Vampire Knight 14, Otomen 11, S.A 17 of 17 (Chuang Yi 16 August 2011 English manga) [UPDATE2]

Update: Reinstated the penultimate Go for Giratina! Pokémon D & P Adventure (volume 7) because it properly belongs here. Sawry for the on/offing. (Simplified Chinese Meitantei Conan (#72) and Shijou Saikyou no Denshi Kenichi (#43) still all systems green.)

Otomen © Kanno Aya/Hakusensha [Serialized in Bessatsu Hana to Yume] · S.A Special A © Minami Maki/Hakusensha [First serialized in Hana to Yume] · Vampire Knight © Hino Matsuri/Hakusensha [Serialized in LaLa] . Published in Singapore as Otomen, S.A and Vampire Knight by Chuang Yi

For the latest in Asuka-chan adventures, Kei × Hikari Exit, stage left! and moar Kaname and Yuki angst, scroll down. Chuang Yi previews after the release list. No Metal Fight Beyblade Explosive Guidebook deets, but then CY didn't provide any beyond the cover, SRP (SGD 9.90) and ISBN (978-981-4341-03-5).

Chuang Yi English manga (2011.08.16)

1. [Premiere] Metal Fight Beyblade Explosive Guidebook - The Complete Collection
2. Otomen 11 of 13+ by Kanno Aya

Otomen 「オトメン（乙男）」 by Kanno Aya
Hakusensha Bessatsu Hana to Yume, shoujo
Volume 11 first published in Japan 2010.09

Other versions/languages
Alternative English Otomen (VIZ Media: 11 volumes per 2011.08.02 • volume 12 street date: 2012.02.07), Indonesian (Elex Media: volume 11 per 2011.02), French (Delcourt: Tome 11 shipped 2011.03 • Tome 12 street date: 2011.10.12), German (Carlsen Verlag: Band 6 ships 2011.08.26 • Band 7 street date: 2011.10.28), Spanish (Planeta DeAgostini) and traditional Chinese (Tong Li, titled 乙男 -粉紅系男孩)

Adaptations
Live-action adaptation starring Okada Masaki (Asuka) and Kaho (Ryo) aired on Fuji TV from 1 August to 3 November 2009.

3. Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure (Pokémon DP) vol.7 of 8 by Ihara Shigekatsu

Pokémon DP 「ポケモンＤ・Ｐ」 by Ihara Shigekatsu
Shogakukan CoroCoro Comics, shounen
Volume 7 first published in Japan 2009.05

Related
Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl anime series (aired from 2006.09 to 2010.09)

Other languages
Alternative English Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl Adventure! (eight volumes per 2010.11)

4. S.A (S.A Special A) 17 of 17 by Minami Maki [Series Finale]

S.A Special A 「Ｓ・Ａ　スペシャル・エー」 by Minami Maki
Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo
Volume 17 first published in Japan 2009.06

Other languages
Alternative English S.A (VIZ Media: 17 volumes), French (Tonkam: Tome 15 per 2011.07 • Tome 16 street date: 2011.09.07), German (Carlsen Comics: Band 16 ships 2011.08.26 • Band 17 street date: 2011.10.28), traditional Chinese (Ever Glory Taiwan: S．A 特優生 17 per 2009.11), Indonesian (m&c!: 17 volumes).

Adaptations
A 24-episode anime adaptation by AIC x Gonzo aired on Chiba TV from April to September 2008, starring seiyuu Goto Yuko (Hanazono Hikari) and Fukuyama Jun (Takishima Kei). A Valentine's special drama CD was released earlier than the anime (February 2007) and had a different cast (Asano Masumi as Hikari and Suzumura Kenichi as Kei.) Two succeeding drama CDs (June and August 2008 release) cast the anime actors.

5. Vampire Knight 14 of 14+ by Hino Matsuri

Vampire Knight 「ヴァンパイア騎士」 by Hino Matsuri
Hakusensha LaLa, shoujo
Volume 14 (chapters 64-68) first published in Japan 2011.06

Other languages/serializations
Alternative English Vampire Knight (VIZ Media: 12 volumes per 2011.06 • volume 13 street date: 2011.10.04), Indonesian (Elex Media: volume 7 per 2011.07; formerly serialized in HanaLaLa), simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi: 吸血鬼骑士 #13 released 2011.03), traditional Chinese (Ever Glory Taiwan: 吸血鬼騎士 13 shipped 2011.02), Italian and Portuguese (Panini Comics), French (Marvel Panini France tome 13 shipped 2011.05), German (Carlsen Comics Vampire Knight Band 11 released 2011.06 • Band 12 street date: 2011.11.18; serialized in Daisuki)

Adaptations
Studio DEEN's 13+13-episode anime adaptation, starring seiyuu Horie Yui (Cross Yuki), Miyano Mamoru (Kiriyu Zero) and Kishio Daisuke (Kuran Kaname), aired on Japan's TV Tokyo from April through July 2008 (first season) and October through December 2008 (second season as Vampire Knight Guilty). The anime spanned manga chapters 1 through 46.

Two drama CDs preceded the TV series. The first was Track 2 of the LaLa Kirameki Drama CD, produced for LaLa's 29th anniversary and given away as a freebie with the magazine's September 2005 issue. The second Vampire Knight Midnight CD-Pack (LaLa Oubosa Zenin Service CD Vampire Knight (Midnight CD Pack)) was exclusively released for mail order in 2006. The drama CDs feature the same cast as the anime's, with the exception of characters Headmaster Cross Kaien (Koyasu Takehito in the drama; VK anime sound director Gôda Hozumi in the anime), Hio Shizuka (Sonoda Keiko in the drama; Orikasa Fumiko in the anime) and Sayori Wakaba (Ueda Kana in the drama; Mizuno Risa in the anime).

Related
Two Hino Matsuri-illustrated light novels were written by Fujisaki Ayuna. The Vampire Knight: Ice Blue no Tsumi and Vampire Knight: Noir no Wana side stories released in Japan 2008.04.05 and 2008.10.03 respectively. Chuang Yi published the first novel in English as Vampire Knight: Ice Blue Sin in July 2010. Marvel Panini France's Vampire Knight: Coeur de glace also shipped the same month. Carlsen published the German version as Vampire Knight: Eisblaues Verbrechen in November 2009, following that up with the second Noir's Trap novel (retitled Vampire Knight: Tiefschwarzer Hinterhalt) in May 2010.

The official fanbook, Vampire Knight Fanbook: Cross, containing character and story information and details from Hino-sensei's storyboard, was published in November 2008 in Japan. (German Vampire Knight: X Official Fanbook released by Carlsen; VIZ Media launched the Vampire Knight Official Fanbook in October 2010.)

The Vampire Knight artbook 「樋野まつりイラストレーションズ－ヴァンパイア騎士（ナイト）－」 streeted concurrently with volume 12 in Japan (2010.07.05).

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Simplified Chinese manga (2011.08.16)

1. 名侦探柯南 (Meitantei Conan) #72 of 73+ by Aoyama Gosho
2. 史上最强之弟子兼一 (Shijou Saikyou no Denshi Kenichi) #43 of 43+ by Matsuena Syun

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Trinity Blood 13, 07-GHOST 7, Karneval 3 (Chuang Yi 19 April 2011 English manga) [UPDATED]

Also, 3+2 moar manga, including (finally) The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya volume 8 and latest simplified Chinese editions of guess without hovering over »these links. (Felt the pressure, so extended remix of the earlier list. Thank Cyan-san for the NikBabble™ commencing naaw~)

07-GHOST © Amemiya Yuki, Ichihara Yukino/Ichijinsha [Comic Zero-Sum]
Karneval © Mikanagi Touya/Ichijinsha [Comic Zero-Sum]
Trinity Blood © Kyujyo Kiyo & Yoshida Sunao/Kadokawa Shoten [Asuka]
Published in Singapore by Chuang Yi

Teito journeys without and within — both treks leading to the same place where memories dwell in 07-GHOST 7; Gareki faces his worst fears in Karneval 3; and Esther comes between a terrorist and her revenge target in Trinity Blood 13.

To find out what's up (or down) with Haruhi and Kyon and the SOS Brigade, Ikari Shinji and his dad, and Special A's Kei × Hikari, scroll down to Chuang Yi's full-length previews (excerpted after the lists).

Chuang Yi English manga (2011.04.19)

1. 07-GHOST 7 of 11+ by Amemiya Yuki, Ichihara Yukino

07-Ghost 「０７‐ＧＨＯＳＴ」 by Amemiya Yuki, Ichihara Yukino
Ichijinsha Comic Zero-Sum, josei
Volume 7 (chapters 36-41) first published in Japan 2008.11

Awards
Double-first prize, 3rd Zero-Sum Comics Grand-Prix

Related series
07-GHOST CHILDREN (side story; one volume)

Other languages
Alternative English 07-GHOST (Go! Comi: 7 volumes, dropped), French (Kazé Editions: Tome 3 per 2011.02 • Tome 4 ships 2011.06.09)

Adaptations
Anime: Studio DEEN's 25-episode adaptation, starring seiyuu Mitsuki Saiga (Teito Klein), Namikawa Daisuke (Mikage) and Hayami Sho (Ayanami), aired in Japan from April through September 2009. Since the TV series' end, limited edition genteiiban have been bundled with the DVDs.

Audio drama: The 07-Ghost: Kamisama ni Todoku Koibumi drama CD was released in Japan in 2007. The second 07-Ghost: Seventh District shipped February 2009 and a third special drama CD streeted the same year.

2. Karneval 3 of 7+ by Mikanagi Touya

Karneval 「カーニヴァル」 by Mikanagi Touya
AKA K∀RNEVAL
Ichijinsha Comic Zero-Sum, josei
Volume 3 (Scores 13-18) first published in Japan 2009.04

Adaptations
Adapted into a series of drama CDs: the first Karneval - Flightless Wings / Mermaid's Bottle, spanning Scores 12 through 15 was first offered only to Zero-Sum readers in late 2009, but eventually made commercially available. Frontier Works released the second Karneval Circus CD, covering Scores 3-8 in March 2010 (the same street date as volume 5). The drama starred seiyuu Shimono Hiro (Nai), Kamiya Hiroshi (Gareki), Miyano Mamoru (Yogi), Ono Daisuke (Hirato) and Endou Aya (Tsukumo). A third drama CD Karneval Rinoru (Scores 16-20) featuring the same voice cast, in addition to Hirakawa Daisuke (Akari) and Suwabe Junichi (Uro), went on sale in Japan last September. A fourth drama CD Vinto is expected to street 2011.04.27. [Info from karnevalesque, the Karneval manga community]

3. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu) 8 of 13+ by Tsugano Gaku

Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu 「涼宮ハルヒの憂鬱」
by Tsugano Gaku, Tanigawa Nagaru and Itou Noizi
Kadokawa Shoten Shonen Ace, shounen
Volume 8 first published in Japan 2009.03

Other languages
Alternative English The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (Manga) (Yen Press: eight volumes per 2011.03.29 • volume 9 street date: 2011.08.16)

Related
Adapted from the Suzumiya Haruhi light novel series written by Tanigawa Nagaru and illustrated by Itou Noizi, the foundation of the Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu anime TV series (April to July 2006 and April to October 2009 [TV 2009 renewal]) and the February 2010 Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu movie, all produced by Kyoto Animation and starring seiyuu Hirano Aya (Suzumiya Haruhi), Sugita Tomokazu (Kyon), Goto Yuko (Asahina Mikuru), Chihara Minori (Nagato Yuki) and Ono Daisuke (Koizumi Itsuki).

Spin-off manga: The parody 4-koma series, Suzumiya Haruhi-chan no Yuutsu, serialized in Shonen Ace (five volumes compiled as at 2010.11) and Nagato Yuki-chan no Shoushitsu, serialized in Young Ace (two tankoubon compiled per 2010.11), both by PUYO and another parody series Nyorōn Churuya-san by Eretto (three volumes by 2007.10)

Audio dramas: At least four drama CDs have been released: SOS Dan Radio Shibu Bangai Hen CD (Volume 1: 2006.07, Volume 2: 2006.09; Volume 3: 2006.12) and Sound Around (2007.01)

4. Neon Genesis Evangelion (Shinseiki Evangelion) 12 of 12+ by Sadamoto Yoshiyuki

Shinseiki Evangelion 「新世紀エヴァンゲリオン」
by Sadamoto Yoshiyuki/khara • GAINAX
Kadokawa Shoten Shonen Ace (in Young Ace starting 2009), shounen
Volume 12 (Stages 77-83) first published in Japan 2010.04

Other languages
Alternative English Neon Genesis Evangelion (VIZ Media: 12 volumes per 2011.02.15), French (Glénat Tome 11: La mémoire des mains shipped 2008.10.22), Spanish (Editorial Ivréa Argentina and Grupo Editorial Vid Mexico), Italian (Planet Manga), German (Carlsen Comics: latest Band 12), Dutch (Glénat Benelux), Danish (Carlsen), Swedish (Bonnier Carlsen, Polish (JPF), Portuguese (JBC, starting from volume 11), Indonesian (m&c!: volume 11 released 2011.03) and traditional Chinese (Kadokawa Media Taiwan)

Related
Developed alongside the anime to promote the 1995 and 1996 Animage Anime Grand Prix prize winning TV series that aired from October 1995 to March 1996, starring seiyuu Ogata Megumi as Ikari Shinji, Mitsuishi Kotono as Katsuragi Misato, Hayashibara Megumi as Ayanami Rei, Miyamura Yuko as Asuka Langley Sohryu and Ishida Akira as Nagisa Kaworu.

Manga spin-offs:
Petit Eva by Hamamoto Ryusuke (4-koma, three volumes)
Shinseiki Evangelion: Gakuen Datenroku AKA Neon Genesis Evangelion: Campus Apocalypse by Ming Ming (four volumes, first serialized in Asuka)
Shinseiki Evangelion: Ikari Shinji Ikusei Keikaku AKA Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Shinji Ikari Raising Project by Osamu Takahashi (11 volumes, ongoing serialization in Shonen Ace)
Shinseiki Evangelion: Ikari Shinji Tantei Nikki AKA Neon Genesis Evangelion: Shinji Ikari's Detective Journal by Yoshimura Takumi (two volumes; first serialized in Asuka)
Shinseiki Evangelion: Koutetsu no Girlfriend 2nd AKA Neon Genesis Evangelion: Iron Maiden the 2nd (in Indonesia) and Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days (US; six volumes; first serialized in Asuka)

5. S.A 16 of 17 by Minami Maki

S.A Special A 「Ｓ・Ａ　スペシャル・エー」 by Minami Maki
Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo
Volume 16 (chapters 88-95) first published in Japan 2009.03

Other languages
Alternative English S.A (VIZ Media: 17 volumes per 2010.11), French (Tonkam: Tome 13 per 2011.03 • Tome 14 street date: 2011.05.18), Germany (Carlsen Comics: Band 15 ships 2011.04.22), traditional Chinese (Ever Glory Taiwan) and Indonesian (m&c!, volume 17 per 2010.02).

Adaptations
A 24-episode anime adaptation by AIC x Gonzo aired on Chiba TV from April to September 2008, starring seiyuu Goto Yuko (Hanazono Hikari) and Fukuyama Jun (Takishima Kei). A Valentine's special drama CD was released earlier than the anime (February 2007) and had a different cast (Asano Masumi as Hikari and Suzumura Kenichi as Kei.) Two succeeding drama CDs (June and August 2008 release) cast the anime actors .

6. Trinity Blood 13 of 13+ by Kyujyo Kiyo & Yoshida Sunao

Trinity Blood 「トリニティ・ブラッド」 by Kyujyo Kiyo & Yoshida Sunao
Kadokawa Shoten Asuka, shoujo
Volume 13 (Acts 47-50) first published in Japan 2010.11

Other languages
Alternative English Trinity Blood (TOKYOPOP: 12 volumes as at 2010.03 • volume 13 advertised for 2011.08.30 release), Indonesian (Elex Media: volume 10 per 2008.09), French (Kana: Tome 12 per 2010.12), German (Planet Manga)

Related
Based on the Trinity Blood light novels (Rage Against the Moons and Reborn on Mars series) written by Yoshida Sunao and illustrated by Thores Shibamoto

Adaptations
A 24-episode anime adaptation by Gonzo (starring seiyuu Touchi Hiroki as Abel Nightroad and Noto Mamiko as Esther Blanchett) aired from April to October 2005 on WOWOW.

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Simplified Chinese manga (2011.04.19)

1. DEFENSE DEVIL #7 of 8+ by Youn InWan & Yang KyungIl
2. D.GRAY MAN #20 of 21+ by Hoshino Katsura

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La Corda d'Oro 13 and S.A 15 (Chuang Yi 6 January 2011 English manga)

Also, simplified Chinese manga: Shijou Saikyou no Denshi Kenichi #40 and the two Upcomings I reported on the 21st of December. (Scroll down for deets.)

La Corda d'Oro © Kure Yuki/Hakusensha [Serialized in LaLa]
S.A © Minami Maki/Hakusensha [First serialized in Hana to Yume]
Published in Singapore by Chuang Yi

A second music concours awaits Kahoko in La Corda d'Oro 13, and this time, she has Tsukimori tutoring her in violence, I mean, violin. Meanwhile, in S.A 15, Hikari unintentionally outs Finn's secret in front of the King, when the S.A class spends Golden Week taking in the sun in Finn's country. (Hit the Jump button for the complete Chuang Yi synopses.)

Chuang Yi English manga (2011.01.06)

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1. La Corda d'Oro (Kiniro no Corda) 13 of 16+ by Kure Yuki

Kiniro no Corda 「金色のコルダ」 by Kure Yuki
Hakusensha LaLa, LaLa DX, and LaLa Special, shoujo
Volume 13 first published in Japan 2009.08

Related
Adapted from Koei's Kin'iro no Corda role-playing game (part of the Neoromance series also including the Angelique, Harukanaru Toki no Naka de, and Neo Angelique ~Abyss~ games). A manga sequel, Kiniro no Corda 3, is currently being serialized in LaLa Special.

Other languages/serializations
Alternative English La Corda d'Oro (VIZ Media: volume 12 released 2010.06.01 • volume 13 street date: 2011.03.01), simplified Chinese (also by Chuang Yi: 金色琴弦 #10 released 2008.10.29), Indonesian (Elex Media (formerly serialized in HanaLaLa) and French (Editions 12 bis: La corde d'or tome 6 shipped 2010.10.04)

Awards
Outstanding Debut Award, Hakusensha Athena Newcomers' Awards (2006)

Adaptations
Yumeta's 25+1-episode La Corda d'Oro ~primo passo~ anime adaptation aired in Japan from October 2006 through March 2007, followed by the La Corda d'Oro ~secondo passo~ special (two episodes released 2009.03.26 and 2009.06.05). The cast included seiyuu Takagi Reiko (Hino Kahoko), Taniyama Kishô (Tsukimori Len), Itou Kentarou (Tsuchiura Ryotaro), Morita Masakazu (Hihara Kazuki), Kishio Daisuke (Yunoki Azuma), Fukuyama Jun (Shimizu Keiichi), Satou Akemi (Fuyuumi Shoko), Ishikawa Hideo (Kanazawa Hiroto), Konishi Katsuyuki (Ousaki Shinobu) and Miyano Mamoru (Kaji Aoi, La Corda d'Oro ~secondo passo~).

A La Corda d'Oro drama was bundled with three other LaLa series (Oniichan to Issho, Ryuu no Hanawazurai, and Kaichou wa Maid-sama!) in the LaLa Tokimeki Drama CD given away with the April 2007 issue.

2. S.A 15 of 17 by Minami Maki

S.A 「Ｓ・Ａ　スペシャル・エー」 by Minami Maki
Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo
Volume 15 first published in Japan 2008.11

Other languages
Alternative English S.A (VIZ Media: 17 volumes per 2010.11), French (Tonkam: Tome 11 shipped 2010.11; Tome 12 street date: 2011.01.19), Germany (Carlsen Comics: Band 14 shipped 2011.02.01), traditional Chinese (Ever Glory Taiwan) and Indonesian (m&c!, volume 17 per 2010.02).

Adaptations
A 24-episode anime adaptation by AIC x Gonzo aired on Chiba TV from April to September 2008, starring seiyuu Goto Yuko (Hanazono Hikari) and Fukuyama Jun (Takishima Kei). A Valentine's special drama CD was released earlier than the anime (February 2007) and had a different cast (Asano Masumi as Hikari and Suzumura Kenichi as Kei.) Two succeeding drama CDs (June and August 2008 release) used the same actors as in the anime.

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Rust Blaster by Toboso Yana, Vagabond 23, Saiyuki Reload 10 of 10 (Chuang Yi 2 November 2010 English manga)

Also, simplified Chinese manga, led by Shijou Saikyou no Denshi Kenichi #39 (scroll down for the complete list)

Rust Blaster © Toboso Yana
Square Enix [GFantasy]
Published in Singapore
by Chuang Yi

Millennium Academy - an elite military school set up to train aspiring vampire soldiers to protect humanity. Among its students is Aldred, a vampire unlike his kind; and Kei Yosugara, a human whose existence seems intrinsically tied to Aldred's own. [From Chuang Yi's Rust Blaster synopsis]

Chuang Yi follows up the third Black Butler (released 10.19) with the one-volume Rust Blaster (ISBN: 978-981-4297-99-8), Toboso Yana's short Vampires, Special Abilities, Parallel Universe, Secret Organizations, Contract serial that spanned six chapters in GFantasy. Aldred's exploits go for SGD 9.90 a pop, but I'm sure it's worth it as —

But as the night of twin moons approaches, vampires from beyond are making plans to stake their claim in this world, and Aldred has to find a way to unleash his vampire powers to repel the enemy before they take over. However, to do so could mean the slow demise of his human friend - one who holds the key to unsheathing his blood weapon - and violating the greatest taboo of all. When a vampire's true instincts are awakened, can his bloodlust ever be satisfied?

(Previews of the other manga, including SAIYUKI RELOAD 10 of 10, be after the list.)

Chuang Yi English manga (2010.11.02)

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1. Pokemon Adventures (Pocket Monster Special) 34 of 35+ by Yamamoto Satoshi

Pocket Monster Special 「ポケットモンスタースペシャル」
by Yamamoto Satoshi
Shogakukan Tentoumushi Comics Special, shounen
Volume 34 first published in Japan 2010.02

Other languages
Alternative English version (VIZ Media)

2. [Premiere] Rust Blaster by Toboso Yana

Rust Blaster 「Ｒｕｓｔ　Ｂｌａｓｔｅｒ」 by Toboso Yana
Square Enix GFantasy, shounen
This compilation (chapters 1-6) first published in Japan 2006.05

3. S.A 14 of 17 by Minami Maki

S.A 「Ｓ・Ａ　スペシャル・エー」 by Minami Maki
Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo
Volume 14 first published in Japan 2008.07

Other languages
Alternative English S.A (VIZ Media; (volume 16 released 2010.07.06 • volume 17 street date: 2010.11.02), French (Tonkam tome 10 per 2010.09), Germany (Carlsen Comics latest Band 13; Band 14 ships 2011.01.02), traditional Chinese (Ever Glory Taiwan) and Indonesian (m&c!, volume 17 of 17 per 2010.02).

Adaptations
A 24-episode anime adaptation by AIC x Gonzo aired on Chiba TV from April to September 2008, starring seiyuu Goto Yuko (Hanazono Hikari) and Fukuyama Jun (Takishima Kei). A Valentine's special drama CD was released earlier than the anime (February 2007) and had a different cast (Asano Masumi played Hikari and Suzumura Kenichi played Kei.) Two succeeding drama CDs (June and August 2008 release) used the same actors as in the anime.

4. SAIYUKI RELOAD 10 of 10 by Minekura Kazuya [Finale]

Saiyuki Reload 「最遊記ＲＥＬＯＡＤ」 by Minekura Kazuya
Ichijinsha Comic Zero-Sum, josei
Volume 10 first published in Japan 2009.10

Other languages
Alternative English Saiyuki Reload (TOKYOPOP; volume 9 released 2009.01.06), simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi; volume 8 per 2010.03).

Related series
Gensomaden Saiyuki (prequel)
Saiyuki Reload Blast (sequel, currently serialized in Comic Zero-Sum)

Adaptations
A 25-episode anime adaptation by Studio Pierrot, starring seiyuu Seki Toshihiko (Genjo Sanzo), Hoshi Souichiro (Son Goku), Ishida Akira (Cho Hakkai) and Hirata Hiroaki (Sha Gojyo), aired from October 2003 to March 2004 on TV Tokyo.

5. VAGABOND 23 of 33+ by Inoue Takehiko

Vagabond 「バガボンド」 by Inoue Takehiko
Kodansha Morning, seinen
Volume 23 (chapters 198-206) first published in Japan 2006.06

Related
Based on the novel Musashi by Yoshikawa Eiji

Awards
Grand Prize for manga, 2000 Japan Media Arts Festival
Best Seinen/General Manga, 24th Kodansha Manga Awards
2002 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize

Other languages
Alternative English Vagabond (VIZ Media; volume 33 per 2010.10.19), simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi; 流浪汉 #32 per 2010.04), Indonesian (Level Comics, latest volume 33), French (Tonkam; tome 33 ships 2010.12), Spanish (Editorial Ivréa Argentina), German (EMA; Band 30 releases 2011.01), Polish (Mandragora) and Portuguese (Conrad Brazil)

¹ Source: Chuang Yi Coming soon advisories (English and Simplified Chinese) per 1 November 2010
² Links like this are commercial Amazon search and/or product links (other language versions).

The rest of the Chuang Yi previews

Pokemon Adventures 34 of 35+ by Yamamoto Satoshi

ISBN: 978-981-4323-15-4
SRP: SGD 8.90

Missy rushes down to Canalave City upon learning that her father has gone missing, only to find him incarcerated in the city's gym with Professor Rowan! As she fights to free them both, Diamond and Pearl have other things going on in their minds. Mr. Berlitz knows they are not the bodyguards he had originally hired to protect his daughter, and will surely expose them once he is able to! Sinnoh's last hope against Team Galactic is on the verge of falling apart because of a misunderstanding that has carried on for too long! Will coming clean tear the trio apart for good?

S.A 14 of 17 by Minami Maki

ISBN: 978-981-4323-00-0
SRP: SGD 8.50

A surprise awaits the S.A gang at the beginning of the new semester. A transfer student has arrived, and he has set his sights on claiming first place in the school! His spirit and drive immediately puts him in Hikari's good books, and she starts spending more and more time with him, oblivious to Kei's undisguised displeasure. Meanwhile, Jun and Megumi invite Ryu to spend their vacation together, only to find out that Finn has already stolen a march on them! Has Ryu really forgotten about their childhood promise?!

SAIYUKI RELOAD 10 of 10 by Minekura Kazuya

ISBN: 978-981-4297-86-8
SRP: SGD 9.90

Goku, Gojyo and Hakkai arrive in time to rescue Sanzo from the darkness unleashed from the Muten Scripture, but the battle with Ukoku is far from over, as the 'Black Sanzo' still has another trick hidden up his sleeve - a pawn he has groomed from young, lured by the powers of resurrection. Whereabouts is the monster responsible for exorcist Filbert's death, and which side will Hazel stand on when the truth comes to light? For some the journey will continue on, but for some it will come to an end…

VAGABOND 23 of 33+ by Inoue Takehiko

Miyamoto Musashi, a man striving for enlightenment by the way of the sword, is destined to become the most renowned samurai of all time. When the elder disciples of the Yoshioka Dojo realize that their leader, Yoshioka Denshichiro, is no match for Musashi, they come up with a dishonorable plan - to hire Sasaki Kojiro, a deaf-mute swordsman with a reputation as fierce as Musashi's, to fight their battle for them. Thus begins the saga of the greatest duel in Japanese history.

VAGABOND volume 23 contains chapters:
198. Grass, Snow, and Blood
199. Kojiro and Matahachi
200. Two Kojiros
201. Ladder to Success
202. Presumptuous
203. The Day After Tomorrow
204. Sword Sharpening
205. Sottaku
206. Straightforward
*NOT Chuang Yi's titles

Chuang Yi simplified Chinese manga (2010.11.02)

Shijou Saikyou
no Denshi Kenichi
© Matsuena Syun
Shogakukan
[Shonen Sunday]

Aside from Matsuena Syun's Shijou Saikyou no Denshi Kenichi (史上最强之弟子兼一) #39, Aoyama Gosho's Meitantei Conan (名侦探柯南) #69 and Hino Matsuri's Vampire Knight (吸血鬼骑士) #12 also street this Tuesday.

Next Chuang Yi release schedule: 16 November 2010
(if not, then the 23rd)

Iamque opus exegi,
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RINNE 1, Black Lagoon 7 and 8, Vagabond 22 (Chuang Yi 17 August 2010 manga)

Also, simplified Chinese manga: the series finale of Saki Kaori's SMASH！情缘.

Kyoukai no Rinne © Takahashi Rumiko/Shogakukan (Serialized in Shonen Sunday)
Published in Singapore as RINNE by Chuang Yi

Chuang Yi premieres Takahashi Rumiko's latest hit RINNE—the adventures of a girl who sees ghosts and her half human/half shinigami classmate (Rinne of the title) who guides spirits to rebirth.

We also get a double dose of El Baile de la muerte and a rampaging Roberta in the simultaneous release of Black Lagoon volumes 7 and 8.

Elsewhere, Kei's scheme doesn't fool his grandpa in S.A 13, while sword-saint Musashi returns for a rematch to the death against Yoshioka Denshichiro in VAGABOND 22.

Full Chuang Yi synopses and covers after the manga list.

Chuang Yi English manga (2010.08.17)

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1. Black Lagoon 7 of 9+ by Hiroe Rei

Black Lagoon 「ＢＬＡＣＫ　ＬＡＧＯＯＮ」 by Hiroe Rei
Shogakukan Sunday GX, seinen
Volume 7 first published in Japan 2007.10

Other language versions
An alternative English Black Lagoon is published by VIZ Media (volume 9 released 2010.07.13). The manga is translated into Indonesian by Level Comics (latest also volume 6). Other global releases: France (Asuka éditions tome 9 ships 2010.10.28); Spain (Norma Editorial, latest volume 8); Germany (Carlsen Comics, latest Band 9); Poland (Waneko).

Adaptations
A 12-episode anime adaptation produced by Madhouse, starring seiyuu Toyoguchi Megumi as Revy and Namikawa Daisuke as Rock, aired in Japan from April tp June 2006. The Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage second season (episodes 13 to 24) was telecast from October through December of the same year. An OAV sequel, Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail, premieres July 2010, with the fourth Roberta's Blood Trail Blu-ray Disc scheduled for release in December 2010.

Related
Black Lagoon light novel by Urobuchi Gen (Shogakukan Gagaga Bunko, 2008.07.18)

2. Black Lagoon 8 of 9+ by Hiroe Rei

Volume 8 first published in Japan 2008.07

3. Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Adventure (Pokémon DP) 3 of 8 by Ihara Shigekatsu

Pokémon DP 「ポケモンＤ・Ｐ」 by Ihara Shigekatsu
Shogakukan Coro Coro Comics, shounen
Volume 3 first published in Japan 2007.11

Other language versions
Another Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl Adventure! English version is published by VIZ Media (volume 7 released 2010.07.06 • volume 8 street date: 2010.11.02).

Adaptations
A Pocket Monsters: Diamond & Pearl anime by Oriental Light and Magic began airing in Japan on TV Tokyo from September 2006 and by 12 August 2010 had reached episode 188, Conclusion of Rival Battle! Satoshi vs Shinji!! The TV series main characters Hikari, Pikachu, Satoshi, and Takeshi are voiced by seiyuu Toyoguchi Megumi, Ohtani Ikue, Matsumoto Rica, and Ueda Yuji respectively.

4. [Premiere] RINNE (Kyoukai no Rinne) 1 of 5+ by Takahashi Rumiko

Kyoukai no Rinne 「境界のＲＩＮＮＥ」 by Takahashi Rumiko
AKA Circle of Reincarnation Rinne
Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen
Volume 1 first published in Japan 2009.10

Other language versions
Another RIN-NE English version is published by VIZ Media (volume 3 released 2010.05.18 • volume 4 street date: 2010.09.14). The manga is translated into French by Asuka éditions (tome 3 scheduled 2010.09.23), German by EMA (volume 3 ships 2010.11) and traditional Chinese by Sharp Point Press.

5. S.A 13 of 17 by Minami Maki

S.A 「Ｓ・Ａ　スペシャル・エー」 by Minami Maki
Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo
Volume 13 first published in Japan 2008.04

Other language versions
An alternative English S.A version is published by VIZ Media (volume 16 released 2010.07.06 • volume 17 street date: 2010.11.02). Other global releases: France (Tonkam tome 9 released 2010.07), Germany (Carlsen Comics latest Band 14), Taiwan (Ever Glory) and Indonesia (m&c!, volume 17 of 17 per 2010.02).

Adaptations
A 24-episode anime adaptation by AIC x Gonzo aired on Chiba TV from April to September 2008. Seiyuu Goto Yuko and Fukuyama Jun played leads Hanazono Hikari and Takishima Kei respectively. A Valentine's special drama CD was released earlier than the anime (February 2007) and had a different cast (Asano Masumi played Hikari and Suzumura Kenichi played Kei.) Two succeeding drama CDs (June and August 2008 release) used the same actors as in the anime.

6. VAGABOND 22 of 33+ by Inoue Takehiko

Vagabond 「バガボンド」 by Inoue Takehiko
Kodansha Morning, seinen
Volume 22 first published in Japan 2006.02

Related
Based on the novel Musashi by Yoshikawa Eiji

Awards
Grand Prize for manga, 2000 Japan Media Arts Festival; Best seinen/general manga, 24th Kodansha Manga Awards; and the 2002 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.

Other language versions
An alternative English Vagabond is published by VIZ (volume 32 released 2010.08.17 • volume 33 street date: 2010.10.19). Chuang Yi also releases a simplified Chinese version (latest: volume 32). Other global releases: Indonesia (Level Comics, latest volume 32), France (Tonkam tome 31 released 2010.05), Argentina (Editorial Ivréa), Germany (EMA), Poland (Mandragora) and Brazil (Conrad).

¹ Source: Chuang Yi per 16 August 2010
² Links like this are commercial Amazon search and/or product links for other language versions.

Chuang Yi summaries

Black Lagoon 7 of 9+ by Hiroe Rei

ISBN: 978-981-4306-06-5
MSRP: SGD 8.90

The shockwaves from the assassination of Garcia Lovelace's father in Venezuela hit Roanapur full force. The deadly maid and ex-terrorist Roberta begins her quest for vengeance and she's not going to quit even if the trail takes her deep into a web of intrigue involving the U.S. military. The city's criminal gangs realize the danger of too much U.S. government attention, and the crew of the Black Lagoon is drawn into the search for the renegade killer maid from Hell. But Roberta's dance of death won't be over until everyone has paid the price in blood.

Volume 7 contains chapters 47-55: El Baile de la muerte Parts 4-12.

Black Lagoon 8 of 9+ by Hiroe Rei

ISBN: 978-981-4306-06-5
MSRP: SGD 8.90

Roberta's vendetta continues as Rock and Revy enlist some old acquaintances to try and catch up with the Killer Maid before it's too late. They're going to have to get in line since Roberta's got everyone from a U.S. military black ops unit to her ex-F.A.R.C. comrades gunning for her, not to mention the CIA and the NSA. When the turmoil becomes more than the city's criminal underworld can bear, Balalaika and Hotel Moscow enter the game. With so many players at the table, it's winner take all, and the stakes couldn't be higher!

Volume 8 contains chapters 56-64: El Baile de la muerte Parts 13-21.

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Adventure 3 of 8 by Ihara Shigekatsu

ISBN: 978-981-4323-02-4
MSRP: SGD 8.90

Will Team Galactic's nefarious plans to capture Dialga succeed? Not if Hareta has anything to say about it!

Cyrus, the brilliant and ruthless leader of Team Galactic, has set in motion his grand scheme to capture Dialga — a scheme with dire consequences for the land of Sinnoh. Hareta and his friends, together with several of Sinnoh's Gym leaders, go all-out to put a stop to Cyrus and his minions. Things start to get tough, but those battling Team Galactic gain a major new ally when Hareta befriends a mysterious and amazing Pokemon.

RINNE 1 of 5+ by Takahashi Rumiko

ISBN: 978-981-4306-98-1
MSRP: SGD 8.90

As a child, Sakura Mamiya mysteriously disappeared in the woods behind her grandma's home. She returned whole and healthy, but since then she has had the power to see ghosts. Now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! At school, the desk next to Sakura's has been empty since the start of the school year. Then one day her always-absent classmate Rinne Rokudo shows up, and he's far more than what he seems!

Volume 1 contains chapters:

1. The Mysterious Classmate
2. The Legend of the Weather Hutch
3. Four O'clock Behind the Gym
4. Have We Met?
5. Y·O·U·N·G Woman
6. Mystery in the Club Building
7. Black Cat by Contract
8. Afraid to Fall Asleep

S.A 13 of 17 by Minami Maki

ISBN: 978-981-4306-99-7
MSRP: SGD 8.50

Kei has drawn up a complicated plan behind his grandfather's back to ensure that he gets to remain in Japan permanently, while still outwardly obeying the patriarch's orders. Little does he know that the crafty man has already seen through his acting, and he moves to crush all of Kei's hopes for a future with Hikari by blackmailing him into remaining in London. Can S.A stop Kei's grandfather in time, or will this spell the beginning of the end of Hakusenkan's elite class?

VAGABOND 22 of 33+ by Inoue Takehiko

ISBN: 978-981-4306-91-1
MSRP: SGD 10.90

Miyamoto Musashi, a man striving for enlightenment by the way of the sword, is destined to become the most renowned samurai of all time. But first, this tempest of a man has arrived in Kyoto, and the entire city is in a fervor anticipating the storm to come. Musashi has returned for a rematch against Yoshioka Denshichiro, and he's prepared to take down all of the Yoshioka Dojo to defeat him.

Volume 22 contains chapters:
189. Burdened
190. The Death of Seijuro
191. Painting with Water
192. Koetsu and Myoshu
193. Bedlam in Kyoto
194. Talk of the Town
195. Confrontation of Rivals
196. Return of the Vainglorious
197. The Real Kojiro

Chuang Yi simplified Chinese manga (2010.08.17)

Smash! © Saki Kaori
Kodansha
Weekly Shonen Magazine

Aside from the SMASH！情缘 finale (#18), we also get volume 28 of the simplified Chinese AIR GEAR and volume 3 of Ryuumon Ryou & Megumi KoujiBloody Monday: Season 2 (Bloody Monday Season 2 ~Pandora no Hako~).

Be back with the next Chuang Yi manga release on 7 September 2010.

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

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