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One Punch Man's One's Manga, Versus, in Kodansha October 2024 Solicits

The new manga series Versus by One Punch Man creator One islaunching in English in Kodasha's October 2024 solicits and solicitations.

The new manga series Versus is written by One Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100 creator One, and launching in English in Kodasha's October 2024 solicits and solicitations. Alongside the launches of The Spellbook Library by Uta Isaki, and the Blue Lock prequel, Episode Nagi by Kota Sannomiya, Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura, as well as all the Vertical Inc. titles.

VERSUS GN VOL 01

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(W) PEPA (A) Qualia
The compelling and long-awaited new action epic from ONE, the author of One-Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100! Centuries ago, humanity's natural enemy, Demons, invaded the world and defeated humanity. The Great Demon Lord and his generals have since dominated the world, while the human race lives on in fear. In desperation, a group of 47 people gathered from around the world undertake a last-ditch effort to save humanity from ultimate annihilation. These heroes swear to defeat the demon army and win back humanity's freedom, but they have no idea the desperate measures that this battle will drive them to embrace…
In Shops: Oct 16, 2024

SPELLBOOK LIBRARY GN VOL 01

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(W) Uta Isaki (A) Uta Isaki
A Kodansha Reader Portal Series: Made in Japan, published first in English! When he was a child, troublemaker Yan was attacked by a ferocious spellbeast… until he was rescued by a group of Spellbook librarians. Inspired by the librarians' heroic efforts, Yan vows to turn over a new leaf and become a Spellbook librarian to repay their kindness. On the day of his employment exam, he meets Tohru, a mysterious young boy who has his own reasons for wanting to work at the library. Together, Yan and Tohru set off and join the ranks of the Spellbook Library, and begin the long journey to learn just what it takes to become a Spellbook librarian!
In Shops: Oct 23, 2024

BLUE LOCK EPISODE NAGI GN VOL 01

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(W) Kota Sannomiya, Muneyuki Kaneshiro (A) Yusuke Nomura
The new prequel manga to the smash-hit soccer action series Blue Lock! Second-year high school student Reo Mikage wants nothing more than to escape his illustrious family's shadow by becoming a soccer star and winning the World Cup. The only thing that's missing is a talented diamond in the rough who can help him achieve his dream. That's when he sets his sights on Seishiro Nagi, a notorious slacker whose quick reflexes are the only hint of athletic ability. Can Reo find the switch to awaken the beast inside Nagi?
In Shops: Oct 16, 2024

BLESS GN VOL 03

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(W) Yukino Sonoyama (A) Yukino Sonoyama
Surrounded by a circle of like-minded talent, Aia finally feels free to pursue becoming a makeup artist. His friend Jun makes her own breakthrough toward a seemingly impossible modeling career. Despite the challenges ahead, their determination to succeed is unstoppable. Competition in the beauty world often gets ugly. To get an advantage, Aia asks his rival Ginga for guidance and on-the-job experience. Meanwhile, just as Jun is about to crack, a celebrity insider lends a helping hand-a move that might seal the deal. Aia and Jun grow more confident, but they also grapple with the reality that there's always someone better. Could that struggle be what drives them to rise above the rest?
In Shops: Oct 02, 2024

BLUE LOCK GN VOL 15

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(W) Muneyuki Kaneshiro (A) Yusuke Nomura
Thanks to Rin Itoshi's screamer and some solid defending in the dying minutes of the first half, the Blue Lock Eleven are up 2-1 against the U-20 Japan team. Morale is running low in the U-20 locker room, and things only get worse when Sae Itoshi threatens to leave. Just then, an ominous figure emerges from the wings… The demon striker Ryusei Shidou is finally loose and ready to run rampant!
In Shops: Oct 30, 2024

BLUE LOCK SEASON ONE BOX SET PART 01

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(W) Muneyuki Kaneshiro (A) Yusuke Nomura
The cutthroat battle to become Japan's top striker kicks off in this premium box set of the hit soccer manga that inspired the smash hit anime! After a disastrous defeat at the 2018 World Cup, Japan's team struggles to regroup. But what's mising? An absolute ace striker. The Football Union is hell-bent on creating a striker who hungers for goals and thirsts for victory, so Blue Lock-a rigorous training ground for 300 of Japan's best and brightest youth players-is created! Includes volumes 1-6 of the Blue Lock manga and an exclusive, double-sided poster.
In Shops: Oct 23, 2024

FABLE OMNIBUS GN VOL 04 (MR)

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(W) Katsuhisa Minami (A) Katsuhisa Minami
The mission to rescue Misaki is a resounding success, ending with Kojima tied up in the trunk and Sunagawa's plans in shambles. But this mess needs cleaning up, and Captain Ebihara slips out of his hospital room for a secret meeting… Meanwhile, with his cast finally off, Maguro's resident assassin wannabe Kuro shows up at Fable's door, begging again to be taken under his wing. Solve one problem, and it's replaced by three more. Is this what it's like to be a working man? This omnibus contains volumes 7 & 8.
In Shops: Oct 09, 2024

FRAGRANT FLOWER BLOOMS WITH DIGNITY GN VOL 03

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(W) Saka Mikami (A) Saka Mikami
This cute and twisty manga spin on Romeo and Juliet is the latest hit in Japan, coming to print from a successful digital-first release! Despite the hostile rivalry between their schools, after spending time together, Rintaro and Kaoruko have begun to feel comfortable around each other. However, even with their growing bond, the barriers between the two schools are so high that Rintaro finds himself at a loss with his friends. The secret of his relationship is putting up walls between them. And so, Rintaro calls Kaoruko and her friend Subaru to a meeting, hoping to find a solution…
In Shops: Oct 02, 2024

GACHIAKUTA GN VOL 04

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(W) Kei Urana (A) Hideyoshi Andou
Rudo lives in the slums of a floating town, where the poor scrape by under the shadow of the rich who live a sumptuous life, simply casting their garbage off the side, into the abyss. Then one day, he's falsely accused of murder, and his wrongful conviction leads to an unimaginable punishment-exile off the edge, with the rest of the trash. Down on the surface, the cast-off waste of humanity has bred vicious monsters, and if Rudo wants to have any hope of discovering the truth and seeking vengeance against those who cast him into Hell, he will have to master a new power and join a group known as the Cleaners who battle the hulking trash beasts of the Pit!
In Shops: Oct 23, 2024

HITORIJIME MY HERO BOX SET VOL 02 (MR)

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(W) Memeko Arii (A) Memeko Arii
Collect the BL manga that inspired the hit anime in a premium, six-volume box set, including an exclusive bonus booklet featuring newly-translated manga and illustrations! Masahiro Setagawa doesn't believe in heroes, but wishes he could: He's found himself trapped in a gang of small-time street bullies, and with no prospects for a real future. But when high school teacher (and scourge of the streets) Kousuke Ohshiba comes to his rescue, he finds he may start believing after all… in heroes, and in his budding feelings, too. Includes Hitorijime My Hero Vol. 7-12, plus bonus booklet.
In Shops: Oct 30, 2024

ICEBLADE SORCERER SHALL RULE WORLD GN VOL 11

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(W) Norihito Sasaki (A) Yoshinobu Yamada (CA) Norihito Sasaki
A commoner from the countryside, Ray White finds himself surrounded by the children of aristocrats at Arnold Academy of Magic. Fortunately, he quickly befriends the talented daughter of a noble house, a half-elf short on self-confidence, and a friendly musclehead. Together, the four take on their first practical test in the Kafka Forest. But hey, wait! How did a seemingly talentless commoner like Ray get into Arnold Academy in the first place…?
In Shops: Oct 23, 2024

KUSUNOKIS FLUNKING HER HIGH SCHOOL GLOW UP GN VOL 02

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(W) Mitsuki Mii
Keisuke Shizuki's peaceful, average high school life is under constant threat. The cutest girl in his grade, Shizuka Kusunoki, won't leave him alone and, as it turns out, the very source of his pretty-girl-phobia, Ririsa Hebikawa, is attending this same high school, too! Between helping Kusunoki remedy her failed glow-up and dodging the unwanted attention their friendship brings, Shizuki's already got his hands full-Hebikawa issue aside. Hebikawa reaches out to Kusunoki, but is her offer of friendship genuine…or is she hiding some other ulterior motive?
In Shops: Oct 23, 2024

NINA STARRY BRIDE GN VOL 07

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(W) RIKACHI (A / CA) RIKACHI
Nina had a rough start to life, orphaned and stealing to survive, only to be abducted for her unusual lapis lazuli eyes. But to her surprise, her captor, Prince Azure, ordained that she would live the life of a princess… specifically, that of the recently deceased princess-priestess, Alisha, who had her same eyes. Despite her changing fortune, Nina won't give up her old life without a fight. Azure might just be the one to finally match her wits, but how much can she trust him? And can she stop the feelings budding in her heart, knowing she must eventually marry another…?
In Shops: Oct 30, 2024

PARASYTE COLOR COLL HC VOL 08 (MR)

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(W) Hitoshi Iwaaki (A / CA) Hitoshi Iwaaki
Final Volume! Shinichi's normal life is completely over. Forced to flee everything he was trying so desperately to protect, he's now being hunted by the most deadly and monstrous parasite of them all. He won't be able to run forever, but he's not alone. Together, can Shinichi and Migi trust each other enough to find a way to survive? And what kind of life awaits them when it's over? Presented with an updated translation and lettering, in a fully-colorized, premium-quality hardcover for the first time!
In Shops: Oct 23, 2024

PASS MONSTER MEAT MILADY GN VOL 06 (MR)

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(W) Chika Mizube, Kanata Hoshi (A) Peperon
Like any proper noble lady, one must have certain acquired tastes. For Melphiera Marchalrayd, she just happens to crave a rather exotic protein-monsters! But do not judge! Despite its bad reputation, monster meat can be used in exquisite cuisine and Melphiera is determined to change the kingdom's opinion of it! Unfortunately, since debuting in society, Melphiera has been struggling to find her perfect match… until she meets the fearless "Blood-Mad Duke" of Galbraith!
In Shops: Oct 16, 2024

PUPPOSITES ATTRACT GN VOL 02

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(W) Hono Natsuna
Rottweiler Tsubu-chan and Pomeranian Monjuro are friends and they're leading the way now, pulling their owners Chiharu Kagura and Kiyotaka Tsujii even closer together. Kiyotaka may be a bit shy, and Chiharu a bit reserved, but they can't deny each other's charm–and unexpected similarities to their beloved pup! A chance encounter with a stylish young woman and her dignified old Shiba leads to new friendships and discoveries, and inspires Kiyotaka to make a bold move…
In Shops: Oct 09, 2024

QUALITY ASSURANCE IN ANOTHER WORLD GN VOL 10

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(W) Masamichi Sato
The once powerless NPC, Gaydle, was modified by Yamanaka, another King's Seeker like Haga, and received an incredibly powerful body. But the warriors of the mountains have had it with his barbarous ways. It doesn't take long for Haga and his party to be dragged into their deadly battle.
In Shops: Oct 09, 2024

RENT A GIRLFRIEND GN VOL 27 (MR)

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(W) Reiji Miyajima (A / CA) Reiji Miyajima
In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too… It's sweet but na ve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com!
In Shops: Oct 23, 2024

SHANGRI LA FRONTIER GN VOL 14

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(W) Katarina (A / CA) Ryosuke Fuji
A fast-paced, irreverent adventure for fans of isekai and RPGs! High schooler Rakuro loves hunting down "trash games," but one day he decides to play a AAA VR game called Shangri-La Frontier instead. He creates a character with a bird head, skips the cutscenes and jumps right in–but what awaits him in this game is different from anything he's ever faced…
In Shops: Oct 30, 2024

SHIKIMORIS NOT JUST A CUTIE GN VOL 18

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(W) Keigo Maki (A / CA) Keigo Maki
Izumi-kun and Shikimori-san have decided to dedicate every moment possible to something that could determine their future as a couple: studying for their entrance exams! But there are so many fun events going on at school… In fact, summer and fall are full of one cool distraction after another! Amid this rollercoaster of temptation, Shikimori-san's secret ambition for the future is revealed…
In Shops: Oct 09, 2024

SIGN OF AFFECTION GN VOL 10

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(W) Suu Morishita (A) Suu Morishita
Since they started going out, the handsome and confident Itsuomi has been nothing but kind and caring toward Yuki, his deaf classmate and now girlfriend. The two have knocked down one challenge after another: staying in touch while Itsuomi is overseas, dealing with friends with unrequited crushes, and finally securing permission from Yuki's parents to move in together. Now the big day is finally here, and they've just finished bringing the last box into their new home. But now that all that work is done, the most nerve-wracking part begins: everyday life!
In Shops: Oct 23, 2024

SKETCHY GN VOL 04

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(W) MAKIHIROCHI (A) MAKIHIROCHI
As Ako and Shiho learn more about the world of skateboarding, they also get to know Momo, a talented skater who has the potential to be a world champion. But Momo's path to success is blocked by the lack of a skatepark in her area: she can only practice on her neighborhood streets–as long as her parents don't find out about it…
In Shops: Oct 09, 2024

TYING KNOT WITH AN AMAGAMI SISTER GN VOL 07

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(W) Marcey Naito (A) Marcey Naito
Atheist Uryu Kamihate just wants to get into medical school… but his foster father runs a shrine and expects him to marry one of the three priestesses! The buxom Yae, the diligent Yuna, and the sporty Asahi all have their charms… if they weren't miko! The Amagami Shrine is preparing to hold its annual festival, and the three sisters are all eagerly preparing! But when debtors come calling and the shrine faces bankruptcy, can an atheist and three shrine maidens set aside their differences long enough to weather the storm?!
In Shops: Oct 09, 2024

WHEN WILL AYUMU MAKE HIS MOVE GN VOL 17

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(W) Soichiro Yamamoto (A) Soichiro Yamamoto
Yaotome's the cute president of the shogi (Japanese chess) club at her high school, and she's pretty sure that her underclassman Ayumu, the only other member, has a huge crush on her. They get together to play shogi every day after school, but no matter what she does, she can't seem to coax or trick him into confessing his feelings! What she doesn't know is that Ayumu has made a pact with himself to reveal his love after he's beaten Yaotome at shogi for the first time. Yet there's one big issue with this plan… he really sucks!
In Shops: Oct 16, 2024

WIND BREAKER GN VOL 08

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(W) Satoru Nii (A) Satoru Nii
Haruka Sakura never had a close friend, let alone several. As he grapples with his fear of rejection, he turns to Kaji, the class leader of the second years, for some much-needed advice. Following an impromptu party involving Sakura's favorite omelette rice, he meets Tsubakino, one of the Four Kings. Fascinated by the upperclassman's outspoken and confident personality, what will Sakura discover about himself while learning about Tsubakino's past?
In Shops: Oct 02, 2024

WITCH HAT ATELIER KITCHEN GN VOL 05

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(W) Hiromi Sato (A / CA) Kamome Shirahama
Even the most cultured palate has its likes and dislikes, and young apprentices are no exception. So when Qifrey receives a gift of bottled Starchovies from his former master, he and Olruggio will have to work their usual magic to transform these pungent delicacies into a kid-friendly meal. Whether it's Starchovies or Cuttlekris, no ingredient is too exotic for a couple of kitchen witches! Includes a variety of real sweet and savory recipes with step-by-step instructions.
In Shops: Oct 23, 2024

YOUR LIE IN APRIL OMNIBUS GN VOL 01

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(W) Naoshi Arakawa (A) Naoshi Arakawa
The moving, musical drama about love, life, pain, and passion that inspired the hit anime returns in a huge omnibus edition! Kosei Arima was a piano prodigy until his cruel taskmaster of a mother died suddenly, changing his life forever. Driven by his pain to abandon piano, Kosei now lives in a monotonous, colorless world. Having resigned himself to a bland life, he is surprised when he meets Kaori Miyazono, a violinist with an unorthodox style. Can she bring Kosei back to music, and back to life? This new, 610-page collectible edition of Your Lie in April includes three full volumes of the original release, newly-published color art, translation notes, and a new, larger size.
In Shops: Oct 23, 2024

SAVING 80K GOLD IN ANOTHER WORLD L NOVEL VOL 06

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(W) FUNA
Joining forces with the ambitious merchant Lephilia, Mitsuha is on a roll in the New World. But now their inventory's been stolen by a jealous rival! She's not letting them get away, though. It's payback time-with the cunning use of her world-jumping ability, of course. In this volume, our heroine is cooking up even more storms: an exclusive club for young noble girls, a manmade island, and a new kind of weapon that'll knock a boy's socks off?!
In Shops: Oct 16, 2024

AJIN DEMI HUMAN COMPLETE GN VOL 01 (MR)

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(W) Gamon Sakurai (A) Gamon Sakurai
For Kei, and at least forty-six others, immortality comes as the nastiest surprise ever. He's a rare specimen who needs to be experimented on for life-a demi-human who must die a thousand deaths for the benefit of humanity… The breathless nightmare trip Ajin: Demi-Human, finally available in omnibus format. A thriller that just keeps on getting better and deeper.
In Shops: Oct 02, 2024

A BRIEF MOMENT OF ICHIKA GN VOL 03

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(W) Natsu Tadano (A) Natsu Tadano
Final volume! At the age of 16, Ichika Sendawara learned that she only had two years left to live. Now a 2nd year college student, she lives a busy, upbeat life, despite never knowing when the end will come. Everything changes when Ichika meets Professor Yurugi-for the first time she feels she has something to live for. But then Yurugi quietly leaves the university, and Ichika is left wondering why, and what could have been… A gentle love story that grapples with the deepest existential questions we face in life. As the Shuji Terayama poem quoted in the text says, "If life is nothing but goodbyes, who needs life?"
In Shops: Oct 09, 2024

GUNDAM ORIGIN MSD CUCURUZ DOANS ISLAND HC VOL 01

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(W) Junji Ohno, Yoshiyuki Tomino, Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, Yatate Hajime (A) Katoki Hajime
Based on the legendary "lost" episode from the First Gundam TV series, this is the story of Cucuruz Doan like you've never seen it before. Created as a spinoff of original character designer and animation director Yoshikawa Yasuhiko's own manga retelling of First Gundam in Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN, this 5-volume series explores the ramifications of Cucuruz Doan's actions from the perspective of the Zeon soldiers under his command. Gundam veteran Junji Ohno brings us brand-new characters and a new view of the development of the original mobile suits, all with the imprimatur of Yasuhiko himself.
In Shops: Oct 02, 2024

KAINA OF GREAT SNOW SEA GN VOL 03 (MR)

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(W) Tsutomu Nihei (A / CA) Itoe Takemoto
SF/Fantasy visionary Tsutomu Nihei's most accessible and exciting series yet! Kaina is the only youth in the last remaining village that clings to life on the Canopy, high above the surface of the world. When Liliha, a princess from the surface, makes her way to the Canopy, each realize that there is more to their world than they knew. Kaina agrees to help Liliha return to the Great Snow Sea far below, where her kingdom is imperiled by the rapacious neighboring kingdom of Bargia. The trip is arduous, and foes lie in wait at the end of their descent. With Liliha taken prisoner and her father the king too caught up in politics to rescue her, Kaina has no choice but to set off with only the young prince in tow, braving the dangers of the great snow sea to rescue Liliha from Bargia's clutches…
In Shops: Oct 23, 2024

S SC NOVEL (MR)

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(W) Koji Suzuki (A) Koji Suzuki
The latest edition of the RING series is set years after the original Sadako story. Now in a modern age of computers and the internet, the Sadako virus is revitilized and is potentially even more dangerous. 28-year-old image processing specialist Takanori Ando being handed a USB memory stick by the president of the CG production company where he works. Tasked with analyzing its contents, Ando gasps at the graphic images he sees, and quickly concludes that they cannot have been faked or generated by CG software. Assuming the man in the video did indeed kill himself, what could his purpose have been in leaving this footage behind? Ando saves the file to his PC. When he plays it again the next day, the man's body has shifted to a lower position, and in subsequent viewings, the video undergoes further changes. Combining classic Japanese horror and modern themes, S is Koji Suzuki's powerful return to the J-Horror field!
In Shops: Oct 30, 2024

SERAPH O/T END GUREN ICHINOSE CATASTROPHE AT SIXTEEN GN VOL

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(W) Yo Asami (A) Takaya Kagami
Prequel to the original hit manga series, Seraph of the End! Detailing the events before the apocalypse, 15-year-old Guren Ichinose enrolls at Daiichi Shibuya High, a magical training school. Witness his trials as he must hide his true strength even as he is trampled on at a school for the insufferably privileged.
In Shops: Oct 30, 2024

WELCOME TO DEMON SCHOOL IRUMA KUN GN VOL 10

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(W) Osamu Nishi
Iruma Suzuki has always been eager to please, even at the cost of his well-being. Worst yet, he's the son of two selfish parents who end up selling him to a demon. Thanks to their totally irresponsible actions, Iruma has found himself living in the Netherworld, where he must live and attend school as the grandson of an older demon. Luckily, his new, doting grandfather is there to help, but Iruma will have to figure out how to blend in with his demonic classmates or risk getting eaten. All he needs to do is subjugate rival classmates, summon familiars, and do other typical demon things while never revealing that he's human… Piece of cake, right?
In Shops: Oct 09, 2024

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