New Releases by Tsugumi Ohba

Is Kira’s story truly over, or does his influence linger? In this complete collection of Death Note short stories penned by the series’ creators, discover tales of lives irrevocably changed by the sinister influence of the Death Note, with surprising and thrilling answers to the question of what it truly takes to use the Death Note...or fight it. Contains stories “C-Kira,” “a-Kira,” the Death Note pilot chapter, vignettes of L’s life, and more. -- VIZ Media

Seeking to negotiate with the final god candidate, Mirai and the others reveal themselves to the world. But the final candidate is a Nobel Prize-winning professor with the angel of destruction by his side. And when the professor explains his theory on what is actually behind the competition to choose a new god, it will shock the entire world! -- VIZ Media

Thanks to Susumu’s TV announcement, the whole world now knows about the existence of the god candidates. Mirai and his friends find themselves being targeted by all kinds of government agencies. Their safety hinges on the ability to locate the remaining hidden candidates and put an end to the process. But the mysterious final god candidate might have their own dark plans... -- VIZ Media

With Kanade Uryu now dead, Mirai and Saki are able to rest for the first time in a while and mourn the death of their partner, Mukaido. But then a new god candidate appears on television and begins revealing all of their secrets. Is this the start of a new battle, or is there a peaceful way out of their plight? -- VIZ Media

After stopping the killer virus, Mirai goes on the offensive. But can he actually kill another human being, even one who threatens to kill millions? And can he and his team outwit the merciless Metropoliman? -- VIZ Media

In order to save Mukaido, who''s been trapped inside a fortified house of mirrors, Mirai makes a reckless move. Does Mirai actually have a plan to outwit Metropoliman, or has he sealed his own fate...? -- VIZ Media

Mirai and Metropoliman face off against each other for the first time in the skies of Tokyo. But with his vow to never kill, how can Mirai hope to compete against such a ruthless opponent? And can Saki overcome her demons and become a valuable member of the team? -- VIZ Media

As Mirai and Saki try to regroup after the tragedy at the baseball stadium, a new god candidate appears before them. Is he friend or foe...? Meanwhile, Metropoliman continues to hunt down the other candidates by any means necessary, including unleashing a deranged murderer on the people of Tokyo! -- VIZ Media

Mirai and 12 other chosen humans have been pitted against each other in a battle to become the next god of the world. Mirai has an angel in his corner, but so do his competitors, including a ruthless god candidate who has disguised himself as a superhero. Mirai begins his first day of high school, but he’s soon pierced by a red arrow of love that turns him into a slave. And the classmate who got the jump on him is the girl he’s always had a crush on! -- VIZ Media

As his classmates celebrate their middle school graduation, troubled Mirai is mired in darkness. But his battle is just beginning when he receives some salvation from above in the form of an angel. Now Mirai is pitted against 12 other chosen humans in a battle in which the winner becomes the next god of the world. Mirai has an angel in his corner, but he may need to become a devil to survive. -- VIZ Media

Light geht in die High School und steht kurz vor den schwierigen Aufnahmeprüfungen für Japans Elite-Universitäten. Doch das ist für Light keine große Herausforderung. Schließlich ist er mit überdurchschnittlicher Intelligenz gesegnet, sodass er alle Prüfungen stets mit Bravour besteht, und außerdem ist er fleißig und gewissenhaft. Doch eines Tages findet er auf dem Schulhof ein rätselhaftes Notizbuch. Es handelt sich um ein so genanntes "Death Note". Wenn man den Namen eines Menschen in das Buch schreibt, stirbt dieser Mensch. Light findet nicht nur Genaueres über die genaue Vorgehensweise heraus, sondern trifft auch bald auf den ursprünglichen Besitzer des Buches: einen Todesgott. Die Versuchung, das Buch zu benutzen ist zu groß für Light. Er begreift das "Death Note" als eine Chance, um die Welt vom Bösen und von Verbrechern zu befreien. So fallen ihm immer mehr Schwerverbrecher zum Opfer und schließlich wird auch die Polizei auf diese mysteriösen Todesfälle aufmerksam. An der Spitze der dafür eigens gegründeten, internationalen Sonderkommission stehen der Polizeichef von Tokyo und ein Sonderermittler, von dem weder Gesicht noch Name bekannt ist. Er wird nur mit "L" angesprochen. Auch das amerikanische FBI entsendet einige Ermittler und nimmt die Fährte auf ...

L ist tot und Light seiner Vorstellung von einer idealen Welt ein Stück nähergekommen. Gar nicht in dieses Bild passt allerdings, dass das Leben seiner kleinen Schwester Sayu auf dem Spiel steht. Doch die Situation ist nicht nur gefährlich, sondern weitaus komplizierter, als es den Anschein hat. Es existieren nun drei Death Notes in der Menschenwelt! Misa und Light haben jeweils eines, doch wem gehört dann das dritte Death Note ... ?

Nach dem Erscheinen eines zweiten Kira wird Light in die Ermittlungszentrale gerufen, um L mit seiner überragenden Kombinationsgabe zur Seite zu stehen. In der Botschaft des falschen Kira entdeckt Light eine für ihn bestimmte, versteckte Nachricht und zieht daraufhin in Erwägung, mit Kira 2 in Kontakt zu treten ...

Misas Verhaftung hat Light arg in Bedrängnis gebracht. Er lässt sich gleichfalls inhaftieren und befiehlt Ryuk, das "Death Note" wegzuwerfen. Lights Absichten sind schwer zu durchschauen, wird er doch durch die ausbleibenden Morde schwer belastet. Doch plötzlich scheint Kira wieder das Heft in die Hand genommen zu haben ...

Near und seine Leute sind von Kira-Anhängern umzingelt und müssen sich mit viel Fantasie aus dieser fatalen Situation befreien. Nears Misstrauen gegenüber L wächst. Um das Geheimnis um dessen Identität zu lüften, geht Near schließlich zum Angriff über. Die japanische Ermittlungszentrale ist erschüttert ...

For ten years, two young men have worked as hard as they possibly could to make their manga dreams come true. Now, as they sit atop the manga world, can the promise made long ago finally be fulfilled?! -- VIZ Media

With their new series, Moritaka and Akito start beating Eiji Nizuma in the Shonen Jump rankings for the first time. But in the actual book sales, Eiji is somehow still on top. The duo is as determined as ever to achieve their dreams, but a new scandal threatens to destroy everything! -- VIZ Media

Moritaka and Akito complete their new story, Reversi, and hope it will finally lead to their getting an anime. But standing in their way is Eiji Nizuma with his new story, Zombie Gun. This intense head-to-head battle may have ramifications for the entire manga industry! -- VIZ Media

As the veteran manga artists start taking over Weekly Shonen Jump, the younger artists feel the pressure. But what is behind this sudden surge of older artists making a comeback in the magazine? And what is the connection between Azuma and Moritaka’s late uncle? -- VIZ Media

Eiji Nizuma announces that if he can top the Weekly Shonen Jump survey results for ten straight weeks, he will have one of the manga series in the magazine canceled. But which series does Eiji want to cancel? And what will Ashirogi and the other manga creators do to stop him?! -- VIZ Media

With Nanamine’s manga struggling, he proposes an interesting challenge to Moritaka and Akito. But will the duo accept and risk what they’ve worked so hard to achieve? And when the news media puts the spotlight on their series for the wrong reasons, how will it affect Akito? -- VIZ Media

With their new series Perfect Crime Party doing well in Weekly Shonen Jump, Moritaka and Akito sets their sights on beating their rivals in the magazine. But just as their dreams seem within reach, some surprising news will deal them an unexpected setback. -- VIZ Media

With Hattori, their former editor, helping out again, Moritaka and Akito do everything they can to make their new series the best it can be. Moritaka works on the character designs while Akito tries to come up with the perfect names for the characters and the series itself. But when it debuts in Weekly Jump magazine, can it take the top spot?! -- VIZ Media

Moritaka and Akito will need to come up with an amazing new manga idea if they ever hope to get back into Weekly Jump magazine, and they only have six months to do it! But with Hattori, their former editor, helping behind the scenes, the duo might have everything in place to create the perfect story. -- VIZ Media

With Aiko Iwase teaming up with Eiji to get a series in Shonen Jump, Moritaka and Akito have another major rival to contend with. Can the duo get their series serialized and succeed in Jump this time? And when Akito has to ask for permission to marry Kaya, he’ll have to face her father, a master in Karate! -- VIZ Media

Drama swirls around the manga creators as they try to move forward after being canceled from Shonen Jump. Moritaka and Akito work hard on a new comedy story pitch while Aoki and Nakai struggle with some personal issues. But when Kaya uncovers Akito’s meetings with Aoki and Iwase, things might never be the same. -- VIZ Media

Moritaka and Akito face the prospect of their series being canceled in Shonen Jump due to dropping popularity. Can the duo avoid the axe and keep fighting? And when Akito starts becoming friendly with fellow manga creator Ko Aoki, how will it affect his long-term relationship with Kaya? -- VIZ Media

Big changes are in store now that Moritaka and Akito have their very own series in Shonen Jump. Hanging out with their favorite manga creators, hiring assistants, keeping track of the weekly reader surveys—life as a professional manga artist is tough! Can these two survive the pressure? -- VIZ Media

The battle ends here! -- VIZ Media

With two Kiras on the loose, L asks Light to join the task force and pose as the real Kira in order to catch the copycat. L still suspects Light and figures that this is the perfect excuse to get closer to his quarry. Light agrees to the plan in order to have free access to the task force resources. But when Light manages to contact the new Kira, he discovers that his rival is anything but as expected. Will Light escape from love unscathed? -- VIZ Media