Electric Daisy 10, Images of You 4 of 4, Canvas ~ Rainbow Sketch 1 by Kodama Miki (m&c! 29 February 2012 manga) [UPDATED]

Update: Added other ongoing Cherry serials

Dengeki Daisy © Motomi Kyousuke/Shogakukan
[Serialized in Betsucomi]
Published in Indonesia as Electric Daisy by Gramedia/m&c!

The Hyperion project to resurrect the Jack'O Frost virus is deep-sixed and the organization behind it dismantled. But Akira, still at large, remains a threat to Teru and Kurosaki. Meanwhile, the person supposedy privy to Kurosaki's "secret" also goes after Teru.

Whachuu gonna do, Tasuku? You look all grim and determined there on the much-awaited Electric Daisy 10 cover. :D

Electric Daisy volume 10 compiles Files 45 through 49: Test & Trial, Can't Always Look Pretty, Daisy Bell, Rena's Fiancé and Keep the Frustration in One's Bosom.

Ten Dengeki Daisy volumes have been published in Japan as of November 2011, which means m&c!'s version has caught up — even if only for a month. The Japanese volume 11 streets 26 March, and treats fangirls to six pack abs and the stunning sleeping face of Kurosaki!—oh, OK, I'll let you enjoy volume 10 first :D

Images of You vol 4 of 4
By Goto Junpei

Matataki departs for Spain after confessing to Mirai. Mirai later finds out about the "future death photograph" and follows Matataki. Only one more day remains before the prophetic picture comes true...

Can Matataki and Mirai find happiness? The answer lies in the touching (mengharukan, sez m&c!) Images of You finale.

New m&c! titles
m&c! launches Canvas ~ Rainbow Sketch by Kodama Miki, the Shonen Ace manga adapt of the FC01 FANDC visual novel, Canvas 2 - Nijiiro no Sketch. Preview, if you need it, after the release list.

Mangazines: Cherry February 2012 Edition
The regular Cherry is back, but this issue isn't numbered 62 per expected. Instead, it's the February 2012 Edition, and I don't think that's just to differentiate it from Cherry Love Special that streeted the day after Valentine's.

At any rate, numbered or not, for sure My Lovely Class Leader ♥ by Nishimura Tomoko (that I'm near certain is this issue's front cover) returns with a new installment—episode 38 ex-Gokujou!! Mechamote Iinchou volume 11—along with I am not a Maid! by Iwaoka Meme (Episode 12 from Maid ja Naimon! volume 3) and Yomogi Loves Money? by Arai Kiyoko (Episode 13 from Yomogi Mochi Yaketa? volume 3). Even if Dawn Aria by Akaishi Michiyo doesn't appear on the cover, I'm pretty sure that's still ongoing. Unless Akatsuki no Aria finished in Japan when I wasn't paying attention. Edit: It is, with Episode 39 from Akatsuki no Aria volume 11. [Continued...]

m&c! manga (2012.02.29)

1. [Series Premiere] Canvas ~ Rainbow Sketch (Canvas 2 - Nijiiro no Sketch) vol 1 of 4 by Kodama Miki, FC01FANDC. CO. JP

Canvas 2 - Nijiiro no Sketch 「Ｃａｎｖａｓ２～虹色のスケッチ～」 by Kodama Miki, FC01FANDC. CO. JP AKA Canvas2 Kadokawa Shoten Shonen Ace, shounen Volume 1 first published in Japan 2005.09

Related
Based on the FC01 FANDC visual novel Canvas 2 - Nijiiro no Sketch, sequel to Canvas: Motif of Sepia. The game was also adapted into a 24-episode anime produced by Kadokawa Shoten and ZEXCS, which aired from October 2005 to March, with seiyuu Sakurai Takahiro as Kamikura Hiroki, Nazuka Kaori as Elise Housen and Nabatame Hitomi as Kikyou Kiri.

2. Electric Daisy (Dengeki Daisy) vol 10 of 10+ by Motomi Kyousuke

Dengeki Daisy 「電撃デイジー」 by Motomi Kyousuke Shogakukan Betsucomi, shoujo Volume 10 first published in Japan 2011.09

Other languages
English Dengeki Daisy (VIZ Media: eight volumes per 2012.01 • volume 9 street date: 2012.03.06), French (Kazé Editions: Dengeki Daisy Tome 10 shipped 2012.02.22), traditional Chinese (Ever Glory Taiwan: 愛情接合器 9 released 2012.02.22)

3. Images of You (Ginen Shounen) vol 4 of 4 by Goto Junpei [Finale]

Ginen Shounen 「銀塩少年」 by Goto Junpei AKA Gelatin Boy Shogakukan Shonen Sunday Super, shounen Volume 4 first published in Japan 2011.01

Hong Kong manhua (2012.02.29)

• Pedang Maha Dewa 4: Amazing Weapons - The Lost Blade vol 6 by Tony Wong

Pedang Maha Dewa 4: Amazing Weapons - The Lost Blade by Tony Wong Published by Jade Dynasty

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Mangazines (2012.02.29)

• Cherry February 2012 Edition (Indonesian Ciao, ChuChu, Sho-Comi, Flowers, Betsucomi)

Reprints and Restocks
m&c! resumes one-shot shoujo tankou reprints this street date with four ex-Betsucomi manga: A Girl's Melancholy (Shoujo no Melancholy) by Taamo, I Love This Wolf (Ookamitachi no Tengoku) by Kikuchi Kamaro, Just Between You and Me (Himitsu Himitsu) by Kawamaru Shin and My Venus Lady (Hetare Venus) by Usami Maki; two from Ciao: First Romance by Morie Mako and Hold Me, Noir! (Dakishimete! Noir) by Iisaka Yukako; and one from Hana to Yume, Love Cupid (Renai Cupid) by Kiritani Miki.

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Dawn of The Arcana 5, Eternal Sabbath 8 of 8, Blade of Immortal 21 (Level Comics 29 February 2012 manga) [UPDATED]

Update: Wanna know what grade I gave the Have A Good Night! debut? Scroll, kudasai.

Reimei no Arcana © Toma Rei/Shogakukan
[Serialized in Cheese!]
Published in Indonesia as Dawn of The Arcana by Level Comics

Arriving at the hybrid village to prevent the Belquat army massacre, our heroes discover that Cain—Caesar's older brother—leads the operation. Nakaba tries to negotiate with Cain, little realizing that Cain's bitterness goes deeper than her words can reach.

The two rivals unleash their wrath in volume 5 of Toma Rei's Dawn of The Arcana, this Level release's top DO WANT!

For runner-up, we have —

Eternal Sabbath vol 8 of 8
By Souryo Fuyumi

Enraged at learning that he's flawed, Isaac lets loose his fury on a hapless Tokyo. Only Akiba can stop his psycho clone from visiting his fate upon innocents.

How will this ultimate showdown between these gene-enhanced ‘immortals’ end? asks Level. Me: Which one was created to be sacrificed? :P In either case, the ES finale should have answers.

New Level titles
Have A Good Night! by Yamazaki Sayaka

There are nights when a woman just needs a man at her side.

Shio hasn't had a good night's sleep since her husband left. But one night, she sleeps soundly — in the arms of her brother-in-law Gai!

Cure for insomnia found, Shio opens up "Stripe Sheep" for women can't fall asleep without a man beside them. She has to keep her side business under wraps, though, especially from Yanagihara who's been getting (too) close lately.

Have A Good Night! or Shima Shima first serialized in Morning in 2008; 12 Seinen with a (Strong) Female Lead, Insomnia, Divorce, Loneliness, Reverse Harem volumes were compiled between July 2008 and October 2010. The slice of life manga was adapted into a live-action renzoku in 2011, starring Yada Akiko (Natsuigawa Reiko in Voice) as Houkigi Shio, with Miura Shohei (Nakatsu Shuichi in Hanazakari no Kimitachi e 2011), Kikuta Daisuke (Kazuki Shuhei, Kaito Royale), Suzuki Katsuhiro (Noe Shinji, HanaKimi 2011) and Fukushi Sota (Murano Sota, Misaki Number One!!) as Shio's four “sheep” Tamabuki Gai, Futaba Ran, Hayashida Rindou and Makomo Shuuji.

☞ Snap review I admit I tried Have A Good Night! solely on the maximum-strength basis of the dorama eyecandy and while the art doesn't quite match up, I enjoyed it immensely. How much? I actually read the first eight episodes sleepy (it was one in the morning), but I. Still. Finished. Shio-neesan does live up to that Strong Female Lead tag and her characterization rings true. As for her Reverse Harem, brother-in-law Gai shows promise. Am definitely reading volume 2 when it comes out—oh, rating? A solid 7.75 of 10 :)

Shima Shima manga-ka Yamazaki Sayaka also created Haruka 17. [Continued...]

Oh. ROMIC Suske & Wiske also premieres with Setengah Havelaar (Suske en Wiske 310: De halve Havelaar), after having been back-burnered since last December. In this volume, Suske and Wiske (or Spike and Suzy or Bob et Bobette or Willy and Wanda, depending on which language version you're reading), try to save a manuscript about colonial oppression from never seeing the light of a printing press.

Level Comics manga (2012.02.29)

1. Blade of Immortal (Mugen no Juunin) vol 21 of 28+ by Samura Hiroaki

Mugen no Juunin 「無限の住人」 by Samura Hiroaki Kodansha Afternoon, seinen Volume 21 first published in Japan 2007.06

Volume 21 chapters:
Dai Hyaku San Jū Go Maku Kyōon
Dai Hyaku San Jū Roku Maku Kikoku
Dai Hyaku San Jū Nana Maku Otozure (Sono Ichi)
Dai Hyaku San Jū Hachi Maku Otozure (Sono Ni)
Dai Hyaku San Jū Kyū Maku Fuyugeshō
Dai Hyaku Yon Jū Maku Yogiku
Dai Hyaku Yon Jū Ichi Maku Michizure (Sono Ichi)

Awards
1997 Japan Media Arts Festival Excellence Prize

Other languages
English Blade of the Immortal (Dark Horse Comics: 24 volumes per 2011.11), French (Casterman: L'habitant de l'infini Tome 26 shipped 2011.06 • Tome 27 street date: 2012.05.02), Italian (Planet Manga), German and Polish (Egmont), Portuguese (Conrad Brazil) and Swedish (Schibsted Förlagen Sverige AB; serialized in Manga Mania)

Adaptations
A 13-episode anime starring seiyuu Seki Tomokazu (Manji) and Satou Rina (Rin) aired in Japan on AT-X from July to December 2008.

Related
The 小説無限の住人　刃獣異聞/Blade of the Immortal: Legend of the Sword Demon novel written by Ohsako Junichi and illustrated by Samura Hiroaki was published under the KC Novels imprint in 2008.07 and by Dark Horse Comics in 2009.11.

The 艶（あだ）浪　「無限の住人」画集/The Art of Blade of the Immortal illustration book was released 2008.06 in Japan, 2010.06 in North America by Dark Horse.

2. Dawn of The Arcana (Reimei no Arcana) vol 5 of 9+ by Toma Rei

Reimei no Arcana 「黎明のアルカナ」 by Toma Rei Shogakukan Cheese!, shoujo Volume 5 first published in Japan 2010.10

Other languages
English Dawn of the Arcana (VIZ Media: two volumes as of 2012.02.07 • volume 3 street date: 2012.04.03), French (Kazé Editions: L'Arcane de l'aube: Tome 5 shipped 2012.01 • Tome 6 street date: 2012.03.21)

Related
The Reimei no Arcana -Hajimari no Koku- 「黎明のアルカナ－始まりの刻－」 light novel was published in Japan in 2011.02 under Shogakukan's Flower Comics Lululu Novels label

3. Eternal Sabbath (ES) vol 8 of 8 by Souryo Fuyumi [Finale]

ES 「ＥＳ」 by Souryo Fuyumi Kodansha Morning, seinen Volume 8 first published in Japan 2004.11

Other languages/Reissues
English ES (Del Rey: eight volumes), French (Glénat: eight volumes), Italian (Editions Star Comics)
Re-released in five bunko volumes (2006.10 - 2007.02)

4. Gun Smith Cats Burst vol 3 of 5 by Sonoda Kenichi

Gun Smith Cats Burst 「ＧＵＮＳＭＩＴＨ　ＣＡＴＳ　ＢＵＲＳＴ」 by Sonoda Kenichi Kodansha Afternoon, seinen Volume 3 first published in Japan 2006.09

Related series
Prequel Gun Smith Cats (eight volumes)

Other languages
English Gunsmith Cats Burst (Dark Horse Comics; 5 volumes) and French (Glenat tome 5 released 2010.03)

5. [Series Premiere] Have A Good Night! (Shima Shima) vol 1 of 12 by Yamazaki Sayaka

Shima Shima 「シマシマ」 by Yamazaki Sayaka Kodansha Morning, seinen Volume 1 (episodes 1–8) first published in Japan 2008.07

Adaptations
The 10-episode live-action Shima Shima aired on TBS from April to June 2011, starring Yada Akiko as Houkigi Shio, Miura Shohei as Tamabuki Gai, Kikuta Daisuke as Futaba Ran, Suzuki Katsuhiro as Hayashida Rindou and Fukushi Sota as Makomo Shuuji.

6. Lost Man vol 8 of 15+ by Kusaba Michiteru

Lost Man 「ＬＯＳＴ　ＭＡＮ」 by Kusaba Michiteru Shogakukan Young Sunday (later moved to Big Comic Spirits after 31 July 2008), seinen Volume 8 first published in Japan 2010.05

7. Yokohama Chinatown Fantasy (Kachuu Hana) vol 9 of 16+ by Nishi Yuuji & Hikino Shinji

Kachuu Hana 「華中華」 by Nishi Yuuji & Hikino Shinji Shogakukan Big Comic, seinen Volume 9 first published in Japan 2009.07

Reissues
Kachuu Hana My First BIG Specials volumes 1-8 released between 2010.10 and 2011.05

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European comics (2012.02.29)

1. Boule & Bill: Album Kenangan (Boule et Bill, Tome 8: Souvenirs de famille) by Jean Roba (Dupuis)
2. [Premiere] Suske & Wiske: Setengah Havelaar (Suske en Wiske 310: De halve Havelaar) by Willy Vandersteen (Standaard Uitgeverij) «Ex-2011.12.28

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Dragon's Fiance 3, Popcorn 1 Deluxe by Shoji Yoko, Blooming Youth 11 (Elex Media 29 February 2012 manga)

Seito Shokun! © Shoji Yoko/Kodansha
Published in Indonesia as Popcorn by Elex Media

I forgot which tweep mentioned it, but yes, it BOGGLES that Elex retitled Seito Shokun! Popcorn. Sure, the Deluxe reissue simply follows its predecessor tankou's naming, but still — Whyyyy? Ah, well, my curiosity will just have to go unsatisfied.

You might already know what Popcorn or Seito Shokun! is all about from the dorama AKA Attention Students! that DramaWiki tells me was actually based on the sequel Seito Shokun! - Kyoushihen. But let's backtrack to the original manga classic before Kitashiro Naoko—Nakki—became a teacher:

Transfer student Nakki wins over friends and influences people in her new school, largely through her unfailing cheer. With Iwasaki, Nakki forms a group of five (pranksters) and later, meets her first love Tobishima-senpai.

Nakki not only makes a success of the the school Sports Week, she also helps Mr. Kaneda with his love life. If only her own would follow the same fast track: something happens to Tobishima-senpai when he hands over his painting to Nakki.

Elex urges you to follow the award-winning exploits of Nakki and friends (Seito Shokun! won the second Kodansha Manga Award in 1978 in the shoujo category), promising sweet and bitter, love and hope — everything that makes teenage life unforgettable. Especially if you missed the its initial 24-volume run. Except... each volume retails for IDR 28,500, and you will only have to shell that out...12 times. *sweatdrop*

Manga-ka Shoji Yoko followed up Seito Shokun! first serialized in Kodansha's Shoujo Friend with a side story, Seito Shokun! - Gaiden: Okita Narutoshi-hen - Broken Brothers in April 1984, before starting the sequel Seito Shokun! - Kyoushihen in Be Love (home to 2nd Manga Taisho awardee Chihayafuru) in 2003. Twenty-five Seito Shokun! - Kyoushihen have been collected as of August 2011. Nakki's story continues in Seito Shokun! - Saishuushou Tabidachi, also serialized in Be Love. (Three volumes have been published between August 2011 and February 2012.)

I continue with the other Shoji Yoko manga after the release list. (Warning: there are A LOT.) For now, the top DO WANT!

Dragon's Fiancé vol 3 of 7
By Kusakawa Nari

Shakuya's entourage arrives at an oasis where they are greeted by a mysterious sword dancer whom Lushin recognizes as his mentor. Lushin looks to ‘the teacher’ to reveal what happened to him during his lost years. But further investigation will have to wait as a group of thugs attacks and Kwan is stabbed!

Lushin-samaaaa~ ♡ *shoves Kwan outtadaway*

Elex Media manga (2012.02.29)

1. Blooming Youth (Hanasakeru Seishounen) vol 11 of 12 by Itsuki Natsumi

Hanasakeru Seishounen 「花咲ける青少年」 by Itsuki Natsumi Hakusensha LaLa and LaLa DX, shoujo Volume 11 first published in Japan 1994.09

Reissues/Other languages
Reissued in six aizōban from 2009.02 to 2009.03
Traditional Chinese 天國少女 (Tong Li, 12 volumes)

Related
One-shot sequel (Melody 27 June 2009) and Hanasakeru Seishounen: Tokubetsuhen (volume 2 per 2011.12.05). The Hanasakeru Seishounen Premium Fanbook also released on 2011.12.05.

Adaptations
A 39-episode anime adaptation by Studio Pierrot, starring seiyuu Endo Aya (Kajika Louisa Kugami Burnsworth), Morikawa Toshiyuki (Huang Li-Ren), Ono Daisuke (Eugene Alexandr De Volkan), Namikawa Daisuke (Rumaty Ivan Di Raginei) and Fukuyama Jun (Carl Rosenthal) that aired between April 2009 and February 2010 on NHK, and at least two stage adaptations, the first premiering 29 September 2010 in Tokyo

2. Dragon's Fiancé (Ryuu no Hanawazurai) vol 3 of 7 by Kusakawa Nari

Ryuu no Hanawazurai 「龍の花わずらい」 by Kusakawa Nari Hakusensha LaLa, shoujo Volume 3 first published in Japan 2007.02

Other languages/serializations
Serialized in Indonesian until chapter 26 (compiled in tankoubon #5) in 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

3. Emile Chronicle Online Delta Saga (Emile Chronicle Online Gaiden Delta Saga) vol 3 of 3 by Tsutsumi Aya [Finale]

Emile Chronicle Online Gaiden Delta Saga 「エミル・クロニクル・オンライン外伝デルタサーガ」 by Tsutsumi Aya, Broccoli · GungHo Online entertainment, Inc. · Headlock Flex Comix (Softbank Creative), shounen Volume 3 first published in Japan 2007.12

Related
Based on the Emile Chronicle Online game

4. Otoboke Section Chief (Otoboke Kachou) vol 18 of 23+ by Ueda Masashi

Otoboke Kachou 「おとぼけ課長」 by Ueda Masashi Houbunsha Manga Time, seinen Volume 18 first published in Japan 2005.02

5. [Premiere] Popcorn vol 1 of 12 Deluxe (Seito Shokun!) by Shoji Yoko

Seito Shokun! 「生徒諸君！　(講談社漫画文庫)」 by Shoji Yoko Kodansha Shoujo Friend, shoujo Volume 1 first published in Japan by Kodansha Manga Bunko 1995.12

Awards
Winner, 1978 Kodansha Manga Awards in the shoujo category

Other languages
Partially translated into English as Eigo Seito Shokun! (four Kodansha Eigo Comics from 1983.09 to 1984.03)

Related series
Seito Shokun! tankoubon (24 volumes), side story Seito Shokun! - Gaiden: Okita Narutoshi-hen - Broken Brothers (1984.04), sequels Seito Shokun! - Kyoushihen (25 volumes per 2011.08) and Seito Shokun! - Saishuushou Tabidachi (three volumes from 2011.08 to 2012.02)

Adaptations
Adapted into an OAV by Ashi Productions. The anime directed by Kusakabe Mitsuo aired on Fuji TV on 23 February 1986.

The 10-episode live-action Seito Shokun! AKA Attention Students! (based on Seito Shokun! - Kyoushihen) broadcast on TV Asahi from April to June 2007, starring Uchiyama Rina as Nakki, Shiina Kippei as Hyuga Yuichiro and Horikita Maki as Kimura Juria

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What secrets do you hide? | Chrome Shelled Regios anime premieres 24 February 2012 on Animax Asia [UPDATED

© Shusuke Amagi/Miyuu/Fujimishobou/Regios Partners.
[Image from Animax Asia]

Chrome Shelled Regios premieres 24 February 2012, Friday, 10PM WIB (UTC+7) on Animax Asia, and airs weekdays thereafter. It replaces Letter Bee Reverse.

In a post-apocalyptic world filled with mutated monsters, humanity is forced into isolation in large mobile cities called Regios.

A mysterious skilled fighter named Layfon Alseif enrolls in the Academy city of Zuellni. He seems to be hiding a past he doesn't want to recall.
–Animax synopsis

Chrome Shelled Regios or Kōkaku no Regios is originally a light novel series by Amagi Shusuke, illustrated by Miyuu. The title won Best Story with an Academic Theme in Kadokawa's 2007 Light Novel Awards. The franchise has 4 (Yes, 4!) Manga adaptations, 2 novel spin-offs (a prequel and a sidestory) and an Anime, gleefully notes TV Tropes. (And let's not forget, drama CD).

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20% discount on Elex, Level and m&c! manga from 21-29 February 2012 at all Elex Comic Centers

Attack! :) This month-end promo spans two release scheds: 2.22 and 2.29.

If you're a member, you can avail of a 20% discount on Elex Media, Level Comics and m&c! manga and manhwa from 21-29 February 2012 at all Elex Comic Centers. So say the ECC staff I talked to.

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The Breaker 4, Mail Girlfriend 3, Moon Fighters 3 (m&c! 22 February 2012 manhwa and manga)

The Breaker © Jeon KeukJin, Park JinHwan/Daewon C.I.
[First serialized in Young Daiwon]
Published by Gramedia/m&c!

Just when all hope is lost, Han Chun Woo comes to Lee Shi Woon's aid. Unfortunately, Mamugi has transformed into a more than worthy opponent. Not only has he mastered his weapon and its lethal abilities, he also knows the story behind the legendary name, Koo Moon Ryong!

W00t! All hell is breaking loose! No wonder The Breaker once again emerges the top DO WANT! :P The next Most Wanted, meanwhile, is —

Mail Girlfriend vol 3 of 5
By Oshima Towa

After breaking up with Haruka, Kakeru gets a new online girlfriend, Myuu. But his heart refuses to forget Haruka, the reason for Kakeru joining as a navigator.

Mail Girlfriend volume 3 compiles chapters 14 to 20: uuencode, phishing, avatar, link, cybercascade, firewall and netizen (original Japanese titles).

New m&c! titles
She, Between He and Me by Morita Yuki
m&c! collates Morita Yuki's She, Between He and Me's Cherry installments and gives us the tankou. And no, (the ungrammatical) She, Between He and Me—originally Kare to Kanojo to Kanojo first serialized in Ciao—doesn't feature a multiple personality lead, just your regular love triangle. [Continued...]

m&c! manga (2012.02.22)

1. Mail Girlfriend (Mel Kano.) vol 3 of 5 by Oshima Towa

Mel Kano. 「メルカノ。」 by Oshima Towa Shogakukan Sunday GX, seinen Volume 3 (chapters 14–20) first published in Japan 2009.01

2. [Premiere] She, Between He and Me (Kare to Kanojo to Kanojo) by Morita Yuki

Kare to Kanojo to Kanojo 「彼と彼女と彼女」 by Morita Yuki AKA Distance of our love Shogakukan Ciao, shoujo This volume first published in Japan 2009.10

Serializations
Serialized in the Indonesian Cherry (concluded)

m&c! manhwa (2012.02.22)

1. The Breaker vol 4 of 10 by Jeon KeukJin & Park JinHwan

The Breaker 「브레이커 (THE BREAKER)」 by Jeon KeukJin & Park JinHwan Daewon C.I. Young Daiwon, seinen Volume 4 first published in Korea 2008.08

Related series
Sequel: The Breaker: New Waves (two volumes per 2011.12.28)

2. Moon Fighters (Wolyoil Sonyeon) vol 3 of 9 by Lee YoungYou

Wolyoil Sonyeon 「月요일 소년(월요일 소년)」 by Lee YoungYou Haksan Party, soonjung Volume 3 first published in Korea 2006.05

Other languages
English Moon Boy (Ice Kunion: three volumes, absorbed by Yen Press: published all nine volumes), French (Editions Clair de Lune: Le Garçon de la lune Tome 9 per 2011.05), Japanese (Enterbrain: Getsuyoubi Shounen volume 2 per 2010.03)

Hong Kong manhua (2012.02.22)

• [Premiere] Long Hu Men Poster Collection by Tony Wong

Long Hu Men Poster Collection by Tony Wong (Jade Dynasty)

AMERO comics (2012.02.22)

• [Premiere] Monika dan Kawan-Kawan: Danau Awet Muda by Mauricio De Sousa

Monika dan Kawan-Kawan: Danau Awet Muda by Mauricio De Sousa (MSP)

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Judge 1 by Tonogai Yoshiki, Iliad 9, Dark Edge 3 (Level Comics 22 February 2012 manga)

Doubt fans, rejoice. The next batch of Ten Little Murder Victims—at least Seven, I think—are heeeeerrre! (You think it's a coincidence that Level also launches the trope namer Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None the same day?)

Judge © Tonogai Yoshiki/Square Enix [Serialized in Shonen Gangan]
Published in Indonesia by Level Comics

Hiroyuki wakes up in the dark, handcuffed and clueless over who kidnapped him. But Hiroyuki is not alone. He and everyone else are trapped into playing the deadly game, Judge.

Sin, sin, sin, sin, sin, sin, sin, punishment. Rage, lust, gluttony, sloth, greed, arrogance, jealousy. The sinners are judged; who will gain redemption?

The Survival, Play or Die Situation, Seven Deadly Sins, Game of Death Judge is currently serialized in Shonen Gangan; four volumes have been compiled as of November 2011.

You know manga-ka Tonogai Yoshiki from the similarly troped prequel Doubt, but he is also credited for Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Himatsubushi-hen, the fourth question arc of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni.

As for the first runner-up DO WANT!

Iliad vol 9 of 15
By Uoto Osamu & Toshusai Garaku

Twenty-five years ago, a group tried to flee East Germany through the Berlin underground tunnel complex. Two were killed and the others captured. Now, the group has reconvened to find out the traitor 25 years ago. Posing as one of the fugitives, Iriya infiltrates the group to discover the hidden entrance to Himmler's library.

Level Comics manga (2012.02.22)

1. Dark Edge vol 3 of 15 by Aikawa Yu

Dark Edge 「ＤＡＲＫ　ＥＤＧＥ」 by Aikawa Yu Media Works Dengeki Comic Gao!, shounen Volume 3 first published in Japan 2000.02

Other languages
English Dark Edge (ComicsOne then DrMaster: 10 volumes per 2009.03.03)

2. Iliad vol 9 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 9 (eight episodes/chapters 65–72) first published in Japan in 2005.09

3. Jormungand vol 6 of 10+ by Takahashi Keitarou

Jormungand 「ヨルムンガンド」 by Takahashi Keitarou Shogakukan Sunday GX, seinen Volume 6 first published in Japan 2009.04

Other languages
English Jormungand (VIZ Media: eight volumes as of 2012.01 • volume 9 street date: 2012.06.12)

Adaptations/Related
A Jormungand drama CD was bundled with manga volume 9 (JP release: 2011.02), the Mini art book "Ricochet" drama CD with volume 5 (JP: 2008.10).

WHITE FOX's anime adaptation has been greenlit. Seiyuu Tamura Mutsumi voices Jonah while Itou Shizuka plays Koko Hekmatyar and Ohara Sayaka and Ishizuka Unshou voice Valmet and Lehm respectively.

4. [Series Premiere] Judge vol 1 of 4+ by Tonogai Yoshiki

Judge 「ＪＵＤＧＥ」 by Tonogai Yoshiki Square Enix Shonen Gangan, shounen Volume 1 first published in Japan 2010.08

Related
Prequel: Doubt (four volumes)

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European comics/BDs (2012.02.22)

1. Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None (Agatha Christie, Tome 3: Dix petits nègres) by François Rivière, Frank Leclercq (Heupe Sarl-Emmanuel Proust Editions)
2. Leonard: Kucing Pengacau (Léonard, Tome 35: Le Génie donne sa langue au chat) by Turk & De Groot (Dupuis)
3. Scrameustache: Planet Dua Bulan (Le Scrameustache, Tome 3: Le continent des deux lunes) by Gos - Walt (Glenat)
4. Yakari: Misteri Tebing (Yakari, Tome 25: Le mystère de la falaise) by Derib

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07-GHOST 5, One Piece 61, Ciuman Dewa 8 (Elex Media 22 February 2012 manga) [UPDATED]

07-GHOST volume 5 emerges the top manga DO WANT!, regardless that it releases the same day as the formidable Over two million copies sold! within three days of streeting in Japan One Piece 61. Go figure.

07-GHOST © Amemiya Yuki & Ichihara Yukino/Ichijinsha [Serialized in Comic Zero-Sum] · One Piece © Oda Eiichiro/Shueisha [Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump]. Published in Indonesia by Elex Media

Teito manages to pass the clergy examination, but the true test has just begun. With the Balsburg military determined to capture the bearer of the ‘Eye of Mikhail,’ and Teito's quest to regain his lost memories, Teito exchanges the sanctuary of the Church for a perilous journey to track down the seven Houses of God scattered all over Balsburg...

07-GHOST vol 5 collates Kapitel (chapters) 24 through 29: Light and Dark, Setting Off, Antwort, Slave Trader, The 6th District and Housen House. [*NOT Elex chapter titles]

One Piece vol 61 of 65+
By Oda Eiichiro

After reading Luffy's message, the Straw Hats work on their skills while biding their time till the appointed day of reunion. Two years hence, captain and crew reunite and set sail for the New World.

One Piece volume 61: Romance Dawn: For the New World compiles chapters 595 to 603: The Pledge, Spectrum, 3D2Y, Two Years Later, Nine Pirates, Island of New Beginnings, Romance Dawn: For the New World, Downward Ho! and Keep That in Mind. [*NOT Elex chapter titles]

The latest OP chapter compiled in tankoubon is 646: Frog bound in volume 65, published in Japan last 3 February.

Mangazines: Nakayoshi Gress! 02/2012 and Shonen Star 03/2012
Reinstating the Indonesian Nakayoshi 02/2012 that I prematurely reported as a 2.15 release. The most important developments on the NakaGress! front are the return of The Great Detective Kiyoshiro Yumemizu by Enue Kei & Hayamine Kaoru and [Update] the end of two series: A Gift for My Teacher by Yamada Daisy and Moro Orie's Angel or Devil?.

Meanwhile, Aso Haro's Play or Die Alice in Borderland nabs Shonen Star 03/2012's featured series spotlight, but Aoyama Gosho's Detektif Conan is splashed on the cover. Both are still serializing.

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Elex Media manga and manhwa (2012.02.22)

1. 07-GHOST vol 5 of 13+ by Amemiya Yuki & Ichihara Yukino

07-GHOST 「０７‐ＧＨＯＳＴ」 by Amemiya Yuki, Ichihara Yukino Ichijinsha Comic Zero-Sum, josei Volume 5 (chapters 24–29) first published in Japan 2007.11

Awards
Double-first prize, 3rd Zero-Sum Comics Grand-Prix

Other languages
English 07-GHOST (Go! Comi: 7 volumes [dropped] and Chuang Yi Singapore: volume 9 per 2011.10), French (Kazé Editions: 07-Ghost Tome 7 shipped 2012.01.02), German (EMA: Band 10 released 2012.01.12 • Band 11 street date: 2012.04)

Related series
07-GHOST CHILDREN (side story; one volume)

A 07-GHOST Seal and Postcard Book was released by Gakken Marketing in 2009.09

Adaptations
Anime: Studio DEEN's 25-episode adaptation, starring seiyuu Mitsuki Saiga (Teito Klein), Namikawa Daisuke (Mikage) and Hayami Sho (Ayanami), aired in Japan from April through September 2009. Since the TV series' end, mini-dramas have been released through limited edition genteiiban (DVDs).

Audio drama: The 07-Ghost: Kamisama ni Todoku Koibumi drama CD was released in Japan in 2007. The second The Day of Retribution shipped June 2009 and the third 07-Ghost: The Top News Headlines came out October the same year. A special drama CD also streeted in 2009.

2. Casting vol 6 of 8 by KITT & Park SangYong

Casting by KITT & Park SangYong Daewon C.I. Comic Champ, sonyun

3. Ciuman Dewa (Kamisama Hajimemashita) vol 8 of 11+ by Suzuki Julietta

Kamisama Hajimemashita 「神様はじめました」 by Suzuki Julietta Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 8 first published in Japan 2010.12

Other languages
English Kamisama Kiss (VIZ Media: seven volumes per 2012.02.07 • volume 8 street date: 2012.04.03), French (Delcourt: Divine Nanami Tome 5 shipped 2012.02.08)

4. Crows vol 22 of 26 by Takahashi Hiroshi

Crows 「クローズ」 by Takahashi Hiroshi AKA Crows: Busou Sensen Reimeihen Akita Shoten Monthly Shounen Champion, shounen Volume 22 first published in Japan 1997.01

Related series
Main story: Crows Gaiden (three volumes: 1, 2 (Sono Go no Crows) and 3 (Zoku - Crows Gaiden))
Sequel: Worst (28 volumes as of 2012.01.06)
Spin-offs: Crows Zero (nine volumes per 2010.08); Crows Gaiden: Linda Linda (two volumes); Suzuran Danshi Koukou Nyuugaku Annai (one volume)

Adaptations
Two live-action prequel movies: Crows ZERO (Japan theatrical release: October 2007) and Crows ZERO II (April 2009), directed by Miike Takashi and starring Oguri Shun (GPS leader Takiya Genji) and Yamada Takayuki (Serizawa Tamao)

5. Dorabase (Dorabase: Doraemon Chouyakyuu Gaiden) vol 21 of 23+ by Mugiwara Shintaro & Fujiko F. Fujio Production

Dorabase: Doraemon Chouyakyuu Gaiden 「ドラベース　ドラえもん超野球外伝」 by Mugiwara Shintaro & Fujiko F. Fujio Production Shogakukan CoroCoro Comic, kodomo Volume 21 first published in Japan 2010.11

Related series
Doraemon (main story; 45 volumes)

6. Kisah Edo di Abad 21 (Chotto Edo Made) vol 4 of 6 by Tsuda Masami

Chotto Edo Made 「ちょっと江戸まで」 by Tsuda Masami Hakusensha LaLa, shoujo Volume 4 first published in Japan 2010.10

Other languages
Traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan: 江戶夢時代 4 released 2011.03 and Jonesky Limited Hong Kong: 現代江戶少女 vol 4 per 2011.02.)

7. La Corda D'Oro (Kiniro no Corda) vol 9 of 17 by Kure Yuki

Kiniro no Corda 「金色のコルダ」 by Kure Yuki Hakusensha LaLa, LaLa DX and LaLa Special, shoujo Volume 9 first published in Japan 2007.10

Related
Adapted from Koei's Kin'iro no Corda role-playing game (part of the Neoromance series also including the Angelique, Harukanaru Toki no Naka de, and Neo Angelique ~Abyss~ games).

Also contains the Kiniro no Corda 2 (La Corda d'Oro 2) and Kiniro no Corda 3 (La Corda d'Oro 3) stories.

Spin-Off: Bodai Kiryou no Aria AKA Lindel Hall no Aria (serialized in Lala beginning 2011)

Awards
Outstanding Debut Award, Hakusensha Athena Newcomers' Awards (2006)

Other languages/serializations
Formerly serialized in the Indonesian HanaLaLa (discontinued upon the magazine's closure)
English La Corda d'Oro (VIZ Media: 14 volumes per 2011.09 • volume 15 street date: 2012.03.06) and Chuang Yi Singapore: 17 volumes as of 2011.12), simplified Chinese (also by Chuang Yi: 金色琴弦 #10 released 2008.10.29), French (Editions 12 bis: La corde d'or tome 6 shipped 2010.10)

Adaptations
Yumeta's 25+1-episode La Corda d'Oro ~primo passo~ anime adaptation aired in Japan from October 2006 through March 2007, followed by the La Corda d'Oro ~secondo passo~ special (two episodes released 2009.03.26 and 2009.06.05). The cast included seiyuu Takagi Reiko (Hino Kahoko), Taniyama Kishô (Tsukimori Len), 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~).

A La Corda d'Oro drama was bundled with three other LaLa series (Oniichan to Issho, Ryuu no Hanawazurai, and Kaichou wa Maid-sama!) in the LaLa Tokimeki Drama CD given away with the April 2007 issue.

8. New Kobochan (Shin Kobo-chan) vol 15 of 23+ by Ueda Masashi

Shin Kobo-chan 「新コボちゃん」 by Ueda Masashi Houbunsha Manga Time Comics, seinen/4-koma Volume 15 first published in Japan 2009.02

9. One Piece vol 61 of 65+ by Oda Eiichiro

One Piece 「ＯＮＥ　ＰＩＥＣＥ」 by Oda Eiichiro Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump, shounen Volume 61 (chapters 595–603) first published in Japan 2011.02

Awards
Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize finalist (2000-2002)

Other languages
English One Piece (VIZ Media: 60 volumes as of 2012.01.03 • volume 61 street date: 2012.03.06), French and Dutch (Glenat: French Tome 60 shipped 2012.01.04 • Tome 61 street date: 2012.03.07), Spanish (Planeta DeAgostini Comics Spain, Editorial Toukan Mexico, LARP Editores S.A. Argentina), Italian (Editions Star Comics), German, Danish and Swedish (Carlsen Comics: German Band 61 per 2012.01.30 • Band 62 street date: 2012.04.30), Portuguese (Conrad), traditional Chinese (Tong Li: ONE PIECE～航海王～ volume 64 released 2012.01.09), simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi Singapore: volume 63 released 2011.10)

Adaptations
Adapted into a couple of OAVs before a full anime TV series that has aired over 500 episodes and is still ongoing (seiyuu Tanaka Mayumi plays Monkey D. Luffy; episode 535 aired in Japan 2012.02.12). At least 11 animated movies have also been released, the eleventh Straw Hat Chase premiered 19 March 2011 in Japan.

Related
A series of light novels based on the anime, at least five art books and five guidebooks. The fifth fanbook One Piece Blue Deep streets 2012.03.02.

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Mangazines (2012.02.22)

1. Nakayoshi Gress! Issue 02/2012 (Indonesian Nakayoshi)
2. Shonen Star Issue 03/2012 (Indonesian Shonen Sunday)

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