Manga Releases for Week of 5/2

Artbook by Takeshi Obata of Death Note, new Dragon Ball, My Hero Academia Vol. 4, Naruto: Sakura's Story, One-Punch Man Vol. 6 and more!

By VIZ Media May 02, 2016

blanc et noir (Artbook)

A collection of best-selling artist Takeshi Obata’s work from 2001–2006, which contains definitive illustrations from popular series Death Note and Hikaru no Go. This gorgeous oversized art book is encased in a silver-stamped slipcase and is stuffed with 132 pages of full-color art, several massive foldout posters, special papers and 12 pages of artist commentary, including a “how to draw” section. It also includes three large double-sided laminated posters. This incredibly special art book is being offered as a limited edition print run of 10,000 copies. 

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Bleach (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 15

The Battle for Karakura Town is heading towards a grim conclusion as Ichigo and his allies continue the bloody melee against Aizen’s Espada horde! But there are old ties between the factions, pitting friend against friend. In the end, Captain General Yamamoto himself faces off against Aizen, but what if even his legendary strength isn’t enough to defeat the ultimate traitor?! 

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Blue Exorcist, Vol. 15

The operation against Professor Gedoin’s diabolical Dream Town Inari is just the opening round in the growing conflict between the Knights of the True Cross and the Illuminati. As both sides regroup and lay plans for the future, the Exwires try to come to terms with what has happened. Though Izumo finds some peace and a new sense of purpose, serious questions about Renzo Shima’s betrayal still need to be answered. It’s not an easy thing for Rin and his friends to learn that they have become pawns in Mephisto’s schemes, but the game is on! 

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Dragon Ball Full Color Freeza Arc, Vol. 1

After his epic battle with Vegeta, Son Goku and his friends must obtain the wish-granting Dragon Balls in order to resurrect their fallen allies! Their search will take them all the way to the planet Namek, where the evil Freeza and his minions are slaughtering the Namekians in order to fulfill Freeza’s wish for immortality. What will it take to defeat this great evil? 

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The Heiress and the Chauffeur, Vol. 1

Sayaka wears a crimson ribbon that signals she is at the top of her class, and her classmates all revere her. So when Narutaki ignores decorum and breaks school rules to protect Sayaka, will she stand by him or dismiss him as the school demands?

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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 2--Battle Tendency, Vol. 3

JoJo and Caesar face their most powerful foe yet—the leader of the Pillar Men! Armed with the ability to create a weapon from any part of his body, he is more than a match for JoJo and his allies. And now that his brethren have fallen, he’s got a score to settle. Prepare for a battle unlike any before!  

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Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 24

It’s been one year since Sawako and Kazehaya confessed their love to each other. With their last high school festival approaching, Sawako gives it her all to make it the best one ever. Meanwhile, Kazehaya seems to be overworking himself… 

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Maid-sama! (2-in-1 Edition), Vol. 4

Misaki secretly participates in the maid café’s eating contest to save a coworker from keeping a promise that she never should’ve made in the first place. Then things unexpectedly heat up when a game called Love Trial forces Misaki to participate in various festival games with Usui—while holding hands! 

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My Hero Academia, Vol. 4

The U.A. High sports festival is a chance for the budding heroes to show their stuff and find a superhero mentor. The students have already struggled through a grueling preliminary round, but now they have to team up to prove they’re capable of moving on to the next stage. The whole country is watching, and so are the shadowy forces that attacked the academy… 

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Naruto: Sakura's Story (Novel)

The Great Ninja War did not only harm adults, but left many damaged children behind. Medical ninja Sakura travels the land, opening clinics dedicated to healing children of the mental trauma they experienced. She learns of a series of attacks against Konoha, and her investigation leads to an impossible conclusion: Sasuke is the terrorist mastermind behind them all! Using her skills and her heart, Sakura strives to clear Sasuke’s name and bring the real perpetrator to justice. 

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Nisekoi: False Love, Vol. 15

What happens when Raku's childhood friend Yui declares her love for Raku, and he ends up spending the day with her after everyone in the house leaves for vacation?! When Chitoge and the others catch wind of this news, they'll do anything to stop the two from being alone! 

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One Piece, Vol. 78

With the fate of the people of Dressrosa on the line, the Straw Hats and their allies enter the final phase of the battle against the evil Doflamingo family. But when Luffy faces off against the toughest enemy he's ever met, he'll have to reveal a brand-new ability! 

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One-Punch Man, Vol. 6

An emergency summons gathers Class S heroes at headquarters…and Saitama tags along. There, they learn that the great seer Shibabawa left the following prophecy: "The Earth is in danger!" What in the world is going to happen?! 

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Oresama Teacher , Vol. 20

After the burden of his past sent Hayasaka fleeing into the stormy night, his dad is finally ready to reveal their family secrets. But is Hayasaka ready to remember why his memories started to disappear in the first place?! 

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Yo-kai Watch, Vol. 5

Nate Adams is just an average kid until the mysterious Whisper gives him the Yo-kai Watch. Now he can see what others cannot: Yo-kai of all shapes and forms! 

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Yu-Gi-Oh! (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 6

The new Black Crown Game Store is pedaling a hot new game and creating trouble for Grandpa Mutou’s family business. First a sinister clown-masked figure steals Yugi’s Millennium Puzzle, and then Ryuji Otogi, the teenage heir to the store, challenges Yugi to a collectible dice game of dragons and monsters. But without the Millennium Puzzle, Yugi can’t call on Yu-Gi-Oh! Trapped inside the Black Crown Game Store, Yugi must win a game of Dungeon Dice Monsters or lose the Millennium Puzzle forever. 

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World Trigger, Vol. 10

With only seven seconds left until the crossroads, time is running out. Black Triggers face off as Miwa activates Fujin to bring the invasion to an end. But can everyone really escape the worst possible future? 

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