Tokyopop manga releases for July 2007
Tokyopop will be introducing a number of new manga series next month, including Battle of the Bands, Kingdom Hearts II, Me2 and War Angels. More Lupin III is underway, .hack is back, and Trinity Blood Volume 3 is on the schedule.
Plus new installments of long running series King of Hell, Get Backers, and Samurai Deeper Kyo.
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Avalon High: Coronation Volume 1
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Being a new student at Avalon High has been exciting for Ellie, to say the least - she’s an honor student, a star on the track team, and, oh yeah, dating the super-hot class president, Will. Who also happens to be the alleged reincarnation of King Arthur.
Ellie couldn’t be happier to have Will in her life, but she’s also worried that his estrangement from his parents is tearing him apart. To make matters worse, Will’s doubt that he really is King Arthur could prevent the Merlin Prophecy - an age of enlightenment - from occurring. Can Ellie convince Will to believe in something that even she isn’t sure about? And more importantly, can she get him to give his parents another chance?
Story by Meg Cabot.
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King of Hell Volume 16
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While Majeh fights Mo Young, one of the escaped fiends, Cerberus transforms into his original form. Majeh and company must defeat the fiends and head back to Moorim Headquarters. The Martial Arts Leader has a mission for Majeh and company. Will they survive the fiends’ attack and be strong enough to handle the dangers of the Gobi Desert?
Story by Ra In-Soo and Art by Kim Jae-Hwan.
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Lights Out Volume 7
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Gun’s back, and his return excites all the people of Lucky Residence. Seung-Ah realizes that the only way she can get the love of her life is to spell it out for him. Will her efforts to tell Gun how she feels fall on deaf ears? It seems she isn’t the only one crushing on Gun - a first-year has her sights on him, too. Between girls loving him and guys hating him, Gun must find himself amidst this world of chaos.
Story and art by Myung-Jin Lee.
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Rozen Maiden Volume 5
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It seems that sickness and death looms large in the mysterious world of Rozen Maiden. Suiguintoh may be able to heal her master, but who will heal her? Suiseiseki and Shinku meet in a dream to confront the loss of Sousuiseki - but they do not seem to be alone in their mourning. Meanwhile, Jun may be getting better, but will it all be short-lived if memories continue to haunt him?
Story and art by Peach Pit.
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Satisfaction Guaranteed Volume 4
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Despite hating getting his fortune told, Shima has his Tarot read by an exotically handsome young man. But kismet turns into chaos when the reading isn’t all wine and roses, and strange things start happening to Shima. Will he realize that a life of problem solving may not be in the stars?
Story and art by Ryo Saenagi.
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Earthlight Volume 2
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Earthlight has survived catastrophic accidents, political strife, and clamorous discord. But now the lunar colony faces a deadly threat from the very power satellites that orbit the moon, beaming much-needed energy back to Earth.
Terrorists have seized the Power Bases, plunging Earthlight into darkness. Worse, they threaten to burn whole Earth-cities to ashes if their demands aren’t met. And for fifteen-year-old Damon Cole, it’s a disaster that will strike closer to home than he could have ever imagined.
Story by Stuart Moore and Art by Chris Schons.
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Strawberry Marshmallow Volume 4
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Five cute girls - Chika, Miu, Anna, Matsuri and Nobu - and a door-to-door salesman equals a whole lotta fun, especially when you’re trying to entertain yourself on a rainy day! When the storm lets up, it’s nothing but entertainment for our cutie puh-tuties: Nobu receives a mysterious love letter; Matsuri gets to keep the “Miu” dog; and Matsuri, Anna, and Nobu go to Matsuri’s school at night and have a “scary” experience.
Story and art by Barasui.
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Elemental Gelade Volume 4
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Coud is back, and he’s training hard! During his workout, he spots the great fighter Rasati returning home. Coud insists that she tell him her secrets to winning - but when she tells him it’s simply her desire to win that makes her unbeatable, Coud quickly begins to doubt his own chances against her. Can Rowen, Cisqua and Ren boost his confidence while they whip him into fighting shape? Or is Coud already mentally out for the count?
Story and art by Mayumi Azuma.
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Get Backers Volume 19
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Hired to retrieve a dozen bottles of wine from the 1940s, the GetBackers must face a slew of new obstacles. How will the Ban and Ginji survive against a warrior who controls killer wasps? And what secrets are buried in the wine bottles that makes them valuable enough to kill over?
Story by Yuya Aoki and Art by Rando Ayamine.
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Trinity Blood Volume 3
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The newly initiated Sister Esther has joined up with the warriors of the Vatican, but she’s suspicious of the relationship between Cardinal Caterina and Abel… especially when Caterina starts to make friendly diplomatic gestures towards the Empire in the East, where vampires rule! When two emissaries appear in Rome, suspicions are deepened once again - but just who are these mysterious men?
Story by Sunao Yoshida and Art by Kiyo Kyujo.
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Agent Boo Volume 3
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Agent Kira has been kidnapped! Agents Boo and Asano must journey behind enemy lines into the heart of Queen Misery’s empire–Iron City–a wonderland of technical marvels that holds many secrets. With the clock ticking, Boo must make a difficult choice: should she follow her orders…or her heart? - Amazon.com
Peppermint Volume 4
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Hey knows she’s developing feelings for EO, but she can’t be honest with herself just yet. However, a friend reminds her that time may be all that’s needed to make EO blossom into the handsome gentleman he was meant to be. Will a new school, new friends, and an open mind be enough to make Hey turn over a new leaf?
Story and art by Choi Kyung-ah.
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Samurai Deeper Kyo Volume 23
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Akari has returned! Now the Four Emperors are reunited for the first time in four years. Together, they defeat an army of thousands, alive and undead alike. But as they clear a path to the four doors that block the way to the Onmyo Shrine, there is a catch: only one door actually leads to the shrine…
Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo.
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Lupin III - World’s Most Wanted Volume 9
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Practice makes perfect for Lupin and the crew as they rehearse for their latest heist… but will they crumble under the pressure of the spotlight?! And later, during a daring mission at the museum, Inspector Zenigata may have finally come up with a way to confound our Master Thief! Think that’ll stop Lupin? Of course not!
Story and art by Monkey Punch.
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My-HiME Volume 3
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After the members of the Anti-Orphan Squad fall down a rabbit hole created by Midori, the team must try to navigate the vast underground cavern beneath Fuka Academy. The team’s best hope of escape lies with none other than Nao! As they look for a way out, Yuuichi learns about Midori’s secret past as a young archeologist, and her terrifying adventure inside a pyramid!
Adapted by Kimura Noboru and Satou Kenetsu, based on the anime created by Yatate Hajime.
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Recast Volume 3
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JD finally meets Blaise, the lord his grandfather told him to seek. But Blaise surprises JD by telling him that he can’t be of any help - and he leaves JD in the hands of an angry mob of townspeople. An incident involving JD’s grandfather seems to be the source of Blaise’s grumpiness, and may be the cause of a premature end to JD’s adventures!
Story and art by Seung Hui Kye.
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Magical x Miracle Volume 5
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Everyone learns that Sylthfarn, the Master Wizard, is dead! Having no reason left to impersonate him, Merleawe is relieved of her duties. But returning to normal life doesn’t sit well with Mel. So on her school’s break, she travels to the city where Sylthfarn was last seen, where she discovers the untimely cause of his demise - though his remains are nowhere to be found.
Later, after Merleawe catches up with all the friends she left behind, she realizes that there may be a thing or two she can accomplish as a wizard in her own right…
Story and art by Yuzu Mizutani.
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Queens Volume 3
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Pil-Hyun continues to stumble through the answer to the age-old question, “What is love?” After Pil-Hyun has a run in with Hyun-Ja, the close encounter leads to a conversation about her chances at rekindling a love affair with the sexy Bok-Nam. She even drops some good love advice on Pil-Hyun. But will he take this advice to heart… or continue to be lost in love?
Story and art by Sung-Hyen Ha.
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B’tX Volume 13
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Time is running out for Teppei and Foh - Hokuto has ten minutes to outsmart the genius Dr. Poe if he wants to save his friends before they are banished to an alternate dimension. Matters grow worse when Max is assaulted by a computer virus that threatens to delete all of his programming. Teppei and his friends are nearing the end of their long journey, but how many of them will survive to see the final point?
Story and art by Masami Kurumada.
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Sesame Street Volume 3: Abby’s First Day of School
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Gatcha Gacha Volume 5
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Yuri and Yabe’s relationship is thrown for a curve when they encounter Kagami, a girl who looks exactly like Motoko’s older sister Kanako - otherwise known as Yabe’s dead crush. Kagami claims never to have met Yabe, but everyone senses that something is amiss. Yuri goes to search for answers… and for Motoko, who has been mysteriously absent since the Culture Festival…
Story and art by Yutaka Tachibana.
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Dragon Head Volume 7
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With medicine in hand, Ako and Nimura struggle to return to their ailing friend. Standing in their way: a town full of people who want nothing more than to kill them as well as the strange young man with the scar on his head…
Story and art by Minetaro Mochizuki.
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Never Give Up Volume 5
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As the photo shoot in Okinawa continues, the prospect of a nude - yes, nude! - photo shoot surfaces, and Akira and Tohya seem none too happy about it. And while Tohya encourages Kiri to be a stronger, more confident model and take chances, Akira tells Tohya to do the same… about a different situation. Will Tohya ever expose his true feelings for Kiri?
Story and art by Hiromu Mutou.
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Ultra Cute Volume 7
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Still in Hawaii, Ami is drawn into Kain’s “treasure hunt”… until Tamon comes to try to rescue her - it’s a wild chase on the high seas! Kain finds his treasure, a memoir of his first love. Later, a super-suave basketball player appears on the scene. Will this new hottie steal Ami’s heart?
Story and art by Nami Akimoto.
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Grosse Adventures Volume 3
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Stinky and Stan have finally become full-fledged members of the Buzzards and are headed to Spruce Mountain for a camping trip! Aside from enjoying the great outdoors, the boys are charged with the task of earning a variety of achievement patches. But when the boys meet another “troop” looking to collect their own achievement patches, will Stinky and Stan be able to protect themselves? Or, will there be another “Grosse†misunderstanding? - Amazon.com
Metamo Kiss Volume 2
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Who would suspect that Hanamaru and Nanao could switch bodies? Who else but Madoka, the school’s paranormal geek? This crazy stalker will do anything to uncover a newsworthy secret! As Hanamaru fends her off, Nanao trains for the big archery tournament… but what will happen when she and Hanamaru switch bodies on the day of the competition?!
Story and art by Sora Omote.
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Last Fantasy Volume 5
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The feverish fight to rescue the town from complete annihilation makes reluctant allies of everyone - Tian and Drei, Anna and her Special Task Force, the religious chick and, worst of all, Nagi, the thief. And, surrounded by zombies and with little hope of making it out of the city alive, the lot of them sallies forth into the hordes of walking dead to face death… or worse.
Story by Creative Hon and Art by Yong-Wan Kwon.
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Battle of the Bands Volume 1
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In this battle of the bands, the right to shine on stage just might come down to who plays the sharpest G-string.
Meet Led Salad, the latest, hottest, all-girl band in a madcap world where bands fight each other for their fans - literally! They’ve got it all: hot looks, left hooks, a weaponized tour bus complete with hot tub, and their first world tour. But they’re also about to get stuck with a brand-new, inexperienced roadie who can barely lift their equipment, let alone protect them. Can the girls transform this total loser into a stud… Or will he turn the band into a dud?
Story and art by Steve Buccellato.
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Million Tears Volume 1
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When friends and loved ones begin to disappear, a boy’s sense of reality begins to crumble - until the day he runs into a mysterious figure who can erase a person’s very existence…
Story and art by Nobuyuki Anzai.
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Kingdom Hearts II Volume 1
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In the quiet little hamlet of Twilight Town, there lives a boy named Roxas. He and his friends Hayner, Pence, and Olette are trying to enjoy their final days of summer vacation when strange things begin to happen. First the group is falsely accused of stealing photos from all over town. Then they are attacked by bizarre, white creatures. But the oddest occurrences are the recurring dreams Roxas has of a boy named Sora, and the presence of a girl named Namine, who has a mysterious secret to share with Roxas.
Art by Shiro Amano.
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Me2 Volume 1
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Aki is a shy, introverted teen trying to cope with the death of her older brother. Coupled with the daily pressures of being the most bullied kid in school, she keeps having mysterious blackouts. Entire days begin to be unaccounted for as Aki finds strange items in her closet. Adding to her bewilderment, the cutest boy in school is suddenly taking an interest in her. Aki wonders if her grip on reality is slowly slipping away, but something even more shocking might be behind this haunting tale…
Story and art by Sho Murase.
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Me and My Brothers Volume 1
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When Sakura, a fourteen-year-old orphaned girl, discovers she has four half-brothers, her world is turned upside down as they’re all forced to live under one roof!
Story and art by Hari Tokeino.
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.hack//Another Birth Volume 4
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The World is further corrupted as the game expands into our reality. With Aura and her bracelet, BlackRose (aka Akira) discovers the answers to some important questions. They help shed light on Corbenik, the virus at the source of all the trouble. Will Akira, along with the aid of her comrades in The World, be able to save her comatose brother in time? The curtain rises on the final battle of Another Birth. - Amazon.com
Rose Hip Zero Volume 3
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Kasumi and Kido, now reunited, still have a lot of work ahead of them. They might be able to confront Hayato and Kai, but they are only arms of a much larger organization - and only pawns in a much larger war. When ZERO finally lets himself be known, he will be an international terrorist who’s not in the mood to negotiate. And when the secret of EIN is revealed, it may not matter at all what Kasumi and Kido do to try to stop ZERO.
Story and art by Tohru Fujisawa.
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War Angels Volume 1
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It’s the year 2504. In the aftermath of an apocalyptic war, the surviving humans are ruled by the Beasterians, animal-human hybrids created to be the ultimate soldiers, but who instead became merciless tyrants. Doomed to extinction, humanity’s future rests with the savior whose birth is foretold by the Post-Testament Bible.
Story and art by Jae-Hwan Kim.
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Rising Stars of Manga Volume 7
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Rising Stars of Manga is an anthology featuring the winners of Tokyopop’s national Rising Stars of Manga contest. The talent search receives thousands of entries from writers and artists of all ages who have been inspired by manga and anime. This is the seventh collection.
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Bird Kiss Volume 4
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When Heerack is elected president of the Slipper Club, Rosa is elated she’s becoming his girlfriend. But although her prince may treat her like a princess, Rosa’s none too happy to be put on a pedestal and left alone while Heerack goes off with his old childhood friend, Miyoul. To make matters worse, it seems like Miyoul’s finally found the courage to confess her love to Heerack. Even Guelin’s set a dastardly plan in motion to make Heerack’s life miserable. Will following his heart get him out of this tight squeeze?
Story and art by Eun Ah Park.
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Jing: King of Bandits Volume 7
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Jing and Kir’s last recorded adventure is here. As the duo arrives at a ghost town trapped in eternal night, will Jing’s final loot turn the tables on him… and steal his heart?
Story and Art by Yuichi Kumakura.
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Hannah Montana Volume 1
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When Miley and her friends disobey their parents’ curfews and try to meet Ashton Kutcher at his movie premiere, the super-sneaky adventure turns into an unbelievable family affair. Later, Lilly is ecstatic when she gets two tickets to attend a Hannah Montana concert. But when she invites Miley to go with her, will her secret finally be revealed? You can bet your bottom dollar that everyone’s favorite pop star knows that the show must go on in this laugh-out-loud Cine-Manga adventure! - Amazon.com
Hannah Montana Volume 2
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Love is in air as Oliver has a huge crush on Hannah Montana, but his feelings of love are not shared by Miley. And no matter what she does, she can’t seem to make Oliver realize that he and Hannah can never be…until Lilly comes up with a plan to burst Oliver’s love bubble. Next up, Jackson’s ready burn some rubber when he becomes the proud owner of a “brand-new” used car. But the joy fades once he learns that this particular kind of car is only driven by girls! And when Miley, Lilly, and Oliver plot revenge on bratty Amber and Ashley during a class trip, who will truly get their just reward? All the madness and mayhem in this exciting new Cine-Manga is enough to turn a grown man–or at least Jackson and Robbie–into a mouse! - Amazon.com
High School Musical Volume 1
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Kedamono Damono Volume 2
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We’re back with more mix-ups, mash-ups, and utter mishaps! Konatsu is completely confused about Haruki’s feelings toward her. She isn’t sure if he even likes her! And if he does, is it the boy Haruki or the girl Haruki that really likes him?!
Story and art by Haruka Fukushima.
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Gundam, Mobile Suit Ecole du Ciel Volume 6
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An entire year has passed since Shinn’s death, and as Asuna continues to wrestle with the loss, Shinn’s passing is only the beginning of a devastating chain reaction. Finally, the long build-up between A.E.U.G. and the Titans breaks into open warfare. But in order to reach victory, Marie must help Asuna get over her internal turmoil and resume her position as an ace Gundam pilot…
Story and art by Haruhiko Mikimoto.
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