Graphic novel og tegneserier: fortællinger fra skole- og universitetsliv

"Opposites attract when a cheerful airhead meets the resident wallflower of his new class in this heartwarming, slice-of-life school comedy series! The days are getting longer and hotter as another summer approaches. But this time, things are a little different. Kitagawa is acting nicer, Kasahara is more honest about her feelings, and Nishimura has no shortage of friends to enjoy the sun with! After a round of surfing lessons at the beach, the kids of Class 6-1 head off to a campsite in the woods, where a romantic superstition forces Takada to make a tough decision!"--Amazon.com

HEART-POUNDING PLOYYanagi and Kujou’s trip to an amusement park begins with a haunted house, where Yanagi offers to hold her hand if she’s scared. But with Momoka and Souma (and Yoshida-senpai) meddling, something is bound to go awry! Meanwhile, watching Momoka and Yanagi together is making Kujou feel uneasy...and her changing behavior is beginning to change Souma, too.

"A Tricky Test. The end of terminus break from classes at Babyls is right around the corner! Now, there's only one thing standing between Iruma and vacation: a set of dreary exams. But just as Iruma gets ready to hit the books, he runs right into a fearsome teacher and a sticky situation he never saw coming! Will he be able to wing his way out of this one?!"--Provided by publisher.

When Uryu sees a different name on Yae's driver's license, the same name as a girl from his past, he decides to get to the bottom of it while on a late-night drive to Inari Shrine with the sisters and Makoto, Yae's best friend. However, Makoto chews him out for snooping around. Then, in the middle of their midnight hike, Yae suddenly takes a tumble down Mt. Inari and goes missing!! Will Uryu be able to find her?! And, what is the truth behind the name "Reiko Ichijoji"?!

A feeling left hanging. As they begin their first summer break since getting together, Hotaru and Hananoi-kun vow to experience even more "firsts" together! But all their plans are derailed when Hananoi-kun's father suddenly returns from overseas! Then, Yao-kun finally acknowledges his feelings for Hotaru...just in time for the two of them to have an intimate moment at the summer festival!

It's the second-years' last shot at a proper summer vacation before third-year responsibilities kick in, and what better way to spend it than by living it up in the country? Mitsumi and the gang are Ikajima-bound, and chilling with Mitsumi's family might be just what it takes to bring hidden feelings to light!

"Kaboku and Wanda take the dance floor in their own respective dance battles, and they soon learn that competition and cooperation are both just ways of sharing what's in your heart. Kaboku and Kabeya show up for their B-Boy battle, where figuring out a team name is only the first of their problems. They soon find themselves running into old firends, old antagonists--and at least one fearsome dancer who seems to have it out for Kabaya...if he and Kaboku are goiin gto make it to the top of the contest, they'll have to figure out how to understand each other on the fly, or they might just get buried in the first round! Meanwhile, in Tokyo, Wanda is turning heads at Assay's showcase practice, and earning more than a little jealousy along the way. But when her fellow dancers see how devoted she is to her craft, they begin to open up to her, and new friendships seem like they could start to bloom..."--

“Looking for love, but afraid you’ll never find it?” Come Live at the Love House!Let the Shoko Tug of War BeginStill reeling from her failed Christmas Eve date with Kei and an unexpectedly heart-pounding moment with Tanaka, Shoko agrees to join her housemates on their very first group trip to a hot springs resort. But what should be the perfect moment to relax and reset very quickly becomes another source of intoxicating, mixed signals that leave Shoko more rattled than ever. And the snapshot of in-house situationships soon gets even more complicated by the revelation that the usually cool and composed Rio has also started to fall for someone in the Love House…

When watching anime was a place of refuge... Megumi has finally uncovered the truth of her crush Masamune's hatred of otaku-and its connection to his mother Fujiko. Determined to help, Megumi takes action, but can she work up the courage to reveal her own otaku nature to him? The plot thickens (and the target audience broadens) with the arrival of an even earlier otaku generation!

"A Perfeet Storm. Miki is blissfully enjoying life with Yuu, but stormy days are on the horizon. When Chiyako-san's younger brother, Eisaku, shows up with his two daughters, they blow into the house like a hurricane! It's not long before Miki and Yuu are swept up in their antics - and that's just the beginning of their turbulent new home life. What secrets does Eisaku have to share?! And what is the shocking true nature of Miki and Yuu's relationship?! Find out in the final volume of Marmalade Boy!"--Back cover.

Beyond the anime--the Eizouken storyline continues! When Mizusaki begs Kanamori to fill in for her on a fashion shoot, Kanamori finds her campus rival in willpower, student council secretary Sowande, has been booked for the same gig! But as always, the real rivalry in Eizouken is the creative one, as Mizusaki also realizes that she's not the only talented amateur animator out there, and writer and director Asakusa ponders what it means to be able to successfully complete a work on their terms, if an outside audience doesn't understand what they were trying to say! Student screenings are one thing, but how will Clutch That Machete With Strength! fare before festival judges at an anime tournament...?

Puny and powerless after an unfortunate encounter with a magical girl, the Dark Realm’s Number Two has her work cut out for her in the world of humans!After a climactic battle against the mastermind behind the Dark Realm’s destruction, it seems the only remaining obstacle between the Great Jahy and restoring her home to its former glory…is herself!Determined to come clean, Jahy finally summons enough courage to confess the truth of her economic status to Druj. But will this tragic revelation prove to be the straw that breaks the proverbial camel’s back?Nevertheless, even when a former enemy vies for her boss’s attention, even when another ruckus threatens her beauty sleep, even when a luxurious new home brings new challenges, the Great Jahy will not be defeated!!

A gorgeous full-colour coming-of-age novel, perfect for fans of Judy Blume's Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, Katie Kirby's The Mega Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks and The Babysitters Club graphic novels'READING THIS WAS LIKE A WARM HUG' - ALICE OSEMAN

"Yuki, who's always been deaf, is used to communicating with sign language and her phone. But she's not used to English, so when a tourist from overseas asks for directions, she nearly panics...until a handsome stranger steps in to help. His name is Itsuomi, and it turns out he's a friend of a friend. A charismatic globetrotter, Itsuomi speaks three languages, but he's never had a deaf friend. The two feel drawn to each other and plan a date on a romantic winter's night, but Yuki's friend is afraid that she might be setting herself up to get hurt. Could this be something real? Or will these feelings melt away with the snow?"--

LAST-DITCH EFFORTStudents of the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School are given remarkable freedom—if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks! As the second special test draws to a close, Ayanokouji and Horikita are determined to make sure Class D comes out ahead. Class C’s Ryuuen continues to work in the shadows, undermining everything they do. There’s no way to tell how the test will shake out, even right up to the very end!

An invitation to murder. When Totonou's favorite professor asks him for a favor, the usually introverted Totonou can't help but say yes. Professor Amatatsu is planning a weekend getaway in the snowy countryside. Once all the guests are assembled, one of them suggests they play a murder mystery game. But as the snow continues to fall and people start to act more and more strangely, Totonou starts to suspect that this isn't a game at all! Afterward, Totonou gets to spend more time with his friend Leica, a girl he met in the hospital. But there is more to Leica than meets the eye, and Totonou has to deal with a stunning realization about his friend.

I could model for you...In the title story, a high school delinquent tries to seduce an introverted artist in his class as part of a cruel game, but learns some unexpected things about himself when she turns the tables.   Then there’s “Girl,” in which a teenage boy gets more than he bargained for when he tries to fulfill his own need for attention in an unusual way.    Finally, in “Kamiya,” a young doctor who can’t stand the sight of blood overcomes her phobia thanks to a host club staffed by vampires. But there are other things to fear lurking in the night...In these three complex, alluring stories, Tsubasa Yamaguchi (author of the award-winning Blue Period) shows off the darker side of her imagination, in the process transforming manga itself into something stranger and more erotic.

TAKING CENTER STAGE!The girls continue to study under their sadistic acting teacher, Takagi. Takagi is having them perform scenes from Romeo and Juliet, and the man doesn’t hold back when it comes to giving criticism! After being told she needs to be more of a team player, Sarasa declares that she’ll be better at supporting her co-stars. But can a bright star like Sarasa ever learn to share the spotlight?

"Someya checks in on the status of Mie and Komura's relationship, but Mie is curious about how Asuka and Yasaka are getting along... When Komura catches a nasty cold, Mie visits him at home, and their young relationship hints at progress. Will this middle school pair finally reveal their feelings?"--Back cover.

RUB ME THE RIGHT WAYRentaro’s new girlfriend, Momi Momiji, gets very handsy because she’s training to be the world’s best masseuse. Her hands will bring bliss to every strained muscle and stiff joint she comes in contact with. So lie back and relax. Momi and Rentaro’s tale is a touching one!

"GIRL GAMER GRUDGE MATCH. Aya, Mio, and friends attend a prim-and-proper academy where video games are banned and the punishment for playing them is severe. Now, they're duking it out at Japan's biggest fighting game tournament! After defeating a pro gamer in the losers bracket, Mio's scheduled for a grudge match against Arisa, the tiny spitfire. What follows is the culmination of their tempestuous tourney relationship and a no-holds-barred fight to the death! (And maybe, in the heat of battle, a little personal growth?)

Sachi has decided against an abortion. However, her choice is not without immediate consequences. While she deals with a flood of forms and doctor appointments, Takara is kicked out of his house and juggles multiple jobs to save money for her and their unborn child. In the midst of it all, Sachi's dad shows up out of the blue and promises to take care of everything. But what are his true intentions...?

"Students of the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School are given remarkable freedom--if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks! The second special test is nearly over, and Ayanokouji and Horikita are still trying to figure out Ryuuen's plot and win the test for Class D. Looking inward at his own group, Ayanokouji decides to use the test to determine how useful his volatile classmate Karuizawa can be as a pawn. Will Class D succeed and gain the upper hand, or has Ayanokouji made a fatal error in judgment?"--

CLAWS AND EFFECT After a bizarre car accident left Nao wandering the streets in a cat's body, he assumed his human body was comatose in a hospital somewhere. Imagine his shock when he sees his human body wandering the streets on its own! He's dying to know who's behind the wheel in there and whether this is his chance to get his body back for good.

It's been three years since college student Ichika Sendawara was given two years to live, and she naturally feels like time is running out. But then, on the train, she happens to see her beloved teacher Professor Yurugi, who had vanished suddenly at the end of last semester. That one glimpse stokes the fire of a passion she had more or less given up on...but they may have more in common than she ever suspected. The economy in storytelling in this first of three volumes only serves to underline the poignancy of their connection -- is a brief flash of happiness worth the pain of separation?

"After Iruma makes an offhand comment about wanting to understand demons better, his trusty magical ring casts a sneaky spell to make it easier. The only problem? It's turned the normally happy-go-(un)lucky Iruma into the devilishly dark Irumean! This spicy Iruma soon stirs up the Misfit Class and leads them into a crusade to claim the biggest prize on campus: the lost Demon King's personal classroom, the Royal One!"--

"Amane Fujimiya lives alone in a messy apartment--right next door to Mahiru Shiina, a veritable "angel" who's the smartest, prettiest girl at school. When a chance encounter on a rainy day draws them together, Mahiru finds herself spending more and more time helping Amane get his life in order. And though they both insist they have no intention of dating the other, slowly but surely, something more than friendship begins to blossom."--

The Coffin group cosplay is a go, but before the blood and gore can fly, everyone gets to know one another a little better while planning and prepping. And the older cosplayers, only too happy to share their enthusiasm and skills, have a major surprise in store for lone-wolf cosplayer JuJu!! But even as she grudgingly acknowledges their efforts, JuJu ponders her future in cosplay, leaving everyone shook! Can her fellow cosplayers find a way to change her mind?!

Nagatoro and Senpai s joint training camps are almost over, but Nagatoro is still struggling to develop a surefire attack that will secure her victory over her rival Orihara. Stumped, she turns to Senpai for advice and learns a surprising truth she never saw coming. Later, Nagatoro stops by Senpai s cram school to make sure he s not being bullied and, to her dismay, realizes there s a new woman in his life who seems all but sure to promise trouble.

"A new school year means new lessons, new friends, and new...rivals? When rumors about the infamous "Grim Reaper" reach the ears of a self-proclaimed "witch," will Nishimura meet her gloomy match? Later, what will Adachi do when she spies Hino getting chummy with a taller, prettier classmate? And how will Takada react when he receives a heartfelt love letter--not from Nishimura, not from Kasahara, but from a girl he s never met? Sixth grade is off to a rousing start!"--