Recommendations based on "Innocent Omnibus Volume 1 (Innocent Omnibus, 1)"

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?After a week locked up with no one but Ryuk for company, Light is ready to give up his Death Note and all memories of it. Freed from his past actions, Light is convinced he's innocent. But L is ready to keep Light under lock and key forever, especially since the killings stopped once Light was incarcerated. Then a new wave of Kira crimes hits Japan. Someone else has gotten their hands on a Death Note, and these new deaths aren't focused on making the world a better place, they're focused on making money. Big business can be murder, and Kira has gone corporate!

Tsuna, a timid junior high student, is a failure at school, sports, and social life. But everything changes for Tsuna when Reborn, a fedora-wearing, gun-toting toddler who claims to be an Italian hit man, shows up at his house. Reborn was sent to Japan to groom Tsuna for his future life as a big mafia boss! Reborn's gun has quite an unusual effect: When Reborn shoots people in the head, they die but are then "reborn" with temporary supernatural powers that allow them to fulfill their dying wish. Reborn and Tsuna make an unlikely pair, but every day they're together, Tsuna gets reborn into a new (and better) guy!

The Nameless Monster, the mysterious picture book which holds the key to unlocking Johan's past, was created by an official from the Czechoslovakian secret police. This startling discovery leads to the mysterious Red Rose Mansion--an estate with a dark and tragic history covered up and sealed away for decades. Meanwhile, the serial murderer in Prague has been identified as a beautiful blond woman. Who could she be and what is her connection to Johan?

Kamikaze kaito Jeanne is a high school student by day, but at night she is a reincarnation of Joan d'Arc, trapping demons that hide in paintings, waiting to possess souls.

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?

R to L (Japanese Style)Junior high student Tsuna is a failure at school, sports, and social life. He needs a Mafia hit man tutor like he needs a hole in the head...and he's about to get both!Tsuna and his friends continue to train for the imminent confrontation with the Varia. Tsuna manages to complete the second stage of his training and Yamamoto has learned all he can from his father about swordplay, but Gokudera has yet to master the fighting technique of Dr. Shamal. Meanwhile, two members of the Varia have arrived ahead of schedule and are looking to take out anyone in possession of a Vongola ring!

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.

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.A Schemer Gets Caught in His Own SchemeTop Five Things to Consider Before Joining the Shinsengumi 1. Your sword might be cursed by the vengeful spirit of an anime otaku.2. Rivalries and betrayals may lead to a short and painful career.3. No Shonen Jump manga allowed!4. You're a nobody unless you can afford the sword with the built-in MP3 player.5. The black uniforms are killer on a hot summer day!

Experience the Gospels in a whole new way.Manga (pronounced "mahn-ga") is the Japanese word for comics, and it's one of the fastest growing genres in America. Appealing to kids, tweens, teens, and adults, readers will find this edgy rendition of the Gospel accounts both compelling and highly engaging. This authentic, cutting-edge art style is combined with fast-paced storytelling to deliver biblical truths to fans of graphic novels and comic books. This is genuine Japanese manga style, unlike other Christian "manga" books in the marketplace.Combining sound biblical teaching with action-packed illustrations, Manga Messiah features: A unique, synthesized presentation of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John for a complete story of Jesus' ministryA map of Galilee, Samaria, and Judea so readers can keep track of important locationsIllustrated character profiles of key Bible peopleAn illustrated page on the twelve apostles for easy referenceA great way to introduce anyone to the Bible, this book delivers a gritty, dynamic take on Jesus' life without compromising on accuracy.

Nature made Ash beautiful; Nurture made him a killer!VICE CITY: NEW YORK IN THE 80s... Nature made Ash Lynx beautiful; nurture made him a cold ruthless killer. A runaway brought up as the adopted heir and sex toy of “Papa” Dino Golzine, Ash, now at the rebellious age of seventeen, forsakes the kingdom held out by the devil who raised him. But the hideous secret that drove Ash's older brother mad in Vietnam has suddenly fallen into Papa's insatiably ambitious hands--and it's exactly the wrong time for Eiji Okamura, a pure-hearted young photographer from Japan, to make Ash Lynx's acquaintance... Epic in scope, and one of the best-selling shojo titles of all time in Japan, Akimi Yoshida put an electric shock into the genre and gained a huge crossover audience through Banana Fish's stripped-down, non-stop style.Ash and Dr. Alexis Dawson, the surviving brother of the duo that created Banana Fish, struggle to escape the mental institution where they have been committed against their will. Unbeknownst to Ash, Max and Ibé are also attempting to free him. Ash litters the complex's sterile hallways with the corpses of the guards who try to stop him. Then Blanca, a mysterious new character with a link to Ash's past, emerges, and Dino hires him to get Ash.