2025年10月——新書上架

IT'S EAT OR BE EATEN...LITERALLY!

Laios nears the bottom of the dungeon and his inevitable confrontation with Thistle, the lunatic lord of its labyrinthine halls. In a succubus-induced slumber, Laios comes face-to-face with the winged lion, the source of Thistle's power. Laios knows only that the lion is held captive by Thistle in the dungeon's depths, but it could be the Canaries know a great deal more... With their centuries of experience, the elves' knowledge could shed some light on the truth of the dungeon and its master - or prove to be Laios's undoing...!

IT'S EAT OR BE EATEN...LITERALLY!

In the dungeon, one false step can be the difference between life and death... or elf and dwarf?! The changeling mushrooms have done their work, leaving Laios and company radically altered, transformed from one race to another! The journey into the heart of the dungeon was never going to be easy, but with new senses, strengths, and statures to contend with, the mission seems more daunting than ever. thankfully their sense of taste doesn't seem to have affected!!

IT'S EAT OR BE EATEN... LITERALLY!

Massive changes in the dungeon have drawn out new monsters for Laios and his party to take on - and taste! But the shift has attracted the attention of the western elves, whose intervention could spell further trouble not only for Laios, but also for everyone on the island! Facing the threat of the Lunatic Magician from within and the elves from without, the adventurers must rally as a team like never before, especially when forced to confront a beast straight out of Senshi's nightmares!

IT'S EAT OR BE EATEN... LITERALLY!

Joined by Shuro's and Kabru's parties, the group has swelled in size, making for triple the mouths to feed! Food is scarce on the lower levels, but even so, the newcomers are quite the adventurous eaters Laios and his party have become. Their disgust turns to rage when Laios reveals the forbidden magic used to revive Falin - and Falin, in her shocking new form, reveals herself. If word gets out, the consequences for Laios and his friends will be terrible, but that's only if they make it out of the dungeon!

IT'S EAT OR BE EATEN... LITERALLY!

Falin has been resurrected at last, turning the tables on her monstrous devourer by enjoying a delicious dragon dinner with her victorious party. But the lord of the dungeon, the Lunatic Magician, is not happy to find that his favorite pet has been conquered. Laios and his comrades have made a dangerous enemy in this powerful elf, who can alter the dungeon at will. But monsters and magic aren't the only dangers along their path...

IT'S EAT OR BE EATEN... LITERALLY!

The adventurously eating adventurers have finally reached the abandoned orc village where the red dragon was last spotted - and, from the charred and crumbling evidence, where it is still active and on the prowl! No matter the risks, Laios is determined to recover whatever's left of Falin and resurrect her, but taking down the massive red dragon will be no easy task, even on a full stomach! Someone's going to wind up on the menu, but will it be red dragon steak or flame-grilled adventurer?!

IT'S EAT OR BE EATEN... LITERALLY!

The dungeon is no place for the faint of heart, and neither is the kitchen! At least, not when whatever dungeon creature comes your way is what's on the menu! As Laios and his party journey deeper in the dungeon, the danger likewise intensifies as they encounter wily mermaids, massive krakens, and irritable undines. But living rough doesn't mean not eating responsibly! The ecosystem of the dungeon exists in a delicate balance between predator and prey - the hungry travelers just need to make sure they're on the right ide of the scales!

IT'S EAT OR BE EATEN... LITERALLY!

With the possibility of starvation as a constant companion, Laios's party continues advancing deeper into the dungeon. The adventurers have made it to the third floor, but only rotting zombies, ghastly spirits, living paintings, and golems await them - all of which are absolutely inedible. The party has come this far by adopting and learning how to live off the dubious bounties of the dungeon. But how will they manage when even the meanest monster won't make a decent meal?

On a holy night, miracles can happen.

A special day that comes just once a year has arrived! Jun decides to prepare Christmas presents for Adolph and Kusta to show his appreciation for their kindness, but...?

A heartwarming, beautifully illustrated story unfolds in a land of snow, white nights, and auroras.

Adolph, the genteel manager of the small hotel Metsäpeura, takes in Jun, a young man with a shadowed past. But Adolph, too, was once a lonely young man who somehow ended up at the hotel. What lies in the past of this enigmatic old gentleman?

In the Lapland region of Finland, a heartwarming human drama unfolds inside a small hotel...

Metsäpeura is a tiny hotel located in the Lapland region of Finland. It has only three employees: two elderly gentlemen and a teenager named Jun.

One day, a request comes to the small hotel to hold a wedding party! Will Jun, who is still a rookie hotel employee, be able to handle this huge task?

In the land of snow, white nights, and the Northern Lights, a young man matures little by little.

Lapland, Finland. Amidst a snowstorm, a mysterious young man named Jun collapses outside the small hotel Metsäpeura, run by a pair of elderly gentlemen who give him a warm welcome. 

Enjoy a heartwarming story about the kind-hearted people who live in a harsh yet beautiful natural environment.

Every autumn, the royal family sponsors a candy-crafting competition in the capital, and - following in her late mother's foot-steps - Anne's got her eyes on the prize. To that end, she sets off with her bodyguard and two companions in tow, but her plans go awry when the silver sugar she refined to present at the event suddenly goes missing...

In a world where fairies are caught and sold to the highest bidder, human aren't exactly on friendly terms with the fae folk. But friendship is exactly what Anne Halford seeks with Challe, her new fairy bodyguard, though he's not so keen on the idea. As his master, Anne tasks him with escorting her through a particularly dangerous area, but with a reluctant fairy bodyguard eager to escape a life of servitude, she'll have to deal with a lot more than she bargained for...

Honda-san is stuck: It's hard to keep drawing about your bookstore job after you've quit! But being a full-time manga artist opens new doors-stories from the publishers' perspectives, to the nitty-gritty of e-books, and even to Taiwan's book industry. It's the final volume of Skill-face Bookseller Honda-san, but the joys and agonies of bookselling last forever!

When you work in a Japanese bookstore like Honda-san, there are a million and one things to keep track of. Managing new releases, accounting for the revival of titles from the grave, understanding the unique(ly maddening) quirks of each manga publisher - it's enough to leave anyone bone-tired!

Whether it's foreigners asking for "JAPANESE EROTIC MANGA", navigating the tricky government definition of "morally harmful material", or helping a customer who's awfully "criminally organized", there's rarely a dull moment for Honda-san. The true stories of a Japanese bookstore employee can be stranger than fiction!

Ever wonder what it's like to sell comics at a Japanese bookstore? Honda provides a hilarious firsthand account from the frontlines! Whether it's handling the store, out-of-print books, or enthusiastic manga fans, Honda takes on every challenge!