Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan: Demon Capital anime episodes 4 - 24 update (airing 1-29 June 2012 on Animax Asia)

This follows-up my Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan: Demon Capital premiere post. As promised, listing episodes skedded for 1–29 June 2012 on Animax.

© Hiroshi Shiibashi / SHUEISHA, Nuramakyo Project
[Image from Animax Asia]

Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan: Demon Capital airs weeknights at 630pm WIB (UTC+07) on Animax Asia.

1–29 June 2012
Partial episode list and Animax synopses
May contain    [SPOILERS!]

Episode 4 (1 June 2012, Friday, 630pm Premiere)
Nurarihyon and Princess Yo
Nurarihyon is interested in the beautiful Princess Yohime. He visits her every night but one day, Yohime is captured by Hagoromo-Gitsune's clan.

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My Youth with You 7 and Sanevurin Witch 1 by Soya Yuka (3L shoujo manga out nau~)

Street date: 30 May 2012

Kimi no Tonari de Seishunchuu © Fujisawa Shizuki/Shogakukan [First serialized in Betsucomi] · Sanevurin no Majo © Soya Yuka/Akita Shoten [First serialized in Princess]. Published in Indonesia as My Youth with You and Sanevurin Witch by PT Tiga Lancar Semesta/Tiga Lancar Comic (3L)

Only one more tankou and I can close my personal My Youth with You chapter.

Keita decides not to move abroad with his parents, which of course gladdens Miu. But her joy over spending days with her boyfriend doesn't last long, what with the Big What are you planning after graduation? question pressing for answers. Depressed because she can't keep up with Keita and her friends, Miu finds salvation with...transfer student Serizawa?!

We're already at volume 7 of 8 and Fujisawa Shizuki-sensei throws this at us? Whoo, boy. Methinks I'll wait till 3L releases the finale and marathon the thing to head off any teeth-gritting frustration over possible evil cliffies.

I'm more optimistic about the debuting Sanevurin Witch, especially after seeing the droolicious cover of volume 2—oops, getting ahead of myself. Preview first:

Sanevurin Witch vol 1 of 2
By Soya Yuka

“Whomsoever finds the wings will receive the protection of Sanevurin...”

To take the witch test, Monika exchanges the safety of home for the uncertainty of the outside world. Studying is her priority, as is dropping her wings — and hoping that whoever finds them is hawt. Unfortunately for Monika, she meets...an obnoxious old(er) guy!?

Sanevurin Witch only spans two volumes. It first serialized in Akita Shoten's Princess. Soya Yuka-sensei also created these shoujo manga, either for Princess or Princess Gold: Ozu to Saigo no Majo AKA Oz and the Last Witch (one volume published 2010.11), Rakuen no Blend (2006.10) and Toppen Kamuden e Youkoso (seven volumes compiled between 2000.08 and 2003.09).

3L shoujo manga (2012.05.30)

1. My Youth with You (Kimi no Tonari de Seishunchuu) vol 7 of 8 by Fujisawa Shizuki

Kimi no Tonari de Seishunchuu 「キミのとなりで青春中。」
by Fujisawa Shizuki
Shogakukan Betsucomi, shoujo
Volume 7 first published in Japan 2011.05

2. [Series Premiere] Sanevurin Witch (Sanevurin no Majo) vol 1 of 2 by Soya Yuka

Sanevurin no Majo 「サンエヴリンの魔女」 by Soya Yuka
Akita Shoten Princess, shoujo
Volume 1 first published in Japan 2008.04

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Hai, Miiko! 24, The Innocent by Avi Arad, My Girlfriend and Me 1 by Park SunMin (m&c! manga and manhwa out nau~) [UPDATED]

Street date: 30 May 2012.
BTW, don't look for Flower of Queen 4—included in this m&c! list—here; it didn't street this week. (Haku... T^T) Apparently, it's been postponed to 20 June. Sankyuu~, Lina-chan for the info. Update: m&c! maintains that Flower of Queen 4 released per 5.30 plan, so reinstating until someone—prolly me—can confirm whether it is already out in the wild. (Gramed, here I come!) Update 2: Flower of Queen 4 moved to 2012.07.04, on which it definitely streeted.

Kocchi Muite! Miiko © Ono Eriko/Shogakukan [Serialized in Ciao]. Published in Indonesia as Hai, Miiko! by Gramedia/m&c!

New year finally rolls 'round, and Miiko has to stay at home with Momo? But what about going out with Mari-chan?

Will Miiko sneak out and leave Momo alone?

So we finally caught up with the Japanese Kocchi Muite! Miiko release. No sign yet of a volume 25 so look for the m&c! edition...next year.

If you're not all caught up with Ono Eriko's oh-so-popular Hai, Miiko!, don't fret. m&c! restocks volumes 1 to 23 this street date.

New m&c! titles
m&c! launches The Innocent, a Production I.G manga production that doesn't appear to have an anime version. The one-volume Detective, Reincarnation shounen supernatural drama credited its story to film producer Avi Arad (X-Men, Spider-Man and Iron Man), also chairperson of Production I.G's American arm, its script to Fujisaku Junichi and entrusted its art to Ko Yasung who illustrated Lost Seven. The Innocent serialized in Mag Garden's Comic Blade, just like Lost Seven. The Innocent sneak, as well as the preview to the new Kenaz manhwa, My Girlfriend And Me by Park SunMin, after the release list.

m&c! manga (2012.05.30)

1. Flower of Queen (Joou no Hana) vol 4 of 5+ by Izumi Kaneyoshi »Streeted 2012.07.04
2. Hai, Miiko! (Kocchi Muite! Miiko) vol vol 24 of 24+ by Ono Eriko

Kocchi Muite! Miiko 「こっちむいて！みい子」 by Ono Eriko Shogakukan Ciao, shoujo Volume 24 first published in Japan 2012.03

Awards
Best Children's Manga, 41st Shogakukan Manga Awards (1995)

Related series
Namaku Miiko! (prequel; four volumes)

Adaptations
A 42-episode anime adaptation by Toei Animation with seiyuu Tenjin Umi as Yamada Miiko aired on TV Asahi from February 1998 to February 1999.

3. [Premiere] The Innocent by Avi Arad, Fujisaku Junichi, Ko Yasung

The Innocent 「ＴＨＥ　ＩＮＮＯＣＥＮＴ」 by Avi Arad (Story), Fujisaku Junichi (Script), Ko Yasung (Art) Mag Garden Comic Blade, shounen This volume first published in Japan 2011.06

Other serializations/languages
English The Innocent (Yen Press; serialized in Yen Plus Online)

m&c! manhwa (2012.05.30)

• [Series Premiere] My Girlfriend and Me vol 1 of 2 by Park SunMin

My Girlfriend and Me by Park SunMin First published in Korea by Kenaz

Hong Kong manhua (2012.05.30)

1. City of Darkness vol 2 of 6 by Andy Seto - Yu Er

City of Darkness by Andy Seto - Yu Er Published by The One Comics Publishing Limited

2. Pedang Maha Dewa 4: Amazing Weapons - The Lost Blade vol 9 by Tony Wong

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

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Ceres 7, Giant Killing 13, GTO Shonan 14 Days 6 (Level Comics 30 May 2012 manga)

Ayashi no Ceres: Tenkuu Otogizoushi © Watase Yuu/Shogakukan
[First serialized in Sho-Comi]
Published in Indonesia as Ceres: A Heaven's Fairy Tale by Level Comics

C-Genomers, incapacitated by the nationwide vector, fail to manifest the Tennyo within and die one after another. Aya quizzes Tohya over the vector source, whether his blood was used in its manufacture, but before she can get answers, an assassin sent by Aki appears!

As for why this Ceres volume is sub-titled Maya, VIZ Media's Ceres: Celestial Legend, Vol. 7 blurb offers:

The search for Ceres' hagoromo or ‘celestial robes’ brings the action back to Tokyo - to Miyagi, specifically, where rumours of a spectral white dog (“figuring in the celestial legend!,” says Suzumi) prompt a transfer to girls-only high school for Aya, Chidori, and...Yuhi?! Connected to the dog's increasingly frequent attacks is a sweet and popular girl named Maya Hirobe, but why — and more importantly, how — is she involved? Is it possible that Maya is a C-Genome...and doesn't even know it?

Giant Killing vol 13 (of 23+)
By Tsujitomo & Tsunamoto Masaya

The match against Tokyo Victory continues, with the score at 1-0 in ETU's favor. Since Mochida entered the game, however, ETU struggles to score another goal. Can ETU wrest a win in the face of Mochida-led Victory?

GTO Shonan 14 Days vol 6 of 9
By Fujisawa Toru

Oedipus parental distrust rages out of control. Miko conceives of a plan to raze White Swan. Fortunately, with Riko's help, the White Swan kids prevent the catastrophe. Foiled, Miko resorts to the extreme, threatening Ayame's life...

New Level titles
Find the preview to A Chieftain Finds Love (Kojou no Utahime) by Hara Chieko, based on a Barbara Cartland romance, after the release list.

Level Comics manga (2012.05.30)

1. Ceres: A Heaven's Fairy Tale (Ayashi no Ceres) vol 7 of 14 by Watase Yuu

Ayashi no Ceres Tenkuu Otogizoushi 「妖しのセレス　天空お伽草子」 by Watase Yuu Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo Volume 7 first published in Japan 1998.06

Awards
Winner, 43rd Shogakukan Manga Awards in the Shoujo category

Reissues/Other languages
Reissued in seven Shogakukan Bunko from 2005.11 to 2006.02
English Ceres: Celestial Legend (VIZ Media: (14 volumes per 2006.02), French (Editions Tonkam: Ayashi no Ceres: Un conte de fée céleste: 14 volumes per 2002.01), German (EMA), Spanish (Glènat España: Ceres: La Leyenda Celestial), Italian (Play Press: La fiaba del cielo), Vietnamese Truyền Thuyết Thiên Nữ

Adaptations
Studio Pierrot's 24-episode anime adaptation aired in Japan on WOWOW from April to September 2000, with seiyuu Kakazu Yumi as Aya Mikage, Iwao Junko as Ceres, Konishi Katsuyuki as Tooya, Itou Kentarou as Yuuhi, Chiba Susumu as Aki, Miki Shinichiro as Mikagi and Sugita Tomokazu as Mikage Kagami.

Light novels written by Nishizaki Megumi and illustrated by Watase Yuu: Ayashi no Ceres Episode of Tooya (one volume Palette bunko: 2000.06); Episode of Shuro (Palette bunko: 2000.09); Episode of Aki (Palette bunko: 2001.01); and Episode of Miku (Palette bunko, three volumes from 2001.06 to 2001.08)

Related
Sequel: Ayashi no Ceres Gaiden (side story included as furoku for Sho-Comi #18; also compiled in Fushigi Yuugi: Genbu Kaiden vol 6)
Watase Yuu Postcard Book Fushigi Yuugi Ayashi no Ceres Imadoki! (Japan release: 2001.01)

2. [Premiere] A Chieftain Finds Love (Kojou no Utahime) by Hara Chieko

Kojou no Utahime 「古城の歌姫」 by Hara Chieko, Original Story by Barbara Cartland Ohzora Shuppan Emerald Comics Romance Comics, josei This volume first published in Japan 2008.08

Related
Adapts the romance A Chieftain Finds Love by Barbara Cartland.

3. Giant Killing vol 13 of 23+ by Tsujitomo & Tsunamoto Masaya

Giant Killing 「ＧＩＡＮＴ　ＫＩＬＬＩＮＧ」 by Tsujitomo and Tsunamoto Masaya Kodansha Morning, seinen Volume 13 first published in Japan 2010.01

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.

4. GTO Shonan 14 Days vol 6 of 9 by Fujisawa Toru

GTO Shonan 14 Days 「ＧＴＯ　ＳＨＯＮＡＮ　１４ＤＡＹＳ」 by Fujisawa Toru Kodansha Weekly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 6 first published in Japan 2011.02

Related series
Prequels: Shounan Junaigumi! AKA GTO: The Early Years (31 of 31 volumes); Bad Company (1 of 1 volume); and GTO (25 of 25 volumes)

Other languages
Simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi: volume 4 per 2010.10), English GTO 14 Days in Shonan (Vertical: three volumes as of 2012.05.29 • volume 4 street date: 2012.07.24)

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Otomen 12, The Knight in the Area 7, Kekkaishi 15 (Elex Media 30 May 2012 manga)

Slam Dunk Deluxe volume 7 and Twinkle Stars 3 tie with Kekkaishi 15 as the first runner-up DO WANT! (Yes, Otomen 12 and The Knight in the Area 7 share the Most Wanted distinction.)

Otomen © Kanno Aya/Hakusensha
[Serialized in Bessatsu Hana to Yume]
Published in Indonesia by Elex Media

Asuka's mom wreaks havoc at the (oto)men-only cake workshop Asuka attends, sending the displaced Viola owner living with Asuka while shop renovations proceed. Asuka's new roomie reminds him so much of...dad!?

W00t! The wait is over! Grab Asuka-chan when Otomen 12 streets this Wednesday. As for me, I don't think I can be patient for—hopefully not—another one-year-and-three months for Otomen volume 13 that (VIZ Media shares) has Ryo coaching a high school judo team, but women aren't allowed at that school! She finds a way around this obstacle, but the real challenge comes when she finds herself facing off against...Asuka?! (Kyaaa~ Kyaaa~)

The Knight in the Area vol 7 (of 30+)
By Igano Hiroaki & Tsukiyama Kaya

The inter-high match kicks off and already, two concessions in a row? A rapid change formation combined with team spirit spark a chemical reaction that surprises even Eno High. Target the first victory!

Thirty Area no Kishi tankou have been compiled in Japan as of March 2012. The 31st streets on 15 June.

From soccer, we turn to some basketball that fast breaks in after a two-week delay—

Slam Dunk Deluxe vol 7 of 24
By Inoue Takehiko

The referee tosses the jump ball, and the inter-high basketball games pitting schools from all over the province against each other get underway. Shohoku's first opponent is the daunting Miuradai team. Sakuragi lands a shot at a free throw, but nerves don't allow him to shoot — until the clock runs out. There would've gone the chance to up Shohoku's score, but for Rukawa who comes through and allows Shohoku to advance to the next round.

Moar previews of ongoing series behind the Read More... cut.

Mangazines: Nakayoshi Gress! 5/2012 and Shonen Star 9/2012
Wednesday shines the spotlight on Haruru from Toriumi Pedoro's Love is the Devil in the latest NakaGress!, while The World God Only Knows' Keima “conquers”—who will it be this time?—in the newest ShoStar. Scroll down for deets.

Elex Media manga (2012.05.30)

1. Doraemon vol 16 of 45 by Fujiko F. Fujio (Right-to-left edition)

Doraemon 「ドラえもん」 by Fujiko F. Fujio Shogakukan Tentoumushi Comics, kodomo Volume 16 first published in Japan 1978.12 Premiered in Indonesia in left-to-right format (vintage ca. 1994)

Awards
Winner, 27th Shogakukan Manga Awards in the Children's category, Grand Prize, the first Osamu Tezuka Culture Award (1997) and the Excellence Award, Japan Cartoonists Association Awards (1973)

Related series
Doraemon Plus (sequel; 5 of 5 volumes), Daichouhen Doraemon (side story; 24 volumes); Dorabase: Doraemon Chouyakyuu Gaiden (spin-off; 23 volumes as at 2011.10, ongoing) and The Doraemon's Special (spin-off; 12 volumes)

Adaptations
A 52-episode anime adaptation by Nippon TV (1973.04 - 1973.09), a 1,787-episode series by Shin-Ei Animation (broadcast on TV Asahi from 1979.04 - 2005.03), a 2005 adaptation by Shin-Ei Animation and Studio Pierrot (premiered 2005.04.15; 300+ episodes) and numerous movies

2. Kariage kun vol 50 of 51+ by Ueda Masashi

Kariage-kun 「かりあげクン」 by Ueda Masashi Futabasha Action Comics, seinen Volume 50 first published in Japan 2011.06

Awards
Ueda Masashi received the 28th Bungeishunjū Manga Award (1982) for Kariage-kun, Furiten-kun and Masashi-kun, along with Suzuki Yamato for Ai MY Tenrankai.

Related series
Sequels: Heinetsu no Salaryman Kariage-kun: Chinan dake no Kuchikara Otoko! Hen (JP release: 2004.01), Heinetsu no Salaryman Kariage-kun: Itazura Meichin Bamenhen (2004.04) and Heinetsu no Salaryman Kariage-kun: Makenai Onnatachihen (2004.06) and Chotto ecchina Kariage kun PINK and and Chotto kagekina Kariage kun BLACK and Kariage-kun Best Selection (published 2010.12 (PINK and BLACK) and 2011.01 (Best Selection) for the 30th anniversary)

Adaptations
Adapted into anime by Toei Animation (1989-1990)

3. Kekkaishi vol 15 of 35 by Tanabe Yellow

Kekkaishi 「結界師」 by Tanabe Yellow Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 15 (chapters 135–144) first published in Japan 2007.01

Awards
Winner, 52nd Shogakukan Manga Awards for the Shounen category

Other languages/serializations
Serialized in the Indonesian Shonen Star (ongoing)
English Kekkaishi (VIZ Media: 31 volumes as of 2012.04 • volume 32 street date: 2012.06.12), French (PIKA Édition: Tome 28 shipped 2012.02 • Tome 29 street date: 2012.06.13), German (Carlsen Comics: Band 18 released 2011.11 • Band 19 street date: 2012.07.03), simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi Singapore: 结界师 #35 released 2011.11), traditional Chinese (Rightman Publishing Limited Hong Kong and Tong Li Taiwan), Italian (Planet Manga), Malaysian (PCM Comics), Korean (Bookbox), Spanish (Editorial Ivrea Spain), Vietnamese (Kim Dong)

Adaptations
Sunrise's 52-episode anime adaptation, starring seiyuu Yoshino Hiroyuki (Sumimura Yoshimori) and Saitou Rie (Yukimura Tokine), aired in Japan from October 2006 to February 2008. The anime aired on Animax Asia from 15 February to 27 April 2011.

Related
An official TV animation guide book (released 2006.12 under the Shonen Sunday Comics Special imprint) and two official strategy guides for Wii and Nintendo DS (Wonderlife Special: 2007.06 (Nintendo DS), 2007.11 (Wii))

4. The Knight in the Area (Area no Kishi) vol 7 of 30+ by Igano Hiroaki & Tsukiyama Kaya

Area no Kishi 「エリアの騎士」 by Igano Hiroaki & Tsukiyama Kaya Kodansha Weekly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 7 first published in Japan 2007.09

Other languages
Traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan: 足球騎士 26 released 2012.04)

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. Episode 21 aired 26 May 2012.

5. New Kobochan (Shin Kobo-chan) vol 18 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 18 first published in Japan 2010.07

6. Otomen vol 12 of 15+ by Kanno Aya

Otomen 「オトメン（乙男） 」by Kanno Aya Hakusensha Bessatsu Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 12 first published in Japan 2011.02

Other languages
English Otomen (VIZ Media: 12 volumes as of 2012.02 • volume 13 street date: 2012.09.04 and Chuang Yi Singapore: volume 13 per 2012.02), French (Delcourt: Tome 13 released 2012.03), German (Carlsen Verlag: Band 11 ships 2012.07.31), Spanish (Planeta DeAgostini) and traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan: 粉紅系男孩 12 per 2012.01)

Adaptations
Live-action adaptation starring Okada Masaki (Asuka) and Kaho (Ryo) aired on Fuji TV from 1 August to 3 November 2009.

7. Slam Dunk Deluxe (Slam Dunk Kanzenban) vol 7 of 24 by Inoue Takehiko «Ex-2012.05.16

Slam Dunk (Kanzenban) 「ＳＬＡＭ　ＤＵＮＫ　完全版」 by Inoue Takehiko Shueisha Jump Comics Deluxe, shounen Kanzenban volume 7 first published in Japan 2001.06

Related series
Slam Dunk tankoubon (31 volumes, originally serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump
Kaede Purple (1998 one-shot Slam Dunk alternate story)

Awards
Winner, 40th Shogakukan Manga Awards in the Shounen category

Other languages (Tankoubon release)
Indonesian (Elex Media, 31 volumes), English Slam Dunk (Gutsoon! Entertainment [2003–2004; Dropped]; VIZ Media: from 2008 – 21 volumes as of 2012.04 • volume 22 street date: 2012.06.05; Chuang Yi Singapore: 31 volumes; and Summit Media Publishing Philippines), French (Kana: 31 volumes), Spanish (Editorial Ivréa and Grupo Editorial Vid México), German (Planet Manga), Portuguese (Conrad Brazil), traditional Chinese (Da Ran Culture Enterprise Co., Ltd. (forfeited); Sharp Point Press Taiwan)

Adaptations
Toei Animation's 101-episode anime TV series adapting manga volumes 1–22 aired from October 1993 to March 1996 in Japan, starring seiyuu Kusao Takeshi (Sakuragi Hanamichi), Hiramatsu Akiko (Akagi Haruko), Midorikawa Hikaru (Rukawa Kaede), Yanada Kiyoyuki (Akagi Takenori), Okiayu Ryotaro (Mitsui Hisashi) and Shioya Yoku (Miyagi Ryouta). At least five anime film sequels were also produced: Slam Dunk (Japan premiere: 1994.03.12), Slam Dunk: Zenkoku Seiha da! Sakuragi Hanamichi (1994.07.09), Slam Dunk: Shōhoku Saidai no Kiki! Moero Sakuragi Hanamichi (1995.03.04) and Slam Dunk: Hoero Basketman Tamashii! Hanamichi to Rukawa no Atsuki Natsu (1995.07.15)

8. Twinkle Stars (Hoshi wa Utau) vol 3 of 11 by Takaya Natsuki

Hoshi wa Utau 「星は歌う」 by Takaya Natsuki Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 3 (chapters 12–17) first published in Japan 2008.09

Other languages/serializations
Serialized until chapter 7 in the Indonesian HanaLaLa [discontinued])
English and simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi: English Twinkle Stars volume 7 per 2012.02; 星歌恋曲 #6 per 2010.06), traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan: 11 星歌戀曲 volumes as of 2012.02), French (Delcourt Twinkle Stars: Le Chant des Etoiles Tome 11 per 2011.11), German (Carlsen Comics: Twinkle Stars Band 4 shipped 2012.03 • Band 5 street date: 2012.08.28), Italian Le stelle cantano (Panini Comics) and Spanish La melodía de las estrellas (Norma Editorial Spain)

Adaptations
Geneon Entertainment's Hoshi wa Utau drama CD, starring seiyuu Tomatsu Haruka (Shiina Sakuya), Kondo Takashi (Aoi Chihiro) and Takahashi Hiroki (Miyako Kanade), released 2010.02 in Japan.

9. X-Zone vol 4 of 4 by Aoki Takao [Finale]

X-Zone 「世にも奇怪な物語　Ｘゾーン」 by Aoki Takao Shogakukan Bessatsu CoroCoro Comic Special, shounen Volume 4 first published in Japan 2010.08

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Mangazines (2012.05.30)

1. Nakayoshi Gress! Issue 05/2012 (Indonesian Nakayoshi)
2. Shonen Star Issue 09/2012 (Indonesian Shonen Sunday)

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Annoucement: ProwlerTylo's New Home

Ptylo's Wordpress

Some of you may have noticed her blog is gone, well unfortunately she had to delete to delete do to personal reasons. But her blog is backed up on Wordpress and most of her creations can still be downloaded there. I am in the process of updating the old posts with the new links.

~Kitty

When fear awakens... Anime Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan: Demon Capital premieres 29 May 2012 on Animax Asia [UPDATED]

Update: Link to episodes 4 to 24 »here.

© Hiroshi Shiibashi / SHUEISHA, Nuramakyo Project
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The second season of the Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan anime, Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan: Demon Capital, premieres this Tuesday, 29 May 2012, at 630pm WIB (UTC+07) on Animax Asia and airs weekdays (nights) thereafter. It replaces Hunter X Hunter.

At first glance, Nura Rikuo seems like nothing more than a typical junior high student. In actual fact, he is the grandson of Nurarihyon, master of a yokai clan. Having only recently resolved the hostilities between the Nura Clan and the Shikoku Yokai, Rikuo finds no rest as an ancient enemy of the Nura Clan, Haguromo-Gitsune, resurfaces. After 400 years of inactivity, Haguromo-Gitsune suddenly sweeps through Kyoto with overwhelming power.
–Animax synopsis

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Tetra/Zelda by Kitty_Paine

Tetra/Zelda

Rikku by Kitty_Paine

Rikku

Kikurihime Hair Released (TEST VERSION)

Kikurihime Hair
(WARNING - This is still a test version)

Boa Hancock by Buhudain

Boa Hancock

Magnet Headphones by Yenwenzs

Magnet

B Class Boy's Love by Honda Natsumi and When Local Boys Fall In Love by Sazanami Raika (3L 23 May 2012 shoujo manga) [UPDATED]

Even the 3L release sked falls victim to NikBabble™ postponed... But don't fret. You know I stalk Honda Natsumi-sensei, doncha? :D
Also, the reprint run of Ikeyamada Go's Moe Kare!! proceeds with today's volume 3 redux.
Edit: NikBabble™ version

B-kyuu Danshi Gourmet © Honda Natsumi/Shogakukan [First serialized in Cheese!] · Koi o Suru nara Gotouchi Danshi! © Sazanami Raika/Akita Shoten [First serialized in Petit Princess]. Published in Indonesia as B Class Boy's Love and When Local Boys Fall In Love by PT Tiga Lancar Semesta/Tiga Lancar Comic (3L)

3L launches a pair of shoujo manga — B Class Boy's Love, Honda Natsumi's B-kyuu Danshi Gourmet released by Shogakukan's Cheese! Flower Comics in January 2011, and When Local Boys Fall In Love by new-to-3L's-lineup Sazanami Raika, originally Koi o Suru nara Gotouchi Danshi! published under Akita Shoten's Princess Comics Petit Princess label in August 2011. 3L sez both are Teen-friendly.

The B Class Boy's Love back cover cheekily asks: "Would you find these boys ‘somewhat lacking’ attractive?" (Apa kau tertarik pada anak laki-laki dengan penuh ‘kekurangan’ seperti mereka?) Well, whatever deficiency the three bishies on the cover suffer from, it certainly isn't lack of comeliness :)

B Class Boy's Love compiles three oneshots or Cases (the Japanese blurb). One of the Cases apparently involves Hikaru who's about to confess to one of the bishies — and she's already got 10 strikes against her. Will Bishie X make it an 11? [Adapted from Chibi Manga's B-kyuu Danshi Gourmet description excerpted by Baka-Updates Manga]

I've talked about the Honda Natsumi manga 3L published before the sumptuously-covered B-kyuu Danshi Gourmet (»here and »here); for nau—dragging in When Local Boys Fall In Love—lemme intro the other antho that features four romances with boys from four different prefectures:

I was born and raised in a small town. Just when I think that my days will remain the same, suddenly...!?

Obviously, our yet unidentified When Local Boys Fall In Love heroine meets someone who will have a ‘devastating’ impact on her life. [Continued...]

3L shoujo manga (2012.05.23)

1. [Premiere] B Class Boy's Love (B-kyuu Danshi Gourmet) by Honda Natsumi

B-kyuu Danshi Gourmet 「Ｂ級男子グルメ」 by Honda Natsumi
Shogakukan Cheese!, shoujo
This volume first published in Japan 2011.01

2. [Premiere] When Local Boys Fall In Love (Koi o Suru nara Gotouchi Danshi!) by Sazanami Raika

Koi o Suru nara Gotouchi Danshi! 「恋をするならご当地男子！」
by Sazanami Raika
Akita Shoten Petit Princess, shoujo
This volume first published in Japan 2011.08

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Reprints (2012.04.10)

• Moe Kare!! vol 3 of 7 by Ikeyamada Go

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Bleach 46, Namida Usagi ~Tears of First Love~ 8, Sengoku Basara: The Holy War in Dance 1 by Shimotsuki Kairi (m&c! 23 May 2012 manga) [UPDATED]

Probability's not zero percent that I will insert NikBabble™ into this stopgap shopping list later. Even if it's only to threaten Narumi if he doesn't shape up in Namida Usagi volume 8 and/or to invite you to giggle at It is a time of civil war, and the young warlords running Japan are... hopelessly stupid Sengoku Basara: The Holy War in Dance—oh, you wanted Bleach? *throws Rangiku-san atch*
Update: Hella long NikBabble™ (you have been warned)

Bleach © Kubo Tite/Shueisha
[Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump]
Published in Indonesia by Gramedia/m&c!

Commander Yamamoto launches his final attack. Ichigo takes advantage of the opportunity window to slash Aizen but the wounds he inflicts heal before his disbelieving eyes. Who should barge in before a shocked Ichigo but...

As for why 10th Division lieutenant Matsumoto Rangiku is the Bleach 46: Back from Blind cover girl, Wikipedia offers: Meanwhile, a wounded Matsumoto tries to get to Gin.

Bleach 46 compiles chapters 396 through 404: The Bite, Edge of the Silence, Back from Blind, Deicide and Deicide 2–6. [*NOT m&c!'s chapter titles] Fifty-four Bleach volumes have been published in Japan; Volume 54: Goodbye to Our Xcution released last March. Volume 55 streets 4 June 2012, the same day the BLEACH Spirits Are Forever With You I and II novels—a 10th anniversary effort between Kubo Tite and author Narita Ryohgo (Durarara!!, Baccano!, Vamp!)—release.

Namida Usagi ~Tears of First Love~ vol 8 of 10
By Minase Ai

Momoka is stunned to learn that the photographer Narumi sooo¹⁰ admires is a 16 y.o. school girl, which sends her running to some retail therapy—STAT! On her way home from therapeutic shopping, Momoka blunders on to a girl collapsed from hunger. Imagine her Shock #2 when she meets the same girl hanging on to her boyfriend. What's worse, Hungry Girl turns out to be the rumored Hiroki. Jealousy floods Momoka as she watches Narumi gaze—stars in his eyes—at his idol...

Namida Usagi ~Tears of First Love~ 8 collects Stories 42–47 and somewhere within that span, I wanna see Narumi redeem himself :P Does he?

My Namida Usagi vol 8 report card × impreshuns
Instead of the Saikyou rival toujou!! (The strongest rival appears!!) that opens the Japanese volume 8 blurb, I'd substitute wif: Everybody here lurves Momoka. And I mean everybody. Our much in-demand heroine channels her—as another romance protag calls it—"stupid and psycho possessive" but you can't blame her because Narumi's feigning supreme oblivious of her angst.

Does Narumi succeed in taking the edge off Momoka's agitation? I leave that up to you to discover. Yes, that means GET! While I might've wanted to bop Narumi on teh head (numerous times) and cringe over the Shutterbug Nuisance mini-arc continuing for at least a volume more, I still grant Namida Usagi 8 a grade of 7.75 of 10, equivalent to a B+.

New m&c! titles and mangazines
Mentioned the seinen Sengoku Basara: The Holy War in Dance at the top of the post, but m&c! also launches the next martial arts manhua from Andy Seto, God's Domain: The Warrior of Fate, as well as the shoujo Kirarin Revolution Special Edition or Kirarin Revolution: Tokubetsuhen, solely credited to Kirarin Revolution manga-ka Nakahara An (when the Japanese volumes add Ikeda Taeko as collaborator), and Suddenly in Love, Konno Risa's Sweet Boy ni Goyoujin that you might've already read if you're a Cherry regular (m&c! wrapped the first ex-Betsucomi manga to serialize in the formerly exclusively Ciao / ChuChu / Sho-Comi / Flowers mangazine last March).

And speaking of Cherry, the May 2012 edition streets this week, too. Nakahara An-sensei's Rainbow Prismatic Girl (Nijiiro Prism Girl, ongoing serialization in Ciao) debuts, and 3+1 (mini-series) end. Cherry deets, as well as newb previews—I'm drawing out the suspense on Sengoku Basara :D—after the release list.

m&c! manga (2012.05.23)

1. Bleach vol 46 of 54+ by Kubo Tite

Bleach 「ＢＬＥＡＣＨ－ブリーチ－」 by Kubo Tite Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump, shounen Volume 46: Back From Blind (chapters 396–404) first published in Japan 2010.08

Awards
Winner, 50th Shogakukan Manga Awards in the Shounen category

Other languages
English Bleach (VIZ Media: 39 volumes as of 2012.04 • volume 40 street date: 2012.06.05), French (Glénat: Tome 48 shipped 2012.05.09 • Tome 49 street date: 2012.09.05), Spanish (Glénat in Spain, Grupo Editorial Vid in Mexico), German (Tokyopop Germany: Band 51 per 2012.05.09 • Band 52 street date: 2012.07.11), Dutch (Kana), Russian (Эксмо), Polish (JPF), Portuguese (Planet Manga) and simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi Singapore: Bleach #53: The Deathberry Returns 2 released 2012.01)

Related
Kubo Tite and Makoto Matsubara co-authored two Bleach novels: BLEACH-letters from the other side: The Death and The Strawberry (Japan release: 2004.12) and BLEACH: The Honey Dish Rhapsody (2006.10).

To celebrate the 10th anniversary, Shueisha is scheduled to release the BLEACH Spirits Are Forever With You I and II novels written by Narita Ryohgo (Durarara!!, Baccano!, Vamp!) under its JUMP j BOOKS label. Street date for both volumes: 2012.06.04.

The Bleach All Colour But The Black artbook, compiling color spreads from manga volumes 1 through 19 with original art and author annotations, released in Japan (2006.12), USA (The Art of Bleach, 2008.10) and France (All colour but the black: Recueil des illustrations de Bleach, 2008.11).

Companion guidebooks have also been published: Bleach SOULs and Bleach VIBEs released 2006.02 in Japan (The English Bleach SOULs. Official Character Book shipped 2008.11 in North America, while the French version streeted 2009.11). A third Bleach Official Bootleg: KaraBuri+ guidebook released 2007.08 in Japan. (English Color Bleach+: The Bleach Official Bootleg released 2010.08.10.) The fourth and fifth Bleach: Official Character Book 2: MASKED and Official Character Book 3: UNMASKED streeted in Japan on 2010.08.04 (same day as Volume 46: Back From Blind) and 2011.06.03 (along with Volume 50: The Six Fullbringers).

Adaptations
Studio Pierrot's anime adaptation first broadcast in October 2004 and ended with episode 366, which aired in Japan in 2012.03.27. Seiyuu Morita Masakazu and Orikasa Fumiko star as Kurosaki Ichigo and Kuchiki Rukia, with Park Romi playing 10th Division captain Hitsugaya Toshiro. Two OAVs and four theatrical movies—Memories of Nobody; The DiamondDust Rebellion, Another Hyōrinmaru; Fade to Black, I Call Your Name; and Bleach: The Hell Verse—have been released. (Novelizations of these movies have also been published by JUMP J Books: Fade to Black, I Call Your Name in December 2008 and Bleach: The Hell Verse in December 2010.) Additionally, Warner Bros. has confirmed it will be producing a Bleach live-action film.

At least eight drama CDs have been produced. Featuring the original anime cast, the drama CDs were bundled with the DVDs.

2. First Love Lesson (Hatsukoi Shinan) vol 4 of 4 by Yabuuchi Yuu [Finale]

Hatsukoi Shinan 「初恋指南」 by Yabuuchi Yuu Shogakukan ChuChu, shoujo Volume 4 first published in Japan 2010.04

Other languages
German (Egmont Manga & Anime: Love Love Mangaka, four volumes per 2011.08)

3. Flower and The Beast (Hana ni Kedamono) vol 2 of 6+ by Sugiyama Miwako

Hana ni Kedamono 「花にけだもの」 by Sugiyama Miwako Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo Volume 2 first published in Japan 2011.03

4. [Series Premiere] Kirarin Revolution Special Edition (Kirarin Revolution: Tokubetsuhen) vol 1 of 6 by Nakahara An

Kirarin Revolution: Tokubetsuhen 「きらりん☆レボリューション　特別編」 by Nakahara An, Ikeda Taeko Shogakukan Tentoumushi Special, shoujo Volume 1 first published in Japan 2007.01

Related series
Original story: Kirarin Revolution (14 volumes)

5. Namida Usagi ~Tears of First Love~ (Namida Usagi ~Seifuku no Kataomoi~) vol 8 of 10 by Minase Ai

Namida Usagi ~Seifuku no Kataomoi~ 「なみだうさぎ～制服の片想い～」 by Minase Ai Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo Volume 8 (Story 42–47) first published in Japan 2011.10

6. [Series Premiere] Sengoku Basara: The Holy War in Dance (Sengoku Basara: Ranse Ranbu) vol 1 of 3 by Shimotsuki Kairi

Sengoku Basara: Ranse Ranbu 「戦国ＢＡＳＡＲＡ乱・世・乱・舞」 by Shimotsuki Kairi Media Factory Comic Sangokushi Magazine, seinen Volume 1 first published in Japan 2006.01

Related series
Based on Capcom's Sengoku Basara video game series

Other languages
English Devil Kings Basara (Udon Entertainment: (out of print volume 1 per 2009.10), traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan: 戰國BASARA ~ 亂世亂舞 ~, three volumes as of 2007.04)

7. [Premiere] Suddenly in Love (Sweet Boy ni Goyoujin) by Konno Risa

Sweet Boy ni Goyoujin 「スイートボーイにご用心」 by Konno Risa Shogakukan Betsucomi, shoujo This volume first published in Japan 2011.03

Serializations
Serialized in the Indonesian Cherry (concluded)

Hong Kong manhua (2012.05.23)

• [Series Premiere] God's Domain: The Warrior of Fate vol 1 by Andy Seto

God's Domain: The Warrior of Fate by Andy Seto Published in Hong Kong by The One Comic

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Mangazines (2012.05.23)

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

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