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Viz Media Unveils List of February 2020 Manga Releases
It's that time of the month, even if it's Thanksgiving, where we bring you Viz Media's upcoming manga titles for February 2020. As ever, there's something for everyone here.
Shonen Jump
Twin Star Exorcists, Vol. 17
By Yoshiaki Sukeno
While Rokuro and his clan expend the last of their spiritual power battling vicious Hijirimaru, Arima attempts to prevent Yuto and two other powerful Kegare from invading the human world. But he can't be in three places at once—or can he?
For teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0949-6
On Sale Date 2020-02-04
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/200 pages/b&w
We Never Learn, Vol. 8
By Taishi Tsutsui
It's time for the school festival, and you know what that means! Delicious food, amazing performances and beautiful cosplay! But wait—why is Mafuyu Kirisu wearing costumes too? Isn't she a teacher? And did Fumino Furuhashi really kiss someone as part of a play?! This year's festival is going to teach everyone a lesson in love!
For older teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0490-3
On Sale Date 2020-02-04
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/200 pages/b&w
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 4–Diamond Is Unbreakable, Vol. 4
By Hirohiko Araki
Rohan Kishibe is a madman! The incredibly talented comics artist is not just a popular mangaka but also a Stand user! What's the secret of Rohan's Stand? And will Koichi Hirose survive his encounter with Rohan, or will Josuke Higashikata and Shining Diamond have to figure out some way to save the day once again?
For older teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0810-9
On Sale Date 2020-02-04
Price USA $19.99
Price CAN $26.99
Dimension 5 3/4 x 8 1/4
Format HC/394 pages/b&w w/color
My Hero Academia: Smash!!, Vol. 3
By Hirofumi Neda, Original Concept by Kohei Horikoshi
This volume of the My Hero Academia parody series treats hero education like a joke! First, the aspiring heroes of U.A. High enjoy fun in the sun on their summer break. Then, exams are replaced by silly student vs. teacher games assigned at random! Plus Izuku and company in Halloween costumes and as animals! What are we teaching these kids?!
For teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0868-0
On Sale Date 2020-02-04
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/136 pages/b&w
My Hero Academia, Vol. 23
By Kohei Horikoshi
The final match of the battle training between Class A and Class B continues. Zapped by Shinso's mind control, Midoriya enters a fugue state where he meets one of the former users of One For All. What powerful Quirks have yet to be unlocked? Midoriya will surely need the full potential of One For All someday, but in the meantime, a new enemy—the Meta Liberation Army—begins to make its moves.
For teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0966-3
On Sale Date 2020-02-04
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/200 pages/b&w
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 2
By Gege Akutami
When a cursed womb appears at a detention facility, Jujutsu High dispatches Itadori and the other first-years to handle the situation. However, the Curse they encounter is far stronger than they ever expect! Itadori and friends now have two options: run and maybe live, or fight and die. While they are distracted, powerful Curses with mysterious designs on Jujutsu High and Satoru Gojo are gathering…
For older teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1003-4
On Sale Date 2020-02-04
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/192 pages/b&w
Blue Exorcist, Vol. 23
By Kazue Kato
The tragic story of what happened to Rin and Yukio's mother, Yuri Egin, continues to unfold. Yuri and Father Fujimoto were once up-and-coming young Exorcists involved in Section 13's extensive operation to research elixirs of immortality and develop clones to house the spirits of demons. The project seemed to be moving ahead until the unexpected manifestation of a demonic spirit into one of the clone bodies. And not just any demon—the most powerful demon of all: Satan!
For older teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1172-7
On Sale Date 2020-02-04
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/210 pages/b&w
Seraph of the End, Vol. 18
By Takaya Kagami, Art by Yamato Yamamoto, Storyboards by Daisuke Furuya
Yuichiro and his friends head back to the Demon Army to prepare for the final battle. At the base, Kureto struggles to stave off Shikama Doji from controlling his body. But things quickly begin to fall apart when Shikama Doji also tries to take over Shinoa and Yuichiro! Will they be able to stop the possession? Or will they lose their bodies to the first progenitor?
For older teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1065-2
On Sale Date 2020-02-04
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/184 pages/b&w
Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma, Vol. 34
By Yuto Tsukuda, Art by Shun Saeki, Contributor Yuki Morisaki
This year's Blue cooking competition has deviated sharply from days of old, and its new harsher trials have many traditional chefs falling by the wayside. Soma, Takumi and Megumi, however, manage to win their way forward. Now they face a brand of chef whose true abilities have remained cloaked in mystery—the noir. Just what sort of strange talents do these underworld chefs wield to make them worthy of the Blue?
For older teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1171-0
On Sale Date 2020-02-04
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/192 pages/b&w
Shojo Beat
Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 9
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 does her best to force Kou out of her heart. Toma and Futaba grow closer, and Kou realizes he doesn't have much time to win her back…
For teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0819-2
On Sale Date 2020-02-04
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/184 pages/b&w
Shortcake Cake, Vol. 7
By Suu Morishita
When Riku and Ten visit a shrine together, Riku asks her what her feelings for him are. Ten gathers her courage and finally confesses to him, but what she says next is unexpected.
For teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0824-6
On Sale Date 2020-02-04
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/176 pages/b&w
Takane & Hana, Vol. 13
By Yuki Shiwasu
While Hana contemplates whether or not to take Rino's advice on matters of the heart, Takane and Okamon duke it out to determine who's better suited for Hana! With everything on the line, who will ultimately win in this no-holds-barred love showdown?
For teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1077-5
On Sale Date 2020-02-04
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/200 pages/b&w
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 22
By Mizuho Kusanagi
The mission to rescue Yona and Riri from Sei leads to reunions and revelations! Who is Riri's secret crush? And has Yona come to realize her feelings for Hak? Later, masked visitors from the nation of Xing beckon Yona and the Dragon Warriors to meet their leader!
For teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1108-6
On Sale Date 2020-02-04
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/192 pages/b&w
VIZ Media
Transformers: The Manga, Vol. 1
By Ban Magami, Art by Masumi Kaneda
The Autobots and their young friend Kenji stand tall against the Decepticons in an interplanetary conflict! Packed with thrilling Transformers tales, this hardcover collector's volume contains classic stories, such as "The Great Transformer War" and "Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers."
For all ages.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1056-0
On Sale Date 2020-02-11
Price USA $24.99
Price CAN $33.99
Dimension 5 5/8 x 7 7/8
Format TP/288 pages/b&w w/color
Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Vol. 8
By Hiromu Arakawa
In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. The scarred man who stalks the Elric brothers' path reemerges, this time not as the bearer of vengeance, but as the one in karma's crosshairs.
For teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0047-9
On Sale Date 2020-02-11
Price USA $19.99
Price CAN $26.99
Dimension 5 3/4 x 8 1/4
Format HC/288 pages/b&w w/color
A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow, Vol. 2
By Makoto Hagino
From the moment they met at the Aquarium Club's open house, Konatsu has admired Koyuki and treated her like she wasn't a distant figure on a pedestal. In turn, Koyuki has been open and welcoming to the new girl who stirs her heart. When the time comes to pick a club, Konatsu chooses the Aquarium Club with Koyuki. And even though it's just the two of them, they manage to host a successful open house. What's next for Koyuki and Konatsu, now that the shared experience has deepened the bond between them?
For teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1059-1
On Sale Date 2020-02-11
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/192 pages/b&w
VIZ Signature
Urusei Yatsura, Vol. 5
By Rumiko Takahashi
A strange rumor ripples through the quiet town of Tomobiki—Lum is participating in an arranged marriage event! As Lum cheerfully gets dolled up for this intergalactic gala, Ataru pretends to be indifferent to the news. Upset that Lum might find the husband of her dreams, though, Ataru contemplates following her into outer space to check out the competition!
For older teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0346-3
On Sale Date 2020-02-18
Price USA $19.99
Price CAN $26.99
Dimension 5 3/4 x 8 1/4
Format TP/384 pages/b&w
Ran and the Gray World, Vol. 6
By Aki Irie
The sorceresses, Black Crows and White Wolves celebrate the end of their battle against the bugs, but Jin makes a horrible discovery—Ran had swooped in to save Otaro, thereby guaranteeing the bugs' survival! As everyone races to destroy the bugs once and for all, what further casualties will this war claim?
For older teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0367-8
On Sale Date 2020-02-18
Price USA $14.99
Price CAN $19.99
Dimension 5 3/4 x 8 1/4
Format TP/200 pages/b&w
Tokyo Ghoul: re, Vol. 15
By Sui Ishida
Trapped within the body of the monster he unwittingly transformed into, Kaneki is forced to reexamine his past as he struggles to regain consciousness. Meanwhile, Touka manages to locate her husband within the bulk of the monster, but releasing Kaneki has unintended, terrifying consequences when an army of smaller monsters is awakened!
For older teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0456-9
On Sale Date 2020-02-18
Price USA $12.99
Price CAN $17.99
Dimension 5 3/4 x 8 1/4
Format TP/208 pages/b&w
Golden Kamuy, Vol. 14
By Satoru Noda
Sugimoto and Asirpa finally come face to face with Noppera-bo inside Abashiri prison, but as Asirpa looks into his eyes she realizes he is not her father! In the rush to escape, Anji Toni makes off with Asirpa, leaving Sugimoto and Shiraishi trapped inside, with Hijikata also set to betray them. Making matters worse, they're all caught between Warden Inudo and his guards, and Lieutenant Tsurumi's gunboat fleet on the river. With so much serious firepower being deployed, is anyone getting out alive?
For mature audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0784-3
On Sale Date 2020-02-18
Price USA $12.99
Price CAN $17.99
Dimension 5 3/4 x 8 1/4
Format TP/208 pages/b&w
Downfall
By Inio Asano
Selling copies is the only thing that matters.
So what if your first series just ended and you have no idea how to start the next one, your marriage is breaking up, your pure love of manga has been destroyed by the cruel reality of the industry and nothing seems to fill the sucking void inside you…
Find the secret combo for a new hit manga series and everything will be okay.
Right?
For mature audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0936-6
On Sale Date 2020-02-18
Price USA $14.99
Price CAN $19.99
Dimension 5 3/4 x 8 1/4
Format TP/246 pages/b&w w/color
The Drifting Classroom: The Perfect Edition, Vol. 2
By Kazuo Umezz
Kazuo Umezz's horror classic continues as the stranded students face an internal power coup, a wasteland monster with a voracious appetite and a plague. As tensions mount and treachery abounds both inside and out of the school walls, the kids must face a harsh truth. They may need to venture out into the bleak world beyond the weakening safety of the school walls in order to survive.
For older teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0938-0
On Sale Date 2020-02-18
Price USA $34.99
Price CAN $46.99
Dimension 5 3/4 x 8 1/4
Format HC/760 pages/b&w w/color
Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt, Vol. 13
By Yasuo Ohtagaki, Concept by Hajime Yatate and Yoshiyuki Tomino
Newtype Levan Fu has a grand vision of a time when mankind is at peace and free from the cycle of endless war. To realize this vision, he must first plunge himself and all his followers into the cauldron of battle. As the Federation assault on the Nanyang Alliance's Taal volcano base begins, Daryl Lorenz and his squadron mates fight a rearguard action while the rest of the Alliance forces evacuate. On the other side, Federation ace Io Fleming leads the attack. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance as these two rival pilots prepare to cross swords once again.
For older teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1198-7
On Sale Date 2020-02-18
Price USA $14.99
Price CAN $19.99
Dimension 5 3/4 x 8 1/4
Format TP/228 pages/b&w w/color
Shonen Sunday
Hayate the Combat Butler, Vol. 35
By Kenjiro Hata
Life in a boardinghouse with a combat butler, a tiger, a ghost and a bevy of charming young ladies isn't as much fun as it might sound. Well, okay, it is, but the residents still have to deal with mundane problems like trash day, dining out cheap and what to do during summer break. And things look bleak for the girls who have crushes on Hayate (that is, all of them) when glamorous idol singer/adorkable manga artist Ruka decides to woman up and confess her feelings. How can the boardinghouse—nay, the manga itself—survive the resolution of romantic tension?
For older teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0567-2
On Sale Date 2020-02-11
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/192 pages/b&w
Komi Can't Communicate, Vol. 5
By Tomohito Oda
Komi's friendship quest just hit its first major obstacle—the green-eyed monster! Tadano and a girl named Onemine have been hanging out a lot lately, and Komi doesn't know how to deal with her sudden flood of jealousy. She can't explain what's wrong, so she ends up spying on them from the shadows. Will her creepy peeping lose her a chance at a new friend and push Tadano away?
For teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0716-4
On Sale Date 2020-02-11
Price USA $9.99
Price CAN $12.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/2
Format TP/192 pages/b&w
Sublime
Yarichin Bitch Club, Vol. 2
By Ogeretsu Tanaka
Innocent Takashi Tono has survived with virginity intact for over a month in the Photography Club, a group whose main extracurricular activity is offering its sexual services to the student body. An annual camping trip brings Takashi into close contact with club upperclassmen Itome and Shikatani, and although he's happy to learn more about these less-scary club mates, hanging out with his crush Yacchan is his priority. Egged on by Yacchan's flirting, Takashi's crush reaches epic proportions—but Yacchan can only pretend to be cute for so long before he snaps.
For mature audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-0929-8
On Sale Date 2020-02-11
Price USA $14.99
Price CAN $19.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/8
Format TP/242 pages/b&w
Given, Vol. 1
By Natsuki Kizu
Ritsuka Uenoyama is bored with it all—with school, with his basketball club, and even with his one true passion: playing guitar. Until the day he finds his favorite hidden napping spot occupied by a strange boy cradling a broken-stringed guitar. At first, Uenoyama is nonplussed by Mafuyu Sato and his slightly odd behavior, but when, on a whim, he asks the other boy to sing, the power of Mafuyu's voice pierces him to the core.
For older teen audiences.
ISBN 13 978-1-9747-1182-6
On Sale Date 2020-02-11
Price USA $12.99
Price CAN $17.99
Dimension 5 x 7 1/8
Format TP/202 pages/b&w