Search results for ""Author Yun Kouga""

Ritsuka Aoyagi is alone in the world - never fitting in at school and alienated from his own past by a fragmented memory. When his beloved older brother is brutally murdered, Ritsuka is heartbroken but determined to find answers. His only lead is Soubi, a mysterious, handsome college student who offers him an intimate link to his brother's other life: a dark and vibrant world of spell battles and secret names. Ritsuka's determination to find answers brings dire consequences. While he's confined to a chair at home by his abusive mother, Soubi uncovers a truth so shocking that it completely shatters his fragile sense of self. *Contains volumes 7 and 8 of the series, along with never-before-seen bonus comics, artist commentary, and interviews.

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Although Natsuo and Youji have transferred to Ritsuka's school to monitor him in the wake of his brother's bloody homecoming, the unit named Moonless manages to isolate Ritsuka in order to propose a scheme to turn brother against brother.

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The quest for a man's soul; the battle for his heart; the war for a world. Things seem to have come to a head between Olivier and Father Messiah. As they square off, events in their pasts come to light in the present, forcing Ouri to make some tough choices. What's it going to take to get Olivier back on track, and get Ouri out of her blue mood?

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Akuma no Riddle: Riddle Story of Devil has been adapted into a hit anime series, which was streamed by FUN Imation and will be released on home video in 2015. Each volume contains kinetic artwork, brimming with action and drama, and includes colour inserts. At Myojo Academy, an elite all-girls boarding school, the Class Black is comprised of thirteen students, twelve of whom are assassins. Their prey is the thirteenth student, Haru Ichinose, an upbeat girl who vows to survive school and graduate unharmed! Enter Tokaku Azuma, a cold-blooded killer who transfers from another school to kill Haru. What should have been a routine hit turns into a far more complicated affair as Tokaku is unable to pull the trigger on Haru. As Tokaku copes with her strange, budding feelings, will she decide to protect Haru's life from the other assassins or to end it.

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So what's a girl to do with the power of an immortal god? It's a tough decision, especially with the fate of Ouri's homeland at stake. She and Father Olivier are going to fight an ancient battle all over again, and if they win? It just might mean that everyone--from the gods all the way on down to Olivier himself--will find what they've been searching for. If they don't...well, one way or the other, their journey is coming to a spectacular conclusion.

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The quest for a man's soul, the battle for his heart, the war for a world.In the legendary past the gods battled for supremacy and cast out the demon god whose name cannot be spoken. Banished to Earth, the demon found refuge on the mysterious and dangerous island known only as "G."Suzu uses everything she's got to drive her sisters away and increase her powers. Meanwhile, Olivier seeks a weapon to use against evil pursuers, and himself, if "Black Olivier" comes through again. How did this terrible fate befall Olivier, and what effect will his protective measures have on both him and his companions? Is the secret history of Gestalt somehow mirrored in the present? Time will tell, but not before Ouri gets another chance to mop the floor with some persistent enemies!

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The quest for a man's soul, the battle for his heart and a war for the world. In the past the gods battled for supremacy and cast out the demon god whose name cannot be spoken. Banished to Earth, the demon found refuge on the mysterious and dangerous island known only as "G." Olivier continues his roundabout trek to G, accompanied by Suzu and Sakata. Along the way they meet an old man who offers to aid Olivier in exchange for tutoring his daughter Roxanne. The girl turns out to be much more than she seems, with hidden powers and a history with Ouri as well. With all the various plots starting to come together, Olivier and his friends head back to Salsaroa for some answers but the real game is just beginning.

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After experiencing a crisis of faith, Father Olivier of the Valaria Order decides to go to G and find out the truth behind the legends. Olivier's journey is unsanctioned, and the head of the Order engages the dark elf Suzu to stop him. As he begins his quest, Olivier encounters Ouri, a young girl from the south who cannot speak. But Ouri reveals another side of herself when Suzu catches up to them!

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The long-awaited continuation of the best-selling series, a masterpiece tale of intrigue and innocence lost. Ritsuka Aoyagi is alone in the world—never fitting in at school and alienated from his own past by a fragmented memory. When his beloved older brother is brutally murdered, Ritsuka is heartbroken but determined to find answers. His only lead is Soubi, a mysterious, handsome college student who offers him an intimate link to his brother’s other life: a dark and vibrant world of spell battles and secret names. With Soubi coerced back into his relationship with Seimei and now missing, Ritsuka is determined to reclaim the strange man who changed his life from the brother he once adored. Meanwhile, Nagisa reveals information about the past of Seven Voices Academy and the painful origins of loves lost.

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When Seimei refuses to fight alongside Nisei against an enraged Moonless, it cuts the final tie in the web of manipulation that binds the dirtiest Fighter to his heartless Sacrifice. Meanwhile, while looking at his brother's photo album, Ritsuka discovers new information about his old self that doesn't match up.

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Sixteen-year-old Hisayoshi "Kumi" Tajima wasn't looking for love. But after he accidentally bumps into teen idol Rima Fujio, he can't stop thinking about her. Living worlds apart, he'll never have a chance to meet her again. Until Rima's former agent Ikeshiba gives him the perfect opportunity--by turning Hisayoshi into an idol himself! Too bad Rima only sees him as competition for Ikeshiba's attention...

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The quest for a man's soul, the battle for his heart, the war for a world. Ouri and Father Olivier are together again, but they're not about to live happily ever after quite yet. Olivier's nemesis Ender is back, and even the deadliest dark magic may not be enough to slow him down. He's determined to bring Olivier back to his Order and force him to face up to the crimes of his past, but Olivier himself has another plan in mind. His best chance at redemption may be hidden somewhere in the forbidden realm of G.

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Olivier, priest of the Valaria Order, is not his usual self, and Ouri summons an incubus to draw out the seed of Olivier's black mood. Later, the 'game' between Ouri and her siblings becomes clearer as they all make their way toward G and the great treasure that awaits the winner. Ouri, however, is playing with a few interesting handicaps - but that won't slow down their progress toward G, even if Ouri and Olivier's enemies aren't about to give them a break!

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After taking the long, long, long way around, Ouri and Olivier are finally ready to board ship and set sail on the way to their destiny. The rest of their journey hasn't been easy, though, and the last leg won't be any different. Sea dragons, deadly spectres, and another glimpse inside the secret history of G are all waiting in the penultimate volume of Gestalt.

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When his beloved older brother is brutally murdered, Ritsuka is heartbroken but determined to search for answers. His only lead is Soubi, a mysterious, handsome college student who offers him an intimate link to his brother's other life: a dark and vibrant world of spell battles and secret names. Will Ritsuka's relationship with Soubi ultimately lead to the truth or further down the rabbit hole than he imagined possible? Seimei is very much alive and has torn through the Seven Voices Academy like a whirlwind. As Septimal Moon struggles to right itself and keep its secrets from spilling out, a new enemy takes center stage: the unit named Bloodless wages a crippling psychological war, ending battles without spilling a single drop of blood. Yet Ritsuka and Soubi must emerge victorious against them - or lose Kio.

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