Recommendations based on "Reincarnated as a Sword (Manga) Vol. 9"

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!The main round of the pro test has begun. Everyone's feeling the pressure, no one more so than Hikaru's friend Isumi, who has failed the test twice before. Fighting off his feelings of self-doubt, Isumi faces his next opponent, who turns out to be Hikaru. But a careless mistake lands the pair in an awkward position!

Three volumes in one! A prestige treatment of Inoue’s epic samurai series with bonus content, color pages, storyboard samples and more!Real-life figure Miyamoto Musashi was the most celebrated samurai of all time. The quintessential warrior-philosopher, Musashi authored A Book of Five Rings, a classic treatise in the canon of world philosophy and military strategy. But the path to enlightenment is an endless journey, and to get there through violent means--by way of the sword--makes mere survival an even greater challenge.It's been one year since Yoshioka Denshichiro granted Musashi a reprieve for a rematch. Denshichiro may have been a better swordsman back then, but with Musashi before him now, he realizes the truly incredible strides his opponent has made in such a short period of time. By sheer force of will, a reluctant Denshichiro moves forward into the fight. And what will the deadly repercussions be for Musashi after this duel that's all but already won?

THE PRO TEST BEGINSPracticing at Go salons is turning out to be more fun than Hikaru thought. But at one salon, he meets his match in Suyong Hong, a sullen 12-year-old who is studying for the pro test in his native Korea. By mistake, Hikaru insults Suyong, and now the only way they can settle their differences is by playing a grudge match!

For Twelve Years, The Virtual World Of Yggdrasil Has Served As The Playground And Battlefield For The Skeletal Lord Momonga And His Guild Of Fellow Monsters, Ainz Ooal Gown. But The Guild's Glory Days Are Over, And The Game Is Shutting Down Permanently. When Momonga Logs In One Last Time Just To Be There When The Servers Go Dark, Something Happens--and Suddenly, Fantasy Is Reality. A Rogues' Gallery Of Fanatically Devoted Npcs Is Ready To Obey His Every Order, But The World Momonga Now Inhabits Is Not The One He Remembers. The Game May Be Over, But The Epic Tale Of Ainz Ooal Gown Is Only Beginning...

Ten years after the fateful clash between two opposing sides of the Divine Kingdom of Lyoza, Elin lives a peaceful life with her family. She tries to stay as far away from her past as possible―the girl who communicated with creatures and befriended a Royal Beast wants no part in the power struggles of humans. But when Elin is called upon to investigate a mysterious illness that's stricken the Toda, she uncovers a startling plot―one that could threaten everything she holds dear.In this thrilling sequel to The Beast Player, Elin must confront her destiny and heed the dire warnings of history. Is a final battle between the Toda and the Royal Beasts inevitable? And will it mean destruction for all?

One of the gamer siblings has vanished! In the world of Disboard, everything is decided by games. And after rising to reign as the monarchs of the remnants of Disboard's humans, gamer siblings Sora and Shiro have now wagered the fate of every human being alive on the outcome of a game against the Eastern Union! But immediately after making this wager, Sora disappears, leaving only a cryptic message behind. ' ', the legendary two-in-one gamer, has been torn asunder! What is Sora thinking? What will Shiro do? What will become of humanity? And what about the paradise of animal girls?!In the third volume of the bestselling alternate-world fantasy series, it's a risky showdown against the Werebeasts!

R to L (Japanese Style)Yoh Asakura is a shaman--one of the gifted few who, thanks to training or natural talent, can channel spirits that most people can't even see. With the help of his fiancée, Anna, Yoh is in training for the ultimate shaman sports event: the Shaman Fight, the once-every-500-years tournament to see who can shape humanity's future and become the Shaman King. But unfortunately for Yoh, every shaman in the world is competing for the same prize…After hearing from Amidamaru, Yoh rushes to Ryu's rescue! Meanwhile, Joco decides to visit chums from his old gang, who are participating in the Shaman Fight on another team. But he is in for a nasty surprise...and all the while, Hao's team waits in the shadows for Yoh and his friends to let down their guard for just one moment.

R to L (Japanese Style). Epilogue IVHao wants Spirit of Fire to consume the Golem for its mana...with young Salerm still inside! Yoh will do what it takes to save her, but also must fight off the Golem and the ghost of Ludsev's father! With this many attackers, Yoh could seriously use the help of a friend--a friend like Joco and his powerful new Over Soul!

History repeats itself...or does it?!With the end of Sora and Shiro's dice game against the Old Deus fast approaching, they're faced with completing Jibril's final task-a strategic simulation game set during the ancient Great War, before the world of Disboard changed. As leaders of the weakest race, Immanity, the gamer siblings have one objective: Ensure that in this version of the War, no one dies. But when their Old Deus opponent demands a sacrifice, Sora and Shiro will have to come up with some unconventional tactics to secure victory!

Hope or despair waits on the road that lies ahead... The betrayal of Kurasame's pride, beliefs, and friendships mercilessly robs him of something important... In a world beginning to move, the wounded young reaper must press forward! The story continues in the penultimate volume of Final Fantasy Type-0 Side Story: The Ice Reaper!