Lys Blakeslee

Who knows if what happens at training camp will stay at training camp...? After all, if Hakamada's change of heart isn’t only a camp high and he’s actually serious about aggressively pursuing her from now on... It's going to be a whole lot of trouble! Especially since her boyfriend is his biggest rival, yet they all have to play nice...

Her milkshake brings all the boys to the yard... Not that Yuki meant for that to happen. First Naruse, then Hakamada-kun, now Suwa-san—who's next?! What's worse is that all three of them are on the same basketball team that she's managing, so she has to see them at the Exact. Same. Time. Personally, she's devoted to her cheeky brat who's...

From Mika Yamamori, the creator of shojo favourite Daytime Shooting Star, comes Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, Vol. 10, a comedic tale filled with gorgeous artwork that is sure to please fans of the category.

Fumi, desperate to work things out with Akatsuki, admits to him her most heartfelt thoughts. In response, Akatsuki puts his feelings for Fumi into words too. It seems like their happiest days are finally ahead of them!

From Mika Yamamori, the creator of shojo favorite Daytime Shooting Star, comes Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, a comedic tale filled with gorgeous artwork that is sure to please fans of the category.

In the depths of a murky mansion lives a group of enigmatic nobles known as...the Shadow family. With no visible features to speak of, these mysterious aristocrats employ living dolls to act as their faces. Kate and Emilico are one such pair of mistress and servant, dwelling in their own little world and learning from each other bit by bit...

Shadows House is a stylish yet cute manga series with elements of mystery and an appealing European aesthetic, very much in-line with the tastes of Black Butler and The Splendid Work of a Monster Maid fans.

A visit to the tengu village goes awry when Hime s jealous ex-fiance shows up, and an excursion into the human world gets complicated when Kotarou s friend falls head over heels in love with Hime! Kotarou s gonna have his hands full, swatting away those annoyances so he can keep Hime all to himself ? Wait a minute, I...

Fumi Oono, second-year high-school student. Stuck with the debts of her father, she needs a job fast. While she did indeed manage to find one as a housekeeper for THE Akatsuki Kibikino, it leaves much to be desired. After all, the novelist has a mean glare and an even worse attitude...And on top of that, she has to live with...

Akatsuki Kibikino may be a celebrated novelist, but putting his feelings into words has always been a struggle. Kaneishi s blatant advances toward Fumi put Akatsuki in the foulest mood that much is obvious. The reason he s bothered by the thought of Fumi liking someone else, however, continues to elude him That is, until there is an unexpected confession...

After receiving what seems to be a silent rejection to her confession, Fumi had resolved to erase her feelings and power through her heartbreak when Akatsuki finally answers by asking her out! Despite the change in their relationship, however, their daily lives seem to remain largely the same except for one key aspect if living with her crush was bad...

After Fumi gets dragged into the cultural festival s beauty pageant, she finds a silver lining in the handsome upperclassman Eito Kuratsuki a guy who, despite his popularity, has his fair share of love troubles. But when a disgruntled Akatsuki catches the two walking home together, Fumi is horrified he might take it the wrong way! With feelings stirring between...

So after the whole Hakamada debacle and then how the whole Finals League ended, it's kind of awkward every time I see Hakamada-kun... Still, I'm incredibly happy that Naruse won! Although, now he's literally telling everyone he knows about us, so I'm not entirely sure how to react around everyone else anymore...

One day these boys will be the death of her... She was so excited that she and Naruse were finally going to the same school again, and was so ready for them to work through their problems together, because they’re adults now, but once a cheeky brat, always a cheeky brat. Meanwhile, Suwa’s been acting especially strange... what could be...

We already made it through two days without any Naruse-related incidents (or at least any public ones), so if he could just hang on for one more day ! But of course that rug rat is starting to get all antsy being super-touchyfeely, saying whatever he wants... Doesn t he realize that being around the team will become ultra-awkward if...

Sawa Mitoma has officially lived every high school girl's dream by breathing in limited-edition Sohma cottage air and landing a date with a Sohma heartthrob. That is, until she's thrust face-to-face with a disturbing truth that threatens to revert her back to her past self. The last thing she wants is for the Sohmas to get involved, but it turns...

After Kuroe drove away another kaiju that showed up in Tokyo, she revealed to her boyfriend, Minami, that she and Harugon are one and the same. Now, on a faraway, undeveloped island, she's learned the secret of her origins. And the truth may be quite dangerous. Discover the thrilling continuation in Kaiju Girl Caramelise, Vol. 8 by Spica Aoki, Taylor...

Nights with a Cat is a cute and quirky manga series following the everyday events of a man and his cat. It is a lovable series filled with adorable depictions of occurrences that any cat lover can relate to.

What does he MEAN that wasn’t nearly enough?! Well, it is true that between my part-time job and classes and getting dragged into stuff with the college basketball club, it’s been a lot harder to find time to just BE together, but I’m really trying, okay?! Speaking of the basketball club, turns out that weird flirty guy at the park...

Well, I guess he sort of has a point, but that doesn’t mean I’m ready for whatever! After all, it’s so embarrassing and, like, yes I want to be a good girlfriend, but what does that even mean?! I’m not the team manager anymore, so I can’t really support him the way I used to. And even though Naruse was...

Cheeky Brat is one of the most highly anticipated shojo (young girls) manga releases, one which is sure to stand out as a best-seller in the category!

The days are never dull with a cat like Kyuruga around! Between licking Fuuta’s face while he's trying to sleep, plopping down right on top of whatever he's reading, and using his freshly laid out clothes as a blanket, the little fuzz ball can be quite a handful. But that's what makes him so endearing! The real question is, can...

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, Vol. 11 by Mika Yamamori, Taylor Engel, and Lys Blakeslee offers a captivating journey with Fumi and Akatsuki. Together with Isshin and Yoh, they embark on their first shrine visit of the new year. While celebrating the new year with one's beloved is thrilling, Fumi is taken aback when she discovers the tragic details of Akatsuki's upbringing....

Fumi may have already resolved to give up on Akatsuki, but her heart clearly hasn’t gotten the memo yet. And unfortunately, summer vacation has started, which means staying home all day — which means being around the novelist 24-7! To make matters worse, Gorou invites Fumi along on his and Akatsuki’s research trip but promptly returns to Tokyo on urgent...

Fan-favourite Fruits Basket is back with more Sohma-filled adventures! Except this time, it's set in the same world, years later. Find out more in this new volume! School's no longer an endless pit of anxiety and solitary lunches for Sawa, thanks to the Sohmas. She's joined the student council and made new friends who don't abandon her, no matter how...

With secrets revealed and confrontations resolved, no obstacles remain in the budding romance between Shiki and Sawa—or do they? During the Sohma's annual fall picnic, the hidden feelings of the mysterious, stoic heir are unveiled as the final chapter closes on the next generation of the Sohma family. But wait, there's more! Join the idle banquet of the Three Musketeers...

Playboy Kai definitely knows his way around girls' hearts, but when he has a run-in with tomboy Riko, he may be in for more than he bargained for! Riko clearly doesn't fit Kai's usual type of girl: she's short-tempered, scary, and can easily beat him up. There's no way a rough and tumble girl like Riko is capable of a...

Police officer Kain Walker has gone to great lengths to prevent his coworkers, family, and friends from finding out he's gay. But when Kain meets Mel Fredericks, he realises at once that his whole world is about to change. For the first time, Kain wants more than a one-night stand, but a relationship carries risks, discovery not least among them....

It may seem like housecats have it made, but it's not all lazy naps in the sun and playing with catnip mice. Kyuruga also needs to deal with his owners constantly fawning and preening over him! This adorable fuzzball is about to be subjected to all sorts of well-meaning but unwelcome behaviour, from trimming his nails, cleaning his ears, balancing...

Occupying a mansion cloaked in secrecy, nobles and living dolls reside alongside each other. One such pair, Kate and Emilico, was deemed of age recently. But what awaits them in the children's building with their fellow Shadows is a delicately woven web of shifting alliances. Who can be trusted, who can be used, and who must they deceive? Their survival...

It was the sound of the gods scoffing at me. Thanks to Ruveliss's decisive actions, the foreign princesses' schemes are thwarted, but this was merely a prelude to the oncoming turmoil. With the emperor's health waning, political machinations at the court intensify and at the centre of it all stands Aristia. To make matters worse, Carsein suffers a grave injury...

When Fumi started her job as the live-in housekeeper for the acclaimed and very crabby author Akatsuki Kibikino, she never thought in a million years that she'd get along with him... yet here she is, her heart fluttering at every tiny gesture! Not that she's got time to dwell on what it could all mean with the new kid at...

Fumi has finally realized how she feels about Akatsuki only to be met with a rival for his affections! Sure, she may have shared some tender moments with him, but how is she to compete with Katsura, an adept working woman determined to snag the handsome and inexplicably popular author? Not to mention, Katsura seems to have quite the lead...

I don’t know what you two are up to... but I don’t want you to see him again. Well, one of my problems has been solved, at least. The Naruse-leaving-the-team-to-practice-alone-because-he-didn’t-want-to-look-lame one. But that was so much easier to deal with than the Naruse-wants-me-to-say-I-like-him or the Naruse-wants-me-to-be-his-girlfriend problem. And now we’re adding the Naruse-jealousy drama and the Hakamada-kun-not-minding-his-own-business mess into the...

Urrrrgh! Hakamada-kun crushed our dream of winning the Winter Cup, so my tenure as the basketball team's manager is over. But that just means it's time for the next phase of my life—exam season. And now, because Naruse's been busy with his new captaincy and I've been swamped with studying, I hardly ever see him anymore. I kind of mi—No,...

I still haven't told him the most important things. Um... when exactly is this next train coming? I really, really need to make it to my entrance exams on time. Hakamada-kun's here too? And now, geez, he ended up saving my bacon. Note to self: thank him later. But for some reason, Naruse's starting to whine about how I always...

In Meiji-era Japan, sixteen-year-old Maria wishes she could change her appearance. If only her eyes and hair were different, maybe she wouldn’t be met with such fear, and maybe her own mother wouldn't be so ashamed of her. But when Maria encounters a handsome yet mischievous boy named Rintarou, her understanding of beauty—and herself—begins to change. To him, Maria’s not...

Taka always thought he'd be the last person thrown off by high school romances. But when his seemingly perfect partner in crime, Shimura, has a sudden request, Let's break up!, he totally loses his balance. Even though this all started as an elaborate scheme to help Kai, now Taka is the one needing Kai's relationship advice! The tides sure have...

Fuuta's daily life with his sister's cat Kyuruga continues! Between all the different ways to pet a cat, the many methods a cat uses to ask for attention, and all the places a cat likes to sit, there's always more for Fuuta to learn about living with a feline companion! Nights with a Cat, Vol. 3 captures these delightful moments,...

They're so goofy, they're cool. The squad of goofballs is back to spill the tea on the good, the bad, and the clumsy from their childhoods! But why stop there when they can take five from the daily grind with a trip to Bear Cub Land? Playtime's not over yet, so strap in for the ride of your life with...

Can a determined tengu bride change a lonesome bachelor's ways? Well, it's not like he's got much of a choice—because she's already moving in! Young systems engineer Kotarou has had to make his own way in life. Nothing remains of his early childhood before he was orphaned—nothing except his grandparents' antique house in Hachioji and memories of Hime, the winged...

Thanks to Riko's heroic instinct, she took first prize in the Hottest Guy Contest and won a trip to a hot-spring resort. Kai has been eagerly awaiting their romantic getaway, but unfortunately for him, the dream trip for two has suddenly become a group affair. With Shimura and Misaki tagging along, alone time has dwindled to a thing of mere...

The start of the school year brings unexpected trouble for Kai, as the new semester's class assignments mean he's no longer in the same class as Riko. Their time together has been drastically cut, but Riko is completely unfazed, to Kai's dismay. Luckily, the school trip is right around the corner, and there will be plenty of time for relationships—even...

While the class trip may not have been a slam dunk for Kai, Kagura finally accepted her true feelings and confessed to her childhood friend Tora. With nothing left to hide, she's ready to move on, but womaniser Tora suddenly finds he's at odds with himself! Luckily for him, reformed playboy Kai knows exactly how to help...

The trip Kai has dreamed of taking with Riko is finally here! As he whisks her away on their first private overnight as a couple, things couldn't be going any better. But their perfect evening is interrupted when Riko lets slip a secret that changes everything... Crushed, Kai tries to pick up the pieces and rescue the rest of their...

At last, Sariphi is able to carry out her first official job as Acting Queen Consort—giving a royal blessing to the newborn prince of the nation of Sarbul. That same night, Leonhart whisks her away to a place far from prying eyes. Once they are alone, he tells Sariphi of his tumultuous past, which only deepens their bond. But just...

The Abandoned Empress, Vol. 3 (comic) by David Odell, Lys Blakeslee, Yuna Yuna, INA poses a thought-provoking question: What if I'm abandoned yet again? Thanks to the boisterous Carsein and her new imperial bodyguards, Aristia is able to put her desperation aside and find her smile again. However, when the dreaded invitation to the crown prince's coming-of-age ceremony arrives before...

Twenty-three-year-old art school reject Miyuu Seno has a blueprint for the future, but it's not her own. Instead, she's stuck on the secure path her mum has laid out for her—from her office job, to her clothes, to the guys she meets—and it's making Miyuu more miserable by the day. When things come to a head between them, Miyuu leaves...

I'm super-ashamed and super-sad that you have to go. The Winter Cup qualifiers are right around the corner. There's still so much to do, though—gotta make sure the team's ready, then there's the school festival, and studying for entrance exams... How the heck do I keep my vow to balance school, the club, and my love life?! Cheeky Brat, Vol....

You’re invited to the banquet. In commemoration of the all-new anime adaptation of Natsuki Takaya’s beloved manga Fruits Basket, illustrations inspired by each episode, along with commentary from the author, have been collected into a single volume. Follow along with the zodiac members’ journey from start to finish as they attempt to break the curse once more!

Relationship woes are plaguing Aoba High! After confessing his love to Shimura, Taka must now suffer the waiting game: Will she accept his feelings, or was their relationship just another headline for her paper? Also trapped by fear, Kagura begins to worry that she has placed her heart in the hands of the wrong boy. Amidst all this, Kai struggles...

Kain and Mel's relationship has seen its share of tribulations, but each challenge has only made their bond stronger, leading at long last to the altar. But their wedded bliss is short-lived: The next day, Mel disappears without a word. Having no definite signs of foul play to rely on, the police are unwilling to pursue the case, but Kain...

When Fuuta comes home tired at night, all he wants to do is spend time with his sister's cat, Kyuruga. So many of the mysterious habits and mannerisms of house cats—from the surprising array of shapes Kyuruga likes to twist into, to the bizarre challenge of getting a good photo of him, to his lightning-fast mood changes—are carefully reproduced in...

They're so goofy, they're cool. Enter: a group of cool guys who seem like they've got that unapproachable swag. But look closer and you'll find a bunch of dorks who've gotten the act down pat. So sit back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy watching these clumsy dudes try to look cool all day, every day. Discover the charm and comedy...

With the insurgency in Bolstobas settled, Sariphi makes haste to return to Leo's side. But the ocean is wide, and the dangers are many—soon pirates capture her ship! Rescue seems impossible as a mysterious army invades Ozmargo, leaving Leo torn between his duties as a king and his love for his queen. Will Sariphi survive her captivity and see her...

The great success of the Grand Consecration prompts Chancellor Anubis to declare a momentary end to Sariphi's trials, formally recognising her as Acting Queen Consort. But she's not in the clear yet! Not only does this new role come with harsh consequences in the event of failure, it also has the aristocrats of the beast realm up in arms! In...

Alone for the first time since she met the beast king, Leo, Sariphi has had nothing but trouble on her journey to the dessert city of Maasya. Matters get worse upon arrival as her new captain, Lanteveldt, is arrested on suspicion of attacking the local lord. But Sariphi's belief in him is unshaken, gaining her a true knight in shining...

Out of sight should mean out of mind, but Aristia’s absence only makes Allendis, Carsein, and even Ruveliss think of her more and more! Though she’s far out in the countryside enjoying peaceful days, fate seems determined to bring them together. But there’s something else Tia can’t get away from no matter how far she travels—a shadow of the past...

The Abandoned Empress, Vol. 6 (comic) by David Odell, Lys Blakeslee, Yuna Yuna, INA He did all that...for me? The empire is in full festival mode. But for Aristia, the ballroom is yet another battlefield, and every dance step a desperate riposte. Princesses from neighbouring kingdoms are here, and they have one goal — to take her place by Ruveliss's...

Within the forest, Mira, a girl who calls the night, and her kindly doctor, Rei, live in solitude, until a fluffy goat-like visitor appears on their doorstep. Their caller's cute façade and enchanting stories of mysterious objects quickly captivate Mira...

He knows. After that whole crazy battle over Tokyo with the other kaiju, Kuroe's boyfriend, Minami, discovered that Kuroe and Harugon are one and the same and she's completely terrified to find out how he truly feels. That’s why it’s almost a relief when she wakes up on the island of her birth and is forbidden from ever leaving again....

They're so goofy, they're cool. Tickets, please! Place your bets! Who's the coolest of them all? They didn't start the fire, but this band of dorks still got that oomph plus one. With a new bro in the squad, they're ready to bring it—best of three, right? Y'know, against all odds, they always come out on top! But this time,...

When an array of rival princesses descends upon the palace, Sariphi gains an unlikely ally in the princess of the reptile clan. A hopeless romantic, Princess Amit is determined to push her erstwhile sacrifice friend into the king's arms! But even with Amit cheering her on, will Sariphi be able to carry out the absurd set of tasks Chancellor Anubis...

Confronted with yet another challenge to prove she is worthy to become queen, Sariphi must now entertain the mysterious Duke Galois upon his visit to the palace. But will learning niceties and dance steps be enough to win over the duke, who is rumoured to be a fearsome warrior with a burning hatred for all things human? Or has Sariphi...

In a world torn apart by an apocalypse, two lonely little girls chance upon a strange video. To their surprise and joy, a girl with long black hair named Sadako climbs out of the TV... But little do they know that Sadako is a vengeful ghost who will kill them in a week! In order to help their new friend,...

The Abandoned Empress, Vol. 2 (comic) by David Odell, Lys Blakeslee, Yuna Yuna, and INA is a gripping continuation of the saga that explores themes of duty, power, and self-discovery. In an attempt to cut ties with the Imperial family, Aristia la Monique decides to strengthen her bonds to her own. But being named the official heir of family Monique...

Miyuu hopes she can turn her life around with a new look and personality, an updated version of herself that eerily resembles Tsukioka. But as she revisits her student days, tackles the art school entrance exam with a style that is not entirely her own, and runs into Tsukioka, Miyuu's newfound confidence begins to crumble. That is, until she receives...

The second semester of school is starting, and Chihiro's kinder attitude toward Sakuya is making her heart race! When he recommends her a book to read, she's positively overjoyed. But on the way home from a night of stargazing with the Star Appreciation Club, Chihiro suddenly approaches her! What does he want to talk about...? Twinkle Stars, Vol. 4 by...

An alternate tale in the Madoka Magica universe, all in one complete omnibus! Magical girl Mami Tomoe is a skilled fighter with a warm personality, but she struggles with a life where survival often takes precedence over kindness. As she encounters others like her, feisty Kyouko, energetic Sayaka, cold Homura, and gentle Madoka, alliances are formed and friendships are lost...

I, Yuki, have no intention of admitting it. Never. The last thing I will ever do is plead guilty to the crime of maybe possibly having a soft spot for my cheeky playboy of an underclassman-who s an absolute brat-Naruse. Speaking of which, instead of focusing on his strange grade school rivalry with this Shizuka guy, he needs to get...

MY ONLY CRIME WAS LOVING YOU Aristia la Monique was the child of prophecy, raised to be the companion of the future emperor-until she wasn t. When the actual child of prophecy appears on the palace grounds, Aristia is immediately cast aside by both fiance and country and forced to watch as Jieun is handed the love, future, and throne...

Huh?! What does he even mean?! Stupid brat!! First he doesn’t push that girl away after she kissed him and now he’s saying THAT?? While eating squid? I mean, I know I’m the one who’s been avoiding talking to him head-on, and I did tell him to wait three months, but I was getting there, okay? Ugh, and as if...

Deep within the forest resides a curious pair: Mira, a girl with an affliction that calls forth the night, and Rei, a kindly doctor searching for the cure. Their days pass peacefully, until an old acquaintance of Rei's appears... Call the Name of the Night, Vol. 1 by Amanda Haley, Lys Blakeslee, and Tama Mitsuboshi invites you into a world...

When orphan Carole meets runaway Tuesday, an uptown girl who wants nothing more than to make music, it's as if they were fated to find each other. With their shared dream, the duo charges headfirst into the world of entertainment—but on colonised Mars, with a consumer base accustomed to perfect A.I.-produced songs, is there any hope their organic sound and...

Carole & Tuesday, Vol. 2 follows the journey of Carole and Tuesday, who aren't the only ones searching for stardom on Mars! Former child actor Angela is determined to make her singing debut—even if it means becoming the puppet of a mysterious genius to achieve it. As Carole and Tuesday continue to chase their dreams, this brash young star must...

Carole & Tuesday, Vol. 3 traces the journey of Carole and Tuesday who have come a long way since their impromptu collaboration on the streets of Alba City. They have now secured an official stage for their performances: the televised competition, Mars Brightest! While their soulful music wows the judges and audience, a dissonance grows between them, threatening to tear...

Is it bad for me to tell people we’re dating? Huh?! Who’s dating whom now? I said I’d think about it. And how exactly does he go from "I’ll come watch your games" to "I’ll be your girlfriend"? Stupid jerk even told the entire basketball team that he’s going out with a third-year. Between those rumours and running into Hakamada-kun—and...

She loves him. Kuroe definitely loves Minami, right? But Minami's popularity, his insistence that they keep their relationship a secret, and her attempts to hide her nature as a kaiju from him—it's all starting to crush her spirit. So when a small misunderstanding snowballs into a fight between them, Minami's refusal to really listen to her is the last straw!...

Despite her best efforts to keep her budding relationship with Insta-famous classmate Arata Minami under wraps, Kuroe Akaishi is thrust into the spotlight — only this time in human form. With the new semester underway, the socially awkward kaiju finds herself attracting all sorts of unwanted attention. Can she handle her newfound popularity...?! Discover the intriguing twists in Kaiju Girl...

They're so goofy, they're cool. Warm-up's over. Easy mode may be off now, but nothing's impossible when they're all in it together. Get ready for this crew of dorks overflowing with pizzazz to turn things up a notch! There's no clumsiness that they can't make cool. Everybody, please return to your seats. It's time for Act II of Play It...