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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C.M.B. 14, One Piece 56, With My Brothers 10 (Elex 26 January 2011 manga)

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

A—may—zing. Despite One Piece 56's appearance in this Elex manga release, DO WANT! votes for Katou Motohiro's C.M.B. 14 came in just that slight bit faster and ultimately, edged out the highest-selling manga in the history of Weekly Shonen Jump from the premier Must-Have spot. The jockeying for position was made even more compelling by the fact that One Piece was assaulted on another front by a relatively low-key shoujo manga—With My Brothers—no less.

What this GET! one-upmanship indicates, I leave up to you to infer. My job is to blurb.

And in C.M.B. 14, Mou demands a photograph of a butterfly as her payment for the recent organ case. Not just any old butterfly, mind you; Mou wants an immortalization of the Colias imperialis — of which only eight specimens have been found since discovery 150 years ago. The search for the ninth super rare butterfly takes Shinra to Argentina, a country once steeped in the violence of military terror. (This summary apparently refers to Op.36: World's End that first appeared in the 2009.12 Monthly Shonen Magazine, if I read the Ｃ．Ｍ．Ｂ． Japanese Wiki article right.)

One Piece 56 of 61+ by Oda Eiichiro

Meanwhile, in the besieged One Piece 56, subtitled Thank You, time is fast running out for Luffy, tracking down the heavily-guarded Ace with Ivankov. As Luffy forges ahead, out of Impel Down, war threatens to shake the world, and Ace's execution draws nigh. Will Shirohige come to the rescue?

With My Brothers 10 of 11 by Tokeino Hari

As for With My Brothers 10, Tsuyoshi's dream of owning his own café comes true; unfortunately, customers are staying away because of rumors of a ghost haunting the premises. Elsewhere, Sakura becomes the bone of contention between Nana and Masashi, with Nana challenging the older man for the prize of 10 dates with Sakura.

Only one more tankou to go. Good, given that With My Brothers didn't get to conclude in HanaLaLa, may it requiescat in pace.

Reissues

After Conan, Elex reissues box sets for Eyeshield 21 (volumes 1-10 and 11-20) and One Piece (volumes 21-30 and 31-40). This is the third such rerelease. For those who come to collecting late, each value bundle now carries a price tag of IDR 160,000.

MANGAZINES: Shonen Star 2/2011 ☆ D-LIVE!! by Minagawa Ryouji and ARAGO by Arai Takahiro

D-LIVE!!
© Minagawa Ryouji
Shogakukan
[Shonen Sunday]

Barely a week passes before Elex lobs the next Shonen Star issue at us. The second Indonesian Shonen Sunday of the year trains the spotlight on Minagawa Ryouji's action/adventure D-LIVE!! and the exploits of its MacGyver of vehicles star.

A gang of smugglers kidnap Satoru and his school friends and whisk them away to the uninhabited island of Gunkanjima, where death awaits. Not about to yield without a fight, Satoru eyes a battered Super Cub motorbike as the perfect vehicle to free his pals. The only problem: how to hide his identity as an ASE driver from his friends.

Shonen Star 2/2011 also premieres Arai Takahiro's ARAGO (ＡＲＡＧＯ / AR∀GO - London Shikei Tokushu Hanzai Sousakan), a supernatural action mystery that stars twins Arago and Ewan—whose parents were killed by monsters—at cross purposes, with Arago driven to pursue revenge, and Ewan on the side of the law and the streets of London as the battlefield. [Adapted from Baka-Updates Manga's AR∀GO - London Shikei Tokushu Hanzai Sousakan description]

The rest of the the ShoStars: Defense Devil by Youn InWan & Yang KyungIl, Detektif Conan by Aoyama Gosho, D-LIVE!! by Minagawa Ryouji, Dr. Koto by Yamada Takatoshi, Inuyasha by Takahashi Rumiko, Kekkaishi by Tanabe Yellow, Magical Iroha by Inoue Kazurou, My First Mr. Akuno by Fujiki Syun (volume 3 also streets on 1.19), Takkoku!!! by Fukuchi Tsubasa, Wild Life by Fujisaki Masato and Yakitate!! Japan by Hashiguchi Takashi

Did Adachi Mitsuru's Katsu!—the featured serial in Shonen Star 1/2011—already end? Is that why it's no longer on the cover line-up?

Elex Media manga and manhwa (2011.01.26)

1. A Story of Heroes (Heroes) 34 of 37 by Choi Mir (Daiwon C.I.)
2. C.M.B. (C.M.B. Shinra Hakubutsukan no Jiken Mokuroku) 14 of 16+ 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 14 first published in Japan 2010.06

Volume 14 chapters:
Op.36 World's End
Op.37 Sugoroku
Op.38 Hanaya's Mother
*NOT Elex Media's titles

Related series
Q.E.D. (main story, 38 volumes, ongoing)

Other languages
Traditional Chinese C.M.B.森羅博物館之事件目錄 (Tong Li Taiwan: 13 volumes per 2010.06)

3. Crayon Shinchan 50 of 50 by Usui Yoshito

Crayon Shin-chan 「クレヨンしんちゃん」 by Usui Yoshito (deceased) Futabasha Weekly Manga Action, seinen Volume 50 first published in Japan 2010.07

4. I Hate You More Than Anyone (Sekai de Ichiban Daikirai) 5 of 13 by Hidaka Banri

Sekai de Ichiban Daikirai 「世界でいちばん大嫌い」 by Hidaka Banri AKA Akiyoshi Family Series 5 Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 5 first published in Japan 2000.08

Related series
Akiyoshi Family Series 1-4 (Pacar 365 Hari, For Endless Love, Stay the Same, Let Me Hear the Lyric), Oki ni Mesu Mama? (one volume prequel released 2010.09) and Tenshi 1/2 Houteishiki (alternate story serialized in Hana to Yume; latest installment in Hana to Yume 2/2011.01.10)

Other languages
English I Hate You More Than Anyone (CMX: nine volumes per 2010.03; cancelled)

5. Kome si Belang (Kijitora Neko no Koume-san) 2 of 4+ 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 2 first published in Japan 2009.04

6. Legend of Nereid 14 of 15 by Hwang MiRee

Legend of Nereid 「네레이드의 전설」 by Hwang MiRee Samyang, soonjung Volume 14 first published in Korea 2003.05

7. Natural Honey Dormitory (Tennen Hachimitsu Ryou) 6 of 7 by Oda Aya

Tennen Hachimitsu Ryou 「天然はちみつ寮。」 by Oda Aya Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo Volume 6 first published in Japan 2003.07

Other languages
Vietnamese Bạn trai thông minh (Thanh Hoa Publishing)

8. One Piece 56 of 61+ by Oda Eiichiro

One Piece 「ＯＮＥ　ＰＩＥＣＥ」 by Oda Eiichiro Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump, shounen Volume 56 first published in Japan 2010.01

Volume 56: Thank You contains chapters:
542. Yet Another Epic Incident
543. Straw Hat and Blackbeard
544. The Lid to the Cauldron of Hell Opens
545. To Sunshine and Freedom
546. Fish-Man Pirate Captain Jimbei, Warlord of the Sea
547. Island Ripper
548. Thank You
549. Battleship
550. Navy Headquarters
551. Whitebeard of The Four Emperors

Awards
Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize finalist (2000-2002)

Other languages
English One Piece (VIZ Media: volume 55 released 2010.10 • volume 56 street date: 2011.02.01), French and Dutch (Glenat: Tome 56 per 2011.01.05), Spanish (Planeta DeAgostini Comics Spain, Editorial Toukan Mexico, LARP Editores S.A. Argentina), Italian (Editions Star Comics), German, Danish and Swedish (Carlsen: German Band 57 ships 2011.02.01), Portuguese (Conrad), traditional Chinese (Tong Li: 海賊王 One Piece volume 60 per 2010.12) and simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi Singapore: volume 60 released 2010.12)

Adaptations
Adapted into a couple of OAVs before a full anime TV series that has aired more than 480 episodes and is still ongoing (seiyuu Tanaka Mayumi plays Monkey D. Luffy). At least 10 animated movies have also been released.

Related
A series of light novels based on the anime, at least five art books and five guidebooks.

9. Ruler of The Land (Yul Hyul Gang Ho) 51 of 53+ by Jeon KeukJin & Yang JaeHyun

Yul Hyul Gang Ho 「열혈강호」 by Jeon KeukJin & Yang JaeHyun AKA Yul Hyul Kang Ho or Yulgang Daiwon C.I. Young Champ, seinen Volume 51 first published in Korea 2010.01

Other languages
English (ADV Manga; till volume 8), French Sabre et Dragon (Tokebi) and simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi: 热血江湖 volume 40 per 2008.03.04)

Adaptations
MMORPG Yulgang or Scions of Fate (US)

10. With My Brothers (Oniichan to Issho) 10 of 11 by Tokeino Hari

Oniichan to Issho 「お兄ちゃんと一緒」 by Tokeino Hari Hakusensha LaLa, shoujo Volume 10 first published in Japan 2008.12

Other languages
English Me & My Brothers (TOKYOPOP)

Adaptations
Adapted into two audio dramas. The first LaLa Tokimeki Drama CD was released as a LaLa April 2007 freebie. (Other dramas bundled in the same CD: La Corda D'Oro, Ryuu no Hanawazurai, and Kaichou wa Maid-sama!.) Seiyuu Fukuen Misato, Kondō Takashi, Kamiya Hiroshi, Suzumura Kenichi, and Konishi Katsuyuki voiced Miyashita sibs Sakura, Masashi, Takashi, Tsuyoshi, and Takeshi. A second commercially-released CD went on sale in July 2007.

[RE-STO] Reissues (2011.01.19)

1. [Box Set] Eyeshield 21 volumes 1 to 10 (of 37) by Inagaki Riichiro and Murata Yusuke
2. [Box Set] Eyeshield 21 volumes 11 to 20 (of 37) by Inagaki Riichiro and Murata Yusuke
3. [Box set] One Piece 21 to 30 (of 61+) by Oda Eiichiro
4. [Box set] One Piece 31 to 40 (of 61+) by Oda Eiichiro

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Naruto 50, Wild Life 12, Pirates and the Mermaid 1 by Kiuchi Tatsuya (Elex Media 12 January 2011 manga)

Kaizoku to Ningyo © Kiuchi Tatsuya/Hakusensha
[Serialized in Hana to Yume]
Published in Indonesia as Pirates & the Mermaid by Elex Media

Before I get to Pirates & the Mermaid—and yes, it IS Mermaid, typo on the cover notwithstanding—Sasuke and Naruto 50: Underwater Deathmatch!! first.

Sasuke attacks the Kage convention, but despite activating Amaterasu and Susanoo, remains hard-pressed to defeat the reps from the most powerful ninja villages. Meanwhile, in the midst of the Sasuke chaos, Uchiha Madara appears and reveals a terrible plan to the Kage.

As for the DO WANT! First Runner-up —

Wild Life 12 of 27 by Fujisaki Masato

Between transferring from RED to Meio University, Tessho conducts a massive purge — this after seeing Meio patients coming down with acute gastritis. This greatly stresses out Dean Heinami, especially when Tessho declares the outbreak to be nosocomial, or infections originating within the hospital.

NEW ELEX SERIES: Pirates & the Mermaid, the reissued Doraemon and Kindaichi Special Case: Snow Spirit Murder

Elex reissues the Doraemon manga in the original right-to-left Japanese binding and premieres the fourth Kindaichi Special Case: Snow Spirit Murder by Amagi Seimaru & Sato Fumiya, which from its title is (doh-obvious) about a murderous “snow ghost.” I suggest getting this as the second and final volume streets on the 19th.

The third debut is, of course —

Pirates & the Mermaid 1 of 3+ by Kiuchi Tatsuya

The people of his village sell off Hisui to a wealthy merchant collector of rare and beautiful items for money. Chained and treated no better than a chachki, Hisui rebels and tries to make a break for it. During his escape, Hisui bumps into a pirate after the merchant's prize “mermaid.” Hearing of the pirate's intent, Hisui feels his getaway growing worthless.

What in the world is happening? What is Hisui's connection to this “mermaid”?

You might've already heard of Kaizoku to Ningyo because concentration on this Pirates and Mermaid series has resulted in Kiuchi Tatsuya-sensei's historical shoujo romance Honey Flower's hiatus at volume 3.

MANGAZINES: Nakayoshi Gress! 1/2011

The first Nakayoshi Gress! of 2011 features the one-shot Eternal Player and the debuting Hell Girl Return that is 99.99% Jigoku Shoujo R, the sequel to New Hell Girl. Nakayoshi 1/2011 also has Yumemizu Kiyoshiro returning in The Great Detective, KIYOSHIRO YUMEMIZU.

The rest of the Nakayoshi pals: Arisa by Ando Natsumi, CHOCOLATE by Fukushima Haruka, Little Marchen by Sakyo, Little Shugo Chara! by PEACH-PIT, Million Girl by Momoyuki Kotori, Navi Runa by Kikuta Michiyo & Ikeda Miyoko, Sweet Tamatan by Koge-Donbo and XX Me! by Toyama Ema

Elex Media manga and manhwa (2011.01.12)

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1. [Series Premiere] Doraemon 1 of 45 (INC) by Fujiko F. Fujio (Japanese binding re-release)

Doraemon 「ドラえもん」 by Fujiko F. Fujio Shogakukan Tentoumushi Comics, kodomo Volume 1 first published in Japan 1974.07 (First released in Indonesia in 1994)

Awards
Best Children's Manga, 27th Shogakukan Manga Awards, Grand Prize, the first Osamu Tezuka Culture Award (1997) and the Excellence Award, Japan Cartoonists Association Awards (1973)

Related series
Doraemon Plus (sequel; 5 of 5 volumes), Daichouhen Doraemon (side story; 24 of 24 volumes); Dorabase: Doraemon Chouyakyuu Gaiden (spin-off; 21 volumes, ongoing) and The Doraemon's Special (spin-off; 12 volumes)

Adaptations
A 52-episode anime adaptation by Nippon TV (1973.04 - 1973.09), a 1,787-episode series by Shin-Ei Animation (broadcast on TV Asahi from 1979.04 - 2005.03), a 2005 adaptation by Shin-Ei Animation and Studio Pierrot (premiered 2005.04.15; 300+ episodes) and numerous movies

2. Godhand Teru 29 of 55+ by Yamamoto Kazuki

GodHand Teru 「ゴッドハンド輝」 by Yamamoto Kazuki Kodansha Weekly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 29 first published in Japan 2006.06

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. 51 released 2010.07)

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.

3. [Series Premiere] Kindaichi Special Case - Snow Spirit Murder (Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo: Yukiryō Densetsu Satsujin Jiken) 1 of 2 by Amagi Seimaru & Sato Fumiya

Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo: Yukiryō Densetsu Satsujin Jiken (Jō) 「金田一少年の事件簿　雪霊伝説殺人事件　上」 by Amagi Seimaru & Sato Fumiya AKA Snow Spirit Legend Murder Case (First Part) Kodansha Shonen Magazine Comics, shounen Volume 1 (chapters 1-7) first published in Japan 2007.07

Related
Part of the new Kindaichi Case Files and the Kindaichi Special Case series (preceded by Vampire Legend Murder Case, Phantom of the Opera 3rd Murder and Private School Murder; succeeded by Chidamari's Room Murder Case Fudō High School Festival Murder Case, Black Magic Murder Case), Murder Committed by Inspector Kenmochi and Alchemy Murder Case)

4. Legend of Nereid 13 of 15 by Hwang MiRee

Legend of Nereid 「네레이드의 전설」 by Hwang MiRee Samyang, soonjung Volume 13 first published in Korea 2003.05

5. Look Up! (Miagete Goran) 8 of 8 by Kusaba Michiteru [Finale]

Miagete Goran 「見上げてごらん」 by Kusaba Michiteru Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 8 first published in Japan 2007.01

Volume 8 chapters:
69. 大好きな吹雪へ
70. もう自分だけじゃねえ
71. 明日の朝までに
72. なんじゃとおおおお!!
73. すごすぎるぜ！
74. 僕たちの『カルメン』
75. やったね、小雪ちゃん...
76. 私の鏡
77. 攻めるぜ!!
78. 勝つ方法

Serializations
Indonesian Shonen Star (concluded)

6. Naruto 50 of 54+ by Kishimoto Masashi

Naruto 「ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－」 by Kishimoto Masashi Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump, shounen Volume 50: Suirō no shitō!! first published in Japan 2010.03

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 languages
English Naruto (VIZ Media: serialized in Shonen Jump USA; volume 49 released 2010.10.05 • volume 50 street date: 2011.02.01), French (Kana: Tome 51 shipped 2010.11), Spanish (Glénat Spain; Grupo Editorial Vid Mexico; LARP Editores Argentina), German (Carlsen Comics; serialized in Banzai!; Band 48 street date: 2011.02.25), Dutch (Kana), Russian (Comix-ART), Polish (Japonica Polonica Fantastica), Swedish (Bonnier Carlsen; serialized in Shonen Jump Sweden), traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan) and simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi Singapore: volume 53 per 2010.12)

Adaptations
Studio Pierrot and Aniplex's 220-episode anime co-production, based on manga volumes 1-27, 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 194 airs 2011.01.13).

At least five OAVs, seven films and three light novels 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).

A short OAV was also included within the DVD Naruto x UT Original DVD (shipped 2011.01.01).

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) · Naruto Shippūden movie, Naruto Shippūden: The Lost Tower (2010.07)

Three light novels written by Kusakabe Masatoshi: Naruto: Innocent Heart, Demonic Blood (2002.12) · Naruto: Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village! (2003.12) · adaptation of the first Naruto movie (2004.08)

Related
Five ani-manga based on the movies: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (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).

7. Our Dear Tamura-kun (Watashitachi no Tamura-kun) 4 of 4 by Kurafuji Sachi & Takemiya Yuyuko [Finale]

Watashitachi no Tamura-kun 「わたしたちの田村くん」 by Kurafuji Sachi & Takemiya Yuyuko MediaWorks Dengeki Comic Gao!, shounen Volume 4 first published in Japan 2008.06

Related series
Based on the two-volume light novel series by Takemiya Yuyuko, illustrated by Yasu, serialized in the seinen Dengeki hp

8. [Series Premiere] Pirates and the Mermaid (Kaizoku to Ningyo) 1 of 3+ by Kiuchi Tatsuya

Kaizoku to Ningyo 「海賊と人魚」 by Kiuchi Tatsuya Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 1 first published in Japan 2009.02

9. Rinne (Kyoukai no RINNE) 3 of 6+ by Takahashi Rumiko

Kyoukai no RINNE 「境界のＲＩＮＮＥ」 by Takahashi Rumiko AKA Circle of Reincarnation Rinne Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 3 first published in Japan 2010.03

Volume 3 chapters:
19. The Transfer Student
20. If You Don't Mind, Let's Be Friends First
21. A Fun Date
22. One Hundred Thousand Yen
23. The Price of Power
24. Shinigami Scythe
25. Lure of the Pumpkinhead
26. Hall of the Damashigami
27. Draw Me
28. Black & White
*NOT Elex's chapter titles

Other languages/serializations
English RIN-NE (VIZ Media: volume 4 per 2010.09 • volume 5 street date: 2011.03.08; serialized in ShonenSunday.com: latest chapter 79 Sleep, Exam Student) and Chuang Yi: volume 4 per 2010.12), French (Asuka éditions: tome 4 per 2010.12 • tome 5 street date: 2011.03.17), German (EMA Band 3 shipped 2010.11 • Band 4 per 2011.04) and traditional Chinese (Sharp Point Press 境界之輪迴 5 per 2010.11)

10. Wild Life 12 of 27 by Fujisaki Masato

Wild Life 「ワイルドライフ」 by Fujisaki Masato Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 12 first published in Japan 2005.05

Volume 12 chapters:
96. 教授の壁
97. 第一種特別看護犬
98. ストレス
99. そして鉄生はまだ知らない
100. パソコンの運命
101. 女たらし？
102. 一生檻の中？
103. いいダイアン
104. 鉄生がたらしてるのは...

Awards
Best Shounen Manga, 51st Shogakukan Manga Awards

Serializations
Indonesian Shonen Star (ongoing)

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