The Ruler of Nabari 13, Wild Life 13, Red Haired Snow White 4 (Elex Media 9 February 2011 manga)

Also, the return of The Tyr Chronicles. After more than one year of waiting, here's volume 4 of the sonyun manhwa.

Nabari no Ou © Kamatani Yuhki/Square Enix
[Serialized in GFantasy]
Published in Indonesia as The Ruler of Nabari by Elex Media

Confrontation looms inevitable between Koichi, who wants to lose his immortality at any price, and Raimei, who rejects the use of the Shinrabanshô. Meanwhile, Tobari Kumohira Durandal has finished developing the Zekû, the art that will detach the Shinrabanshô from Miharu's body. But before using it, Tobari relates the truth about the events that occurred 10 years ago, events that everyone involved has “forgotten”. [Translated from the French Asuka Editions' Nabari tome 13 summary]

So The Ruler of Nabari 13 continues the To the Place that Memories Return arc begun in the preceding volume. Need I say, Don't miss this? Yeah, I didn't think so.

Oh, and if you feel you can't have enough Miharu (and Yoite), you might want to ask Kinokuniya Jakarta if it has any plans of bringing in 隠の王公式ガイド＋ドラマＣＤ－ａｌ　ｆｉｎｅ－ ＧＵＩＤＥ　ＢＯＯＫ. The Nabari no Ou: The Hidden Formula Guide + Drama CD -al fine- released in Japan last January. Find Nabari no Ou character profiles and an interview with the manga-ka in the guide book, an original drama—screenplay by Kamatani Yuhki-sensei—in the enclosed drama CD.

Red Haired Snow White 4 of 5+ by Akizuki Sorata

(I blurb DO WANT! First Runner-up Wild Life 13 Below the Cut; reserving this blog real estate for releases that have been out of circulation for half a year or more — and Red Haired Snow White definitely qualifies on that count.)

Just like Zen, Shirayuki has no qualms endangering herself for the sake of others; Zen tops the long list of people she would plunge headlong into to protect. To keep the girl he likes safe, Zen decides to tell Shirayuki just what she means to him.

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Zen kisses Shirayuki in chapter 13. (Let the fangirly squees begin.)

Legend of Nereid 15 of 15 by Hwang MiRee

Before I get to the new Elex titles, concluding series first, and for this sked, that's Hwang MiRee's Legend of Nereid: Matia exerts every effort to stop the war and persuade Thaion to withdraw his troops. Meanwhile, General Themedes realizes that Matia is not the doom of the kingdom, as the oracle Atropa prophesized.

NEW ELEX TITLES: Hitohira and Witch Hunter

A pair of new series: Shy Girl turned thespian-troped Hitohira by Kirihara Idumi and (the self-explanatory) Witch Hunter by Cho JungMan. Of the two debuts, Witch Hunter nailed more GET! votes, so previewing that here. (At any rate, you already know what Hitohira is all about from the anime—OK, OK, that synopsis is below the cut.)

Witch Hunter
© Cho JungMan
Daiwon C.I.
[Super Champ]
Published in Indonesia
by Elex Media

Two-thirds of the known world falls under the domination of witches. They summon monster Supporters who obey even the least of their whims, and under orders, destroy everything in their path.

Unable to understand the reason for this murderous fury, humans call forth the Witch Hunters — fighters with extraordinary powers — to vanquish the threat.

Tasha Gospel, nicknamed The Magic Marksman, is one of the most powerful witch exterminators. Along with his sidekick Jack-O-Lantern Supporter, Halloween, Tasha fights the witches, much to his sorrow as he cannot bring himself to hate his foes... [Adapted from Ki-Oon's Witch Hunter Tome 1 description and Wikipedia's write-up]

nik sez... Tasha not hating witches seems weird juxtaposed against his quest to find the witch who killed his father. Perhaps the fact that the murdering witch is his own li'l sis has something to do with it?

Elex Media manga and manhwa (2011.02.09)

1. Animal Doctor (Doubutsu no Oishasan) 6 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 6 first published in Japan 1991.08

Other languages
Traditional Chinese Ai Xin Dong Wu Yi Yuan (Tong Li Taiwan; 12 volumes)

2. Global Garden 5 of 8 by Hiwatari Saki

Global Garden 「ＧＬＯＢＡＬ　ＧＡＲＤＥＮ」 by Hiwatari Saki Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 5 first published in Japan 2003.09

3. Godhand Teru 30 of 55+ by Yamamoto Kazuki

GodHand Teru 「ゴッドハンド輝」 by Yamamoto Kazuki Kodansha Weekly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 30 first published in Japan 2006.08

Awards/Recognitions
Nominee, the first Keitai Comic Taishō/Mobile Phone Comic Award (along with Ghost Sweeper Mikami by Shiina Takashi, Itazura na Kiss by Tada Kaoru, The Drops of God by Agi Tadashi and 16 other manga titles)

Other languages
Traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan 天生妙手 vol. 53 per 2010.11)

Related
Godhand Teru novel by Yamamoto Kazuki (15 volumes per 2009.01)

Adaptations
Live-action adaptation starring Hiraoka Yuta (Mahigashi Teru) aired on TBS from 11 April to 16 May 2009.

4. [Series Premiere] Hitohira 1 of 7 by Kirihara Idumi

Hitohira 「ひとひら」 by Kirihara Idumi Futabasha Comic High!, seinen Volume 1 first published in Japan 2005.08

Other languages
English Hitohira (Aurora Publishing: three volumes [hiatus]) and traditional Chinese (Ever Glory Publishing Taiwan: 女優大試煉 4 per 2008.02)

Related series
Sequels: Hitohira Encore (one volume, complete) and Sakaki Mirei no Tame nara Boku wa...!! (one volume per 2011.02.12, ongoing serialization in Comic High!)

Adaptations
A 12-episode anime adaptation by XEBEC M2, starring seiyuu Kimoto Orie (Asai Mugi), Kawasumi Ayako (Ichinose Nono), Narita Ken (Katsuragi Takashi), Hikami Kyoko (Nishida Risaki) and Kishio Daisuke (Nishida Kai), aired from March to June 2007 in Japan.

5. Legend of Nereid 15 of 15 by Hwang MiRee [Finale]

Legend of Nereid 「네레이드의 전설」 by Hwang MiRee Samyang, soonjung Volume 15 first published in Korea 2003.05

6. Ogawa and Team Saito (Ogawa to Yukai na Saitoutachi) 5 of 8+ by Sakyo

Ogawa to Yukai na Saitoutachi 「小川とゆかいな斎藤たち」 by Sakyo Kodansha Nakayoshi, shoujo Volume 5 first published in Japan 2008.08

Serializations
Indonesian Nakayoshi Gress! (ongoing)

7. Rakka Ryuusui 4 of 5+ by Sanada Ikki

Rakka Ryuusui 「落花流水」 by Sanada Ikki AKA Falling Petals, Running Water Houbunsha Manga Time Kirara Max, seinen Volume 4 first published in Japan 2009.03

Adaptations
Two audio dramas starring seiyuu Nakahara Mai (Hayama Akiho) and Endo Aya (Hokaze Minatsu) were released in 2009: the first Rakka Ryuusui drama CD shipped 2009.03; the second Rakka Ryuusui Variety CD debuted at Comiket 76 (2009.08). Houbunsha published the Akizuki Hiro-penned light novel in July 2007.

8. Red Haired Snow White (Akagami no Shirayukihime) 4 of 5+ by Akizuki Sorata

Akagami no Shirayukihime 「赤髪の白雪姫」 by Akizuki Sorata Hakusensha LaLa DX, shoujo Volume 4 (chapters 13-17 plus omake) first published in Japan 2010.01

9. The Ruler of Nabari (Nabari no Ou) 13 of 14+ by Kamatani Yuhki

Nabari no Ou 「隠の王」 by Kamatani Yuhki Square Enix GFantasy, shounen Volume 13 first published in Japan 2010.06

Awards
Finalist, 2005 Japan Media Arts Festival

Other languages/serializations
English Nabari no Ou (Yen Press: volume 5 per 2010.11 • volume 6 street date: 2011.03.29; serialized in Yen Plus), French (Asuka: Nabari tome 13 street date: 2011.03.17) and traditional Chinese (Sharp Point Press Taiwan)

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

Related
Square Enix released the official guide book 隠の王公式ガイド＋ドラマＣＤ－ａｌ　ｆｉｎｅ－ ＧＵＩＤＥ　ＢＯＯＫ (Nabari no Ou: The Hidden Formula Guide + Drama CD -al fine-) in Japan in January 2011. The guide book contains character profiles and an interview with the manga-ka; the drama in the enclosed CD is an original screenplay by Kamatani Yuhki-sensei.

10. Spiral: The Bonds of Reason (Spiral: Suiri no Kizuna) 11 of 15 by Shirodaira Kyo & Mizuno Eita

Spiral: Suiri no Kizuna 「スパイラル　推理の絆」 by Shirodaira Kyo & Mizuno Eita Square Enix Shonen Gangan, shounen Volume 11 first published in Japan 2004.04

Volume 11 chapters:
51. Reaching Tomorrow
52. The Creator's Choice
53. Blood Music
54. The Human's Hand Hasn't Been Touched Yet
55. The Enemy on the Board
56. As a Person Who Doesn't Believe in Spite of That

Other languages
English Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning (Yen Press: volume 14 per 2011.01.25 • volume 15 street date: 2011.04.26) and German (Carlsen Comics; Spiral - Gefährliche Wahrheit Band 11 per 2011.03.18)

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).

11. Tena on S-string (S-Senjou no Tena) 5 of 9 by Mikabe Sesuna

S-Senjou no Tena 「Ｓ線上のテナ」 by Mikabe Sesuna Houbunsha Manga Time Kirara Forward, seinen Volume 5 first published in Japan 2009.02

Other languages
English Tena on S-string (Yen Press: volume 5 per 2010.12.21)

12. The Tyr Chronicles (Tireujeongi) 4 of 11+ by Ra InSoo & Son ChangHo

Tireujeongi 「티르전기」 by Ra InSoo & Son ChangHo Daiwon C.I., Comic Champ, sonyun Volume 4 first published in Korea 2009.05

13. Want You 6 of 10 by Hwang MiRee

Want you 「원츄(Want you)」 by Hwang MiRee Samyang, soonjung Volume 6 first published in Korea 2004.07

14. Wild Life 13 of 27 by Fujisaki Masato

Wild Life 「ワイルドライフ」 by Fujisaki Masato Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 13 first published in Japan 2005.07

Volume 13 chapters:
105. ドムの耳
106. 医師と獣医師
107. 派閥の壁
108. タイムリミットは2時間
109. 一つの生命
110. 生扉
111. 新しい勤務医
112. 悪徳ペット業者の実態
113. ペット達の生まれた場所

Serializations
Indonesian Shonen Star (ongoing)

15. [Series Premiere] Witch Hunter 1 of 11+ by Cho JungMan

Witch Hunter 「위치헌터」 by Cho JungMan Daiwon C.I., Super Champ, sonyun Volume 1 first published in Korea 2006.02

Other languages
French (Ki-oon: Witch Hunter tome 11 per 2011.02.10)

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The Ruler of Nabari 12, Vampire Knight 3, Beauty Honey 1 by Matsumoto Tomo (Elex 11 August 2010 manga)

Also, Piano Hutan (Piano no Mori) 17, in which Kai makes it past the first round of the Chopin competition, and the penultimate Kaiser Z (volume 15) that presages Hitler's end. (Continued after the manga list.)

Beauty Honey © Matsumoto Tomo/Hakusensha (Serialized in LaLa)
Published in Indonesia by Elex Media Komputindo

Taking Shelter from the Snow
Conviction into that Palm
Promise that Cannot Be Kept (or Broken Promise)
To the Place that Memories Return 1

Elex doesn't have a blurb for The Ruler of Nabari 12, this sked's top DO WANT!, so you'll have to DIY infer what's happening to Miharu from the chapter 56-59 titles Wiki provided (above). What I gots instead is the preview of First Runner up GET!, Hino Matsuri-sensei's Vampire Knight:

Vampire Knight 3 of 12+ by Hino Matsuri

To test whether Zero still has that slayer mojo, the Hunters' Association orders him to dispatch a fellow Level E. Zero finishes off the mindless vampire and the mission without even working up a sweat (or at least no drops provide a bishie sparkle op). But a bigger headache lies in store for Zero, one that easily resists OTC or blood pill medication: a new student transfers into the Night Class, and she's got the mother of a bone to pick with our hero.

NEW ELEX TITLES: Beauty Honey and Magic Peddler Roma

Elex rolls out Beauty Honey (on the premiere back burner since June) and the came out of nowhere Magic Peddler Roma.

Beauty Honey 1 of 3 by Matsumoto Tomo

Been awhile since we saw a Matsumoto Tomo shoujo romance in circulation (Beauty is the Beast finished its Indonesian run June 2009 and English School Wars concluded its HanaLaLa serialization July that same year). While I would've liked to see 23:00 licensed first, I don't mind Beauty Honey leapfrogging the standalone.

Niko grew up “cursed” with a family suffering from the worst luck when it comes to men. Boyfriendless seems inevitable, following the example set by other Kohinata women, all estranged from their husbands, if not trapped in It's complicated on-again, off-again relationships.

Surrounded by so much Happy Never After, the 17-year-old Niko decides to PASS on Love, that is, until she meets the very popular hair stylist Kaoru.

That Niko (initially) doesn't trust males reminds me of Misaki (My Sweet Kaicho) — even if Elex doesn't share whether Niko's dad left her mom like Misa-chan's did. But older love interest Kaoru is definitely no Usui; in that age gap thingy, he reminds me more of English teacher Ish Kilroy from Eikaiwa School Wars. (I'm optimistic though that Kaoru is not as miiin (mean) to Niko as Ish was to Kiko.)

Magic Peddler Roma 1 of 3+ by Kurazono Norihiko

Mahou Gyoushounin Roma
© Kurazono Norihiko
Shogakukan
Shonen Sunday Super

Magic Peddler Roma, which has the title chara teaching us that Greed is NOT Good, skips a Shonen Star-first debut to go straight to tankou. (Kurazono Norihiko's Mahou Gyoushounin Roma serializes in Shonen Sunday Super.) Elex has neither blurb nor initial impressions, so crafted this with MangaHelpers' aid [ex the Baka-Updates Manga-excerpted synop]:

Roma siphons “greed” off humans by supplying them with magical artifacts that multiply greed when their wielders submit to emotions like love. In the predictably tragic aftermath, Roma skims off the greed surplus.

Greed being so easy to fall prey to, Roma probably has her hands full; people just don't shy away from using the greed-breeding things.

I don't know why Roma collects greed, nor for what purpose, but the amassing-something-from-humans reminds me of another Shonen Sunday manga—Defense Devil—in which exiled demon Mephisto Bart Kucabara gathers dark matter from human sinners to regain his powers. The devil legal counsel appears in fortnightly in the Indonesian SS (Shonen Star), the latest issue also streeting this coming Wednesday.

MANGAZINES: Shonen Star 70/2010 ☆ Look Up!

Miagete Goran
© Kusaba Michiteru
Shogakukan/Shonen Sunday

Aside from Youn InWan & Yang KyungIl's Defense Devil, Look Up!, Kusaba Michiteru's Miagete Goran tennis manga also installs in Shonen Star — actually nabbing Issue 70's cover and featured serial slot:

Yuzawa and Azis' fight heats up, with neither giving his opponent any quarter. Despite equal ability to read the ball's direction and anticipate enemy moves, however, Yuzawa gains the upper hand.

Other ShoStars: Detektif Conan (Meitantei Conan) by Aoyama Gosho, D-LIVE!! by Minagawa Ryouji, Dr. Koto (Dr. Koto Shinryoujo) by Yamada Takatoshi, InuYasha by Takahashi Rumiko, Katsu! by Adachi Mitsuru, Kekkaishi by Tanabe Yellow, My First Mr. Akuno (Hajimete no Aku) by Fujiki Shun, Takkoku!!! by Fukuchi Tsubasa, Wild Life by Fujisaki Masato and Yakitate!! Japan by Hashiguchi Takashi.

Elex Media manga (2010.08.11)

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1. [Premiere] Beauty Honey 1 of 3 by Matsumoto Tomo

Beauty Honey 「ビューティーハニー」 by Matsumoto Tomo Hakusensha LaLa, shoujo Volume 1 first published in Japan 2007.09

2. Dorabase (Dorabase: Doraemon Chouyakyuu Gaiden) 18 of 20+ by Mugiwara Shintaro & Fujiko F. Fujio Production

Dorabase: Doraemon Chouyakyuu Gaiden 「ドラベース　ドラえもん超野球外伝」 by Mugiwara Shintaro & Fujiko F. Fujio Production Shogakukan CoroCoro Comic, kodomo Volume 18 first published in Japan 2009.09

3. Kaiser Z (Tenkuu no Hasha Z) 15 of 16 by Uno Hiroshi

Tenkuu no Hasha Z 「天空の覇者Ｚ」 by Uno Hiroshi Kodansha Shounen Magazine Comics, shounen Volume 15 first published in Japan 2002.06

4. [Premiere] Magic Peddler Roma (Mahou Gyoushounin Roma) 1 of 3+ by Kurazono Norihiko

Mahou Gyoushounin Roma 「魔法行商人ロマ」 by Kurazono Norihiko Shogakukan Shonen Sunday and Shonen Sunday Super, shounen Volume 1 first published in Japan 2009.09

Volume 1 contains chapters:

1. レリスの魔券
2. アルパトランの鏡
3. メムの魔香
4. ベルメント騎士団の銀貨
5. ギルギアヌの黒翼
5. Otoboke Section Chief (Otoboke Kachou) 5 of 22+ by Ueda Masashi

Otoboke Kachou 「おとぼけ課長」 by Ueda Masashi Houbunsha Manga Time, seinen Volume 5 first published in Japan 1988.04

6. Piano Hutan (Piano no Mori) 17 of 18+ by Isshiki Makoto

Piano no Mori 「ピアノの森」 by Isshiki Makoto AKA Piano no Mori: The Perfect World of Kai Kodansha Morning (formerly in Uppers), seinen Volume 17 first published in Japan 2010.03

Awards
Recipient, Grand Prize for Best Manga, 2008 Japan Media Arts Festival

Other language versions
Published in traditional Chinese by Sharp Point Press (Taiwan)

Adaptations
The Piano Forest, an animated movie adaptation by Madhouse, starring Kamiki Ryunosuke (Kyuu, Tantei Gakuen Q live-action drama) as Amamiya Shuuhei and Ueto Aya (Azumi, Azumi) as Ichinose Kai premiered 2007.07.21 in Japan. The film was nominated for the 2008 Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year and in the Theatrical Film category at the 2008 Annecy International Animated Film Festival.

7. The Ruler of Nabari (Nabari no Ou) 12 of 13+ by Kamatani Yuhki

Nabari no Ou 「隠の王」 by Kamatani Yuhki Square Enix GFantasy, shounen Volume 12 (comprising chapters 56-59) first published in Japan 2009.12

Awards
Finalist, 2005 Japan Media Arts Festival

Other language versions/serializations
Nabari no Ou is published in English by Yen Press (volume 4 released 2010.07.13 • volume 5 street date: 2010.11.30; serialized in Yen Plus). Other global releases: France (published by Asuka; tome 10 released 2010.06 • tome 11 scheduled 2010.10) and Taiwan (Sharp Point Press, in traditional Chinese).

Adaptations
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.

8. Vampire Knight 3 of 12+ by Hino Matsuri

Vampire Knight 「ヴァンパイア騎士」 by Hino Matsuri Hakusensha LaLa (also, LaLa DX and LaLa Special), shoujo Volume 3 first published in Japan 2006.04

Volume 3 contains chapters:

• Tenth Night: You Who Lives in Moon Dormitory
• Eleventh Night: The Memories of Snow, Blood and
• Twelfth Night: The Time When We're Powerless
• Thirteenth Night: The One Who Pulled the Trigger
• Fourteenth Night: The New Student Who Came Late
• Special Chapter: The Warmth You Feel Through the Palm of Your Hand and...*

*HanaLaLa chapter titles, unless indicated with an asterisk, in which case they come from Chuang Yi's volume 3.

Alternative language versions/serializations
Vampire Knight English editions are published by VIZ Media (volume 10 released 2010.06.01 • volume 11 street date: 2010.12.07) and Chuang Yi (latest volume 11). Chuang Yi also publishes the simplified Chinese edition, while Ever Glory publishes a traditional Chinese version in Taiwan. Panini Comics releases the series in Italian and Portuguese; Marvel Panini France in French (latest tome 11 released 2010.07.07) and Carlsen Comics in German (latest release: Band 10).

In Indonesia, Vampire Knight serializes in HanaLaLa (latest chapter: 30th Night: For Whom the Blood Flows). The manga is serialized in German in Daisuki.

Adaptations
The 13+13-episode Studio DEEN anime adaptation, starring seiyuu Horie Yui, Miyano Mamoru, and Kishio Daisuke as Cross Yuki, Kiriyu Zero, and Kuran Kaname, aired on Japan's TV Tokyo from April through July 2008 (first season) and October through December 2008 (second season under the title Vampire Knight Guilty). The anime spanned manga chapters 1 through 46.

Two drama CDs preceded the anime. The first was Track 2 of the LaLa Kirameki Drama CD, produced for LaLa's 29th anniversary and given away as a freebie with the magazine's September 2005 issue. (The furoku CD also contained dramas for four other LaLa serials: Tsukuba Sakura's Penguin Kakumei (Track 3), Nakaji Yuki's ZIG☆ZAG (Track 4), Tanaka Meca's Sailor Fuku ni Onegai! (Track 5), and Hatori Bisco's Ouran Koukou Host Club (Track 6)). The second Vampire Knight Midnight CD-Pack (LaLa Oubosa Zenin Service CD Vampire Knight (Midnight CD Pack)) was exclusively released for mail order in 2006. The drama CDs feature the same cast as the anime's, with the exception of characters Headmaster Cross Kaien (Koyasu Takehito in the drama; VK anime sound director Gôda Hozumi in the anime), Hio Shizuka (Sonoda Keiko in the drama; Orikasa Fumiko in the anime) and Sayori Wakaba (Ueda Kana in the drama; Mizuno Risa in the anime).

Related
Two Hino Matsuri-illustrated light novels were written by Fujisaki Ayuna. The Vampire Knight: Ice Blue no Tsumi and Vampire Knight: Noir no Wana side stories released in Japan 2008.04.05 and 2008.10.03 respectively. Chuang Yi has already translated the first novel into English (Vampire Knight: Ice Blue Sin shipped 2010.07.06). Marvel Panini France's Vampire Knight: Coeur de glace released by 2010.07.07. Carlsen published the novel in German as Vampire Knight: Eisblaues Verbrechen. Carlsen also released the second Noir's Trap novel as Vampire Knight: Tiefschwarzer Hinterhalt.

The official fanbook, Vampire Knight Fanbook: Cross, containing character and story information and details from Hino-sensei's storyboard, was published in November 2008 in Japan. (German Vampire Knight: X Official Fanbook released by Carlsen; VIZ Media has scheduled the Vampire Knight Official Fanbook for October 2010.)

The Vampire Knight artbook 「 樋野まつりイラストレーションズ－ヴァンパイア騎士（ナイト）－ 」 streeted concurrently with volume 12 in Japan (2010.07.05).

Elex Media reissues (2010.08.11)

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1. [RE-STO] SC: Cat's Dreams by Kosaka Tomoko
2. [RE-STO] SC: Shirley by Mori Kaoru
3. [RE-STO] SC: Youth Love Story by Kayama Yumi

¹ Sources: Elex STO 11 August 2010 (release schedule) and Komikologi (synopses, unless indicated otherwise)
² Manga are priced at IDR 16,500 each, including the three re-issues. Otoboke Section Chief 5 (mistakenly?) carries a price tag of IDR 15,000. Shonen Star 70/2010 retails for IDR 30,000/volume.
³ Links like this are commercial Amazon search and/or product links for other language versions.

Volume previews continued

Dorabase 18 of 20+ by Mugiwara Shintaro & Fujiko F. Fujio Pro

The All-Japan baseball tourney sponsored by legendary homerun run king Sadaharu opens. Both speedy Monta and Shiroemon are participating, but who will captain Kuroemon face on the diamond?

Kaiser Z 15 of 16 by Uno Hiroshi

The quest for the pure mutant cell nears its end, with Tenma and allies finally entering Lebensbrunn after snatching victory in a pitched battle. But what greets them there is Hitler's death at the hands of a very surprising traitor.

Piano Hutan 17 of 18+ by Isshiki Makoto

Kai qualifies for the next round of the Chopin competition; Pang Wei opens the second round, playing music encompassing deep sorrow and burning rage. As the musical story unfolds, Pang Wei relives the tragedy that led to meeting Ajino — a fateful encounter that could only end in hell.

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

UP NEXT: More 11 August 2010 manga

Level Comics: Blade of Immortal 9 · Half An Apple 3 · Hotaru's Light 10 · Kyoko Karasuma's Case Files 3 · A Spirit of the Sun 5 · Subaru 8 | Lucky Luke - Hukuman Gantung · Spirou - Sarang Marsupilami · Yakari - Para Tawanan Pulau

m&c!: Sparkling Gingachou 10 of 10 · Bleach 32 · Bakugan Battle Brawlers 9 · Go! Hiromi Go! 2 · Ijime: The Invisible Malice by Igarashi Kaoru · Miracle Ball 10 · Sugar Family 2 · Yabuuchi Yuu Fan Book | Confucius 2

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manga available this week (4 August 2010 street date)

• Elex Media: Vampire Knight 2 · Topeng Kaca Bidadari Merah 11 · Claymore 15 · Coz We're Not Children 2 of 2 · Godhand Teru 25 · Hidamari Sketch 2 · Kurozakuro 5 · Look Up! 2 · New Sexy Simpleton 6 · Summer Storm! 3 ·Yureka 17 · Shonen Magz 75/2010
• Level Comics: ARMS 18 · Happy Hello Work at Age 21 volume 3 · Hikayat Genji 3 · Jio 8 · Love & Collage 10 · Over Rev 13 · Tomo'o 10 · Yokohama Chinatown Fantasy 1 by Nishi Yuuji · Lucky Luke - Sang Hakim · Michel Vaillant - Tragedi Bercy · Smurf - Smurf Magang · Yakari - Terbang Laksana Gagak
• m&c!: Bleach 31 · ChimaChima Papetto by Hina · The Strawberry Marshmallow 6 · Triple Honey by Yamanaka Rico · Wizard in July by Tanaka Meca · Yowamushi Pedal, Go! 8 · Toutou and Friends - Ayam Panggang by Soffritti/Brrémaud/Reynès · Sejejak Harap by Gita & Rie

related monthly schedules

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 & 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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Pandora Hearts 10, The Ruler of Nabari 11, Wild Life 6 (Elex 30 June 2010 manga)

This be the last batch of Elex manga and manhwa retailing for IDR 15,000 apiece. Prices go up to IDR 16,500 starting 7 July 2010.

Pandora Hearts © Mochizuki Jun/Square Enix (Serialized in GFantasy)
Published in Indonesia by Elex Media Komputindo

Some (TV) Tropes and   [SPOILERS!]
Be careful, especially when surfing from pink underlined links.

Also, Otomen 8 (blurb after the manga list)

Open not the door lest you unleash damnation upon us all.

A long time ago, a boy—hoping to save his brother from Glen Baskerville—heeded not the warning and opened the forbidden door of Sabrie. A century hence, the city of Sabrie lies in ruins, but the portal itself remains, hidden in the mists of darkness. The Baskerville door Pandora has been seeking all along.

Pandora Hearts 10, the top DO WANT! this release, contains Retrace XXXVIII to XLI: Scapegoat, Gate of Blackness, Blindness and Where am I!?

The Ruler of Nabari 11 of 13+ by Kamatani Yuhki

Kamatani Yuhki-sensei again proves Nabari no Ou's NOT!Naruto creds:

Miharu activates the hijutsu within and fulfills his Because Destiny Sed So fate to become the ruler of Nabari. Miharu, however, is not the only one undergoing metamorphosis: everyone in the ninja world is affected, making Miharu regret ever using it. Tobari-sensei tries to help Miharu by perfecting the zeku, a procedure that would unfuse the Shinra Banshou from its wielder's body.

But the technique can only succeed if the Banten and Fuma ninja cooperate.

Wild Life 6 of 27 by Fujisaki Masato

Doofus vet Iwashiro Tessho's unshakeable belief in friend Kurachi Hisataka's powers awakens the latter's abilities, just in time for their next job: bagging a crocodile.

And Fearless Kurachi goes into super(hero) mode in Wild Life volume 6.

NEW ELEX TITLES: Shounen—shounen—shoujo

We get Detektif Conan 10+ Super Digest, a Meitantei Conan Story and Character Guide Plus from Aoyama Gosho; Look Up! or Miagete Goran, Kusaba Michiteru's tennis manga serialized in Shonen Star; and the licensed version of Oda Aya's school romance Natural Honey Dormitory (Tennen Hachimitsu Ryou). Blurble for this shounen—shounen—shoujo trio is after the manga list.

MANGAZINES: HanaLaLa 51/2010, featuring Alice Academy

Gakuen Alice
© Higuchi Tachibana
Hakusensha

Higuchi Tachibana's They're in grade school, but their readers are (mostly) considerably older Alice Academy logged two chapters in the last HanaLaLa, but still refuses to give up the spotlight. Aside from grabbing the front cover, latest Story 80 cops the honor of being this Indonesian Hana to Yume and LaLa's featured installment:

Mikan is accused of causing chaos in Alice Academy, when the actual twerp, I mean, perp is Koizumi. Threatened with dire things by Koizumi, Mikan is helpless to acquit herself of the trumped up charge and is carted away by the disciplinary committee.

It's a good thing someone goes after Mikan.

I don't think it's wishful thinking to hope it's “Your first kiss is MINE!” and “We have cohabited” Natsume who rescues our Determinator. I base this on TV Tropes pointing out that in Story 81 —   [SPOILAGE!]

Mikan does a Break His Heart To Save Him.

As for what's doubling up in this issue:

• Skip Beat! by Nakamura Yoshiki: We get Act 102: Fireballs Between the ☆ T-w-o and Act 103: Bad News — both continuing the Kuu (Hozu Shuuhei) arc; and
• Sugar Princess by Nakajo Hisaya: Chapters 11 to 12, in which Maaya continues to turn ice skating mentor Shun into a melted puddle

Watch out, too, for the 49-paged Chapter 5 of Natsume Yujincho by Midorikawa Yuki, and the return of Mr. Ermine Si Penguasa (Okojo-banchou), now that by Uno Ayumi's Darling has concluded.

Other borderline-nerdy Hakusensha shoujo manga in serialization: Arakure: The Wild Ones by Fujiwara Kiyo (this issue: Chapter 31) · Dragon's Fiancé (Ryuu no Hanawazurai) by Kusakawa Nari (Chapter 22) · La Corda D'Oro (Kin Iro no Corda) by Kure Yuki (Symphony 51) · Ouran High School Host Club by Hatori Bisco (Chapter 57; the manga is already entering its final arc in Japan) · Twinkle Stars (Hoshi wa Utau) by Takaya Natsuki (Chapter 3) · Vampire Knight by Hino Matsuri (29th Night: Quickening) · V.B. Rose by Hidaka Banri (Chapter 51; Elex's volume 4 release coincides) · With My Brothers (Oniichan to Issho) by Tokeino Hari (Chapter 50).

Elex Media manga and manhwa (2010.06.30)

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1. BECK 19 of 34 by Harold Sakuishi

BECK 「 ＢＥＣＫ 」 by Harold Sakuishi Kodansha Monthly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 19 first published in Japan 2004.06

AWARDS
Winner, Best shounen manga, 2002 Kodansha Manga Awards (tied with Nonaka Eiji's Cromartie High School)

OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS/SERIALIZATIONS
BECK:Mongolian Chop Squad is published in English by TOKYOPOP (dropped after volume 12). The manga is also licensed in France (Akata/Delcourt), Italy (Dynit), Germany (Tokyopop Germany; lapsed) and Taiwan (traditional Chinese version by Tong Li).

Ongoing Indonesian serialization in Shonen Magz.

ADAPTATIONS
Adapted into anime (covering until manga volume 11) by Madhouse, starring seiyuu Namikawa Daisuke as Tanaka Yukio/Koyuki, Ueno Yuuma as Minami Ryuusuke, and Saiki Miho as Minami Maho. Twenty-six episodes aired in Japan from October 2004 to March 2005 on TV Tokyo.

A BECK live-action film directed by Tsutsumi Yukihiko (20th Century Boys live-action film) is slated to premiere in Japan on 4 September 2010. The movie stars actors Satoh Takeru (Princess Princess D, Kamen Rider Den-O) as Koyuki and Mizushima Hiro (Zettai Kareshi, Hanazakari no Kimitachi e: Ikemen Paradise) as Ryuusuke.

2. [Premiere] Detektif Conan 10+ Super Digest by Aoyama Gosho
3. Detektif Conan Spesial 32 (Concept by Aoyama Gosho; Art by Oota Masaru & Kubota Kazuhiro
4. Hayate The Combat Butler (Hayate no Gotoku) 21 of 24+ by Hata Kenjiro

Hayate no Gotoku 「 ハヤテのごとく！ 」 by Hata Kenjiro Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 21 first published in Japan 2009.10

Volume 21 contains chapters:

• 218. The Stone of Bonds (絆の石)
• 219. We Are Not Innovators! Our Minds Cannot Be Transmitted to Each Other Well (イノベイターではない僕らの心はお互いうまく伝わらない)
• 220. The Time to Forget Your Troubles Has Come. The Memory Mechanism Is Still Scientifically Unclear (トラブルは忘れた頃にやってくる)
• 221. Because You Go to the Beach, There's Something You Have to Do (ビーチに来たからにはやる事がある)
• 222. Love Makes People Run in Odd Directions And Then They Want to Die (恋は人をおかしな方向に走らせる。後で死にたくなる)
• 223. Winning And Happiness Are Equal But Not Linked (勝つことと幸せはイコールで結ばれない)
• 224. Getting a Girl Into a Good Mood Is Difficult, But Important (女の子のご機嫌をとるのは大変。でも大事)
• 225. And Yet I Shoudn't Be Doing It (それでも僕はやってないはず)
• 226. The Living Things Known as Girls Are Naturally Strong (女の子という生き物は普通に強い)
• 227. Like Shadows Overlapping Each Other in the Sunset (夕日で重なる影のように)
• 228. Memories Transcend Time (思い出は時を超えて)

OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS/SERIALIZATIONS
Hayate The Combat Butler is published in English by VIZ Media (volume 15 released 2010.06.15 • volume 16 street date: 2010.09.14). The manga is published in French by Kabuto and in traditional Chinese by Sharp Point Press (Taiwan).

ADAPTATIONS
A 52-episode anime adaptation by Synergy SP aired in Japan between April 2007 and March 2008, followed by the Hayate no Gotoku!! sequel (animated by J.C. Staff) from April to September 2009. Seiyuu Shiraishi Ryoko and Kugimiya Rie played Ayasaki Hayate and Sanzenin Nagi, reprising their roles in the OAV released in between seasons.

Two light novels have been released, the first by Tsukiji Toshihiko, illustrated by Hata Kenjiro, streeted 2007.05.24; the second titled Nagi is the Familiar!? Let it ★ World Conquest released 2008.03.18 featured insert art by Hata Kenjiro and Zero no Tsukaima light novels illustrator Usatsuka Eiji.

5. Hell Girl (Jigoku Shoujo) 3 of 9 by Eto Miyuki

Jigoku Shoujo 「 地獄少女 」 by Eto Miyuki · Jigoku Shojo Project Kodansha Nakayoshi, shoujo Volume 3 first published in Japan 2006.10

OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS/SERIALIZATIONS
Hell Girl is published in English by Del Rey (Volume 6: His Time Has Come released 2009.11.24 • volumes 7-9 street date: 2010.10.26); in French by Pika Édition; and in German by Tokyopop Germany (volumes 1-4) and EMA (volume 5 onwards).

Concluded Indonesian serialization in Nakayoshi Gress!.

RELATED
Adapted from the anime produced by Aniplex and Studio DEEN. Twenty-six episodes aired in Japan from October 2005 through April 2006 (the Animax Asia Girl from Hell telecast premiered on 24 October 2006), followed by a second and third season: Jigoku Shoujo Futakomori (2006.10 to 2007.04) and Jigoku Shoujo Mitsuganae (2008.10 to 2009.04), both also 26 episodes long. Seiyuu Noto Mamiko, Sugo Takayuki, Matsukaze Masaya, and Honda Takako starred as Enma Ai, Wanyuudou, Ichimoku Ren, and Hone-Onna respectively.

A 12-epsiode live-action renzoku aired on NTV between November 2007 and January 2008, with Iwata Sayuri as Enma Ai, Ogura Hisahiro (the Narrator in the anime series) as Wanyuudou, Kato Kazuki as Ichimoku Ren, and Sugimoto Aya as Hone-Onna.

RELATED MANGA
Shin Jigoku Shoujo (New Hell Girl, sequel; three volumes; ongoing Indonesian serialization in NakaGress) · Jigoku Shoujo R (sequel; one volume as at 2010.03)

6. A Kiss for My Prince 3 of 5 by Kim HeeEun

A Kiss for My Prince 「 왕자님에게 Kiss를 」 by Kim HeeEun Seoul Cultural Mink, soonjung Volume 3 first published in Korea 2006.01

OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS/SERIALIZATIONS
A Kiss for My Prince is published in English by Infinity Studios (volume 2 released 2007.06.06 • volume 3 on hold).

7. Kunai Legend (Kunaiden) 3 of 4 by Iori Tabasa

Kunaiden 「 クナイ伝 」 by Iori Tabasa Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 3 first published in Japan 2008.07

Volume 3 contains chapters:

• 17 北の悲劇（1）
• 18 北の悲劇（2）
• 19 北の悲劇（3）
• 20 北の悲劇（4）
• 21 追い出してやるぅ～～
• 22 真実をね!!
• 23 お人好し！
• 24 お兄ちゃま！
• 25 覚悟はできてるよ
• 26 使命がある
8. Legend of the Cursed Sword (Pageomgi) 30 of 37 by Park HuiJin and Yeo BeopRyong

Pageomgi 「 파검기 」 by Park HuiJin and Yeo BeopRyong AKA PaGumKi Daiwon C.I. Comic Champ, sonyun Volume 30 first published in Korea 2007.04

OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS
The Pageomgi manhwa is published in English as Chronicles of the Cursed Sword by TOKYOPOP (volume 23 scheduled 2008.11.04). It is also licensed in Germany by EMA and Sweden by B. Wahlströms Bokförlag AB.

9. [Premiere] Look Up! (Miagete Goran) 1 of 8 by Kusaba Michiteru

Miagete Goran 「 見上げてごらん 」 by Kusaba Michiteru Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 1 first published in Japan 2005.07

Volume 1 contains chapters:

1. そして伝説が始まった
2. 本当に素人なんだ!?
3. シロートのサーブ
4. 憧れの聖稜ジャージ
5. 光と影
6. 球拾い
7. 葉の重み

OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS/SERIALIZATIONS
Ongoing Indonesian serialization in Shonen Star.

10. [Premiere] Natural Honey Dormitory (Tennen Hachimitsu Ryou) 1 of 7 by Oda Aya

Tennen Hachimitsu Ryou 「 天然はちみつ寮。 」 by Oda Aya Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo Volume 1 first published in Japan 2002.05

11. Otomen 8 of 10+ by Kanno Aya

Otomen 「 オトメン（乙男） 」 by Kanno Aya Hakusensha Bessatsu Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 8 first published in Japan 2009.08

OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS
Otomen is published in English by VIZ Media (volume 6 released 2010.05.04 • volume 7 street date: 2010.08.03) and Chuang Yi Singapore (latest volume 9). The manga is also published in France (by Akata/Delcourt), Spain (Planeta DeAgostini) and Taiwan (Tong Li).

ADAPTATIONS
A live-action Otomen aired from 1 August to 3 November 2009 on Japan's Fuji TV. The renzoku reunited actors Okada Masaki (Asuka) and Kaho (Ryo). Okada-san and Kaho-san previously appeared in the 2007 movie, Tennen Kokekkou or A Gentle Breeze in the Village. Okada-san (also Sekime Kyogo in Hana-Kimi Ike-para) played Osawa Hiromi, boyfriend of Tennen Kokekkou's lead Migita Soyo (Kaho-san).

12. Pandora Hearts 10 of 12+ by Mochizuki Jun

Pandora Hearts 「 Ｐａｎｄｏｒａ　Ｈｅａｒｔｓ 」 by Mochizuki Jun Square Enix GFantasy, shounen Volume 10 (containing Retrace XXXVIII-XLI) first published in Japan 2009.11

OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS/SERIALIZATIONS
Pandora Hearts was first licensed for North America by Broccoli Books but dropped; the series is now published in English by Yen Press (volume 2 released 2010.05.18 • volume 3 street date: 2010.10.26). The manga is also published in France (by Ki-oon) and in Taiwan and Hong Kong (Sharp Point Press).

ADAPTATIONS
A 25-episode anime adaptation produced by XEBEC aired in Japan from April to September 2009. Seiyuu Minagawa Junko, Kawasumi Ayako, and Toriumi Kousuke played Oz Vessalius, Alice, and Raven respectively.

A drama CD, Pandora Hearts Drama CD, was released in December 2007 by Frontier works.

RELATED
The Pandora Hearts Official Guide was released 2009.03.27. Numbered 8.5, the guide book is subtitled Mine of mine.

13. The Puppet Master Lin (Kairaishi Lin) 8 of 10+ by Wada Shinji

Kairaishi Lin 「 傀儡師リン 」 by Wada Shinji Akita Shoten Mystery Bonita, shoujo Volume 8 first published in Japan 2009.06

14. The Ruler of Nabari (Nabari no Ou) 11 of 13+ by Kamatani Yuhki

Nabari no Ou 「 隠の王 」 by Kamatani Yuhki Square Enix GFantasy, shounen Volume 11 first published in Japan 2009.06

Volume 11 contains chapters:

• 052. The Dangerous Thread that Has Become a Bundle (束なる危うい糸 Taba Naru Ayaui Ito)
• 053. Idiot!! (ばかやろっ!! Bakayaro!!)
• 054. Lost Memory, Lost Shape (うしなったきおく、うしなったかたち Ushinatta Kioku, Ushinatta Katachi)
• 055. You are My Assistant From Now On (今からお前はオレの助手だ Ima Karao Mae wa Ore no Joshu da)

AWARDS
Finalist, 2005 Japan Media Arts Festival

OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS/SERIALIZATIONS
Nabari no Ou is published in English by Yen Press (volume 3 released 2010.03.23; volume 4 street date: 2010.07.13). It is also serialized in Yen Plus (online only after July 2010). The manga is licensed in France by Asuka and in Taiwan by Sharp Point Press (traditional Chinese version).

ADAPTATIONS
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.

15. Spiral: The Bonds of Reason (Spiral: Suiri no Kizuna) 4 of 15 by Shirodaira Kyo & Mizuno Eita

Spiral: Suiri no Kizuna 「 スパイラル　推理の絆 」 by Shirodaira Kyo & Mizuno Eita Square Enix Shonen Gangan, shounen Volume 4 (containing chapters 15-19) first published in Japan 2001.06

OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS/SERIALIZATIONS
Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning is published in English by Yen Press (volume 11 released 2010.04.20 • volume 12 street date: 2010.07.13). The manga is translated into German by Carlsen Comics.

RELATED SERIES
Spiral Alive (prequel; five volumes) and a series of light novels.

ADAPTATIONS
A 25-episode anime adaptation by J.C. Staff, based on the first six volumes of the manga but with an alternate ending aired on TV Tokyo from October 2002 to March 2003. The anime starred seiyuu Suzumura Kenichi as Narumi Ayumu, Asano Masumi as Yuizaki Hiyono, and Ishida Akira as Eyes Rutherford.

A series of drama CDs have also been produced.

16. V.B. Rose 4 of 14 by Hidaka Banri

V.B. Rose 「 Ｖ・Ｂ・ローズ 」 by Hidaka Banri Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 4 first published in Japan 2005.07

OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS/SERIALIZATIONS
V.B. Rose is published in English by TOKYOPOP (volume 8 released 2010.04.27 • volume 9 street date: 2010.08.03) and in traditional Chinese by Ever Glory (Taiwan).

Ongoing Indonesian serialization in HanaLaLa.

ADAPTATIONS
A V.B. Rose drama CD was released in Japan in 2006.12, starring seiyuu Mizuki Nana as Shiroi Ageha, Sakurai Takahiro as Arisaka Yukari, and Suwabe Junichi as Kuromine Mitsuya.

17. Wild Life 6 of 27 by Fujisaki Masato

Wild Life 「 ワイルドライフ 」 by Fujisaki Masato Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 6 first published in Japan 2004.03

Volume 6 contains chapters:

• 42 恋愛戦争エピソード2（後編）
• 43 戦争と平和
• 44 子キリン“銀河”
• 45 足の壊死
• 46 生きる意志
• 47 二科（ワイルドライフ）の新人
• 48 鞍智の想い
• 49 クジラの座礁
• 50 潜入作戦！

AWARDS
Winner, Best shounen manga, 51st Shogakukan Manga Awards

OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS/SERIALIZATIONS
Ongoing Indonesian serialization in Shonen Star

NOTE
¹ Sources: Elex Media STO 30 June 2010 and Komikologi (synopses, except where noted)
² All listed GN are priced at IDR 15,000 each, except Detektif Conan 10+Plus Super Digest Book (SRP: IDR 20,000)
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.

New Manga

Detektif Conan 10+ Super Digest by Aoyama Gosho

Elex bills this Indonesia's first licensed STORY and CHARACTER GUIDE ¹ and promises that by reading the Conan Super Digest, you will:

1. Get to know the Meitantei Conan characters and creator (includes an interview with Aoyama Gosho-sensei) better
2. Discover the secrets behind the cases and With a keen eye on details, one truth prevails! deduction à la Edogawa Conan
3. Be “diagnosed” into what type of tantei you'd make

Elex adds that that there there are several digest books in the series: 10+, 20+, 30+, 40+, 50+.

¹ Of Meitante Conan, maybe. I know for a fact that 3L has licensed Midori is a Tomboy and Moe Kare!! fanbooks in Indonesia.

LOOK UP! 1 of 8 by Kusaba Michiteru

NOT!TeniPuri tennis shounen manga from the manga-ka of Fantasista:

Yuzawa Ryo enrolls into Seiryo High, a private school famed nationally for the strength of its sports clubs. Despite a tennis virginity, Ryo tries out for the school's tennis club. Does he think he's a genius, or is he just plain stoopid?

Natural Honey Dormitory 1 of 7 by Oda Aya

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't Tennen Hachimitsu Ryou Elex's first Oda Aya shoujo manga? Just curious; more used to seeing Oda-sensei's manga with 3L, m&c!, and Level Comics.

Nene's only wish as she enters a new school is to live the rosy-pink school life with the “Honey Boy” she met during the entrance test. But while she's praying at a nearby shrine, she finds someone in shrine maiden garb bound up in ropes. Our heroine and the “miko” scamper from the perverted monk guarding the temple, but Nene's bad luck streak is just starting. Her good deed forces Nene to stay at the co-ed dorm Hachimitsu. And the girl she rescued? Turns out, “she” is actually a he!

Continuing manga previews

BECK 19 of 34 by Harold Sakuishi

Parting is such sweet sorrow. So goes The Bard's (actually Juliet's) lament in Romeo and Juliet [Act 2, scene 2, 176-185]. And Koyuki and Maho are finding out just how much pleasure/pain they will have to endure on this day, their last together...

A Kiss for My Prince 3 of 5 by Kim HeeEun

Not sure if the A Kiss for My Prince 3 & 4 summary (in Komikologi) refers to volume 3 or 4, but it talks about how Chayene, powerless to defend herself against the entire palace's accusation of theft, is helped by Kiera, who may or may not be trying to entrap her. That being the case, am also borrowing Infinity Studios' description for the (on hold) A Kiss for My Prince 3 as blurb back-up:

Upon her return from the Antoweif Castle, Sei-Ann has given up all hope of being able to uncover her past and learn her true identity. On the other hand, Prince Joon is seemingly more concerned with her welfare after secretly being told information which may reveal her identity to be that of Lady Ashley, the last heir to the house of Antoweif. In the meanwhile, Sei-Ann has other more pressing matters at hand as three notorious palace “trainers” have come to pay her a visit. Just when it seems like all hope is lost, a Prince comes to her rescue... but which one?!

Kunai Legend 3 of 4 by Iori Tabasa

In the penultimate Kunaiden (containing chapters 17-26) —

Kunai gets an unwelcome visitor. No, it's not Grandpa Neko and Rin (though they do show up); it's Izuna's older sib whose sharp vampire hunter instincts just might sniff out Kunai- and his father's *cough*vampireninja*cough* secret.

Otomen 8 of 10+ by Kanno Aya

Volume 8 of Asuka is the guy; Ryo is the girl. Understandable if you get that mixed up Otomen FInally! streets:

After reassuring scary Grandpa Miyakozuka, Asuka FInally! confesses and scotches plans of Ryo transferring out. But during Ryo's Welcome Back party, teeming with otomen, Asuka's mother pops up. Her Trap!! Berserk Button pushed, Mrs. Masamune vows to reinstate stringent gender lines and uphold the integrity of the true (female) otome.

The Puppet Master Lin 8 of 10+ by Wada Shinji

An Indian girl pays a visit to Lin's house, looking for the 12th-generation Kashima. Her reason: to apologize for losing the puppet left in her care. Is she the ninth Puppet Master? If so, where is her puppet?

Spiral: The Bonds of Reason 4 of 15 by Shirodaira Kyo & Mizuno Eita

Hiyono tapes Blade Child Rio confessing to murdering Imazato-sensei. Faced with incriminating evidence, co-conspirator Kosuke makes a grab for the tape, which Hiyono tosses to Ayumu who hotfoots it out of there. Left behind, Hiyono is made a hostage for the next battle between Ayumu and Rio. Rio would like nothing more than to kill off Hiyono, and Ayumu will do everything in his power to help his senpai slash trusty information dealer. Who will win this rematch?

Spiral: Suiri no Kizuna volume 4 contains chapters 15 through 19: The Follower's Decision, The Loser's Day, 5 O'Clock Thunder, A Cold Equation and All That You Can Do.

V.B. Rose 4 of 14 by Hidaka Banri

Ageha is thrilled to be a wedding dress model at the Bridal Fair. (V.B. Rose owner Arisaka is her mock groom.) Their relationship seems destined for cheek-pinchingly cute, what with Arisaka-san inviting Ageha to go out with him. What will happen during this all-important First Date?

~niki DBA huamulan03 (花木蘭03)

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other manga available this week (30 June 2010 street date)

Level Comics: Diamond Life 3 of 3 · Ghost Mum Investigator 1 by Sato Tomokazu · Honey Hunt 4 ·K2 vol. 2 · Master Of Sea 15 of 15 · Psychometrer Eiji 14 · Tomo'o 9 and ROMIC BDs: Cubitus - Anjing yang Selalu Beruntung · Cubitus - Si Anjing Penurut · Lucky Luke - Sepupu Dalton · Spirou - 4 Petualangan Spirou dan Fantasio · Spirou - Seine di Paris

m&c!: 1/3 Romantica by Shibano Yuka· A Badboy Drinks Tea 6 · Bakugan Battle Brawlers 7 · Bleach 29 · Cherish Fight by YASUKO · Finding My Destiny by Nakamura Sayumi · Love is Sweet by Kumaki Eri · Mysterious Joker 4 · Prince of Sewing by Koito Sayo · Wounded Angel by Mitsuha Yuu | AMERO BDs: 5 × Quick and Flupke by Hergé: (1) Mainan Terlarang, (2) Baik-Baik Saja, (4) Kembangkan Layar, (5) Sekarang Giliranmu and (6) Tanpa Ampun | Hong Kong manhua: Confucius 1 by Sai Ihara/Lee Chi-Ching · The Story of Wang Fenglei 3 | KOLONI local comics: Sweethearts · The Creator Jade · Komik Cihuy Anak Band

related monthly schedules

Elex Media July 2010
Premiering Coz We're Not Children by Seta Haruhi, Look Up! by Kusaba Michiteru · Continuing One Piece (volume 55), Here We Are (#13) and Topeng Kaca: Bidadari Merah (#11) · Ending A Kiss For My Prince (volume 5)

Elex Media June 2010
Premiering Beauty Honey by Matsumoto Tomo, Gensou Suikoden III by Shimizu Aki (double launch with volume 2), Hello Master by Tsukuba Sakura, Hidamari Sketch by Aoki Ume, Natural Honey Dormitory by Oda Aya, Rakka Ryuusui by Sanada Iki, Rockwell the Scarlet Knight by Nadatani Wataru, Sanzoku Ou: King of Bandits by Sawada Hirofumi, Tena on S String by Mikabe Sesuna, Toradora by Zekkou, Vampire Knight by Hino Matsuri, and Winter's Love by Mamura Mio (standalone)

DEC-09

other invaluable resources

7net Shopping · Baka-Updates Manga · manaworld.com · YES24 · Wikipedia · ANN · TV Tropes

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