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Volume #1

Vegetable Sandwich, Volume 1

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High school student Tsukushi has got the look of a thug, but he has one pressing issue: he’s a weakling through and through. Sure, he has the earnestness to learn, but that can only take a person so far. Warabi, on the other hand, is a crazy strong elementary school student but doesn’t have anyone she considers a friend. A chance encounter with a lion escaping from a zoo brings the two together, where they realize that despite their myriad of differences, they have plenty in common too. If anyone can be a student in the pursuit of strength, can anyone also be a teacher? With art inspired by 80's shonen manga, this is a vegetable you’ll not only want to enjoy first but all the way till the last bite!

Volume #2

Horon of the Closed Country, Volume 2

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A daughter, a memory, and an arm… Darshna, Horon, and Kera are three individuals from whom a guardian deity has exacted a "sacrifice," taking something important from them. Together, they have traveled to Edan, the "Town of the Shrine Maiden", the very place where Kera was robbed of their arm. The group decides to attend a festival being held in honor of Neij, the town's shrine maiden, who has been summoned to the central capital. Amidst the festivities, Kera is stopped by a familiar voice, one that stirs up long-buried memories of the past. Kera, a former flautist now deprived of an arm, and Neij, their childhood friend and the current shrine maiden of Edan. Where will the intertwining paths of their hearts ultimately lead?

Volume #1

Ballet Hero Fantasy: Dan's Adventure feat. Steven McRae, Volume 1

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A pirouette is power. Dan’s dream is to be a dancer. He has plenty of heart, but his ability doesn’t quite live up to his passion. Despite this, he looks up to his upperclassman Steven McRae, who is worlds beyond him… literally. Using a magic mirror, Steven travels to a fantastical world, where he acts as a Ballet Hero! When Dan accidentally ends up following him, Steven quickly realizes that Dan being here is no coincidence. This action-adventure manga combines ballet, tokusatsu, and the amazing art of veteran artist Takafumi Adachi! Dance to the stars with Ballet Hero Fantasy! A series from the creator of Beyblade: Metal Fusion!

Issue #5

Divine Messengers & Demonic Guardians, Chapter 5

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How far does one have to fall to find the truth? After the revelation that Demons and Angels have more similarities than differences, Dori and Mahaara find themselves on the fast track to expulsion. Dori from the messenger's mission, Maahara from their fellow demons, and both from each other. However, their reckoning has stirred deeper thoughts regarding the nature of the demon and angel relationships unfurling around them. As the dust settles, a mysterious hand reaches out with an offer of refuge but what waits beyond that offer? Freedom, or a truth they're woefully unprepared for?

Volume #2

Path From Tanuki Temple, Volume 2

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The Path From Tanuki Temple is a long and arduous one… Princess Kikyo and Yugao continue their journey and soon arrive at the domain of Kikyo’s uncle Suo. Suo is the guardian of Lake Uryuu and very quickly commands his niece to go nowhere near it. Kikyo’s the type to take orders as suggestions, and finds that the lake’s name isn’t for show! The beast she finds at the lake is friendly, but nefarious ne'er-do-wells want to use it as a weapon! Can the princess save her budding friendship, or will her uncle’s domain fall to a dragon’s wrath?

Issue #4

Divine Messengers & Demonic Guardians, Chapter 4

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What lurks beneath? The land is split between a heavenly realm where angels dwell and a lower realm made of wastelands. A band of angels is chosen to journey to the lower realm as an envoy from heaven, but the lower realm is fraught with danger. Luckily, they have masked demonic bodyguards to protect them. The two sides have a purely transactional relationship until one angel, Dori, curiously peeks under a demon guard's mask to find that demons have the same visage as the angels. Could the demons they have been told not to fraternize with have more in common with them than they thought? What is preventing them from creating relationships in the first place? As their journey commences, they find that the danger of the lower realm may come from a source close to them…

Issue #3

Divine Messengers & Demonic Guardians, Chapter 3

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What lurks beneath? The land is split between a heavenly realm where angels dwell and a lower realm made of wastelands. A band of angels is chosen to journey to the lower realm as an envoy from heaven, but the lower realm is fraught with danger. Luckily, they have masked demonic bodyguards to protect them. The two sides have a purely transactional relationship until one angel, Dori, curiously peeks under a demon guard's mask to find that demons have the same visage as the angels. Could the demons they have been told not to fraternize with have more in common with them than they thought? What is preventing them from creating relationships in the first place? As their journey commences, they find that the danger of the lower realm may come from a source close to them…

Issue #2

Divine Messengers & Demonic Guardians, Chapter 2

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What lurks beneath? The land is split between a heavenly realm where angels dwell and a lower realm made of wastelands. A band of angels is chosen to journey to the lower realm as an envoy from heaven, but the lower realm is fraught with danger. Luckily, they have masked demonic bodyguards to protect them. The two sides have a purely transactional relationship until one angel, Dori, curiously peeks under a demon guard's mask to find that demons have the same visage as the angels. Could the demons they have been told not to fraternize with have more in common with them than they thought? What is preventing them from creating relationships in the first place? As their journey commences, they find that the danger of the lower realm may come from a source close to them…

Issue #1

Divine Messengers & Demonic Guardians, Chapter 1

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What lurks beneath? The land is split between a heavenly realm where angels dwell and a lower realm made of wastelands. A band of angels is chosen to journey to the lower realm as an envoy from heaven, but the lower realm is fraught with danger. Luckily, they have masked demonic bodyguards to protect them. The two sides have a purely transactional relationship until one angel, Dori, curiously peeks under a demon guard's mask to find that demons have the same visage as the angels. Could the demons they have been told not to fraternize with have more in common with them than they thought? What is preventing them from creating relationships in the first place? As their journey commences, they find that the danger of the lower realm may come from a source close to them…

Volume #1

The Pipe Machine, Volumes 1-2

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Get in the Pipe Machine! Saburo is a normal kid—or at least he tries to be, but the bizarre finds its way to him with alarming precision. First, a weirdo with a samurai haircut clad in just undies is hanging around his town, then his father builds an honest-to-god time machine that looks like a giant metal smoking pipe. A quick test of the pipe time machine flings the poor boy into the outer realms of space where robots, space captains and a girl who looks very similar to a friend at home await him. Keep all limbs in the pipe and prepare for a funny, fast-paced, and very bizarre adventure in the Pipe Machine!

Volume #1

Horon of the Closed Country, Volume 1

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What the Protective God takes will never return. A god hides and protects an ancient land from foreign enemies, but in order to do so, sacrifices must be made. In recent times, the god has been encroaching more on humankind, with only people with special powers, Quietists, able to drive them back. An unlikely trio, each of whom has lost something dear to them, find themselves journeying to unravel the secrets of the Protective God and the Quietists. Little do they know that what they have lost, the frequent appearance of the god, and the need for sacrifices are all connected…

Volume #1

FISHGOD, Volume 1

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The world is infested by Kaigyo: fish that walk on land, eat concrete, and destroy buildings. Their typical behavior is bizarre enough, but ten years ago, Jaytle Nish witnessed these pests become murderers while under the command of a mystery person clad in black, and eat his parents whole. He takes on a job exterminating the fish while looking for leads, but instead finds a strange woman eating poisonous kaigyo flesh. From deadly fish to mysterious cultists, the odd duo will take on it all in this pop art-inspired revenge action series!

Volume #1

Path From Tanuki Temple, Volume 1

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In Kinuta Village, it’s the princess who’s the hero! Tanuki are magical creatures that are able to take the shape of humans. In a hidden village of tanuki, tucked away from mankind, lives Princess Kikyo. Bored with her leisurely days in the lap of luxury, she takes her yearning for adventure on the road with a dancer named Yugao. However, the human world isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, and Kikyo is going to need more than her wits and scrappiness to survive!

Princess Da Huang & Other Tales

Princess Da Haung & Other Tales

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In the whimsical, beautiful, and very dangerous world of Princess Da Huang, humans live alongside bizarre creatures. This anthology spins several fairy tale-like stories where ordinary people and the supernatural intersect. From puppets with minds of their own to bizarre dragons with human faces, each page of this beautifully illustrated anthology will surprise and delight readers.

Volume #1

Great Metal God

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Jump into the cockpit of a sci-fi-like fairy tale of colossal proportions! In GREAT METAL GOD, an unknown steel visitor descends from the heavens, leaving destruction in its wake. Mankind’s struggles are in vain before the metal marauder, however, salvation comes from an unlikely source –an ancient ritual and a young girl’s resolve. Told almost completely without text, instead utilizing page after page of incredible artwork, readers will fall to their knees before the Great Metal God’s advent.

One-shot #1

First Time In Taiwan: A Delicious Adventure

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Told through the visage of cute animal avatars, this delicious manga travelogue follows the journey of a mangaka and friends’ as they explore Taiwan via both illustrations and photography. Readers can pull up a chair and enjoy the deliciousness in this release without the need to worry about calories!

One-shot #1

BONDS

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In an alternate take on “Journey to the West”, Son Goku and Sanzo have only just begun their long journey, and trust doesn’t come easily. Their already shaky bond is tested further when Sanzo’s misgivings lead to a rift between the two. Is the journey over before it even begins, or is it true that adversity is what forges unshakable bonds?

One-shot #1

ALTERNATIVE[SELF LINER NOTE]

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“The good die young.” There’s a whole movement of entertainers who by 27 years old had left their mark on the world, including my God. At 28, what have I done? Am I worthy to stand on the same stage? Why does my gospel stay unwritten? A story about music, creative slumps, and letting it all out.

Volume #1

Zigoku's Foreman, Volume 1

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Meet the literal boss from hell. Mizuchi, once a human, died, went to hell, and became an unruly demon. Though he’s not just any demon: he’s a foreman with underlings who make up a motley crew. With a magic sword and super strength, some hellish construction work should be a snap, but Mizuchi and his crew are hellbent on doing anything aside from their work.