Naruto 1 to 40 manga box sets. Also, 7 SEEDS volume 11, Detektif Conan 52, and Yakitate!! Japan 6 (Elex Media 29 October 2008 manga)

Either Elex has overstocked or it wants to cash in quick on its most bankable manga (or both), but it IS releasing Naruto—from volume 1 to 40—in box sets before October's end. It makes me wonder: how much did it cost to renew the license? Anyway, for those who want to start (or restart) collections of Kishimoto Masashi-sensei's shōnen phenomenon, here's your chance.

Perhaps it's because of that over half a million price tag for all 40 manga (or a paltry Rp 300 discount per book) that's holding people back, but the most popular Get! this release is Meitantei Conan 52, tailed by Yakitate!! Japan 6. As for the shōjo picks, volume 9 of Princess' Dog (Takeuchi Mick-sensei's Joousama no Inu or Her Majesty's Dog) leads, followed by Nakamura Rie-sensei's J-Boy 5 and Hino Matsuri-sensei's Merupuri 3 (tied).

THE shōjo manga to celebrate, however, remains 7 SEEDS volume 11. The last installment of Tamura Yumi-sensei's science fiction/mystery series came out more than a year ago—way back in 8 August 2007, to be exact.

Elex Media manga (2008.10.29)

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1. 7 Seeds 11 of 13+ by Tamura Yumi

7SEEDS 「 ７ＳＥＥＤＳ 」 by Tamura Yumi Shogakukan Flowers, shōjo This volume first published in Japan 2007.08

2. Cute Children (Zettai Karen Children) 13 of 14+ by Shiina Takashi

Zettai Karen Children 「 絶対可憐チルドレン 」 by Shiina Takashi Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shōnen This volume first published in Japan 2008.06 Adapted into anime by SynergySP and began airing on TV Tokyo 6 April 2008.

3. Detektif Conan (Meitantei Conan) volume 52 of 63+ by Aoyama Gosho

Meitantei Conan 「 名探偵コナン 」 by Aoyama Gosho AKA Case Closed (VIZ Media, 25 volumes, ongoing) Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shōnen This volume first published in Japan 2006.01

4. Geobreeders 9 of 14+ by Ito Akihiro

Geobreeders 「 ジオブリーダーズ 」 by Ito Akihiro Shonen Gahosha Young King Ours, seinen This volume first published in Japan 2003.07 Has a one-volume spin-off Geobreeders AA or Geobreeders Atomic Attack by Ito Akihiro-sensei and Imakake Isamu-sensei. This title was formerly picked up for English distribution by CPM Press and subsequently dropped.

5. Jungle Boy 5 of 8 by Nakamura Rie

Jungle Boy 「 ＪＵＮＧＬＥ　ＢＯＹ 」 by Nakamura Rie
Akita Shoten Mystery Bonita, BL
This volume first published in Japan 1995.12
Indonesian version published in a left-to-right format

6. Merupuri (Meru Puri - The Märchen Prince) 3 of 4 by Hino Matsuri

Meru Puri - The Märchen Prince 「 めるぷり　メルヘン☆プリンス 」 by Hino Matsuri Hakusensha LaLa, shōjo This volume first published in Japan 2004.04 Serialized in Indonesian in HanaLaLa Published in English by VIZ Media (Four volumes, complete)

7. Miracle Dog (Kiseki no Inu) 2 of 2 by Sato Seiji [Finale]

Kiseki no Inu 「 奇蹟の犬 」 by Sato Seiji Kodansha Weekly Shounen Magazine imprint, shōnen This volume first published in Japan 2002.12

8. Naruto 1 to 10 (of 43+) by Kishimoto Masashi [Box set @ IDR 135,000]

Naruto 「 ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ 」 by Kishimoto Masashi
Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump, shōnen
These volumes first published in Japan between 2000.03 to 2001.12

9. Naruto 11 to 20 (of 43+) by Kishimoto Masashi [Box set @ IDR 135,000]

Naruto 「 ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ 」 by Kishimoto Masashi
Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump, shōnen
These volumes first published in Japan between 2002.03 to 2003.12

10. Naruto 21 to 30 (of 43+) by Kishimoto Masashi [Box set @ IDR 135,000]

Naruto 「 ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ 」 by Kishimoto Masashi
Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump, shōnen
These volumes first published in Japan between 2004.03 to 2005.11

11. Naruto 31 to 40 (of 43+) by Kishimoto Masashi [Box set @ IDR 135,000]

Naruto 「 ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ 」 by Kishimoto Masashi
Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump, shōnen
These volumes first published in Japan between 2005.12 to 2007.11

12. Princess' Dog (Joousama no Inu) 9 of 11 by Takeuchi Mick

Joousama no Inu 「 女王様の犬 」 by Takeuchi Mick AKA Her Majesty's Dog Akita Shoten Princess Gold, shōjo This volume first published in Japan 2005.07 English version published by Go! Comi (10 volumes, ongoing; volume 11 expected to release 15 November 2008)

13. Road to St. Andrews - Dan Doh!! Xi (Dan Doh!! Xi) 14 of 15 by Sakata Nobuhiro, Banjo Daichi

Dan Doh!! Xi 「 ＤＡＮ　ＤＯＨ！！　Ｘｉ 」 by Sakata Nobuhiro, Banjo Daichi Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shōnen This volume first published in Japan 2003.04 Preceded by Dan Doh!! and followed by Dan Doh!! Next Generation

14. Tale of the Sea King (Kaiouki) 26 of 37+ by Kawahara Masatoshi

Kaiouki 「 海皇紀 」 by Kawahara Masatoshi Kodansha Gekkan Shounen Magazine, shōnen Also romanized as Kaikouki This volume first published in Japan 2005.09

15. Yakitate!! Japan 6 of 26 by Hashiguchi Takashi

Yakitate!! Japan 「 焼きたて！！ジャぱん 」 by Hashiguchi Takashi Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shōnen This volume first published in Japan 2003.03 Published in English by VIZ Media (13 volumes, ongoing) Serialized in Shonen Star, the Indonesian version of Shonen Sunday

Source: Elex Media STO 29 Okt 2008

Despite there being four Shonen Sunday titles in this list, the latest issue of the Indonesian mangazine version (Shonen Star) will not be releasing this Tuesday.

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