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Renton Thurston's a young 14-year-old who is tired of his monotonous life. The only thing that makes him happy is when he "lifts," an extreme form of aerial hoverboarding. His feelings of frustration come from his life of toil in his Grandfather's garage and being the son of an enigmatic yet legendary "hero." One day, a large LFO (Light Finding Operation) craft called Nirvash falls from the sky and a beautiful young girl named Eureka emerges and asks for repairs. When a smitten Renton literally falls over himself to help her, the two begin a journey that will change both of their destinies. From one of DBD's newest publishers!

Searching for the key to save a world beyond hope. Tsutomu Nihei's zombie sci-fi horror epic!
R to L (Japanese Style). Searching for the key to save a world beyond hope. Tsutomu Nihei's sci-fi horror epic! Zoichi Kanoe plunges into the depths of 9JO-an island city in themiddle of the Pacific Ocean-in search of Eon Green, a girl with the power to transmute the N5S virus. He's not the only one looking for her, though… Agents of the Public Health Service's Compulsory Execution Unit are also in hot pursuit. Zoichi and his transhuman allies have no time to waste; the countdown to the zombie apocalypse has begun!!

Saving the world is hard. Saving yourself is even harder. One summer, 15 kids innocently wander into a nearby seaside cave. There they meet a strange man who invites them to play an exciting new video game. Sounds like fun, right? This game, he explains, pits a lone giant robot against a horde of alien invaders. All they have to do is sign a simple little contract. The game stops being fun when the kids find out the true purpose of their deadly pact.

Up, Up and Away with the LOL Pups!
The sky's the limit and the LOL pups will take you there!
Anpan and Nemu are two magical stuffed pups set with the task of making you laugh out loud at their adventures and antics! Whether it's a downhill bike ride with Anise, exploring and getting lost in the backyard, or imagining wonderful fairy tales with Kana, they'll be sure to put a smile on your face.
Get ready, because shooper cuteness and fun await inside their fourth collection of comic strips.

English publication of the manga originally published in Big Comic, a Shogakukan magazine.
This volume contain a three part story: The Argentine Tiger.
Viz Media translated more Golgo 13 stories in their 2006-2008 volume .

A collection of sketches, studies and schematics, Appleseed ID is a must-have companion book for fans of the cyberpunk saga Appleseed and its legendary creator, Shirow Masamune, the manga mastermind behind such classics as Appleseed, Dominion and Ghost in the Shell. Sit back and relax as Shirow takes you on a guided tour of one of his most beloved worlds, exploring the people, places, organizations and, of course, technology that makes the universe of Appleseed the sci-fi hotspot that it is. Feel like taking a break from Shirow's examination and explanation of his creations and of his own creative process? Then take a browse through this book's beautiful color galleries, or follow Deunan and Briareos on a high-stakes adventure with the short story "Called Game."

Epic Fun with The LOL Pups!
The world is a very big place and it's time for the LOL pups to explore!
Anpan and Nemu are two stuffed pups on a mission - to find excitement and adventure wherever they go! Whether it's a visit to the neighborhood park, vacationing in Hawaii, role-playing or taking a flight into the sky, fun and laughs are bound to follow!
Follow the gang and discover new characters in their third collection of comic strips.

OH MY PIZZA! Those LOL Pups are back with non-stop fun! Those stuffed magical pups are back for more madness and mayhem with their owners, Anise and Kana! Join the LOL pups on their latest adventures as they learn how to play rock-paper-scissors, perform magic, venture into the botcha machine, destroy a school project, and make home-made peanut butter! Special Bonus features: Two all new nemu*nemu: "Where is Dino Pony?" and "Collector Maniac" and extensive commentary and special artwork by the creators. The Artist Edition includes a sketch and autograph by nemu*nemu artist, Audra Furuichi.

DR. KOMYOGI is an expert in robotics and has a wealthy sponsor, HERBERT GILL. Gill however, is a horrible man who forces Dr. Komyogi to develop numerous robots which he plans to use to take over the world. Dr. Komyogi realizes Gill's dark ambition and secretly develops a high-performance humanoid-robot called Jiro, who looks exactly like a human but transforms into a battle robot Kikaider who has his great superpower. Komyoji leaves Kikaider with his daughter MITSUKO and then disappears. Finally, Gill makes his move. He unleashes a robot army named DARK to dominate and control human society. Mitsuko, reading a message left for her by her father Dr. Komyogi, persuades Jiro/Kikaider to fight off Gill's terrible robots. On that day, Jiro/Kikaider's fierce battles with DARK begin!

SABURO KAZEDA is an average school boy, but after he is attacked by the advance guards of the Neo-Human Empire on the way home from school, he starts to develop supernatural powers! The Neo-Human Empire is an organization of mutants with superpowers who plot to turn the world into a place dominated by their own kind, eliminating any homo sapiens that are not mutated. For the mutants of the Empire, homo sapiens are merely 'ancient humans who have not evolved.'The Empire's attacks on humankind awaken the mutant powers hidden inside Saburo. Discovering Saburo's astonishing supernatural powers, the Empire pressures him to join their ranks, but he refuses. The righteous Saburo determines to fight the Empire for the sake of all humankind, using his powers for justice. As he changes into a butterfly-like figure--the MUTANT INAZUMANhe finds that he can control lighting and electricity! Inazman must develop his mighty supernatural powers and take a stand against the Neo-Human Empire. As the evil powers and righteous powers clash together and spark, a furious battle for the survival of mankind begins!

Kyrian is an immortal Dark-Hunter who just lost his Dark-Hunter powers and along with it, his immortality. Now he is faced with the chance to regain not only his humanity, but his very soul. The problem is, it couldn't have happened at a worse time. Desiderius is closing in and if Kyrian and Amanda are going to save humanity then Kyrian must take the war to his enemy or it may be too late.

In the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us.
It's a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe. But it comes with a few drawbacks: fatal sun poisoning and a new, irreparable dental problem. But aside from the fangs and nocturnal lifestyle, it's not so bad.
Until Kyrian meets the most frightening thing imaginable. An accountant who's being hunted by one of the most lethal vampires out there. If Amanda Devereaux goes down, so does he and no offense, he doesn't want to die (hence the whole immortality thing). And he doesn't want humanity dead either which is a good thing for us since he and Amanda are all that stands between us and oblivion. Let's hope they win.

Azuma Kazuma, an energetic and dense young man, was introduced to the art of bread making when he was six. He decides to take the path of bread-making and become a baker right after graduating from middle school. Through his travels, he encounters many rivals and found work at the branch store of the most famous bread maker brand, the Phantasia.

Twenty-something-year-old Satou, a college dropout and aficionado of anime porn, knows a little secret--or at least he thinks he does! Believe it or not, he has stumbled upon an incredible conspiracy created by the Japanese Broadcasting Company N.H.K. But despite fighting the good fight, Satou has become an unemployed Hikikomori--a shut in who has withdrawn from the world...One day, he meets Misaki, a mysterious young girl who invites him to join her special "project." Slowly Satou comes out of his reclusive shell, and his hilarious journey begins, filled with mistaken identity, panty shots, Lolita complexes--and an ultimate quest to create the greatest hentai game ever!

Yume desperately wants to follow in her mother's footsteps and become a magic user in the worst way! She innocently practices using magic to help the people she encounters: struggling soccer players, the wrongly incarcerated, and a student who wants to show his moon-loving teacher a lunar eclipse on a cloudy evening. On this coming-of-age journey filled with genuine imagination and a passionate sense of awe, follow Yume as she learns that the true magic in life can take place right inside her own heart.For the first time in the U.S., TOKYOPOP presents the manga series that influenced the popular anime, which Amazon.com describes as, "A cross between Harry Potter and Sailor Moon!"

Kokaku is a flashy, know-it-all samurai. He may seem lazy, but when it comes to bad guys, he has no mercy! He'll do whatever it takes, especially when his one life's passion - chili peppers - is at stake. Fasten your robe belts, this fire-breathing manga is action packed and won't let go!

Summer vacation is about to begin for Yen and Jin! They go to the small town of Hanakage, where they must help appease the gods through music and dance. The only thing is...Yen and Jin can't play music or dance very well. With the help of a bitter Narama, a newfound friend with a tragic past, will Yen and Jin be able to pull off the sacred dance and please the gods?

Can a Liar Lead a Life of Good?
Utsuho’s truthfulness as a child resulted in an enormous catastrophe, and he decided to lie from that day forward. Raised in a village of orphans by a monk, Utsuho is an unrepentant troublemaker. The monk eventually inspires him to help people, but there’s no way Utsuho’s going to lead an honest life! Instead, he’s going to use his talents for mischief and deception for good!

When only your chainsaw wielding magical teddy bear can save you...
Shunpei Closer has low self-esteem and doesn't seem to be good at anything. His teddy bear, Hyde, was a gift from Shunpei's grandfather, Alsyd Closer, who was the King of Sorcerers. After a mysterious attack, Shunpei learns that he is the target of sorcerers all over the world. With Hyde as his main protector and teacher, Shunpei must learn how to gain confidence in himself and use the magic that he has inherited to battle the dark forces that now threaten him.
With cursed dolls coming after him one after another, Shunpei Closer's life is in danger! If that weren't enough, his favorite teddy bear, Hyde, suddenly comes alive to rescue him. With Hyde's help, can Shunpei save himself and live to see another day?