Black Jack Neo 1-2, Otomen 8, Vampire Knight 11 (Chuang Yi English manga out now)

Also, simplified Chinese manga: Kuroshitsuji 8, Arata Kangatari 3, Yankee-kun to Megane-chan 9, and... (kindly scroll down).

Black Jack Neo © Taguchi Masayuki/Akita Shoten (Serialized in Young Champion)
Published in Singapore by Chuang Yi

Chuang Yi double launching the seinen reinvention of Tezuka Osamu-sensei's beloved Black Jack series with Black Jack Neo by Taguchi Masayuki kinda eclipsed the Solar Boy Django manga finale, awaited since mid-2007.

That's not to mention blocking out the continuation of Vampire Knight (volume 11 heralds a new VK era) and Otomen (volume 8 has Asuka running after Ryo and colliding with Ryo's scary grandpa).

Full Chuang Yi synopses and covers after the list below.

Chuang Yi English manga (2010.02.24)

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1. [Premiere] Black Jack Neo 1 of 2 by Taguchi Masayuki

Black Jack Neo 「 ＢＬＡＣＫ　ＪＡＣＫ　ＮＥＯ 」 by Taguchi Masayuki
Akita Shoten Young Champion, seinen
Volume 1 first published in Japan 2006.01

2. [New] Black Jack Neo 2 of 2 by Taguchi Masayuki [Finale]

Black Jack Neo 「 ＢＬＡＣＫ　ＪＡＣＫ　ＮＥＯ 」 by Taguchi Masayuki
Akita Shoten Young Champion, seinen
Volume 2 first published in Japan 2006.06

3. 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 2009.07
Alternative English Otomen published by VIZ Media (volume 5 released 2010.02.02)
Published in Indonesian by Elex Media (latest tankoubon: volume 7)

A live-action drama starring Okada Masaki (as Asuka) and Kaho (Ryo) aired on Japan's Fuji TV from 1 August to 3 November 2009. Okada-san and Kaho-san both 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).

4. Solar Boy Django (Taiyou Shounen Jango) 8 of 8 by Hijioka Makoto [Finale]

Taiyou Shounen Jango 「 太陽少年ジャンゴ 」 by Hijioka Makoto
Based on the Boktai video games series
Shogakukan Coro Coro Dragon Comics, shounen
Volume 8 first published in Japan 2007.07
Published in Indonesian by Elex Media as Jango The Solar Boy (concluded 17 December 2008)

5. Vampire Knight 11 of 11+ by Hino Matsuri

Vampire Knight 「 ヴァンパイア騎士 」 by Hino Matsuri
Hakusensha LaLa, shoujo
Volume 11 first published in Japan 2009.0x
Alternative Vampire Knight English version published by VIZ Media (volume 9 released 2010.02.02)
Serialized in Indonesian in HanaLaLa
Also published in simplified Chinese by Chuang Yi (volume 11 released 2010.01.19)

A 26-episode anime adaptation by Studio DEEN, starring seiyuu Horie Yui, Miyano Mamoru, and Kishio Daisuke as Cross Yuki, Kiriyu Zero, and Kuran Kaname respectively, aired in Japan on TV Tokyo from April through July 2008 (first season) and from October through December 2008 (titled Vampire Knight Guilty, second season). Two drama CDs—LaLa Kirameki (LaLa September 2005 issue freebie) and Vampire Knight Midnight CD-Pack (via mail order)—were released earlier than the anime.

Related light novels (side stories): Vampire Knight: Ice Blue no Tsumi (Vampire Knight: The Sin of Blue, 2008.04.05) and Vampire Knight: Noir's Trap (Vampire Knight: Noir no Wana, 2008.10.03) by Matsuri Hino and Fujisaki Ayuna. The official fanbook, Vampire Knight Fanbook: Cross, containing character and story information and details from Hino-sensei's storyboard, was published in November 2008.

NOTE
(1) Source: Chuang Yi as at 24 February 2010
(2) Links like this are Amazon.com search and/or product links (commercial), in case you're interested in another language version.

Chuang Yi synopses

Black Jack Neo 1

「 ＢＬＡＣＫ　ＪＡＣＫ　ＮＥＯ 」 by Taguchi Masayuki
ISBN: 978-981-276-569-7
MSRP: SGD 9.90

Dr. Black Jack — unlicensed, unorthodox, thoroughly brilliant — he is a surgical genius capable of such impossible feats like operating blind, and even operating on himself. In this beautiful remake of Tezuka's best-loved series, Black Jack makes an incredible diagnosis for an old patient based on clever manipulation of her appearance on TV. Later, when a benefactor loses his arm in an accident, it is up to Black Jack and his unheard-of transplanting techniques to save the man's martial arts career...

Black Jack Neo 2 of 2

「 ＢＬＡＣＫ　ＪＡＣＫ　ＮＥＯ 」 by Taguchi Masayuki
ISBN: 978-981-276-569-7
MSRP: SGD 9.90

One snowy night, Black Jack is waylaid by a strange goblin-like creature who threatens to unleash the same fate upon him unless he rids the wretched man of his grotesque face. But can mere physical surgery heal the wounds of a tortured soul? Then, our hero is summoned to the abode of a brilliant artist, whose well-acclaimed faceless sculptures hide an enigmatic condition that has dealt him a far more cruel fate than losing his arms. Also in this volume, witness the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the birth of Black Jack's faithful side-kick, Pinoko!

Otomen 8

「 オトメン（乙男） 」 by Kanno Aya
ISBN: 978-981-4297-56-1
MSRP: SGD 8.90

Could it be true?! Tachibana's little prank has accidentally unearthed a shocking secret — Ryo is transferring schools! Can our golden couple survive the long distance? And when Asuka finally gets the chance to visit her, he finds himself in front of another hurdle — a huge, formidable hurdle known as Grandpa Miyakozuka. Not to mention, his mother has gone on a relentless mission to eliminate all traces of 'otomen-ism' from the school! Man up, or take a delicate approach? Pick your move wisely, Asuka!

Solar Boy Django 8 of 8

「 太陽少年ジャンゴ 」 by Hijioka Makoto
ISBN: 978-981-276-673-1
MSRP: SGD 8.50

Upon learning that his father is on Planet Culiacan battling Duma, the boss of all vampires, Django wastes no time in heading off to find him along with Sabata, Otenko and Nero... only to discover that the vampires he defeated in the past have been resurrected! Now Django has to defeat these vampires again before he can get to Duma! Can Django put an end to Duma’s evil plan to extinguish the Sun and rule the universe? What will happen between the final battle between human and vampire?

Vampire Knight 11

「 ヴァンパイア騎士 」 by Hino Matsuri
ISBN: 978-981-429-770-7
MSRP: SGD 8.90

One year after parting ways... various things have started anew. Zero continues his studies at the academy while carrying out his hunter duties. Yuki has spent the past year hidden in the Kuran residence... while Kaname has become the new leader of vampire society and has arranged for a meeting with the new Hunters' Guild to discuss relations between humans and vampires. A vampire banquet will also be held to mark the event!

Contains chapters:
49th Night: Tonight, I Held You With My Tainted Hands
50th Night: In the Depths of That Dark Forest, Now You...
51st Night: Dilemma
52nd Night: Beasts Madly In Love
53rd Night: Accidental Encounters

Chuang Yi simplified Chinese manga (2010.02.24)

Arata Kangatari
© Watase Yuu/Shogakukan
(Serialized in Shonen Sunday)

Aside from the already mentioned 黑执事 (Kuroshitsuji) 8, 革神語 (Arata Kangatari) 3, and 不良少年与四眼妹 (Yankee-kun to Megane-chan) 9, Chuang Yi also releases the latest simplified Chinese versions of 结界师 (Kekkaishi, volume 27), 山贼王 (Sanzoku Ou, volume 12), and 铁拳小子 Legends (Tekken Chinmi Legends, volume 9).

~niki DBA huamulan03 (花木蘭03)

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20% discount on all Bleach, Nube, KOLONI, and m&c! standalone manga (Only at Gramedia Puri Indah, from 26 to 28 February 2010)

Same yummy deal for Level ROMICs Smurfs and Lucky Luke.

Only at the Gramedia branch in Puri Indah Mall, Jakarta, and only for three days (26, 27, and 28 February 2010): -20% off on books labeled @mail Blazz!

m&c!'s promo contribution constitutes these manga:

1. Bleach - ALL volumes
2. NUBE - ALL volumes
3. Monika - ALL volumes (including Monika Dongeng and Monika Movie Classics)
4. m&c! shoujo one-shot manga - ALL volumes
5. KOLONI local comics - ALL volumes

Level Comics also participates, contributing all Smurfs and Lucky Luke titles, as noted at the top of the post.

Source: m&c!

~niki DBA huamulan03 (花木蘭03) whose vow not to buy anymore manga until March is waver~~ing...

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24 February 2010 manga (Elex, Level, m&c!)

Special A © Minami Maki/
Hakusensha
(Serialized in Hana to Yume)
Published in Indonesia by m&c!

This post, brimming with shoujo manga (and Kagemamo) goodness (or cuteness), is either going to turn into a placeholder or the real deal, depending on RL's generosity (or parsimony) with disposable time.

(No, no, it's not because I've discovered mobile blogging.)

»Edit: Yup, it turned into the real deal. *sigh*

In any case, I'll try my utmost to get back to the swing of babble runneth over posts by March. At the very least, I will tweak to complete/correct the entries. (I am looking at you, Grown Up Girl Princess Love Secret.)

Elex Media manga (2010.02.24)

The Bodyguard 1 by Achi Taro & Madara Sai · Crows 4 · Demon King 29 · Eyeshield 21 vol. 34 · Fruits 1 by Kim LeeJeong · Hayate The Combat Butler 18 · I am Here! 3 · Legend of Nereid 1 by Hwang MiRee · New Little Ghost Q-Taro 2 · Ghost Sweeper Mikami 37 · Penguin Revolution 1 by Tsukuba Sakura · With My Brothers 1 by Tokeino Hari · Yureka 16

m&c! manga (2010.02.24)

Bleach 18 · Blizzard Axel 7 · Charm Angel 6 · Golden Age 9 · Grown Up Girl by Washio Mie · Jinco from Room 203 vol. 2 · Monga's Earth 1 by Kikuta Hiroyuki & Komori Youichi · Mr. Super Clean 2 of 2 · Narutoya Ramen Road 7 · Miiko Fan Book · Momokan 5 · Ohagi Number One Vol. 3 · Princess' Love Secret by Shiraishi Yuki (Cherry-serialized; contains Princess' Love Secret, Addicted to Him, Jealous to Him, and Pure Heart Strength) · Sakura Wars 7 · Special A 17 of 17 · Venus Capriccio 4 · Petualangan Pingu 4 (Contains Petualangan di Bulan, Kartu Valentine Pingi, Pinga Cegukan, Mesin Rajut Ibu, and Tersesat) · The Story of Wang Xiao Long 2 · KOLONI: Vienetta

Level Comics manga (2010.02.24)

Black Lagoon 4 · Dream of Raspberry by Sato Maki · Hikayat Genji 1 by Yamato Waki · Miso-Com 2 · Restore Garage 251 vol.3 · A Spirit of The Sun 3 · Tokyo Juliet 11

Level Comics European Comics (2010.02.24)

Lucky Luke - O.K. Corral · Michel Vaillant - Sirkuit Maut

MANGAZINE (2010.02.24)

Elex: Hanalala 47/2010 - Debuting Natsume Yuujinchou by Midorikawa Yuki
m&c!: Cherry 40 (continuing Beauty Pop)

~niki DBA huamulan03 (花木蘭03) who still has to post Chuang Yi's latest manga releases

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Charming Junkie 16 of 16, Black Butler 6, The Ruler of Nabari 7 (Elex Media 17 February 2010 manga) —Backdated—

Also, I am Here! (Koko ni Iru yo!) volume 2 whose cover (below) resonates for some strange reason... (Buy me... Buy me...)

Koko ni Iru yo! © Toyama Ema/Kodansha (Serialized in Nakayoshi)
Published in Indonesia as I am Here! by Elex Media

Delayed-action FITB (fill in the blanks) to my OCD won't lose out to flu consolidated manga post
—Backdated—

Elex releases the final (no longer) genderbending Charming Junkie shoujo manga, premieres Corocoro Dragon Comics' X Zone, steams ahead with leveraging the popularity of Black Butler's Sebastian and Ciel and The Ruler of Nabari's Miharu (and Kouichi who is the cover of volume 7), rolls out the penultimate Touch, AND —

— shocks The Best Skilled Surgeon out of temporary arrest (volume 1 was last seen loitering in/around July 2009).

Undead © Inoue Kazurou/
Shogakukan

Mangazine of the sked is Shonen Star 62, highlighting Inoue Kazurou's Undead seinen drama, atypical when compared with Midori no Hibi and Ai Kora.

Other Shogakukan titles in serialization (mainly from Shonen Sunday): Detektif Conan (Meitantei Conan) by Aoyama Gosho · D-LIVE!! by Minagawa Ryouji · Dr. Koto Shinryoujo by Yamada Takatoshi · InuYasha by Takahashi Rumiko · Katsu! by Adachi Mitsuru · Kekkaishi by Tanabe Yellow · Kurozakuro by Natsume Yoshinori · Look Up! (Miagete Goran) by Kusaba Michiteru · MÄR by Anzai Nobuyuki · Wild Life by Fujisaki Masato · Yakitate!! Japan by Hashiguchi Takashi

Elex Media manga (2010.02.17)

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1. The Best Skilled Surgeon (Saijou no Meii) 2 of 9+ by Irie Kenzo & Hashiguchi Takashi

Saijou no Meii 「 最上の命医 」 by Irie Kenzo & Hashiguchi Takashi Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 2 first published in Japan 2008.07

2. Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) 6 of 8+ by Toboso Yana

Kuroshitsuji 「 黒執事 」 by Toboso Yana Square Enix GFantasy, shounen Volume 6 first published in Japan 2009.01 Ongoing English serialization in Yen Plus (Black Butler volume 1 released 2010.01.26) Published in simplified Chinese by Chuang Yi (volume 7 released 2010.01.06), in traditional Chinese by Tong Li (Taiwan), and in French by Kana.

Contains chapters:
024. That Butler, On a Stage (その執事、壇上 Sono Shitsuji, Sanjō)
025. That Butler, Medical Treatment (その執事、治療 Sono Shitsuji, Chiryō)
026. That Butler, Colleagues (その執事、同僚 Sono Shitsuji, Dōryō)
027. That Butler, Show Business (その執事、興行 Sono Shitsuji, Kōgyō)

Related: Black Butler Character Guide That Butler, Assembles (黒執事 キャラクターガイド 「その執事、集合」 Kuroshitsuji Character Guide Sono Shitsuji, Shūgō) (2008.02) · The TV Animation Black Butler Black Record (TVアニメーション「黒執事」 Black Record) (2009.03) · Rainbow Butler (虹執事 Nijishitsuji) official comics anthology (2009.03).

A 24-episode anime adaptation produced by A-1 Pictures aired in Japan from October 2008 to March 2009. A second series, Kuroshitsuji II, is slated to debut this coming July with a new master and butler pair. Seiyuu Sakurai Takahiro (Genji Hikaru in Genji Monogatari Sennenki) is butler Claude Faustas and master Alois Trancy is played by Mizuki Nana (Aihara Kotoko in Itazura na Kiss).

Two drama CDs were released earlier than the first anime (August 2007 and November 2008).

A musical adaptation, That Butler, Friendship (その執事、友好 Sono Shitsuji, Yūkō), enjoyed a theater run from May 28, 2009 to June 7, 2009. A second stage musical, Musical Kuroshitsuji: The Most Beautiful DEATH in The World - Sen no Tamashii to Ochita Shinigami has Matsushita Yuya reprising his role as Sebastian Michaelis. Nishii Yukito, instead of Sakamoto Shougo, plays the role of Ciel Phantomhive in the second musical that opens in May 2010 in Japan.

3. Charming Junkie (Nosatsu Junkie) 16 of 16 by Fukuyama Ryoko [Finale]

Nosatsu Junkie 「 悩殺ジャンキー 」 by Fukuyama Ryoko Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 16 first published in Japan 2009.02 Nosatsu Junkie published in English by TOKYOPOP (six volumes, further publication postponed)

4. I am Here! (Koko ni Iru yo!) 2 of 5 by Toyama Ema

Koko ni Iru yo! 「 ココにいるよ！ 」 by Toyama Ema Kodansha Nakayoshi, shoujo Volume 2 first published in Japan 2008.03 Serialized in Indonesian in Nakayoshi Gress!

5. Kungfu Boy Legends (Tekken Chinmi Legends) 7 of 9+ by Maekawa Takeshi

Tekken Chinmi Legends by Maekawa Takeshi 「 鉄拳チンミＬｅｇｅｎｄｓ 」 Kodansha Gekkan Shounen Magazine, shounen Volume 7 first published in Japan 2009.03 Serialized in the Indonesian Shonen Magz

Related series: Tekken Chinmi and Shin Tekken Chinmi (prequels)

6. Lum, The Invader Girl (Urusei Yatsura) 19 of 34 by Takahashi Rumiko

Urusei Yatsura 「 うる星やつら 」 by Takahashi Rumiko
Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen
Series re-released in 15 wideban and 18 bunkoban volumes

7. The Puppet Master Lin (Kairaishi Lin) 3 of 10+ by Wada Shinji

Kairaishi Lin 「 傀儡師リン 」 by Wada Shinji Akita Shoten Mystery Bonita, shoujo Volume 3 first published in Japan 2007.06

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

Nabari no Ou 「 隠の王 」 by Kamatani Yuhki Square Enix GFantasy, shounen Volume 7 first published in Japan 2007.10 Nabari no Ou published in English by Yen Press (volume 3 street date: 2010.03.23) Ongoing English serialization in Yen Plus Published in French by Asuka and in traditional Chinese by Sharp Point Press (Taiwan)

Contains chapters
033. Healing Intention (trap) (医志 (trap) Ishi (trap))
034. Shoot (drip) (射し (drip) Ishi (drip))
035. Intimidate...Death (sheep) (威...死 (sheep) I...Shi (sheep))
036. Consider, Think (scrap) (惟、思 (scrap) I, Shi (scrap))
037. Stone (help) (石 (help) Ishi (help))
038. Dying Wish (flap) (遺志 (flap) Ishi (flap))

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.

9. A Story of Heroes (Heroes) 30 of 37 by Choi Mir - Daiwon C.I.
10. Touch 25 of 26 by Adachi Mitsuru

Touch 「 タッチ 」 by Adachi Mitsuru
Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen
Volume 25 first published in Japan 1986.10
Reissued in 13 wideban volumes and 17 Perfect Edition volumes

AWARDS: 1983 Shogakukan Manga Award for shounen or shoujo manga

An anime adaptation ran on Fuji TV from March 1985 until March 1987, and became one of the highest-rated anime in TV history. The 101-episode series was later condensed into three theatrical anime releases: Touch: Sebangou no Nai Ace (movie, alternate retelling, 1986.04) · Touch 2, Sayonara no Okurimono (1986.12) · Touch 3, Kimi ga Toorisugita Ato Ni (1987.04). TV specials set after series' end followed: Touch: Are kara, Kimi wa... - Miss Lonely Yesterday - (sequel set five years after the series; 1998.12) and Touch: Cross Road - Kaze no Yukue (2001.02).

A live-action Touch theatrical release in September 2005 starred Saito Keita as Uesugi Kazuya, Nagasawa Masami as Asakura Minami (Hirose Aki, Crying Out Love, In the Center of the World; Yoshida Rei, Operation Love), and Saito Syota as Uesugi Tatsuya.

11. Treasure Gaust (Treasure Gaust: Shijou Saikyou no Hanta) 4 of 6 by Katsumi Naoto

Treasure Gaust: Shijou Saikyou no Hanta 「 トレジャーガウスト　史上最強のハンタ 」 by Katsumi Naoto Shogakukan Corocoro Dragon Comics, shounen Volume 4 first published in Japan 2008.06

12. [Premiere] X Zone 1 of 3+ by Aoki Takao

X-Zone 「 世にも奇怪な物語　Ｘゾーン 」 by Aoki Takao Shogakukan Corocoro Dragon Comics, shounen Volume 1 first published in Japan 2007.08

NOTE
(1) Sources: Elex Media STO 17 February 2010 (release schedule) and Komikologi (synopses, except where noted)
(2) 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.

~niki DBA huamulan03 (花木蘭03)

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Cover images and source summaries used here for reference are © their respective intellectual rights holders. No infringement intended.

other 17 February 2010 manga

• Level Comics: Death's Notice 6 · Diamond Life 1 by Fujiwara Akira · Fist Of The Blue Sky 1 by Hara Tetsuo · The Fugitive Lawyer Makoto Narita 2 · Gun Smith Cats 3 · Jepang Tenggelam 5 · The Ravages of Time 1 by Chen Mou · Restore Garage 2 · Vagabond 31 · Zipang 2
• m&c!: Bleach 17 · Charm Angel 5 · Dragon Girl 1 by Fujieda Tohru · Jungle Sister by Akino Miru · Mahiru Meteor 1 by Iwaoka Meme · Yowamushi Pedal, Go! 5 ·Dive! 4 · Monika Mempersembahkan Michael Jackson · Monika Mempersembahkan Horacic Park · The Impeccable Twins Final Chapters 5 · Long Hu Men 164 · KOLONI: 1SR6 by M. Fathanatul Haq · KOLONI: LUV by Archie The Redcat

related monthly schedules

Elex February 2010 manga
Premiering I am Here by Toyama Ema, Let's Play! by 888, Gensou Suikoden III by Shimizu Aki, Legend of Nereid by Hwang MiRee, Fruits by Kim LeeJeong, X Zone by Aoki Takao, Hyde & Closer by Aso Haro · Continuing Nakayoshi Lovely ~Kiwifruits~

Elex January 2010 manga
Premiering Penguin Revolution by Tsukuba Sakura, With My Brothers by Tokeino Hari, AAA by Fukushima Haruka, Apollon on the Slope by Kodama Yuki, Tale of Poor Sisters by Kazuto Izumi, New Little Ghost Q-taro by Fujiko F. Fujio

DEC-09

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17 February 2010 manga releases (Elex, Level, m&c!)

Because my OCD won't lose to flu—

Elex Media manga (2010.02.17)

The Best Skilled Surgeon 2 · Black Butler 6 · Charming Junkie 16 of 16 · I am Here! 2 · Kungfu Boy Legends 7 · LUM, The Invader Girl 19 · The Puppet Master Lin 3 · The Ruler of Nabari 7 · A Story of Heroes 30 · Touch 25 · Treasure Gaust 4 · X Zone 1 by Aoki Takao

Mangazine (2010.02.17)

Shonen Star 62

m&c! manga (2010.02.17)

Bleach 17 · Charm Angel 5 · Dive!! 4 · Dragon Girl 1 by Fujieda Tohru · Jungle Sister by Akino Miru · Mahiru's Meteor 1 by Iwaoka Meme · Yowamushi Pedal, Go! 5 · Monika: Michael Jackson · Monika: Horacic Park · Long Hu Men 164: Musuh Dalam Selimut · The Impeccable Twins Final Chapters 5: Rahasia Dewa (bagian ketiga) · KOLONI: 1SR6 · KOLONI: LUV by Archie The Redcat

Level Comics manga (2010.02.17)

Death's Notice 6 · Diamond Life 1 by Fujiwara Akira · Fist Of The Blue Sky 1 by Hara Tetsuo · Fugitive Lawyer Makoto Narita 2 · Gun Smith Cats 3 · Jepang Tenggelam 5 · The Ravages of Time 1 by Chen Mou · Restore Garage 251 volume 2 · Vagabond 31 · Zipang 2

~niki DBA huamulan03 (花木蘭03)

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Express your love for a manga or a character and win in Elex's Be My Valentine 2010 promo

Contest runs from 1 February to 14 March 2010

Yes, I know, this here advisory's a little late for you to try for the first 50 entries win a special Elex Media manga box set prize, but you probably already know about this promo. If you don't, you can still aim for the top three prizes:

1. Elex first week manga releases set for three months
2. Conan figure
3. Official poster

All you have to do is send in VIA MAIL

1. Receipts (with the bookstore/shop's stamp or original receipt) indicating a minimum purchase of seven Elex Media Komputindo manga (can be several receipts AS LONG AS the minimum is met and the purchase falls within the contest time window). Purchases can include box sets (counted as 10 pieces) and all manga published by Elex Media and Level Comics, including ROMIC and the monthly mangazines/anthologies. (m&c! manga are NOT included in this promo)
2. Your name, address, cell phone number, email — printed out and NOT handwritten — PLUS photocopies of your ID (KTP or student ID)
3. Something that shows your official love for a manga character or series (e.g., poetry, cosplay photo, etc.)

to this address:

BE MY VALENTINE

PT ELEX MEDIA KOMPUTINDO
Gd. Kompas Gramedia - Penerbitan Lt. 3
Jl. Palmerah Barat 29-37
Jakarta 10270 Indonesia

First 50 entries win a special Elex Media manga box set. Fifty lucky winners stand a chance to win the Entertainment I Prize of a Doraemon Original gimmick and manga box set; 100 winners of Entertainment II get authentic Japanese merchandise (one for every winner, prize depends on stock available).

Winners will be contacted through email and the list will appear in Elex Media Komputindo's manga anthologies.

For further details and questions, visit this thread. (I'm just providing this heads-up in the interest of public service.)

~niki DBA huamulan03 (花木蘭03)

P.S. Raven-san, sent in your entries yet?

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Manga at Rp 10,000 each - older ones though (Another Bursa Buku Murah book sale from 16-21 February 2010 in West Jakarta)

The Elex 25th anniversary Bursa Buku Murah (book sale) continues, this time at the Gedung Ex Warta Kota on Jl. Hayam Wuruk 122 in West Jakarta, from 16-21 February 2010. Business hours are from 10AM to 5PM.

Like the earlier BBM, you're guaranteed -25% to -70% off the cover price, and manga volumes, specifically older ones, go for IDR 10,000 each for every four pieces. You also get a gift with every minimal purchase of IDR 200,000 (on one receipt).

Here's that address again —

Buku Bursa Murah

Gedung Ex Warta Kota
Jl. Hayam Wuruk 122
Jakarta Barat
Open: 10:00AM - 5:00PM WIB

~niki DBA huamulan03 (花木蘭03) who suggests you look through your library and these manga releases) and start making your shopping list

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The Prince of Tennis 41, Hanami 2, Gunslinger Girl 10 (m&c! manga out now)

Only one of the five Valentine manga box sets m&c! has planned for this week releases and unless you're a rabid fan of Kawamura Eri-sensei, you'll probably want to give it a miss, enticing IDR 30,000 price tag notwithstanding.

Tennis no Oujisama © Konomi Takeshi/Shueisha (Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump)
Published in Indonesia as The Prince of Tennis by PT Gramedia/m&c!

Most Wanted are (of course) the penultimate The Prince of Tennis: The Final Battle! The Prince VS the Child of God (volume 41) and a poignant Gunslinger Girl 10 in which the cyborgs and their handlers learn that they are, at the end of the day, all mortal.

Two shoujo standalones also make it into this sked: the sports-themed Miracle Ice Angel by Imai Yasue and Phantasm by Amagakure Gido, the heroine of which (from m&c!'s blurb) sounds like a female version of Saitou Yakumo (evil thoughts and negative energy are reflected in her eyes).

m&c! manga (2010.02.10)

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1. Gunslinger Girl 10 of 11+ by Aida Yu

Gunslinger Girl by Aida Yu 「 ＧＵＮＳＬＩＮＧＥＲ　ＧＩＲＬ 」 MediaWorks Dengeki Daioh, shounen Volume 10 first published in Japan 2008.10 Published in English by ADV Manga (volume 6 released 2007.12.12)

Contains chapters:
51: Light (灯 Tomoshibi)
52: Assassination Mission (暗殺任務 Ansatsu Ninmu)
53: Reunion (再会 Saikai)
54: Confession (告白 Kokuhaku)
55: A Flower of Good Will (善意の花 Zen'i no Hana)
56: Returning to the Birdcage (鳥籠に還る Torikago ni Kaeru)
57: Vendetta (ヴェンデッタ)
58: Vendetta (ヴェンデッタ) (Part 2)

A 13-episode anime adaptation by Madhouse aired in Japan from October 2003 to February 2004 on Fuji TV and Animax, followed by the Artland-produced sequel, Gunslinger Girl -Il Teatrino-, also 13 episodes, telecast on Tokyo MX TV from January to March 2008.

2. Hanami (Hanami: International Love Story) 2 by PLUS & Park SungJae
3. Miracle Ball 9 of 12+ by Nagatoshi Yasunari

Miracle Ball 「 ミラクルボール 」 by Nagatoshi Yasunari Shogakukan CoroCoro Dragon Comics, kodomo Volume 9 first published in Japan 2008.02

4. [New] Miracle Ice Angel (Kururinpa!) by Imai Yasue

Kururinpa! 「 くるりんぱっ！ 」 by Imai Yasue Shogakukan Ciao, shoujo This volume first published in Japan 2006.09

Related: Hop Step Kururinpa! (sequel)

5. [New] Phantasm by Amagakure Gido

Phantasm 「 ファンタズム 」 by Amagakure Gido Shinshokan Wings, shoujo This volume first published in Japan 2008.08

6. The Prince of Tennis (Tennis no Oujisama) 41 of 42 by Konomi Takeshi

Tennis no Oujisama 「 テニスの王子様 」 by Konomi Takeshi Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump, shounen Volume 41: The Final Battle! The Prince VS the Child of God first published in 2008.03 The Prince of Tennis published in English by VIZ Media (volume 35 released 2010.01.05) Related series: Shin Tennis no Oujisama (two volumes, ongoing)

Contains chapters:
Genius 361. Thought Beyond 2 Years
Genius 362. Fuji Syuusuke's Great Wall - 2nd Match
Genius 363. With Close Eyes, Myheart Feels You
Genius 364. Trickery
Genius 365. Time, Moving Once Again
Genius 366. Remember
Genius 367. 1 Piece of Memory
Genius 368. Bonds
Genius 369. Join With Ryoma
Genius 370. Reinforcements
Genius 371. Final Battle! The Prince vs The Child of God

The TeniPuri franchise includes a 178-episode anime TV series (aired from October 2001 to March 2005), at least four OAVs (The Prince of Tennis: A Day on Survival Mountain, 2003; Zenkoku Taikai Hen (The National Tournament), 13 episodes, 2006.03 - 2007.03; Zenkoku Taikai Hen Semifinal (The National Tournament Semifinal), six episodes, 2007.06 - 2008.01; and Zenkoku Taikai Hen Final (The National Tournament Final), seven episodes, 2008.04 - 2009.01), two movies (Tennis no Oujisama - Futari no Samurai, 2005, animated film; The Prince of Tennis, 2006, live-action), a short film (Atobe's Gift - The Prince of Tennis movie special), and 21 musicals, live concerts, and special re-runs.

m&c! AMERO comics (2010.02.10)

1. Monika dan Kawan-Kawan (Turma da Mônica) 131 by Mauricio (Mauricio de Sousa Produções) - Denise's birthday edition

m&c! manhua (2010.02.10)

1. Pedang Maha Dewa: Fore Story Series IV Book 2 of 2 by Sian Tian Xieh Tie Origin

m&c! box sets: Paket Historical 1

1. The Buried Anger by Kawamura Eri
2. Mirror of Spring Water by Kawamura Eri
3. The Wind of Love in The War by Kawamura Eri
4. The Red Valley by Kawamura Eri
5. Tsujiori by Kawamura Eri

NOTE
(1) Sources: m&c! (advisory and artwork) and Elex Media (STO 10 February 2010)
(2) Manga listed retail for IDR 15,000 each, except Pedang Maha Dewa: Fore Story IV Book 2 of 2 (SRP: IDR 75,000) and the Valentine box set (IDR 30,000)
(3) The Historical Romance II and Love Season I to III box sets postponed till further notice
(4) 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.

~niki DBA huamulan03 (花木蘭03)

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other manga currently available (10 February 2010 street date)

• Elex Media: Q.E.D. 33 · Alice Academy 12 · Tokkyu!! 8 · Nakayoshi 77, AAA 4 of 4 · I am Here! 1 by Toyama Ema · School Rumble 7 · Tale of Poor Sisters 2 · Libero Revolution! 7 · Crows 3
• Level Comics: Speed 4 of 4 · Haruka 17 volume 8 · Yugo The Negotiator 20 · Half an Apple 1 by Koyama Yukari · 3X3 Eyes 29 · E' Dash by Morimi Ashita · Miso-Com 1 by Yonezawa Rika · Smurf - Smurf dan Krawakakrwa

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