ILIAD 11, Homunculus 12, Yugo in Yokohama - Yokosuka 1 by Akana Shu & Makari Shinji (Level Comics manga out nau~) [UPDATED]

Street date: 11 July 2012
SFX: Hosh...hosh...Whoosh! *lobs Level shopping list at Telor Ceplok*
Update: Retroactive NikBabble™, Week 2.02

Yugo - Yokohama Yokosuka-hen © Akana Shu & Makari Shinji / Kodansha [Serialized in Evening]. Published in Indonesia as Yugo The Negotiator in Yokohama - Yokosuka by Level Comics

Yugo's latest commission takes him deep into the Marunouchi Project, a covert civilian venture that aims to secure nuclear superpower status for Japan. The Japanese government receives information that China has learned of the nuke scheme.

Can Yugo convince the Chinese that the Marunouchi Project doesn't and has never existed?

Yugo in Yokohama - Yokosuka volume 1 opens the fifth Yugo II side story Yokohama Yokosuka-hen, after Yugo - Shimokita Peninsula (Yugo: Shimokita Hantou-hen), Yugo in Tsushima, Kitakyushu (Yugo: Kitakyushu Tsushima-hen), Yugo in Tokyo - Tanegashima (Yugo: Tokyo Tanegashima-hen) and Yugo in Osaka (Yugo: Osaka-hen).

After this—well, after Yokohama - Yokosuka volume 2 neway—is another two-volumer, Yugo: Toyako Summit-hen. As for what comes after Toyako Summit-hen...I'll get to that when Level releases its version. :)

Elsewhere, the quest for Solomon's Jar continues in:
Iliad vol 11 of 15
By Uoto Osamu & Toshusai Garaku:

Thanks to the ruler of Medina of Tétouan, Iriya and Rocca reach the labyrinth beneath the city. Fearing for their safety, Yuri sends a bodyguard after them, little suspecting that the supposed protector is actually an assassin!

Moar manga previews after the jump.

Level Comics manga (2012.07.11)

1. Ami Non Stop vol 5 of 12 by Kitagawa Miyuki

Ami! Nonstop 「亜未！ノンストップ」 by Kitagawa Miyuki Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo Volume 5 first published in Japan 1994.06

Reissues
Rereleased in six volumes under the Flower Comics Deluxe imprint from 2001.05 to 1993.09

2. Birdy The Mighty (Tetsuwan Birdy) vol 3 of 20 by Yuuki Masami

Tetsuwan Birdy 「鉄腕バーディー」 by Yuuki Masami AKA Tetsuwan Birdy (II) Shogakukan Young Sunday then Big Comic Spirits, seinen Volume 3 first published in Japan 2003.12

Volume 3 contains chapters 22–23: The Third Power (7–8) and 24–32: The Child of Quarter (1–9) + Raku ga ki manga Mahō no doji-kko ondīnu extra

Related series
Adapted from the original Tetsuwan Birdy serialized in Shonen Sunday Super between 1985 and 1988 (one volume per 1996.07 [discontinued]; two-volume Shonen Sunday Comics Visual Selection reprint from 1996.12 to 1997.04)
Sequel: Tetsuwan Birdy Evolution (11 volumes as of 2012.04, volume 12 street date: 2012.08.30, serialized in Big Comic Spirits)

Other languages
French (Pika Édition: Tetsuwan Birdy, Tome 11 per 2010.07)

Adaptations
Madhouse's Birdy the Mighty OAV (1996.07.25, four episodes) starring seiyuu Mitsuishi Kotono as Birdy and Iwanaga Tetsuya as Tsutomu, and A-1 Pictures' anime: Tetsuwan Birdy: Decode (2008.07.04–2008.09.29, 13 episodes) starring Chiba Saeko as Birdy and Irino Miyu as Tsutomu, Tetsuwan Birdy: Decode Season 2 (2009.01.09–2009.05.28, 12 episodes) and Birdy the Mighty Decode: The Cipher OAV (2009.07.22, one episode)

3. Homunculus vol 12 of 15 by Yamamoto Hideo

Homunculus 「 ホムンクルス 」 by Yamamoto Hideo Shogakukan Big Comic Spirits, seinen Volume 12 first published in Japan 2010.02

4. Iliad vol 11 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 11 (eight episodes/chapters 81–88) first published in Japan in 2006.07

5. Love Affair (Bokutachi wa Shitte Shimatta) vol 13 of 14 by Miyasaka Kaho

Bokutachi wa Shitte Shimatta 「僕達は知ってしまった」 by Miyasaka Kaho AKA We Experienced the Affair Shogakukan Cheese!, shoujo Volume 13 first published in Japan 2011.12

Other languages
German (Egmont Manga & Anime: Lebe deine Liebe Band 13 released 2012.07.12), French (Marvel Panini France: A Romantic Love Story Tome 13 shipped 2012.07.04 • Tome 14 street date: 2012.10.10)

Adaptations
The Bokutachi wa Shitte Shimatta ~ Kare to Kanojo to Aitsu no Himitsu light novel written by Takase Yunoka was released under the Flower Comics Lululu novels label on 2011.07.26.

Related
The official Bokutachi wa Shitte Shimatta Koushiki Fanbook (JP release: 2011.07)

6. [Premiere] Yugo The Negotiator in Yokohama - Yokosuka (Yugo - Yokohama Yokosuka-hen) vol 1 of 2 by Akana Shu & Makari Shinji

Yugo: Yokohama Yokosuka-hen 「勇午　横浜・横須賀編 」 by Akana Shu & Makari Shinji Kodansha Evening, seinen Volume 1 of 2 first published in Japan 2008.01

Related series
The first volume of Yugo: Yokohama Yokosuka-hen (JP volume 2 of 2 released 2008.02), part of the Yugo II side stories that include Yugo: Shimokita Hantou-hen (2004.09), published by Level Comics as Yugo - Shimokita Peninsula; Yugo: Kitakyushu Tsushima-hen (2005.05), released as Yugo in Tsushima, Kitakyushu; Yugo: Tokyo Tanegashima-hen (2006.03), released as Yugo in Tokyo - Tanegashima; Yugo: Osaka-hen (V1 2006.10 – V2: 2007.02.23), released as Yugo in Osaka (two volumes); Yugo: Toyako Summit-hen (V1: 2008.09 – V2: 2009.05); Yugo: Philippines Oda-Hen (V1: 2010.02 – V3: 2010.08), Yugo: Taiwan-hen (V1 2011.06 – V2: 2011.10.21, ongoing)
Main story: Yugo (22 volumes)

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Postponed titles
Air Gear 30, Ceres: A Heaven's Fairy Tale 8 and Soul Eater 17. Pending new tentative street dates.

European comics/BDs (2012.07.11)

1. Rantanplan: Godfather (Rantanplan, Tome 2: Le Parrain) by Morris, X. Fauche, J. Léturgie
2. Robin: Rumahku Istanaku (Robin Dubois, Tome 3: Ça va chez vous?) by Turk & De Groot
3. Tanguy & Laverdure: Misi Kutub Utara (Tanguy et Laverdure, Tome 7: Cap zéro) by Charlier & Uderzo

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Blood Alone 5, Iliad 10, Adamas 3 (Level Comics 28 March 2012 manga) [UPDATED]

Update: NikBabble™ version

Blood Alone © Takano Masayuki/MediaWorks · Iliad © Uoto Osamu & Toshusai Garaku/Shogakukan. Published in Indonesia by Level Comics

Kuroe to Misaki no Deai-hen “LONDON WALTZ” climax!?

Blood Alone's “London Waltz ” arc, which tells of Kuroe and Misaki's first meeting, curtains with Kuroe chasing—and trying to bring down—Caledwlch who absconds with Misaki in volume 5. Can Kuroe save Misaki from the evil vampire? Who will walk away—if not unscathed, then alive—from this battle?(As former vampire hunter, turned private detective and best-selling author Kuroe is the male lead here, what do you think? :P)

Seven Blood Alone volumes have been published in Japan as of February 2011. The eighth special edition, which includes a new drama CD, streets on 21 June 2012.

Tying for top DO WANT! manga with Blood Alone vol 5 is—

Iliad vol 10 of 15
By Uoto Osamu & Toshusai Garaku

All Dr. Anita Rocca wants out of life is to become with world's greatest treasure hunter, but her family insists on saddling her with housework and her colleagues only exploit her for her robust physique. Dr. Anita's meeting with Iriya Shuzo—whom the doctor initially thought mad for wanting to rediscover Atlantis—fires up her ambition once more.

Level Comics manga (2012.03.28)

1. Adamas vol 3 of 6+ by Minagawa Ryouji

Adamas 「ＡＤＡＭＡＳ」 by Minagawa Ryouji Kodansha Evening, seinen Volume 3 first published in Japan 2009.08

2. Blood Alone vol 5 of 7+ by Takano Masayuki

Blood Alone 「ＢＬＯＯＤ　ＡＬＯＮＥ」 by Takano Masayuki MediaWorks Monthly Comic Dengeki Daioh (after 2010.11 serialized in Kodansha's Evening), seinen Volume 5 first published in Japan 2008.04 (Evening KC reissue: 2011.01)

Related series
Originally published as series of doujinshi (the manga is based wholly or partly on Blood Alone dj: Wild Arts 1.2.3., Holy Night, Stroll, Vanishing Point - Kiss In the Moonlight)

Other languages
English Blood Alone (Infinity Studios: four volumes [discontinued], picked up by Seven Seas: five volumes per 2011.12 • volume 6 street date: 2012.04.10), French (Editions Ki-oon: Tome 7 shipped 2012.03.22), German (Carlsen Comics: Band 6 released 2011.02), Italian (Edizioni BD s.r.l. [JPOP Division]), Russian (Istari Comics), traditional Chinese (Kadokawa Media Taiwan), Vietnamese (as Dòng máu lạ kì)

Adaptations
Three Blood Alone drama CDs—BLOOD ALONE, BLOOD ALONE II and BLOOD ALONE III— were released between July 2006 and May 2008. Seiyuu Nakahara Mai and Morikawa Toshiyuki voiced Misaki and Kuroe. Supporting cast included Kobayashi Sanae, Tanaka Rie and Miki Shinichiro as Higure, Sainome and Slye respectively. A new drama CD releases with the volume 8 special edition (2012.06.21 street date).

3. Giant Killing vol 12 of 22+ by Tsujitomo & Tsunamoto Masaya

Giant Killing 「ＧＩＡＮＴ　ＫＩＬＬＩＮＧ」 by Tsujitomo and Tsunamoto Masaya Kodansha Morning, seinen Volume 12 first published in Japan 2009.10

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. Iliad vol 10 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 10 (eight episodes/chapters 73–80) first published in Japan in 2006.02

5. Lost Man vol 9 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 9 first published in Japan 2010.08

6. RRR vol 7 of 10 by Watanabe Jun

RRR 「ＲＲＲ」 by Watanabe Jun AKA Rock 'n' Roll Ricky Kodansha Young Magazine, seinen Volume 7 first published in Japan 2009.02

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European comics/BDs (2012.03.28)

1. Leonard: Tamasya Naik Gondola (Léonard, Tome 36: Le génie se gondole) by Turk & De Groot
2. Lucky Luke: Dalton City (Lucky Luke, Tome 3: Dalton City) by Morris & Goscinny
3. Suske & Wiske: Gameguru (Suske en Wiske / 308 De gamegoeroe) by Willy Vandersteen

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