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Jujutsu kaisen. 25, Inhuman Makyo Shinjuku showdown
Akutami, Gege, 1992- author, artist.
In order to assume complete control over Fushiguro's body, Sukuna schemes to kill Tsumiki, whose flesh Yorozu has possessed. Meanwhile, Itadori and the others attempt to use the power of Kurusu and the Angel, who have barely escaped death, to bring back Satoru Gojo! Sukuna is the strongest sorcerer in history, and Gojo is the strongest sorcerer of the present day... These two heavy hitters will finally clash!....
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Eden of witches. 1
Yumeji (Comic book writer), author, artist.
In a world devastated by humankind and forsaken by plants and animals, only witches have the power to communicate with nature. A long time ago, plants and animals lived in harmony... until humankind came to power and, unable to coexist with nature, destroyed and exploited both flora and fauna without a second thought. Now the world has become a barren wasteland. But witches have the power to speak to nature. Blamed for the extinction of plant life, and feared by humanity for their powers, they hide away from the rest of humanity in secret lairs bursting with greenery. Pili, a young witch-apprentice, has set out on the roads accompanied by the wolf Oak. However, she is not accustomed to the world outside and traveling long distances. Her fatigue quickly takes its toll, and she ends up injuring herself by tumbling down a rocky slope! Fortunately, a boy named Bowei finds Pili and takes her home to nurse her back to health. However, the arrival of the unfamiliar young lady arouses suspicion among other villagers, who quickly discern her true nature as a witch. And all captured witches share the fate of execution!....
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My beautiful man. 2
Nagira, Yū, author.
As a social outcast and errand-boy, Hira's feelings for Kiyoi--the beautiful boy who rules at the top of their class--are similar to worship. When he accidentally witnesses Kiyoi's secret, dedicated preparation for the magazine modeling contest, he promises to take the secret to his grave. And then the unthinkable happens...Kiyoi begins falling from his position at the top of the social pyramid, and the classmates that once clamored for his attention begin distancing themselves. It's then that Hira decides: "Even if I'm the last soldier standing, I'll pledge my loyalty to the king."....
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Bocchi the Rock! 6
Hamazi, Aki, author, illustrator.
"Hitori "Bocchi" Gotoh may dream of becoming a rock legend, but she and the rest of Kessoku Band have a long way to go before they can pay the bills with their musical skills alone--and graduation is approaching fast. Thoughts of the future can wait, however, as all the employees of Starry are pitching in to throw Seika a birthday concert over the holidays! The girls have played plenty of shows at this point, so surely the added task of planning and organizing the event can't be that hard, right?!"--Back cover.....
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Snowball Earth. 02
Tsujitsugu, Yuhiro, 1994- author, artist.
Ten years later, Tetsuo has returned to Earth in an escape pod, but finds the planet totally frozen over! To his horror, he discovers that the alien kaiju are also on Earth. After meeting a hardy band of human survivors, Tetsuo learns that Yukio has survived as well, his consciousness downloaded into the escape pod--which is also a battle robot! But the people Tetsuo has found are not the only survivors, and a mysterious humanoid kaiju also lurks among the ruins.......
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Viral hit. 1
Pak, Taejun, author, artist.
For readers who love over-the-top action and adventure, this global phenomenon WEBTOON comic with over 2 billion reads worldwide, from the creator of Lookism, follows the story of Hobin Yu, who rises from the bottom of his school hierarchy by streaming his fights. Scrawny high school student Hobin Yu is probably the last guy you'd expect to star in a video channel that revolves around fighting. Tormented by bullies and working a part-time job to pay for his mother's medical expenses, Hobin Yu is truly at the bottom of his school's hierarchy. After he accidentally uploads a video of a fight with his classmate and goes viral, Hobin starts to think there may be another solution to his bullying and money problems. After following some advice from a mysterious creator, Hobin is soon knocking out guys stronger than him and raking in more money than he ever dreamed. But the pressure starts to build, and one day Hobin might meet his match.....
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Oshi no ko. 9
Akasaka, Aka, author.
After a major revelation, the flames of vengeance have died down in Aqua's heart. At the same time, B Komachi is set to have their first music video (and boost their YouTube channel). Aqua is also headed to a vacation with the cast of the 2.5D play, and it's near where Aqua and Ruby died in their previous lives!....
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Wash it all away. 1
Hattori, Mitsuru, 1977- author, artist.
For two years, Wakana Kinme has run a laundry service in the seaside resort town of Atami. Kinme Cleaning is a well-loved business, and Atami residents admire Wakana's devotion to her trade. She builds a fulfilling life making friends with the locals and visiting hot springs. Although Wakana has no knowledge of her own past, her cleaning services safeguard memories imbued in customers' precious items.....
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My love story with Yamada-Kun at Lv999. 2
Mashiro, author, artist.
After college student Akane was dumped by her boyfriend, she met Yamada, a handsome high school boy and pro gamer, while playing an online RPG. In-game, he brushed her off, but in the real world, Yamada helped Akane escape an embarrassing encounter with her ex. When Akane's guild master incites her to an in-person meet-up with other members of their guild--including Yamada--she eagerly accepts. But things get tense when she meets Runa, a player who doesn't want to include Akane--or any new members--in their guild activities. Meanwhile, Akane's feelings for Yamada continue to grow, but she's conflicted about those emotions. Could Yamada like her too?....
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Chainsaw man. 18, All pets
Fujimoto, Tatsuki, author, artist.
When the whole world goes crazy from the Chainsaw Man Church's dark plans, Denji and Nayuta find themselves in mortal danger. Asa and Fami jump into the fray to attempt a rescue, but they're going to need to recruit new help if they want to have any chance of succeeding.....
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My Love Story with Yamada-Kun at Lv999. 3
Mashiro, author, illustrator.
"Akane's feelings for Yamada continue to grow as he proves to be a considerate and reliable friend on- and offline, but she's starting to overthink everything she does around him. When Akane and the other guild members attend a cultural festival at Yamada's school, all the students think Akane is Yamada's girlfriend, which leads to an embarrassing misunderstanding. Confusing matters, Yamada rushes to Akane's aid when she collapses with a fever. Is he just being as considerate as always, or could this be a sign of something more?"--Back cover.....
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Oshi no ko. 8
Akasaka, Aka, author.
After a major revelation, the flames of vengeance have died down in Aqua's heart. At the same time, B Komachi is set to have their first music video (and boost their YouTube channel). Aqua is also headed to a vacation with the cast of the 2.5D play, and it's near where Aqua and Ruby died in their previous lives!....
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My love story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. 1
Mashiro, author, illustrator.
College student Akane has just been dumped by her boyfriend. Heartbroken, she decides to quit the online RPG they used to play together--but instead of deleting her account, she logs in and battles low-level enemies to relieve her stress and hurt feelings. There she meets Yamada, an elite pro gamer so reclusive that Akane can't decide if he's awkward or alluring. When Akane encounters her ex at a gaming convention, she makes the snap decision to pretend Yamada is her boyfriend, and soon the two of them are spending time together both in the game and in real life. The problem is, Yamada is only interested in the game. As Akane's feelings grow, will Yamada's focus shift?....
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The climber. 1
Sakamoto, Shin'ichi, 1972- artist.
Buntaro Mori is a loner, but being alone in a crowd is almost as bad as being forced to fit in. When a dangerous bid for solitude introduces Mori to the rush of solo climbing, he becomes addicted to the brilliant sense of freedom he finds as he pits his body and soul against the heights. But how high does he have to climb to leave humanity behind? Transfer student Buntaro Mori starts his first day at his new school already on the administration's radar. He's withdrawn and sullen, and the teachers are just waiting for him to explode. When his annoying classmate Miyamoto promises to leave him alone forever if he climbs to the top of the school, Mori eagerly takes up the challenge and shocks everyone when he makes it all the way to the roof. Flushed with the victory of his first successful climb, Mori can't resist the lure of the local peak, despite warnings from more experienced climbers about the risks of climbing alone. But Mori doesn't care. A little danger is nothing in the face of his new obsession.....
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