Staff Picks
If You Like... Demon Slayer
- Thomas M.
- Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Collection
Demon Slayer is tearing up the manga and anime charts like a force of nature. Below are some more supernatural manga about hunting demons, protecting loved ones, and family life threatened and transformed by horrors.
Fullmetal Alchemist. Vol. 01
Published in 2005
As young boys, Edward & Alphonse Elric dabbled in alchemy to try to resurrect their dead mother. As a result, Ed lost one arm and one leg, while Al lost his entire body and had his spirit sealed into a suit of armor. Now, they are searching for the fabled Philosopher's Stone to restore what they've lost.
Tokyo Ghoul, Volume 1
Published in 2015
Shy Ken Kaneki is thrilled to go on a date with the beautiful Rize. But it turns out that she's only interested in his body?eating it, that is. When a morally questionable rescue transforms him into the first half-human half-Ghoul hybrid, Ken is drawn into the dark and violent world of Ghouls, which exists alongside our own. Rated: T+
Tokyo Ghoul. Vol. 01
Published in 2015
World of Ghouls, which exists alongside our own."--Back of book.
Ajin
Demi-human. Vol. 01
Published in 2014
Kei Nagai, a high-school student, should have died when the truck hit him. Instead, he comes back to life and his world is changed forever. Kei learns he is an Ajin or demi-human, a mysterious creature that cannot die. Frightened by the prospect of what might happen to him, Kei, helped by his friend, Kai, flee from civilization only to encounter a group of demi-humans who are hostile to humans. Who should Kei side with?
The Girl from the Other Side. Vol. 01, Siúil, a Rún
Published in 2017
"In a land far away, there were two kingdoms: the Outside, where twisted beasts roamed that could curse with a touch, and the Inside, where humans lived in safety and peace. The girl and the beast should never have met, but when they do, a quiet fairytale begins"--Provided by publisher.
InuYasha. Vol. 01
Published in 2009
After falling into an old well and into ancient Japan, Kagome discovers that her destiny is linked ot the dog-like half demon called Inuyasha. As Kagome learns more about her connection to the past and to Inuyasha, she comes into conflict with the terrible deomns that are drawn to the Shikon Jewel, including Inuyasha's own half brother, Sesshomaru. Finding the shards of the Shikon Jewel is going to require powerful magic, strange allies, and a strong heart. Kagome's got plenty of heart, but she's going to need Inuyasha's help for the rest of it, and he may not be so willing to lend a hand.