xxxHOLiC 14, X Blade 7, Perfect Girl Evolution 26 (Level Comics 12 October 2011 manga) [UPDATED]

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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

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)

2. Giant Killing vol 8 of 21+ by Tsunamoto Masaya & Tsujitomo

Giant Killing 「ＧＩＡＮＴ　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.

3. Hellsing vol 10 of 10 by Hirano Kohta [Finale]

Hellsing 「ＨＥＬＬＳＩＮＧ」 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.

4. [Series Premiere] Misaki No.1!! vol 1 of 2+ by Fujisaki Masato

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.

5. Perfect Girl Evolution (Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge) vol 26 of 29+ by Hayakawa Tomoko

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.

6. The Ravages of Time (Huo Feng Liao Yuan) vol 13 of 43+ by Chan Mou

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.

7. Shattered Knife (Oboreru Knife) vol 10 of 12+ by George Asakura

Oboreru Knife 「溺れるナイフ」 by George Asakura Kodansha Betsufure, shoujo Volume 10 first published in Japan 2010.06

8. X Blade vol 7 of 12 by Ida Tatsuhiko & Shiki Satoshi

XBlade 「ＸＢＬＡＤＥ」 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)

9. xxxHOLiC vol 14 of 19 by CLAMP

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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Perfect Girl Evolution 25, The Drops of God 6, Gurren Lagann 2 (Level Comics 20 July 2011 manga) [UPDATED]

Falling back to the Japanese cover. Level did it, too, so... :P (See Komikologi July's Perfect Girl Evolution 25 pix.) »Update: Replaced with Level's cover (not just PGE but also ARMS, Gurren Lagann and The Drops of God). And yes, the Fair Bishounen's and Sunako's faces are that yellow on my copy >.<

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

Sunako rawrs!

Or rather, curses. Thinking that Kyouhei kissed her at the party to harass her, Sunako places a curse on Kyouhei, summoning the vengeful spirits of Kyouhei's fangirls. Worn down, his very life threatened, Kyouhei can only survive if... Sunako kisses him back?!

Will Sunako do it? See for yourself in Perfect Girl Evolution 25, which not only compiles chapter 100, Sunako's Curse, but also collects chapters 101 through 103: Go Go ☆ Miss Sunako, Let's Hunt Mushrooms and Present For You!

PGE 25 actually tied with The Drops of God 6 for top manga DO WANT!

The Drops of God 6 of 29+ by Agi Tadashi & Okimoto Shu

The long-awaited hour has arrived and the tension is palpable. Gathered in the Kanzaki mansion, Shizuku and Issei must disclose the wine they chose as the First Apostle. Issei who hears that Shizuku is not even tasting his First Apostle contender also opts not to try out his choice, 99% confident that he has correctly identified the wine described in Yutaka's will.

Who will win the first round? Whose conviction is right?

DON'T gugel and look at Wiki's Les Gouttes de Dieu page, unless you want   SPOILAGE. (Seven Apostles have already been ID'd.)

From Glénat's Les Gouttes de Dieu, Tome 6 blurb, I can add that this tank also reveals the reasons that made Chosuke an avid lover of Italian wine, to the detriment of French wine. And per usual for The Drops of God, fine wines still masterfully described!

Moar previews after the release list.

Level Comics manga (2011.07.20)

1. ARMS 21 of 22 by Minagawa Ryouji & Nanatsuki Kyouichi

ARMS 「ＡＲＭＳ」 by Minagawa Ryouji & Nanatsuki Kyouichi Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 21 first published in Japan 2002.03

Awards
Best Shounen Manga, 44th Shogakukan Manga Awards

Other languages
English Project ARMS (VIZ Media: 22 volumes, French (Kana: 22 volumes), Italian (Panini Comics/Planet Manga), German (Planet Manga), traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan).

Adaptations
TMS's 26-episode anime adaptation aired between TV Tokyo April and September 2001, starring seiyuu Canna Nobutoshi (Takatsuki Ryo), Takayama Minami (Kuruma Kei), Ueda Yuji (Tomoe Takeshi) and Miki Shinichiro (Shingu Hayato). The Project ARMS: The 2nd Chapter sequel (episodes 27-52) broadcast from October 2001 through March 2002.

2. The Drops of God (Kami no Shizuku) 6 of 29+ by Agi Tadashi & Okimoto Shu

Kami no Shizuku: Les Gouttes de Dieu 「神の雫」 by Agi Tadashi & Okimoto Shu AKA Les Gouttes de Dieu Kodansha Morning, seinen Volume 6 first published in Japan 2006.04

Volume 6 chapters:
49. Malam Sebelum Pertarungan, Perlindungan Dewa Militer Dalam Genggaman
50. Para Kekasih yang Terlalu Sempurna
51. Buatan Manusia
52. Manis Pahit Rasa Cinta Pertama
53. Teman Lama yang Sulit Dilupakan
54. Para Raja yang Memerintah Bordeaux
55. Tasting di Taman
56. Banjir Sensualitas
57. Alasan Kemuliaan Memudar
58. Alasan Sang Ratu
Kolom Penjelasan Drops of God: Wine yang Tepat untuk Malam Ini (Bab 34-42)
Original Wine Chart/List Drops of God
Daftar Istilah Wine yang Bisa Dimengerti Anjing Sekalipun
Wine Akhir Minggu Tadashi Agi

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 19 shipped 2011.06 • Tome 20 street date: 2011.08.17), 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.

3. Eternal Sabbath (ES) 4 of 8 by Souryo Fuyumi

ES 「ＥＳ」 by Souryo Fuyumi Kodansha Morning, seinen Volume 4 first published in Japan 2003.07

Other languages/Reissues
English ES (Del Rey: eight volumes), French (Glénat: eight volumes), Italian (Editions Star Comics)
Re-released in five bunko volumes (2006.10 - 2007.02)

4. Gurren Lagann (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann) 2 of 7+ by Mori Kotaro

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 「天元突破グレンラガン」 by Mori Kotaro, GAINAX, Nakashima Kazuki MediaWorks Dengeki Comic Gao! and Dengeki Daioh (starting 2008.04.21), shounen Volume 2 first published in Japan 2008.03

Related series
Based on the GAINAX anime that aired between April to September 2007 in Japan, starring seiyuu Kakihara Tetsuya (Simon), Konishi Katsuyuki (Kamina), Inoue Marina (Yoko), Fukui Yukari (Nia Teppelin) and Hiyama Nobuyuki (Viral).

Alternate stories: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann: Guren Gakuenhen (one volume; 2009.03), Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann: Yoko no Obeso-hen (one volume, 4-koma; 2008) and Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann - Rasen Shounentan (one volume; 2010.02).

Other languages
English Gurren Lagann (Bandai Entertainment: five volumes per 2010.08 • volume 6 street date: 2011.08.09), French (Glénat: Tome 4 shipped 2011.06 • Tome 5 street date: 2011.08.24)

5. Hellsing 8 of 10 by Hirano Kohta

Hellsing 「ＨＥＬＬＳＩＮＧ」 by Hirano Kohta Shonen Gahosha Young King Ours, seinen Volume 8 (chapters 58-70) first published in Japan 2006.07

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)

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 and as of December 2009, seven episodes have been released. The first four episodes were produced by Satelight, with Madhouse taking over as of OAV V. Hellsing VIII is slated for a 27 July 2011 release.

6. Officer Monju (Seigi Keikan Monju) 8 of 11+ by Miyashita Hiroki

Seigi Keikan Monju 「正義警官モンジュ」 by Miyashita Hiroki Shogakukan Sunday GX, seinen Volume 8 (chapters 51-56 + omake) first published in Japan in 2009.09

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 7 per 2011.06)

7. Onsen Paradise (Kirikiritei no Braun Sensei) 4 of 9 by Kikuchi Shota

Kirikiritei no Braun Sensei 「きりきり亭のぶら雲先生」 by Kikuchi Shota Gentosha Birz Comics, seinen Volume 4 first published in Japan 2002.08

Related
Kirikiri Teishujin (sequel; two volumes per 2010.12, ongoing)

Reissues
Re-released in four bunko volumes (2009.03 and 2009.07)

8. Perfect Girl Evolution (Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge) 25 of 28+ by Hayakawa Tomoko

Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge 「ヤマトナデシコ七変化」 by Hayakawa Tomoko Kodansha Betsufure, shoujo Volume 25 (Parts 100-103) first published in Japan 2010.02

Other languages
English The Wallflower (Del Rey until volumes 22/23/24 per 2010.10; Kodansha Comics starting volume 25 per 2011.06 • volume 26 street date: 2011.09.27 and Chuang Yi (as My Fair Lady; volume 26 per 2011.02), French (Pika Édition: Yamato Nadeshiko Tome 14 per 2011.04 • Tome 15 street date: 2011.08.24), German (EMA/Egmont Manga & Anime from volume 21 onwards)

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.

9. Psychometrist Eiji (Psychometrer Eiji) 22 of 25 by Ando Yuma & Asaki Masashi

Psychometrer Eiji 「サイコメトラーＥＩＪＩ」 by Ando Yuma & Asaki Masashi Kodansha Weekly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 22 first published in Japan 2000.04

Other languages
French Psychometrer Eiji (Kana/Dargaud: 25 volumes), simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi Singapore 感应少年 Eiji: 25 volumes), traditional Chinese (Tong Li)

Reissues
Re-released in 12 bunko volumes (2003.06 to 2003.11)

Related
Psychometrer (sequel; began serialization in Young Magazine No. 22-23 (street date: 2011.04.25)
Psychometrer Eiji - Silent Stalker (KPC (Kodansha Platinum Comics); one volume: 2011.07.20); Psychometrer Eiji - Tokei Shikake no Ringo (KPC one volume: 2011.06); Psychometrer Eiji - Satsujin Oni Mebius (KPC one volume 2011.05)

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European comics/BDs (2011.07.20)

1. Lucky Luke - Kota Hantu (Lucky Luke, tome 25: La Ville fantôme) by Morris, René Goscinny
2. Rantanplan - Waktunya Beraksi! (Rantanplan: bêtisier, Tome 3: Mirage dangereux) by Morris, Vittorio Leonardo

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GTO 3, Perfect Girl Evolution 24, Gurren Lagann 001 (Level Comics 8 June 2011 manga)

Maybe, but it isn't zero. As far as I'm concerned, that makes it the same as a 100% chance.

It's still a while before Simon sez the quotable above, but we're one tankou closer with Level Comics's premiere of buxom babes, beastmen, and giant mechs Gurren Lagann.

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann © by Mori Kotaro/MediaWorks [Dengeki Comics]
Published in Indonesia as Gurren Lagann by Elex Media/Level Comics

Simon the Digger and the Giha villagers only know an underground cavern as their world and believe that one day, they will all perish in a landslide triggered by an earthquake. Into this hope-deprived hole bursts Kamina who coaxes Simon to break through to a surface world beyond their dreams.

And before Simon knows it, the “sky” above literally crashes on his and Kamina's heads, bringing with it a monster that only a glowing drill-bit and the man-sized mech it activates can overcome. [Additions from Bandai Entertainment's Gurren Lagann Manga Volume 1 summary]

Of course, you already know that the Gurren Lagann manga is based on the award-winning Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann anime by GAINAX. I think you can even find Gurren Lagann under the proverbial rock, because that's just how (early) Simon works, LOL.

Now for DO WANT! #1 and 2...

GTO 3 of 25 by Fujisawa Toru

Onizuka lands a teaching stint at Tokyo Kissho, but not at the senior high. He is appointed homeroom teacher of class 3-4, notorious for its punk students. Class 3-4's trouble-making is gonna test Onizuka's confidence to the limits!

Perfect Girl Evolution 24 of 28+ by Hayakawa Tomoko

Not having given up on his perfect mate, Grimmel's dark, cadaverous prince tracks Sunako all the way to Japan. But for some strange reason, Sunako is acting weird(er) than usual and is channeling a cat! Kyohei realizes something's up, but his resistance is mistaken for jealousy over Sunako and the prince.

Perfect Girl Evolution 24 compiles chapters 96 through 99: I Want To See You (Parts 1 and 2), Burn!! Sebastian! and The Great Bond. [*NOT Level's chapter titles]

Level Comics manga (2011.06.08)

1. Dolls of God (Kamisama Dolls) 3 of 9+ by Yamamura Hajime

Kamisama Dolls 「神様ドォルズ」 by Yamamura Hajime Shogakukan Sunday GX, seinen Volume 3 (chapters 13-18) first published in Japan 2008.09

Other languages
Traditional Chinese (Ching Win Publishing Taiwan: 神樣DOLLS 7 per 2010.11 • volume 8 street date: 2011.06.13)

Adaptations
The Kamisama Dolls anime premieres this 7 July 2011 in Japan. The TV series animated by Brains Base casts seiyuu Okamoto Nobuhiko as Kuga Kyōhei, Fukuen Misato as Kuga Utao and Kayano Ai as Shiba Hibino.

2. Giant Killing 4 of 20+ by Tsunamoto Masaya & Tsujitomo

Giant Killing 「ＧＩＡＮＴ　ＫＩＬＬＩＮＧ」 by Tsunamoto Masaya & Tsujitomo Kodansha Morning, seinen Volume 4 first published in Japan 2008.01

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.

3. GTO 3 of 25 by Fujisawa Toru

GTO 「ＧＴＯ」 by Fujisawa Toru Kodansha Weekly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 3 first published in Japan 1997.09

Awards
Best Shounen Manga, 1998 Kodansha Manga Awards

Other languages
Bilingual Japanese/English (Kodansha International, three volumes per 1999.12), English GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka (TOKYOPOP: 25 volumes), French (PIKA Édition: 25 volumes), Italian (Dynamic Italia), German (EMA), Polish (Waneko), Swedish (Schibsted Förlagen Sverige AB; serialized in Manga Mania), traditional Chinese (Tong Li)

Related series
Prequels: Shounan Junaigumi! AKA GTO: The Early Years (31 of 31 volumes) and Bad Company (1 of 1 volume) and GTO Shonan 14 Days (sequel, six volumes as at 2011.02, ongoing)

Adaptations
A live-action GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka TV series, starring Sorimachi Takashi (Onizuka Eikichi) and Matsushima Nanako (Fuyutsuki Azusa) telecast from July to September 1998 on Fuji TV and Kansai TV (followed by GTO Drama Special; 1999.08.28 and GTO: The Movie; 1991) and Studio Pierrot's 43-episode Great Teacher Onizuka anime adaptation, starring seiyuu Takagi Wataru as Onizuka, that aired between June 1999 and September 2000.

4. [Series Premiere] Gurren Lagann (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann) 1 of 7+ by Mori Kotaro

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 「天元突破グレンラガン」 by Mori Kotaro, GAINAX, Nakashima Kazuki MediaWorks Dengeki Comic Gao! and Dengeki Daioh (starting 2008.04.21), shounen Volume 1 (chapters 1-5) first published in Japan 2007.09

Related series
Based on the GAINAX anime that aired between April to September 2007 in Japan, starring seiyuu Kakihara Tetsuya (Simon), Konishi Katsuyuki (Kamina), Inoue Marina (Yoko), Fukui Yukari (Nia Teppelin) and Hiyama Nobuyuki (Viral).

Alternate stories: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann: Guren Gakuenhen (one volume; 2009.03), Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann: Yoko no Obeso-hen (one volume, 4-koma; 2008) and Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann - Rasen Shounentan (one volume; 2010.02).

Other languages
English Gurren Lagann (Bandai Entertainment: six volumes per 2010.10 • volume 7 street date: 2011.07.12), French (Glénat: tome 4 ships 2011.06.08)

5. Perfect Girl Evolution (Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge) 24 of 28+ by Hayakawa Tomoko

Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge 「ヤマトナデシコ七変化」 by Hayakawa Tomoko Kodansha Betsufure, shoujo Volume 24 (chapters 96-99) first published in Japan 2009.09

Other languages
English The Wallflower (Del Rey: volumes 22/23/24 per 2010.10; Kodansha Comics volume 25 street date: 2011.06.21 and Chuang Yi (as My Fair Lady; volume 26 per 2011.02), French (Pika Édition: Yamato Nadeshiko tome 14 per 2011.04), German (EMA/Egmont Manga & Anime from volume 21 onwards)

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.

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European comics/BDs (2011.06.08)

1. Johan & Pirlouit - Serangan Pasukan Gagak (Johan et Pirlouit, tome 14: La horde du corbeau) by Alain Maury, Yvan Delporte, Thierry Culliford
2. Smurf - Dokter Smurf (Une histoires des Schtroumpfs - Le Docteur Schtroumpf, tome 18) by Peyo

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Perfect Girl Evolution 22, Yokohama Chinatown Fantasy 3, Aflame Inferno 4 (Level Comics 16 February 2011 manga and manhwa)

Over Rev 17 also shows up in the 23rd February STO, aside from the 16th's, so omitting it from this sked and lobbing into next week's.

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

Dark Princess Sunako draws the eye of a mystery man at a Halloween costume party in Perfect Girl Evolution 22, Manten's profits dive into the red after new prexy Tominaga takes the helm in Yokohama Chinatown Fantasy 3 and the battle between Gehenna and Pandemonium looms inevitable in Aflame Inferno 4. Just some compelling stuff to expect from this Wednesday's Level manga and manhwa release.

Level Comics manga and manhwa (2011.02.16)

1. A Spirit of The Sun (Taiyou no Mokushiroku) 8 of 17 by Kawaguchi Kaiji

Taiyou no Mokushiroku 「太陽の黙示録」 by Kawaguchi Kaiji Shogakukan Big Comic, seinen Volume 8 (chapters 52-58) first published in Japan 2005.04

Awards
Best Seinen/General Manga, 51st Shogakukan Manga Awards
Grand Prize winner for the comic category, 10th Japan Media Arts Festival

Adaptations
Adapted into an anime special by Madhouse (two episodes)

2. Aflame Inferno 4 of 6+ by Lim DallYoung & Kim KwangHyun

Aflame Inferno 「불꽃의 인페르노」 by Lim DallYoung & Kim KwangHyun Haksan, seinen Volume 4 first published in Korea 2007.08

3. Air Gear 19 of 31+ by Oh! great

AirGear 「エア・ギア」 by Oh! great Kodansha Weekly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 19 first published in Japan 2007.11

Awards
Best Shounen Manga, 2006 Kodansha Manga Awards

Other languages/serializations
English Air Gear (Del Rey: Volume 15-17 released 2010.08.31), Korean (Haksan), traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan), simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi Singapore: volume 28 per 2010.08), French (Pika Édition tome 25 shipped 2011.01.05), Italy (Planet Manga), Germany (Heyne) and Sweden (Schibsted Förlagen Sverige AB/serialized in Manga Mania)

Adaptations
A 25-episode anime by Toei Animation, starring Kamakari Kenta as Ikki, a series of Satelight-animated OADs shipped with the manga tankoubon (Air Gear: Kuro no Hane to Nemuri no Mori -Break on the Sky- OAD streeted with volume 29 in July 2010 with seiyuu Okamoto Nobuhiko as Ikki; the second OAD is expected to street with volume 31 on 2011.03.17), and a series of musicals

4. Bambino! 9 of 15 by Sekiya Tetsuji

Bambino! 「バンビ～ノ！」 by Sekiya Tetsuji Shogakukan Big Comic Spirits, seinen Volume 9 (chapters 88-98) first published in Japan 2007.07

Awards
Best Seinen/General Manga, 53rd Shogakukan Manga Awards (tied with Kuromaru- & Natsuhara Takeshi's The Black Swindler/Kurosagi)

Related series
Bambino! Secondo (sequel; six volumes per 2011.02.26)

Adaptations
An 11-episode live-action adaptation starring Matsumoto Jun (Shogo Ban) and Kitamura Kazuki (Yonamine Tsukasa/Yona-san) aired on NTV from April to June 2007. The TV series reaped four awards at the 53rd Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Actor (Matsumoto Jun), Supporting Actor (Kazuki Kitamura), Best Director and a Special Award.

5. Gun Smith Cats Burst 2 of 5 by Sonoda Kenichi

Gun Smith Cats Burst 「ＧＵＮＳＭＩＴＨ　ＣＡＴＳ　ＢＵＲＳＴ」 by Sonoda Kenichi Kodansha Afternoon, seinen Volume 2 first published in Japan 2005.01

Related series
Gun Smith Cats (prequel, 9 of 9 volumes)

Other languages
English Gunsmith Cats Burst (Dark Horse Comics; 5 volumes) and French (Glenat tome 5 released 2010.03)

6. Historie 5 of 6+ by Iwaaki Hitoshi

Historie 「ヒストリエ」 by Iwaaki Hitoshi Kodansha Afternoon, seinen Volume 5 (chapters 39-48) first published in Japan 2009.02

Awards
Finalist, 10th Osamu Tezuka Culture Award

Other languages
Traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan)

7. Last Inning 8 of 29+ by Nakahara Yu, Kamio Ryu

Last Inning 「ラストイニング」 by Nakahara Yu, Kamio Ryu, Katou Kiyoshi Shogakukan Big Comic Spirits, seinen Volume 8 (chapters 66-77) first published in Japan 2006.01

8. Perfect Girl Evolution (Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge) 22 of 27+ by Hayakawa Tomoko

Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge 「ヤマトナデシコ七変化」 by Hayakawa Tomoko Kodansha Betsufure, shoujo Volume 22 first published in Japan 2008.12

Volume 22 chapters:
88. Dark Girl on the Beach!
89. Hotel's Serenade
90. Sunako Becomes a Star
91. The Path to Becoming a Dark Lady (Pt. 1)
*NOT Level's chapter titles

Other languages
English The Wallflower (Del Rey: volumes 22-24 per 2010.10; Kodansha Comics by volume 25 [2011.06.21 street date] and Chuang Yi (as My Fair Lady; volume 26 per 2011.02.09), French (Pika Édition: Yamato Nadeshiko tome 13 shipped 2010.12 • tome 14 street date: 2011.04.20), German (EMA/Egmont Manga & Anime from volume 21 onwards)

Adaptations
Anime by Nippon Animation featuring seiyuu Takaguchi Yukiko (Nakahara Sunako), Morikubo Showtaro (Takano Kyohei), Yamauchi Yuuya (Toyama Yukinojo), Sugita Tomokazu (Takenaga Oda) 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.

9. Shattered Knife (Oboreru Knife) 7 of 11+ by George Asakura

Oboreru Knife 「溺れるナイフ」 by George Asakura Kodansha Betsufure, shoujo Volume 7 first published in Japan 2007.12

10. Yokohama Chinatown Fantasy (Kachuu Hana) 3 of 12+ by Nishi Yuuji & Hikino Shinji

Kachuu Hana 「華中華」 by Nishi Yuuji & Hikino Shinji
AKA Central China Blossom
Shogakukan Big Comic, seinen
Volume 3 first published in Japan 2007.07

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Level Comics European comics/BDs (2011.02.16)

1. Boule & Bill - Cepat Besar, Bill! by Roba
2. Cubitus - Teman Siapa Saja by Dupa
3. Smurf - Bayi Smurf (Le bébé Schtroumpf, tome 12) by Peyo
4. Yakari - Yakari & Beruang Grizzly (Yakari, Tome 5: Yakari et le grizzly) by Derib, Job

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