In the second volume of The Limit, Mizuki has found herself in a position where her not only her social life is at risk, but her survival rests in the hands of the young women she was so desperately attempting to avoid. In the wild the strong survive, and while Alisa may not be smart or cute, she is physically strong. So she immediately takes command by gathering anything that may be used as a weapon to threaten the lives of anyone who may attempt to usurp her new found authority. Mizuki will...
Dream Fossil is a collection of 15 short stories by the late Satoshi Kon. These stories, serialized in a variety of magazines in the 1980's, give a rare glimpse into the early stages of Kon's uniquely compelling style of storytelling. The buds of dream-like themes and imaginative worldviews that would blossom in his later animated works are also readily apparent. Yes, the flights of fancy are anchored by knowing, empathetic portrayals of the very human nature of each story.
Junji Ito's Cat Diary: Yon & Mu Collector's Edition (Junji Ito's Cat Diary: Yon & Mu, #2)
by Junji Ito
Reigning king of horror manga Junji Ito presents a series of hiss-terical tales chronicling his real-life trials and tribulations of becoming a cat owner. Junji Ito, as J-kun, has recently built a new house and has invited his financée, A-ko, to live with him. Little did he know his blushing bride-to-be has some unexpected company in tow-Yon, a ghastly-looking family cat, and Mu, an adorable Norwegian forest cat. Despite being a dog person, J-kun finds himself purr-suaded by their odd cuteness a...
In this post-apocalyptic sci-fi story, humanity has been devastated by the bizarre, giant humanoids known as The Titans. Little is known about where they came from or why they are bent on consuming mankind. Seemingly unintelligent, they have roamed the world for years, killing everyone they see. For the past century, what's left of the human race has hidden in a giant, three-walled city.
Boogiepop Omnibus 1-3 (Light Novel) (Boogiepop)
by Kouhei Kadono
There is an urban legend that children tell one another about a shinigami that can release people from the pain they may be suffering. This “Angel of Death” has a name: Boogiepop. And the legends are true. Boogiepop is real. Told in a non-linear fashion that asks the reader to piece together the sequence of events to solve the mysteries alongside the characters, Kouhei Kadono’s first Boogiepop novel took First Place in Media Works’ Dengeki Game Novel Contest in 1997 and ignited the Japanese “li...
Supernatural Anime Of The Year Mystery Or Psychological Anime Of The Year Boy Of The Year Supporting Girl Of The Year After the tragedy at the Summer Festival, Shinpei started July 22nd for the 4th time! His first priority is to locate Ryunosuke Nagumo. Who is this mysterious lady that could be the key to defeating the Shadows?
Higurashi When They Cry: MEGURI, Vol. 2 (Higurashi When They Cry: Meguri, #2)
June 1983. Rika swore she would follow her dreams and never return to the days of The Tragedy ever again. But the game was reset. The wheel of fate has begun to spin again. To beat the odds and obtain what she desires, Rika must identify the new boardmaster and take control of the world fragments. However, the path ahead leads only to a most poignant betrayal by the person she loves most...
First, there were eight, and now there are six. With Mitsuru and Shimizu now missing, everyone is on edge as they try to find a way out of their horrifying circumstances. The remaining students continue to suspect that the person keeping them trapped is among them, but Shimizu also suggested a bizarre, new theory: they may be inside the mind of the person who took their own life at the school festival. Takano thinks he might just know who their tormentor is, but many unanswered questions still r...
Searching for the key to save a world beyond hope. Tsutomu Nihei's sci-fi horror epic! In Tsutomu Nihei's nightmare vision of the future, the N5S virus has swept across the earth, turning most of the population into zombie-like drones. Zoichi Kanoe, an agent of Toa Heavy Industry, is humanity's last hope, and he's not even human! With the help of Fuyu, a digitized intelligence built into the computer system of his Heavy Dual Coil motorcycle, Zoichi's search for the key to salvation will take hi...
The Witch and the Beast 8 (The Witch and the Beast, #8)
by Kousuke Satake
Dunward, Oscar, and Ashaf finally come face to face with the Queen of the Night. The encounter reopens old wounds for Dunward, and he must make a critical decision if he hopes to have his revenge. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to those in the fray, Guideau and a new weapon are not far behind.
The century-spanning war between Midland and Chuder continues unabated. The two warring kingdoms, vying for supremacy, launch headfirst into what will become the final battle. Leading the Midland forces are the Band of the Hawk, lead by the charismatic Griffith, with the fearless Guts as his trusted champion. But should the Hawks triumph again on the battlefield, the war with Chuder may end, but the secret war within Midland may begin as those who seek to rise within the court see the ambitious...
Attack On Titan: Before The Fall 11 (Attack on Titan: Before the Fall, #11)
by Satoshi Shiki and Ryo Suzukaze
Humanity has learned to live in complacency behind its high walls, protected from the giant Titans. But when a Titan-worshipping cult opens one of the gates, a Titan wreaks havoc, consuming the cultists. After the rampage is over, two young Survey Corps members are shocked to discover a pregnant woman's partially digested corpse - with her baby still alive inside it! What will the fate of this 'child of the Titans' be? And how will humanity learn to cope with the Titan threat?
A nerd must fight powerful spirits and aliens all vying for the secret power of his “family jewel,” so who better to fight alongside him than his high school crush and a spirit granny?! Momo Ayase and Okarun are on opposite sides of the paranormal spectrum regarding what they’ll believe in and what they won’t. Their quest to prove each other wrong leads them down a path of secret crushes and paranormal battles they’ll have to participate in to believe! The Kito clan tosses Okarun and the gang...
From the creator of One-Punch Man! In a showdown with Black Vinegar Middle School's shadow gang leader, Teru, Mob sticks to his policy of nonviolence and refrains from using his powers--and gets knocked out! The fight seems over for Mob...but something then awakens in Mob, beyond the confines of his conscious mind! And in the aftermath, a new story develops with Ritsu, Mob's conflicted younger brother who enjoys the social success Mob desires...yet still longs for what Mob has that Ritsu lacks-...
We'll be Monsters Together (We'll Be Monsters Together, #1)
by Adi Ashlock
J.N. Williamson's Masques
by Mort Castle, Stephen King, Robert C. McCammon, and James Kisner