Manga
Sanda Vol. 2
by Paru Itagaki
Continue the thrilling quest with Sanda and Shiori as they uncover more secrets, face new challenges, and move closer to restoring the magic of Christmas in a future Japan. Now an anime adaptation!

In Sanda Volume 2, the journey to uncover the truth about Fuyumura Shiori's missing friend, Ono Ichie, intensifies as Sanda and Shiori face growing obstacles from both external forces and within their own friendship. As they continue their search for Ichie, they begin to unravel a conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of their world. With the mystery deepening, the stakes are raised, and the hidden magic of Christmas becomes ever more elusive.

The bond between Sanda and Shiori is tested as they confront the reality of their quest and the moral dilemmas that come with it. Secrets of the past emerge, and new, powerful figures appear on the scene, complicating the search for Ichie and putting their lives in even greater danger.

Volume 2 takes readers on a journey of self-discovery and emotional growth, as Sanda and Shiori struggle to balance their feelings of doubt and hope with the growing pressure to find answers. This volume is packed with emotional twists, supernatural intrigue, and the continuing exploration of the lost magic of Christmas.

As Sanda and Shiori draw closer to the truth, they discover that the fate of their world-and the magic that once defined it-rests in their hands. Volume 2 sets the stage for an epic continuation of this heartwarming, thrilling, and mysterious series.
 
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Space Punch Vol. 4
by Paru Itagaki

In a world where superpowers are a gift to protect the weak and fight evil, Suou Kouki has always dreamed of becoming a hero. But when his moment of despair awakens a hidden power, his dream quickly turns into a nightmare. Now, armed with a dangerous ability, Suou finds himself on a path he never expected-one where the line between hero and villain is perilously thin. The Raven Dark Hero is a gripping manga that explores the dark side of power, ambition, and morality, as Suou's journey forces him to confront the consequences of becoming the very thing he once sought to destroy.
 
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Girl Crush Vol. 1
by Shin'ichi Sakamoto
 
Tenka Momose was a quiet and withdrawn child, but before long she realized that the most effective way to protect herself wasn't hiding from other kids--it was being the best at everything! After years of armoring herself with excellence, Tenka lives safely atop her cool-girl pedestal, admired and idolized by everyone. But her flawless composure is suddenly shaken by a very average schoolmate's impressively big dreams. At first Tenka is scornful of Erian Sato's ambition to become a K-pop idol, but the other girl's passion is so irresistible that Tenka soon finds herself with idol dreams of her own! Inspired by Erian's sincerity (and her own unexpected jealousy), Tenka decides that she's going to audition at a famous Korean talent agency. But although her research powers and ability to memorize moves have helped Tenka excel in the past, the judges seem to be looking for something more than just flawless technique. Does Tenka have a chance at becoming an idol when the only thing she's good at is being perfect?
 
Hikaru in the Light! Vol. 2
by Musawo
 
The competition is underway as best friends compete for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars in volume 2 of this funny, feel-good manga series, perfect for fans of K-On!, The Tryout, and The Baby-Sitters Club.

Hikaru and her best friend, Ran, have made it past auditions... and now the real tests begin: dance tests, vocal tests, nerve-racking rankings, and devastating eliminations, all to see who has the star potential to make it through to the next round. The competition is growing fierce, and with so much talent in the room, Hikaru will need to dig deep to let her voice shine. Mai Matsuda is a manga artist from Chiba, Japan. Her works include Houkago Kitaku Biyori and Kinshi-chou Night Survive.
 
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Boyfriend, Sometimes Girlfriend Vol. 2
by Musawo
 
Ever since seventeen-year-old Hodaka started dating his new girlfriend, his life has turned upside down. His girlfriend Chihaya-cute, sweet, and lovely as could be-has a family curse that turns him into a girl if they kiss! Despite their strange situation, Hodaka's feelings don't waver, and their relationship only continues to grow. But when Chihaya's cousin Mashiro kisses another guy, he too finds himself transformed! Just how are they going to stop Mashiro before she reveals their family secret to the whole world?!
 
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Graphic Novels
Frankenstein: New World - The Sea of Forever Vol. 1-4
by Mike Mignola
 
Frankenstein and the young Lilja navigate the world above ground to follow Lilja's vision, but an ancient and familiar evil follows them wherever they go.

The world above appears transformed, but old evil is hiding behind a new mask.

In the follow-up to Hellboy and B.P.R.D., Frankenstein and young Lilja travel across the transformed world to follow a prophetic vision. Along the way, they befriend mysterious people and fight monstrous creatures, all while navigating the metamorphosized natural world above. But the path set by her vision is not clear and easy, and there will be both legendary enemies from Hellboy's history and new horrifying foes that will try to stop them.

Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, and Peter Bergting return to the New World that Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. gave their lives to save.
 
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Lost Fantasy Vol. 1-4
by James Tynion IV
 
There is a world of magic, myth, and monsters that exists beneath the surface of our own.
In Lost Fantasy, a magical world lies beneath ours, and first contact was made over a hundred years ago between the two worlds due to a natural disaster, resulting in a schism that allowed monsters to break through. Since then, secret monster slayers, known as The Great Hunters, have been working with global leaders to police the border and to keep our world safe from the creatures that lurk in the shadows. But last night, something broke through, resulting in a mysterious mass killing in Montana, and causing things to shift in a way that will ripple through both worlds. Now it's up to rookie monster hunter Henry Blackheart to stop it...
 
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Final Boss Vol. 1
by Tyler Kirkham

Against her better judgement, former detective Myra Wan begins to poke at the shadows which linger in every corner of the Counties, searching the mysterious Hush. In the Counties Psychiatric Institute - the last place the little girl was ever seen - there are more questions than answers.

In the Nowhere, Hush falls deeper in the dungeon without Mono to guide her. But she must survive more than just the Jailer, as something itches just beneath her skin, pulling Hush into more and more danger...
 
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Everything Dead and Dying Vol. 3
by Tate Brombal
 
Death has come to the town of Caverton, and Jack is left to pick up the pieces. But in saving the family he has left, will he condemn the rest of his neighbors and friends to an even worse fate? And as the human survivors get split up, the dead only grow hungrier...
 
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Anime on Kanopy
Liz and the Blue Bird
 
Mizore Yoroizuka and Nozomi Kasaki are a pair of best friends in their final year of high school. They're both obsessed with the school's brass band club. With Mizore on the oboe and Nozomi on the flute, they spend their days in happiness, until the club begins to practice songs inspired by the fairy tale Liz und ein Blauer Vogel - "LIZ AND THE BLUE BIRD". Immersed in this story, Mizore and Nozomi begin to realize that there may be no such thing as being together forever.
 
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Dororo
 
During the Warring States period, the young thief Dororo encounters Hyakkimaru, a strange, sightless boy who wields fearsome prosthetics in place of his missing limbs. Parts of Hyakkimaru’s body were traded to a group of 12 demons by his father in exchange for power, but thanks to a kindly medicine man, Hyakkimaru survived his horrifying ordeal. Now he roams the land in search of his missing body, and together he and Dororo will fight to survive in an unforgiving, demon-plagued world.
 
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Great Teacher Onizuka
 
A former gangster turned rookie teacher, Eikichi Onizuka takes on the nastiest problem children in the whole school. With his own bizarre brand of tough love, he teaches them life lessons that will never be forgotten.
 
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