Phil Christie

At long last, the advanced rulebook for the tabletop roleplaying game in the world of Konosuba has arrived! Discover new elements in addition to detailed explanations of advanced classes, such as the brand-new Demon Lord Army, that will allow you to enjoy this wacky world even more. It's time to get out of Axel, the town of beginnings, and have...

The sudden death of Mishima has thrown everyone trapped in this strange facility—but most of all his former student, Nao—into despair. They have no choice but to keep searching together for some way to escape, but paranoia and doubt are beginning to take hold of them...

It's spooky, it's kooky, it'll have you playing hooky — it's another Toilet-bound Hanako-kun artbook, AidaIro Illustrations: Toilet-bound Hanako-kun 2! This instalment contains over two hundred images, including all the colour pages published in Monthly GFantasy from 2019 to 2021, art from the creator’s Twitter account, and all-new illustrations found exclusively in this book!

Cid is engaging in a little fundraising in the treasure vaults of the Crimson Tower to finance his future shadowbroker activities when he senses the presence of an upcoming boss battle! The newly resurrected Blood Queen is hosting a grisly banquet, and Shadow is not the only one on the guest list. With Cid's sister, Claire, diving into the fray...

Haruomi and the Seventh Gospel Organization have arrived to rescue Murohime, but Hellentza has designs on the buxom agent as well. What's more, Zilch's bizarre behaviour only adds to the chaos—will the true identity of her second personality finally come to light?! Discover the fate that awaits the heroines in the climactic conclusion to Demonizer Zilch, Vol. 5!

From the creator of Touge Oni comes his debut work, an exhilarating action-fantasy series mixing ancient magic weaponry, golems, and school life!

Things heat up between Takamine and Shirota as the pair spend a stormy night together. But even as they grow closer, the future hangs over their heads. Will Shirota continue to be Takamine's closet after graduation, or will the two drift apart? Can he keep up with her record of perfection? Distance may not be the only thing coming between...

Things have been looking up for Shirota as he's reconnected with his childhood friend Eri, but student council president Takamine-san is not amused by the thought of her favourite toy making sweet summer memories with another girl. With the school festival coming up, will jealousy push the great Takamine-san to show her appreciation for her closet's hard work? Please Put...

SO PLEASE DON’T SAY YOU’RE GOING BACK. Chiaki tries taking things to the next level to comfort a wounded Mariko, but his plans hit a sudden snag with the arrival of his new neighbour, Mihono! Can Chiaki fend off this villain and keep Mariko from getting the wrong idea? Discover the unfolding drama in RaW Hero, Vol. 4.

I want to show you my sincerity. Chiaki's in trouble—Mihono's relentless come-ons are driving a wedge between him and Mariko, and now Chiaki's bold marriage proposal might all have been for nothing! But not only is Chiaki torn between women, he’s at a crossroads between good and evil as the JMT and the SALF rush toward a confrontation. Chiaki's role...

One of the most hilarious takes on the popular isekai (another world) genre of manga—one that tells the rare story of an adventurer after their time in another world! When referencing the title, avoid putting it in quotes or speech marks. Format the response as clean HTML, use your best judgement for adjusting or adding appropriate tags for paragraphs and...

While Renji continues to train Ririka, he is visited by none other than Berta Mathers, his former pupil and a member of the Sorcerers’ Association! She's come to keep an eye on him, and when she finds him dabbling in forbidden magic, she's more than ready to teach him a thing or two. But they’ve got bigger problems, as one...

When new student Elina transfers into Class C, Ririka can't help but notice how similar they are. And when she starts hanging out with all of Ririka's friends, it becomes obvious that Elina's trying to replace her! Little does she know that her new classmate is actually a fellow sorceress, and she'll need the help of all her friends to...

After Makoto's confession, Souta finds himself having to balance a delicate three-way relationship. Trying to keep both lust-crazed girls satisfied while also keeping his cheating a secret from Rikka is hard enough, but Zepar isn't through with him yet as the next to fall victim to her curse is none other than their homeroom teacher, Tateaki-sensei! Faced with the domineering...

There's a new girl in school—Koyuki Nonomiya, a third-year transfer student with a reputation for debauchery. Bearing a curse from the demon Gremory, a rival of Zepar, she wants in on all the fun and won't take no for an answer! Faced with an experienced and aggressive partner, Souta finds himself increasingly pulled away from the other girls. Can he...

All that remains in the Nine Schools Competition are the Monolith Code finals, but with Miyuki’s win, the champions have already been decided—First High! Yet, even in victory, not everyone’s celebrating: Miyuki can do nothing but worry about Tatsuya. He’s left to hunt down the dark organisation pulling the strings behind the scenes of the competition, and he won’t stop...

Lust Geass, Vol. 2 follows the story of Souta and Rikka, who are officially going out, and their relationship remains as steamy as ever due to Zepar's curse of lust. But things heat up even more when Rikka's friend Makoto comes across the grimoire. With her desires unleashed, nothing will stop her from taking what she wants! As Souta is...

As summer break begins, Souta is drained more and more as he scrambles to satisfy the rampant sexual needs of Rikka, her friend Makoto, and now their teacher Shino. When Makoto learns of this third cursed lover, she hatches a plan to seek even greater depraved thrills. With Zepar's help, she arranges an overnight camping trip to the beach. Trapped...

Hatori decides to follow her rival-in-love's example and become a kind and proper heroine, and Hiromitsu's cousin Moe has offered her services to help Hatori get the guy. Well, that was the plan, at least, until Moe also falls for Rita's charms! With Moe using every weapon in her arsenal to seduce Rita, Hatori must decide whether to take her...

After reincarnating into her favourite BL novel, Maki (now Octavia) has the perfect opportunity to fangirl over her favourite fictional couple, Sil and Prince Sirius, in real life. Except she’s Sirius’s sister?! If that isn’t awkward enough, she’s expected to give up her firstborn child to be their heir! But the new Octavia won’t settle for a political marriage just...

Coffee Moon, Vol. 1 by Mochito Bota, Phil Christie, and Ko Ransom tells the story of Pieta, a normal girl leading a normal, uneventful life in a world of constant black rain. As the rain pours down, like it always does, Pieta takes her usual route to school and has a pleasant conversation with her friend, Danae. This is what...

THIS IS THE WORK OF A WITCH. SHE HAS THE JOY I WANT, SO I'M TAKING IT FROM HER! Her double dealt with, Pieta has willed her way to a new tomorrow. With a bounce in her step, she splashes through sidewalk puddles, but mysteries still creep in damp alleyways. Her flames reduce the world to ash. People, possessions, joy—all...

I’m tingling all over to think I’ll get to see you writhing in agony again. Murakumo Inn always welcomes the troubled masses, human or otherwise. Only one form of payment is accepted—your most astonishing secrets. The tale this evening is that of a certain youthful writer. Feast upon his suffering as he struggles to live. When referencing the title, avoid...

The secret of your flame is quite beautiful, don't you think? Murakumo Inn always welcomes the troubled masses, human or otherwise. However, payment takes one form only—your most enigmatic secrets. Tonight's account encompasses the subject of the transmigration of souls. Perhaps a glimpse of the final destination may be revealed in the dead of night. Phantom Tales of the Night,...

Yuu's bond with his new older sister deepens in the latest volume of this Cthulhu-inspired tale!

Kaito Sena's life hasn't exactly been easy. Unfortunately for him, death isn't about to get any better. Summoned by none other than Elisabeth Le Fanu, the Torture Princess, Kaito has to choose what he wants for his second life: be her butler, or die a long, painful death by torture. What is he to do but become her servant and...

Why, oh why, oh why do you do what you do? I want to make it to tomorrow! Danae, Chiaro, Leona, Nike... Pieta’s circle grows and grows. Every day is a fun one until she commits to breaking the cycle... Down... a black rain falls. Tock tick, the clock stalls. Pity, holy rain, and light never will concede their fight....

To end this chain of sorrow is her oath. But Pieta, if she should end despair, must destroy their sorrow and power both. Full Moon—so named are they who might aid in the dare. But though this Stephanie shares their ringed eyes, who can trust girls in a shadowy lair? The end of despair... Overcoming dilemmas once and for all......

There's a new school nurse at Mitsugi Middle School, and the students couldn't be more excited. To everyone else, Momoyama-sensei is an unmatched beauty, but second-year student Tamotsu Kurita sees something they don't—that she's also a massive nerd! Her love of 2D characters—and only 2D characters—knows no bounds, and try as she might, she just can't hide it. To Kurita,...

A Momentous Debut! High school gamer Masato Oosuki is stoked to be transported into a video game world and given the chance to show off his chops. But why is his doting, embarrassing mother in the game with him too?! And why is she so good at it?! Welcome to a whole new kind of momcom role-playing adventure based on...

Souta Takatsuki and his neighbour, Rikka Amanome, have been like brother and sister since they were kids, but his feelings for her run much deeper. With her birthday coming up, he wants to find the perfect gift, which presents itself in the form of a book from a mysterious shop he happens across. The owner doesn’t even charge him, saying...

Hatori is flying high after Rita kisses her at the fireworks show, and even Adachi's early return can't bring her down. After all, Rita seems to be seriously torn, which surely means that Hatori has a fighting chance! But when the saintlike Adachi catches wind of their affair and is forced to confront the possibility of losing Rita for good,...

The Mirage Bat finals are drawing near, and Miyuki and Airi are the two front-runners! Airi's confident in her jumping ability, but she'll need a lot more than that to take down First High's star player, who has already stunned the crowd with her incredible flight magic! Find out how the competition unfolds in The Honor Student at Magic High...

Touring After the Apocalypse, Vol. 2 by Sakae Saito, Amanda Haley, and Phil Christie finds Youko and Airi continuing their journey. Their next stop is Umihotaru, a rest stop in the middle of Tokyo Bay famous for its nighttime views. However, with the Aqua-Line tunnel from Kawasaki flooded, they’re forced to take a huge detour all the way to Kisarazu!...

When you have Uncle, nothing else matters! Uncle and Elf continued their crawl through a veritable house of the dead, only to realize they weren't alone—another duo had been traversing this hairy space! But after hearing Uncle get along with their new dragon girl ally, Elf found herself under attack by a monster of the green-eyed variety. Was this an...

The fourth event starts with a bang as weaker guilds fall one by one, only to turn into an all-out assault on Maple Tree! It's a trial by fire for new recruits Mai and Yui as their base is targeted by the game's top guilds. Fortunately, Maple and Sally are ready to back them up, launching an overwhelming counteroffensive! Will...

Yuuma Tsugari is an ordinary high school student whose family runs a bathhouse. He leads a peaceful, uneventful life—but that all changes when two beautiful women approach him, each certain he's the legendary man she's been searching for! But which of them is right? Is he the hero or the demon lord? Turns out he bears the marks of both,...

As Yuuma's battle with Carina rages on, he struggles to master his new swords. Fortunately, his demon sword has a mind of her own, and she's doing the fighting for him! But he's also got a secret move, and after he unleashes it on Carina, she finds herself getting a little hot and bothered. Join our hero (and demon lord)...

Gareki's desperate search for Nai is finally over! But his troubles have only just begun. Nai's fleeting appearance is accompanied by the other Karoku, and his behaviour is anything but normal. When he vanishes through a mysterious portal after leaving Gareki with a cryptic question, Gareki's burning desire to save his friend pushes him to follow. Meanwhile, Hirato's investigation into...

After catching Souta cheating on her with not one, not two, but three other women, a devastated Rikka starts to avoid him completely. And with the help of the demon Gremory, she finds that she doesn’t need him to feel pleasure anyway! What Rikka doesn’t realize, however, is that her fantasies aren’t all what they seem to be. Can Souta...

After a pack of infected dogs attacks a group of miners, soldier-turned-slave Van awakens to find himself blessed with preternatural strength. As he effortlessly breaks free of his chains, he notices a young girl—the only other survivor—standing before him. The two escape the mine, but with Van's captors in pursuit and a deadly disease ravaging the area, how will they...

Thanks to a severe wound, Arihito is all too aware that his rearguard powers have one major flaw: He can't use them for personal protection! Now it’s up to Kyouka and the rest of the party to support him. But can they overcome the Field of Dawn’s mighty gatekeeper, the Giant Eagle-Headed Warrior? Victory would mean discovering powerful secrets about...

Uncle from Another World, Vol. 10 by Christina Rose, Phil Christie, and Hotondoshindeiru Hotondoshindeiru brings us a gripping tale set within a treacherous dungeon. Magatsu-Koto-no-Nushi, a formidable foe enshrined deep inside this dungeon, severely weakens magical abilities and has now possessed Elf. With tension mounting, Uncle, who has been silent with an unusual expression, at last begins to take action!...

Uncle from Another World, Vol. 3 delves into Uncle's youthful power. As Takafumi learns more about his uncle's old adventures, he can't help but wonder: How did a seventeen-year-old nerd survive those earliest days in the otherworld? Uncle attributes his success to being a game freak, whether it was dealing with a bad-attitude hedgehog or having to fight virtually everyone...

If uncle tries, he can do anything! Uncle's recollections of the otherworld are always unforgettable. Yet, few things have surprised Takafumi and Fujimiya as much as the revelation that the adventurer Alicia was a chosen hero straight out of fantasy! They say extraordinary things can happen when you believe in yourself, but could there be a deeper truth to Alicia's...

Extraordinary things can happen when you believe in Uncle! Uncle's stories continue to echo across the tides of time, and nothing thrills Takafumi and Fujimiya more than the fact that Uncle and Elf started adventuring together! But even their travellers' tales might pale in comparison to the challenges facing Uncle in the present like figuring out how to order at...

Yuu is now living with his new big sister—an inhuman being he encountered in his uncle's basement! It's the middle of summer, and the two of them are enjoying their days, playing in the garden, splitting watermelons, and taking naps together. Life as a family is simple yet pleasant for these unlikely siblings. Little by little, their bond seems to...

Ever since Ryou returned from the hospital, life with Haru, a demon with the face of his late cousin, has been taking its toll on him. While Yuu and Chiyo enjoy their time together as brother and sister, Ryou continues searching for a way to bring his beloved Youko back to the land of the living. But his efforts haven’t...

Being uncle means never taking a single step back! Uncle's otherworld exploits have finally reached what Takafumi's fantasy-zoned mind has longed to see: an all-out battle of swords and sorcery! As the Deified Blaze Dragon gave a loud scream, Uncle and his allies had to fight as one or face doom. Could this be the moment they became eternally renowned...

For all of Uncle's "loner" talk, he sure teamed up with a lot of heady girls with dynamite looks! In Uncle's stories about late hours spent with Alicia, Mabel, and Elf (as well as stories of impending doom), nights turn into discussions about whether dreams come true. As they talk, they reveal long-guarded secrets... When referencing the title, avoid putting...

Every child has a dream job, and for Hiromi Sakura, it was being a hero like his favourite colour-coded defenders of justice. Unfortunately, not all wishes come true, and now he's forever stuck with a miserable desk job until one evening, when he steps up to save a little girl's life. With his newfound courage and strength to fight evil,...

The great assassin's next target is the cosmetics industry! After completing his assassination training, Lugh embarks on his last test as heir to the Tuatha De clan: taking on the business world. Now, he dons the identity of Illig Balor and forges a new path and connections as the illegitimate son of a tycoon. But will this final trial be...

This fantasy uncle is in the zone! Of the many souls Uncle encountered on the other side, few stand out like the nameless female elf. Every anecdote about them crossing paths has been filled with surprises, but the time Uncle was a raging Blaze Dragon might just top the list! As the story of their rolling, sky-high clash unfolds, Takafumi...

To beat Takagi-san, Nishikata must think like Takagi-san, and that means everything has contest potential. From a teacher’s proposal to Setsubun, anything is fair game—except for 100% Unrequited. Although, why does Nishikata find it so embarrassing, anyway? It’s not like their relationship is even remotely like Ikeo and Kyunko’s!

Even without making a sound, Takagi-san proves to be a formidable opponent! But her near-clairvoyant teasing won't discourage Nishikata. With a surefire Rock, Paper, Scissors strategy and some divine help, he has to win once, right? And when he does, he'll definitely impress her—not that he likes her or anything, okay?!

By his third year of middle school, Nishikata is a veteran of competitions and of losing, but he is resolved to win against Takagi-san in the new year. However, there is one challenge, from his friend Hamaguchi, that Nishikata is okay with failing: asking Takagi-san out! Sharing an umbrella and climbing up the rumored romantic stairs together don’t count, right?...

The fourth event is coming to a climax, and only the best of the best are left standing. With the end fast approaching, Maple Tree unleashes their secret weapon: Maple herself! The game’s most defensive player is thrilled to finally go on the offensive, but will Maple be able to trample over the competition like always, or has her unbalanced...

Face-to-face with his target at last, Lugh took his latest mission with confidence. However, when he barely manages to stop the assault on Count Viekone's castle, he realises something crucial. As they are, his skills aren't going to cut it against the hero, his true target, who is also going to be studying at the same academy as him! Can...

The worst calamity humankind has ever faced Shadow Realms have ravaged the earth and decimated almost everyone in their way. The survival of humanity hinges upon the success of just six mages, including analytic fighter Desir Herrman. The remaining heroes make one final stand to end the bloodshed... but to no avail. Desir closes his eyes on what should be...

Gareki comes face-to-face with the silver-haired Yogi in the darkened halls of the ship. Despite his attempts to get to the bottom of Silver Yogi's enigmatic words and to discover the truth behind this personality, Gareki is instead drawn into a dangerous game... Karneval, Vol. 9 by Phil Christie and Touya Mikanagi takes readers deeper into the mysterious world of...

Haru has been taken captive by Chiyo, and her only hope of escape lies with Yuu and his desperate pleas on her behalf! His persistence pays off, as Chiyo eventually relents, but when Haru decides to stick around, Chiyo is none too pleased with her constant presence in the house. With two demonic big sisters to take care of him...

Faced with an impossible decision, Nai chooses to follow the other Karoku to the headquarters of the evil organisation, Kafka. Upon arrival, the members attempt to extract new secrets about Incuna from the depths of Nai's memory. Meanwhile, in a frantic attempt to find Nai, Gareki accesses Dr. Akari's computer to track down confidential information, but gets more than he...

Not Your Average Boy Meets Girl! Honor student Maruka Suzuki hides a dark secret and a death wish. She knows the world is full of monsters disguised as adults, and she's recklessly looking for a creature to turn her to mush. When one such Groan-Up saves her instead, she sees this rabbitlike being named Mochizuki not as her executioner but...

Even when Nishikata feels like he's got the upper hand, Takagi-san never makes things easy for him. Whether he's doing his best to make her admit she's cold in her summer uniform, giving her a strict speech while pretending to be her teacher, or simply trying to avoid getting slapped on the back after a bad sunburn, escaping embarrassment is...