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Otaku Love Connection Vol. 4 has something that hooks you and makes you want to find out more

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A hilarious slice-of-life rom-com about one high school’s gorgeous power couple and the romance otaku who stan them!

Summer is upon the otaku, and the heat is on! Comiket, cosplaying, hijinks at the beach, and sleepovers give otaku partners in crime Wataru and Mashiro endless opportunities to observe and adore their fave it couple, Yuzuru and Chihiro! Of course, they’re also primed to keep an eye on how things are developing between BL-loving Supika and yuri fiend Yuri, a.k.a. a pampered heiress and her faithful butler! But could things finally be heating up on the romance front between Wataru and Mashiro too?!

Story: Chu Amairo
Art: Chu Amairo
Translation: minami
Lettering: Brandon Bovia

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Kaiju No. 8 Vol. 15 continues the big clash between Kaiju No. 8 and Kaiju No. 9 with lots of reveals

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Kafka wants to clean up kaiju, but not literally! Will a sudden metamorphosis stand in the way of his dream?

With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?!

Fulfilling his childhood promise, Kafka moves to neutralize Kaiju No. 9 by Mina Ashiro’s side. Amid an extreme back-and-forth battle, No. 8’s berserk mode cracks No. 9’s shield and pierces the core, but it turns out that’s not the source of No. 9’s power!

Story: Naoya Matsumoto
Art: Naoya Matsumoto
Background Art: Osamu Koiwai
Finishing Work: Jiro Sakura
Weapon Design: Mantohihi Binta
Translation: David Evelyn
Touch-up Art and Lettering: Brandon Bovia, Phil Christie
Design: Jimmy Presler
Editor: Karla Clark

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The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All Vol. 3 does a great job of developing characters

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With Aya’s encouragement and inspiration from a music festival they attend together, Mitsuki begins to pursue her passion for music in earnest! But when a certain video of her singing goes viral on social media, Mitsuki ends up becoming somewhat of a celebrity at school―and her newfound fame brings difficulties for both her and Aya…

Story: Sumiko Arai
Art: Sumiko Arai
Translator: Ajani Oloye
Letterer: Brandon Bovia

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Assassin’s Creed: Forgotten Temple Vol. 1 is entertaining but more for fans of the franchise

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An all-new adventure featuring Edward Kenway, following the events of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag!

It’s time for Edward Kenway to take on one last swashbuckling mission! Shifting alliances with new friends, deadly battles with the scheming Templars, and all-new enemies are going to put all of Kenway’s skills to the test!

Noa Kim is kidnapped by Abstergo in Macau and forced to explore the memories of one of his ancestors through their Animus program. That ancestor turns out to be Edward Kenway, the legendary pirate and Assassin! Held under Abstergo’s thumb, Kim finds himself thrust into an adventure that spans Southeast Asia as Kenway searches for vaults from the First Civilization.

Original Concept: Ubisoft
Story: ARC
Art: Tabii
Translation: Amy Cho
Retouch and Lettering: Brandon Bovia

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Deadpool: Samurai Vol. 3 delivers some solid laughs

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Deadpool has finally made a return trip to Japan, and this time, it’s no-holds-barred! Hey, who’s the villain this time? Who killed Sakura Spider? Are there any cool guest stars in this one? Do you think Deadpool is going to be okay? He’s the coolest, right? Did you already see Deadpool & Wolverine?

They say that Deadpool is irresponsible. They call him chaotic. You know what else they call him? Back!

It’s been a while since Deadpool has checked in with the Avengers Samurai Squad. Lives change, habits shift, and sometimes you just fall out of touch. Can you blame him? Deadpool has a lot going on. He’s a globe-trotting super hero!

Anyway, Deadpool has finally returned to Japan, and this time, it’s no-holds-barred! Hey, who’s the villain this time? Who killed Sakura Spider? Are there any cool guest stars in this one? Do you think Deadpool is going to be okay? He’s the coolest, right?

Story: Sanshiro Kasama
Art: Hikaru Uesugi
Translation: Amanda Haley
Touch-up art & Lettering: Brandon Bovia, Ace Christman, Phil Christie
Design: Michelle Lamb

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Kaiju No. 8 Vol. 14 features the big clash between Kaiju No. 8 and Kaiju No. 9!

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Kafka wants to clean up kaiju, but not literally! Will a sudden metamorphosis stand in the way of his dream?

With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?!

Thanks to the efforts of the new generation of soldiers, Kafka makes it in time to save Mina Ashiro from Kaiju No. 9. Not only that, he has a host of improved Defense Force–style combat techniques tailored to fight his enemy. But with Kaiju No. 9 able to access the absorbed Isao Shinomiya and his wealth of martial arts knowledge, will Kafka’s refined battle techniques stand a chance?

Story: Naoya Matsumoto
Art: Naoya Matsumoto
Background Art: Osamu Koiwai
Finishing Work: Jiro Sakura
Weapon Design: Mantohihi Binta
Translation: David Evelyn
Touch-up Art and Lettering: Brandon Bovia, Phil Christie
Design: Jimmy Presler
Editor: Karla Clark

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Kaiju No. 8 Vol. 13 is packed with action and sets up the confrontation we’ve been waiting for

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With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?!

Mina Ashiro falls into the clutches of Kaiju No. 9 after its emergence in Tachikawa. Kafka goes to rescue her, but daikaiju start emerging in several places across the city, impeding his progress. The situation becomes even more complicated when he picks up on a new kaiju presence and a never-before-seen entity reveals itself!

Story: Naoya Matsumoto
Art: Naoya Matsumoto
Background Art: Osamu Koiwai
Finishing Work: Jiro Sakura
Weapon Design: Mantohihi Binta
Translation: David Evelyn
Touch-up Art and Lettering: Brandon Bovia, Phil Christie
Design: Jimmy Presler
Editor: Karla Clark

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Kaiju No. 8 B-Side Vol. 1 is a nice expansion of an already awesome manga series

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A spin-off of the smash hit Kaiju No. 8, this manga takes a deeper look at some of the series’ most beloved characters. See Hoshina, Shinomiya, and others in the past as they struggle to find themselves through battle with deadly kaiju!

In this first of two volumes, Hoshina’s backstory comes to light. The harsh words of his father could have hobbled Hoshina for life, but Hoshina’s not your average kaiju fighter. Armed with his signature swords, he shakes free of the doubts of the past, determined to take down kaiju and make a name for himself!

Story: Naoya Matsumoto, Keiji Ando
Art: Kentaro Hidano
Translation: David Evelyn
Shonen Jump Touch-up Art and Lettering: Brandon Bovia
Graphic Novel Touch-up Art and Lettering: Kyla Aiko Smith

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The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All Vol. 1 is a great start with great art

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Fashionable and upbeat high schooler Aya loves listening to rock, but no one else seems to share her interest…until she meets a cool, stylish employee at a CD shop. Dressed in black from head to toe, he has this air of mystery about him, and his taste in music is impeccable. Aya falls hard for him―not knowing her crush is actually her female classmate Mitsuki! For her part, Mitsuki generally keeps to herself and avoids standing out at school. But given that she sits right next to Aya, Mitsuki’s all too aware of the other girl’s feelings, and she’s afraid to reveal the truth. So why does she find herself talking with Aya more and more…?

Story: Sumiko Arai
Art: Sumiko Arai
Translator: Ajani Oloye
Letterer: Brandon Bovia

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The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All Vol. 2 is choppy in the story but has awesome art

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Aya’s found out that the guy she was interested in isn’t a guy at all—and she’s also realized that she just can’t keep her cool around Mitsuki! The two haven’t quite put a name on their complex, earnest feelings, but they only grow as the pair continues to bond over the music they love. With their senior year at hand, future plans are coming into question…and Aya’s thrown for a loop when a mysterious woman shows up and wants Mitsuki to go overseas!

Story: Sumiko Arai
Art: Sumiko Arai
Translator: Ajani Oloye
Letterer: Brandon Bovia, Rachel J. Pierce

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