Darren (Comic book letterer) Smith
1) Medalist: 1
Author
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
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 meeting...
2) Medalist: 2
Author
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
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 meeting...
Author
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Several centuries have passed since the siege of Renril, and now, mankind celebrates a peaceful world. In an era free of the menacing Nokkers, the battles of Fushi and his comrades are relegated to mere legend. One day, Fushi reawakens to cars speeding down streets, wires hanging suspended in the sky, neon lights glitter...What else could lie in wait?"--
Author
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In a world lurking with enemies long assumed to be defeated, Fushi must grapple with parasitic Nokkers parading as beloved neighbors, mothers, and siblings. Before long, the Beholder appears before Fushi as a young boy, bringing word of the Nokkers' devastating victory . . ."--
5) Medalist: 4
Author
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Coach Tsukasa receives a surprising request from the esteemed Olympic silver medalist, Shinishiro Sonidori, to train his son, Rioh. However, Rioh is disdainful towards Tsukasa due to his modest skating background, which makes Inori furious. In response, she vows to master a triple-double combo jump and to prove herself in the fiercely competitive All-Japan Novice A competition. With the end of her eligibility looming, this is Inori's final chance...
6) Medalist: 3
Author
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
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 meeting...
8) Medalist: 5
Author
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The Chubu Block Tournament has begun! In the novice class, fierce competition awaits girls from prestigious clubs who have dedicated themselves to skating since childhood. Inori, who just advanced to the novice class last month, and her coach Tsukasa are challenging the elite, aiming for the coveted All Japan Championship. The beloved Kago family is also in the stands, watching their first match! Everyone is serious, everyone is a star as the skating...
Author
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
A lonely boy wandering the Arctic regions of North America meets a wolf, and the two become fast friends, depending on each other to survive the harsh environment. But the boy has a history, and the wolf is more than meets the eye as well... To Your Eternity is a totally unique and moving manga about death, life, reincarnation, and the nature of love.
Author
Publisher
Kodansha USA Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"After the Holy Knights of Liones struggled to subdue the powerful Mela-galland, Tristan saved the day by unleashing his vicious Demon power. But just as they breathe a sigh of relief, an even greater enemy appears: And it's none other than the evil mastermind, King Arthur! Wielding his fearsome power, Arthur seems unbeatable. That is, until he's stopped in his tracks by Tristan's father, the king and Legend known as Meliodas! Who will prevail in...
Author
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"The fight for Renril reaches its peak, but when Kahaku's left hand betrays Fushi and his allies, a great crisis descends upon the city... March arrives in time to see Fushi, but not to save him, and now Bon must mastermind a plan to turn the tide of battle."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Prince Bon's ability to see the dead convinces him that he is all-powerful-until he finds himself trapped at the hands of The Church of Bennett. Meanwhile, there are abilities within Fushi that only Bon can see, but are such latent powers even necessary for a being like Fushi? As the fated Prince Bon awaits his judgment, he must make a decision for the sake of his friends and his people."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A lonely boy wandering the Arctic regions of North America meets a wolf, and the two become fast friends, depending on each other to survive the harsh environment. But the boy has a history, and the wolf is more than meets the eye as well... Fushi's preparations for the Nokker attack on Renril pushes his abilities into new territory. Meanwhile, Bon goes on tour to find the new allies that he believes Fushi needs to win the approaching battle. Fushi...
Author
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
In a new age, Fushi befriends a teenager named Yuki. In the comforting safety of Yuki's home, Fushi gathers his comrades one last time. As the days pass, Fushi also meets a descendent of Hayase named Mizuha. He laughs, feasts, and ponders what new emotions and encounters await. Before long, however, a troubling encounter sends ripples of doubt through his quiet life.
Author
Series
Fumetsu no anata e volume 16
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Now, the Nokkers lurk just beneath the surface at school, at playgrounds, and even within Fushi's friend circle. As Mizuha's family secret comes to the fore, the Nokkers stretch their tendrils toward the Beholder, who has been reborn as a human boy named Satoru . . ."--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Kodansha USA
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Mizuho's concerted efforts to help advance Minare's career lead her straight into a trap laid by a dark shadow in her recent past. Stranded in a hut in the middle of a blizzard, the assistant director must keep her wits about her if she is to brave the wilderness to return home. Minare and Madoka are already en route as would be rescuers, but who is the "Mizuho" that keeps messaging them...?"--back cover.
Author
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The sheltered young Percival is excited to explore the world for the first time. But he gets more excitement than he bargained for when he finds out that he is one of the dreaded Four Knights of the Apocalypse--and is destined to destroy the world! Along with Donny the traveling entertainer and Sin the talking fox, Percival arrives at Echo Gorge, a so-called "living hell." As if that weren't ominous enough, a strange young man known as "the mad...
Author
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Percival has always lived with his grandfather on God's Finger, a remote haven that sits high above the clouds. And though he loves the simple life, he secretly longs for adventure. But Percival's life is changed forever when an intruder -- who shares a shocking connection with him -- tears away everything he's ever known. With nothing left to do but chase down the one who took everything from him, Percival sets out on his own. During his journey,...