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Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 18 by Bisco Hatori
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsIn this screwball romantic comedy, Haruhi, a poor girl at a rich kids' school, is forced to repay an $80,000 debt by working for the school's swankiest, all-male club—as a boy! There, she discovers just how wealthy the six members are and how different the rich are from everybody else...Tamaki wants to ask Haruhi out, but he’s quickly overwhelmed trying to plan the best first date in the universe...Categorized as:
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![Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 02 by Kyousuke Motomi]()
Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 02 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsReads R to L (Japanese Style), for T+ audiences. When Teru’s home gets burglarized, she ends up staying at Kurosaki’s apartment... -
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![Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 04 by Kyousuke Motomi]()
Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 04 by Kyousuke Motomi
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAfter orphan Teru Kurebayashi loses her beloved older brother, she finds solace in the messages she exchanges with DAISY, an enigmatic figure who can only be reached through the cell phone her brother left her... -
![Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 5 by Aka Akasaka]()
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 5 by Aka Akasaka
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWill Kaguya and Miyuki find a way to see each other sooner rather than later over summer vacation? And is tweeting really an effective way to communicate with your crush? Then, Kaguya’s overprotective staff try to prevent her from going to the fireworks festival with the rest of the student council. Miyuki and Kaguya both try to find a way to enroll in the same elective class... -
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![Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 17 by Karuho Shiina, 椎名軽穂]()
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 17 by Karuho Shiina, 椎名軽穂
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsEven though Sawako is dating Kazehaya, lately he’s been distant. When the class Christmas party inspires the bristly Chizu and even insecure Yano into taking the next step in their relationships, Sawako takes drastic action to finally reach Kazehaya... -
![Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 6 by Aka Akasaka]()
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 6 by Aka Akasaka
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsTwo high school geniuses scheme to get the other to confess their love first.Two geniuses. Two brains. Two hearts. One battle... -
![Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 10 by Aka Akasaka]()
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 10 by Aka Akasaka
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsTwo high school geniuses scheme to get the other to confess their love first.Two geniuses. Two brains. Two hearts. One battle. Who will confess their love first…?!Will Hayasaka prove to Kaguya that she can win Miyuki’s heart after all…while singing karaoke? Then the student council engages in some competitive cooking...Categorized as:
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![The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 2 by Kousuke Oono]()
The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 2 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsA former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but!The legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon” has washed his hands of the gangster life for something far more dangerous—becoming a househusband! Cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, cooking.. -
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The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 6 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAll of Tatsu’s hustling and networking since leaving the yakuza has earned him an offer he can’t refuse—an invitation to run with the women’s association, the movers and shakers of his neighborhood. But before he can be initiated, the Immortal Dragon must prove to the board’s heavyweights that he truly can hack it as a homemaker... -
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The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 3 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThe Immortal Dragon, once the fiercest member of the yakuza, is now a married man devoted to supporting his loving wife—as a househusband! But when the gangster-turned-homemaker needs to make some quick cash to buy her a present, he turns to the only skills he knows…and gets his first part-time job! The cozy yakuza comedy... -
![My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 2 by Wataru Hinekure]()
My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 2 by Wataru Hinekure
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsAoki has a crush on Ida, a boy in his class... -
![Skip Beat! , Vol. 1: Includes vols. 1, 2 & 3 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 1: Includes vols. 1, 2 & 3 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsKyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he’s casting her out now that he’s famous enough! Kyoko won’t suffer in silence—she’s going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!Kyoko’s broken heart keeps her from getting into her talent agency of choice... -
![Maid-sama! , Vol. 9: Includes Vols. 17 & 18 by Hiro Fujiwara]()
Maid-sama! , Vol. 9: Includes Vols. 17 & 18 by Hiro Fujiwara
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA 2-in-1 edition of the romantic-comedy series where a student council president secretly works at a maid café!As if being student council president of a predominantly male high school isn’t hard enough, Misaki Ayuzawa has a major secret—she works at a maid café after school! How is she supposed to keep her image of being ultrasmart, strong and overachieving intact once school heartthrob Takumi... -
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The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 1 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsHousework without honor or humanityHe was the fiercest member of the yakuza, a man who left countless underworld legends in his wake. They called him “the Immortal Dragon... -
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The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 4 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsIt’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”!A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband... -
![The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 7 by Kousuke Oono]()
The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 7 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsTatsu is tasked with squeezing the locals for money owed to the association—the neighborhood association, that is... -
![Skip Beat! , Vol. 5: Includes vols. 13, 14 & 15 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 5: Includes vols. 13, 14 & 15 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
![Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 3 by Aka Akasaka]()
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 3 by Aka Akasaka
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsTwo high school geniuses scheme to get the other to confess their love first.Two geniuses. Two brains. Two hearts. One battle... -
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Daytime Shooting Star, Vol. 12 by Mika Yamamori
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsSuzume has moved to Tokyo and is living with her uncle. Suzume and Mamura enjoy some much-needed alone time in Okinawa. That is, until Suzume spots a guy who looks a lot like Mr. Shishio. Finally, the time has come for Suzume to confront her feelings once and for all... -
![Skip Beat! , Vol. 3: Includes vols. 7, 8 & 9 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 3: Includes vols. 7, 8 & 9 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
![Skip Beat! , Vol. 4: Includes vols. 10, 11 & 12 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 4: Includes vols. 10, 11 & 12 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
![Skip Beat! , Vol. 8: Includes vols. 22, 23 & 24 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 8: Includes vols. 22, 23 & 24 by Yoshiki Nakamura
When Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
![Daytime Shooting Star, Vol. 4 by Mika Yamamori]()
Daytime Shooting Star, Vol. 4 by Mika Yamamori
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsOptimistic high schooler Suzume moves to Tokyo and finds her heart caught between two men!After arriving in Tokyo to live with her uncle, Suzume collapses in a nearby park where she had once seen a shooting star during the day. A handsome stranger brings her to her new home and tells her they’ll meet again...Categorized as:
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![Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom, Vol. 6 by Hisaya Nakajo]()
Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom, Vol. 6 by Hisaya Nakajo
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsPRIVATE EYESWhen a sports reporter comes looking for a scoop on Izumi Sano, Japan's most promising young high-jumper, Mizuki's own secrets are brought into the light! Can she hide the fact that she, Sano's roommate, is actually a cross-dressing girl? Meanwhile, Mizuki's classmate Nakatsu, unaware of Mizuki's female-ness, struggles to choose between his girlfriend and "the love that dare not...Categorized as:
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![The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 5 by Kousuke Oono]()
The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 5 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsTatsu is ambushed by a yakuza with a beef, and there’s only one way to settle things—an epic rap battle! But this throwdown is only a warm-up for the buffet battle yet to come, because when you’re the Immortal Dragon, you don’t choose the househusband life, it chooses... -
![Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 16 by Karuho Shiina, 椎名軽穂]()
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 16 by Karuho Shiina, 椎名軽穂
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWhile their friends’ romantic relationships deepen, Sawako feels Kazehaya pulling away... -
![Skip Beat! , Vol. 11: Includes vols. 31, 32 & 33 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 11: Includes vols. 31, 32 & 33 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he’s casting her out now that he’s famous enough! Kyoko won’t suffer in silence—she’s going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz! Ren is playing a strange double role as the half-British actor Cain Heel who’s starring as the supernatural serial killer BJ in a new thriller... -
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Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom, Vol. 4 by Hisaya Nakajo
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsCLOTHES MAKE THE MANAll-male Osaka High School is holding its annual war of the dorms, and for the students, there's no escape! Unfortunately, even though she'd be happy to just compete in the 500-meter relay, Mizuki is forced to enter the Cross-Dressing Pageant..Categorized as:
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![Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 2 by Aka Akasaka]()
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 2 by Aka Akasaka
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTwo high school geniuses scheme to get the other to confess their love first.Two geniuses. Two brains. Two hearts. One battle... -
![Skip Beat! , Vol. 10: Includes vols. 28, 29 & 30 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 10: Includes vols. 28, 29 & 30 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
![Daytime Shooting Star, Vol. 5 by Mika Yamamori]()
Daytime Shooting Star, Vol. 5 by Mika Yamamori
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsOptimistic high schooler Suzume moves to Tokyo and finds her heart caught between two men!After arriving in Tokyo to live with her uncle, Suzume collapses in a nearby park where she had once seen a shooting star during the day. A handsome stranger brings her to her new home and tells her they’ll meet again...Categorized as:
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![Skip Beat! , Vol. 9: Includes vols. 25, 26 & 27 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 9: Includes vols. 25, 26 & 27 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
![Skip Beat! , Vol. 6: Includes vols. 16, 17 & 18 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 6: Includes vols. 16, 17 & 18 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
![My Love Story!!, Vol. 5 by Kazune Kawahara]()
My Love Story!!, Vol. 5 by Kazune Kawahara
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsTakeo Goda is a giant guy with a giant heart. Too bad the girls don’t want him! (They want his good-looking best friend, Sunakawa.) Used to being on the sidelines, Takeo simply stands tall and accepts his fate... -
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![I Heart London by Lindsey Kelk]()
I Heart London by Lindsey Kelk
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsHome is where the heart is. Right? Angela Clark has fallen in love with America -- and it's starting to love her back. Throw one expired visa into the mix, and things quickly take a turn for the worse. She might love her life as a Brit in New York, but now she has no choice but to return to London... -
![W Juliet, Vol. 14 by Emura]()
W Juliet, Vol. 14 by Emura
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMakoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret--but are they more than pals?It's finally graduation time! Having... -
![W Juliet, Vol. 9 by Emura]()
W Juliet, Vol. 9 by Emura
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMakoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret--but are they more than pals?Family ties deepen when Makoto's sister Akane... -
![W Juliet, Vol. 13 by Emura]()
W Juliet, Vol. 13 by Emura
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMakoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret--but are they more than pals?Graduation is only months away, and keeping... -
![W Juliet, Vol. 6 by Emura]()
W Juliet, Vol. 6 by Emura
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMakoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret--but are they more than pals?Makoto's doting sister Tsubaki finds out that... -
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W Juliet, Vol. 7 by Emura
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMakoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret--but are they more than pals?Makoto has a fever, and his closest friends'... -
![The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 8 by Kousuke Oono]()
The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 8 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe cozy yakuza comedy continues as everyone’s favorite househusband finds himself in even more crazy high jinks. Between a donut showdown and a new lady cop on the beat, Tatsu may have finally met his match! It’s just another day for the Immortal Dragon... -
![W Juliet, Vol. 8 by Emura]()
W Juliet, Vol. 8 by Emura
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMakoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret--but are they more than pals?Makoto's father is trying to force Akane into... -
![W Juliet, Vol. 11 by Emura]()
W Juliet, Vol. 11 by Emura
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMakoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret--but are they more than pals?Makoto's 18th birthday is just around the... -
![W Juliet, Volume 12 by Emura]()
W Juliet, Volume 12 by Emura
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMakoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret--but are they more than pals?It's time for the Cultural Festival--an event... -
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![My Love Story!!, Vol. 10 by Kazune Kawahara]()
My Love Story!!, Vol. 10 by Kazune Kawahara
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA gentle giant with a heart of gold finally stops being a love underdog in this hilarious romantic comedy by the author of the best-selling series High School Debut!Takeo Goda is a giant guy with a giant heart. Too bad the girls don’t want him! (They want his good-looking best friend, Sunakawa.) Used to being on the sidelines, Takeo simply stands tall and accepts his fate... -
![W Juliet, Vol. 10 by Emura]()
W Juliet, Vol. 10 by Emura
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMakoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret--but are they more than pals?At the Drama Club's summer training camp, Ito... -
![Bianca Torre Is Afraid of Everything by Justine Pucella Winans]()
Bianca Torre Is Afraid of Everything by Justine Pucella Winans
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMurder most fowl? In this sardonic and campy YA thriller, an anxious, introverted nonbinary teen birder somehow finds themself solving a murder mystery with their neighbor/fellow anime lover, all while falling for a cute girl from their birding group . . . and trying not to get murdered... -
![The Swap by Megan Shull]()
The Swap by Megan Shull
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 28 ratings“YOU BE ME...AND I'LL BE YOU.” ELLIE spent the summer before seventh grade getting dropped by her best friend since forever. JACK spent it training in “The Cage” with his tough-as-nails brothers and hard-to-please dad. By the time middle school starts, they’re both ready for a change. And just as Jack’s thinking girls have it so easy, Ellie’s wishing she could be anyone but herself... -
![My Love Story!!, Vol. 12 by Kazune Kawahara, Aruko]()
My Love Story!!, Vol. 12 by Kazune Kawahara, Aruko
A gentle giant with a heart of gold finally stops being a love underdog in this hilarious romantic comedy!Takeo Goda is a giant guy with a giant heart. Too bad the girls don’t want him! (They want his good-looking best friend, Sunakawa.) Used to being on the sidelines, Takeo simply stands tall and accepts his fate... -
![Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible, Vol. 4 by Nene Yukimori]()
Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible, Vol. 4 by Nene Yukimori
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJunta Shiraishi blends into the background so much that even his classmates fail to spot him...
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