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Viz Media Releases April Manga Socilitation Titles
It's that time of the month again. Viz Media has released their April titles for pre-order and it's a big list. There must be something you fancy in here.
Shonen Jump
We Never Learn, Vol. 9
By Taishi Tsutsui
Some people are bad at cooking, but Mafuyu Kirisu is bad on a whole new level! It takes more than a cute apron to be a great chef. Plus, Uruka gets some life-changing news… How will it alter her relationship with Nariyuki?
For older teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0951-9
On Sale Date 2020-04-07
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/192 pages/B&W
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Vol. 8
By Masashi Kishimoto, Art by Mikio Ikemoto, Script by Ukyo Kodachi
Though burdened by a traumatic past, Kawaki slowly begins to open up to Boruto and his friends. However, the members of Kara soon infiltrate Konoha village in order to bring him back. Can Naruto and Boruto protect Kawaki from these powerful enemies?!
For teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0879-6
On Sale Date 2020-04-07
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/176 pages/B&W
One Piece, Vol. 93
By Eiichiro Oda
Robin infiltrates the Shogun's palace in order to collect valuable intelligence, but she's quickly spotted by Orochi's henchmen. Can she be ninja-like and make a stealthy escape? Meanwhile, after his painful defeat to Kaido, how will Luffy escape the excavation labor camp?!
For teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1255-7
On Sale Date 2020-04-07
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/200 pages/B&W
Platinum End, Vol. 11
Story by Tsugumi Ohba, Art by Takeshi Obata
Seeking to negotiate with the final god candidate, Mirai and the others reveal themselves to the world. But the final candidate is a Nobel prize-winning professor with the angel of destruction by his side. And when the professor explains his theory on what is actually behind the competition to choose a new god, it will shock the entire world!
For mature audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1256-4
On Sale Date 2020-04-07
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/208 pages/B&W
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 3
By Gege Akutami
Tensions are high as the Goodwill Event between the Tokyo and Kyoto campuses of Jujutsu High approaches. But before the competition can even begin, a couple of Kyoto students confront Fushiguro and Kugisaki. Meanwhile, Yuji's training gets interrupted by a mysterious crime involving grotesque bodily alterations caused by a cursed spirit…
For older teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1004-1
On Sale Date 2020-04-07
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/192 pages/B&W
Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma, Vol. 35
By Yuto Tsukuda, Art by Shun Saeki, Contributor Yuki Morisaki
The Blue cooking competition rages on! Intent on getting his rematch with Asahi Saiba, Soma keeps racking up win after win, even against his formidable noir opponents. Meanwhile, in the other tournament bracket, Erina faces a suspiciously heinous schedule. What exactly is the book master planning?!
For older teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1258-8
On Sale Date 2020-04-07
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/192 pages/B&W
World Trigger, Vol. 20
By Daisuke Ashihara
With the final matches of the B-Rank Wars coming up, Tamakoma-2 gets its chance to go up against Suzunari-1, Azuma Squad and Kageura Squad again. This time is different–Hyuse is an official member of Tamakoma-2 and ready to shake up the competition. But Suzunari-1 has a trick up their sleeve when Taichi suddenly cuts the lights in the arena, causing a total blackout.
For teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1259-5
On Sale Date 2020-04-07
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/216 pages/B&W
Shojo Beat
Prince Freya, Vol. 1
By Keiko Ishihara
Freya thinks of herself as a simple village girl, but her idyllic life is shattered when she is caught up in the aftermath of a treacherous Sigurdian plot. She bears a striking resemblance to her country's beloved Prince Edvard, who lays dying from poison. Without its ruler, all of Tyr will quickly be engulfed by Sigurdian violence. Now Freya must take Prince Edvard's place and lead his valiant knights in defending the realm!
For older teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0876-5
On Sale Date 2020-04-07
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/192 pages/B&W
Takane & Hana, Vol. 14
By Yuki Shiwasu
On vacation in Okinawa, Takane and Hana find their feelings growing stronger as they navigate the awkwardness of being an official couple! When a boating mishap leaves them stranded on an island together, will they be each other's saving grace?
For teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1173-4
On Sale Date 2020-04-07
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/200 pages/B&W
An Incurable Case of Love, Vol. 3
By Maki Enjoji
The mean Dark Lord has turned into a kindly knight! It's like a dream come true! Is this really happening?!!
Nanase became a nurse to chase after Dr. Kairi Tendo. To keep herself safe from a former patient who is stalking her, she stays with Kairi and pretends to be his lover! But the stalker becomes furious and attacks! As she loses consciousness, she reveals to Kairi how she feels!
For mature audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0933-5
On Sale Date 2020-04-07
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/192 pages/B&W
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 23
By Mizuho Kusanagi
Yona gets caught in the middle of the nation of Xing's civil unrest after she discovers that Princess Kouren wants war against the kingdom of Kohka! As Princess Kouren stokes the fire of the pro-war faction, Yona must find a way to save the Dragon Warriors and her home country!
For teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1250-2
On Sale Date 2020-04-07
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/192 pages/B&W
Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 10
By Io Sakisaka
Futaba Yoshioka has encountered her first love again in high school, but he seems different from the boy she once knew. Futaba starts dating Toma, and they kiss. Now what will happen when everyone is grouped together on a class trip to Nagasaki?
For teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0820-8
On Sale Date 2020-04-07
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/184 pages/B&W
VIZ Media
Pokemon Adventures Collector's Edition, Vol. 1
By Hidenori Kusaka, Art by MATO
When Pokémon Trainer Red encounters a challenger he can't fight alone, he must join up with Blue, his former nemesis, and Green, a thief. This unlikely trio and their Pokémon will need to learn to work as a team if they're going to defeat their mutual enemy!
Collects the original Pokémon Adventures volumes 1, 2 & 3!
For all ages.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0964-9
On Sale Date 2020-04-14
Price USA $17.99
Price CAN $24.99
Dimension 5 3/4 x 8 1/4
Format TP/648 pages/B&W
Kirby: Art & Style Collection
A stylish new collection of art and designs from the best-selling Kirby video games. Featuring twenty-five years worth of sketches, artwork, Japanese video game box art, and more. With exclusive notes from creators and artists who have brought Kirby to life throughout the years.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1179-6
On Sale Date 2020-04-14
Price USA $29.99
Price CAN $39.99
Dimension 8 1/4 x 8 1/4
Format HC/272 pages/color
Persona 5, Vol. 2
By Hisato Murasaki, Based on the video game by Atlus
Volleyball coach Suguru Kamoshida's evil acts drive one of Akira's classmates to attempt suicide, so Akira and Ryuji resolve to bring him to justice! But to do that, they must infiltrate his palace and steal the treasure within to change his heart! With their Personas–avatars of their will to rebel–as their weapons, Akira and his friends make their way through Kamoshida's palace. But before they can make off with the treasure, Shadow Kamoshida finds them! Do Akira and the others stand any chance against Shadow Kamoshida's true might?!
For older teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1197-0
On Sale Date 2020-04-14
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/200 pages/B&W
VIZ Signature
Title Golden Kamuy, Vol. 15
By Satoru Noda
After the chaos at Abashiri prison, Asirpa, Shiraishi and Kiroanke head for Karafuto, unaware that Kiroranke has betrayed them for his own goals. The untamed island of Karafuto is even further north than Hokkaido, and home to both Japanese and Russian settlements. Asirpa is also now the only person who can decipher the map on the tattooed skins. Sugimoto, wounded and captured by the 7th Division after the battle, makes a deal with Tsurumi to go along. The search for the Ainu gold moves to a harsh new environment!
For mature audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0785-0
On Sale Date 2020-04-21
Price USA $12.99
Price CAN $17.99
Dimension 5 3/4 x 8 1/4
Format TP/208 pages/B&W
Ultraman, Vol. 13
By Eiichi Shimizu & Tomohiro Shimoguchi
In Hong Kong, the battle of the SSSP versus the Star Cluster Council continues with Shinjiro and Red joining Moroboshi and Adad to face off against the Leo brothers. The Star Cluster Council now seems to view the Ultra race and their enormous powers as a potential threat to the universe. But is this the true belief of the council or just a smoke screen for another, darker agenda?
For teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1055-3
On Sale Date 2020-04-21
Price USA $12.99
Price CAN $17.99
Dimension 5 3/4 x 8 1/4
Format TP/196 pages/B&W
The Art of Junji Ito: Twisted Visions
By Junji Ito
A first-ever collection of Junji Ito's artworks, featuring over 130 images from his bestselling manga titles along with rare works. This sublime collection includes all of Ito's unforgettable illustrations in both black-and-white and color, from Tomie's dreadful beauty to the inhuman spirals of Uzumaki. Includes an interview focused on Ito's art technique as well as commentary from the artist on each work.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1300-4
On Sale Date 2020-04-21
Price USA $34.99
Price CAN $46.99
Dimension 8 1/4 x 11 3/4
Format HC/150 pages/color
Blue Flag, Vol. 1
By KAITO
For some reason, Taichi Ichinose just can't stand Futaba Kuze. But at the start of his third year in high school, he finds himself in the same homeroom as her, along with his childhood friend Toma Mita, a star athlete. But one day, Futaba opens up to Taichi and admits she has a crush on Toma. She then asks for his help in confessing to him! There's just one problem—Toma seems to already have a secret crush on someone else.
For older teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1301-1
On Sale Date 2020-04-21
Price USA $12.99
Price CAN $17.99
Dimension 5 3/4 x 8 1/4
Format TP/224 pages/B&W
Tokyo Ghoul: re, Vol. 16
By Sui Ishida
The Ghoul–CCG alliance secures its first victory when it rescues Kaneki from the monster he was entombed within. But the creature still poses a dire threat to the city as it continues to birth mutant Ghouls, some of which are infecting humans with a horrific form of Ghoulism! The only cure lies deep in the belly of the beast itself, and Kaneki is determined to find it. But will this act of bravery be the final strike to end the war or Kaneki's last stand?!
For older teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0742-3
On Sale Date 2020-04-21
Price USA $12.99
Price CAN $17.99
Dimension 5 3/4 x 8 1/4
Format TP/328 pages/.B&W
Shonen Sunday
Komi Can't Communicate, Vol. 6
By Tomohito Oda
Komi and her friends had an eventful culture festival, so Najimi suggests that they all go to karaoke to finish off the day with a song. Komi loves hanging out with everyone, but the stress of worrying about singing in front of them is threatening to ruin the whole outing for her. Can Komi find a way to overcome her fear, or will karaoke end in misery?
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0717-1
On Sale Date 2020-04-14
Age Rating T
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/192 pages/B&W
Case Closed, Vol. 74
By Gosho Aoyama
Alone at the detective agency, Rachel and Serena face off against a bomber with a bizarre demand. Conan and the Junior Detective League race to rescue Doc Agatha from kidnappers with an unexpected target. And Harley and Kazuha visit Conan and Rachel in Tokyo, only to get caught up in a case that may solve the eternal question: who's the greatest teen detective team?
For older teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0962-5
On Sale Date 2020-04-14
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/184 pages/B&W
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, Vol. 11
By Kagiji Kumanomata
Celebrate New Year's, Valentine's Day and a very special pajama party at the Demon Castle with the princess and her demon friends—er, captors! Then the Five Rings athletic tournament captures the imagination of demons and human alike. But when one of the athletes turns the demons' human friend—er, hostage—into a besotted fangirl, the castle staff doesn't take it well. Also, Syalis imbibes a potion that induces her greatest fear, Demon King Twilight desperately tries to change his image and the hero Dawner adds a certain someone to his unwelcome rescue party.
For teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1261-8
On Sale Date 2020-04-14
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/168 pages/B&W
Sublime
The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 13
By Shungiku Nakamura
Manga editor Ritsu Onodera is as busy as ever working for Marukawa Publishing's Emerald shojo imprint under his demanding boss—and first love!—Masamune Takano. After a recent run-in with Nao, an old friend from high school, Ritsu is flooded with memories of his time abroad spent mending his broken heart after his split from Takano. But instead of Nao reassuring his old friend, he decides now is the time to tell Ritsu how he really feels!
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0403-3
On Sale Date 2020-04-14
Age Rating M
Price USA $12.99
Price CAN $17.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/8
Format TP/162 pages/B&W
Secret XXX
By Meguru Hinohara
Shohei loves bunnies! He loves them so much he's even taken to volunteering at a local pet shop. Store owner Mito is as sweet and kind as the fuzzy critters he cares for, and it's not long before Shohei finds himself wanting to cuddle with him as much as the bunnies! But Shohei is hiding a dangerous secret, one that makes this dream an unlikely reality.
For mature audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1241-0
On Sale Date 2020-04-14
Price USA $12.99
Price CAN $17.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/8
Format TP/218 pages/B&W