Somewhere between existing and not existing, a being calls forth an orb and sets it upon the planet Earth. The orb begins to mimic shapes and life until it settles on a dying white wolf in an Arctic wasteland, and the orb takes on the wolf’s shape. A boy recognizes the wolf and calls out to it. The boy is stranded in the arctic, hoping other humans will return to the fishing village. In another part of the world, and young girl named March can’t wait to grow up and become a mother. Her family has just welcomed another baby into the family, but she’s a long way away from being able to raise her own family.
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Sara's Rating: 7/10 Suitability Level: Grades 10-12 Publisher: Kodansha Publication Date: Dec 16, 2025 ISBN: 9781647294946 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 7/10, Suitability: High School, Manga, Dystopian, Horror, School Life, Kodansha 
Illustrated by Tetsuo Hara
Booklist review Sara's Rating: 8/10 Suitability Level: Adult Publisher: Kodansha Publication Date: Dec 9, 2025 ISBN: 9781647295004 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: Adult, Manga, Historical Fiction, Action Adventure, War, Kodansha 
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Sara's Rating: 9/10 Suitability Level: Grades 9-12 Publisher: Kodansha Publication Date: Nov 4, 2025 ISBN: 9798888776346 (Hardcover) Tags: Rating: 9/10, Suitability: High School, Manga, Horror, Folklore, Supernatural, Fantasy, Kodansha 
Sixteen year old Rin had been doing physical therapy for a year to try to get used to the prosthetic for her amputated leg, but she is still unable to not reply on her cane for walking. Her doctor recommends seeking a specialist who can help check the fit on her prosthetic, but when she gets there, Rin becomes inspired by the runners who are rounding the track on their athletic blades. She stumbles into the workshop of Kazami, the grumpy architect of the Blade Runners’ special equipment who has no time for teenagers who are stuck wallowing in self pity.
Adapted and illustrated by Chika Mizube with character designs by Peperon
Melphiera and the "Blood Mad Duke," Aristide get to know each other better over a slain Royal Moodle that has been broken down for its valuable fleece and expertly butchered. Melphiera then begins to prepare it for human consumption, and all the knights insist on trying it first to avoid the noble couple any discomfort later. This makes His Grace very impatient, but eventually Melphiera declares taste testing over, and the two enjoy a delicious meal of monster meat. Later, the Duke and Melphiera's father arrange the particulars of their marriage and joining their noble houses, and Melphiera packs up to move immediately so as to not be stuck in Marchalrayd during the harsh winter months. Everything is moving very quickly, and she wonders why the Duke would want to marry her! 
Natsuo is tall, naturally athletic, and gifted in whatever she tries. As a first year high school student, she starts with volleyball, where she earned a spot away from a team senpai. One day during club recruitment, an overly positive first year tries to recruit Natsuo for their new mixed martial arts club. Having a karate background and knowing the school's prowess in their nationally ranked karate club, Natsuo thinks the MMA club is doomed before it begins, but something about the beaming pride of the club's members annoys her enough to check out one practice in the hopes that she can find something physically challenging to suck at for a while.
Two dog owners meet while out on a walk, and they cannot be more polar opposites with their dogs and some of their approaches to life. Chiharu-san is the owner of Tsuba-chan, a Rottweiler who has a calm disposition. Chiharu is a smaller woman but has incredible strength and a commanding control over Tsuba's training. On the other hand, there's Kiyotaka-san, a strong but slightly timid owner of Monjuro, a hyper and tiny Pomeranian a fraction of the size of Tsuba. Chiharu and Kiyotaka continuously run into each other on walks and through their respective jobs. This volume finishes out with Chiharu reminiscing about how she adopted Tsuba.
Adapted by Yo Asami
Booklist review Sara's Rating: 8/10 Suitability Level: Grades 7-12 Publisher: Kodansha Publication Date: Oct 21, 2025 ISBN: 9798888775844 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: Middle School, Suitability: High School, Manga, Fantasy, Mystery, Adaptations, Kodansha 
School Library Journal review - part of Fall 2025 Manga Fiction Series, "Hidden Identities and True Love"
Sara's Rating: 8/10 Suitability Level: Grades 7-12 Publisher: Kodansha Publication Date: October 22, 2024 ISBN: 9798888774380 Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: Middle School, Suitability: High School, Manga, School Life, Disabilities, Friendship, Kodansha |
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