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Summer may not be over, but Viz Media’s manga line-up is still pretty hot. New acquisitions bring familiar (and favourite franchises) with Animal Crossing: New Horizons-Deserted Island Diary and Star Wars: The High Republic: The Edge of Balance to manga fans’ shelves.
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations volume 12
Written by Ukyo Kodachi, illustrated by Mikio Ikemoto, and supervised by Masashi Kishimoto
Release date: September 7th, 2021
As Naruto recovers from his wounds after being rescued by Boruto and the new Team Seven, nefarious things are happening within Kara. Kashin Koji and Amado seem to have betrayed their leader, Jigen. What is the reason for their sudden turn, and just what is Jigen’s true identity?
Dragon Ball Super volume 14
Written by Akira Toriyama, illustrated by Toyotarou
Release date: September 7th, 2021
Having acquired a new power of his own, Vegeta has returned home to Earth for a grudge match. His Forced Spirit Fission is capable of separating Moro from the energy he’s stolen, but the mighty villian still has some tricks of his own…and not just the backup copy he made of Seven-Three’s powers!
Mashle: Magic and Muscles volume two
Written and illustrated by Hajime Komoto
Release date: September 7th, 2021
In the midst of a battle with a chosen magic user graced with two marks, Mash makes a shocking discovery about his opponent. Then, more trouble is on the way when Mash’s dorm gets paired with Lang, a dorm full of bad characters, for outdoor activities. Now Mash is caught up in a fight for coins and the pride of his dorm!
My Hero Academia volume 29
Written and illustrated by Kohei Horikoshi
Release date: September 7th, 2021
Tomura Shigaraki has finally awakened, and as he begins to unleash his savage powers, the heroes realize it’s going to take everyone and everything they have to stop him. Several heroes have been lost already, and even as the number one hero, Endeavor, takes on Tomura, Midoriya and Bakugo must put themselves on the line. Meanwhile, the massive villain Gigantomachia rampages toward Jaku City, and it seems nothing can stop him—but the students of U.A. are determined to succeed or die trying…
Prince Freya volume five
Written and illustrated by Keiko Ishihara
Release date: September 7th, 2021
Freya has been granted Tyr’s royal jewel and the chance to seek allies in the fight against Sigurd. But the journey to hope is fraught with danger, and Freya and her knights will have to survive a voyage across a pirate-infested sea before they can even begin to secure the help her kingdom needs!
Star Wars: The High Republic: The Edge of Balance volume one
Written by Shima Shinya and Justina Ireland, illustrated by Mizuki Sakakibara
Release date: September 7th, 2021
In the aftermath of the Hyperspace Disaster, young Jedi Knight Lily Tora-Asi is assigned to help displaced civilians relocate to Banchii, a newly settled planet in the Inugg system far in the Outer Rim. Banchii is the site of a new Jedi temple led by Master Arkoff, Lily’s Wookiee mentor, who imagines the temple as a place of peace for new inhabitants and for those who are traveling beyond. While balancing the arrival of incoming settlers with the strange mysteries of this remote outpost, Lily wonders if she’s doing enough to bring peace to the galaxy. But when hidden dangers begin to emerge, the young Jedi will face her greatest challenge yet . . .
Undead Unluck volume three
Written and illustrated by Yoshifumi Tozuka
Release date: September 7th, 2021
Andy has transformed into Victhor and the members of the Union have assembled to stop him. As a furious battle unfolds, Fuuko decides to join the fray to return Andy to normal. But she’ll need to touch Victhor to use her Unluck against his Undead powers, so she does the unthinkable and leaps right at him!
Yakuza Lover volume two
Written and illustrated by Nozomi Mino
Release date: September 7th, 2021
Yuri and Oya’s romantic getaway in Shanghai is cut short when sinister Russian mob boss Semilio kidnaps Yuri and tries to make her his own. But Yuri won’t be won over so easily and fights off his advances. And then Oya suddenly comes to her rescue! With Yuri finally out of harm’s way, Oya charges headfirst into battle against Semilio, leaving Yuri to wonder if he’ll make it out alive.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons-Deserted Island Diary volume one
Release date: September 14th, 2021
Read the gag-filled adventures of four goofy villagers living among the Animal Crossing: New Horizons characters. Includes a bonus Animal Guide with game tips!
Kirby Manga Mania volume two
Written and illustrated by Hirokazu Hikawa
Release date: September 14th, 2021
Dream Land’s innocent troublemaker Kirby is back at it again with more of the mischief fans of all ages know and love. These cute and carefree Kirby comics—ready to be consumed in any order or inhaled all at once—will leave fans tickled pink!
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess volume five
Written and illustrated by Akira Himekawa
Release date: September 14th, 2021
Midna tells Link about the time before she came to the world of Light and how the evil wizard Zant turned her into her current form. Bitter and angry, Link needs Midna’s help now more than ever, and his forgiveness may give her the strength to continue the fight. Ahead of them, in the Twilight Realm itself, lie greater dangers than they have faced before, as well as Midna’s nemesis, the scheming sorcerer Zant.
Mao volume one
Written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi
Release date: September 14th, 2021
When Nanoka travels back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What is the thread of fate that connects them? Together, they seek answers…and kick some demon butt along the way!
Fist of the North Star volume two
Written Buronson, illustrated by Tetsuo Hara
Release date: September 21st, 2021
Kenshiro takes on the Golan, a gang whose claims of genetic superiority he will put to the test. Later, as he continues his journey through the wasteland, he runs into a wily nomad warlord named Jackal. Until now, Ken’s opponents have rarely used their heads—though many have lost them!
The Way of the House Husband volume six
Written and illustrated by Kousuke Oono
Release date: September 21st, 2021
All 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. It will be the greatest test of this househusband’s skills yet!
Source: Viz Media press release
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