Kevin Gifford
Author
Series
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Having been kicked out of the orphanage, a despairing young man by the name of Atsushi Nakajima rescues a strange man from a suicide attempt--Osamu Dazai. Turns out that Dazai is part of an armed-detective agency staffed by individuals whose supernatural powers take on a literary bent!
Author
Series
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Regaining consciousness after nearly losing his life to Akutagawa, Atsushi is paralyzed by the thought of bringing more death and destruction down on the heads of his companions at the Armed Detective Agency and vows to run away. But before he can make good on his resolution, the Mafia sends Ryuurou Hirotsu of the merciless Black Lizard squad to storm their offices! Between the bomb-tossing Motojirou Kajii and the demure, kimono-wearing Kyouka Izumi,...
3) Orient: 11
Author
Series
Orient (Manga) volume 11
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"SHIMAZU VS. YATARO: THE FINAL SHOWDOWN. Kanetatsu and Naotora have each claimed victory over Seiroku and Shiro, leaving Yataro the last man standing among the Black Dog samurai. Now, Operation Retake Awaji Island enters the long-awaited endgame. Joined by his companions in the Shimazu platoon, Musashi jumps into battle against Yataro to rescue Michiru and protect the Land of the Setting Sun!"--Back cover.
4) Orient: 10
Author
Series
Orient (Manga) volume 10
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
5) Orient: 4
Author
Series
Orient (Manga) volume 4
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The only weapon that can vanquish a demon, and only those who overcome its "blade test" can become samurai and face off against the demon gods. However, something strange happens to Musashi when he takes the blade test. A mysterious shadow dwelling within him transforms his soul into black crystals, dredges up his past, and forces him to confront the childhood memories that he had buried deep within his heart..."--page [4] of cover.
6) Orient: 12
Author
Series
Orient (Manga) volume 12
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The ties that bind. After being assimilated into the body of a demon god, Yataro Inuda attempts to gather up all the ore in Yura Mine and bring it to Yamata no Orochi. The Shimazu platoon sets itself in Yataro's path, knowing that if it fails to stop him, the Orochi god will regain its full strength. Will the Shimazu brothers' bonds prove strong enough to turn the tide of battle?"--Publisher.
7) Orient: 9
Author
Series
Orient (Manga) volume 9
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"FROM THE JAWS OF DEFEAT. After Yataro and Seiroku render their main force useless, the Uesugi face collapse on the eve of the decisive battle. Will this spell doom for the Awaji campaign? All their hopes now rest on Kuroko's tactical genius and the Obsidian Goddess sleeping within Musashi. Operation Retake Awaji Island races toward a thrilling conclusion!"--page [4] of cover.
8) Orient: 13
Author
Series
Orient (Manga) volume 13
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Musashi has brought the Awaji campaign to a close by tapping into the power of the Obsidian Goddess. As the victorious samurai celebrate, Michiru reunites with Musashi after finally emerging from her father's spell. However, with the remaining Obsidian Eight plotting in the shadows, Musashi and his companions may have little time to enjoy their hard-earned victory..."--
9) Orient: 15
Author
Series
Orient (Manga) volume 15
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The belly of the beast. The reassembled Obsidian Eight have launched an all-out assault on the Land of the Setting Sun. After speaking to Lord Hojo, Musashi and his friends learn that their best hope may lie in special black blades forged from the body of a demon god. Musashi and Kojiro then set off on a perilous journey into the bowels of the earth itself in search of the precious dark metal. Page [4] of cover.
10) Orient: 7
Author
Series
Orient (Manga) volume 7
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The Kanemaki Band is dragged into the operation to reclaim Awaji Island. If that wasn't bad enough, Musashi gets thrown alone into a ragtag squad of other young warriors. The squad needs a leader, and it doesn't take long for things to get heated in the blood- thirsty group. The clash for power is just a warm-up to the actual war, but this might just be Musashi's moment to finally debut in the world of the samurai!"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Their war with the Guild may be over--and the truce with the Port Mafia still stands--but the Armed Detective Agency remains as busy as ever, with both Atushi and Kunikida forced to confront their dangerous pasts. Soon, the agency is making contact with an ex-member to investigate the mysterious group that hacked into the Moby-Dick, but one can predict where this rabbit hole will lead ..."--Page 4 of cover
Author
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Atsushi's far-fetched idea to form an alliance with the Mafia results in a summit between crime boss Ougai Mori and Armed Detective Agency president, Yukichi Fukuzawa. However, when negotiations fail, Dazai has no choice but to infiltrate enemy territory alone in order to secure Q. There, Dazai runs into some unexpected trouble ... until a familiar man appears before him ...!"--Page 4 of cover
Author
Series
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"With only minutes to stop Moby-Dick from crashing down on Yokohama, Atsushi encounters his nemesis, Akutagawa! However the face-off turns into a three-man battle when Fitzgerald enters the fray. Can Atsushi and Akutagawa counter the Guild leader's extravagant ability in time to stop the white whale's descent ...?!"--Page 4 of cover
Author
Series
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"When the Agency and the Port Mafia receive a visit from an old mutual friend, they learn where Dostoyevsky's clandestine base is hidden. Two sworn enemies--Atsushi and Akutagawa--must now bite the bullet and infiltrate the site together under Dazai's orders, but will this forced teamwork give birth to an invincible duo... or will it stir hatred once more?"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"With the heads of the Agency and the Port Mafia on the brink of death due to a 'cannibal' virus, the vicious rivalry between the groups rears its head once more! As the fearsome Akutagawa and the former assassin Kyouka face off in a fatal battle, a rare confrontation between the cocky Chuuya and genius detective Ranpo threatens to disrupt the city's peace. Meanwhile, Kunikida and Atsushi are off to search for a cure, but will they make it in time...
Author
Series
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"The Armed Detective Agency receives an anonymous request--and it's asking for Kyouka's help by name. But during her investigation with Atsushi, ex-Guild member Montgomery keeps mysteriously getting in their way! And as another old foe defies death while seeking a triumphant return, a newer enemy--the sinister Dostoyevsky--bares his fangs against both the Armed Detective Agency and the Port Mafia. Threatening to slowly but surely swallow the dark...
Author
Series
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The Armed Detective Agency's genius sleuth Ranpo hits a wall after a skill user with the frightening ability to eliminate criminal evidence sets the stage for the most mind-boggling murder case yet. What's more, as the Agency members continue to solve the riddle that is Dostoyevsky, they discover the evil conjurer is just the tip of the iceberg ..."--Provided by publisher
Author
Series
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Thanks to the Decay of the Angel, the Armed Detective Agency is on the run as the nation's most wanted criminals. To pursue them, the military police dispatch their elite suppression unit: the Hunting Dogs, led by Captain Ouchi Fukuchi. Do Yokohama's wandering strays have what it takes to escape the government's fangs?!"--Provided by publisher
Author
Series
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Still on the run from the law, the Armed Detective Agency is forced to strike deals with the unlikeliest of allies. As Atsushi negotiates with Fitzgerald to use the 'Eyes of God' and Dazai is locked in a battle of wits against Dostoyevsky, the Port Mafia offers to shelter the others--but only if Yosano comes over to their side. With nowhere else to turn and the military's Hunting Dogs closing in, Yosano must come to grips with her dark past ..."--Provided...
Author
Series
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"With most of the Armed Detective Agency captured, Atsushi and Kyouka stage a jailbreak to secure the assistance of the man with the power to erase evidence: Mushitarou Oguri. Equipped with his knowledge of the Decay of the Angel (and the assistance of a mysterious benefactor), the pair sets their sights on their next target: the majestic Sky Casino. Can they slip through the fangs of the Hunting Dogs and seize a faint glimmer of hope?"--Page 4 of...