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  1. 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)

  2. Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 1

    by CLAMP
    A group of travelers journey through alternate dimensions, searching for a missing princess.

    SAKURA AND SYAORAN RETURN! But they're not the people you know. Sakura is the princess of Clow - and possessor of a mysterious, misunderstood power that promises to change the world. Syaoran is her ... (Goodreads)

  3. Bleach, Volume 03

    by Tite Kubo
    A young man discovers he has supernatural powers, and embarks on a journey to protect the innocent from evil.

    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)

  4. Fruits Basket, Vol. 10

    by Natsuki Takaya
    Friends and family unite to heal old wounds and face the future with hope.

    The world's number one shojo manga continues, as Tohru and the Sohmas spend time at the Sohma's summerhouse. Alas, it's not all fun in the sun on this little trip. Akito pays a surprise visit, ... (Goodreads)

  5. xxxHolic, Vol. 1

    by CLAMP
    High school student Watanuki can see spirits and is drawn into the mysterious world of the witch Yuko, who grants wishes for a price.

    Watanuki Kimihiro is haunted by visions of ghosts and spirits. Seemingly by chance, he encounters a mysterious witch named Yuuko, who claims she can help. In desperation, he accepts, but realizes ... (Goodreads)

  6. Fruits Basket, Vol. 5

    by Natsuki Takaya
    A young girl discovers the secrets of a cursed family and must decide how to save them.

    For a springtime treat, Shigure arranges for Tohru and the gang to spend Golden Week at the Sohmas' vacation home. On a rainy day, as the holiday draws to a close, who should make a surprise visit ... (Goodreads)

  7. Fruits Basket, Vol. 13

    by Natsuki Takaya
    Tohru Honda continues to navigate the Sohma family's curse and their complicated relationships, while facing her own feelings for Kyo and Yuki.

    The number one manga in America continues! The time for Yuki's parent-teacher conference has finally arrived, and Yuki must learn how to make his own decisions if he wants to have a say about his ... (Goodreads)

  8. Naruto, Vol. 02: The Worst Client

    by Masashi Kishimoto
    Naruto and his team are hired to protect a bridge builder from bandits, but the client proves to be difficult.

    Tired of menial tasks, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura ask for a tougher assignment. But you should always be careful what you wish for! Along with their sensei, Kakashi, the trio must guard a cranky old ... (Goodreads)

  9. Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 10

    by Bisco Hatori
    The Host Club goes on a trip to France, where they encounter new friends and challenges. Haruhi must confront her feelings for Tamaki.

    Ever since the day he helped her up from a nasty tumble, Black Magic Club member Reiko Kanazuki has been obsessed with Hunny. She is devoting all her knowledge of the dark arts to curse him and steal ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. 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)

  11. Boys Over Flowers: Hana Yori Dango, Vol. 1

    by Yōko Kamio
    A poor girl attends a prestigious school and clashes with the wealthy and powerful F4. A classic tale of love and class struggle.

    Eitoku Academy (,英徳学園,, Eitoku Gakuen,) in Yamanote , Japan is a prestigious school that caters to children from upper class families. Hence, Tsukushi Makino, who comes from a middle-class family, ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 1

    by Karuho Shiina
    A shy girl, Sawako, struggles to make friends due to her resemblance to the horror movie character Sadako. But her life changes when she meets the popular boy, Kazehaya.

    Sawako “Sadako” Kuronuma is the perfect heroine...for a horror movie. With her jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanor, Sawako “Sadako” Kuronuma always had trouble fitting in. But her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 10

    by Hiromu Arakawa
    Brothers Edward and Alphonse continue their quest for the Philosopher's Stone, facing new enemies and uncovering dark secrets.

    Alchemy tore the Elric brothers’ bodies apart. Can their bond make them whole again? A hardcover collector’s edition of one of the most beloved manga and anime of all time! Fully remastered with an ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. One Piece, Volume 1: Romance Dawn

    by Eiichiro Oda
    A young pirate's swashbuckling adventure to become the King of the Pirates.

    A new shonen sensation in Japan, this series features Monkey D. Luffy, whose main ambition is to become a pirate. Eating the Gum-Gum Fruit gives him strange powers but also invokes the fruit's curse: ... (Goodreads)

  15. Love★Com, Vol. 1

    by Aya Nakahara
    Risa, a tall girl, and Otani, a short boy, are always bickering. But could their constant arguing be hiding something deeper?

    Love Com is a love story between a boy and a girl in Sakai, Osaka . The girl, Risa Koizumi, is 172 centimetres (5 ft 8 in) tall—much taller than the average Japanese girl. The boy, Atsushi Ōtani, is ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 6

    by Hiromu Arakawa
    Brothers Edward and Alphonse continue their quest for the Philosopher's Stone, facing new enemies and uncovering dark secrets.

    Alchemy tore the Elric brothers’ bodies apart. Can their bond make them whole again? A hardcover collector’s edition of one of the most beloved manga and anime of all time! Fully remastered with an ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 2

    by Hiromu Arakawa
    A brother and sister strive to restore their bodies after a failed alchemical experiment.

    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. Equipped with mechanical "auto-mail" limbs, Edward ... (Goodreads)

  18. Naruto, Vol. 1: Uzumaki Naruto

    by Masashi Kishimoto
    A young ninja's quest to gain acceptance and recognition, as he battles a powerful group of evil antagonists.

    The world’s most popular ninja comic! Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He’s got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. 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)

  20. 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)

  21. Yotsuba&!, Vol. 1

    by Kiyohiko Azuma
    A heartwarming and humorous manga about a young girl named Yotsuba and her adventures in a new town.

    Presents the story of the new kid in town - little Yotsuba, a green-haired and wide-eyed girl who doesn't have a clue... about anything! With no knowledge of the world around her, and an unnatural ... (Goodreads)

  22. Howl’s Moving Castle

    by Diana Wynne Jones
    A young woman embarks on an adventure to break a curse and reclaim her identity in a magical world.

    18-year-old Sophie Hatter is the eldest of three sisters living in Market Chipping, a town in the magical kingdom of Ingary, where fairytale tropes are accepted ways of life, including that the ... (Wikipedia)

  23. The Little Mermaid

    by Hans Christian Andersen
    A young mermaid's search for love and freedom, navigating the dangers of human life.

    The Little Mermaid lives in an underwater kingdom with her widowed father (the sea king or Mer-King ), and her five older sisters, each of whom had been born one year apart. When a mermaid turns ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Last Sacrifice

    by Richelle Mead
    A teenage girl must battle to protect her kingdom and save her loved ones from a powerful enemy.

    The novel begins with Rose in her prison cell contemplating the charges brought against her and occasionally using the bond to slip into Lissa's mind to view goings-on at Court. During Queen ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Death Note, Vol. 6: Give-and-Take

    by Tsugumi Ohba
    A battle of wits between a genius detective and a master manipulator, to decide the fate of the world.

    Although they've collected plenty of evidence tying the seven Yotsuba members to the newest Kira, Light, L and the rest of the task force are no closer to discovering which one actually possesses the ... (Goodreads)

  26. An Ember in the Ashes

    by Sabaa Tahir
    A young woman's fight for freedom in a world of tyranny and oppression.

    A Scholar girl by the name of Laia lives in the Martial Empire with her grandparents and brother Darin in the city of Serra. Their existence is a grueling one as they are seen as second-class ... (Wikipedia)

  27. Deadman Wonderland, Vol. 1

    by Jinsei Kataoka
    After being falsely accused of murdering his classmates, Ganta is sent to a twisted prison where inmates must fight to survive.

    Framed for the brutal murders of his classmates by the mysterious Red Man, middle-school student Ganta Igarashii finds himself sentenced to death in the bizarre and fatal theme park/prison known as ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. 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)

  29. 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)

  30. Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 11

    by Bisco Hatori
    The Host Club goes on a trip to France, where they encounter new friends and unexpected challenges.

    In this screwball romantic comedy, Haruhi, a poor girl at a rich kids' school, is forced to repay an $80,000 debt by working for the school's swankiest, all-male club–as a boy! There, she discovers ... (Goodreads)