Arakure The Wild Ones 6, Sky Blue Square 2, Maid in Love by Touma Rei (Elex Media 20 June 2012 manga) [UPDATED]

Also, Tokkyu!! 18, in a three-way tie for top DO WANT! with Arakure 6 and the second Sky Blue Square. Had to lead with Touma Rei's one-volume Maid in Love (originally Tsukushite Agemasu ex-Cheese!) because it's the only one with a big enuf cover. Additionally, along with Topeng Kaca: Bersatunya Dua Jiwa 1Glass no Kamen volume 47—Maid in Love has been waiting for official release since last week.

I'll do my Ganbaruzo! best to fill in the NikBabble™ for this Elex shopping list but warning you nau that chances are Very High that I might not be able to. Me and RL are still in negotiations :p «Update: I yielded some, RL conceded the rest, hence...

Maid in Love (Elex Media)

Tsukushite Agemasu © Touma Rei/Shogakukan
[First serialized in Cheese!]
Published in Indonesia as Maid in Love by Elex Media

Yuzuko and her gal pals make plans to try out a nearby café famous for its maid and butler wait staff — who treat customers as if they were rich heirs or heiresses if not out-and-out royalty. But on the way, Yuzuko runs afoul of a thug and is forced to flee for dear life. Fortunately, a beautiful maid comes to her rescue and makes Yuzuko's heart go thumpity-thump...!?

Apparently, Yuzuko had insulted the bruiser after her, and the beauteous Maid (in Love??) who saves her is none other than the high school hottie Itsuki. Or so sez Baka-Updates Manga in its Tsukushite Agemasu description.

Aside from the title story, Maid in Love contains side stories When Fireworks End and My Hysteric Girl. [*NOT Elex titles]

Other Touma Rei manga
Before publishing Maid in Love or Tsukushite Agemasu, Elex introed Touma Rei-sensei through her collab with TAKUYA-sensei, the game-based Hoshiiro no Okurimono released here as Star Color Present. But she is prolly most famous for the droolicious Reimei no Arcana, also serialized in Cheese!. (Nine Reimei no Arcana tankou have been compiled in Japan as of January this year; JP volume 10 streets next week, on 26 June. Level publishes the popular series as Dawn of the Arcana; latest volume 6 released mid-April.)

Not yet licensed, I don't think, are S no Yuiitsu M no Zettai (JP release: 2007.08) and Boku wa Kiss de Uso wo Tsuku (two Cheese! Flower Comics tankou compiled between September and December 2008).

Touma Rei-sensei also illustrated Otome Nadeshiko Love Diary, the light novel series written by Miyama Kunoe and published under Shogakukan's FCα Lululu Novels label (two volumes released from November 2011 to January 2012).

Moar doki doki shoujo manga goodness —

Arakure: The Wild Ones vol 6 of 10
By Fujiwara Kiyo

Sachie's new teacher Chigusa-sensei turns out to be a childhood playmate known for being a crybaby, who was forced to transfer schools because of little Sachie. Teach Chigusa hasn't forgotten the affront and plans to take revenge on Sachie and Igarashi — who have a secret they would *die* to keep under wraps.

I will stop you, whatever it takes! But can Igarashi protect Sachie (and himself) from Chigusa-sensei's predations?

Arakure: The Wild Ones volume 6 compiles chapters 28 to 33.

Moar previews after the release list.

Mangazines: Nakayoshi Gress! Issue 6/2012
Kikuta Michiyo's Layer & Rayer debuts, and Animal Official by Fukushima Haruka and Ogawa & Team Saito by Sakyo resume in the latest NakaGress. [Continued...]

Elex Media manga (2012.06.20)

  1. Aoba Bicycle Shop (Namiki Bashidoori: Aoba Jitenshaten) vol 6 of 20 by Miyao Gaku
  2. Aoba Bicycle Shop 6 (Elex)

    Namiki Bashidoori: Aoba Jitenshaten
    並木橋通りアオバ自転車店
    by Miyao Gaku
    AKA Aoba Bicycle Shop on Namikibashi Street
    Shonen Gahosha Young King, seinen
    Volume 6 first published in Japan 2002.08

    Reissues/Related series
    Released in 12 Shonen Gahosha Bunko volumes from 2009.10 to 2010.12
    Sequel: Aoba Jitenshaten (20 volumes as of 2012.06.08)

  3. Arakure: The Wild Ones (Arakure) vol 6 of 10 by Fujiwara Kiyo
  4. Arakure: The Wild Ones 6 (Elex)

    Arakureアラクレ」 by Fujiwara Kiyo
    Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo
    Volume 6 (chapters 28–33) first published in Japan 2007.11

    Other languages
    English Wild Ones (VIZ Media: 10 volumes), French (Editions 12 bis: Arakure: Princesse Yakuza Tome 6 per 2010.10)

  5. Crows vol 24 of 26 by Takahashi Hiroshi
  6. Crows 24 (Elex)

    Crowsクローズ」 by Takahashi Hiroshi
    AKA Crows: Busou Sensen Reimeihen
    Akita Shoten Monthly Shounen Champion, shounen
    Volume 24 first published in Japan 1997.09

    Related series
    Main story: Crows Gaiden (three volumes: 1, 2 (Sono Go no Crows) and 3 (Zoku - Crows Gaiden))
    Sequel: Worst (29 volumes as of 2012.05)
    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)

  7. Eyes for Photography (Hitomi no Photograph) vol 2 of 3+ by GUNP (Mori Kohichiro × Sakura Akami)
  8. Eyes for Photography 2 (Elex)

    Hitomi no Photograph Their fresh photograph life
    瞳のフォトグラフ Their fresh photograph life
    by GUNP (Mori Kohichiro × Sakura Akami)
    Softbank Creative FlexComix Blood, shounen
    Volume 2 first published in Japan 2009.11

  9. Kungfu Boy vol 14 of 18 Premium (Tekken Chinmi [Bunko]) by Maekawa Takeshi
  10. Kungfu Boy 14 Premium (Elex)

    Tekken Chinmi
    鉄拳チンミ (講談社漫画文庫)
    by Maekawa Takeshi
    AKA Ironfist Chinmi
    Kodansha Manga Bunko, shounen
    Bunko volume 14 first published in Japan 2003.01

    Awards
    1987 Kodansha Manga Awardee for the Shounen Category

    Related series
    Sequels: New Kungfu Boy (Shin Tekken Chinmi; 20 volumes), Kungfu Boy Legends (Tekken Chinmi Legends; volume 13 released in Japan 2012.03); serialized in the Indonesian Shonen Magz, ongoing and side story Tekken Chinmi Gaiden (3 volumes per 2010.04; serialized in Shonen Magz; Volume 3: Chinmi Other Story: Chinmi & Shie Fan published by Elex Media in 2011.06)

  11. [Premiere] Maid in Love (Tsukushite Agemasu) by Touma Rei «Ex-2011.06.13
  12. Maid in Love (Elex)

    Tsukushite Agemasuつくしてあげます
    by Touma Rei
    Shogakukan Cheese!, shoujo
    This volume first published in Japan 2007.11

  13. Sky Blue Square (Sorairo Square) vol 2 of 4 by Sou
  14. Sky Blue Square 2 (Elex)

    Sorairo Square空色スクエア。」 by Sou
    Houbunsha Manga Time Kirara Forward, seinen
    Volume 2 first published in Japan 2010.02

    Other languages
    French (Bamboo Editions: Un carré de ciel bleu, four volumes as of 2011.10)

  15. Slam Dunk Deluxe vol 8 of 24 by Inoue Takehiko
  16. Slam Dunk Deluxe 8 (Elex)

    Slam Dunk (Kanzenban)
    SLAM DUNK 完全版
    by Inoue Takehiko
    Shueisha Jump Comics Deluxe, shounen
    Kanzenban volume 8 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 200822 volumes as of 2012.06.05volume 23 street date: 2012.08.07; 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)

  17. Smash! vol 10 of 18 by Saki Kaori
  18. Tokkyu!! vol 18 of 20 by Komori Yoichi & Kubo Mitsuro
  19. Tokkyu!! 18 (Elex)

    Tokkyu!!トッキュー!!
    by Komori Yoichi & Kubo Mitsuro
    Kodansha Weekly Shonen Magazine, shounen
    Volume 18 first published in Japan 2008.03

    Reissues
    Seven bunko volume rereleased from 2010.01 to 2010.07

    Serializations
    Indonesian Shonen Magz

  20. Topeng Kaca vol 24 of 24+ Deluxe (Glass no Kamen [Bunko]) by Miuchi Suzue
  21. Topeng Kaca 24 Deluxe (Elex)

    Glass no Kamenガラスの仮面 白泉社文庫
    by Miuchi Suzue
    Hakusensha Bessatsu Hana to Yume, shoujo
    Bunko volume 24 first published in Japan 2010.01

    Related
    Glass no Kamen tankoubon (48 volumes per 2012.02.25 in Japan), released in Indonesia as Topeng Kaca, Topeng Kaca: Bidadari Merah, Topeng Kaca: Dua Akoya and Topeng Kaca: Bersatunya Dua Jiwa (volume 1 street date: 20 June 2012)

    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

  22. [Premiere] Topeng Kaca: Bersatunya Dua Jiwa (Glass no Kamen) vol 1 (of 2+) by Miuchi Suzue «Ex-2011.06.13
  23. Topeng Kaca: Bersatunya Dua Jiwa 1 (Elex)

    Glass no Kamenガラスの仮面
    by Miuchi Suzue
    Hakusensha Bessatsu Hana to Yume, shoujo
    Volume 47 first published in Japan 2011.07

    Related
    Rereleased in bunko (24 volumes as at 2010.01, ongoing; Indonesian release as Topeng Kaca Deluxe)

    Other languages/serializations
    Italian (Editions Star Comics; serialized in Orion) and traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan and Hong Kong)

    Adaptations
    At least three Glass no Kamen anime adaptations have been produced: The first by Eiken, spanning 23 episodes, aired between April and September 1984 on Japan's NTV. Seiyuu Katsuki Masako voiced Kitajima Maya, Matsushima Minori as Maya's rival Himekawa Ayumi, Nakanishi Taeko as Maya's mentor Tsukikage Chigusa and Nozawa Nachi as businessman Hayami Masumi.

    TMS Entertainment produced the next anime, a three-episode OAV Garasu no Kamen: Sen no Kamen wo Motsu Shōjo (Glass Mask: The Girl Who Wears A Thousand Masks), released December 1998. The OAV retelling of the first three manga arcs featured a different voice cast: Ogata Megumi (Maya), Matsui Naoko (Ayumi), Toda Keiko (Tsukikage) and Kosugi Juurouta (Hayami).

    TMS remade the series in 2005, this time casting Kobayashi Sanae, Yajima Akiko, Fujita Toshiko and Morikawa Toshiyuki as Maya, Ayumi, Tsukikage and Hayami, with the 1984 anime Maya returning as Ayumi's mother, Himekawa Utako. Fifty-one episodes aired between April 2005 and March 2006 on TV Tokyo.

    The live-action version adapting the first 38 manga volumes ran for two seasons on TV Asahi (Season 1: July to September 1997, 11 episodes; Season 2: April to June 1998, 12 episodes), with the Season 1 episode 12 airing on 30 September 1999 (the Special Ending). The TV drama Seasons 1-2 cast comprised Adachi Yumi as Maya, Matsumoto Megumi as Ayumi, Nogiwa Yoko as Tsukikage and Tanabe Seiichi as Hayami. All reprised their roles for the Special Ending except Ayumi's actor (replaced by Nakamura Aimi).

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