Recommendations based on "Banana Fish, Vol. 8"

When Light Yagami finds a notebook giving him power over death, will he use it for good—or evil?Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. But when criminals begin dropping dead, the authorities send the legendary detective L to track down the killer. With L hot on his heels, will Light lose sight of his noble goal...or his life?With Near openly suspecting the new L of being Kira and sowing doubt in the hearts of the task force members, Light is once again forced to pass the Death Note on to another to take the heat off himself. But this time, Kira chooses a disciple from among his true believers. With no way to contact his successor directly, Light must rely on his faithful follower's adherence to Kira's goals. Will this newest move bring Light's ideal world closer to reality? Or will losing control of the Death Note spell Light's doom?

It's a reunion--mafia style! Dino, the 10th-generation of the Chiavorone family, and Reborn's former student, brings his squad of goons to pay Tsuna a visit. The explosive little Lambo decides to liven things up a bit by tossing several grenades at the goons. Things quickly escalate as Dino springs into action in a battle of whips versus grenades!

Mafia troubles abound for the Armed Detective Agency! Atsushi has rescued Kyouka Izumi, an unwilling Port Mafia assassin, but with a body count in the double digits, can Kyouka's crimes be forgiven? Meanwhile, a captured Dazai comes face-to-face with the man who detests him more than anyone else alive--his ex-partner in crime, Chuuya Nakahara! Can Atsushi and Dazai overcome their Mafia woes, or is the writing on the wall for both of them?

Regaining Consciousness After Nearly Losing His Life To Akutagawa, Atsushi Is Paralyzed By The Thought Of Bringing More Death And Destruction Down On The Heads Of His Companions At The Armed Detective Agency And Vows To Run Away. But Before He Can Make Good On His Resolution, The Mafia Sends Ryuurou Hirotsu Of The Merciless Black Lizard Squad To Storm Their Offices! Between The Bomb-tossing Motojirou Kajii And The Demure, Kimono-wearing Kyouka Izumi, Will The Mafia's Literary Giants Close The Book On Atsushi And The Armed Detective Agency For Good?!

Separated from the rest of the survivors from their high school, Takashi and Rei make their way through town, taking in the full scope of the sudden outbreak that's turned most of the residents into undead terrors. Though the immediate threat of attack has subsided, their survival instinct is still on high alert. Among those untouched by the disease, anarchy is the only law, and when anything goes, Takashi and Rei may have to become monsters themselves if they want to stay alive.

• 20 volumes of Black Cat have sold approximately 600,000 copies each in Japan. • Volumes 1-11 have all debuted in the top 15 on Bookscan’s Graphic Novel charts.• Named one of the Top 50 Manga Properties of 2006 by ICv2• The first eleven volumes of Black Cat manga have sold through over 175k units in the U.S. to date.• Previewed and promoted in SHONEN JUMP magazine• Black Cat anime DVDs launched in fall of 2006 by Funimation.• Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump in Japan for approximately four years, from issue 32 in 2000 through issue 29 in 2004• Creator Kentaro Yabuki debuted as an artist with the Weekly Shonen Jump one-shot Yamato Gensouki. • Anime started airing in Fall 2005 on TV in Japan. Produced by Studio Gonzo, renowned for its 2D/3D hybrid CGI animation.• Released bi-monthly (every other month).Train Heartnet, also known as "Black Cat," was an infamous assassin for a secret organization called Chronos...until he abandoned that cold-blooded existence to live on his own terms as an easygoing bounty hunter. But is Train's past as far behind him as he thinks? Train and the Sweeper Alliance make it to Creed's island hideout. However, the Apostles of the Stars are ready and waiting for them. Separated from the others, Eve must finally do battle on her own when confronted by Leon, the wind master. She has the powers she needs to win, but does she have the heart?

• 20 volumes of Black Cat have sold approximately 600,000 copies each in Japan. • Volumes 1-11 have all debuted in the top 15 on Bookscan’s Graphic Novel charts.• Named one of the Top 50 Manga Properties of 2006 by ICv2• The first eleven volumes of Black Cat manga have sold through over 175k units in the U.S. to date.• Previewed and promoted in SHONEN JUMP magazine• Black Cat anime DVDs launched in fall of 2006 by Funimation.• Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump in Japan for approximately four years, from issue 32 in 2000 through issue 29 in 2004• Creator Kentaro Yabuki debuted as an artist with the Weekly Shonen Jump one-shot Yamato Gensouki. • Anime started airing in Fall 2005 on TV in Japan. Produced by Studio Gonzo, renowned for its 2D/3D hybrid CGI animation.• Released bi-monthly (every other month).Train Heartnet, also known as "Black Cat," was an infamous assassin for a secret organization called Chronos...until he abandoned that cold-blooded existence to live on his own terms as an easygoing bounty hunter. But is Train's past as far behind him as he thinks? Train and River put aside their differences as they face off with Shiki, one of the most powerful members of the Apostles of the Stars. Shiki is determined to show that the Tao is the ultimate form of power, and he's going to take down Train, his friends and all of Chronos to prove it!

It's samurai vs. aliens!The samurai didn't stand a chance. First, the aliens invaded Japan. Next, they took all the jobs. And then they confiscated everyone's swords. So what does a hotheaded former samurai like Gintoki "Gin" Sakata do to make ends meet? Take any odd job that comes his way, even if it means losing his dignity.Just Slug Your Daughter's Boyfriend and Get It Over WithDo's and Don'ts for Daddy-Daughter Day1. Don't let alien monsters grow exponentially by siphoning energy from space terminals and then eating your daughter2. Do show your dad you've learned to use your abnormal strength to help others--not hurt them3. Do respect your daughter's planetarypreferences, especially when they're submitted in writing4. Don't assassinate your daughter's boyfriend

It's samurai vs. aliens!The samurai didn't stand a chance. First, the aliens invaded Japan. Next, they took all the jobs. And then they confiscated everyone's swords. So what does a hotheaded former samurai like Gintoki "Gin" Sakata do to make ends meet? Take any odd job that comes his way, even if it means losing his dignity.Even an Inch-long Insect Has a SoulGin's "Five Things They Don't Teach You in Samurai School" List1. Gold can be found in the strangest places (not always up your nose).2. Talking smack to a blind swordsman is NEVER a good idea.3. Stomping on giant beetles the size of small cars is both messy and really dangerous.4. When the scariest thing in your haunted house is one of your customers, just pack up and go home for the day.5. Just because your date has cat ears doesn't necessarily mean she's an alien.

Takashi Kamiyama is an average high school student who wouldn't hurt a fly. But after becoming friends with a motley crew of thugs, a gorilla and a trashcan-shaped robot, Takashi won't just learn his ABCs - he'll learn everything there is to know about being a juvenile delinquent!