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FEB26P364 - EAN 9781647295721 serie

by (W) Sal Jiang
One witch’s foray into the magic of social media flings her and an unnaturally strong, witch-hating young woman into a fantastical, flirtatious adventure! Magic meets the modern-day in the first installment of this witchy influencer fantasy romcom manga, perfect for fans of yuri and AYAKA is in LOVE with HIROKO!Selfies + Spells = Wickedly Sweet Seduction!After spending over a century hiding in the shadows, powerful sorceress Sadako stumbles upon the dazzling world of social media and decides to post her way into her first real contact with humanity. She soon becomes an internet sensation, attracting a huge following of doting fans—and shocks them all by announcing she is a witch. The big reveal turns one follower called Hanako, a lonely young woman with seemingly inhuman strength and a curious resistance to magic, into a dedicated hater, and inadvertently sends them both on a whirlwind adventure beyond their wildest dreams!From popular yuri author Sal Jiang comes a fun, sexy, and free-spirited tale of modern-day magic!
Rated T+
Sal Jiang is a well-known yuri (girls’ love) manga artist whose series AYAKA is in LOVE with HIROKO! was adapted into a live-action television drama that was so popular, it was extended for a rare second season to air in Japan beginning June, 2025.
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Ordinabile fino al 30/03/26
By Sal Jiang.

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Data di uscita: 26/05/26
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JUL26P465 - EAN 9781647295318 serie

by (W) Chikyu no Osakana Ponchan
Two Girls + One Shared Infatuation = One Hilarious High School Manga Series!! Dive into this shojo romcom slice-of-life manga, perfect for fans of nichijou!What would you do if your crush had ear-splitting farts?For Aimi and Nami, the answer is cry tears of joy for being able to pinpoint at a distance the object of their affections, Kirio, from a single toot. These are the kinds of deep, philosophical questions the two friends/rivals in romance pose to each other to prove their love for this boy who hardly seems to know they exist. That won’t stop them from conducting nightly rituals to entice him into their dreams, though, or listing out what exactly they like about him, down to the very last organ. But when push comes to shove, will they choose their hilarious friendship over a shot at love?Get ready for a rip-roaring romcom about the friendship behind what is fair in love and war!
Rated T
Chikyuu no Sakana Ponchan, whose penname means “Ponchan, the Fish of the World,” is a manga artist from Japan whose first work in English is Kirio Fan Club published by Kodansha USA.
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Uscita: 13/10/26
Ordinabile fino al 17/08/26
By Chikyu no Osakana Ponchan.

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Data di uscita: 13/10/26
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JUL26P469 - EAN 9781647294236 serie

by (W) Osamu Nishi
Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun is really fun... It never loses its central heart and manages to blend humor and more serious plotlines smoothly....a nice attention to detail in both art and story, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, this is a comedy that's worth your time. - Anime News NetworkIruma Suzuki has always been eager to please, even at the cost of his well-being. Worst yet, he's the son of two selfish parents who end up selling him to a demon. Thanks to their totally irresponsible actions, Iruma has found himself living in the Netherworld, where he must live and attend school as the grandson of an older demon. Luckily, his new, doting grandfather is there to help, but Iruma will have to figure out how to blend in with his demonic classmates or risk getting eaten. All he needs to do is subjugate rival classmates, summon familiars, and do other typical demon things while never revealing that he's human… Piece of cake, right?
Rated T
Osamu Nishi began her career as a manga artists in 2011 and had her first serialized story, Hotel Helheim, published in Jump Square magazine in 2014. Her second series, Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun, has been running in Shonen Champion magazine since 2017 and gone on to be a hit anime series. The manga version of Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun will be the first time that any of her series have been published in English.
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Uscita: 06/10/26
Ordinabile fino al 10/08/26
By Osamu Nishi.

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Data di uscita: 06/10/26
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APR26P334 - EAN 9781647295585

by (W) Saburo Nagai
Enemies-turned-friends open Pandora’s Box together and search for a place where they can live their truth in this complete-in-one omnibus coming-of-age manga A must-read for older teens and adult fans of seinen and LGBTQ+ series like Welcome Back Alice, The Flowers of Evil, and Boys Run the RiotPeeking in Pandora’s box is not for the faint of heart.Viciously bullied for being gay, junior high schooler Mishima struggles to belong in his hopelessly rural hometown. In fact, the only time he really feels alive is when he dolls himself up with a stolen tube of his single-mother’s lipstick. But that pocket of joy is forever changed when he loses the lipstick, only to find soccer team ace Kirino, one of Mishima’s worst tormenters, trying it on in secret on their school roof. So begins a bittersweet summer of searching for a place where the two can be their true selves, but Pandora’s box is not always so easily opened…
Rated T+
Saburo Nagai is a manga artist from Japan whose first work in English is Smells Like Green Spirit published by Kodansha USA.
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Uscita: 21/07/26
Ordinabile fino al 25/05/26
By Saburo Nagai.

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Data di uscita: 21/07/26
Final Order Cutoff: 25/05/26 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilità che l'ordine verrà soddisfatto sono molto alte)

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JUL25P306 - EAN 9781647294571

by (W) Tetsuko Kuroyanagi
The long-awaited sequel to the bestselling book in Japanese history is finally here! Over forty years ago, Japanese pop culture icon Tetsuko Kuroyanagi ended the memoir chronicling her childhood adventures at the unconventional Tomoe Gakuen with that beloved school burning down amidst the bombs of WWII. Now, inspired by contemporary events, she has returned to continue Totto’s tale! Beginning with her family’s frantic effort to escape Tokyo and the worst of the war, Kuroyanagi details how that little girl persevered through starvation and suffering to become a trailblazing actress, a champion for the deaf and children the world over, and one of the most successful entertainers in Japanese history.“Ms. Kuroyanagi is distinguished above all by her longevity, but she was also a trailblazing woman in an overwhelmingly male environment.”—The New York Times
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TETSUKO KUROYANAGI, daughter of the celebrated violinist, was voted Japan's most popular television personality fourteen times. She studied to become an opera singer but then became an actress instead, winning a prestigious award for her work in radio and television. She spent 1972 in New York studying acting, and was critically acclaimed in Japan for her leading role in works by Albee and Shaffer and in Melchior Lengyel's "Ninotchka." Her daily television talk show, "Tetsuko's Room," is still going strong after more than twenty years. Japan's first such program, it was recently awarded television's highest prize. This and the other shows on which she regularly appears all enjoy top viewer ratings.Devoted to welfare and conservation, Kuroyanagi is Asia's first UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador (see Totto-chan's Children and serves on the board of the Worldwide Fund for Nature. The Totto Foundation—financed with her book royalties—provides professional training to deaf actors, with whom Kuroyanagi often appears. Kuroyanagi has twice brought America's National Theater of the Deaf to Japan, acting with them in sign language. She is the author of ten books.
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Ordinabile fino al 04/08/25
By Tetsuko Kuroyanagi.

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Data di uscita: 02/09/25
Final Order Cutoff: 04/08/25 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilità che l'ordine verrà soddisfatto sono molto alte)

Totto-chan, the Little Girl at the Window: The Sequel

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JUL25P307 - EAN 9781647294694 serie

by (W) Tsutomu Nihei
Tsutomu Nihei, master of the mysterious architectural monolith, brings his genius to bear on the fantasy genre for the first time. Having established himself with hit series like Blame! and Knights of Sidonia, he has now created a gritty, dark fantasy world and populated it with evil sorcerors and unique undead horrors. The ingenuous farmboy Yuva must accompany a contingent of knights through the increasingly dangerous floors of massive tower on the way to rescue the princess, Nihei bringing his unique sensibility to bear on a crumbling world of malformed creatures, wounded soldiers, and labyrinthine darkness.Level 25 of the Dragon Tower—Yuva and his companions, having fallen into a trap set by deserters from the Royal Guard, are grievously wounded and on the brink of annihilation. The traitors demand that Eriquo hand over the Dragonsbane, a legendary relic they seem to think he secretly carries… But even if they survive this deadly encounter, can our tiny band of adventurers really overcome the dangers of the indomitable labyrinth, defeat the Necromancer, and rescue Princess Ignelia? The gritty dungeon-crawling fantasy from science fiction master Tsutomu Nihei (Blame!, Knights of Sidonia) continues!
Rated T
Tsutomu Nihei, a prize-winning author of cyberpunk and sci-fi classics Blame! and Knights of Sidonia. Known for his elaborate backgrounds and worlds (thanks to his background in architecture and design), has also penned comics for Marvel.
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Ordinabile fino al 18/08/25
By Tsutomu Nihei.

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Data di uscita: 16/09/25
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NOV25P314 - EAN 9781647294816 serie

by (W) Fumi Yoshinaga
"A story that is by turns sweet, fascinating, and bitter, seasoned with all of the skill of a talented author and worth your time." - Anime News NetworkFrom the James Tripee Award Winning author, Fumi Yoshinaga, comes a casual romance between two 40-year-old men and the many meals they share together.The big day is finally here: Gilbert and Kohinata are groomed up and ready to profess their love for each other before the most important people in their lives. But amidst the glitz and the gorgeous feast at this luxury wedding, it’s Shiro who leaves everyone speechless when his toast takes a totally unexpected turn. And while this fresh beginning may be welcome, other changes to the neighborhood rock Shiro and Kenji’s world—and their daily diet—and kick off the shaky start to a whole new era.
Rated T+
Over the past decade few female comic artists have been as beloved as Fumi Yoshinaga. Born in Tokyo, Japan in 1971, Yoshinaga is a graduate of the prestigious Keio University of Tokyo. A lifelong comic artist and story teller, she made her perfessional debut in 1994 with her short series, The Moon and the Sandals, serialized in Hanaoto magazine, but was previously a participant in many indie comic and fanzine conventions.Since her debut Yoshinaga has been 16 series, a few of which have been adapted into motion pictures and animated TV series. Her work on Antique Bakery sent her into international fame and she has been nominated for the Eisner Award for her titles - Flowers of Life and Ooku-The Inner Chamber. Of Yoshinaga's many works, several have been licensed internationally. She recently exhibited her work in the United States with the touring gallery "Shōjo Manga: Girl Power!" (Vancouver, Sacramento, New York, Chicago, Boston).
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Ordinabile fino al 15/12/25
By Fumi Yoshinaga.

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Data di uscita: 17/02/26
Final Order Cutoff: 15/12/25 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilità che l'ordine verrà soddisfatto sono molto alte)

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Kodansha USA

APR26P333 - EAN 9781647295974 serie

by (W) Gouten Hamada (A) Takeshi Seshimo
Seamlessly mixing secret agent-type action with slice-of-life vignettes and fish-out-of-water comedy, "Shimazaki in the Land of Peace" is the charming alternate history political thriller you never knew you were dying to read. Utterly unique, with stunning artwork, this hit series promises to keep the thrills and surprises coming even as it warms even the coldest heart.Forced to become a covert operative for the international terrorist group LEL, Shingo Shimazaki has escaped and is back in his native Japan, doing his best to live a peaceful life. He has a job at a local coffee shop, where he feels happy and comfortable—until the arrival of a certain wayward young man brings a world of trouble down on his beloved Café Lupaso. Will Shimazaki be forced to use the skills he learned in war to secure his own peace—?
Rated T+
Hamada received honorable mention in the Chiba Tetsuya Prize in 2000, then subsequently dropped out of manga until "Shimazaki" began its run in 2022. Seshimo made his debut in 2017 and has since had a number of successful series including "Invincible."
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Ordinabile fino al 11/05/26
By Gouten Hamada. Artist Takeshi Seshimo.

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Data di uscita: 07/07/26
Final Order Cutoff: 11/05/26 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilità che l'ordine verrà soddisfatto sono molto alte)

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APR26P336 - EAN 9781647295219 serie

by (W) Keiichiro Ryu; Mio Aso (A) Tetsuo Hara
The Wildest Samurai Who Ever LivedTetsuo Hara’s masterful follow-up to the generation-defining Fist of the North Star—a rollicking samurai epic inspired by a real-life legend.Long before the Japan of today, there was a land riven by a century of war between hundreds of feudal lords. Standing astride this most chaotic and storied era in Japanese history was a samurai unlike any other—courageous, free-spirited, and peerless on the battlefield, Keiji Maeda had a bombastic style and a penchant for outrageous antics as well as incredible feats of daring. Beloved by his friends, admired by his enemies, and utterly confounding to authority figures, he went out of his way to break every rule but one—his warrior’s code. Adapted from a classic historical novel by the iconic artist of Fist of the North Star, there’s never been a more thrilling way to experience the golden age of the shogun, samurai, and ninja than this larger-than-life legend of the wildest samurai who ever lived!
Rated T+

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Uscita: 21/07/26
Ordinabile fino al 25/05/26
By Keiichiro Ryu. Artist Tetsuo Hara.

Prezzo di copertina: USD 29,95
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Data di uscita: 21/07/26
Final Order Cutoff: 25/05/26 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilità che l'ordine verrà soddisfatto sono molto alte)

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JAN26P264 - EAN 9781647295707 serie

by (W) Aya Kanno
One ill-fated high schooler takes on the underworld to bring his best friend back from death in this shonen manga bursting with giants of Greek legend!One Bite and You Can Never Go BackEver since the day Seiji climbed down a creepy dark well as a kid to retrieve a wayward ball and picked up an odd-looking pomegranate, he’s had to dodge an unending stream of near-fatal “accidents” that push everyone around him away—everyone, that is, except for his best friend Haru. But all that changes when their high school bus crashes, killing everybody on board but Seiji. Suddenly, rumors from his childhood about that fateful well reaching into the depths of the underworld take on a whole new light, and Seiji is launched into an epic adventure to save his friend—and his own soul.The journey into the underworld of Greek legend as never seen before begins in this darkly thrilling action-adventure, perfect for fans of Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan, Chainsaw Man, and Bleach!
Rated T
Aya Kanno is a Japanese manga artist best known for her romantic comedy shojo (girls’) manga series about defying gender roles, Otomen, which reached pandemic-levels of popularity before the latest boom in manga and was adapted into a 2009 live-action television drama in Japan. Her dark take on Shakespeare’s Richard III, Requiem of the Rose King, was also adapted into a 2022 anime.
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Ordinabile fino al 02/03/26
By Aya Kanno.

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Data di uscita: 31/03/26
Final Order Cutoff: 02/03/26 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilità che l'ordine verrà soddisfatto sono molto alte)

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JAN26P270 - EAN 9781647294779 serie

by (W) Tadashi Agi (A) Shu Okimoto
The award-winning comic about wine that has been a hit not just all over Asia but also in France! Apple TV live-action drama series was recent winner of International Emmy Award!Yutaka Kanzaki, a wine critic whose reviews have enough clout to move the industry worldwide, has died—leaving behind a wine collection worth over two billion yen. Only the one who can name his favorite bottles, plus vintages, will inherit this dream of a cellar. It’s a battle between Yutaka’s biological son Shizuku and adopted child Issei to identify these “Twelve Apostles”—along with the very best wine in his collection, the so-called “Drops of God.”
Rated T+
Tadashi Agi is the penname used by the best-selling brother and sister duo Shin and Yuko Kibayashi. Veteran writers the Kibayashi's debuted on the Japanese scene with the award-winning and best-selling comic series Kindaichi's Case Files (published in English by Tokyopop). Agi's next hit was the series GetBackers, which would cement the pair as Japan's most innovative thriller mystery writers of the early part of the new century.GetBackers success would extend across the globe becoming a strong seller in the US, selling approximately 200,000 units. Lifetime Agi's works would amass to millions of units in Japan and nearly 300,000 units sold in the US. Yuko and Shin Kibayashi are also well regarded wine enthusists who were also voted one of Decanter magazine's 50 most influencial people in the wine industry in 2009. They have been featured in interviews with the New York Times, CNN, and Wine Aficionado regarding global wine trends.Shu Okimoto is a veteran comic illustrator and book jacket designer.
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Ordinabile fino al 16/02/26
By Tadashi Agi. Artist Shu Okimoto.

Prezzo di copertina: USD 19,95
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Data di uscita: 17/03/26
Final Order Cutoff: 16/02/26 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilità che l'ordine verrà soddisfatto sono molto alte)

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JAN26P271 - EAN 9781647295202 serie

by (W) Keiichiro Ryu; Mio Aso (A) Tetsuo Hara
The Wildest Samurai Who Ever LivedTetsuo Hara’s masterful follow-up to the generation-defining Fist of the North Star—a rollicking samurai epic inspired by a real-life legend.Long before the Japan of today, there was a land riven by a century of war between hundreds of feudal lords. Standing astride this most chaotic and storied era in Japanese history was a samurai unlike any other—courageous, free-spirited, and peerless on the battlefield, Keiji Maeda had a bombastic style and a penchant for outrageous antics as well as incredible feats of daring. Beloved by his friends, admired by his enemies, and utterly confounding to authority figures, he went out of his way to break every rule but one—his warrior’s code. Adapted from a classic historical novel by the iconic artist of Fist of the North Star, there’s never been a more thrilling way to experience the golden age of the shogun, samurai, and ninja than this larger-than-life legend of the wildest samurai who ever lived!
Rated T+

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Ordinabile fino al 09/02/26
By Keiichiro Ryu. Artist Tetsuo Hara.

Prezzo di copertina: USD 29,95
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Data di uscita: 10/03/26
Final Order Cutoff: 09/02/26 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilità che l'ordine verrà soddisfatto sono molto alte)