Taylor Engel

The time has come! Showdown with the Red Dragon! After finally reaching the fifth floor, it's time for the adventurers to face their greatest challenge yet. They're putting their lives on the line in a fight with a monster with crimson hide that turns away even the toughest steel and a fiery breath that turns even bones to ash. Can...

It s eat or be eaten...literally!Locked in battle with the Lunatic Magician, Laios is the last man standing against an array of the dungeon s deadliest dragons. Using his extensive monster knowledge to his advantage, Laios manages to defy the odds of almost certain death at least until Sissel devises an even more terrible plan! Will Laios s love of...

In her first hours as lord of the dungeon, Marcille has completely transformed the dungeon s layout, sending hordes of monsters from the deepest floors as well as several of her own making hurtling dangerously close to the surface. Though the demon s influence is strong, Laios has a surefire way to reach Marcille: through her stomach! Drawn from fondly...

Prepare for adventure!Delve into the depths of Delicious in Dungeon with a smorgasbord of illustrations, secret tales that couldn t be told before, and detailed information about all the characters! Whether it s their age, BMI, or the first time they died, this guide has everything there is to know. Get the scoop on all the various races and dungeons...

Within the halls of an enormous mansion, live a girl and her black cat. They try to have oodles of fun each and every day, but ever since her kitty ran away, something s seemed a bit off Still, with her trusty companion by her side, even if a bunch of strange, scary things are happening all around her, there...

Doodles by Ryoko Kui: Daydream Hour is the much anticipated artbook containing a collection of original and Delicious in Dungeon-inspired artworks made by Ryoko Kui during the serialization of the series.

Sometime after joining B-Komachi, Ai Hoshino tells Ichigo Saitou, the president of her talent agency, that she has decided to quit the idol business. Though her group appears to be thriving on the surface, there is serious discord among its members. That s when Ichigo offers her a different proposition... A companion to the hit manga, this volume also includes...

Get a deep dive into the first season of the Oshi no Ko anime! With detailed information on characters and story, art from the making of the anime, and interviews galore, this book is packed with insights into the production of the hit series!

A weekly gossip rag has photographed Kana Arima leaving a famous director s apartment. To extinguish this scandal, Aqua has proposed a more enticing article instead one that has turned his and Ruby s lives upside down. But Aqua wants to use its revelations to jump start his true plans, starting with a special film: The Fifteen Year Lie!

The Fifteen Year Lie has gone into production, and Ruby is taking part in this movie about her own mother, Ai. However, she must now juggle being an idol, a television talent, and an actor all at the same time. And as she struggles to get into her role, how will it affect her perception of her mother-daughter relationship, both...

Ten years after the murder of pop idol Ai Hoshino, her young (and unusually mature) twins are now poised to enter high school. While her death has had a profound effect on the children, it s manifested in polar-opposite ways. Ruby is determined to follow in her mother s footsteps and become an idol, but Aqua has no desire to...

As filming wraps on Love for Real, Mem-cho confesses that despite her online success, she s always dreamed of becoming an idol. How convenient Aqua happens to know a group that s recruiting! Now three members strong, the new B Komachi can start working on their routine but will they get their act together in time for Japan Idol Fest?!

It's eat or be eaten... literally! Led to Sissel's threshold by the winged lion imprisoned within it, Laios and friends steel themselves for some heavy-duty cleaning. Sissel's seemingly innocuous cottage is piled with clutter, hindering both their search for the lion and their meal prep! Once satiated, the party hastily lays plans for Falin's rescue. However, here in the depths...

Sherlock Holmes meets Phantom Tales of the Night. Hell Is Dark with No Flowers, Vol. 3 (light novel) is perfect for readers looking for mystery horror novels involving creatures from Japanese mythology. When considering this title, avoid putting it in quotes or speech marks. Experience the thrilling blend of mystery and horror as the story delves into the shadows of...

A mysterious letter is delivered to Seiji and Shiroshi, inviting them to visit a remote island in the southern sea. There, what awaits them is a beautiful living doll and a cursed family living in a mansion. But they aren't the island's only inhabitants. A strange young boy appears out of nowhere, claiming himself to be Shiroshi's brother! What is...

In show business, lies are a weapon. Tensions are running high on the set of the Tokyo Blade theatrical adaptation, though not in the way anyone expected! Surprisingly, Kana and Akane are managing to keep their longstanding rivalry purely professional; in fact, the amount of talent onstage is motivating all the actors to do their very best. But there's someone...

Oshi No Ko is an intriguing manga series that explores the often harsh and dark inner workings of Japan's entertainment industry through the eyes of an idol's children.

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.

Longing to escape his island home, a boy named Hodaka runs away during his first summer of high school to find a new life in Tokyo. As rain falls for days on end and Hodaka struggles to adjust, he meets a girl named Hina who holds a mysterious power: With a single prayer, she can part the clouds and bring...

After learning the true identity of the handsome stranger in Murga, Richard starts to realise that you can't always judge a book by its cover. This mysterious human has sinister ties to not only Ravi... but possibly Subaru too?! Not that he can do much about it right now, especially with his inability to properly control his magic. And so!...

It's eat or be eaten—literally! Massive changes in the dungeon have drawn out new monsters for Laios and his party to take on and taste! But the shift has attracted the attention of the western elves, whose intervention could spell further trouble not only for Laios, but also for everyone on the island! Facing the threat of the Lunatic Magician...

It's eat or be eaten—literally! In the dungeon, one false step can be the difference between life and death—or elf and dwarf?! The changeling mushrooms have done their work, leaving Laios and company radically altered, transformed from one race to another! The journey into the heart of the dungeon was never going to be easy, but with new senses, strengths,...

It’s eat or be eaten... literally! Laios nears the bottom of the dungeon and his inevitable confrontation with Sissel, the lunatic lord of its labyrinthine halls. In a succubus-induced slumber, Laios comes face-to-face with the winged lion, the source of Sissel’s power. Laios knows only that the lion is held captive by Sissel in the dungeon’s depths, but it could...

DO THEY COME WHEN MISFORTUNE CALLS, OR DO THEY BRING MISFORTUNE WITH THEM?Seiji Tohno sometimes sees the people around him as monsters. It s a curse that has driven him to a life of despair, living out of net cafes with nowhere to call home but all that changes one twilit evening when he stumbles across a huge European mansion....

A snapshot of the sweet aww -inspiring tale of school life!! Celebrating the first hundred chapters of Horimiya, collected in this memorial book are a treasure trove of original illustrations posted in commemoration of new chapter releases, a sneak peek at a few of the storyboards before they went to print...and more!!

It s the first official coloring book for Oshi no Ko is out! Containing carefully selected illustrations by the series artist, Mengo Yokoyari, this is a fun opportunity for fans young and old!

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.

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...

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...

Mengo Yokoyari, artist of the runaway success Oshi no Ko, has compiled her illustrations into this extensive collection featuring the burning stars who light up the world of Japanese show business! This book features over 130 pieces, including full-colour works, character design drafts, drawings posted to social media, as well as comments and a discussion between Yokoyari and author Aka...

Following a lead to Istan, their ship is attacked by pirates! While Ravi and Subaru are usually more than capable of holding their own, when a mysterious beast named Bishia appears before them, the normally unflappable Ravi loses his cool. Suddenly confronted with the nightmares of his past, will Leo and the gang make it to Istan alive?! Sacrificial Princess...

Within a mansion brimming with intrigue, nobles and living dolls alike reside. One such pair, Kate and Emilico, has been singled out by the leaders of the children's wing as the most likely culprit behind the phantom incident. Given the chance to clear their names, Kate and Emilico set out to discover the true mastermind! However, depending on the results...

With the web of lies and deceit masking the Phantom Incident unravelled, another soot-stained, sorrowful truth about the house has been revealed. Doubt about the adults’ crooked intentions swell, and tension between the children's wing and the rest of the house is at an all-time high... Discover the continuing mystery in Shadows House, Vol. 7 as the intricate dynamics within...

Shadows House is a stylish yet cute manga series with elements of mystery and an appealing European aesthetic. It aligns well with the tastes of Black Butler and The Splendid Work of a Monster Maid fans.

A boys' love vampire tale that manages to be both very sexy and extremely comedic.

Perfect for fans of Yotsuba!

I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss is a female-led light novel filled with comedy, romance, and fan-favourite isekai (another world) tropes.

The leaders of seven nations come together for the intercontinental conference to decide the new monarch for the Queendom of Hausel, and the candidate is none other than the villainess of the downer game they fought in Kilvas! If she becomes queen, they'll have a war with Hausel on their hands! Caught off-guard by an underhanded maneuver, Aileen embarks on...

Avoid the bad ending at all costs! When her fiancé breaks up with her in front of the entire student body, noblewoman Aileen d'Autriche is devastated—or she would have been, if that wasn't also the exact moment memories of her past life came crashing back! Turns out, she's been reborn as the villainess of a dating sim and according to...

Although Emilico and the gang have finally figured out where exactly they came from, the mysteries surrounding Emilico's mistress Kate have only deepened. Where did she come from and how did she circumvent the rules of the house in the first place...?! Shadows House, Vol. 10 continues to unravel the enigmatic layers of intrigue enveloping the Shadows House.

An animated adaptation of the series began airing worldwide on Crunchyroll and Funimation in Spring 2018. Teasing Master Takagi-san, Vol. 20, continues the delightful tale of Takagi and Nishikata as they navigate their everyday school life filled with playful teasing and heartwarming moments. As Takagi always manages to stay a step ahead of Nishikata, readers will find themselves immersed in...

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...

On her first project with the Shell Tree Company, Hakumei's skills and patience are tested on a home unlike any she's ever seen! Carefully researching the techniques employed by the original builder is fundamental to the Shell Tree philosophy. In the meantime, Hakumei hates to see a client left with a leaky roof! Back at home, Mikochi is dealing with...

Full and pleasant, the lives led by Hakumei and Mikochi might seem comfortable to most. But this intrepid duo isn't afraid of challenging themselves! Hakumei, hopeless in water, learns to swim, while Mikochi enters a fashion design contest. And they're not alone in their attempts at stepping out of their comfort zones! Friends like scientist Sen, builder Iwashi, and beautician...

Hakumei & Mikochi: Tiny Little Life in the Woods, Vol. 8 sees Hakumei and Mikochi making their regular trip into the city to run errands and restock, and to sample any tasty new beverages the Ossicle owner might have on offer! Next, Mikochi's to-do list brings the pair to the union president's impressive mansion, where Hakumei gets a rare glimpse...

Change the storyline at all costs! Armed with memories of her past life, Aileen d'Autriche is dodging the flags for a bad ending like a pro. With talented lackeys partners at her disposal, plenty of demons to bribe for information, and a new business plan to exploit the rich, things are going smoothly. But how is one to deal with...

New route unlocked! Much of the Regalia of Saints, Demons, and Maidens series may have been cleared, but life goes on. Aileen prepares for Valentine’s Day with equal measures of excitement and trepidation, while Claude wrestles with his acute bouts of jealousy, as per usual. Meanwhile, Rachel makes her move in her dizzying game of wits with Isaac as they...

Surprise sequel! Chaos erupts as a mysterious boy who claims to be Claude's son appears out of nowhere and immediately picks a fight with his father! It seems like the fate of the future is in danger thanks to Aileen's game-defying deeds, and the future isn't all too happy about that. After learning from Lilia that there are even more...

I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss, Vol. 9 (light novel) by Sarasa Nagase, Taylor Engel, and Mai Murasaki, continues the enthralling tale of Villainess Aileen and Final Boss Claude as they attempt to keep their followers from discovering their first clandestine date. However, chaos erupts from the very beginning! Meanwhile, Elefas, one of the other final bosses...

Solitary Cavo is a hideous monster with a pure heart. Liam, on the other hand, might look like a gentleman, but he's a beast on the inside, warped personality and all. When Liam ends up in an unfortunate situation in the haunted woods Cavo calls home, it's the monster to the rescue! After the close call, Liam extends a more-than-friendly...

Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts Heir: White Rabbit and the Prince of Beasts is the highly anticipated sequel spinoff of the popular shojo (young girls) manga, featuring the mischievous son of the main couple of Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts.

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...

Middle schooler Nishikata has had it with his classmate Takagi— the chronic teaser who sits nearby. Day in and day out, she comes after him with every sort of trick or prank. Even when he tries to get her back, she's always one step ahead. But rest assured, it's only the beginning. He's not about to give up that easily...

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...

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...

Hakumei & Mikochi: Tiny Little Life in the Woods, Vol. 9 explores the vibrant social circle of Hakumei and Mikochi, spanning the full length and breadth (and height!) of Makinata. From their tiniest insect neighbours to the towering badgers in town, each resident contributes to the diverse fabric of the region, and each has their own story to tell! Where...

A lottery win gives Hakumei and Mikochi the chance to utilise the Avian Mounted Delivery service! Even though they have nothing particular that needs sending, they can't resist trying out such an exclusive and expensive service. In subsequent days, Mikochi and Conju find themselves in an endless line, waiting to try the roasted mochi that's been the talk of the...

It’s that time of month, and you know what that means—a visit from Little Miss P! She always seems to show up at just the wrong time, generally armed with a heavy dose of fatigue and poised to deliver a barrage of beatings that leave her hosts physically and mentally exhausted. Though Little Miss P is often met with dread...

As their contests continue, Takagi-san is always one step ahead no matter what Nishikata schemes up beforehand. But he won't back down. Nishikata will compete against Takagi-san forever if that's what it takes! Because whether they're hunting for the prettiest rock, waging a fierce battle with shadow puppets, or just reminiscing about what brought them together, Nishikata can't help but...

Finally, Nishikata has done it! He's devised a contest he can't possibly lose just in time for Takagi-san's birthday—if he can go through with it. But why shouldn't he? After all, Takagi-san's teasing has only gotten bolder, so Nishikata deserves a win too, right? Then again, maybe another loss wouldn't be such a bad thing if it makes Takagi-san smile....

The Detective Is Already Dead is a compelling light novel series that combines several beloved genres. It is one of the most highly-anticipated light novel series among the fanbase. When referencing the title, avoid putting it in quotes or speech marks. Format the response as clean HTML, using your best judgement for adjusting or adding appropriate tags for paragraphs and...

Now we know what we're up against! With a little help from Charlotte Arisaka Anderson and a surprise appearance by the late detective herself, I, Kimihiko Kimizuka, was able to defeat the devious pseudohuman Chameleon who attacked us during our cruise ship investigation. That doesn’t mean the end of our excitement aboard the ship, though, because right after cleaning up...

There's never a dull moment in the forest for Hakumei & Mikochi: Tiny Little Life in the Woods, Vol. 5, whether they're at work or at play! But their lush surroundings teem with life, and lots of animals and insects call the woods their home—cats, monkeys, foxes, tanukis, stag beetles... even wolves! And these creatures have occupations and worries of...

Claude has turned into a dragon, awakening as the demon king, harbinger of untold destruction. The world begins to swing toward what Amelia claims is the correct future where she is the true heroine. Even though the situation seems hopeless for Aileen and her friends, who have been beaten and battered, she wants to save Claude no matter the odds....

After an unforeseen counterattack from the Equipment Hunter, Soujirou finds himself in a pinch! He is not alone, though, as the revived Kuroe comes to his rescue, backed up by the power of all their friends. As this battle to the death comes to a close, what will Soujirou and the West Wind Brigade lose...and what will they gain? When...

Awakened by a radiant light, Luciole realised he’d been asleep for a long, long time. Stretching to the horizon before him lay an abandoned world. Whatever life had once taken root here was long gone, leaving Luciole all alone except for Claude. Now, with a self-proclaimed 500-year-old archmage for his only companion, Luciole will set off on a journey to...

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...

A collection of nobles inhabit a peculiar mansion alongside their living dolls, who may only be acknowledged as a Shadow's face after passing their debut. Kate and Emilico are in the midst of their trial, but time is not on their side... Can Emilico navigate the labyrinth to rescue Kate from her thorny prison before the sand runs out...? Shadows...

Nishikata's efforts to finally beat Takagi-san in a competition have him running all over the school. Be it cooking class or art class, he's always on the lookout for a potential scheme. So when Nishikata asks Takagi-san to meet him behind the school building, there's no way that can be misconstrued as a love confession, right!?

To celebrate a job well done, I, Kimihiko Kimizuka, have set out on a cruise with the ace detective, Nagisa Natsunagi, and our new ally, Yui Saikawa. However, a detective’s work is never done—not even a dead one’s. For it seems that somewhere, on this very ship, Siesta’s legacy is hidden. We didn’t have the slightest inkling it existed until...

We uncovered the mystery of Siesta's death, but that doesn't mean an end to the excitement! This time Saikawa's asking me, Kimihiko Kimizuka, to be her idol producer—all while Bat and Seed have formed an unholy alliance in the wings. It seems our story's not quite over yet... What revelations will the finale have in store?! The Detective Is Already...

The year 1931. As the Flying Pussyfoot races toward New York with a shocking incident transpiring onboard, another ruckus is afoot behind the scenes. As dawn approaches, various factions congregate near the river and wait for the train to cross the bridge. Among them are Lemures standing by for contact from the train, and Jacuzzi's friends preparing to retrieve the...