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Manga - eBooks - Teens

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Can't wait to come into a library to find some manga? Check out these series which are available in our digital library! Titles are ordered from 'light' to 'gritty' reads. A Christchurch City Libraries' list.

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18 items

18 items

A Man & His Cat

A Man & His Cat

1

by Sakurai, Umi

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2020

Delightful and wistful. A small kitten, unwanted because it is considered 'ugly' is adopted by an old man who needs companionship after his wife dies. Written from the cat's perspective, there's comedy and heartbreak intermingled in equal measures. Delightful and wistful. A small kitten, unwanted because it is considered 'ugly' is adopted by an old man who needs companionship after his wife dies. Written from the cat's perspective, there's comedy and heartbreak intermingled in equal measures. Show less

Delightful and wistful. A small kitten, unwanted because it is considered 'ugly' is adopted by an old man who needs companionship after his wife dies. Written from the cat's perspective, there's comedy and heartbreak intermingled in equal measures. Delightful and wistful. A small kitten, unwanted because it is considered 'ugly' is adopted by an old man who needs companionship after his wife dies. Written from the cat's perspective, there's comedy and heartbreak intermingled in equal measures. Show less

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Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Volume 1

by Kusaka, Hidenori

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2009

Seen the show, played the game, or completely new to the Pokemon world? Check this out! Based on the original game, this story follows Red doing his best ...Show more Seen the show, played the game, or completely new to the Pokemon world? Check this out! Based on the original game, this story follows Red doing his best to become a Pokemon master. Can he win the friendship of Pikachu? This energetic and fun read is a wonderful nostalgia trip for some, and the first glimpse into the franchise for others. Show less

Seen the show, played the game, or completely new to the Pokemon world? Check this out! Based on the original game, this story follows Red doing his best ...Show more Seen the show, played the game, or completely new to the Pokemon world? Check this out! Based on the original game, this story follows Red doing his best to become a Pokemon master. Can he win the friendship of Pikachu? This energetic and fun read is a wonderful nostalgia trip for some, and the first glimpse into the franchise for others. Show less

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Voice Over!

Voice Over!

Seiyu Academy. Vol. 1

by Minami, Maki

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2013?

A school-life romance revolving around voice acting. Hime Kino dreams of becoming a voice actor, however, her gruff-sounding voice earns her the title of ...Show more A school-life romance revolving around voice acting. Hime Kino dreams of becoming a voice actor, however, her gruff-sounding voice earns her the title of "gorilla princess". Relegated to a group of students considered losers, she refuses to lose sight of her dream. Show less

A school-life romance revolving around voice acting. Hime Kino dreams of becoming a voice actor, however, her gruff-sounding voice earns her the title of ...Show more A school-life romance revolving around voice acting. Hime Kino dreams of becoming a voice actor, however, her gruff-sounding voice earns her the title of "gorilla princess". Relegated to a group of students considered losers, she refuses to lose sight of her dream. Show less

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Himouto! Umaru-chan

Himouto! Umaru-chan

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by Sankakuhead, 1986-

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2018

Hilariously relatable if you have siblings. Umaru is the perfect popular girl at school who can do no wrong. However, at home she transforms into a horrib...Show more Hilariously relatable if you have siblings. Umaru is the perfect popular girl at school who can do no wrong. However, at home she transforms into a horrible brat determined to torment her older brother. This comedic series is just one episodes of laughs after another as they bicker with one another. Show less

Hilariously relatable if you have siblings. Umaru is the perfect popular girl at school who can do no wrong. However, at home she transforms into a horrib...Show more Hilariously relatable if you have siblings. Umaru is the perfect popular girl at school who can do no wrong. However, at home she transforms into a horrible brat determined to torment her older brother. This comedic series is just one episodes of laughs after another as they bicker with one another. Show less

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Behind the Scenes!!

Behind the Scenes!!

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by Hatori, Bisco

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2016

A fish out of water at an art school. Ranmaru Kurisu has always been a bit different, and hopes by going to an arts-based college will help him find his p...Show more A fish out of water at an art school. Ranmaru Kurisu has always been a bit different, and hopes by going to an arts-based college will help him find his passion. His keen eye for detail earns him a spot in set-making, but can he fit into the boisterous club that supports the drama department? The characters in this one are especially well-written and enjoyable. Show less

A fish out of water at an art school. Ranmaru Kurisu has always been a bit different, and hopes by going to an arts-based college will help him find his p...Show more A fish out of water at an art school. Ranmaru Kurisu has always been a bit different, and hopes by going to an arts-based college will help him find his passion. His keen eye for detail earns him a spot in set-making, but can he fit into the boisterous club that supports the drama department? The characters in this one are especially well-written and enjoyable. Show less

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Dragon Ball

Dragon Ball

Vol. 1, The Monkey King

by Toriyama, Akira, 1955-

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2003

This hugely famous manga series is truly a fantasy adventure classic. Goku, a young boy with a monkey tail and incredible strength, encounters a girl who ...Show more This hugely famous manga series is truly a fantasy adventure classic. Goku, a young boy with a monkey tail and incredible strength, encounters a girl who wishes to collect the legendary "Dragon Balls" which upon completion allow any wish to be granted. If you want more adventure, be sure to check out 'Demon Slayer', also available as a downloadable graphic novel. Show less

This hugely famous manga series is truly a fantasy adventure classic. Goku, a young boy with a monkey tail and incredible strength, encounters a girl who ...Show more This hugely famous manga series is truly a fantasy adventure classic. Goku, a young boy with a monkey tail and incredible strength, encounters a girl who wishes to collect the legendary "Dragon Balls" which upon completion allow any wish to be granted. If you want more adventure, be sure to check out 'Demon Slayer', also available as a downloadable graphic novel. Show less

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Fangirl

Fangirl

1

by Maggs, Sam

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2020

Funny, relatable, entertaining. Based on the popular novel of the same title, 'Fangirl' follows the story of Cath, a serious fangirl, and her twin sister ...Show more Funny, relatable, entertaining. Based on the popular novel of the same title, 'Fangirl' follows the story of Cath, a serious fangirl, and her twin sister Wren, who no longer wants to be part of the fandom, and is growing distant. Can Cath grow to be her own person? Show less

Funny, relatable, entertaining. Based on the popular novel of the same title, 'Fangirl' follows the story of Cath, a serious fangirl, and her twin sister ...Show more Funny, relatable, entertaining. Based on the popular novel of the same title, 'Fangirl' follows the story of Cath, a serious fangirl, and her twin sister Wren, who no longer wants to be part of the fandom, and is growing distant. Can Cath grow to be her own person? Show less

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Haikyu!!

Haikyu!!

1, Hinata and Kageyama

by Furudate, Haruichi, 1983-

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2016

Action-packed with lots of laughs. Shoyo Hinata wants to be the greatest volleyball player there ever was. The only thing holding him back? His height! Well, that and his attitude. Can the underdog win in the end? Action-packed with lots of laughs. Shoyo Hinata wants to be the greatest volleyball player there ever was. The only thing holding him back? His height! Well, that and his attitude. Can the underdog win in the end? Show less

Action-packed with lots of laughs. Shoyo Hinata wants to be the greatest volleyball player there ever was. The only thing holding him back? His height! Well, that and his attitude. Can the underdog win in the end? Action-packed with lots of laughs. Shoyo Hinata wants to be the greatest volleyball player there ever was. The only thing holding him back? His height! Well, that and his attitude. Can the underdog win in the end? Show less

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My Hero Academia

My Hero Academia

Vol. 1, Izuku Midoriya : Origin

by Horikoshi, Kōhei, 1986-

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2015

The superhero series you've been looking for! In a world where superpowers are everything, Izuku Midoriya sticks out like a sore thumb - he's powerless! S...Show more The superhero series you've been looking for! In a world where superpowers are everything, Izuku Midoriya sticks out like a sore thumb - he's powerless! Still, this doesn't stop him from hoping and dreaming. Energetic and tireless, he's your happy-go-lucky protagonist that draws you into the story immediately. If you enjoy this, be sure to check out 'One Punch Man', also available as a downloadable graphic novel! Show less

The superhero series you've been looking for! In a world where superpowers are everything, Izuku Midoriya sticks out like a sore thumb - he's powerless! S...Show more The superhero series you've been looking for! In a world where superpowers are everything, Izuku Midoriya sticks out like a sore thumb - he's powerless! Still, this doesn't stop him from hoping and dreaming. Energetic and tireless, he's your happy-go-lucky protagonist that draws you into the story immediately. If you enjoy this, be sure to check out 'One Punch Man', also available as a downloadable graphic novel! Show less

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Pet Shop of Horrors, Tokyo

Pet Shop of Horrors, Tokyo

Volume 1

by Akino, Matsuri

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2011

Be careful what you wish for. In a pet shop in Tokyo staffed by a mysterious figure known as "Count D" you can buy normal pets, but also some ve...Show more Be careful what you wish for. In a pet shop in Tokyo staffed by a mysterious figure known as "Count D" you can buy normal pets, but also some very strange and exotic wildlife. The stories of customers are followed, often with dark and twisted turns. Prepare yourself for a coin-toss on whether a story ends happy or not. If you want another somewhat creepy read, check out 'Shinshoku Kiss', also available as a downloadable graphic novel. Show less

Be careful what you wish for. In a pet shop in Tokyo staffed by a mysterious figure known as "Count D" you can buy normal pets, but also some ve...Show more Be careful what you wish for. In a pet shop in Tokyo staffed by a mysterious figure known as "Count D" you can buy normal pets, but also some very strange and exotic wildlife. The stories of customers are followed, often with dark and twisted turns. Prepare yourself for a coin-toss on whether a story ends happy or not. If you want another somewhat creepy read, check out 'Shinshoku Kiss', also available as a downloadable graphic novel. Show less

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Assassination Classroom

Assassination Classroom

1, Time for Assassination

by Matsui, Yūsei, 1981-

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2014

What if your homework was to kill your teacher? This clever, weird and action-packed series looks to answer that question as a supernatural creature takes...Show more What if your homework was to kill your teacher? This clever, weird and action-packed series looks to answer that question as a supernatural creature takes over the world only to install himself as... a teacher? The students in his classroom have until the end of the school year to assassinate him, or face dire consequences: the destruction of earth. There's dynamic characters, plot twists, and surprisingly some wholesome themes? Show less

What if your homework was to kill your teacher? This clever, weird and action-packed series looks to answer that question as a supernatural creature takes...Show more What if your homework was to kill your teacher? This clever, weird and action-packed series looks to answer that question as a supernatural creature takes over the world only to install himself as... a teacher? The students in his classroom have until the end of the school year to assassinate him, or face dire consequences: the destruction of earth. There's dynamic characters, plot twists, and surprisingly some wholesome themes? Show less

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Boys Run the Riot

Boys Run the Riot

1

by Gaku, Keito

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2021

This rainbow read involves lots of fashion. Ryo is trans, and while struggling to come out to his family discovers a passion for fashion - that is designing clothes. Can he and Jin, a tough-guy from school, make it in the designer world? This rainbow read involves lots of fashion. Ryo is trans, and while struggling to come out to his family discovers a passion for fashion - that is designing clothes. Can he and Jin, a tough-guy from school, make it in the designer world? Show less

This rainbow read involves lots of fashion. Ryo is trans, and while struggling to come out to his family discovers a passion for fashion - that is designing clothes. Can he and Jin, a tough-guy from school, make it in the designer world? This rainbow read involves lots of fashion. Ryo is trans, and while struggling to come out to his family discovers a passion for fashion - that is designing clothes. Can he and Jin, a tough-guy from school, make it in the designer world? Show less

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Goodnight Punpun

Goodnight Punpun

1

by Asano, Inio, 1980-

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2016

This coming-of-age story has hidden depths. Punpun is just an ordinary elementary school boy, depicted by Inio as a flightless bird creature who is trying to figure out who he is. Read along as grim milestones change aspects of his personality. This coming-of-age story has hidden depths. Punpun is just an ordinary elementary school boy, depicted by Inio as a flightless bird creature who is trying to figure out who he is. Read along as grim milestones change aspects of his personality. Show less

This coming-of-age story has hidden depths. Punpun is just an ordinary elementary school boy, depicted by Inio as a flightless bird creature who is trying to figure out who he is. Read along as grim milestones change aspects of his personality. This coming-of-age story has hidden depths. Punpun is just an ordinary elementary school boy, depicted by Inio as a flightless bird creature who is trying to figure out who he is. Read along as grim milestones change aspects of his personality. Show less

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Demon Slayer

Demon Slayer

Kimetsu No Yaiba. 1, Cruelty

by Gotoge, Koyoharu, 1988-

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2018

What would you do to save your sister? After Tanjiro's entire village is brutally murdered by Demons, he undertakes an urgent journey to learn how to stop his sister from turning into one. Action-adventure at its finest. What would you do to save your sister? After Tanjiro's entire village is brutally murdered by Demons, he undertakes an urgent journey to learn how to stop his sister from turning into one. Action-adventure at its finest. Show less

What would you do to save your sister? After Tanjiro's entire village is brutally murdered by Demons, he undertakes an urgent journey to learn how to stop his sister from turning into one. Action-adventure at its finest. What would you do to save your sister? After Tanjiro's entire village is brutally murdered by Demons, he undertakes an urgent journey to learn how to stop his sister from turning into one. Action-adventure at its finest. Show less

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Living-room Matsunaga-san

Living-room Matsunaga-san

1

by Iwashita, Keiko

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2018

Living in close quarters makes for some great drama. Due to family circumstances high schooler Meeko has to move into her uncles boarding-house, where she...Show more Living in close quarters makes for some great drama. Due to family circumstances high schooler Meeko has to move into her uncles boarding-house, where she meets the various eclectic housemates, some of which are determined to make her life difficult. Note: there is a substantial age-gap between the protagonist and love interest. Show less

Living in close quarters makes for some great drama. Due to family circumstances high schooler Meeko has to move into her uncles boarding-house, where she...Show more Living in close quarters makes for some great drama. Due to family circumstances high schooler Meeko has to move into her uncles boarding-house, where she meets the various eclectic housemates, some of which are determined to make her life difficult. Note: there is a substantial age-gap between the protagonist and love interest. Show less

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Beastars

Beastars

Volume 1

by Itagaki, Paru, 1993-

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2019

In a world of beasts, rising tensions exist between carnivores and herbivores. This story is complex and multi-layered, think Zootopia, but is set in a high school drama club, and filled with the necessary angst and relationship In a world of beasts, rising tensions exist between carnivores and herbivores. This story is complex and multi-layered, think Zootopia, but is set in a high school drama club, and filled with the necessary angst and relationship Show less

In a world of beasts, rising tensions exist between carnivores and herbivores. This story is complex and multi-layered, think Zootopia, but is set in a high school drama club, and filled with the necessary angst and relationship In a world of beasts, rising tensions exist between carnivores and herbivores. This story is complex and multi-layered, think Zootopia, but is set in a high school drama club, and filled with the necessary angst and relationship Show less

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Queen's Quality

Queen's Quality

1

by Motomi, Kyousuke

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2017

For fans of paranormal romance, look no further. Fumi is part of an elite team called 'Sweepers' who delve into the mind to clear out people's negative energies. But can she control her growing powers? Can Kyu protect her from herself? For fans of paranormal romance, look no further. Fumi is part of an elite team called 'Sweepers' who delve into the mind to clear out people's negative energies. But can she control her growing powers? Can Kyu protect her from herself? Show less

For fans of paranormal romance, look no further. Fumi is part of an elite team called 'Sweepers' who delve into the mind to clear out people's negative energies. But can she control her growing powers? Can Kyu protect her from herself? For fans of paranormal romance, look no further. Fumi is part of an elite team called 'Sweepers' who delve into the mind to clear out people's negative energies. But can she control her growing powers? Can Kyu protect her from herself? Show less

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Jujutsu Kaisen

Jujutsu Kaisen

1, Ryomen Sukuna

by Akutami, Gege, 1992-

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2019

Have you ever made a split-second decision you instantly regretted? Yuji sure has. In a moment of sheer panic and terror swallowing a cursed mummified fin...Show more Have you ever made a split-second decision you instantly regretted? Yuji sure has. In a moment of sheer panic and terror swallowing a cursed mummified finger puts him on a path to destroy himself - but save the world. Deep, dark and twisted, with moments of hilarity in between. Show less

Have you ever made a split-second decision you instantly regretted? Yuji sure has. In a moment of sheer panic and terror swallowing a cursed mummified fin...Show more Have you ever made a split-second decision you instantly regretted? Yuji sure has. In a moment of sheer panic and terror swallowing a cursed mummified finger puts him on a path to destroy himself - but save the world. Deep, dark and twisted, with moments of hilarity in between. Show less

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