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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- Pokemon Adventures (Pocket Monster Special) 34 of 35+ by Yamamoto Satoshi
- [Premiere] Rust Blaster by Toboso Yana
- S.A 14 of 17 by Minami Maki
- SAIYUKI RELOAD 10 of 10 by Minekura Kazuya [Finale]
- VAGABOND 23 of 33+ by Inoue Takehiko
Rust Blaster 「Ｒｕｓｔ Ｂｌａｓｔｅｒ」 by Toboso Yana
Square Enix GFantasy, shounen
This compilation (chapters 1-6) first published in Japan 2006.05
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.
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.
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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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)