Naruto 51, Wild Life 15, Yotsubato 10 (Elex Media 6 April 2011 manga) [UPDATED]

Also, Alice Academy 15 and not one, not two, but three series finales: Sanzoku Ou 13, Shade 3 and With My Brothers 11. Before you go checking 'em off the To Do List, check this out:

Naruto © Kishimoto Masashi/Shueisha [Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump]
Published in Indonesia by Elex Media

May contain   [SPOILERS!]

Naruto, still troubled by Sakura's sudden love confession, finally learns the intent of his Konoha peers: the elimination of Sasuke. As if that weren't enough, our hero gets a new shock when he hears the five Kage's decision from Gaara.

But of course the reason for Naruto 51's Sasuke vs. Danzo!! subtitle is Sasuke's capture of Konoha leader Danzo with Madara's help. Curtains rise on Sasuke's Revenge, Act II. [Additions from Kana's Naruto, tome 51 description]

(VIZ's Naruto, Vol. 51: A Hokage's Resolve, meanwhile, clarifies Sasuke's objective: to interrogate [Danzo] about the Uchiha clan and what really happened between the political factions of Konoha and his brother, Itachi.)

Yotsuba&! 10 of 10+ by Azuma Kiyohiko

While daddy Koiwai works, Yotsuba plays house under his desk. Then inspired by picture books, Yotsuba asks for lessons on how to make pancakes.

The above summary refers to chapter 64: Yotsuba & Pancakes. The other stories in the latest Yotsuba&! 10: Yotsuba & Play (chapter 63); Yotsuba & Jumbo (65); Yotsuba & the Electronics Store (66); Yotsuba & Home Appliances (67); Yotsuba & Lies (68); and Yotsuba & the Re-encounter (69). These are *NOT* Elex Media's chapter titles, and if you want the lowdown on the other six chapters, go here.

☆ I mentioned the 4.06 finales at the top of the post, and for three endings, Elex has one beginning — Mokke, the Family, Monsters, Shaman, Sisters, Spirits seinen slice of life manga from Kumakura Takatoshi, originally serialized in Afternoon. That preview and the rest of the summaries are (waaay) below.

Mangazines (2011.04.06)

Two Kodansha mangazines also street this Wednesday: Nakayoshi Lovely 10, codenamed Red Tulip and Shonen Magz 4/2011. You'll find out why Red Tulip if you scroll down.

Elex Media manga and manhwa (2011.04.06)

1. Alice Academy (Gakuen Alice) 15 of 24+ by Higuchi Tachibana

Gakuen Alice 「学園アリス」 by Higuchi Tachibana Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 15 first published in Japan 2008.03

Other languages
English Gakuen Alice (TOKYOPOP: 15 volumes per 2011.02 • volume 16 street date: 2011.04.05), French (Glénat: L'académie Alice tome 22 ships 2011.06.08), German (Carlsen Comics Band 13 street date: 2011.08.26; serialized in Daisuki), Spanish (Glénat Espagne: Alice Escuela de Magia, latest volume 18), traditional Chinese (Ever Glory Taiwan: 學園愛麗絲 21 per 2011.03.16). Previously serialized in the Indonesian HanaLaLa (discontinued).

Adaptations
Aniplex and Group TAC's 26-episode anime adaptation, starring seiyuu Ueda Kana (Sakura Mikan), Park Romi (Hyuuga Natsume), Kugimiya Rie (Imai Hotaru) and Yasuda Miwa (Nogi Ruka), aired in Japan on NHK BS-2 from October 2004 to May 2005. The Animax Asia initial telecast ran from March to May 2006.

The anime cast also recorded dramas first broadcast on web radio. Sony Music Entertainment released Gakuen Alice Love Potion Chuiho, the first web radio CD recording, in January 2006. The second and third radio CDs Gakuen Alice Mono Wasure Machine and Gakuen Alice Chocolate Holic followed in February and March of the same year.

Related
An official Gakuen Alice Fanbook was released in May 2007; a special fanbook Pika Pika SP Fanbook was given away as a furoku in Hana to Yume.

2. Crayon Shinchan 5 of 50 by Usui Yoshito

Crayon Shin-chan 「クレヨンしんちゃん」 by Usui Yoshito (deceased) Futabasha Weekly Manga Action, seinen Volume 5 first published in Japan 1993.03

Other languages
English (partially translated by ComicsOne and CMX), French (J'ai Lu, then, Casterman), Spanish and Catalan (Planeta DeAgostini Comics Spain), German (EMA), Italian ( Panini Comics) and traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan)

Adaptations
Shin'ei Doga's anime adaptation, starring seiyuu Yajima Akiko (Shin-chan), ran from April 1992 to December 2010. At least 18 movie sequels have been released between July 1993 and April 2010.

3. Crows 17 of 26 by Takahashi Hiroshi

Crows 「クローズ」 by Takahashi Hiroshi AKA Crows: Busou Sensen Reimeihen Akita Shoten Monthly Shounen Champion, shounen Volume 17 first published in Japan 1995.06

Related series

Worst (sequel, 26 volumes as at 2011.04) and Crows Zero (spin-off; nine of nine volumes as at 2010.08)

Adaptations
Two live-action prequel movies: Crows ZERO (Japan theatrical release: October 2007) and Crows ZERO II (April 2009), directed by Miike Takashi and starring Oguri Shun (GPS leader Takiya Genji) and Yamada Takayuki (Serizawa Tamao)

4. Doraemon: Gadget Cat from the Future 4 of 10 by Fujiko F. Fujio (Shogakukan English Comics)
5. [Series Premiere] Mokke 1 of 9 by Kumakura Takatoshi

Mokke 「もっけ」 by Kumakura Takatoshi Kodansha Afternoon, seinen Volume 1 first published in Japan 2002.06

6. Naruto 51 of 55+ by Kishimoto Masashi

Naruto 「ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－」 by Kishimoto Masashi Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump, shounen Volume 51: Sasuke VS Danzo!! first published in Japan 2010.04

Awards/Accomplishments
The American volume 7 won the 2006 Quill Award in the graphic novel category. Manga sales have topped 100 million copies in Japan, with over 89 million sold globally. Naruto is the #1 bestselling manga in Indonesia, with upwards of one million copies sold nationwide.

Other languages
English Naruto (VIZ Media: 50 volumes per 2011.02 • Volume 51: A Hokage's Resolve street date: 2011.06.07; serialized in Shonen Jump USA), French (Kana: Tome 53 ships 2011.07.01), Spanish (Ediciones Glénat Spain: latest edition #52; Grupo Editorial Vid Mexico; LARP Editores Argentina), Catalan (Glénat: latest volume #46), German (Carlsen Comics: Band 49 ships 2011.04.22; serialized in Banzai!), Dutch (Kana), Russian (Comix-ART), Polish (Japonica Polonica Fantastica), Swedish (Bonnier Carlsen; serialized in Shonen Jump Sweden), traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan: 火影忍者 54 per 2011.02) and simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi Singapore: 火影忍者 #54 per 2011.02)

Adaptations
Studio Pierrot and Aniplex's 220-episode anime co-production, based on manga volumes 1-27, aired from October 2002 to February 2007 in Japan. Seiyuu Takeuchi Junko, Nakamura Chie, and Sugiyama Noriaki returned in their roles as Uzumaki Naruto, Haruno Sakura, and Uchiha Sasuke in the sequel (manga volume 28 onwards) that premiered February 2007 on TV Tokyo. Naruto Shippūden is still ongoing (episode 206 airs 2011.04.07).

At least five OAVs, seven films and three light novels have also been released:

OAVS: Find the Crimson Four-leaf Clover! (2003) · Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village! (2004) · Konoha Sports Festival (2004.08) · Finally a clash! Jonin VS Genin!! Indiscriminate grand melee tournament meeting!! (2005.12) · Naruto: The Cross Roads (2010).

A short OAV was also included within the DVD Naruto x UT Original DVD (shipped 2011.01.01).

Films: Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004.08) · Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel (2005.08) · Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006.08) · Naruto Shippūden (2007.08) · Naruto Shippūden: Kizuna (2008.08) · Naruto Shippūden: Hi no Ishi o Tsugumono (2009.07) · Naruto Shippūden movie, Naruto Shippūden: The Lost Tower (2010.07)

Three light novels written by Kusakabe Masatoshi: Naruto: Innocent Heart, Demonic Blood (2002.12) · Naruto: Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village! (2003.12) · adaptation of the first Naruto movie (2004.08)

Jump J Books also released Kishimoto Masashi- and Higashiyama Akira's Naruto Dokonjo Ninden, an autobiographical novel left by Jiraiya, in the same month as the Gekijouban Naruto Shippūden: The Lost Tower novelization (2010.08)

Related
Six ani-manga based on the movies: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004.08), Great Clash! The Illusionary Ruins at the Depths of the Earth (2005.08), Great Excitement! The Animal Riot of Crescent Moon Island (2006.08), Naruto: Shippūden: the Movie (2007.08), Naruto Shippūden 2: Bonds (2008.08) and Naruto Shippūden 3: Inheritors of the Will of Fire (2009.03).

7. Pirates and the Mermaid (Kaizoku to Ningyo) 2 of 4+ by Kiuchi Tatsuya

Kaizoku to Ningyo 「海賊と人魚」 by Kiuchi Tatsuya Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 2 first published in Japan 2009.07

8. Sanzoku Ou: King of Bandits 13 of 13 by Sawada Hirofumi [Finale]

Sanzoku Ou 「山賊王」 by Sawada Hirofumi Kodansha Magazine Great, shounen Volume 13 first published in Japan 2009.11

Serializations
Indonesian Shonen Magz (concluded)

9. Shade 3 of 3 by Ahn NohEun & CATTY [Finale]

Shade: The Other Side of Light 「쉐이드」 by Ahn NohEun (also Ahn No-Uhn) & CATTY AKA Shade: The Other Side of Light Seoul Cultural IQ Jump, sonyun Volume 3 first published in Korea 2007.10

10. Wild Life 15 of 27 by Fujisaki Masato

Wild Life 「ワイルドライフ」 by Fujisaki Masato Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 15 first published in Japan 2005.12

Volume 15 chapters*:
123. Please be quiet in the hospital
124. Goldfish love love
125. Hachibe and Mitsukuni
126. Waves of Planning
127. Overprotective transformation (or pervert)*
128. Treatment opening act
129. This is the love of - (omitted)
130. Weird old man
131. Mambo and Encore
*NOT Elex Media's chapter titles; mechanically translated by Japanese Dictionary

Serializations
Indonesian Shonen Star (ongoing)

11. With My Brothers (Oniichan to Issho) 11 of 11 by Tokeino Hari [Finale]

Oniichan to Issho 「お兄ちゃんと一緒」 by Tokeino Hari Hakusensha LaLa, shoujo Volume 11 first published in Japan 2009.07

Other languages
English Me & My Brothers (TOKYOPOP)

Adaptations
Adapted into two audio dramas. The first LaLa Tokimeki Drama CD was released as a LaLa April 2007 freebie. Seiyuu Fukuen Misato, Kondō Takashi, Kamiya Hiroshi, Suzumura Kenichi, and Konishi Katsuyuki voiced Miyashita sibs Sakura, Masashi, Takashi, Tsuyoshi, and Takeshi. A second commercially-released CD went on sale in July 2007.

12. Yotsuba&! 10 of 10+ by Azuma Kiyohiko

Yotsubato 「よつばと！」 by Azuma Kiyohiko ASCII Media Works Dengeki Daioh, seinen Volume 10 (chapters 63-69) first published in Japan 2010.11

Awards
Winner, Excellence Award for Manga, 2006 Japan Media Arts Festival; nominee, 12th Osamu Tezuka Culture Award; 2nd Place, the 1st Manga Taishō

Related series
Adapted from manga one-shot Try! Try! Try! by the same creator

Other languages
English Yotsuba&! (Yen Press: nine volumes • volume 10 street date: 2011.10.25)), French (Kurokawa: Tome 9 per 2010.07), German (Tokyopop Germany: Band 9 released 2011.01), Italian (Dynit: volume 5 per 2007.10), Finnish (Punainen jättiläinen: latest volume 6); Korean (Daiwon C.I.: 요츠바랑! 10 released 2011.03.31), Vietnamese (TVM Comics: latest volume 8); Thai (NED Comics), traditional Chinese (Kadokawa Media Taiwan: 四葉妹妹！ shipped 2011.03.30)

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Mangazines (2011.04.06)

1. Nakayoshi Lovely 10: Red Tulip
2. Shonen Magz 4/2011

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C.M.B. 14, One Piece 56, With My Brothers 10 (Elex 26 January 2011 manga)

C.M.B. Shinra Hakubutsukan no Jiken Mokuroku © Katou Motohiro
Kodansha [Serialized in Monthly Shonen Magazine]
Published in Indonesia as C.M.B. by Elex Media Komputindo

A—may—zing. Despite One Piece 56's appearance in this Elex manga release, DO WANT! votes for Katou Motohiro's C.M.B. 14 came in just that slight bit faster and ultimately, edged out the highest-selling manga in the history of Weekly Shonen Jump from the premier Must-Have spot. The jockeying for position was made even more compelling by the fact that One Piece was assaulted on another front by a relatively low-key shoujo manga—With My Brothers—no less.

What this GET! one-upmanship indicates, I leave up to you to infer. My job is to blurb.

And in C.M.B. 14, Mou demands a photograph of a butterfly as her payment for the recent organ case. Not just any old butterfly, mind you; Mou wants an immortalization of the Colias imperialis — of which only eight specimens have been found since discovery 150 years ago. The search for the ninth super rare butterfly takes Shinra to Argentina, a country once steeped in the violence of military terror. (This summary apparently refers to Op.36: World's End that first appeared in the 2009.12 Monthly Shonen Magazine, if I read the Ｃ．Ｍ．Ｂ． Japanese Wiki article right.)

One Piece 56 of 61+ by Oda Eiichiro

Meanwhile, in the besieged One Piece 56, subtitled Thank You, time is fast running out for Luffy, tracking down the heavily-guarded Ace with Ivankov. As Luffy forges ahead, out of Impel Down, war threatens to shake the world, and Ace's execution draws nigh. Will Shirohige come to the rescue?

With My Brothers 10 of 11 by Tokeino Hari

As for With My Brothers 10, Tsuyoshi's dream of owning his own café comes true; unfortunately, customers are staying away because of rumors of a ghost haunting the premises. Elsewhere, Sakura becomes the bone of contention between Nana and Masashi, with Nana challenging the older man for the prize of 10 dates with Sakura.

Only one more tankou to go. Good, given that With My Brothers didn't get to conclude in HanaLaLa, may it requiescat in pace.

Reissues

After Conan, Elex reissues box sets for Eyeshield 21 (volumes 1-10 and 11-20) and One Piece (volumes 21-30 and 31-40). This is the third such rerelease. For those who come to collecting late, each value bundle now carries a price tag of IDR 160,000.

MANGAZINES: Shonen Star 2/2011 ☆ D-LIVE!! by Minagawa Ryouji and ARAGO by Arai Takahiro

D-LIVE!!
© Minagawa Ryouji
Shogakukan
[Shonen Sunday]

Barely a week passes before Elex lobs the next Shonen Star issue at us. The second Indonesian Shonen Sunday of the year trains the spotlight on Minagawa Ryouji's action/adventure D-LIVE!! and the exploits of its MacGyver of vehicles star.

A gang of smugglers kidnap Satoru and his school friends and whisk them away to the uninhabited island of Gunkanjima, where death awaits. Not about to yield without a fight, Satoru eyes a battered Super Cub motorbike as the perfect vehicle to free his pals. The only problem: how to hide his identity as an ASE driver from his friends.

Shonen Star 2/2011 also premieres Arai Takahiro's ARAGO (ＡＲＡＧＯ / AR∀GO - London Shikei Tokushu Hanzai Sousakan), a supernatural action mystery that stars twins Arago and Ewan—whose parents were killed by monsters—at cross purposes, with Arago driven to pursue revenge, and Ewan on the side of the law and the streets of London as the battlefield. [Adapted from Baka-Updates Manga's AR∀GO - London Shikei Tokushu Hanzai Sousakan description]

The rest of the the ShoStars: Defense Devil by Youn InWan & Yang KyungIl, Detektif Conan by Aoyama Gosho, D-LIVE!! by Minagawa Ryouji, Dr. Koto by Yamada Takatoshi, Inuyasha by Takahashi Rumiko, Kekkaishi by Tanabe Yellow, Magical Iroha by Inoue Kazurou, My First Mr. Akuno by Fujiki Syun (volume 3 also streets on 1.19), Takkoku!!! by Fukuchi Tsubasa, Wild Life by Fujisaki Masato and Yakitate!! Japan by Hashiguchi Takashi

Did Adachi Mitsuru's Katsu!—the featured serial in Shonen Star 1/2011—already end? Is that why it's no longer on the cover line-up?

Elex Media manga and manhwa (2011.01.26)

1. A Story of Heroes (Heroes) 34 of 37 by Choi Mir (Daiwon C.I.)
2. C.M.B. (C.M.B. Shinra Hakubutsukan no Jiken Mokuroku) 14 of 16+ by Katou Motohiro

C.M.B. Shinra Hakubutsukan no Jiken Mokuroku 「Ｃ．Ｍ．Ｂ．森羅博物館の事件目録」 by Katou Motohiro Kodansha Monthly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 14 first published in Japan 2010.06

Volume 14 chapters:
Op.36 World's End
Op.37 Sugoroku
Op.38 Hanaya's Mother
*NOT Elex Media's titles

Related series
Q.E.D. (main story, 38 volumes, ongoing)

Other languages
Traditional Chinese C.M.B.森羅博物館之事件目錄 (Tong Li Taiwan: 13 volumes per 2010.06)

3. Crayon Shinchan 50 of 50 by Usui Yoshito

Crayon Shin-chan 「クレヨンしんちゃん」 by Usui Yoshito (deceased) Futabasha Weekly Manga Action, seinen Volume 50 first published in Japan 2010.07

4. I Hate You More Than Anyone (Sekai de Ichiban Daikirai) 5 of 13 by Hidaka Banri

Sekai de Ichiban Daikirai 「世界でいちばん大嫌い」 by Hidaka Banri AKA Akiyoshi Family Series 5 Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 5 first published in Japan 2000.08

Related series
Akiyoshi Family Series 1-4 (Pacar 365 Hari, For Endless Love, Stay the Same, Let Me Hear the Lyric), Oki ni Mesu Mama? (one volume prequel released 2010.09) and Tenshi 1/2 Houteishiki (alternate story serialized in Hana to Yume; latest installment in Hana to Yume 2/2011.01.10)

Other languages
English I Hate You More Than Anyone (CMX: nine volumes per 2010.03; cancelled)

5. Kome si Belang (Kijitora Neko no Koume-san) 2 of 4+ by Hoshino Natsumi

Kijitora Neko no Koume-san 「キジトラ猫の小梅さん」 by Hoshino Natsumi Shonen Gahosha Neko Panchi, josei Volume 2 first published in Japan 2009.04

6. Legend of Nereid 14 of 15 by Hwang MiRee

Legend of Nereid 「네레이드의 전설」 by Hwang MiRee Samyang, soonjung Volume 14 first published in Korea 2003.05

7. Natural Honey Dormitory (Tennen Hachimitsu Ryou) 6 of 7 by Oda Aya

Tennen Hachimitsu Ryou 「天然はちみつ寮。」 by Oda Aya Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo Volume 6 first published in Japan 2003.07

Other languages
Vietnamese Bạn trai thông minh (Thanh Hoa Publishing)

8. One Piece 56 of 61+ by Oda Eiichiro

One Piece 「ＯＮＥ　ＰＩＥＣＥ」 by Oda Eiichiro Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump, shounen Volume 56 first published in Japan 2010.01

Volume 56: Thank You contains chapters:
542. Yet Another Epic Incident
543. Straw Hat and Blackbeard
544. The Lid to the Cauldron of Hell Opens
545. To Sunshine and Freedom
546. Fish-Man Pirate Captain Jimbei, Warlord of the Sea
547. Island Ripper
548. Thank You
549. Battleship
550. Navy Headquarters
551. Whitebeard of The Four Emperors

Awards
Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize finalist (2000-2002)

Other languages
English One Piece (VIZ Media: volume 55 released 2010.10 • volume 56 street date: 2011.02.01), French and Dutch (Glenat: Tome 56 per 2011.01.05), Spanish (Planeta DeAgostini Comics Spain, Editorial Toukan Mexico, LARP Editores S.A. Argentina), Italian (Editions Star Comics), German, Danish and Swedish (Carlsen: German Band 57 ships 2011.02.01), Portuguese (Conrad), traditional Chinese (Tong Li: 海賊王 One Piece volume 60 per 2010.12) and simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi Singapore: volume 60 released 2010.12)

Adaptations
Adapted into a couple of OAVs before a full anime TV series that has aired more than 480 episodes and is still ongoing (seiyuu Tanaka Mayumi plays Monkey D. Luffy). At least 10 animated movies have also been released.

Related
A series of light novels based on the anime, at least five art books and five guidebooks.

9. Ruler of The Land (Yul Hyul Gang Ho) 51 of 53+ by Jeon KeukJin & Yang JaeHyun

Yul Hyul Gang Ho 「열혈강호」 by Jeon KeukJin & Yang JaeHyun AKA Yul Hyul Kang Ho or Yulgang Daiwon C.I. Young Champ, seinen Volume 51 first published in Korea 2010.01

Other languages
English (ADV Manga; till volume 8), French Sabre et Dragon (Tokebi) and simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi: 热血江湖 volume 40 per 2008.03.04)

Adaptations
MMORPG Yulgang or Scions of Fate (US)

10. With My Brothers (Oniichan to Issho) 10 of 11 by Tokeino Hari

Oniichan to Issho 「お兄ちゃんと一緒」 by Tokeino Hari Hakusensha LaLa, shoujo Volume 10 first published in Japan 2008.12

Other languages
English Me & My Brothers (TOKYOPOP)

Adaptations
Adapted into two audio dramas. The first LaLa Tokimeki Drama CD was released as a LaLa April 2007 freebie. (Other dramas bundled in the same CD: La Corda D'Oro, Ryuu no Hanawazurai, and Kaichou wa Maid-sama!.) Seiyuu Fukuen Misato, Kondō Takashi, Kamiya Hiroshi, Suzumura Kenichi, and Konishi Katsuyuki voiced Miyashita sibs Sakura, Masashi, Takashi, Tsuyoshi, and Takeshi. A second commercially-released CD went on sale in July 2007.

[RE-STO] Reissues (2011.01.19)

1. [Box Set] Eyeshield 21 volumes 1 to 10 (of 37) by Inagaki Riichiro and Murata Yusuke
2. [Box Set] Eyeshield 21 volumes 11 to 20 (of 37) by Inagaki Riichiro and Murata Yusuke
3. [Box set] One Piece 21 to 30 (of 61+) by Oda Eiichiro
4. [Box set] One Piece 31 to 40 (of 61+) by Oda Eiichiro

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Hello Master 1, Penguin Revolution 6, With My Brothers 8 (Elex 22 September 2010 manga)

Yoroshiku Master © Tsukuba Sakura/Hakusensha (Serialized in LaLa DX)
Published in Indonesia as Hello Master by Elex Media Komputindo

Elex's 22 title-strong 22 September release favorites Tsukuba Sakura manga, what with debuting Hello Master and penultimate Penguin Revolution (volume 6) racking up the DO WANT! points. This despite having to take on heavyweights One Piece (volume 55) and Fairy Tail (volume 7).

(The other LaLa shoujo manga this sked—With My Brothers 8 and the penultimate Beauty Honey (volume 2)—aren't doing too shabbily either.)

Hello Master boasts a fairly novel premise (or if another Santa × Reindeer 'ship lurks out there, I've yet to bump into it). Who doesn't know that Santa Claus goes around delivering presents on Christmas eve, and that reindeer (Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen, plus point reindeer Rudolph, according to the song) ferry St. Nick's sleigh all over the world on what has got to be the most non-negotiable of all non-negotiable deadlines? What remains hidden is a Santa “clause” provisoing continuity by making the job hereditary, mandating reindeer to search for his (or her?) Santa up to this day.

So, introducing reindeer Kaito who press-gangs Master Sagara Kurumi into gift courier service, whether she wants to or not.

(I babble about other newbies—the mass-energy equivalence meets Yggdrasil Global Garden by Hiwatari Saki (Please Save My Earth manga-ka) and the fraud victim meets Persian cat Manekineko Real Estate—after the release list.)

Penguin Revolution 6 of 7 by Tsukuba Sakura

“Stairs of Dreams” snaffles the Best Foreign Language Film award at the Monaco film fest, affording Ryo, Ayaori and Fujimaru the chance to fly to the Mediterranean principality. At the hotel, Ayaori finally uncovers (Wholesome Crossdresser) Fujimaru's secret. (Yeah, yeah, you know he would've found out earlier if he weren't Blind Without Glasses.) But the shock pales in comparison with Aya (and Ryo) discovering the identity of the guest star for Peacock's upcoming stage performance.

MANGAZINES: Nakayoshi 84 and Shonen Star 72

Nakayoshi Gress! celebrates six years in the mangazine biz (or so I calculate from Wiki's article), and aside from a sweet postcard furoku, you get the new Counting Sheep by Moro Orie in anniversary Issue 84. (And according to this source, this NakaGress also contains the Shugo Chara! and Boy Friend finales.)

Meanwhile, no new Shonen Sunday series premieres nor conclusions in Shonen Star 72, so content yourself with cover boy Azuma's and other reigning ShoStars' continuing exploits.

Babble continued behind the fake cut.

Elex Media manga (2010.09.22)

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1. Beauty Honey 2 of 3 by Matsumoto Tomo

Beauty Honey 「ビューティーハニー」 by Matsumoto Tomo Hakusensha LaLa, shoujo Volume 2 first published in Japan 2008.06

2. BECK 21 of 34 by Harold Sakuishi

BECK 「ＢＥＣＫ」 by Harold Sakuishi Kodansha Monthly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 21 first published in Japan 2005.01

Awards
Best Shounen Manga, 2002 Kodansha Manga Awards (tied with Nonaka Eiji's Cromartie High School)

Serializations
Indonesian Shonen Magz (ongoing)

Other languages
English BECK:Mongolian Chop Squad (TOKYOPOP; till volume 12), French (Akata/Delcourt; tome 34 shipped 2010.03), Italian (Dynit), German (Tokyopop Germany; lapsed) and traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan and Hong Kong)

Adaptations
Anime adaptation (till manga volume 11) by Madhouse featuring seiyuu Namikawa Daisuke (Tanaka Yukio/Koyuki), Ueno Yuuma (Minami Ryuusuke) and Saiki Miho (Minami Maho). Twenty-six episodes aired from October 2004 to March 2005 on TV Tokyo.

A BECK live-action film directed by Tsutsumi Yukihiko, starring Mizushima Hiro (Ryuusuke) and Satoh Takeru (Koyuki), was scheduled to premiere 4 September 2010 in Japan.

3. Fairy Tail 7 of 22+ by Mashima Hiro

Fairy Tail 「ＦＡＩＲＹ　ＴＡＩＬ」 by Mashima Hiro Kodansha Weekly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 7 (chapters 49-56) first published in Japan 2007.11

Awards
Best Shounen Manga, 2009 Kodansha Manga Awards (tied with Katou Motohiro's Q.E.D.); Best Comedy Manga, 2009 Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation's Industry Awards

Serializations
Indonesian Shonen Magz (ongoing)

Other languages
English Fairy Tail (Volume 11: When Checkmate Means Death! released 2010.06.22 • Volume 12: The Doomsday Weapon! street date: 2010.09.28), French (Pika Édition; tome 14 per 2010.09.01), traditional Chinese (Tong Li; 魔導少年 21 released 2010.07), simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi Singapore)

Adaptations
Ongoing anime by A-1 Pictures and Satelight (episode 46 aired 2010.09.13; Animax Southeast Asia premiere scheduled 30 September 2010), starring seiyuu Hirano Aya (Lucy Heartfilia), Kakihara Tetsuya (Natsu Dragneel) and Nakamura Yuuichi (Gray Fullbuster)

Related
Fairy Megane, a special one-shot crossover between Fairy Tail and Yoshikawa Miki's Yankee-kun to Megane-chan (AKA Flunk Punk Rumble), appeared in Weekly Shonen Magazine in 2008.

The official ＦＡＩＲＹ　ＴＡＩＬ＋ fanbook released 2010.05 in Japan.

4. Geobreeders 14 of 15+ by Ito Akihiro

Geobreeders 「ジオブリーダーズ」 by Ito Akihiro Shonen Gahosha Young King Ours, seinen Volume 14 first published in Japan 2008.06

Other languages
English Geobreeders (CPM; partial) and French (Bamboo/Doki-Doki; tome 13 released 2009.08)

Related
Geobreeders AA (spin-off, one volume)

Adaptations
Three Geobreeders: [File-X] Get Back The Kitty anime OAV episodes by Chaos Project were released from May through October 1998. The OAV sequel, Geobreeders II: [File-XX] Breakthrough, added one more episode, releasing from July 2000 to March 2001. Seiyuu Koorogi Satomi voiced Kagura Security CEO Kikushima Yuka, with Miki Shinichiro as Taba Yoichi and Hisakawa Aya, Imai Yuka, Yajima Akiko, Hidaka Narumi portraying team members Umezaki Maki, Randou Eiko, Sakuragi Takami and Himehagi Yuu. Iizuka Mayumi voiced the phantom cat Maya.

5. [Premiere] Global Garden 1 of 8 by Hiwatari Saki

Global Garden 「ＧＬＯＢＡＬ　ＧＡＲＤＥＮ」 by Hiwatari Saki Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 1 first published in Japan 2002.02

6. Godhand Teru 26 of 54+ by Yamamoto Kazuki

GodHand Teru 「ゴッドハンド輝」 by Yamamoto Kazuki Kodansha Weekly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 26 first published in Japan 2005.12

Awards/Recognitions
Nominated for the first Keitai Comic Taishō (Mobile Phone Comic Award), along with Ghost Sweeper Mikami by Shiina Takashi, Itazura na Kiss by Tada Kaoru, The Drops of God by Agi Tadashi and 16 other manga titles.

Other languages
Traditional Chinese 天生妙手 (Tong Li; volume 51 released 2010.07)

Related
Godhand Teru novel by Yamamoto Kazuki (15 volumes per 2009.01)

Adaptations
Live-action adaptation starring Hiraoka Yuta (Mahigashi Teru) aired on TBS from 11 April to 16 May 2009.

7. [Premiere] Hello Master (Yoroshiku Master) 1 of 3+ by Tsukuba Sakura

Yoroshiku Master 「よろしく・マスター」 by Tsukuba Sakura Hakusensha LaLa DX, shoujo Volume 1 first published in Japan 2005.11

Other languages
Traditional Chinese 請多指教 - 主人! (Tong Li; volume 3 shipped 2009.09.30)

8. Hidamari Sketch 3 of 5+ by Aoki Ume

Hidamari Sketch 「ひだまりスケッチ」 by Aoki Ume Houbunsha Manga Time Kirara Carat, seinen Volume 3 first published in Japan 2008.08

Other languages
English Sunshine Sketch (Yen Press; volume 4 released 2010.01.26)

Adaptations
A 12-episode anime adaptation by SHAFT aired in Japan from January to March 29, 2007, followed by two special episodes in October 2007, a second season (Hidamari Sketch × 365; July-September 2008), another two special episodes (October 2009) and a third season (Hidamari Sketch × Hoshimittsu; January-March 2010). Seiyuu Asumi Kana (Yuno), Mizuhashi Kaori (Miyako), Goto Yuko (Hiro), and Shintani Ryoko (Sae) reprised their roles in the sequels, with the addition of Omigawa Chiaki as Nazuna and Harada Hitomi as Nori in the third season.

Related
Two light novels by Higurashi Chabō, illustrated by Aoki Ume, under the Houbunsha KR Bunko imprint: Hidamari Sketch Novel: Yōkoso Hidamari-sō e (2007.03) and Hidamari Sketch Novel: Hidamari School Life (2007.09).

9. Hyde & Closer (Juhou Kaikin!! Hyde & Closer) 4 of 7 by Aso Haro

Juhou Kaikin!! Hyde & Closer by Aso Haro 「呪法解禁！！ハイド＆クローサー」 Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 4 (Acts 28-37) first published in Japan 2008.12

Other languages/serializations
English Hyde & Closer (VIZ Media; volume 1 released 2010.07 • volume 2 street date: 2010.10.12; serialized in ShonenSunday.com.)

10. Kariage kun 33 of 48+ by Ueda Masashi

Kariage-kun 「かりあげクン」 by Ueda Masashi Futabasha Action Comics, seinen Volume 33 first published in Japan 2000.10

Awards
Recipient, 28th Bungeishunjū Manga Award (1982), along with Ueda Masashi's other series Furiten-kun and Masashi-kun and Suzuki Yamato's Ai MY Tenrankai

Related series
Kariage-kun: Chinan dake no Kuchikara Otoko! Hen, Kariage-kun: Itazura Meichin Bamenhen and Kariage-kun: Makenai Onnatachihen (sequels)

11. Katsu! 8 of 16 by Adachi Mitsuru

Katsu! 「ＫＡＴＳＵ！」 by Adachi Mitsuru Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 8 first published in Japan 2003.07

Volume 8 contains chapters:
69 二人のあいだは
70 記録的
71 夢だから
72 雪解け!?
73 再びゴング
74 実力差!?
75 大物スター
76 本当の本当
77 嵐の前の
78 そっちの人

Reissues
Re-released in 8 volumes in Japan from 2009.07 to 2010.02.

Serializations
Indonesian Shonen Star (ongoing)

Other languages
French (Pika Édition; 16 of 16 volumes)

12. Kumpulan Cerita Berwarna Doraemon 6 by Fujiko F. Fujio
13. Kungfu Boy Legends (Tekken Chinmi Legends) 9 of 10+ by Maekawa Takeshi

Tekken Chinmi Legends by Maekawa Takeshi 「鉄拳チンミＬｅｇｅｎｄｓ」 AKA Ironfist Chinmi Legends Kodansha Monthly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 9 first published in Japan 2009.11

Serializations
Indonesian Shonen Magz (ongoing)

Other languages
Simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi)

Related series
Tekken Chinmi and Shin Tekken Chinmi (prequels)

14. Libero Revolution!! 13 of 13 by Tanaka Motoyuki [Finale]

Libero Kakumei!! 「リベロ革命！！」 by Tanaka Motoyuki Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 13 first published in Japan 2002.06 Re-released in seven bunko (2008.11-2009.05)

Volume 13 contains chapters:
105 練習試合
106 噂のチーム
107 武者修行
108 決めたんだ！
109 青海VS藤原...三度！
110 あと１点
最終 青海ファイ!!
特別よみきり
コンビ！

15. Look Up! (Miagete Goran) 4 of 8 by Kusaba Michiteru

Miagete Goran 「見上げてごらん」 by Kusaba Michiteru Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 4 first published in Japan 2006.02

Volume 4 contains chapters:
28 地獄のはじまり
29 サバイバルのはじまり
30 地獄のサーキット
31 暗闇でイメージせよ！
32 最大の難関
33 運命の糸
34 成長
35 色んなオドロキ
36 決戦を前に
37 思いはそれぞれ

Serializations
Indonesian Shonen Star (ongoing)

16. [New] Manekineko Real Estate (Manekineko Fudousan) by Sorano Sakana - SC

Manekineko Fudousan 「まねきねこ不動産」 by Sorano Sakana Shonen Gahosha Neko Panchi, josei (doubutsu manga) This volume first published in Japan 2009.01

17. One Piece 55 of 59+ by Oda Eiichiro

One Piece 「ＯＮＥ　ＰＩＥＣＥ」 by Oda Eiichiro Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump, shounen Volume 55 (chapters 533-541) first published in Japan 2009.09

Awards
Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize finalist (2000-2002)

Other languages
English One Piece (VIZ Media (volume 54 released 2010.07 • volume 55 street date: 2010.10.05), French and Dutch (Glenat; tome 54 released 2010.06), Spanish (Planeta DeAgostini Comics Spain, Editorial Toukan Mexico, LARP Editores S.A. Argentina), Italian (Editions Star Comics), German, Danish and Swedish (Carlsen; latest German Band 55; Band 56 scheduled 2010.10.29), Portuguese (Conrad), traditional Chinese (Tong Li; 海賊王 One Piece volume 59 released 2010.08.31) and simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi)

Adaptations
Adapted into a couple of OAVs before a full anime TV series that has aired more than 400 episodes and is still ongoing (seiyuu Tanaka Mayumi plays Monkey D. Luffy). At least 12 animated movies have also been released.

Related
A series of light novels based on the anime, at least four art books and three guidebooks.

18. Penguin Revolution (Penguin Kakumei) 6 of 7 by Tsukuba Sakura

Penguin Kakumei 「ペンギン革命」 by Tsukuba Sakura Hakusensha LaLa, shoujo Volume 6 first published in Japan 2007.10

Serializations
Indonesian HanaLaLa (concluded)

Other languages
English Penguin Revolution (CMX; seven volumes), Italian (JPOP) and traditional Chinese (Tong Li; 企鵝革命 volume 7 per 2008.05)

Adaptations
Audio drama in the LaLa Gorgeous Drama CD (LaLa November 2006 furoku), starring seiyuu Kawakami Tomoko (Fujimaru Yukari), Saiga Mitsuki (Katsuragi Ryo) and Takahashi Hiroki (Mashiba Ayaori)

19. School Rumble 12 of 22 by Kobayashi Jin

School Rumble 「Ｓｃｈｏｏｌ　Ｒｕｍｂｌｅ」 by Kobayashi Jin Kodansha Weekly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 12 (chapters 141-152 +♭33) first published in Japan 2006.04

Serializations
Swedish Manga Mania; Indonesian Shonen Magz (ongoing)

Other languages
English School Rumble (Del Rey; volume 14/15/16 released 2010.07.27), French (Pika Édition; tome 18 ships 2010.09.15); Spanish (Norma Editorial), German (Egmont Manga & Anime; from volume 19 onwards), Swedish (Schibsted Förlagen Sverige AB) and traditional Chinese (Tong Li; 校園迷糊大王 volume 22 released 2008.11)

Related
School Rumble Z (sequel, one volume)

Adaptations
A 26-episode anime adaptation by Studio Comet aired in Japan from October 2004 to March 2005, followed by the second season School Rumble Nigakki in 2006. Two OAVs (School Rumble Ichigakki Hoshū and School Rumble Sangakki) were released in 2005.12 and 2008 respectively. Two additional episodes, School Rumble: Third Semester, were bundled with the Japanese manga volumes 21 and 22.

20. Spiral: The Bonds of Reason (Spiral: Suiri no Kizuna) 6 of 15 by Shirodaira Kyo & Mizuno Eita

Spiral: Suiri no Kizuna 「スパイラル　推理の絆」 by Shirodaira Kyo & Mizuno Eita Square Enix Shonen Gangan, shounen Volume 6 first published in Japan 2002.04

Other languages
English Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning (Yen Press; volume 12 released 2010.07 • volume 13 street date: 2010.10.26) and German (Carlsen Comics; latest Spiral - Gefährliche Wahrheit Band 7; Band 8 scheduled 2010.10.01)

Related series
Spiral Alive (prequel; five volumes) and a series of light novels.

Adaptations
A series of audio dramas and a 25-episode anime adaptation by J.C. Staff, based on the first six volumes of the manga, with an alternate ending (aired on TV Tokyo from October 2002 to March 2003, starring seiyuu Suzumura Kenichi (Narumi Ayumu), Asano Masumi (Yuizaki Hiyono) and Ishida Akira (Eyes Rutherford)).

21. Tokkyu! 14 of 20 by Komori Yoichi & Kubo Mitsuro

Tokkyu!! 「トッキュー！！」 by Komori Yoichi & Kubo Mitsuro Kodansha Weekly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 14 first published in Japan 2007.03

Reissues
Bunko re-release starting 2010.01; seven volumes per 2010.07

Serializations
Indonesian Shonen Magz (ongoing)

22. With My Brothers (Oniichan to Issho) 8 of 11 by Tokeino Hari

Oniichan to Issho 「お兄ちゃんと一緒」 by Tokeino Hari Hakusensha LaLa, shoujo Volume 8 first published in Japan 2007.11

Serializations
Indonesian HanaLaLa (ongoing)

Other languages
English Me & My Brothers (TOKYOPOP)

Adaptations
Adapted into two audio dramas. The first LaLa Tokimeki Drama CD was released as a LaLa April 2007 freebie. (Other dramas bundled in the same CD: La Corda D'Oro, Ryuu no Hanawazurai, and Kaichou wa Maid-sama!.) Seiyuu Fukuen Misato, Kondō Takashi, Kamiya Hiroshi, Suzumura Kenichi, and Konishi Katsuyuki voiced Miyashita sibs Sakura, Masashi, Takashi, Tsuyoshi, and Takeshi. A second commercially-released CD went on sale in July 2007.

¹ Sources: Elex STO 22 September 2010 (release schedule) and Komikologi (synopses, unless indicated otherwise)
² Manga are priced at IDR 16,500 each except Hidamari Sketch 3 and Kariage kun 33 (SRP: IDR 15,000 each) and the full-color Kumpulan Cerita Berwarna Doraemon 6 (IDR 29,800). Mangazines Nakayoshi Gress! 84 and Shonen Star 72 retail for IDR 30,000/issue.
³ Links like this are commercial Amazon search and/or product links (other language versions).

Blurbs (and babble) continued...

Premieres, Part II

Global Garden 1 of 8 by Hiwatari Saki

Let me kick off with the Komikologi blurb first:

Ruika assumes dead brother Masato's identity to stop her distraught mother from further mourning. She starts to reflect on the extent of her “deception” once she meets time traveler Hikaru.

What Elex doesn't tell us (but Wiki does) is that Ruika is the future savior of Yggdrasil, the tree of life compromised by the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. Albert Einstein, deeply regretting how E = mc² unleashed the power of the atom, triggering Yggdrasil's imminent demise, tries to atone by dispatching two boys into the future to seek The One who can restore Yggdrasil to life.

SC: Manekineko Real Estate by Sorano Sakana

Matsuri's tenant skips out on paying rent, leaving behind only a scrawny cat. After giving the feline a bath and food, however, the cat transforms into a beautiful Persian. The pretty Persian, baptized Kurita, not only prevails on Matsuri's as scary as a yakuza boss into letting it stay at the office, it also attracts more clients!

Doubutsu manga Manekineko Real Estate was first serialized in Shonen Gahosha's Neko Panchi magazine, like “cousins” Vitamin Cat and Shinagawa Cat Story.

Finales

Libero Revolution!! 13 of 13 by Tanaka Motoyuki

After losing the autumn amateur tournament finals, Kaname and teammates resolve to stage a comeback in the upcoming summer qualifications. They undergo intensive training under new coach Morozumi Naoko who orders them to shutout the three strongest volleyball teams in the Kyushu prefecture.

Can Team Seikai finally beat eternal rival Fujiwara?

This being the last tankou, they better.

Ongoing series

BECK 21 of 34 by Harold Sakuishi

Avalon Festival. The popular 60's festival held to rally people to peace has assumed legendary stature. Rumors say the legend returns this year.

Fairy Tail 7 of 22+ by Mashima Hiro

War is declared between the Fairy Tail and Phantom Lord magic guilds. Fairy Tail launches an assault against Phantom Lord, only to have Master Makalov defeated and Lucy taken hostage. Can Fairy Tail withstand Phantom Lord's full payback?

Volume 7 contains chapters:
49. The Moon Can Be Hidden by Clouds; Flowers Can Be Scattered by the Wind
50. Lucy Heartfilia
51. Giant Shadow
52. 15 Minutes
53. The Heat of Battle
54. Phantom MkII
55. So No One Sees the Tears
56. A Flower Blooms in the Rain

Godhand Teru 26 of 54+ by Yamamoto Kazuki

Teru and Shinomiya both are entrusted with cardiac surgery, proof that their capabilities are now on par. Teru's elation quickly deflates when he has to operate on a premature baby, and realizes that his skills remain far below that of Shinomiya. The confidence-robbing discovery is made worse when Teru overhears Dr. Kitami criticizing the more experienced Shinomiya for his operation decisions.

As Tenipuri Ryoma would say: Mada mada dane.

Hidamari Sketch 3 of 5+ by Aoki Ume

As Yuno and Miyako enter their second year, they can look forward to full occupancy of the Hidamari apartments. Two new tenants move in: a shy girl and a tomboy hacker.

Hyde & Closer 4 of 7 by Aso Haro

Mages from all over the world are out to get Shunpei, but he has so far survived, thanks to friends and his own not inconsiderable efforts to master magic. Powering up, however, brings its own share of problems; after another pitched battle, Shunpei finally learns what happened to his missing grandfather.

Volume 4 contains chapters:
Act 28: Gossip
Acts 29-33: Tinplate 1-5
Acts 34-37: Samsara 1-4

Look Up! 4 of 8 by Kusaba Michiteru

Ryo's anger explodes upon learning of Tsujimoto's dirty tactics, prompting a group challenge. Contrary to everyone's expectations, Ryo's team wins twice, finally pitting him against Tsujimoto.

One Piece 55 of 59 by Oda Eiichiro

To rescue his brother, Luffy has to face off with the warden of Impeldown, Magellan. But can Luffy survive Magellan's lethal Venom-Venom? Meanwhile, Ace's departure draws nigh.

Volume 55: A Ray of Hope contains chapters:
533. Level 4: Inferno Hell
534. Warden Magellan vs. Pirate Luffy
535. Friend
536. Level 5: Frozen Hell
537. A Ray of Hope
538. Level 5.5 New Kama Land
539. Emporio Energy Synthesis
540. Level 6: Infinite Hell
541. The Greatest Ever

School Rumble 12 of 22 by Kobayashi Jin

Kenji's Draw 120 manga pages within a week! Mission Impossible turns even more improbable, with Tenma nearby, providing so much distraction.

[Adapted from Del Rey's School Rumble 12: Two Fools Under One Roof blurb]

Volume 12 contains chapters:
141. Telling Lies in America
142. Monkey Business
143. Soul of a Painter
144. Calendar Girl
145. As Good as it Gets
146. One Hour with You
147. Test Pilot
148. Sans Toit Ni Loi
149. Arlington Road
150. Legal Eagles
151. The Associate
152. Charlie & Louise
♭33. The Bear

Spiral: The Bonds of Reason 6 of 15 by Shirodaira Kyo & Mizuno Eita

A new student enrolls into Tsukiomi High, sending school girls into protracted fangirly squeeing. But the transfer student is more than just a pretty face; he's the hunter sent to put down the Blade Children. Failing to off Eyes, then Rio, the hunter tries to get Ayumu on his side. But what's this? Hiyono throws her support behind the Blade Children?

Meanwhile, Ayumu faces another “temptation”: a message from his long missing brother Kiyotaka.

[With additions from Yen Press' Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning 6 summary and Carlsen Comics' Spiral - Gefährliche Wahrheit Band 6 synopsis]

Volume 6 contains chapters:
26. Distant Dawn
27. Waltz into Darkness
28. Death Is My Dancer
29. Black Angel
30. Dark Path of Terror
31. The Mocker's Position

Tokkyu! 14 of 20 by Kubo Mitsuro & Komori Yoichi

Tokkyu team leader Sanada flies to Indonesia. What brings him to these “dangerously beautiful” islands? Who needs rescuing in the high seas?

With My Brothers 8 of 11 by Tokeino Hari

Aunt Michiyo, Masashi's former caretaker, arrives to matchmake Masashi, and he consents to be introduced to the omiai prospect, much to Sakura's agitation. But meeting the woman who resembles Sakura's mom only flusters Masashi. For instead of coming on to him, the woman comes on to Sakura!

Mangazines

Nakayoshi Gress! 84/2010 premieres Counting Sheep by Moro Orie

As earlier noted, this Indonesian Nakayoshi anniversary issue debuts Counting Sheep, which I speculate is Moro Orie's Hitsuji ga Ippiki:

Orphan Mei lives together with her older brother, but her days of peace are numbered, for not long after, an accident robs her of onii-chan.

Midnight Scans (description excepted by Baka-Updates Manga), adds that Mei's next “roommate” is kidnapper Reon. (Are we looking at a Stockholm Syndrome here?)

The rest of the Nakayoshi pals in this issue:

• Arisa by Ando Natsumi
• Boy Friend by Yamada Daisy
• CHOCOLATE by Fukushima Haruka
• Dua Pangeran Bintang (Hoshino w Oujisama) by Hanamori Pink
• Million Girl by Momoyuki Kotori
• Navi Runa (Youkai Navi Runa) by Kikuta Michiyo & Ikeda Miyoko
• New Hell Girl (Shin Jigoku Shoujo) by Etoo Miyuki & the Jigoku Shojo Project
• Shugo Chara! by PEACH-PIT
• Sweet Tamatan (Dokidoki! Tama-tan) by Koge-Donbo
• XX Me! (Watashi ni xx Shinasai!) by Toyama Ema

Shonen Star 72/2010 ☆ Yakitate!! Japan

Yakitate!! Japan
© Hashiguchi Takashi
Shogakukan
(Shonen Sunday)

Hashiguchi Takashi's 49th Shogakukan Manga Award-winning shounen manga Yakitate!! Japan headlines Shonen Star 72, with Azuma battling Marco, the “divine” pizzaiolo capable of turning even Kuroyanagi into a baby bird.

Other ShoStars:

• Defense Devil by Youn InWan & Yang KyungIl
• Detektif Conan (Meitantei Conan) by Aoyama Gosho
• D-LIVE!! by Minagawa Ryouji
• Dr. Koto (Dr. Koto Shinryoujo) by Yamada Takatoshi
• Inuyasha by Takahashi Rumiko
• Katsu! by Adachi Mitsuru (volume 8 streets concurrently)
• Kekkaishi by Tanabe Yellow
• Look Up! (Miagete Goran) by Kusaba Michiteru (volume 4 streets the same day)
• My First Mr. Akuno (Hajimete no Aku) by Fujiki Syun
• Takkoku!!! by Fukuchi Tsubasa
• Wild Life by Fujisaki Masato

UP NEXT: More 22 September 2010 manga (and manhwa)

Level Comics: Perfect Girl Evolution 21 · Honey Hunt 5 · The Hunting of The Snark 1 by Miyabe Miyuki, Ohishi Hiroto · Nanase Fire Investigator 5 · Fist of The Blue Sky 2 · Historie 3 · Nurse Aoi 14 · Priest 8 · Shattered Knife 4 · Subaru 9

m&c!: Bleach 34 · Oresama Teacher 2 · Love So Life 1 by Kouchi Kaede · The Ghost Conqueror 4 · Shanaou Yoshitsune Genpei War 6 · Dawn Aria 5 · Idol Shopping 3 · Beyond the Beyond 5 · Go! Hiromi Go! 3 · Graffiti of Love by Sugata Uri · Kimi Ga Suki - I Love You - 1 of 3 by Watanabe Ayu · Memory Eater 1 by Kang KyungNam · My Dinosaur Dentist by Morio Masami · Salon for a Broken Heart by Ayumi Rin · Secret 1 by Han YuRang · Sparkling Charm by Nakajima Yuka · The Story of Wang Fenglei 6 · Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures 9

Iamque opus exegi,
~niki DBA huamulan03 (花木蘭03)

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manga currently available (2010.09.01 street date)

• Elex Media: C.M.B. 12 · Animal Doctor 2 · Kunai Legend 4 of 4 · Naruto 49 · Otoboke Section Chief 6 · Sanzoku Ou 3 · Summer Storm! 4 · Tokkyu! 13 · Wild Life 8 · Shonen Magz 76/2010
• Level Comics: Blade of Immortal 10 · Brave Story 3 · Jio 9 · Last Inning 6 · Team Medical Dragon 12
• m&c!: Alive 19 · Shinobi Life 8 · .hack//G.U.+ 4 · A Badboy Drinks Tea! 8 · Aoizaka Baseball Club 15 · Bakugan Battle Brawlers 10 · Confucius 3 · Dawn Aria 4 · Female Wolf's Boy 4 · How to be a Man 3 · Long Hu Men 171 · The Minami Family 6 · Miracle Ball 11 · Tell Me One Million Times 2 of 2 · To the Top 1 by Tsukimiya An · Ugly Duckling Become Swan 3 · You Can't Disappear from Me 3

related monthly schedules

September 2010
Premiering Global Garden by Hiwatari Saki, Tsuba Kiyo - 28K4 by Hara Asumi, You Are So Cool by Lee YoungHee and Thorny Rules by Yukimura Yuni (standalone)

August 2010
Premiering Topeng Kaca Deluxe by Miuchi Suzue, Mixim 11 by Anzai Nobuyuki, Rinne by Takahashi Rumiko, A Little More to Edo by Tsuda Masami, Beauty Honey by Matsumoto Tomo, Want You by Hwang MiRee, Hello Master by Tsukuba Sakura, Ogawa and Team Saito by Sakyo, You are so cool by Lee YoungHui | Standalones: Angin Musim Gugur by Hikawa Kyoko and Manekineko Real Estate by Sorano Sakana

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