Stephen(Translator) Paul

In the year 2022, gamers rejoice as Sword Art Online--a VRMMORPG (Virtual Reality Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) like no other--debuts, allowing players to take full advantage of the ultimate in gaming technology: NerveGear, a system that allows users to completely immerse themselves in a wholly realistic gaming experience. But when the game goes live, the elation of the players quickly turns to horror as they discover that, for all...

"As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber...at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years later, Luffy sets off in search of the One Piece, said to be the greatest treasure in the world... Luffy is back to face Kaido once again, but does he stand any more of a chance in this rematch against the strongest man alive? On other parts of...

"YOTSUBA heeeeeere! Guess what, guess what!? Yotsuba is going to a flower store with Fuuka! Yotsuba's gonna give flowers to everybody in the whole, wide world, even the police lady with her whistle that goes-- PI! PI! PIPI! PI! PIPUUUUUUUU!!"--Publisher's web site.

"Luffy continues his clash with General Katakuri, one of the toughest enemies he's ever faced. What can Luffy do against a foe who dodges his every move? Meanwhile, the other Straw Hats are on the verge of total destruction as an angry Big Mom bears down on them!"--Page [4] of cover.

"With the Gram Scale tournament fast approaching, Kazu is wracked by a loss of confidence. Unable to watch his old buddy and rival dwindle away into nothing, Ikki sets up a one-on-one duel to teach Kazu a lesson in self-esteem. But with Sora Takeuchi commanding military power and the start of the tournament imminent, will Kogarasumaru even stand a chance?"--P. [4] of cover.

Top student Yuuki, trapped in the virtual reality game "Sword Art Online" with thousands of other frightened players, has her scholarly abilities earn her a place on the front lines with the best players, including pro gamer Kirito.

Approaching the Kishin's hideout, Stein and Justin clash, but as Stein struggles to stay sane, Justin draws his power from the Kishin's aura of madness.

"Tatsuta was an amateur artist who signed onto the dangerous task of cleaning up the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant, which the workers came to call 'Ichi-F.' This is the story of that challenging work, of the trials faced by the local citizens, and of the unique camaraderie that developed between the mostly blue-collar workers who had to face the devious and invisible threat of radiation on a daily basis"--Back cover.

With the fate of the people of Dressrosa on the line, the Straw Hats and their allies enter the final phase of the battle against the evil Doflamingo family. But when Luffy faces off against the toughest enemy he's ever met, he'll have to reveal a brand-new ability.

"As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally ate the Gum-Gum Fruit, an enchanted Devil Fruit that gave him the ability to stretch like rubber. Its only drawback? He'll never be able to swim again--a serious handicap for an aspiring sea dog! Years later, Luffy sets off on his quest to find the 'One Piece', said to be the greatest treasure in the world ... Luffy's recently reunited Straw...