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Kaiju No. 8 Vol. 16 wraps up the series and delivers a very satisfying finale

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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?!

With his childhood dream in his heart, Kafka makes his choice—to give up his human form for the sake of humanity. He transforms for the final time into Kaiju No. 8 and takes his last stand against the historic cataclysm—the Daikaiju of the Meireki Era! Can he put a stop to this unprecedented foe before it plunges the world into destruction? Find out in the thrilling conclusion!

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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Half is More Vol. 1 is an amazing manga exploring racism in Japan

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Side-eyes. Confusion. Whispers. Giggles.

Being a mixed-race Japanese person isn’t easy, and that’s especially true for Kazumi Mandanda Yoneyama and her brother. Despite being born and raised in the Land of the Rising Sun and having a Japanese mother, the siblings, who share a Black French father, are treated as outsiders. But knowing they have as much right to belong as anyone else, they and their mixed-race friends search for ways to cope and find wholeness in their half-Japanese identities.

In a country as homogeneous as Japan, Kazumi and others like her must continue to put one foot in front of the other and contend with feelings of otherness every day. As they navigate this road rife with trials and pitfalls—microaggressions, misunderstandings, social transgressions, and racism—it becomes clear that self-acceptance isn’t simple.

This is a story of hope and the search for coexistence, dedicated to all those struggling with their identity.

Story: Yoiko Fujimi
Art: Yoiko Fujimi
Translation: David Evelyn
Touch-up and Lettering: Phil Christie

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LYNX, Vol. 1 is a hell of a start with great world building mixed with fantastic art

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What remains after the end of the world? For the last of humanity in a world of perpetual winter, the only way to survive is to adapt—but for Lynx Takuma, the past cannot be so easily left behind.

Lynx Takuma is standing still. As a bio-enhanced detective in New Borealis, one of the last habitable cities after worldwide climate disaster, Lynx knows what she’s meant to do: break up crime syndicates, track down rogue Qual technology, and keep the peace alongside her reckless-but-trusty partner Task and her crime-fighting talking cat Skua. But ever since Simone…

Well, she’s not thinking about Simone. Or about anything beyond getting through the next day, and the next, and the next…

Story: Samuel Sattin
Art: tokitokoro
Lettering: Phil Christie

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Star Wars Visions: Tsukumo is a hell of a manga. Star Wars fans will dig it but it’s for everyone!

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Following Order 66, the Empire’s Jedi purge is in full swing and anti-Jedi propaganda is at its height. Among the survivors is Jedi Knight Nagi Tsukumo. Betrayed, poisoned, and on the run, he joins forces with two droid outcasts searching the galaxy for coordinates to a fabled Droid Paradise.

With an Imperial assassin hot on their tail, Nagi, along with droids Dee-Seven and Ee-Ten, must find the rumored utopia before the Empire catches up with them. But when they finally reach their destination, all seems lost. Can one Jedi overcome the Empire’s influence, or will peace demand the ultimate sacrifice?

Story: Eiichi Shimizu, Tomohiro Shimoguchi
Art: Eiichi Shimizu, Tomohiro Shimoguchi
Lettering: Phil Christie

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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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Super Psychic Policeman Chojo, Vol. 1 has its moments but overall is cute but not engaging

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A psychic cop and his rookie partner tackle neighborhood crimes in their own wonky way!

Psychic investigators don’t normally use their powers to lie, cheat, and get ahead. But super psychic policeman Meguru Chojo does! Relegated to a run-down police station and hated by the entire neighborhood, Chojo gets into all sorts of shenanigans, goofs, and gaffes with his rookie partner, Nao Ippongi. Together, they turn the police force into a farce.

On her first day at the West Chinjuku Police Station, Ippongi realizes she got the short end of the stick: Her new partner, Chojo, uses his psychic powers to do everything except work. But after some yakuza threaten to take over Ippongi’s family’s dojo, Chojo begins to take his job more seriously, and the pair embark on a comedic whirlwind solving crimes, catching bad guys, and blundering their way through life as police officers.

Story: Shun Numa
Art: Shun Numa
Translation: Dan Luffey
Touch-up and Lettering: Phil Christie

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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 Vol. 12 is packed with some awesome action and tense moments

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The Eastern Division has been attacked by identified-class kaiju. Narumi and Kikoru have taken care of their targets, but Hoshina is still facing off against No. 12, the finished project that No. 10 served as the prototype for. Even worse, Numbers Weapon 10 won’t output more than 83 percent unleashed combat power, making this battle even more of a struggle for Hoshina!

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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