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Nightmare -Live in USA-

Published January 26, 2014 by jandjsworldofstars

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US debut concert of NIGHTMARE at the George R. Brown Convention Center

When: March 14-16, 2014

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This months releases -Yen Press-

Published December 6, 2013 by jandjsworldofstars

Are you Alice?

ARE YOU ALICE?  Vol. 3
Original story by Ai Ninomiya and Art by Ikumi Katagiri

Hoping to prove his loyalty and thereby gain entrance to Caterpillar Alley so as to continue his quest to kill the White Rabbit, Alice submits to accompanying the Queen of Hearts as the monarch of Wonderland tours the realm and keeps the peace. But when the Queen turns his scythe on three young children who are guilty of disobeying royal orders, Alice instinctively steps in. By defying the Queen, will Alice lose his chance to become the real Alice in Wonderland…and lose his head as well?!

THE DARK-HUNTERS: INFINITY Vol.2
Story by Sherrilyn Kenyon and Art by JiYoung Ahn

Nick Gautier has enough trouble dealing with normal teenage problems: avoiding getting pummeled at school, talking to girls, staying out of trouble. Now Nick is facing a whole new world of challenges. As his powers develop, Nick sees supernatural (and potentially dangerous) creatures everywhere he looks. With the help of his Uncle Ambrose-who is actually Nick’s future self communicating his thoughts across time-and his new tutor-the Grim Reaper-Nick must learn to control his abilities and elude the dark powers that seek to control him…

THE MELANCHOLY OF HARUHI SUZUMIYA Vol.17
Story by Nagaru Tanigawa, Art by Gaku Tsugano and Character Design by Noizi Ito

One weekend, when Kyon reaches the usual SOS Brigade rendezvous spot, he is met not by his fellow club members, but instead by Sasaki, an old friend from middle school. Haruhi isn’t thrilled to find Kyon already waiting when she arrives (Who’s going to buy drinks?!) and is even less thrilled by his attractive female friend!

HIGHSCHOOL OF THE DEAD COLOR OMNIBUS 2

Story by Daisuke Sato and Art by Shouji Sato

The hottest zombie manga from Japan remastered in full color. This collection of volumes five through seven includes an art book featuring Shouji Sato’s early art and addition illustrations from Highschool of the Dead and Triage X! A mysterious illness is spreading rapidly through the halls of Fujimi High School. In a matter of hours, the campus is transformed from a place of learning into a hive of nightmares, as the infected students collapse and are reborn as flesh-hungry zombies! Only a handful of students escape the initial outbreak – among them Takashi Komuro and his childhood friend, Rei. He manages to protect Rei from the initial onslaught, but how long can Takashi and the other students hope to survive when the whole school – maybe the whole town – is out for their blood?!

UNTIL DEATH DO US PART Vol.5
Story by Hiroshi Takashige and Art by DOUBLE-S

Caught in Wiseman’s trap, besieged on all sides by snipers and drug-crazed attackers, Mamoru is saved only by the arrival of Haruka and a stroke of good fortune. Frustrated by his own helplessness, Mamoru abandons the Element Network to further hone his skills. He can’t rely on luck alone if he wants to survive his next encounter with Wiseman…

PUELLA MAGI KAZUMI MAGICA Vol.3
By Magica Quartet, Story by Masaki Hiramatsu and Art by Takashi Tensugi

As her teammates look on in horror, Niko succumbs to the taint that has overwhelmed her soul gem and she transforms into a terrifying witch. But there is little time for the Pleiades Saints to grieve-this new witch has gone on the attack! Left with no alternative, Mirai strikes down her friend to save the rest of the girls. Is there any power that can save the Magical Girls from their fate?

PANDORAHEARTS Vol.19
By Jun Mochizuki

The truth of the being known as Oz Vessalius is exposed to Pandora, which has been captured by Leo and the Baskervilles. Amidst the warped tragedy that plays out mercilessly, the one who has lost everything catches a glimpse of the ridiculous fairy tale contrived by one man. The forbidden box has just been opened… What will be found within?

BLOODY CROSS Vol. 1
By Shiwo Komeyama

Half angel, half demon, Tsukimiya must drink pure demon blood to stave off the curse that will eventually claim her life. When she meets an angel named Hinata, he’s eager to team up with the half-blood to take down a vampire that has been attacking humans. Tsukimiya is surprised to find that Hinata is a capable partner, but when the vampire is slain, it is Hinata who claims its demon blood, leaving Tsukimiya to be taken by the curse. In a last-ditch effort to save herself, Tsukimiya tries to drink Hinata’s blood, now mixed with the vampire’s pure demon blood. But in taking the blood that will save her, Tsukimiya has also transmitted the curse that will kill her. Hinata and Tsukimiya now share the curse…and they’re running out of time.

SUNSHINE SKETCH Vol.7
By Ume Aoki

With Sae and Hiro staring their college entrance exams straight in the face, the underclassmen of Hidamari Apartments are reminded that their own graduation is just a short time away…but there’s still plenty of time for the girls to make fun memories in the meanwhile!

SPICE AND WOLF Vol. 10
By Isuna Hasekura

After the turmoil in Kerube, Lawrence and his companions make for the Kingdom of Winfiel across the sea. Their destination is the great abbey of Brondel, said to hold the wolf bones they seek. Arriving in the kingdom, they hear tell that the abbey, normally prosperous due to its great wool trade, has fallen into a financial crisis. Worse, the most powerful economic force in the world-the Ruvik Alliance-is entering the kingdom with its eye upon the abbey’s land holdings…

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Yen Press -Releases-

Published November 22, 2013 by jandjsworldofstars

This Months Manga Releases!

Kingdom Hearts

SOULLESS VOL.3

Story by Gail Carriger & Art by Rem, Condemned by society and her werewolf husband due to a pregnancy she cannot explain, Alexia Maccon – preternatural, tea aficionado – seeks an explanation for this “infant inconvenience” so as to cleanse her sullied reputation and prove her fool of a husband wrong. Preternaturals are a rare breed and the only history of their kind lies in Italy with the Templars, a group that once partnered with preternaturals to hunt down werewolves and vampires. Will Alexia find an explanation for her impossible offspring? Or do the Templars have other plans for the curious “Soulless One”?

JUDGE VOL.2

Story & Art by Yoshiki Tonogai, Court is now in session for Hiro and the other sinners, who have been herded like cattle into an abandoned courthouse to pass judgment on one another’s crimes. Suspicions whirl after the first trial is held. Were the votes cast by the sinners born of deception or goodwill? As a clearer picture of the courthouse itself is revealed, new doubts arise. What’s to become of the one who has been sentenced to death?

SOUL EATER VOL. 17

Story & Art by Atsushi Ohkubo, The enemy of my enemy is…still my enemy?! As the madness of the Kishin continues to threaten the world, Noah and Medusa race to find Asura and ally themselves with him. With Noah reliant on demon tools and Medusa on her experimental black blood, DWMA must devise ways to combat both evils while trying to seek and destroy Asura themselves!

KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 DAYS VOL.1

Story & Art by Shiro Amano, Soon after his birth as a Nobody, Roxas joins the mysterious Organization XIII, knowing nothing of his identity. With the help of Axel, another member of the Organization, and the mysterious No. 14, who is also missing her memories, Roxas slowly begins to learn what it takes to be a part of Organization XIII…and what it means to have a heart.

JACK FROST VOL.8

Story & Art by JinHo Ko, Jack the Ripper has completed his first task as a spy for the West District: discover the location of the Ancient Rock that contains the knowledge of Magic King Solomon – all the wisdom in the world. But during his time in the North, Ripper has discovered something else that has attracted his employers’ attention. Jack the Ripper has never allied himself with any district, but when it comes to protecting the young mirror image, has he found someone he’s willing to fight for?

YOTSUBA&! VOL.12

Story & Art by Kiyohiko Azuma, Oops! Your shoe! Your shoe! Your shoe came untied! But don’t worry! Tora taught Yotsuba how to tie a bow like a butterfly! Now Yotsuba can tie Juralumin’s ribbon aaaall by herself. Huh? Why are Yotsuba’s hands blue? Well, see, there was this reeeally pretty blue paint…and Yotsuba thought Daddy would want his stuff to be reeeally pretty blue too… Are Yotsuba’s hands gonna stay blue forever and ever?!!

BTOOOM! VOL.4

Story & Art by Junya Inoue, What happens when you cross the ultimate line?! Men and women, old and young, have been forced onto an island in the middle of nowhere and into a murderous game using small bombs called BIMs. Now accustomed to the gameplay of real-life “BTOOOM!”, expert player Ryouta Sakamoto coolly and calmly disposes of opponents and giant lizards alike as he protects his allies and their rations. But in the lawless microcosm of the island, is it really such a smart idea to play by the rules? When a mysterious player confronts Ryouta with not a handful of bombs but the cruel blade of a knife, will he be able to think outside the video game box long enough to find a way to survive?!!

THE SURPRISE OF HARUHI SUZUMIYA (NOVELS)

Story & Art by Nagaru Tanigawa, Where Haruhi goes, trouble follows!

The two storylines from The Disassociation of Haruhi Suzumiya continue, introducing a new inductee into the S.O.S. brigade who may be more than just the eager freshman she appears to be. As the two realities converge, the SOS Brigade learns that the new member may have the ability to bring the two story “timelines” together… and save the world in the process.
This book was originally published as two separate volumes in Japan, but the U.S. version will feature both volumes for the price of one.

October’s Manga List

MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN by Ransom Riggs

THE MELANCHOLY OF HARUHI SUZUMIYA story by Nagaru Tanigawa, art by Gaku Tsugano, character design by Noizi Ito, Vol.17

PANDORAHEARTS by Jun Mochizuki, Vol.18

PUELLA MAGI ORIKO MAGICA 
by Magica Quartet, manga by Kuroe Mura, Vol.2

NO MATTER HOW I LOOK AT IT, IT’S YOU GUYS’ FAULT I’M NOT POPULAR! by Nico Tanigawa, Vol.1

TRIAGE X by Shouji Sato, Vol. 4

INU x BOKU SS by Cocoa Fujiwara, Vol.1

ANOTHER (MANGA) by Yukito Ayatsuji, art by Hiro Kiyohara, Vol.1 throu 3 complete

Shiro Amano: THE ARTWORK OF KINGDOM HEARTS

K-ON! HIGH SCHOOL by Kakifly

BLACK BUTLER by Yana Toboso Vol.15

IS THIS A ZOMBIE? story by Shinichi Kimura, art by Sacchi, characters by Kobuichi • Muririn, Vol.6

HIGURASHI WHEN THE CRY Festival Accompanying Arc, Story by Ryulishi07, Art by Karin Suzuragi Vol.2 Series Volume 23

MAXIMUM RIDE story by James Patterson, art by NaRae Lee Vol.7

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