The Case Files of Jeweler Richard (Light Novel) Vol. 1

Author: Nanako Tsujimura
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1638585776
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This highly acclaimed mystery tale about a young man teaming up with a handsome jewelry appraiser inspired a popular anime–and a manga adaptation (also from Seven Seas)! Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian is a brilliant and enigmatic British jewelry appraiser. Seigi Nakata is a young college student. Their worlds are as different as can be, but when a chance encounter leads Seigi to hire Richard to appraise a family heirloom, it sparks a partnership that goes well beyond that one job. Together, the duo investigate jewelry-related cases and solve mysteries, finding the secret messages hidden in the hearts of precious stones–and the hearts of those who possess them.

Banana Fish, Vol. 17

Author: Akimi Yoshida
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 197471229X
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 187

Book Description
Ash is held captive and interrogated by the brutal Colonel Foxx who does everything in his power to get information on Golzine's "ace in the hole" against the U.S. government. But a caged animal can be held only so long before it bites back. Chaos erupts and Eiji's life hangs in the balance while Ash's key players are captured and brought to Mannerheim's dreaded complex. -- VIZ Media

Robo Sapiens: Tales of Tomorrow (Omnibus)

Author: Toranosuke Shimada
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
ISBN: 1685792901
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 308

Book Description
In the future, robots are more than machines. Autonomous "cyber-persons" with A.I. brains are part of society, interacting with humans while developing their own culture. In fact, they may be surpassing humans, as biological homo sapiens have begun to die out and give way to robo sapiens. But are humans truly disappearing, or are robots the newest form of humanity? This millennia-spanning, speculative science fiction manga of interconnected stories, both human and robotic, was awarded the Division Grand Prize at the 2020 Japan Media Arts Festival.

Disney Cruella

Author: Hachi Ishie
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1974729249
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
You don’t become a legend by being nice. She wasn’t born Cruella. Gifted with talent, innovation, and ambition, Estella dreamed of becoming a fashion designer, but the world seemed intent on making sure her dreams would never come true. The life of an amateur thief is hardly a glamourous one, but in 1970s London, at the crossroads of fashion, Estella has a vision for herself and her designs, if only she can afford it! Witness Estella’s life on the streets with her best friends and partners in (petty) crime, Horace and Jasper, before the infamous diva Cruella emerges to make sure no one gets in her way! -- VIZ Media

Let's Go Karaoke!

Author: Yama Wayama
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
ISBN: 1975340043
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 166

Book Description
Nothing worries Satomi Oka more than the upcoming final choir competition of his middle school career—right up until he is accosted by a stranger from the shadows who demands, “Let’s go karaoke!” As a yakuza, Kyouji Narita doesn’t scare easily, but a terrifying prospect has driven him to seek Satomi’s help. The boss is holding a karaoke contest, with the loser forced to get a tattoo to be selected and torturously applied by the boss himself! Oka has been to many vocal rehearsals over the years, but never one-on-one karaoke sessions with a gangster!!

Your Forma, Vol. 1

Author: Mareho Kikuishi
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
ISBN: 1975339665
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 205

Book Description
In an alternate 2023, the Your Forma, a miraculous “smart thread” technology initially developed to treat a massive outbreak of viral encephalitis, has become an integral part of daily life. But these convenient devices come with an invasive drawback—they record every sight, sound, and even emotion their users experience. For electronic investigator Echika Hieda, diving into peoples’ memories via the Your Forma and hunting for evidence to solve the toughest crimes is all part of a day’s work. The problem is, she’s so good at what she does that her assistants literally fry their brains trying to keep up with her. After putting one too many aides in the hospital, the top brass finally furnish Echika with a partner on her level, a brilliant yet cheeky android named Harold Lucraft. Does this unlikely duo have what it takes to resolve their mutual suspicions and avert a deadly technological infection from sweeping across the globe before it’s too late?

Love of Kill, Vol. 7

Author: Fe
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
ISBN: 1975325524
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
Although Ryang-Ha and his mysterious acquaintance have found Chateau safe hidden in a suitcase, they are not in the clear yet; on their trail is a group of criminals who want nothing more than to exact revenge on the two boys. As the situation spirals out of control and even his allies begin to resemble threats, all Ryang-Ha has to rely on are a stolen car and a loathsome gun-but the weapon proves to be too much for him to handle...

To Another World... with Land Mines! Volume 1

Author: Itsuki Mizuho
Publisher: J-Novel Club
ISBN: 1718387970
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270

Book Description
“Hey! I’m an evil god, but I’m not actually evil!” Those were the first words I heard in the afterlife. My name’s Naofumi Kamiya, and my entire class died in a tragic bus accident. The god told my classmates that he would transport all of us to a dangerous new world, but he created skills for us on request, so maybe he was actually a good god? That’s what I thought at first, anyway. But when it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! I feel bad for my classmates who thought that gimmicky skills would make them invincible. I mean, the god did warn them that there were no cheat skills! Oh well. As for myself, I’m enjoying my life with my childhood friends, putting safety first and staying out of trouble. After all, this world might seem like a game, but it’s not. It’s reality.

The Case Files of Jeweler Richard (Manga) Vol. 1

Author: Nanako Tsujimura
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
ISBN: 1685790488
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
When Seigi Nakata rescued a handsome young jewelry appraiser from a group of drunken assailants, he got more than he bargained for! The appraiser is Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian, a brilliant and mysterious British jewelry expert. Seigi hires him to appraise a family heirloom...and that is just the beginning. Together, they unlock the secret messages hidden in the hearts of precious stones--and those who possess them.

Love of Kill, Vol. 6

Author:
Publisher: Yen Press
ISBN: 9781975325497
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
A powerful, mysterious figure has captured Ryang-Ha, and it's clear he knows more than most about his target. With no way of overcoming his captor, it's up to Chateau to break in and come to his rescue, but when a fight breaks out between the two, things go from bad to worse...