CMB 12, Naruto 49, Summer Storm! 4 (Elex Media 1 September 2010 manga)

And the last Kunai Legend (volume 4). But before we get to that —

C.M.B. Shinra Hakubutsukan no Jiken Mokuroku © Katou Motohiro
Kodansha (Serialized in Monthly Shonen Magazine)
Published in Indonesia as C.M.B. by Elex Media Komputindo

Hong Kong. A man flies off a building rooftop and is found only three days later. Meanwhile, a popular actress complains of seeing ghosts. Everything traces its genesis to Jingzhe, the day when insects—and disaster-harbinger spirits—rouse from their winter slumber.

Wonder what C.M.B. rings heir/museum curator Sakaki Shinra wants for his Wunderkammer from (the blurbed) Op.31: Ghosts, the third story of C.M.B. volume 12? Toma So's cousin is definitely hauling back at least three curiosities as he's also summoned to investigate ancient Babylonian tablets gone missing from the Louvre in the preceding Op.29 Clay seal and a locked room death in Op.30 Old woman and monkey — in which the only witness is a...dog? (I crafted the other two snap summaries from the Japanese Wiki synops, so please forgive misinterps.)

As for the top DO WANT! of this 80% SBV (Shounen By Volume) Elex release —

Naruto 49 of 52+ by Kishimoto Masashi

To preempt the inevitable assault from the renegade Akatsuki, Raikage convenes the five Kage; reps from the most powerful ninja villages descend upon Tetsu country. Meanwhile, Naruto tries to negotiate with the Raikage to avert Kumogakure's termination of Sasuke.

Continuing series previews resume below the manga list.

Kunai Legend 4 of 4 by Iori Tabasa

Ultimate battle against Suzushiro! Kunai and Jako face off with Suzushiro as Izuna learns that Kunai is actually a vampire. Will Izuna, Vampire Hunter, choose to hunt down Kunai? Or will she pay her grandfather's warnings no heed and side with Kunai in his fight against Suzushiro? Her decision determines whether or not Suzushiro can be sealed for all eternity.

(Now I can finally start Kunai Legend. Been holding up the read for until the series wrapped.)

MANGAZINES: Shonen Magz 76/2010

Sanzoku Ou
© Sawada Hirofumi
Kodansha

Another clash approaches climax in Shonen Magz 76/2010. The latest Sanzoku Ou: King of Bandits sees Nagato falling for Takatoki's ruse, thus allowing his opponent to hack-n-slash at Nagato with his sword. Drenched in blood, can the seemingly gravely-wounded Nagato still prevail?

(Volume 3 of Sawada Hirofumi's samurai action drama about the feudal order-destroying fugitive Nagato streets the same day as the series' newest ShoMagz chapter, but that synopsis comes later.)

Sanzoku Ou's other kewl shounen (and seinen) companions: BECK by Harold Sakuishi, Code:Breaker by Kamijyo Akimine, Fairy Tail by Mashima Hiro (Natsu's anime premieres this 30 September on Animax), Ghost Doctor by Sato Yuki, Kindaichi Case Files by Amagi Seimaru & Sato Fumiya (voodoo murders this episode), Kung Fu Boy Legends by Maekawa Takeshi, School Rumble by Kobayashi Jin, Tokkyu! by Komori Yoichi & Kubo Mitsuro (volume 13 ships concurrently), Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE by CLAMP and Vinland Saga by Yukimura Makoto.

Elex Media manga (2010.09.01)

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1. Animal Doctor (Doubutsu no Oishasan) 2 of 12 by Sasaki Noriko

Doubutsu no Oishasan 「動物のお医者さん」 by Sasaki Noriko AKA Mr. Veterinarian Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 2 first published in Japan 1989.08

Other language versions
Published in traditional Chinese as Ai Xin Dong Wu Yi Yuan by Tong Li (12 of 12 volumes).

2. C.M.B. (C.M.B. Shinra Hakubutsukan no Jiken Mokuroku) 12 of 14+ by Katou Motohiro

C.M.B. Shinra Hakubutsukan no Jiken Mokuroku 「Ｃ．Ｍ．Ｂ．森羅博物館の事件目録」 by Katou Motohiro Kodansha Monthly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 12 first published in Japan 2009.10

Volume 12 contains chapters:
Op.29 封泥
Op.30 老婆と猿
Op.31 張 の幽霊

Related
Q.E.D. (main story, 36 volumes, ongoing)

Other language versions
Published in traditional Chinese as C.M.B. Sen Luo Bo Wu Guan Zhi Shi Jian Mu Lu by Tong Li (13 volumes per 2010.06)

3. Kunai Legend (Kunaiden) 4 of 4 by Iori Tabasa [Finale]

Kunaiden 「クナイ伝」 by Iori Tabasa Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 4 first published in Japan 2008.09

Volume 4 contains chapters:
27 時は満ちた
28 行くか息子よ
29 あの家にはもう戻らない
30 信じたくないよ
31 私はやっぱり...
32 言いたいことは、それだけか
33 行くぞ!!!
34 優しき心と甘さは違う...
35 オレの名は幸守クナイだ
最終話　邪紅へ......

4. Naruto 49 of 52+ by Kishimoto Masashi

Naruto 「ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－」 by Kishimoto Masashi Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump, shounen Volume 49: Gokage kaidan, kaimaku...!! first published in Japan 2010.01

Awards/Accomplishments
The American volume 7 won the 2006 Quill Award in the graphic novel category. Manga sales have topped 100 million copies in Japan, with over 89 million sold globally. Naruto is the #1 bestselling manga in Indonesia, with upwards of one million copies sold nationwide.

Other language versions/serializations
Naruto is published in English by VIZ Media (serialized in Shonen Jump USA; volume 48 released 2010.06.01 • volume 49 street date: 2010.10.05). Other international releases: France (Kana tome 50 ships 2010.09.03), Spain (Glénat), Germany (serialized in Banzai!; latest Carlsen Comics Band 48), The Netherlands (Kana), Russia (Comix-ART), Poland (Japonica Polonica Fantastica), Sweden (Bonnier Carlsen; serialized in Shonen Jump Sweden), Mexico (Grupo Editorial Vid), Argentina (LARP Editores), Taiwan (Tong Li; traditional Chinese) and Singapore (Chuang Yi; simplified Chinese, latest volume 51 per 2010.05.18).

Adaptations
A 220-episode anime based on manga volumes 1-27 was produced by Studio Pierrot and Aniplex and aired from October 2002 to February 2007 in Japan. Seiyuu Takeuchi Junko, Nakamura Chie, and Sugiyama Noriaki returned in their roles as Uzumaki Naruto, Haruno Sakura, and Uchiha Sasuke in the sequel (manga volume 28 onwards) that premiered February 2007 on TV Tokyo. Naruto Shippūden is still ongoing (episode 175 aired 2010.08.26).

At least five OAVs and six films have also been released:

OAVS: Find the Crimson Four-leaf Clover! (2003) · Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village! (2004) · Konoha Sports Festival (2004.08) · Finally a clash! Jonin VS Genin!! Indiscriminate grand melee tournament meeting!! (2005.12) · Naruto: The Cross Roads (2010).

Films: Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004.08) · Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel (2005.08) · Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006.08) · Naruto Shippūden (2007.08) · Naruto Shippūden: Kizuna (2008.08) · Naruto Shippūden: Hi no Ishi o Tsugumono (2009.07).

The fourth Naruto Shippūden movie, Naruto Shippūden: The Lost Tower, premiered 31 July 2010.

Related
Five ani-manga based on the movies: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (Japan release: 2004.08), Great Clash! The Illusionary Ruins at the Depths of the Earth (2005.08), Great Excitement! The Animal Riot of Crescent Moon Island (2006.08), Naruto: Shippūden: the Movie (2007.08), Naruto Shippūden 2: Bonds (2008.08) and Naruto Shippūden 3: Inheritors of the Will of Fire (2009.03).

5. Otoboke Section Chief (Otoboke Kachou) 6 of 22+ by Ueda Masashi

Otoboke Kachou 「おとぼけ課長」 by Ueda Masashi Houbunsha Manga Time, seinen Volume 6 first published in Japan 1990.02

6. Sanzoku Ou: King of Bandits 3 of 13 by Sawada Hirofumi

Sanzoku Ou 「山賊王」 by Sawada Hirofumi Kodansha Magazine Great, shounen Volume 3 first published in Japan 2002.08

Serializations
Ongoing Indonesian serialization in Shonen Magz

7. Summer Storm! (Natsu no Arashi!) 4 of 8 by Kobayashi Jin

Natsu no Arashi! 「夏のあらし！」 by Kobayashi Jin Square Enix Monthly Gangan Wing and Monthly Gangan Joker, shounen Volume 4 first published in Japan 2008.11

Alternative language versions
Published in traditional Chinese as Xia Ri Feng Bao by Tong Li (Taiwan; latest volume 7).

Adaptations
A 13-episode anime adaptation by SHAFT aired in Japan from April through June 2009. Seiyuu Sanpei Yuko starred as Yasaka Hajime and Shiraishi Ryoko as Arashiyama Sayoko AKA “Arashi.” A sequel featuring the same voice actors—Natsu no Arashi! Akinai-chū—ran from October to December 2009 (also 13 episodes).

8. Tokkyu! 13 of 20 by Komori Yoichi & Kubo Mitsuro

Tokkyu!! 「トッキュー！！」 by Komori Yoichi & Kubo Mitsuro Kodansha Weekly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 13 first published in Japan 2006.12 (Bunko re-release starting 2010.01; seven volumes per 2010.07)

Serializations
Ongoing Indonesian serialization in Shonen Magz

9. Wild Life 8 of 27 by Fujisaki Masato

Wild Life 「ワイルドライフ」 by Fujisaki Masato Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 8 first published in Japan 2004.09

Awards
Best Shounen Manga, 51st Shogakukan Manga Awards

Serializations
Ongoing Indonesian serialization in Shonen Star

¹ Sources: Elex STO 1 September 2010 (release schedule) and Komikologi (synopses, unless indicated otherwise)
² Manga are priced at IDR 16,500 each except the yonkoma Otoboke Section Chief 6 (IDR 15,000). Shonen Magz 76 retails for IDR 30,000/issue.
³ Links like this are commercial Amazon search and/or product links for other language versions.

Volume previews continued...

Animal Doctor 2 of 12 by Sasaki Noriko

So's he can take care of his “unusual” pet himself, Masaki pursues further studies in veterinary medicine. Along with his best bud Nikaido and eccentric senpai Hishinuma, Masaki spends days at University H prepping reports on various animal life.

Just what exactly do they observe? Or more to the point, what are their “lab subjects” thinking??

Otoboke Section Chief 6 of 22+ by Ueda Masashi

Regardless that he has next to no parental dignity to speak of, and a yama-san of salaryman responsibilities to get through as a section chief, Otoboke manages to muddle through days, bringing grins to people's faces.

So is it time to nominate Otoboke Kachou for Father of the Year??

Sanzoku Ou: King of Bandits 3 of 13 by Sawada Hirofumi

Now grown-up, Nagato is appointed Masashige's right-hand man. His first mission: Go to Harima with friend Koyasha to facilitate some transaction.

What the emissary pair doesn't know is that Akuto from Harima, Enshin Akamatsu, is hunting them down.

That congenital star-shaped stigma on Nagato's chest, singling him out as one prophesied to overthrow imperial authority, marks Nagato as The Target as blatantly as D.Gray-man Allen's exorcist coat, doesn't it?

Summer Storm! 4 of 8 by Kobayashi Jin

We're at the halfway mark of the summer tempest. (Kobayashi Jin's time-skipping romance comedy ends at volume 8.)

Kanako and Yayoi likewise end up working in Hakobune, crowding up Yasaka's summer. Yayoi also searches for a partner to connect with her so that she, too, can leap through time.

Tokkyu! 13 of 20 by Kubo Mitsuro & Komori Yoichi

Kanbayashi covertly tries out the new equipment that caused Meguru's accident and sent his unconscious colleague to the hospital. But no matter how many times he puts the thing to test, it looks perfectly fine.

Yappari. Hyogo x Meguru da.

BTW, Sanada visits “dangerously beautiful” travel-advisoried Indonesia in the next tankou.

UP NEXT: More 1 September 2010 manga

• Level Comics: Blade of Immortal 10 · Brave Story 3 · Jio 9 · Last Inning 6 · Team Medical Dragon 12
• m&c!: Alive 19 · Shinobi Life 8 · .hack//G.U.+ 4 · A Badboy Drinks Tea! 8 · Aoizaka Baseball Club 15 · Bakugan Battle Brawlers 10 · Confucius 3 · Dawn Aria 4 · Female Wolf's Boy 4 · How to be a Man 3 · Long Hu Men 171 · The Minami Family 6 · Miracle Ball 11 · Tell Me One Million Times 2 of 2 · To the Top 1 by Tsukimiya An · Ugly Duckling Become Swan 3 · You Can't Disappear from Me 3

I heard there will be no manga releases on the 8th and the 15th of September. Can anyone independently confirm? Thanks.

Iamque opus exegi,
~niki DBA huamulan03 (花木蘭03)

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manga currently available (25 August 2010 street date)

• Elex Media: Skip Beat! 17 · Q.E.D. 35 · Animal Doctor 1 by Sasaki Noriko · Detektif Conan Animasi TV 22 · Hell Girl 7 · InuYasha 48 · Katsu! 7 · LUM, The Invader Girl 25 · Natural Honey Dormitory 2 · Ogawa & Team Saito 1 by Sakyo · Nakayoshi Lovely: Apple · Shonen Star 71/2010
• Level Comics: Air Gear 14 · Bambino! 6 · Magister Negi Magi 22 · The Ravages of Time 4
• m&c!: Oresama Teacher 1 by Tsubaki Izumi · You Can't Disappear from Me 2 · Shanaou Yoshitsune Genpei War 5 · Devil Boyfriend by Shigano Iori · Female Wolf's Boy 3 · The Ghost Conqueror 3 · Golden Age 11 · How to Be A Man 2 · Moon Light Dream by Mitsuki Kaco · Panta Pan 2 of 2 · The Story of Wang Feng Lei 5 · Sugar Family 3 · With You at Blue Rose by Washio Mie · Cherry 46/2010 · Bleach 1-6 and 7-12 box sets

related monthly schedules

September 2010
Premiering Global Garden by Hiwatari Saki, Tsuba Kiyo - 28K4 by Hara Asumi, You Are So Cool by Lee YoungHee and Thorny Rules by Yukimura Yuni (standalone)

August 2010
Premiering Topeng Kaca Deluxe by Miuchi Suzue, Mixim 11 by Anzai Nobuyuki, Rinne by Takahashi Rumiko, A Little More to Edo by Tsuda Masami, Beauty Honey by Matsumoto Tomo, Want You by Hwang MiRee, Hello Master by Tsukuba Sakura, Ogawa and Team Saito by Sakyo, You are so cool by Lee YoungHui | Standalones: Angin Musim Gugur by Hikawa Kyoko and Manekineko Real Estate by Sorano Sakana

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Eyeshield 21 v36, The Ruler of Nabari 9, One Piece 54 (Elex Media 28 April 2010 manga)

And 26 days after Trigun: Badlands Rumble premiered in Sakura-Con, Vash the Stampede's Trigun Maximum saga—the Indonesian version—concludes. Will Volume 14: Mind Games end in a blaze of glory or... should I even be asking?

Trigun Maximum © Nightow Yasuhiro/Shonen Gahosha (First serialized in Young King Ours)
Published in Indonesia by PT Elex Media Komputindo

May contain [SPOILERS]

Also: Takaya Natsuki's Twinkle Stars (Hoshi wa Utau) premieres in HanaLaLa, while Kunai Legend (Kunaiden) makes its debut

Tension explodes when Team Japan runs into Team USA a day before the Youth World Cup finals. Gaou and Yamato declare war on team captain Don, while Hiruma scuffles with quarterback Clifford. On edge, Sena awaits the coming battle on the pitch with future pro NFL player Panther in the penultimate Eyeshield 21, Volume 36: Sena vs. Panther.

The Ruler of Nabari 9 of 12+

Tied with Sena vs. Panther as top DO WANT! manga is volume 9 of The Ruler of Nabari, the Kamatani Yuhki series that About.com manga guide Deb Aoki-san calls the Not-Naruto Ninja Comic.

Not!Naruto volume 9 (comprising chapters 44-47) follows Yukimi as he probes deeper into Yoite's past. Elsewhere, Hattori attempts to dissuade Miharu from granting Yoite's wish — prompting Yoite into bolting with Miharu, and Hattori into ordering the Kira wielder's death and Miharu's retrieval. Meanwhile en route to Banten, Yoite reveals that he lied about planting ki fragments in Tobari, Kouichi, and Raimei (allegedly resulting in their deaths when Yoite himself dies). For his part, Miharu backtracks and tells Yoite he doesn't want to use the Shinra Banshou to erase Yoite's existence, desiring instead for Yoite to live. [Adapted from Wikipedia's volume summary]

One Piece 54 of 57+

Aided by Hancock, Luffy infiltrates Impel Down in One Piece Volume 54: Unstoppable (Mō Dare ni mo Tomerarenai). Rushing to save Ace, currently on Death Row, Luffy bumps into former foe Buggy the Clown and tips off the entire prison of his presence. Together, Luffy and Buggy race through Impel Down's first three levels, dispatching jailers who get in their way. As the clock counts down to Ace's execution, warden Magellan vows to eliminate Luffy himself.

I lurves ♡ how the One Piece manga appears (non-Chekhov's gun-like) in the dorama Mei-chan no Shitsuji.)

Fullmetal Alchemist 22 of 25+

It sez Fullmetal Alchemist 23 in the EMO thread, and the cover provided IS 23, but I believe it is Hagaren 22 that releases on the 28th. If it's not... *shrugs* I never claimed to be infallible.

In volume 22, Alphonse's plan to seal himself in a cave with Pride succeeds, effectively curbing Pride's use of his shadows. Meanwhile, in Central, Mustang and a loyal band launch a coup d'etat. Besieged, Central deploys its secret force, an undying army that knows neither friend nor foe.

That takes care of the Big Four of this largely shounen Elex release. Now for —

NEW TITLES: Kunai Legend by Iori Tabasa

Apparently, Tabasa Iori's Kunai Legend (Kunaiden) is another Not!Naruto, but the Elex blurb carefully hides what makes this ninja action adventure different. I will follow Elex's cue.

Komori Kunai is a normal middle schooler. Normal, that is, except for his daily ninja training under his father's tutelage. Kunai trains diligently, giving no thought as to whether shinobi still have a place in the world in these times.

The day Kunai turns 14, however, he is presented with a sword, marking his ascendancy to head of the Komori family and inheritance of its duties. But what does this Komori responsibility entail?

Blurbing of other (ongoing) manga and manhwa—Kaiser Z 12, Legend of Nereid 6, Penguin Revolution 4, and With My Brothers 4—resume after the manga list.

MANGAZINES: HanaLaLa 49/20

Hoshi wa Utau © Takaya Natsuki/
Hakusensha

That other Takaya Natsuki opus has ended, and a new one—Hoshi wa Utau or Twinkle Stars—begins in this month's HanaLaLa.

The overwhelmingly ANGST!-categorized Twinkle Stars follows Sakuya, living with brother Kanade after their abandonment by their parents. Sakuya's friends don't exactly approve of Kanade, but Sakuya has no complaints.

On Sakuya's birthday, a boy named Chihiro joins in the celebrations, and it is only the following day that Sakuya learns that Chihiro, whom she thought was Kanade's friend, wasn't. Kanade, for his part, thought Chihiro was Sakuya's boyfriend.

Who is this guy??

HanaLaLa 49 also features the 49-paged third chapter of Midorikawa Yuki's first Manga Taishō finalist Natsume Yujincho and a double treat of Fujiwara Kiyo's Arakure: The Wild Ones. Here's hoping the promised chapters 28-29 returns us to the land of WAFFy Igarashi x Sachie goodness.

Other regular Hana to Yume and LaLa goodies: Alice Academy by Higuchi Tachibana (this installment: Story 77) · Darling by Uno Ayumi · Dragon's Fiancé (Ryuu no Hanawazurai) by Kusakawa Nari (Chapter 20) · La Corda D'Oro by Kure Yuki (Symphony 50) · Ouran High School Host Club by Hatori Bisco (Chapter 55) · Skip Beat! by Nakamura Yoshiki (Act 100: Off to a Good Start!) · Sugar Princess by Nakajo Hisaya (Chapter 9) · Vampire Knight by Hino Matsuri (Twenty-seventh Night) · V.B. Rose by Hidaka Banri (Chapter 49) · With My Brothers (Oniichan to Issho) by Tokeino Hari (Chapter 48).

Elex Media manga and manhwa (2010.04.28)

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1. Adventure of Cat Mix Toraji (Neko Mix Genkitan Toraji) 3 of 3+ by Tamura Yumi

Neko Mix Genkitan Toraji 「 猫ｍｉｘ幻奇譚とらじ 」 by Tamura Yumi Shogakukan Rinka, josei Volume 3 first published in Japan 2009.11

2. Eyeshield 21 v36 of 37 by Inagaki Riichiro and Murata Yusuke

Eyeshield 21 「 アイシールド２１ 」 by Inagaki Riichiro and Murata Yusuke Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump, shounen Volume 36: Sena vs. Panther first published in Japan 2009.08 Eyeshield 21 published in English by VIZ Media (volume 30 released 2010.02.02; volume 31 street date: 2010.04.06)

Volume 36: Sena vs. Panther contains chapters:
316. Emperor Road (帝王学 Teiō Gaku)
317. The Cards That Were Dealt (配られたカードは Kubara Reta Kādo wa)
318. Countdown 13
319. United States Of America
320. The Country Of Merit (実力の国 Jitsuryoku no Kuni)
321. I Am No.1
322. Sena vs. Panther
323. Double Ace Runners (Wエースランナー W Ēsu Rannā)
324. Poem of Resurrection (復活の詩 Fukkatsu no Shi)

A 145-episode anime adaptation produced by NAS and Studio Gallop, starring seiyuu Irino Miyu as Kobayakawa Sena, aired in Japan from April 2005 to March 2008.

3. Fullmetal Alchemist (Hagane no Renkinjutsushi) 22 of 25+ by Arakawa Hiromu

Hagane no Renkinjutsushi 「 鋼の錬金術師 」 by Arakawa Hiromu Square Enix Shonen Gangan, shounen Volume 22 first published in Japan 2009.04 Fullmetal Alchemist published in English by VIZ Media (volume 22 released 2010.01.19) and Chuang Yi (Latest: volume 23)

Volume 22 contains chapters:
088. The Understanding Between Father and Son (親子の情 Oyako no Jō)
089. Soldier's Return (戦士の旗艦 Senshi no Kikan)
090. Army of Immortals (不死の軍団 Fushi no Gundan)
091. A Reunion of Alchemists (賢者の再会 Kenja no Saikai)

AWARDS: Winner of the 49th Shogakukan Manga Award for best shounen manga

A 51-episode anime adaptation by Bones aired between October 2003 and October 2004, followed by a film sequel (Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa, July 2005) and a second series Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, which commenced telecast on 5 April 2009 and is still ongoing (episode 54 airs 2010.04.25). A handful of OAVs were also released. Seiyuu Paku Romi and Kugimiya Rie play brothers Edward and Alphone Elric in all the Hagaren adaptations.

Related: Light novels written by Inoue Makoto and illustrated by Arakawa Hiromu (ongoing serialization in Shonen Gangan; six volumes released)

1. Fullmetal Alchemist: The Land of Sand (砂礫の大地, Sareki no Daichi; 2003.02)
2. Fullmetal Alchemist: The Abducted Alchemist (囚われの錬金術師, Toraware no Renkinjutsushi; 2003.09)
3. Fullmetal Alchemist: The Valley of White Petals (白い花の舞う谷, Shiroi Hana no Mau Tani; 2004.04)
4. Fullmetal Alchemist: Under the Faraway Sky (遠い空の下で, Tōi Sora no Shita de; 2004.10)
5. Fullmetal Alchemist: The Ties That Bind (それぞれの絆, Sorezore no Kizuna; 2005.06)
6. Fullmetal Alchemist: A New Beginning (新たなはじまり, Arata na Hajimari; 2007.03)

The first volume was used as source material for anime episodes 11 and 12.

4. Kaiser Z 12 of 16 by Uno Hiroshi

Tenkuu no Hasha Z 「 天空の覇者Ｚ 」 by Uno Hiroshi Kodansha Shounen Magazine Comics, shounen Volume 12 first published in Japan 2001.04

5. [Premiere] Kunai Legend (Kunaiden) 1 of 4 by Iori Tabasa

Kunaiden 「 クナイ伝 」 by Iori Tabasa Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 1 first published in Japan 2008.01

Volume 1 contains chapters:
1 クナイと邪紅 (Red Kunai and Evil*)
2 わしの名は幸守狭霧 (As for my name...)
3 我はあの女は好かんのよ！
4 素敵な子だもの (A child is a wonderful thing)
5 どうしても好奇心に勝てないの！
6 わがまま言ってもいいんだよ (I say I'm selfish)
*Tentative translations (c/o Google and/or Babel Fish) only

6. Legend of Nereid 6 of 15 by Hwang MiRee

Legend of Nereid 「 네레이드의 전설 」 by Hwang MiRee Samyang, soonjung Volume 6 first published in Korea 2003.03

7. One Piece 54 of 57+ by Oda Eiichiro

One Piece 「 ＯＮＥ　ＰＩＥＣＥ 」 by Oda Eiichiro Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump, shounen Volume 54: Unstoppable (もう誰にも止められない / Mō Dare ni mo Tomerarenai) first published in Japan 2009.06 One Piece published in English by VIZ Media (volume 43 released 2010.04.06; volumes 44, 45, 46, and 47 street date: 2010.05.04)

Volume 54: Unstoppable contains chapters:
523. Hell (地獄 Jigoku)
524. Unstoppable (もう誰にも止められない Mō Dare ni mo Tomerarenai)
525. The Underwater Prison Impel Down (海底監獄インペルダウン Kaitei Kangoku Impel Down)
526. Adventure in the Great Prison (大監獄の冒険 Daikangoku no Bōken)
527. Level 1: Crimson Hell (LV1 紅蓮地獄 Level 1 Guren Jigoku)
528. Jimbei, First Son of the Sea (海俠のジンベエ Kaikyō no Jinbē)
529. Level 2: Beast Hell (LV2 猛獣地獄 Level 2 Mōjū Jigoku)
530. From One Hell to Another (地獄へ地獄へ Jigoku e Jigoku e)
531. Level 3: Starvation Hell (LV3 飢餓地獄 Level 3 Kiga Jigoku)
532. Jailer Beast Minotaur (獄卒獣ミノタウロス Gokusotsujū Minotaur)

AWARDS: Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize finalist from 2000 to 2002

The manga was adapted into a couple of OAVs before a full anime TV series that has aired more than 400 episodes and is still ongoing. At least 13 animated movies have also been released.

8. Penguin Revolution (Penguin Kakumei) 4 of 7 by Tsukuba Sakura

Penguin Kakumei 「 ペンギン革命 」 by Tsukuba Sakura Hakusensha LaLa, shoujo Volume 4 first published in Japan 2006.11 Penguin Revolution published in English by CMX (seven volumes) Serialized in Indonesian in HanaLaLa

A Penguin Kakumei drama was included in the freebie LaLa Gorgeous Drama CD accompanying LaLa November 2006. Kawakami Tomoko, Saiga Mitsuki, and Takahashi Hiroki voiced Yukari, Ryo, and Aya respectively.

9. The Puppet Master Lin (Kairaishi Lin) 6 of 10+ by Wada Shinji

Kairaishi Lin 「 傀儡師リン 」 by Wada Shinji Akita Shoten Mystery Bonita, shoujo Volume 6 first published in Japan 2008.08

10. The Ruler of Nabari (Nabari no Ou) 9 of 12+ by Kamatani Yuhki

Nabari no Ou 「 隠の王 」 by Kamatani Yuhki Square Enix GFantasy, shounen Volume 9 first published in Japan 2008.08 Nabari no Ou published in English by Yen Press (volume 3 released 2010.03.23; volume 4 street date: 2010.07.13) Ongoing English serialization in Yen Plus Published in French by Asuka and in traditional Chinese by Sharp Point Press (Taiwan)

Volume 9 contains chapters:
044 Thus, the String Was Cut (かくして 糸は切られた Kakushite Ito wa Kira Reta)
045. Kotodama (コトダマ)
046. The Time I Found You (見つけた時間の君 Mitsuketa Jikan no Kimi)
047. Let Us Have Good Dreams (いざや楽しき夢を見ん Izaya Tanoshiki Yume o Min)

AWARDS: 2005 Japan Media Arts Festival finalist

A 26-episode anime adaptation by J.C. Staff, starring seiyuu Kugimiya Rie as Rokujou Miharu, Saiga Mitsuki as Yoite, Namikawa Daisuke as Kumohira Durandal Tobari, Hino Satoshi as Aizawa Kouichi, and Fujimura Ayumi as Shimizu Raimei, aired in Japan from April to September 2008.

11. SORA - The Wingless Duck (Ahiru no Sora) 16 of 27+ by Hinata Takeshi

Ahiru no Sora 「 あひるの空 」 by Hinata Takeshi Kodansha Shuukan Shounen Magazine, shounen Volume 16 first published in Japan 2007.06 Published in simplified Chinese by Chuang Yi (25 volumes, ongoing)

12. Trigun Maximum 14 of 14 by Nightow Yasuhiro [Finale]

Trigun Maximum 「 トライガン・マキシマム 」 by Nightow Yasuhiro Shonen Gahosha Young King Ours, seinen Volume 14: Mind Games first published in Japan 2008.02

Trigun Maximum published in English in North America by Dark Horse Comics in cooperation with DMP (14 volumes) and Chuang Yi (two bunko volumes, concluded)

A 26-episode anime adaptation produced by Madhouse aired on TV Tokyo from April to September 1998. An animated theatrical release Trigun: Badlands Rumble premieres 24 April 2010. Seiyuu Onosaka Masaya, Hayami Sho, Tsuru Hiromi, and Yukino Satsuki return in their roles as Vash the Stampede, Nicolas D. Wolfwood, Meryl Stryfe, and Milly Thompson.

13. With My Brothers (Oniichan to Issho) 4 of 11 by Tokeino Hari

Oniichan to Issho 「 お兄ちゃんと一緒 」 by Tokeino Hari Hakusensha Hana to Yume Comics, shoujo Volume 4 first published in Japan 2005.08 Published in English as Me & My Brothers by TOKYOPOP (11 volumes, complete) Serialized in Indonesian in HanaLaLa

14. X Zone 3 of 3+ by Aoki Takao

X-Zone 「 世にも奇怪な物語　Ｘゾーン 」 by Aoki Takao Shogakukan Corocoro Dragon Comics, shounen Volume 3 first published in Japan 2009.08

Elex Media reissues (2010.04.28)

1. [RE-STO] Angel's Eye by Dwiyani Christi
2. [RE-STO] Doraemon Movie 1 - The Records of Nobita Spaceblazer (FIRST) by Fujiko F. Fujio
3. [RE-STO] Doraemon Movie 1 - The Records of Nobita Spaceblazer (LAST) by Fujiko F. Fujio
4. [RE-STO] Girl of Alps Heidi by Johanna Spyri and Igarashi Yumiko
5. [RE-STO] Precious Moment by Esvandiari Sant

NOTE
(1) Sources: Elex Media STO 28 April 2010 (release schedule) and Komikologi (synopses, except where noted)
(2) All listed manga are priced at IDR 15,000 each, except the reissued Girls of Alps Heidi (SRP: IDR 12,000) and Doraemon Movie 1 - The Records of Nobita Spaceblazer (FIRST) and (LAST) (IDR 20,000/volume)
(3) Links like this are Amazon.com (or other online merchants) search and/or product links (commercial), in case you're interested in another language version.

Volume previews continued...

Kaiser Z 12 of 16

Tenkuu no Hasha Z 「 天空の覇者Ｚ 」 by Uno Hiroshi

T ingot in hand, Tenma visits the only blacksmith capable of smithing the metal into the meteor sword under Kanako's guidance. But plans remain plans as Tenma lacks knowledge of one more secret to reviving the sword.

Legend of Nereid 6 of 15

DO WANT!

「 네레이드의 전설 」 by Hwang MiRee

Attica's army plans to attack Akaron island. Themedes puts himself forward to lead the assault forces. Meanwhile, Matia is ensconced in Prince Thaion's palace.

Early fangirling about the high romance quotient of this volume *waves to Ari-chan* accounts for the GET! designation. (Click the link if you want more than my hint.)

Penguin Revolution 4 of 7

DO WANT!

Penguin Kakumei 「 ペンギン革命 」 by Tsukuba Sakura

Ryo's acting in Animalder bags him a Young Lions Award, and despite an envious nominee trying to stop him from ascending the stage, Ryo receives the award. Jubilation breaks out and Narazaki takes advantage of the festivity to kiss Yukari!

And THAT's why Narazaki is the PenKaku cover...

With My Brothers 4 of 11

DO WANT!

Oniichan to Issho 「 お兄ちゃんと一緒 」 by Tokeino Hari

Into Sakura's life whirls an off-the-charts charm wattage "guest." He's not another brother, is he?

~niki DBA huamulan03 (花木蘭03)

UP NEXT: More 28 April 2010 manga

Level Comics: Angel Heart 3 · Eagle 10 · Jio 5 · Love Affair 5 · Restore Garage 251 vol. 5 · Lucky Luke - Lucky Luke vs Joss Jamon · Lucky Luke - Nabi Palsu · Michel Vaillant - Para Sponsor · Yakari - Yakari dan Sang Rajawali

m&c!: Battle Brawlers Bakugan 3 · Bleach 22 · Born To Cook 6 · C-Blossom 1 by Shimotsuki Kayoko/Fukui Harutoshi · Goong [Palace Story] 19 · My Fragile Love 1 by Miyawaki Yukino · My Fragile Love 2 · My Fragile Love 3 of 3 · Shanaou Yoshitsune - Genpei War 1 by Sawada Hirofumi · Tokyo Angels 1 by Fujii Mihona · White Paper Ark 5 · The Story of Wang Fenglei 1 by Tony Wong · Hand 7 No. 2 · PenDragon 2 · Tengu-Do 2 · KOLONI: Garudayana 2 · Cherry 42 · Shanaou Yoshitsune volumes 7-12 (box set)

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manga currently available (21 April 2010 street date)

• Elex Media: Beck 16 · Detektif Conan Spesial 31 · Dr. Koto 1 by Yamada Takatoshi · Flash of Wind 27 · Legend of Nereid 5 · Love Honor 2 of 2 · SC: Miracle Blue by Mitsuki Miko · Penguin Revolution 3 · Pokemon 14 of 14 · Spiral: The Bonds of Reason 1 by Shirodaira Kyou & Mizuno Eita · Shonen Star 64/2010
• Level Comics: Aflame Inferno 1 by Kim KwangHyun · Arms 17 · The Black Swindler 9 · Ice Forest 4 · Fire Investigator Nanase 2 · Nurse Aoi 11 · Pandemic by Kakizaki Masasumi · Psychometrist Eiji 12 · To Be Beautiful 3 · Wilderness 2 · Zenith 4
• m&c!: Dragon Girl 3 · Happy Tail! 2 of 2 · Monga's Earth 3 of 3 · My Secret Guy by Washio Mie · My Secret Life 6 of 6 · My Sweet Kaicho 8 · Pure Love Kamikaze Captain 12 · School Hotel 1 by Morie Satoshi · Sayaka, I Love You by Wao Akira · The Impeccable Twins Final Chapters 7 · Monika 133 · Horacic Park III · Star Wars 4 · Hellboy 2

related monthly schedules

Elex April 2010 manga
Premiering K-ON! by Kakifly, Spiral: The Bonds of Reason by Shirodaira Kyo & Mizuno Eita, Kumpulan Cerita Berwarna Doraemon by Fujiko F. Fujio, Hitsugi Katsugi no Kuro by Kiyuzuki Satoko, Kunai Legend by Iori Tabasa, Love & Honor by Yamada Daisy (double launch with volume 2), Otoboke Section Chief by Ueda Masashi, Pangeran Kacamata by Mizukami Wataru, V.B. Rose by Hidaka Banri · Standalones: Butterfly Cloud by Ashihara Hinako and Miracle Blue by Mitsuki Miko

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