Past releases

 
 
 

Deep Sea Aquarium Magmell [Seven Seas]

The deep sea is home to some of the most fantastic creatures the world has ever seen. And 200 meters below Tokyo Bay at the Magmell deep sea aquarium, they’re on display for all to see― Kotaro’s idea of heaven. He's a shy boy, but Kotaro loves sea creatures and just landed a part time job cleaning the aquarium. Follow Kotaro, his new boss, and all their deep-sea friends as a heartwarming coming-of-age story unfolds.

Don't Confuse Me, Yamori-Kun [Yen Press]

New looks and new…feelings?Sorely lacking in the friend department, high school first-year Mori vows to change his look over summer break! He won’t be going it alone, though—Yamori, the only classmate Mori is friendly with, says he’ll join in too. When school starts again, their seasonal debut is a big success! Just one thing: Why is Yamori in girl’s clothing...? For that matter, what’s with his strange behavior and suggestive comments?!

Draw This, Then Die! [Seven Seas]

To be an artist is to sacrifice everything for your craft! One wannabe manga artist is about to experience the reality of being a creator when she decides to jump into the world of manga. The award-winning manga series about the ups and downs of creating manga and being an artist—soon to be an anime! Yasumi Ai, a first-year high schooler living on the remote island of Izu Ōshima, has one obsession: manga. When she discovers that her long-idolized but reclusive favorite manga creator, Hoshino-sensei, will make a rare appearance at Comitia, Ai doesn’t hesitate—she has to meet her hero. But that single decision sets off a chain of encounters that will shatter her assumptions about art, genius, and what it truly means to create. Winner of the 16th Manga Taisho Award and the 70th Shogakukan Manga Award—now an anime in the making!

 

Hotel Inhumans [Viz Media]

Check in to a luxury hotel that has a killer staff and is more than it appears! The manga that inspired the hit anime finally makes it to English print. A luxury hotel has certain standards: exquisite dining, flawless comfort, unforgettable entertainment. And also: the latest weapons, forged identities, and perfect body disposal. This is a hotel where the guests are professional assassins, and the concierges never say no. At the boundary between life and death, killers arrive with wishes they cannot entrust to anyone else. Each request is answered without judgment, and every stay becomes a story of violence, regret, warmth, and beauty.

luna knight [seven seas]

A young woman with little memory of her past is thrust into a world of fighting, guns, and killing after mobsters burn down her sister’s flower shop. An action-packed series about a sleeper agent and her quest for revenge—and answers. Luna can barely remember the past five years of her life. Her older sister promised to help her make new memories—and then vanished without a trace before she could follow through with her promise. With nothing but a few ragged memories to cling to, Luna dedicates herself to the flower shop her sister left behind until the day it goes up in flames, plunging Luna's world into bloody chaos. Luna doesn’t know how she got so good with a gun, but one thing’s for sure: She will not forgive the men who destroyed her sister’s shop. Will Luna’s deadly skills and hunger for revenge be enough to punish the most dangerous men in the city? And just where did her newfound skills come from?

Cocoon [Viz Media]

A heart-wrenching chronicle of loss and resilience based on the true story of the Himeyuri corps of student nurses in WWII.

San and her best friend Mayu attend a boarding school for girls on Japan’s Southern Island, but their studies are interrupted when they and the other students are recruited to help the war effort as assistant nurses. Sent to the front lines, the girls must deal with more than just the threat of enemy bombs overhead. Stuck working in the horrifying caves of a field hospital, San wishes she could wrap herself and her friends in a cocoon of protection. But invisible threads of affection are no match for the carnage that surrounds them, and more students perish day by day. Worn down by starvation and loss, what will San and her remaining friends do when they are told to find their way home through the fields of war?

 

I'm No Angel [Ai Yazawa - Viz Media]

A decade before Nana, Ai Yazawa wrote this breakthrough hit about the journey of love into adulthood.

In a brand-new high school of only first-years, Midori, a girl who gives her all, runs for a spot on the student council alongside Akira, a guy who sees things through. Once elected, they start a new legacy at the school while also falling in love.

Midori has had a crush on Akira ever since she saw him rescue an abandoned cat. She hopes to become closer to him now that they’re working together on the student council, but his heart may belong to someone else…

One Piece Set Sail: Making of One Piece [Artbook - Viz Media]

Embark on a journey to discover how the Straw Hat Pirates were brought to life in Netflix’s One Piece live-actionadaptation.

Join Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates on their journey to find the fabled hidden treasure: the One Piece! This deluxe hardcover art book explores the making of seasons 1 and 2 of the hit Netflix live-action series One Piece, based on the hit manga series by Eiichiro Oda and serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump.

Discover how the production team brought to life the expansive story beginning in the East Blue and continuing to Drum Island. Concept art and on-set photography illustrate how unique locations such as the 153rd Branch Marine Base, Baratie, Loguetown, Little Garden, and numerous pirate ships—including the iconic Going Merry—were constructed using a mix of stunning practical sets and striking visual effects. Filled with exclusive interviews and commentary, this book describes the meticulous work that went into the creation of the costumes, prosthetics, hair and makeup, sets, stunts, and much more.

Seeds of Anxiety [Viz Media]

In the beginning, this place was filled with someone’s memories—sad memories. With the passage of time, those memories break down, and every so often, they creep into our everyday world as…disturbances. Why do they show themselves to us? Perhaps they seek a mouthpiece for their own despair, or something else entirely. When strangeness takes root in a place of woe, the seeds of dread begin to germinate… Horror fans won’t want to miss this beloved anthology series!

 

Shinobi Undercover [Viz Media]

A young ninja battles the ultimate opponent—his own awkwardness!

Yodaka’s worst nightmare comes true when his job as a Public Safety ninja forces him to go to high school and even worse…talk to people! When it comes to combat, his skills are off the charts. When it comes to social interaction, he completely falls apart. But things take an unexpected turn when he discovers that talking to Aoi Mukai, the girl he’s assigned to guard, is surprisingly easy.

The first day of school is tough for most, but when you’re an awkward ninja tasked with secretly guarding a total klutz by the name of Aoi, it’s absolutely daunting! But as Yodaka soon discovers, his charge is not just a danger to herself—there are also rogue ninja assassins in the school targeting her. And it’s his and the other undercover shinobi’s job to save her life without blowing their covers!

See You There, Beyond The Ocean [Yen Press]

In third grade, Wu Xiaorong was the class outcast, an introverted girl who hated going to school. But all that changed when she met Tong Kewei, the cheerful and outgoing popular girl. The two couldn’t be more different, and Wu Xiaorong assumed they’d never interact―but to her surprise, they began bonding over their shared love for drawing comics. Thus begins the story of a beautiful, bittersweet friendship, the ups and downs of childhood, and a project left forever unfinished

Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi [Viz Media]

Meet the strongest exorcist the world’s ever known!

Kiyoshi Harai is the world’s strongest exorcist—and its most awkward one! Equally afraid of fighting demons, making new friends, and talking to girls, this so-called ultimate exorcist has still got a lot to learn before he can reach his full potential!

Having recently graduated as one of the most singular talents the Exorcist Academy has ever seen, Kiyoshi Harai is ready for his first mission— exorcising a demon-possessed girl! The only problem? He’s terrified of demons! While he might be able to find a sympathetic ear in the demon possessing the girl, will he be able to hold his ground when a far more sinister—and deadly—enemy arrives?

Barefoot Gen Revised 3rd edition [Hardcover - Last Gap]

Barefoot Gen is the powerful, tragic, autobiographical story of the bombing of Hiroshima and its aftermath, seen through the eyes of the artist as a young boy growing up in Japan. The author survived the atomic bomb, and bears witness to this tragic event. Nakazawa’s honest portrayal of emotions and experiences speaks to children and adults everywhere. Barefoot Gen serves as a reminder of the suffering war brings to innocent people, and as a unique documentation of an especially horrible source of suffering, the atomic bomb. Cartoonist Keiji Nakazawa was six years old when the atomic bomb was dropped on his hometown of Hiroshima. Shielded by a stone wall, he miraculously survived the blast. In this illustrated memoir, Nakazawa recounts his wartime childhood, his experience surviving the atomic bomb, and how the effects reverberated throughout his life. Compelled to tell his story in the memory of his family, Nakazawa turned to comics, penning his epic graphic novel series, Barefoot Gen: A Cartoon Story of Hiroshima.

 

Centuria [Viz Media]

A selfless sacrifice to an ancient god gives a bitter slave a reason to live and a baby to raise.

Sold into slavery by his own mother, Julian has known nothing but pain and brutality. All that changes when, aboard a slave ship, he experiences the kindness and tender touch of a loving person for the first time. But fate has plans for Julian in the bloody awakening of an ancient god who strikes a cruel bargain: an innocent life in exchange for extraordinary powers—abilities he must use to protect a helpless baby in a cruel and violent world!

Caught as a stowaway aboard a slave ship, Julian narrowly escapes death by the kindness of fellow slaves who take pity on him, especially a pregnant slave by the name of Mira. But when the slaver decides to liquidate his holdings, the bloodbath calls forth an ancient god from the sea. A deal is made at the cost of a life and Julian is forever changed, gaining fantastic powers. But even with his new abilities, monsters at sea and on land pose a threat in this dark and dangerous world!

Soulless The Complete Omnibus [Yen Press]

A new complete omnibus edition! The life of a spinster in Victorian London isn't an easy one on the best of days, but such a life becomes infinitely more complicated when said spinster is "soulless" - a preternatural bridging the gap between the natural and supernatural worlds. Miss Alexia Tarabotti has this unique distinction, and when she is assailed at a formal gathering by a rove vampire, an encounter that results in the death of the half-starved creature, her circumstances become exponentially more complicated indeed! Now caught up in an intrigue with life or death stakes, Alexia must rely on all her talents to outmatch the forces conspiring against her, but it may be the man who has caught her eye - Lord Conall Maccon - and their budding flirtation that truly drives her to her wit's end!

Statutes [Junji Ito - Viz Media]

A collection of the most haunting tales from all across Japan featuring fantastically dark imagery that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. An extraordinary horror anthology begins, blending true tales of the uncanny with masterful manga storytelling. Winner of the Third Annual Scariest Horror Story Competition, Yamayu, has spent over twenty years collecting real-life hauntings from across Japan. Now, these spine-tingling accounts are brought to life by Kensei Hokamoto, whose chilling artwork cuts straight to the heart of human fear and madness. Enter a world of lingering spirits, cursed objects, and terrifying truths in this deeply unsettling collection.

 

The Beast King: Master of Medicines [Seven Seas]

The story of a Beast King intent on protecting monsters - and his human companion. Dungeon diving is a way of life for adventurers seeking hidden riches and powerful monsters to defeat. Tina, a brash young explorer, is eager for glory - but her reckless pursuit of treasure leaves her gravely wounded. On the brink of death, she’s stunned when a monster comes to her aid. Her saviour is no ordinary creature. He is the fabled demon known as the Beast King Garon - still very much alive despite legends of his demise. In exchange for saving her life, Garon makes one request: Tina must join him on his journey to heal wounded monsters. But can an adventurer raised to slay monsters learn to heal them instead?

Ghost and witch [seven seas]

From the brilliant mind behind The Ancient Magus’ Bride comes a brand-new fantastical tale about a girl and the being possessing her as they travel around the vast country of Ireland. Haunted by a monstrous presence that clings to her soul, a girl named Saku flees Japan and journeys across the sea to Ireland. There, she encounters a silver-haired witch who may offer her refuge. But the witch’s salvation comes at a price - and as Saku begins to face the power she’s long feared, her path shifts from escape… to transformation. This is the tale of a girl in flight...and the beginning of her journey to become a god.

Grim Night Tales [Seven Seas]

A collection of the most haunting tales from all across Japan featuring fantastically dark imagery that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. An extraordinary horror anthology begins, blending true tales of the uncanny with masterful manga storytelling. Winner of the Third Annual Scariest Horror Story Competition, Yamayu, has spent over twenty years collecting real-life hauntings from across Japan. Now, these spine-tingling accounts are brought to life by Kensei Hokamoto, whose chilling artwork cuts straight to the heart of human fear and madness. Enter a world of lingering spirits, cursed objects, and terrifying truths in this deeply unsettling collection.

Hinatsugimura [Yen Press]

While looking for the ruins of a pre-WWII village deep in the mountain wilderness, a group of college students find themselves stuck thanks to a sudden thunderstorm. With no phone service, they decide to wait out the rain in a mansion. But little do they know, a ghastly fate awaits them...