xxxHolic vol 16, the penultimate X Blade and Dawn of the Arcana vol 6 are in a three-way tie for top DO WANT!
Update: As you can see, swapped the preview ordering (because Level uploaded a big enuf Arcana cover)
Reimei no Arcana © Toma Rei/Shogakukan
[Serialized in Cheese!]
Published in Indonesia as Dawn of the Arcana by Level Comics
Caught in the clash between Belquat's army and the hybrids, Nakaba continues to be haunted by her vision of Remilia's death. Even when the fatal destiny is apparently averted, something happens to make Nakaba doubt her time-conquering power.
Fortunately, Caesar succeeds in soothing his wife, but with the Belquat soldiers still in pursuit, he and Nakaba flee to Senan.
What turmoil awaits Nakaba back home? And will she learn the hard way that no matter where she runs, death always claims its toll? You and I know that With great responsibility comes... yada yada yada but still, see Dawn of the Arcana volume 6 for Nakaba's continuing trials.
Talk of Senan and Nakaba's home makes me DO WANT!—well, more than my fangirl usual—the prequel light novel Reimei no Arcana: The Beginning that tells of Nakaba's life...pre-Caesar? I want a Kyaaa~! He fell in love first from that far back! like Johanne did with Euda in Absolute Peace Strategy. (At the very least, we're I'm comforted by the prospect of Loki in the prologue, concealing—per usual—secrets.)
Wonder if Level has plans of publishing it here? *puppy eyes at Level's Powers That Be*
xxxHOLiC vol 16 of 19
By CLAMP
Despite losing Yuko, Watanuki decides to keep her wish-granting shop in business until such time when they (hopefully) meet again. Clients, however, aren't exactly beating down the doors. But one day, a customer comes in with a shamisen that won't play. Can Watanuki grant the woman's wish? What exactly is wrong with the shamisen?
As Del Rey's xxxHolic, Vol. 16 preview trumpets: Now begins a new chapter: xxxHOLiC Rô!
xxxHolic volume 16: Yume wa Tsuyoku Negaeba Kanau nara ore wa, Yūko-san to mata aitai
(If a dream is granted if it is wished for enough, then mine is that I want to meet with Yūko again
) compiles chapters 96 through 101.
X Blade vol 11 of 12
By Ida Tatsuhiko & Shiki Satoshi
Sanae finally learns the truth about Shinozuka and Soji, as well as everything that happened between Aoi Kikan, Yamata and Haru. But the real issue remains Kazunari's disappearance. As Sanae, Shinozuka and Soji look for clues, they run into a someone posing as a samurai — blindfolded.
The hell?!
Level states the obvious when it sez this blades...and blades saga tests how far you can withstand the strain of ratcheting tension before breaking, but consoles by pointing out that the complex, action-packed story already has a sequel. Which leads me to speculate that it has already licensed XBlade Cross (three volumes as of March 2012 in Japan, ongoing). Only time will tell.
Level Comics manga (2012.04.18)
- Dawn of The Arcana (Reimei no Arcana) vol 6 of 9+ by Toma Rei
- Last Inning vol 13 of 33+ by Nakahara Yu, Kamio Ryu
- Love Affair (Bokutachi wa Shitte Shimatta) vol 12 of 14 by Miyasaka Kaho
- X Blade vol 11 of 12 by Ida Tatsuhiko & Shiki Satoshi
- xxxHOLiC vol 16 of 19 by CLAMP
Last Inning 「ラストイニング」 |
Bokutachi wa Shitte Shimatta |
Other languages
German (Egmont Manga & Anime: Lebe deine Liebe Band 12 released 2012.01 • Band 13 street date: 2012.07), French (Marvel Panini France: A Romantic Love Story Tome 12 shipped 2012.02)
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 Kōshiki Fanbook (JP release: 2011.07)
XBlade 「XBLADE」 |
Related series
Sequel: XBlade Cross (three volumes as of 2012.03.09, ongoing)
xxxHOLiC 「×××HOLiC」 by CLAMP |
Other languages
English xxxHOLiC (Del Rey: 19 volumes as of 2012.02), French (PIKA Édition: Tome 19 shipped 2011.10), Spanish (Norma Editorial Spain and Grupo Editorial Vid Mexico), Italian (Star Comics), German (Egmont), Swedish (Bonnier Carlsen), Portuguese (JBC Brazil)
Adaptations
A 24-episode anime adaptation by Production I.G aired from April to September 2006 in Japan, followed by a 13-episode sequel xxxHOLiC: Kei (2008.04 to 2008.06) and a two-episode OAD xxxHOLiC: Shunmuki (2009.02 to 2009.06, bundled with volumes 14 and 15). The xxxHOLiC Rō OAD shipped 23 April 2010, along with manga volume 17. A second xxxHolic Rō OAD, xxxHolic: Rō Adayume, released 9 March 2011 with the limited edition manga volume 19.
A feature film adaptation xxxHOLiC the Movie: A Midsummer Night's Dream premiered in Japan before the first anime season (2005.08.20). The movie was a finalist in the 2006 Annecy International Animated Film Festival.
Seiyuu Fukuyama Jun and Ohara Sayaka play the roles of Watanuki Kimihiro and Ichihara Yuko in all adaptations.
Related
Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle (crossover) · xxxHoLic: ANOTHERHOLiC Landolt-Ring Aerosol by NisiOisiN (Novel; side story) · Soel to Larg: Mokona=Modoki no Bouken (Novel; side story)
At least four official fanbooks have been released in Japan: Gekijōban ×××HOLiC Official Fanbook (2005.08.17) · TV Animation ×××HOLiC Extra Official Guide (2006.05.17) · Shinpan ×××HOLiC Dokuhon (2006.11.17) · xxxHolic Complete Book (2011.03.17)
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European comics/BDs (2012.04.18)
- Lucky Luke: Jesse James (Lucky Luke Tome 4: Jesse James) by Morris & Goscinny
- Scrameustache: Hantu Antariksa (Le Scrameustache, Tome 5: Le fantôme du cosmos) by Gos - Walt
Reimei no Arcana 「黎明のアルカナ」
by Toma Rei
Shogakukan Cheese!, shoujo
Volume 6 first published in Japan 2011.02
Other languages
English Dawn of the Arcana (VIZ Media: three volumes as of 2012.04.03 • volume 4 street date: 2012.06.05), French (Kazé Editions: L'Arcane de l'aube: Tome 6 shipped 2012.03)
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