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Hikaru in the Light! (Volume 3)

by Mai Matsuda ...

Series series Hikaru in the Light!
The competition heats up, as best friends go after the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars in volume 3 of this funny, feel-good manga series, perfect for fans of K-On!, The Tryout, and The Baby-sitters Club.Hikaru's dreams of stardom are so close... and yet so far! She’s pushing herself to the limit to improve her singing and dancing skills for the Girls in the Light pop idol competition ... Read more

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The competition heats up, as best friends go after the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars in volume 3 of this funny, feel-good manga series, perfect for fans of K-On!, The Tryout, and The Baby-sitters Club.Hikaru's dreams of stardom are so close... and yet so far! She’s pushing herself to the limit to improve her singing and dancing skills for the Girls in the Light pop idol competition
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Hikaru in the Light! (Volume 2)

by Mai Matsuda ...

Series series Hikaru in the Light!
The competition is underway as best friends compete for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars in volume 2 of this funny, feel-good manga series, perfect for fans of K-On!, The Tryout, and The Baby-sitters Club.Hikaru and her best friend, Ran, have made it past auditions... and now the real tests begin: dance tests, vocal tests, nerve-racking rankings, and devastating eliminations, all ... Read more

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The competition is underway as best friends compete for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars in volume 2 of this funny, feel-good manga series, perfect for fans of K-On!, The Tryout, and The Baby-sitters Club.Hikaru and her best friend, Ran, have made it past auditions... and now the real tests begin: dance tests, vocal tests, nerve-racking rankings, and devastating eliminations, all
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Hikaru in the Light! (Volume 1)

by Mai Matsuda ...

Series series Hikaru in the Light!
Best friends compete for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars in this funny, feel-good manga series perfect for fans of K-On!, The Tryout, and The Baby-sitters Club.Middle-school student Hikaru Ogino is known as the songbird of her family’s bathhouse in Tokyo. Her beautiful singing echoes from room to room as she cleans up after school, but she dreams of holding a microphone, not a ... Read more

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Best friends compete for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars in this funny, feel-good manga series perfect for fans of K-On!, The Tryout, and The Baby-sitters Club.Middle-school student Hikaru Ogino is known as the songbird of her family’s bathhouse in Tokyo. Her beautiful singing echoes from room to room as she cleans up after school, but she dreams of holding a microphone, not a
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Hikaru in the Light! (Volume 4)

by Mai Matsuda ...

Series series Hikaru in the Light!
The final round is here! Best friends go after the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars in the fourth and final volume of this funny, feel-good manga series, perfect for fans of K-On!, The Tryout, and The Baby-sitters Club.It's time for the final performance and the final day of judging as the Girls in the Light Competition reaches its grande finale... It's time for Hikaru to dig deep and ... Read more

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The final round is here! Best friends go after the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars in the fourth and final volume of this funny, feel-good manga series, perfect for fans of K-On!, The Tryout, and The Baby-sitters Club.It's time for the final performance and the final day of judging as the Girls in the Light Competition reaches its grande finale... It's time for Hikaru to dig deep and
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Where the Wild Ladies Are

by Aoko Matsuda ...

Translated by Polly Barton ...

In this "delightfully uncanny" collection of feminist retellings of traditional Japanese folktales, humans live side by side with spirits who provide a variety of useful services—from truth-telling to babysitting, from protecting castles to fighting crime (The New York Times Book Review)A busybody aunt who disapproves of hair removal; a pair of door-to-door saleswomen hawking portable lanterns; a ... Read more

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In this "delightfully uncanny" collection of feminist retellings of traditional Japanese folktales, humans live side by side with spirits who provide a variety of useful services—from truth-telling to babysitting, from protecting castles to fighting crime (The New York Times Book Review)A busybody aunt who disapproves of hair removal; a pair of door-to-door saleswomen hawking portable lanterns; a
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A Lover's Contract

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by IO MATSUDA ...

Series Book 2 - A Lover's Contract
Company employees Yanaka and Moriyama are lovers...... Well, pretend lovers. After being repeatedly approached by women he had no interest in, Yanaka was at his wits end and asked his friend and colleague, Moriyama, to pretend to be his lover. In exchange, he'd do whatever Moriyama asked for. Well, what Moriyama asked for was... Yanaka's body! Moriyama, showing this side of himself, flusters ... Read more

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Company employees Yanaka and Moriyama are lovers...... Well, pretend lovers. After being repeatedly approached by women he had no interest in, Yanaka was at his wits end and asked his friend and colleague, Moriyama, to pretend to be his lover. In exchange, he'd do whatever Moriyama asked for. Well, what Moriyama asked for was... Yanaka's body! Moriyama, showing this side of himself, flusters
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The Woman Dies

by Aoko Matsuda ...

Translated by Polly Barton ...

Tales from Japan that blend humor, surrealism, and sharp societal critique, by the acclaimed author of Where the Wild Ladies Are“Piercing and sometimes surreal... Matsuda shines.”—Publishers WeeklyIn The Woman Dies, renowned author Aoko Matsuda approaches often-thorny subjects such as sexism, prejudice, the normalizing effect of violence against women on screen, or the aesthetics associated with ... Read more

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Tales from Japan that blend humor, surrealism, and sharp societal critique, by the acclaimed author of Where the Wild Ladies Are“Piercing and sometimes surreal... Matsuda shines.”—Publishers WeeklyIn The Woman Dies, renowned author Aoko Matsuda approaches often-thorny subjects such as sexism, prejudice, the normalizing effect of violence against women on screen, or the aesthetics associated with
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He Was My Brother, Vol. 1

by Minoru Matsuda ...

Series Book 1 - He Was My Brother
In the high heat of summer, Kanoko visits her brother’s grave. By her side is Hijiri, her brother’s lover—and the man she has fallen in love with. But memories aren’t the only things that can haunt the living. This is the story of the twisted love between a girl, her brother’s partner, and the thing that was once her brother… ... Read more

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In the high heat of summer, Kanoko visits her brother’s grave. By her side is Hijiri, her brother’s lover—and the man she has fallen in love with. But memories aren’t the only things that can haunt the living. This is the story of the twisted love between a girl, her brother’s partner, and the thing that was once her brother…
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The Lost Treasures of General Yamashita

Still Hidden in the Philippines

by Robert Matsuda ...

In the chaos of World War II, General Tomoyuki Yamashita allegedly hid untold riches across the Philippines—gold, diamonds, and artifacts looted from Asia.For decades, whispers of “Yamashita’s Gold” have fueled obsession, betrayal, and deadly treasure hunts. This book uncovers the hidden tunnels, secret maps, and shadowy networks of power that still guard the mystery today.Blending history, legend ... Read more

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In the chaos of World War II, General Tomoyuki Yamashita allegedly hid untold riches across the Philippines—gold, diamonds, and artifacts looted from Asia.For decades, whispers of “Yamashita’s Gold” have fueled obsession, betrayal, and deadly treasure hunts. This book uncovers the hidden tunnels, secret maps, and shadowy networks of power that still guard the mystery today.Blending history, legend
... Read more
Zevolution

Gen Z vs. The System

by Robert Matsuda ...

In a world fractured by inequality, censorship, and corruption, Generation Z refuses to remain silent. From the restless streets of Kathmandu to the digital frontlines spanning Asia, Europe, and the Americas, young voices rise against systems built to suppress them.Zevolution is more than a story of protest—it is a reflection on our age. It explores how the promise of democracy can be twisted into ... Read more

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In a world fractured by inequality, censorship, and corruption, Generation Z refuses to remain silent. From the restless streets of Kathmandu to the digital frontlines spanning Asia, Europe, and the Americas, young voices rise against systems built to suppress them.Zevolution is more than a story of protest—it is a reflection on our age. It explores how the promise of democracy can be twisted into
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Guardians Of Tomorrow

by Robert Matsuda ...

In a distant future where technology and nature intertwine, Zobert, a wise elder with a mysterious past, and his loyal guardian dogs, Orion and Sirius, uncover an ancient signal that sets them on a thrilling quest. Journey with them through forgotten ruins, aerial cities, and shadowy dimensions as they face challenges that test their courage, wisdom, and unbreakable bond.Guardians of Tomorrow is a ... Read more

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In a distant future where technology and nature intertwine, Zobert, a wise elder with a mysterious past, and his loyal guardian dogs, Orion and Sirius, uncover an ancient signal that sets them on a thrilling quest. Journey with them through forgotten ruins, aerial cities, and shadowy dimensions as they face challenges that test their courage, wisdom, and unbreakable bond.Guardians of Tomorrow is a
... Read more
Made in Abyss Official Anthology Layer 1: Irredeemable Cave Raiders

by Akihito Tsukushi, Azusa Itakura, bkub OKAWA, Hatopopoko, Ike, Kouta Matsuda, Kuro, Mari Matsuzawa, Michiru Karakusa, Nekopants, Nenemaru Nemui, Sin Takekawa, Tetsuya Imai, Yasuo Harada, Yoshiko Yoshioka, Yui Jyoyama, Yuki Hotate, Yuri Tsukushiro ...

Series Book 1 - Made in Abyss Official Anthology
Adventure awaits in this official anthology of short manga inspired by the best-selling series! Follow Reg, Riko, Nanachi, and all of your favorites through these harrowing and hilarious tales of monstrous creatures, lost relics, and irresistible fluffiness. Experience the Abyss like you've never seen it before, through the eyes of different creators, each with their own take on this fascinating ... Read more

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Adventure awaits in this official anthology of short manga inspired by the best-selling series! Follow Reg, Riko, Nanachi, and all of your favorites through these harrowing and hilarious tales of monstrous creatures, lost relics, and irresistible fluffiness. Experience the Abyss like you've never seen it before, through the eyes of different creators, each with their own take on this fascinating
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