Idol Shopping 11, Kitchen Palette 2, Seiyuu-Ka! Lovely Voice 4 (m&c! 19 September 2011 manhwa and manga)

Will replace with an m&c! cover when a big enuf one shows up. » Done (Btw, if these manga and manhwa weren't available yet on the 19th, Monday, try succeeding days. m&c! actually dates these releases for the 21st.)

Seiyuu-Ka! © Minami Maki/Hakusensha [Serialized in Hana to Yume]
Published in Indonesia as Seiyuu-Ka! Lovely Voice by Gramedia/m&c!

Before we get into the struggles of a voice star, the travails of an idol —

The entire boarding school is in an uproar over Kang Ahul—disguised as his twin sister—making out with idol Hwang SeRyun. The real Song Yie, meanwhile, falls into Ha Jin Chae's trap to make Seo GaYoon jealous.

How will Romeo (GaYoon) react when he sees his Juliet in bed with SeRyun? Complication as only Hwang MiRee can conceive in the penultimate Idol Shopping, INCOMING! (I think I'll hold off reading this volume until m&c! releases the 12th and last Idol Shopping :P)

Also sibling-induced headaches in another, similarly one more to go DO WANT!—

Kitchen Palette 2 of 3 by Takada Rie

Since apprenticing at L'aurora, Komugi has leveled up as—if not a sous chef, then at least a short-order cook? For sure, she's totally under owner chef Tetsuri's spell. Little does Komugi expect to find major competition for Tetsuri's attention so close to home — her own sister!

Will sis Azuki succeed where Komugi ‘failed’? You know what title to ask for (*whispers* Kitchen Palette ~Komugi's Love Flavor in Training volume 2).

Meanwhile, Hime finally graduates from hell's training camp in

Seiyuu-Ka! Lovely Voice 4 of 7+ by Minami Maki

Thanks to Mizuki's glasses, Hime manages to act like a prince, and now is all fired up for her first seiyuu role as Shiro. But sound director Yajima and staff treat Hime no better than a nuisance. Without losing any of her genki, Hime rushes Senri's apartment to give the performance of a (short) lifetime.

Moar previews after the release list.

m&c! manga (2011.09.19)

1. Born to Cook (Mister Ajikko II) 8 of 11+ by Terasawa Daisuke

Mister Ajikko II 「ミスター味っ子２」 by Terasawa Daisuke Kodansha Evening KC, seinen Volume 8 first published in Japan 2010.10

Related series
Mister Ajikko (prequel; 19 volumes)

2. Kitchen Palette (Kitchen Palette ~Komugi no Renai Fuumi Shuugyou Shitate~) 2 of 3 by Takada Rie

Kitchen Palette ~Komugi no Renai Fuumi Shuugyou Shitate~ 「キッチンパレット～小麦の恋愛風味修行仕立て～」 by Takada Rie Hakusensha Silky, josei Volume 2 (chapters 5-7) first published in Japan 2010.07

3. Love in the Sky (Sora Log) 4 of 4 by Mitsuki Kaco [Finale]

Sora Log 「ソラログ」 by Mitsuki Kaco Shogakukan Betsucomi, shoujo Volume 4 first published in Japan 2010.06

Contains chapters 13-15 and extras Happy Dating Guide and the one-shot Melodramatic Library.

4. My Lovely Class Leader (Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou) 3 of 15+ by Nishimura Tomoko

Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou 「極上！！めちゃモテ委員長」 by Nishimura Tomoko Shogakukan Ciao, shoujo Volume 3 first published in Japan 2006.12

Serializations/Other languages
Serialized in Cherry (ongoing)
Traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan: 戀愛班長 12 per 2011.04)

Adaptations
The 51-episode Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou anime produced by Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment, starring seiyuu Ogawa Mana (Kitagawa Mimi) and Oshima Ryo (Toujou Ushio) aired from April 2009 to March 2010 in Japan. The Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou Second Collection sequel premiered 2010.04.03; episode 51 finale aired 2011.04.10.

5. Seiyuu-Ka! Lovely Voice (Seiyuu-Ka!) 4 of 7+ by Minami Maki

Seiyuu-ka! 「声優かっ！」 by Minami Maki Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 4 first published in Japan 2010.10

6. Spray King 2 of 4 by Mikuni Shin

Spray King 「Ｓｐｒａｙ　Ｋｉｎｇ」 by Mikuni Shin Kodansha Shonen Rival, shounen Volume 2 first published in Japan 2009.07

m&c! manhwa (2011.09.19)

1. Idol Shopping 11 of 12 by Hwang MiRee

Idol Shopping 「아이돌 쇼핑」 by Hwang MiRee Samyang (Kkonnim), soonjung Volume 11 first published in Korea 2009.02

2. Say Say Say 5 of 7 by Hwang MiRee

Say Say Say 「세이 세이 세이 (Say Say Say)」 by Hwang MiRee Samyang (Kkonnim), soonjung Volume 5 first published in Korea 2007.10

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Hong Kong manhua (2011.09.19)

1. Dewa Iblis Awan Api II No. 2 by Tony Wong (Jade Dynasty)
2. Pedang Maha Dewa - Future 3 of 6 by Tony Wong (Jade Dynasty)

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Shanaou Yoshitsune Genpei War 15, Seiyuu-Ka! Lovely Voice 3, Kitchen Palette 1 by Takada Rie (m&c! 15 August 2011 manga) [UPDATED]

Another Hella Long NikBabble™ Version :D

Yup, you read that right. "Takada Rie." "m&c!" Also, "Takada Rie." "Hakusensha." (Not writing for Shogakukan nor licensed by 3L this time.)

Shanaou Yoshitsune: Genpei no Kassen © Sawada Hirofumi
Kodansha [Serialized in Monthly Shonen Magazine]
Published in Indonesia as Shanaou Yoshitsune Genpei War by Gramedia/m&c!

Heike leaves the capital and commences counterattack. Yoshinaka, however, forces Houou to issue an order to subdue Yoritomo, which firms up Yoritomo's resolve. Yoshitsune's war to become the supreme shadow commander begins!

The moar I wiki Genpei War and the historical belligerents involved (mentioned in m&c!'s blurb — the Taira and Minamoto clans, Yoshinaka, Yoritomo and of course, Yoshitsune), the moar I want to start Sawada Hirofumi's Shanaou Yoshitsune Genpei War, regardless that I naw have 15 volumes and 22 prequel tankou to catch up on.

Namida Usagi ~Tears of First Love~ 3 of 7+ by Minase Ai

Narumi already has a girlfriend?? Momoka heartbreak! Momoka makes up her mind to treat Narumi “only as friend” so she can remain by his side. Her decision, however, brings her even more pain, prompting Narumi's best buddy Amano to embrace the tearful Momoka, saying, “If it hurts that much, become my girlfriend instead...”

Niki sez.... This is a 7.5 of 10 ♡. I am lurvin' Amano, not only as the cover of the third Namida Usagi ~Tears of First Love~ but also because despite   [SPOILER!] Narumi finally admitting that he likes Momoka, he thoroughly irritates. Narumi better redeem himself in the next Namida Usagi, or... (I start shipping Momoka with Amano.)

Btw, if you want to follow Minase Ai-sensei, here's her twitter account. (Got that off volume 3's quarter-column free talks ^^v)

New m&c! titles

Four series premiere: Takada Rie's not quite Bambino! josei manga Kitchen Palette, Sugiyama Miwako's Love, Romance and the World (the love-triangled heroine of which looks like a grade-schooler >,<) and My Dearest Pochi that tweep MayzMeow-san speculates might turn out as angsty as Tachibana Yutaka's other shoujo offerings. (She might've been alluding to Kana, Kamo AKA Love Me, Love Me Not as a model.) The lone soonjung manhwa n00b is Moon Fighters that I ab-so-lute-ly hated when I tried it out as Moon Boy (would've preferred that m&c! liberated the latest Chiro instead :P).

These standalones also debut — (the disappointing) Perfect Boy Falls in Love by Shiumi Saki and Love at Sakura Dormitory by Morita Yuki that actually surprised me for being so 6 of 10 yummy, its Ciao creds notwithstanding.

You also have to include the Ramadhan/Idul Fitri-apropos Real Masjid local comic among the debuts.

I preview newbies—except Kitchen Palette—Below the Cut. (I even snap review some of them, if that's an incentive to scroll down.)

Kitchen Palette ~Komugi no
Ren'ai Fuumi Shuugyou Shitate~
© Takada Rie
Hakusensha [Silky]
Published in Indonesia as
Kitchen Palette ~Komugi's
Love Flavor in Training
by Gramedia/m&c!

Big Eater Komugi isn't satisfied with scarfing the entire L'aurora Italian restaurant, she wants to apprentice as a chef there, too. After much groveling, Komugi prevails on owner Tetsuri to let her work the kitchen. Chef Tetsuri's condition: that the rich brat survives on the salary he gives her, a pittance in her eyes.

Komugi's days of grumbling tummy and constant scolding — start-OH!

Nik sez.... In the initial flush after finishing the four chapters (piatti) that comprise Kitchen Palette ~Komugi's Love Flavor in Training 1, I gave it an 8.5 of 10. (It kept me company in traffic and made the Jakarta congestion bearable desu kara.) I later revised that Too High! rating to 7.5. The downgrade, however, does not detract from Enjoyable. It remains so, but Komugi—and the sharp-tongued Tetsuri—will have to pull out the romance big guns if I am to up later Kitchen Palette grades.

Other Takada Rie manga: Takada Rie is prolly not unknown among Indonesian shoujo (and josei) fans. 3L or Tiga Lancar Comic is actually built on Takada Rie's Ex-delinquent × Naive Female Lead Heart. 3L went on to license Hadashi no Aitsu, Manatsu, Wild Act, Happy Hustle High, A Hard Trainer, Love Get You, Love Tripper, Punch!!, To Be the Lady on Top AND most recently — Doctor's Love (Oshiri Ai - Shinsatsu chuu -) and its prequel Couple Who Love Buttocks (Futari wa Oshiri Ai) that finished its Indonesian run last May.

Unless its license lapses, 3L will definitely publish the third Oshiri Ai - Shinsatsu chuu - (Japan street date: 2011.09.09). But I hope m&c! follows up Kitchen Palette soon with the ongoing Calligraphy! troped Ippitsu Nyuukon!, also a Hakusensha HLC Silky series (volume 1 published in Japan last 5 July). It remains to be seen which company snaps up supernatural fantasy Gaba Kawa (Japan release: 2006.07; VIZ Media's Shojo Beat Gaba Kawa per 2008.11) —has anyone?—and the Transfer student/Soccer Trouble Kick (JP: 2004.03). I don't know who, if any, licensed the Age Gap, Orphan Dandan Aishite first published in Japan 1993.04 (rereleased as the Flower Comics Deluxe DANDAN Aishite in 2003.05) and sequel Dandan Dakishimete (JP: 1994.05).

m&c! manga (2011.08.15)

1. Flower of Queen (Jouou no Hana) 2 of 4+ by Izumi Kaneyoshi

Joou no Hana 「女王の花」 by Izumi Kaneyoshi Shogakukan Betsucomi, shoujo Volume 2 first published in Japan 2010.07

2. [Series Premiere] Kitchen Palette (Kitchen Palette ~Komugi no Renai Fuumi Shuugyou Shitate~) 1 of 3 by Takada Rie

Kitchen Palette ~Komugi no Renai Fuumi Shuugyou Shitate~ 「キッチンパレット～小麦の恋愛風味修行仕立て～」 by Takada Rie Hakusensha Silky, josei Volume 1 first published in Japan 2010.01

3. Kumpulan Cerita Terbaik Miiko 4 (Miiko Selection ~Bakushouhen~) by Ono Eriko

Miiko Selection ~Bakushouhen~ 「みい子セレクション～爆笑～」 by Ono Eriko Shogakukan Ciao Comics, shoujo First published in Japan 2009.10

Related
Miiko Selection ~Ono Eriko Best 10 Hen~ (JP release: 2004.07), Miiko Selection ~Blue~ (JP: 2005.08) and Miiko Selection ~Love~ (JP: 2006.09) AKA Kumpulan Cerita Terbaik Miiko 1-3
Miiko Desu! (four of four volumes; released in Indonesia as Namaku Miiko!) and Kocchi Muite! Miiko (23 volumes as at 2011.03 [JP]; Hai, Miiko! 23 per 2011.06)

4. [Premiere] Love at Sakura Dormitory (Sakura Kanzume) by Morita Yuki

Sakura Kanzume 「さくらかんづめ」 by Morita Yuki Shogakukan Ciao, shoujo First published in Japan 2010.04

5. [Series Premiere] Love, Romance and the World (Orera Kourin!) 1 of 3 by Sugiyama Miwako

Orera Kourin! 「オレら降臨！」 by Sugiyama Miwako Shogakukan ChuChu, shoujo Volume 1 first published in Japan 2009.07

6. [Series Premiere] My Dearest Pochi (Uchi no Pochi no Iukoto niwa) 1 of 3+ by Tachibana Yutaka

Uchi no Pochi no Iukoto niwa 「うちのポチの言うことには」 by Tachibana Yutaka Hakusensha LaLa DX, shoujo Volume 1 first published in Japan 2010.01

7. Namida Usagi ~Tears of First Love~ (Namida Usagi ~Seifuku no Kataomoi~) 3 of 7+ by Minase Ai

Namida Usagi ~Seifuku no Kataomoi~ 「なみだうさぎ～制服の片想い～」 by Minase Ai Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo Volume 3 first published in Japan 2010.06

8. [Premiere] Perfect Boy Falls in Love (Koi ni Ochita Kanpeki-kun) by Shiumi Saki

Koi ni Ochita Kanpeki-kun 「恋に落ちた完璧くん」 by Shiumi Saki AKA Perfect Boy Fell in love Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo First published in Japan 2010.10

9. Pudding in Love (Koi suru Purin!) 3 of 5 by Shinozuka Hiromu

Koi suru Purin! 「恋するプリン！」 by Shinozuka Hiromu Shogakukan Ciao, shoujo Volume 3 first published in Japan 2007.06

Serializations
Serialized in the Indonesian Cherry (concluded)

10. Seiyuu-Ka! Lovely Voice (Seiyuu-Ka!) 3 of 7+ by Minami Maki

Seiyuu-ka! 「声優かっ！」 by Minami Maki Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 3 first published in Japan 2010.07

11. Shanaou Yoshitsune Genpei War (Shanaou Yoshitsune: Genpei no Kassen) 15 of 16+ by Sawada Hirofumi

Shanaou Yoshitsune: Genpei no Kassen 「遮那王　義経　源平の合戦」 by Sawada Hirofumi Kodansha Monthly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 15 first published in Japan 2011.05

Related series
Shanaou Yoshitsune (prequel, 22 of 22 volumes)

m&c! manhwa (2011.08.15)

1. [Series Premiere] Moon Fighters (Wolyoil Sonyeon) 1 of 9 by Lee YoungYou

Wolyoil Sonyeon 「月요일 소년(월요일 소년)」 by Lee YoungYou Haksan Party, soonjung Volume 1 first published in Korea 2005.05

Other languages
English Moon Boy (Ice Kunion: three volumes, absorbed by Yen Press: published all nine volumes), French (Editions Clair de Lune: Le Garçon de la lune Tome 9 per 2011.05), Japanese (Enterbrain: Getsuyoubi Shounen volume 2 per 2010.03)

2. Vanilla Frosting 2 of 2 by Romo [Finale]

Vanilla Frosting 「바닐라 프로스팅」 by Romo Haksan, soonjung Volume 2 first published in Korea 2010.07

Hong Kong manhua (2011.08.15)

1. The Impeccable Twins Final Chapters 19 of 20: Dalang Iblis (bagian kedelapan) by Khu Lung/Cai Jing Dong (Culture Com)
2. Pedang Maha Dewa 4 Amazing Weapons - The Lost Blade 3 by Tony Wong (Jade Dynasty)

KOLONI local comics (2011.08.15)

• [Premiere] Real Masjid

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