My Fair Lady 23, Fullmetal Alchemist 22, S.A 8, Speed Grapher 3 (Chuang Yi English manga out now)

Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge © Hayakawa Tomoko/Kodansha
Published in Singapore as My Fair Lady by Chuang Yi

A certain, the fangs are real! vampire mistakes Sunako for his lost love and now wants to take her away! Will Kyohei just watch in volume 23 of My Fair Lady (Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge), or will he engage the I've always wanted to meet you (by Nakahara Sunako) bloodsucker for the hand of the fair, I mean, dark maiden?

Hikari, for her part, manages to gather together shreds of courage to finally take Kei out on a date, only to have 'Other!Jun' ruin her plans in S.A (Special A) volume 8.

Meanwhile, in more action-y shounen, Al's sacrifice allows the underground alliance to trap the Homonculus Pride, paving the way for an assault on the Grand Central garrison and a Central HQ retaliation in Fullmetal Alchemist 22.

The manga based on the Speed Grapher anime wraps with volume 3 as Saiga faces not only the mastermind of it all, but also his inner demons in the ultimate battle.

Longer synopses and front covers of Chuang Yi English manga already in stores after list.

Chuang Yi English manga (2009.11.03)

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1. Fullmetal Alchemist (Hagane no Renkinjutsushi) 22 of 23+ by Arakawa Hiromu

Hagane no Renkinjutsushi 「 鋼の錬金術師 」 by Arakawa Hiromu
Square Enix Shonen Gangan, shounen
Volume 22 first published in Japan 2009.04
Alternative English Fullmetal Alchemist version published by VIZ Media (volume 21 street date: 2009.11.17)
Published in Indonesia by Elex Media (20 volumes, ongoing)

2. My Fair Lady (Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge) 23 of 24+ by Hayakawa Tomoko

Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge 「 ヤマトナデシコ七変化 」
by Hayakawa Tomoko
Kodansha Betsufure, shoujo
Volume 23 first published in Japan 2009.05
Alternative English version, The Wallflower, published by Del Rey (volume 21 released 2009.09.29)
Published in Indonesia by Level Comics (19 volumes, ongoing)

3. S.A 8 of 17 by Minami Maki

S.A 「 Ｓ・Ａ　スペシャル・エー 」 by Minami Maki
Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo
Volume 8 first published in 2006.11
Alternative English S.A version published by VIZ Media (volume 13 street date: 2009.11.03)
Published in Indonesia by m&c! (15 volumes, ongoing)

4. Speed Grapher 3 of 3 by Gonzo [Finale]

Speed Grapher 「 ＳＰＥＥＤ　ＧＲＡＰＨＥＲ 」 by Gonzo
MediaWorks Dengeki Comic Gao!, shounen
Volume 3 first published in 2006.09
Alternative English Speed Grapher version published by TOKYOPOP (three volumes, complete)

NOTE
(1) Source: Chuang Yi (per 3 November 2009)
(2) Links like this are Amazon.com search and/or product links (commercial), in case you're interested in another language version.

Chuang Yi covers and summaries

Fullmetal Alchemist 22
by Arakawa Hiromu
SRP: SGD 8.50
ISBN: 978-981-276-994-7

Through careful planning and a willing sacrifice on the part of Alphonse, the underground alliance manages to ensnare the Homonculus Pride. Now with most of the most powerful enemy out of their way, efforts to stop the Promised Day are stepped up in earnest, causing the unprepared Grand Central garrison to fall into disarray. Failing to halt the advance of the battle-hardened rebels towards Central H.Q and impatient with the ineffectual defence, a member of the corrupt Top Brass decides it's time to put the 'undying army' to work...

My Fair Lady 23
by Hayakawa Tomoko
SRP: SGD 8.50
ISBN: 978-981-276-965-7

When Aunty drags Sunako and the boys along to a Halloween costume party, Sunako meets a dashing gentleman dressed up as a vampire, who turns out to be a REAL vampire (much to Sunako’s delight, of course)! And now the vampire wants to take Sunako along with him…!! Will she finally become a true denizen of the dark? What desperate measures will Kyohei take to keep her away from temptation.

S.A 8
by Minami Maki
SRP: SGD 8.50
ISBN: 978-981-276-402-7

Hikari finally manages to drum up her courage and ask Kei out on a date. She arranges an outing just for the two of them, but then Sakura and Jun show up as well. Everything Hikari has planned for the day goes out the window when 'Other!Jun' pays a surprise visit! When Sakura invites S.A to stay over at her holiday villa, Hikari is practically jumping through hoops just to get time alone with Kei. Will she succeed, or are her newfound feelings doomed to the abyss before they can even bear fruit?

Speed Grapher 3 of 3
by Gonzo
SRP: SGD 8.50
ISBN: 978-981-276-539-0

Kagura is snatched from a weakened Saiga and Ginza, and the duo must now fight their way out to even have a chance at saving her. Defeating a crazed Euphoria is difficult enough, but how will Saiga do when faced with the very calm and very deadly Suitengu? The final showdown is set to take place and Saiga has to face not only the ruthless mastermind, but also his own struggle between desire and rationality. Should he succumb to his deepest desire, death would be the only, inevitable path...

Chuang Yi simplified Chinese manga (2009.11.03)

Chuang Yi is also releasing simplified Chinese manga today: Bloody Monday 9, Fairy Tail 17, Kekkaishi 26, Majeh (Demon King) 32, and Zig*Zag 9 of 9. There are two more—what looks like a Doraemon one and another manga, the title of which I can't decipher. (See this for the complete list.)

Next Chuang Yi release schedule: 17 November 2009

~niki DBA huamulan03 (花木蘭03)

disclaimer

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manga available this week in Indonesia (4 November 2009 street date)

• Elex Media: Pandora Hearts 3 · The Ruler of Nabari 3 · Sexy Simpleton 8 of 8 · I Hate You More Than Anyone 1 · Yakitate!! Japan 13 · Shonen Magz 65
• Level Comics: Triple Kiss 2 of 2 · AirGear 8 · Magister Negi Magi 20 · Gokusen 11 · Premiering Honey Hunt by Aihara Miki, Brave Story by Miyabe Miyuki, and Shadow Skill by Okada Megumu
• m&c!: Special A 15 · PLUTO 4 · Sparkling Gingachou 6 · Salad Days 6-12 (REISSUE) · Premiering My Secret Life by Midori Yukako and Kiruto by Takahashi Miyuki · Moon Love's Secret by Taamo · Love Under the Blue Sky by Sakurai You (these last two are standalones)

other invaluable resources

7&Y · Amazon Japan · Baka-Updates Manga

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