Also, volume 9 of the simplified Chinese Arakure (scroll down for the full list)
Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge © Hayakawa Tomoko/Kodansha (Serialized in Betsufure)
Published in Singapore as My Fair Lady by Chuang Yi
Contains [SPOILERS!]
For kissing her at a party (WHAAAT??), Sunako retaliates by hexing Kyohei and now, the Fairest Bishounen of Them All is under attack from spirits of fangirls who have ever had a crush on him. Will Sunako consent to lift the curse... by kissing Kyohei back??
Find out if the Belligerent Sexual Tension is resolved and the It Doesnt Mean Anything is subverted in My Fair Lady volume 25, out now.
The rest of the Chuang Yi summaries and covers are after the manga list.
Chuang Yi English manga (2010.06.16)
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- 07-GHOST 2 of 9+ by Amemiya Yuki, Ichihara Yukino
- Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) 2 of 9+ by Toboso Yana
- Black Lagoon 5 of 9+ by Hiroe Rei
- La Corda d'Oro (Kin Iro no Corda) 10 of 14+ by Kure Yuki
- The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu) 5 of 10+ by Tsugano Gaku
- My Fair Lady (Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge) 25 of 26+ by Hayakawa Tomoko
- S.A 12 of 17 by Minami Maki
- SAIYUKI RELOAD 9 of 10 by Minekura Kazuya
- VAGABOND 21 of 33+ by Inoue Takehiko
Kuroshitsuji 「 黒執事 」 by Toboso Yana
Square Enix GFantasy, shounen
Volume 2 (containing chapters 5-9) first published in Japan 2007.07
OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS/SERIALIZATIONS
An alternative English Black Butler is published by Yen Press (volume 2 released 2010.05.18 • volume 3 street date: 2010.10.26). Yen Press also serializes Black Butler in Yen Plus (online only after July 2010). Chuang Yi began publishing its simplified Chinese edition before the English version (latest volume 8). The manga is translated into traditional Chinese by Tong Li (Taiwan); in French by Kana; in German by Carlsen Comics; and in Indonesian by Elex Media (latest volume 8).
ADAPTATIONS
A 24-episode anime adaptation produced by A-1 Pictures aired in Japan from October 2008 to March 2009, starring seiyuu Ono Daisuke as Sebastian Michaelis, Sakamoto Maaya as Ciel Phantomhive, and Fukuyama Jun as Grell Sutcliffe. An unaired OAV side story, Kuroshitsuji: Sono Shitsuji, Kōgyō, shipped with DVD volume 9.
A second series—Kuroshitsuji II—premieres this July with a new master and butler pair designed by Toboso Yana: butler Claude Faustus (voiced by seiyuu Sakurai Takahiro) and master Alois Trancy (Mizuki Nana).
Two drama CDs were issued earlier than the anime. The first Kuroshitsuji Drama CD, released August 2007 by Geneon Entertainment, featured seiyuu Morikawa Toshiyuki, Takashiro Genki, Suzuki Chihiro, and Seki Tomokazu. The second Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) Karei Naru Drama CD, released November 2008 by Sony Music Entertainment, featured the anime cast.
A musical adaptation—That Butler, Friendship (その執事、友好 Sono Shitsuji, Yūkō)—enjoyed a theater run from May 28, 2009 to June 7, 2009. A second stage musical, Musical Kuroshitsuji: The Most Beautiful DEATH in The World - Sen no Tamashii to Ochita Shinigami had Matsushita Yuya reprising his role as Sebastian Michaelis. Nishii Yukito, instead of Sakamoto Shougo, played the role of Ciel Phantomhive in the second musical that ran between 3 and 23 May 2010 in Japan.
RELATED
Black Butler Character Guide That Butler, Assembles
(黒執事 キャラクターガイド 「その執事、集合」 Kuroshitsuji Character Guide Sono Shitsuji, Shūgō
) released 2008.02 • The TV Animation Black Butler Black Record (TVアニメーション「黒執事」 Black Record), 2009.03 • Rainbow Butler (虹執事 Nijishitsuji) official comics anthology, 2009.03
Black Lagoon 「 ＢＬＡＣＫ ＬＡＧＯＯＮ 」 by Hiroe Rei
Shogakukan Sunday GX, seinen
Volume 5 (containing chapters 30-37) first published in Japan 2006.03
OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS/SERIALIZATIONS
An alternative English Black Lagoon is published by VIZ Media (volume 8 released 2009.10.13 • volume 9 street date: 2010.07.13). The manga is translated into Indonesian by Level Comics (latest volume 6); in French by Kabuto; in Spanish by Norma Editorial; in German by Carlsen Comics; and in Polish by 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 this 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)
Kin Iro no Corda 「 金色のコルダ 」 by Kure Yuki
Hakusensha LaLa, LaLa DX, and LaLa Special, shoujo
Volume 10 first published in Japan 2008.03
RELATED
Adapted from the Kin'iro no Corda role-playing game from Koei (part of the Neoromance series that also includes the Angelique, Harukanaru Toki no Naka de, and Neo Angelique ~Abyss~ games)
OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS/SERIALIZATIONS
An alternative English La Corda d'Oro is published by VIZ Media (volume 12 released 2010.06.01). The manga is released in Indonesia by Elex Media (latest volume 7), which also serializes the manga in HanaLaLa (latest chapter: Symphony 50).
AWARDS
Outstanding Debut Award in the Hakusensha Athena Newcomers' Awards (2006)
ADAPTATIONS
A 25+1-episode La Corda d'Oro ~primo passo~ anime adaptation by Yumeta, aired in Japan from October 2006 through March 2007, followed by a special La Corda d'Oro ~secondo passo~ (two episodes released 2009.03.26 and 2009.06.05). Seiyuu as follows: Takagi Reiko (Hino Kahoko), Taniyama Kishô (Tsukimori Len/Ren), 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.
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 5 first published in Japan 2007.10
RELATED
Adapted from the ongoing Suzumiya Haruhi light novel series written by Tanigawa Nagaru and illustrated by Itou Noizi, the same wellspring 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 Shōshitsu movie, all produced by Kyoto Animation and starring seiyuu Hirano Aya as Suzumiya Haruhi, Sugita Tomokazu as Kyon, Goto Yuko as Asahina Mikuru, Chihara Minori as Nagato Yuki, and Ono Daisuke as Koizumi Itsuki.
OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS/SERIALIZATIONS
An alternative English The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is published by Yen Press (volume 6 released 2010.06.15 • volume 7 street date: 2010.10.26). The manga is translated into traditional Chinese by Kadokawa Media (Taiwan).
Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge 「 ヤマトナデシコ七変化 」
by Hayakawa Tomoko
Kodansha Betsufure, shoujo
Volume 25 first published in Japan 2010.02
OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS/SERIALIZATIONS
An alternative English version titled The Wallflower is published by Del Rey (volume 21 released 2009.09.29 • volumes 22-24 street date: 2010.10.26). The manga is released as Perfect Girl Evolution in Indonesia by Level Comics (latest volume: 20). The series is translated into French by Pika Édition and in German, first by Tokyopop Germany, and then by EMA (Egmont Manga & Anime) from volume 21 onwards.
ADAPTATIONS
A 25-episode anime adaptation by Nippon Animation aired from October 2006 to March 2007 on Japan's TV Aichi. Seiyuu Takaguchi Yukiko, Morikubo Showtaro, Yamauchi Yuuya, Sugita Tomokazu, and Nojima Hirofumi were cast as leads Nakahara Sunako, Takano Kyohei, Toyama Yukinojo, Takenaga Oda, and Morii Ranmaru. Series director Nabeshin (Watanabe Shinichi) voiced Sunako's former crush in the first episode.
Three years later, the manga was (loosely) adapted into a 10-episode live-action renzoku, which aired on TBS from January to March 2010. Kamenashi Kazuya, Oomasa Aya, Tegoshi Yuya, Uchi Hiroki, and Miyao Shuntaro were cast as Kyohei, Sunako, Yukinojo, Takenaga, and Ranmaru. The series also included the drama-only character Nakahara Takeru (the landlady's son, played by Kato Seishiro). J-pop group KAT-TUN performed the theme Love yourself ~Kimi ga Kirai na Kimi ga Suki~.
S.A 「 Ｓ・Ａ スペシャル・エー 」 by Minami Maki
Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo
Volume 12 first published in Japan 2008.02
OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS/SERIALIZATIONS
An alternative English S.A version is published by VIZ Media (volume 15 released 2010.03.02 • volume 16 street date: 2010.07.06). The Indonesian version licensed by m&c! concluded its publication with volume 17's release on 2010.02.24.
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.
Saiyuki Reload 「 最遊記ＲＥＬＯＡＤ 」 by Minekura Kazuya
Ichijinsha Comic Zero-Sum, josei
Volume 9 first published in Japan 2008.07
OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS/SERIALIZATIONS
An alternative English Saiyuki Reload is published by TOKYOPOP (volume 9 released 2009.01.06). Chuang Yi also publishes a simplified Chinese version on a later release schedule (latest volume 8).
RELATED
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 as Genjo Sanzo, Hoshi Souichiro as Son Goku, Ishida Akira as Cho Hakkai, and Hirata Hiroaki as Sha Gojyo) aired from October 2003 to March 2004 on TV Tokyo.
Vagabond 「 バガボンド 」 by Inoue Takehiko
Kodansha Morning, seinen
Volume 21 (containing chapters 180-188) first published in Japan 2005.09
RELATED
Based on the novel Musashi by Yoshikawa Eiji
AWARDS
Won the Grand Prize for manga at the 2000 Japan Media Arts Festival, the best seinen/general manga at the 24th Kodansha Manga Awards, and the 2002 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.
OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS/SERIALIZATIONS
An alternative English Vagabond is published by VIZ (volume 31 released 2010.01.19 • volume 32 street date: 2010.08.17). Chuang Yi also releases a simplified Chinese version (latest: volume 32). The manga is published in Indonesian by Level Comics (latest volume 32); in French by Editions Tonkam; in Spanish by Editorial Ivréa (Argentina); in German by EMA (Egmont Manga and anime); in Polish by Mandragora; and in Portuguese by Conrad (Brazil).
NOTE
¹ Source: Chuang Yi as at 16 June 2010
² Links like this are Amazon.com search and/or product links (commercial), in case you're interested in another language version.
Chuang Yi summaries
07-GHOST 2 of 9+
07 Ghost 「 ０７‐ＧＨＯＳＴ 」 by Amemiya Yuki, Ichihara Yukino
ISBN: 978-981-4297-88-2
MSRP: SGD 8.90
Teito's meeting with Mikage is to be a short-lived reunion, as his best friend succumbs to Ayanami's control and sacrifices his life to prevent Teito from capture. Overwhelmed with guilt, Teito's burning desire to avenge Mikage spurs him on to take the clergy examination in order to become a bishop and gain the freedom he needs to move about on his own. But even as he struggles to unlearn what he had been taught in back in the military to master the Baculus staff, his fast awakening powers soon becomes apparent to those around him. With the guilt of his friend death's still clouding in his mind, will Teito be able to open his heart and make room for a new ally?
07-GHOST volume 2 contains chapters:
- 6.
Awakening
- 7.
Cycle of Rebirth
- 8.
Mikhail
- 9.
Atonement
- 10.
Nightmare
- 11.
Nightmare
(2)
Black Butler 2 of 9+
Kuroshitsuji 「 黒執事 」 by Toboso Yana
ISBN: 978-981-4306-78-2
MSRP: SGD 8.90
As high society's social calendar opens up and the Season draws to a close, London is gripped by fear. Someone has taken to stalking women of the night and painting the town red...in their blood. The name on everyone's lips is “Jack the Ripper,” the name on Queen Victoria's lips is Phantomhive. Summoned to London to clean up the mess created by this madman, Ciel Phantomhive arrives with Sebastian, his extraordinary butler, at his side to pour him tea, polish his silver, and...investigate a serial killer!
Kuroshitsuji volume 2 contains chapters:
- 005.
That Butler, The Busiest
(その執事、多忙Sono Shitsuji, Sabō
) - 006.
That Butler, Activation
(その執事、始動Sono Shitsuji, Shidō
) - 007.
That Butler, Whimsical
(その執事、粋狂Sono Shitsuji, Suikyō
) - 008.
That Butler, Commendable
(その執事、殊勝Sono Shitsuji, Shushō
) - 009.
That Butler, Encounters
(その執事、邂逅Sono Shitsuji, Kaikō
)
Black Lagoon 5 of 9+
「 ＢＬＡＣＫ ＬＡＧＯＯＮ 」 by Hiroe Rei
ISBN: 978-981-4297-59-2
MSRP: SGD 8.90
Rock and Revy form an uneasy alliance with Ginji, the Washimine-gumi's top enforcer, to rescue Yukio from her kidnappers. Even if she can be freed, Rock finds Yukio's position as the new head of the Washimine-gumi hard to accept, especially when it calls his beliefs and loyalties into question. The conflict between Hotel Moscow and the Washimine spirals into greater violence, setting Rock and Revy on a collision course with Balalaika, and ultimately, a shocking climax that will change Rock forever.
Black Lagoon volume 5 contains Fujiyama Gangsta Paradise
Parts 9 to 16 (chapters 30 through 37).
La Corda d'Oro 10 of 14+
Kin Iro no Corda 「 金色のコルダ 」 by Kure Yuki
ISBN: 978-981-2765-53-1
MSRP: SGD 8.90
At long last, the final selection has arrived! Without the aid of the magical violin, Kahoko has been reduced to a complete amateur. After the sterling performances of the other participants before her, Kahoko knows that she has to brace herself for a negative reaction from the audience. However, she takes to the stage with but one thought in her mind - to convey her new-found love for music and the violin to anyone who will listen. The concours may have ended, but her life of music is only just beginning!
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya 5 of 10+
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu 「 涼宮ハルヒの憂鬱 」 by Tsugano Gaku
ISBN: 978-981-4297-90-1
MSRP: SGD 8.90
The SOS BRIGADE is filming a movie for the upcoming Cultural Festival, and it looks like HARUHI has the perfect roles assigned for NAGATO, MIKURU and KOIZUMI - namely, an ALIEN, TIME TRAVELLER and ESPER! Real life is starting to frighteningly merge with reel life, and KYON and the gang have to find a way to restore some sense of normalcy without aggravating the over zealous director from taking things too far!
My Fair Lady 25 of 26+
Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge 「 ヤマトナデシコ七変化 」 by Hayakawa Tomoko
ISBN: 978-981-4306-45-4
MSRP: SGD 8.90
At a celeb party, Kyohei had kissed Sunako! But thinking that he did it on purpose to annoy her, Sunako put a curse on Kyohei - a curse that brought on all the spirits of the girls who have a crush on him! Now Kyohei's slowly suffocating under the curse... and Sunako is the only one who can lift the curse... by kissing him back! Christmas is also around the corner, and Sunako has suddenly taken up... knitting?! What is she making, and for whom? Could their relationship be seeing actual progress?!
S.A 12 of 17
「 Ｓ・Ａ スペシャル・エー 」 by Minami Maki
ISBN: 978-981-4297-65-3
MSRP: SGD 8.50
Unhappy that the school has lost in a popularity vote to rival Kokusen, the director has decided that S.A's beloved greenhouse needs to make way for a spanking new facility that will push them to the top of the rankings again. Will winning the national high school competition change her mind? But how can they win, when Kei and Ryu are not even speaking to each other because of certain issues involving a mysterious Caucasian girl? And why is Kei suddenly packing his bags to go to London?!
SAIYUKI RELOAD 9 of 10
「 最遊記ＲＥＬＯＡＤ 」 by Minekura Kazuya
ISBN: 978-981-4297-85-1
MSRP: SGD 9.90
With the various events that have unfolded since crossing paths with Sanzo and company, Hazel is reminded of the mysterious man from years ago who tempted him down the path of the unorthodox, and realises how far he has strayed from his master's teachings. Sanzo too, confirms his suspicion that Hazel's benefactor is the very man taunting him from the shadows and calls him out to confront him - but are the two men playing right into the hands of Ni Jienyi, aka Ukoku Sanzo, the man who holds the power to deny existence itself?
VAGABOND 21 of 33+
「 バガボンド 」 by Inoue Takehiko
ISBN: 978-981-4306-04-1
MSRP: SGD 10.90
Sasaki Kojiro, renowned for his deadly “swallow-cut,” is the man destined to be sword-saint Miyamoto Musashi's greatest rival and opponent in the most well-known duel in the annals of Japanese history. After one year, Musashi returns to Kyoto for a rematch with the Yoshioka brothers. Musashi is a changed man, but does he have what it takes to overcome the ferocity of the younger brother, Denshichiro, and the sublime skills of the older brother, Seijuro?
Vagabond volume 21 contains the Yoshioka arc chapters:
- 180.
Gathering in Kyoto
(京に集う) - 181.
Carving Demons
(鬼を彫る) - 182.
First Snow
(初雪舞う) - 183.
The Same Moon
(同じ月) - 184.
Eagle and Ant
(鷲と蟻) - 185.
Rendaiji
(蓮台寺野) - 186.
Altercation After Dark
(斬り合いの夜) - 187.
Before Dawn
(夜明け前) - 188.
A Place to Exist
(居場所)
Chuang Yi simplified Chinese manga (2010.06.16)
Arakure © Fujiwara Kiyo
Hakusensha/Hana to Yume
Aside from the latest 黑道大小姐 (Arakure) #9 by Fujiwara Kiyo, these simplified Chinese manga also street on the 16th:
- Bloody Monday: Season 2 (Bloody Monday Season 2 ~Pandora no Hako~) #2 by Ryuumon Ryou & Megumi Kouji
- Defense Devil #2 by Youn InWan & Yang KyungIl
- 兽神演武 (Juushin Enbu Hero Tales) #3 by Huang Jin Zhou & Arakawa Hiromu
- SMASH！情缘 #17 by Saki Kaori
- 星歌恋曲 (Hoshi wa Utau or Twinkle Stars) #6 by Takaya Natsuki
Next Chuang Yi release: 6 July 2010
~niki DBA huamulan03 (花木蘭03)
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07-Ghost 「 ０７‐ＧＨＯＳＴ 」 by Amemiya Yuki, Ichihara Yukino
Ichijinsha Comic Zero-Sum, josei
Volume 2 (containing chapters 6-11) first published in Japan 2006.05
AWARDS
Double-first prize in the 3rd Zero-Sum Comics Grand-Prix
OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS/SERIALIZATIONS
An alternative English 07-GHOST version is published by Go! Comi (volume 7 advertised but not yet released).
ADAPTATIONS
A 25-episode anime adaptation by Studio DEEN aired in Japan from April through September 2009. Seiyuu Mitsuki Saiga, Namikawa Daisuke, and Hayami Sho performed the roles of Teito Klein, Mikage, and Ayanami respectively.
A 07-Ghost drama CD, Kamisama ni Todoku Koibumi, was released in Japan in 2007. The second, 07-Ghost: Seventh District shipped in February 2009.