Kevin Gifford

Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple, Vol. 1 is based on the hit anime film! An unexplained series of suicides among skill users sends the Armed Detective Agency on a search for a man who may be connected. But when the same phenomenon descends upon Yokohama, they’ll have to fight for their lives if they want a chance to reach the...

Liskal, the newly crowned wind dragon king, has kidnapped Sena to make her his life partner, claiming that, to her surprise, someone with her magic only comes around once every few centuries! But Sena knows that Prince Keith is deeply worried about her, so she flees the castle to take her rightful place by his side. When a frustrated Gartt...

The world is in crisis as a vampiric plague spreads across the globe! With nations falling left and right, a powerful skill weapon is transported to Japan, bringing the Decay of the Angel's plan to its final stage. However, Fukuchi fails to account for one thing—his own team! The Hunting Dogs are on his scent, and he knows better than...

Itsuki has found the perfect pseudo little sister—but what about his real one? Following Ui Aioi's debut, the rest of the winners in the 15th New Writers Contest see their books hit the market. Aoba Kasamatsu, never shy about discussing the inspiration Nayuta gave her, finally manages to launch her novel as well, only to see it battered by a...

See the carnage unfold in the second omnibus instalment of the Battle Royale Deluxe Edition! Shuuya, Noriko, and Shougo's alliance has increased their odds of survival. The trio look to better their chances even further by adding Shinji and Hiroki, but have to tread carefully — for trust is a fickle thing in this game. And with psychopaths like Kazuo...

It's another peaceful day in Yokohama, but the Armed Detective Agency and the Port Mafia are staying busy. Whether it's Dazai performing his best magic tricks, the Mafia trying to find a body double for the boss, or the two organisations holding a joint sports festival, these heartwarming (?) stories from the world of Bungo Stray Dogs: Wan!, Vol. 3...

At the moment of her execution, the holy martyr of France, Jeanne d'Arc, is transported to a mysterious new world. There, she comes face-to-face with thirty-one heroic women who carved their names into the annals of history as witches. Now, with the thirty-two witches assembled, Walpurgisnacht can commence, and the deadly tournament that pits its competitors against each other in...

The insurrection stirring beneath the Hyakkaou Academy's Great Bloom Festival has finally reached a boiling point as Aoi issues his orders for the big day! However, that doesn't mean Nagi and Soutarou want to give up on Mary Saotome, and the game set up at the Literary Club might be too simple to stop them from gambling her into the...

The fate of the world and the Armed Detective Agency rides on Aya's small back as she makes her escape with Bram in tow. Meanwhile, deep within the Meursault prison, Gogol intrudes upon the maximum security block to set the stage for Dazai and Dostoyevsky to compete in a deadly jailbreak game. Aided by Sigma, Dazai takes up the challenge,...

Vampires, who cannot be exposed to sunlight, have been able to integrate into modern society by only going out at night. Yura Toraki is a vampire who works the graveyard shift at a convenience store in Ikebukuro. One day, he happens to save a woman named Iris, who turns out to be a member of an order of vampire exterminators!...

Now that Framea's journey through the Dungeon is winding down, it's time to count the loot and chronicle every last bit of her adventure. Or it would be if the hot springs weren't calling her name, and she's not one to ignore them! After a hard day of adventuring, an open-air bath is just what she and her companions need....

From the pages of Bungo Stray Dogs comes a new series about the peaceful, everyday lives of the cast—only now, the Armed Detective Agency and Port Mafia are mini-sized?! Whether it's sniffing out the dark secrets hidden in the agency lockers, or going to a public bathhouse with the Mafia barking at their heels, there's never a dull moment for...

The Student Council President is away, and the rest of the council will play... Yumemi Yumemite is a super popular idol who's a big hit in the indie scene. Not only is she a student at the Hyakkaou academy, but she's also a member of the student council?! How will Yumeko do in a gamble with an idol? Kakegurui -...

Driven to mayhem! It’s well past the time when Emi should’ve returned from Ente Isla, but Maou’s too obsessed with passing his driving test and becoming a MgRonald deliveryman to dwell on her for long. His attitude is quick to change when he runs into a suspicious pair at the test centre just as events take a drastic turn at...

As a first-year student of the renowned Hyakkaou Private Academy, Mary Saotome knows her future is set for a one-way cruise to the top... That is, until an encounter with an old-classmate-turned-housepet throws the newbie princess into the world of gambling! Can a normal girl like Mary make friends and survive debtless through only wit and luck? Find out in...

With SFIA in the rearview mirror, Hiroto finds himself facing an even thornier problem: The next interschool event, called the Fortissimo, is played among second-year students from every ward. Of the Eimei sophomores, it's only Hiroto, the fake strongest in the Academy, and Himeji who've put up any real results so far, leaving the two of them all alone to...

Gamble or become a housepet! Since enrolling in Hyakkaou Academy, school life is nothing like Mary Saotome envisioned it to be. In order to save her friend Tsuzura from the housepet ranks, Mary must risk everything—even her own pride. However, after her gambling prowess catches the eye of popular student council executive Aoi Mibuomi, he offers to pay off Tsuzura's...

Times are changing for the world! After a furious battle with the orc lord, peace has once again returned to the Forest of Jura. Rimuru may be heading up the Great Forest of Jura Alliance, but he's most worried about finishing his town... until a visit from King Gazel Dwargo of the dwarves turns everything upside down! Not only that,...

Having overcome the Full-Bloom Society in dramatic fashion, Mary has gained a new reputation as a gambler par excellence though now everyone’s afraid to play her. But a new challenge is coming from some young upstarts: Students from the Hyakkaou Academy Middle School have arrived, and they’re eager to take the high schoolers down a peg!

An impostor of an impostor? Shortly before the May Interschool Competition, a girl claiming to be Sarasa Saionji appears, denouncing the current one as a fake and declaring herself the genuine article. And she’s half right. Rina Akabane is already posing as Saionji to protect the real one. Now Hiroto Shinohara, the false Seven Star who lied his way to...

When it rains, it pours! Despite Rimuru's absence, things seem to be proceeding fairly smoothly in the newborn nation of Tempest. But there's trouble brewing elsewhere: the nearby Kingdom of Farmus's top brass are planning an invasion of Tempest, and at the same time, Rimuru's friend, Milim Nava, has declared war on Tempest's ally, the Beast Kingdom of Eurazania. As...

A meeting of demonic minds! Newly minted demon lord Rimuru has received word of a special assembly of all ten demon lords known as the Walpurgis Council. It just so happens that the topic of this particular meeting is how to best punish Rimuru for assuming his new title without their permission. Fortunately, he's got friends in high places who...

A gutsy glob in crisis! News of the demon lord Clayman's defeat by Rimuru shakes the Holy Empire of Lubelius to its core, especially since the chief knight of the nation's Imperial Guard and captain of the Crusader forces, Hinata Sakaguchi, launched a bold attack on Rimuru not long ago. Things look only more dire when a priest sent by...

No rest for a nation-building slime! Now that Rimuru's monster-centric town has blossomed into a bona fide independent nation, it's time for his next step: build and maintain diplomatic relations with nearby countries! With a group of his trusty monster pals, Rimuru travels to the Beast Kingdom of Eurazania and the Dwarven Kingdom to meet with their respective heads of...

Yokohama may be peaceful, but there's never a dull moment as the agency enters a dance contest and gathers around to tell spooky stories. However, what if the series took a different path? What if the agency was a patisserie instead? What if Bungo Stray Dogs was about actual dogs? Or most unbelievable of all, what if Chuuya had a...

Framea's father has come to Tempest to bring his wayward daughter home to her fellow rabbitfolk, but she's not so eager to return. Little does dear old dad know that Framea is working for none other than the mighty Rimuru and that her boss would like to tag along for the trip! But a demon lord visiting a podunk village...

Marco has been chosen as a hero to fight Baek, a cultish group attempting to cause destruction on a cross-dimensional level. Soon Marco is welcomed by Super String, an organization of superheroes protecting the world from Baek. He is wary of them at first, but things change quickly when he learns that his siblings are being held hostage by Baek...

A DANCE FOR THE ANGELS! Far from the now-familiar comforts of Japan, Emilia carries a heavy heart as Olba forces her to march upon Heavensky Keep. All hope seems lost, but a letter from Ashiya hints that Maou is coming to overturn the situation! Facing each other on the battlefield, the two join together to buy some time and force...

Cut down by the Divine One, Atsushi is plunged into a strange interdimensional space where the very nature of reality seems pliable. There, he must face the inner vision of Dazai that has haunted him since the beginning of the incident, as well as the trauma of his own past. But reaching through the darkness, Atsushi grasps a single sliver...

Thanks to their strong bond, Mary and her team overcome the coupling gamble, and the now-famous gambling star joins forces with Aoi Mibuomi. As she climbs the ranks of the wealthy institution, though, more and more challengers step up to take her seat, including Aoi's fiancée, Sakura Miharutaki, and Juraku’s housepet, Mikura Sado. Will Mary be able to handle this...

The competition between the three youngest Shiunji sisters-turned-love rivals is now in full swing! Arata, as their elder brother, can't see them that way at all, but will he change his mind once the first sister approaches with her appeal? The forbidden love rom-com shenanigans accelerate faster and faster! The Shiunji Family Children, Vol. 6 by Arbash Mughal, Kevin Gifford,...

Now that Lucifer has defected and Satan is missing, things are looking grim for the Devil King’s Army. But in an unexpected twist of events, Alciel is appointed as the next supreme commander! From enemy to reluctant ally to leader, how will the new leader command them to triumph!? In The Devil Is a Part-Timer!, Vol. 23 (manga), the story...

The various organisations of Bungo Stray Dogs continue to enjoy their everyday lives, whether it's the Armed Detective Agency showing off their best impersonations or the Port Mafia trying to find a replacement hat for Chuuya. However, a new secret society is lurking in the dark corners of Yokohama—one composed solely of characters with glasses?!

With all its innovations, the kingdom of Tempest founded by the demon lord Rimuru is a veritable paradise for travelers such as Framea, the rabbitfolk chief's daughter. Framea has always had a nose for adventure, an inquisitive mind, and a knack for discovering and identifying the latest and greatest the world has to offer! Her notepad is open at all...

The members of the Armed Detective Agency find they’ve switched bodies, the ladies of Yokohama stay up late chatting online about love, and the Twin Dark duos, both new and old, transform into magical girls (?) to fight monsters?! Every day brings a new surprise! Bungo Stray Dogs: Wan!, Vol. 5 delivers more whimsical adventures and unexpected twists, combining humour...

The Fourth Ward Challenge, one of the many traditional events in Eimei School's calendar, is kicking off. Individual stars aren't at stake in this Eimei-exclusive contest, but the winner gets to take home a unique coloured star that gives its owner special skills. The only problem is... someone’s made off with the star before it could be rewarded! Liar, Liar,...

With all the pieces in place, Satan and his companions set off for the ancient devil overlord's stronghold, Satanas Arc! Back in present-day Sasazuka, Chiho resolves to tell Maou her true feelings once more. Meanwhile, Maou is shocked to find out what Emi has decided to do for her future. As the past comes to a close, so does the...

The best boys are back with their furriest adventure yet as Bungo Stray Dogs: Wan!, Vol. 13 returns! Plus, the Port Mafia adopts a casual dress code, Chuuya makes a new friend, the villainous members of the Decay of the Angel go sightseeing, and so much more.

Down a whopping five million yen, Mary is sent flying into debt, her pride as a gambler in shambles. As she mentally resigns herself to housepet-dom, a ray of hope shines through the tunnel in the form of Juraku's collared pet and Mary-hater, Mikura Sado! Together, the odd duo must join hands to defeat the ultimate dream team, the Ougatou...

Lonely thirty-seven-year-old Satoru Mikami is stuck in a dead-end job, unhappy with his mundane life. After dying at the hands of a robber, he awakens to a fresh start in a fantasy realm... as a slime monster! As he acclimates to his goopy new existence, his exploits with the other monsters set off a chain of events that will change...

Liar, Liar, Vol. 4 AN IMPOSSIBLE COMEBACK! The May Interschool Competition has been thrown into chaos by the Chameleon, a cheater able to impersonate anyone in the Game. Hiroto's team has managed to stay in the running, but only just barely, and Hiroto himself has been eliminated. However, the lying transfer student claims this was part of his plan. He...

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Vol. 6 (manga) sees Rimuru's promotional photos piquing interest in Tempest. And when it comes to camerawork, Framea is all too happy to help. So, when Rimuru unveils his vision for a video to show travellers what Tempest is all about, Framea finds herself on a filming frenzy! However, after a sinister...

After accidentally breaking Mr. Fujiyama's precious record, Smile is desperate to make amends. Luckily for her, there's another copy... and if she can find it, everyone will finally get to hear Sakura's voice! The only problem is that Cherry's moving day has arrived, and he's already heading out of town. Can Cherry and Smile find a way to reunite and...

Framea and her party have descended into Tempest's underground labyrinth with the promise of great treasure not far from their minds. However, she's got another job to write a strategy guide to help would-be adventurers navigate the many dangers of the dungeon!

With the MgRonald renovations still underway, the hard work continues on Chio's family farm. After getting his hands dirty in the fields, and even catching a thief, the Devil King's new challenge is... caring for an abandoned kitten? Discover the next chapter of this enchanting series in The Devil Is a Part-Timer!, Vol. 13 (manga) by Akio Hiiragi, Satoshi Wagahara,...

The Devil Is a Part-Timer!, Vol. 17 (manga) brings us the grand return of the Devil King! Maou and Suzuno drive their scooters across Ente Isla on a journey to save their kidnapped friends. However, time is running short, as Emilia and Ashiya have been forced to reassume their roles as Hero and demon general, setting the stage for a...

As the Devil King's Army fights the Iron Scorpions, Satan challenges Alciel to a one-on-one duel! Maou's made it this far relying on trickery and clever schemes, but can he demonstrate the personal strength needed to force the enemy leader to bend the knee? And that's not the only headache he has managing this team of demons, as Lucifer stages...

Framea is hard at work on the next part of her Tempest Guidebook, but the costs of conducting research are continuing to compound! Luckily, Rimuru has just what she needs - a convenient card that can be used in place of cash. However, Framea soon finds that resisting the many temptations of Tempest is a tough task...and with a little...

A SHIFT IN PRIORITIES! Maou staves off the attack on Chiho's school, but it was all a diversion to draw him away from the Devil's Castle! With Ashiya kidnapped by Gabriel and Emilia still missing, the Devil King and Suzuno prepare to return to Ente Isla on an undercover rescue mission. That is, assuming Maou can find someone to cover...

As Mr. Fujiyama recuperates, Cherry and Smile decide to hunt down the record he holds so dear. They ask around the mall, examining Mr. Fujiyama's empty album jacket for clues. But the breakthrough arrives when they identify the radio tower shown on its back side. Desperate for answers, the two make for the tower to see what secrets it holds!...

A Sister's All You Need., Vol. 10 (light novel) is a tale where a sister was all he needed—or was it? At long last, Itsuki and the gang are aware of the major identity crisis Chihiro has been facing. Having finally learned the truth, Itsuki seems to gladly accept it—and before long, he's flirting with Nayuta while doting on Chihiro...

A Sister's All You Need., Vol. 11 (light novel) brings a time for new beginnings—and new endings. Itsuki is facing a crisis—the worst case of writer's block he's ever experienced in his life! Nayuta offers him support while Toki and Miyako grope for ways to help him break out of his slump, but the words just won't come. Meanwhile, Chihiro...

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Vol. 17 is the series's first short story collection, offering a deep dive into the epic tale's fantasy world. Discover what its characters are up to when Rimuru isn’t running the show! Gard Mjollmile, the most powerful human member of Tempest's government, finds himself involved in some less-than-proper dealings in the Western...

The Armed Detective Agency's genius sleuth Ranpo hits a wall after a skill user with the frightening ability to eliminate criminal evidence sets the stage for the most mind-boggling murder case yet. What's more, as the Agency members continue to solve the riddle that is Dostoyevsky, they discover the evil conjurer is just the tip of the iceberg... Bungo Stray...

Thanks to the Decay of the Angel, the Armed Detective Agency is on the run as the nation's most wanted criminals. To pursue them, the military police dispatch their elite suppression unit: the Hunting Dogs, led by Captain Ouchi Fukuchi. Do Yokohama's wandering strays have what it takes to escape the government's fangs?!

The Devil King is hiring! In the heart of the Bluehorns' fortress, a young Satan confronts the enemy chief, Adramelech. Defeating him would mean adding the clan's strength to Satan's army, but the Bluehorns are merely one step on the road to uniting the demons under a single banner. Years later, Satan will be challenged by an even greater foe:...

After their life-and-death battles on Ente Isla, Maou and company finally return to Japan to resume their daily lives. But as they settle back into the mundane humdrum of peace, there are still mysteries left to be revealed. For instance, just how did the powerless demon boy known as Satan rise to become the Devil King in the first place?...

After Sena unleashes her strongest spell on the wicked ruler Isaac in a burst of rage, she and Keith awaken to find themselves bound by chains in a dungeon underneath Phondona. Upon their escape, Sena rushes to liberate the fire dragons from Isaac's abuse using her newfound powers as a caller. However, when the gates open, they are ambushed by...

AND SO A NEW ROUTINE BEGINS. With winter behind them and spring in full bloom, the entire cast takes a new step forward. Haruto Fuwa has announced a new book series; Miyako Shirakawa joins Branch Hill Publishing and becomes a full-fledged professional editor; Chihiro is quickly becoming princess of the nerds at her college's tabletop RPG club. After his 40,000-word...

Is this the end for Kenjiro Toki's career...? It's a new year, and the anime version of Itsuki's All About My Little Sister is about to be announced. However, when a bored Itsuki is browsing for mentions of himself online, he stumbles upon a tweet that reveals the anime adaptation ahead of schedule. The culprit behind the leak? None other...

Festive cheer and slot machines take over the academy during the Great Bloom Festival, a week-long excuse for students to gamble to their heart's desire. As Mary scours the festival grounds for a worthwhile den, Tsuzura and Yukimi are forced to partake in a stripping game with yet another Full-Bloom member, the risqué photographer Eneru Rokujou! Can the two protect...