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Do you find the villain more interesting than the hero? What are your thoughts on Batman? Join Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly as they discuss this and more, including suggestions for manga with intriguing antagonists. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers or special mentions for the following: Blade of the Immortal, Demon Slayer, Fullmetal Alchemist, Laughing Under the Clouds, Rurouni Kenshin, Inuyasha, and some books by Chris Bradford.

side note: If you've checked our Catalog, SearchOhio, and OhioLink and didn't find the title you need, you may suggest a purchase by following this ⁠link⁠.

How much does a time period affect a romantic story? Join Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly as they discuss this and more, including suggestions for historical romances (with a dash of fantasy). Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers or special mentions for the following: The Ancient Magus' Bride, Bride of the Water God, Demon Slayer, Empress of All Seasons by Emiko Jean, and My Happy Marriage

side note: If you've checked our Catalog, SearchOhio, and OhioLink and didn't find the title you need, you may suggest a purchase by following this ⁠link⁠.

From shoji clubs to fairies concerned with Japan's declining birth rate, this episode is sure to delight. Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly talk romance recommendations, favorite unlikely couples, and gender norms in manga. Prepare yourself for fun and, as always, deep conversations. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for the suggestions mentioned: Romantic Killer, Top Ten by Katie Cotugno, and When Will Ayumu Make His Move

side note: If you've checked our Catalog, SearchOhio, and OhioLink and didn't find the title you need, you may suggest a purchase by following this link.

Like your fantasy with deep, philosophical questions? Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly talk today about the multilayered concepts surrounding immortality and grief, then dive into manga that feature anguish, yes, but offer brilliant glimmers of hope too. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for some of the suggestions mentioned. Feel free to check out the following at your local branch today: 

Black Clover

D. Gray-Man

Fairy Tail

Frieren : beyond journey's end

Gallant by V.E. Schwab 

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman ; with illustrations by Dave McKean

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson series)

Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Please check Search Ohio for Sabriel by Garth Nix (Abhorsen series)

side note: If you've checked our Catalog, SearchOhio, and OhioLink and didn't find the title you need, you may suggest a purchase by following this link.

Heard our vampire-themed episode and can't get enough? We're back with more recommendations to sink your metaphorical teeth into. So sit back, relax, and tighten your cape as Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly gush about their favorite vampires. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for some of the manga mentioned. You may put the manga, books, and DVDs mentioned on hold by following the links below: ⁠Chrono Crusade⁠ the complete series (DVD) ⁠A Darker Shade of Magic⁠ by V.E. Schwab

He's My Only Vampire ⁠The Lost Girls: a vampire revenge story⁠ by Sonia Hartl

Seraph of the End

Kaiju, Kegare, even prehistoric reptilian monsters. Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly cover it all, from their absolute favorite creature to what constitutes a monster, anyway. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers or special mentions for the following suggestions: Kaiju no. 8, Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao, and Twin Star Exorcists

side note: If you've checked our Catalog, SearchOhio, and OhioLink and didn't find the title you need, you may suggest a purchase by following this link.

Imagine living in a royal court. What would you do there? Would you be able to survive? Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly talk all about courtly intrigue, romance, and more in today's suggestions. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers or special mentions for the suggestions mentioned: The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow, The Apothecary Diaries, Cinder by Marissa Meyer, The Case of the Missing Marquess: an Enola Holmes Mystery by Nancy Springer, Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan, and Snow White with the Red Hair.

side note: If you've checked our Catalog, SearchOhio, and OhioLink and didn't find the title you need, you may suggest a purchase by following this link.

Today...or is it yesterday or tomorrow, you'll hear all about time travel and other dimensions, not to mention how much these stories made our librarians cry. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers or special mentions for the suggestions mentioned: Cardcaptor Sakura , Concrete Rose, Orange, Patron Saints of Nothing , A Thousand Pieces of You, Tokyo Revengers, Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle and xxxHolic

side note: If you've checked our Catalog, SearchOhio, and OhioLink and didn't find the title you need, you may suggest a purchase by following this link.

Half manga podcast, half rant about what we want to see in manga. Today you'll hear our librarians talk all about fantasy manga, where characters stand firmly in two worlds. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for the suggestions mentioned: Bloody  Cross, Chainsaw Man, and Locke and Key. 

side note: If you've checked our Catalog, SearchOhio, and OhioLink and didn't find the title you need, you may suggest a purchase by following this link.

With great power comes great success...and also great fear. You'll hear our librarians today express a full range of emotions (even more so than usual), from fear to sorrow to delight. They'll touch on pretty unique and bizarre concepts, so buckle up as they explain their selections today. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for the suggestions mentioned: 86 (the manga and the light novel), Disastrous Life of Saiki K, Ender's Game, Graineliers, Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao, and This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron 

side note: If you've checked our Catalog, SearchOhio, and OhioLink and didn't find the title you need, you may suggest a purchase by following this link.

Happy Valentine's Day to all our fans! We'll be talking about romantic gestures, boys falling first in fiction, and the true power of Nutty (Buddy) Bars! Our librarians will also touch on the tough topic of unwanted physical contact and the importance of consent. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for the suggestions mentioned: Cheeky Brat, The Distance Between Us by Kasie West, Maid Sama, Those Not-So-Sweet Boys, and To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han. 

side note: If you've checked our Catalog, SearchOhio, and OhioLink and didn't find the title you need, you may suggest a purchase by following this link.

Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly talk today about a few manga that deal with characters working through a variety of feelings and self discovery. High school is hard enough without romance, but today let's talk about the importance of being true to yourself. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for the suggestions mentioned: I Think Our Son is Gay and Sasaki and Miyano. 

side note: If you've checked our Catalog, SearchOhio, and OhioLink and didn't find the title you need, you may suggest a purchase by following this link.

What's the strangest thing that has ever happened to you? Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly talk today about their own hauntings and wild dreams, then dive into manga that feature liminal spaces, other worlds, and unexplained occurrences. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for the suggestions mentioned: All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven, Hold Still by Nina LaCour, Orange, The Resolutions by Mia García, and The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes: Ultramarine. 

As we've mentioned, if you've checked our Catalog, SearchOhio, and OhioLink and didn't find the title you need, you may suggest a purchase by following this link. 

Whether basking in the joy of a couple or wishing two characters would just get together already, Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly talk today about some romance manga that feature how a crush (no matter how long it takes) could potentially turn into a relationship. They'll even talk about their favorite dreamy manga characters. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for the suggestions mentioned: Perfect World, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, A Silent Voice, and Strobe Edge.

Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly will talk about two manga that are teal intense. In fact, this week's suggestions blue them away. They'll then talk about the extracurriculars they participated in when they were teenagers and how much they wished there had been more anime club availability when they were in school. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for the suggestions mentioned: Blue Lock, Blue Period, and I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson. 

That's right, Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly have more recommendations this week that you won't want to miss. Our themes today? Suspense, shocks, and revelations! They'll talk about surprising manga series and even a few manga characters that have shocked them. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for the suggestions mentioned: Black Cat, The Infernal Devices (book one is Clockwork Angel) by Cassandra Clare, Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers, and The Witch and the Beast

Kiss kiss, fall in love with this episode on manga where romance is a defining piece. Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly will divulge their opinions on romance-focused stories and on the simple fact that if you aren't enjoying a book, it's okay to put it down. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for the suggestions mentioned: Kiss of the Rose Princess , Prétear, Princess Tutu, Ouran High School Host Club

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live on another planet? Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly will analyze which planet would be best to live on (once terraformed, of course). Today, you'll hear about two manga that take place on Mars! Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for a few suggestions mentioned.  Expect these mentions: Aria: the Masterpiece and Carole & Tuesday. 

Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur. Today, you guessed it, we talk cats! Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly are back, and they're here to share a bit about manga that feature cats. They'll even speak a bit about their own cats. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for a few suggestions mentioned.  Expect these mentions:  Fruits Basket and Chi's Sweet Home. 

Have you ever thought about what it might feel like to live in the (near) future? Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly are back again to speak about science fiction. Adjust your virtual reality headset and settle into your giant robot for one wild episode. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for a few suggestions mentioned.  

You may put any of the following mentions on hold:  

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion 

Eureka Seven

Fairy Tail

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Renegades 

Sword Art Online 

Like Sailor Moon or Pretty Cure but want something a bit darker? Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly speak about the transformation of the magical girl genre from cute and fluffy to shocking and dark. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for a few suggestions mentioned.  Expect these mentions:  Fullmetal Alchemist  JoJo's Bizarre Adventure  Kill la Kill  Noragami, Stray God   Puella magi Madoka Three Dark Crowns Your Lie in April

If your favorite Sherlock Holmes is The Hound of the Baskervilles and you like a little of the fantastic to go with your mysteries, you're going to love this episode of Fullmanga. Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly speak about which late author they would like to meet before they dive into a collection of supernatural mysteries. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for a few suggestions mentioned. Expect these mentions: 

Baccano original story by Ryohgo Narita ; art by Shinta Fujimoto

Blood Blockage Battlefront by Yasuhiro Nightow

Bungo Stray Dogs (the light novel & the TV series) by Sango Harukawa 

Durarara!! or Drrr!! by Ryohgo Narita, Suzuhito Yasuda, and Akiyo Satorigi

High school can be...a lot. Today, all of the manga suggestions focus on the high school emotional experience, from fake relationships to rekindled friendships. Both Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly discuss how they can relate to the struggles of high school life and how things have changed. Not only do their suggestions include manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be some spoilers for some of the manga mentioned. You may put the manga, books, and DVDs mentioned on hold by following the links below:     Ao Haru Ride Chihayafuru Nisekoi: False Love  Ranma 1/2 To All the Boy I've Loved Before by Jenny Han 

Once again Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly talk about manga, but this time they delve into what it would be like to experience reincarnation and just how similar it may be to immortality. All of the suggestions discussed today will feature taking on new lives (whether the characters remember that or not). Not only is there manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be some spoilers for some of the manga mentioned. You may put the manga, books, and DVDs mentioned on hold by following the links below:    Chobits Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor  Kobato Magnolia by Maria Dahvana Headley Puella Magi Madoka Magica  My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Re:Zero: Starting Life in Another World That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime 

Today we're looking at vampire manga you'll really want to sink your teeth into. All of Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly's suggestions will range from dark to touching. Our two librarians will speak on their favorite vampire tropes and if humans and vampires really can get along. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be some spoilers for some of the manga mentioned. You may put the manga, books, and DVDs mentioned on hold by following the links below:   And I Darken by Kiersten White The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh The Case Study of Vanitas Vol. 1 by Jun Mochizuki  Castlevania: Season 1  Castlevania. Vol. 1, Curse of darkness by Kou Sasakura  Hideyuki Kikuchi's Vampire hunter D Interview with the vampire by Anne Rice Salem's Lot by Stephen King

Today we're looking at manga that focus on the past, so all of Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly's suggestions are historical fiction. Think Vikings and Samurai! Our two librarians chat about favorite time periods and the pros and cons of living in the past. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be some spoilers for some of the manga mentioned. You may put the manga, books, and DVDs mentioned on hold by following the links below:  Heart of a Samurai : based on the true story of Manjiro Nakahama by Margi Preus The Last Kingdom : a novel / Bernard Cornwell Rurouni Kenshin. Vol. 1, Meiji swordsman romantic story, story and art by Nobuhiro Watsuki Samurai Champloo  Vagabond by Takehiko Inoue Vinland saga by Makoto Yukimura 

This episode features supernatural storylines and otherworldly beings, especially Yōkai (or spirits). Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly discuss manga that touch on the world not being quite what it seems. They even answer what form they would take if they were spirits. After, they suggest manga that are similar to this theme. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be some spoilers for Natsume's Book of Friends by Yuki Midorikawa and Kamisama Kiss by Julietta Suzuki. 

This episode features Unlikely Heroes and overcoming overwhelming struggle. Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly discuss manga much like Naruto and Blue Exorcist where the main character may not have the skills (yet) but definitely has the heart. After, they suggest manga that are similar to this theme. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be some spoilers for Barrage by Kōhei Horikoshi, The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner, The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima, and Accel World by Reki Kawahara. They also mention Kingdom Hearts by Shiro Amano, Prince Freya by Keiko Ishihara, Sword Art Online anime, The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer, and Warcross by Marie Lu. All items mentioned can be found at ASCPL. Please follow the link to put your copy on hold today.

This episode focuses on personal relationships, both in real life and on social media. Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly discuss the effects of social media and the importance of balancing social presence. After, they suggest manga that put emphasis on relationships. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be some spoilers for Real Account and Today's Menu for the Emiya Family.  All items mentioned can be found at ASCPL. Please follow the link to put your copy on hold today.

The manga mentioned in this episode not only have plots with a darker twist but characters that must band together for the greater good, whether they like it or not. Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly focus their suggestions on manga that value teamwork and the friendship that comes along with it. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be some spoilers for Black Cat and Queen's Quality. All items mentioned can be found at ASCPL. Please follow the link to put your copy on hold today.

Transport yourself to another world full of possibilities with the manga mentioned today. Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly focus their manga suggestions on losing yourself to the fantasy genre. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be some spoilers for Spy x Family, Darker Than Black, A Witch's Printing Office, and Ancient Magus Bride 

All items mentioned can be found at ASCPL. Please follow the link to put your copy on hold today.

podcast edit: Manga mentioned in podcast is titled The Earl and the Fairy or Earl and Fairy 

The theme today hinges on the strength one finds in friendship. Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly focus their manga suggestions on the strange, mysterious world of Persona and the theme of friendship that threads itself throughout the series. Not only do they talk manga, but they also suggest a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be some spoilers for Persona 4 and Persona 5. All items mentioned can be found at ASCPL. Please follow the link to put your copy on hold today.

If you're into sports anime or coming-of-age stories, stay tuned for this episode. Your friendly Teen Librarians will treat you to manga suggestions that focus on the very best the manga realm has to offer. Not only do they talk manga, but they also suggest a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be some spoilers for Haikyu!!, Komi Can't Communicate, and Spirited Away. All items mentioned can be found at ASCPL. Please follow the link to put your copy on hold today.

Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly are focusing big time on high school students this episode. While there's a manga suggestion rooted in our world, another is set firmly in another world. Your friendly Teen Librarians will treat you to manga suggestions that focus heavily on showing your true self and the power of friendship. Plus, they briefly talk about their favorite parents in anime!  Not only do they talk manga, but they also suggest a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be some spoilers for Horimiya, My Next Life As a Villainess, Fruits Basket, and DN Angel.  All items mentioned can be found at ASCPL. Please follow the link to put your copy on hold today. 

Both our heroines today draw their strength from the Power of the Moon. One is a new look on an old favorite while the other is more complicated than it seems. Prepare yourselves for magic, girl power, and friendship. Not only do Ms. Kerry and Ms, Kelly talk manga, but they also suggest a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for If Witch, Then Witch, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal, Tokyo Babylon, X, The Promised Neverland, When They Cry, and Doki Doki Literature Club.  All items mentioned can be found at ASCPL. Please follow the link to put your copy on hold today.

Like gorgeous manga?  Then, you're going to love the suggestions for today. Join your friendly Teen Librarians as they uncover two stunningly magical manga series. One is much darker than its pastel cover portrays. The other is cozy and heartfelt. Not only do our librarians talk manga, but they also suggest a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be some spoilers for Prince Freya and The Demon Prince of Momochi House.  Prince Freya and The Demon Prince of Momochi House can be found at ASCPL. 

What does your average school girl and an international spy have in common? They both don't know what they want. Your friendly Teen Librarians reveal two manga today. Both deal with main characters discovering what they truly want in life. Then, our librarians spill their guts on the manga and anime teachers they would NEVER want to have. Not only do they talk manga, but they also suggest a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be some spoilers for Skip Beat and Spy X Family. 

Feel like Halloween should have lasted longer and now you just crave more spooky in your life? Not to worry. Your friendly Teen Librarians examine two manga: one ghoulish, one charming, both with a lot of heart in the fourth episode of Fullmanga Librarians. There's a  manga recommendation for those who love something a bit more scary and those...who prefer the lighter side of magical ventures. Listeners will also discover these librarians' specific pet peeves when it comes to anime and, as always, stay tuned for a wealth of suggestions from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be some spoilers for Tokyo Ghoul and Little Witch Academia. 

Sometimes demonically powerful beings just want to have fun. Your friendly Teen Librarians delve deep into two manga: one following a demon king attending an academy and the other following half demon boys attending exorcism school. Find out who (at least according to Kerry and Kelly) is the best cook in the manga realm, and also stay tuned for a wealth of suggestions from all kinds of media.  Please be warned, there will be some spoilers for The Misfit of Demon King Academy and Blue Exorcist. 

Warning! This episode is not for the faint of heart. Your Friendly Teen Librarians dive deep into bloody waters, so expect their suggestions to cater to all you horror fans out there. The manga talked about, as well as other recommendations, offer chills, thrills, and kills. While both manga suggestions seem innocent on the surface, you won't want to miss what lurks beneath these murky waters.  Please be aware that there are spoilers for Future Diary and The Promised Neverland. 

Need manga that will keep you coming back for more? Your friendly neighborhood librarians have you covered. Stay tuned for an episode packed with suggestions that include unusual detectives and adorkable witches, and prepare yourself for both beautifully drawn and deeply narrative manga.  Please be aware that there will be light spoilers for In/Spectre and Witch Hat Atelier.