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Inu x Boku SS comic vol. 3

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:44:33 -0500

Inu x Boku SS comic vol. 3

Shirakiin Ririchiyo wants nothing more than to get away from her wealthy, overprotective family and find some independence. She moves into the Maison de Ayakashi, a luxurious mansion where all residents are required to have a Secret Service agent with them at all times. Ririchiyo resists this arrangement at first, but then she learns that her Secret Service agent is none other than the fox spirit, Miketsukami Soushi, whom she rescued when she was a child. Inu x Boku SS is a fun and romantic...

Inu x Boku SS comic vol. 2

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:29:34 -0500

Inu x Boku SS comic vol. 2

Shirakiin Ririchiyo wants nothing more than to get away from her wealthy, overprotective family and find some independence. She moves into the Maison de Ayakashi, a luxurious mansion where all residents are required to have a Secret Service agent with them at all times. Ririchiyo resists this arrangement at first, but then she learns that her Secret Service agent is none other than the fox spirit, Miketsukami Soushi, whom she rescued when she was a child. Inu x Boku SS is a fun and romantic...

Super Sonico Comic Anthology

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:44:33 -0500

Super Sonico Comic Anthology

Top manga artists gather to bring you this amazing comic anthology starring everyone's favorite gravure idol - Super Sonico! Enjoy 18 short stories tailor-made for Sonico fans. Situations range from "Sonico catches cold" to "Sonico joins a rock band" and more, with particular attention paid to the many hilarious and sexy ways her massive breasts interact with her environment. Each story is illustrated with beautiful artwork featuring Sonico's cute face and voluptuous body, so you'll have plenty...

Panty and Stocking vol. 1

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:08:08 -0500

Panty and Stocking vol. 1

Here's a great new manga for fans of the hit anime Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, which tells the tale of Panty and Stocking (two fallen angels who aren't very angelic, if truth be told), as they battle evil and meet a host of other awesome characters. This book features 13 chapters and 110 pages, and contains a camo apperence by the characters from Hen Zemi . Great for reading or practicing your Japanese with, as all kanji feature furigana ( hiragana ) beside them. (instock) Great discount...

Hetalia Conversation Book ~ English for Traveling All About USA

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:09:50 -0500

Hetalia Conversation Book ~ English for Traveling All About USA

Learn Japanese the Hetalia way with this Japanese > English dictionary made for vocabulary study. Since it is designed for Japanese who want to learn English, it is not recommended for true beginners of Japanese language study. However, if you already know your hiragana and katakana, then this is a great tool for expanding your Japanese vocabulary to include words like "kutabare". 150+ pages. (instock) Great discount: get 15% off 3 or more DVDs. Just add them to your cart and the discount will...

Nichijou vol. 3

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:13:11 -0500

Nichijou vol. 3

Nichijou ("Every day Life") is a great comedy manga from with slice-of-life stories about high school characters, published by Kadokawa Shoten and created by Keiichi Arawi. Featuring a great lineup of amusing characters and funny stories about high school, it's a great manga both for fans of the series as well as anyone wanting to study Japanese, as all the kanji have furigana ( hirgana ) by them. You'll enjoy the characters of Yuuko Aioi (the offbeat and energetic one), Mio Naganohara (the...

Nichijou vol. 2

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:13:11 -0500

Nichijou vol. 2

Nichijou ("Every day Life") is a great comedy manga from with slice-of-life stories about high school characters, published by Kadokawa Shoten and created by Keiichi Arawi. Featuring a great lineup of amusing characters and funny stories about high school, it's a great manga both for fans of the series as well as anyone wanting to study Japanese, as all the kanji have furigana ( hirgana ) by them. You'll enjoy the characters of Yuuko Aioi (the offbeat and energetic one), Mio Naganohara (the...

Nichijou vol. 1

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:13:11 -0500

Nichijou vol. 1

Nichijou ("Every day Life") is a great comedy manga from with slice-of-life stories about high school characters, published by Kadokawa Shoten and created by Keiichi Arawi. Featuring a great lineup of amusing characters and funny stories about high school, it's a great manga both for fans of the series as well as anyone wanting to study Japanese, as all the kanji have furigana ( hirgana ) by them. You'll enjoy the characters of Yuuko Aioi (the offbeat and energetic one), Mio Naganohara (the...

Shinryaku! Ika Musume 3

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:41:57 -0500

Shinryaku! Ika Musume 3

Shinryaku! Ika Musume is a new comedy shonen manga series created by Michiko Yokote. The heroine is a cute moe-type squid girl named Ika Musume who vows to conquer humanity as revenge for its pollution of the ocean. Her first task is to make the Lemon beach house, owned by the Aizawa sisters, her base of operations. However, when she accidentally breaks a hole in their wall, she is forced to work as a waitress to pay off the damages. With a great funny story and cute characters, this new shonen...

Comic Alive Reserve subscription

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:09:20 -0500

Comic Alive Reserve subscription

Here's another outstanding issue of Comic Alive, a super thick manga magazine with 500+ pages of manga goodness for you. Each issue is a phonebook thick publication by Media Factory that's chock full of original stories which range from comedy, to high paced adventures in other worlds, and of course all the trimmings of cute Moe culture from Japan that you've come to know and love. And with all issues, a special section is dedicated to previews of top anime and promotions to be released in...

Inu x Boku SS comic vol. 1

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:17:33 -0500

Inu x Boku SS comic vol. 1

Shirakiin Ririchiyo wants nothing more than to get away from her wealthy, overprotective family and find some independence. She moves into the Maison de Ayakashi, a luxurious mansion where all residents are required to have a Secret Service agent with them at all times. Ririchiyo resists this arrangement at first, but then she learns that her Secret Service agent is none other than the fox spirit, Miketsukami Soushi, whom she rescued when she was a child. Inu x Boku SS is a fun and romantic...

Young Ace Mar 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:14:49 -0500

Young Ace Mar 2012

It's time for another fresh volume of Young Ace, Kadokawa's vivid monthly manga serial packed with dozens of popular titles in easily readable format, with furigana kanji readings throughout! It's a great magazine not only because its full of awesome manga, but also because it helps develop your Japanese. Some of the contents might not be suitable for young readers, despite what the name would suggest. In This Issue: You get another 900+ pages of awesome manga, including the brand-new serial...

Genshiken 2 Daime no. 1 (Genshiken vol. 10)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:17:33 -0500

Genshiken 2 Daime no. 1 (Genshiken vol. 10)

Genshiken, or "The Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture", is back! Manga artist and author Kio Shimoku returns to the series that made him famous as an interpreter of "real life otaku" in Japan, showing the human stories of a group of college students brought together by bonds of shared interest and friendship. The story in this new volume takes up just slightly after where the earlier series ended, with Ogiue as the new chairman of the club and bunch of new freshman members. Under...

Shinryaku! Ika Musume 2

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:17:41 -0500

Shinryaku! Ika Musume 2

Shinryaku! Ika Musume is a new comedy shonen manga series created by Michiko Yokote. The heroine is a cute moe-type squid girl named Ika Musume who vows to conquer humanity as revenge for its pollution of the ocean. Her first task is to make the Lemon beach house, owned by the Aizawa sisters, her base of operations. However, when she accidentally breaks a hole in their wall, she is forced to work as a waitress to pay off the damages. With a great funny story and cute characters, this new shonen...

Chiral Amusement Disc (PC Game)

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:06:17 -0500

Chiral Amusement Disc (PC Game)

BL (yaoi) fans will be familiar with the Nitro+Chiral brand, famous for awesome games like Togainu no Chi and Lamento. This Chiral Amusement Disc is specially made for Chiral fans, and comes with three fun minigames where you complete challenges and win scenes with your favorite bishonen characters. Play poker against cute chibis of the Togainu cast, or test your typing speed with the furry-eared guys of Lamento. There's even a strange version of the Puyo Puyo falling-block game for you to...

Nichijou vol. 5

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:14:31 -0500

Nichijou vol. 5

Nichijou ("Every day Life") is a great comedy manga from with slice-of-life stories about high school characters, published by Kadokawa Shoten and created by Keiichi Arawi. Featuring a great lineup of amusing characters and funny stories about high school, it's a great manga both for fans of the series as well as anyone wanting to study Japanese, as all the kanji have furigana ( hirgana ) by them. You'll enjoy the characters of Yuuko Aioi (the offbeat and energetic one), Mio Naganohara (the...

Stand Alone Complex Episode 2 Testation 002 ~ Koukaku Kidoutai

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:00:36 -0500

Stand Alone Complex Episode 2 Testation 002 ~ Koukaku Kidoutai

This is a great manga for fans of Shirow Masamune's epic Kokaku Kidotai, or Ghost in the Shell in English, the manga and anime that redefined the cyberpunk genre. This is vol. 2 of the Stand Alone Complex manga, featuring 290 pages of super stories, seven chapters total. There are plenty of great stories involving Major Kusanagi, and all your favorite Tachikoma robots, too. Extra thick and satisfying for Shirow fans. (instock)

Shonen Ace Mar 2012

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:25:06 -0500

Shonen Ace Mar 2012

Grab a new issue of Shonen Ace, Kadokawa Publishing's flagship magazine packed with all the most famous manga you love! Both the young and young at heart flock to this magazine each month to get their fix of awesome, cutting edge manga. All stories are written with full furigana ( hiragana kanji readings) to help those learning Japanese. Over 900 pages of pure manga awesomeness in this telephone book-sized magazine, plus news on industry trends and of course omake (free gifts). In This Issue...

Strike Witches ~ The Witches of Africa

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:29:49 -0500

Strike Witches ~ The Witches of Africa

Join another front in the war against the Neuroi in this awesome Strike Witches spinoff manga. Set in the hot deserts of Africa, this 164-page manga details the exploits of Hanna-Justina Marseille, the "Star of Africa," and her unit of crack witches. Drawn by top artist Nogami Takeshi and featuring all the cute girls, cool action, and panty shots you expect from Strike Witches, this is one manga fans won't want to miss. (instock)

Abnormal Physiology Seminar 2 ~ Hen Zemi 2

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:05:59 -0400

Abnormal Physiology Seminar 2 ~ Hen Zemi 2

One of the most important parts of being a university student in Japan is picking the right clubs to join. Nanako, an average girls joins a... not so normal club. In fact, the club's name is Hen Zemi , meaning weird seminar/club. The manga follows the stories of Nanako and her club members as they get into outrageous situations, often times bordering on perverse. Great art and interesting characters from the artist TAGRO. Fans of Ike! Ina-chuu Takkyuubu (Ping Pong Club) will fully enjoy the...

K-On! vol. 2

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:07:58 -0400

K-On! vol. 2

K-On (Keion) is the popular manga/anime series that has been turning the anime world upside down lately, with its cute characters and funny story. K-On!'s story revolves around four Japanese high school girls who join their school's light music club to try to save it from being abolished. Enjoy the funny daily life of Yui, Ritsu, Mio & Tsumugi in this manga, presented by 'kakifly'. Second volume, 120 pages. (instock) Great discount: get 15% off 3 or more DVDs. Just add them to your cart and the...

Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wakeganai vol. 3

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:52:46 -0500

Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wakeganai vol. 3

Originally a light novel series, then adapted to manga and now the hit anime, "Oreimo" as it's known for short translates as "My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute"! The story of Kyosuke Kosaka, an average high school student and his sister Kirino, a fashion conscious junior high girl, who don't see eye to eye - until he discovers a little sister themed dating sim game stashed away in an anime DVD case that she happened to drop. Her secret revealed, Kyosuke finds himself sworn to make sure it...

Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wakeganai vol. 2

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:29:49 -0500

Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wakeganai vol. 2

Originally a light novel series, then adapted to manga and now the hit anime, "Oreimo" as it's known for short translates as "My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute"! The story of Kyosuke Kosaka, an average high school student and his sister Kirino, a fashion conscious junior high girl, who don't see eye to eye - until he discovers a little sister themed dating sim game stashed away in an anime DVD case that she happened to drop. Her secret revealed, Kyosuke finds himself sworn to make sure it...

Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wakeganai vol. 1

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:29:49 -0500

Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wakeganai vol. 1

Originally a light novel series, then adapted to manga and now the hit anime, "Oreimo" as it's known for short translates as "My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute"! The story of Kyosuke Kosaka, an average high school student and his sister Kirino, a fashion conscious junior high girl, who don't see eye to eye - until he discovers a little sister themed dating sim game stashed away in an anime DVD case that she happened to drop. Her secret revealed, Kyosuke finds himself sworn to make sure it...

Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 5

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:30:47 -0400

Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 5

Doraemon is possibly the most beloved character in all of manga and anime, the anime has been watched for generations and the manga loved by young and old alike. Here is a three volume set about the famous cat-shaped robot, republishing the first Doraemon comics from 1974, in a bilingual format, perfect for students of Japanese as well as fans of Doraemon. The original artwork is preserved in right-to-left format, with English written in the dialogue balloons and the Japanese written outside...

Fate/stay night Comic Anthology vol. 2

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:01:00 -0500

Fate/stay night Comic Anthology vol. 2

To celebrate its 10th Anniversary, premier game developer Type-Moon (Tsukihime, Fate/stay night) has released this amazing two volume anthology of the best Fate/stay night fan comics that have come out in the last decade. An unbelievable treat for Fate fans, this anthology contains the work of 55 talented artists, with everything from short serials to classic 4-panel comic strips. And all of them are absolutely hilarious! Each comic was hand-picked by Type-Moon staff, so you know they're high...

Study English with Haruhi 2 ~ The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya -- Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu de Eitango Ge

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:13:21 -0500

Study English with Haruhi 2 ~ The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya -- Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu de Eitango Ge

This is a great idea: a bilingual book for fans of the epic anime and novel series The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya which helps Japanese learn English and vice versa. You get the entire first novel of the Haruhi series, spread across two volumes, with Japanese on the left page and English on the right, so it's fun to study and read both sides to compare things. It comes with a Zebra Check Set style red sheet that you can use to hide words. 300+ pages, it also includes a grammar section...

Crazy Shrine Maidens Anthology Comic 2 ~ Kannagi Anthology Comic vol. 2

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:52:32 -0400

Crazy Shrine Maidens Anthology Comic 2 ~ Kannagi Anthology Comic vol. 2

Kannagi (aka Crazy Shrine Maidens) is a comedy, magic themed manga originally published by Comic REX that's recently been made into a full fledged anime. The story revolves around the protagonist Jin Mikuriya who carves a statue out of a sacred tree that comes to life in the form of a Goddess. For fans of the series here is an cool anthology comic that regroups 18 small sequels based on Kannagi and drawn by various skilled artist. Very funny to read, this is a item that we highly recommend for...

Strike Witches ~ The Half Wing Witches 01

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:47:52 -0500

Strike Witches ~ The Half Wing Witches 01

Fans of the popular Strike Witches anime series will love this great prequel manga. Set shortly before series heroine Yoshika joins the 501st, this manga tells the story of Wilma Bishop, a talented witch who is assigned to a unit full of misfits and amateurs. Thrown into battle on her first day at this new post, Wilma must whip her new squadmates into shape, or else they will all die. From Kadokawa Comics and artist Shinozuka Atsuto, this beautifully drawn manga is just the thing for anyone who...

Fate/stay night Comic Anthology vol. 1

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:01:00 -0500

Fate/stay night Comic Anthology vol. 1

To celebrate its 10th Anniversary, premier game developer Type-Moon (Tsukihime, Fate/stay night) has released this amazing two volume anthology of the best Fate/stay night fan comics that have come out in the last decade. An unbelievable treat for Fate fans, this anthology contains the work of 55 talented artists, with everything from short serials to classic 4-panel comic strips. And all of them are absolutely hilarious! Each comic was hand-picked by Type-Moon staff, so you know they're high...

Mayo Chiki! Vol. 2

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:18:37 -0500

Mayo Chiki! Vol. 2

It's the story of Subaru Konoe, the handsome young butler of Kanade Suzutsuki, the daughter of a rich family. Subaru is smart and does well in school, despite also having to serve Suzutsuki-sama. However, he has a very dark secret no one can know about. He is actually a she. A very interesting story about the love and trying to be true to yourself, and our favorite dansou ("reverse trap") series in a long time. The illustrations are beautiful with lots of fan service. 160+ pages. (instock...

Mayo Chiki! Vol. 1

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:18:37 -0500

Mayo Chiki! Vol. 1

It's the story of Subaru Konoe, the handsome young butler of Kanade Suzutsuki, the daughter of a rich family. Subaru is smart and does well in school, despite also having to serve Suzutsuki-sama. However, he has a very dark secret no one can know about. He is actually a she. A very interesting story about the love and trying to be true to yourself, and our favorite dansou ("reverse trap") series in a long time. The illustrations are beautiful with lots of fan service. 160+ pages. (instock...

Oriental Sacred Place 1 ~ Touhou Sangetsusei 1

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:43:43 -0400

Oriental Sacred Place 1 ~ Touhou Sangetsusei 1

A great official Touhou manga written by ZUN and illustrated by Makoto Hirasaka, this is a great comic that focuses on all your favorite characters. Super cute art, and best of all you get a music CD with the "music track" for the manga, which is of course a big part of what Touhou is all about (the awesome music). (instock)

Afternoon Mar 2012

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:53:13 -0500

Afternoon Mar 2012

Afternoon is the premiere manga magazine of Kodansha Publishing, carrying some of the most respected, famous and innovative serial stories ever told in Japan. Each issue features over 800 pages of grade-A manga , such as the long-running Ah! My Goddess and the always-badass Vinland Saga, plus news, previews, and of course omake (free stuff)! IN THIS ISSUE: New chapters for 33 of your favorite manga, including Ah! My Goddess, Vinland Saga, Okiku Furikabutte (Big Windup), Blade of the Immortal...

Shinryaku! Ika Musume 11

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:59:31 -0500

Shinryaku! Ika Musume 11

Shinryaku! Ika Musume is a new comedy shonen manga series created by Michiko Yokote. The heroine is a cute moe-type squid girl named Ika Musume who vows to conquer humanity as revenge for its pollution of the ocean. Her first task is to make the Lemon beach house, owned by the Aizawa sisters, her base of operations. However, when she accidentally breaks a hole in their wall, she is forced to work as a waitress to pay off the damages. With a great funny story and cute characters, this new shonen...

Mayo Chiki! Vol. 3

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:18:37 -0500

Mayo Chiki! Vol. 3

It's the story of Subaru Konoe, the handsome young butler of Kanade Suzutsuki, the daughter of a rich family. Subaru is smart and does well in school, despite also having to serve Suzutsuki-sama. However, he has a very dark secret no one can know about. He is actually a she. A very interesting story about the love and trying to be true to yourself, and our favorite dansou ("reverse trap") series in a long time. The illustrations are beautiful with lots of fan service. 160+ pages. (instock...

Touhou Sangetsusei 2 ~ Oriental Sacred Place 2

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:18:38 -0500

Touhou Sangetsusei 2 ~ Oriental Sacred Place 2

New issue of the official Touhou manga, entitled Touhou Sangetsusei , Oriental Sacred Place, written by Touhou creator Zun, and illustrated by Makoto Hirasaka. Gorgeous artwork, and well-illustrated story involving all the major characters. Best of all, this book comes with a music CD full of the Touhou game music, which is a super part of the Touhou experience. This is a perfect series for students of Japanese as all of the kanji characters are accompanied by furigana (phonetic "spellings" to...

Come to My House ~ Hetalia Axis Powers Italy -- Orenchi ni Oideyo

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:57:17 -0500

Come to My House ~ Hetalia Axis Powers Italy -- Orenchi ni Oideyo

Hetalia: Axis Powers is the story of Europe in the early 20th century, as told by the adorable personifications of European countries. Instead of war and economic sanctions, alliances and treaties, the characters get in relationships and have squabbles that bring a fresh, satirical perspective to world events both famous and obscure. This is a 160-page guide to Italy's food, fashion, sights, and language, as narrated by the amazingly cute characters of Hetalia! Perfect not only for fans of the...

Puella Magi Madoka Magica 1

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:37:50 -0500

Puella Magi Madoka Magica 1

Dreamy moe bishoujo artist Hanokage presents the official manga version of the hit dark magical girl anime, Madoka Magica (Magika). With an original story from Urobuchi Gen (Fate/zero, Nitroplus games) and designs from Ume Aoki (Hidamari Sketch), follow the story of Madoka Kaname as she encounters the supernatural world of the Puella Magi and must choose whether to make a wish and become one of these magical fighters - a decision that is not without cost. This manga version is from Houbunsha's...

Toaru Majutsu no Index ~ A Certain Magical Index 2

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:13:53 -0400

Toaru Majutsu no Index ~ A Certain Magical Index 2

The official manga serialization of the popular anime A Certain Magical Index (Toaru Majutsu no Index, or if you prefer the title in Latin, Index Librorum Prohibitorum, which is pretty cool). Each volume follows the story of Toma, a student in Academy City, the mysterious girl Index whose mind contains 103,000 forbidden magical books, plus the awesome Mikoto and Kuroko. Each volume contains 180 pages, and features furigana by the kanji, making it easy to read for people studying Japanese...

Toaru Majutsu no Index ~ A Certain Magical Index 1

Tue, 18 May 2010 01:41:26 -0400

Toaru Majutsu no Index ~ A Certain Magical Index 1

The official manga serialization of the popular anime A Certain Magical Index (Toaru Majutsu no Index, or if you prefer the title in Latin, Index Librorum Prohibitorum, which is pretty cool). Each volume follows the story of Toma, a student in Academy City, the mysterious girl Index whose mind contains 103,000 forbidden magical books, plus the awesome Mikoto and Kuroko. Each volume contains 180 pages, and features furigana by the kanji, making it easy to read for people studying Japanese...

Rinne no Lagrange ~ Akatoki no Memoria vol. 1

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:50:37 -0500

Rinne no Lagrange ~ Akatoki no Memoria vol. 1

Rinne no Lagrange (also written Rin-ne) is one of the hottest new anime of 2012, full of likable characters and awesome mech designs. Learn what led the aliens to Earth in this excellent manga prequel to the series, published by Square-Enix and Young Gangan comics. Kirius, Izo, and Array are students at the Royal Military Academy on the planet Demetrio. One day, an encounter with the princess Yurikano turns their lives upside down. Before they know it, the princess's charisma and strength of...

Shinryaku! Ika Musume 7

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:16:53 -0500

Shinryaku! Ika Musume 7

Shinryaku! Ika Musume is a new comedy shonen manga series created by Michiko Yokote. The heroine is a cute moe-type squid girl named Ika Musume who vows to conquer humanity as revenge for its pollution of the ocean. Her first task is to make the Lemon beach house, owned by the Aizawa sisters, her base of operations. However, when she accidentally breaks a hole in their wall, she is forced to work as a waitress to pay off the damages. With a great funny story and cute characters, this new shonen...

Toaru Majutsu no Index ~ A Certain Magical Index 7

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:36:45 -0500

Toaru Majutsu no Index ~ A Certain Magical Index 7

The official manga serialization of the popular anime A Certain Magical Index (Toaru Majutsu no Index, or if you prefer the title in Latin, Index Librorum Prohibitorum, which is pretty cool). Each volume follows the story of Toma, a student in Academy City, the mysterious girl Index whose mind contains 103,000 forbidden magical books, plus the awesome Mikoto and Kuroko. Each volume contains 180 pages, and features furigana by the kanji, making it easy to read for people studying Japanese...

Me-me Danshi - Girly Boys

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:52:01 -0500

Me-me Danshi - Girly Boys

First, take a look at the pictures above. Now, will you believe us if we tell you those are all men? Not transsexuals either, but men using only makeup and fabulous fashion sense. This hardcover photobook follows the glamorous lives of eight beautiful crossdressing men as they shop, party, model new clothes and makeup, indulge in amazing gothic lolita cosplay, and do all sorts of other wonderful things that "tradition" says only girls may do. With over 50 glossy pages of photographs, this...

Youkai Encyclopedia ~ Shigeru Mizuki -- Youkai Dai Zukai

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:37:20 -0400

Youkai Encyclopedia ~ Shigeru Mizuki -- Youkai Dai Zukai

Japan highly stylized world of yokai (also written youkai ), essentially translatable as "folk monsters," is one of the most interesting aspects of the country. In every region of Japan you have different mythical monsters and ghosts and other scary creatures which make their way into popular culture in various ways. This is a fabulous book that lists all the major traditional yokai demons of the Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro universe by Shigeru Mizuki. All names and kanji feature furigana for easy...

Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko Comic vol. 1

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 21:56:15 -0400

Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko Comic vol. 1

A popular anime from Shaft based on a light novel series, this is Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko (lit. "Electric Wave Woman and Youthful Man"). It involves the main character Makoto and his cousin Erio Towa, his extremely cute cousin who insists she's an alien life form. Enjoy the first volume of this great manga. (instock) Great discount: get 15% off 3 or more DVDs. Just add them to your cart and the discount will be calculated automatically.

Puella Magi Madoka Magica 3

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:21:41 -0500

Puella Magi Madoka Magica 3

Dreamy moe bishoujo artist Hanokage presents the official manga version of the hit dark magical girl anime, Madoka Magica (Magika). With an original story from Urobuchi Gen (Fate/zero, Nitroplus games) and designs from Ume Aoki (Hidamari Sketch), follow the story of Madoka Kaname as she encounters the supernatural world of the Puella Magi and must choose whether to make a wish and become one of these magical fighters - a decision that is not without cost. This is volume 3 of the manga from...

Puella Magi Madoka Magica 2

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:21:41 -0500

Puella Magi Madoka Magica 2

Dreamy moe bishoujo artist Hanokage presents the official manga version of the hit dark magical girl anime, Madoka Magica (Magika). With an original story from Urobuchi Gen (Fate/zero, Nitroplus games) and designs from Ume Aoki (Hidamari Sketch), follow the story of Madoka Kaname as she encounters the supernatural world of the Puella Magi and must choose whether to make a wish and become one of these magical fighters - a decision that is not without cost. This is volume 2 of the manga from...

Toaru Majutsu no Index ~ A Certain Magical Index 6

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:21:41 -0500

Toaru Majutsu no Index ~ A Certain Magical Index 6

The official manga serialization of the popular anime A Certain Magical Index (Toaru Majutsu no Index, or if you prefer the title in Latin, Index Librorum Prohibitorum, which is pretty cool). Each volume follows the story of Toma, a student in Academy City, the mysterious girl Index whose mind contains 103,000 forbidden magical books, plus the awesome Mikoto and Kuroko. Each volume contains 180 pages, and features furigana by the kanji, making it easy to read for people studying Japanese...

Yotsubato! Comic 10

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:41:17 -0500

Yotsubato! Comic 10

The 10th volume in Azuma Kiyohiko's brilliant work of "slice of life" child's-eye view manga is here. Yotsuba is the wide-eyed and naive protagonist, the little girl for whom everything is exciting and new, surrounded by a cast of supporting characters who seem to know that life is just a bit more enjoyable when reminded by her how wondrous the world really is. Called "Japan's answer to Calvin and Hobbes", Yotsubato! Is both easily accessible to beginning readers of Japanese (featuring furigana...

Toaru Majutsu no Index ~ A Certain Magical Index 3

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:08:01 -0500

Toaru Majutsu no Index ~ A Certain Magical Index 3

The official manga serialization of the popular anime A Certain Magical Index (Toaru Majutsu no Index, or if you prefer the title in Latin, Index Librorum Prohibitorum, which is pretty cool). Each volume follows the story of Toma, a student in Academy City, the mysterious girl Index whose mind contains 103,000 forbidden magical books, plus the awesome Mikoto and Kuroko. Each volume contains 180 pages, and features furigana by the kanji, making it easy to read for people studying Japanese...

Azumanga Daioh Renewal ver. 3 ~ Third Grade

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:45:18 -0500

Azumanga Daioh Renewal ver. 3 ~ Third Grade

"The 21st century four panel manga begins here." So proclaims the cover of this new 10th anniversary commemorative edition of Azumanga Daioh, reissued in a handsome collectable format across three B6-size volumes. Now famous for his ongoing manga Yotsubato! , author and illustrator Azuma Kiyohiko saw his rise to fame in this monthly series of vertical four-panel comic strips chronicling the humor and wit in the daily lives of a group of average, yet extraordinary, high school girls. Each volume...

Japanese in Mangaland Vol. 2: Basic to Intermediate Level

Sun, 18 May 2008 23:46:45 -0400

Japanese in Mangaland Vol. 2: Basic to Intermediate Level

With this second installment of the world-wide known Japanese in Mangaland series, the student of Japanese will continue his dive into the process of mastering Japanese. The methods in this book will help you graduate from the elementary to the intermediate level of the Japanese language. So, strap a headband around your head, for this time things are going to get rough - from now on, forget about romaji! The 15 lessons included here continue exactly from where the first book left you...

K-On! vol. 4

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:41:17 -0500

K-On! vol. 4

The fourth and final volume of the K-On! manga is here, chronicling the lives of the girls in their after school music club, AKA the band Houkago Tea Time. We join Yui, Ritsu, Mio, Tsumugi and Azusa, along with their friends, family, classmates and teachers as they start off in the summer of their Senior year in high school, experiencing their "sayonara" moments and curtain calls on their high school lives together through the summer, fall, winter, and ending the following spring at their...

Shonen Ace Reserve Subscription

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:04:25 -0500

Shonen Ace Reserve Subscription

One of the most popular monthly manga magazines is Shonen Ace, a massively thick tome with 450+ pages per month of nothing but the most popular high-quality manga. This magazine is popular for several reasons, including the famous stories inside, as well as the fact that all kanji have furigana to help those learning Japanese. Plus you get free stuff ( omake ) in each issue, which can be extremely valuable and a super treasure for you since it's only available to subscribers! This new revolving...

Ghost in the Shell 2 - Man Machine Interface Bilingual Manga

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:34:01 -0500

Ghost in the Shell 2 - Man Machine Interface Bilingual Manga

A new edition and new translation of the sequel to the classic Ghost in the Shell manga, this is Man Machine Interface as you've never seen it before. Read along with the original Masamune Shirow text and brilliant action-packed manga imagery as he explores the ramifications of the cyberpunk genre first raised in the original GitS -- now with Japanese and English side by side so you can tackle some of the most challenging passages with ease. Presented in a sleek complete volume at B6 size and...

Ghost in the Shell Bilingual manga - NEW TRANSLATION

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:59:15 -0400

Ghost in the Shell Bilingual manga - NEW TRANSLATION

Crash and burn into the original hard hacker manga phenomenon Koukaku Kidoutai (Ghost in the Shell) by world-famous artist (and recluse) Masamune Shirow with an all-new and very accurate translation by renowned translator and Japan-guru Frederik L. Schodt. This manga is a fully bilingual publication sold only in Japan by Kodansha. Return to the original story, with the original translator Fredrick L. Schodt. 370 pages of English text and extensive footnotes, accompanied by the original...

Megami Magazine Lily

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:51:32 -0500

Megami Magazine Lily

Megami Magazine, your number one source for moe anime girls, is bringing you a brand-new magazine for lovers of yuri , or deeply affectionate relationships between girls. In true Megami fashion, this 98-page perfect-bound magazine is loaded with beautiful, full-color art of cute girls from shows like Saki, Strike Witches, Hidamari Sketch, Nanoha, Simoun, Milky Holmes, Ika Musume, BakaTest, and more! Enjoy almost 40 pages of Yuru Yuri art and info, including tons of theories about which girls...

Macross the First vol. 3

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:06:57 -0500

Macross the First vol. 3

Here's a real treat for all fans of the classic Macross anime: a brand new gorgeous Super Dimensional Macross manga drawn by Haruhiko Mikimoto himself! A fresh new retelling of the events of Macross, it features all your favorite characters -- Lynn Minmei, Misa Hayase, Hikaru Ichijo and more. The art is nicely updated and gorgeous, and Mikimoto-sensei is really giving us a super new look at the series, with updated story elements like cell phones and the Internet that didn't exist in 1982. This...