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Cosmos, Vol. 1

Ryuhei Tamura | REVIEWS+, Dec 12, 2025

Weirdness, thrills, and meaning-of-life feels coexist in this sci-fi set piece about a young man’s journey of self-discovery. Recommended for all manga collections.

Heaven Official’s Blessing (The Comic), Vol. 1: Tian Guan Ci Fu

Mo Xiang Tong Xiu & STARember & STARember | REVIEWS+, Dec 12, 2025

Like its hit source material, this manhua will ensnare hearts with a love story that blooms from its tragic backdrop.

Best Manga 2025 | SLJ Best Books

Jasmine Amiri, Rachel Forbes, Joe Pascullo, Lisa Rowland, Nov 19, 2025

The 2025 Best Manga roundup features haunting sci-fi, slow-burn romance, and charming friendship tales for middle grade and YA readers.

Mushishi Collector’s Edition 1

Yuki Urushibara | REVIEWS+, Nov 01, 2025

An ethereal collection of masterfully rendered original folktales to remind readers of the reverence and wariness that nature deserves.

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Always Raining Here

Hazel and Bell | GRAPHIC NOVELS, Oct 01, 2025

A queer slice-of-life romance that acknowledges the rocky reality, while the creators work through their own artistic bumps. By the end of Volume 1, this is a solid graphic novel.

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Sheeta’s Little Big World, Vol. 1

Yuki Kamba | GRAPHIC NOVELS, Sep 12, 2025

The first of this short manga series introduces a precarious but amiable little adventure with big heart. A worthy successor to the stories it takes inspiration from.

Anime 101: A Guide for Librarians and Educators | Multimedia Reviews

Rachel Forbes, Jul 01, 2025

In this golden age of anime, these beginner-friendly films and series provide librarians with a strong starting point for introducing the format to new audiences.