Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori © Shinohara Chie/Shogakukan
[First serialized in Sho-Comi]
Published in Indonesia as Red River by Elex Media/Level Comics
Yuri's star is on the rise; after the victory at Arinna, the Hittite people hail her as the avatar of the war goddess Ishtar. But Tito's three older sisters don't share in the jubilation and in their bid to avenge their brother, fall in with Queen Nakia's machinations. They gladly accept the poison offered by Nakia's envoy to kill Yuri.
Does Yuri survive Queen Nakia's assassination plot? That Shinohara Chie's Red River spans 28 volumes implies... In any case, find out how Yuri eludes the Queen's clutches—and what part Sparkling Prince Kail Mursili plays in Yuri's Great Escape—in Red River 2. Which, after a slight hiccup, finally streets this Wednesday.
And.... VANCA's back!
Exit 4 of 11+ by Fujita Takami
Disgruntled with their agent and recording company, Takuya & Co. decide to pursue musical fame on their own by setting up their own company. But having neither seed money nor a base of operations to their name, can their fledgling venture succeed?
Moar comebacks —
Blade of Immortal 13 of 26+ by Samura Hiroaki
After the clash against the Shingyoto-ryū school, Rin, Manji and Anotsu return to their normal routine—if you can consider this trio's routine “normal”—in Blade of Immortal 13.
Despite realizing she's no match for Anotsu during their travels, Rin stands firm in her vow to one day kill the swordsman and avenge her family's death. Meanwhile, the interim peace frays when Giichi invites Manji to join the Mugai clan. What motivation propels Giichi? And what response does Manji give?
Level Comics manga (2010.12.01)
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- 3x3 Eyes 34 of 40 by Takada Yuzo
- Blade of Immortal (Mugen no Juunin) 13 of 26+ by Samura Hiroaki
- Exit 4 of 11+ by Fujita Takami
- Nurse Aoi (Ns' Aoi) 16 of 32+ by Koshino Ryo
- Red River (Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori) 2 of 28 by Shinohara Chie
 | Mugen no Juunin 「無限の住人」 by Samura Hiroaki |
Awards
1997 Japan Media Arts Festival Excellence Prize
Other languages/serializations
English Blade of the Immortal (Dark Horse Comics; Volume 22: Footsteps released 2010.02.03 • volume 23 street date: 2011.01.18), French (Casterman; L'habitant de l'infini tome 25 per 2010.10); Italian (Planet Manga), German and Polish (Egmont), Portuguese (Conrad Brazil) and Swedish (Schibsted Förlagen Sverige AB; serialized in Manga Mania)
Adaptations
A 13-episode anime starring seiyuu Seki Tomokazu (Manji) and Satou Rina (Rin) aired in Japan on AT-X from July to December 2008.
 | Exit 「ＥＸＩＴ」 by Fujita Takami |
 | Ns' Aoi 「Ｎｓ’あおい」 by Koshino Ryo |
Recognitions
Jury Recommended Work for Story Manga, 12th Japan Media Arts Festival
Related
Ns' Aoi - Those Days (side story; 2 of 2 volumes)
Adaptations
Live-action renzoku starring Ishihara Satomi (Misora Aoi) aired on Fuji TV from January to March 2006, followed by a special in September the same year.
 | Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori 「天は赤い河のほとり」 by Shinohara Chie |
Awards
Best Shoujo Manga, 46th Shogakukan Manga Awards (2000)
Other languages
English Red River (VIZ Media; 28 volumes), Italian Anatolia Story (Editions Star Comics; 28 volumes), German (EMA/Egmont Manga and Anime), Vietnamese Dòng Sông Huyền Bí (Tre Publishing House) and traditional Chinese 赤河戀影 (Tong Li Taiwan)
Adaptations
Eight drama CDs were released between 1997 and 2003.
Related
An artbook (Japan release: 1999.02.24), fanbook (2002.07.26) and a two-volume novel adaptation 天は赤い河のほとり 外伝 魔が時代の黎明 written and illustrated by Shinohara Chie-sensei (2007.05 and 2007.09)
¹ Sources: Elex STO 1 December 2010 (release schedule) and Komikologi and/or Gramedia Shop (synopses, unless indicated otherwise)
² Manga are priced at IDR 18,500 each except 3x3 Eyes 34, Blade of Immortal 13 and Exit 4 (SRP: IDR 19,500).
³ Links like this are commercial Amazon search and/or product links (other language versions).
Previews continued
3x3 Eyes 34 of 40 by Takada Yuzo
Benares defeats Amara who earlier made a deal with Yakumo to use his abilities. But despite returning to his own body, Yakumo remains powerless. Fortunately, Yakumo is saved from Kaiyanwan's minions by Mei Xing who, together with Long, has been aiding the defense forces.
Respite proves elusive, however, as four of god Lokapala's monsters attack the palace to recover Kali.
So how come Pai joins the assault?
Nurse Aoi 16 of 32+ by Koshino Ryo
An 80-year old grandmother is admitted to the emergency room for injuries supposedly sustained from a fall. But the ER staff-members suspect another reason when they find the elderly woman's body covered in bruises.
The woman's in-law insists on bringing her home and without incontrovertible proof of abuse, the staff can't prevent her discharge.
What will Aoi and the Shuto University affiliate hospital do to help the old lady?
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other upcoming manga (1 December 2010 street date)
- Elex Media: Ruler of the Land 50 · Here Is Greenwood 1 Deluxe by Nasu Yukie · Hayate the Combat Butler 24 · Lys Lily 2 of 2 · Kariage Kun 36 · My Fiancé is A Monster 2 of 2 · BECK 25 · Crows 14 · Sanzoku Ou: King of Bandits 7 · Global Garden 3
Iamque opus exegi,
~niki DBA 30uɐlnɯɐnɥ (花木蘭03) who thanks Level editor Lenny-san for the Red River artwork and summary
disclaimer
Cover images and source summaries used here for reference are © their respective intellectual rights holders. No infringement intended.
manga currently available (24 November 2010 street date)
- Elex Media: Pandora Hearts 11 · Hello Master 3 of 3 · Detektif Conan 30+ Plus Super Digest · Kindaichi Special Case - Private School Murder 1 of 2 by Seimaru Amagi & Fumiya Sato · Masked Rider Spirits 12 · Want You 3 · Animal Doctor 4 · Palette of 12 Secret Colors 1 by Kusakawa Nari · Rinne 2 · Crayon Shinchan - 20 Orang Terhebat di Dunia by Usui Yoshito · Look Up! 6 · My Fiancé is a Monster 1 of 2 by Hanamori Pink · Reborn Kumiho 19 · Pokonyan Pika-Pika 2 · Shonen Star 77/2010 · Shonen Magz 79/2010
- Level Comics: Gun Smith Cats Burst 1 by Sonoda Kenichi · Gun Smith Cats 7 · Ghost Mum Investigator 2 · Over Rev 15 · Tomo'o 11 · Lucky Luke - Penyerbuan ke Oklahoma · Spirou - Z Untuk Zorglub · Cubitus - Kucing Bagian dari Anjing
- m&c!: Female Wolf's Boy 9 · How To Be A Man 4 · Kimi ga Suki ~ I Love You ~ 3 of 3 · Shanaou Yoshitsune Genpei War 8 · Be a Naughty Girl 2 · Secret 3 · Long Hu Men 173 · The Story of Wang Fenglei 7 · KOLONI: Purnama Kesembilan by Hira Habibi · Pancanaka by Ino Septian
related monthly schedules
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other invaluable resources
Wikipedia · Baka-Updates Manga · 7net Shopping · ANN
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3×3 EYES 「３×３ＥＹＥＳ」 by Takada Yuzo
Kodansha Weekly Young Magazine, seinen
Volume 34 first published in Japan 2000.06
Other languages
English 3x3 Eyes (Dark Horse Comics; till volume 8), Korean (Young Movie Comics), French (Pika Édition; 40 volumes), Spanish (Planeta DeAgostini Comics; dropped), Italian (Editions Star Comics) and German 3x3 Augen (Carlsen Comics)
Awards
Best Shounen Manga, 1993 Kodansha Manga Awards
Adaptations
Two anime OAVs starring seiyuu Tsujitani Kouji (Fujii Yakumo) and Hayashibara Megumi (Ayanokouji Pai)