PLUS School Rumble volume 13 (fi-nally!), and the first Domitor Leo light novel—Domitor Leo 1: Pulihkan Segel Waktu!—that streeted a day earlier, 24 January 2012, and represents the return of light novels in Indonesia.
On a less festive note, Topeng Kaca: Dua Akoya volume 2 (Glass no Kamen vol 46) is postponed. (I knew that double the Glass no Kamen goodness in one street date was too good to be true...)
OverDrive © Yasuda Tsuyoshi/Kodansha
[First serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine]
Published in Indonesia by Elex Media
Guts have nothing to do with racing, talent or no. What's important is mindset — the will to dedicate yourself to one thing and one thing only. Then there's strength of heart — for power when you most need it!
–Fukazawa
So goes Fukazawa's pep talk to future Tour de France champ Shinozaki Mikoto in this week's Elex debut OverDrive. I assume the quoted Fukazawa refers to Fukazawa Yosuke, the Uncrowned King
and school bike club's fanatical captain, and not his little sister Yuki whom Mikoto is crushing on. As Mikoto would become the first Japanese to win the Tour de France, let's sub-title this Weekly Shonen Magazine manga, "The Legend of Mikoto," shall we?
☛ Over Drive was adapted into anime in 2007 by Studio XEBEC (26 episodes spanning manga volumes 1–5 of a total 17). Seiyuu Kaji Yuuki voiced Unpopular Protagonist
(or so Baka-Updates Manga users tag) Shinozaki Mikoto, with Yasumura Makoto as Fukazawa Yousuke and Nazuka Kaori as Fukazawa Yuki.
Over Drive isn't the only Elex manga premiere; there's also Aoba Bicycle Shop, which likewise tropes in bikes, but focuses on sales and repairs instead of racing. (Elex obviously wants to ride the current bike craze.) More on ex-Young King seinen Aoba Bicycle Shop, as well as other Yasuda Tsuyoshi shounen series beyond Over Drive, below the cut. For now, the top DO WANT! and the culmination of nearly a decade's-worth of emotional investment.
Inuyasha vol 56 of 56
By Takahashi Rumiko
Ultimate Shikon no Tama battle within the Meido! Will an equally terminal move separate Kagome from Inuyasha forever?
You know that's not so, especially if you (A) watched the anime and/or (B) read the finale in Shonen Star. I just had to stress the Heartwrenching before the Feudal Fairy Tale's WAFFy Happy Even After. :P
The final Inuyasha tankou compiles chapters 549 to 558: Gathering,
Collapse,
Fall,
Naraku's Death,
Incident at the Well,
High School Life,
Darkness,
Fate,
I Want to Be With You
and Tomorrow.
[*NOT Elex/Shonen Star chapter titles]
Mangazines: Nakayoshi Gress! 01/2012
Postponed from last week NakaGress streets this week, Issue 01/2012 bringing with it the debut of Moro Orie's What Makes Two of Us (Futari no Himitsu.). Deets after the release list.
Elex Media light novels (2012.01.24)
Elex Media manga and manhwa (2012.01.25)
- [Series Premiere] Aoba Bicycle Shop (Namiki Bashidoori: Aoba Jitenshaten) vol 1 of 20 by Miyao Gaku
- Cute Children (Zettai Karen Children) vol 19 of 29+ by Shiina Takashi
- Dragon's Fiancé (Ryuu no Hanawazurai) vol 2 of 7 by Kusakawa Nari
- Emile Chronicle Online Delta Saga (Emile Chronicle Online Gaiden Delta Saga) vol 2 of 3 by Tsutsumi Aya
- Inuyasha vol 56 of 56 by Takahashi Rumiko [Finale]
- The Knight in the Area (Area no Kishi) vol 2 of 29+ by Igano Hiroaki & Tsukiyama Kaya «Ex-2011.12.28
- Mixim 11 vol 7 of 12 by Anzai Nobuyuki
- [Series Premiere] Over Drive vol 1 of 17 by Yasuda Tsuyoshi
- School Rumble vol 13 of 22 by Kobayashi Jin
- Smash! vol 6 of 18 by Saki Kaori
- Tale of the Sea King (Kaiouki) vol 41 of 45 by Kawahara Masatoshi
- Topeng Kaca vol 21 of 24+ Deluxe (Glass no Kamen [Bunko]) by Miuchi Suzue
- The Tyr Chronicles (Tireujeongi) vol 10 of 11 by Ra InSoo & Son ChangHo
 | Namiki Bashidoori: Aoba Jitenshaten |
Reissues
Released in 12 Shonen Gahosha Bunko volumes from 2009.10 to 2010.12
Related series
Sequel: Aoba Jitenshaten (18 volumes per 2011.10; volume 19 street date: 2012.02.29, ongoing)
 | Zettai Karen Children 「絶対可憐チルドレン」 |
Volume 19 chapters:
Chapters 1-3: Phantom In The Mist (4-6)
Chapters 4-10: Shiken ni deru chō nōryoku (1-7)
[*NOT Elex chapter titles]
Adaptations
Synergy SP's 51-episode anime adaptation, starring seiyuu Hirano Aya (Akashi Kaoru), Tomatsu Haruka (Sannomiya Shiho), Shiraishi Ryoko (Nogami Aoi) and Nakamura Yuuichi (Minamoto Kōichi) aired in Japan from April 2008 to March 2009. A special episode Generous Treatment! Natsuko and Hotaru's B.A.B.E.L. Report
aired 2009.01.04. An OAV released 2010.07.16.
The Zettai Karen Children no Gōka Shinsaku Audio Drama "Tsuika kōen! Pati no hime rareta kōzen no jōnetsu" drama CD was bundled with the limited edition manga volume 26 (2011.06).
 | Ryuu no Hanawazurai 「龍の花わずらい」 |
Other languages/serializations
Serialized until chapter 26 (compiled in tankoubon #5) in the Indonesian HanaLaLa (magazine discontinued per December 2010)
English Two Flowers for the Dragon (CMX: six volumes per 2010.06, cancelled), traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan: 龍族花印記 7 per 2010.01), Vietnamese as Gia tộc rồng
 | Emile Chronicle Online Gaiden Delta Saga |
Related
Based on the Emile Chronicle Online game
 | Inuyasha 「犬夜叉」 by Takahashi Rumiko |
Awards
Winner, 47th Shogakukan Manga Awards in the Shounen category
Serializations/other languages
Indonesian Shonen Star (concluded)
English Inuyasha (VIZ Media: 56 volumes per 2011.01), French (Kana Tome 45 shipped 2011.12.02 • Tome 46 street date: 2012.03.16), Dutch (Kana), Spanish (Glénat Spain, Grupo Editorial Vid Mexico, LARP Editores Argentina), Italian (Star Comics), German (EMA, 56 volumes), Portuguese (Editora JBC Brazil), Swedish (Egmont Kärnan), Polish (Egmont Polska), traditional Chinese (Chingwin), Vietnamese (NXB Trẻ), Korean (Haksan)
Adaptations
Adapted into anime by Sunrise: the first season, based on volumes 1 through 36 and spanning 167 episodes, aired on Yomiuri TV from October 2000 until September 2004. The sequel, Inuyasha Kanketsu-hen, which picks up from volume 36 until series end, premiered October 2009. Seiyuu Yamaguchi Kappei, Yukino Satsuki and Morikawa Toshiyuki reprise their roles as Inuyasha, Kagome and Naraku. The sequel ended 2010.03.29.
At least four originally-conceived anime features have also been released: Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time (2001.12), The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass (2002.12), Swords of an Honorable Ruler (2003.12) and Fire on the Mystic Island (2004.12). A prequel special Inuyasha Meguri Au Mae no Unmei Koiuta aired 2004.04.19 in Japan.
The Inuyasha novel Shōsetsu InuYasha written by Tomoko Komparu and illustrated by Takahashi Rumiko was published in December 2004 under the Shonen Sunday Comics Special label.
 | Area no Kishi 「エリアの騎士」 |
Other languages
Traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan: 足球騎士 24 released 2011.11)
Adaptations
Shin-Ei Animation's The Knight in the Area anime adaptation premiered 7 January 2012 with seiyuu Fukuyama Jun as Aizawa Suguru, Itou Shizuka as Mishima Nana and Sanpei Yuko as Aizawa Kakeru.
 | MIXIM 11 「ＭＩＸＩＭ☆１１」 |
Other languages
English Mixim 11 (Chuang Yi: volume 5 released 2010.05)
 | OverDrive 「ＯｖｅｒＤｒｉｖｅ」 |
Adaptations
A 26-episode anime adaptation by XEBEC that aired between April and September 2007 with seiyuu Kaji Yuuki (Shinozaki Mikoto), Nazuka Kaori (Fukazawa Yuki), Yasumura Makoto (Fukazawa Yousuke) and Nojima Kenji (Terao Kouichi)
Related
OverDrive novels: OverDrive Tour de France e no Michi Novel (KC Novels: 2007.05) and OverDrive Novel 2: Champs Elysees o! Tour o mezase!! (KC Novels 2008.06)
 | School Rumble 「Ｓｃｈｏｏｌ Ｒｕｍｂｌｅ」 |
Serializations/Other languages
Serialized in the Indonesian Shonen Magz (ongoing)
English School Rumble (Del Rey: volume 14/15/16 released 2010.07), French (Pika Édition: Tome 22 shipped 2011.11); Spanish (Norma Editorial), German (Egmont Manga & Anime; from volume 19 onwards), Swedish (Schibsted Förlagen Sverige AB; serialized in Manga Mania) and traditional Chinese (Tong Li: 校園迷糊大王 22 released 2008.11)
Related
School Rumble Z (sequel, one volume)
The series also has four guidebooks: School Rumble: Private File (published 2004.03), School Rumble: Official File (2004.11), School Rumble: Pleasure File (2006.09) and School Rumble: Treasure File (2006.03)
Adaptations
The 26-episode anime adaptation by Studio Comet aired in Japan from October 2004 to March 2005, followed by the second season School Rumble Nigakki in 2006. Two OAVs (School Rumble Ichigakki Hoshū and School Rumble Sangakki) were released in 2005.12 and 2008 respectively. The School Rumble: Third Semester episodes, were bundled with the Japanese manga volumes 21 (2008.07) and 22 (2008.09).
At least two novels: School Rumble: Koi, Shirisomeshi koro ni and School Rumble: Me wa Megalodon no Me, written by Tokita Hiroko and illustrated by Kobayashi Jin, published in April 2004 and December 2007 respectively.
 | Smash! 「スマッシュ！」 by Saki Kaori |
 | Kaiouki 「海皇紀」 by Kawahara Masatoshi |
Other languages
Traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan: 海皇紀 45 per 2011.05)
 | Glass no Kamen 「ガラスの仮面 白泉社文庫」 |
Related
Glass no Kamen tankoubon (47 volumes per 2011.07 • volume 48 street date: 2012.02.25)
The Glass Mask Comic Fanbook was released in Japan 2010.09 under the Hana to Yume Comics Special label.
Adaptations
Three anime series and two live-action drama seasons
 | Tireujeongi 「티르전기」 |
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Postponed title(s)
Topeng Kaca: Dua Akoya volume 2 (Glass no Kamen volume 46). Pending new street date.
[Value sets] Paket Komik *Harga Spesial*
- Caramel Boy, Vols. 1-2 (of 2+) by Morio Masami [IDR 16,000/set]
- Fruits, Vols. 1-3 of 3 by Kim LeeJeong –Complete– [IDR 24,000/set]
- Juvenile Remix, Vols. 1-5 (of 10) by Isaka Kotaro & Osuga Megumi (Maou - Juvenile Remix) [IDR 40,000/set]
- Kunai Legend, Vols. 1-4 of 4 by Iori Tabasa (Kunaiden) –Complete– [IDR 32,000/set]
- Legend of Nereid, Vols. 11-15 of 15 by Hwang MiRee [IDR 40,000/set]
- Want You, Vols. 1-5 of 10 by Hwang MiRee [IDR 40,000/set]
*Volume tallies represent volume totals in country of origin, which may not coincide with Elex Media's latest releases. Elex's most recent volume for Juvenile Remix is volume 8 (2012.01.11 release), while for Want You is vol 10/10 (2011.06.28)
Mangazines (2012.01.18)
- Nakayoshi Gress! Issue 01/2012 (Indonesian Nakayoshi) «Ex-1.18
¹ Sources: Elex STO 24-25 January 2012 (release schedule) and Komikologi and/or Gramedia Shop (synopses and artwork, unless indicated otherwise).
² All manga retail for IDR 16,500 each except bunko Topeng Kaca 21 Deluxe (IDR 28,000) and light novel Domitor Leo 1: Pulihkan Segel Waktu! 14 (IDR 29,800). The Nakayoshi Gress! 01/2012 magazine is priced at IDR 30,000/issue. Value set SRPs indicated beside their respective entries.
³ Links like this are commercial Amazon search and/or product links (other language versions).
New Elex titles - continued
Aoba Bicycle Shop vol 1 of 20
By Miyao Gaku
Namiki Bashidoori: Aoba Jitenshaten
© Miyao Gaku/Shonen Gahousha
[First serialized in Young King]
Published in Indonesia as
Aoba Bicycle Shop by Elex Media
Aoba and her father run the Aoba Bicycle Shop on Namikibashi Street. In the course of everyday, they're privy to the unique stories of their customers, who range from a college student who's trying to get to know his real father to a high school boy who can't take being defeated by students at a girls' school to a child ashamed of the family business. What ties them all together — the bicycles Aoba and her dad sell.
A slice of life drama, stemming from Aoba and her father's interactions with their bicycle customers. "Heartwarming" has to be a given. Don't mistake this Aoba Bicycle Shop, originally Namiki Bashidoori: Aoba Jitenshaten first serialized in Shonen Gahousha's Young King, however, with its ongoing sequel Aoba Jitenshaten that also translates to "Aoba Bicycle Shop," but is still running (biking *snort*) in Young King and Young King Ours.
Other Miyao Gaku manga
Aside from Namiki Bashidoori: Aoba Jitenshaten (20 of 20 YK Comics volumes published between 1999.10 and 2007.06), its sequel Aoba Jitenshaten (18 volumes per 2011.10, ongoing) and that sequel's sequel, Aoba Jitenshaten: Keirin Challenge Hen (YK Comics tankou: 2010.10), Miyao Gaku also created the seinen drama fantasy Kazan (seven Young King Comics volumes from 1997.09 to 2001.06) and a compile of Devil Hunter Yohko stories based off three video games, Mamono Hunter Youko (Young King Comics: 1996.10).
Miyao Gaku is also credited for Neppū no Kazan and Miracle Hime Jubilee, both published under Daitosha's Hard comics imprint (compiled in tankou in 1999.10 and 1999.12 respectively.)
OverDrive - continued
Other Yasuda Tsuyoshi manga
OverDrive (17 of 17 volumes per 2008.06), check. Yasuda Tsuyoshi also collaborated with Satou Takako in Isshun no Kaze ni Nare, the shounen sports manga (track and field this time) that debuted in 2007 in Magazine Special (six volumes collected between 2008.02 and 2010.05). His latest concluded sports series (soccer) is Furimuku na Kimi wa first serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine (four volumes compiled from 2011.03 to 2011.09).
Domitor Leo vol 1 of 6: Pulihkan Segel Waktu!
By Kushima Michie
The first Domitor Leo light novel got its own post »here. Suffice it to say: Expect Courage. And lots of Action. (Elex's guarantee.)
Featured ongoing series
Dragon's Fiancé vol 2 of 7
By Kusakawa Nari
Jalanda's group abducts Dragon Clan heiress Shakuya on orders from the master who intends to take over the oasis by forcing Shakuya into marriage. Kwan and Lushin set off in pursuit and arrive in time to save Shakuya, compelled into signing a marriage contract. En route home, however, Kwan finds the rose tattoo on Shakuya's hand.
As I mentioned in my Dragon's Fiancé review, the rose tat represents Shakuya's feelings for Lushin, the original fiancé contender. (Yeah, I fangirl Lushin-sama~♡)
Mixim 11 vol 7 of 12
By Anzai Nobuyuki
The fierce Grand Canyon battle continues, with Ichimatsu and pals struggling to deal with four core Penances who are as strong as they are vicious. Can our heroes prevail?
The Prince's true identity also begins its slow striptease reveal in Mixim 11 volume 7.
School Rumble vol 13 of 22
By Kobayashi Jin
By chance, Harima and Eri grow closer. Which leaves Tenma exactly where?
School Rumble volume 13 compiles chapters 153–164 (High Society,
The Gift,
Shall We Dance?,
Le Trou,
The Pistol, the Birth of the Legend,
The Santa Clause,
Jingle All the Way,
The Lion King,
The Jerk,
Men in Black,
Summer Lovers
and Cocktail
) and ♭ side stories 34–36 (Sister Act,
Conte d'Hiver
and Cold Heat
). [*NOT Elex chapter titles]
If you want later Sukuram chapters, check out the Indonesian Shonen Magz.
Smash! vol 6 of 18
By Saki Kaori
As Shota undergoes a grueling rehabilitation regime, he learns of Yuhi's selection for the National team and impending move to Osaka. What's going to happen to Shota and Yuhi? Will Yuhi's badminton career sever their ties?
Topeng Kaca vol 21 of 24+ Deluxe
By Miuchi Suzue
In Bidadari Merah (2)
—
The staging of the legendary "Crimson Angel" looms, and two groups vie for the rare opportunity. For the first phase, Tsukikage challenges Maya and Ayumi to act as wind, fire, water and earth.
Who can best embody the four elements?
Other 25 January 2012 highlights
- Cute Children vol 19 by Shiina Takashi: Phantom Daughter's terror spree is successfully quelled, and the Children resume their daily routine. Midterms are coming up, but Kaoru has trouble concentrating on her studies. Precisely at that point, Hyobu invites her out — to none other than Pandra's HQ!
- Emile Chronicle Online Delta Saga vol 2 by Tsutsumi Aya: Emil, Titania, Dominion, three races that inhabit the Acronia continent. Delta chases after Kamil, Delta's father's murderer, propelled by his desire to protect those important to him. Equal parts adventure and danger await!
- The Knight in the Area vol 2 by Igano Hiroaki & Tsukiyama Kaya: That particular morning dawned bright. After a spell of not biking together, Suguru and Kakeru take off, recalling hopes and dreams about football to the accompaniment of rhythmic pedaling. But just when the Aizawa brothers come close to an understanding...
- Tale of the Sea King vol 41 by Kawahara Masatoshi: The next stage of war on the high seas against Forest gets underway. Despite a valiant attempt which sees the loss of limb, the Sea King fails to prevent the map/strategy blueprint from falling into enemy hands. One after another, Fan's attacks crumble, but it seems Forest's cheat sheet can only go so far...
- The Tyr Chronicles vol 10 by Ra InSoo & Son ChangHo: Tyr finally comes face to face with his older brother Roky, but Roky now belongs to the Black Circle. Can Tyr win his brother back, with the aid of their father who suddenly shows up?
Nakayoshi Gress! 01/2012 ♥ What Makes Two of Us by Moro Orie
To anyone who can tell me which Nakayoshi shoujo manga is the cover of Issue 01/2012 — the comment box's all yours. :D «Update: k, no one took me up on my offer, so answering my own question. It's newbie What Makes Two of Us by Moro Orie:
Futari no Himitsu.
© Moro Orie/Kodansha
[Nakayoshi]
Published in Indonesia
as What Makes Two of Us
by Elex Media
Sanjyou Kiki is the new star of the ‘Puchu’ candy commercials, but rising stardom doesn't preclude her idolizing someone. Her dream boy is Takumi.
When one day Kiki slips on the stairs, something happens that could well have come out of a myth. Something about The Legend of Lovers...
Did you think that lovers' legend involves Takumi? Well, Moro Orie-sensei subverts your expectation. As both Sapphire Sky and Chibi Manga point out, despite drooling over Takumi-kun, Kiki accidentally kisses Teppei, his friend.
And that liplock results in — Body Swap.
Moro Orie's gender bender comedy continues to serialize in Nakayoshi; two Futari no Himitsu. volumes have been collected as of 6 December 2011.
Other Moro Orie manga
Aside from Futari no Himitsu., Moro Orie's Hitsuji ga Ippiki also serialized in NakaGress!, retitled Counting Sheep (concluded). Meanwhile, Angel or Devil? (Kamika Akumaka), like What Makes Two of Us, is ongoing; latest chapter is Act VII: Akhir Cinta di Kehidupan Sebelumnya.
Other Nakayoshi pals that appear in Issue 01/2012:
- XX Me! (Watashi ni xx Shinasai!!) by Toyama Ema (Mission 26:
Become My Love Rival
) - Your Melody (Kimi no Neiro) by Fukushima Haruka (Cerita 10:
Unexpected Boy
) - Arisa by Ando Natsumi (Chapter 30:
Penjara
) - Love is the Devil (Amai Akuma ga Warau) by Toriumi Pedoro (
The Devil Whisper Can't be Refused
) - A Gift For My Teacher (Sensei, ni Ageru.) by Yamada Daisy (Cerita 8–9:
Goodbye Telephone
andTime with You
) - SGC! Survival Game Club! (Sabagebu!) by Matsumoto Hidekichi (6:
Pesta di Ruang Rahasia
) - Little Shugo Chara! (Shugo Chara-chan!) by PEACH-PIT, Mizushima Napthalene
- Hell Girl Return (Jigoku Shoujo Return) by Eto Miyuki & Jigoku Shojo Project (Cerita 17–18:
Persahabatan yang Fana
andKebohongan Natal
)
Kami Kami Kaeshi by Toyama Ema doesn't show up this issue.
Still not enuf? Here are the other 25 January 2012 manga
Level Comics: GTO 6 · Oh Butterfly Oh Flower 7 · Dolls of God 6 · Blade of Immortal 20 · Nurse Aoi 20 · Last Inning 11 · RRR 5 · Leonard: Keliling Dunia
m&c!: Images of You 3 · Lost Seven 3 · Pedang MahaDewa: Future 5 · Distance to a Kiss by Yoshinaga Yuu · Princess Gal Paradise 4 · Cherry Issue 61/2012 | Reprints: Crazy Love Game by Nanajima Kana · Mama Trouble by Kohara Yuko · Say You Love Me by Jinna Mai · Whistle In The Heart by Miyawaki Yukino
Iamque opus exegi,
~Niki C. DBA 30uɐlnɯɐnɥ (花木蘭03)
Mistress of Adoxography
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「魔法昆虫使いドミター・レオ １ 「時の封印」を復活せよ！」
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