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“I…want to vanquish that red dragon.” In the dungeon, Iarumas and his party retrieve the remains of a large-framed girl, Berkanan. A novice mage, she ran into a fire dragon, an unexpected presence in the shallow floors of the dungeon, and her party was wiped out. In order to overcome her helplessness, Berkanan resolves to defeat this dragon, but her goal is still a long way off…

As Saya, Isami, and Kanoko journey together in search of Usa, the three unexpectedly come across a flower-filled mansion and its lone automated caretaker. The robot claims to have met the mysterious survivor, but in exchange for its information, it has a request of them…

As Masachika and Alya’s sweet story continues, Masachika’s childhood friend Yuki Suou throws herself into the mix! She really wants him to join the student council with her, and she’s willing to tease Alya in order to get her way. But she may just have a secret of her own…

Just when she thought she’d managed to complete the survival exercise without incident, Nagi is hit with midterms! But when Nagi begs high achiever Touta for help, he senses a malicious aura emanating from the Takeru doll she is holding rips its head off! To Nagi’s astonishment, the doll attacks?!

Although An did somehow manage to pull off a second great escape with her aunt Mari this time, the cruelty of the world broke Mari’s spirit. With her father dead, and her aunt despondent, An has no choice but to face the reality that every misfortune that has befallen her family was caused by her getting too close to The Beyond. But as she’s trying to forget everything about that place, who should appear but Kazune, who claims a “weapon” that connects her world and The Beyond...

Color of the End: Mission in the Apocalypse is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi manga following a lone survivor who adventures through the remnants of society and occasionally encounters other individuals.

In a world where everything has ended, only time marches onward on silent footsteps. When Saya and the others encounter an android who’s been running a clock repair store since long before the cataclysm, Isami expresses an uncharacteristic interest in observing his work…

Kon and Furuka’s bond grows deeper as they explore the island together, so when they spot a faint silhouette outside the Kaiju’s lair, they both head inside to investigate. Where could this mysterious cave lead...?

Nagi’s a regular girl in a regular world—where some people happen to have superpowers and can apply for a license to become a “god”! And now this seemingly normal girl has found herself at a school for training would-be gods! Freshmen have to team up for an outdoors survival camp where supernatural abilities are flying left and right. Nagi, whose abilities are still unknown, shows her appreciation for her team the best way an outdoorsy small-town girl can—foraging for food! But that brings her face to face with a soaked Tsukiyomi, mid-divine purification ritual… And there’s more trials to come, like finding the truth behind her teammate Touta’s stubborn refusal to display his powers…

Deep in the unexplored reaches of the dungeon, a corpse is discovered—one that shouldn’t exist. After Iarumas is resurrected, his memories of life before death are gone, and he spends his days delving into the dungeon to retrieve the bodies of dead adventurers. Can they be revived as well? Or will God reduce them to piles of ash on the altar? Either way, Iarumas collects his finder’s fee. And though his skills earn him some grudging respect, he’s also scorned for this cold, utilitarian attitude. The living keep their distance—Iarumas consorts primarily with the dead. That is, until he meets Garbage, a feral young swordswoman who’s the sole survivor of a massacred party. With Garbage by his side, Iarumas ventures deeper, scouring the dungeon for clues to his past, avoiding monsters, traps, and the inevitability of a permanent ashen demise.

Blade & Bastard is a dark fantasy series based on the iconic Japanese RPG franchise Wizardry.

“It’s no big deal to be alone.” The story rewinds to Masachika’s and Alya’s first meeting back in middle school, when the Russian transfer student was struggling to prepare for the school festival all on her own. A snowy day long ago taught her to close herself off from others, but perhaps a helping hand from a nerdy boy can thaw the solitary princess’s frozen heart…

“Treasure awaits in a hidden room on the third floor of the dungeon”—so claims a dangerously suspicious rumor. But Iarumas has got nothing better to do, so with Sezmar of the All-Stars in tow, he and his party head toward the mysterious reward. To no one’s surprise, however, they’re greeted by a sudden alarm and a large horde of monsters. And to make matters worse, Garbage falls into a trap! Will she be able to face an army of foes all on her own?!

The timeless little garden known as Hoshimiya Girls’ Academy, where uniforms are woven from students’ hair. There, “school prince” Hana and “queen of the dorms” Ayane are held emotionally captive by the Lady of the Cocoon, whose disappearance turned the school upside down. In her abandoned room, the two make secret trysts…but Youko still hasn’t given up on Hana. What will happen in this dance of true love and twisted feelings?

Through a handheld mirror connected to another world, college student Ichika shares a friendship with a boy named Cecil—one that only her older sister, Karen, knows about. When Karen and the mirror disappear one day, Ichika is devastated. But grief turns to shock a year later when she, too, is sent to the world on the other side, only to find her lost sister and a grown-up Cecil! Except…why are her sister’s first words to her “I’ve missed you, Karen”? And why is everyone else calling her “Ichika”?!In a world where her name and her past have been stolen, Ichika must find a way to forge her own destiny!

In Another World, My Sister Stole My Name is an isekai (another world) shojo (young girls) manga full of drama that stems from sibling jealousy.

I Picked Up This World’s Strategy Guide is an adventure shojo (young girls) manga following a girl who finds a book containing all the information about her world and uses the knowledge inside to change future events.

REVENGE IS A DISH BEST SERVED COLD A single choice can completely alter one’s future—a truth no one knows more than Saeroyi Park, whose decision to stop a school bully exposes him to the harsh reality of money and power. Things go from bad to worse when his dad, who stood by him through it all, gets killed by the very same bully…and Saeroyi vows to take a life for a life. After his rash, rage-fueled murder attempt ends in a prison stint, though, a new plan kindles within him: open a restaurant, recreate the joy his father showed him, and cook up some proper revenge. And there’s no better place to do so than the neighborhood of freedom, diversity, and delicious food—Itaewon!

It’s time for all the first-years to pick a mentor for their divine powers, but Nagi hasn’t even found her power yet. What’s she supposed to do? Meanwhile, Tsukuyomi and Hoshino are on the run from the horde of students who want Tsukuyomi as their mentor. When the three bump into each other, a lightbulb goes on over Hoshino’s head…!

In the world of the mirror, Ichika has her hands full—with her work as a saint, her gradually developing relationship with Noah, and her awkward distance with her sister, Karen. In the midst of it all, the king announces that Ichika, Karen, Cecil, and Noah are to go on a diplomatic visit to their neighboring country, Veldeva! Ichika is trying her best to prepare for the trip, studying up on history and magic, when suddenly, a beautiful but mysterious girl appears before her—?!

I Picked Up This World’s Strategy Guide is an adventure shojo (young girls) manga following a girl who finds a book containing all the information about her world and uses the knowledge inside to change future events.