Genki Life Magazine 46 - Winter 2022 Lite

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冬 2022 Winter Dec 22–Mar 19

Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu

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Winter 2022 Conventions Manga Inside!

Also:

Seiyūs of Autumn 2021 Winter 2022 Anime Season

Contents

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Winter 2022 January–March

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Editor’s Notes

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Winter 2022 Convention Schedule

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Anime for Winter 2022

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Anime Character Information

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Who’s That Seiyuˉ of Autumn 2021

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Manga Releases for Winter 2022

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Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu

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DVD Releases for Winter 2022

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Those Who Have Passed 2021

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Video Game Releases for Winter 2022

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Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu illustration of the Greyrat household by artist Shirotaka.

Light Novel Review

Hokagoˉ no Goˉ mon Shoˉ jo

Manga Preview

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Editor’s Note

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irst of all, I sincerely apologize for not having a lot of content this time around. A some of you know, I had a flood at my home. Dealing with the in‐ surance company… was fine. There were steps that I’d have to follow for the kitchen and loft reconstruction. Unfortunately, the last couple steps, taking the longest, started the second week of November through the first week of December.

Once the reconstruction was finished, it was like moving back into a new home with packed boxed everywhere. I also have a couple of marching band members from Japan living with me for a while. I’ve adjusted to that already.

The one convention I went to this year was Super Dimension Convention in Torrance, CA, back in October with my graphics manager. Although it was a one day conven‐ tion, it was fun and I had a great time catching up with friends and acquaintances I haven’t seen in almost two years. I’m looking forward to going to conventions this coming year again!

Ed Gomez

Graphic Designer, Publisher & Editor

Staff Publisher & Editor Ed Gomez Assistant Editor Kiki B. Graphic Design & Layout Ed Gomez Christopher Nunnery Graphics Production Manager John Thompson Digital Media Specialist Derek Boleware, Jr. Staff Writers Derek Boleware, Jr. HaXXspetten ReqZero011

GLM masot by Jennifer Tourtilloitt

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Our staff is comprised of volunteer fans. We’re always looking for contributors to this magazine in the field of writing, reporting, reviewing, photography and graphic design. If you would like to contribute to this magazine, please e-mail me at: glm@studioartmix.com or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GenkiLifeMag

Convention Schedule

Winter 2022 Continued

PSA: Schedules subject to change. Please check the convention’s website for up-to-date news and information.

Ikkicon

SacAnime: Winter

Ichibancon

Setsucon

Anime December 31, 2021 – January 2, 2022 Austin Marriott Downtown Austin, TX www.ikkicon.com

Anime January 7–9, 2022 Safe Credit Union Convention Center Sacramento, CA www.sacanime.com

Anime January 13–16, 2022 Embassy Suites Concord Concord, NC ichibancon.com

Anime January 28–30, 2022 Blair County Convention Center Altoona, PA setsucon.com

Animé Los Angeles

Taiyou Con

MarsCon

Uchi-Con

Science Fiction January 14–16, 2022 Doubletree Williamsburg Hotel Williamsburg, VA www.marscon.net

Anime January 29, 2022 University of Chicago, Ida Noyes Hall Chicago, IL www.uchi-con.com

Anime January 6–9, 2022 Long Beach Convention Center Long Beach, CA www.animelosangeles.org

Anime January 7–9, 2022 Mesa Convention Center Mesa, AZ www.taiyoucon.com

ShadowCon

Anime Blues Con Winterfest Remix

Gaming January 7–8, 2022 Clarion Hotel Memphis Airport Memphis, TN www.shadowcon.info

Anime January 8, 2022 Landers Center Southaven, MS animebluesremix.com

Anime-Zap!

Orlando Anime Day

Anime January 7–9, 2022 Embassy Suites Cary, NC animezapcon.com

Anime January 8, 2022 Wyndham Orlando Resort Orlando, FL orlando.animeday.net

Arisia

Anime Flea Market

Science Fiction January 14–17, 2022 Westin Boston Waterfront Boston, MA www.arisia.org

Virtual Con January 29 – February 6, 2022 Fontane-Haus Kulturzentrum Berlin, Germany www.anime-flohmarkt.de

Anime Impulse Anime January 15–16, 2022 Fairplex Exposition Complex Pomona, CA www.animeimpulse.com

OtakuFest Anime January 15–16, 2022 Miami Airport Convention Center Miami, FL www.otakufest.com

ArtCon Pop Culture February 5, 2022 Neosho Civic Center Neosho, MO www.neoshoarts.net

SSA+S Toracon Anime February 5, 2022 Sarasota School of Arts & Sciences Sarasota, FL www.ssastoracon.net

Pasadena Comic Convention and Toy Show

Brighton Anime & Gaming Con

Comic January 23, 2022 Pasadena Convention Center Pasadena, CA www.pasadenacomicandtoyshow.com

Anime February 5–6, 2022 The Old Ship Hotel Brighton, East Sussex, United Kindom www.brightonanimecon.com

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Continued

PSA: Schedules subject to change. Please check the convention’s website for up-to-date news and information.

Ohayocon

Animangapop: Plymouth

Con Nooga

Oz Comic-Con: Adelaide

Anime February 10–13, 2022 Hyatt Regency Columbus Columbus, OH ohayocon.org

Anime February 12–13, 2022 Future Inn Plymouth Hotel Plymouth, United Kindom www.animangapop.co.uk

Pop Culture February 18–20, 2022 Chattanooga Convention Center Chattanooga, TN www.connooga.com

Comic February 19–20, 2022 Adelaide Showground Adelaide, South Australia, Australia ozcomiccon.com

Anime Milwaukee

London Anime & Gaming Con

Japan Expo Sud

FanExpo Vancouver

Anime February 12–13, 2022 Novotel Hotel London West, United Kindom summer.londonanimecon.com

Anime February 18–20, 2022 Marseille Chanot - Palais des Congrès et des Expositions Marseille, France www.japan-expo-sud.com

Kami-Con

Long Beach Comic Expo

Katsucon

Pop Culture February 19–21, 2022 Vancouver Convention Centre Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada www.fanexpovancouver.com/en/ home.html

Culture February 11–13, 2022 Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, Birmingham, AL www.kamicon.net

Comic February 12–13, 2022 Long Beach Convention Center Long Beach, CA www.longbeachcomicexpo.com

Anime Crossroads

Animefest

Savannah Animazing Con

Anime February 18–20, 2022 Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center National Harbor, MD www.katsucon.org

Anime February 12, 2022 University of California San Diego, Price Center, La Jolla, CA animefest.ucsd.moe

Anime February 12–13, 2022 Savannah Convention Center Savannah, GA savannahmegacc.wixsite.com/mysite

Pensacon: Pensacola Comic Con

Lvl Up Expo

Anime February 11–13, 2022 Wisconsin Center / Hilton Milwaukee City Center Milwaukee, WI www.animemilwaukee.org

Comic February 18–20, 2022 Pensacola Bay Center, Pensacola, FL www.pensacon.com

Video Game February 25–27, 2022 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV lvlupexpo.com

Orccon

Arizona Matsuri

Gaming February 18–21, 2022 Hilton Los Angeles Airport Los Angeles, CA www.strategicon.net

Cultural February 26–27, 2022 Steele Indian School Park Phoenix, AZ www.azmatsuri.org

Zipcon

Monaco Anime Game International Conferences

Anime February 19–19, 2022 University of Akron Student Union Akron, OH zipcon.weebly.com

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Anime February 25–27, 2022 Indianapolis Marriott East Indianapolis, IN www.animecrossroads.com

Anime February 26–27, 2022 Grimaldi Forum, Monaco, Monaco www.magic-ip.com

SoCal Retro Gaming Expo Video Game February 26–27, 2022 Ontario Convention Center Ontario, CA socalretrogamingexpo.com

Supanova Pop Culture Expo: Melbourne

Tauranga Armageddon Expo Pop Culture Pop Culture February 26–27, 2022 Baypark Arena Tauranga, New Zealand www.armageddonexpo.com

NotCon at Sea Anime February 28 – March 4, 2022 Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas, Cape Canaveral, FL www.jsjnotcon.com

Kikori Con Anime March 4–6, 2022 Little America Hotel - Flagstaff Flagstaff, AZ www.kikoricon.com

Middle East Film and Comic Con

March 5–6, 2022 Melbourne Showgrounds Melbourne, Victoria, Australia www.supanova.com.au

Minami Con Anime March 11–13, 2022 Novotel Hotel Southampton, United Kindom www.minamicon.org.uk

KiraKira Con Anime March 12, 2022 University of North Carolina Popp Martin Student Union Charlotte, NC kirakiracon.wordpress.com

Dublin Comic Con: Spring

Manga-Comic-Convention

GalaxyCon: Richmond

Comic March 17–20, 2022 Messe Leipzig Leipzig, Germany www.manga-comic-con.com

Pop Culture March 18–20, 2022 Great Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, VA galaxycon.com/richmond

Anime Detour

Nadeshicon

Anime March 18–20, 2022 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN www.animedetour.com

Anime March 18–20, 2022 Québec City Convention Centre Québec City, Québec, Canada www.nadeshicon.ca

Anime WTX

Triad Anime Convention

Anime March 18–20, 2022 Bush Convention Center Midland, TX animewtx.com

Anime March 18–20, 2022 Embassy Suites Hotel Winston-Salem, NC www.triadanimecon.com

Clockwork Alchemy Steampunk March 18–20, 2022 Hyatt Regency SFO Burlingame, CA www.clockwork alchemy.com

Collective Con

Comic March 4–6, 2022 Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates www.mefcc.com

Comic March 12–13, 2022 The Convention Centre Dublin Dublin, Ireland www.dublincomiccon.com

Comic March 18–20, 2022 Jacksonville Expo Center Jacksonville, FL collectivecon.com

Retro Made In Asia

Mississippi Anime Festival

EvilleCon

Anime March 4–6, 2022 Brussels Expo Bruxelles, Belgium www.madeinasia.be

Anime March 12–13, 2022 Mississippi Trademart Mart Jackson, MS msanimefest.com

Anime March 18–20, 2022 Comfort Inn & Suites Evansville, IN www.evillecon.com

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Convention Sc Continued

PSA: Schedules subject to change. Please check the convention’s website for up-to-date news and information.

AniMarketPlace

Téli MondoCon: Spring

Anime Recharge

CyPhaCon

Marketplace March 19, 2022 Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Los Angeles, CA www.animarketplace.org

Pop Culture March 19–20, 2022 Hungexpo, K Conference Centre, D Pavilion & Reception” Building Budapest, Hungary www.mondocon.hu, 2022-spring

Anime March 26, 2022 Drake University Olmsted Center Des Moines, IA sites.google.com/view/ animerecharge

Science Fiction April 1–3, 2022 Lake Charles Civic Center Lake Charles, LA www.cyphacon.org

Tora-Con

CarrierCon

My-Con

Anime March 19–19, 2022 Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY toracon.org

Comic March 19, 2022 USS Hornet Museum, Alameda, CA www.uss-hornet.org/carriercon

Anime March 26, 2022 Avanti Palms Resort Orlando, FL www.mystic-con.com

Anime April 1–3, 2022 East Meadow Public Library East Meadow, NY www.facebook.com/EMcon

Ani-Me Con

Science Fiction March 25–27, 2022 Clarion Hotel & Suites Memphis Airport Conference Center Memphis, TN midsouthcon.org

Christchurch Armageddon

Zenkaikon

Comic March 26–27, 2022 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ozcomiccon.com

Anime March 19–20, 2022 Big Fresno Fairgrounds, Fresno, CA www.ani-me.com

Bristol Anime & Gaming Con Anime March 19–20, 2022 Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel Bristol, United Kindom www.bristolanimecon.com

MidSouthCon

Anime March 25–27, 2022 Lancaster County Convention Center, Lancaster, PA zenkaikon.com

Pop Culture March 26–27, 2022 Te Pae, Christchurch, New Zealand www.armageddonexpo.com

Oz Comic-Con: Brisbane

AnimeJapan Anime March 26–29, 2022 Tokyo Big Sight Tokyo, Japan www.anime-japan.jp

EMcon

WonderCon: Anaheim Comic-Con Pop Culture April 1–3, 2022 Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, CA www.comic-con.org/wca

Vaca-Con Anime April 2, 2022 Ulatis Community Center Vacaville, CA www.ci.vacaville.ca.us/vaca-con

Animarathon Anime April 2–3, 2022 Bowling Green State University, Student Union, Bowling Green, OH animarathon.com

Birmingham Anime & Gaming Con

Sacramento Toy Convention Anime Pop Culture Market March 27, 2022 Scottish Rite Center Sacramento, CA sactoycon.com

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April 2–3, 2022 Birmingham Events & Conference Centre Birmingham, United Kingdom www.birminghamanimecon.com

chedule Winter 2022 ETSU-Con

Colorado Anime Fest

Mang’Azur

Animuc

Pop Culture April 2–3, 2022 East Tennessee State University Culp Center, Johnson City, TN www.etsu.edu/etsu-comic-con.php

Anime April 15–17, 2022 Denver Marriott Tech Center Denver, CO www.coanimefest.com

Anime April 16–17, 2022 Palais Des Congres Neptune Toulon, France www.mangazur.fr

Anime April 29 – May 1, 2022 Veranstaltungsforum Fürstenfeld Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany 2022.animuc.de

Wellington Armageddon

Kanpai!Con

Anime St. Louis

Causeacon

Anime April 15–17, 2022 Hilton Hotel Omaha Omaha, NE www.kanpaicon.com

Anime April 22–24, 2022 St. Charles Convention Center St. Charles, MO animestl.net

Middle Tennessee Anime Convention

Kawaii Kon

Anime April 29 – May 1, 2022 Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center Beckley, WV www.causeacon.com

Pop Culture April 2–3, 2022 Sky Stadium Wellington, New Zealand www.armageddonexpo.com

Aselia Con Anime April 8–10, 2022 DoubleTree DFW North Irving, TX aseliacon.com

Ratha Con Pop Culture April 9, 2022 Athens Community Center Athens, OH www.therathacon.com

Manchester Anime & Gaming Con Anime April 9–10, 2022 Sugden Sports Centre Manchester, United Kindom www.manchesteranimecon.com

Supanova Pop Culture Expo: Gold Coast Pop Culture April 9–10, 2022 Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia www.supanova.com.au

Anime April 15–17, 2022 Sheraton Music City Hotel / Embassy Suites Nashville Airport Nashville, TN www.mtac.net

Sakura-Con Anime April 15–17, 2022 Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA www.sakuracon.org

Polymanga Anime April 15–18, 2022 2M2C Montreux, Switzerland www.polymanga.com

Animangapop: Newport Anime April 16, 2022 Holiday Inn Newport, United Kingdom www.animangapop.co.uk

Anime April 22–24, 2022 Hawaii Convention Center Honolulu, HI kawaiikon.com

No Brand Con

Puchi Con! Anime May 14–15, 2022 CamelBack Resort Poconos, PA www.puchicon.com

Anime April 22–24, 2022 Chula Vista Resort Wisconsin Dells, WI www.nobrandcon.org/p

LTU Expo Gaming April 23–23, 2022 Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI www.facebook.com/ltuexpo

Cardiff Anime & Gaming Con Anime April 23–24, 2022 Cardiff University Students’ Union Cardiff, United Kindom www.cardiffanimecon.com

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Upcoming Anime Releases

Winter 2022 Continued

January 1, 2022 ASAHI Production Tokyo MX, BS11, AT-X, ABEMA

Dolls’ Frontline

IRODORIMIDORI

ドールズフロントライン The game’s story is set in an alternate timeline nearfuture Earth in the 2060s. The aftermath of a military accident that resulted in widespread disease, as well as the recent conclusion of careless nuclear war, has massively depopulated the planet, rendered much of the surface uninhabitable, and reduced once-great nations to shad‐ ows of their former selves. Androids used for labor and combat have become an important facet of life, and easily replicable and disposable androids known as Tactical Dolls (T-Dolls) are used by private military companies in the frontlines of numerous brushfire wars. In the game, the player takes the role of a fresh commander in a PMC, commanding T-Dolls to fight against a new AI threat.

イロドリミドリ Maigahara Music College Affiliate School Maigahara Senior High. This academy gathers the most promising musical talents. There’s a rumor circulating among stu‐ dents that goes “If you give an amazing performance at the school festival, you get special extra credit (or so they say).” Serina’s grades are not very good, so she immedi‐ ately believes the rumor and decides to form a band!

Rehearsals, sleepovers… even cosplay? Everything they can imagine will become part of their colorful daily life. But will they really be able to give an amazing per‐ formance and get the rumored credit!? The curtain rises on the story of the daily, funny lives of these girls!

January 4, 2022 Akatsuki Tokyo MX, AT-X

ST AR15, M4A1 & M4 SOPMOD II – Dolls’ Frontline

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Upcoming Ani Continued

Hakozume: Kōban Joshi no Gyakushū

Saiyuki RELOAD -ZEROIN-

ハコヅメ~交番女子の逆襲~

Police in a Pod

January 5, 2022 MADHOUSE AT-X, Tokyo MX, KBS Kyoto, SUN, TV Aichi, BS NTV

January 5, 2022 MAHO FILM Tokyo MX, SUN, KBS Kyoto, BS NTV, AT-X

January 6, 2022 A.C.G.T. TV Tokyo, AT-X

Female police officer Kawai had enough of a career she wasn’t even that into and was about to hand in her regis‐ tration, when the unthinkable happened�she met the new, female director of her station! After spending a little time with this gorgeous role model, Kawai realizes that maybe she isn’t quite done being an officer after all.

January 6, 2022 LIDENFILMS AT-X, Tokyo MX, BS11

最遊記RELOAD -ZEROINOnce, the land of Tōgenkyō was a peaceful land, where humans and yōkai lived together. Then, however, men appeared who tried to revive Gyumaō, the Great Yōkai who was slain by the war god Nataku Taishi and buried in Hōtō Castle 500 years ago, by using a forbidden com‐ bination of chemistry and magic The negative energy waves this created spread across Tōgenkyō, causing the yōkai to go insane and attack humanity. To save the land, Kanzeon Bosatsu orders Son Gokū, Genjo Sanzō, Sha Gojyō and Cho Hakkai to go west.

The four set out on a journey to stop the experiment to revive Gyumaō.

Unforgettable characters, personal drama and awesome action in a story about the bonds between four men!

Leadale no Daichi nite

Tōkyō Nijūyon-ku

リアデイルの大地にて

東京24区

In the Land of Leadale

Tokyo 24th Ward

After being put on life support after a tragic accident, Keina Kagami’s only freedom comes from the VRMMO RPG Leadale. One day her life support system shuts off and Keina passes away.

When she wakes up, she finds herself in Leadale… two hundred years in the future. As the high elf Keina with lost skills but incredible stats, she must forge relationships with the residents of this new world… which, shockingly, include the “children” characters she designed herself!

A leisurely adventure tale is about to begin, featuring a girl transported to a game world with smiles and tears she shares with her quirky companions!

The Far Eastern Special Administrative Region, the 24th Ward, is a man-made island that sits in Tōkyō Bay. Shūta, Ran and Kōki were born and raised on the island.

They’re all completely different, but they’re childhood friends who have always stuck together. However, one incident changed their relationship forever.

A year later, the three friends are reunited by chance at a memorial service held for the incident. All three of their phones suddenly ring simultaneously. Their friend, who is supposed to be dead, is calling and demands that they make a decision about the future. The three friends do what they believe is best to protect the 24th Ward and its inhabitants.

January 6, 2022 CloverWorks Tokyo MX, GYT, GTV, BS11, ABC, Mētele

ORIENT

Karakai Jōzu no Takagi-san 3

オリエント When unidentified creatures known as Kishin sud‐ denly appeared in Japan, all of the most famous military leaders were killed in battle, and the end of the world seemed close at hand.

150 years later, demons still rule the world, and only the Band of Bushi continues to fight for freedom. Musashi and Kōjiro, out of admiration for these brave fighters, strive to form the strongest Band of Bushi in this classic battle action story of friends passionately chasing a dream.

からかい上手の高木さん3

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Teasing Master Takagi-san 3

January 7, 2022 Shin-Ei Animation Tokyo MX, ytv, BS11, AT-X, BS-NTV, J:COM TV

At a certain junior high school, a boy named Nishikata is teased by Ms. Takagi, a girl who sits next to him. He devises a plan to make fun of Ms. Takagi, but he is always seen through by Ms. Takagi.

“Somehow, every day I struggle to blow a bubble to Ms. Takagi.” What will move is not only in the seasons, but also in Nishikata. On the other hand, Ms. Takagi, who seems to have the upper hand, also has a fluctuating situation. Do you see the love or show the love? The “teasing battle” with a grinning index of 100% is finally in the final round ...! ??

ime Releases Winter 2022 Shūmatsu no Harem

Kaijin Kaihatsubu no Kuroitsu-san

終末のハーレム

怪人開発部の黒井津さん The manga centers on the Kuroitsu, an assistant researcher in the superhuman development department of Agastya, a villainous secret organization that battles with heroes who try to save the world. Kuroitsu lives a busy life in Agastya, caught between the absurd requests of her bosses: making presentations; implementing new features into superhumans; and getting results within the allotted time, budget and spec requests; all without vacation.

World’s End Harem

January 7, 2022 Studio Gokumi • AXsiZ Tokyo MX, BS Fuji, AT-X

Near future-Tōkyō, Japan in 2040. Reito, a young man suffering from an intractable disease, vows to reunite with his childhood friend Erisa, decides to “cold sleep.” When he wakes up five years later, the world was undergoing a major transformation. The MK (Male Killer) virus killed 99.9% of men on the planet. The ground was a super harem with 5 billion women for every five men.

Only five men, “Numbers,” are resistant to the MK virus.

One of them, Reito, is required to “mate” for the survival of the remaining women and humankind. Harem life wait‐ ing for the world after the pandemic. At the same time, Reito is involved in a global conspiracy over Numbers.

Can he overcome the temptation and save the world?

January 8, 2022 Quad ABC, TV Asahi

Slow Loop

January 7, 2022 CONNECT AT-X, Tokyo MX, SUN, KBS Kyoto, TV Aichi, BS11

January 8, 2022 Yumeta Company • Graphinica MBS, TBS, BS-TBS

スローループ When Hiyori�a young girl whose deceased father taught her the joys of fishing�headed out to sea for some alone time, she never thought that she would encounter another girl there.

After a while, this girl�named Koharu�and her end up fishing and cooking together, and they get to know each other a bit in the meantime. During their brief time together Koharu finds out that the reason Hiyori went out to sea that day was because she’s hesitant towards meeting her new step family that same evening. But what a coincidence! Koharu is also meeting her new family tonight! “No. It can’t be a coincidence…” Follow these two “sisters” and their new life together!

Shikkakumon no Saikyō Kenja ~Sekai Saikyō no Kenja ga Sara ni Tsuyoku Naru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita~ 失格紋の最強賢者 ~世界最強の賢者が更に強 くなるために転生しました~

January 8, 2022 J.C.STAFF Tokyo MX, BS11, SUN, AT-X

The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest The world’s most powerful sage, Mathias’ strength is limited by the magical crest he was born with, decides reincarnation is necessary to become the strongest of all.

Upon his rebirth as a young boy, Mathias is thrilled to discover he’s been born with the optimal crest for magi‐ cal combat on his first try!

CUE!

Akebi-chan no Sailor-fuku

A freshly made voice actor office AiRBLUE with no track record or experience. Groups of voice actors with rich personalities belong to it. They think about what they can do now and run into their dreams in the way they believe!

However, the harsh reality that he faces while having a dream. Anguish, setbacks, conflicts. No matter how much practice you practice, not everyone will pass the audition. How will they face the wall that anyone who wants to be a voice actor will hit?

Anime based on Liber Entertainment’s mobile game of the same name in which players train up-and-coming voice actors.

明日ちゃんのセーラー服

Akebi’s Sailor Uniform Akebi Komichi lives out in the countryside with her family. She’s won entrance to the prestigious Rōbai Academy middle school for girls and now she wants only two things�to wear the school’s sailor uniform and to make a hundred friends!

January 9, 2022 CloverWorks Tokyo MX, GTV, GYT, BS11, MBS, BS Asahi

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Upcoming Ani Continued

Bara-Ō no Sōretsu 薔薇王の葬列

So ˉ ma Kazuya & Liscia Elfrieden –Genjitsu Shugi Yu ˉ sha no ˉ koku Saikenki O

Requiem of the Rose King

January 9, 2022 J.C.STAFF Tokyo MX, SUN, KBS Kyoto, BS11

Richard, the ambitious third son of the House of York, believes he is cursed, damned from birth to eternal dark‐ ness. But is it truly fate that sets him on the path to per‐ sonal destruction? Or his own tormented longings? Based on an early draft of Shakespeare’s Richard III, this dark fantasy finds the man who could be king standing between worlds, between classes, between good and evil.

Futsal Boys!!!!!

January 9, 2022 diomedéa Tokyo MX, BS11, MBS

フットサルボーイズ!!!!!

Futsal has become a worldwide boom and many star players have been born from Japan. The whole of Japan was getting hyped up to futsal.

Under Eighteen Player Haru Yamato watched the U-18 World Cup final, “I was drawn to the play of Ten’noji Kokusei, a Japanese national team player.”

He started futsal with the longing to become a player like Ten’noji.

“I met friends at the futsal club of Hengyang Gakuen High School, which I joined.”

Run up to your dreams in front of your rivals! The high school boys are betting everything on goal futsal at this moment!

Genjitsu Shugi Yūsha no Ōkoku Saikenki Part 2 現実主義勇者の王国再建記 第二部

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom 2

January 9, 2022 J.C.STAFF Tokyo MX, BS11

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When Kazuya Souma is unexpectedly transported to another world, he knows the people expect a hero. But Souma’s idea of heroism is more practical than most–he wants to rebuild the flagging economy of the new land he’s found himself in! Betrothed to the princess and abruptly planted on the throne, this realist hero must gather talented people to help him get the country back on its feet–not through war, or adventure, but with administrative reform!

ime Releases Winter 2022

January 9, 2022 Kigumi Tokyo MX, BS Fuji, stv, AT-X, TVW

Sabiiro no Armor -Reimei-

Sasaki to Miyano

錆色のアーマ-黎明-

佐々木と宮野

Rusted Armor, Rusted

Sasaki and Miyano

The era is a turbulent Warring States period in Hinomoto. Kinokuni, the unexplored region of the mountains and the sea. In the depths of this deep forest, there is a group using Yatagarasu as their flag symbol and using guns as weapons. Their name is Saikashu. It is Magoichi who arrived from a foreign country that inher‐ ited the name as the head of Saikashu. On the other hand, Saburo quickly senses the signs of aggression from the European powers and struggles to protect Hinomoto.

The fate of the two who would not meet originally will be crossed by the fight against the invaders who came from a foreign country!

It all started like a typical old-school boys’ love plot‐ line�bad-boy senior meets adorably awkward under‐ classman, one of them falls in love, and so on and so forth. But although Miyano is a self-proclaimed boys’ love expert, he hasn’t quite realized… he’s in one him‐ self. Which means it’s up to Sasaki to make sure their story has a happily ever after!

January 10, 2022 Studio DEEN Tokyo MX, KBS Kyoto, SUN, TV Aichi, BS NTV, AT-X

Tribe Nine

Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season Part 2 進撃の巨人: The Final 第二部

Attack on Titan: The Final Season 2

January 9, 2022 MAPPA NHK

The plot of Attack on Titan centers on a civilization inside three walls, the last location where humans still live. Over one hundred years ago, humanity was driven to the brink of extinction after the emergence of humanoid giants called Titans who attack and eat humans on sight.

The last remnants of humanity retreated behind three concentric walls and enjoyed nearly a century of peace.

To combat Titans, the country’s military employs Verti‐ cal Maneuvering Equipment, a set of waist-mounted grappling hooks and gas-powered propulsion enabling immense mobility in three dimensions.

January 10, 2022 LIDENFILMS Tokyo MX, BS11, TV Aichi, SUN

Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru

Gensō Sangokushi -Tengen Reishinki-

その着せ替え人形は恋をする

My Dress-Up Darling

January 9, 2022 CloverWorks Tokyo MX, GYT, GTV, BS11, ytv, Mētele, AT-X

Traumatized by a childhood incident with a friend who took exception to his love of traditional dolls, dollartisan hopeful Wakana Gojō passes his days as a loner, finding solace in the Home-Ec room at his high school.

To Wakana, people like beautiful Marin Kitagawa, a trendy girl who’s always surrounded by a throng of friends, is practically an alien from another world. But when cheerful Marin�never one to be shy�spots Wakana sewing away one day after school, she barges in with the aim of roping her quiet classmate into her secret hobby�cosplay! Will Wakana’s wounded heart be able to handle the invasion from this sexy alien?!

トライブナイン The story takes place in 23 fictional wards in Tōkyō where outlaw groups of each ward use a dueling method called “Extreme Baseball” to fight each other staking their prestige on the line.

20XX in the country of “Neo Tōkyō.” Young people despaired by society formed “Tribes.” The conflict between tribes continues to intensify. The Neo Tōkyō.

Government took the situation seriously and fights between tribes are limited to Extreme Baseball, an enforcement of “XB Law.” The loser must obey the order of the winner. Between the fielder with the ball and the runner, a battle on base occurred, equipped with gear to strengthen physical ability. The fierce collision between players It is the biggest feature of “XB.”

January 11, 2022 GEEKTOYS BS12

幻想三國誌 -天元霊心記The story is set in ancient China during the Three Kingdoms era, when various powerful warlords began maneuvering to conquer the known realms. After it was wiped out in unforeseen circumstances, the 6th Unit has been reassembled with members from diverse, troubled pasts: the leader and seal practitioner Ōki, the spirit purifier Shunkyō, Teiken, and the demon slayer Shōrei.

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Upcoming Ani Continued

January 11, 2022 CygamesPictures Tokyo MX, BS11, SUN, KBS Kyoto

January 11, 2022 OZ Tokyo MX, BS11, SUN

Princess Connect! Re:Dive Season 2

Fantasy Bishōjo Juniku Ojisan to

プリンセスコネクト！Re:Dive 2クール Astraia continent, a beautiful land where calm winds blow through. Yūki wakes up with no memories in an unfamiliar location. He then meets girls and comes closer to uncovering a hidden mystery. Kokkolo, a small guide who takes care of him. Pecorine, a beautiful girl swords‐ man who is always hungry. A slightly cool cat ear magi‐ cal girl character. The guild they launched, guided by fate, was called Gourmet Hall. Now, Yūki and their adventures begin. Second season of Princess Connect! Re:Drive.

異世界美少女受肉おじさんと

In Another World as a Pretty Fantasy Girl

January 12, 2022 OLM Team Yoshioka TV Tokyo, BS TV Tokyo

Sabikui Bisuko

Kenja no Deshi wo Nanoru Kenja

錆喰いビスコ

賢者の弟子を名乗る賢者

Rust–Eater Bisco

She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man

Set in a future Japan, where everything has rusted away, the “Rust Wind” threatens to wipe out humanity.

The whole world is now a desert and the protagonist, Bisco Akaboshi, uses his bow and special mushrooms.

To save his dying master, Bisco goes on a journey to seek out a special healing mushroom called a “Rust Eater.” In Imihama he meets Milo Nekoyanagi and heads out on a crazy adventure. The Saitama Iron Desert stands in their way, along with a town made from the remains of one of the weapons that destroyed civilization. With Milo’s genius and Bisco’s arrows, they’re ready to face any danger! But then they’re faced with the evil plots of a wicked prefecture governor...

January 12, 2022 studio A-CAT Tokyo MX, MBS, BS NTV, AT-X

Tensai Ōji no Akaji Kokka Saisei Jutsu ~Sō da, Baikoku Shiyō~

January 11, 2022 Yokohama Animation Lab Tokyo MX, BS NTV, AT-X

A dull old man and his handsome best friend were summoned to another world by a naked goddess! How‐ ever, because of the goddess’s mischief, he has turned into a peerless beautiful girl?! To get back his body, he has to go on a journey with his best friend to defeat the demon king!! An old man that became a beautiful girl and a handsome old man! Let the madness filled another world journey rom-com begin!!

Going by the name Dunbalf, he’s known across the land of this virtual world. But one night before bed, Kagami uses an in-game vanity case that’s about to expire�opting to create his ideal version of a female Dunbalf avatar for fun.

Waking up, he’s surprised to find that he’s now in the body of the avatar he created the night before, and he’ll have to work his way from the bottom up! So he’s a young dude, playing an old dude, who is now playing a young girl�who is still that old dude.

Koroshi Ai 殺し愛

天才王子の赤字国家再生術~そうだ、売国しよう~

Love of Kill

The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt

Two assassins, the cool bounty hunter Chateau and the mysterious and powerful Ryang-Ha, face off at a certain “workplace.” Chateau and Ryang-Ha become enemies after this fight�at least, they should have, but for some reason Ryang-Ha takes a liking to Chateau and begins following her around.

Little by little, Chateau develops a cooperative partner‐ ship with Ryang-Ha, which gets her caught up in the strug‐ gle against the organizations hunting him down. Further‐ more, that battle is related to her past as well.

Why did Ryang-Ha approach Chateau? What is Chateau’s secret past? Two mismatched assassins weave together a twisted “Assassin x Assassin” thriller.

It ain’t easy being a genius...

Prince Wein is ready to commit treason. And who can blame him? Faced with the impossible task of ruling his pathetic little kingdom, this poor guy just can’t catch a break! But with his brilliant idea of auctioning off his country, this lazy prince should be able to retire once and for all. Or that was the plan… until his treasonous schemes lead to disastrous consequences-namely, acci‐ dental victories and the favor of his people!

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January 12, 2022 platinumvision Tokyo MX, SUN, KBS Kyoto, BS NTV, AT-X

ime Releases Winter 2022 Tio Klarus, Yue & Shea Haulia –Arifureta Shokugyo ˉ de Sekai Saikyo ˉ

Arifureta Shokugyō de Sekai Saikyō 2nd Season ありふれた職業で世界最強

Vanitas no Carte 2nd Cour ヴァニタスの手記 2クール

The Case Study of Vanitas Season 2

第二部

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest 2

January 13, 2022 asread. • studio MOTHER AT-X, Tokyo MX, SUN, BS11

After breaking up with his former classmates, the party led by the main character Hajime headed for the Great Labyrinth to obtain new magic of the gods. A party that breaks through various trials and steadily strengthens to return to the original world. However, behind the scenes, the demons also showed disturbing movements. A shadow sneaking up on the royal capital and a mysterious person dying. “Kill all enemies�even if it’s a god.” Who is the true enemy who stands in front of them?! The “strong‐ est” different world fantasy, the second season begins!

January 15, 2022 BONES Tokyo MX, GYT, GTV, BS11, MBS, CBC, HBC, RKB

This is a tale of vampires on the brink of extinction in nineteenth-century France, where humans and vampires coexist. The young vampire Noé is traveling to Paris in search of The Book of Vanitas, a book said to be capable of unleashing a curse upon all vampires. On an airship towards Paris, he finds himself embroiled in a strange incident. Amidst the chaos, Vanitas, a human doctor who claims to be a vampire expert, appears before Noé. In Vanitas’s hands is the very book that Noé has been searching for�The Book of Vanitas. Second season of Vanitas no Carte.

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Available 4.12.2022

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1 Shijō, Maki Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai 2 Nakano, Mutsuki Danchigai 4 Angelina Kudō Shields Mahōka Kōkō no Rettōsei 5 Terence Trent D’Arby JoJo no Kimyō na Bōken 6 Fiona Lapis Re:LiGHTs 7 Haijima, Kimichika 2.43: Seiin Kōkō Danshi Volley-bu

January 一月 9 Vanessa The King of Fighters

10 Haman Karn Kidō Senshi Gundam ZZ 11 Watabe, Satoru Stand My Heroes 12 Cecily Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o!

13 Hamaguchi, Ayame The Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls 14 Estarossa Nanatsu no Taizai

16 Felix Argyle Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 18 Kei Mikhail Ignatov PSYCHO-PASS 19 Yoshimitsu Senran Kagura 20 Zenin, Mai Jujutsu Kaisen 22 Ogata, Hyakunosuke Golden Kamuy 23 Asuka, Mikoto Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo

24 Koshigaya, Natsumi Non Non Biyori 26 Yukina Kōtetsujō no Kabaneri 27 Inorai Valualeta Atroholm Lord El-Melloi Jikenbo 28 Shirosaki, Shizuru Bokura wa Minna Kawai-sō 30 Satono Diamond Umamusume Pretty Derby 31 Shizuku Omamori Himari

The information presented here is as accurate much as humanly possible and is subject to change without notice.

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Art by Duffyknight2005

Anime Character Information

1 Yamakawa, Michiko Strike Witches

February 二月 8 Biko Pegasus Umamusume Pretty Derby

16 Fumizuki Kantai Collection

23 Miyazaki, Chisaki Yuragi-sō no Yūna-san

9 Abraham Van Helsing Code:Realize 10 Imai, Reiko Muhyo to Rōjī no Mahōritsu Sōdan Jimusho

18 Haumea En’en no Shōbōtai

24 Iwakiyamayukisatoshiro nanogojugoshi, Yui Kemono Jihen

19 Dolores Nanatsu no Taizai

25 Usami, Tokishige Golden Kamuy

11 Kazuma, Ukon Saint Seiya

20 Maganuma, Arisu Mahō Shōjo Site

26 Sophia Ascart Otome Game

6 Haitani, Masayuki Love Hina

12 Kanno, Akito 2.43: Seiin Kōkō Danshi Barē-bu

21 Fragil Tormenta Black Clover

27 Zeal Nanatsu no Taizai

7 Ishigaki, Tamaki Taishō Yakyū Musume.

15 Horikita, Suzune Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijō

22 Hikage En’en no Shōbōtai

3 Onigashima, Akako Komi-san wa, Komyushō Desu.

4 Tosen Jordan Umamusume Pretty Derby 5 Inghild Bronikowski Schwarzesmarken

2 Maxima The King of Fighters

March 三月

28 Amakusa, Kotone Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine

10 Nora One Piece

17 Sally Black Clover

26 Karino, Shuka Darwin’s Game

4 Kagamihara, Nadeshiko Yuru Camp

11 Rusalka Evereska Sen’yoku no Sigrdrifa

18 Wakaba Kantai Collection

27 Konno, Kozakura Rifle Is Beautiful

5 Panda Jujutsu Kaisen

12 Tōdō, Akino Princess Connect Re:Dive

28 Yamada, Nīna Blue Reflection Ray/Mio

6 Meio Plato Kikō Senki Dragonar

13 Azazel Ameri Mairimashita! Iruma-kun

19 Raphiel Ainsworth Shiraha Gabriel DropOut 22 Cementoss Boku no Hero Academia

29 Akihime, Sumomo Nanatsuiro Drops

8 Saya Majo no Tabitabi

15 Sumeragi, Amiru Blue Reflection Ray/Mio

23 Yano, Hīro D4DJ First Mix

30 Ikari, Yui Shinseiki Evangelion

9 Ōsawa, Yukari Yaku nara Mug Cup mo

16 Rill Boismortier Black Clover

24 Utsushimi, Neneka Princess Connect Re:Dive

31 Philia Sword Art Online

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Top Male Ranking

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1 Red レッド Shin no Nakama ja Nai to Yūsha no Party o Oidasareta no de, Henkyō de Surō Life Suru Koto ni Shimashita

2 Rudeus Greyrat

3 Bojji

4 Asahina, Takuto

ルーデウス・グレイ ラット Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu

ボッジ Ōsama Ranking

朝雛タクト Takt Op. Destiny

5 Tadano, Hitohito

6 Shin’ei Nouzen

7 Lugh Tuatha Dé

只野 仁人 Komi-san wa, Komyushō Desu.

シンエイ・ノウゼン 86 -Eighty Six-

ルーグ・トウアハー

8 William G.

9 Takeda, Harumi

10 Lev Leps

Maryblood ウィリアム・G・マ リーブラッド Saihate no Paladin

武田晴海 Senpai ga Uzai Kōhai no Hanashi

デ Sekai Saikō no Ansatsusha

レフ・レプス Tsuki to Raika to Nosuferatu

Top Female Ranking

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1 Yotsuya, Miko 四谷 みこ Mieruko-chan

2 Rit

3 Komi, Shōko

4 Irina Luminesk

リット Shin no Nakama ja Nai to Yūsha no Party, Henkyō de Surō Life

古見 硝子 Komi-san wa, Komyushō Desu.

イリナ・ルミネスク Tsuki to Raika to Nosuferatu

5 Cosette Schneider

6 Vladilena Milizé

7 Eris Boreas Greyrat

コゼット・シュナイ ダー Takt Op. Destiny

ヴラディレーナ・ミ リーゼ 86 -Eighty Six-

8 Roxy Migurdia

9 Igarashi, Futaba

エリス・ボレアス・ グレイラット Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu

ロキシー・ミグル ディア Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu

五十嵐双葉 Senpai ga Uzai Kōhai no Hanashi

10 Tachibana Yuzuki 立花 夕月 Taishō Otome Otogibanashi

The information presented here is as accurate as much as humanly possible and is subject to change without notice. †NewType The Motion Pictures Magazine

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Who’sThatSeiyu Shiraishi, Haruka

Koshimizu, Ami

Kohara, Konomi

白石 晴香

小清水 亜美

小原 好美

DOB: April 8, 1995 Tōkyō

DOB: February 16, 1986 Tōkyō

DOB: June 28, 1992 Kanagawa

Blood Type: AB

Blood Type: AB

Blood Type: NA

Current Roles…

Current Roles…

Current Roles…

Suoˉ, Mira

Nukui, Hayu

Vera Rustamova

Fine Forte

Roxy Migurdia

Merle

Shūmatsu no Harem

Ochikobore Fruit Tart

Deep Insanity: The Lost Child

Back Arrow

Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu

Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken

Iris

Steyr ACR

Sophie

Kashiwazaki, Shiori

Amnesia

Kaginoji, Chitose

Arknights

Girls’ Frontline

Kimi to Fit Boxing

Princess Connect! Re:Dive

Majo no Tabitabi

Tonikaku Kawaii

Umehara, Yū’ichirō

Taichi, Yō

Murase, Ayumu

梅原 裕一郎

大地 葉

安野 希世乃

DOB: March 8, 1991 Shizuoka

DOB: August 6 Saitama

DOB: July 9, 1989 Tōkyō

Blood Type: O

Blood Type: NA

Blood Type: A

Current Roles…

Current Roles…

Current Roles…

Red

Aoki, Misao

Ryuˉ zoˉ ji, Akane

Isumi, Michiru

Kage

Meneldor

Shin no Nakama ja Nai

2.43: Seiin Kōkō Danshi Barē-bu

Shūmatsu no Harem

Muv-Luv Alternative

Ōsama Ranking

Saihate no Paladin

Yamanaka, Koyomi

Balto Phthalo

Hoshino, Kaoru

Subaru

Akira

Shiroyanagi, Akira

SSSS.Dynazenon

Kumo Desu ga, Nanika?

Kageki Shōjo!!

Gleipnir

Kemono Jihen

Deatte Go-byō de Battle

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-u ofAutumn2021 Uesaka, Sumire

Amamiya, Sora

Yamashita, Sei’ichirō

上坂 すみれ

雨宮 天

山下誠一郎

DOB: December 19, 1991 Kanagawa

DOB: August 28, 1993 Tōkyō

DOB: May 21, 1992 Fukuyama, Hiroshima

Blood Type: O

Blood Type: AB

Blood Type: AB

Current Roles…

Current Roles…

Current Roles…

Aletta

Jinguˉ , Kyoˉ ko

Yotsuya, Miko

Yarandrala

Kudoˉ , Hosomichi

Kei, Kantaroˉ

Isekai Shokudō

Jahy-sama wa Kujikenai!

Mieruko-chan

Shin no Nakama

Gyakuten Sekai no Denchi Shōjo

Kyūketsuki Sugu Shinu

Ariel

Chloe

Hioˉ gi, Karura

Alice

Raiden, Shuga

Allan Twein Lidcain

Kumo Desu ga, Nanika?

Kobayashi-san Chi no Dragon Maid

Yuragi-sō no Yūna-san

Rune Factory 5

86 -Eighty Six-

Tatoeba Last Dungeon Mae

Kusunoki, Tomori

Takao, Kanon

Shimono, Hiro

楠木 ともり

高尾 奏音

下野 紘

DOB: December 22, 1999 Tōkyō

DOB: September 10, 2002 Tōkyō

DOB: April 21, 1980 Tōkyō

Blood Type: O

Blood Type: A

Current Roles…

Blood Type: B

Current Roles…

Current Roles…

Igarashi, Futaba

Kagami, Sumika

Rit

Yashiro, Kasumi

Hiiragi, Sei’ichi

Agatsuma, Zen’itsu

Senpai ga Uzai Kōhai no Hanashi

Muv-Luv Alternative

Shin no Nakama ja Nai

Muv-Luv Alternative

Shinka no Mi: Shiranai Uchi ni Kachigumi Jinsei

Kimetsu no Yaiba

Latifa

Selena

Saikawa,Yui

Hermit Mio

Wanibe

Rex

Seirei Gensōki

Majo no Tabitabi

Tantei wa Mō, Shinde Iru.

Edens Zero

Meikyū Burakku Company

Xenoblade Chronicles 2

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Fight, Die, Rewind A new kind of Sword Action January 27, 2022

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Manga & Light Novels

Winter 2022 Continued Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You, Vol. 2 Haruka Mitsui Kodansha Comics December 21, 2021

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest ZERO, Vol. 5 Ryō Shirakome, Ataru Kamichi Seven Seas Entertainment December 21, 2021

Beauty and the Feast, Vol. 2

Berserk of Gluttony, Vol. 4

Satomi U Square Enix Manga December 21, 2021

Isshiki Ichika, Daisuke Takino Seven Seas Entertainment December 21, 2021

Boss Wife, Vol. 3

Cat Massage Therapy, Vol. 1

Mayu Sakurai Kodansha Comics December 21, 2021

Oh! Great Vertical Comics December 21, 2021

Beauty and the Beast of Paradise Lost, Vol. 3 Kaori Yuki Kodansha Comics December 21, 2021

Takehisa Hinawa – Fire Force

Haru Hisakawa Seven Seas Entertainment December 21, 2021

Doing His Best to Confess, Vol. 2

FAIRY TAIL: 100 Years Quest, Vol. 9

Satoru Kodansha Comics December 21, 2021

Hiro Mashima, Atsuo Ueda Kodansha Comics December 21, 2021

Fire Force, Vol. 25

Fist of the North Star, Vol. 3

Atsushi Ōkubo Kodansha Comics December 21, 2021

Bakemonogatari, Vol. 12

Buronson, Tetsuo Hara VIZ Media, LLC. December 21, 2021

Hitorijime My Hero, Vol. 11

I’m the Catlords’ Manservant, Vol. 2

Memeco Arii Kodansha Comics December 21, 2021

Rat Kitaguni Yen Press, LLC. December 21, 2021

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Manga & Ligh Continued

I’ve Become an Omega Today Sachi Maiki Yen Press, LLC. December 21, 2021

Murciélago, Vol. 17 Yoshimurakana Yen Press, LLC. December 21, 2021

Savior’s Book Cafe Story in Another World, The, Vol. 1 Kyōka Izumi, Ōmiya, Reiko Sakurada Seven Seas Entertainment December 21, 2021

Dragon Knight’s Beloved, The, Vol. 1

In/Spectre, Vol. 14 Chasiba Katase, Kyō Shirodaira Kodansha Comics December 21, 2021

My Summer of You, Vol. 2 Nagisa Furuya Kodansha Comics December 21, 2021

So I’m a Spider, So What?, Vol. 10 Okina Baba, Asahiro Kakashi Yen Press, LLC. December 21, 2021

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Vol. 8 Kumanano, 029 Airship (Seven Seas Entertainment) December 30, 2021

Apothecary Diaries, The, Vol. 4

Battle Angel Alita, Vol. 4

Natsu Hyūga, Itsuki Nanao, Nekokurage Square Enix Manga January 4, 2022

Yukito Kishiro Kodansha Comics January 4, 2022

Chronicles of an Aristocrat Reborn in Another World, Vol. 3

Daigo The Beast: Umehara Fighting Gamers!, Vol. 3

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Maison Ikkoku Collector’s Edition, Vol. 6

Monkey Punch Seven Seas Entertainment December 21, 2021

Rumiko Takahashi VIZ Media, LLC. December 21, 2021

Persona 5: Mementos Mission, Vol. 1

Real, Vol. 15

Rokurō Saitō, Atlus Udon Entertainment December 21, 2021

Disciple of the Lich: Or How I Was Cursed the Gods and Dropped Into the Abyss!, Vol. 2 Necoco, Yō Hihara Airship (Seven Seas Entertainment) December 23, 2021

Ritsu Aozaki, Asagi Orikawa Seven Seas Entertainment December 28, 2021

Yashu, Nini Seven Seas Entertainment January 4, 2022

Lupin III: Greatest Heists - The Classic Manga Collection

Maki Tomoi, Daigo Umehara, Kengoro Nishide Udon Entertainment January 4, 2022

10 DANCE, Vol. 6 Inouesatō Kodansha Comics January 4, 2022

Takehiko Inoue VIZ Media, LLC. December 21, 2021

NPCs in this Village Sim Game Must Be Real!, The, Vol. 2 Hirukuma, Namako Airship (Seven Seas Entertainment) December 23, 2021

Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor, Vol. 13 Hitsuji Tarō, Tsunemi Aosa, Kurone Mishima Seven Seas Entertainment January 4, 2022

Blue Giant Omnibus, Vols. 7–8

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Vol. 13

Shin’ichi Ishizuka Seven Seas Entertainment January 4, 2022

Ukyō Kodachi, Masashi Kishimoto, Mikio Ikemoto VIZ Media, LLC. January 4, 2022

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba-Stories of Water and Flame

Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 15

Ryōji Hirano, Koyoharu Gotōge VIZ Media, LLC. January 4, 2022

Akira Toriyama, Toyotarō VIZ Media, LLC. January 4, 2022

ht Novels Winter 2022 LEGEND:

Paperback

Hardcover

Digital

Manga†

Light Novel

Yaoi/Yuri

Erotic/Hentai

EDENS ZERO, Vol. 14

Ero Ninja Scrolls, Vol. 2

Hiro Mashima Kodansha Comics January 4, 2022

Haruki Ghost Ship January 4, 2022

Into the Deepest, Most Unknowable Dungeon, Vol. 1

JK Haru is a Sex Worker in Another World, Vol. 2

Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 7

Kamen Rider: The Classic Manga Collection

Kakeru Ghost Ship January 4, 2022

Kō Hiratori, J-Ta Yamada Ghost Ship January 4, 2022

Waco Ioka, Midori Yuma, Laruha VIZ Media, LLC. January 4, 2022

Shōtarō Ishinomori Seven Seas Entertainment January 4, 2022

Loner Life in Another World, Vol. 4

Love Me, Love Me Not, Vol. 12

Magaimono: Super Magic Action Entertainment, Vol. 2

Manly Appetites: Minegishi Loves Otsu, Vol. 3

Shōji Goji, Bibi Kaiten Books, LLC. January 4, 2022

Io Sakisaka VIZ Media, LLC. January 4, 2022

Mashle: Magic and Muscles, Vol. 4

Moriarty the Patriot, Vol. 6

Hajime Kōmoto VIZ Media, LLC. January 4, 2022

My Isekai Life: I Gained a Second Character Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World!, Vol. 1

Hero Life of a (Self-Proclaimed) Mediocre Demon!, The, Vol. 1 Shiro’ichi Amaui, Konekoneko, Tamagonokimi Kodansha Comics January 4, 2022

Kami Imai Seven Seas Entertainment January 4, 2022

How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord, Vol. 13 Yukiya Murasaki, Naoto Fukuda Seven Seas Entertainment January 4, 2022

Mito Seven Seas Entertainment January 4, 2022

My Dad’s the Queen of All VTubers?!, Vol. 2

My Hero Academia: Team-Up Missions, Vol. 2

Ryōsuke Takeuchi, Hikaru Miyoshi, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle VIZ Media, LLC. January 4, 2022

Wataru Akashingo Kaiten Books, LLC. January 4, 2022

Yoko Akiyama, Kohei Horikoshi VIZ Media, LLC. January 4, 2022

My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 2

Parallel Paradise, Vol. 8

Ragna Crimson, Vol. 4

Wataru Hinekure, Aruko VIZ Media, LLC. January 4, 2022

Lynn Okamoto Ghost Ship January 4, 2022

Daiki Kobayashi Square Enix Manga January 4, 2022

Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 17

Tale of the Outcasts, The, Vol. 4

Terada Katsuya Sketch

Time Stop Hero, Vol. 3

Sorata Akiduki VIZ Media, LLC. January 4, 2022

Makoto Hoshino Seven Seas Entertainment January 4, 2022

Katsuya Terada PIE International January 4, 2022

Yasunori Mitsunaga Seven Seas Entertainment January 4, 2022

Shinkō Shotō, Ponjea, Hūka Kazabana Square Enix Manga January 4, 2022

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Manga & Ligh Continued

To Your Eternity #153.2 Yoshitoki Ōima Kodansha Comics January 4, 2022

Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs, Vol. 4

Twin Star Exorcists: Onmyoji, Vol. 24

Undead Unluck, Vol. 5

Yoshiaki Sukeno VIZ Media, LLC. January 4, 2022

Yoshifumi Tozuka VIZ Media, LLC. January 4, 2022

Marginal Operation, Vol. 11

Yomu Mishima, Monda Airship January 4, 2022

Usagi Yojimbo Saga, Vol. 3 (Second Edition)

Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs, Vol. 17

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom, Vol. 7

Stan Sakai Dark Horse Books January 4, 2022

Tadahiro Miura Ghost Ship January 4, 2022

Dojyomaru, Satoshi Ueda J-Novel Club, LLC. January 5, 2022

Yūri Shibamura, Daisuke Kimura J-Novel Club, LLC. January 5, 2022

Space Brothers #381

Planet of the Orcs, Vol. 2

A Sign of Affection, Vol. 4

Arakawa Under the Bridge, Vol. 4

Chūya Koyama Kodansha Comics Digital-First!

January 5, 2022

Himataro Zukunashi Airship (Seven Seas Entertainment) January 6, 2022

suu Morishita Kodansha Comics January 11, 2022

Hikaru Nakamura Vertical Comics January 11, 2022

Bomba!

Boys Run the Riot, Vol. 4

Case Closed, Vol. 81

Keito Gaku Kodansha Comics January 11, 2022

Gōshō Aoyama VIZ Media, LLC. January 11, 2022

Daily Report About My Witch Senpai, Vol. 1

Dragon Knight’s Beloved, The, Vol. 1

Maka Mochida Seven Seas Entertainment January 11, 2022

Ritsu Aozaki, Asagi Orikawa Seven Seas Entertainment January 11, 2022

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Vol. 2

Girl I Want is So Handsome!, The, The Complete Manga Collection

Bad Boys, Happy Home, Vol. 3 SHOOWA, Hiromasa Okujima SuBLime January 11, 2022

Osamu Tezuka Vertical Comics January 11, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Ciguatera, Vol. 2

Crater, The

Minoru Furuya Vertical Comics January 11, 2022

Osamu Tezuka Digital Manga Publishing January 11, 2022

Farming Life in Another World, Vol. 4

Fly Me to the Moon, Vol. 9

Kinosuke Naito, Yasuyuki Tsurugi One Peace Books January 11, 2022

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Kenjirō Hata VIZ Media, LLC. January 11, 2022

Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe VIZ Media, LLC. January 11, 2022

Yuama Seven Seas Entertainment January 11, 2022

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Nasa & Tsukasa Yuzaki – Fly Me to the Moon

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How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Omnibus 3 Dojyomaru, Satoshi Ueda J-Novel Club, LLC. January 11, 2022

Erotic/Hentai

If I Could Reach You, Vol. 6 tMnR Kodansha Comics January 11, 2022

Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, Vol. 3 Sumito Ōwara Dark Horse Manga January 11, 2022

In Another World With My Smartphone, Vol. 19 Patora Fuyuhara, Eiji Usatsuka J-Novel Club, LLC. January 11, 2022

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Vol. 6 Kumanano, Sergei Seven Seas Entertainment January 11, 2022

Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero, Vol. 3

Living-Room Matsunaga-san, Vol. 9

Tōfu Seven Seas Entertainment January 11, 2022

Keiko Iwashita Kodansha Comics January 11, 2022

Lovesick Ellie, Vol. 1

Marginal Operation, Vol. 8

Fujimomo Kodansha Comics January 11, 2022

Yūri Shibamura, Daisuke Kimura J-Novel Club, LLC. January 11, 2022

Might as Well Cheat: I Got Transported to Another World Where I Can Live My Wildest Dreams!, Vol. 1

Most Notorious “Talker” Runs the World’s Greatest Clan, The, Vol. 2

Munmun, Butcha-U, Kei Mizuryū Ghost Ship January 11, 2022

Multi-Mind Mayhem, Vol. 2 Ryōsen Takami, Honoji One Peace Books January 11, 2022

Jaki, Fame Airship January 11, 2022

No Matter What You Say, Furi-san is Scary!, Vol. 2 Sei’ichi Kinoue Seven Seas Entertainment January 11, 2022

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Manga & Ligh Continued

NPCs in this Village Sim Game Must Be Real!, The, Vol. 2

Persona 5, Vol. 8 Hisato Murasaki, Atlas VIZ Media, LLC. January 11, 2022

Hirukuma, Kazuhiko Morita, Namako Seven Seas Entertainment January 11, 2022

Rent-A-(Really Shy!)-Girlfriend, Vol. 2

Pokémon Adventures: X•Y, Vol. 1 Hidenori Kusaka, Satoshi Yamamoto VIZ Media, LLC. January 11, 2022

Reincarnated as a Sword, Vol. 8 Yū Tanaka, Tomowo Maruyama Seven Seas Entertainment January 11, 2022

Saint Young Men Omnibus 7

Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie, Vol. 8

Hikaru Nakamura Kodansha Comics January 11, 2022

Keigo Maki Kodansha Comics January 11, 2022

Sweat and Soap, Vol. 11

the Grace of the Gods, Vol. 4

Titty Parade

Toppu GP, Vol. 6

Kintetsu Yamada Kodansha Comics January 11, 2022

Roy, Ranran, Ririnra Square Enix Manga January 11, 2022

Yūta Okumoto FAKKU Books January 11, 2022

Kōsuke Fujishima Kodansha Comics January 11, 2022

Unwanted Undead Adventurer, The, Vol. 3

World’s Greatest First Love, The, Vol. 15

Cooking With Wild Game, Vol. 6

Adachi and Shimamura, Vol. 8

Yū Okano, Jaian J-Novel Club, LLC. January 11, 2022

Shungiku Nakamura SuBLime January 11, 2022

EDA, Kochimo J-Novel Club, LLC. January 12, 2022

Hitoma Iruma, Non Airship (Seven Seas Entertainment) January 13, 2022

I’m in Love with the Villainess, Vol. 4

I’d Rather Have a Cat than a Harem!

Reincarnated into the World of an Otome Game as a Cat-loving Villainess, Vol.1

New Gate, The, Vol. 8

10 DANCE, Vol. 6

Reiji Miyajima, Yuka Kinami Kodansha Comics January 11, 2022

Inori, Hanagata Airship (Seven Seas Entertainment) January 13, 2022

Yoshiyuki Miwa, Shinogi Kazanami One Peace Books January 15, 2022

Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary, The, Vol. 3 Mine, peroshi Airship January 11, 2022

Inouesatō Kodansha Comics January 18, 2022

Kobato Kosuzu, Hinano Chano Cross Infinite World January 14, 2022

APOSIMZ, Vol. 8 Tsutomu Nihei Vertical Comics January 18, 2022

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Assassin’s Creed: Blade of Shao Jun, Vol. 3 Minoji Kurata VIZ Media, LLC. January 18, 2022

Attack on Titan Omnibus 2

Bakemonogatari, Vol. 12

Hajime Isayama Kodansha Comics January 18, 2022

NISIOISIN, Oh!Great Vertical Comics January 18, 2022

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Bloom Into You Anthology, Vol. 2

Carole & Tuesday, Vol. 3

Desire Pandora, Vol. 2

Nakatani Nio Seven Seas Entertainment January 18, 2022

Morito Yamataka, BONES, Shin’ichiro Watanabe Yen Press, LLC. January 18, 2022

Akira Hizuki Ghost Ship January 18, 2022

Gantz Omnibus, Vol. 8

Girl I Want is So Handsome!, The, The Complete Manga Collection

Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist, Vol. 4

Hiroya Oku Dark Horse Manga January 18, 2022

Kennoji, Matsūni Airship January 18, 2022

Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku, Vol. 12

Her Royal Highness Seems to Be Angry, Vol. 3

Yūji Kaku VIZ Media, LLC. January 18, 2022

Kō Yatsuhashi, Mito Nagishiro, Neko Yotsuba Tokyopop January 18, 2022

Kaiju Girl Caramelise, Vol. 5

Love Me for Who I Am, Vol. 5

Spica Aoki Yen Press, LLC. January 18, 2022

Kata Konayama Seven Seas Entertainment January 18, 2022

Murciélago, Vol. 18

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, Vol. 14

Yoshimurakana Yen Press, LLC. January 18, 2022

Rifujin Na Magonote, Shirotaka Airship January 18, 2022

No. 5, Vol. 3 Taiyō Matsumoto VIZ Media, LLC. January 18, 2022

NPCs in this Village Sim Game Must Be Real!, The, Vol. 2 Hirukuma, Kazuhiko Morita, Namako Seven Seas Entertainment January 18, 2022

Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit MultiTarget Attacks?, Vol. 5 Dachima Inaka, Iida Pochi., Meicha Yen Press, LLC. January 18, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Yuama Seven Seas Entertainment January 18, 2022

High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World!, Vol. 11 Riku Misora, Kōtarō Yamada, Sacraneco Yen Press, LLC. January 18, 2022

Golden Japanesque: A Splendid Yokohama Romance, Vol. 4 Kaho Miyasaka Yen Press, LLC. January 18, 2022

Ideal Sponger Life, The, Vol. 10 Tsunehiko Watanabe, Neko Hinotsuki Seven Seas Entertainment January 18, 2022

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: Kanna’s Daily Life, Vol. 9

Monster Guild: The Dark Lord’s (No-Good) Comeback!, Vol. 2

Coolkyousinnjya, Mitsuhiro Kimura Seven Seas Entertainment January 18, 2022

Tōrō Seven Seas Entertainment January 18, 2022

My Summer of You, Vol. 2

No Matter What You Say, Furi-san is Scary!, Vol. 2

Nagisa Furuya Kodansha Comics January 18, 2022

Overlord, Vol. 14 Kugane Maruyama, Satoshi Ōshio, Hugin Miyama, so-bin Yen Press, LLC. January 18, 2022

Sei’ichi Kinoue Seven Seas Entertainment January 18, 2022

Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship!, Vol. 3 Ryūto, Tetsuhiro Nabeshima Airship January 18, 2022

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Manga & Ligh Continued

Record of Ragnarok, Vol. 1

Reincarnated as a Sword: Another Wish, Vol. 1

Shinya Umemura, Takumi Fukui, Azychika VIZ Media, LLC. January 18, 2022

Yū Tanaka, Hinako Inoue Seven Seas Entertainment January 18, 2022

Soul Eater: The Perfect Edition, Vol. 5 Atsushi Ōkubo Square Enix Manga January 18, 2022

Succubus and Hitman, Vol. 1 Makoto Fukami, Seigo Tokiya Seven Seas Entertainment January 18, 2022

Sachi’s Monstrous Appetite, Vol. 6 Chomoran Kodansha Comics January 18, 2022

Species Domain, Vol. 12

Steins;Gate 0, Vol. 3

Shunsuke Noro Seven Seas Entertainment January 18, 2022

Nitroplus, Taka Himeno Udon Entertainment January 18, 2022

Slow Life In Another World (I Wish!), Vol. 2 Shige, Nagayori Seven Seas Entertainment January 18, 2022

Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary, The, Vol. 3 Mine, peroshi Airship January 18, 2022

Luka Urushibara, Moeka Kiryu, Yuki Amane, Kagari Shiina, Rumiho Akiha, Suzuha Amane, Itaru "Daru" Hashida, Mayuri Shiina, Mayuri Shiina, Rintaro Okabe & Maho Hiyajo – Steins;Gate 0

Teasing Master Takagi-san, Vol. 13 Sōichirō Yamamoto Yen Press, LLC. January 18, 2022 Not Actual Cover

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: The Ways of the Monster Nation, Vol. 6 Mitz Vah, Shō Okagiri, Fuse Yen Press, LLC. January 18, 2022

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 12 AidaIro Yen Press, LLC. January 18, 2022

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Toppu GP, Vol. 7

Ultraman, Vol. 16

Val x Love, Vol. 11

Kōsuke Fujishima Kodansha Comics January 18, 2022

Tomohiro Shimoguchi, Ei’ichi Shimizu VIZ Media, LLC. January 18, 2022

Ryōsuke Asakura Yen Press, LLC. January 18, 2022

When Will Ayumu Make His Move?, Vol. 3

With a Dog AND a Cat, Every Day is Fun, Vol. 6

Your Turn to Die: Majority Vote Death Game, Vol. 2

Sōichirō Yamamoto Kodansha Comics January 18, 2022

Hidekichi Matsumoto Vertical Comics January 18, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Accomplishments of the Duke’s Daughter, Vol. 4

Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs, Vol. 5

Reia, Hazuki Futaba Airship (Seven Seas Entertainment) January 20, 2022

Nankidai, Tatsuya Ikegami Yen Press, LLC. January 18, 2022

Way of the Househusband, The, Vol. 7 Kōsuke Ōno VIZ Media, LLC. January 18, 2022

Space Brothers #382 Chūya Koyama Kodansha Comics Digital-First!

January 19, 2022

Aqua Bless

Dirty Diaries

Yamatogawa FAKKU Books January 22, 2022

Kenji FAKKU Books January 24, 2022

Yomu Mishima, Monda Airship (Seven Seas Entertainment) January 20, 2022

A Man and His Cat, Vol. 5

Agravity Boys, Vol. 5

Blood on the Tracks, Vol. 8

Breaker, The, Omnibus, Vol. 2

Umi Sakurai Square Enix Manga January 25, 2022

Atsushi Nakamura VIZ Media: SHONEN JUMP January 25, 2022

Shūzō Oshimi Vertical Comics January 25, 2022

Jeon Geuk-jin, Park Jin-Hwan Ablaze January 25, 2022

Breasts Are My Favorite Things in the World!, Vol. 4

Chasing After Aoi Koshiba, Vol. 3

CITY, Vol. 13

Cocoon Entwined, Vol. 4

Wakame Konbu Yen Press, LLC. January 25, 2022

Daily Lives of High School Boys, The, Vol. 4 Yasunobu Yamauchi Vertical Comics January 25, 2022

Hazuki Takeoka, Fly Kodansha Comics January 25, 2022

Kei’ichi Arawi Vertical Comics January 25, 2022

Dance in the Vampire Bund: Age of Scarlet Order, Vol. 5

Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess, The, Vol. 4

Nozomu Tamaki Seven Seas Entertainment January 25, 2022

Tōka Akiharu Yen Press, LLC. January 25, 2022

Yuriko Hara Yen Press, LLC. January 25, 2022

Disciple of the Lich: Or How I Was Cursed the Gods and Dropped Into the Abyss!, Vol. 2 Necoco, Yō Hihara Airship January 25, 2022

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Manga & Ligh Continued

Double, Vol. 1

Flying Witch, Vol. 10

Fox & Little Tanuki, The, Vol. 4

Chihiro Ishizuka Vertical Comics January 25, 2022

Tagawa Mi Tokyopop January 25, 2022

Happy Kanako’s Killer Life, Vol. 3

Harukana Receive, Vol. 9

Toshiya Wakabayashi Seven Seas Entertainment January 25, 2022

Nyoijizai Seven Seas Entertainment January 25, 2022

I’m in Love with the Villainess, Vol. 2

I’m Standing on a Million Lives, Vol. 11

I’m the Hero, but the Demon Lord’s Also Me, Vol. 3

Inori, Aonoshimo Seven Seas Entertainment January 25, 2022

Naoki Yamakawa, Akinari Nao Kodansha Comics January 25, 2022

Akiyoshi Ōta, Tatsuya Endō Yen Press, LLC. January 25, 2022

If It’s for My Daughter, I’d Even Defeat a Demon Lord, Vol. 7

In Another World with My Smartphone, Vol. 4

Interspecies Reviewers, Vol. 6

Kiss Me at the Stroke of Midnight, Vol. 12

Chirolu, Hota Seven Seas Entertainment January 25, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Patora Fuyuhara, Eiji Usatsuka, Soto Yen Press, LLC. January 25, 2022

Knight of the Ice, Vol. 8

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Vol. 8

Yayoi Ogawa Kodansha Comics January 25, 2022

Kumanano, 029 Airship January 25, 2022

Muscles are Better Than Magic!, Vol. 4

My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected @ comic, Vol. 17

Ayako Noda Tokyopop January 25, 2022

Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash, Vol. 17 Ao Jyumonji, Eiri Shirai Airship January 25, 2022 Not Actual Cover

I Cannot Reach You, Vol. 3 Mika Yen Press, LLC. January 25, 2022

Doraneko, Kōji Onodera Seven Seas Entertainment January 25, 2022

Wataru Watari, Naomichi Io, Ponkan 8 Yen Press, LLC. January 25, 2022

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Amahara, masha Yen Press, LLC. January 25, 2022

Maid I Hired Recently Is Mysterious, The, Vol. 2 Wakame Konbu Yen Press, LLC. January 25, 2022

NPCs in this Village Sim Game Must Be Real!, The, Vol. 2 Hirukuma, Namako Airship January 25, 2022

Gal Gohan, Vol. 10 Marii Taiyō Seven Seas Entertainment January 25, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Hero Life of a (Self-Proclaimed) Mediocre Demon!, The, Vol. 2 Shiro'ichi Amaui, Konekoneko, Tamagonokimi Kodansha Comics January 25, 2022

Rin Mikimoto Kodansha Comics January 25, 2022

Me & Roboco, Vol. 2 Shuhei Miyazaki VIZ Media: SHONEN JUMP January 25, 2022

Real Account, Vols. 15–17 Okushō, Shizumu Watanabe Kodansha Comics January 25, 2022

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Spy Classroom, Vol. 1

Star-Crossed!!, Vol. 4

Takemachi, Tomari, SeuKaname Yen Press, LLC. January 25, 2022

Junko Kodansha Comics January 25, 2022

Tamamo-chan’s a Fox!, Vol. 4

Those Not-So-Sweet Boys, Vol. 5

To Your Eternity, Vol. 16

Yūki Ray Seven Seas Entertainment January 25, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Yōko Nogiri Kodansha Comics January 25, 2022

Yoshitoki Ōima Kodansha Comics January 25, 2022

Under Ninja, Vol. 1

Wave, Listen to Me!, Vol. 8

Wonder Cat Kyuu-chan, Vol. 4

Hiroaki Samura Kodansha Comics January 25, 2022

Sasami Nitori Seven Seas Entertainment January 25, 2022

Yowamushi Pedal, Vol. 19

Black Summoner, Vol. 5

Wataru Watanabe Yen Press, LLC. January 25, 2022

Dōfu Mayoi, Gin Ammo J-Novel Club, LLC. January 26, 2022

She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man, Vol. 3

5 Seconds Before a Witch Falls in Love

A Tale of the Secret Saint, Vol. 2

Adachi and Shimamura, Vol. 8

Zeniko Sumiya Seven Seas Entertainment February 1, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Tōya, Mahito Aobe Seven Seas Entertainment February 1, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Hitoma Iruma, Non Airship February 1, 2022

Black Clover, Vol. 28

Cells at Work!

Baby, Vol. 3

Cells at Work!

Complete Manga Box Set!

Yūji Kaku VIZ Media, LLC. February 1, 2022

Yasuhiro Fukuda, Akane Shimizu Kodansha Comics February 1, 2022

Nakaba Suzuki Kodansha Comics January 25, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online, Vol. 4 Kei’ichi Sigsawa, Reki Kawahara, Tadadi Tamori Yen Press, LLC. January 25, 2022

Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs, Vol. 3

Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse, The, Vol. 1

Erotic/Hentai

Nakaba Suzuki Kodansha Comics January 25, 2022

Kengo Hanazawa DENPA BOOKS January 25, 2022

Yomu Mishima, Jun Shiosato Seven Seas Entertainment January 25, 2022

World’s Strongest Rearguard: Labyrinth Country’s Novice Seeker, The, Vol. 4 Hūka Kazabana, Tōwa, Rikizo Yen Press, LLC. January 25, 2022

Akane Shimizu Kodansha Comics February 1, 2022

Ryūsen Hirotsugu, fuzichoco Airship (Seven Seas Entertainment) January 27, 2022

Ascendance of a Bookworm, Part 3, Vol. 4 Miya Kazuki, Yō Shiina J-Novel Club, LLC. February 1, 2022

Chainsaw Man, Vol. 9 Tatsuki Fujimoto VIZ Media, LLC. February 1, 2022

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Manga & Ligh Continued

Dr. STONE, Vol. 20 Ri’ichiro Inagaki, Bo’ichi VIZ Media, LLC. February 1, 2022

Faraway Paladin, The, Omnibus 2

Hello, Melancholic!, Vol. 1

Shōji Gatō, Shikidōji J-Novel Club, LLC. February 1, 2022

Yayoi Ōsawa Seven Seas Entertainment February 1, 2022 Not Actual Cover

In Another World With My Smartphone, Vol. 20

Invaders of the Rokujouma!?

Collector’s Edition, Vol. 11

Patora Fuyuhara, Eiji Usatsuka J-Novel Club, LLC. February 1, 2022

Takehaya, Poco J-Novel Club, LLC. February 1, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 14

King’s Beast, The, Vol. 5

Knight of the Ice, Vol. 9

Gege Akutami VIZ Media, LLC. February 1, 2022

Rei Tōma VIZ Media, LLC. February 1, 2022

Yayoi Ogawa Kodansha Comics February 1, 2022

Laughing Under the Clouds, Vol. 6

Lovesick Ellie, Vol. 2

My Friend’s Little Sister Has It In For Me!, Vol. 2

KarakaraKemuri Tokyopop February 1, 2022

Fujimomo Kodansha Comics February 1, 2022

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, Vol. 14

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!, Vol. 9

Orient, Vol. 7

Her Majesty’s Swarm, Vol. 2 616th Special Information Battalion, Eiri Iwamoto J-Novel Club, LLC. February 1, 2022

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 5-Golden Wind, Vol. 3 Hirohiko Araki VIZ Media, LLC. February 1, 2022

Kanata Yanagino, Mutsumi Okubashi J-Novel Club, LLC. February 1, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Full Metal Panic!, Vols. 7–9 Collector’s Edition

I Shall Survive Using Potions, Vol. 6 FUNA, Sukima J-Novel Club, LLC. February 1, 2022

Kataoka Naotaro, Sōichi, Shizuki Hitomi Seven Seas Entertainment February 1, 2022 Not Actual Cover

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mikawaghost, tomari J-Novel Club, LLC. February 1, 2022

Peach Boy Riverside, Vol. 5

Planet of the Orcs, Vol. 2

Coolkyousinnjya, Johanne Kodansha Comics February 1, 2022

Himataro Zukunashi Airship February 1, 2022

Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles: Omnibus 4

Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign, Vol. 23

Seven Deadly Sins, The, Manga Box Set 1

Yuri Kitayama, Riv J-Novel Club, LLC. February 1, 2022

Takaya Kagami, Yamato Yamamoto, Daisuke Furuya VIZ Media, LLC. February 1, 2022

Nakaba Suzuki Kodansha Comics February 1, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Shinobu Ōtaka Kodansha Comics February 1, 2022

Satoru Yamaguchi, Nami Hidaka J-Novel Heart February 1, 2022

Reborn as a Barrier Master, Vol. 2

Rifujin Na Magonote, Yuka Fujikawa, Shirotaka Seven Seas Entertainment February 1, 2022

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Tearmoon Empire, Vol. 3

Sousuke Sagara & Kaname Chidori – Full Metal Panic!

Nozomu Mochitsuki, Gilse J-Novel Heart February 1, 2022

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 1, Part 1, Manga Box Set Fuse, Taiki Kawakami Kodansha Comics February 1, 2022 Not Actual Cover

the Grace of the Gods, Vol. 7 Roy, Ririnra J-Novel Club, LLC. February 1, 2022

Reprise of the Spear Hero, The, Vol. 7 Aneko Yusagi One Peace Books February 1, 2022

THIGH HIGH: Reiwa Hanamaru Academy, Vol. 3

Unwanted Undead Adventurer, The, Vol. 3

Kotobuki Seven Seas Entertainment February 1, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Yū Okano, Haiji Nakasone J-Novel Club, LLC. February 1, 2022

Unwanted Undead Adventurer, The, Vol. 4

Vampire Dormitory, Vol. 3

Yū Okano, Jaian J-Novel Club, LLC. February 1, 2022

Ema Toyama Kodansha Comics February 1, 2022

We Never Learn, Vol. 20

Welcome Back, Alice, Vol. 1

Taishi Tsutsui VIZ Media, LLC. February 1, 2022

Shūzō Oshimi Vertical Comics February 1, 2022

White Cat’s Revenge as Plotted from the Dragon King’s Lap, The, Vol. 2

Witches of Adamas, The, Vol. 1

Kureha, Yamigo J-Novel Heart February 1, 2022

Yū Imai Ghost Ship February 1, 2022

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Manga & Ligh Continued

Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 34 Mizuho Kusanagi VIZ Media, LLC. February 1, 2022

Villainess: Reloaded! Blowing Away Bad Ends with Modern Weapon, Vol. 3 616th Special Information Battalion, Futsū Onshin J-Novel Club, LLC. February 2, 2022

I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!, Vol. 2 Yomu Mishima, Nadare Takamine Airship (Seven Seas Entertainment) February 3, 2022

Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior, The, Vol. 1 Tenichi, Suzunosuke Airship (Seven Seas Entertainment) February 3, 2022

2.5 Dimensional Seduction, Vol. 1

Arakawa Under the Bridge, Vol. 5

Bakemonogatari, Vol. 13

Yū Hashimoto Ghost Ship February 8, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Hikaru Nakamura Vertical Comics February 8, 2022

NISIOISIN, Oh!Great Vertical Comics February 8, 2022

Blackguard, Vol. 1

Call of the Night, Vol. 6

Change World, Vol. 1

Kotoyama VIZ Media, LLC. February 8, 2022

Yū Minaduki SuBLime February 8, 2022

How Do We Relationship?, Vol. 5

I Can’t Believe I Slept With You!, Vol. 1

Kase-san and Yamada, Vol. 2

Tamifull VIZ Media, LLC. February 8, 2022

Miyako Miyahara Seven Seas Entertainment February 8, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Monologue Woven For You, Vol. 1

Only the Flower Knows, Vol. 1

Perfect World, Vol. 10

Rihito Takarai Digital Manga Publishing February 8, 2022

Rie Aruga Kodansha Comics February 8, 2022

Sayonara, Football: Farewell, My Dear Cramer, Vol. 8

Seaside Stranger: Harukaze no Etranger, Vol. 2

SHAMAN KING Omnibus 7

Skip and Loafer, Vol. 3

Naoshi Arakawa Kodansha Comics February 8, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Kii Kanna Seven Seas Entertainment February 8, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Hiroyuki Takei Kodansha Comics February 8, 2022

Misaki Takamatsu Seven Seas Entertainment February 8, 2022

Ryō Hanada Vertical Comics February 8, 2022

Syū Yasaka Seven Seas Entertainment February 8, 2022 Not Actual Cover

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Hiromi Takashima Seven Seas Entertainment February 8, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Best of Attack on Titan: In Color, The, Vol. 1 Hajime Isayama Kodansha Comics February 8, 2022

Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Vol. 16 Hiromu Arakawa VIZ Media, LLC. February 8, 2022

Komi Can’t Communicate, Vol. 17 Tomohito Oda VIZ Media, LLC. February 8, 2022

Peter Grill and the Philosopher’s Time, Vol. 7 Daisuke Hiyama Ghost Ship February 8, 2022 Not Actual Cover

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SUPER HXEROS, Vol. 5

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Attack on Titan Omnibus 3

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Hajime Isayama Kodansha Comics February 15, 2022

Came the Mirror & Other Tales

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Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt, Vol. 17

Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior, The, Vol. 1

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Blade of the Immortal Deluxe, Vol. 5 Hiroaki Samura Dark Horse Manga February 15, 2022

Aneko Yusagi One Peace Books February 15, 2022

Yuri is My Job!, Vol. 8 Miman Kodansha Comics February 8, 2022

Blue Period, Vol. 6 Tsubasa Yamaguchi Kodansha Comics February 15, 2022

Necromance, Vol. 2 Yūki Dōmotō Seven Seas Entertainment February 15, 2022 Not Actual Cover

semelparous, Vol. 2 Jun Ogino Seven Seas Entertainment February 15, 2022 Not Actual Cover

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Manga & Ligh Continued

She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man, Vol. 3

She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man, Vol. 4

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Ryūsen Hirotsugu, dicca*suemitsu, Fuzichoco Seven Seas Entertainment February 15, 2022

Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs, Vol. 18

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Vol. 5

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Urusei Yatsura, Vol. 13

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Rumiko Takahashi VIZ Media, LLC. February 15, 2022

Classroom of the Elite, Vol. 10

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, Vol. 15

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Rifujin na Magonote, Shirotaka Airship (Seven Seas Entertainment) February 17, 2022

Nonko Arahabaki, Sagiri Ameno, Yuuna Yunohana, Chisaki Miyazaki, Yaya Fushiguro & Chitose Nakai – Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs

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Arakawa Under the Bridge, Vol. 6

Berserk of Gluttony, Vol. 5

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Hikaru Nakamura Vertical Comics February 22, 2022

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Classroom of the Elite, Vol. 1

EDENS ZERO, Vol. 15

Fate/Grand Order: Chaldea Scrapbook

Goblin Slayer Side Story: Year One, Vol. 6

Syōgo Kinugasa, Tomoseshunsaku, Yuyu Ichino Seven Seas Entertainment February 22, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Hiro Mashima Kodansha Comics February 22, 2022

Nakatani, TYPE-MOON DENPA BOOKS February 22, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Hakumei & Mikochi: Tiny Little Life in the Woods, Vol. 9

Hitomi-chan is Shy With Strangers, Vol. 3

I’m a Wolf, but My Boss is a Sheep!, Vol. 1

Takuto Kashiki Yen Press, LLC. February 22, 2022

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Shino Shimizu Seven Seas Entertainment February 22, 2022 Not Actual Cover

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Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan, Vol. 3

Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today, The, Vol. 3

Monster Girl Doctor, Vol. 9

New York, New York, Vol. 1

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Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide, Vol. 2

Pandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urn, Vol. 15

Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Wraith Arc, Vol. 2

Mone Sorai LOVE x LOVE February 22, 2022

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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Chapter 4: The Sanctuary and the Witch of Greed, Vol. 3

Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent, The, Vol. 5

Seven Deadly Sins, The, Omnibus 2

Smokin’ Parade, Vol. 9

Nakaba Suzuki Kodansha Comics February 22, 2022

Jinsei Kataoka, Kazuma Kondō Yen Press, LLC. February 22, 2022

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Haruno Atori, Yū Aikawa, Tappei Nagatsuki Yen Press, LLC. February 22, 2022

Yuka Tachibana, Fujiazuki, Syuri Yasuyuki Seven Seas Entertainment February 22, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Kumo Kagyu, Noboru Kannatuki, Shingo Adachi, Kento Sakaeda Yen Press, LLC. February 22, 2022

Invincible Shovel, The, Vol. 3

RaW Hero, Vol. 6 Akira Hiramoto Yen Press, LLC. February 22, 2022

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Manga & Ligh Continued

Something’s Wrong With Us, Vol. 7

Soul Eater: The Perfect Edition, Vol. 6

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Atsushi Ōkubo Square Enix Manga February 22, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Triage X, Vol. 22

World’s End Harem: Fantasia, Vol. 6

Shōji Satō Yen Press, LLC. February 22, 2022

To Save the World, Can You Wake Up the Morning After with a DemiHuman?, Vol. 4 Rekomaru Otoi Yen Press, LLC. February 22, 2022

Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches, Vols.

25–26

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A Silent Voice Complete Collector’s Edition 1

Accomplishments of the Duke’s Daughter, Vol. 4

Ascendance of a Bookworm, Part 2, Vol. 2

Yoshitoki Ōima Kodansha Comics March 1, 2022

Reia, Hazuki Futaba Airship March 1, 2022

Miya Kazuki, Suzuka J-Novel Club, LLC. March 1, 2022

Beyond the Clouds, Vol. 4

Crueler Than Dead, Vol 2

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, Vol. 1

Nicke Kodansha Comics March 1, 2022

Tsukasa Saimura, Kozo Takahashi Ablaze March 1, 2022

DUNGEON DIVE: Aim for the Deepest Level, Vol. 3

Faraway Paladin: The Boy in the City of the Dead, The, Vol. 1

Tarisa Warinai, Keisuke Satō, Saki Ukai Seven Seas Entertainment March 1, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Kanata Yanagino, Kususaga Rin J-Novel Club, LLC. March 1, 2022

Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter, The, Vol. 6

Hinamatsuri, Vol. 14

Meguru Seto, Takehana Note Airship March 1, 2022 Not Actual Cover

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Masao Ōtake One Peace Books March 1, 2022

Yūji Horī, Riku Sanjō, Kōji Inada VIZ Media, LLC. March 1, 2022

Girl in the Arcade, The, Vol. 1 Okushō, MGMEE Seven Seas Entertainment March 1, 2022 Not Actual Cover

I Got Caught Up In a Hero Summons, but the Other World was at Peace!, Vol. 3 Tōdai, Jirō Heian Seven Seas Entertainment March 1, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 0 AidaIro Yen Press, LLC. February 22, 2022

So You Want to Live the Slow Life?

A Guide to Life in the Beastly Wilds, Vol. 1 Fūrō, Yuki Nekozuki Cross Infinite World February 28, 2022

Battle Angel Alita, Vol. 5 Yukito Kishiro Kodansha Comics March 1, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist, Vol. 4 Kennoji, Eri Haruno, Matsūni Seven Seas Entertainment March 1, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Hero Life of a (Self-Proclaimed) Mediocre Demon!, The, Vol. 3 Shiro’ichi Amaui, Konekoneko, Tamagonokimi Kodansha Comics March 1, 2022

Ima Koi: Now I’m in Love, Vol. 1 Ayuko Hatta VIZ Media, LLC. March 1, 2022

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Kingdoms of Ruin, The, Vol. 4 Yoruhashi Seven Seas Entertainment March 1, 2022

Marginal Operation:, Vol. 9

Mashle: Magic and Muscles, Vol. 5

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Hajime Kōmoto VIZ Media, LLC. March 1, 2022

My Friend’s Little Sister Has It In For Me!, Vol. 3

My Hero Academia, Vol. 30

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Erotic/Hentai

Living-Room Matsunaga-san, Vol. 10 Keiko Iwashita Kodansha Comics March 1, 2022

Might as Well Cheat: I Got Transported to Another World Where I Can Live My Wildest Dreams!, Vol. 2 Munmun, Butcha-U, Kei Mizuryū Ghost Ship March 1, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Kōei Horikoshi VIZ Media, LLC. March 1, 2022

My Lovey-Dovey Wife is a Stone Cold Killer, Vol. 2 Kōsaka Donten Seven Seas Entertainment March 1, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Parallel Paradise, Vol. 9

Platinum End, Vol. 14

Rent-A-Girlfriend, Vol. 11

Lynn Okamoto Ghost Ship March 1, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Tsugumi Ōba, Takeshi Obata VIZ Media, LLC. March 1, 2022

Reiji Miyajima Kodansha Comics March 1, 2022

Saint Young Men Omnibus 8

Sensei’s Pious Lie, Vol. 1

Seven Deadly Sins Manga Box, The, Set 2

Hikaru Nakamura Kodansha Comics March 1, 2022

Akane Torikai Vertical Comics March 1, 2022

Sorry for My Familiar, Vol. 9

Space Pirate Captain Harlock

Tearmoon Empire, Vol. 4

Tekka Yaguraba Seven Seas Entertainment March 1, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Leiji Matsumoto Ablaze March 1, 2022

Nozomu Mochitsuki, Gilse J-Novel Heart March 1, 2022

Nakaba Suzuki Kodansha Comics March 1, 2022

Love and Lies, Vol. 11 Musawo Kodansha Comics March 1, 2022

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, Vol. 15 Rifujin na Magonote, Shirotaka Seven Seas Entertainment March 1, 2022

My Wandering Warrior Existence Nagata Kabi Seven Seas Entertainment March 1, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Rosen Blood, Vol. 2 Kachiru Ishizue VIZ Media, LLC. March 1, 2022

Slayers Collector’s Edition 2 Hajime Kanzaka, Rui Araizumi J-Novel Club, LLC. March 1, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs, Vol. 5 Yomu Mishima, Monda Airship March 1, 2022

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Manga & Ligh Continued

Undead Unluck, Vol. 6

Unwanted Undead Adventurer, The, Vol. 4

When Will Ayumu Make His Move?, Vol. 4

Yū Okano, Haiji Nakasone J-Novel Club, LLC. March 1, 2022

Sōichirō Yamamoto Kodansha Comics March 1, 2022

Yakuza Lover, Vol. 4

Berserk Deluxe, Vol. 10

Black or White, Vol. 3

Blood on the Tracks, Vol. 9

Nozomi Mino VIZ Media, LLC. March 1, 2022

Kentarō Miura Dark Horse Manga March 8, 2022

Sachimo SuBLime March 8, 2022

Shūzō Oshimi Vertical Comics March 8, 2022

Boyfriend in Heat

Chillin’ in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers, Vol. 3

Classroom of the Elite, Vol. 10

Dick Fight Island, Vol. 2

Syōgo Kinugasa, Tomoseshunsaku Airship March 8, 2022

Reibun Ike SuBLime March 8, 2022

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Vol. 3

Haunted Bookstore: Gateway to a Parallel Universe, The, Vol. 1

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Sakira 801 Media, Inc. March 8, 2022

Miya Kinojō, Akine Itomachi, Katagiri Seven Seas Entertainment March 8, 2022 Not Actual Cover

Do You Like Big Girls?, Vol. 3

Fly Me to the Moon, Vol. 10

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Kenjirō Hata VIZ Media, LLC. March 8, 2022

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom, Vol. 14

I Think Our Son Is Gay, Vol. 3

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Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Vol. 9 Kumanano, 029 Airship March 8, 2022

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Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe VIZ Media, LLC. March 8, 2022

I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!, Vol. 2 Yomu Mishima, Nadare Takamine Airship March 8, 2022

World Trigger, Vol. 23 Daisuke Ashihara VIZ Media, LLC. March 1, 2022

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Kirby Manga Mania, Vol. 4 Hirokazu Hikawa VIZ Media, LLC. March 8, 2022

New Game!, Vol. 12

Reincarnated as a Sword, Vol. 10

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Reflection of Another World, Vol.1

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Syrup: A Yuri Anthology, Vol. 4

Those Not-So-Sweet Boys, Vol. 6

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Chika Amatori, Yuuma Kuga, Osamu Mikumo & Yuuichi Jin – World Trigger

Haruko Kurimoto, Vinegar Cross Infinite World March 11, 2022

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Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu (Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation ) 無職転生 ~異世界行ったら本気だす~ Light Novel January 23, 2014 – present • 15 Volumes Media Factory • MF Books mfbooks.jp/product/mushoku/ sevenseasentertainment.com/series/ mushoku-tensei-jobless-reincarnationlight-novel/ Story: Rifujin na Magonote Illustrator: Shirotaka Genre: Isekai, Adventure, Harem, Drama, Romance, Fantasy, Slice of Life Format: Softcover Price: ≈¥1,200 (tax not included)

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Paul Greyrat Zenith Greyrat

Lilia

Roxy Migurdia Sylphiette Laws

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here are times when I have to hold on writing about an epic light novel until an anime adap‐ tion comes out. It was this past spring when I started reading Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honka Dasu (Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation). I had been holding out on this light novel for a few years because I was preoccupied keeping up with three other light novels concurrently. When the anime premiered this past January, my interest with this title was rekindled and I finally decided to try reading the light novel.

Mushoku Tensei is about a NEET (for “not in educa‐ tion, employment or training… basically unemployed persons living at home”) in his early 30s. He was hated by his entire family because he didn’t attend his parents’ funeral which led him to being forced out of the house

with only the clothes on his back. By chance, he saw some teenagers crossing the street as a truck was ap‐ proaching and rushed in to save them, at the expense of getting hit himself. Moments later, his eyes opened to see a beautiful blond in front of him. He soon real‐ ized that he was reincarnated as an infant.

Reincarnated as Rudeus Greyrat, baby of Paul and Zenith, he grows up “normally” but retains all the memories of his previous life. His parents and their housemaid Lilia, found it strange that it seemed like he was growing up differently from other children. He didn’t cry (much) as a baby, appeared to be thinking

Rudeus Greyrat in his previous life as a NEET (r) and his reincarnation.

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The cataclysmic Metastasis Event that teleported people all over the world. about things all the time, was quite a pervert when he started to crawl and highly intelligent for his age. It also turns out that Rudeus is quite a magical genius at an early age. Other than all these quirks after his reincar‐ nation, his feelings of low self-worth and self-doubt as well as his innermost fears also remained, including his memories of being bullied to the point of being afraid to leave his house.

When Rudeus, Rudy for short, was a little older, a tutor was hired to teach him how to use magic and to help him to discover his magical potential. His tutor, Roxy Migurdia, guided him in his magical develop‐ ment as well as unknowingly helping him overcome his fears from his previous life. After passing his final exam, Roxy ended her time as Rudy’s tutor to start her new job as a teacher at Renoa Magic University in the Kingdom of Renoa.

Rudy, with the help of Roxy, eventually overcame his fear of leaving home and began adventuring around his village, Buena Village. On one of his excursions, he en‐ counters a group of boys bullying and harassing another child named Sylph. Rudy, with the help of magic, comes to the rescue. Afterwards, Rudy and the kid became really good friends, though one day, Rudy unexpectedly learned that his friend who he’d always thought was a boy, was actually a girl named Sylphiette.

Although Rudy was a magical prodigy, there was no way for him to progress any further in his learning by staying at Buena Village. Feeling stifled, he wanted to advance in his magic studies, so he asked his father if 48 Genki Life Magazine | Winter 2022

he could attend Renoa Magic University with Sylphie (her new nickname since finding out that she’s a girl).

Denied! Paul, Rudy’s father, wanted him to learn the way of the sword. Since Rudy wasn’t having much luck with his father teaching him, Paul hired one of his old adventurer friends, Ghislaine, to help Rudy learn swordsmanship as well as get a job.

At seven years old, Rudy was sent to live with his great uncle, Lord of the Fittoa Region of the Ashura Kingdom, working for five years as a magic tutor to his arrogant and fierce cousin, Eris Boreas Greyrat. How‐ ever, this peaceful existence would prove to be shortlived; soon after Rudy’s tenth birthday, a world altering event befell the Fittoa Region.

Somewhere in the plains of Fittoa, Rudy wanted to show off the magic he had learned as his final exam with Roxy to Eris and Ghislaine. Right afterward, the sky shone a blinding white that spread, enveloping the en‐ tire region. This large-scale, mana calamity, known as the Metastasis Event, caused everything enveloped its light to be transported to random places around the world.

Rudy and Eris were transported to the Demon Continent on the other side of the world. They met and were joined by the infamous Superd warrior, Ruijerd Superdia, who vowed to help them return home. With that, their trek back to the Central Continent commenced.

During their homeward journey, both Rudy and Eris begin to grow little by little, shaped by the hardships they faced. From the very beginning, we see Rudeus as childish, brash, and self-centered, but at the same time,

inquisitive and optimistic, albeit still rather perverted.

Eris is introduced as arrogant, violent, bold, prideful and a loose cannon. Along the way, faced with the harsh re‐ alities of their quest, as they learn to work together, they find a new respect for each other and slowly outgrow their childish notions of this journey. With the help of their new party member, Ruijerd, they overcome the deadly obstacles in their path as they traverse the treach‐ erous Demon Continent.

The author, Rifujin na Magonote, brings the world of Mushoku Tensei to life with detailed histories and descriptions of each region our travelers journey to.

With each new territory they explore, we (the reader) learn along with them what makes each location unique. He also tells the history of how this (human) world originally began as one of seven separate worlds and how the others each fell, leaving this one as the sole survivor. There’s also a historical timeline of the world that details when the other races began living in the different regions.

Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honka Dasu is a classic among the “isekai” genre. This title started out as a web novel in 2012 on a popular web novel website for budding novelists. As its popularity grew, it was ac‐ quired and published as a light novel by Media Works a couple years later. There are currently 25 volumes published in Japan while only 15 volumes were translated into English and available in North America as of this writing. also has an anime adaptation which first aired at the beginning of 2021 and is currently on its second season. A manga adaptation also began publication in 2014.

As a classic light novel, this is a great read for those interested in the isekai genre as well as those who are into fantasy. I briefly gave a sim‐

plified synopsis of how Rudy and Eris arrived in the Demon Continent, but this is only the tip of the iceberg.

The volumes take the reader through Rudeus’ life arcs with his ups and downs, accomplishments and failures, along with all the challenges of becoming an adult.

There’s an anime adaptation currently in its second season. Although not finished, I believe that the anime covers up to volume six of the light novels. I would say it’s a good watch, but it skips over a lot of the details that’s in the light novels. In conclusion, I strongly rec‐ ommend reading this title rather than watching the anime. Although watching the anime allows one to ad‐ mire the visual portrayal of the characters and setting, the light novel’s story has much more depth and is the most fulfilling, entertaining way to consume this me‐ dia, in my opinion. ❖ Eiji Tanaka

Ruijerd Superdia

Eris Boreas Greyrat

Paul Greyrat

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January 18, 2022

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Tower of God: Complete Season

Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love

Crunchyroll/VIZ Media Blu-ray • $4498 MSRP

Discotek Media Blu-ray • $2495 MSRP

ay Winter 2022 Erina Nakiri & Soma Yukihira – Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma

MAESETSU! -opening act-: Complete Season

February 8, 2022

Funimation Blu-ray • $6498 MSRP

Higurashi: When They Cry - GOU: Season 1, Part 2

Kakegurui XX: Complete Collection

Funimation Blu-ray • $6498 MSRP

Sentai Filmworks Blu-ray • $6998 MSRP • Dub

Love Stage!!: Complete Collection (2022 re-release) Sentai Filmworks Blu-ray • $5998 MSRP

February 1, 2022 Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko (TV): Complete Collection (Essentials) Crunchyroll/Funimation Blu-ray • $3498 MSRP

Adachi and Shimamura: Complete Season Funimation Blu-ray • $6498 MSRP

Log Horizon: Destruction of the Round Table: Complete Season Funimation Blu-ray • $6498 MSRP

Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle: Complete Season Funimation Blu-ray • $6498 MSRP

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish Funimation Blu-ray/DVD Combo • $3998 MSRP

Sayonara Zetsubou-sensei: Season 1 + Liner Notes Book Right Stuf/Nozomi Ent. Blu-ray • $7999 MSRP • Sub

Hidamari Sketch: Sae & Hiro Graduation Sentai Filmworks Blu-ray • $2998 MSRP • Sub

Mushibugyo: Complete OVA Collection Sentai Filmworks Blu-ray • $2998 MSRP • Sub

February 15, 2022 BERSERK (2016 & 2017): Complete Collection (Essentials) Crunchyroll/Funimation Blu-ray • $6998 MSRP

Dr.STONE: Season 1 Collection (SteelBook) Crunchyroll/Funimation Blu-ray • $6498 MSRP

YUYUSHIKI: Complete Collection (2022 re-release)

By the Grace of the Gods: Season 1 Collection (LE)

Sentai Filmworks Blu-ray • $4998 MSRP • Sub

Funimation Blu-ray • $8498 MSRP

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DVD & Blu-Ray

Winter 2022 Continued By the Grace of the Gods: Season 1 Collection

Dragon Ball Z: Seasons 7–9 Collection

Samurai Girls & Samurai Bride: Complete Series

Funimation Blu-ray • $6498 MSRP

Funimation Blu-ray • NA

Sentai Filmworks Blu-ray • $8998 MSRP

Dragon Ball Z: Seasons 1–3 Collection

KINGS RAID: Successors of the Will, Part 1

Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon: Season 1, Part 1 (LE)

Funimation Blu-ray • NA

Funimation Blu-ray • $6498 MSRP

VIZ Media Blu-ray • $7999 MSRP

My Hero Academia: Season 4 Collection

Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon: Season 1, Part 1

Funimation Blu-ray • $6998 MSRP

VIZ Media Blu-ray • $4498 MSRP

Dragon Ball Z: Seasons 4–6 Collection Funimation Blu-ray • NA

Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon: Season 1, Part 1 VIZ Media DVD • $3999 MSRP

February 22, 2022 Attack on Titan Final Season, Part 1 (LE) Funimation Blu-ray/DVD Combo • $8498 MSRP

Attack on Titan Final Season, Part 1 Funimation Blu-ray/DVD Combo • $6498 MSRP

Talentless Nana: Complete Season Funimation Blu-ray • $6498 MSRP

NANA: Complete Collection (SteelBook LE) Sentai Filmworks Blu-ray • $14998 MSRP

March 1, 2022 Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Collection 1 SUNRISE/Right Stuf Blu-ray • $7499 MSRP 54 Genki Life Magazine | Winter 2022

Brad Venable

coco

Voice Actor

Mangaka

July 16, 1977 Muskogee, Oklahoma January 7, 2021 Byro Cracy - Fairy Tail (2009) Anubis - JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (2012) Daz - Attack on Titan (2014)

NA March 5, 2021 Kyō no Hayakawa-san (2007) Yuzukuro (2016) Norainu no Inu (2018)

Moriyama, Shūichirō

Anzai, Masahiro

Seiyū

Seiyū

July 26, 1934 Nagoya February 8, 2021 Saitama Porco Rosso - Kurenai no Buta (1992) Sakaki Hyobu - Jūbei Ninpūchō (1993) Walpurgis - Tetsuwan Atom (1980)

November 26, 1954 Tōkyō March 15, 2021 Majaho - Ōritsu Uchūgun - Honneamise no Tsubasa (1987) Nabaro - Akai Kōdan Zillion Utahime Yakyoku (OAV 1988) Chaashū - Wild 7 (OAV 1994)

Amy Howard Wilson

Shiba, Minako

Voice Actress

Character Designer

May 1955 Detroit, Michigan February 22, 2021 Nova Forrester - Star Blazers (1979) Miranda - The Irresponsible Captain Tylor (OAV 1994)

February 5, 1971 Kanagawa March 15, 2021 Noir (2001) .hack//SIGN (2002) Kuroshitsuji (2008)

Sugaya, Masako

Otsuka, Yasuo

Seiyū

Animation Director

August 21, 1937 Tōkyō February 25, 2021

July 11, 1931 Shimane March 15, 2021

Aikawa, Maki - Ace o Nerae! (1973) Princess Marie Thérèse - Versailles no Bara (1979) Uran - Tetsuwan Atom (1980)

Arabian Night: Sindbad no Bōken (1962) Lupan Sansei (1971) Mirai Shōnen Conan (1978)

Saitō, Tasuku

Kazuhara, Susumu

Animation Producer

Musician

1934 Aomori February 27, 2021 Tiger Mask (1969) Gegege no Kitarō 2 (1971) Kikō Kantai Dairugger XV (1982)

September 13, 1946 Okayama April 2021 Kidō Senshi Gundam (1979) Tenkū no Shiro: Laputa (1986) Cardcaptor Sakura (1996)

Note: Japanese titles are given to the Japanese artists and English titles for Western artists f or their works.

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Edward Koplar

Hoshino, Kana

Producer

Mangaka

December 23, 1943 St. Louis, Missouri April 4, 2021 Voltron (1984) Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs (1987) Voltron Force (2011)

October 12, 1063 Kōbe, Hyōgo April 28, 2021 Tōkyō wa Yoru no 7-ji (1982) Mahiru ni Mita Yume (1983) Ramia (1989)

Nakano, Minoru

Tachibana, Takashi

Optical Photographer/Special Effects

Journalist, Seiyū

1939 Tōkyō APril 4, 2021 Ultra Q (1966) Mighty Jack (1968) Kyōfu Gekijō Unbalance (1973)

May 28, 1940 Nagasaki April 30, 2021 Tsukishima, Seiya - Mimi o Sumaseba (1995)

Hisamatsu, Fumio

Tominaga, Ichirō

Seiyū, Animator

Mangaka

April 24, 1943 Aichi, Nagoya April 16, 2021 Shōnen Ninja Kaze no Fujimaru (1964) Ultra Seven (1968) Yatterman (1977)

1925 Kyotō May 5, 2021 Tōkyō Chinkoro Nē-chan (1961) Sekkachi Nēya (1968) Pikkuri wa Shunjū (1971)

Kobayashi, Osamu

Miura, Kentarō

Director

Mangaka

January 10, 1964 Tōkyō April 17, 2021

July 11, 1966 Chiba May 6, 2021

BECK (2004) Paradise Kiss (2005) Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (2010)

Berserk (1989) Ōrō (1989) Duranki (2019)

Kikuchi, Shunsuke

Itō, Akira

Composer

Lyricist

November 1, 1931 April 24, 2021 UFO Robo Grendizer (1975) Dragon Ball (1986) Shin Tenchi Muyō! (1997)

August 12, 1940 Chiba May 15, 2021 Tetsujin 28-gō (1963) Cutey Honey (1973) Urusei Yatsura (1981)

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Wakayama, Genzō

Satō, Sanpei

Seiyū, Radio Personality

Mangaka

September 27, 1932 Ōtomari, Karafuto May 18, 2021 John Silver - Takarajima (1978) Kenja, Ansemu - Kingdom Hearts (2002) President Shinra - Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020)

September 11, 1929 Nagoya July 31, 2021 Tachikawa Fuji Santarō (1965) Skatan Co. (1966) Yushi-Kun (1968)

Kobayashi, Asei

Suda, Masami

Composer

Animator, Character Designer

August 11, 1932 Shibuya, Tōkyō May 30, 2021 Kagaku Ninja Tai Gatchaman (1972) “Kita no Yado kara” (1975) Hyaku Jūō GoLion (1981)

September 16, 1943 Saitama August 1, 2021 Hokuto no Ken (1984) Hellsing Ultimate (OAV 2006) Uchū Senkan Yamato Fukkatsu-hen (2009)

Nagashima, Haruka

Fred Laderman

Seiyū

Producer

September 21, 1987 Yamagata May 30, 2021 Yōko - Kimi ni Todoke (2009) Tanaka, Kaori - SHI KI (2010) Shiokawa, Tamaki - Sparrow’s Hotel (2013)

February 19, 1927 Toledo, Ohio August 3, 2021 Los Angeles, California G-Force: Guardians of Space (1986) The New Adventures of Gigantor (1993) Astro Boy (2005)

Debra Philece Sampler

Minamoto, Tarō

TV/Voice Actress

Mangaka

September 1, 1956 San Angelo, Texas July 1, 2021 Los Angeles, California

March 2, 1947 Kyōto August 7, 2021

Takeru “T.K.” Takaishi - Digimon: Digital Monsters (1999) Hiyori Tamura - Lucky Star (2014) Taokaka - BlazBlue -Calamity Trigger- (2008)

Homo Homo 7 (1970) Fūnjitachi: Bakumatsuhen (1979) Unryū Honba (1999)

Kayaharuka

Chiba, Shin’ichi

Mangaka

Actor, Martial Artist January 22, 1939 Fukuoka August 19, 2021 Kisarazu, Chiba Duke Togo/Golgo 13 - Golgo 13: Kūron no Kubi (1977) Mimura, Makio - Battle Royale II: Requiem (2003)

NA July 6, 2021 Maō Gakuin no Futekigōsha ~Shijō Saikyō no Maō no Shiso, Tensei Shite Shison-tachi no Gakkō e Kayou~ (2018)

Note: Japanese titles are given to the Japanese artists and English titles for Western artists f or their works.

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Nihei, Masanari

Suzuki, Yūshi

Seiyū

Director, Animator

December 4, 1940 Nagata, Kōjimachi, Tōkyō August 21, 2021 Ide, Mitsuhiro - Ultraman: Kūsō Tokusatsu Shirīzu (1966) Genda, Akira - Mighty Jack (1968) Hiroaki Tobe - The Ultraman (1979 anime)

NA September 9, 2021 Hungry Heart: Wild Striker (2002) Uchū Kyōdai (2012) Edens ZERO (2021)

French Alexis Tickner

Saitō, Takao

Actor/Voice Actor

Mangaka

August 26, 1930 Olney, Illinois August 26, 2021 Vancouver, BC, Cananda Dozle Zabi - Mobile Suit Gundam (2001) Watari - Death Note (2007) Kazundo Gohda - Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Individual Eleven (2011)

November 3, 1936 Wakayama September 24, 2021 Golgo 13 (1968) Nippon Chinbotsu (1970) Onihei Hankachō (1993)

Edward Asner

Sugiyama, Kōichi

Actor, Voice Actor

Composer, Conductor

November 15, 1929 Kansas City, Missouri August 29, 2021 Los Angeles, California Grandpa Ayanokoji - 3×3 Eyes: Legend of the Divine Demon (2001)

April 11, 1931 Tōkyō September 30, 2021 Tōkyō Kagaku Ninjatai Gatchaman: Gekijōban (1979) Densetsu Kyojin Ideon (1980) Dragon Quest (1986)

Saeki, Kayono

Shirato, Sanpei

Mangaka

Mangaka

March 30, 1952 Hagi, Yamaguchi August 29, 2021

February 15, 1932 Tōkyō October 8, 2021 Tōkyō

Uchū Saigo no Otoko no Monogatari (1972) Smash! Meg (1980) POISON (1991)

Kogarashi Kenshi (1957) Kamui Den (1964) Watari (1965)

Yamamoto, Ei’ichi

Fujii, Daisei

Producer, Director

Game Designer

November 22, 1940 Kyōto September 7, 2021 Tetsuwan Atom (1964) Jungle Taitei (1965) Uchū Senkan Yamato (1974)

Kanagawa October 12, 2021 Super Robot Taisen (1991)

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Okamoto, Tetsuji

Sugimoto, Saori

Mangaka

Seiyū

1933 Tōkyō October 12, 2021 Tōkyō Kamui Den Dai Ni-bu (1988) Kamui Gaiden: Saikai (2009)

November 17, 1964 Fujisawa, Kanagawa October 21, 2021 Catherine Bloom - Shin Kidō Senki Gundam Wing: Operation Meteor (1996) Minami, Sanae - Green Green (2003) Makiba, Ramurin - Shima Shima Tora no Shimajirō (2012)

Christopher Ayres

Ōta, Yoshiko

Voice Actor

Seiyū

May 16, 1965 October 18, 2021 Houston, Texas Kei Kurono - Gantz (2005) Lin Kaifun - The Super Dimension Fortress Macross (2006) Frieza - Dragon Ball Z Kai (2010)

April 25, 1932 October 29, 2021 Leo - Jungle Taitei (1965) Otowa, Kyōko - Ace o Nerae! (1973) Takada, Gan - Yatterman (1977)

Ono, Hiroshi

Yoshimoto, Kinji

Video Game Creator/Artist

Animator, Director

June 24, 1957 October 16, 2021 Galaxian (1979) Xevious (1982) THE iDOLM@STER ONE FOR ALL (2014)

February 27, 1966 Hiroshima November 5, 2021 Megazone 23 (1986) Plastic Little (1993) Arifureta Shokugyō de Sekai Saikyō (2019)

Iijima, Toshihiro

Nobumoto, Keiko

Director

Writer

September 3, 1932 Tōkyō October 17, 2021

March 13, 1964 Hokkaidō December 1, 2021

Ultra Q (1966) Kaijū Daifunsen Daigorōtai Goliath (1972) Homecoming (2011)

Macross Plus (1994) Cowboy Bebop (1998) Space Dandy (2014)

Jack Angel

Scott Page-Pagter

Voice Actor

Automated Dialogue Replacement Director, Voice Actor

October 24, 1930 Modesto, California October 19, 2021 Malibu, California King Zarkon - Voltron: Fleet of Doom (1986) Radish Spirit - Spirited Away (2001) Cid Sophiar - Final Fantasy XV (2016)

June 13, 1969 December 5, 2021 Marmalade Boy (2002) Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993) Big Bad Beetleborgs (1996)

Note: Japanese titles are given to the Japanese artists and English titles for Western artists f or their works.

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Console & Desktop Gaming

†

Winter 2022 January 7 Madison Nosebleed Games M • Action, Adventure, Horror, Simulation • PC

January 10 Weird West Wolf Eye Studios • Devolver Digital Inc. M • Action, Role-Playing • PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox1, XboxXS

January 12

Koharu – COGEN: Sword of Rewind

Monster Hunter Rise Capcom Co., Ltd. T • Action, Role-Playing • PC

January 14 God of War Santa Monica Studio • PlayStation PC, LLC M • Action, Adventure, Role-Playing • PC

January 26 KINGDOM of the DEAD DIRIGO GAMES NA • Action, Adventure, FPS, Horror, Shooter • PC

January 20

January 27

Blackwind

COGEN: Sword of Rewind

Drakkar Dev • Blowfish Studios, Gamera Game M • Action, Adventure • Mac, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox1, XboxXS

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction Ubisoft Montreal • Ubisoft Entertainment M • Horror, Shooter • PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox1, XboxXS

January 21 Needy Streamer Overload

Gemdrops Game Studio, Inc. • Gemdrops, Inc.

February 1

E • Action, Platformer • PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox1, XboxXS

Life is Strange: Before the Storm

Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2

M • Adventure • PS5, Stadia, Switch, Xbox1

Inti Creates Co., Ltd. T • Action, Platformer • PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox1, XboxXS

January 28 Pokemon™ Legends: Arceus

Deck Nine Games • Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

Life is Strange: Remastered Collection Square Enix Co., Ltd. • Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. M • Adventure, Compilation • PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox1, XboxXS

Game Freak, Inc. • Nintendo Co., Ltd., The Pokémon Company

Ripout

WSS playground, xemono • WSS playground NA • Adventure, Simulation • Mac, PC

E • Action, Open-World, Role-Playing • Switch

NA • FPS, Horror, Online, Shooter • PC

Pet Project Games

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Console & Des Continued

February 2

February 17

The Waylanders

The King of Fighters XV

Gato Salvaje Studio

SNK Corporation • SNK Corporation, Koch Media

Martha is Dead LKA • Wired Productions

NA • Action, Adventure, Role-Playing, Strategy • PC

February 4 Dying Light 2: Stay Human Techland Sp. z o.

T • Fighting • PC, PS4, PS5, XboxXS

Total War: Warhammer III Games Workshop Limited, Creative Assembly • SEGA of America, Inc.

M • Adventure, Horror • PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox1, XboxXS

February 25 Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream Gust Co. Ltd. • Koei Tecmo Games Co. Ltd.

M • Action, Role-Playing • PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox1, XboxXS

T • Action, Strategy • PC

T • Role-Playing • PC, PS4, Switch

February 18

Elden Ring

Maglam Lord

Horizon: Forbidden West

FromSoftware, Inc. • Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

Felistella • D3 Publisher, PQube T • Action, Dating - Romance Game, Role-Playing • PS4, Switch

February 8

Guerrilla Games • Sony Interactive Entertainment T • Action, Adventure, Open-World, Role-Playing, Sci-Fi • PS4, PS5

M • Action, Role-Playing • PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox1, XboxXS

March 1

February 22

ELEX II

Sloclap S.A.S

Destiny 2: The Witch Queen

Piranha Bytes • THQ Nordic GmbH, Austria

T • Action • PC, PS4, PS5

Bungie, Inc. • Activision Publishing Inc.

Zorya: The Celestial Sisters

T • Action, Adventure, FPS Shooter • PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox1, XboxXS

Sifu

Madlife Divertissement • TLM Partners E • Puzzle, Casual, Strategy • PC, Switch

Monark

February 10

LANCARSE Ltd. • FuRyu Corporation, NIS America, Inc. T • Role-Playing • PC, PS4, PS5, Switch

Know by heart Ice-Pick Lodge

February 24

M • Action, Role-Playing • PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox1, XboxXS

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Owlcat Games • META Publishing M • Role-playing • PS4, Xbox1

March 4 Gran Turismo 7

NA • Adventure • PC

Assetto Corsa Competizione

Polyphony Digital Inc. • Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Out There: Oceans of Time

KUNOS Simulazioni Srl • 505 Games

E • Racing • PS4, PS5

Mi-Clos Studio, Goblinz Studio • Modern Wolf, Fractale

Dusk Diver 2

Stage Clear Studios • Outright Games Ltd.

WANIN Games • Justdan International T • Action, Beat ’Em Up • PC, PS4, Switch

E • Platformer • PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox1, XboxXS

GRID Legends

Triangle Strategy

Codemasters Inc. • Electronic Arts Inc.

Square Enix Co., Ltd., Artdink • Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

NA • Adventure, Simulation • PC

February 15 Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires Omega Force • Koei Tecmo Games Co. Ltd. T • Action • PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox1, XboxXS

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E • Racing • PS5, XboxXS

E • Racing, Simulation, Sports • PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox1, XboxXS

Ryan’s Rescue Squad

T • Role-Playing, Strategy, Adventure • Switch

sktop Gaming Winter 2022 †

Ramizel Erlenmeyer, Sophie, Neuenmuller, Plachta & Plachta – Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

March 8

April 28

SpellForce III

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl

Grimlore Games GmbH, Germany • THQ Nordic GmbH T • Role-Playing • PS4, PS5, Xbox1, XboxXS

GSC Game World M • Action, Adventure, Role-Playing • PC, XboxXS

March 17 Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame 5 Milestone S.r.l.

E • Racing, Sports • PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox1, XboxXS

March 18 Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Koei Tecmo Games Co. Ltd., Team Ninja • Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. NA • Action, Role-Playing • PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox1, XboxXS

March 25 Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands 2K, Gearbox Software, LLC. • 2K NA • Action, FPS, Role-Playing • PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox1, XboxXS

March 29 Classic Racers Elite Vision Reelle • GameSolutions 2 Games E • Racing • PC, PS4, PS5, Switch

April 7 Mokoko X NAISU Games NA • Puzzle, Action • PC

April 12 13 Sentinels: Aegis RIM Vanillaware Ltd. • Atlus Co., Ltd. T • Role-Playing • Switch

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January 28, 2022

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Manga Preview

Winter 2022

Tomochika, Asami

Sasahara, Kyoka

College sophomore, she is the president of the Humanities Study Group (Torture Study Group). She has a strong queen temperament.

Her house is very rich.

Asami’s classmate. She is mildmannered, gentle and has big breasts (G cup). Contrary to her unfussy appearance, she knows karate and skilled enough to defeat even a few men.

Ishimaru, Daito College freshman. He has a bad mouth but a typical entanglement, and has a side that he can not leave the person in trouble.

Hōkago no Gōmon Shōjo

Hōkago no Gōmon Shōjo (Torture Club Girls After School)

by Boku

放課後の拷問少女 Kodansha • Magazine Pocket March 2018 – March 2021 • 12 Volumes

A lot of happenings after school e A little “H” and fun torture research with beautiful seniors?

The history of mankind was with torture!?? Daito Ishimaru, a (virgin) high school freshman, dreams of making and living his high school life enjoyable! After receiving the temptation (solicitation) of two beautiful girls, the cool (slender) Asami and cute (big breast) Kyoka, Daito decides to join the “Humanities Study Group” However, the reality… it’s a little naughty and fun torture research activity club.

Here’s a preview of the first chapters. Be sure to support the author.

These pages are meant to read in spreads, side by side.

https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/ title?code=1000030969 Author: Boku Mangaka: Boku Genre: Mature, Comedy, School Life, Ecchi, Shōnen Format: Softcover/Manga Price: ≈¥484 MSRP each volume including tax

The story flow will be off, if read page by individual page.

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Hōkago no Gōmon Shōjo

Start with top right and end with bottom left. Reading is done the same direction.

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Start Reading Here Start with top right and end with bottom left. Reading is done the same direction.

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Hōkago no Gōmon Shōjo

Start with top right and end with bottom left. Reading is done the same direction.

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Hōkago no Gōmon Shōjo

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Start with top right and end with bottom left. Reading is done the same direction.

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Hōkago no Gōmon Shōjo

Start with top right and end with bottom left. Reading is done the same direction.

This concludes our preview of “Hōkago no Gōmon Shōjo” This manga is available at Kinokuniya Bookstores

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www.kinokuniya.com or at your local manga retailer.

Start Reading Here Start with top right and end with bottom left. Reading is done the same direction.

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Available March 4, 2022

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