Recommendations based on "Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor Vol. 2"

After stumbling across a haunted go board, Hikaru Shindo discovers that the spirit of a master player named Fujiwara-no-Sai has taken up residence in his consciousness. Sai awakens in Hikaru an untapped genius for the game, and soon the schoolboy is chasing his own dream--defeating the famed go prodigy Akira Toya!Hikaru's career as a professional Go player begins! In his first game, he must face veteran player Toya Meijin, none other than Akira's father. But to Sai, this round is personal. Then Sai attempts to teach a cheating Go player a lesson he'll never forget... Will Hikaru's ghostly master do him proud, or make him like an amateur?

A New York Times best-selling sci-fi fantasy series with heart. Amberground is locked in darkness. A man-made star casts only a dim light over the land. The pitch-black wilderness is infested with Gaichuu—colossal insects with metal exoskeletons. The Gaichuu make travel between the cities of Amberground extremely dangerous. But thankfully the Letter Bees, a brave corps of messengers, risk their lives in order to keep the hearts of Amberground connected. Gauche Suede is on his last delivery before a big promotion. In the outskirts of Yodaka, the darkest area of Amberground, Gauche is surprised to find that the package is a young boy named Lag Seeing. Lag had been traumatized by his mother's abduction and is due to be delivered to his aunt. In this remote area rife with Gaichuu, Lag and Gauche face a dangerous journey that inspires Lag to become a Letter Bee.

Sometimes kind, sometimes strict, Heine is prepared to employ any means necessary to draw forth his princeling students' potential. But seriously, what's a royal tutor got to do to enjoy a simple, quiet day off?? With royal engagements, reluctant readers, and secret lives seemingly everywhere he turns, Heine may need to up his game if this kingdom is to have any hope for the future at all!

Rumiko Takahashi’s epic in a large prestige format including bonus color pages!Kagome is an ordinary modern schoolgirl living an ordinary life. Who would have thought the dried-up old well on the site of her family's shrine would be a gateway to Japan's ancient past? Drawn through the gate against her will, Kagome finds herself battling demons for control of what she thought was a worthless trinket but is actually a powerful magical gem, the Shikon Jewel! Together with an unlikely ally, the half demon Inuyasha, Kagome begins a quest to recover the shards of the Shikon Jewel and learn more about her link to the past.A Terrible PriceInuyasha embarks on a quest to learn how to properly handle his blade Tetsusaiga. Unfortunately, the master trainer he seeks has problems of his own. Can Inuyasha solve them without accidentally slaying innocent women, children and even harmless demons?Then, Inuyasha must rescue wolf demon Koga, his rival for Kagome’s affections—but at what terrible price?!And when one of Naraku’s plans backfires, the evil schemer must face an internal enemy as well as Moryomaru. Has Naraku finally met his match in the form of one of his own creations...?

Takeo, brought up peacefully in a remote Japanese mountain village, learns that his father was a celebrated assassin, and that he, too, possesses extraordinary skills. To resolve split loyalties and his conflicted nature, Takeo embarks on a journey that will lead him to his destiny.

Ayato and Julis have made it to the final rounds of the Phoenix, but now that Ayato's greatest weakness is public knowledge, they'll need some clever strategies to stay on top. Unfortunately, that's when Ayato makes contact with Le Wolfe's Tyrant, Dirk Eberwein, and learns more about his missing sister, Haruka. With newfound doubts and old insecurities clouding his mind and heart, will Ayato be ready for the next match? Or is his winning streak about to come to an end...?

R to L (Japanese Style). Prince RipperThe battle between the Varia assassins and Tsuna's "family" for the Vongola rings is on! Tsuna's intervention on Lambo's behalf has caused forfeiture of both their rings, so it's up to Gokudera to hold up the side. He gives it his all, but the Varia are proving themselves masters of not playing fair and appear to view the rules, such as they are, as applicable only to their opponents!

HIS FATHER'S SON After hearing about his father's heroics, Negi vows to prove himself--by winning the martial arts tournament and freeing his students from slavery. With his teacher's help, Negi has gotten much stronger, so it should be a piece of cake! What possibly could go wrong? Turns out: plenty! Available on DVD from FUNimation Entertainment

Students by day, demon hunters by night!By night, teenager Yoshimori Sumimura is a "kekkaishi"--a demon-hunter who specializes in creating magical barriers around his prey. By day, Yoshimori's got other demons to battle: an addiction to sweets and a seriously crotchety grandfather! Yoshimori's pretty neighbor and childhood friend, Tokine Yukimura, is also a kekkaishi, but their families are feuding over who is the true practitioner of the art.Yoshimori and his elder brother Masamori are trapped inside a magical realm... The site's guardian wants to steal Yoshimori's body, and a renegade council member pits brother against brother! Which of the two will escape? And what will become of the other...?

Students by day, demon hunters by night!By night, teenager Yoshimori Sumimura is a "kekkaishi"--a demon-hunter who specializes in creating magical barriers around his prey. By day, Yoshimori's got other demons to battle: an addiction to sweets and a seriously crotchety grandfather! Yoshimori's pretty neighbor and childhood friend, Tokine Yukimura, is also a kekkaishi, but their families are feuding over who is the true practitioner of the art.With many questions left unanswered, Yoshimori and Tokine escape Headless Island. All is peaceful back home at the Karasumori Site...until a mysterious fissure cracks open the school grounds. Then Mt. Okubi, the largest of the mystical sites, is attacked, and its enraged guardian deity goes on a rampage! The Shadow Organization sends a powerful, polite young man to help guard Karasumori--but can he be trusted? And who needs help anyway?!