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Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!When Nanoka travels back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What is the thread of fate that connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way!Nanoka passes through a portal into the Taisho era, where exorcist Mao reluctantly rescues her from the jaws of a grotesque yokai. When Nanoka gets back to the present, she discovers she has some new, incredible abilities. She returns to the past looking for answers, only to get caught up in Mao’s investigation of a series of gruesome murders. As her questions about herself multiply, Nanoka learns that Mao is cursed by a cat demon named Byoki—and so is his sword. If anyone but Mao attempts to wield it, they are doomed. But when Mao’s life is in jeopardy, Nanoka picks up his blade and swings!

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Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi's classic horror series about mermaid flesh and immortality!They say that if one consumes mermaid flesh, one can attain immortality. Unfortunately, the more likely result includes becoming horribly deformed or turning into a vicious monster! Even if one were to gain eternal life, however, is such an anomaly a lucky blessing or a terrible curse?Immortals Yuta and Mana continue to come across people who are dealing with the consequences of having eaten mermaid flesh. Some are scarred, in excruciating pain or just trying to survive, but they all lead mysterious lives filled with unspeakable horror. Is one’s humanity doomed to be lost in exchange for immortality?

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Acclaimed author Rumiko Takahashi’s classic romantic comedy about finding your path in life.Yusaku Godai didn’t get accepted into college on the first try, so he’s studying to retake the entrance exams. But living in a dilapidated building full of eccentric and noisy tenants is making it hard for him to achieve his goals. Now that a beautiful woman has moved in to become the new resident manager, Godai is driven to distraction!Believing that Godai has proposed to Kozue, Kyoko leaves Maison Ikkoku and moves back into her parents’ apartment. Will Godai be able to convince Kyoko—and her parents—that he’s the man she should marry?

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Acclaimed author Rumiko Takahashi’s classic romantic comedy about finding your path in life.Yusaku Godai didn’t get accepted into college on the first try, so he’s studying to retake the entrance exams. But living in a dilapidated building full of eccentric and noisy tenants is making it hard for him to achieve his goals. Now that a beautiful woman has moved in to become the new resident manager, Godai is driven to distraction!

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The hilarious manga classic featuring beautiful space alien princess Lum!Beautiful space alien princess Lum invades Earth on her UFO, and unlucky Ataru Moroboshi’s world gets turned upside down! Will Lum become Earth’s electrifying new leader? Or will Ataru somehow miraculously save Earth from space alien onslaught?Lum is finally going on another date with Ataru! But while she’s waiting for him to show up, an eccentric young man arrives to claim that he fell in love with her at first sight. Normally Lum wouldn’t care, but Ataru is late for their date! Later, Mendo receives a mysterious New Year’s card that says, “I know your secret.” Mendo doesn’t have any secrets, but that doesn’t stop him from vowing to track down the culprit! Now he just needs to find a way to analyze the handwriting of every guy at Tomobiki High…

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The hilarious manga classic featuring beautiful space alien princess Lum!Beautiful space alien princess Lum invades Earth on her UFO, and unlucky Ataru Moroboshi’s world gets turned upside down! Will Lum become Earth’s electrifying new leader? Or will Ataru somehow miraculously save Earth from space alien onslaught?Lum tries to encourage a Tomobiki High student to stand up for herself against some bullies and ends up facing off in the ring against the head of the Butsumetsu High delinquents. Good thing Lum has hidden strength to draw upon! Later, Mendo is called upon to save a fair maiden—by going on a date with her! But the peril Asuka faces is her own boy-phobia, so Mendo just keeps making things worse!

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The hilarious manga classic featuring beautiful space alien princess Lum!Beautiful space alien princess Lum invades Earth on her UFO, and unlucky Ataru Moroboshi’s world gets turned upside down! Will Lum become Earth’s electrifying new leader? Or will Ataru somehow miraculously save Earth from space alien onslaught?Inaba the Rabbit Man is trying to get a promotion, but to level up he has to pick a rare flower that only grows in space-time, and he needs to find a girl who will come with him on his dangerous quest! But when he asks Shinobu to accompany him, he gets Ataru and Lum in the bargain too! Is his promotion doomed? Later, some random dude shows up at Tomobiki High claiming to be Lum’s fiancé! He whisks her away to be married on his darkness-draped home planet, and the only way Ataru can save her is by saying “I love you.” When he can’t bring himself to do it, Lum gives Ataru an ultimatum that balances the fate of the world against his heart! Is Earth doomed?!

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The hilarious manga classic featuring beautiful space alien princess Lum! Beautiful space alien princess Lum invades Earth on her UFO, and unlucky Ataru Moroboshi’s world gets turned upside down! Will Lum become Earth’s electrifying new leader? Or will Ataru somehow miraculously save Earth from space alien onslaught? Lum’s childhood friend Ran continues to cause trouble with her kisses, but that’s the least of Ataru’s worries! Ten, Lum's little cousin, arrives at the Moroboshi household, creating chaos at every turn. A miniature gentleman and self-proclaimed playboy, Ten loves Lum but hates Ataru. How will Ataru contend with this new fire-breathing nemesis?

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Kagome is an ordinary modern schoolgirl living an ordinary life. Who would have thought the dried-up old well on the site of her family's shrine would be a gateway to Japan's ancient past? Drawn through the gate against her will, Kagome finds herself battling demons for control of what she thought was a worthless trinket but is actually a powerful magical gem, the Shikon Jewel! Together with an unlikely ally, the half demon Inuyasha, Kagome begins a quest to recover the shards of the Shikon Jewel and learn more about her link to the past. The forces of good and evil battle it out inside the very bodies of Kikyo and Naraku…and ultimately the Shikon Jewel itself. Then Inuyasha's half-brother Sesshomaru is trapped in the world of the dead. Will he find the key that opens the door to the world of the living? Meanwhile, Inuyasha and the others stumble upon a strange village ruled by a demon with peculiar feeding habits...

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Kagome's friends each face difficult challenges as Naraku intensifies his efforts to gain complete control of the shards of the Shikon Jewel. Kohaku struggles to free himself from Naraku's grip, but doing so means facing up to the terrible deeds of his past. Then, while Inuyasha battles one enemy after another in his search to gain mastery over the heirloom blade Tetsusaiga, Kagome confronts Tsubaki, yet another pawn of Naraku's and one that may poison her soul. And even Naraku's servants scheme against him when Kagura tries to bring Koga into an attempt to free herself from Naraku's control. The coming of the new moon risks exposing Inuyasha's secret - how much has Kagura seen?

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Rumiko Takahashi's manga epic in its original format - historical action and romance from one of Japan's most beloved creators. Sesshomaru returns for another attack, aided by the demon Naraku. Then a terrible ogress brings Kikyo back from the dead, but her soulless state drives her thirst for revenge against Inuyasha. Dealing with the ogress reveals a glimpse into Inuyasha's true feelings for Kikyo and makes Kagome wonder just how he feels about her. The search for the shards of the Shikon Jewel brings Kagome and Inuyasha into conflict with strange enemies and even stranger friends!

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Acclaimed author Rumiko Takahashi’s classic romantic comedy about finding your path in life.Yusaku Godai didn’t get accepted into college on the first try, so he’s studying to retake the entrance exams. But living in a dilapidated building full of eccentric and noisy tenants is making it hard for him to achieve his goals. Now that a beautiful woman has moved in to become the new resident manager, Godai is driven to distraction!Yusaku Godai has started his first job out of college as a part-time helper at Sweet Acorn Nursery School. Unfortunately he’s not making enough money to pay rent, so he starts tutoring again. When Ibuki Yagami hears this, she decides it’s the perfect opportunity to get Godai to spend some time with her...

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Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond. After a mysterious encounter in her childhood, Sakura Mamiya gained the power to see ghosts. Now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! Then one day she meets Rinne Rokudo, a boy who is far more than what he seems. Sabato Rokudo—Rinne’s deadbeat dad—is the president of the Afterlife’s evil Damashigami Company. In a shocking turn of events, it’s revealed that he’s also got a Shinigami Gold License! How can sneaky Sabato be the recipient of the shinigami world’s highest honor? Rinne and Sakura get to work solving another ghostly mystery! The latest series from one of Japan’s greatest manga creators. * Releases 3 times per year for 32+ volumes. Series is ongoing. * Takahashi’s series have sold over 3 million copies in the US to date (Bookscan, 2/17). * This series will appeal to both brand-new readers of Rumiko Takahashi’s works and longtime readers. * “Rin-ne tells the wry and funny adventures of two lonely kids becoming friends against a background of ghost stories that are more melancholy than frightening. Rin-ne is not the most profound of comics nor is it the most visually stunning, but it is a satisfying and heartfelt story, with promise of greater things to come as the tale unfolds.” —Publishers Weekly * “Rin-ne is a fun, charming series…if you've never read a Takahashi comic before, this is a good introduction.” —Comic Book Resources

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Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond.After a mysterious encounter in her childhood, Sakura Mamiya gained the power to see ghosts. Now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! Then one day she meets Rinne Rokudo, a boy who is far more than what he seems.When some late exorcism fees are finally deposited in Rinne’s account, he informs Sakura that he’ll pay off all his debt to her. Meanwhile, after a fight with her parents over her credit card, Ageha runs away to stay at Rinne’s place! When Sakura hears about it, she gets the wrong impression… Can Rinne set her straight?

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One day, teenaged martial artist Ranma Saotome went on a training mission with his father and ended up taking a dive into some cursed springs at a legendary training ground in China. Now, every time he’s splashed with cold water, he changes into a girl. His father, Genma, changes into a panda! What’s a half-guy, half-girl to do? Find out what fueled the worldwide manga boom in beloved creator Rumiko Takahashi’s (InuYasha, Urusei Yatsura, RIN-NE) smash hit of martial arts mayhem, presented remastered and unflipped for the first time. At a spooky old mansion girl-type Ranma slips on a banana peel and accidentally uncovers a cursed mirror that makes a love-hungry copy of her who kisses everyone she can get her hands on, including boy-type Ranma! A magical compact can be used to capture the kooky copy, but things take an unexpected turn when Ranma and Akane get trapped inside the compact! Later, Akane wins an enchanted jellyfish bathing suit that finally enables her to swim. But in return for the suit she must enter a swimming competition. She takes the lead in the race, but a dangerous surprise awaits her at the finish line!

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A remastered 2-in-1 edition of the all-time classic hit from one of Japan's most beloved creators, available for the first time in a format faithful to the original work. One day, teenage martial artist Ranma Saotome went on a training mission with his father and ended up taking a dive into some cursed springs at a legendary training ground in China. Now, every time he's splashed with cold water, he changes into a girl. His father, Genma, changes into a panda! What's a half-guy, half-girl to do?

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A remastered 2-in-1 edition of the all-time classic hit from one of Japan's most beloved creators, available for the first time in a format faithful to the original work. One day, teenage martial artist Ranma Saotome went on a training mission with his father and ended up taking a dive into some cursed springs at a legendary training ground in China. Now, every time he's splashed with cold water, he changes into a girl. His father, Genma, changes into a panda! What's a half-guy, half-girl to do? Pantyhose Taro's back, and so is his thirst for vengeance! Hoping to get his name changed to something less embarrassing, he plans to dunk Happosai in some water from the Spring of the Drowned Pious Man. Unfortunately, that water isn't the water he thinks it is, it's worse…twice as worse! One Happosai is bad enough - is the world ready for two?! Later, Ranma meets his next nemesis: Herb of the legendary Musk Dynasty, a Chinese warrior tribe with the powers of animals. Herb and his companions, Lime and Mint, have come to Japan in search of a particular treasure - but they have to go through Ranma, Ryoga and Mousse first!

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Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond. After a mysterious encounter in her childhood, Sakura Mamiya gained the power to see ghosts. Now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! Then one day she meets Rinne Rokudo, a boy who is far more than what he seems. In the summer season of restless spirits, Rinne and the gang head to a beach house to confront a supernatural spirit who’s obsessed with braids. Sakura’s trademark hairstyle makes her a target of the ghost’s mad desire… Can Rinne figure out how to send the spirit away, ASAP?!

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Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way!As Mao and company begin to uncover Yurako’s true identity, another mystery lands on their doorstep—who or what is causing members of the Kagami family to commit shocking acts of violence? Unfortunately, our friends soon discover the truth in the old saying “No good deed goes unpunished.” Then, when a puppet master gains control of Mao, no one is safe. Plus, Mao and Nanoka go on…a date?!

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Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way!The reason for Shiranui’s bitter grudge against Mao is revealed. And now he demands that Mao give him the Taizanfukun spell, which has the power to control life spans. But Shiranui isn’t the only one who wants it! Then, when the gang floats theories about the origin of Byoki and his powers, Nanoka recruits Shiraha again to help with her research in the present day. Will Shiraha’s crush on Nanoka ever be requited, or does she only have cat eyes for Mao? Plus, the attack that left the scar under Mao’s eye!

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Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi's classic horror series about mermaid flesh and immortality!They say that if one consumes mermaid flesh, one can attain immortality. Unfortunately, the more likely results include becoming horribly deformed or turning into a vicious monster! Even if one were to gain eternal life, however, is such an anomaly a lucky blessing or a terrible curse? Yuta became immortal when he unwittingly ate mermaid flesh, and now he seeks a way to become human again. Hundreds of years later, he encounters a volatile and determined young lady named Mana while searching for a mermaid. Could this mysterious woman hold the key to saving Yuta’s humanity?

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Acclaimed author Rumiko Takahashi’s classic romantic comedy about finding your path in life.Yusaku Godai didn’t get accepted into college on the first try, so he’s studying to retake the entrance exams. But living in a dilapidated building full of eccentric and noisy tenants is making it hard for him to achieve his goals. Now that a beautiful woman has moved in to become the new resident manager, Godai is driven to distraction!Yusaku Godai is in love with his apartment building manager, Kyoko Otonashi, but he’s still figuring out his future. He misses his most promising job interview while helping a woman in labor get to the hospital. Although his would-be boss appreciates the decision he made, he no longer has a job for him. Upon hearing the news, Ibuki Yagami decides she’ll help Godai by moving into his room, much to Kyoko’s dismay!

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Ever since a strange encounter when she was a child, Sakura Mamiya has had the power to see ghosts. Now in high school, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! When her mysterious classmate Rinne Rokudo shows up, Sakura finds herself following him into the amazing world between life and death! A school trip goes awry when Rinne and Sakura pretend to be dating-and end up hating each other instead! Will a homemade lunch repair their friendship…or will it turn out to be a bowl of haunted ramen?!

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One day, teenaged martial artist Ranma Saotome went on a training mission with his father and ended up taking a dive into some cursed springs at a legendary training ground in China. Now, every time he's splashed with cold water, he changes into a girl. His father, Genma, changes into a panda! What's a half-guy, half-girl to do? Years ago, Genma promised his old friend Soun Tendo that Ranma would marry one of Soun's three daughters and carry on the family's martial arts school. Except that the girl picked to be Ranma's bride doesn't seem to like him, Ranma keeps getting into fights…and did we mention that whole changing into a girl thing?

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Naraku steals the sacred stone of the living mountain demon Gakusanjin. Then, thieves have their eye on the gift Gakusanjin gives Inuyasha to help him and his friends retrieve the stone! Old and new enemies - all a manifestation of Naraku or each other - rear their ugly heads: Hakudoshi, Moryomaru, Goryomaru, Kagura, Kanna, and the Infant who houses Naraku's heart. Now they're not only attacking our friends, but each other... Who will come out on top?! And how will the changes in allegiances affect our heroes? On the personal front, Inuyasha travels to the future and meets Kagome's classmates; Shippo pulls malicious pranks on his friends, and Sango is wildly jealous when Miroku visits - his fiancée?!

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Rumiko Takahashi's manga epic in its original format - historical action and romance from one of Japan's most beloved creators. Kagome is a modern Japanese high school girl. Never the type to believe in myths and legends, her world view dramatically changes when, one day, she's pulled out of her own time and into another! There, in Japan's ancient past, Kagome discovers more than a few of those dusty old legends are true, and that her destiny is linked to one legendary creature in particular - he dog like half-demon called Inuyasha! That same trick of fate also ties them both to the Shikon Jewel, or Jewel of Four Souls. But demons beware... the smallest shard of the Shikon Jewel can give the user unimaginable power.

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With the power granted by a large piece of the Shikon Jewel, Naraku's scheming is in high gear as his minions go forth to do his bidding. Kikyo, the priestess whose duty it once was to guard the jewel, gave the fragment to him, but why? Then Inuyasha takes on another of Naraku's evil offspring, a demon that inhabits the very sword his half-brother Sesshomaru wields. Naraku's human origins may yet prove to be his downfall if Kikyo can exploit his weaknesses by forcing him to make a difficult choice, one that is mirrored by Inuyasha's lost love for Kikyo and a possible future with Kagome!

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Rumiko Takahashi's manga epic in its original format - historical action and romance from one of Japan's most beloved creators. The scheming demon Naraku has turned Sango against Inuyasha, and opening her eyes to the real danger won't be easy. Meanwhile, Miroku has to wrestle with his past and the curse that is threatening to kill him. Naraku's insight into his enemies' personalities gives him an edge that they don't have. As Naraku pulls the strands of his web of deceit tighter, Inuyasha and his friends find themselves having to avoid his deadly traps while struggling with their own emotions as well!

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Our friends are drowning in enemies! First, Miroku and Sango face a poisonous adversary; then, Inuyasha is attacked by the half-man, half-machine - but all evil - monstrosity known as Ginkotsu. Later, our friends encounter a mountain so sacred that most of them aren't even good enough to set foot on it. And finally, when their battle with the undead assassins known as the Band of Seven looks all but lost, Inuyasha and his comrades get some unlikely help from his brother, Sesshomaru, and rival, wolf demon Koga. Everything comes down to a fiery climax as another one of Naraku's malevolent plots is revealed!

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Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way!Nanoka claims a cursed sword and has it reforged to suit her, but the blade is stolen before she has a chance to wield it. Who does the original weapon belong to, and why do they want it back so badly? Pitched battles ensue, and this time it’s Mao’s turn to sacrifice himself to save Nanoka… And then Nanoka is taken hostage!

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La guadaña de la legendaria shinigami Otome aparece en una casa de empeños del otro mundo. Al fijarse bien, Rinne se da cuenta de que es la guadaña de su madre. Además, al aceptar el encargo de Ichigo, una niña que puede ver espíritus, se revela el pasado de los padres de Rinne y la identidad de su madre.

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Encuadernación: RústicaUn nuevo alumno llega a la clase de Rin-ne: se l lama Tsubasa Jûmonji, y es un exorcista profesional. Nada más pisar el instituto, realiza un primer acercamiento hacia Sakura , su primer amor! Qué hará Rin-ne con Tsubasa, rival directo en lo profesional y también en el amor!? Primero es Hanako del lavabo, luego un damashigami retorcido y malévolo. . . Un auténtico galimatías de batallas y exorcismos varios!!

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Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond.After a mysterious encounter in her childhood, Sakura Mamiya gained the power to see ghosts. Now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! Then one day she meets Rinne Rokudo, a boy who is far more than what he seems.The disembodied spirit of Ayame Sakaki’s crush on Jumonji is becoming increasingly bold. Ayame resolves to get the stroppy spirit under control once and for all, but the spirit predicts her plans and gets Rinne involved in a star-crossed scheme!

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Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond.After a mysterious encounter in her childhood, Sakura Mamiya gained the power to see ghosts. Now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! Then one day she meets Rinne Rokudo, a boy who is far more than what he seems.Sakura and Ichigo attend an all-you-can-eat festival and catch sight of a Money Spirit, which blesses anyone it visits with good fortune. When Rinne, who’s always in need of more cash, hears about the Money Spirit, he concocts a scheme to capture the spirit’s good fortune…but Rinne’s schemes rarely work out as planned!

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