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Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge © Hayakawa Tomoko/Kodansha
[Serialized in Betsufure]
Published in Indonesia as Perfect Girl Evolution by Elex Media/Level Comics
Sunako and Kyouhei should be all over each other, especially after Sunako presents Kyouhei with a haramaki (belly band), but what's this? Sunako's chasing after the science teacher!? She haunts the science room and our three other bishounen look askance at the white lab-coated, bespectacled teach and suspect...dire things. As for Kyouhei...
If you want to know whether Kyouhei will just stand back or clobber the teach in the latest Perfect Girl Evolution, GET! :D
Perfect Girl Evolution 26 compiles Parts 104 through 107: Crying Out Love in the Science Room
or Shouting Love In The Middle Of The Cooking Room
Biarkan Aku Berendam di Onsen
(Once Again, The Great Hot Bath
) Tiap Hari di Restoran
(Everyday Restaurant
) and My Lovely N-110
(My Beloved N-110
). [English title equivalents excerpted from Wiki]
Twenty-nine Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge tankou have been released in Japan as of 13 September 2011.
I preview DO WANT! xxxHOLiC 14 and X Blade 7 after the release list.
New Level titles
Level launches the seinen manga Misaki No.1!! by Fujisaki Masato (Wild Life manga-ka) and the European comic (ROMIC)/bande dessinée Lanfeust of Troy by Arleston & Tarquin. Scroll down for previews.
Level Comics manga and manhua (2011.10.12)
- Blue Seal (Ao no Fuuin [Bunko]) vol 4 of 7 by Shinohara Chie
- Giant Killing vol 8 of 21+ by Tsunamoto Masaya & Tsujitomo
- Hellsing vol 10 of 10 by Hirano Kohta [Finale]
- [Series Premiere] Misaki No.1!! vol 1 of 2+ by Fujisaki Masato
- Perfect Girl Evolution (Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge) vol 26 of 29+ by Hayakawa Tomoko
- The Ravages of Time (Huo Feng Liao Yuan) vol 13 of 43+ by Chan Mou
- Shattered Knife (Oboreru Knife) vol 10 of 12+ by George Asakura
- X Blade vol 7 of 12 by Ida Tatsuhiko & Shiki Satoshi
- xxxHOLiC vol 14 of 19 by CLAMP
 | Giant Killing 「ＧＩＡＮＴ ＫＩＬＬＩＮＧ」 |
Awards
34th Kodansha Manga Award for General Manga
Adaptations
Studio DEEN's 26-episode anime adaptation, starring seiyuu Seki Tomokazu (Tatsumi Takeshi), Okiayu Ryotaro (Murakoshi Shigeyuki), Mizushima Takahiro (Tsubaki Daisuke) and Ono Daisuke (Yoshida Luigi) aired between April and September 2010 on NHK.
 | Hellsing 「ＨＥＬＬＳＩＮＧ」 by Hirano Kohta |
Other languages
English Hellsing (Dark Horse Comics: 10 volumes and Chuang Yi: 10 volumes), French (Tonkam, 10 volumes), Italian (Dynit), German (Planet Manga), Polish (Japonica Polonica Fantastica) and Denmark and Sweden (Mangismo)
Related series
Hellsing: The Dawn (prequel; serialized in Young King Ours special editions, six chapters as at 2008.09, on hiatus) and Crossfire (three-chapter side story)
Adaptations
A 13-episode anime adaptation by Gonzo aired on Fuji TV from October 2001 to January 2002, starring seiyuu Nakata Jouji (Alucard), Orikasa Fumiko (Seras Victoria) and Sakakibara Yoshiko (Sir Integra Hellsing). A Hellsing Ultimate OAV (starring the same voice cast) premiered in Japan in January 2006. The first four episodes were produced by Satelight, fifth onwards by Madhouse. Hellsing VIII premiered 27 July 2011, while Hellsing IX is slated for an early 2012 release, along with the first episode of The Dawn.
A Crossfire drama CD has also been released.
 | Misaki Number One!! 「美咲ナンバーワン！！」 |
Adaptations
Ten episodes of the live-action Misaki Number One!! renzoku aired on NTV between 12 January to 16 March 2011 with Karina as Tennoji Misaki.
 | Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge |
Other languages
English The Wallflower (Del Rey until volumes 22/23/24 [per 2010.10]; Kodansha Comics [starting volume 25]: 26 volumes per 2011.09.27 • volume 27 street date: 2011.11.22) and Chuang Yi (as My Fair Lady; volume 26 per 2011.02), French (Pika Édition: Yamato Nadeshiko Tome 15 shipped 2011.08.24 • Tome 16 street date: 2011.12.01), German (EMA/Egmont Manga & Anime: Perfect Girl Band 26 released 2011.10 • Band 27 street date: 2012.03)
Adaptations
Anime by Nippon Animation featuring seiyuu Takaguchi Yukiko (Nakahara Sunako), Morikubo Showtaro (Takano Kyohei), Yamauchi Yuuya (Toyama Yukinojo), Sugita Tomokazu (Oda Takenaga) and Nojima Hirofumi (Mori Ranmaru) aired from October 2006 to March 2007 on Japan's TV Aichi. A live-action renzoku starring Kamenashi Kazuya (Kyohei), Oomasa Aya (Sunako), Tegoshi Yuya (Yukinojo), Uchi Hiroki (Takenaga) and Miyao Shuntaro (Ranmaru) was telecast on TBS from January to March 2010.
 | Sanguozhi Qunxiongzhuan: Huo Feng Liao Yuan 「火鳳燎原」 |
Other languages/serializations
Simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi: 火凤燎原 #42 released 2011.09.05), Japanese (Media Factory 三国志群雄伝 火鳳燎原 9 per 2009.12), Vietnamese Hỏa Phụng Liêu Nguyên. The manhua is also published in Mainland China, Korea and Thailand.
 | Oboreru Knife 「溺れるナイフ」 |
 | XBlade 「ＸＢＬＡＤＥ」 |
Related series
XBlade Cross (sequel, volume 2 street date: 2011.11.09)
 | xxxHOLiC 「×××ＨＯＬｉＣ」 by CLAMP |
Other languages
English xxxHOLiC (Del Rey: 17 volumes 17 per 2011.09.13 • volume 18 street date: 2011.12.13), French (PIKA Édition: Tome 18 shipped 2011.06 • Tome 19 street date: 2011.10.19), Spanish (Norma Editorial Spain and Grupo Editorial Vid Mexico), Italian (Star Comics), German (Egmont), Swedish (Bonnier Carlsen), Portuguese (JBC Brazil)
Adaptations
A 24-episode anime adaptation by Production I.G aired from April to September 2006 in Japan, followed by a 13-episode sequel xxxHOLiC: Kei (2008.04 to 2008.06) and a two-episode OAD xxxHOLiC: Shunmuki (2009.02 to 2009.06, bundled with volumes 14 and 15). The xxxHOLiC Rō OAD shipped 23 April 2010, along with manga volume 17. A second xxxHolic Rō OAD, xxxHolic: Rō Adayume, released 9 March 2011 with the limited edition manga volume 19.
A feature film adaptation xxxHOLiC the Movie: A Midsummer Night's Dream premiered in Japan before the first anime season (2005.08.20). The movie was a finalist in the 2006 Annecy International Animated Film Festival.
Seiyuu Fukuyama Jun and Ohara Sayaka play the roles of Watanuki Kimihiro and Ichihara Yuko in all adaptations.
Related
Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle (crossover) · xxxHoLic: ANOTHERHOLiC Landolt-Ring Aerosol by NisiOisiN (Novel; side story) · Soel to Larg: Mokona=Modoki no Bouken (Novel; side story)
At least four official fanbooks have been released in Japan: Gekijōban ×××HOLiC Official Fanbook (2005.08.17) · TV Animation ×××HOLiC Extra Official Guide (2006.05.17) · Shinpan ×××HOLiC Dokuhon (2006.11.17) · xxxHolic Complete Book (2011.03.17)
[Release links are hide/unhide. Click for more details.]
Box sets AKA Paket Komik *Harga Spesial* (2011.10.12)
- Exit, Vols. 1-5 (of 12+) by Fujita Takami [IDR 45,000/set]
- Glass Chair, Vols. 1-6 (of 8) by Nakamura Mariko (Garasu no Isu) [IDR 54,000/set]
- Gun Smith Cats, Vols. 1-8 of 8 by Sonoda Kenichi –Complete– [IDR 72,000/set]
- Nanase Fire Investigator, Vols. 1-5 (of 7) by Hashimoto Izo & Ichikawa Tomoshige (Kasai Chousakan Nanase) [IDR 45,000]
Note: Volume tallies represent Japanese volume totals, not (necessarily) Level Comics' latest release. Most recent Level volumes: Exit vol 6 (per 8.18), Glass Chair vol 8 [Finale] (8.18) and Nanase Fire Investigator vol 5 (2010.09.22)
European comics/BDs (2011.10.12)
- [Series Premiere] Lanfeust of Troy - Gading Magohamoth (Lanfeust de Troy, Tome 1: L'ivoire du Magohamoth) by Christophe Arleston, Didier Tarquin (Soleil) «Ex-9.22
- [Premiere] Lanfeust of Troy - Thanos Si Pengacau (Lanfeust de Troy, Tome 2: Thanos l'incongru) by Arleston & Tarquin (Soleil)
Postponed title(s) and new tentative street date(s)
Yakari - Kemarahan Langit by Derib & Job (postponed to 10.26)
¹ Sources: Elex STO 12 October 2011 (release schedule) and Komikologi and Gramedia Shop (synopses and/or artwork, unless indicated otherwise).
² Manga and manhua are priced at IDR 18,500/volume except bunko Blue Seal vol 4 (IDR 22,000) and X Blade vol 7 (IDR 20,000). The Lanfeust of Troy ROMICs retail for IDR 30,000 per volume. Box set SRPs are indicated beside their respective items.
² Links like this are commercial Amazon search and/or product links (other language versions).
New Level titles
Misaki No.1!! vol 1 of 2+
By Fujisaki Masato
Misaki Number One!!
© Fujisaki Masato
Shogakukan
[Big Comic Spirits]
Published in Indonesia as
Misaki No.1!!
by Level Comics
Roppongi's #1 cabaret hostess Tennoji Misaki switches careers and becomes a high school teacher. And not just at any high school, mind you. It's an all-boys school, and Misaki is appointed the homeroom teacher of a class of hooky-playing troublemakers.
Can Misaki bring enough of the charm that rocketed her to most popular hostess to bear on this exclusive institution? At least enough to entice the students back to class?
From the creator of Wild Life comes a GTO/Gokusen-esque tale of a teacher who changes students' lives. So if you're a fan of either series, Don't miss this!
advises Level.
Two Misaki Number One!! tankou have been released in Japan as of February this year. (That's nearly a three-year gap between volumes 1 and 2.) The manga remains current, however, serializing in Shogakukan's Big Comic Spirits and companion magazine, Monthly Big Comic Spirits AKA Gekkan! Spirits.
Other Fujisaki Masato manga
So I've already covered 10.12 debut Misaki Number One!! and name-dropped Wild Life, the award-winning Shonen Sunday series that concluded June 2008 in Japan (final volume 27; Elex Media's version is up to volume 20, and the shounen manga continues to serialize in the Indonesian Shonen Star).
Fujisaki Masato's other manga include Bug, a shounen horror manga (three of three GOTTA COMICS volumes published between 2000.12 and 2001.07) and Akumugari AKA Hunting Nightmare
(with writer Oosawa Arimasa; one Shonen Sunday Super volume per 2011.03). Fujisaki Masato-sensei is also credited with Duel Masters Hao Den Gachi (CoroCoro Comics volume 1 JP street date: 2011.10.28).
Lanfeust of Troy: Gading Magohamoth and Thanos Si Pengacau
By Christophe Arleston, Didier Tarquin
Lanfeust de Troy, Tome 1:
L'ivoire du Magohamoth
© Christophe Arleston,
Didier Tarquin/Soleil
Published in Indonesia as
Lanfeust of Troy -
Gading Magohamoth
by Elex Media/Level Comics
Troy is one wonderful world, populated by people possessed of magical powers such as walking on water and teleportation. Apprentice blacksmith Lanfeust is no exception: he can heat metal by willpower. The only limitation is that the Trojans can only wield their powers in the presence of the sage of Eckmül.
Lanfeust's life changes when he repairs an aristocrat's sword. Handling the sword's Magohamoth ivory pommel grants Lanfeust absolute power, one he can use even without the sage. Accompanied by local elder Nicolede and his daughters Ci'an and Cixi, Lanfeust journeys to the University of Magic in Eckmül to learn more about his new ability. [Additions from Wikipedia's Lanfeust of Troy synopsis]
Elex notes the usual has been translated into many languages,
but what made my ears prick is that there's also a Lanfeust of Troy Play Station game.
I don't know whether Level moved Gading Magohamoth from its original 22 September street date to 12 October to double-launch it with volume 2, Thanos Si Pengacau, but that move allows us to meet Thanos—who possesses the same power as Lanfeust—STAT!
Finales
Hellsing vol 10 of 10
By Hirano Kohta
The clash between Alucard and Walter ends. Seras, however, still has to put away her opponent, the werewolf the Major created. She receives back-up from the dweller within, Captain Bernadotte. Meanwhile Lady Integra Hellsing engages the Major for a final reckoning.
Hellsing volume 10 collects chapters 86 to 95: Wolffang 1-2,
Black Onyx 1-4,
Sorcerian
and Sorcerian 2,
Oblivion
and Romancia.
[*NOT Level's titles]
Featured ongoing series
Blue Seal vol 4 of 7 [Bunko]
By Shinohara Chie
Now privy to the secret to Soryu's reincarnation, Soko and Akira attempt to foil Takao's plan, but Soryu's sister Keito runs interference. Eventually, Soko decides to give up Akira and return to Takao and her destiny as the demon queen.
During Soryu's resurrection ceremony, Soko christens Keito "Suzaku" and orders her to revive the entire Nan clan.
Yeah, I was wondering when Suzaku would show up :P
X Blade vol 7 of 12
By Ida Tatsuhiko & Shiki Satoshi
Separated from Mana, Haru meets a female resident of Tokyo District 13. Haru and the others are shocked, having thought no one could survive District 13. But before they can satisfy their curiosity, two Nanatsusaya members attack.
Can Haru deal with enemies Suoh and Hizumi without Mana?
xxxHOLiC vol 14 of 19
By CLAMP
Memory is twofold — the memory of the heart and the memory of the body. While the heart may forget with the passing of time, the body remembers. So Yuko reminisces, and Watanuki who recalls nothing of his past, having paid for a wish with his memories, may yet prove Yuko's musings true.
Other 12 October 2011 highlights
- Giant Killing vol 8 by Tsunamoto Masaya & Tsujitomo: The first round between East Tokyo United and the Osaka Gunners ends in a score of 2-0 in the Gunners' favor. Is there still hope for an ETU win?
- Shattered Knife vol 10 by George Asakura: Natsume is taken aback by the arrival of Shogo-san to Ukigumo, especially as he brings along a scriptwriter and an offer to star in a drama. Will Natsume accept the role and overcome her trauma? And what does Otomo, whom Natsume is dating, have to say?
- The Ravages Of Time vol 13 by Chan Mou: As if an unbeatable dark war strategy weren't enough, a monster that should not exist attacks Cao's army. Guo Jia appears capable of defeating the monster, but in his heart, he believes the monster already won.
Still not enuf? Here are the other 12 October 2011 manga and manhwa
Elex Media: Spiral: The Bonds of Reason 15 of 15 · Ghost's Doctor 8 · Tena on S-string 8 · Welcome to Host Detective Agency 5 of 5 · Q and A 1 by Adachi Mitsuru · Cute Children 18 · Otoboke Section Chief 14 · Blooming Youth 7 · Casting 4 · Lindbergh 1 by Ahndongshik · Crayon Shinchan 9 · Shonen Sunday 18/2011 | Box sets: Hello Master, Vols. 1-3 of 3 –Complete– · Here is Greenwood Deluxe, Vols. 1-3 · Katsu!, Vols. 1-10 · Kuro Memanggul Peti Mati, Vols. 1-2 · Kurozakuro, Vols. 1-7 of 7 –Complete– · Wazabo, Vols. 1-4
m&c!: Idol Shopping 12 of 12 · Sable Prince 1 by Nesumi Chisato · The Adventure of Yoshito-Sama 1 by Shii Haruka · Crab Kiss 7 · Clock Maker's Love by Nesumi Chisato [Ex-9.28] · Crazy Girl Shin Bia 6 · Kitchen Palette 3 of 3 · My Own Princess 8 · Song of the Sky by Amano Kozue [Ex-9.28] · My Lovely Class Leader 4 · Pure Love Station by Tanaka Kei · Blizzard Axel 11 of 11 · Next to You 1 by Namba Atsuko · The Impeccable Twins Final Chapters 20 of 20 · Dewa Iblis Awan Api II 3
Iamque opus exegi,
~niki DBA 30uɐlnɯɐnɥ (花木蘭03)
Mistress of Adoxography
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Ao no Fuuin 「蒼の封印 (小学館文庫)」
by Shinohara Chie
Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo
Bunko volume 4 first published in Japan 1999.05 (originally published in 11 tankoubon from 1992.04 to 1994.12)
Adaptations
Audio drama CD released by Shogakukan in May 1993 and light novels written by Yamamoto Natsumi and illustrated by Shinohara Chie, published under the KSS Comic Novels imprint (three volumes from September to December 1998)