07-GHOST 8, Karneval 4, Vagabond 25 (Chuang Yi 5 July 2011 English manga) [UPDATED]

Added late-breaking Pokémon - Giratina and The Sky Warrior, the mangafication of the second Diamond & Pearl movie that surprisingly reappears as a newb. (originally advised in September 2010; don't tell me it didn't issue then and is only releasing naaaw?)

07-GHOST © Amemiya Yuki, Ichihara Yukino/Ichijinsha [Serialized in Comic Zero-Sum]
Karneval © Mikanagi Touya/Ichijinsha [Serialized in Comic Zero-Sum]
Vagabond © Inoue Takehiko/Kodansha [Serialized in Morning]
Published in Singapore by Chuang Yi

No one can convince me that this 07-GHOST latest wasn't prompted by the anime's upcoming Animax premiere (12 July). Not when Chuang Yi's prior advised sked was (also) the 12th. Yes, call me a conspiracy theorist :D

Also, the second to the last Kekkaishi (#34) over on the simplified Chinese manga side.

Protagonists of Chuang Yi's 7.05 manga have "Dates with Destiny": Teito comes face to face with his past and future in 07-GHOST 8; Nai and Gareki confront their helplessness in Karneval 4; and Musashi emerges from his one-year reprieve from Yoshioka in VAGABOND 25. (Longer previews after the release list.)

Chuang Yi English manga (2011.07.05)

1. 07-GHOST 8 of 12+ by Amemiya Yuki, Ichihara Yukino

07-Ghost 「０７‐ＧＨＯＳＴ」 by Amemiya Yuki, Ichihara Yukino
Ichijinsha Comic Zero-Sum, josei
Volume 8 (chapters 42-47) first published in Japan 2009.05

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

Other languages
Alternative English 07-GHOST (Go! Comi: 7 volumes, dropped), French (Kazé Editions: Tome 4 shipped 2011.06 • Tome 5 street date: 2011.09.22), Indonesian (Elex Media: Series premiere: 2011.07.06)

Related series
07-GHOST CHILDREN (side story; one volume)
A 07-GHOST Seal and Postcard Book was released by Gakken Marketing in 2009.09

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 4 of 7+ by Mikanagi Touya

Karneval 「カーニヴァル」 by Mikanagi Touya
AKA K∀RNEVAL
Ichijinsha Comic Zero-Sum, josei
Volume 4 (Scores 19-24) first published in Japan 2009.09

Other languages
French (Ki-Oon: Tome 1 and 2 double launch: 2011.10.13)

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 2010.09. A fourth drama CD Vinto streeted 2011.04.27. [Info from karnevalesque, the Karneval manga community]

3. Pokémon - Giratina and The Sky Warrior (Pokémon: Giratina to Sora no Hanataba Shaymin) by Hijioka Makoto

Pokémon: Giratina to Sora no Hanataba Shaymin
「ポケモン　ギラティナと氷空の花束シェイミ」 by Hijioka Makoto
Shogakukan Coro Coro Dragon Comics, kodomo
This volume first published in Japan 2008.07

Other languages
Alternative English Pokemon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior! (VIZ Media/Viz Kids)

Related
Based on the Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior movie, the 11th film in the Pokémon franchise and the second movie in the Diamond & Pearl trilogy (sequel to Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai)

4. VAGABOND 25 of 33+ by Inoue Takehiko

Vagabond 「バガボンド」 by Inoue Takehiko
Kodansha Morning, seinen
Volume 25 (chapters 216-224) first published in Japan 2007.03

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: 33 volumes per 2010.10), simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi: 流浪汉 #32 per 2010.04), Indonesian (Level Comics: 33 volumes per 2010.10), French (Tonkam; tome 33 shipped 2010.12), Spanish (Editorial Ivréa Argentina), German (EMA; Band 32 per 2011.06.09 • Band 33 street date: 2012.01), Polish (Mandragora) and Portuguese (Conrad Brazil)

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Simplified Chinese manga (2011.07.05)

1. 结界师 (Kekkaishi) #34 of 35 by Tanabe Yellow
2. 史上最强之弟子兼一 (Shijou Saikyou no Denshi Kenichi) #42 of 43+ by Matsuena Syun

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Are You Alice? 1 and 2 double launch, La Corda d'Oro 14, Vagabond 24 (Chuang Yi 3 May 2011 English manga) [UPDATED]

Hoping none of these manga decide to resked between this post's Sunday publication and Chuang Yi's on the date confirm. Although I doubt Are You Alice? will budge from 3 May, otherwise we're really heading into curiouser and curiouser territory. »Edit They did budge, but only by one day (streeted 4 May).

Are You Alice? © Katagiri Ikumi / Ninomiya Ai
Ichijinsha [Serialized in Comic Zero-Sum]
Published in Singapore by Chuang Yi

Also, VAGABOND 24 and the simplified Chinese Kaichou wa Maid-sama! #12 and The Ravages of Time #41.

It's not the Alice in Wonderland bloodbath that Alice in the Country of Hearts is, but I still welcome Are You Alice?, starring a bishounen ‘Alice’ who must off the White Rabbit or it's off with his head!, as Chuang Yi gleefully points out. Sounds plenty bloody enuf to me ^^

The josei Zero-Sum series adapts the Are You Alice? drama CDs (thanks for the list, Minty Utopians). Alice?'s CV is Sakupyon (Sakurai Takahiro).

In other 2D bishies, Tsukimori Can't. Spit. Something. Out in La Corda d'Oro 14, news that stands to shock Kaho-chan (and gladden the hearts of Tsukimori's rivals).

Chuang Yi previews excerpted Behind the Cut.

Chuang Yi English manga (2011.05.03)

1. [Series Premiere] Are You Alice? 1 of 4+ by Katagiri Ikumi / Ninomiya Ai

Are You Alice? 「Ａｒｅ　ｙｏｕ　Ａｌｉｃｅ？」
by Katagiri Ikumi / Ninomiya Ai
Ichijinsha Comic Zero-Sum, josei
Volume 1 first published in Japan 2009.12

Related series
Adapted from the Are You Alice? drama CD series (that Minty Utopians compiled here) including the Original Series (Drink Me, Check Mate, Call me), Alice's Tea Party (March Hare, Knave of Hearts, Humpty Dumpty) and Unbirthday (Dyna → Cheshire Cat, XXX ↔ Alice, Tweedle Dee ~ Tweedle Dum, White Knight ∈ Regret, White Rabbit ← Bloodflower, Lewis Carroll ≠ Mad Hatter).

The drama series starred seiyuu Sakurai Takahiro (Alice?), Hirata Hiroaki (Mad Hatter / Lewis Carroll), Inoue Kazuhiko (Cheshire Cat) and Fujiwara Keiji (Dormouse), among others. [Info from Minty Utopians - Are you Alice? Characters/CD Organize]

2. Are You Alice? 2 of 4+ by Katagiri Ikumi / Ninomiya Ai

Volume 2 first published in Japan 2010.07

3. La Corda d'Oro (Kiniro no Corda) 14 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 14 first published in Japan 2010.02

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).

Other languages/serializations
Alternative English La Corda d'Oro (13 volumes per 2011.03 • volume 14 street date: 2011.09.06), 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.

4. VAGABOND 24 of 33+ by Inoue Takehiko

Vagabond 「バガボンド」 by Inoue Takehiko
Kodansha Morning, seinen
Volume 24 (chapters 207-215) first published in Japan 2006.10

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; 33 volumes per 2010.10), simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi: 流浪汉 #32 per 2010.04), Indonesian (Level Comics: 33 volumes per 2010.10), French (Tonkam; tome 33 shipped 2010.12), Spanish (Editorial Ivréa Argentina), German (EMA; Band 30 released 2011.01), Polish (Mandragora) and Portuguese (Conrad Brazil)

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Simplified Chinese manga and manhua (2011.05.03)

1. 会长是女仆 (Kaichou wa Maid-sama!) #12 of 12+ by Fujiwara Hiro
2. 火凤燎原 (Huo Feng Liao Yuan: The Ravages of Time) #41 of 41+ by Chan Mou

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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)

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Oh Butterfly Oh Flower 2 ♥, The Drops of God 2, Vagabond 33 (Level Comics 13 October 2010 manga)

Chou yo Hana yo © Yoshihara Yuki/Shogakukan (First serialized in Petit Comic)
Published in Indonesia as Oh Butterfly Oh Flower by Elex Media/Level Comics
[Artwork provided by Level Comics]

Masayuki's sometimes Chaa-chan, sometimes “Director Domoto ♥!” Jekyll-and-Hyde-ing only leaves our demoted to prole ranks oujo Choko discombobulated. But beyond the swirly-eyes are slits that see how the boss's niece is cozying up to Masayuki. The claws come out when sed jama mono declares to all and sundry that she and Masayuki are destined for wedding bells.

How will Choko sideline this nuisance? Can we expect some (wannabe Gundam pilot) Masayuki assistance here? Find out in volume 2 of Oh Butterfly Oh Flower, this Wednesday's Most Wanted Level manga.

For moar comedy — that deserves at least one glass of that now elusive 2001 Château Mont-Pérat Bordeaux —

The Drops of God 2 by of 26+ by Agi Tadashi & Okimoto Shu

Shizuku and Miyabi, now hip-deep in the wine division, meet an eccentric Italian epicure, Honma-san. Such is Honma-san's lurve for Italian vino that he refuses to drink any other country's wine (including, I suppose, that Château MP). Seeing all those other bottles sniveling in a corner, Shizuku pops a few veins and challenges Honma-san.

Which gauntlet does I see Queen! Shizuku throw down for Honma-san to pick up? Check out The Drops of God 2 and be sure to have a red/white/rose to keep you company. (NOTE: The latter suggestion only applies to those already alcohol-legal!)

Teh rest of the manga (and one manhwa) previews be behind the fake cut.

Level Comics manga and manhwa (2010.10.13)

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1. Basara 13 of 27 by Tamura Yumi

Basara 「ＢＡＳＡＲＡ」 by Tamura Yumi Shogakukan Flowers, shoujo Volume 13 first published in Japan 1994.11

Awards
Best Shoujo Manga, 38th Shogakukan Manga Awards

Other versions/languages
Re-released in 15 bunko volumes
English Basara (VIZ Media; 27 volumes), French (Kana; 27 volumes), German (EMA; Band 24 ships 2010.11), Danish (Mangismo Danmark) and Swedish (Mangismo Sverige)

Adaptations
A 13-episode anime by KSS, starring seiyuu Kimura Akiko (Sarasa), aired in Japan from April to June 1998.

2. Blade of Immortal (Mugen no Juunin) 11 of 26+ by Samura Hiroaki

Mugen no Juunin 「無限の住人」 by Samura Hiroaki Kodansha Afternoon, seinen Volume 11 first published in Japan 2001.01

Awards
1997 Japan Media Arts Festival Excellence Prize

Other languages/serializations
English Blade of the Immortal (Dark Horse Comics; Volume 22: Footsteps released 2010.02.03 • volume 23 street date: 2011.01.18), French (Casterman; L'habitant de l'infini tome 25 ships 2010.10.06); Italian (Planet Manga), German and Polish (Egmont), Portuguese (Conrad Brazil) and Swedish (Schibsted Förlagen Sverige AB; serialized in Manga Mania)

Adaptations
A 13-episode anime starring seiyuu Seki Tomokazu (Manji) and Satou Rina (Rin) aired in Japan on AT-X from July to December 2008.

3. The Drops of God (Kami no Shizuku) 2 of 26+ by Agi Tadashi & Okimoto Shu

Kami no Shizuku 「神の雫」 by Agi Tadashi* & Okimoto Shu AKA Les Gouttes de Dieu Kodansha Morning, seinen Volume 2 first published in Japan 2005.05

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 15 shipped 2010.09.22 • tome 16 per 2010.11.17) and traditional Chinese (Sharp Point Press Taiwan; 神之水滴 vol. 24 per 2010.06). An English version is expected by year's end.

Adaptations
A live-action renzoku starring Kamenashi Kazuya as Kanzaki Shizuku aired from January to March 2009 in Japan on NTV. Another adaptation, Korean, starring Bae Yong Joon (Winter Sonata) has been greenlit but delayed.

Notes
Agi Tadashi is a pen name of brother and sister team Kibayashi Shin and Yuko; Kibayashi Shin also writes under the pseudonyms Ando Yuma (Psychometrer Eiji, Kunimitsu no Matsuri); Amagi Seimaru (Kindaichi Case Files, Remote; Tantei Gakuen Q); Aoki Yuya (Get Backers; Psycho Busters); Ryuumon Ryou (Bloody Monday series); Arimori Jōji (Asobotto Senki Gokū); and Igano Hiroaki (Area no kishi).

4. Hellsing 5 of 10 by Hirano Kohta

Hellsing 「ＨＥＬＬＳＩＮＧ」 by Hirano Kohta Shonen Gahosha Young King Ours, seinen Volume 5 first published in Japan 2003.02

Volume 5 contains chapters:
28 Flash Point
29 D 4
30 D 5
31 D 6
32 D 7
33 D 8
34 D 9
35 Xanado
36 Final Fantasy 1
37 Final Fantasy 2

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)

Adaptations
A 13-episode anime adaptation produced 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 and as of December 2009, seven episodes have been released. The first four episodes were produced by Satelight, with Madhouse taking over as of OAV V.

5. Jepang Tenggelam (Nihon Chinbotsu) 8 of 15 by Komatsu Sakyou, Ishiki Tokihiko

Nihon Chinbotsu 「日本沈没」 by Komatsu Sakyou, Ishiki Tokihiko AKA Japan Falling, Japan Sinks Shogakukan Big Comic Spirits, seinen Volume 8 first published in Japan 2007.10

Volume 8 contains chapters:
62～68 Hades, the Land of Fire*
69～70 Long way home（1～2）
*NOT Level titles; translated from the Japanese

Related
Based on the award-winning disaster novel by Komatsu Sakyou, also adapted into film and live-action TV.

6. Oh Butterfly Oh Flower (Chou yo Hana yo) 2 of 8 by Yoshihara Yuki

Chou yo Hana yo 「蝶よ花よ」 by Yoshihara Yuki Shogakukan Petit Comic, josei Volume 2 first published in Japan 2006.07

Volume 2 contains chapters:
6 Hide and Seek
7 Within the heart
8 2nd Stage
9 MVP
10 Masayuki, Blue Lemon
*NOT Level's chapter titles (Serenus-Dreamers' scanlation titles)

Other languages
English Butterflies, Flowers (VIZ Media; volume 4 released 2010.09.07 • volume 5 street date: 2010.12.07), French (Soleil Ma petite maîtresse tome 8 released 2010.05) and traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan)

7. Onsen Paradise (Kirikiritei no Brown Sensei) 3 of 9 by Kikuchi Shota

Kirikiritei no Brown Sensei by Kikuchi Shota 「きりきり亭のぶら雲先生」 Gentosha Birz Comics, seinen Volume 3 first published in Japan 2002.06

Related
Kirikiri Teishujin (sequel; one volume per 2009.11, ongoing)

Reissues
Re-released in four bunko volumes (2009.03 and 2009.07)

8. Priest 10 of 16+ by Hyung MinWoo

Priest 「프리스트」 by Hyung MinWoo Daiwon C.I. Champ Comics, seinen Volume 10 first published in Korea 2001.09 Series on hiatus from volume 16

Other languages
English Priest (TOKYOPOP; 16 volumes), French (Tokebi; 16 volumes), German (Tokyopop Germany), Polish (Kasen Comics), Italian (J POP), Portuguese (Lumus Brazil) and Japanese (Enterbrain Beam comix)

Adaptations
A film adaptation starring Cam Gigandet, Paul Bettany and Maggie Q is expected to premiere on 13 May 2011 in the U.S. (Indonesian screening is slated to begin 12 May 2011.)

9. Strange Tales of Tokyo (Toukei Ibun) 3 of 4 by Kajiwara Niki & Ono Fuyumi

Toukei Ibun 「東亰異聞」 by Kajiwara Niki & Ono Fuyumi Gentousha Comic Birz, seinen Volume 3 first published in Japan 2003.09

Reissues
Re-released in two volumes under the Birz Comics Special imprint (2008.03)

10. Vagabond 33 of 33+ by Inoue Takehiko

Vagabond 「バガボンド」 by Inoue Takehiko Kodansha Morning, seinen Volume 33 first published in Japan 2010.05

Volume 33 contains chapters:
288 Kokura
289 The Music Inside
290 The World of People
291 7 Years
292 Profile
293 Haze
294 Give It Up
295 Paper Balloon
296 Kojirou's City

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
English Vagabond (VIZ Media [volume 32 released 2010.08 • volume 33 street date: 2010.10.19] and Chuang Yi [latest volume 22 per 2010.08]), simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi; 流浪汉 #32 per 2010.04), French (Tonkam; tome 33 ships 2010.12), Spanish (Editorial Ivréa Argentina), German (EMA; Band 30 releases 2011.01), Polish (Mandragora) and Portuguese (Conrad Brazil)

11. Zipang 4 of 43 by Kawaguchi Kaiji

Zipang 「ジパング」 by Kawaguchi Kaiji Kodansha Morning, seinen Volume 4 first published in Japan 2001.07

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

Other language versions
English (Kodansha Bilingual Comics; partial), French (Kana; tome 28 shipped 2010.08) and traditional Chinese (Sharp Point Press)

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

¹ Sources: Elex STO 13 October 2010 (release schedule) and Komikologi and/or Gramedia Shop (synopses, unless indicated otherwise)
² GN are priced at IDR 18,500 each except Vagabond 33 and Zipang 4 (SRP: IDR 20,000 each). Blade of Immortal 11 retails for IDR 19,500/volume.
³ Links like this are commercial Amazon search and/or product links (other language versions).

Previews continued

Basara 13 of 27 by Tamura Yumi

Sarasa and her friends manage to escape from Abashiri prison with the help of Kakujii, but en route to Sakura island, they hear of disturbing news: Kita no Momonoi is planning an assault on Sakura to subdue Tatara.

Sarasa resolves to depose Momonoi and heads for Suo, the same place Shuri is headed. Will the pair chance upon each other? And can Sarasa ward off the attack on Sakura island?

Blade of Immortal 11 of 26+ by Samura Hiroaki

A long string of obstacles has left Rin more dead than alive, but she still manages to reach Kaga. Having gone meal-less for several days, however, she faints from hunger. Fortunately, someone saves her, but his identity only shocks Rin witless: her biseinen good Samaritan is none other than Anotsu Kagehisa.

Before Rin can settle up with Anotsu, they are surrounded by a group of masked warriors. Who are they?

Hellsing 5 of 10 by Hirano Kohta

Badass (Red) Longcoat Alucard goes after Bizarre And Improbable Ballistics Rip van Winkle, now in control of the English aircraft carrier Eagle, leaving behind Bifauxnen Sir Integra and Fair Cop Seras.

The Major capitalizes on the Alucard vacuum to send his vampires to overrun London and hunt down Integra. Can Integra and her Battle Butler Walter escape the Major's net?

[Trope identification c/o TV Tropes]

Jepang Tenggelam 8 of 15 by Komatsu Sakyou, Ishiki Tokihiko

The majority of the public chooses not to heed the prime minister's warning of an imminent, within five hours Mount Aso eruption, backed up by a handful of pundits who also discount the alarm bells.

As the entire nation pendulums between believing and disbelieving, the clock ticks on. Will the prediction come to pass? Will the residents eventually heed the warning and evacuate?

Onsen Paradise 3 of 9 by Kikuchi Shota

Brown-sensei's dream spirit, a manifestation of childishness, returns with a vengeance. Not only does the spirit throw Brown's editor's schedule out of whack, it also “persuades” Lolimomo and pals to comb the city in search of kinako mochi from Mt. Tanuki.

Can they find the rice cake (traditionally made on New Year's Day for luck) before the dream spirit has the entire town up in arms?

Priest 10 of 16+ by Hyung MinWoo

Ivan struggles against the second fallen angel Achmode, almost to no avail, an opening Beliel exploits, offering Ivan power in return for Ivan's soul. Refusing Beliel drains Ivan further, seemingly making the conclusion to the skirmish a given.

Coburn, meanwhile, has tracked Ivan down till Bosack, but he and his group are attacked by living corpses. Can the federal marshal and his men survive the zombie attack?

Strange Tales of Tokyo 3 of 4 by Kajiwara Niki & Ono Fuyumi

On their way home from the Takatsukasa main residence, Shintaro and Manzo again run into the trader samurai. Fortunately for the investigator pair, a mysterious youth comes to their aid. But their deliverer vanishes as quickly as he appeared.

Tragedy, meanwhile, revisits the Takatsukasa family. Naoshi dies after plunging from a five-storey pagoda. At Naoshi's wake, Shintaro and Manzo see their enigmatic young rescuer among the mourners. Who is he, really? And what connection does he have with the Takatsukasa clan?

Vagabond 33 of 33+ by Inoue Takehiko

When sword-saint Musashi closes himself off from all outside interference, he rediscovers a powerful yearning to meet rival Kojiro. Musashi returns to his sojourning, all the while beset by burning life questions.

Kojiro's sea travels, meanwhile, end in Kokura. His honesty and agility endear him to the residents, and in just one day, Kojiro is welcomed as one of the town's own. But can these peaceful days last?

Zipang 4 of 43 by Kawaguchi Kaiji

Lieutenant Colonel Kadomatsu and his men, now in Guadalcanal, manage to locate the American camp. The Imperial Japanese maritime forces look upon the discovery as a golden opportunity to launch an attack, prompting the Mirai crew to try to prevent hostilities from breaking out to ensure the success of Lt. Col. Kadomatsu's mission.

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Elex Media: Topeng Kaca 1 Deluxe by Miuchi Suzue · Fairy Tail 9 · Defense Devil 1 by Youn In-Wan & Yang Kyung-Il · Kariage-kun 34 · My First Mr. Akuno 1 by Fujiki Syun · SC: Thorny Rules by Yukimura Yuni · Sentaro 35 · Crows 12 · Artist Acro 2 · Tsuba Kiyo - 28K4 volume 2 of 2 · Kurozakuro 7 of 7 · Hidamari Sketch 4

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October 2010
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