Adapted by TO WALK(REDICE STUDIO), illustrated by S.arang.
Booklist review Sara's Rating: 9/10 Suitability Level: Grades 9-12 Publisher: IZE Press Publication Date: Jan 20, 2026 ISBN: 9798400904530 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 9/10, Suitability: High School, Manhwa, Regressor, Action Adventure, Video Games, Fantasy, Family, IZE Press
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In Dream Land, King Dedede rules his subjects in a way he believes is fair and just, but none of his plans account for the chaos that Kirby brings to his daily life. Typhoon preparations leaves Kirby nearly wrecking Dedede’s castle; Dedede’s plan to bring in a stunt double to take Kirby's abuse backfires brilliantly; a version of The Game of Life sucks Dedede, Kirby, and Poppy inside to play out the punishments inside the game. Many more silly antics ensue in this collection of short stories featuring Kirby, King Dedede, and the many subjects of Dedede's Dreamland.
Adapted by Yasaiko Midorihana
Upon dying from an illness in the hospital, Takuto finds himself reincarnated in a fantasy world that seems much like the online game where he spent much of his sickbed days. And by his side is the personal game-play and world building assistant he used, Atou. Neither is quite sure if they’re in Eternal Nations or not, but they’re determined to build a new kingdom all the same. They soon find a helpless group of Dark Elves and negotiate them becoming the kingdom’s first subjects, all while King Takuto learns more about the surrounding kingdoms, invests in infrastructure, and manufactures necessities using his mana and abilities. 
Booklist review
Sara's Rating: 8/10 Suitability Level: Grades 3-7 Publisher: VIZ Media Publication Date: March 11, 2025 ISBN: 9781974747146 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: Elementary School, Suitability: Middle School, Manga, Action Adventure, Humor, Friendship, Video Games 
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Sara's Rating: 8/10 Suitability Level: Grades 7-12 Publisher: Yen Press Publication Date: January 28, 2025 ISBN: 9781975397838 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: Middle School, Suitability: High School, Manga, Action Adventure, Fantasy, Video Games, Isekai, Humor, Yen Press 
Illustrated by Ryosuke Fuji
High school student Rakuro Hizutome spends most of his free time playing kusogi, terrible immersive video games that have horrible flaws and plot holes. One day, his favorite video game clerk suggests he try out a well-made game, so he jumps into Shangri-La Frontier, a huge open-world game with tons of players. Rakuro initially sacrifices gear in his character creation in order to get better weapons, so he opts for a ridiculous bird mask and no armor. As he grinds through the first few new player areas, he takes a chance on a night time encounter, and his decision fundamentally impacts the future of his gameplay in SLF. 
Akane is a young college student who just got dumped by her boyfriend. He fell in love with another girl he met online on a game they all play — Forest of Saviors. Akane only started playing the game as a way to do something with her boyfriend, but she kind of likes the game now. FOS is hosting an in-person event, so Akane decides to show up looking extra cute in an attempt to make her ex jealous. Instead, she runs into an annoying member of her guild who has been rude to her online! In an effort to not look desperate, Akane gets the flippant Yamada to pose as her boyfriend, and ends up tangled with him even after the meet up despite his terrible attitude!
Hashimoto is an innocent, rather oblivious office worker who doesn’t particularly get alone with his boss. Every proposal he turns in is ripped to shreds and has to be redone. Hashimoto’s only reprieve is an online game where his best partner, U.M.A., helps him take down tons of beasts and tackle tough quests. The two befriend another play, Salted Salmon. U.M.A. suggests they all meet in person and try to be friends in real life since they get along so well online. At first, Hashimoto is hesitant and concerned the transition won’t be smooth. But meeting his online friend reveals it’s actually his boss! Cue many misconceptions and misunderstandings, and Salted Salmon even gets tangled into the comedy of errors as they try to work everything out, including their feelings for one another.
Adapted by Monohumbug, illustrated by Team Argo
Booklist review Sara's Rating: 8/10 Suitability Level: Grades 9-12 Publisher: IZE Press Publication Date: October 24, 2023 ISBN: 9798400900518 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: High School, Manhwa, Action Adventure, Video Games, IZE Press 
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Sara's Rating: 8/10 Suitability Level: Grades 9-12 Publisher: VIZ Media Publication Date: February 13, 2024 ISBN: 9781974727995 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: High School, Manga, OEL Manga, Video Games, Action Adventure, Friendship, VIZ Media |
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