Love in the Sky 3, Song for My Sweet Home 2, Secret Kiss by Aikawa Saki (m&c! 18 August 2011 manga) [UPDATED]

The Hella Long NikBabble™ Version

Ongoing Love in the Sky and Song for My Sweet Home remain top DO WANT! What distinguishes this m&c! advanced sked is the asplosion of new shoujo manga. Ten of 12 listed titles are debuts.

Sora Log © Mitsuki Kaco/Shogakukan [First serialized in Betsucomi]
Published in Indonesia as Love in the Sky by Gramedia/m&c!

Aside from Aikawa Saki's Teacher Confesses to His Student Secret Kiss (that is NOT my favorite story in this antho, it's Your Love), Chocolate Magic premieres, the first in Mizuho Rino's Shokora no Mahou series (succeeding volumes are Shokora no Mahou ~Bittersweet~, Shokora no Mahou ~Creamy Sugar~ and Shokora no Mahou ~Dark Spice~). The Ciao horror series has been so successful, it even got an anime-adapt, Chocolat no Mahou: Meringue au Chocolat Kanashimi no Senritsu. If you're wondering who is Mizuho Rino-sensei » Takoyaki Princess.

m&c! also rolls out Ijime - If I Have Enough Courage or Ijime - Yuuki wo kudasai, the fourth in Igarashi Kaoru's best-selling Bullying! series (although no anime (yet), just light novels). If you lurve the Ijime universe (O.o), you'll have to wait a bit, maybe more, for the next Ijime - Shizuka na Kangoku, because even in Japan that Ijime - A Silent Prison volume only streets 1st September.

Moar newbies: Doctor's Gentle Love and Honey Love Dandy Teachers, both from Kawamaru Shin (manga-ka of Doctor's Naughty Kiss and Glasses Boys' Fans Club); Honey Love by Yagami Rina (My Beautiful Model); Invincible Lover by Konno Risa (I Love You, Sensei!); Lovely Lesson - Hair Make Episode, the last volume of Sakisaka Mea's Lovely Lesson makeover series; Ultra Z Class by Kosaka Mariko (Powerful Cheers!!); and A Witch Who Looks For Love by Kumaki Eri (Love is Sweet ♥).

Previews after the release list.

The rest of the new shoujo manga debut in Cherry mangazine, Issue 56/2011: Sweet Dog's Stories by Hotta Atsuko that I think was originally Tengoku no Inu Monogatari (ex-ChuChu; Japan tankoubon release: 2004.11) and My Mysterious Neighbor by Nakajima Yuka, possibly Ciao's 2010-vintage Tonari no Obake-san (JP tankou: 2011.02). Also (I'm not sure), the local KOLONI comic, Sang Sayur by S Y S.

Hotta Atsuko is primarily known for the Tengoku no Inu Monogatari collection of doggie one-shots (six volumes so far, the latest Zutto, Zutto Issho ni per April 2011) , but Nakajima Yuka is also credited with the three-volume Waratte Himiko-san (published by m&c! as Smile, Himiko!) and Kirakira Hikare AKA Sparkling Charm. Her latest is Kokoro Curtain (JP release: 2011.07.29). S Y S, meanwhile, created Sejejak Mimpi: Romantika Odong-odong.

Unless Cherry finished off the three one-shots in Ichikawa Show's I Love Dog and You in Issue 55, that should still appear in this issue. I also assume that Always by Your Side by Nakamura Sayumi, Dawn Aria by Akaishi Michiyo, I am not a Maid! by Iwaoka Meme, My Lovely Class Leader ♥ by Nishimura Tomoko and Yomogi Loves Money? by Arai Kiyoko are still serializing. Telor Ceplok reader Lidya-san commented last month that Nanajima Kana's 7 Centi! wasn't finished yet, so perhaps we'll see its return in this issue, too. (Also, Lidya-san? Would you know which manga is on the cover? Thanks in advance ^^)

m&c! manga (2011.08.18)

1. [Premiere] Chocolate Magic (Shokora no Mahou) by Mizuho Rino

Shokora no Mahou 「ショコラの魔法」 by Mizuho Rino AKA The Magic of Chocolate Shogakukan Ciao, shoujo First published in Japan 2009.07

Related series
Sequels: Shokora no Mahou ~Bittersweet~ (Japan release: 2010.03), Shokora no Mahou ~Creamy Sugar~ (JP: 2010.11) and Shokora no Mahou ~Dark Spice~ (2011.04) and Shokora no Mahou Dakkuwāzu Shokora Kioku no Meiro (Shogakukan Junior Bunko; JP release: 2011.07).

Adaptations
Anime OAV Chocolat no Mahou: Meringue au Chocolat Kanashimi no Senritsu (two episodes bundled with Ciao's April and May 2011 issues)

2. [Premiere] Doctor's Gentle Love (Dr. no Fureru Yubisaki) by Kawamaru Shin

Dr. no Fureru Yubisaki 「Ｄｒ．の触れる指先」 by Kawamaru Shin AKA Doctors touch me gently Shogakukan Flower Comics, shoujo First published in Japan 2010.07

3. [Premiere] Honey Love (Mitsukoi Honey) by Yagami Rina

Mitsukoi Honey 「蜜恋　ＨＯＮＥＹ」 by Yagami Rina Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo First published in Japan 2010.08

4. [Premiere] Honey Love Dandy Teachers (Mitsu-Ai Host Juku) by Kawamaru Shin

Mitsu-Ai Host Juku 「蜜・愛ホスト塾」 by Kawamaru Shin Shogakukan Deluxe Betsucomi, shoujo First published in Japan 2009.03

5. [Premiere] Ijime - If I Have Enough Courage (Ijime - Yuuki wo kudasai) by Igarashi Kaoru

Ijime - Yuuki wo kudasai 「いじめ－勇気をください－」 by Igarashi Kaoru Shogakukan Ciao, shoujo First published in Japan 2010.10

Related
In the Ijime series: Ijime - Hitoribocchi no Tatakai (Japan release: 2007.04; published by m&c! as Ijime - The Lonely War), Ijime - Ikijigoku kara no Dasshutsu (JP: 2008.04; published by m&c! as Ijime - Escape from Hell on Earth), Ijime - Mienai Akui (JP: 2008.11; published by m&c! as Ijime - The Invisible Malice) and Ijime - Shizuka na Kangoku (Japan street date: 2011.09.01)

Light novel collaborations with Takeuchi Masami under the Ciao Novels imprint: Ijime Mō Namida wa iranai (Japan release: 2009.03) and Ijime - Makenai Yuuki (JP: 2009.09). These were published by m&c! as Ijime - No Need to Cry and Ijime - Undefeated Guts last January. m&c! has yet to publish a third light novel from the same duo, Ijime - Shin no hoshi o shinjite (Japan street date: 2011.09.01).

6. [Premiere] Invincible Lover (Muteki Kareshi) by Konno Risa

Muteki Kareshi 「無敵カレシ」 by Konno Risa Shogakukan Betsucomi, shoujo First published in Japan 2008.10

7. Love in the Sky (Sora Log) 3 of 4 by Mitsuki Kaco

Sora Log 「ソラログ」 by Mitsuki Kaco Shogakukan Betsucomi, shoujo Volume 3 first published in Japan 2010.02

8. [Premiere] Lovely Lesson - Hair Make Episode (Lovely Lesson: Hair Make Hen) by Sakisaka Mea

Lovely Lesson: Hair Make Hen 「ラブリー・レッスン　ヘアメイク編」 by Sakisaka Mea Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo First published in Japan 2007.05

Related series
Lovely Lesson (Japan release: 2006.03; published by m&c! in 2007.08.14) and Lovely Lesson: Chuukyuuhen (JP: 2006.11; ID release: ?)

9. [Premiere] Secret Kiss by Aikawa Saki

Secret Kiss 「シークレット・キス」 by Aikawa Saki Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo First published in Japan 2007.11

10. Song For My Sweet Home (Tadaima no Uta) 2 of 3+ by Fujimoto Yuuki

Tadaima no Uta 「ただいまのうた」 by Fujimoto Yuuki Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 2 first published in Japan 2010.08

11. [Premiere] Ultra Z Class (Ultra Hanamaru Z-gumi!!) by Kosaka Mariko

Ultra Z Class 「ウルトラはなまるＺ組！！！」 by Kosaka Mariko Shogakukan Ciao, shoujo First published in Japan 2009.06

12. [Premiere] A Witch Who Looks For Love (Majo wa Koi ni Hen Shiteru) by Kumaki Eri

Majo wa Koi ni Hen Shiteru 「魔女は恋にヘンしてる」 by Kumaki Eri Shogakukan Ciao, shoujo First published in Japan 2010.02

mangazine (2011.08.18)

• Cherry 56/2011 (Indonesian Ciao/ChuChu/Sho-Comi/Flowers)

Hong Kong manhua (2011.08.18)

1. Long Hu Men - The Next Level 6: Licik Vs. Gila by Tony Wong (Jade Dynasty)
2. Chinese Heroes: Sang Legenda 2 of 2: Pertarungan Penentuan by Tony Wong (Jade Dynasty) [Finale]

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Moar m&c! Love is Everywhere Valentine manga and light novels (Street date: 26 January 2011) [UPDATED]

Takoyaki Princess © Mizuho Rino/Shogakukan [First serialized in Ciao]
Published in Indonesia by Gramedia/m&c!

m&c! finally uploaded the covers for this Wednesday's manga and light novels release. Babble commences.

Love is Everywhere Valentine manga ♥ Part II

You know by now that Love is Everywhere is the catch-all for m&c!'s Heart Day 2011 romances (one-shots) and actually, there's a promo: If you buy three of the standalones between 20 January and 20 February—in selected Gramedia book stores—you get the chance to join a lucky draw. Up for grabs are Blackberry smartphones and iPod Shuffles. I will be posting a more complete advisory (which Gramed outlets are participating), but in the meantime, you can check out m&c!'s Twitter for details (here, here, here, here and here).

Cinta Sang Fashionista
© Archie the Redcat/
Gita Juwita/Bijou
Published by m&c!
[Indonesian synopses here]

m&c! expands Love is Everywhere to embrace the KOLONI local comic Cinta Sang Fashionista that compiles:

1. Panel by LUV's Archie the Redcat, the story of aspiring komikus Fey who catches the eye of a famous comic artist and the jealousy that comes with it
2. Pakai Baju Apa Hari Ini? (What to wear today?) by Best Friends's Gita Juwita, about fashionista Ghea, accepted as an assistant to renowned stylist Leoni on the condition that she transform Leoni's geeky younger brother into a hottie
3. Between You and Me by A Place in Your Heart's Bijou which has heroine Erin being laughed at by the school's most popular boy, Aditya, after she is punished to stay under the sun for tardiness

m&c! also includes:

• Takoyaki Princess by Mizuho Rino that tells of Michinobe Akari's quest to have all of Japan eating takoyaki and her duel with the owner of the meat bun/bakpao establishment Banri (falling in love along the way). This standalone finished serialization in Cherry.
• Princess Gal Paradise by Wao Akira, modest school girl Tachikagawa Himeko's Road to Becoming a Gal and her not-so friendshipping with Gal guru Mikami Tochiotome-sama...who happens to be a guy. (Wao Akira-sensei is the manga-ka of the Tokkou Sayaka series: Yankee Girl, Sayaka I Love You, Sayaka's Special Attack, Big Victory! and Tokkou Sayaka Tenkamuteki.)
• Ijime: No Need to Cry and Ijime: Undefeated Guts, the light novel collaborations of Takeuchi Masami (+ONE, St. Valentine's Bodyguard, Summer Kiss) and Igarashi Kaoru that belong in Igarashi Kaoru's Ijime universe: The Lonely War, Escape from Hell, The Invisible Malice and Courage. Both light novels are premised on how a group of three girl friends (one set met on the internets) tackle the problem of bullying.

More babble about the non-Valentine KOLONI found below the manga list.

m&c! Valentine manga: Love is Everywhere, Part II (2011.01.26)

1. Cinta Sang Fashionista by Archie The Redcat/Gita Juwita/Bijou [KOLONI]
2. Ijime: No Need to Cry by Takeuchi Masami/Igarashi Kaoru

「いじめ　もう涙はいらない」 by Takeuchi Masami/Igarashi Kaoru Shogakukan Ciao Novels, shoujo This volume first published in Japan 2009.03

Contains:
1. Heart: Miwa's Story
2. Courage: Yuna's Story
3. Love: Erika's Story
4. New Morning

Related
Ijime: Undefeated Guts

3. Ijime: Undefeated Guts by Takeuchi Masami/Igarashi Kaoru

「いじめ　負けない勇気」 by Takeuchi Masami/Igarashi Kaoru Shogakukan Ciao Novels, shoujo This volume first published in Japan 2009.09

Related
Ijime: No Need to Cry

4. [Series Premiere] Princess Gal Paradise (Himegal Paradise) 1 of 3+ by Wao Akira

Himegal Paradise 「姫ギャル　パラダイス」 by Wao Akira Shogakukan Ciao, shoujo Volume 1 first published in Japan 2009.11

5. Takoyaki Princess by Mizuho Rino

Takoyaki Princess 「たこ☆やきプリンセス」 by Mizuho Rino Shogakukan Ciao, shoujo This anthology first published in Japan 2008.12

Serializations
Indonesian Cherry (concluded)

m&c! ongoing manhua (2011.01.26)

• The Story of Wang Fenglei 8 of 10 by Tony Wong

m&c! KOLONI local comics (2011.01.26)

1. Be Boys (Revisi) by Van
2. [Premiere] The Butterfly Ink 1 of 2 by Wina Oktavia/Annisa Fadilla Yusuf
3. [Premiere] My Premium Girl by H-San
4. [Premiere] See You by Bob Raigen
5. [Premiere] Somme de Chat - Renee Sang Penyihir by KuDu

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Nube 28, My cheerful Boyfriend by Satori Tae, Ijime: Escape From Hell on Earth (m&c! 18 November 2010 manga)

Seito Kaichou no Kareshi © Satori Tae/Shogakukan
Published in Indonesia as My cheerful Boyfriend by Gramedia/m&c!

I would've led with Jigoku Sensei Nube, or Guru Ahli Roh Nube—seeing as the Hell Teacher last jumped into action in August 2009—but the cover proved too eye-popping for my G-rated/SFW blog. And since m&c!'s blurb only lists (partially?) the Volume 28: Shinigami chapter titles, it's not too egregious to deprive it of front page pix honor.

In any case, My cheerful Boyfriend IS the First Runner-up this release. Although I would've preferred m&c! to retitle the shoujo standalone The Student Council President's Boyfriend, that's neither here nor there. Satori Tae's Seito Kaichou no Kareshi omnibus compiles four shorts: My cheerful Boyfriend, A Wish before farewell, At Home X Love and Clumsy Love Letter. The Opposites Attract title story is blurbed below:

In this corner, we have Michiru: smart, reliable and her school's student council president. In the opposite corner lurks Michiru's Blithe Spirit childhood friend Rin. For reasons she has yet to comprehend, Michiru okays Rin's rabu proposal.

Can Carefree × Serious transcend their differences to reach Happy Even After?

m&c! previously published Satori Tae-sensei's Anger, Laugh, and Love and A Gift for You.

m&c! also releases a third Ijime manga, Ijime: Escape from Hell on Earth, actually the second in Igarashi Kaoru's This could happen to you bullying series. The next Tyrants and Victims amortization (after the first Ijime: The Lonely War and third Ijime: The Invisible Malice) comprises four stories: Dikhianati Sepulang Sekolah (Betrayed after school), Jalan Yang Salah (The Wrong Road), Bekas Luka Yang Tak Bisa Hilang (An Indelible Scar) and Suara Kegelapan (The Voice of Darkness).

With the release of Ijime: Escape from Hell, only one more volume, Ijime: Courage, remains.

[Reissues] 2 × two-volume shoujo manga ex-July 2009: Majiko!'s Dynamic Duet and Tsuda Masami's Eensy Weensy Monster for those who didn't get them the first time around.

m&c! manga (2010.11.18)

Release links are hide/unhide. Click for more details and cover scans.

1. Guru Ahli Roh Nube (Jigoku Sensei Nube) 28 of 31 by Makura Shou, Okano Takeshi

Jigoku Sensei Nube 「地獄先生ぬ～べ～」 AKA Hell Teacher Nube by Makura Shou, Okano Takeshi Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump, shounen Volume 28 first published in Japan 1999.01 Series re-released in 20 bunko volumes in 2006

Volume 28: Shinigami chapters:
238: Shinigami ...
239: Agyou-san ...
240: Walking Jampyuu ...
241: Batas Tamamo ...
242: Rubah Emas Berekor Sembilan...
243: Jiwa Dalam Genggaman ...

Related series
Gendai Toshi Yōkikō Reibaishi Izuna ~the spiritual medium~ (spin-off; volume 7 ships 2010.12)

Adaptations
A 49-episode anime adaptation co-produced by Toei Animation and TV Asahi, starring seiyuu Okiayu Ryotaro (Nueno Meisuke/Nube), aired in Japan from April 1996 to June 1997. A three-episode OAV was released between May 1998 and April 1999. Three movies—Jigoku Sensei Nube (1996.07.06), Jigoku Sensei Nube: Gozen 0 toki Nube Shisu (sequel; 1997.03.08) and Jigoku Sensei Nube: Kyoufu no Natsu Yasumi! Asashi no Uni no Gensetsu (sequel; 1997.07.12)—have also been produced.

2. [Premiere] Ijime: Escape from Hell on Earth (Ijime - Ikijigoku kara no Dasshutsu) by Igarashi Kaoru

Ijime - Ikijigoku kara no Dasshutsu 「いじめ－生き地獄からの脱出－」 by Igarashi Kaoru Shogakukan Ciao, shoujo This volume first published in Japan 2008.04

Related series
1. Ijime: The Lonely War (Ijime - Hitoribocchi no Tatakai)
3. Ijime: The Invisible Malice (Ijime - Mienai Akui)
4. Ijime: Courage (Ijime - Yuuki wo Kusasai)

3. Lady & The Sea (Umi wa Miteita Inu) 2 of 2 by Abiko Miwa [Finale]

Umi wa Miteita Inu 「海をみていた犬」 by Abiko Miwa Hakusensha HLC (Hakusensha Ladies Comics) Silky, josei Volume 2 first published in Japan 2004.11

Reissues
Re-released in one volume in Japan 2008.09

4. [Premiere] My cheerful Boyfriend (Seito Kaichou no Kareshi) by Satori Tae

Seito Kaichou no Kareshi 「生徒会長の彼氏」 by Satori Tae Shogakukan Flower Comics, shoujo This volume first published in Japan 2010.01

[RE-STO] Reissues (2010.11.18)

• Dynamic Duet 1 of 2 by Majiko!
• Dynamic Duet 2 of 2 by Majiko! [Finale]
• Eensy Weensy Monster 1 of 2 by Tsuda Masami
• Eensy Weensy Monster 2 of 2 by Tsuda Masami [Finale]

¹ Source: m&c! (artwork and release advisory)
² Manga, including the reissues, are priced at IDR 16,500 each.

Previews continued

Lady & The Sea 2 of 2 by Abiko Miwa

Heartache slowly fades in the glow of warmth from family and friends, affording Ryouko the chance to start anew with Kai, her beloved son.

UP NEXT: 24 November 2010 manga and manhwa

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 Kristian

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

Iamque opus exegi,
~niki DBA 30uɐlnɯɐnɥ (花木蘭03)
Mistress of Adoxography

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The rest of the upcoming manga (18 November 2010 street date)

• Elex Media: C.M.B. 13 · Topeng Kaca 3 Deluxe · Bakeru-kun Pika Pika 1 by Fujiko F. Fujio · Lys Lily 1 by Hibiki Wataru · Mixim 11 v1 by Anzai Nobuyuki · Demon King 31 · Crayon Shinchan: Buku Pengetahuan Apa & Mengapa by Usui Yoshito · Hayate the Combat Butler 23 · Wild Life 10 · Animal Doctor 3 · Global Garden 2 · Look Up! 5 · Natural Honey Dormitory 4 · Ogawa & Team Saito 3 · Hell Girl 9 of 9 · Want You 2 · Juvenile Remix 5 · Lum, The Invader Girl 27 · HanaLaLa 54/2010
• Level Comics: Fight!! Ippo 79 · Soul Eater 3 · Cesare 3 · Psychometrist Eiji 16 · The Ravages of Time 5 · Smurf - Sup Para Smurf by Peyo · Lucky Luke - Pelarian Dalton Bersaudara by Morris

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