If you want the lowdown on HanaLaLa's Sayonara & Arigatou
end, go here.
Glass no Kamen © Miuchi Suzue/Hakusensha [Serialized in Bessatsu Hana to Yume]
Bunko edition published in Indonesia as Topeng Kaca Deluxe by Elex Media
Albeit small, Kitajima Maya lands a part in Tabuchi Emi's new film. She gives her all to her role as a paraplegic — despite everyone disparaging the rehearsal time she devotes to what would amount to seconds of screen time.
But Maya wouldn't be Maya without the “vicious” training; see where her hard work takes her in Miuchi Suzue's classic Topeng Kaca, the fourth Deluxe edition.
Also, Detektif Conan Animasi TV 23—in which Conan proves Kogoro's former boss innocent (or guilty) of a murder—and Doraemon Movie: Kenangan Nenek, in which Nobita remembers his beloved grandma
Spiral: The Bonds of Reason 9 of 15 by Shirodaira Kyo & Mizuno Eita
The Blade Children pressure a now free Ayumu to take on Kanon; Ayumu refuses, saying he doesn't possess the power to challenge the assassin. Meanwhile, bereft of hope, Kanon yearns for death at Ayumu's hands, claiming that only such an end will give his life meaning.
Will Ayumu grant Kanon's desire?
Volume 9 of Shirodaira Kyo- & Mizuno Eita's shounen detective mystery delves into more dangerous truths in chapters 41 through 45: Ritual of Surrender,
The Mote in God's Eye,
Time for Love,
Is Shroedinger's Cat Alright?
and The Eagle Has Swooped Down
(NOT the Indonesian titles). I still gotta check whether Elex's Spiral 9 similarly encloses the bonus The Great Detective, Narumi Kiyokata: Kohinata Kurumi's Challenge.
(It better.)
I Hate You More Than Anyone 4 of 13 by Hidaka Banri
✿ Elsewhere, Elex backs down on its insisting that I Hate You More Than Anyone 3 was the Sekai de Ichiban Daikirai finale, and issues volume 4 (of 13) this week. Vindication! (Well, we knew that from teh internets, not to mention how the English I Hate You More Than Anyone manga logged some nine volumes before CMX folded.) The shoujo romance AKA Akiyoshi Family Series 5 even has another prequel—Oki ni Mesu Mama?, a one volumer published last September—aside from Akiyoshi-ke Series 1-4 (Pacar 365 Hari, For Endless Love, Stay the Same and Let Me Hear the Lyric). What's more, Hidaka Banri-sensei is working on an alternate Sekai de Ichiban Daikirai story, Tenshi 1/2 Houteishiki, the latest chapter of which appeared in Hana to Yume Issue 24 of 2010.12.05 (released November). So the multi-relationshipped meta series is not about to end anytime soon.
In any case, the fourth I Hate You More Than Anyone follows the Akiyoshi sibs who find that the older one gets, the more one's problems.
Another Hakusensha shoujo manga does conclude at volume 3 — Matsumoto Tomo's Beauty Honey (after the manga list).
NEW ELEX SERIES: Devil & Sweet by Suzuki Julietta
Akuma to Dolce © Suzuki Julietta
Hakusensha [Hana to Yume]
Published in Indonesia as
Devil & Sweet by Elex Media
Not only does Ogura Mayuri's mama teach her how to bake; she also instructs her introvert daughter in the art of summoning demons. Mayuri does well enough in her lessons that she can rely on a little demon familiar's help with the baking and other kitchen chores.
But obviously, Mayuri's instruction in the magical arts still has gaps because one day, she accidentally summons Belzebeaut, a high-level demon.
Beaut blows his top upon learning that he's been called forth on menial task. What else is Mayuri to do but to let him eat cake?
[Additions from Aerandria Scans's Akuma to Dolce summary]
I wonder if Elex got the Demons, Magic, Food, Demon Love, World Travel, Character That Loves Sweets, Loneliness
-troped Devil & Sweet as a package deal with that other more popular Suzuki Julietta manga Kamisama Hajimemashita? (Elex has only been penciling in Nice to Meet You God as an upcoming since October, and the manga is slated to debut this 22nd as Ciuman Dewa.) I wonder because Akuma to Dolce's fate beyond volume 2 (in its home country) remains nebulous, what with Suzuki Julietta-sensei reportedly more focused on the kitsunemimi'ed Kamisama Hajimemashita. If that were indeed the case, I'm wary of getting and starting yet another new series, especially one on hiatus, no matter how appealing a bishie demon with a sweet tooth may be, and more importantly, regardless that Elex's volume 2 is expected to street on the 22nd.
I might've been tempted had Elex instead optioned Karakuri Odette by the same manga-ka. (CMIIW, but I don't think this complete Suzuki Julietta series has been released in Indonesia.)
MANGAZINES: HanaLaLa 55/2010 and Nakayoshi 87/2010
As noted above, the HanaLaLa Farewell Edition streets this week. Issue 55/2010 ramps up Nakajo Hisaya's Sugar Princess to the final three chapters so as to conclude in this edition. If you're a HanaLaLa fangirl (like me), I suggest getting at least two Issue 55's, one for enshrining.
Meanwhile, Issue 87 of the not-axed Indonesian Nakayoshi brings a New Hell Girl special and a one-shot, Love at Infirmary School.
(I don't know whose creation this is.)
Moar babble after the manga list.
Elex Media manga and (one) manhua (2010.12.08)
Release links are hide/unhide. Click for more details and cover scans.
- Artist Acro 4 of 9 by Sakurai Ato
- Beauty Honey 3 of 3 by Matsumoto Tomo [Finale]
- Detektif Conan Seri Animasi TV 23 by Aoyama Gosho
- [Series Premiere] Devil & Sweet (Akuma to Dolce) 1 of 2+ by Suzuki Julietta
- [Premiere] Doraemon Movie: Kenangan Nenek (Doraemon: Obaachan no Omoide) by Fujiko F. Fujio
- Flash of Wind (Kaze Hikaru) 28 of 29+ by Watanabe Taeko
- Hyde & Closer (Juhou Kaikin!! Hyde & Closer) 5 of 7 by Aso Haro
- I Hate You More Than Anyone (Sekai de Ichiban Daikirai) 4 of 13 by Hidaka Banri
- My First Mr. Akuno (Hajimete no Aku) 2 of 7+ by Fujiki Syun
- Natural Honey Dormitory (Tennen Hachimitsu Ryou) 5 of 7 by Oda Aya
- The Real Fake Princess 4 of 5 by Ihuan
- Shugo Chara! 11 of 12 by PEACH-PIT
- Spiral: The Bonds of Reason (Spiral: Suiri no Kizuna) 9 of 15 by Shirodaira Kyo & Mizuno Eita
- Summer Storm! (Natsu no Arashi!) 5 of 8 by Kobayashi Jin
- Topeng Kaca Deluxe (Glass no Kamen) 4 of 24+ by Miuchi Suzue
 | Beauty Honey 「ビューティーハニー」 |
 | Akuma to Dolce 「悪魔とドルチェ」 by Suzuki Julietta |
 | Doraemon: Obaachan no Omoide |
Related
Based on the 27 minute-Doraemon: Obaachan no Omoide movie that premiered in Japan 2000.03.04
 | Kaze Hikaru 「風光る」 by Watanabe Taeko |
Other languages/serializations
English Kaze Hikaru (volume 18 per 2010.08 • volume 19 street date: 2011.08.02; formerly serialized in Shojo Beat)
Awards
Best Shoujo Manga, 48th Shogakukan Manga Awards (tied with Yazawa Ai's Nana)
 | Juhou Kaikin!! Hyde & Closer |
Other languages/serializations
English Hyde & Closer (VIZ Media; volume 2 released 2010.10 • volume 3 street date: 2011.01.11; serialized in ShonenSunday.com.)
 | Sekai de Ichiban Daikirai 「世界でいちばん大嫌い」 |
Related series
Akiyoshi Family Series 1-4 (Pacar 365 Hari, For Endless Love, Stay the Same, Let Me Hear the Lyric), Oki ni Mesu Mama? (one volume prequel released 2010.09) and Tenshi 1/2 Houteishiki (alternate story; serialized in Hana to Yume; ongoing - latest installment in Hana to Yume 24/2010.12.05)
Other languages
English I Hate You More Than Anyone (CMX; nine volumes per 2010.03; cancelled)
 | Hajimete no Aku 「はじめてのあく」 by Fujiki Syun |
Serializations
Indonesian Shonen Star (ongoing)
 | Tennen Hachimitsu Ryou 「天然はちみつ寮。」 |
Other languages
Vietnamese Bạn trai thông minh (Thanh Hoa Publishing)
 | The Real Fake Princess 「真假公主」 |
Other languages
English Real Fake Princess (DrMaster; five volumes), Thai องค์หญิงกำมะลอ (Burapat Comics), Vietnamese Công Chúa Lac Loài (Nhà Xuất Bản Trẻ) and Hungarian Makrancos hercegnő (Delta Vision)
 | Shugo Chara! 「しゅごキャラ！」 by PEACH-PIT |
Awards
Best Children's Manga, 2008 Kodansha Manga Awards
Other languages/serializations
Serialized in Nakayoshi Gress!
English Shugo Chara! (Del Rey; volume 9 shipped 2010.07), French (Pika Edition tome 10 per 2010.10), German (EMA) and traditional Chinese (Ever Glory Taiwan 守護甜心 11 released 2010.03)
Related
Shugo Chara! Encore! (sequel, four chapters only) and Shugo Chara-chan! (spin-off, four volumes as at 2010.12; serialized in Nakayoshi Gress!)
Adaptations
Satelight's 51-episode anime adaptation aired on TV Tokyo from October 2007 to September 2008, followed by sequel Shugo Chara!! Doki— (2008.10-2009.09) and Shugo Chara Party! (2009.10-2010.03). Seiyuu Itō Kanae, Takagi Reiko, Nakamura Yuuichi and Mizuki Nana (Hinamori Amu, Tadase Hotori, Ikuto Tsukiyomi and Utau Hoshina respectively) star in all.
A Shugo Chara! musical, starring Shugo Chara Egg! (Shugo Chara!! Doki— OP performer) and S/mileage member Maeda Yuuka as Amu, enjoyed a theater run in early 2009.
 | Spiral: Suiri no Kizuna 「スパイラル 推理の絆」 |
Other languages
English Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning (Yen Press; volume 13 released 2010.10.26 • volume 14 street date: 2011.01.25) and German (Carlsen Comics; Spiral - Gefährliche Wahrheit Band 9 per 2010.12.24)
Related
Spiral Alive (prequel; five volumes); a series of light novels; Mizuno Eita artbooks: ＳＰＩＲＡＬ 水野英多画集; (2003.03) and ＳＰＩＲＡＬ ＡＬＬ ＡＬＯＮＧ (2006.02; released with volume 15); and the Life is Spiral 「スパイラル完全解説本 ライフ・イズ・スパ」 guide, which includes the first draft of the Spiral: Suiri no Kizuna 「それさえも貴き日々で」 drama (2003.03)
Adaptations
A series of audio dramas and a 25-episode anime adaptation by J.C. Staff, based on the first six volumes of the manga, with an alternate ending (aired on TV Tokyo from October 2002 to March 2003, starring seiyuu Suzumura Kenichi as Narumi Ayumu, Asano Masumi as Yuizaki Hiyono and Ishida Akira as Eyes Rutherford).
 | Natsu no Arashi! 「夏のあらし！」 by Kobayashi Jin |
Other languages
Traditional Chinese 夏日風暴 (Tong Li Taiwan).
Adaptations
SHAFT's 13-episode anime adaptation aired in Japan from April through June 2009, starring seiyuu Sanpei Yuko (Yasaka Hajime) and Shiraishi Ryoko (Arashiyama Sayoko AKA “Arashi”). A 13-episode sequel Natsu no Arashi! Akinai-chū ran from October to December 2009.
 | Glass no Kamen 「ガラスの仮面」 by Miuchi Suzue |
Related
Glass no Kamen tankoubon
Adaptations
Three anime and two seasons of a live-action drama
¹ Sources: Elex STO 8 December 2010 (release schedule) and Komikologi and/or Gramedia Shop (synopses, unless indicated otherwise)
² Manga are priced at IDR 16,500 each except Detektif Conan Seri Animasi TV 1 (SRP: IDR 32,800), Doraemon Movie: Kenangan Nenek (IDR 24,000) and Topeng Kaca 4 Deluxe (IDR 24,000). Both mangazines—HanaLaLa 55 and Nakayoshi Gress! 87—retail for IDR 30,000/issue.
³ Links like this are commercial Amazon search and/or product links (other language versions).
Previews continued
New titles
Doraemon Movie: Kenangan Nenek by Fujiko F. Fujio
Upon unearthing a much-beloved teddy bear, Nobita remembers his warm-hearted grandmother. He and Doraemon then use the time machine to go back eight years into the past.
There the pair bumps into three-year-old Nobita, Giant, Suneo and Shizuka. But most of all, Nobita meets Grandma, still in the pink of health.
The Doraemon Movie: Kenangan Nenek manga is based on the short Doraemon film, おばあちゃんの思い出, Doraemon: Obaachan no Omoide or A Grandmother's Recollections. Nobita's nostalgia comes at IDR 24,000 a pop, but that's because his reminiscences are in full color.
Other Doraemon movie manga earlier issued, or rather, reissued by Elex include The Records of Nobita Spaceblazer, Nobita's Legendary King of the Sun and Nobita Drifts in the Universe — bundled as the Paket Doraemon Movie (Jakarta).
Finales
Beauty Honey 3 of 3 by Matsumoto Tomo
Kohinata Momoyo, twice divorced. A wife who pastes smiles on her face as she waits for her husband to come home.
Kohinata Chiyo, the matriarch of the Kohinata family, thrice divorced. What hides behind her vaunted strength?
Nananan, a famous stylist and the ex-wife of Kaoru, caught up in the business of business.
The final Beauty Honey traverses the unfamiliar territory of these women's loves and lives. Niko, too, faces a turning point in her relationship with Kaoru.
What awaits them all?
Ongoing series
Artist Acro 4 of 9 by Sakurai Ato
“Artists” in this world possess special powers and skills to captivate normal people. Sculptor Acro himself has the ability to soften whatever his hand touches, just as if it were clay. But other artists work with more ominous media like people's souls.
Acro and Subaru infiltrate the Art Organization to save their friend Deko and stop the deviant artists, which makes them enemies of the “Aokishi Force.” Can they withstand the onslaught? And what will happen once Acro meets Renji, one of the 7 Most Skilled Artists?
Flash of Wind 28 of 29+ by Watanabe Taeko
The Bakufu declares war on Choshu even as Shogun Tokugawa Iemochi lies dying from beri-beri. His death leaves turmoil in its wake as the only acceptable successor is General Hitotsubashi, whom Sei and Okita once met as Ukinosuke.
Hyde & Closer 5 of 7 by Aso Haro
Hyde's Core is destroyed, and Pakwa sez reviving Hyde is now an impossibility. The devastating news drops Shunpei into the Slough of Despond (actually he locks himself in his room). As Shunpei gives in to his depression, a conglomerate shows up to assemble 100 wizards. The organization's objective is just one: to obtain the power of Closer. Just as the situation approaches critical, Shunpei discovers that the letters on his grandfather's missive can transform into other writing.
It turns out to be a message from the magician king to his grandson who has already mastered magic.
Hyde & Closer volume 5 contains Acts 38-45: President 1-8
.
My First Mr. Akuno 2 of 7+ by Fujiki Syun
A brother and sister pair mooches off a friend, and that's just the beginning. Not only do Jirou's inventions bring reluctant ‘landlady’ Kyoko grief, his attempts to modify Kyoko's body makes Kyoko wish for anyone's life but hers.
THIS is the beauty of youth?!
Natural Honey Dormitory 5 of 7 by Oda Aya
Hachimitsu dorm receives a guest — Hikaru's mother. After a decade's absence, she shows up, wanting to meet Hikaru's girlfriend. Obviously, Hikaru & Co. are at a loss over how she even found out.
To protect Nene, Hikaru again pretends to be lovey dovey with Non-chan. And despite being against it initially, Hikaru's mom gives Hikaru and Non-chan her blessing and now plans to take the ‘couple’ back with her!
The Real Fake Princess 4 by Ihuan
Dr. Master's Real Fake Princess Volume 4 soul of brevity description puts it so well: Secrets are revealed as love is shattered and rekindled anew.
But in case you need a refresher —
A misunderstanding brought on by Dai Xuan drives Zili and Zhonglu apart. Zili doesn't help matters by running to Hui, who in turn plans to leave Lin'an with Zili.
Meanwhile, the secret of Princess Yifu guarded by Madam Jia Hua is revealed, prompting the emperor to pass a death sentence over the princess for her pretense.
The Real Fake Princess finale is scheduled for a 22 December.
Shugo Chara! 11 of 12 by PEACH-PIT
First, my apologies for reporting Shugo Chara! 11 as the finale. This tankou is still the penultimate.
Just as Amu is in the middle of searching for ‘What is it that she wants?’ and makes a pledge to Ikuto, Ran, Miki and Suu vanish. To find them, Amu needs the help of navigator Daiya.
Summer Storm! 5 of 8 by Kobayashi Jin
Arashi and the gang holiday at the beach, but Yasaka and Jun squabble over the onsen at the place where they're staying. Still, the atmosphere is conducive to lurve blooming. When oh when will Yasaka declare his feelings for Arashi?
Mangazines
Sugar Princess
© Nakajo Hisaya
Hakusensha
HanaLaLa 55/2010 ~ Farewell Edition ~
The Farewell Edition
concludes Nakajo Hisaya's Sugar Princess.
Maaya and Shun perform brilliantly and now only await the judges' decision. If they win, they will be able to save the skating rink. But was Maaya's performance good enough to secure the pair the top prize?
Aside from Sugar Princess chapters 20 to 22, these Hana to Yume/LaLa shoujo serials bid bye-bye this issue with these installments:
- Alice Academy by Higuchi Tachibana (Story 85)
- Arakure: The Wild Ones by Fujiwara Kiyo (Chapter 35)
- Dragon's Fiancé by Kusakawa Nari (Chapter 26)
- La Corda D'Oro by Kure Yuki (Symphony 55)
- Natsume Yujincho by Midorikawa Yuki (Chapter 9)
- Ouran High School Host Club by Hatori Bisco (Chapter 61)
- Skip Beat! by Nakamura Yoshiki (Act 108: Dream Cast)
- Twinkle Stars by Takaya Natsuki (Chapter 7)
- Vampire Knight by Hino Matsuri (33rd Night: The Pure Blood Vampire's Lover)
- V.B. Rose by Hidaka Banri (Chapters 55-56)
- With My Brothers by Tokeino Hari (Chapter 54)
Your guess is as good as mine as to when Elex will release the tankou continuation.
Nakayoshi Gress! 87/2010
I assume that's Ando Natsumi's Arisa on the cover because the serial hyped this issue is that.
Tsubasa sneaks into Manabe's house in disguise and meets a girl in a wheelchair. Who is she?
And as I said before the cut, there's a New Hell Girl special by Etoo Miyuki and the Love at Infirmary School
one-shot in this issue.
The rest of the Nakayoshi pals:
- CHOCOLATE by Fukushima Haruka
- Little Marchen by Sakyo
- Little Shugo Chara! by PEACH-PIT
- Million Girl by Momoyuki Kotori
- Navi Runa by Kikuta Michiyo & Ikeda Miyoko
- Sweet Tamatan by Koge-Donbo
- XX Me! by Toyama Ema
What happened to Counting Sheep by Moro Orie? Don't ask me; I don't know.
other currently available manga (8 December 2010 street date)
- Level Comics: Magister Negi Magi 23 · Rainbow 19 · Desert Love by Sachimi Riho · To Be Beautiful 5 · Subaru 11 of 11 · Basara 14 · K2 vol.4 · Spirou dan Fantasio - Bayangan Z
- m&c!: Aoizaka Baseball Club 16 · Golden Age 12 · Magical X Miracle 1 of 6 by Mizutani Yuzu · News Parade by Kumeta Natsuo
Iamque opus exegi,
~niki DBA 30uɐlnɯɐnɥ (花木蘭03)
Mistress of Adoxography
disclaimer
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upcoming manga (15 December 2010 street date)
- Elex Media: Golden Book (Deluxe) · Inuyasha 50 · Kindaichi Special Case: Private School Murder 2 of 2 · Kariage kun 37 · Godhand Teru 28 · Mixim 11 vol.2 · Bakeru kun Pika-pika 2 · Artist Acro 5 · New Sexy Simpleton 8
- Level Comics: Genius Family Company 5 · xxxHOLiC 11 · Restore Garage 251 vol.11 · Haruka 17 vol.10 · Half an Apple 5 · Last Inning 7 · Nurse Aoi 17 · Yakari dan Monster Danau
- m&c!: Electric Daisy 6 · Goong [Palace Story] 21 · Sugar Family 5 · Be a Naughty Girl 3 · Bakugan Battle Brawlers 13 · Monika 137
related monthly schedule(s)
December 2010
Premiering Cynical Kanoko by Tsuda Ririko, Hallelujah Overdrive by Takata Kentaro, Hitohira by Kirihara Idumi, The Recipe for Gertrude by Kusakawa Nari
other invaluable resources
Baka-Updates Manga · Wikipedia · 7net Shopping · ANN
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Artist Acro 「アーティストアクロ」 by Sakurai Ato
Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen
Volume 4 first published in Japan 2009.08
Other languages
Simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi Singapore; 魔法亚克罗 #3 per 2010.07)