Kentaro Yabuki

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  • Bibliography:
    56 Books
  • First Book:
    March 2006
  • Latest Book:
    December 2024
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Book List in Order: 56 titles

  • Black Cat, Volume 1

    Two years ago, Train, a high-level assassin known as Number XIII in Chronos, left the secret society to live by his own rules. Since then, Train has been a sweeper, a bounty hunter, catching criminals and bringing them in alive. But his main mission ...

  • Black Cat, Volume 2

    Two years ago, Train, a high-level assassin known as Number XIII in Chronos, left the secret society to live by his own rules. Since then, Train has been a sweeper, a bounty hunter, catching criminals and bringing them in alive. But his main mission ...

  • Black Cat, Volume 3

    Two years ago, Train, a high-level assassin known as Number XIII in Chronos, left the secret society to live by his own rules. Since then, Train has been a sweeper, a bounty hunter, catching criminals and bringing them in alive. But his main mission ...

  • Black Cat, Volume 4

    Train Heartnet was once a legendary assassin known as "Black Cat" and belonged to a secret society called Chronos. But two years ago he faked his own death in order to leave Chronos and become a bounty hunter, able to live by his own rules. His main ...

  • Black Cat, Volume 5

    Spark of Revolution:Train's mortal enemy Creed summons his followers, the Apostles of the Star, and sets his grand scheme in motion. Creed plans to launch a global revolution by attacking a summit between world leaders and the executives of Ch...

  • Black Cat, Volume 6

    Train Heartnet, also known as "Black Cat," was an infamous assassin for a secret organization called Chronos...until he abandoned that cold-blooded existence to live on his own terms as an easygoing bounty hunter. But is Train's past as far behind hi...

  • Black Cat, Volume 7

    Train Heartnet, also known as "Black Cat," was an infamous assassin for a secret organization called Chronos...until he abandoned that cold-blooded existence to live on his own terms as an easygoing bounty hunter. But is Train's past as far behind hi...

  • Black Cat, Volume 8

    Train Heartnet, also known as "Black Cat," was an infamous assassin for a secret organization called Chronos...until he abandoned that cold-blooded existence to live on his own terms as an easygoing bounty hunter. But is Train's past as far behind hi...

  • Black Cat, Volume 9

    "A new force has been unleashed from the darkest, wildest realms of the Net--a menace more dangerous than anything DenTech City has ever faced. What is it? MegaMan himself! Transformed by the mysterious ""Beast"" program, MegaMan has developed the un...



  • Black Cat, Volume 10: Big Changes

    The battle between Creed's Apostles and the Cerberus Team ends in a draw, with serious wounds on both sides. Just when Train thinks he can relax again, his friends Sven and Eve are captured by Creed, who believes that killing them is the only way to ...

  • Black Cat, Volume 11

    Charden and Kyoko have deserted Creed's Apostles of the Stars and joined up with Train and Sven. But it won't be easy to protect them, since Train has been shot by a nanotech bullet that turns him into a little boy. Rinslet goes in search of Dr. Tear...

  • Black Cat, Volume 12

    In order to revert back to his regular-sized self, Train sets out to see Dr. Tearju, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the girl Eve. But before she can help Train return to normal, the Apostles of the Stars come crashing in, with the intent...

  • Black Cat, Volume 13

    After surviving another attack by the Apostles, Train and his partners agree that they have to eliminate Creed. At Sven's urging, Train finally reveals the details of his past: the nature of his relationship with Saya Minasaki, the details of his qui...

  • Black Cat, Volume 14

    Glin, a mysterious information broker, is forming a Sweeper Alliance in order to destroy Creed and the Apostles of the Stars. He invites Train, Eve and Sven to join their group. But even if this motley crew can locate the Apostles' hiding place, will...

  • Black Cat, Volume 15

    Train Heartnet, also known as "Black Cat," was an infamous assassin for a secret organization called Chronos...until he abandoned that cold-blooded existence to live on his own terms as an easygoing bounty hunter. But is Train's past as far behind hi...

  • Black Cat, Volume 16

    • 20 volumes of Black Cat have sold approximately 600,000 copies each in Japan. • Volumes 1-11 have all debuted in the top 15 on Bookscan’s Graphic Novel charts.• Named one of the Top 50 Manga Properties of 2006 by ICv2• The first eleven vo...

  • Black Cat, Volume 17

    Train Heartnet, also known as "Black Cat," was an infamous assassin for a secret organization called Chronos...until he abandoned that cold-blooded existence to live on his own terms as an easygoing bounty hunter. But is Train's past as far behind hi...

  • Black Cat, Volume 18

    Train Heartnet, also known as "Black Cat," was an infamous assassin for a secret organization called Chronos...until he abandoned that cold-blooded existence to live on his own terms as an easygoing bounty hunter. But is Train's past as far behind hi...

  • Black Cat, Volume 19

    R to L (Japanese Style)Train Heartnet, also known as "Black Cat," was an infamous assassin for a secret organization called Chronos...until he abandoned that cold-blooded existence to live on his own terms as an easygoing bounty hunter. But is Train'...



  • Black Cat, Volume 20

    R to L (Japanese Style)Train Heartnet, also known as "Black Cat," was an infamous assassin for a secret organization called Chronos...until he abandoned that cold-blooded existence to live on his own terms as an easygoing bounty hunter. But is Train'...

  • Black Cat, Vol. 1

    Train and his partner Sven go after a huge bounty, attempting to track down a weapons smuggler who is dealing dangerous new technology on the black market. They cross paths with an elegant thief who offers to help them, but will the alliance be fruit...

  • Black Cat, Vol. 2

    Train's partner Sven is determined to rescue Eve, a girl-turned-bioweapon, from the dangerous arms dealers who are holding her captive. Sven and Train soon discover that the shadowy figure connected to this black market smuggling ring is none other t...

  • Black Cat, Vol. 3

    Train receives a desperate plea for help from Karl, the mayor of Rubeck City and one of Chronos’s top brass, because a serial murderer with mysterious powers is terrorizing Karl’s town. Eve offers herself as bait to lure the killer out, but will ...

  • Black Cat, Vol. 4

    Persuaded by the promise of a gourmet dinner, Train accepts coy cat burglar Rinslet’s invitation to be her date at the birthday bash of a prominent socialite. But Train may have bitten off more than he can chew because among the guests at the party...

  • Black Cat, Vol. 5

    Train’s mortal enemy Creed summons his followers, the Apostles of the Stars, and sets his grand scheme in motion. Creed plans to launch a global revolution by attacking a summit between world leaders and the executives of Chronos. But if the police...

  • Black Cat, Vol. 6

    After hearing that Black Cat is the “ultimate gunman,” metal-mouthed menace Durham Glaster vows to claim that title for himself. Desperate to learn of his rival’s whereabouts, Durham beats the information out of Train’s friends. When the two ...

  • Black Cat, Vol. 7

    Train finds himself on the wrong side of an eerie case of déjà vu when he comes to the aid of a troubled boy seeking revenge for the death of his parents -- and is forced to confront his own vengeance-laden past. Meanwhile, Rinslet creates a shaky ...

  • Black Cat, Vol. 8

    With her fate lying in Sephiria’s manipulative hands, Rinslet becomes a pawn in the Cerberus commando team’s search for Creed and their ongoing attempt to destroy the Apostles of the Star. Meanwhile, a stranger sends Train, Sven and Eve on a miss...

  • Black Cat, Vol. 10

    The battle between Creed’s Apostles and the Cerberus Team ends in a draw, with serious wounds on both sides. Just when Train thinks he can relax again, his friends Sven and Eve are captured by Creed, who believes that killing them is the only way t...



  • Black Cat, Vol. 9

    The Chronos assault team Cerberus discovers the location of Creed's hideout and finally confronts him, only to find themselves battling a beast created by nanomachine technology. Sensing danger, Train appears on the scene. But instead of taking si...

  • Black Cat, Vol. 11

    Charden and Kyoko have deserted Creed’s Apostles of the Stars and joined up with Train and Sven. But it won’t be easy to protect them, since Train has been shot by a nanotech bullet that turns him into a little boy. Rinslet goes in search of Dr. ...

  • Black Cat, Vol. 12

    In order to revert back to his regular-sized self, Train sets out to see Dr. Tearju, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the girl Eve. But before she can help Train return to normal, the Apostles of the Stars come crashing in, with the intent...

  • Black Cat, Vol. 13

    After surviving another attack by the Apostles, Train and his partners agree that they have to eliminate Creed. At Sven’s urging, Train finally reveals the details of his past: the nature of his relationship with Saya Minatsuki, the reasons for his...

  • Black Cat, Vol. 14

    Glin, a mysterious information broker, is forming a Sweeper Alliance in order to destroy Creed and the Apostles of the Stars. He invites Train, Eve and Sven to join their group. But even if this motley crew can locate the Apostles’ hiding place, wi...

  • Black Cat, Vol. 15

    Train and the Sweeper Alliance make it to Creed’s island hideout. However, the Apostles of the Stars are ready and waiting for them. Separated from the others, Eve must finally do battle on her own when confronted by Leon, the wind master. She has ...

  • Black Cat, Vol. 16

    Train and River put aside their differences as they face off with Shiki, one of the most powerful members of the Apostles of the Stars. Shiki is determined to show that the Tao is the ultimate form of power, and he’s going to take down Train, his f...

  • Black Cat, Vol. 17

    The final stage of the battle begins! Now that Train and the Sweepers have reached Creed’s hideout, there is no turning back. But for Train, it’s not about avenging Saya’s death anymore. He is risking his life to capture Creed as a member of th...

  • Black Cat, Vol. 18

    Train and Eve are drawn into a bizarre illusory world controlled solely by the Doctor’s warped imagination. Train finds himself confronting doppelgangers of Kyoko and Saya. When the two women that should love him the most try to kill him, Train is ...

  • Black Cat, Vol. 19

    After fighting their way to the center of Creed’s Hideout, Train and Sven find their way blocked by the unexpected appearance of the Chrono Numbers. They’re stopping the Sweepers so that they can take down Creed by themselves. But the Numbers fin...



  • Black Cat, Vol. 20

    Train faces Creed in a final showdown. Train is determined to follow the Sweeper’s Code and take Creed alive. But now that Creed has become virtually indestructible, Train may have finally met his match. Will he come out of this in one piece, or ha...

  • To Love Ru Darkness, Volume 5

    Momo is the younger sister of Lala, the alien princess who has long since been engaged to the human Rito. Although Rito’s heart continues to waver between Lala and his first crush, Haruna, Momo finds herself unable to deny the feelings she has for ...

  • Ayakashi Triangle, Vol. 1

    Teenage exorcist ninja Matsuri has his hands full protecting his town from harmful ayakashi. But all that exorcising has hardened his heart to the playful and helpless ones. Enter Suzu, Matsuri’s childhood friend who has a crush on him, and who...

  • Ayakashi Triangle, Vol. 2

    The number of ayakashi clustering around Suzu only continues to grow. Though Matsuri’s able to keep Suzu safe by exorcising the lower-level ones—even if he has to bathe with Suzu and friends to do so!—soon a powerful new foe arrives...

  • Ayakashi Triangle, Vol. 3

    STRANGER BEINGSWho is the mysterious and handsome boy who shows up at school one day and asks to meet with Suzu? When Matsuri tries to eavesdrop, he’s stopped by Yayo and Lu. It turns out the handsome boy wants Suzu to help injured ayakashi, wh...

  • Ayakashi Triangle, Vol. 4

    Matsuri and Suzu get trapped in a haunted house! However, it’s anything but scary—the ayakashi inside envelops the couple in a vision of never-ending domestic bliss. Of course, a challenge more serious than enjoying a false happily-ever-a...

  • Ayakashi Triangle Vol. 1

    A hilarious and sexy tale of ninja exorcists, supernatural battles, and gender-bending romance by the artist of To Love Ru and DARLING in the FRANXX (both also from Seven Seas)—now an anime!Matsuri Kazamaki’s job as an exorcist ninja means...

  • Ayakashi Triangle Vol. 2

    SUZU...TIMES TWO?!When Suzu shows up in Matsuri’s room without warning, he knows something is wrong…and then she kisses him, before vanishing the next instant! It turns out it’s not Suzu, but an omokage—a doppelganger ayakash...

  • Ayakashi Triangle Vol. 4

    LOST IN A DREAM HOUSEMatsuri and Suzu investigate an abandoned house where ayakashi have taken residence. Shirogane is barred from entering, so Suzu tries to resolve the issue with her own powers. But she and Matsuri soon get swept away in the happy ...

  • Ayakashi Triangle Vol. 5

    A WILD RIVAL APPEARS!To better assist (and get closer to) Matsuri, Exorcist Ninja Tool specialist Reo transfers to Matsuri and Suzu’s school, intent on causing all sorts of misunderstandings. Maybe Soga, her childhood friend, can help keep her ...



  • Ayakashi Triangle Vol. 6

    THOSE RACY DAYS OF SUMMERWhen an unseasonably hot summer hits Omiko City, Matsuri, Suzu, Reo, and Soga are tasked with finding the cause, thought to be a malicious ayakashi. But the heat warps the mind in weird ways, and Suzu finds herself drawn to M...

  • Ayakashi Triangle Vol. 7

    OUR LIPS ARE SEALEDMatsuri and Suzu discover that Yayo can now see ayakashi and clue her in on everything that’s been happening—but Matsuri stops at mentioning Gender Swap Awakened, fearing Yayo won’t be able to forgive his deceptio...

  • Ayakashi Triangle Vol. 8

    A FRIEND TURNED FOEWhen Shadow Mei, an alter ego of the previous ayakashi medium, Hirasaka Mei, reveals herself as an enemy of mankind, Suzu and Matsuri try to stop her. Unfortunately, Garaku joins Shadow Mei’s side, and casts a jutsu on Matsur...

  • Ayakashi Triangle Vol. 9

    OUT OF THE SHADOWSAfter Shadow Mei reveals that Matsuri and Shirogane cannot return to their original forms without her, she unveils a new plan…to become friends! During swim class, Shadow Mei relentlessly pursues Matsuri, causing Suzu’s...

  • Ayakashi Triangle Vol. 10

    CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FORNinokuru is concerned about his growing awareness of Matsuri’s femininity. After Ninokuru saves Rochka from melting in the heat, the snow maiden ayakashi gives him a gift as a thank you. But not just any gift—it&r...

  • Ayakashi Triangle Vol. 11

    BEACH BUMSMatsuri and Suzu arrive at a beach that’s seen a declining number of visitors due to a mysterious presence. Now that Suzu’s realized she likes Matsuri in his girl form, will she be able to suppress the excitement she feels at ge...

  • Ayakashi Triangle Vol. 12

    BATTLE WITHOUT HONOR OR HUMILITYIt’s summer vacation, and Matsuri, Suzu, Yayo, and Lu are camping together in the mountains. Things get weird when Yayo encounters the vengeful spirits of fallen warriors, and even weirder when one of the spirits...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Kentaro Yabuki has published 56 books.

The next book by Kentaro Yabuki, Ayakashi Triangle Vol. 12, will be published in December 2024.

The first book by Kentaro Yabuki, Black Cat, Volume 1, was published in March 2006.

No. Kentaro Yabuki does not write books in series.
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