Ryōgo Narita Books

The year 1711. The momentous voyage of the Advena Avis to the New World isnear, and each passenger is boarding for their own reasons. Whether drivenby determination, ambition, curiosity, or simply someone more powerful, thealchemists and pioneers are not motivated by anything so simple as fate. Andat the center of the storm is Huey Laforet...

Polka and the gang receive an invitation for a corpse hunt from an unlikely duo--Majiri Agakura and Lemmings! Investigating mysterious disappearances in a creepy, abandoned hospital? What could go wrong?

It began in the year 1707, when Maiza introduced playwright Jean-Pierre toan alchemist named Fermet. Two years later, Huey finds himself opening his heartto Elmer and Monica more than he ever expected with his troubled past, butJean-Pierre's new play only invites trouble, and darkness falls over the trio...

"Mikado Ryuugamine is just trying to pass his second year of high school peacefully, but that plan is out the window when he gets word that someone within the Dollars gang is causing trouble. Everybody has issues: Izaya is scheming, Mikado's classmate knows his secret, and Shizuo is being targeted by a mysterious girl...Just another day in Ikebukuro!"--Page [4] of cover.

Dotachin was the victim of a hit-and-run. So say the latest rumors running rampant through the town of Ikebukuro. And when rumors take on life of their own, chaos and confusion rule the roost! Those suspected of the crime, those who avenge crime, those who exploit crime-ambition and desire spiral out of control while the mystery of the Dotachin incident has yet to be resolved!! 

The anime adaptation of this NYT bestselling series airs on Cartoon Network's popular Adult Swim animation block!

"Yahiro Mizuchi has come to Tokyo in the hopes of starting a new life (and maybe seeing the Headless Rider), but the famous Dullahan has not been seen in half a year--and neither has anyone who has gone to find her!"--

As the epic showdown between Civil and the Corpse God rages on, truths long kept hidden are dragged into the light. Obsession, longing, resentment, revenge, friendship--everything comes to a head in Shinjuku. The battle is on!

Huey Laforet has broken out of prison, and New York is in chaos. The whirlwind of confusion swallows all the major players in the city, from the FBI unit investigating the immortals, to the Mafia, to the Camorra, to Ladd Russo and his gang, and even the Flying Pussyfoot. All roads lead to a dramatic confrontation at a single casino, but just who is the man pulling the strings? The last ruckus of the 1930s begins...

The bestselling paranormal action adventure manga series Bleach continues in novel form as an all-new threat arises! The Quincies’ Thousand Year Blood War is over, but the embers of turmoil still smolder in the Soul Society.... Hikone Ubugino and Tokinada Tsunayashiro’s combined powers make a mockery of the strongest of the Soul Reapers, Arrancars, Quincies, and Fullbringers in this epic conclusion to the Can't Fear Your Own World arc! As the Soul Society’s secrets are brought to light, the full terror of Tokinada’s plan is revealed. In the midst of this, Shuhei Hisagi discovers the true ability of his zanpaku-to and the meaning of its name. Can a blade that controls death also sever the consequences of death? A host of powerful characters—including Kenpachi Zaraki and Grimmjow Zaraki Jeagerjaques—make an appearance in the decisive battle, and the volume is complemented by a generous selection of Tite Kubo illustrations!

Ikebukuro, Tokyo-a neighborhood where twisted love prowls!! A series of street slashings in Ikebukuro begins to connect total strangers: A teenage girl with no personality of her own; a beat writer for a third-rate tabloid; a teacher suspected of harassment; an informant based in Shinjuku...and a headless rider straddling a pitch-black motorcycle!! Meanwhile, the slasher continues to terrorize the night, all in search of..."him"!?

The year 2002. The luxury cruise ship Entrance has been hijacked--and thanks to a mysterious cult, its sister ship Exit isn't faring much better. As the two ships race toward each other across the Pacific, what will happen when the two finally meet...?!

A new chapter of the story unfolds in Ikebukuro, where Tokyo's most bizarre characters gather!

There's no shortage of bizarre characters in Ikebukuro--read the light novel series that started the anime and manga phenomenon!

A new chapter of the New York Times bestselling series unfolds in Ikebukuro, where Tokyo's most bizarre characters gather!

There's no shortage of bizarre characters in Ikebukuro - read the light novel series that started the anime and manga phenomenon!

Tension in Ikebukuro is at an all-time high with Toramaru in town seeking revenge on the Dollars, but that isn't the only problem... With the Dollars' members acting out, Shizuo on the run, and Izaya dragging the Yakuza into the mix, will Mikado ever be able to keep things under control and go back to his everyday life?!

The battle between Polka and Civil threatens to tear Shinjuku apart. With the help of old friends and new allies from both sides of the sky, the "Corpse God" launches one final blow!

Polka greets the enigmatic visitor, Civil, whose soul is unlike any he's ever seen. Faced with an overwhelming sense of death and madness, Polka is startled at the vestiges of the other world that he can sense. Meanwhile, Solitaire and the Bug team up to uncover the Bastard Children of Sabaramond, but the magician's strategy is rather unconventional...

Following Huey Laforet’s escape from prison, New York city plunges into turmoil—especially at Firo’s casino. But things take a turn for the unexpected when a suspicious figure from the Runorata Family shows up at the establishment… Meanwhile, the alchemists begin to set their own agenda into motion. Why are they converging on New York? Where will Nader’s path take him next? And what does the assassin Vino have to do with all this? 

This collection of short stories and vignettes provides nine tales of not-so-ordinary life in Ikebukuro, including some reminiscing at Celty and Shinra's big hotpot party, the coming-of-age ceremony of the older Raira gang, and another supernatural visitor to Tokyo!

As the Flying Pussyfoot races toward New York City with a shocking incident on board, a brand-new ruckus plays out in the background. In a riverside forest at the break of dawn, a variety of individuals with vastly different agendas lie in wait for the train to cross a nearby bridge. The Lemures are on standby for a call from someone inside the Flying Pussyfoot; Jacuzzi's friends try to pick up the cargo; an all-girl gang of bandits scheme to rob another train; a boy resolves to run away from home... At first glance, these events seem unconnected. However, as though beckoned by the train and forest, they will come together in a riot for the ages.

Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese manga format.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Durarara!! comes a light novel series full of mobsters, thieves, and immortals!

From the New York Times bestselling author of Durarara!! comes a light novel series full of mobsters, thieves, and immortals!

The casino party has finally started, and the first day has ended peacefully enough. But there are many fates still to be decided: Melvi, the dealer working with the Runoratas and holding Ennis hostage; Firo, leading the Martillo Family at the party and preparing for Melvi's challenge; the Gandor brothers, who are worried about Firo and watching their own backs; Ladd, working alongside the Gandors; Chane, waiting for the chance to fight Ladd again; Nader, fleeing from Chane. As the storm continues to build, what chaos will erupt next...?

Mikado Ryuugamine is just trying to pass his second year of high school peacefully, but that plan is out the window when he gets word that someone within the Dollars gang is causing trouble. Everybody has issues: Izaya is scheming, Mikado's classmate knows his secret, and Shizuo's being targeted by a mysterious girl...just another day in Ikebukuro!

Misaki's power continues to evolve as she confronts Takumi's captors, butshe's up against a quite formidable enemy! And at the Metropolitan PoliceDepartment, Iwanome receives a sudden call from an unforgettablevoice...

A new chapter of the New York Times bestselling series unfolds in Ikebukuro, where Tokyo's most bizarre characters gather!

This book is a work of fiction--Copyright page.

The year 1933.Tim is a man who discarded his past but could never forget his brother. Dallas is just a thug, but he always wanted to protect his sister. A mysterious person named "Vino" is the absolute worst killer, yet he's always loved his fiancee. Will the sun peek out from behind the clouds once the bloody rain stops?

In the sequel series to the urban fantasy Durarara!!, Yahiro Mizuchi has come to Tokyo in the hopes of starting a new life (and maybe seeing the Headless Rider), but the famous Dullahan hasn't been seen in half a year-and neither has anyone who's gone to find her!

The casino party is finally underway, and everyone involved in the Flying Pussycat and Mist Wall incidents has gathered at the new Ra's Lance hotel. Is there a shadowy figure pulling the strings behind the scenes, or is it fate? Meanwhile, the Martillo family has been hit by Melvi, the Runorata family's dealer. Amid the confusion, Firo heads to the casino fueled by anger and determination... And so the gamble begins!

"Yahiro Mizuchi has come to Tokyo in the hopes of starting a new life (and maybe seeing the Headless Rider), but the famous Dullahan has not been seen in half a year--and neither has anyone who has gone to find her!"--

When the Fire-Breathing Bug’s minions swarm the police station, Senior Commissioner Habaki makes a break for it-only to run into by a mysterious man wearing a familiar coat of arms. As the Bastard Children of Sabaramond begin to reveal themselves, it becomes clear that the connections between the world of the Corpse God and Shinjuku are even more tangled than anyone could have imagined. 

Far from the peaceful life he'd imagined, the Corpse God-now inhabiting the body of Polka Shinomiya-has fallen in with the very hit men who were hired to kill his new vessel. His association with the darker side of Shibuya brings him face-to-face with Lemmings, whose masked facade cannot hide his fearsome, inhuman nature from the Corpse God's Evil Eye. With all the deadly powers abounding, Shinjuku is in a frenzy...and the true death play has begun.

The year 1931. The Flying Pussyfoot incident may have ended, but just because the survivors have arrived in New York doesn't mean their story is over, and the big city has a way of bringing people back together in ways they'd never expect...

A new chapter of the New York Times bestselling series unfolds in Ikebukuro, where Tokyo's most bizarre characters gather!

The anime adaptation of this NYT bestselling series airs on Cartoon Network's popular Adult Swim animation block!

From the New York Times bestselling author ofDurarara!! comes a light novel series full of mobsters, thieves, and immortals!

THE YEAR 1934. In the depths of Alcatraz, Firo, Ladd, Leeza, and the others involved in the underground brawl attempt to figure out their next moves. Meanwhile, in Chicago, as Isaac and Miria try to find each other, the aftermath of what happened at the Russo mansion is affecting the entire city. As the connections between the two locations become clear, the chaos comes to a head in this explosive and heartfelt conclusion to the commotion of 1934!

Shizuo gets caught up in a violent fight between a foreigner and a mysterious zombie-masked adversary, and he sends them both flying! Coincidentally, Shizuo's brother, Kasuka, witnesses the zombie's crash landing and takes off its mask to reveal the identity of Hollywood. Hollywood is the suspect in a string of recent murders in the city...so why does star idol Ruri Hijiribe keep popping up around the incidents?! It seems Ikebukuro's as action packed as ever!

The bestselling paranormal action adventure manga series Bleach continues in novel form as an all-new threat arises! The Quincies’ Thousand Year Blood War is over, but the embers of turmoil still smolder in the Soul Society… Hikone Ubuginu’s mysterious origin story, and the secrets behind the very existence of the Soul Reapers and all their allies and adversaries, could be revealed to incite an all-out battle royal. Meanwhile, Urahara and Hisagi face down formidable enemies in Karakura Town as Tokinada Tsunayashiro’s fiendish plan unfolds!

Mikado is determined to clean up the Dollars and restore the gang'sreputation, but Kida has other plans... The criss-crossing schemes and playersof Ikebukuro clash!

Polka's presence in the current day has left a mark, and bits of his past begin to seep in. As two worlds intersect, uninvited visitors wreck havoc on Shibuya.

Twisted passion accelerates disaster!! After twenty years of searching, Celty, the headless Black Rider, has at last found her missing head-bobbing through the streets of Ikebukuro on someone else's neck! Though Celty pursues, the girl escapes on the arm of Mikado Ryuugamine, taking refuge in his apartment. But with both the legendary Rider and Yagiri Pharmaceuticals bearing down on Ryuugamine in their pursuit of the scarred girl, how can he hope to save his own neck?!

First published in Japan in 2017 by Square Enix Co., Ltd--Colophon.

A mysterious mark from Corpse God's previous life is in the sky, reminding him of the turmoil he left behind. But what what connection does it have to the modern world he has established himself in? More importantly, why are people willing to kill to keep it secret...?

The bestselling paranormal action adventure manga series Bleach continues in novel form as an all-new threat arises!

The year 1932. Legend tells of a murderer who sent fear throughout New York city that rainy summer-Icepick Thompson. While the rumors spread through the Daily Days, police suspicion turns on Graham Specter and his band of ne'er-do-wells. Meanwhile, Elmer is quickly swept up in the incident during a visit to New York, and the Gandors can't avoid involvement after one of their associates is killed...

A year and a half after the fall of the Dollars, the trio from Raira Academy pay a visit to Anri and her new antique shop in Ikebukuro. Shortly after a certain someone pressures her to sell them Saika, her business is ransacked. But when Celty gets a tip about Anri and rushes over to her shop, she comes face to face with Akabayashi and others involved with the blade. What further secrets does this cursed weapon keep...?

It's a showdown for the ages as the legendary hero takes on the Corpse God necromancer, but when the dust settles, something isn't quite right... In the final moments of their epic confrontation, the Corpse God's final gambit shot was wholly unexpected—reincarnation magic! Across space and time, a boy named Polka Shinoyama awakens feeling...not quite himself...Who could've expected that the climactic battle between good and evil would turn out like this??

THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE DOWNRIGHT WEIRD. The Ikebukuro district in Tokyo is full of interesting people. A boy longing for the extraordinary. A hotheaded punk. An airheaded pseudo-stalker. An information broker who works for kicks. An underground doctor who specializes in truly desperate patients. A high school student infatuated with a monster. And a headless rider on a pitch-black motorcycle. Their story may not be a heartwarming one, but as it turns out, even weirdos like these sometimes fall in love.

The Year 1933. A storm is brewing in New York City as tensions rise among the families. When Jacuzzi Splot and his gang are spotted operating on the Gandor Family's turf, Luck Gandor employs a young woman named Maria to protect their family's "negotiator," Tick Jefferson. Maria with her katana and Tick with his scissors-they're a well-suited duo who love to cut people. However, their violence only spawns more violence. Meanwhile, by the Hudson River, a group of immortals called Larva finds someone new to add to their ranks. The events from the last three years are about to catch up with a particular immortal from the Martillo Family...

The immortal Elmer C. Albatross is a Smile Junkie who'll do whatever it takes for his happy ending--despite not knowing the first thing about happiness. Three hundred years after the passengers of the Advena Avis parted ways, four of them have finally tracked Elmer to a village in Northern Europe where the inhabitants seem to be stuck in their old ways, fearing the visitors as "demons." During their stay, the immortals encounter a strange girl, and their past catches up with them...

Dzielnica Ikebukuro w Tokio, gdzie spisek goni spisek, a osoby powiązane z Dolarami znikają z ulic i gromadzą się w jednym miejscu. Zamartwiający się losem Kadoty Yumasaki i Togusa. Niedobrana para – Mika i Seiji. Obserwująca ich z zawiścią Namie… oraz dochodzący do siebie po brutalnej napaści Shinra. Na domiar złego przed czuwającą nad nieprzytomnym Kadotą Anri pojawia się pewien cyniczny broker informacji, który wyjawia jej swoje plany względem Mikado i Masaomiego. Tymczasem chaos w dzielnicy rośnie po pojawieniu się zaginionej głowy Celty, a sam Bezgłowy Jeździec już wkrótce stanie przed trudną decyzją…

あらゆる願いを叶える願望機「聖杯」を求め、魔術師たちが英霊を召喚して競い合う争奪戦―聖杯戦争。日本の地で行われた第五次聖杯戦争の終結から数年、米国西部スノーフィールドにおいて次なる戦いが顕現する。―それは偽りだらけの聖杯戦争。偽りの台座に集まった魔術師と英霊達。これが偽りの聖杯戦争であると知りながら―彼らはそれでも、台座の上で踊り続ける。真偽などは彼岸の彼方。聖杯ではなく―他でもない、彼ら自身の信念を通すために。そしてその時、器に満ちるのは偽りか、真実か、それとも―。

An allen Ecken und Enden eskaliert die Situation. Im Polizeirevier sehen sich Iwanome und Arase nicht nur mit Verrätern in den eigenen Reihen konfrontiert, sondern auch mit einem Angriff des Feuerinsekts. Zeitgleich haben auch Polka und seine Kumpane ihre Mühe mit unfreundlichen Gesellen. Und zu allem Überfluss tritt noch ein ganz neuer und gefährlicher Spieler aufs Parkett.

Phantom Solitaire und das Feuerinsekt kommen dem Leichengott langsam auf die Schliche und überfallen seine Basis, um das Geheimnis des mysteriösen Symbols zu lüften. Zwar schafft es der Leichengott, seine Widersacher zurückzuschlagen, aber er zieht damit noch mehr ungewollte Blicke auf sich …

Neue Eindringlinge tauchen im Territorium des Leichengottes auf und erweisen sich als äußerst gefährlich. Sie entführen Takumi und dabei kommt heraus, dass sie mit Sabaramond, dem mächtigsten Hofmagier der anderen Welt, in Verbindung stehen.

W Ikebukuro dzieje się coraz gorzej. Shinra został raniony Saiką i uprowadzony. Bezgłowy Jeździec w pogoni za ukochanym przemienił się w bezmyślnego potwora. Izumii okrutnie obszedł się z Masaomim. W domu Anri pojawiła się Saki. Kadota przebudził się ze śpiączki. Głowa Celty przechodzi z rąk do rąk. A Mikado wchodzi w posiadanie czegoś, dzięki czemu może zmienić los Dolarów. Tymczasem gdzieś pod gwieździstym letnim niebem Shizuo i Izaya stają do ostatniego pojedynku.

Polka ist auf Civil getroffen, der niemand anderes als der oberste Hofmagier Sabaramond des alten Imperiums ist. Die beiden verbindet eine lange gemeinsame Vergangenheit. Zudem plant Civil, Solitaire für seine Zwecke zu nutzen und das Feuerinsekt hervorzulocken.

Der Leichengott hat einen Pakt mit Shaoyu geschlossen, um der Organisation mit dem Wappen des alten Imperiums auf den Grund zu gehen. Erst wenn diese zerschlagen ist, kann der Leichengott für den von ihm ersehnten Weltfrieden sorgen. Währenddessen scheint die Polizei eine Spur zum Feuerinsekt gefunden zu haben …

Während der Konferenz der Vermittler wird klar, dass mehrere Gruppen es auf das Kopfgeld für Polka abgesehen haben und nur darauf warten, den vermeintlichen Frieden der Unterwelt von Tokio zu brechen, um ihr Ziel zu erreichen. Doch da taucht ein angeblicher Kindheitsfreund von Polka auf und er steht an der Spitze der Agakura.

Während der Konferenz der Vermittler wird klar, dass mehrere Gruppen es auf das Kopfgeld für Polka abgesehen haben und nur darauf warten, den vermeintlichen Frieden der Unterwelt von Tokio zu brechen, um ihr Ziel zu erreichen. Doch da taucht ein angeblicher Kindheitsfreund von Polka auf und er steht an der Spitze der Agakura.

W dzielnicy Ikebukuro w Tokio chaos się pogłębia. Ludzie powiązani z Bezgłowym Jeźdźcem zbierają się tam, gdzie wszystko się zaczęło, na decydującą konfrontację. Dwaj przyjaciele z dzieciństwa, zranieni fizycznie i emocjonalnie, w konflikcie determinacji. Dwaj mężczyźni, którzy zawsze żyli jak pies z kotem, w pojedynku na śmierć i życie. Nieśmiała dziewczyna, do wszystkiego podchodząca z dystansem, w walce przeciwko dawnej sobie. Para złączona wypaczoną miłością, stawiająca czoła samemu losowi. A pośród tego wszystkiego dullahan, którzy przyjął swoją prawdziwą formę. Oto koniec opowieści o popapranej miłości.

Das Oberhaupt der Agakura-Familie hat Polka zu einer Leichensuche eingeladen. Jedoch wartet in den Tiefen des Krankenhauses eine blutrünstige Überraschung auf sie.

Das Oberhaupt der Agakura-Familie hat Polka zu einer Leichensuche eingeladen. Jedoch wartet in den Tiefen des Krankenhauses eine blutrünstige Überraschung auf sie.

Durch das Eingreifen des Leichengotts konnte das Attentat auf das Anwesen von der Familie des wahren Polkas abgewendet werden. Doch wer zog im Hintergrund die Fäden, was hatte Lemmings am Ort des Geschehens verloren und wer ist das echte Feuerinsekt? Nicht nur die Abteilung der Polizei für die Unheilsfälle hat mehr Fragen, als sie Antworten bekommen kann.

Bei dem Versuch, den echten Polka zu retten, spürt der Leichengott, wie die Kräfte von Civil besorgniserregend schnell größer werden. Während der Leichengott sich ebenjenem mit seinen Freunden stellt, schlägt Kommissar Iwanome dem Feuerinsekt vor, seine Bewusstseine auf ihn zu übertragen.