Recommendations based on Rurouni Kenshin, Volume 03by Nobuhiro Watsuki

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  1. Rurouni Kenshin, Volume 01

    by Nobuhiro Watsuki
    A samurai warrior in 19th-century Japan struggles with his past while defending the innocent against injustice.

    Packed with action, romance and historical intrigue,, Rurouni Kenshin, is one of the most beloved and popular manga series worldwide. Set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, it tells the ... (Goodreads)

  2. Naruto, Vol. 12: The Great Flight

    by Masashi Kishimoto
    A young ninja's quest to protect his village from a dangerous enemy.

    At last, the finals of the third phase of the Chūnin Selection Exams begin! In the first battle, Naruto faces off against Neji, widely considered to be the most talented young ninja in Konohagakure. ... (Goodreads)

  3. Death Note, Vol. 9: Contact

    by Tsugumi Ohba
    Light and L's battle against one another intensifies as the forces of justice and evil clash.

    Light has always been confident in his ability to out-think everyone, but L's protégés are proving to be more of a challenge than he anticipated. The more Light mentally maneuvers, the tighter the ... (Goodreads)

  4. Naruto, Vol. 05: The Challengers

    by Masashi Kishimoto
    A group of ninja face off against a powerful foe, testing their courage and strength.

    The three ninja-in-training have signed up for the Chūnin Selection Exams, which they must pass if they ever want to advance to the rank of full-fledged shinobi. They learn too late how grueling the ... (Goodreads)

  5. Yu Yu Hakusho, Volume 1: Goodbye, Material World!

    by Yoshihiro Togashi
    After dying, delinquent Yusuke Urameshi is given a chance to come back to life as a Spirit Detective and protect the living world from supernatural threats.

    Yusuke Urameshi was a tough teen delinquent until one selfless act changed his life... by ending it. When he died saving a little kid from a speeding car, the afterlife didn't know what to do with ... (Goodreads)

  6. Naruto, Vol. 11: Impassioned Efforts

    by Masashi Kishimoto
    Naruto and the gang take on a dangerous mission to save an old friend from a deadly enemy.

    Now preparing for the finals of the Chûnin Selection Exams, Naruto studies with naughty new mentor Jiraiya and struggles to harness the power of the Nine-Tailed Fox chakra locked within him. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1

    by Hiromu Arakawa
    Two brothers embark on a journey to restore their bodies to their original state using alchemy.

    Breaking the laws of nature is a serious crime! In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. ... (Goodreads)

  8. Death Note, Vol. 3: Hard Run

    by Tsugumi Ohba
    Dark fantasy tale of a teenager wielding a mysterious notebook with the power to kill.

    Light is chafing under L's extreme surveillance, but even 64 microphones and cameras hidden in his room aren't enough to stop Light. He steps up the game, but before the battle of wits can really ... (Goodreads)

  9. Death Note, Vol. 4: Love

    by Tsugumi Ohba
    A boy's mission to rid the world of evil while struggling with the morality of his actions.

    With two Kiras on the loose, L asks Light to join the task force and pose as the real Kira in order to catch the copycat. L still suspects Light and figures that this is the perfect excuse to get ... (Goodreads)

  10. Sailor Moon, Vol. 1

    by Naoko Takeuchi
    Ordinary schoolgirl Usagi Tsukino discovers she is Sailor Moon, a warrior destined to save the world from evil forces.

    Librarian's note: There is an Alternate Cover Edition for this edition of this book, here,. One of the most-beloved of all Japanese manga titles, Naoko Takeuchi's Sailor Moon has enthralled millions ... (Goodreads)

  11. Attack on Titan, Vol. 5

    by Hajime Isayama
    A group of warriors battle giant titans in a desperate attempt to save humanity.

    CAN YOU GO HOME AGAIN? Thanks to Eren, humanity has taken the town of Trost back from the Titans. Exhausted, Eren falls into a coma for three days – and wakes in shackles, staring at Erwin Smith, ... (Goodreads)

  12. Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King

    by Akira Toriyama
    A martial arts tournament leads to a powerful journey to save the world.

    Before there was Dragon Ball Z , there was Akira Toriyama's action epic Dragon Ball , starring the younger version of Son Goku and all the other Dragon Ball Z heroes! Meet a naive young monkey-tailed ... (Goodreads)

  13. Case Closed, Vol. 1

    by Gosho Aoyama
    Detective Conan follows a mysterious crime case, using his skills to uncover the truth.

    Can Detective Conan crack the case...while trapped in a kid’s body? Jimmy Kudo, the son of a world-renowned mystery writer, is a high school detective who has cracked the most baffling of cases. One ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Skip Beat!, Vol. 1

    by Yoshiki Nakamura
    Kyoko Mogami follows her childhood friend to Tokyo to help him achieve his dreams, but ends up pursuing her own career in show business.

    When Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight! Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. I Am a Cat

    by Natsume Sōseki
    A satirical novel narrated by a cat observing the lives of its human owners and their eccentricities.

    In I Am a Cat , a supercilious, feline narrator describes the lives of an assortment of middle-class Japanese people : Mr. Sneaze , ("sneeze" is misspelled on purpose, but literally translated from ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Bleach, Vol. 1

    by Tite Kubo
    A young man discovers he has supernatural powers and must save the world from evil forces.

    Part-time student, full-time Soul Reaper, Ichigo is one of the chosen few guardians of the afterlife. Ichigo Kurosaki never asked for the ability to see ghosts—he was born with the gift. When his ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Poirot Investigates

    by Agatha Christie
    Detective Hercule Poirot solves a series of intricate and puzzling crimes with his sharp mind and attention to detail.

    Librarian's note: this entry is for the collection of stories, "Poirot Investigates." Entries for the individual short stories can be found elsewhere. The very first collection of superb short ... (Goodreads)

  18. Love Hina, Vol. 01

    by Ken Akamatsu
    Keitaro Urashima, a hapless student, becomes the manager of an all-girls dormitory and must navigate the romantic advances of his tenants.

    At the age of 5, Keitaro and his childhood sweetheart promised to meet again as students at Japan's most prestigious university. Now 20, he can't pass his entrance exams...or even remember the girl's ... (Goodreads)

  19. Shaman King, Vol. 1: A Shaman in Tokyo

    by Hiroyuki Takei
    Yoh Asakura, a shaman, competes in a tournament to become the Shaman King and communicate with the Great Spirit.

    The plot of Shaman King revolves around Yoh Asakura , a shaman , a medium between the worlds of the living and the dead. Yoh seeks to become the Shaman King, the one who is able to contact the Great ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Kingdom Come

    by Mark Waid
    An exploration of a dystopian future, and the heroes who struggle to save it.

    In this Elseworlds story, Superman and the Justice League abandon their roles as superheroes after the rise and strong public support of a superhero named Magog , who has no qualms about ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Yu-Gi-Oh!, Vol. 1: The Millenium Puzzle

    by Kazuki Takahashi
    A young boy named Yugi solves an ancient puzzle and gains the power to summon powerful creatures to duel with.

    The Millennium Puzzle,Sitting by himself in the back of the class, 10th-grader Yugi always had his head in some game–until he solved the Millennium Puzzle, an Egyptian artifact containing a powerful ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. Cardcaptor Sakura: Master of the Clow, Vol. 1

    by CLAMP
    Sakura accidentally releases magical cards and must capture them all to prevent chaos. With the help of friends, she becomes a Cardcaptor.

    Cardcaptor Sakura takes place in the fictional Japanese city of Tomoeda which is somewhere near Tokyo . Ten-year-old Sakura Kinomoto accidentally releases a set of magical cards known as Clow Cards ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Proxy

    by Alex London
    In a dystopian society, a proxy takes the punishment for their patron's wrongdoings. Syd must fight for his freedom and survival.

    The book is set in a distant post-cataclysmic future where civilization has evolved its technology so rapidly through unrestricted capitalism to bring about a world where nearly every conceivable ... (Wikipedia)

  24. D.N.Angel, Vol. 1

    by Yukiru Sugisaki
    Daisuke Niwa inherits a family curse that turns him into a phantom thief, and he must steal art to unlock his true self.

    Daisuke Niwa is an ordinary middle school student with an extraordinary genetic "condition". Whenever he starts longing for the girl of his dreams, he transforms into the legendary Phantom Thief, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Soundless

    by Richelle Mead
    In a village where everyone is deaf, a young girl regains her hearing and uncovers a dark secret that threatens their way of life.

    In a village without sound… For as long as Fei can remember, no one in her village has been able to hear. Rocky terrain and frequent avalanches make it impossible to leave the village, so Fei and her ... (Goodreads)

  26. Reborn! Vol. 01: Reborn Arrives!

    by Akira Amano
    A high school student is killed and reborn as a baby in the mafia world. He must train to become a hitman and protect his new family.

    Tsunayoshi Sawada (Tsuna for short) is a cowardly junior high student who doesn't excel at academics or sports. He only attends school so he can stare at his beautiful classmate Kyoko from afar. But ... (Goodreads)

  27. The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead

    by Max Brooks
    A comprehensive guide to surviving a zombie apocalypse, from preparation to combat.

    The Zombie Survival Guide is your key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now. Fully illustrated and exhaustively comprehensive, this book covers everything you ... (Goodreads)

  28. Priestess

    by Yuu Watase
    A young girl discovers she is the reincarnation of an ancient priestess and must use her powers to save the world from destruction.

    The series describes the various trials of Miaka Yūki and Yui Hongo , two middle-school students. While at the library one day, Miaka and Yui encounter a strange book known as The Universe of the ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Secret Vampire

    by L.J. Smith
    A young girl discovers she is a vampire and must navigate the complexities of her new life while keeping it a secret from her human best friend.

    The diagnosis for Poppy was death. there was no hope–until James, her best friend and secret love, appeared in the hospital. But this was a James she didn't know. He offered Poppy eternal life. Only ... (Goodreads)

  30. Fruits Basket, Vol. 20

    by Natsuki Takaya
    The final volume of the beloved manga series, tying up loose ends and bringing closure to the story of the Sohma family and their curse.

    Kagura and Kazuma hotly discuss Tohru liking Kyo. With Kagura's forceful encouragement, will Tohru be able to muster up the courage to tell Kyo how she feels? Meanwhile, Ren is determined to get her ... (Goodreads)