The Thing About Jellyfish - FREE PREVIEW EDITION (The First 11 Chapters)

The Thing About Jellyfish - FREE PREVIEW EDITION (The First 11 Chapters)
Author: Ali Benjamin
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 47
Release: 2015-08-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316266477

This stunning debut novel about grief and wonder was an instant New York Times bestseller and captured widespread critical acclaim, including selection as a 2015 National Book Award finalist! After her best friend dies in a drowning accident, Suzy is convinced that the true cause of the tragedy must have been a rare jellyfish sting--things don't just happen for no reason. Retreating into a silent world of imagination, she crafts a plan to prove her theory--even if it means traveling the globe, alone. Suzy's achingly heartfelt journey explores life, death, the astonishing wonder of the universe...and the potential for love and hope right next door. Oddlot Entertainment has acquired the screen rights to The Thing About Jellyfish, with Gigi Pritzker set to produce with Bruna Papandrea and Reese Witherspoon.

Tokyo Tarareba Girls 6

Tokyo Tarareba Girls 6
Author: Akiko Higashimura
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-04-09
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 163236736X

A sharp new comedy about female friendship from the creator of Princess Jellyfish! DON'T LOOK BACK Faced with the possibility that she might be pregnant, Kaori loses sight of what she wants from Ryo. With Koyuki sinking deeper into her affair and Rinko compromising on her dreams of a heart-pounding romance, it seems like the futures they envisioned in their twenties have never been more unattainable. Are they out of time after all?

Komi Can’t Communicate, Vol. 9

Komi Can’t Communicate, Vol. 9
Author: Tomohito Oda
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2020-10-13
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1974723216

Valentine’s Day is a total minefield for people with communication disorders, but this year Komi has a secret weapon to combat the stressful holiday—friends! Armed with homemade chocolates, Komi is ready to give Tadano a Valentine’s gift. At some point! Before the day is over! She swears! -- VIZ Media

Kiss Him, Not Me 4

Kiss Him, Not Me 4
Author: Junko
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-04-05
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1632362074

Hi again! It’s me, Kae! After sweating it out with the boys, I’ve slimmed down again, but the fujoshi in me will never fade away! After everything that happened in the last volume, Igarashi has now fallen in love with the true me. He’s decided to continue his pursuit, but this time, he means business! Igarashi’s new resolve also spurs a change in Nanashima, and he doubles his efforts to win me over. It’s great that they’re both so fired up, but what’s firing me up is the thought of them possibly getting hot and heavy with each other… Includes extras such as a White Day-themed bonus comic and sketches of never-before-revealed character designs! Now an anime from the studio that made PRINCESS JELLYFISH and MY LITTLE MONSTER!

The Girl in the Arcade Vol. 1

The Girl in the Arcade Vol. 1
Author: Okushou
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-03-08
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1648277942

Boy meets girl at the arcade in this sexy, slapstick comedy! At his job working in an arcade, “Mobuo” gets pretty much ignored by everyone–even his nickname references the way he blends into the background like some kind of NPC. All that changes when gorgeous, larger-than-life Yaegashi Nanora barges into the place and demands his help learning the ins and outs of the arcade’s trickiest games. And did she just ask him out?! One thing’s for sure, it’s the beginning of a summer full of arcade fun and simmering sexual tension!

Princess Jellyfish 9

Princess Jellyfish 9
Author: Akiko Higashimura
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-06-05
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1632365642

This FINAL VOLUME of Princess Jellyfish contains over 100 pages of exclusive bonus content for fans! Ages 16+ FIT FOR A PRINCESS As a brand, Jelly Fish comes to the conclusion that their dresses are for Amars, by Amars. After embracing the fact that they make clothes for weirdos, Tsukimi and the crew must figure out how to sell their styles! In true Amars fashion, these beloved otaku girls and eccentric boys struggle and fumble their way to their happy endings! Dearest Readers! Check out the huge illustration gallery at the end--in full color! Go behind the scenes and read in-depth interviews with the author, study up with a jellyfish encyclopedia, and take a peek into the author's studio!

Princess Jellyfish

Princess Jellyfish
Author: Akiko Higashimura
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2017
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 168233628X

FASHIONING A FAIRY TALE The night of the fashion show for Tsukimi and Kuranosuke’s Jelly Fish brand has finally arrived. They pulled out all the stops to make Amamizu-kan into an enchanting wonderland–even Mayaya has transformed into a chic model! The show brings some much-needed attention to the retro building, but will the exposure be enough to save the Amars and their home? When their fashion line becomes a hit success, the girls scramble to satisfy their customers. With the help of their new colleague Nisha, a savvy Indian expat who knows all about the textile industry, they just might make it work!…But is Tsukimi ready to leave her quiet life behind for good?

Blue Period

Blue Period
Author: Tsubasa Yamaguchi
Publisher: Kodansha America LLC
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2022-08-16
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1684913241

MOSAIC Summer whizzes by like a typhoon, and Yatora has learned that large-scale pieces—in production and concept—only come together with elbow grease and teamwork. TUA opens its gates once more for the second term and Yatora’s back at it… But he hasn’t picked up a brush in months!

Gender in Japanese Popular Culture

Gender in Japanese Popular Culture
Author: Sirpa Salenius
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2023-04-24
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3031129423

This open-access essay collection brings together a range of viewpoints on gender from a diverse group of international scholars based in Finland, Belgium, Japan, Singapore, and Australia. The focus is, in particular, on gender performativity and non-binary or non-normative gender. The essays examine the ways in which gender can be depicted, perceived, and understood in Japanese popular culture. The work will be of interest to scholars working in gender studies, Asian studies, and popular culture. It will also act as a source text for higher education courses in Asia, Europe, and the United States.