Erementar Gerad 3, Gamaran 2, Namida Usagi 5 (m&c! 4 January 2012 manga) [UPDATED]

Update: Eyecandy, anyone?

Namida Usagi ~Seifuku no Kataomoi~ © Minase Ai/Shogakukan
[Serialized in Sho-Comi]
Published in Indonesia as Namida Usagi ~Tears of First Love~ by Gramedia/m&c!

Narumi confesses to Momoka, relieving Momoka of her unrequited love. But does this mean they're officially a couple? Despite saying he loves her, Narumi doesn't ask Momoka to be his girlfriend. Is he just leading her on? What's worse, Moa reappears begging, "Don't take Taka away from me..."

I really feel like booting Moa eternally from the scene and hoping that Narumi makes Momoka happy from here on out. But looking at the bewildered Momoka on the back cover (left)—and mindful that Namida Usagi has released eight volumes in Japan, with the ninth on the way (2012.02.24 street date)—we still have some ways to go before a definitive Happy Even After :P

Now for the top DO WANT!

Erementar Gerad vol 3 of 18
By Azuma Mayumi

To protect Ren, Arc Aile decides to spirit her back to its more easily defensible HQ, but Ren has other ideas. She pleads to be set free to reach Edel Garden. Why does Ren want to go there so badly?

Gamaran vol 2 of 13+
By Nakamaru Yosuke

The daimyou's 31 sons jostle for a shot at succeeding their father and ruling Unabara: the champions they field in Unabara's tournament of attrition will determine who will ascend to power.

Kurogane Gama, representing Washitzu Naoyoshi, faces Ten'gen fighters, masters in Naginata jutsu. He manages to subdue Ren'Ge, but can he withstand the true power of Baian Maki, Ten'gen's head honcho?

Thirteen Gamaran tankou have been compiled in Japan as of November 2011. Volume 14 is scheduled for a 17 January 2012 release.

New m&c! titles
Two Cherry mangazine series graduate to tankou: Always by Your Side (Itsumo Soba ni Koi no Uta) by Nakamura Sayumi and I Love Dog and You (Inu Jikan) by Ichikawa Show. I preview the shoujo manga pair, one ex-ChuChu and the other originally serialized in Sho-Comi, below the release list.

[RE-STO] Restocked - Individual volumes and Reprints
For those still looking to complete their collections, m&c! restocks Bleach volume 1 through 40. The latest m&c! volume, however, is Volume 44: Vice It, released November 2011. Still, this restock covers four-plus years-worth of Bleach manga in Indonesia :)

m&c! also reprints "Bestseller" one-shot tankou from Fujita Nimi, Usami Tae, Yagami Chitose, Ono Eriko and Seino Shizuru. List and snap synops below.

m&c! manga (2012.01.04)

1. [Premiere] Always by Your Side (Itsumo Soba ni Koi no Uta) by Nakamura Sayumi

Itsumo Soba ni Koi no Uta 「いつもそばに恋のうた」 by Nakamura Sayumi Shogakukan Chuchu, shoujo This volume first published in Japan 2010.04

Serializations
Serialized in Cherry

2. Erementar Gerad vol 3 of 18 by Azuma Mayumi

Erementar Gerad 「ＥＲＥＭＥＮＴＡＲ　ＧＥＲＡＤ」 by Azuma Mayumi Mag Garden Comic Blade, shounen Volume 3 first published in Japan 2003.03

Other languages
English Elemental Gelade (TOKYOPOP: 12 Volumes per 2010.08; dropped), French (Kami), Spanish (Editorial Ivréa), Italian (Star Comics), German (Carlsen Comics: Band 17 street date: 2012.01.30), traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan: 武器種族傳說 18 per 2010), Vietnamese (as Truyền Nhân Yuruki)

Related series
Spin-off: EG: Aozora no Senki (ongoing, volume 6 per 2010.03)

Adaptations
XEBEC's 26-episode anime adaptation aired between April and September 2005 on TV Tokyo, with seiyuu Ishida Akira as Coud Van Giruet and Takahashi Mikako as Reverie Metherlence

Light novels: Mag Garden has also published light novels written by Asaka Shou and illustrated by Azuma Mayumi

Drama CDs: Three drama CDs featuring actors different from the anime's were released by Frontier Works between October 2003 and August 2005. One drama CD featuring anime seiyuu was released by Victor Entertainment.

3. Gamaran vol 2 of 13+ by Nakamaru Yosuke

Gamaran 「我間乱～ＧＡＭＡＲＡＮ～」 by Nakamaru Yosuke Kodansha Weekly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 2 first published in Japan 2009.10

4. [Premiere] I Love Dog and You (Inu Jikan) by Ichikawa Show

Inu Jikan 「犬じかん」 by Ichikawa Show Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo This volume first published in Japan 2008.10

Serializations
Serialized in Cherry

5. Namida Usagi ~Tears of First Love~ (Namida Usagi ~Seifuku no Kataomoi~) vol 5 of 8+ by Minase Ai

Namida Usagi ~Seifuku no Kataomoi~ 「なみだうさぎ～制服の片想い～」 by Minase Ai Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo Volume 5 (Story 24–29) first published in Japan 2011.01

6. Next to You (Tonari no Atashi) vol 4 of 8+ by Namba Atsuko

Tonari no Atashi 「隣のあたし」 by Namba Atsuko Kodansha Betsufure, shoujo Volume 4 first published in Japan 2010.05

Best-seller Reprints (2012.01.04)

1. Cokelat & Mint (Choco to Mint to) by Fujita Nimi

Choco to Mint to 「チョコとミントと」 by Fujita Nimi Shogakukan Chuchu, shoujo This volume first published in Japan 2006.12 (m&c! premiere: September 2007)

2. A Heart for Money (Otome no Heart mo Kinshidai) by Usami Tae

Otome no Heart mo Kinshidai 「オトメのハートも金しだい」 by Usami Tae Shogakukan Chuchu, shoujo This volume first published in Japan 2006.11

3. Kurumitic Miracle by Yagami Chitose

Kurumitic Miracle 「くるみちっく☆ミラクル」 by Yagami Chitose Shogakukan Ciao, shoujo This volume first published in Japan 2003.06

4. Miiko Zaman Edo by Ono Eriko
5. Suki Suki Darling by Seino Shizuru

Suki Suki Darling 「スキスキ・ダーリン」 by Seino Shizuru Kodansha Betsufure, shoujo This volume first published in Japan 1998.04

Contains:
Chocolate Lover
Sakura: The Fire Heroine!
Sakura: Returns!
Sakura: The Final Battle!

6. To Get Him in 10 Days (Koi wa, Hitotsu Yane no Shita de...) by Usami Tae

Koi wa, Hitotsu Yane no Shita de... 「恋は、ひとつ屋根の下で...」 by Usami Tae Shogakukan Chuchu, shoujo This volume first published in Japan 2007.03

m&c! manhwa (2012.01.04)

1. Crab Kiss vol 10 of 10 by Hwang MiRee [Finale]

Crab Kiss 「Crab Kiss 크랩키스」 by Hwang MiRee Samyang (Kkonnim), soonjung Volume 10 first published in Korea 2006.02

2. Idol's Love Story (Idol School of Noble's Story) vol 10 of 15 by Han YuRang

Idol School of Noble's Story 「IDOL SCHOOL OF 귀족연애사」 by Han YuRang Samyang, soonjung Volume 10 first published in Korea 2006.10

3. Secret vol 9 of 10 by Han YuRang

Secret 「비밀 SECRET」 by Han YuRang Samyang (Kkonnim) soonjung Volume 9 first published in Korea 2006.08

Hong Kong manhua (2012.01.04)

• Long Hu Men - The Next Battle vol 4: "Rumput Liur Naga" by Tony Wong

Long Hu Men - The Next Battle by Tony Wong Jade Dynasty

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Crazy Girl Shin Bia 7, Mysterious Joker 5, Yona The Girl Standing in the Blush of Dawn 3 (m&c! 9 November 2011 manhwa and manga) [UPDATED]

Can't seem to shake this flu—yeah, yeah, I always have excuses handy—but I'll still fill in the m&c! eyecandy and blurbs and NikBabble™ later. Also, that Yona, The Girl Standing in the Blush of Dawn is still a mouthful :P «Update: No change in Akatsuki no Yona's title, but at least, synops.

Akatsuki no Yona © Kusanagi Mizuho/Hakusensha [Serialized in Hana to Yume]
Published in Indonesia as Yona, The Girl Standing in the Blush of Dawn
by Gramedia/m&c!

Desperate to learn what the future holds, Yona and Haku search for a seer. They meet Yun and Ikusu after the pair rescued them from their pursuers. Is Ikusu the seer Yona and Haku are looking for? What path does the oracle show Yona who only yearns to protect her loved ones?

What I wanna know is: Who else here fangirls Suwon-sama other than me and nacchan? OK, so she's moar a fangirl than I am; I still haven't read Yona, The Girl Standing in the Blush of Dawn 2, and here volume 3 already streeted... (Haku-sama fangirls are welcome to chime in—I'm all for equal opportunity—and the comment box waits for you down there). Still, I'm half-tempted to pick up Akatsuki no Yona again, just for that Suwon-sama on the cover.

Half-hearted Suwon-sama fangirling regardless, I definitely fangirl Mu Young, another Affably Evil White-Haired Pretty Boy ♡. Unfortunately, Crown Prince Yoo Baek steals the spotlight in m&c!'s Crazy Girl Shin Bia 7 blurb:

Crazy Girl Shin Bia vol 7 of 19
By Hwang MiRee

On the way back to the palace, Bia is abducted by Amar, son of the Goyo tribal leader. What retaliation does Crown Prince Yoo Baek visit for the crime of kidnapping his precious bride?

I preview Mysterious Joker 5 after the release list to free up Above the Cut space for newb School Babysitters *pokes Kia-chan*:

Gakuen Babysitters
© Tokeino Hari
Hakusensha [LaLa]
Published in Indonesia as
School Babysitters by m&c!

Caring for one sibling already proves a handful, what more a LOT. But such is Ryuuichi's new everyday. Ryuuichi is accustomed to taking care of younger brother Kotarou, a good thing as they've just lost their parents. But when Ryuuichi enrolls into Morinomiya, he finds his babysitting duties asploding.

Yup, Shoujo with Male Lead, aside from the equally obvious Childcare, Babysitter, Older Brother, Dead Family Members. Baka-Updates Manga explains that Ryuuichi becomes the school daycare's new babysitter after he and Kotarou are adopted by Morinomiya's chairman.

Gakuen Babysitters is Tokeino Hari's latest shoujo series. Four tankou have been compiled in Japan as of September 2011 and the manga continues to serialize in LaLa. The name Tokeino Hari sound familiar? She's the manga-ka behind Oniichan to Issho—published by Elex as With My Brothers—and Hitai ni Mikazuki that m&c! retitled Ninja & The Crescent Moon Princess.

Dunno if either Elex or m&c! ever licensed Gyakuten Honey, the 1 Volume (Ongoing) Body Swap comedy serialized in LaLa DX and LaLa Special (volume 1 published in Japan 2009.11).

m&c! manga (2011.11.09)

1. My Lovely Class Leader (Gokujou!! Mechamote Iinchou) vol 5 of 15+ by Nishimura Tomoko

Gokujou!! Mechamote Iinchou 「極上！！めちゃモテ委員長」 by Nishimura Tomoko Shogakukan Ciao, shoujo Volume 5 first published in Japan 2007.08

Serializations/Other languages
Serialized in the Indonesian Cherry (ongoing)
Traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan: 戀愛班長 13 per 2011.10.26)

Adaptations
The 51-episode Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou anime produced by Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment, starring seiyuu Ogawa Mana (Kitagawa Mimi) and Oshima Ryo (Toujou Ushio) aired from April 2009 to March 2010 in Japan. The Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou Second Collection sequel premiered 2010.04.03; episode 51 finale aired 2011.04.10.

2. Mysterious Joker (Kaitou Joker) vol 5 of 9+ by Takahashi Hideyasu

Kaitou Joker 「怪盗ジョーカー」 by Takahashi Hideyasu Shogakukan Coro Coro Comics, shounen Volume 5 first published in Japan 2010.02

3. [Series Premiere] School Babysitters (Gakuen Babysitters) vol 1 of 4+ by Tokeino Hari

Gakuen Babysitters 「学園ベビーシッターズ」 by Tokeino Hari Hakusensha LaLa, shoujo Volume 1 first published in Japan 2010.04

4. Yona, The Girl Standing in the Blush of Dawn (Akatsuki no Yona) vol 3 of 7+ by Kusanagi Mizuho

Akatsuki no Yona 「暁のヨナ」 by Kusanagi Mizuho Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 3 first published in Japan 2010.09

m&c! manhwa (2011.11.09)

1. Country Dog & Seoul Cat (Sigolgaewa Seoul Goyangi) vol 2 of 2 by Hwang SukJi [Finale]¹

Sigolgaewa Seoul Goyangi 「시골개와 서울고양이」 by Hwang SukJi Seoul Cultural Publishers, soonjung Volume 2 first published in Korea 2009.10

2. Crab Kiss vol 8 of 10 by Hwang MiRee

Crab Kiss 「Crab Kiss 크랩키스」 by Hwang MiRee Samyang (Kkonnim), soonjung Volume 8 first published in Korea 2006.02

3. Crazy Girl Shin Bia vol 7 of 19 by Hwang MiRee

Crazy Girl Shin Bia 「크레이지걸 신비아 이계로 가다!!」 by Hwang MiRee Samyang, soonjung Volume 7 first published in Korea 2008.03

¹ Country Dog & Seoul Cat 2 indicated as the finale for lack of volumes beyond the second.

m&c! manhua (2011.11.09)

1. Long Hu Men - The Next Battle vol 2: Xiaohu vs Supreme Tua by Tony Wong

Long Hu Men - The Next Battle by Tony Wong (Jade Dynasty)

2. Pedang Maha Dewa 4: Amazing Weapons - The Lost Blade vol 4 by Tony Wong

Pedang Maha Dewa 4: Amazing Weapons - The Lost Blade by Tony Wong (Jade Dynasty)

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Sable Prince 1 by Nesumi Chisato, Crab Kiss 7, Idol Shopping 12 of 12 (m&c! 12 October 2011 manga and manhwa) [UPDATED]

Took this long to stretch the MinimaList into NikBabble™, so some of you prolly already read (and wubbed) Pure Love Station by Tanaka Kei. Lemme just stress that Junai Station 2 already streeted in Japan last April. Better start begging m&c! ♡ for it.

Idol Shopping © Hwang MiRee/Samyang
Published in Indonesia by Gramedia/m&c!

Kang Ahul is enraged to see just how much Seo GaYoon loves Kang Song Yie, so much so that Ahul connives with Han Yerim to separate Song Yie from her soul mate. What's worse, Ahul disguises himself as his twin to trap GaYoon.

W00t! I can finally read Idol Shopping vol 11, which I've kept shrink-wrapped all this time in angsticipation of the last volume. Didn't want to get caught in an evil Hwang MiRee cliffie.

I preview other HMR manhwa Crab Kiss 7, Crazy Girl Shin Bia 6 and My Own Princess 8 after the release lists.

With Idol Shopping's finale, m&c! wraps the Original Samyang Four it launched in July 2010. (Remember that Idol Shopping premiered with Female Wolf's BOY, Ugly Duckling Become Swan and Sandwich Girl? I do, especially as I have 12+17+13+8 volumes nau taking up fast dwindling bookshelf space.)

New m&c! titles
Six of nine manga are new: The Adventure of Yoshito-sama, a new shounen series from Shii Haruka, creator of Meteodo; Nesumi Chisato's Clock Maker's Love (that I've been waiting for since 28 September) and Sable Prince, both shoujo fantasies ex-Comic Blade Avarus; Next to You by Namba Atsuko (Sprout creator); the Pure WAFF Pure Love Station by Tanaka Kei (that I already noted has a volume 2); and Song of the Sky, the second Amano Kozue short story antho, likewise postponed from its original 9.28 street date.

I feature the Nesumi Chisato pair up here; scroll down for the rest of the newbies.

crookclock and Sable Prince © Nesumi Chisato/Mag Garden [Blade Comics Avarus]
Published in Indonesia as Clock Maker's Love and Sable Prince by Gramedia/m&c!

In Clock Maker's Love, young master Hewlett devotes all his time to crafting timepieces for an appreciative few. His workaholic everyday is such that butler Gil fears for the watch-maker's health.

But one day, the gifted artisan meets a girl who upends his Don't bother me; I have work to do! routine. New maid Mulara surprises her employer by saying that her most precious possession is master Hewlett's clock.

Master and Maid trope, start-OH! :D Baka-Updates Manga users also heads-up: European Ambient, Male Lead Falling in Love First, Moe, Talented Male Lead, Tsundere Male Lead.

Clock Maker's Love spans four chapters. The tankou closes with The Cat's Hair Ornament, a nekomimi moe one-shot that's the last word in touching. I rate both 7 of 10.

Sable Prince vol 1, meanwhile, sees Prince Viloftira embark on a quest for a sword worthy of a future king. A new guard, Pierre, accompanies his majesty on his journey. What happens when you throw together a headstrong heir-apparent and a more than meets the eye companion? Also, what kind of sword is the prince seeking?

Baka-Updates Manga users warn: Lazy Character, Secret Identity, Master-Servant Relationship, Betrayal, the last already hinted at by the end of Tale or chapter 5 Fairies Cloth. (Chapters 1 to 4 are The Winged Prince, The Meat Dish Shop, The Prince and The Thief and Sopranino.)

I also rate the episodic Sable Prince vol 1 a 7 of 10.

Other Nesumi Chisato manga
Found only one other entry in addition to crookclock and Sable Prince — Jauhara Genya, the Arabian Desert, Princes, Ruins, Thieves romance first serialized in Aria (two of two volumes published in Japan per May 2011).

m&c! manga (2011.10.12)

1. [Series Premiere] The Adventure of Yoshito-sama (Yoshito-sama!) vol 1 of 5+ by Shii Haruka

Yoshito-sama! 「よしとおさま！」 by Shii Haruka Shogakukan Gessan, shounen Volume 1 first published in Japan 2009.12

2. Blizzard Axel vol 11 of 11 by Suzuki Nakaba [Finale]

Blizzard Axel 「ブリザードアクセル」 by Suzuki Nakaba Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 11 (chapters 99-108) first published in Japan 2007.09

3. [Premiere] Clock Maker's Love (crookclock) by Nesumi Chisato «Ex-9.28

crookclock 「ｃｒｏｏｋｃｌｏｃｋ」 by Nesumi Chisato Mag Garden Comic Blade Avarus, shoujo This volume first published in Japan 2008.07

4. Kitchen Palette (Kitchen Palette ~Komugi no Renai Fuumi Shuugyou Shitate~) vol 3 of 3 by Takada Rie [Finale]

Kitchen Palette ~Komugi no Renai Fuumi Shuugyou Shitate~ 「キッチンパレット～小麦の恋愛風味修行仕立て～」 by Takada Rie Hakusensha Silky, josei Volume 3 (chapters 8-10) first published in Japan 2010.12

5. My Lovely Class Leader (Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou) vol 4 of 15+ by Nishimura Tomoko

Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou 「極上！！めちゃモテ委員長」 by Nishimura Tomoko Shogakukan Ciao, shoujo Volume 4 first published in Japan 2007.05

Serializations/Other languages
Serialized in Cherry (ongoing)
Traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan: 戀愛班長 12 per 2011.04)

Adaptations
The 51-episode Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou anime produced by Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment, starring seiyuu Ogawa Mana (Kitagawa Mimi) and Oshima Ryo (Toujou Ushio) aired from April 2009 to March 2010 in Japan. The Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou Second Collection sequel premiered 2010.04.03; episode 51 finale aired 2011.04.10.

6. [Series Premiere] Next to You (Tonari no Atashi) vol 1 of 8+ by Namba Atsuko

Tonari no Atashi 「隣のあたし」 by Namba Atsuko Kodansha Betsufure, shoujo Volume 1 first published in Japan 2009.06

7. [Series Premiere] Pure Love Station (Junai Station) by Tanaka Kei

Junai Station 「純愛ステーション」 by Tanaka Kei Hakusensha LaLa DX and LaLa Special, shoujo Volume 1 first published in Japan 2010.04

Related series
Junai Station volume 2 of 2 (Japan release: 2011.04.05)

8. [Series Premiere] Sable Prince vol 1 of 2 by Nesumi Chisato

Sable Prince 「ＳａＢＬＥ　ＰＲＩＮＣＥ」 by Nesumi Chisato Mag Garden Comic Avarus and Comic Blade Avarus, shoujo Volume 1 (chapters 1-5) first published in Japan 2009.08

9. [Premiere] Song of the Sky (Sora no Uta: Amano Kozue Tanpenshuu 2) by Amano Kozue «Ex-9.28

Sora no Uta: Amano Kozue Tanpenshuu 2 「空の謳　天野こずえ短編集　２」 by Amano Kozue Mag Garden Blade Comics, shounen Re-released 2004.03 in Japan by Mag Garden (First published in 1999.03 by Square Enix)

Related
Volumes 1 and 3 of Amano Kozue Tanpenshuu: Mukuukai (Square Enix: 1996.07; Mag Garden: 2004.03; licensed for Indonesia as World of Dreams) and Himawari (Mag Garden: 2011.02)

m&c! manhwa (2011.10.12)

1. Crab Kiss vol 7 of 10 by Hwang MiRee

Crab Kiss 「Crab Kiss 크랩키스」 by Hwang MiRee Samyang (Kkonnim), soonjung Volume 7 first published in Korea 2006.01

2. Crazy Girl Shin Bia vol 6 of 19 by Hwang MiRee

Crazy Girl Shin Bia 「크레이지걸 신비아 이계로 가다!!」 by Hwang MiRee Samyang, soonjung Volume 6 first published in Korea 2008.03

3. Idol Shopping vol 12 of 12 by Hwang MiRee [Finale]

Idol Shopping 「아이돌 쇼핑」 by Hwang MiRee Samyang (Kkonnim), soonjung Volume 12 first published in Korea 2009.02

4. My Own Princess (Personalized Princess) vol 8 of 10 by Hwang MiRee

Personalized Princess 「나만의 공주님」 by Hwang MiRee Samyang (Kkonnim) soonjung Volume 8 first published in Korea 2009.09

Hong Kong manhua (2011.10.12)

1. Dewa Iblis Awan Api II No. 3: 10 Matahari vs Avici by Tony Wong (Jade Dynasty)
2. The Impeccable Twins Final Chapters vol 20 of 20: Dalang Iblis (bagian pamungkas) by Khu Lung/Cai Jing Dong (Culture Com) [Finale]

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Love Button 3, My Life 5 of 5, Crab Kiss 5 (m&c! 10 August 2011 manga and manhwa) [UPDATED]

And new shounen manga and manhua: Spray King 1 by Mikuni Shin and Dewa Iblis Awan Api II N°1 by Tony Wong

Kokoro ・ Button © Usami Maki/Shogakukan [Serialized in Betsucomi]
Published in Indonesia as Love Button by Gramedia/m&c!

Updated with m&c!'s artwork and synopses (and just a bit of NikBabble™ :D)

Niina is still trial dating Koga-kun, despite sib's vehement objections and her own sneaking (Shoo! Shoo!) suspicion that there's no Happy Even After. Niina's Ganbarimasu! is (sorta) rewarded when Koga-kun promises to take her to the fireworks festival if/when she gets a minimum of 70 on her mid-terms.

Date-OH!

Will he finally admit that he likes her, too?

Because of Love Button 3, Lina-chan and @MayzMeow are after me to pick up Usami Maki's Naive Female Lead × Tease shoujo manga again. I sooooo hated on the guy, I even forgot his name. But Lina-chan sez Koga-kun gets his ‘just desserts’ (plus Usami-sensei introes a megane bishie), while May-chan actually wubs Nina's naiveté, the cute puppy love and assures me that things have gotten brighter. Anyone else wanna try persuading me?

This Love Button tank also contains an extra story.

Elsewhere,   [SPOILAGE!]

My Life 5 of 5 by Momochi Reiko

"I won't seek revenge by killing Gotouda; instead I will..."

The DVD chronicling Kotori's last moments reveals that Gotouda and Murase are one and the same person. But as the retrial appeal hits a wall, Nobara resolves to take matters into her own hands. She confronts Gotouda, but Yuuwa shows up and...

What vengeance will Nobara ultimately wreak upon her twin's murderer? Sate your curiosity and see how Nobara regains her life in the last My Life.

While Lina-chan ups her rating of the finale to a 7 of 10, she's still not convinced to actually collect the five-volume series. (She rated My Life 3 a 6/10 and suggests it as strictly a Rent.)

New m&c! titles

As noted above, m&c! rolls out Spray King 1 by Mikuni Shin and the continuation to Tony Wong's Dewa Iblis Awan Api—Dewa Iblis Awan Api II—the premiere cover of which is ab-so-lute-ly terrifying! (features the Devil Mask that stars in the Misteri Topeng Iblis subtitle). I preview the Graffiti! Spray King after the cut.

m&c! manga (2011.08.10)

1. Cherry is Everywhere (Cherry na Bokura) 2 of 2 by YASUKO [Finale]

Cherry na Bokura 「チェリーなぼくら」 by YASUKO Shogakukan Betsucomi, shoujo Volume 2 first published in Japan 2010.01

2. Love Button (Kokoro ・ Button) 3 of 6+ by Usami Maki

Kokoro ・ Button 「ココロ・ボタン」 by Usami Maki Shogakukan Betsucomi, shoujo Volume 3 first published in Japan 2010.08

3. Meet the Banchou (Kongoh Bancho) 8 of 12 by Suzuki Nakaba

Kongoh Bancho 「金剛番長」 by Suzuki Nakaba AKA Diamond Delinquent Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 8 first published in Japan 2009.10

4. My Life (Inochi) 5 of 5 by Momochi Reiko [Finale]

Inochi 「いのち」 by Momochi Reiko Kodansha Dessert, shoujo Volume 5 first published in Japan 2010.09

5. My Lovely Class Leader (Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou) 2 of 15+ by Nishimura Tomoko

Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou 「極上！！めちゃモテ委員長」 by Nishimura Tomoko Shogakukan Ciao, shoujo Volume 2 first published in Japan 2006.10

Serializations/Other languages
Serialized in Cherry (ongoing)
Traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan: 戀愛班長 12 per 2011.04)

Adaptations
The 51-episode Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou anime produced by Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment, starring seiyuu Ogawa Mana (Kitagawa Mimi) andOshima Ryo (Toujou Ushio) aired from April 2009 to March 2010 in Japan. The Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou Second Collection sequel premiered 2010.04.03; episode 51 finale aired 2011.04.10.

6. Princess Gal Paradise (Himegal Paradise) 2 of 4+ by Wao Akira

Himegal Paradise 「姫ギャル　パラダイス」 by Wao Akira Shogakukan Ciao, shoujo Volume 2 first published in Japan 2010.07

7. [Series Premiere] Spray King 1 of 4 by Mikuni Shin

Spray King 「Ｓｐｒａｙ　Ｋｉｎｇ」 by Mikuni Shin Kodansha Shonen Rival, shounen Volume 1 first published in Japan 2009.04

m&c! manhwa (2011.08.10)

• Crab Kiss 5 of 10 by Hwang MiRee

Crab Kiss 「Crab Kiss 크랩키스」 by Hwang MiRee Samyang (Kkonnim), soonjung Volume 5 first published in Korea 2006.01

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m&c! manhua (2011.08.10)

• [Series Premiere] Dewa Iblis Awan Api II No. 1: Misteri Topeng Iblis by Tony Wong (Jade Dynasty)

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