Author: Natsumi Itsuki
Publisher: TokyoPop
ISBN: 9781427810151
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Inspired by the anime. In the year 2436 A.D., twins Thor and Rai are living on the Space Colony Juno space station. Their entire lives turn upside-down after their parents are murdered and they are kidnapped and sent to a forsaken planet by masked men. Young adult.
JYU-OH-SEI Volume 1
Author: Natsumi Itsuki
Publisher: TokyoPop
ISBN: 9781427810151
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Inspired by the anime. In the year 2436 A.D., twins Thor and Rai are living on the Space Colony Juno space station. Their entire lives turn upside-down after their parents are murdered and they are kidnapped and sent to a forsaken planet by masked men. Young adult.
Publisher: TokyoPop
ISBN: 9781427810151
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Inspired by the anime. In the year 2436 A.D., twins Thor and Rai are living on the Space Colony Juno space station. Their entire lives turn upside-down after their parents are murdered and they are kidnapped and sent to a forsaken planet by masked men. Young adult.
Mostly Manga
Author: Elizabeth F.S. Kalen
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1610692349
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Appropriate for any public library collection, this book provides a comprehensive readers' advisory guide for Japanese manga and anime, Korean manhwa, and Chinese manhua. Japanese manga and anime, Korean manhwa, and Chinese manhua are Asian graphic novels and animated films that have gained great popularity in the last ten years and now are found in most public library collections. Mostly Manga: A Genre Guide to Popular Manga, Manhwa, Manhua, and Anime is the first readers' advisory guide to focus on this important body of literature. This guide provides information on all of the major manga and anime formats and genres, covering publications from the early 1990s to the present. It identifies important titles historically and provides a broad representation of what is available in each format. Selected major titles are described in detail, covering the general plot as well as grade level and pertinent awards. The author also discusses common issues related to manga and anime, such as terminology, content and ratings, and censorship.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1610692349
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Appropriate for any public library collection, this book provides a comprehensive readers' advisory guide for Japanese manga and anime, Korean manhwa, and Chinese manhua. Japanese manga and anime, Korean manhwa, and Chinese manhua are Asian graphic novels and animated films that have gained great popularity in the last ten years and now are found in most public library collections. Mostly Manga: A Genre Guide to Popular Manga, Manhwa, Manhua, and Anime is the first readers' advisory guide to focus on this important body of literature. This guide provides information on all of the major manga and anime formats and genres, covering publications from the early 1990s to the present. It identifies important titles historically and provides a broad representation of what is available in each format. Selected major titles are described in detail, covering the general plot as well as grade level and pertinent awards. The author also discusses common issues related to manga and anime, such as terminology, content and ratings, and censorship.
Planetes Omnibus Volume 1
Author: Makoto Yukimura
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
ISBN: 1616559217
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 530
Book Description
It's the 2070s, and mankind has conquered space, making interplanetary travel possible and igniting the imaginations of the world. It's also vastly increased the amount of dangerous space debris, and someone has to clean it up. Hachimaki, Yuri, and Fee are a crew on that beat, each with their own goals, tendencies, and personal problems: Hachimaki dreams of deep-space exploration in his own ship, Yuri is still recovering from the death of his wife in an accident caused by orbiting debris, and Fee is secretive, but there's a lot going on under the surface! Just trying to do their jobs in an age of space-age environmental concerns and new vistas of exploration, the crew deals with Hachi's fear of isolation hampering his hopes of joining an upcoming Jupiter mission, keep an eye on the wreckage for signs of Yuri's lost wife, and become unwitting heroes when the only place Fee can still smoke is threatened by terrorists! Dark Horse Manga is proud to present Makoto Yukimura's award-winning hard sci-fi epic Planetes in two omnibus-sized editions, complete with bonus color pages never before seen in America! "Planetes has it all: strong themes, interesting characters, and great art." -Anime Fringe
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
ISBN: 1616559217
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 530
Book Description
It's the 2070s, and mankind has conquered space, making interplanetary travel possible and igniting the imaginations of the world. It's also vastly increased the amount of dangerous space debris, and someone has to clean it up. Hachimaki, Yuri, and Fee are a crew on that beat, each with their own goals, tendencies, and personal problems: Hachimaki dreams of deep-space exploration in his own ship, Yuri is still recovering from the death of his wife in an accident caused by orbiting debris, and Fee is secretive, but there's a lot going on under the surface! Just trying to do their jobs in an age of space-age environmental concerns and new vistas of exploration, the crew deals with Hachi's fear of isolation hampering his hopes of joining an upcoming Jupiter mission, keep an eye on the wreckage for signs of Yuri's lost wife, and become unwitting heroes when the only place Fee can still smoke is threatened by terrorists! Dark Horse Manga is proud to present Makoto Yukimura's award-winning hard sci-fi epic Planetes in two omnibus-sized editions, complete with bonus color pages never before seen in America! "Planetes has it all: strong themes, interesting characters, and great art." -Anime Fringe
Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 3
Author: Aya Kanno
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1974714500
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Richard and Henry grow closer—but Margaret Lancaster’s son, jealous of their burgeoning intimacy, plots against them. Meanwhile, news of King Edward’s secret marriage to the duplicitous Elizabeth sours relations between England and France. In the midst of the chaos, Richard receives a dangerous but intriguing proposition. -- VIZ Media
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1974714500
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Richard and Henry grow closer—but Margaret Lancaster’s son, jealous of their burgeoning intimacy, plots against them. Meanwhile, news of King Edward’s secret marriage to the duplicitous Elizabeth sours relations between England and France. In the midst of the chaos, Richard receives a dangerous but intriguing proposition. -- VIZ Media
The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, A Rún Vol. 1
Author: Nagabe
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1626924678
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An ethereal fantasy from the editorial team behind the New York Times bestselling series The Ancient Magus’ Bride The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún is an all-new manga series that pulls readers into a magical and enchanting tale about a young girl and her demonic guardian. A haunting story of love and fantastical creatures, The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún is a gorgeously-illustrated manga series. Each volume in the series will be released with a beautifully-textured matte finish cover and will include at least one full-color insert.In a world split between the Inside and the Outside, those living in both realms are told never to cross over to the other side, lest they be cursed. A young girl named Shiva lives on the other side, in a vacant village with a demonic guardian known only as “Teacher.” Although the two are forbidden to touch, they seem to share a bond that transcends their disparate appearances. But when Shiva leaves Teacher’s care to seek out her grandmother, the secret behind her mysterious living arrangement comes to light.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1626924678
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An ethereal fantasy from the editorial team behind the New York Times bestselling series The Ancient Magus’ Bride The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún is an all-new manga series that pulls readers into a magical and enchanting tale about a young girl and her demonic guardian. A haunting story of love and fantastical creatures, The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún is a gorgeously-illustrated manga series. Each volume in the series will be released with a beautifully-textured matte finish cover and will include at least one full-color insert.In a world split between the Inside and the Outside, those living in both realms are told never to cross over to the other side, lest they be cursed. A young girl named Shiva lives on the other side, in a vacant village with a demonic guardian known only as “Teacher.” Although the two are forbidden to touch, they seem to share a bond that transcends their disparate appearances. But when Shiva leaves Teacher’s care to seek out her grandmother, the secret behind her mysterious living arrangement comes to light.
Boys Run the Riot 2
Author: Keito Gaku
Publisher: Kodansha America LLC
ISBN: 163699332X
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Ryo and Jin have started their own fashion brand, Boys Run the Riot. Now they just have to get the word out there! But the world of fashion is a cutthroat business of patronizing adults, and the boys will have to get creative—and save some cash—if they want to get their brand off the ground and be taken seriously. Working part-time is hard enough, but for Ryo, being transgender makes it even harder. In work, friendship, and romance, he struggles to decide whether to come out as his true self. However, when he befriends his cool coworker Mizuki, the closet door begins to open…
Publisher: Kodansha America LLC
ISBN: 163699332X
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Ryo and Jin have started their own fashion brand, Boys Run the Riot. Now they just have to get the word out there! But the world of fashion is a cutthroat business of patronizing adults, and the boys will have to get creative—and save some cash—if they want to get their brand off the ground and be taken seriously. Working part-time is hard enough, but for Ryo, being transgender makes it even harder. In work, friendship, and romance, he struggles to decide whether to come out as his true self. However, when he befriends his cool coworker Mizuki, the closet door begins to open…
Die Wergelder
Author: Hiroaki Samura
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
ISBN: 168233032X
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Wergelder: In Germanic law, the money paid by a murderer or his family to the victim's family in atonement. A mysterious deal goes down on a remote island known as a red light pleasure district. An insane fight between a blonde sniper and an assassin in a Chinese dress brings up questions about who the players are in this deal.
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
ISBN: 168233032X
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Wergelder: In Germanic law, the money paid by a murderer or his family to the victim's family in atonement. A mysterious deal goes down on a remote island known as a red light pleasure district. An insane fight between a blonde sniper and an assassin in a Chinese dress brings up questions about who the players are in this deal.
Sengoku Basara
Author: Yak Haibara
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
ISBN: 9781926778334
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"First published in Japan in 2007 by ASCII Media Works." -- Colophon.
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
ISBN: 9781926778334
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"First published in Japan in 2007 by ASCII Media Works." -- Colophon.
Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 2
Author: Aya Kanno
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1974714497
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Richard's father, the patriarch of the House of York, seems poised to become king of medieval England during the Wars of the Roses. But just as success appears imminent, he is attacked. Now in the midst of deep despair, Richard acts out in revenge and must face a powerful and beautiful new enemy. -- VIZ Media
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1974714497
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Richard's father, the patriarch of the House of York, seems poised to become king of medieval England during the Wars of the Roses. But just as success appears imminent, he is attacked. Now in the midst of deep despair, Richard acts out in revenge and must face a powerful and beautiful new enemy. -- VIZ Media
Mushishi, Volume 6
Author: Yuki Urushibara
Publisher: Del Rey
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Mushi have been around since shortly after life came out of the primordial ooze. They're everywhere; some live behind your eyelids, some consume silence itself, some kill, and some drive men mad. Ginko is a mushishi, or mushi master, and has the ability to help those who are plagued by mushi.
Publisher: Del Rey
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Mushi have been around since shortly after life came out of the primordial ooze. They're everywhere; some live behind your eyelids, some consume silence itself, some kill, and some drive men mad. Ginko is a mushishi, or mushi master, and has the ability to help those who are plagued by mushi.