the dead reach the afterlife, but contrary ghosts and humanity's evils keep getting in the way of a job well done. With all these problem assignments, will he ever get a bonus?
The business of death is never simple. Booked on a cruise ship headed for Hong Kong, Asato Tsuzuki finds himself entangled in yet another one of Dr. Muraki's neferious schemes. There's a killer on the loose and corpses are piling up at an alarming rate.
When you work for the Ministry of Hades you have to be ready for anything, even on vacation. While on their annual retreat to a Hokkaido hot springs resort, Asato Tsuzuki and company meet a pack of talking animals who serve the Queen of Snow. But now the Queen is missing and there's a vicious dragon prowling nearby.
Having retrieved Nadil's head for Lord Lykouleon, the Dragon Knights journey back to Draqueen. However, distractions do arise. Rath, true to his nature, runs after any demon rumored to ravish the countryside, Thatz pricks up his ears at the very mention of treasure or food, and Rune tries to keep the two of them on course.
In this second entry in the series, Jinnai has gained control over demon goddess Ifurita, and Makoto and Roshtaria face imminent attack. Princess Rune has no option other than unleashing the ancient superweapon known as the Eye of God. But her convoy is attacked by what appear to be two new demon gods. Who are these fearsome new enemies and what force is pulling their strings?
When Makoto enters the strange world of El Hazard, he finds himself struggling against his high school enemy Jinnai and other forces for the only weapon that can save this mysterious land: the living Ifurita.
Series Description: Meet Recca Hanabishi, a regular high-school kid who hopes one day to become a ninja, and whose life is unexpectedly thrown for a loop the day he meets a cute and mysterious girl named Yanagi. He discovers he's had super ninja secret powers all along. Together with his friends Fuko and Domon, Recca slowly learns how to navigate the ancient and arcane world of ninja warriors. But the winsome teen has an ace up his sleeve: Not only does he already possess the skills of a ninja, he also harbors the ability to control fire! Famous at school as a ninja geek, Recca always likes a good-natured tussle with his friends and even his father. But he finds himself in an awkward situation -- on the day he pledges undying ninja allegiance to cute classmate Yanagi Sakoshita, a mysterious older woman appears. Is she good or evil? And what's the deal with tomboy Fuko Kirisawa? She's got the power of wind at her command. Does she want to blast him away or just kiss him?
Meet Eikichi Onizuka, a 22-year-old college karate champ and ex-biker. He's crude, foulmouthed, and has a hair-trigger temper. Just the sort of guy you'd expect to see going back to school - to become a teacher.
Meet Eikichi Onizuka, a 22-year-old college karate champ and exbiker. He's crude, foulmouthed, and has a hair-trigger temper. Just the sort of guy you'd expect to see going back to school - to become a teacher.
Meet Eikichi Onizuka, a 22-year-old college karate champ and ex-biker. He's crude, foulmouthed, and has a hair-trigger temper. Just the sort of guy you'd expect to see going back to school - to become a teacher.
Meet Eikichi Onizuka, a 22-year-old college karate champ and exbiker. He's crude, foulmouthed, and has a hair-trigger temper. Just the sort of guy you'd expect to see going back to school - to become a teacher.
Meet Eikichi Onizuka, a 22-year-old college karate champ and ex-biker. He's crude, foul-mouthed, and has a hair-trigger temper. Just the sort of guy you'd expect to see going back to school...to become a teacher!
It is the year 22 H.C. (Holy Century) and Shinjuku is populated by monsters and goblins. Natsuki is a rookie at the Police Company and a newbie bounty hunter. She is also half-human, half-catbeast with magical powers that are helping her slowly get the hang of the business.
Sixteen year old Mana returns to her hometown to unite with her childhood sweetheart after 7 years. But Kaname seems to have changed during their years apart. Mana's presence sets off a chain of events that changes the lives of Kaname and his best friend Naoya forever. Their classmates Isshin and Tsukasa, and their teacher Tomonori find themselves drawn to her as well. They soon discover that they are all a part of the Aquarian Age - a secret war raging for thousands of years. Now the fate of the world hangs in the balance as one girl meets her destiny.
Amy Chu (Poison Ivy, Red Sonja) teams with co-writer Erik Burnham (Back to the Future, Ghostbusters) and artist Eman Cassallos (Vampirella) to explore the secret history of KISS, the world's greatest rock 'n roll sensation, in this mind-blowing prequel to her critically acclaimed "Kiss: The Elder" saga! Before the underground city of Blackwell, before the cybernetic enforcers known as the Keepers of the Peace, there was the MUSIC. In a small town in Iowa, three young KISS fans - Sam, Milo, and Kimi - meet at a concert and form their own band. When Sam's obsession with KISS, and especially The Demon, takes a new and potentially dangerous twist, the journey that's meant to change their lives might just change the fate of the world! "Accessible by everyone, KISS fan or not; that's the beauty of Amy's writing." - Outright Geekery "KISS are back in comics, and it's time to rock and roll all night (and party every day) once more." - Fortress of Solitude
At the age of 5, Keitaro and his childhood sweetheart promised to meet again as students at Japans most prestigious University. Now 20, he can't pass the exam...or even remember the girls name! A fluke job at an all girls dormitory may be his last chance. In the series that inspired the new hit anime with American Pie-style humor, Love Hina proves that love conquers all, even stupidity.
This is one of a series of slapstick teen comedy manga titles in the spirit of 'American Pie' and 'Animal House'. Naru and Keitaro have been acting lovey-dovey since they returned from their trip. Keitaro's grandmother announces she will hand over Hinata House to him when he marries one of the girls.
Three ordinary Tokyo schoolgirls are transformed into legendary Magic Knights when they travel to the realm of Cephiro--now, they must help its inhabitants fight three neighboring countries keen on claiming Cephiro for themselves.
Series Description: Manga superstar Rumiko Takahashi's romantic comedy is also a touching love story revolving around the lives of the hapless student Yusaku Godai, the beautiful manager of his apartment Kyoko Otonashi, and the crazed, nosy tenants of Maison Ikkoku. Bashful college student Yusaku is madly in love with gorgeous Kyoko, the widowed manager of his apartment building, comfortably shabby Maison Ikkoku. As Yusaku and handsome tennis coach Shun vie for Kyoko's affections, the other Maison Ikkoku residents -- a motley crew of volatile personalities -- can't resist medding in their affairs!
Reads R to L (Japanese Style) T audience. Fourteen-year-old Kisaki Tachikawa has psychic powers. She works for PSI, a secret government agency that fights aliens. She's in love with her partner Giniro, but PSI won't allow operatives to get involved. Just when Kisaki thinks she may be getting closer to Giniro, she finds out she is to be transferred to California!
Gundam Wing, which airs nationally on Cartoon Network, is the most prolific Gundam series in existence, having spawned more manga than any other series. Though Gundam has only recently become a phenomenon in the U.S., it has existed for over 20 years, and was rated by fans in Japan (and many in the U.S.!) as the top anime franchise of all time.
Tomoko Kuroki naturally assumed she'd be popular when she got to high school...but then cold, hard reality swooped in for the attack! Turns out all the popularity points she's racked up in her video game dating sims are worth squat in real life, and Tomoko's far from prepared to navigate high school! How can she possibly hope to impress her classmates when she can't even talk to them?! A new high-school heroine is born (maybe?)!
Take one fussy dog, a rain-loving cat, and a little mouse with a big sweet tooth, mix in a sprinkle of sunshine and a dash of magic, and you've got a recipe for adventure! Whether they're baking cookies, cleaning up, or helping out a friend, this trio always manages to stir up a healthy helping of mischief and fun. Tumbling straight from the pages of YEN PLUS, see how every day can be a fine day indeed.
Kei Kusanagi was your typical ordinary senior in high school, until the day his class got a new teacher. She seemed normal...until Kei saw her floating unaided. To his suprise, she winds up being his new teacher and next door neighbor. Can Kei balance the craziness of school life, his new neighbor, and her "alien" hijinks?
Berkeley Breathed, the mad genius who boggled and bewildered us with Bloom County, is back! Soon after retiring Bloom County -- and at the peak of its popularity -- Breathed returned with an all-new Sunday-only newspaper strip: Outland. Debuting just four weeks after the final Bloom County was published, and with many of the same cast members, Outland continues on in the same traditions set forth by its forebears -- ranging from delightful whimsy to raging satire! This volume contains every Outland strip published, some never-before-collected in book form, and nearly all have been scanned from the original art, provided by Breathed from his personal archives. More than 280 Sunday pages, all in fully remastered color, from September 3, 1989 through March 26, 1995. As an added bonus, this volume will have a selection of the extremely rare Academia Waltz, the college strip Breathed did as a precursor to Bloom County!
Loki, greatest of all Assassins, returns to his guild only to find it in ruins and his brethren slain. The only clues to the architect of this destruction are the symbol of an ancient order of warriors and the name Chaos. His heart set on vengeance, Loki sets out to find this Chaos and repay him in kind. Another killer is on Chaos' trail, the cursed swordsman Skurai, who seeks the blood that will satisfy his demon sword's thirst. Skurai carried out the Assassin's Guild massacre to set a trap for Chaos. Last time he and the Rune Knight met, Chaos escaped, but weakened by a battle with Loki he should be easy prey. Destiny brings these three great warriors together, but in the mortal realm of Midgard, Destiny doesn't always go as the gods planned.
Series Description: From the best-selling manga author of Inu-Yasha, Ranma features a martial artist with a curse: When he gets doused with cold water, he turns into a voluptuous girl! And his friends -- and enemies -- turn into various cute animals! Ranma 1/2, a heady blend of action, adventure, and romantic comedy, is the longest-running manga in the United States. In this installment of the enduring series, Ranma's fight against Herb, Mint, and Lime continues. Does he have a chance of defeating Herb when even his ultimate move has failed against this Chinese warrior? Then a new teacher comes to Furinkan High with a rep for dealing harshly with delinquents! Unfortunately for Ranma, she also has martial arts skills so deadly even Happosai is scared of her! Finally, Akane tries to recover a memory from her past, only to find that the mysterious boy she recalls from childhood has no idea who she is...
Series Description: From the best-selling manga author of Inu-Yasha, Ranma features a martial artist with a curse: When he gets doused with cold water, he turns into a voluptuous girl! And his friends--and enemies--turn into various cute animals! Ranma 1/2, which features action, adventure, and romantic comedy, is the longest-running manga in the United States. Due to some strange training by his father, Ranma can't stand cats. Exposed to a cat for too long, he turns into one--and becomes invincible! Meanwhile, Shampoo returns with her great-grandmother, the "honorable hag, " who magically makes Ranma unable to tolerate hot water. Shampoo has also been to the magical springs, and now turns into a cat! When Shampoo's ardent suitor Mousse arrives, female Ranma has no choice but to try to defeat him.
Wanting to be the best fighter pilot in the world, Vishnu Samil Shin targets the Red Prowling Devil, but when Naomi shoots him down, his murderous desire intensifies and starts to interfere with her personal life.
A secret terrorist organization wants the Red Prowling Devil grounded, but Naomi's flying skills are too much for them. After the attack, though, questions are raised: Who funds the Red Prowling Devil's missions, and what's in it for him? And more importantly, are Naomi's brother and boyfriend truly safe?