Books like 'Yakitate!! Japan, Volume 12'
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とある魔術の禁書目録 19 by Kazuma Kamachi
6 ratingsA certain unlikely hero...In the shadowy underbelly of Academy City, the problem-busting team known as Group (centered around Level Five esper Accelerator and the man who wields the powers of science and magic, Tsuchimikado) is investigating every lead they can related to the word dragon. This clue may be the key to finding their way out of a terrible situation... -
A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 12 by Kazuma Kamachi
6 ratingsThough he gave his all during the festival to save Academy City, Touma still spectacularly lost his bet with Mikoto. Now he's a slave to her every order until she's completely satisfied! But that's the least of his worries--a jealous Kuroko just might kill him, Little Misaka is about to explode, Index is nowhere to be found, and then there's this girl who seems totally lost.. -
A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 14 by Kazuma Kamachi
6 ratings(Volume 12)September 30th. As the seasons change in Academy City, so do the seasonal clothes. Mikoto Misaka, talented esper student of the elite Tokiwadai Middle School that stands above the hustle and bustle of the city, waits in front of the concert hall for her companion. But...he never arrives... -
とある魔術の禁書目録 16 by Kazuma Kamachi
6 ratingsA certain unlikely hero...Acqua of the Back, agent of the Roman Orthodox Church, has finallymade his move. The incredibly powerful saint and member of God's Right Seat is on the hunt for one thing: Touma Kamijou's right hand! After receiving a warning letter from Acqua, the English Puritan Church dispatches Itsuwa to serve as Touma's bodyguard... -
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A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 17 by Kazuma Kamachi
6 ratings(Volume 12)September 30th. As the seasons change in Academy City, so do the seasonal clothes. Mikoto Misaka, talented esper student of the elite Tokiwadai Middle School that stands above the hustle and bustle of the city, waits in front of the concert hall for her companion. But...he never arrives... -
A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 9 by Kazuma Kamachi
6 ratingsThe Daihasei Festival--a huge athletics festival attended by every school in Academy City, where the superpowered students attending these institutions gather to compete in a wide variety of competitions. And of course, Touma Kamijou is participating... -
A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 10 by Kazuma Kamachi
6 ratingsSeven days have passed since the start of the Daihasei Festival, one of the biggest events of Academy City. Everyone is participating--Seiri Fukiyose is helping coordinate the games, Komoe Tsukuyomi dresses for the part as she cheers for her students, and of course, famous Mikoto Misaka is blowing away the competition... -
とある魔術の禁書目録 11 by Kazuma Kamachi
6 ratingsLife has mostly returned to normal for the high schooler who knows nothing but misfortune, Touma Kamijou. But in a stroke of unbelievably good luck, he manages to snag two tickets for an overseas getaway trip! Of course, Kamijou is a veteran by now and immediately searches for a sinister trap or a hidden downside to this strange turn of events... -
Out of Spite, Out of Mind by Scott Meyer
19 ratingsWhen you discover the world is a computer program, and you figure out that by altering the code you can time travel and perform acts that seem like magic, what can possibly go wrong? Pretty much everything. Just ask Brit, who has jumped around in time with such abandon that she has to coexist with multiple versions of herself... -
One Piece, Volume 38: Rocketman!! by Eiichiro Oda
24 ratingsAfter finding out the real reason for Robin's betrayal, the Straw Hats are in a madcap race to rescue her from CP9, the Navy's elite assassin group. But first they'll have to find a way to sail through the tidal wave known as Aqua Laguna... -
One Piece, Volume 9: Tears by Eiichiro Oda
24 ratingsLuffy and crew must contend with "Saw-Tooth" Arlong and his nasty Fish Man pirates, who specialize in using mafia tactics to squeeze the lifeblood from innocent villagers... -
One Piece, Volume 8: I Won't Die by Eiichiro Oda
24 ratingsIf Luffy wants to get out of a year's worth of chore-boy duty on the oceangoing restaurant Baratie, he's got to rid the seas of the evil Don Krieg. Unfortunately, Krieg's armed to the teeth and aided by his "Demon Man," Commander Gin... -
My Hero Academia, Vol. 26 by Kohei Horikoshi
19 ratingsWhat would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called “Quirks”? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless?Hawks and the Safety Commission have managed to... -
My Hero Academia, Vol. 25 by Kohei Horikoshi, 堀越耕平
20 ratingsWhat would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called “Quirks”? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless?Since the terrifying incident when Tomura’s... -
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My Hero Academia, Vol. 6 by Kohei Horikoshi
20 ratingsIn the aftermath of the sports festival, the Class 1-A students begin their internships. Midoriya goes to study under Gran Torino, who was once All Might’s mentor... -
Skip Beat!, Vol. 18 by Yoshiki Nakamura
18 ratingsWhen Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
One Piece, Volume 6: The Oath by Eiichiro Oda, 尾田栄一郎
24 ratingsLuffy's pirates thought they were just stopping in for a quick bite...but now Luffy's been made a busboy on Baratie, the oceangoing restaurant, and it turns out some of the worst-mannered pirates on the Grand Line are just dying for a meal... -
My Hero Academia, Vol. 7 by Kohei Horikoshi
20 ratingsMidoriya has learned a few tricks from Gran Torino, but some things just have to be experienced to be understood. Even though he’s not ready, when the League of Villains attacks in the town of Hosu, Midoriya rushes to help Ida, who is engaged in a life-and-death struggle with Hero Killer Stain... -
One Piece, Volume 41: Declaration of War by Eiichiro Oda
16 ratingsRobin and Franky have been captured by CP9 and locked in the courthouse on Enies Lobby. The Straw Hats and Franky's crew must join forces if they want to save their friends. But before they can rescue them, they must face Spandam's six deadly assassins... -
Skip Beat!, Vol. 30 by Yoshiki Nakamura
16 ratingsWhen Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
Skip Beat!, Vol. 31 by Yoshiki Nakamura
16 ratingsRen is fighting to keep himself under control, but living as Cain Heel and simultaneously building the character BJ are really wearing him down. Kyoko is getting really worried, but even President Lory can’t do more than encourage her to support Ren... -
Skip Beat!, Vol. 28 by Yoshiki Nakamura
16 ratingsReads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T.Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence--she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!Kyoko’ s having trouble getting into the role of Cain’ s sister... -
Skip Beat!, Vol. 24 by Yoshiki Nakamura
16 ratingsKyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
One Piece, Volume 23: Vivi's Adventure by Eiichiro Oda
18 ratingsWith all the Officer Agents defeated, only Crocodile and his final plan to destroy the palace stands in the way of peace... -
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One Piece, Volume 16: Carrying On His Will by Eiichiro Oda
18 ratingsAvalanche! Luffy and Sanji surf a tree down a mountain on a fast-moving wave of snow and just avoid being buried alive. But then the demented King Wapol suddenly appears and orders Luffy's and Sanji's deaths. With no time to lose, Luffy evades the attacks... -
One Piece, Volume 17: Hiriluk's Cherry Blossoms by Eiichiro Oda
18 ratingsIt's the final showdown with the metallic King Wapol! He wants his castle back and he's not taking "no" for an answer... -
One Piece, Volume 22: Hope!! by Eiichiro Oda
18 ratingsWhen Crocodile's evildoing is revealed, the rebellion that will destroy Alabasta just might be averted.. -
Skip Beat!, Vol. 32 by Yoshiki Nakamura
14 ratingsRen's trademark cool is beginning to crumble under the strain of maintaining his various personas. And the sudden manly attention being directed at Kyoko from fellow actor Kijima and a newly determined Sho aren't helping matters... -
Skip Beat!, Vol. 33 by Yoshiki Nakamura
14 ratingsKyoko's twin tasks of keeping Ren from breaking under the strain of his characters and playing Setsuka are starting to take their toll on her. But the real danger is revealed when the desires of Setsuka and Kyoko merge... -
One Piece, Volume 7: The Crap-Geezer by Eiichiro Oda
20 ratingsDon Krieg's evil pirate armada attempts to hijack the oceangoing restaurant Baratie, but the pirate cooks put up a fierce resistance until Krieg reveals one of the greatest secret weapons in his arsenal--Invincible Pearl! When sous chef Sanji steps into the fray, it turns out that he and Chef Zeff have some unfinished business concerning the loss of the latter's leg! Will their differences come...
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