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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 Black Swindler 13, The Drops of God 5, Rainbow 21 (Level Comics 22 June 2011 manga) [UPDATED]

Also, ROMICs (BDs) but excluding Franquin's Spirou & Sang Ahli Waris which got postponed to 6 July.

The Black Swindler 13 (Level Comics)

Kurosagi © Kuromaru & Natsuhara Takeshi/Shogakukan
[First serialized in Young Sunday]
Published in Indonesia as The Black Swindler by Elex Media/Level Comics

Kurosaki investigates a money laundering ring in China. The scam stalls because of a Shirosagi named Hayashi. What tactics will Kurosaki employ to finish off the fraudsters?

The Black Swindler editor Sina-san notes that Kurosaki's experience in China brings him closer to uncovering ‘Fixer’ Katsuragi's past. And speaking of China, the money laundering chapters (134-141) represent Kurosagi's first overseas outing, or so sez the Japanese blurb.

But before Kurosaki leaves for Shanghai, he wraps up the pet fraud story in chapters 131 to 133 first.

The Drops of God 5 of 29+ by Agi Tadashi & Okimoto Shu

To identify the 1st Apostle and restore Mrs. Kaori's memories, Shizuku works as a sommelier at Mishima's restaurant. There he meets a famous musician who sparks an epiphany about the first of the 13 wines Shizuku has single out. To aid his quest, Shizuku turns to Robert.

But will his dad's old friend help Shizuku?

The Drops of God editor Nickyta Oliver Fonda-san comments that Finally, the destined date with the 1st Apostle dawns and promises that the battle between snooty Issei and wuvable Shizuku will strain your curiosity to the limits.

New Level manga: Blue Seal by Shinohara Chie

Blue Seal 1 (Level Comics)

Ao no Fuuin
© Shinohara Chie
Shogakukan
Published in Indonesia
as Blue Seal
by Level Comics

I assume Level's launching the bunko because the Komikologi July-advised total volumes is 7 (the tankou originally numbered 11 and Level's Blue Seal cover is the first tankoubon's). If I'm wrong, then just add four more to the volume count.

When a girl opens her eyes, the portal of legend gapes wide.

Only death awaits the beautiful transfer student Kiryu Souko at her new school — why?

Because once the seal is broken, Souko inherits the crown of the Demon Queen, the Blue Dragon of the Tou family who devours humans. Contributes Wiki: Unfortunately, the latest reincarnation of Sōryū (or “Seiryū”) has fallen in love with a boy named Akira who is the reincarnation of Byakko, the legendary white tiger who is destined to kill her.

A dilemma that promises off-the-charts tension, chemistry and Kyaaa~ :D

Wiki also points out that Ao no Fuuin is loosely based on the tale of Four Gods in oriental cultures, namely the Azure Dragon (east), the White Tiger (west), the Black Turtle (north) and the Red Phoenix (south) and invites you to compare it with Watase Yuu's Fushigi Yuugi, another shoujo manga series based on the same legends.

Level has published Shinohara Chie's Escape Express and is installing Red River, a breath-taking pair I rate a 9 of 10 ♡.

Level Comics manga (2011.06.22)

  1. Air Gear 22 of 32+ by Oh!great
  2. LC: Air Gear 22

    AirGearエア・ギア」 by Oh! great
    Kodansha Weekly Shonen Magazine, shounen
    Volume 22 (Tricks 197-207) first published in Japan 2008.09

    Awards
    Best Shounen Manga, 2006 Kodansha Manga Awards

    Other languages/serializations
    English Air Gear (Del Rey: until Volume 15/16/17 per 2010.08; Kodansha Comics: volume 18 released 2011.06.14 • volume 19 street date: 2011.08.16), Korean (Haksan), traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan: 飛輪少年 #31 per 2011.05), simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi Singapore: volume 28 per 2010.08), French (Pika Édition: Tome 28 ships 2011.06.29 • Tome 29 street date: 2011.09.07), 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 (The first Air Gear: Kuro no Hane to Nemuri no Mori -Break on the Sky- OAD streeted with volume 30 in November 2010 with seiyuu Okamoto Nobuhiko as Ikki; the second OAD was bundled with volume 31 (2011.03.17), with a third released 2011.06.17); and a series of musicals

  3. The Black Swindler (Kurosagi) 13 of 20 by Kuromaru & Natsuhara Takeshi
  4. LC: The Black Swindler 13

    Kurosagiクロサギ
    by Kuromaru & Natsuhara Takeshi
    Shogakukan Young Sunday, seinen
    Volume 13 first published in Japan 2007.04

    Volume 13 chapters:
    131-133 Pet fraud
    134-141 Money laundering scam (I ~ VIII)
    Shirosagi Data File.

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

    Related
    Shin Kurosagi (sequel; 11 volumes per 2011.06.30)

    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.

  5. [Series Premiere] Blue Seal (Ao no Fuuin) 1 of 7 by Shinohara Chie
  6. LC: Blue Seal 1

    Ao no Fuuin蒼の封印
    by Shinohara Chie
    Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo
    Bunko volume 1 first published in Japan 1999.02

    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)

  7. The Drops of God (Kami no Shizuku) 5 of 29+ by Agi Tadashi & Okimoto Shu
  8. LC: The Drops of God 5

    Kami no Shizuku神の雫
    by Agi Tadashi & Okimoto Shu
    AKA Les Gouttes de Dieu
    Kodansha Morning, seinen
    Volume 5 first published in Japan 2006.01

    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); 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

    Other languages
    French (Glénat: Les Gouttes de Dieu tome 19 shipped 2011.06.08 • tome 20 street date: 2011.08.17), traditional Chinese 神之水滴 (Sharp Point Press Taiwan), 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.

  9. Eternal Sabbath (ES) 3 of 8 by Souryo Fuyumi
  10. LC: Eternal Sabbath 3

    ESES」 by Souryo Fuyumi
    Kodansha Morning, seinen
    Volume 3 first published in Japan 2003.02

    Other languages
    English ES (Del Rey: eight volumes), French (Glénat: eight volumes), Italian (Editions Star Comics)

    Reissues
    Re-released in five bunko volumes (2006.10 - 2007.02)

  11. Homunculus 11 of 15 by Yamamoto Hideo
  12. Karakuri Circus 2 of 43 by Fujita Kazuhiro
  13. LC: Karakuri Circus 2

    Karakuri Circusからくりサーカス
    by Fujita Kazuhiro
    Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen
    Volume 2 (chapters 9-17) first published in Japan 1998.03

  14. Rainbow 21 of 22 by Abe George & Kakizaki Masasumi
  15. LC: Rainbow 21

    Rainbow - Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin
    RAINBOW 二舎六房の七人
    by Abe George & Kakizaki Masasumi
    Shogakukan Big Comic Spirits, seinen
    Volume 21 first published in Japan 2009.12

    Awards
    Best Seinen/General Manga, 51st Shogakukan Manga Awards (2005), tied with Kawaguchi Kaiji's A Spirit of the Sun

    Other languages
    French (Kazé Editions: Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin tome 17 shipped 2011.04 • tome 18 street date: 2011.07.13) and traditional Chinese (Sharp Point Press: RAINBOW少年犯罪檔案 22 per 2011.05.23)

    Adaptations
    A 26-episode anime adaptation by Madhouse, starring Oguri Shun (Minakami Mario), Kanjiya Shihori (Setsuko), Koyama Rikiya (Sakuragi Rokurouta/An-chan), Park Romi (Maeda Noboru AKA Suppon/Turtle), Fujiwara Keiji (Nomoto Ryuuji/Baremoto or Scam), Waki Tomohiro (Matsuura Mansaku/Cabbage), Kuroda Takaya (Tooyama Tadayoshi/Heitai or Soldier) and Hasome Tatsuya (Yokosuka Jou/Joe), aired in Japan between April and September 2010.

  16. Zipang 6 of 43 by Kawaguchi Kaiji
  17. LC: Zipang 6

    Zipangジパング」 by Kawaguchi Kaiji
    Kodansha Morning, seinen
    Volume 6 first published in Japan 2002.02

    Awards
    Best General Manga, 26th Kodansha Manga Awards (2002)

    Other language versions
    English (Kodansha Bilingual Comics; partial), French (Kana: tome 29 shipped 2011.02 • Pack Fidelite Zipang T30+T31 street date: 2011.08.26) and traditional Chinese (Sharp Point Press: 次元艦隊 43 per 2010.06)

    Adaptations
    Anime by Studio DEEN starring seiyuu Inada Tetsu (Executive Officer Kadomatsu Yosuke), Hoshino Takanori (Gunnery Officer Kikuchi Masayuki), Ueda Yuuji (Navigation Officer Oguri Kouhei), Yara Yuusaku (Captain Umezu Saburo) and Touchi Hiroki (Lt. Commander Kusaka Takumi) aired in Japan from October 2004 to March 2005

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European comics/BDs (2011.06.22)

  1. Jojo - Janji Persahabatan (Jojo 6: Le serment d'amitié) by André Geerts (Dupuis)
  2. Smurf Reporter (Une histoires des Schtroumpfs: Les Schtroumpfs, tome 22: Le Schtroumpf reporter) by Peyo (Le Lombard)
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The Black Swindler 12, Angel Heart 7, Moon - Subaru Solitude Standing 1 (Level Comics 27 April 2011 manga)

I lead with the third Most Wanted Manga because I can.

Moon 1 (Level Comics)

Moon © Soda Masahito & Tomiyama Kuro/Shogakukan
[Serialized in Big Comic Spirits]
Published in Indonesia by Elex Media/Level Comics

If Subaru 11 left discontent like prickles on your skin, grumble no more. The sequel Moon premieres this Wednesday.

After leaving New York, Miyamoto Subaru joins a German ballet company in Berlin where she meets Nico, a talented ballet dancer who has lost his vision. Subaru asks Nico to pair up with her and dance the Blue Bird pas de deux, promising to show Nico “another world.” Sadly, their dance disappoints.

To add, Baka-Updates Manga sez that Nico lost his ballet partner and lover in the same accident that took away his sight and asks Will Subaru be able to reach out to him, and help him to once again dance with a partner? In doing so, will she be able to find her own place in this world?

So, Ballet, Blind Dancer, Strong Female Lead, Romantic Subplot on tap.

The Black Swindler 12 of 20 by Kuromaru & Natsuhara Takeshi

Kurosaki's bankruptcy fraud case appears to be linked to a similar fraud perpetrated by the Tachimoto company 12 years previously, which caused 100 Tachimoto partner firms to go belly up.

Who's the perp behind the original crime? And can Kurosaki close this case with his brand of justice served?

Previews of the Pair of Sevens (Angel Heart 7 and K2 volume 7) after the release list.

New ROMICs/BDs

Jojo - Sahabat Sejati

Le temps des copains
© André Geerts/Dupuis
Published by Level Comics
as Jojo - Sahabat Sejati

On the bande dessinée side, Level double launches Jojo, the late André Geerts's slice of life series, starring the seven-year-old eponym. In Sahabat Sejati ("True Friend," originally Jojo 1: Le temps des copains), Jojo shares his new experiences of school, camp and play with buddy Louis. Everything is fair game, even dreams.

Meanwhile, in Kabur Dari Rumah ("Runaway," Jojo 2: La fugue de Jojo), bad grades net Jojo punishment from grandma and provisioned with what amounts to snacks, Jojo runs away from home, making grand-mère cry.

With the premiering Jojo, that makes—what?—nine BD series for Level? Can you name them? (The comment box is below ^^)

Level Comics manga (2011.04.27)

  1. Angel Heart 7 of 33 by Hojo Tsukasa
  2. LC: Angel Heart 7

    Angel Heartエンジェル・ハート
    by Hojo Tsukasa
    Shinchosha (Coamix) Comic Bunch, seinen
    Volume 7 first published in Japan 2003.06

    Related series
    City Hunter (Adapted from; 35 of 35 volumes), Angel Heart 2nd Season (sequel; one volume per 2011.03.19)

    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. The Black Swindler (Kurosagi) 12 of 20 by Kuromaru & Natsuhara Takeshi
  4. LC: The Black Swindler 12

    Kurosagiクロサギ
    by Kuromaru & Natsuhara Takeshi
    Shogakukan Young Sunday, seinen
    Volume 12 (chapters 120-130) first published in Japan 2006.12

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

    Related
    Shin Kurosagi (sequel; 10 volumes per 2011.03.30)

    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.

  5. K2 volume 7 of 14+ by Mafune Kazuo
  6. LC: K2 vol.7

    K2K2」 by Mafune Kazuo
    Kodansha Evening, seinen
    Volume 7 first published in Japan 2007.09

  7. [Series Premiere] Moon - Subaru Solitude Standing 1 of 7+ by Soda Masahito & Tomiyama Kuro
  8. LC: Moon 1

    Moon—Subaru Solitude Standing—MOON
    by Soda Masahito & Tomiyama Kuro
    Shogakukan Big Comic Spirits, seinen
    Volume 1 (chapters 1-10) first published in Japan 2008.02

    Other languages
    Traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan: MOON~昴‧續篇~ 6 released 2011.01.20)

    Related series
    Subaru (prequel; 11 volumes)

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European comics/BDs (2011.04.27)

  • [Premiere] Jojo - Kabur Dari Rumah (Jojo 2: La fugue de Jojo) by André Geerts (Dupuis)
  • [Series Premiere] Jojo - Sahabat Sejati (Jojo 1: Le temps des copains) by André Geerts (Dupuis)
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The Black Swindler seinen manga volume 9 by Kuromaru & Natsuhara Takeshi (Level Comics street date: 21 April 2010)

The Black Swindler 9 (Level Comics)

Kurosagi © Kuromaru & Natsuhara Takeshi/Shogakukan (First serialized in Young Sunday)
Published in Indonesia as The Black Swindler by Elex Media/Level Comics

The Black Swindler 9 of 20

By Kuromaru & Natsuhara Takeshi
Original title: クロサギ (Kurosagi)
Shogakukan, originally serialized in Young Sunday, seinen
Volume 9 first released in Japan 2006.04
Published in Indonesia 2010.04 by PT Elex Media Komputindo/Level Comics

May contain [SPOILERS]

Synopsis

Swindler of swindlers Kurosaki offers a scared witless con mark a way of fighting back, proposing to trap the blackmailer threatening to report victim Maezono to the police for a just for kicks gambling misdemeanor. What does Kurosaki have in mind for this vulture?

The answers be found in volume 9 of The Black Swindler, the 53rd Shogakukan Manga Awardee for best seinen/general manga.

Level Comics Volume 9 street date: 21 April 2010

An 11-episode live-action renzoku drama, starring Yamashita Tomohisa (Kusano Akira, Nobuta wo produce) as Kurosagi/Kurosaki and Horikita Maki as Yoshikawa Tsurara (Kotani Nobuko/Nobuta, Nobuta wo produce), aired on TBS from April to June 2006. A movie starring the same leads premiered in Japan in 8 March 2008.

Related: Shin Kurosagi manga (sequel; six volumes per 2010.03)

~niki DBA huamulan03 (花木蘭03) who thanks Level editor Lenny-san for the cover and summary

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