New Releases by Ayano Yamane

Auf des Schultern von Prinz Vald lastet die Schuld an Rulcas geschwächtem Zustand schwer. Er will sich auf die Suche nach einer magischen Beere begeben, um seinen angeschlagenen Begleiter zu heilen. Der Weg dorthin führt angeblich über einen Drachen, doch stattdessen bekommen es Vald & Co. mit einem anderen, ungebetenen Gast zu tun.

"If you betray me, I''ll track you down..." Akihito splits his time between being Asami''s cook (and housemate) and working as a daredevil photographer. But what will happen when he catches another man weeping on Asami''s perfectly tailored sleeve? Are business and pleasure about to mix in the worst possible way? Finder is the blockbuster series that bares it all in the name of erotic action and intrigue Which beautiful man calls the shots in a city where everyone wants a scoop? And can the most exciting relationships stay off the record for long?

On his quest to find the one behind the curse on his sword, Vald manages to sneak into the empire’s capital. His target is the greatest sorcerer in Zenedoura—Asterdol. However, in the midst of his search, Vald is captured by servants of the emperor. Fortunately for him, his capture brings an unexpected boon—the very sorcerer Vald is looking for comes straight to him! What will Vald do when he discovers that the man behind the curse looks exactly like Limris? And now that he’s facing his greatest danger yet, will Halvir come to Vald’s rescue? -- VIZ Media

Prince Vald continues his journey with the sorcerer Halvi, seeking a means to break the curse that causes him to transform into a demon at night. But enemies looking to take the power of Vald’s cursed sword for themselves bewitch Halvi in an attempt to make him fight the young prince! Forced to the brink, Halvi makes a crucial choice. -- VIZ Media

The key to discovering the secret behind Vald’s cursed sword is somewhere in the empire of Zenedoura. With information obtained from Limris—new companion and former Consul of the Empire—Prince Vald decides to head there to see what he can find. Along the way, in order to save a gravely wounded Rulca, he deliberately chooses to turn into his demon self! Vald’s uncharacteristic recklessness provokes a tirade from Halvir, who then leaves the group without a word... -- VIZ Media

Akihito habite désormais chez Asami tout en poursuivant son activité de photographe. Un soir où il courrait après un scoop, il surprend un bel homme en larmes accroché au bras de son yakuza à la sortie d''un bar. Jalousie et doutes se bousculent alors dans l''esprit d''Akihito. Et quand un procureur en personne vient l''interroger sur la disparition d''une jeune femme suite à la publication de son article, il décide de mener l''enquête. Mais en remontant la piste, il se retrouve au fameux bar de l''autre soir dont le manager n''est autre que l''inconnu qu''il a surpris avec Asami, et dont ce dernier s''avère le propriétaire...

Prince Vald is a proper, honorable swordsman by day, and a sensual, insatiable demon by night. The only one to know both faces of the cursed prince is his traveling companion, the sorcerer Halvi. During the day the handsome sorcerer keeps an aloof façade, even as he sates the demon’s desires nightly. However, Halvi finds he is starting to feel a deeper bond with the young prince. Meanwhile, enemies who want Vald for themselves are beginning to make their move. -- VIZ Media

Upon wielding an ancient sword that has been passed down through his royal family for generations, Prince Vald is struck by a curse that turns him into a demon! In search of guidance, Vald appeals to the powerful sorcerer Halvi for help, and the two set out on a journey to break the curse. However, there is one thing the handsome sorcerer is keeping secret from the young prince—the raging demon that Vald turns into every night can only be calmed when Halvi satisfies his lust! And so begins their epic journey in search of clues to break the young prince’s curse. -- VIZ Media

Alors qu''il vient de se marier à bord d''un magnifique paquebot de plaisance avec la femme qu''on lui a choisi, Ranmaru, héritier d''un clan de yakuzas, commence sa nuit de noces au bar, pour la finir dans les bras de Al, le charmant capitaine du bateau. Peu de temps après, le destin les réunit en Italie où, ensemble, ils iront au-devant d''incroyables dangers !!

Graphic Novel. Please note: this is a gay manga novel. This is the next volume in the "Finder" series.

While documenting the activities of the Japanese mafia, photographer Akihito is taken captive by the dark and mysterious Asami, and when the Chinese mafia demands evidence that Akihito may have, he is caught in a deadly underworld feud.

While documenting the activities of the Japanese mafia, photographer Akihito is taken captive by the dark and mysterious Asami, and when the Chinese mafia demands evidence that Akihito may have, he is caught in a deadly underworld feud.

While documenting the activities of the Japanese mafia, photographer Akihito is taken captive by the dark and mysterious Asami, and when the Chinese mafia demands evidence that Akihito may have, he is caught in a deadly underworld feud.

Feilong est de retour au Japon, bien décidé à s''emparer de ce qu''Asami l''a empêché de voler. Et pour ce faire, tous les moyens sont bons, surtout les plus indécents ! De nouveau, Takaba se retrouve entre les deux hommes au détriment de sa vie paisible. Qui du yakuza ou du membre des Triades aura la mainmise sur le jeune paparazzi ?

While documenting the activities of the Japanese mafia, photographer Akihito is taken captive by the dark and mysterious Asami, and when the Chinese mafia demands evidence that Akihito may have, he is caught in a deadly underworld feud.

Après sa confrontation avec Asami et les yakuzas au Japon, Feilong, le chef de la mafia chinoise rentre à Hongkong. Il se souvient alors de sa première rencontre avec Asami, il y a longtemps, quand son père était encore en vie et qu''il officiait sous les ordres de son frère Yancui comme éxécuteur de la mafia de Hong Kong. C''est à ce moment qu''est apparu Asami, qui bouleversa la vie de Feilong jusqu''à laisser des traces indélébiles... En bonus la suite du One-shot D.N.A. of Love !

Long regarded as a yaoi favorite.-AnimeFringe.com It''s not often that one finds a story as complex as this is that is coupled with some of the most charged sex scenes ever.-Amazon.com Well-drawn action and some steamy chemistry.-AnimeOnDVD.com The Chinese crime lord Fei Long comes to Japan hoping to lure freelance photographer Akihito into his web of intrigue and sex. But when his friends fall prey to Fei Long''s diabolical schemes, Akihito has only one person he can ask for help, the person he despises more than anyone else on Earth: the Yakuza boss Asami, who once made Akihito his sex slave. Will Asami help Akihito? And if he does, what new humiliations are in store for our hero? Also includes an erotic bonus story. Finder Series 1: Target in the Finder and Finder Series 2: Cage in the Finder can be found in our Recent & Recommended catalog section. Ayano Yamane is renowned for her passionate stories and highly refined art style in both the United States and Japan. The Finder story began as a short work in a popular anthology magazine, and fan reaction was so great that Yamane soon began fleshing out the characters and settings into a fully realized universe. Yamane was recently the guest of honor at Yaoi-Con 2004, a fan festival celebrating the yaoi genre in anime and manga.