My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered, No One in This Other World Stands a Chance Against Me! --Ao--, Vol. 4 (Manga)


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With the events of Hanabusa behind them, Yogiri and Tomochika's journey to the capital has brought them deep into the wilderness of the Garula Canyon, where they meet an enigmatic man known only as the Swordmaster. In hopes of finding any information that might help them get home, the two reluctantly decide to participate in the trial unfolding there: a selection process for those wishing to become Knights of the Divine King. But when Yogiri slips up and accidentally uses his power to kill someone central to the history of the world, their objective quickly changes to escaping the tower where the trial is being held before anyone realizes what he's done.




My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered, No One in This Other World Stands a Chance Against Me! —AΩ— Volume 1


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After waking up to absolute chaos and carnage while on a school trip, Yogiri Takatou discovers that everyone in his class has been transported to another world! He had somehow managed to sleep through the entire ordeal himself, missing out on the Gift — powers bestowed upon the others by a mysterious Sage who appeared to transport them. Even worse, he and another classmate were ruthlessly abandoned by their friends, left as bait to distract a nearby dragon. Although not terribly bothered by the thought of dying, he reluctantly decides to protect his lone companion. After all, a lowly Level 1000 monster doesn't stand a chance against his secret power to invoke Instant Death with a single thought! If he can stay awake long enough to bother using it, that is...




My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered, No One in This Other World Stands a Chance Against Me! --Ao--, Vol. 7 (Manga)


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With the events of the tower behind them, Yogiri and Tomochika begin making their way through the Meld Plains, a foggy expanse of crystalline plants and animals, towards the capital, in hopes of reuniting with the classmates who left them for dead on the bus. After dealing with a short distraction on the plains, they manage to make it to the city but find that getting permission to enter may be a bit more complicated than they had first hoped. Meanwhile, another member of the class who had been abandoned wakes up in the ruins of their tour bus. Disoriented and critically wounded, she finds she is not quite as alone as she thought, and Yogiri left behind just the thing she needs to treat her wounds.




My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered, No One in This Other World Stands a Chance Against Me! Volume 6


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With the majority of their class and the entire capital wiped out, Yogiri and Tomochika left behind the Kingdom of Manii in search of additional Philosopher’s Stones, the energy sources they were told to gather if they ever want to make it back home. Having received one stone from the Sage Sion, a second from Risley, and having taken a third from the self-styled War God Raiza, the pair next set their eyes on a new country in the east, following a lead on the potential location of another Sage. With the half-demons they were assisting now comfortably settled in the City of the War God, the two have left their previous companions behind to begin their journey home. But of course, nothing is ever simple. One after another, strange new people begin appearing in their path to block their progress, and some of their former companions may not yet be willing to let them go...




Villainess: Reloaded! Blowing Away Bad Ends with Modern Weapons (Manga) Volume 3


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Having reached the age of six, Astrid has begun attending the Satanachia Academy of Sorcery. Her school life is nothing short of a minefield: she’s required to attend an orientation camp with all of the game’s love interests, rumors of her engagement begin to spread, and she even encounters a large poisonous bird. Fate seems determined to push her toward catastrophe! Be that as it may, Astrid is determined to enjoy academy life regardless. If she treads carefully, she may learn some advanced magic and make a few friends; every little bit helps as she works to blow her fate to bits!




My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered, No One in This Other World Stands a Chance Against Me! Volume 2


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After their entire class was transported to another world, Yogiri Takatou and Tomochika Dannoura were abandoned when it was discovered they had failed to receive the Gift, a special power that the rest of their class inherited from a powerful Sage named Sion. What none of the others knew, however, was that Yogiri already had his own unique power — one that multiple world governments back home were keeping him under observation for: the power of Instant Death! With Yogiri’s abilities now exposed and being scrutinized by Sages and Swordmasters alike, this unlikely duo continues their adventure, determined to find a way back to Japan. The only lead they have to go on is to follow their former classmates’ trail and track down the formidable Sion in the hopes that she’ll be willing to negotiate. But even with the power of Instant Death on their side, the world around them seems intent on making the task as much of a hassle as possible!




Sword Art Online 24 (light novel)


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READ THE NOVEL THAT IGNITED THE PHENOMENON! In the world of Unital Ring, the foreboding presence that has been targeting the party finally makes itself known! Elsewhere, a reunion with Seijirou Kikuoka leads Kirito, Asuna, and Alice back to the Underworld, where two-hundred years have passed since the great war. There, they meet descendants of Ronie and Tiese, as well as the new leader of the Integrity Knights. But something about this man seems all too familiar...A certain glint in his eyes reminiscent of someone dearly departed...




ASHIDAKA - The Iron Hero 2


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The Demon Dismantling Army has been formed to defeat the “centipede,” the colossal monster with a hundred pairs of lethal metal arms—and after clashing with them, Ashidaka’s nearly lost his life! But after his own Arms are rebuilt at astonishing speed, Ashidaka loses his mind and goes on a berserk rampage…and when he finally wakes up, it’s just in time for an attack from the “blue demon,” a new centipede. He sets off with Dismantling Army assault expert Honchi to take it down, only to be amazed at what he sees on scene…







The Tipping Point


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From the bestselling author of The Bomber Mafia: discover Malcolm Gladwell's breakthrough debut and explore the science behind viral trends in business, marketing, and human behavior. The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. Just as a single sick person can start an epidemic of the flu, so too can a small but precisely targeted push cause a fashion trend, the popularity of a new product, or a drop in the crime rate. This widely acclaimed bestseller, in which Malcolm Gladwell explores and brilliantly illuminates the tipping point phenomenon, is already changing the way people throughout the world think about selling products and disseminating ideas. “A wonderful page-turner about a fascinating idea that should affect the way every thinking person looks at the world.” —Michael Lewis