Kiriyama is moving up the ranks and now he is even appearing on television. With the new exposure means, more unusual exposure to his friends, family and classmates. Suddenly everyone seems to know what he meant when he said playing Japanese chess is his profession. But that doesn't mean he's suddenly a celebrity. But being in magazines and on TV does have its perks, as well as its drawbacks.
March Comes in Like a Lion, Volume 1 (Sangatsu no Lion)
by Chica Umino
Rei Kiriyama is a child prodigy. Rei Kiriyama is also an orphan who lives alone in an empty apartment. Rei Kiriyama is a teen working in an adult's world. Life is complicated for Rei. He's an up-and-coming shogi (Japanese chess) player on the verge of turning pro but he has no homelife or much of a life period outside his board game but thankfully with the help of some life-long friends he has an opportunity start all over again.
The art of Seikodo is a sport that dates back to the Meiji Era and the Seikodo Club takes great pride in their training. Seikodo is a world class sport where top performers become major celebrities and idols, earning endorsements and accolades the world over. That said, it’s not a sport for the faint of heart. It takes raw natural talent and endurance to become a top level star. Can a beginner and a protege reach those heights or will their own insecurities fail them?
Eisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue creates a dramatic tale of triumph over adversity. This is the story of three young men whose lives are profoundly changed by their involvement with wheelchair basketball. Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn’t pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of people struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of the mega-hi...
Grand Blue Dreaming 21 (Grand Blue Dreaming, #21)
by Kimitake Yoshioka
The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity! EROS MIDFIELDER A wardrobe malfunction brought Aina’s late-game love-offensive to a grinding halt. But wait… Could this be a blessing in disguise? Kohei is determined to keep up the pressure, and he’ll use every dirty tactic in the book to give Aina an assist. Yet Sakurako has her own lecherous designs—and even fewer qualms!
Grand Blue Dreaming 11 (Grand Blue Dreaming, #11)
by Kimitake Yoshioka
The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity! A boy heads off to college in a seaside town, and stumbles into the Grand Blue Dive Shop - a place full of beautiful female divers, noodle-obsessed jocks and various other lovable bastards. A tale of coming of age surrounded by beer, bums and the Grand Blue!
With the expert Tama-chan on the squad, Kojiro feels confident in his team's chances in the upcoming kendo meet. But the match is rapidly approaching, and he's still shy one member - not to mention getting newbie Miya and elusive Saya up to speed. With a year of all-you-can-eat sushi on the line, Kojiro's determined to use every trick he can think of to win, but just how far is he willing to go?!
Sena must play backup quarterback for the Devil Bats after Hiruma is sidelined, while Kurita struggles to snap out of his funk in order to protect Sena from the vicious Rikiya Gao.
How Heavy are the Dumbbells You Lift? Vol. 6 (How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?, #6)
by Yabako Sandrovich
MT. MUSCLE It’s time for a field trip in the mountains! But what starts out as a fun fitness adventure soon spins out of control when Hibiki, Tachibana, and Rumika get lost in the woods. Will they miss out on the BBQ lunch...or make it out alive?
Shimada 8-dan challenges Soya Meijin for the Shishioh Tournament. Concerned about Shimada's poor health, Kiriyama heads for Kyoto to pick up the challenger's spirits. A tender love story that moves along like a flowing river.
From the creator of Oh My Goddess! comes a manga dedicated to the thrilling world of motorcross! Ages 16 and up. THE GREAT EQUALIZER Toppu faces off against his rival Takadai in his first race on a wet track, but a mishap on the track puts them both in last place. Each boy is trying to claw his way back into contention for the victory, but when it comes down to the last corner, who will have bested both his opponent and the road racer's greatest enemy: the rain?
In the rough and tumble world of Super Pro K.O., professional wrestling is no joke. With contenders of every kind battling for glory on a nightly basis, there's tons of drama inside and outside the ring! Current SPKO champion and arrogant heel King Crown Jr prepares for a match against mysterious newcomer Bad Bad Butch O'Rowdy, who may care more about settling a personal score with Crown than the title itself. Meanwhile, hotshot Joe Somiano is getting used to the spotlight as his career takes of...
After a fun-filledChristmas are New Year's Eve and New Year's...Everyone passes the timedifferently-will Rin do the obvious thing and go solo camping...? What will herview be on the first day of the year?
It’s Golden Week! Rin is out on her motorcycle, and Nadeshiko is making plans for the trip to Gunma. And it looks like their inexperienced new member—the one who likes to draw and has a part-time job is at an outdoors shop—might be doing something too...?
Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as “the Little Giant” compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? With the game between Kamomedai and Karasuno seesawing back and forth, Azumane is left feeling guilty and useless with all his blocked shots. How w...
Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as “the Little Giant” compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? It’s the second game of day 3, the roughest part of the Spring Tournament schedule. Even though Karasuno has run away with set 2, Kamomedai’s focus...
Kuroko's Basketball, Vol. 6 (Kuroko's Basketball, #6)
by Tadatoshi Fujimaki
Seirin High’s greatest basketball superstar was the one no one literally saw coming—the invisible Kuroko! Tetsuya Kuroko doesn’t stand out much. In fact, he’s so plain that people hardly ever notice when he’s around. Though he’s just as unremarkable on the basketball court, that’s where his plainness gives him an unexpected edge—one that lets him execute awesome moves without others noticing! The Winter Cup qualifiers continue as Seirin takes on Shutoku. With Shutoku and their star player Mido...
Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as “the Little Giant” compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? After having overcome the Iron Wall of Date Tech, it’s finally time for Karasuno to have their rematch with Aoba Johsai! Kageyama and Karasuno cla...
Eisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue creates a dramatic tale of triumph over adversity. This is the story of three young men whose lives are profoundly changed by their involvement with wheelchair basketball. Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn’t pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of people struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of the mega-hi...
Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as “the Little Giant” compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? Hinata is removed from the game with a fever, leaving Karasuno to battle it out with Kamomedai in the final set without their biggest scorer! Distr...
Everybody has a dream, and for Shô Kazamatsuri, that dream is simple: he wants to be the best soccer player he can possibly be. He's the spirited leader of the Josui Junior High team and everyone looks up to him. In turn, he tries to keep the team together at any cost! Shô uses a newfound technique in the match that will determine the roster for the special select team. Will this new technique, along with his famous drive and spirit, be enough to win the match? Uncertainty lies ahead for Shô wh...
The best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one of Japan’s greatest manga creators. Winning isn't everything in the game of basketball, but who wants to come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They have one last year to make their captain's dream of reaching the finals come true—will they do it? Shohoku advances to the final four in their prefecture, but the team they will face next, Shoyo, boas...