Recommendations based on "The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 20 The Manga Companion"

A New York Times best selling, multi-arc, character-driven story with great battles and strong-willed females that will appeal to males and females alike.In a world where monsters called Yoma prey on humans and live among them in disguise, humanity's only hope is a new breed of warrior known as Claymores. Half human, half monster, these silver-eyed slayers possess supernatural strength but are condemned to fight their savage impulses or lose their humanity completely.The Claymore warrior Teresa has broken the cardinal rule that forbids her kind from killing humans. In time, a group of Claymores comes to kill her, and yet Teresa defeats them all with her superior skill and experience. But rather than slay the powerful ringleader, Teresa decides to spare her instead--an act of human weakness that will have devastating consequences for them all.

A New York Times best selling, multi-arc, character-driven story with great battles and strong-willed females that will appeal to males and females alike.In a world where monsters called Yoma prey on humans and live among them in disguise, humanity's only hope is a new breed of warrior known as Claymores. Half human, half monster, these silver-eyed slayers possess supernatural strength but are condemned to fight their savage impulses or lose their humanity completely.With the balance of power broken after Isley's defeat by the ferocious Abyss Feeders, the Organization, central hub of the Claymores, deploys Alicia and Beth to the West to go after the renegade Riful. In turn, Riful continues her scheme to Awaken the remains of the powerful Rafaela. As these dire powers all finally collide, Clare and her comrades must fight for their lives in the titanic battle that ensues.

The manga adapation of the legendary video game series, now available in English for the first time! Become part of the Legend – The Legend of Zelda! In the mystical land of Hyrule, three spiritual stones hold the key to the Triforce, and whoever holds them will control the world. A boy named Link sets out on a quest to deliver the Emerald, the spiritual stone of the forest, to Zelda, Princess of the land of Hyrule. The journey will be long and perilous, and Link will need all his skill and courage to defeat evil. The battle for Hyrule and the Sacred Realm has begun! In a small village in Hyrule, a boy named Link has the mark of the Triforce on his left hand. It is a mark of destiny that leads Link on a fantastic adventure! Transported to the land of Holodrum, Link meets Din, the Oracle of Seasons. When a plot to steal the seasons from Holodrum unfolds, Link must battle the evil General Onox to save Holodrum and his friends from a terrible fate!

From Nobuyuki Anzai, creator of Flame of Recca, comes the tale of Ginta, a junior high loser who enters the vivid world of his dreams where, at last, he is a hero!The epic saga of the War Games continues! In the final match of the fifth battle, Nanashi for Team Mär is up against Galian of the Chess Pieces. There's quite a history between these two--Nanashi is the current leader of Luberia, and Galian just happens to be its former chief. Watch the sparks fly when these two lightning-wielders clash!

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 in Tokyo," 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¿

• A 32-volume series—over 22 million graphic novels sold in Japan!• 330k units of Shaman King manga have sold through in the U.S. to date.• Available on home video from 4Kids Entertainment• Trading card games, toys, and video game support• Was serialized in SHONEN JUMP magazine• Released every two monthsYoh 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 in Tokyo," 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…Hao possesses so much mana that it virtually guarantees his victory in the Shaman Fight. So how in the world can Yoh and his friends beat him?! Mikihisa offers to teach Ren the Ultra-Senji Ryakketsu, but is Ren too stubborn to accept his help? If Hao's power doesn't destroy our heroes, perhaps pride will…

"Tet, the One True God, takes a break to amuse himself among the mortals only to collapse on the streets of Elkia. When a familiar face finds him and lends a helping hand, the God of Play regales her with a tale from the Great War about a human man who challenged the world and a strange girl who sought to comprehend the human heart..."--Page [4] of cover.

Eisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue’s critically acclaimed take on the life of Miyamoto Mushashi. Transcends the potential of what manga can be.Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher--the most celebrated samurai of all time!Legendary sword-saint Miyamota Musashi was one of the most renowned samurai of all time. But the path to greatness is filled with difficulty--Musashi is divided between his aspiration to be the greatest swordman in the land and his growing feelings of love for his friend from childhood, Otsu. As Musashi struggles to deal with these issues, he heads to Hozoin Temple, to challenge the practitioners of its famous spear fighting technique.

When night falls, the yokai king will rise.Reads R to L (Japanese Style). While the day belongs to humans, the night belongs to yokai,supernatural creatures that thrive on human fear. Caught between theseworlds is Rikuo Nura. He's three-quarters human, but his grandfather isnone other than Nurarihyon, the supreme commander of the Nura clan, apowerful yokai consortium. So, Rikuo is an ordinary teenager threequarters of the time, until his yokai blood awakens. Then Rikuotransforms into the future leader of the Nura clan, leading a hundreddemons.The House Where Jyami WandersYokai rumble! Rikuo leads his Night Parade of a Hundred Demons in a street fight against the 88 Demons of Shikoku. But Rikuo doesn’t know that the maniacal leader of the 88 Demons, Tamazuki, is wielding a secret weapon: the Devil’s Blade, a legendary sword that absorbs the energy of the demons it slays. When the sun rises, the Paranormal Patrol visits a girl who’s being haunted by a Jyami, a ghost drawn to a person who’s a target for resentment.

Yuji has just started a new semester of high school and everything seems to be normal. That all changes when a mysterious man named Friagne begins turning people into blue flames. And wouldn't you know it? Now he's after poor Yuji! To the rescue comes a girl named Shana. But is she too late? As it turns out, young Yuji may already be dead. What the heck is going on? A mysterious high school story written by Yashichiro Yakahashi. Friagne abducts Yuji as a decoy to get at Shana, and as a Flame Haze, Shana has no choice but to come to the rescue. Will she foil Friagne's plan to activate the Devourer of the City? Or is it the end for Shana and Yuji?