Wild Life 24, 07-GHOST 7, Skip Beat! 22 (Elex Media manga out nau~)

Street date: 11 August 2012, the last manga sked prior to the Idul Fitri holidays. (Next street date: 31 August 2012.)
Before I get to top DO WANT! Wild Life (and first runner-up 07-GHOST)—

Skip Beat! © Nakamura Yoshiki
Hakusensha [Serialized in Hana to Yume]
Published in Indonesia by Elex Media

One night.

One night with Tsuruga Ren.

One night is all takes for Kyoko-chan to learn...iro iro. Especially the “various things” related to interpreting the bully role of Natsu. :D

With Ren's guidance, Kyoko's thespian genius gives birth to a charismatic Supermodel!Natsu. But can the radical characterization win over Box R's director?

Skip Beat! volume 22 compiles Acts 127 to 132: Private Exit, Switch Over, Api Peperangan yang Tersembunyi, Serangan Balik, The Reflection Floating Up and Cross Eyes.

Thirty Skip Beat! tankou have been published in Japan as at March 2012; the 31st streets this 20 September. The latest “Breath of Darkness” arc continues to run in Hakusensha's Hana to Yume, with the latest Act—192?—in Issue 19, which goes on sale on the 5th of September. (Too bad we don't have HanaLaLa anymore to fast track the Indonesian Skip Beat!. :p)

Elsewhere, a controversy also brews in—

Wild Life vol 24 of 27
By Fujisaki Masato

Aren't multiple relationships more exciting? Aren't most animals polygamous? How come homo sapiens isn't!?

How is Dr. Tessho supposed to answer these (t)horny questions from two girls who have gotten close to him? And will our favorite vet actually consider or even—Gasp!—act on their wheedling?

Wild Life volume 24 spans chapters 204 to 209. For installments beyond 209, check out back issues till the newest Shonen Star. (The latest Issue 14 released last Tuesday.)

Now for the “fantastic tale of magic, death gods and the darkness in men's hearts”...

07-Ghost vol 7 (of 14+)
By Amemiya Yuki & Ichihara Yukino

Teito's next stop is the God House in The 5th District, the former kingdom of Raggs. To get there, Teito and Frau will have to consult ‘an old friend.’

M–k––e♡!!

Meanwhile, back in the church, Teito's comrade Hakuren also faces a tough decision when he is summoned back to the Empire to serve as tutor to the princess. Will Hakuren's life be dedicated by his father's wishes again, or will his own calling show him the right path to take? [From Chuang Yi's 07-GHOST Vol. 7 preview]

07-GHOST volume 7 spans chapters or Kapitel 36 to 41: Tatto, Recollection, Evidence, Division, Lingering Snow and Omen. [*NOT Elex chapter titles]

New Elex titles
Title, actually. Elex launches only one — The Best Selection of Saito Chiho, the Deluxe edition. Its editor only has one word to sum it up. Intrigued? :) [Continued...]

Elex Media manga (2012.08.11)

1. 07-GHOST vol 7 of 14+ by Amemiya Yuki, Ichihara Yukino

07-GHOST 「０７‐ＧＨＯＳＴ」 by Amemiya Yuki, Ichihara Yukino Ichijinsha Comic Zero-Sum, josei Volume 7 (chapters 36–41) first published in Japan 2008.11

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

Other languages
English 07-GHOST (Go! Comi: 7 volumes [dropped]; picked up by VIZ Media: volume 1 street date: 2012.11.13 and Chuang Yi Singapore: volume 10 per 2012.02), French (Kazé Editions: 07-Ghost Tome 8 shipped 2012.05 • Tome 9 street date: 2012.09.19), German (EMA: Band 12 released 2012.07.12 • Band 13 street date: 2012.10)

Related series
Side story 07-GHOST CHILDREN (one volume)

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

Adaptations
Studio DEEN's 25-episode 07-GHOST anime adaptation, starring seiyuu Mitsuki Saiga (Teito Klein), Namikawa Daisuke (Mikage Celestine) 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). At least three drama CDs have also been released: 07-Ghost: Kamisama ni Todoku Koibumi (2007.02), The Day of Retribution (2009.06) and The Top News Headlines (2009.10).

2. [Premiere] The Best Selection of Saito Chiho – Deluxe (Saito Chiho The Best Selection) by Saito Chiho

Saito Chiho The Best Selection 「さいとうちほ The Best Selection」 by Saito Chiho Shogakukan Flower Comics Special, shoujo This anthology first published in Japan 2009.03

3. Skip Beat! vol 22 of 30+ by Nakamura Yoshiki

Skip Beat! 「スキップ・ビート！」 by Nakamura Yoshiki Hakusensha Hana to Yume, shoujo Volume 22 (Acts 127–132) first published in Japan 2009.06

Other languages/serializations
Serialized in the Indonesian HanaLaLa (discontinued upon the magazine's closure).
English Skip Beat! (VIZ Media: 28 volumes as of 2012.07.03 • volume 29 street date: 2012.10.02), French (Casterman: Tome 22 shipped 2012.06 • Tome 23 street date: 2012.08.28), German (Carlsen Comics: Band 21 released 2012.07.31 • Band 22 street date: 2012.10.30, serialized in Daisuki), Korean (Sigong Comics: 스킵 비트! 30 per 2012.05) and traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan: SKIP. BEAT!華麗的挑戰 30 released 2012.07.25)

Adaptations
A 25-episode anime adaptation by Hal Film Maker aired in Japan from October 2008 through March 2009. Seiyuu Inoue Marina, Konishi Katsuyuki and Miyano Mamoru replaced the 2002.09 Skip Beat! Drama CD cast comprising Nagasawa Miki, Narita Ken and Kanna Nobutoshi as Mogami Kyoko, Tsuruga Ren, and Fuwa Shou respectively. (The drama CD adapted manga Acts 1–5.)

The Taiwanese live-action adaptation Extravagant Challenge premiered 18 December 2011 on FTV with Ivy Chen as Gong Xi (Kyoko), Choi Siwon as Dun Helian (Ren) and Lee Donghae as Bu Po Shang (Shou). Episode 15 aired 1 April 2012.

Related
Hakusensha released the Skip Beat! Fan Book ~ LOVE ME in March 2009.

4. Wild Life vol 24 of 27 by Fujisaki Masato

Wild Life 「ワイルドライフ」 by Fujisaki Masato Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 24 (chapters 204–209) first published in Japan 2007.11

Awards
51st Shogakukan Manga Awardee in the Shounen category (2005)

Serializations
Indonesian Shonen Star (ongoing)

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My Sweet Kaicho 12, Goong 27 of 27, Scarlet Fan ~The Tale of Eternal Love~ 1 by Kumagai Kyoko (m&c! manga and manhwa out nau~)

Street date: 7 August 2012. (This week, manga releases not on the usual Wednesday, but on Tuesday and Saturday [11 August] to make up for the Idul Fitri break.)

Kaichou wa Maid-sama! © Fujiwara Hiro
Hakusensha [Serialized in LaLa]
Published in Indonesia as My Sweet Kaicho by Gramedia/m&c!

Ceddy-san! (Oops, I meant, Gerald-sama! :p)

Usui's older brother arrives from England and Misaki can't believe how much he resembles Usui. What does he, the brother, want?

For one, Gerald sends henchman Ceddy to spy on Usui and Misaki. Two, he's not above threatening to ‘harm’ Misaki if that's what it takes to tear her away from Usui. Point No. 2, of course, gives our hentai uchuu-jin© Takumi-sama a reason to go Alpha mode, ON! on Big Bro. xD

My Sweet Kaicho 12 spans episodes 51 to 55 and as a bonus, at the end of the volume, you can discover the hidden side of...Ikkun.

Goong © Park SoHee
Seoul Cultural Publishers
[First serialized in Wink]
Published in Indonesia as
Goong [Palace Story]
by Gramedia/m&c!

Goong [Palace Story] vol 27 of 27
By Park SoHee

When His Majesty takes ill, Shin takes over and is soon buried under an avalanche of kingly duties. ChaeKyeong, meanwhile, leads her own (separate) life and even—horrors!—starts dating another guy.

All hope of Shin×ChaeKyeong seems lost, yet...

Don't miss the end of Goong [Palace Story]. Volume 27 out nau~.

(Lemme reiterate that I'm still wondering why there's a 궁 28—Goong 28—[below]. Anyone? Explanation and/or translation of the Korean description welcome. *directs you to the comments section*)

Aside from Goong, Runway Sweetheart also ends—with volume 3—but for some reason, its preview is exactly the same as volume 2's. For simplicity, I suggest consulting my penultimate snap synops and applying extended reasoning at will for the finale. :D

Now let's move to the newbies.

New m&c! titles
Sixty percent of the titles m&c! listed are premieres. Magical Witch Punie-chan's adventures continue in Ohwada Hideki's Panzer Princess Punie ~Super² Great Magical Gap~, essentially the third volume of Dai Mahou Touge first serialized in Kadokawa's Shounen Ace. That's all the NikBabble™ you're going to get because, as with Runway Sweetheart, it shares the thematic descript with preceding Super Great Magical Gap.

On the shoujo front — Shiiba Nana's Love Share (ex-Betsucomi), the first Kumagai Kyoko manga m&c! has licensed (if I'm not mistaken), Scarlet Fan ~The Tale of Eternal Love~ 1 (originally Ayakashi Hisen, ongoing serialization in Sho-Comi) and the "Nightmares That Fuel Nursery Rhymes" antho Story from the Darkness by Imai Yasue (Hontou wa Kowai Nippon no Douyou ex-Ciao). Two-thirds of the manhwa streeting are also new: 100% Perfect Girl 1 by Wann and A Kiss for Money 1 by Hwang MiRee, first published by Samyang as 5 Cheon Won Man Jumyeon Kisseuhae Juneon Nom.

Since Kumagai Kyoko's horror / romance / drama Scarlet Fan got the most DO WANT! votes, that preview is up here. (Look for the rest after the jump.)

Ayakashi Hisen © Kumagai Kyoko
Shogakukan [Sho-Comi]
Published in Indonesia as
Scarlet Fan ~The Tale of Eternal Love~
by Gramedia/m&c!

Scarlet Fan ~The Tale of Eternal Love~vol 1 (of 5+)
By Kumagai Kyoko

"I am ready to sacrifice my life for you..."

With Ryo who's willing to lay his life on the line for her, Miku investigates why ghosts attack her. But when she gets too close to the truth, Ryo is cursed by the spirit of Shirabyoshi.

What lies in Ryo and Miku's past that brings the pair to this point?

As with all Kumagai Kyoko's shoujo series to date, Ayakashi Hisen serialized—serializes—in Sho-Comi. Five tankou have been released in Japan as of 26 July 2012.

Other Kumagai Kyoko manga
Scarlet Fan ~The Tale of Eternal Love~ appears to be m&c!'s first Kumagai Kyoko manga (99% sure). But it's not the first Kumagai Kyoko title we've seen around these parts. 3L published the three-volume Hatsumei Princess (as Inventive Princess); the five-tank Houkago Orange or Orange After School; and two-volumers Ichigo Jikan, Sorairo Ageha (Sky Blue Ageha) and Stand Up!!!!.

Not yet licensed are... [Continued]

m&c! manga (2012.08.07)

1. [Premiere] Love Share by Shiiba Nana

Love Share 「ラブ・シェア」 by Shiiba Nana Shogakukan Betsucomi, shoujo This volume first published in Japan 2010.05

2. My Sweet Kaicho (Kaichou wa Maid-sama!) vol 12 of 15+ by Fujiwara Hiro

Kaichou wa Maid-sama! 「会長はメイド様！」 by Fujiwara Hiro Hakusensha LaLa, shoujo Volume 12 (episodes 51–55 + Extra) first published in Japan 2011.02

Awards
Fujiwara Hiro-sensei won the Outstanding Debut award at the 31st Hakusensha Athena Newcomers Awards in Japan for this manga.

Other languages
English Maid Sama! (TOKYOPOP: eight volumes per 2011.03, cancelled), French (Pika Édition: Maid Sama! Tome 13 shipped 2012.06 • Tome 14 street date: 2012.09.19), German (Carlsen Comics: Maid-sama Band 10 street date: 2012.12.04; serialized in Daisuki), simplified Chinese (Chuang Yi: 会长是女仆 #11 released 2011.02), traditional Chinese (Ever Glory Taiwan: 學生會長是女僕！ 14 per 2012.07.06)

Adaptations
J.C. Staff's 26-episode anime adaptation, starring seiyuu Fujimura Ayumi (Ayuzawa Misaki) and Okamoto Nobuhiko (Usui Takumi) aired from April through September 2010 on TBS and Animax Asia. An earlier released Kaichou wa Maid-sama! drama CD featured Kobayashi Sanae and Sugita Tomokazu as Misaki and Usui.

Related
An official fan book, Kaichou wa Maid-sama! Koushiki Fan Book Goshujin-sama mo dai manzoku was released June 2010 by Hana to Yume Comics Special.

3. [Premiere] Panzer Princess Punie ~Super² Great Magical Gap~ (Chou Chou Dai Mahou Touge) by Ohwada Hideki

Chou Chou Dai Mahou Touge 「超・超・大魔法峠」 by Ohwada Hideki Kadokawa Shounen Ace, shounen This volume first published in Japan 2006.09

Related series
Prequels Dai Mahou Touge and Chou Dai Mahou Touge (published by m&c! as Panzer Princess Punie ~Super Great Magical Gap~) and sequel Chou Chou Chou Dai Mahou Touge

4. Runway Sweetheart (Runway no Koibito) vol 3 of 3 by Shibano Yuka, Tanaka Wataru [Finale]

Runway no Koibito 「ランウェイの恋人」 by Shibano Yuka, Tanaka Wataru Shogakukan Betsucomi, shoujo Volume 3 first published in Japan 2012.01

Related series
Novel Runway no Koibito by Tanaka Wataru published by Shogakukan first in January 2010 and reissued under the Shogakukan Bunko label (Volume 1 per 2012.07.06) and continuations volume 2 (Paris-hen) on 2012.08.03 and volume 3 (Shanghai-hen), street date: 2012.09.06

5. [Series Premiere] Scarlet Fan ~The Tale of Eternal Love~ (Ayakashi Hisen) vol 1 of 5+ by Kumagai Kyoko

Ayakashi Hisen 「あやかし緋扇」 by Kumagai Kyoko Shogakukan Sho-Comi, shoujo Volume 1 first published in Japan 2011.09

6. [Premiere] Story from the Darkness (Hontou wa Kowai Nippon no Douyou) by Imai Yasue

Hontou wa Kowai Nippon no Douyou 「本当は怖い日本の童謡」 by Imai Yasue Shogakukan Ciao, shoujo This volume first published in Japan 2007.11

m&c! manhwa (2012.08.07)

1. [Series Premiere] 100% Perfect Girl vol 1 of 11 by Wann

100% Perfect Girl 「100%의 그녀」 by Wann eComiX, soonjung Volume 1 first published in Korea 2007.05

2. [Series Premiere] A Kiss for Money (5 Cheon Won Man Jumyeon Kisseuhae Juneon Nom) vol 1 of 7 by Hwang MiRee

5 Cheon Won Man Jumyeon Kisseuhae Juneon Nom 「5천원만 주면 키스해 주는 놈」 by Hwang MiRee Samyang, soonjung Volume 1 first published in Korea 2006.07

3. Goong [Palace Story] vol 27 of 27 by Park SoHee [Finale]

Goong 「궁(宮)」 by Park SoHee Seoul Cultural Publishers Wink, soonjung Volume 27 first published in Korea 2011.12

Other languages
English Goong: The Royal Palace (Yen Press: 13 volumes as of 2012.05 • volume 14 street date: 2012.08.28), French (Samji Editions: Palais Tome 13 per 2012.01), Japanese (Shinshokan: らぶきょん　ＬＯＶＥ　ｉｎ景福宮; Un Poco Comics volume 27 released 2012.02)

Adaptations
Live-action Princess Hours, starring Yoon EunHye (ChaeKyeong), Joo JiHoon (Shin), Kim JeongHoon (Yul) and Song Ji Hyo (HyoRin) aired in Korea from January to March 2006. The Goong S spin-off aired on the same MBC network from January to March 2007.

m&c! manhwa (2012.08.07)

• Long Hu Men: The Next Battle vol 11: Siasat VS Jebakan by Tony Wong

Long Hu Men: The Next Battle by Tony Wong First published in Hong Kong by Jade Dynasty

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[Review] Hari Ini dan Besok Juga vol 1 by Emura

Kyou mo Ashita mo © Emura
Hakusensha [First serialized in Hana to Yume]
Published in Indonesia as Hari Ini dan Besok Juga
by Elex Media

Hari Ini dan Besok Juga by Emura
Review by Lina-chan (Some rights reserved)
Rating: 9/10 ♥

"Rasanya mengerikan kalau semua orang punya impian yang sama"
Chika Sasagami, 15 tahun, murid SMA yang bercita-cita menjadi komikus profesional. Sayang,orang tua dan tiga kakaknya tidak ada yang mendukung cita-citanya. Chika pun nekat kabur dari rumah dan tinggal bersama Haruka, kakak perempuannya yang juga pemberontak dalam keluarga Sasagami. Haruka yang sangat memahami keinginan Chika, menitipkan gadis polos tersebut sebagai asisten sekaligus murid pada Ryo Momose, komikus shoujo yang sedang naik daun. Masalahnya, pengalaman Chika sebagai asisten adalah nol ε(•̯͡_•̯͡ )з Sekalipun demikian, Ryo menyadari Chika memiliki insting yang bagus. Secara autodidak, Chika tahu, jenis tone mana yang harus ditempel di naskah komik. Sejak saat itu dimulailah hari-hari Chika sebagai murid dan asisten bagi Ryo.

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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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Defense Devil 7, Topeng Kaca 23 Deluxe, More a Flower than a Flower 4 (Elex Media manga out nau~) [UPDATED]

Street date: 2012.04.25
I don't guarantee I'll be able to fill in the NikBabble™; let's see what happens in the next few days. For nau, content yourself with a shopping list, a day belated it may be :P «Eventually updated but don't ask when :P

Defense Devil © Youn InWan & Yang KyungIl/Shogakukan [First serialized in Shonen Sunday] · Glass no Kamen © Miuchi Suzue/Hakusensha [Serialized in Bessatsu Hana to Yume]. Published in Indonesia as Defense Devil and Topeng Kaca (Deluxe) by Elex Media

Top DO WANT! Defense Devil volume 7 draws First Blurb:

Kucabara's no ordinary lawyer. This defense counsel specializes in helping sinners prove extenuating circumstance and evade eternal damnation. And for the crime of possessing a good heart, the demon attorney is disbarred from hell.

Kucabara, however, returns, not only to help a certain little girl's parents but also to settle scores with li'l brother Legato. Kucabara's mission is made all the more untenable by a shady—well, shadier than hell-normal—character. Is s/he foe? Or friend?

Youn InWan & Yang KyungIl's Defense Devil vol 7 compiles chapters 58 through 67, or Judgments 30–39: Operation Gasoline Hustle, Shugarl and Jupiter, The Sky Rock, Stone Hell, Gigades Baptism, Football, Children's Room, To Win Without Fighting, ‘Y’’s Past and Samus. [*NOT Elex chapter titles]

For Judgments later than 39, check out Shonen Star mangazine. The latest issue streets the same day as DD volume 7.

☞ Still no synops for Topeng Kaca volume 23 Deluxe (Kurenai Ten'nyo 4), even at the very late hour I wrote this, so I'll just say that the bunko volume 23 price went up to IDR 30,000 (from a previous IDR 28,000).

Update: Glek. I didn't realize there WAS a Topeng Kaca volume 23 synops in the May Komikologi. Here t'is:

Topeng Kaca vol 23 (of 24+)
By Miuchi Suzue

Crimson Angel returns to its home for a much-awaited performance. The natural beauty of Plum Valley merges with Tsukikage Chigusa's acting prowess in bringing to life the story of the Crimson Angel and sculptor Isshin.

Who will perform in the next drama performance? Maya or Ayumi?

More a Flower than a Flower vol 4 (of 10+)
By Narita Minako

Noh actor Kento lands a difficult role in Zeami's play Koi no omoni ("The Heavy Burden of Love") to be staged in the US. While in America, Kento discovers something surprising — what could it be?

Also in More a Flower than a Flower vol 4, Kento finds a mask that lands him in a riot.

New Elex titles
This week, the double launch of Aoyama Gosho's Detektif Conan Movie: Captured in Her Eyes, based off the fourth movie Meitantei Conan: Hitomi no Naka no Ansatsusha, and another movie manga-fication, Doraemon Movie: Dinosaurus Nobita from the Doraemon movie Gekijōban Doraemon: Nobita no Kyōryū Niimarumaruroku. Synops after the release list.

Mangazines: Nakayoshi Gress! Issue 04/2012 and Shonen Star Issue 07/2012
Arisa regains her memory and finally nets NakaGress! cover time while Arago, receiving some iffy help in a tight spot, nabs the latest Shonen Star's cover and featured series spotlight. Deets also after the release list.

Elex Media manga (2011.04.25)

1. Crows vol 23 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 23 first published in Japan 1997.05

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 • volume 29 street date: 2012.05.08)
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)

2. Defense Devil vol 7 of 10 by Youn InWan & Yang KyungIl «Ex-2012.04.04

Defense Devil 「ＤＥＦＥＮＳＥ　ＤＥＶＩＬ」 by Youn InWan & Yang KyungIl Shogakukan Shonen Sunday, shounen Volume 7 (chapters 58–67) first published in Japan 2010.12

Related
Adapted from the Sunday GX Akuma Bengoshi Kucabara one-shot

Other languages/serializations
Serialized in the Indonesian Shonen Star (ongoing)
English and simplified Chinese volumes (Chuang Yi: English volume 2 released 2010.09 • simplified Chinese #10 per 2011.12)

3. [Series Premiere] Detektif Conan Movie: Captured in Her Eyes - First (Gekijouban Meitantei Conan: Hitomi no Naka no Ansatsusha) by Aoyama Gosho

Gekijouban Meitantei Conan: Hitomi no Naka no Ansatsusha 「劇場版　名探偵コナン瞳の中の暗殺者」 by Aoyama Gosho Shogakukan Shonen Sunday Comics Visual Selection, shounen Volume 1 of 2 first published in Japan 2000.09

Related
Based on the fourth Meitantei Conan movie, Meitantei Conan: Hitomi no Naka no Ansatsusha that premiered 22 April 2000 in Japan

4. [Premiere] Detektif Conan Movie: Captured in Her Eyes - Last by Aoyama Gosho [Finale]

Volume 2 of 2 first published in Japan 2000.10

5. [Premiere] Doraemon Movie: Dinosaurus Nobita (Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Kyōryū 2006) by Fujiko F. Fujio

Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Kyōryū 2006 「映画ドラえもん　のび太の恐竜２００６」 by Fujiko F. Fujio Shogakukan Tentoumushi Comics Anime-ban, kodomo First published in Japan 2006.06

Related
Based on the Doraemon movie, Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur 2006, which premiered in Japan 4 March 2006, a remake of the first March 1980 Doraemon movie, Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur

6. More a Flower than a Flower (Hana Yorimo Hana no Gotoku) vol 4 of 10+ by Narita Minako «Ex-4.04

Hana Yori mo Hana no Gotoku 「花よりも花の如く」 by Narita Minako Hakusensha Melody, shoujo Volume 4 first published in Japan 2006.04

7. Mr. Ermine (Okojosan) vol 2 of 8 by Uno Ayumi

Okojosan 「オコジョさん」 by Uno Ayumi Hakusensha LaLa and LaLa DX, shoujo Volume 2 first published in Japan 2000.05

Serializations/Related
Serialized in HanaLaLa, along with Mr. ERMINE - The Other Legend (Okojosan Gaiden) and Mr. ERMINE - Si Penguasa (Okojobanchou)
Shiawase Sou no Okojo-san (Hakusensha Jets Comics: 2001.10)

Adaptations
Radix's 51-episode anime adaptation aired on TV Tokyo from 2 October 2001 to 24 September 2002, with seiyuu Sawashiro Miyuki (Kojopii or Okojosan) and Koizumi Yutaka (Tsuchiya Haruka)

8. New Kobochan (Shin Kobo-chan) vol 17 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 17 first published in Japan 2010.02

9. Palette of 12 Secret Colors (Juuni Hizoku no Palette) vol 6 of 6 by Kusakawa Nari [Finale]

Juuni Hizoku no Palette 「十二秘色のパレット」 by Kusakawa Nari Hakusensha LaLa DX, shoujo Volume 6 first published in Japan 2009.01

Other languages
English The Palette of 12 Secret Colors (CMX: six volumes) and French La Magie d'Opale (Delcourt; six volumes)

10. Piano Hutan (Piano no Mori: The Perfect World of Kai) vol 21 of 21+ by Isshiki Makoto

Piano no Mori: The Perfect World of Kai 「ピアノの森　Ｔｈｅ　ｐｅｒｆｅｃｔ　ｗｏｒｌｄ　ｏｆ　ＫＡＩ」 by Isshiki Makoto Kodansha Morning (formerly in Uppers), seinen Volume 21 first published in Japan 2011.11

Awards
Recipient, Grand Prize for Best Manga, 2008 Japan Media Arts Festival

Other languages
Traditional Chinese (Sharp Point Press Taiwan: 琴之森 18 per 2011.06)

Adaptations
Madhouse animated movie adaptation starring Ueto Aya (Ichinose Kai) and Kamiki Ryunosuke (Amamiya Shuuhei) premiered 2007.07.21 in Japan. The film was nominated for the 2008 Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year and in the Theatrical Film category at the 2008 Annecy International Animated Film Festival. The anime spans manga volumes 1–6 (until chapter 41).

11. Rockman The Shooting Star (Ryuusei no Rockman) vol 2 of 3 by Itagaki Masaya «Ex-4.04

Ryuusei no Rockman 「流星のロックマン」 by Itagaki Masaya Shogakukan CoroCoro Comic, kodomo Volume 2 first published in Japan 2007.10

Related
Adapts Ryuusei no Rockman, the Mega Man action role-playing video game published and developed by Capcom for the Nintendo DS handheld video game console, also adapted into an anime by XEBEC titled Mega Man Star Force AKA Shooting Star Rockman that aired on TV Tokyo from October 2006 to October 2007.

12. Slam Dunk Deluxe (Slam Dunk Kanzenban) vol 6 of 24 by Inoue Takehiko

Slam Dunk (Kanzenban) 「ＳＬＡＭ　ＤＵＮＫ　完全版」 by Inoue Takehiko Shueisha Jump Comics Deluxe, shounen Kanzenban volume 6 first published in Japan 2001.05

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 2012.04.03 • 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)

13. Smash! vol 8 of 18 by Saki Kaori «Ex-4.18

Smash! 「スマッシュ！」 by Saki Kaori Kodansha Weekly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 8 first published in Japan 2008.04

14. Tale of the Sea King (Kaiouki) vol 43 of 45 by Kawahara Masatoshi «Ex-4.04

Kaiouki 「海皇紀」 by Kawahara Masatoshi Kodansha Monthly Shonen Magazine, shounen Volume 43 first published in Japan 2010.03

Other languages
Traditional Chinese (Tong Li Taiwan: 海皇紀 45 per 2011.05)

15. Topeng Kaca vol 23 of 24+ Deluxe (Glass no Kamen [Bunko]) by Miuchi Suzue

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 23 first published in Japan 1999.09

Related
Glass no Kamen tankoubon (48 volumes per 2012.02.25 in Japan), released in Indonesia as Topeng Kaca, Topeng Kaca: Bidadari Merah and Topeng Kaca: Dua Akoya

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

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Postponed title(s)
Break Blade volume 1 by Yoshinaga Yunosuke (new street date outstanding) «Update: Release date: 2012.05.02

Mangazines (2012.04.25)

1. Nakayoshi Gress! Issue 04/2012 (Indonesian Nakayoshi)
2. Shonen Star Issue 07/2012 (Indonesian Shonen Sunday)

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