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Weathering With You

Makoto Shinkai • 2020

During the summer of his first year in high school, a young man named Hodaka runs away from home to the bustling city of Tokyo. Alone and exhausted, he decides to kill time in a fast food place, where he meets a young woman named Hina who happens to work there. Little does he know that Hina possesses powers that not only affect the weather, but the whole world...<br/><br/>In this manga adaptation of the Weathering with You animated film, Makoto Shinkai dives into topics like love and sacrifice to show how far one boy goes to protect the thing he loves most. This manga version has been lovingly rendered with beautiful art by the up-and-coming artist Wataru Kubota, and it goes beyond the film to reveal the backstories and true thoughts of the characters who stole the hearts of fans and critics worldwide.

The Apothecary Diaries

Natsu Hyuuga • 2023

After breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series!<br/><br/>The truth of Maomao’s birth is revealed?!<br/><br/>Sly tactician Lakan’s attempts at provocation lead to his own downfall when Maomao challenges him to elephant chess, only to outplay him in a game of wits!<br/><br/>In a stupor from drinking “poison” as punishment for his loss, Lakan dreams of a long-lost past, his affair with a beautiful courtesan, and meeting her daughter for the very first time.<br/><br/>Upon waking, he finds himself at Verdigris, where he is pressed to buy the freedom of a girl of his choosing and take her home as his wife! But will any of the flowers there catch his eye when his heart is in love with a memory?

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This cute and twisty manga is a modern "Romeo and Juliet" tale. Two rival schools, one for elite girls and one for "good-for-nothing" boys, stand side-by-side. When Rintaro, a boy with a gentle heart from the boys' school, meets Kaoruko from the girls' school, they instantly connect. However, their schools' deep-seated rivalry threatens their budding relationship, forcing them to navigate societal expectations and the traps set by their classmates.

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Rival schools, one for elite girls and one for 'good-for-nothing' boys, set the stage for a modern Romeo and Juliet romance. A chivalrous boy and an open-minded girl might just bridge the gap. This hit Japanese manga, originally digital, now comes to print. In this volume, Saku's birthday unites the group, while Rintaro bakes a celebratory cake for Kaoruko. Their pre-school date is interrupted by a surprise visitor, adding a twist to their summer' plans.

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Rintaro realizes he might like Kaoruko as more than a friend. With her birthday approaching, he decides to bake her a cake. Will his heartfelt effort win her over?

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A "Romeo and Juliet" style manga about two rival schools: elite girls' Kikyo High and "good-for-nothing" boys' Chidori High. Rintaro (Chidori) and Kaoruko (Kikyo) meet and connect, but their schools' rivalry poses a major challenge. Can they overcome the obstacles set by their classmates and forge their own path? This popular Japanese digital-first release is now in print.

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Despite the hostile rivalry between their schools, after spending time together, Rintaro and Kaoruko have begun to feel comfortable around each other. However, even with their growing bond, the barriers between the two schools are so high that Rintaro finds himself at a loss with his friends. The secret of his relationship is putting up walls between them. And so, Rintaro calls Kaoruko and her friend Subaru to a meeting, hoping to find a solution…

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Rintaro, a kind but misunderstood boy at Chidori High, sees his life change when he meets Kaoruko, a straightforward girl from a rival school. Though they seem like opposites, Kaoruko's honesty helps him open up, but the school rivalry and the intervention of Subaru, Kaoruko's best friend, complicate their relationship.

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Two rival schools stand side by side: one for elite girls and the other for boys considered lost causes. But one of those boys might be a natural gentleman, and one of those girls could be more open-minded than expected... This adorable, twist-filled manga, inspired by Romeo and Juliet, is Japan's latest hit after its digital success. Rintaro from Chidori meets Kaoruko from Kikyo and they instantly connect, but trouble soon arises because of their rival schools.

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Risa has been getting closer to Zen, who always supports her during her crises. As they spend more time together, she discovers a new side of herself and even dared to kiss him. Now she must keep her promise to help Zen and his group with a study session at her house, although she fears it might be awkward.

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Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku Complete Manga Box Set (Wotakoi Box Set)

This nerdy rom-com manga follows a gamer boy and a fujoshi girl who are old friends. They start dating when they work in the same office, initially for convenience, but their relationship may evolve. This popular series, which began as a webcomic and is now a hit anime, comes in a collectible box set with an exclusive sticky notepad.

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (Manga) 2

Marinette and Adrien return to Paris in a manga based on their Netflix animated series! By day, they're high school students; by night, they're the superhero duo Ladybug and Cat Noir, secretly saving Paris. Their nemesis, Hawk Moth, turns ordinary citizens into villains using akuma, and his latest target is Nathaniel, who becomes the Evillustrator. Meanwhile, Adrien's father begins to suspect his son might be Cat Noir.

Boy Meets Maria

Peyo · 2021

<b>An LGBT+ manga exploring love and gender at a high school drama club.</b><br><br>Taiga dreams of becoming an actor, so the first thing he does upon entering high school is join the drama club. There, he meets the beautiful, enigmatic Maria and immediately falls in love with her. Not long after, Taiga is told that she is actually a boy--but is that all there is to Maria’s story? The late PEYO debuted with this beautifully illustrated, single-volume tale exploring the nature of personal expression and the fluidity of the power of love.