Kevin Gifford
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 16
Publisher
Kodansha USA
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Production begins at last on Mizuhara's movie, bring-ing her one step closer to her dream. The filming proceeds smoothly, thanks in no small part to the leading lady's acting talent. However, a certain some-one's plot sends Mizuhara and Kazuya off alone for a location shoot. Sharing meals! The sight of Mizuhara after a bath! What's poor Kazuya to do?! He knew making a movie would be challenging, but not like this!"--
Author
Series
Hitorijime my hero volume 14
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Masahiro Setagawa doesn't believe in heroes, but wishes he could: He's found himself in a gang of small-time street bullies who use him to run errands. But when high school teacher (and scourge of the streets) Kousuke Ohshiba comes to his rescue, he finds he may need to start believing after all...and as their relationship deepens, he realizes a hero might be just what he was looking for this whole time"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 9
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"BIRTHDAY BATTLE! After Ruka's disastrous overnight stay, Mizuhara's been keeping her distance from Kazuya. The hopeless young man seeks to get back in her good graces by αnding the perfect gift for her fast-approaching birthday. However, when the two unexpectedly meet at a drinking party, they'll have to reconcile quickly to keep their relationship a secret!"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 13
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"LIGHTS, CAMERA, CROWDFUNDING! To help Mizuhara realize her dream of starring in a movie that her grandmother can see on the big screen, Kazuya creates a crowdfunding campaign. And although it's a new source of hope for both of them, the clock is still ticking. Will they be able to get the money and make a film in time? A new relationship unfolds between the pair as they go from rental and client to actress and producer!"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 18
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A GIRLFRIEND IN NEED! An unthinkable tragedy has left Mizuhara emotionally distant. Something inside is telling Kazuya to help, but he doesn't know how, or even if he should. Whatever they pretended to be in the past, Mizuhara and Kazuya are only neighbors on good terms now that the movie's complete. Thankfully, there's someone the clueless lover can always turn to for advice. It's time for the Sumi hospitality train to roll out once again! Wait,...
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 17
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"THE PRICE OF A DREAM. For years, Mizuhara has worked to break into acting, giving it her all so that her grandmother could see her on the screen.With the film nearly finished, and the premiere only days away, her dream is finally about to come true. But what did getting there cost her? Shouldering all that effort alone could make anyone miserable. Fortunately, Mizuhara's not alone. She's got a boneheaded guy at her side to help, even during the...
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 12
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"THE SUMI HOSPITALITY EXPRESS HAS LEFT THE STATION! Kazuya's second date with the school-uniform-clad Sumi at the aquarium continues. Sure, things got off to a bit of a hectic start, but now that they're at the live aquatic show, they can finally relax and enjoy things...right? Poor Kazuya's been absolutely distraught trying to think up a way to help Mizuhara, and maybe a chaotic distraction is just what he needs. A little fresh air can really clear...
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 8
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"An unexpected (and chaotic) night with Mizuhara after she loses the key to her apartment leaves Kazuya feeling closer to the rental girlfriend than ever before. So much so that he's seeing her everywhere he looks! Unfortunately, one of Ruka's schemes gives Mizuhara the wrong idea about Kazuya's relationship with the other girl. What's love without a bit of chaos, right?"--Publisher's description.
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 7
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
THE FIRST REAL DATE? Mizuhara plans to quit her rental girlfriend job to pursue an acting career, and Kazuya, αnally aware of his feelings for her, is left unsure of what to do. Without their pretend relationship, the pair are nothing more than neighbors...right? After taking some time to reβect (and stalking Mizuhara by secretly watching one of her theater performances), Kazuya is ready to let his feelings go. However, a sudden invitation from...
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 5
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Kazuya Kinoshita: listless, broke college student, rental girlfriend patron, and... boyfriend??? Still reeling from his beachside encounter with Chizuru, Kazuya has been confronted by another rental girlfriend, who quickly becomes ensnared in his dramatic love life after confessing her love for him. After saving Chizuru and seemingly ruining things with Mami, will this new player change the game of love for Kazuya?"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 6
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A SCRIMMAGE GETS SERIOUS At Chizuru's request, Kazuya agrees to go on a practice date with Sumi-chan, who's trying to make it as a rental girlfriend despite her crippling shyness. It's an opportunity for Sumi-chan to practice being social, building confidence and earning power--or it's supposed to be, until who should butt in but Mami-chan! And she has a bombshell to drop... A practice date quickly turns into an all-too-real battle! In today's Japan,...
13) Medalist: Vol. 1
Author
Series
Medalist (Manga) volume 1
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Inori is a little girl who dreams of becoming a figure skater. Yet, the obstacles to this dream feel insurmountable: Inori's already 'too old' (she's 11); she's always had trouble at school; and, worst of all, her older sister's skating dreams ended in failure, so her mother is dead set against putting her other daughter through a similar experience. Still, the rink is the only place Inori can be herself, and she's out on the ice when a fateful...
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 4
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"You can rent a girlfriend, but can you buy love? Reeling from a bad breakup, Kazuya rents the beautiful, polite Chizuru for a date. But rock bottom might be so much lower than he thought! Chizuru is much more than the pretty face and sweet demeanor he thought he'd bargained for... ENTER PLAYER 3. Even after an intense hot springs trip with his rental girlfriend, things are complicated for the still hap-less and deeply confused Kazuya."--Provided...
Author
Series
Rent-a-girlfriend volume 3
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"You can rent a girlfriend, but can you buy love? Reeling from a bad breakup, Kazuya rents the beautiful, polite Chizuru for a date. But rock bottom might be so much lower than he thought! Chizuru is much more than the pretty face and sweet demeanor he thought he'd bargained for... IN HOT WATER Kazuya's maritime heroics have complicated his decision to completely cut ties with his rental girlfriend, Chizuru. Now the stage is set for a different kind...
Author
Series
Real account volume Vol. 4
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Trapped inside the popular social network, Real Account, Yuma and Ayame must forge ahead and beat a series of seemingly endless death games. First, they'll have to use their wits to appease a monster created by social media, but an even greater challenge awaits them soon after. In "Operation: Reply or Regret" they'll slowly lose sleep or their sanity when faced with the threat of instant death for not replying to messages that could come at a moment's...
Author
Series
Hitorijime my hero volume 12
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"With the Ohshiba family's blessing and the formalities out of the way, Masahiro has officially become Kousuke's bride and moved in with the rest of the family. It's happy days for him even as he worries about what others might think. But with a school trip coming up, is there more trouble right around the corner?!"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Hitorijime my hero volume 13
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Masahiro finds himself working day and night to save up funds again after his mom spends the money he'd been saving for the big school trip. Kousuke's desperate efforts to dissuade Masahiro prove ineffective, and he reluctantly signs off on Masahiro's nightmarish work schedule. Meanwhile, all's well between Hasekura and Kensuke...until Hasekura's mother makes a surprise return home and utters one dreaded phrase: "school transfer."
Author
Series
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"With the heads of the Agency and the Port Mafia on the brink of death due to a 'cannibal' virus, the vicious rivalry between the groups rears its head once more! As the fearsome Akutagawa and the former assassin Kyouka face off in a fatal battle, a rare confrontation between the cocky Chuuya and genius detective Ranpo threatens to disrupt the city's peace. Meanwhile, Kunikida and Atsushi are off to search for a cure, but will they make it in time...
Author
Series
Rent-a-(really shy!)-girlfriend volume 2
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English