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Large 9781974708062

BEASTARS, Vol. 9 by Paru Itagaki

$21.99 NZD

Category: Manga | Series: Beastars Ser.

At this high school, instead of jocks and nerds, the students are divided into predators and prey. At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar--a hero destined to lead in a society natural ly rife with mistrust? After a Drama Club member is mauled during rehearsal, gray wolf Legoshi finds a clue to the identity of the murderer of his friend alpaca Tem. In the wake of the incident, when the school administration segregates classrooms and disbands interspecies clubs, the absence of red deer Louis's leadership is keenly felt. But Bengal tiger Bill and Angora goat Els, as well as gray wolf Juno, gain insight into themselves and their relationships. Plus, more tales of Legoshi's tragic childhood and family. ...Show more

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Large 9784805316085

Learn to Draw Manga Women - A Beginner's Guide (with over 550 Illustrations) by Kyachi

$29.99 NZD

Category: Manga

Learn to create detailed female characters to include in your own comic strip or graphic novel!Professional manga and anime artist Kyachi offers aspiring artists an easy-to-follow approach to drawing manga women. For beginners, it can be intimidating to know where to start when drawing the human form. T his book is meant to dispel those fears and wipe away any hesitation, so you can begin with a blank page or empty screen and start populating it with people. Soon your simple forms will take on greater detail and your characters will come to life before you!Kyachi has distilled her specialized knowledge of the skeleton, muscles and physical structures, explaining and analyzing the most difficult aspects of figure drawing and presenting it to you in a clear and simple way.With this all-in-one, how-to guide you'll: - Create compelling characters and eye-catching action poses - Learn about contrapposto (a specialized art term, meaning that most of the body's weight rests on either the left or right leg, achieving an angular or asymmetrical stance) - Master traditional freehand, as well as digital techniques - Follow along with the step-by-step progressions, before it's time to try it on your own - Consult the cartoon guide who pops up and chimes in when expert tips are needed mostA series of detailed lessons shows you how to draw the female form in every possible position. Individual chapters cover standing, sitting, reclining, walking, running and jumping. Essential details are then added-such as realistic creases to clothing and colorizing with brightness, contrast and saturation effects.Lovers of action manga and those hoping to create original, complex female characters will find this book absolutely indispensable!* Recommended for artists 16 & up * ...Show more

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Large 9781421584447

Assassination Classroom, Vol. 13 by Yusei Matsui

$17.99 NZD

Category: Manga | Series: Assassination Classroom

Ever caught yourself screaming, "I could just kill that teacher"? What would it take to justify such antisocial behavior and weeks of detention? Especially if he's the best teacher you've ever had? Giving you an "F" on a quiz? Mispronouncing your name during roll call...again? How about blowing up the m oon and threatening to do the same to Mother Earth-unless you take him out first?! Plus a reward of a cool 100 million from the Ministry of Defense! The Grim Reaper sets up a lethal trap that buries Mr. Karasuma and Ms. Vitch alive. Will Mr. Karasuma's repressed feelings surface before he and Ms. Vitch do? And how will Mr. Karasuma face Death? Then, despite his vow to destroy the planet in March, Koro Sensei offers career counseling to his students. Nagisa's professional goal raises some serious issues. And finally, it's time for the next school festival showdown. Class A and Class E compete for the most customers. If they build it, will they come...to the top of 3-E's remote mountaintop? ...Show more

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Large 9781974707997

BEASTARS Vol. 2 by Paru Itagaki

$21.99 NZD

Category: Manga | Series: Beastars Ser.

At this high school, instead of jocks and nerds, the students are divided into predators and prey. At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, it's personal relationships that maintain the fragile peace. Who among them is a Beastar--an academic and social role mod el destined to become a leader in a society naturally rife with mistrust? Dwarf rabbit Haru's odd behavior causes wolf Legoshi to flee. He then learns that the Drama Club recruits new students with inner demons. What does their club president, red deer Louis, wrestle with...? Before Legoshi can figure it out, Louis pressures him to face not only his own weaknesses but also his strengths. Legoshi's character is truly put to the test when his onstage fight choreography with Bengal tiger Bill turns all too real. Has someone broken the school rules? And could the battle between Legoshi and Bill involve...rabbits? ...Show more

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Large 9781974708000

BEASTARS, Vol. 3 by Paru Itagaki

$21.99 NZD

Category: Manga | Series: Beastars Ser.

At this high school, instead of jocks and nerds, the students are divided into predators and prey. At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, it's personal relationships that maintain the fragile peace. Who among them is a Beastar--an academic and social role mode l destined to become a leader in a society naturally rife with mistrust? It's time for the Festival of the Meteor, a time when the animals honor their extinct dinosaur ancestors. Wolf Legoshi is still inexorably attracted to dwarf rabbit Haru. Is it a crush or bloodlust? Is it her or any small animal? Relationships are complicated for carnivores. Their bird friends lay and sell the eggs they eat, and some desperate herbivores even sell their body parts on the black market. Tiger Bill is tempted to buy a piece and invites Legoshi to indulge with him. But eating meat is highly addictive... ...Show more

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Large 9781421590400

My Hero Academia (#07) by Kohei Horikoshi

$17.99 NZD

Category: Manga | Series: My Hero Academia | Reading Level: Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14

Midoriya inherits the superpower of the world's greatest hero, but greatness won't come easy.   What 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?   Midoriya 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. Stain has some very particular ideas about heroes and their place in society--and he means to purge every hero he can find ...Show more

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Large 9781421585659

One-Punch Man Vol. 2 by ONE

$17.99 NZD

Category: Manga | Series: One Punch Man | Reading Level: Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14

A manga series that packs quite the punch   Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problem - he just can't seem to find an opponent stro ng enough to take on He's easily taken out a number of monsters, including a crabby creature, a malicious mosquito girl and a muscly meathead. But his humdrum life takes a drastic turn when he meets Genos - a cyborg who wants to uncover the secret behind his strength ...Show more

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Large 9781974707454

One-Punch Man Vol. 17 by Yusuke Murata (Illustrator); ONE

$17.99 NZD

Category: Manga | Series: One-Punch Man Ser.

Life gets pretty boring when you can beat the snot out of any villain with just one punch. Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average probl em--he just can't seem to find an opponent strong enough to take on! The hero hunter is near death when the Monster Association attempts to steal him away, unleashing Centichoro in the process. Bang and company face it head-on before Genos boldly enters the fray! ...Show more

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Large 9781974707232

Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 4 by Sorata Akiduki

$17.99 NZD

Category: Manga | Series: Snow White with the Red Hair Ser.

A romantic retelling of a classic fairy tale about a beautiful herbalist and a lovestruck prince. Shirayuki is an herbalist famous for her naturally bright-red hair, and the prince of Tanbarun wants her all to himself Unwilling to become the prince's possession, she seeks shelter in the woods of the nei ghboring kingdom, where she gains an unlikely ally--the prince of that kingdom He rescues her from her plight, and thus begins the love story between a lovestruck prince and an unusual herbalist. Shirayuki lays her life on the line to help Kihal and her bird, Popo, prove their worth to the kingdom--which leads Zen to kiss her for the very first time Now she can't get that kiss out of her head. Will she be able to keep her cool around the man she's falling for? ...Show more

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Large 9781974707249

Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 5 by Sorata Akiduki

$17.99 NZD

Category: Manga | Series: Snow White with the Red Hair Ser.

A romantic retelling of a classic fairy tale about a beautiful herbalist and a lovestruck prince. Shirayuki is an herbalist famous for her naturally bright-red hair, and the prince of Tanbarun wants her all to himself! The prince from the neighboring kingdom, Zen, rescues her from her plight, and thus begins their love story. When a banquet invitation arrives from Prince Raj in Tanbarun, Izana tests Zen and Shirayuki's budding relationship by forcing Shirayuki to accept. But before the young lovers can cope with their impending time apart, a new threat arrives in Clarines--and he's got Shirayuki in his sights! ...Show more

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Large 9781974717507

Fly Me to the Moon, Vol. 2 by Kenjiro Hata

$17.99 NZD

Category: Manga | Series: Fly Me to the Moon Ser.

First comes marriage, then comes an earthbound love that is out of this world From the day his parents named him, Nasa Yuzaki has felt connected to outer space...whether he likes it or not. His efforts to outperform the space program veer off course when an accident introduces him to Tsukasa, a mysteri ous girl with strange powers. Is she an alien, a moon goddess or something else? Since she insists on marrying him, Nasa will have plenty of chances to find out Now that Nasa and Tsukasa are married, it's time for him to meet her family. Unfortunately for him, that means getting kidnapped by Tsukasa's overprotective sister Chitose and her combat maids. Will Nasa's life end before he's even kissed his new wife? Or picked out a ring? Or, most crucially of all, found out what movies she's into? ...Show more

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Large 9780759529434

Twilight - The Graphic Novel, Vol. 1 by Stephenie Meyer

$39.99 NZD

Category: Manga | Series: Twilight: The Graphic Novel (Hardcover)

When Isabella Swan moves to Forks, Washington and meets the alluring Edward Cullen, her life takes a terrifying turn. And although he has so far managed to keep his identity hidden, Bella is more than determined to uncover his dark secret.

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