The Lovely Wizard 7 of 7, Sparkling Gingachou 8, The Story of Wang Xiao Long 3 of 3 (m&c! 31 March 2010 manga and manhua)

*looks around for Pluto 8* m&c! didn't release the darn thing while I wasn't looking, did it?

Renai Chuudokuteki Senjutsushi © Kawazoe Mariko, Kai Tohru/Shinshokan
Published in Indonesia as The Lovely Wizard by Gramedia/m&c!

When we last left The Lovely Wizard (in Senjutsushi to Saiyaku no Tsubo 1; I apologize again for reporting this volume as the finale), the Urn of Disaster was the bone of contention between the urn's maker Rurisen and the evil mage Nyukus AKA "One Thousand Faces." Nyukus prevails and offers Rurisen a deal: the urn for Rurisen's (comely) face and awesome abilities.

!!!

Elsewhere, in less surprising news (or is it?), Sato likes Kuro! Mike who learns about it (in Sparkling Gingachou 8) is shocked. Childhood friends or not, there is no way Mike is about to give up on Kuro. Even if Sato confesses and Kuro's answer is . . .

I woud've blurbed The Story of Wang Xiao Long finale had not Squint Mode »ON! #FAILed. Here is the cover if you feel like giving it a try.

BESTSELLER REISSUES: Goong and Mint-Na Bokura (We are Twins)

Apropos of Goong [Palace Story] volume 18 being slated for 7 April and on the heels of the 24 March rerelease of volumes 1-6, m&c! ships the next Goong box set (volumes 7-12, SRP: IDR 89,000), as well as reissuing volumes 1-6 of Mint-Na Bokura (We are Twins), Yoshizumi Wataru's shoujo series about twins Maria and Noel (one goes to an exclusive girls' school; the other one genderbends so as not to be separated), piecemeal. I remember going as far as taking this manga along on an overseas trip, so I guess now's my chance to GET! the missing from teh library volumes 1 through 3, and I'm going to have to pay the price for pro-pro-PRO!crastinating by forking out a pricier IDR 15,000 apiece to complete my collection.

LOCAL COMICS

Lastly, DO support the local talent. There are three new KOLONI releases: Garudaboi 1 by Galang Tirtakusuma, Chibi Attack by Eri-chan et al., and Heart Trick by H-San (links take you to the covers).

m&c! manga (2010.03.31)

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1. Battle Brawlers Bakugan 2: Dan & Drago by Sega Toys / Spin Master / Bakugan Project TV Tokyo Dentsu
2. Golden Age 10 of 14 by Samukawa Kazuyuki

Golden*Age 「 ＧＯＬＤＥＮ★ＡＧＥ 」 by Samukawa Kazuyuki Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 10 first published in Japan 2008.10

3. The Lovely Wizard 7 of 7 (Renai Chuudokuteki Senjutsushi) by Kawazoe Mariko and Kai Tohru [Finale]

Renai Chuudokuteki Senjutsushi: Senjutsushi to Saiyaku no Tsubo 2 「 仙術師と災厄の壷　２ (恋愛中毒的仙術師　７) 」 by Kawazoe Mariko and Kai Tohru Shinshokan Wings Comics, shoujo Senjutsushi to Saiyaku no Tsubo 2 first published in Japan 2006.02

The Senjutsushi series comprises:
(1) Senjutsushi wa Kujikenai
(2) Senjutsushi wa Koi ni Oboreru
(3) Senjutsushi wa Netsuaisareru
(4) Senjutsushi to Majin no Shiro
(5) Senjutsushi to Fukushuu no Koto
(6) Senjutsushi to Saiyaku no Tsubo (two volumes)

4. Ppoi! 10 of 28+ by Yamazaki Takako

Ppoi! 「 っポイ！ 」 by Yamazaki Takako Hakusensha LaLa and Melody, shoujo Volume 10 first published in Japan 1996.12

5. Shanimuni GO 27 of 32 by Ragawa Marimo RELEASED: 2010.03.24

Shanimuni GO 「 しゃにむにＧＯ 」 by Ragawa Marimo Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 27 first published in Japan 2007.10

6. Sparkling Gingachou (Kirameki Gingachou Shoutengai) 8 of 10 by Fujimoto Yuki

Kirameki Gingachou Shoutengai 「 キラメキ☆銀河町商店街 」 by Fujimoto Yuki AKA Sparkling Galaxy Town Shopping Center Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 8 first published in Japan 2009.02

mangazines (2010.03.31)

Cherry 41 (monthly anthology of Shogakukan shoujo and josei titles, mainly from Sho-Comi, ChuChu, and Ciao)

m&c! AMERO comics (2010.03.31)

1. [Premiere] Hand 7 Volume 1 by Alber CG - Sébastien Célimon
2. [Premiere] PenDragon 1 by Mika
3. Petualangan Pingu 5 by HIT Entertainment
4. [Premiere] Tengu-Do 1 of 3 by Nikolavitch • Rossetto

m&c! Hongkong manhua (2010.03.31)

The Story of Wang Xiao Long 3 of 3 by Tony Wong & Dick Kwong [Finale]

m&c! local comics (2010.03.31)

1. [New] KOLONI: Chibi Attack by Eri-chan • Chocopetoc • Bocah-Bocah Bangor • Valkreon
2. [Premiere] KOLONI: Garudaboi 1 by Galang Tirtakusuma
3. [New] KOLONI: Heart Trick by H-San

m&c! reissues (2010.03.31)

1. [Reissue] Mint-Na Bokura (We are Twins) 1 of 6 by Yoshizumi Wataru

Mint na Bokura 「 ミントな僕ら 」 by Yoshizumi Wataru Shueisha Ribon, shoujo Volume 1 first published in Japan 1998.01 Rereleased in four bunko volumes from 2006.09 to 2006.11

2. [Reissue] Mint-Na Bokura (We are Twins) 2 of 6 by Yoshizumi Wataru

Volume 2 first published in Japan 1998.09

3. [Reissue] Mint-Na Bokura (We are Twins) 3 of 6 by Yoshizumi Wataru

Volume 3 first published in Japan 1999.02

4. [Reissue] Mint-Na Bokura (We are Twins) 4 of 6 by Yoshizumi Wataru

Volume 4 first published in Japan 1999.07 First released by m&c! 2004

5. [Reissue] Mint-Na Bokura (We are Twins) 5 of 6 by Yoshizumi Wataru

Volume 5 first published in Japan 1999.12 First released by m&c! 2004

6. [Reissue] Mint-Na Bokura (We are Twins) 6 of 6 by Yoshizumi Wataru [Finale]

Volume 6 first published in Japan 2000.04 First released by m&c! 2004

m&c! box set (2010.03.31)

[Box set @ IDR 89,000] Goong 7-12 by Park SoHee

NOTE
(1) Sources: m&c (artwork and release schedule)
(2) All listed manga and comics retail for IDR 15,000/volume except Bakugan 2 (SRP: IDR 25,000), Pingu 5 (IDR 39,900), and The Story of Wang Xiao Long 3 (IDR 85,000)

~niki DBA huamulan03 (花木蘭03)

UP NEXT: 7 April 2010 manga

Elex Media: Best Friend Survival! 2 · Crows 5 · The Familiar of Zero 3 · Godhand Teru 22 · LUM, The Invader Girl 21 · MÄR 15 of 15 · New Little Ghost Q-Taro 4 · Pandora Hearts 8 · Pangeran Kacamata 1 by Mizukami Wataru · The Real Fake Princess 2 · School Rumble 9 · Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle 15 · Wazabo 2 · With My Brothers 3 · Yakitate!! Japan 17 · Shonen Magz 70/2010

Level Comics: Basara 12 · Life 20 of 20 · Master of Sea 13 · Nurse Aoi 10 · Show Me The Money 1 by Lin Xin Ying

m&c!: Goong [Palace Story] 18 · Momokan 6 · Pure Love Kamikaze Captain 11 · Red Devil of Onigawara Yokocho 1 by Yagami Chitose · Strawberry Marshmallow 5 · I Love You 1-6, Imadoki 1-5 (individual volume reissues)

disclaimer

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

manga currently available (24 March 2010 street date)

• Elex Media: Best Friend Survival! 1 by Nakamura Seiko · Black Butler 7 · Busou Renkin 9 · Cute Children 15 · Eyeshield 21 volume 35 · Legend of Nereid 3 · Let's Play 2 · Libero Revolution!! 8 · Nurse Diary 9 · Short Program Girl's Type by Adachi Mitsuru · SORA - The Wingless Duck 15 · Wazabo 1 by Soyama Kazutoshi · Wild Life 3 · With My Brothers 2 · Shonen Star 63/2010
• Level Comics: Angel Heart 2 · Bambino 2 · Doubt 3 · Jio 4 · Priest 3 · Team Medical Dragon 10 · Under the Rose 3 · Lucky Luke - Marcel Dalton · Lucky Luke - Phil Steel · Michel Vaillant - Night Ride
• m&c!: Blizzard Axel 8 · Blooming Sakura by Saito Ken · Dragon Girl 2 · Happy Obaachan by Akino Miru · Love Found in Astro Café by Misaki Aya · Monga's Earth 2 · Ohagi Number One Vol. 4 of 4 · Sakura Wars 8 · Monika: Horacic Park II · Goong 1-6 (box set)

other next available manga (31 March 2010 street date)

• Elex Media: Juvenile Remix 3 · Katsu! 2 · La Corda D'Oro 7 · Legend of Nereid 4 · Nephylym 3 of 3 · The Puppet Master Lin 5 · Red Haired Snow White 2 · The Ruler of Nabari 8 · Tokkyu!! 10 · X Zone 2 · New Kungfu Boy 1-10 and 11-20 (box sets) · HanaLaLa 48/2010 (anniversary issue)
• Level Comics: 3X3 Eyes 30 · Akihabara @ Deep 3 · Blade of Immortal 6 · Feverish Girl 10 of 10 · Fight! Ippo 75 · Iliad 2 · Jepang Tenggelam 6 · Magister Negi Magi 21 · New Comic Bomber 1 by Shimamoto Kazuhiko · Ole! 3 · Restore Garage 251 vol 4 · Yugo The Negotiator 21

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Negima 21, Iliad 2, Blade of Immortal 6, Yugo 21 (Level Comics 31 March 2010 manga)

Mahou Sensei Negima! © Akamatsu Ken/Kodansha
(Serialized in Weekly Shounen Magazine)
Published in Indonesia as Magister Negi Magi by Elex Media/Level Comics

Also, Ole! 3, Akihabara@DEEP 3, Fight!! Ippo 75, and
3X3 Eyes 30

Negi comes off the worse against Fate Averruncus and the gang is dispersed all over the mage world. Find out if (or is it when?) they will be reunited in Magister Negi Magi volume 21, streeting 31 March.

Also shipping the same day is Blade of [the] Immortal volume 6, which (according to Wiki) kicks off the Mugai-ryū story arc—about the secretive sword school in pursuit of the Ittō-ryū head (and Manji's equal), Anotsu Kagehisa.

In the absence of Level blurbs, I assume volume 21 of Yugo The Negotiator continues the Paris Endless War arc (it still sez Yugo in Paris. The Endless War on the cover), while presumably antiques dealer Iriya Shuzo remains on the Atlantean trail (and dodging assassins) in Iliad volume 2 (per what transpired in volume 1).

NEW TITLES: New Comic Bomber by Shimamoto Kazuhiko

Shin Hoero Pen
© Shimamoto Kazuhiko/
Shogakukan (Sunday GX)

Manga-ka Hono Moyuru is back and boy, is he in for a rude awakening in New Comic Bomber, the sequel to Shimamoto Kazuhiko's (what else but) Comic Bomber, the Sunday GX seinen series about a hot-blooded manga artist that Elex concluded publishing in 2009.

Hono-sensei's manga is being adapted into film, and just as the manga-ka is angsting over how well his baby will be treated, the director goes in a totally unfaithful direction! Hono-sensei clashes with said director — who will (un)graciously give in? It should be the manga-ka, but... (Just see for yourself what happens in New Comic Bomber volume 1.

SERIES FINALES: Feverish Girl by Miyasaka Kaho

As Miyasaka Kaho's Feverish Girl (Binetsu Shoujo) romance wraps, Hiro decides to become a doctor (largely because of the eponymous girlfriend). This means he and Rina will be separated for six years while he studies medicine in Hiroshima. Rina wants to spend time with Hero before he leaves, but her condition suddenly worsens. Not only is she hospitalized, Rina also has to undergo an operation! Fearful, Rina asks Hiro to hug her — for the last time? What will happen to Rina and Hiro now?

Rounding out the manga summaries —

• A massive earthquake rocks Tokyo in Jepang Tenggelam (Nihon Chinbotsu) volume 6. The quake dubbed The Second Great Kanto Earthquake and the deadly tsunami in its wake unleash nature's fury on the hapless city; subsequent fires complete the devastation. Beyond the human and financial cost, however, is an even more terrifying prospect: survivors preying on other survivors.
• Yumejiro, who restores both cars and their owners' lives, is dragged into the rivalry between Ryutaro and Torahiko who decide to settle things with the Japan Mille Miglia race. Ryutaro asks for Yumejiro's help in finding the perfect racer. There are only days left before the race and still, the right car can't be found in Restore Garage 251 volume 4.

Level Comics manga (2010.03.31)

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1. 3X3 Eyes (Sazan Eyes) volume 30 of 40 by Takada Yuzo

3X3 Eyes 「 ３×３ＥＹＥＳ 」 by Takada Yuzo Kodansha Weekly Young Magazine, seinen Volume 30 first published in Japan 1998.12 English version by Dark Horse Comics dropped after eight volumes

AWARDS: Winner of the 1993 Kodansha Manga Award for the shounen category.

Two anime OAVs based on the manga (until volume 5) were released from June 1991 to February 1992 (four episodes) and from March 1995 to March 1996 (3x3 Eyes Seima Densetsu, sequel, three episodes). Seiyuu Tsujitani Kouji and Hayashibara Megumi played the roles of Fujii Yakumo and Ayanokouji Pai in both OAVs.

2. Akihabara@DEEP 3 of 6 by Ishida Ira & Akane Makoto

Akihabara@DEEP 「 アキハバラ＠ＤＥＥＰ 」 by Ishida Ira & Akane Makoto Coamix (Shinchosha) Bunch Comics, seinen Volume 3 first published in Japan 2006.07 Akihabara@Deep published in English by Media Blasters (volume 6 street date: 2009.10.07)

Related: Based on the Akihabara@DEEP novel by Ishida Ira (2004.11)

A live-action drama, comprising 11 + 1 (Special) episodes aired on TBS from June to August 2006, with Kazama Shunsuke (Konkatsu!) as Page, Ikuta Toma (Hanazakari no Kimitachi e ~ Ikemen Paradise) as Box, Himura Yuki (My Girl) as Daruma, Hoshino Gen (Ghost Friends) as Taiko, Kosaka Yuka (Uramiya Honpo Special) as Akira, Matsushima Hatsune (Tadashii Ouji no Tsukurikata) as Ism, and Honjo Manami (Futatsu no Spica) as Yui. An Akihabara@DEEP movie premiered in Japan on 2 September 2006.

3. Blade of Immortal (Mugen no Juunin) 6 of 25+ by Samura Hiroaki

Mugen no Juunin 「 無限の住人 」 by Samura Hiroaki Kodansha Afternoon, seinen Volume 6 first published in Japan 1997.06 Blade of the Immortal published in English by Dark Horse (Volume 22: Footsteps released 2010.02.03)

AWARDS: Recipient of an Excellence Prize at the 1997 Japan Media Arts Festival

A 13-episode anime adaptation by Bee Train starring seiyuu Seki Tomokazu as Manji and Satou Rina as Asano Rin aired in Japan on AT-X from July to December 2008.

4. Feverish Girl (Binetsu Shoujo) 10 of 10 by Miyasaka Kaho [Finale]

Binetsu Shoujo 「 微熱少女 」 by Miyasaka Kaho Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo Volume 10 first published in Japan 2001.09 Re-released in five volumes in 2006

5. Fight!! Ippo (Hajime no Ippo) 75 of 91+ by Morikawa Joji

Hajime no Ippo 「 はじめの一歩 」 by Morikawa Joji AKA Fighting Spirit Kodansha Shuukan Shounen Magazine, shounen Volume 75 first published in Japan 2006.03

Contains chapters:
Round 704: The End...
Round 705: Main Eventer
Round 706: Sendo's Goal
Round 707: Pressing the Wrong Buttons
Round 708: The Next Point?
Round 709: Rushed Feelings
Round 710: Mutual Feelings
Round 711: Next Goal
Round 712: Shinoda's Decision
Round 713: An Anxious Ten Rounds

A 76-episode anime by Madhouse, starring seiyuu Kiyasu Kohei as Makunouchi Ippo, aired on NTV from October 2000 to March 2002. A sequel, Hajime no Ippo - Champion Road (special), came out in June 2003, followed by the spinoff Hajime no Ippo - Mashiba vs. Kimura OAV (2003.09). The second season Hajime no Ippo: New Challenge (26 episodes) was telecast from January to June 2009.

6. Iliad 2 of 15 by Uoto Osamu & Toshusai Garaku

Iliad 「 イリヤッド～入矢堂見聞録～ 」 by Uoto Osamu & Toshusai Garaku Shogakukan Big Comics, seinen Volume 2 first published in Japan in 2003.02

7. Jepang Tenggelam (Nihon Chinbotsu) 6 of 15+ by Komatsu Sakyou, Isshiki Tokihiko

Nihon Chinbotsu 「 日本沈没 」 AKA Japan Falling and Japan Sinks by Komatsu Sakyou, Isshiki Tokihiko Shogakukan Big Comic Spirits, seinen Volume 6 first published in Japan 2007.04

Based on the award-winning disaster novel by Komatsu Sakyou (translated by Michael Gallagher) which has also been adapted into film and live-action TV.

8. Magister Negi Magi (Mahou Sensei Negima!) 21 of 29+ by Akamatsu Ken

Mahou Sensei Negima! 「 魔法先生ネギま！ 」 by Akamatsu Ken Kodansha Shuukan Shounen Magazine, shounen Volume 21 first published in Japan 2008.01 Negima! published in English by Del Rey (volume 25 released 2010.02.23) and Chuang Yi (25 volumes, ongoing)

Contains chapters:
187. Fate Causes a Catastrophe (凶悪!フェイト·パーティ Kyōaku! Feito pāti)
188. Power Up, Negi Party! (強いぞ、ネギ·パーティ!! Tsuyoi zo, Negi pāti!!)
189. Destruction! Negi Party!! (壊滅!? ネギ·パーティ!! Kaimetsu!? Negi pāti!!)
190. Energy Recovered, 120% ♥ (エネルギー充塡120% ♥ Enerugī jūten hyaku-ni-jū pāsento ♥)
191. Promise from the Past (あの日の約束 Ano hi no yakusoku)
192. Hero's Duty (ヒーローの条件 Hīrō no jōken)
193. Wanted!! (まるごと賞金首! Marugoto shōkin kubi!)
194. Made in the Magical World (メイド·イン·魔法世界 Meido in Mahō Sekai)
195. 1,000,000 Dorakuma Repayment Plan (100万ドラクマ返済計画 Hyakuman dorakuma hensai keikaku)

Xebec produced an anime adaptation spanning 26 episodes which aired in Japan from January through June 2005. Previously, three OAVs were launched in 2004 to introduce the characters (Mahou Sensei Negima! Introduction Film). Following the first TV series, two more OAVs were produced: Mahou Sensei Negima!: Haru (2006.10.25) and Mahou Sensei Negima!: Natsu (2006.11.22). An alternate retelling, Negima!?, aired from October 2006 to March 2007. A third and fourth set of OAVs (actually OADs or Original Animation Disc) were bundled with the manga tankoubon (Mahou Sensei Negima!: Shiroki Tsubasa Ala Alba with volumes 23-25, 2008.08.17-2009.02.17; and Mahou Sensei Negima!: Mō Hitotsu no Sekai with volume 27, 2009.09.17). All incarnations of lead Negi Springfield were performed by seiyuu Satou Rina.

Another anime feature is expected to premiere in 2011.

A live-action drama adaptation was also produced and aired on TV Tokyo from October 2007 to March 2008.

9. [Premiere] New Comic Bomber (Shin Hoero Pen) 1 of 11 by Shimamoto Kazuhiko

Shin Hoero Pen 「 新吼えろペン 」 by Shimamoto Kazuhiko AKA New Be Growl, Pen Shogakukan Sunday GX, seinen Volume 1 first published in Japan 2005.03

Related: Moeyo Pen (one volume, prequel) and Comic Bomber (Hoero Pen, prequel, 13 volumes)

10. Ole! 3 of 5 by Nohda Tatsuki

Ole! 「 オーレ！ 」 by Nohda Tatsuki Shinchosha Bunch Comics, seinen Volume 3 first published in Japan 2007.07

11. Restore Garage 251 volume 4 of 32+ by Tsugihara Ryuji

Restore Garage 251 「 レストアガレージ２５１ 」 by Tsugihara Ryuji Shinchosha Comic Bunch, seinen Volume 4 first published in Japan 2002.08

12. Yugo the Negotiator 21 of 22 by Akana Shu and Makari Shinji

Yugo 「 勇午 」 by Akana Shu and Makari Shinji Kodansha Afternoon (later, Evening with the addition of The Negotiator to the title), seinen Volume 21: Yugo in Paris. The Endless War first published in Japan 2003.05

Related: Yugo II side stories:
Volume 1: Yugo: Shimokita Hantou-hen
Volume 2: Yugo: Kitakyushu Tsushima-hen
Volume 3: Yugo: Tokyo Tanegashima-hen
Volumes 4-5: Yugo: Osaka-hen
Volumes 6-7: Toyako Summit-hen
Volumes 8-(ongoing): Phillipines Oda-Hen

A 13-episode anime adaptation comprising the manga's firt two major arcs aired in Japan from February to May 2004. Produced by Artland (Russia Chapter) and G&G Direction (Pakistan Chapter), the anime starred Hagino Takashi (Kamen Rider Ohja/Asakura Takeshi in Kamen Rider Dragon Knight live-action TV) as hostage negotiator Yugo Beppu and seiyuu Chiba Susumu as Kogure Reiichi.

NOTE
(1) Sources: Elex Media STO 31 March 2010 (release schedule) and Komikologi (synopses, except where noted)
(2) All listed manga are priced at IDR 17,000/volume except 3x3 Eyes 30, Blade of Immortal 6 and Restore Garage 251 volume 4 (SRP: IDR 18,000) and Yugo The Negotiator 21 (IDR 19,000)
(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.

~niki DBA huamulan03 (花木蘭03)

UP NEXT: More 31 March 2010 manga

m&c!: Bakugan 2 · Golden Age 10 · The Lovely Wizard 7 of 7 · PPOI 10 · Sparkling Gingachou 8 · The Story of Wang Xiao Long 3 of 3 · KOLONI: Heart Trick · KOLONI: Chibi Attack · KOLONI: Garudaboi 1 by Galang Tirtakusuma · Cherry 41 · Goong 7-12 (box set) · Mint-Na Bokura (We are Twins) 1-6 (reissue)

disclaimer

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

manga currently available (24 March 2010 street date)

• Elex Media: Best Friend Survival! 1 by Nakamura Seiko · Black Butler 7 · Busou Renkin 9 · Cute Children 15 · Eyeshield 21 volume 35 · Legend of Nereid 3 · Let's Play 2 · Libero Revolution!! 8 · Nurse Diary 9 · Short Program Girl's Type by Adachi Mitsuru · SORA - The Wingless Duck 15 · Wazabo 1 by Soyama Kazutoshi · Wild Life 3 · With My Brothers 2 · Shonen Star 63/2010
• Level Comics: Angel Heart 2 · Bambino 2 · Doubt 3 · Jio 4 · Priest 3 · Team Medical Dragon 10 · Under the Rose 3 · Lucky Luke - Marcel Dalton · Lucky Luke - Phil Steel · Michel Vaillant - Night Ride
• m&c!: Blizzard Axel 8 · Blooming Sakura by Saito Ken · Dragon Girl 2 · Happy Obaachan by Akino Miru · Love Found in Astro Café by Misaki Aya · Monga's Earth 2 · Ohagi Number One Vol. 4 of 4 · Sakura Wars 8 · Monika: Horacic Park II · Goong 1-6 (box set)

other next available manga (31 March 2010 street date)

• Elex Media: Juvenile Remix 3 · Katsu! 2 · La Corda D'Oro 7 · Legend of Nereid 4 · Nephylym 3 of 3 · The Puppet Master Lin 5 · Red Haired Snow White 2 · The Ruler of Nabari 8 · Tokkyu!! 10 · X Zone 2 · New Kungfu Boy 1-10 and 11-20 (box sets) · HanaLaLa 48/2010 (anniversary issue)

related monthly schedules

Level Comics April 2010 manga
Premiering Historie by Iwaaki Hitoshi and Pandemic by Kakizaki Masasumi (one-shot) · Concluding Doubt and My Lovely Honey

Level Comics March 2010 manga
Premiering Rumiko Takahashi's Best Short Story Collection 1, A Flame Inferno by Kim KwangHun, Go Go Hanasaki Detective Office by Watanabe Wataru, Fire Investigator Nanase by Hashimoto Izo, New Comic Bomber by Shimamoto Kazuhiko, Show Me the Money by Lin Xin Ying

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The Ruler of Nabari 8, Red Haired Snow White 2, Tokkyu 10, La Corda D'Oro 7 (Elex 31 March 2010 manga)

Also, the 4th anniversary issue of HanaLaLa, the finale of Nephylym (volume 3), and Legend of Nereid 4

Akagami no Shirayukihime © Akizuki Sorata/Hakusensha (Serialized in LaLa DX)
Published in Indonesia as Red Haired Snow White by Elex Media

I know, I know, the top DO WANT! of this release is The Ruler of Nabari 8. But as I can resist the lure of Kumohira-sensei—albeit barely—I can't say the same for Zen. So, volume 2 of Red Haired Snow White it is. (To lead this post.)

Still, to placate Miharu (and his legion of fans), let me kick off the synopsizing with the latest Nabari no Ou: After returning to the Banten Village, Kouichi lets Kumohira-sensei and Raimei in on the secret behind his immortality. The next day, to protect the last kinjutsushō Engetsurin, Kumohira-sensei leaves the village. Meanwhile Kairoshu establishes the Kasa unit, but for what purpose?

k, now back to Akagami no Shirayukihime volume 2: Appointed palace pharmacist, Shirayuki is now free to roam, I mean, come and go within the castle as she pleases, without having to depend on Zen. One day, she is sent out for medicinal herbs from a snowy region to the east, near the fortress Zen is currently inspecting. A messenger had been dispatched earlier to the stronghold but no word has been heard from him since. Apparently, a mysterious sickness has befallen the inhabitants, rendering all the soldiers unable to move. What could have caused it? And what's going to happen to Zen?

As for the other continuing manga Elex is releasing this Wednesday —

• Someone has Inukai in his sights, but the vigilante commander escapes the bullet and certain death. Meanwhile, Ando alone stands firm as people panic and run away. A confrontation between the two is inevitable in Juvenile Remix 3;
• Punks raise a racket in the okonomiyaki restaurant owned by Katsuki Mizutani's mother just as Katsuki Satoyama is placing his order. What will Katsuki Satoyama's next move be in Katsu! 2?
• As Kahoko waits for her turn in the Third Selection, Lily tells her that the magic violin, now broken, can only last for one more piece. Despite the distressing news, Kaho still decides to perform in La Corda D'Oro 7;
• Alice and Tokisada are both captured when they try to uncover the identity of the new opponent that interfered in Lin and Miyabi's battle. The enemy Puppet Master now prepares to put Alice under the knife in The Puppet Master Lin 5; and
• Squad Three departs for a two day-exercise on Eboshi reef. Everyone is in high spirits and looking forward to the rocky shore training in Tokkyu! 10

BESTSELLER REISSUES: New Kungfu Boy

Elex reissues the complete prequel to Maekawa Takeshi's Kungfu Boy Legends—New Kungfu Boy (Shin Tekken Chinmi)—in two box sets. Volumes 1-10 and 11-20 (of 20) retail for IDR 145,000/set.

MANGAZINE: HanaLaLa 4th Anniversary Issue - Fruits Basket finale

Fruits Basket © Takaya Natsuki/
Hakusensha

Takaya Natsuki's Fruits Basket concludes serialization with the 50-paged chapter 136 in HanaLaLa 48/2010. Over and above the freebie Furuba bookmark that comes with purchase, one hopes that Elex's final tankou (the penultimate came out last December) will not be long in coming.

This anniversary issue also has another yummy double dose (Acts 98 and 99) of Nakamura Yoshiki's Skip Beat! draws the curtains on the Suddenly, a Love Story arc. Kyoko finally puts V.G. vocalist Reino (who has obedience issues as his Beagle moniker implies) in his place — with the help of a very menacing Tsuruga-san.

We also gets the second chapter of the just-debuted, first Manga Taishō finalist Natsume Yujincho by Midorikawa Yuki, which features 49 pages of more Natsume and Nyanko-sensei goodness.

Other regular Hana to Yume and LaLa serials: Alice Academy by Higuchi Tachibana (Story 76) · Arakure by Fujiwara Kiyo (Chapter 27) · Dragon's Fiancé (Ryuu no Hanawazurai) by Kusakawa Nari (Chapter 19) · La Corda D'Oro by Kure Yuki (Symphony 49) · Ouran High School Host Club by Hatori Bisco (Chapter 54) · Perjalanan Keliling Dunia Mr. ERMINE (Shokoku Manyu Okojosan) by Uno Ayumi (Part 6) · Sugar Princess by Nakajo Hisaya (Chapter 8) · Vampire Knight by Hino Matsuri (26th Night) · V.B. Rose by Hidaka Banri (Chapter 48; volume 1 is scheduled for an April 2010 release) · With My Brothers (Oniichan to Issho) by Tokeino Hari (Chapter 47)

Oh. Before I forget. Happy 4th Anniversary, HanaLaLa, from one of your most loyal customers.

Elex Media manga and manhwa (2010.03.31)

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1. Juvenile Remix (Maou - Juvenile Remix) 3 of 10 by Isaka Kotaro and Osuga Megumi

Maou - Juvenile Remix 「 魔王　ＪＵＶＥＮＩＬＥ　ＲＥＭＩＸ 」 by Isaka Kotaro and Osuga Megumi Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 3 first published in Japan 2008.02

2. Katsu! 2 of 16 by Adachi Mitsuru

Katsu! 「 ＫＡＴＳＵ！ 」 by Adachi Mitsuru Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 2 first published in Japan 2002.03 Re-released in 8 volumes from 2009.07 to 2010.02 Serialized in Indonesian in Shonen Star

3. La Corda D'Oro (Kin Iro no Corda) 7 of 14+ by Kure Yuki

Kin Iro no Corda 「 金色のコルダ 」 by Kure Yuki Hakusensha LaLa, LaLa DX, and LaLa Special, shoujo Volume 7 first published in Japan 2006.10 La Corda D'Oro published in English by VIZ Media (volume 11 released 2009.10.06) and Chuang Yi Singapore (nine volumes, ongoing) Serialized in Indonesian in HanaLaLa

AWARDS: Outstanding Debut Award in Hakusensha Athena Newcomers' Awards (2006)

La Corda D'Oro ~primo passo~, a 25+1-episode anime adaptation by Yumeta aired in Japan from October 2006 through March 2007, followed by a special La Corda D'Oro ~secondo passo~ (two episodes released 2009.03.26 and 2009.06.05). Seiyuu as follows: Takagi Reiko (Hino Kahoko), Taniyama Kishô (Tsukimori Len/Ren), Itou Kentarou (Tsuchiura Ryotaro), Morita Masakazu (Hihara Kazuki), Kishio Daisuke (Yunoki Azuma), Fukuyama Jun (Shimizu Keiichi), Satou Akemi (Fuyuumi Shoko), Ishikawa Hideo (Kanazawa Hiroto), Konishi Katsuyuki (Ousaki Shinobu), and Miyano Mamoru (Kaji Aoi, La Corda D'Oro ~secondo passo~).

4. Legend of Nereid 4 of 15 by Hwang MiRee

Legend of Nereid 「 네레이드의 전설 」 by Hwang MiRee Samyang, soonjung Volume 4 first published in Korea 2003.02

5. Nephylym 3 of 3 by Kusakabe Rei [Finale]

Nephylym 「 ネフィリム 」 by Kusakabe Rei Media Factory Comic Alive, seinen Volume 3 first published in Japan 2008.03 Nephylym published in English by DrMaster (three volumes, complete)

6. The Puppet Master Lin (Kairaishi Lin) 5 of 10+ by Wada Shinji

Kairaishi Lin 「 傀儡師リン 」 by Wada Shinji Akita Shoten Mystery Bonita, shoujo Volume 5 first published in Japan 2008.03

7. Red Haired Snow White (Akagami no Shirayukihime) 2 of 4+ by Akizuki Sorata

Akagami no Shirayukihime 「 赤髪の白雪姫 」 by Akizuki Sorata Hakusensha LaLa DX, shoujo Volume 2 first published in Japan 2008.08

Volume 2 encompasses chapters 5-8.

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

Nabari no Ou 「 隠の王 」 by Kamatani Yuhki Square Enix GFantasy, shounen Volume 8 first published in Japan 2008.03 Nabari no Ou published in English by Yen Press (volume 3 released 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:
039. Tears and Scar (涙とキズアト Namida to Kizuato)
040. Dream of Immortality (不死の見る夢 Fushi no Miru Yume)
041. Good-bye, Tobari (さようならば、帷先生 Sayōnaraba, Tobari Sensei)
042. It is Voice of the God of Death that Calls Me (僕を呼ぶのは、死神の声 Boku o Yobu no wa, Shinigami no Koe)
043. I Think that I Will Go Search for the Time that Yoite Has Certainly Lived (宵風の 確かに生きてきた時間を捜しに行こうと思う Yoite no Tashika ni Ikitekita Jikan o Sagashi ni Ikō to Omō)

AWARDS: Finalist in the 2005 Japan Media Arts Festival

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. Tokkyu! 10 of 20 by Komori Yoichi & Kubo Mitsuro

Tokkyu!! 「 トッキュー！！ 」 by Komori Yoichi & Kubo Mitsuro Kodansha Shuukan Shounen Magazine, shounen Volume 10 first published in Japan 2006.03 Serialized in Shonen Magz

10. X Zone 2 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 2 first published in Japan 2008.08

NOTE
(1) Sources: Elex Media STO 31 March 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)

UP NEXT: More 31 March 2010 manga

Level Comics: 3X3 Eyes 30 · Akihabara @ Deep 3 · Blade of Immortal 6 · Feverish Girl 10 of 10 · Fight! Ippo 75 · Iliad 2 · Jepang Tenggelam 6 · Magister Negi Magi 21 · New Comic Bomber 1 by Shimamoto Kazuhiko · Ole! 3 · Restore Garage 251 vol 4 · Yugo The Negotiator 21

m&c!: Bakugan 2 · Golden Age 10 · The Lovely Wizard 7 of 7 · PPOI 10 · Sparkling Gingachou 8 · The Story of Wang Xiao Long 3 of 3 · KOLONI: Heart Trick · KOLONI: Chibi Attack · KOLONI: Garudaboi 1 by Galang Tirtakusuma · Cherry 41 · Goong 7-12 (box set) · Mint-Na Bokura (We are Twins) 1-6 (reissue)

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manga currently available (24 March 2010 street date)

• Elex Media: Best Friend Survival! 1 by Nakamura Seiko · Black Butler 7 · Busou Renkin 9 · Cute Children 15 · Eyeshield 21 volume 35 · Legend of Nereid 3 · Let's Play 2 · Libero Revolution!! 8 · Nurse Diary 9 · Short Program Girl's Type by Adachi Mitsuru · SORA - The Wingless Duck 15 · Wazabo 1 by Soyama Kazutoshi · Wild Life 3 · With My Brothers 2 · Shonen Star 63/2010
• Level Comics: Angel Heart 2 · Bambino 2 · Doubt 3 · Jio 4 · Priest 3 · Team Medical Dragon 10 · Under the Rose 3 · Lucky Luke - Marcel Dalton · Lucky Luke - Phil Steel · Michel Vaillant - Night Ride
• m&c!: Blizzard Axel 8 · Blooming Sakura by Saito Ken · Dragon Girl 2 · Happy Obaachan by Akino Miru · Love Found in Astro Café by Misaki Aya · Monga's Earth 2 · Ohagi Number One Vol. 4 of 4 · Sakura Wars 8 · Monika: Horacic Park II · Goong 1-6 (box set)

related monthly schedules

Elex April 2010 manga
Premiering K-ON! by Kakifly, Spiral: The Bonds of Reason by Shirodaira Kyo & Mizuno Eita, Kumpulan Cerita Berwarna Doraemon by Fujiko F. Fujio, Hitsugi Katsugi no Kuro by Kiyuzuki Satoko, Kunai Legend by Iori Tabasa, Love & Honor by Yamada Daisy (double launch with volume 2), Otoboke Section Chief by Ueda Masashi, Pangeran Kacamata by Mizukami Wataru, V.B. Rose by Hidaka Banri · Standalones: Butterfly Cloud by Ashihara Hinako and Miracle Blue by Mitsuki Miko

Elex March 2010 manga
Premiering Caramel Boy by Morio Masami, Dear Boys Act III by Yagami Hiroki, Katsu! by Adachi Mitsuru, Wazabo by Soyama Kazutoshi · Standalones: Butterfly Cloud by Ashihara Hinako, Clock Clock by Morita Takashi, and Short Program Girl Type by Adachi Mitsuru

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 | OCT-09

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