The Demon Dismantling Army has been formed to defeat the “centipede,” the colossal monster with a hundred pairs of lethal metal arms—and after clashing with them, Ashidaka’s nearly lost his life! But after his own Arms are rebuilt at astonishing speed, Ashidaka loses his mind and goes on a berserk rampage…and when he finally wakes up, it’s just in time for an attack from the “blue demon,” a new centipede. He sets off with Dismantling Army assault expert Honchi to take it down, only to be amazed at what he sees on scene…

While searching for a mechanic that can modify and enhance their Arms, Ashidaka and his friends encounter Tsuchi, a mechanic with a deep-seated grudge for "multi-arms." Having sworn not to hurt others, Ashidaka is seriously hurt by Tsuchi's assault...but then takes surprising measures to help them become teammates! Meanwhile, the rest of the team is polishing their battle skills as they await Ashidaka's return...as a new, and overwhelmingly powerful, centipede attacks!

In a world where everyone bears metal arms, a demon bearing a hundred pairs of metal arms threatens total destruction on the world and everyone who lives within it. But even in the face of total hopelessness, a group of warriors is ready to tackle this desperate challenge! A boy named Ashidaka, with two pairs of metal arms of his own, gathers his companions for the sacred war to come...

Part human, part animal — all fantastic! Veteran illustrator Ryo Sumiyoshi stretches the boundaries of fantasy human-animal hybrids in his new book—presenting not just the usual jungle beasties but a fascinating array of strange and unusual creatures found nowhere else! Sumiyoshi's extensive sketchbook ideas, drawing tips and full-color examples combine insights on body structures and movement with conceptual sketches and notes linking physical attributes to personality and behavior. The hundreds of drawings in this book show you how to create a rich menagerie of fantasy characters: Anthropomorphic furries based on the classic dog, cat, fox and werewolf-type characters Humans with animal features like a hunter with a bushy tail and the crafty face of a cat Animals with human features, for example a six-legged tiger with a human face Animal-to-animal hybrids including a snake-fox and a griffinesque chimera These creatures boast mix-and-match fangs, beaks, paws, claws, fur, fins, feathers, scales and plates paired with expressive human attributes. And they come from every branch of the animal kingdom—from mammals to birds, reptiles, fish and insects—and everything in between. This is the ultimate sourcebook for anyone interested in fantasy creature design!

Winner of the esteemed Shogakukan Manga Award and now a feature film! For mature readers! A small group of survivors, led by former manga creator Korori Nakata, considers breaking from a large, organized group of humans who follow cult leader "Asada" and have taken control of a high-rise apartment building. On a collision course with our heroes Hideo and Hiromi, the high-rise survivors face extremely powerful ZQNs and strange ZQN-human hybrids that may hold the key to unlocking the global zombie epidemic! Hideo and Hiromi bond, hoping to share a moment of romance while the rest of Japan falls apart. This omnibus collects two thrilling original Japanese volumes into one huge Dark Horse Manga edition!

The artificial celestial body Aposimz measures 120,000 km in diameter. Most of its volume is its core space, which is covered by a superstructural shell. Fifty centuries ago, the people who lost the war against the core lost their right to reside legitimately on Aposimz, and were stranded on the frigid surface. They face rampant Frame Disease and aggressive automatons which appear frequently on the Ruins Level. Yet even so, somehow the people survive.

This story takes place on the frigid, massive artificial planet known as Aposimz. Eo, Biko and Etherow, residents of the White Diamond Beam, are in the middle of combat training when suddenly a girl appears, Rebedoan Empire soldiers in hot pursuit. The girl asks for their help in keeping safe a “code” and seven mysterious “bullets.” This chance encounter marks a major shift in the fate of the entire planet…

A legendary miner teams up with a runaway princess to combat demons and track down cursed jewels in this hot manga series--and don't miss the original light novels, also from Seven Seas! Alan is no ordinary miner. He’s the greatest miner in the world, thanks to a shovel that can shoot lasers and level mountains! After scooping up a princess in distress, Alan finds himself drawn into a quest to save her kingdom. Dig out your common sense and delve into a land of shovels and sorcery, where a spade is not a spade, but an invincible shovel like no other!

When Lizel mysteriously finds himself in a city that bears odd similarities to his own but clearly isn't, he quickly comes to terms with the unlikely truth: this is an entirely different world. Even so, laid-back Lizel isn't the type to panic. He immediately sets out to learn more about this strange place, and to help him do so, hires a seasoned adventurer named Gil as his tour guide and protector. Until he's able to find a way home, Lizel figures this is a perfect opportunity to explore a new way of life adventuring as part of a guild. After all, he's sure he'll go home eventually... might as well enjoy the otherworldly vacation for now!

Fast friends Yuna and Akari are complete opposites—Yuna is an idealist, while Akari is a realist. When lady-killer Rio and the oblivious Kazuomi join their ranks, love and friendship become quite complicated! -- VIZ Media