Showing posts with label Kodansha. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kodansha. Show all posts

Sunday, December 25, 2022

Attack on Titan -- ISAYAMA Hajime

Attack on Titan -- ISAYAMA Hajime
Attack on Titan -- ISAYAMA Hajime
Attack on Titan -- ISAYAMA Hajime
Attack on Titan -- ISAYAMA Hajime
Synopsis:

In this post-apocalyptic sci-fi story, humanity has been devastated by the bizarre, giant humanoids known as the Titans. Little is known about where they came from or why they are bent on consuming mankind. Seemingly unintelligent, they have roamed the world for years, killing everyone they see. For the past century, what’s left of man has hidden in a giant, three-walled city. People believe their 100-meter high walls will protect them from the Titans, but the sudden appearance of an immense Titan is about to change everything.

NOTE:

  • Japanese title: Shingeki no Kyojin
  • Status: 34 volumes (END)

Monday, December 25, 2017

Ace of the Diamond -- TERAJIMA Yuuji





Synopsis:
Ejun Sawamura makes the junior high school national tournament as his goal. But, in the last tournament his team has lost. At the time he vowed to take revenge on the high school tournament with his friends, suddenly someone is coming to recruite him to become member of elite baseball team on Seido Senior High School. His meeting with Miyuki, a promising professional catcher has risen his spirit for the senior high school baseball.

NOTE:
* Japanese Title : Daiya no A
* Status : 47 END

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Seven Deadly Sins --- SUZUKI Nakaba

Seven Deadly Sins--Nakaba Suzuki

Synopsis:

When they were accused of trying to overthrow the monarchy, the feared warriors the Seven Deadly Sins were sent into exile. Princess Elizabeth discovers the truth - the Sins were framed by the king's guard, the Holy Knights - too late to prevent them from assassinating her father and seizing the throne! Now the princess is on the run, seeking the Sins to help her reclaim the kingdom. But the first Sin she meets, Meliodas, is a little innkeeper with a talking pig. He doesn't even have a real sword. Have the legends of the Sins' strength been exaggerated?

NOTE:

  • Nominated for the 7th annual Manga Taishou Award
  • Won the Kodansha Manga Award for Shounen in 2015 (tied with Yowamushi Pedal)
  • Japanese title: Nanatsu no Taizai
  • 41 volumes (END)

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Fairy Tail--Hiro Mashima

Fairy Tail--Hiro Mashima
Fairy Tail--Hiro Mashima
Fairy Tail--Hiro Mashima
Fairy Tail--Hiro Mashima
Fairy Tail--Hiro Mashima
Synopsis:

Celestial wizard Lucy wants to join the Fairy Tail, a guild for the most powerful wizards. But instead, her ambitions land her in the clutches of a gang of unsavory pirates led by a devious magician. Her only hope is Natsu, a strange boy she happens to meet on her travels. Natsu's not your typical hero - but he just might be Lucy's best hope.

NOTE:

  • 63 volumes (END)

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Rave--Hiro Mashima

Synopsis:

The Continent of Song is in chaos. The sinister secret society known as Demon Card is using the power of Dark Bring to destroy everything in their path.

The only things capable of stopping Dark Bring are the Rave stones. Unfortunately, the Rave Stones were scattered around the globe in an explosion 50 years ago, so now they must be collected by the Rave Master in order to stop Dark Bring once and for all.

This new task has been given to Haru Glory, a sixteen year old boy from Garage Island.

The World's fate now rests on the new, young Rave Master.

NOTE:

  • 35 volumes (END)

Saturday, October 31, 2015

Samurai Deeper Kyo -- KAMIJYO Akimine

Samurai Deeper Kyo -- KAMIJYO Akimine
Samurai Deeper Kyo -- KAMIJYO Akimine
Samurai Deeper Kyo -- KAMIJYO Akimine
Samurai Deeper Kyo -- KAMIJYO Akimine
Synopsis:

At the dawn of the 17th century, at the end of the era of civil wars, in a world of chaos, the epic Battle of Sekigahara was joined.

One man emerged from the largest battle ever fought on Japanese soil; a terrible warrior of unspeakable power, he was nicknamed 'the unconquerable.'

Kyoshiro is a peaceful medicine peddler who harbors the soul of an assassin. He accompanies a young bounty hunter across Japan in search of a murderer and on a quest to discover the terrible secret of his own identity.

NOTE:

  • 37 volumes (END)

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

My Fiance is A Monster -- Pink Hanamori

Synopsis:

Hitomi Miku goes to live in a mysterious house, where she meets Rauto, the young and sexy master of the house. There, she discovers that the house is full of monsters! Rauto gives her a special necklace, and she suddenly transforms and knocks out an evil monster who had possessed a girl! What's going on? Becoming Rauto's maid and fiancé? "I'll knock out everyone's heart."

NOTE:

  • apanese title: FiancĂ© wa Monster!?
  • 2 volumes (END)

Saturday, October 17, 2015

Little Marchen -- Sakyo

Synopsis:

Date, a Scottish transfer student, has always dreamed of seeing faeries and living in a magical world. But due to her constant daydreaming, she fails to make any friends on her first week. However, when she gets hit on the head, she suddenly receives the 'sight' and can see a little pixie called Rabiko! So she starts off the year, and might even make a friend along the way.

NOTE:

  • Japanese title: Meruhen-chan/Marchen-chan
  • 2 volumes (END)

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Fight! Ippo -- MORIKAWA Joji

Synopsis:
Makunochi Ippo is an ordinary high school student in Japan. Since he spends most of his time away from school helping his mother run the family business, he doesn't get to enjoy his younger years like most teenagers. Always a target for bullying at school, Ippo's life is one of hardship. One of these after-school bullying sessions turns Ippo's life around for the better, as he is saved by a boxer named Takamura. He decides to follow in Takamura's footsteps and train to become a boxer, giving his life direction and purpose. Ippo's path to perfecting his pugilistic prowess is just beginning.

NOTE:
* Japanese title: Hajime no Ippo

Monday, September 7, 2015

Shugo Chara! -- Peach Pit

Synopsis:
Everybody at Seiyo Elementary thinks that stylish and super cool Amu has it all: But nobody knows the real Amu, a shy girl who wishes she had the courage to truly be herself. Changing Amu's life is going to take more than wishes and dreams - it's going to take a little magic!
One morning, Amu finds a surprise in her bed: three strange little eggs. Each egg contains a Guardian Character, an angel-like being who can give her the power to be someone new. With the help of her Guardian Characters, Amu is about to discover that her true self is even more amazing than she ever dreamed.

NOTE:

  • 12 volumes (END)

Friday, July 24, 2015

Sweet Tamatan--KOGE Donbo

Synopsis:
Long ago, Tama-tan met a boy who gave her an object and told her to wait for him. Yet, as seven years passed, Tama-tan still has not seen this boy and begins to doubt his promise. Just when she suspects that day was simply an ordinary day, she is confronted by the shocking appearance of an UFO. Finally she once again sees this bunny-eared boy... only to discover that he is in search of the "Lunar Ladies", which are candidates to becoming the Moon Princess. Unexpectedly, Tama-tan becomes one of them. Yet, what is the true purpose of becoming this moon princess?

NOTE:

  • Japanese title: Dokidoki! Tama-tan
  • 3 volumes (END)

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Ghost Navi Runa--Michiyo Kikuta & Mikiyo Ikeda

Synopsis:
Runa Rindo the 4th grade primary school. When he was a baby, he was left in front of Hoshinoko Gakuen orphanage and raised in that place... Apparently Runa has a pendant as a marker of the legend child, who has the power to shake the world!

NOTE:

  • Japanese title: Youkai Navi Runa
  • 7 volumes (END)

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Code Breaker--KAMIJYO Akimine


Synopsis:
Sakurakouji Sakura is a girl who appears modest and graceful but in reality is skilled in martial arts. After witnessing a boy burning people with his blue flame, she is startled to see that the same boy is a transfer student, Oogami Rei. Oogami is a Code Breaker, one who "does not exist". He is a seemingly cold-blooded killer who follows the principle of "an eye for an eye", to "use evil against evil". Convinced that killing is not right, Sakurakouji sets out to stop him and penetrate his icy heart.

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Sunday, May 31, 2015

The Silvery Crow--KAMIJYO Akimine


Synopsis:
John Elegadine, a curry lover and a professional thief, encounters Lu Larue, a thief lock picker, as he was taking a stroll through a bazaar. With the two together, they are to find the legendary demon stone that is scattered into thirteen pieces around the world. Once the pieces are put back together, the demon stone is willing to grant a wish upon the user's desire.

NOTE:

  • From the famous creator of Samurai Deeper Kyo
  • Japanese title: Shirogane no Karasu
  • 3 volumes (END)

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Ghost's Doctor--Yuki Sato


Synopsis:
Youkai are mysterious, trouble-making spirits and demons that have tormented Japan for centuries. Kotoko’s grandfather exorcised them for a living, but Kotoko never thought that her family lineage was an asset. Then she meets Kuro, a youkai doctor. Youkai have doctors? Now Kotoko is learning firsthand that healing youkai is a lot more challenging than getting rid of them!

NOTE:

  • Japanese title: Youkai no Oisha-san
  • 15 volumes (END)

Saturday, May 2, 2015

XX Me!--Ema Toyama

 

Synopsis:
Yukina Himuro, the cell phone novelist is quite popular in school, always making observation on the novel she made. This time on demands of fans, asking her to make love story! Observation of love? Huah! Who is the object of her observation?

NOTE:

  • Won the 36th Kodansha Manga award for best children's manga
  • Japanese title: Watashi ni xx Shinasai!
  • English title: Missions of Love
  • 19 volumes (END)

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Baby Steps -- KATSUKI Hikaru

Baby Steps -- KATSUKI Hikaru
Baby Steps -- KATSUKI Hikaru

Synopsis:

Maruo Eiichirou (Ei-Chan), a first-year honour student, one day decides he's unhappy with the way things are and lacks exercise. His mother then gives him a flyer for the local Tennis Club, he decides to check it out and he's instantly captivated by it. With no prior experience and poor physical conditioning, join Ei-Chan as he embarks on a tennis journey using his smarts, dedication and work ethic.

NOTE:

  • Won the 38th Kodansha Manga Award in the Best ShĹŤnen Manga category in 2014
  • 47 volumes (END)

Monday, December 30, 2013

Animal Kingdom -- RAIKU Makoto

Animal Kingdom -- RAIKU Makoto
Animal Kingdom -- RAIKU Makoto

Synopsis:

Monoko is a raccoon who lives in the land of animals, a world inhabited only by animals.

Monoko, who lives alone because her parents have been eaten, one day picks up an animal she has never seen before.

A human baby! That small encounter changes her world, and the curtain of a magical fantasy world of animals is lifted!

NOTE:

  • Won the Kodansha Manga Award for Children's Manga in 2013
  •  Japanese title: Doubutsu no Kuni
  • 14 volumes (END)