Recommendations based on Naruto, Vol. 11: Impassioned Effortsby Masashi Kishimoto

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  1. Naruto, Vol. 05: The Challengers

    by Masashi Kishimoto
    A group of ninja face off against a powerful foe, testing their courage and strength.

    The three ninja-in-training have signed up for the Chūnin Selection Exams, which they must pass if they ever want to advance to the rank of full-fledged shinobi. They learn too late how grueling the ... (Goodreads)

  2. Naruto, Vol. 12: The Great Flight

    by Masashi Kishimoto
    A young ninja's quest to protect his village from a dangerous enemy.

    At last, the finals of the third phase of the Chūnin Selection Exams begin! In the first battle, Naruto faces off against Neji, widely considered to be the most talented young ninja in Konohagakure. ... (Goodreads)

  3. Naruto, Vol. 03: Dreams

    by Masashi Kishimoto
    An epic adventure of ninja warriors as they battle against powerful forces and discover hidden truths.

    While they recover from their injuries, Kakashi puts Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura on a strict training regimen to protect Tazuna's family against Zabuza's next attack. But Zabuza has a dangerous new ... (Goodreads)

  4. One Piece, Volume 6: The Oath

    by Eiichiro Oda
    Monkey D. Luffy and his crew face off against Captain Kuro and his band of pirates in a battle for their hometown.

    Luffy's pirates thought they were just stopping in for a quick bite...but now Luffy's been made a busboy on Baratie, the oceangoing restaurant, and it turns out some of the worst-mannered pirates on ... (Goodreads)

  5. One Piece, Volume 1: Romance Dawn

    by Eiichiro Oda
    A young pirate's swashbuckling adventure to become the King of the Pirates.

    A new shonen sensation in Japan, this series features Monkey D. Luffy, whose main ambition is to become a pirate. Eating the Gum-Gum Fruit gives him strange powers but also invokes the fruit's curse: ... (Goodreads)

  6. One Piece, Volume 5: For Whom the Bell Tolls

    by Eiichiro Oda
    Monkey D. Luffy and his crew face off against the tyrannical Captain Kuro and his band of pirates.

    Once upon a time, Usopp was just a local boy with a talent for tall tales. Everyone in his little seaside village knew him as the joker who claimed to be a pirate captain and woke people up in the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Bleach, Volume 03

    by Tite Kubo
    A young man discovers he has supernatural powers, and embarks on a journey to protect the innocent from evil.

    Part-time student, full-time Soul Reaper, Ichigo is one of the chosen few guardians of the afterlife. Ichigo Kurosaki never asked for the ability to see ghosts—he was born with the gift. When his ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Death Note, Vol. 10: Deletion

    by Tsugumi Ohba
    Light Yagami's epic battle with the mysterious figure, Near, intensifies as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

    With Near openly suspecting the new L of being Kira and sowing doubt in the hearts of the taskforce members, Light is once again forced to pass the Death Note on to another to take the heat off ... (Goodreads)

  9. Death Note, Vol. 3: Hard Run

    by Tsugumi Ohba
    Dark fantasy tale of a teenager wielding a mysterious notebook with the power to kill.

    Light is chafing under L's extreme surveillance, but even 64 microphones and cameras hidden in his room aren't enough to stop Light. He steps up the game, but before the battle of wits can really ... (Goodreads)

  10. Death Note, Vol. 9: Contact

    by Tsugumi Ohba
    Light and L's battle against one another intensifies as the forces of justice and evil clash.

    Light has always been confident in his ability to out-think everyone, but L's protégés are proving to be more of a challenge than he anticipated. The more Light mentally maneuvers, the tighter the ... (Goodreads)

  11. Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 1

    by CLAMP
    A group of travelers journey through alternate dimensions, searching for a missing princess.

    SAKURA AND SYAORAN RETURN! But they're not the people you know. Sakura is the princess of Clow - and possessor of a mysterious, misunderstood power that promises to change the world. Syaoran is her ... (Goodreads)

  12. Fruits Basket, Vol. 14

    by Natsuki Takaya
    A teen girl's journey of self-discovery and healing, as she confronts her own inner struggles.

    Isuzu loves snooping through Shigure's life, especially when she's totally convinced that he is hiding something. But when Tohru finds a passed-out Isuzu in the house, she tries to drag Isuzu to the ... (Goodreads)

  13. Fruits Basket, Vol. 5

    by Natsuki Takaya
    A young girl discovers the secrets of a cursed family and must decide how to save them.

    For a springtime treat, Shigure arranges for Tohru and the gang to spend Golden Week at the Sohmas' vacation home. On a rainy day, as the holiday draws to a close, who should make a surprise visit ... (Goodreads)

  14. Rurouni Kenshin, Volume 01

    by Nobuhiro Watsuki
    A samurai warrior in 19th-century Japan struggles with his past while defending the innocent against injustice.

    Packed with action, romance and historical intrigue,, Rurouni Kenshin, is one of the most beloved and popular manga series worldwide. Set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, it tells the ... (Goodreads)

  15. Fruits Basket, Vol. 15

    by Natsuki Takaya
    A young girl finds solace in an unlikely group of friends, while discovering the family secrets of the zodiac.

    Yuki's past finally is revealed! But is it all too much to bear? His sickness takes a turn for the worse, and after Akito reminds Yuki how loathed he is, his will to live might finally be drained... ... (Goodreads)

  16. Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 7

    by Hiromu Arakawa
    Brothers Edward and Alphonse continue their quest for the Philosopher's Stone, facing new enemies and uncovering dark secrets.

    Alchemy tore the Elric brothers’ bodies apart. Can their bond make them whole again? A hardcover collector’s edition of one of the most beloved manga and anime of all time! Fully remastered with an ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes

    by Rick Riordan
    An exciting journey to meet the Greek heroes of old, learning the stories of their mighty acts.

    Who cut off Medusa's head? Who was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus? It takes a demigod to know, and Percy Jackson can fill you in on the all the daring deeds of Perseus, Atalanta, ... (Goodreads)

  18. Loveless, Volume 01

    by Yun Kouga
    A young couple's struggle to find a missing person and their own place in the world.

    The long-awaited continuation of the best-selling series, a masterpiece tale of intrigue and innocence lost. Ritsuka Aoyagi is alone in the world—never fitting in at school and alienated from his own ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Ultimate Spider-Man, Volume 1: Power and Responsibility

    by Brian Michael Bendis
    A teenage superhero learns to balance his double life while protecting the city from evil.

    "With great power comes great responsibility." In 1963, these prophetic words launched one of the most successful and recognizable characters of the 20th century... Spider-Man! The powers granted ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. The Sight

    by David Clement-Davies
    A magical adventure of courage, loyalty & friendship, as a young wolf cub seeks to discover his destiny.

    In the shadow of an abandoned castle, a wolf pack seeks shelter. The she-wolf's pups will not be able to survive the harsh Transylvanian winter. And they are being stalked by a lone wolf, Morgra, ... (Goodreads)

  21. Yu Yu Hakusho, Volume 1: Goodbye, Material World!

    by Yoshihiro Togashi
    After dying, delinquent Yusuke Urameshi is given a chance to come back to life as a Spirit Detective and protect the living world from supernatural threats.

    Yusuke Urameshi was a tough teen delinquent until one selfless act changed his life... by ending it. When he died saving a little kid from a speeding car, the afterlife didn't know what to do with ... (Goodreads)

  22. Berserk, Vol. 2

    by Kentaro Miura
    Dark fantasy adventure of a lone swordsman's journey to take revenge on oppressive forces.

    The evil Count uses his dark powers to transform a defeated guard captain into an inhuman horror to combat Guts, the Black Swordsman. Meanwhile, Guts' pint-sized elf sidekick, Puck, is captured and ... (Goodreads)

  23. Hunter x Hunter, Vol. 01

    by Yoshihiro Togashi
    A young boy sets out to become a Hunter, a skilled adventurer with special abilities, and discovers a world of danger and excitement.

    Hunters are a special breed, dedicated to tracking down treasures, magical beasts, and even other people. But such pursuits require a license, and less than one in a hundred thousand can pass the ... (Goodreads)

  24. xxxHolic, Vol. 1

    by CLAMP
    High school student Watanuki can see spirits and is drawn into the mysterious world of the witch Yuko, who grants wishes for a price.

    Watanuki Kimihiro is haunted by visions of ghosts and spirits. Seemingly by chance, he encounters a mysterious witch named Yuuko, who claims she can help. In desperation, he accepts, but realizes ... (Goodreads)

  25. Ark Angel

    by Anthony Horowitz
    A teenage spy embarks on a mission to save the world from a criminal mastermind.

    Maximilian Webber, a former SAS man, gives a speech denouncing an extreme eco-terrorist organisation known as Force Three (named after Earth being the third planet from the sun ). After the speech, ... (Wikipedia)

  26. The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb

    by R.L. Stine
    A group of friends battle an ancient mummy and its wrath, encountering supernatural forces.

    Discover the original bone-chilling adventures that made Goosebumps one of the bestselling children's book series of all time! Gabe is exploring the tunnels of an ancient Egyptian pyramid. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Akira, Vol. 3

    by Katsuhiro Otomo
    A thrilling sci-fi adventure set in a post-apocalyptic world.

    IN THE 21ST CENTURY, the glittering Neo-Tokyo has risen from the rubble of a Tokyo destroyed by an apocalyptic telekinetic blast from a young boy called Akira—the subject of a covert government ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. Say Cheese and Die!

    by R.L. Stine
    A group of kids uncovers a cursed camera that brings disaster to all who use it.

    Greg thinks there is something wrong with the old camera he found. The photos keep turning out . . . different. When Greg takes a picture of his father's brand-new car, it's wrecked in the photo. And ... (Goodreads)

  29. Batman: Knightfall, Part One: Broken Bat

    by Doug Moench
    Bruce Wayne must overcome a powerful new villain in order to reclaim Gotham as Batman.

    The Dark Knight's greatest enemies have all simultaneously escaped from Arkham Asylum and are preying on Gotham City. With his city under siege, Batman pushes his body to the limit as he takes on The ... (Goodreads)

  30. Akira, Vol. 2

    by Katsuhiro Otomo
    A post-apocalyptic adventure of two childhood friends on a mission to save a powerful psionic.

    In the year 2019, a cataclysmic blast levels the city of Tokyo and triggers World War III. By 2030, the dazzling Neo-Tokyo rises from Tokyo's ashes, but the power that once sent the world to the ... (Goodreads)