Pandora Hearts 15, Kungfu Boy 8 Premium, Kome Si Belang 4 (Elex Media 14 December 2011 manga) [UPDATED]

Added missing synopses

And for you Emil Chronicle Online gamers out there, the manga premiere you've been waiting for — Delta Saga.

Emile Chronicle Online Gaiden Delta Saga © Tsutsumi Aya, Broccoli · GungHo Online entertainment, Inc. · Headlock Inc. Published by Flex Comix (Softbank Creative)
Published in Indonesia as Emile Chronicle Online Delta Saga by Elex Media

Revenge drives Delta, one of the few survivors of a village massacre, to hunt down who orchestrated the attack. The quest to avenge Delta's loved ones has begun...

To ECO players, the Delta Saga manga won't be a total stranger like the guy who wiped out Delta's hometown. So let me pose this question to you: how game-faithful is the manga? (The Japanese blurb I found warns about this.)

Other Tsutsumi Aya manga
If you want titles beyond Delta Saga, toggle this link; I don't want to keep peeps drooling for the latest Pandora Hearts waiting.

Tsutsumi Aya is also credited with the shounen romance comedy Akuma de Moteru xxx, currently serialized in Jive's Comic Rush (two CR COMICS volumes per 2011.08), 12C -Twelve Crysis- (running in Enterbrain's Famitsu Comic Clear; two volumes as of 2011.02), the ongoing shoujo series Kosu*puri!, written by Hamada Shouko (two Flex Comix Flare volumes between 2009.09 and 2010.03) and the shoujo fantasy/romance Love Root Zero (five Fairbell Comics volumes from 2007.09 to 2010.02).

Tsutsumi Aya collaborated with Takemura Youhei in I-Revo -Ice Revolution-, first serialized in Jump SQ (three of three Jump Comics tankou published between 2009.03 and 2009.11).

Most recently (as in fresh from the press) is the game strategy guide, Monhan-mochi ga dekimasen. “Monsutāhantā” Purei Manga, published by Enterbrain that streeted in Japan just last Friday (9 December).

Pandora Hearts vol 15 of 16+
By Mochizuki Jun

A sinful soul trapped in the darkness of Sabrie seeks redemption in a contract with Humpty Dumpty. After realizing the truth hidden behind uncertainty, the master follows the dictates of conscience. This all to save a soul...

Yup, Elex went literary on us again with the Pandora Hearts 15 preview. So let me quote what Pandora Hearts Wiki sez about this volume:

As Elliot regains his true memories by rejecting Humpty Dumpty as his Chain, Isla Yura's attempt to recreate the Tragedy of Sablier comes to it's climax. The mystery of the The Head Hunter unfolds...

Pandora Hearts 15 compiles Retrace LVIII through LXI: Puddle of blood, Couldn't Put Humpty Together Again, Egg Shell and Demios. [Not Elex's chapter titles] The latest chapter bound in a tankou is Retrace LXV: Collapse, collected in volume 16 (streeted in Japan 2011.11.26).

Mangazines: Shonen Magz 12/2011: Tokkyu! and Fairy Tail

Fairy Tail © Mashima Hiro
Kodansha
[Weekly Shonen Magazine]

Erza (Elsa), Natsu and Jellal (Gerald) from Mashima Hiro's Fairy Tail strut their stuff on the cover of the latest Shonen Magz, but Komori Yoichi- & Kubo Mitsuro's elite SAR team Tokkyu! grabs the featured series spotlight:

Just as Hyogo's relationship with Yuri (remember her?) looks like it's actually going somewhere, a strong earthquake rocks Indonesia, and Hyogo is dispatched to Jakarta!

Needless to say, this assignment is not usual Hyogo fare, but the split-up? Let's just say fate wants Hyogo to get used to separation. .:straight face:.

In addition to Fairy Tail and Tokkyu!, these serials also continue: BECK by Harold Sakuishi, Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE by CLAMP, School Rumble by Kobayashi Jin, Code:Breaker by Kamijyo Akimine, Ghost's Doctor by Sato Yuki, Blazer Drive by Kishimoto Seishi, Kungfu Boy Legends by Maekawa Takeshi, Vinland Saga by Yukimura Makoto and Ninja Clan by Shigahaku.

Collecting any of the above series? Reminding the latest tankou releases: Kungfu Boy Legends volume 10 and BECK 29 (released 2011.11.30), Ghost's Doctor 8 (10.12), Fairy Tail 11 and Vinland Saga 7 (9.19), Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle 17 (2010.10.27), Tokkyu! 15 (2010.10.06) and School Rumble 11 (2010.06.16).

Elex Media manga and manhwa (2011.12.27)

1. Casting vol 5 of 8 by KITT & Park SangYong

Casting by KITT & Park SangYong Daiwon C.I. Comic Champ, sonyun

2. Chunchu vol 3 of 15 (Hiatus) by Kim SungJae & Kim ByungJin

Chunchu 「천추」 by Kim SungJae & Kim ByungJin Haksan Booking, seinen

Other languages
English Chunchu: The Genocide Fiend (Dark Horse Comics: four volumes as at 2009.01), French (Tokebi: 15 volumes per 2005.10), German (Tokyopop Germany: Chonchu - Der Erbe des Teufelssteins 15: Abschlussband shipped 2010.05), Polish Chonchu: Syn Demona (Mandragora)

3. Crows vol 21 of 26 by Takahashi Hiroshi

Crows 「クローズ」 by Takahashi Hiroshi AKA Crows: Busou Sensen Reimeihen Akita Shoten Monthly Shounen Champion, shounen Volume 21 first published in Japan 1996.09

Related series
Main story: Crows Gaiden (three volumes: 1, 2 (Sono Go no Crows) and 3 (Zoku - Crows Gaiden))
Sequel: Worst (volume 28 street date: 2012.01.06)
Spin-offs: Crows Zero (nine volumes as at 2010.08); Crows Gaiden: Linda Linda (two volumes); Suzuran Danshi Koukou Nyuugaku Annai (one volume)

Adaptations
Two live-action prequel movies: Crows ZERO (Japan theatrical release: October 2007) and Crows ZERO II (April 2009), directed by Miike Takashi and starring Oguri Shun (GPS leader Takiya Genji) and Yamada Takayuki (Serizawa Tamao)

4. [Series Premiere] Emile Chronicle Online Delta Saga (Emile Chronicle Online Gaiden Delta Saga) vol 1 of 3 by Tsutsumi Aya

Emile Chronicle Online Gaiden Delta Saga 「エミル・クロニクル・オンライン外伝デルタサーガ」 by Tsutsumi Aya, Broccoli · GungHo Online entertainment, Inc. · Headlock Flex Comix (Softbank Creative), shounen Volume 1 first published in Japan 2006.12

Related
Based on the Emile Chronicle Online game

5. [Premiere] Doraemon Movie: Petualangan Nobita di Dasar Laut (Nobita no Kaitei Kiganjō) by Fujiko F. Fujio

Nobita no Kaitei Kiganjō 「のび太の海底鬼岩城」 by Fujiko F. Fujio Shogakukan Tentoumushi Comics Anime-ban, kodomo This volume first published in Japan 2004.03

Related
Based on the Doraemon: Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil movie that premiered in Japan 1983.03.12.

6. Katsu! vol 16 of 16 by Adachi Mitsuru [Finale]

Katsu! 「ＫＡＴＳＵ！」 by Adachi Mitsuru Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 16 (chapters 148-156 + the Hydrangea final episode) first published in Japan 2005.04

Reissues
Re-released in 8 volumes in Japan from 2009.07 to 2010.02.

Other languages/serializations
Serialized in Indonesian in Shonen Star (concluded)
French (Pika Édition: 16 volumes)

7. Kojiro vol 5 of 7 by Muraeda Kenichi

Kojiro 「光路郎」 by Muraeda Kenichi Shogakukan Shonen Sunday Comics, shounen Volume 5 first published in Japan 1992.05

Reissues
Rereleased in four wide-ban from 1999.03 to 1999.09 and in four bunkoban from 2010.04 to 2010.07

Related series
Imouto Sensei Nagisa AKA Hot for my samurai teacher! (ongoing serialization in Monthly Shonen Sunday)
Titles published under Shimanaka Shoten's Island Comics Primo imprint: Koujiro: Dai unabara o koete (Japan release: 2004.11); Koujiro: Tatta hitori no onīsan (2004.10); Koujiro: Totte oki no hankachīfu (2004.09); Koujiro: Sensei janē, Koujiro da! (2004.08)

8. Kome Si Belang (Kijitora Neko no Koume-san) vol 4 of 5+ by Hoshino Natsumi

Kijitora Neko no Koume-san 「キジトラ猫の小梅さん」 by Hoshino Natsumi Shonen Gahosha Neko Panchi, josei Volume 4 first published in Japan 2010.12

9. Kungfu Boy vol 8 of 18 Premium (Tekken Chinmi [Bunko]) by Maekawa Takeshi

Tekken Chinmi 「鉄拳チンミ　(講談社漫画文庫)」 by Maekawa Takeshi AKA Ironfist Chinmi Kodansha Manga Bunko, shounen Bunko volume 8 first published in Japan 2002.10

Awards
1987 Kodansha Manga Awardee for the Shounen Category

Related series
Sequels: New Kungfu Boy (20 volumes), Kungfu Boy Legends (12 volumes per 2011.10.17 in Japan; serialized in the Indonesian Shonen Magz, ongoing) and side story Tekken Chinmi Gaiden (3 volumes per 2010.04; serialized in Shonen Magz; Chinmi Other Story: Chinmi & Shie Fan released 2011.06)

10. Metal Fight Beyblade vol 4 of 9+ by Adachi Takafumi

Metal Fight Beyblade 「メタルファイト　ベイブレード」 by Adachi Takafumi AKA Beyblade: Metal Fusion Shogakukan Monthly CoroCoro Comic, shounen Shinsōban volume 4 first published in Japan 2010.03

Volume 4 chapters:
15. The Ultimate Dragon Awakes!!
16. Ultimate Special Move: Galaxy Nova!!
17. Winner of the Semi-Finals!!
18. Final Match - Gingka VS Ryuga!!
19. The Dragon Emperor Goes Berserk!!
SP. Sora's Side Story - The Birth of Cyber Pegasus!
[*NOT Elex chapter titles]

Other languages
English Metal Fight Beyblade (Chuang Yi Singapore: five volumes as of 2011.11.08)

Adaptations
Tatsunoko Pro, Synergy SP and Nelvana collaborated on a Metal Fight Beyblade anime adaptation. Fifty-one episodes comprising Season 1 and the follow-up Battle Bladers aired on TV Tokyo from April 2009 to March 2010.

The Metal Fight Beyblade VS the Sun - The Movie: Sol Blaze, the Scorching-hot Invader animated feature premiered in Japan in August 2010.

11. Otoboke Section Chief (Otoboke Kachou) vol 16 of 23+ by Ueda Masashi

Otoboke Kachou 「おとぼけ課長」 by Ueda Masashi Houbunsha Manga Time, seinen Volume 16 first published in Japan 2003.02

12. Pandora Hearts vol 15 of 16+ by Mochizuki Jun

Pandora Hearts 「Ｐａｎｄｏｒａ　Ｈｅａｒｔｓ」 by Mochizuki Jun Square Enix GFantasy, shounen Volume 15 (Retrace LVIII-LXI) first published in Japan 2011.07

Other languages
English Pandora Hearts (Broccoli Books (dropped) and Yen Press: seven volumes per 2011.10.25 • volume 8 street date: 2012.01.24), French (Ki-oon: Tome 10 shipped 2011.11.10 “ Tome 11 street date: 2012.01.12), traditional Chinese (Sharp Point Press Taiwan: 潘朵拉之心 14 released 2011.10)

Adaptations
A 25-episode XEBEC anime adaptation starring seiyuu Minagawa Junko (Oz Vessalius), Kawasumi Ayako (Alice) and Toriumi Kousuke (Raven) that aired in Japan from April to September 2009 and a Pandora Hearts Drama CD released by Frontier works in December 2007

The first Pandora Hearts ~Caucus race~ novel released 2011.03.26.

Related
Pandora Hearts Official Guide 8.5 mine of mine guide book (2009.03) and Pandora Hearts Official Animation Guide and the 望月 淳 画集　Pandora Hearts～odds and ends～ artbook (both released 2009.09).

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Mangazines (2011.11.30)

• Shonen Magz Issue 12/2011 (Indonesian Shonen Magazine) «Ex-12.07

Postponed titles
Crayon Shinchan vol 10 and Shonen Star Issue 22/2011 (new street date: 21 December 2011)

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Inuyasha 55, Kungfu Boy Premium 7, Q.E.D. 38 (Elex Media 16 November 2011 manga) [UPDATED]

Debated whether to finish the draft NikBabble™ first or give you the shopping MinimaList nau. The latter won. Be back later with moar eyecandy and blurbs. «Edit: I'm baaaaaack!

Inuyasha © Takahashi Rumiko/Shogakukan [First serialized in Shonen Sunday] · Tekken Chinmi © Maekawa Takeshi/Kodansha [Kodansha Manga Bunko] · Q.E.D. Shomei Shuryo © Katou Motohiro [Serialized in Monthly Shōnen Magazine +, formerly in Magazine E-no]. Published in Indonesia as Inuyasha, Kungfu Boy (Premium) and Q.E.D. Quod Erat Demonstrandum by Elex Media

Naraku forces Sango into a corner: if she sacrifices Rin, she can save Miroku. Whatever her choice, will she be in time to stop Miroku from opening his last wind tunnel?

It seems everyone falls prey to Naraku and his look-alikes' traps in Takahashi Rumiko's Inuyasha 55, the penultimate volume. While Inuyasha and Sesshomaru attack Naraku in earnest... Kagome loses her priestess powers, making her a prime target! [from VIZ Media's Inuyasha, Vol. 55: Power of the Jewel description]

Inuyasha 55 compiles chapters 539–548: Capture, Reborn Light, Trap of Light, Swallowed Light, Vanished Arrow, Core, Despair, Naraku's Wish, Cutting Meidou and Byakuya's Blade. [*NOT Elex/Shonen Star chapter titles] If you can't wait for Elex to release the final tankou, check out Shonen Star and find the post 548 chapters there.

I would've followed up the Inuyasha 55 preview with that of Kungfu Boy 7 Premium, but its synopsis is the same as Flash of Wind 29's (screencap proof »here and »here for when Gramedia Shop twigs and changes KBP 7's synops). Chinmi fans, don't fret, because Chinmi is also the star (the front cover) of Shonen Magz Issue 11 (also streets on the 16th), which (prolly) means a major Kungfu Boy Legends development is afoot. But more on ShoMagz later.

So you can see I have a valid reason for previewing Q.E.D. volume 38 up here—Inuyasha, Kungfu Boy and Q.E.D. all tied for top DO WANT! so fair's fair—and it has nothing to do with me fangirling Touma nor shipping Touma×Kana :P

Q.E.D. vol 38 of 40+
By Katou Motohiro

Kuse Yumeji, a film producer with big dreams, persuades Shimamoto Shigehiko, a millionaire's son, to bankroll his movies. The movies do so badly at the tills, Shimamoto loses all his money.

One day, as Shimamoto is about to ask Kuse for a DVD of "Metaphor Murder Case," the producer is murdered. The main suspect: Shimamoto.

Synops above refers to chapter 75 Kekosongan, one of two Q.E.D. 38 stories, first serialized in Magazine E-no's November 2010 issue. The other story is Tujuh Belas, first published in January 2011. [Original serialization details from the Japanese Wikipedia Ｑ．Ｅ．Ｄ．証明終了 entry.]

New Elex titles
Only one manga and that's the latest in the Doraemon Movie series: Doraemon Movie: Nobita di Dunia Setan. Preview after the release list.

Like your classics as graphic novels? Then check out the Komik Legenda Ternama series. This street date we get L. Frank Baum's The Wizard Of Oz, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea or 60,000 mil di bawah laut and Lewis Carroll's Alice In Wonderland. The Indonesian versions of the Graphic Revolve GN (Capstone Press) are priced at IDR 25,000 each.

Mangazines: Shonen Magz 11/2011
As mentioned above, Kungfu Boy Legends is the cover of Shonen Magz 11, but the Featured spotlight shines on (relative newbie) Ninja Clan. Scroll down for the latest on Shigahaku's Ninja, Devoted Followers, Past Plays a Big Role, Promise Shiinake no Hitobito.

Elex Media manga and manhwa (2011.11.16)

1. Adventure of Cat Mix Toraji (Neko Mix Genkitan Toraji) vol 4 of 4+ by Tamura Yumi

Neko Mix Genkitan Toraji 「猫ｍｉｘ幻奇譚とらじ」 by Tamura Yumi Shogakukan Rinka, josei Volume 4 first published in Japan 2011.02

2. Animal Doctor (Doubutsu no Oishasan) vol 9 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 9 first published in Japan 1993.01

Reissues/Other languages
Reissued in eight bunkoban between 1995.12 and 1996.06
Traditional Chinese Ai Xin Dong Wu Yi Yuan (Tong Li Taiwan; 12 volumes)

3. Be Good vol 3 of 6+ by Kim GiJung & Shin InChol (Orange Agency) «Ex-10.19
4. Blooming Youth (Hanasakeru Seishounen) vol 8 of 12 by Itsuki Natsumi

Hanasakeru Seishounen 「花咲ける青少年」 by Itsuki Natsumi Hakusensha LaLa and LaLa DX, shoujo Volume 8 first published in Japan 1993.05

Reissues/Other languages
Reissued in six aizōban from 2009.02 to 2009.03
Traditional Chinese 天國少女 (Tong Li, 12 volumes)

Related
One-shot sequel (Melody 27 June 2009) and Hanasakeru Seishounen: Tokubetsuhen (volume 2 street date: 2011.12.05). The Hanasakeru Seishounen Premium Fanbook is also scheduled for 2011.12.05.

Adaptations
A 39-episode anime adaptation by Studio Pierrot, starring seiyuu Endo Aya (Kajika Louisa Kugami Burnsworth), Morikawa Toshiyuki (Huang Li-Ren), Ono Daisuke (Eugene Alexandr De Volkan), Namikawa Daisuke (Rumaty Ivan Di Raginei) and Fukuyama Jun (Carl Rosenthal) that aired between April 2009 and February 2010 on NHK, and at least two stage adaptations, the first premiering 29 September 2010 in Tokyo

5. Bride of the Water God (Habaek-eui Shinbu) vol 6 of 15+ by Yun MiKyung

Habaek-eui Shinbu 「하백의 신부」 by Yun MiKyung Seoul Cultural Publishers Wink, soonjung Volume 6 first published in Korea 2008.05

Other languages/serializations
English Bride of the Water God (Dark Horse: nine volumes per 2011.11.01 • volume 10 street date: 2012.01.31), French L'épouse du dieu de l'eau (Editions Clair de Lune: Tome 5 shipped 2011.08 • Tome 6 street date: 2011.12.01)

6. Detektif Conan Movie: The Time Bombed Skyscraper - Last (Gekijōban Meitantei Conan: Tokei-jikake no matenrou) by Aoyama Gosho [Finale] «Ex-11.02

Gekijōban Meitantei Conan: Tokei-jikake no matenrou [Ka] 「劇場版　名探偵コナン　時計じかけの摩天楼 (下)」 by Aoyama Gosho Shogakukan Shonen Sunday Comics Visual Selection, shounen Volume 2 of 2 first published in Japan 1997.10

Related
Based on the first Meitantei Conan movie, Gekijōban Meitantei Conan: Tokei-jikake no matenrou that premiered 19 April 1997 in Japan

7. [Premiere] Doraemon Movie: Nobita di Dunia Setan (Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Makai Dai Bōken) by Fujiko F. Fujio

Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Makai Dai Bōken 「映画ドラえもん　のび太の魔界大冒険」 by Fujiko F. Fujio Shogakukan Tentoumushi Comics Anime-ban, kodomo First published in Japan 2004.03

Related
Based on the 1982 Doraemon movie, Nobita's Great Adventure into the Underworld (Japan premiere: 1984.03.17)

8. Inuyasha vol 55 of 56 by Takahashi Rumiko

Inuyasha 「犬夜叉」 by Takahashi Rumiko Full title: Sengoku Otogizoushi Inuyasha (InuYasha, A Feudal Fairy Tale) Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 55 (chapters 539-548) first published in Japan 2008.10

Awards
Winner, 47th Shogakukan Manga Awards in the Shounen category

Serializations/other languages
Indonesian Shonen Star (ongoing)
English Inuyasha (VIZ Media: 56 volumes per 2011.01), French (Kana Tome 44 shipped 2011.08 • Tome 45 street date: 2011.12.02), Dutch (Kana), Spanish (Glénat Spain, Grupo Editorial Vid Mexico, LARP Editores Argentina), Italian (Star Comics), German (EMA, 56 volumes), Portuguese (Editora JBC Brazil), Swedish (Egmont Kärnan), Polish (Egmont Polska), traditional Chinese (Chingwin), Vietnamese (NXB Trẻ), Korean (Haksan)

Adaptations
Adapted into anime by Sunrise: the first season, based on volumes 1 through 36 and spanning 167 episodes, aired on Yomiuri TV from October 2000 until September 2004. The sequel, Inuyasha Kanketsu-hen, which picks up from volume 36 until series end, premiered October 2009. Seiyuu Yamaguchi Kappei, Yukino Satsuki and Morikawa Toshiyuki reprise their roles as Inuyasha, Kagome and Naraku. The sequel ended 2010.03.29.

At least four originally-conceived anime features have also been released: Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time (2001.12), The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass (2002.12), Swords of an Honorable Ruler (2003.12) and Fire on the Mystic Island (2004.12). A prequel special Inuyasha Meguri Au Mae no Unmei Koiuta aired 2004.04.19 in Japan.

The Inuyasha novel Shōsetsu InuYasha written by Tomoko Komparu and illustrated by Takahashi Rumiko was published in December 2004 under the Shonen Sunday Comics Special label.

9. Kungfu Boy vol 7 of 18 Premium (Tekken Chinmi [Bunko]) by Maekawa Takeshi

Tekken Chinmi 「鉄拳チンミ　(講談社漫画文庫)」 by Maekawa Takeshi AKA Ironfist Chinmi Kodansha Manga Bunko, shounen Bunko volume 7 first published in Japan 2002.10

Awards
1987 Kodansha Manga Awardee for the Shounen Category

Related series
Sequels: New Kungfu Boy (20 volumes), Kungfu Boy Legends (12 volumes per 2011.10.17 in Japan; serialized in the Indonesian Shonen Magz, ongoing) and side story Tekken Chinmi Gaiden (3 volumes per 2010.04; serialized in Shonen Magz; Chinmi Other Story: Chinmi & Shie Fan released 2011.06)

10. Lindbergh vol 2 of 5+ by Ahndongshik

Lindbergh 「リンドバーグ」 by Ahndongshik Shogakukan Gessan, shounen Volume 2 first published in Japan 2010.06

11. Metal Fight Beyblade vol 3 of 10+ by Adachi Takafumi

Metal Fight Beyblade 「メタルファイト　ベイブレード」 by Adachi Takafumi AKA Beyblade: Metal Fusion Shogakukan Monthly CoroCoro Comic, shounen Shinsōban volume 3 first published in Japan 2009.11

Volume 3 chapters:
10. Dragon Emperor Evolution!!
11. The L-Drago Horror!!
12. The Elusive Pisces!!
13. Transformation Technique - Annihilation!!
14. A Battle to the Death!!
[*NOT Elex chapter titles]

Other languages
English Metal Fight Beyblade (Chuang Yi Singapore: five volumes as of 2011.11.08)

Adaptations
Tatsunoko Pro, Synergy SP and Nelvana collaborated on a Metal Fight Beyblade anime adaptation. Fifty-one episodes comprising Season 1 and the follow-up Battle Bladers aired on TV Tokyo from April 2009 to March 2010.

The Metal Fight Beyblade VS the Sun - The Movie: Sol Blaze, the Scorching-hot Invader animated feature premiered in Japan in August 2010.

12. Palette of 12 Secret Colors (Juuni Hizoku no Palette) vol 5 of 6 by Kusakawa Nari

Juuni Hizoku no Palette 「十二秘色のパレット」 by Kusakawa Nari Hakusensha LaLa DX, shoujo Volume 5 first published in Japan 2008.03

Other languages
English The Palette of 12 Secret Colors (CMX: six volumes) and French La Magie d'Opale (Delcourt; six volumes)

13. Q.E.D. Quod Erat Demonstrandum (Q.E.D. Shomei Shuryo) vol 38 of 40+ by Katou Motohiro

Q.E.D. Shomei Shuryo 「Ｑ．Ｅ．Ｄ．証明終了」 by Katou Motohiro Kodansha Monthly Shōnen Magazine + (formerly in Magazine E-no and Magazine GREAT), shounen Volume 38 (chapters 75-76) first published in Japan 2011.02

Awards
Winner, 2009 Kodansha Manga Awards for the Shounen category (tied with Mashima Hiro's Fairy Tail)

Other languages
Traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan: 神通小偵探 Wonder Little Detective volume 38 released 2011.09)

Related series
C.M.B. (side story, ongoing, 18 volumes as at 2011.10.17) and the Q.E.D./C.M.B. crossover (premiered in Monthly Shōnen Magazine + on 20 October)

Two official guidebooks have been published: Q.E.D. Shomei Shuryo The Trick Note (Japan release: 2004.10) and Q.E.D. Shomei Shuryo The Trick File (2009.01)

Adaptations
A 10-episode live action renzoku starring Nakamura Aoi as Touma Sou and Takahashi Ai as Mizuhara Kana aired in Japan from January to March 2009 on NHK.

14. Smash! vol 5 of 18 by Saki Kaori

Smash! 「スマッシュ！」 by Saki Kaori Kodansha Weekly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 5 first published in Japan 2007.08

15. Topeng Kaca vol 19 of 24+ Deluxe (Glass no Kamen [Bunko]) by Miuchi Suzue

Glass no Kamen 「ガラスの仮面　白泉社文庫」 by Miuchi Suzue Hakusensha Bessatsu Hana to Yume, shoujo Bunko volume 19 first published in Japan 1995.03

Related
Glass no Kamen tankoubon (47 volumes per 2011.07)

The Glass Mask Comic Fanbook was released in Japan 2010.09 under the Hana to Yume Comics Special label.

Adaptations
Three anime series and two live-action drama seasons

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[Value sets] Paket Komik *Harga Spesial*

1. Our Dear Tamura-kun, Vols. 1-4 of 4 by Kurafuji Sachi (Watashitachi no Tamura-kun) –Complete–  [IDR 32,000/set]
2. Penguin Revolution, Vols. 1-7 of 7 by Tsukuba Sakura (Penguin Kakumei) –Complete–  [IDR 56,000/set]
3. The Puppet Master Lin, Vols. 1-8 (of 14) by Wada Shinji (Kugutsushi Lin) [IDR 64,000/set]
4. Raiders, Vol 1-4 (of 9) by Park JinJun [IDR 32,000/set]
5. The Real Fake Princess, Vols. 1-5 of 5 by Ihuan –Complete–  [IDR 40,000/set]
6. The Recipe For Gertrude, Vols. 1-4 (of 5) by Kusakawa Nari (Gertrude no Recipe) [IDR 32,000/set]
7. Red Haired Snow White, Vols. 1-4 (of 6+) by Akizuki Sorata (Akagami no Shirayuki Hime) [IDR 32,000/set]
8. Roadside Angel, Vols. 1-4 of 4 by EMURA (Michibata no Tenshi) –Complete–  [IDR 32,000/set]
9. Tena on S-string, Vols. 1-4 (of 9) by Mikabe Sesuna (S-Senjou no Tena) [IDR 32,000/set]

Note: Volume tallies represent volume totals in country of origin, which may not coincide with Elex Media's latest releases. Elex's most recent Tena on S-string is volume 8 (shipped 2011.10.12). Raiders, The Recipe For Gertrude and Red Haired Snow White include their most recent volumes in the value sets. Posthumously released Kugutsushi Lin 14 is indicated as the final The Puppet Master Lin volume for self-evident reasons. (Wada Shinji-sensei passed away on July 5, 2011; volume 14 streeted in Japan 2011.09.16. Elex's volume 8 released June 2010).

Mangazines (2011.11.16)

• Shonen Magz Issue 11/2011 (Kodansha Shonen Magazine)

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Durarara!! 3, My 17th Spring 2 of 2, Skip Beat! 20 (Elex Media 3 August 2011 manga) [UPDATE2]

Tweaked with additional Elex covers and synopses :D

So I'm back with the NikBabble™ — and leading with the cover of Her Idol Boy 1, my prime DO WANT!

(Also, took out the postponed Doraemon Movie: The Doraemons - Operasi Besar Serangga Bersemi)

Mishounen Produce © Ichinose Kaoru
Hakusensha [First serialized in LaLa]
Published in Indonesia as Her Idol Boy by Elex Media

Kako and Kosei trade their backwoods village for the city, but upon entering Seiryo High, they become the butt of yokel jokes, especially glasses-as-thick-as-Coke-bottoms Kosei. Equally meganekko Kako fumes as she listens to random snobs dis her best friend, and she resolves to ‘produce’ Kosei's high school debut. Armed only with the 98-volume long shoujo classic "Lawrence & Roses," Kako undertakes the daunting task of turning Kosei into Her—and Everyone's—Idol Boy.

Childhood Friends, Country Boy/Country Girl, Image Transformations, Bishounen, Otaku, Popular Friend—and Modeled After a Frilly, Feminist, Old School Shoujo Hero—distinguish Ichinose Kaoru's Her Idol Boy, originally serialized in LaLa as a pinch hitter manga, in case other A-listers couldn't make the deadline (if I remember the Free Talks right). Kako is so successful in producing Kosei, but she fails to anticipate how he extends his new character beyond what she asks for, as Baka-Updates Manga points out in its Mishounen Produce description.

Can Kako live with the Idol Boy she created? More importantly, will she find herself left behind in the wake of his newly found popularity?

Now that I've given in to my Kako and Kousei-sama fangirling, blurbing top GET! (For deets on other Ichinose Kaoru manga, scroll (waaay) down.)

Durarara!! 3 of 4+ by Satorigi Akiyo, Narita Ryohgo

Mikado meets a pretty girl with a mysterious scar on her neck, a scar that makes her the target of the Black Biker. Is her head truly the one the Black Biker lost?

As I sed in the earlier version of this post, going with of 4+ for DRRR!! because that's what it (still) sez over at Baka-Updates Manga.

New! I preview the My 17th Spring finale (volume 2), as well as Blooming Youth 4 after the release list.

Elex Media manga and manhwa (2011.08.03)

1. Blooming Youth (Hanasakeru Seishounen) 4 of 12 by Itsuki Natsumi »EX-7.27

Hanasakeru Seishounen 「花咲ける青少年」 by Itsuki Natsumi Hakusensha LaLa and LaLa DX, shoujo Volume 4 first published in Japan 1991.03

Other languages
Traditional Chinese 天國少女 (Tong Li Taiwan, 12 volumes)

Related series
One-shot sequel (Melody 27 June 2009) and Hanasakeru Seishounen: Tokubetsuhen (one volume per 2011.03)

Adaptations
A 39-episode anime adaptation by Studio Pierrot, starring seiyuu Endo Aya (Kajika Louisa Kugami Burnsworth), Morikawa Toshiyuki (Huang Li-Ren), Ono Daisuke (Eugene Alexandr De Volkan), Namikawa Daisuke (Rumaty Ivan Di Raginei) and Fukuyama Jun (Carl Rosenthal) that aired between April 2009 and February 2010 on NHK, and at least two stage adaptations, the first premiering 29 September 2010 in Tokyo

2. Boy Dolls (Shounen Dolls) 2 of 3+ by Hibiki Wataru

Shounen Dolls 「少年ドールズ」 by Hibiki Wataru Hakusensha LaLa and LaLa DX, shoujo Volume 2 (chapters 5-8 + omake) first published in Japan 2010.02

3. Doraemon: Gadget Cat from the Future 8 of 10 by Fujiko F. Fujio

Doraemon: Gadget Cat from the Future 「ドラえもん　日本語訳付」 by Fujiko F. Fujio Shogakukan Shogakukan English Comics, kodomo Volume 8 first published in Japan 2004.04

Related series
Doraemon (main story; 45 volumes)

4. [Premiere] Doraemon Movie: The Doraemons - Operasi Besar Serangga Bersemi by Fujiko F. Fujio (Shogakukan) »Postponed; new street date not advised
5. DRRR!! [Durarara!!] 3 of 4+ by Satorigi Akiyo, Narita Ryohgo

Durarara!! 「デュラララ！！」 by Satorigi Akiyo, Narita Ryohgo Square Enix GFantasy, shounen Volume 3 first published in Japan 2010.12

Related series
Adapted from the Durarara!! light novel series by Narita Ryohgo, illustrated by Yasuda Suzuhito (10 volumes published by ASCII Media Works under the Dengeki Bunko imprint per 2011.08), the basis of Brains Base's 26-episode 2010-vintage anime adaptation, starring seiyuu Sawashiro Miyuki (Celty Sturluson) and Toyonaga Toshiyuki (Ryūgamine Mikado).

Other languages
English Durarara!! (Yen Press: volume 1 street date: 2012.01.24)

6. [Series Premiere] Her Idol Boy (Mishounen Produce) 1 of 4 by Ichinose Kaoru »Ex-7.20, 7.27

Mishounen Produce 「未少年プロデュース」 by Ichinose Kaoru Hakusensha LaLa, shoujo Volume 1 first published in Japan 2009.10

7. Kariage kun 44 of 50+ by Ueda Masashi

Kariage-kun 「かりあげクン」 by Ueda Masashi Futabasha Action Comics, seinen Volume 44 first published in Japan 2007.12

Awards
Ueda Masashi received the 28th Bungeishunjū Manga Award (1982) for Kariage-kun, Furiten-kun and Masashi-kun, along with Suzuki Yamato for Ai MY Tenrankai.

Related series
Sequels: Heinetsu no Salaryman Kariage-kun: Chinan dake no Kuchikara Otoko! Hen (JP release: 2004.01), Heinetsu no Salaryman Kariage-kun: Itazura Meichin Bamenhen (2004.04) and Heinetsu no Salaryman Kariage-kun: Makenai Onnatachihen (2004.06) and Chotto ecchina Kariage kun PINK and and Chotto kagekina Kariage kun BLACK and Kariage-kun Best Selection (published 2010.12 (PINK and BLACK) and 2011.01 (Best Selection) for the 30th anniversary)

Adaptations
Adapted into anime by Toei Animation (1989-1990)

8. Kungfu Boy Premium (Tekken Chinmi) 4 of 18 by Maekawa Takeshi

Tekken Chinmi 「鉄拳チンミ　(講談社漫画文庫)」 by Maekawa Takeshi AKA Ironfist Chinmi Kodansha Manga Bunko, shounen Bunko volume 4 first published in Japan 2002.08

Awards
1987 Kodansha Manga Awardee for the Shounen Category

Related series
Sequels: New Kungfu Boy (20 volumes), Kungfu Boy Legends (11 volumes per 2011.06 in Japan); serialized in Shonen Magz, ongoing) and side story Tekken Chinmi Gaiden (3 volumes per 2010.04; serialized in Shonen Magz; Chinmi Other Story: Chinmi & Shie Fan released 2011.06)

9. Library War Love & War (Toshokan Sensou: Love & War) 4 of 7+ by Yumi Kiiro & Arikawa Hiro »Ex-7.13

Toshokan Sensou: Love & War 「図書館戦争　ＬＯＶＥ＆ＷＡＲ」 by Yumi Kiiro & Arikawa Hiro Hakusensha LaLa and LaLa DX, shoujo Volume 4 first published in Japan 2009.09

Other languages
English Library Wars: Love & War (VIZ Media: five volumes per 2011.06 • volume 6 street date: 2011.09.06)

Related series
Adapted from the Toshokan Sensou light novel

An alternate shounen version, Toshokan Sensou: Spitfire!, illustrated by Furudori Yayoi, began serialization in Dengeki Daioh in November 2007 (one volume compiled as at 2008.06).

Adaptations
Production I.G's 12-episode anime adaptation of Arikawa Hiro's Toshokan Sensou novel aired from April to June 2008 on Fuji TV starring seiyuu Inoue Marina (Kasahara Iku), Maeno Tomoaki (Dojo Atsushi) and Suzuki Tatsuhisa (Tezuka Hikaru). The 13th DVD-only episode released with the third DVD volume on 2008.12.03.

10. My 17th Spring (Sugiru Juunana no Haru) 2 of 2 by Ono Fuyumi & Yamamoto Kotetsuko [Finale]

Sugiru Juunana no Haru 「過ぎる十七の春」 by Ono Fuyumi & Yamamoto Kotetsuko Gentosha Spica, josei Volume 2 first published in Japan 2008.10

Related series
Ono Fuyumi's Sugiru Juunana no Haru light novel published under the Kodansha Bunko X White heart label (JP release: 1995.04)

11. Skip Beat! 20 of 28+ by Nakamura Yoshiki

Skip Beat! 「スキップ・ビート！」 by Nakamura Yoshiki Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 20 (Acts 115-120) first published in Japan 2008.10

Other languages/serializations
Serialized in the Indonesian HanaLaLa (discontinued).
English Skip Beat! (VIZ Media: 24 volumes per 2011.07 • volume 25 street date: 2011.10.04), French (Casterman: Tome 16 per 2011.06 • Tome 17 street date: 2011.08.24), German (Carlsen Comics: Band 18 shipped 2011.04; Band 19 street date: 2011.09.29; serialized in Daisuki), Korean (Sigong Comics: 스킵 비트! 27 per 2011.04) and traditional Chinese (Tong Li: SKIP. BEAT!華麗的挑戰 27 released 2011.07.04)

Adaptations
A 25-episode anime adaptation by Hal Film Maker aired in Japan from October 2008 through March 2009. Seiyuu Inoue Marina, Konishi Katsuyuki and Miyano Mamoru replaced the 2002.09 Skip Beat! Drama CD cast comprising Nagasawa Miki, Narita Ken and Kanna Nobutoshi as Mogami Kyoko, Tsuruga Ren, and Fuwa Shou respectively. (The drama CD adapted manga chapters 1-5.)

After being plagued by internal problems, the Taiwanese live-action drama adaptation, Extravagant Challenge, resumed filming in April, with a change in the acting line-up: Ivy Chen as Kyoko (instead of Ariel Lin), Choi Siwon as Ren (in place of Jerry Yan) and and Lee Donghae as Shou.

Related
Hakusensha released the Skip Beat! Fan Book ~ LOVE ME in March 2009.

12. Topeng Kaca Deluxe (Glass no Kamen) 15 of 24+ by Miuchi Suzue

Glass no Kamen 「ガラスの仮面　白泉社文庫」 by Miuchi Suzue Hakusensha Bessatsu Hana to Yume, shoujo Bunko volume 15 first published in Japan 1994.12

Related
Glass no Kamen tankoubon (47 volumes per 2011.07.26)

The Glass Mask Comic Fanbook was released in Japan 2010.09 under the Hana to Yume Comics Special label.

Adaptations
Three anime and two seasons of a live-action drama

13. The Tyr Chronicles (Tireujeongi) 7 of 11+ by Ra InSoo & Son ChangHo

Tireujeongi 「티르전기」 by Ra InSoo & Son ChangHo AKA Legend of Tyr Daiwon C.I., Comic Champ, sonyun Volume 7 first published in Korea 2010.02

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