Showing posts with label Blue Seal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blue Seal. Show all posts

Bloody Monday 7, Ceres 2, Oh Butterfly Oh Flower 6 (Level Comics 30 November 2011 manga) [UPDATED]

A genius hacker... a bio terrorist attack... a deadly virus... Your mission: Save the world!

Bloody Monday 7 (Level Comics)

Bloody Monday © Ryumon Ryou & Megumi Kouji/Kodansha
[First serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine]
Published in Indonesia by Elex Media/Level Comics

Fujimaru manages to track down the BLOODY-X antivirus—the only hope of saving the two contaminated agents—within THIRD-i, but runs straight into Maya who infiltrated the building. Meanwhile, Ryunosuke, Otoya and Aoi evade the terrorists lying in wait at Mishiro University. Hide lends his dad's company car, but Otoya harbors suspicions over Hide's uncle Mauro who comes with.

I can add from Chuang Yi's Bloody Monday : Season 1 Vol.7 synopsis: As if a virus outbreak and enemy infiltration aren't enough, THIRD-i is facing a new internal crisis. An ignorant, yet obnoxious bureaucrat has been assigned to take over their leadership, and he threatens to undo valuable research that could put them all in grave peril!

Sez Bloody Monday editor Adisti-san upon Phew, finally reaching volume 7: Characters come...and characters go.

Now for Level's first runner-up DO WANT! —

Ceres: A Heaven's Fairy Tale vol 2 of 14
By Watase Yuu

Deemed the bringer of Clan Mikage's doom, Aya is hunted down by her own family. She escapes death at her mother's hands when the Tennyo within her—Ceres—emerges and takes Aya over. Ceres vows to destroy the Mikage clan and take back her stolen hagoromo.

More manga previews after the release list.

Level Comics manga (2011.11.30)

  1. Bloody Monday vol 7 of 11 by Ryumon Ryou & Megumi Kouji
  2. LC: Bloody Monday 7

    Bloody Mondayブラッディ・マンデイ
    by Ryumon Ryou & Megumi Kouji
    Kodansha Weekly Shonen Magazine, shounen
    Volume 7 first published in 2008.09

    Other languages
    English Bloody Monday: Season 1 (Chuang Yi: volume 8 per 2010.08 and Kodansha Comics: Bloody Monday: two volumes per 2011.10.25 • volume 3 street date: 2011.12.20), simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi: 11 volumes, concluded), traditional Chinese 血色星期一 (Tong Li Taiwan; 11 volumes) and French (PIKA Édition: Tome 8 shipped 2011.11.16 • Tome 9 street date: 2012.01.18)

    Related series
    Bloody Monday 0 (one volume; 2009.05) and sequels Bloody Monday Season 2 - Zetsubou no Kou (AKA Bloody Monday Season 2 ~Pandora no Hako~, eight volumes as at 2011.05.17) and Bloody Monday - Last Season (serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine beginning 2011.07.14; volume 1 streeted 2011.10.17 in Japan; volume 2 street date: 2011.12.16)

    Under Kodansha's KPC (Platinum Comics) imprint: Bloody Monday: Seinaru Chi no Shukusai... Hajimaru!! (2011.07.27); Bloody Monday: Kiba o Muku “BLOODY ‐ X”, Kansen Bakuhatsu!? (2011.06); Bloody Monday: Mogurikonde ita Supai no Shōtai (2011.05); Bloody Monday: Tensai Kōkōsei Hacker “Falcon” (2011.04)

    Hacking guides by FALCON: Bloody Monday Falcon no Conpi: Falcon's Computer Hacking (KCDX imprint: 2009.12) and Bloody Monday Falcon no Mobi: Falcon's Mobile Hacking (KCDX: 2011.01)

    Adaptations
    An 11-episode live-action renzoku aired from October through December 2008 on TBS, followed by a second season, Bloody Monday Season2 ~Pandora no Hako~ (January to March 2010, nine episodes). Actor/singer Miura Haruma returned as protagonist Fujimaru Takagi/Falcon in the sequel.

  3. Blue Seal (Ao no Fuuin [Bunko]) vol 5 of 7 by Shinohara Chie
  4. LC: Blue Seal 5

    Ao no Fuuin蒼の封印 (小学館文庫)
    by Shinohara Chie
    Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo
    Bunko volume 5 first published in Japan 1999.05 (originally published in 11 tankoubon from 1992.04 to 1994.12)

    Adaptations
    Audio drama CD released by Shogakukan in May 1993 and light novels written by Yamamoto Natsumi and illustrated by Shinohara Chie, published under the KSS Comic Novels imprint (three volumes from September to December 1998)

  5. Bronze Angel (Bronze no Tenshi) vol 6 of 7 by Saito Chiho
  6. LC: Bronze Angel 6

    Bronze no Tenshiブロンズの天使
    by Saito Chiho
    Shogakukan Flowers, shoujo
    Volume 6 first published in Japan 2006.09

    Other versions
    Rereleased in five bunko volumes (per 2011.03)

    Related series
    Bronze no Tenshi Gaiden (one volume spin-off; 2009.01)

  7. Ceres: A Heaven's Fairy Tale (Ayashi no Ceres) vol 2 of 14 by Watase Yuu
  8. LC: Ceres: A Heaven's Fairy Tale 2

    Ayashi no Ceres Tenkuu Otogizoushi
    妖しのセレス 天空お伽草子」 by Watase Yuu
    Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo
    Volume 2 first published in Japan 1997.04

    Awards
    Winner, 43rd Shogakukan Manga Awards in the Shoujo category

    Reissues/Other languages
    Reissued in seven Shogakukan Bunko from 2005.11 to 2006.02
    English Ceres: Celestial Legend (VIZ Media: (14 volumes per 2006.02), French (Editions Tonkam: Ayashi no Ceres: Un conte de fée céleste: 14 volumes per 2002.01), German (EMA), Spanish (Glènat España: Ceres: La Leyenda Celestial), Italian (Play Press: La fiaba del cielo), Vietnamese Truyền Thuyết Thiên Nữ

    Adaptations
    Studio Pierrot's 24-episode anime adaptation aired in Japan on WOWOW from April to September 2000, with seiyuu Kakazu Yumi as Aya Mikage, Iwao Junko as Ceres, Konishi Katsuyuki as Tooya, Itou Kentarou as Yuuhi, Chiba Susumu as Aki, Miki Shinichiro as Mikagi and Sugita Tomokazu as Mikage Kagami.

    Light novels written by Nishizaki Megumi and illustrated by Watase Yuu: Ayashi no Ceres Episode of Tooya (one volume Palette bunko: 2000.06); Episode of Shuro (Palette bunko: 2000.09); Episode of Aki (Palette bunko: 2001.01); and Episode of Miku (Palette bunko, three volumes from 2001.06 to 2001.08)

    Related
    Sequel: Ayashi no Ceres Gaiden (side story included as furoku for Sho-Comi #18; also compiled in Fushigi Yuugi: Genbu Kaiden vol 6)
    Watase Yuu Postcard Book Fushigi Yuugi Ayashi no Ceres Imadoki! (Japan release: 2001.01)

  9. Oh Butterfly Oh Flower (Chou yo Hana yo) vol 6 of 8 by Yoshihara Yuki
  10. LC: Oh Butterfly Oh Flower 6

    Chou yo Hana yo蝶よ花よ
    by Yoshihara Yuki
    Shogakukan Petit Comic, josei
    Volume 6 first published in Japan 2008.07

    Other languages
    English Butterflies, Flowers (VIZ Media: eight volumes per 2011.09), French (Soleil: Ma petite maîtresse tome 8 released 2010.05) and traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan)

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[Value sets] Paket Komik *Harga Spesial*

  1. Chocolat, Vols. 1–5 of 7 by Kubonouchi Eisaku [IDR 45,000/set]
  2. K2, Vols. 1–5 (of 15+) by Mafune Kazuo [IDR 45,000/set]
  3. Psychotrader Chinami, Vols. 1–2 of 2 by Akihiro Kimura –Complete–  [IDR 18,000/set]
  4. Restore Garage 251, Vols. 1–10 (of 32+) by Tsugihara Ryuji [IDR 90,000/set]
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xxxHOLiC 14, X Blade 7, Perfect Girl Evolution 26 (Level Comics 12 October 2011 manga) [UPDATED]

belatedly magicks previous MinimaList into present NikBabble™

Perfect Girl Evolution 26(Level Comics)

Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge © Hayakawa Tomoko/Kodansha
[Serialized in Betsufure]
Published in Indonesia as Perfect Girl Evolution by Elex Media/Level Comics

Sunako and Kyouhei should be all over each other, especially after Sunako presents Kyouhei with a haramaki (belly band), but what's this? Sunako's chasing after the science teacher!? She haunts the science room and our three other bishounen look askance at the white lab-coated, bespectacled teach and suspect...dire things. As for Kyouhei...

If you want to know whether Kyouhei will just stand back or clobber the teach in the latest Perfect Girl Evolution, GET! :D

Perfect Girl Evolution 26 compiles Parts 104 through 107: Crying Out Love in the Science Room or Shouting Love In The Middle Of The Cooking Room Biarkan Aku Berendam di Onsen (Once Again, The Great Hot Bath) Tiap Hari di Restoran (Everyday Restaurant) and My Lovely N-110 (My Beloved N-110). [English title equivalents excerpted from Wiki]

Twenty-nine Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge tankou have been released in Japan as of 13 September 2011.

I preview DO WANT! xxxHOLiC 14 and X Blade 7 after the release list.

New Level titles
Level launches the seinen manga Misaki No.1!! by Fujisaki Masato (Wild Life manga-ka) and the European comic (ROMIC)/bande dessinée Lanfeust of Troy by Arleston & Tarquin. Scroll down for previews.

Level Comics manga and manhua (2011.10.12)

  1. Blue Seal (Ao no Fuuin [Bunko]) vol 4 of 7 by Shinohara Chie
  2. LC: Blue Seal 4

    Ao no Fuuin蒼の封印 (小学館文庫)
    by Shinohara Chie
    Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo
    Bunko volume 4 first published in Japan 1999.05 (originally published in 11 tankoubon from 1992.04 to 1994.12)

    Adaptations
    Audio drama CD released by Shogakukan in May 1993 and light novels written by Yamamoto Natsumi and illustrated by Shinohara Chie, published under the KSS Comic Novels imprint (three volumes from September to December 1998)

  3. Giant Killing vol 8 of 21+ by Tsunamoto Masaya & Tsujitomo
  4. LC: Giant Killing 8

    Giant KillingGIANT KILLING
    by Tsunamoto Masaya & Tsujitomo
    Kodansha Morning, seinen
    Volume 8 first published in Japan 2008.11

    Awards
    34th Kodansha Manga Award for General Manga

    Adaptations
    Studio DEEN's 26-episode anime adaptation, starring seiyuu Seki Tomokazu (Tatsumi Takeshi), Okiayu Ryotaro (Murakoshi Shigeyuki), Mizushima Takahiro (Tsubaki Daisuke) and Ono Daisuke (Yoshida Luigi) aired between April and September 2010 on NHK.

  5. Hellsing vol 10 of 10 by Hirano Kohta [Finale]
  6. LC: Hellsing 10

    HellsingHELLSING」 by Hirano Kohta
    Shonen Gahosha Young King Ours, seinen
    Volume 10 (chapters 86-95) first published in Japan 2009.03

    Other languages
    English Hellsing (Dark Horse Comics: 10 volumes and Chuang Yi: 10 volumes), French (Tonkam, 10 volumes), Italian (Dynit), German (Planet Manga), Polish (Japonica Polonica Fantastica) and Denmark and Sweden (Mangismo)

    Related series
    Hellsing: The Dawn (prequel; serialized in Young King Ours special editions, six chapters as at 2008.09, on hiatus) and Crossfire (three-chapter side story)

    Adaptations
    A 13-episode anime adaptation by Gonzo aired on Fuji TV from October 2001 to January 2002, starring seiyuu Nakata Jouji (Alucard), Orikasa Fumiko (Seras Victoria) and Sakakibara Yoshiko (Sir Integra Hellsing). A Hellsing Ultimate OAV (starring the same voice cast) premiered in Japan in January 2006. The first four episodes were produced by Satelight, fifth onwards by Madhouse. Hellsing VIII premiered 27 July 2011, while Hellsing IX is slated for an early 2012 release, along with the first episode of The Dawn.

    A Crossfire drama CD has also been released.

  7. [Series Premiere] Misaki No.1!! vol 1 of 2+ by Fujisaki Masato
  8. LC: Misaki No.1!! vol 1

    Misaki Number One!!美咲ナンバーワン!!
    by Fujisaki Masato
    Shogakukan Big Comic Spirits and Monthly Big Comic Spirits, seinen
    Volume 1 (chapters 1-9) first published in Japan 2008.09

    Adaptations
    Ten episodes of the live-action Misaki Number One!! renzoku aired on NTV between 12 January to 16 March 2011 with Karina as Tennoji Misaki.

  9. Perfect Girl Evolution (Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge) vol 26 of 29+ by Hayakawa Tomoko
  10. LC: Perfect Girl Evolution 26

    Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge
    ヤマトナデシコ七変化
    by Hayakawa Tomoko
    Kodansha Betsufure, shoujo
    Volume 26 (Parts 104-107) first published in Japan 2010.06

    Other languages
    English The Wallflower (Del Rey until volumes 22/23/24 [per 2010.10]; Kodansha Comics [starting volume 25]: 26 volumes per 2011.09.27 • volume 27 street date: 2011.11.22) and Chuang Yi (as My Fair Lady; volume 26 per 2011.02), French (Pika Édition: Yamato Nadeshiko Tome 15 shipped 2011.08.24 • Tome 16 street date: 2011.12.01), German (EMA/Egmont Manga & Anime: Perfect Girl Band 26 released 2011.10 • Band 27 street date: 2012.03)

    Adaptations
    Anime by Nippon Animation featuring seiyuu Takaguchi Yukiko (Nakahara Sunako), Morikubo Showtaro (Takano Kyohei), Yamauchi Yuuya (Toyama Yukinojo), Sugita Tomokazu (Oda Takenaga) and Nojima Hirofumi (Mori Ranmaru) aired from October 2006 to March 2007 on Japan's TV Aichi. A live-action renzoku starring Kamenashi Kazuya (Kyohei), Oomasa Aya (Sunako), Tegoshi Yuya (Yukinojo), Uchi Hiroki (Takenaga) and Miyao Shuntaro (Ranmaru) was telecast on TBS from January to March 2010.

  11. The Ravages of Time (Huo Feng Liao Yuan) vol 13 of 43+ by Chan Mou
  12. LC: The Ravages of Time 13

    Sanguozhi Qunxiongzhuan: Huo Feng Liao Yuan火鳳燎原
    by Chan Mou
    AKA Fiery Phoenix Burns Steppes
    Tong Li New Youth, seinen

    Other languages/serializations
    Simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi: 火凤燎原 #42 released 2011.09.05), Japanese (Media Factory 三国志群雄伝 火鳳燎原 9 per 2009.12), Vietnamese Hỏa Phụng Liêu Nguyên. The manhua is also published in Mainland China, Korea and Thailand.

  13. Shattered Knife (Oboreru Knife) vol 10 of 12+ by George Asakura
  14. X Blade vol 7 of 12 by Ida Tatsuhiko & Shiki Satoshi
  15. LC: X Blade 7

    XBladeXBLADE
    by Ida Tatsuhiko & Shiki Satoshi
    Kodansha Shonen Sirius, shounen
    Volume 7 first published in Japan 2009.07

    Related series
    XBlade Cross (sequel, volume 2 street date: 2011.11.09)

  16. xxxHOLiC vol 14 of 19 by CLAMP
  17. LC: xxxHOLiC 14

    xxxHOLiC×××HOLiC」 by CLAMP
    AKA xxxHolic Rō (starting volume 16)
    Kodansha Young Magazine (Bessatsu Shonen Magazine from 2010.06), seinen
    Volume 14: Sono Negai ga Tsuyokereba Tsuyoi Hodo, ano Ko to Tomo ni Mirai mo Kawaru. (chapters 85-91) first published in Japan 2009.02

    Other languages
    English xxxHOLiC (Del Rey: 17 volumes 17 per 2011.09.13 • volume 18 street date: 2011.12.13), French (PIKA Édition: Tome 18 shipped 2011.06 • Tome 19 street date: 2011.10.19), Spanish (Norma Editorial Spain and Grupo Editorial Vid Mexico), Italian (Star Comics), German (Egmont), Swedish (Bonnier Carlsen), Portuguese (JBC Brazil)

    Adaptations
    A 24-episode anime adaptation by Production I.G aired from April to September 2006 in Japan, followed by a 13-episode sequel xxxHOLiC: Kei (2008.04 to 2008.06) and a two-episode OAD xxxHOLiC: Shunmuki (2009.02 to 2009.06, bundled with volumes 14 and 15). The xxxHOLiC Rō OAD shipped 23 April 2010, along with manga volume 17. A second xxxHolic Rō OAD, xxxHolic: Rō Adayume, released 9 March 2011 with the limited edition manga volume 19.

    A feature film adaptation xxxHOLiC the Movie: A Midsummer Night's Dream premiered in Japan before the first anime season (2005.08.20). The movie was a finalist in the 2006 Annecy International Animated Film Festival.

    Seiyuu Fukuyama Jun and Ohara Sayaka play the roles of Watanuki Kimihiro and Ichihara Yuko in all adaptations.

    Related
    Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle (crossover) · xxxHoLic: ANOTHERHOLiC Landolt-Ring Aerosol by NisiOisiN (Novel; side story) · Soel to Larg: Mokona=Modoki no Bouken (Novel; side story)

    At least four official fanbooks have been released in Japan: Gekijōban ×××HOLiC Official Fanbook (2005.08.17) · TV Animation ×××HOLiC Extra Official Guide (2006.05.17) · Shinpan ×××HOLiC Dokuhon (2006.11.17) · xxxHolic Complete Book (2011.03.17)

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Box sets AKA Paket Komik *Harga Spesial* (2011.10.12)

  1. Exit, Vols. 1-5 (of 12+) by Fujita Takami [IDR 45,000/set]
  2. Glass Chair, Vols. 1-6 (of 8) by Nakamura Mariko (Garasu no Isu) [IDR 54,000/set]
  3. Gun Smith Cats, Vols. 1-8 of 8 by Sonoda Kenichi –Complete– [IDR 72,000/set]
  4. Nanase Fire Investigator, Vols. 1-5 (of 7) by Hashimoto Izo & Ichikawa Tomoshige (Kasai Chousakan Nanase) [IDR 45,000]

Note: Volume tallies represent Japanese volume totals, not (necessarily) Level Comics' latest release. Most recent Level volumes: Exit vol 6 (per 8.18), Glass Chair vol 8 [Finale] (8.18) and Nanase Fire Investigator vol 5 (2010.09.22)

European comics/BDs (2011.10.12)

  1. [Series Premiere] Lanfeust of Troy - Gading Magohamoth (Lanfeust de Troy, Tome 1: L'ivoire du Magohamoth) by Christophe Arleston, Didier Tarquin (Soleil) «Ex-9.22
  2. [Premiere] Lanfeust of Troy - Thanos Si Pengacau (Lanfeust de Troy, Tome 2: Thanos l'incongru) by Arleston & Tarquin (Soleil)

Postponed title(s) and new tentative street date(s)
Yakari - Kemarahan Langit by Derib & Job (postponed to 10.26)

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Iliad 6, The Black Swindler 14, Dark Edge 2 (Level Comics 28 September 2011 manga) [UPDATED]

No Longer Just a List Version

Reiterating that Red River 10 and Shattered Knife 9 appear in my Level 9.22 list—not here—regardless that they were re-advised for 9.28, because they were already available on the earlier street date.

Iliad 6, The Black Swindler 14, Dark Edge 2 (Level Comics)

ILIAD © Uoto Osamu & Toshusai Garaku/Shogakukan [Big Comics] · Kurosagi © Kuromaru & Natsuhara Takeshi/Shogakukan [First serialized in Young Sunday] · Dark Edge © Aikawa Yu/MediaWorks [First serialized in Dengeki Comic Gao!]. Published in Indonesia as Iliad, The Black Swindler and Dark Edge by Elex Media/Level Comics

In the Geek out! Iliad 6 —

Thanks to a forgetful Viennese professor, Iriya succeeds in extracting a name for he who accompanied the Nazis' Atlantis quest during WWII: "Rot Hase" or The Red Rabbit. Rot Hase hails from Izumo, prompting Iriya to fly to the so-called Land of the Gods, whence grew myths of Japan's deities. Little does Iriya expect that cornering The Red Rabbit in his den would pit him against a demon that devours humans.

(For another "human devourer"—of the female kind—check out Blue Seal vol. 3, also streeting on the 28th.)

The Black Swindler vol. 14 of 20 by Kuromaru & Natsuhara Takeshi

"The tenant's security deposit becomes collateral."

Kurosaki and Shiraishi cooperate to bust a tenant contract fraud. What trick will the pair use to counterswindle the fraudsters?

Above The Black Swindler synop refers to the eight-part Tenant contract fraud story that spans chapters 145 through 152. Volume 14 also wraps Debut swindle (chapters 142–144). [*NOT Level's chapter titles]

I preview the lone Level manga premiere—Akishige Manabu's Go-On!—below the release list.

Level Comics manga (2011.09.28)

  1. The Black Swindler (Kurosagi) vol. 14 of 20 by Kuromaru & Natsuhara Takeshi
  2. LC: The Black Swindler 14

    Kurosagiクロサギ
    by Kuromaru & Natsuhara Takeshi
    Shogakukan Young Sunday, seinen
    Volume 14 (chapters 142-152) first published in Japan 2007.07

    Awards
    Best Seinen/General Manga, 53rd Shogakukan Manga Awards (2007), along with Sekiya Tetsuji's Bambino!

    Related
    Shin Kurosagi (sequel; 12 volumes per 2011.09.30)

    Adaptations
    An 11-episode live-action renzoku starring Yamashita Tomohisa (Kurosaki) and Horikita Maki (Yoshikawa Tsurara) aired on TBS from April to June 2006. A movie starring the same leads premiered in Japan on 8 March 2008.

  3. Blue Seal (Ao no Fuuin [Bunko]) vol. 3 of 7 of 7 by Shinohara Chie
  4. LC: Blue Seal 3

    Ao no Fuuin蒼の封印 (小学館文庫)
    by Shinohara Chie
    Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo
    Bunko volume 3 first published in Japan 1999.05 (originally published in 11 tankoubon from 1992.04 to 1994.12)

    Adaptations
    An audio drama CD released by Shogakukan in May 1993 and light novels written by Yamamoto Natsumi and illustrated by Shinohara Chie were published under the KSS Comic Novels imprint (three volumes from September to December 1998)

  5. Dark Edge vol. 2 of 15 by Aikawa Yu «Ex-9.19
  6. LC: Dark Edge 2

    Dark EdgeDARK EDGE」 by Aikawa Yu
    Media Works Dengeki Comic Gao!, shounen
    Volume 2 first published in Japan 1999.07

    Other languages
    English Dark Edge (ComicsOne then DrMaster: 10 volumes per 2009.03.03)

  7. [Series Premiere] Go-On! vol. 1 of 4+ by Akishige Manabu
  8. LC: Go-On! 1

    Go-OnGO‐ON!
    by Akishige Manabu
    Shogakukan Young Sunday, seinen
    Volume 1 (chapters 1-8) first published in Japan 2008.04

  9. Hellsing vol. 9 of 10 by Hirano Kohta
  10. LC: Hellsing 9

    HellsingHELLSING」 by Hirano Kohta
    Shonen Gahosha Young King Ours, seinen
    Volume 9 first published in Japan 2007.11

    Volume 9 chapters:
    71. Castle Vania 2
    72. Heart of Dream
    73. Heart of Dream 2
    74. Relics
    75. Heart of Iron
    76–80. Finest Hour 1–5
    81. Lunatic Dawn"
    82. Operation Wolf
    83–85. Warcraft 1–3 [*NOT Level's titles]

    Other languages
    English Hellsing (Dark Horse Comics: 10 volumes and Chuang Yi; 10 volumes), French (Tonkam, 10 volumes), Italian (Dynit), German (Planet Manga), Polish (Japonica Polonica Fantastica) and Denmark and Sweden (Mangismo)

    Related series
    Hellsing: The Dawn (prequel; serialized in Young King Ours special editions, six chapters as at 2008.09, on hiatus) and Crossfire (three-chapter side story)

    Adaptations
    A 13-episode anime adaptation by Gonzo aired on Fuji TV from October 2001 to January 2002, starring seiyuu Nakata Jouji (Alucard), Orikasa Fumiko (Seras Victoria) and Sakakibara Yoshiko (Sir Integra Hellsing). A Hellsing Ultimate OAV (starring the same voice cast) premiered in Japan in January 2006. The first four episodes were produced by Satelight, with Madhouse taking over as of OAV V. Hellsing VIII premiered 27 July 2011, while Hellsing IX is slated for an early 2012 release, along with the first episode of The Dawn.

    A Crossfire drama CD has also been released.

  11. Hikayat Genji (Asakiyumemishi) vol. 11 of 13 by Yamato Waki
  12. LC: Hikayat Genji 11

    Asakiyumemishiあさきゆめみし
    by Yamato Waki
    Kodansha Mimi, shoujo
    Volume 10 first published in Japan 1991.07

    Related/reissues
    Adapted from Genji Monogatari by Murasaki Shikibu
    Reissued in seven volumes in 1993 under the KCDX imprint. Also re-released in bunkoban (Asakiyumemishi Genji Monogatari Kodansha Manga bunko: seven volumes, 2001.08 and Asakiyumemishi Genji Monogatari Kodansha Aoi Tori bunko: five volumes, 2006.10–2008.02) and kanzenban (Kanzenban KCDX Asakiyumemishi The Tale of Genji: 10 volumes, 2008.04–2008.07)

    A Genji Monogatari Asakiyumemishi Illustrations book was published in December 1984, while the Asakiyumemishi no Sekai Genji Monogatari Navi BOOK guide was issued in April 2005.

    Other languages
    English (Kodansha Bilingual Comics; partial)

  13. Iliad vol. 6 of 15 by Uoto Osamu & Toshusai Garaku
  14. LC: Iliad 6

    ILIAD ~Nyuu ya dou kenbun roku~
    イリヤッド~入矢堂見聞録~
    by Uoto Osamu & Toshusai Garaku
    Shogakukan Big Comics, seinen
    Volume 6 (eight episodes/chapters 41-48) first published in Japan in 2004.10

  15. Sky of Love (Koizora: Setsunai Koi Monogatari) vol. 7 of 10 by Haneda Ibuki, Mika «Ex-9.22
  16. LC: Sky of Love 7

    Koizora: Setsunai Koi Monogatari
    恋空~切ナイ恋物語~
    by Haneda Ibuki, Mika
    Futabasha Comic Mahou no iland, shoujo
    Volume 7 first published in Japan 2008.12

    Related
    Based on the best-selling coming of age/romance novel written by Mika (two volumes published by Starts Publications), originally posted on the cell phone website "Mahou no iLand."

    Adaptations
    Loosely adapted into a movie (2007.11.03 premiere), starring Aragaki Yui as Mika and Miura Haruma as Hiro, and a six-episode live-action series on TBS from August to September 2008 with Mizusawa Erena as Mika and Seto Koji as Hiro.

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European comics/BDs (2011.09.28)

  1. Boule & Bill - Sahabat Setia (Boule et Bill, Tome 3: Les copains dabord) by Roba (Dupuis)
  2. Rantanplan - Badut Sirkus (Rantanplan, Tome 4: Le Clown) by Morris, Jean Léturgie, Xavier Fauche (Lucky Comics)
  3. Smurf - Pengacau di Desa Smurf (Les Schtroumpfs, Tome 25: Un enfant chez les Schtroumpfs) by Peyo (Le Lombard)
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The Drops of God 7, Soul Eater 10, Team Medical Dragon 19 (Level Comics 14 September 2011 manga)

And...Magister Negi Magi 27!

The Drops of God 7, Soul Eater 10, Team Medical Dragon 19 (Level Comics)

Kami no Shizuku: Les Gouttes de Dieu © Agi Tadashi & Okimoto Shu/Kodansha [Serialized in Morning] · Soul Eater © Ohkubo Atsushi/Square Enix [Serialized in Shonen Gangan] · Iryuu -Team Medical Dragon- © by Nogizaka Taro/Nagai Akira [First serialized in Big Comic Superior]. Published in Indonesia as The Drops of God, Soul Eater and Team Medical Dragon by Elex Media/Level Comics

In The Drops of God volume 7, Shizuku's work is far, far from over. Sure, it's one Apostle down, but there's still 11 to go. Instead of diving straight into looking for the 2nd Apostle, however, Shizuku is roped into finding a wine that can beat those of the top five chateaux. If he fails, Miyabi has to transfer to her friend Takasugi's company. Can Shizuku produce a wine that can delight Takasugi?

Soul Eater 10 of 20+ by Ohkubo Atsushi

Maka & Co. return to Death City after the Brew mission, only to learn that Shinigami fears a spy hides in the SPSS (DWMA) midst. Lord Death thus summons Internal Affairs to investigate. As all this is going down, Doctor Stein's madness engulfs him, and even Black Star stands no chance!

Soul Eater 10 collects chapters 36 through 39: ‘Brew’ Tempest (Part 3), ‘Brew’ Tempest (Part 4), Internal Investigation (Part 1) andInternal Investigation (Part 2). [*NOT Level's chapter titles] DON'T click the link if you don't want to know who's the DWMA traitor.

Team Medical Dragon 19 of 25 by Nogizaka Taro/Nagai Akira

Akira continues to win more support, forcing the other professor candidates to scramble if they want to secure their own positions. Meanwhile, Professor Takeo's popularity among the medical staff plunges. Only one person attends Takeo's year-end celebration. Who is s/he?

Moar previews after the release list.

Level Comics manga (2011.09.14)

  1. Angel Heart 10 of 33 by Hojo Tsukasa
  2. LC: Angel Heart 10

    Angel Heartエンジェル・ハート
    by Hojo Tsukasa
    Coamix (Shinchosha) Comic Bunch, seinen
    Volume 10 first published in Japan 2004.03

    Related series
    Angel Heart 2nd Season (sequel; two volumes per 2011.09.20)
    Reissued by Coamix under the ZENON Collection label from 2010.09 (18 volumes per 2011.05)

    Other languages
    French (Génération Comics and Panini Comics)

    Adaptations
    Adapted into anime by TMS, starring seiyuu Kamiya Akira as Saeba Ryo and Kawasaki Mao as Shan-In Glass Heart Lee. Fifty episodes adapting manga volumes 1 to 18 aired in Japan from October 2005 to September 2006.

  3. Basara 19 of 27 by Tamura Yumi
  4. LC: Basara 19

    BasaraBASARA」 by Tamura Yumi
    Shogakukan Betsucomi, shoujo
    Volume 19 first published in Japan 1996.10

    Awards
    Best Shoujo Manga, 38th Shogakukan Manga Awards

    Other versions/languages
    Re-released in 16 bunko volumes (2002.03 to 2002.10)
    English Basara (VIZ Media: 27 volumes), French (Kana: 27 volumes), German (EMA: Band 26 ships 2011.10; Band 27 per 2012.01), Danish (Mangismo Danmark), Swedish (Mangismo Sverige) and Vietnamese (Kim Dong: 27 volumes)

    Adaptations
    A 13-episode Legend of Basara anime by KSS, starring seiyuu Kimura Akiko (Sarasa) and Inoue Kazuhiko (Shuri), aired on Chiba TV from April to June 1998.

  5. Blade of Immortal (Mugen no Juunin) 18 of 28+ by Samura Hiroaki
  6. LC: Blade of Immortal 18

    Mugen no Juunin無限の住人
    by Samura Hiroaki
    Kodansha Afternoon, seinen
    Volume 18 first published in Japan 2005.06

    Volume 18 chapters:
    Dai Hyaku Jū Yon Maku Kassatsu
    Dai Hyaku Jū Go Maku Mami no Su (Sono Ichi)
    Dai Hyaku Jū Roku Maku Mami no Su (Sono Ni)
    Dai Hyaku Jū Nana Maku Mami no Su (Sono San)
    Dai Hyaku Jū Hachi Maku Mami no Su (Sono Yon)
    Dai Hyaku Jū Kyū Maku Kawauso no Su (Sono Ichi)
    Dai Hyaku Ni Jū Maku Kawauso no Su (Sono Ni)

    Awards
    1997 Japan Media Arts Festival Excellence Prize

    Other languages
    English Blade of the Immortal (Dark Horse Comics: 23 volumes per 2011.02 • Volume 24: Massacre street date: 2011.11.08), French (Casterman: L'habitant de l'infini Tome 26 shipped 2011.06), 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.

    Related
    The 小説無限の住人 刃獣異聞/Blade of the Immortal: Legend of the Sword Demon novel written by Ohsako Junichi and illustrated by Samura Hiroaki was published under the KC Novels imprint in 2008.07 and by Dark Horse Comics in 2009.11.

    The 艶(あだ)浪 「無限の住人」画集/The Art of Blade of the Immortal illustration book was released 2008.06 in Japan, 2010.06 in North America by Dark Horse.

  7. Blue Seal (Ao no Fuuin) 2 of 7 by Shinohara Chie
  8. LC: Blue Seal 2

    Ao no Fuuin蒼の封印 (小学館文庫)
    by Shinohara Chie
    Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo
    Bunko volume 2 first published in Japan 1999.03 (originally published in 11 tankoubon from 1992.04 to 1994.12)

    Adaptations
    An audio drama CD released by Shogakukan in May 1993 and light novels written by Yamamoto Natsumi and illustrated by Shinohara Chie were published under the KSS Comic Novels imprint (three volumes from September to December 1998)

  9. The Drops of God (Kami no Shizuku) 7 of 30+ by Agi Tadashi & Okimoto Shu
  10. LC: The Drops of God 7

    Kami no Shizuku: Les Gouttes de Dieu
    神の雫」 by Agi Tadashi & Okimoto Shu
    AKA Les Gouttes de Dieu
    Kodansha Morning, seinen
    Volume 7 first published in Japan 2006.07

    Awards
    Special Award of the Year - La Revue du vin de France (French wine magazine); Nominee (Glénat's Les Gouttes de Dieu, tome 1), French Angoulême Comics Awards; Nominee, 1st Keitai Comic Taishō (Mobile Phone Comic Award, along with Hiura Satoru's Hotaru no Hikari, Miyasaka Kaho's Kare First Love and 17 other manga)

    Other languages
    French (Glénat: Les Gouttes de Dieu Tome 20 shipped 2011.08.17 • Tome 21 street date: 2011.10.19), traditional Chinese (Sharp Point Press Taiwan: 神之水滴 23 per 2010.06), English Drops of God (Vertical: volume 1 street date: 2011.09.13)

    Adaptations
    A live-action renzoku starring Kamenashi Kazuya as Kanzaki Shizuku aired from January to March 2009 in Japan on NTV.

  11. Jormungand 4 of 9+ by Takahashi Keitarou
  12. LC: Jormungand 4

    Jormungandヨルムンガンド
    by Takahashi Keitarou
    Shogakukan Sunday GX, seinen
    Volume 4 (chapters 18-24) first published in Japan 2008.04

    Other languages
    English Jormungand (VIZ Media: seven volumes per 2011.05 • volume 8 street date: 2012.01.10)

    Adaptations/Related
    A Jormungand drama CD was bundled with manga volume 9 (JP release: 2011.02), the Mini art book "Ricochet" drama CD with volume 5 (JP: 2008.10).

  13. Lost Man 4 of 13+ by Kusaba Michiteru
  14. LC: Lost Man 4

    Lost ManLOST MAN
    by Kusaba Michiteru
    Shogakukan Young Sunday (later moved to Big Comic Spirits after 31 July 2008), seinen
    Volume 4 first published in Japan 2009.05

  15. Magister Negi Magi (Mahou Sensei Negima!) 27 of 35+ by Akamatsu Ken
  16. LC: Magister Negi Magi 27

    Mahou Sensei Negima!魔法先生ネギま!
    by Akamatsu Ken
    Kodansha Weekly Shonen Magazine, shounen
    Volume 27 (chapters 241-249) first published in Japan 2009.09

    Other languages
    English Negima! (Del Rey until volume 28 and Kodansha Comics: starting from volume 29 [2011.05] • volume 31 street date: 2011.09.20 (US) and Chuang Yi Singapore: MAGISTER NEGI MAGI, Volume 27 per 2011.02), simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi: 魔法老师 #31 per 2010.10), traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan: 魔法老師! 33 per 2011.04), French (Pika Édition: Negima! Tome 32 shipped 2011.08.17 • Tome 33 street date: 2011.10.05), Spain (Glènat España), Germany (Egmont Manga & Anime: Negima! Magister Negi Magi Band 31 released 2011.08.04 • Band 32 street date: 2011.10), Norway (Schibsted Forlag), Brazil (Editora JBC) and Croatia (Algoritam).

    Adaptations
    A 26-episode anime TV series starring seiyuu Satou Rina as Negi Springfield (January-June 2005), three pre-anime OAVs (2004), two post TV series OAVs (Mahou Sensei Negima!: Haru and Mahou Sensei Negima!: Natsu, 2006.10.25 and 2006.11.22), an alternate retelling anime series (Negima!?, 2006.10-2007.03), OADs or Original Animation Disc bundled with the manga (Mahou Sensei Negima!: Shiroki Tsubasa Ala Alba, 2008.08.17-2009.02.17; Mahou Sensei Negima!: Mō Hitotsu no Sekai, 2009.09.17-2010.11.17; and the anime movie that concludes the Magic World arc, Mahou Sensei Negima: Anime Final (premiered 27 August 2011 in Japan as a double-bill with Hayate the Combat Butler! Heaven Is a Place on Earth). A live-action drama aired on TV Tokyo from 2007.10 to 2008.03.

  17. New Comic Bomber (Shin Hoero Pen) 8 of 11 by Shimamoto Kazuhiko
  18. LC: New Comic Bomber 8

    Shin Hoero Pen新吼えろペン
    by Shimamoto Kazuhiko
    AKA New Be Growl, Pen
    Shogakukan Sunday GX, seinen
    Volume 8 (chapters 28-31) first published in Japan 2007.08

    Related series
    Burning Pen and Comic Bomber (prequels)

  19. Officer Monju (Seigi Keikan Monju) 10 of 12 by Miyashita Hiroki
  20. LC: Officer Monju 10

    Seigi Keikan Monju正義警官モンジュ
    by Miyashita Hiroki
    Shogakukan Sunday GX, seinen
    Volume 10 first published in Japan in 2010.07

    Other languages
    French (Kana: Monju, au service de la justice Tome 8 per 2011.02 • Tome 9 street date: 2011.09.23), traditional Chinese (Taiwan Tohan: 正義警官毛九 volume 7 per 2011.06)

  21. Over Rev 20 of 31 by Yamaguchi Katsumi & Team 39
  22. LC: Over Rev 20

    Over Rev!オーバーレブ!
    by Yamaguchi Katsumi & Team 39
    Shogakukan Young Sunday, seinen
    Volume 20 (chapters 217-228) first published in Japan 2002.02

    Reissues
    Released in 13 wide-ban from 2007.05 to 2008.05 and in bunko as OVER REV! A Legend of Ultimate Hot Rodder (15 volumes published as at 2009.04)

  23. Soul Eater 10 of 20+ by Ohkubo Atsushi
  24. LC: Soul Eater 10

    Soul Eaterソウルイーター
    by Ohkubo Atsushi
    Square Enix Shonen Gangan, shounen
    Volume 10 (chapters 36-39) first published in Japan 2007.10

    Related series
    First appeared as one-shots in two Gangan Powered special editions (Summer and Fall 2003) and Gangan Wing's 26 November 2003 issue. (Regular Monthly Shonen Gangan serialization commenced May 2004.)

    Other languages
    English Soul Eater (Yen Press: six volumes per 2011.06 • volume 7 street date: 2011.10.25), French (Kurokawa Tome 16 per 2011.07 • Tome 17 street date: 2011.10.13), German (Carlsen Comics Band 12 shipped 2011.08.26 • Band 13 street date: 2011.10.28) and traditional Chinese (Sharp Point Press: 噬魂者 17 per 2011.03)

    Related series
    Soul Eater Not! (side story; began serialization in Shonen Gangan 2011.01.12)

    Adaptations
    Manga volumes 1 to 12 adapted to anime by BONES. Fifty-one episodes starring seiyuu Omigawa Chiaki (Maka Alban) and Uchiyama Kouki (Soul Eater) aired in Japan from April 2008 to March 2009.

    Square Enix bundled an audio drama, Soul Eater (Vol. 1): Special Social Studies Field Trip, with an artbook in August 2005. The drama CD featured different actors (Takeuchi Junko as Maka; Hoshi Souichirou as Soul Eater); only Kobayashi Yumiko reprised her Black☆Star role in the TV series.

  25. Team Medical Dragon (Iryuu -Team Medical Dragon-) 19 of 25 by Nogizaka Taro/Nagai Akira
  26. LC: Team Medical Dragon 19

    Iryuu -Team Medical Dragon-医龍
    by Nogizaka Taro, Nagai Akira, Yoshinuma Mie (Medical Supervision)
    Shogakukan Big Comic Superior, seinen
    Volume 19 (chapters 150-157) first published in Japan 2008.12

    Awards
    Winner, Best Seinen/General Manga, 50th Shogakukan Manga Awards.

    Other languages
    French (Glénat: Tome 17 shipped 2011.07 • Tome 18 street date: 2011.10.19)

    Related
    My First BIG Special limited edition releases: Iryū Oyasumi (Japan release: 2011.01); Iryū Yōchi (2010.12); Iryū Tokken (2010.11); Iryū sennō (2010.10); Iryū Himitsu Heiki (2010.09); Iryū Sōtei-gai (2007.12); Iryū Hakui (2007.11); Iryū Kyōju no Shishitsu (2007.11); Iryū Kiken na masui (2007.10); Iryū Kango-shi to Isha (2006.06); and Iryū Kanja no Ishi (2006.04)

    Adaptations
    Three seasons of the live-action adaptation, starring Sakaguchi Kenji (Asada Ryutaro), aired on Fuji TV (Season 1: April to June 2006; Season 2: October to December 2007; Season 3: October to December 2010). The first season won the Best Drama award at the 49th Television Drama Academy Awards.

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European comics/BDs (2011.09.14)

  1. Jojo - Tuan Serba Tahu (Jojo, Tome 8: Monsieur Je-sais-tout) by André Geerts (Dupuis)
  2. Lucky Luke - Kavaleri ke 20 (Lucky Luke, Tome 27: Le 20ème de cavalerie) by Morris & Goscinny (Dupuis)
  3. Petualangan Spirou & Fantasio -Tora Torapa (Spirou et Fantasio, Tome 23: Tora-Torapa) by Fournier (Dupuis)
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