Tokyopop manga scheduled for October 2007
Tokyopop serves up October 2007 with a number of new manga titles, including Aqua, BAKU, Missile Happy!, Nabi The Prototype, and Rure.
But it’s the repackaging of a popular favorite which deserves special attention. Look for a Fruits Basket box set, slipcasing the first four volumes of the uber-popular manga series. Or if you’d rather, Fruits Basket: Ultimate Edition Volume 1 will be making an appearance in hardcover.
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Angel Cup Volume 5
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The dream of the Angel Cup is almost here. But So-Jin’s team must finish off the vicious Gai Leung and his team. The journey has been a crazy and wild ride for So-Jin and Shin-bee. Now So-jin will either gain the respect of a champion or the demise of a dream!
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Aqua Volume 1
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Akari Mizunashi is a new arrival in the gorgeous Martian city of Neo-Venezia. She becomes a gondolier tour guide and begins her training to become an Undine, the most coveted job on Aqua. Follow Akari’s adventures as she discovers the wonders of Aria in this prequel to the popular anime and manga series.
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Arcana Volume 6
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Kyrette and Inez’s path crosses once again in the forests of Eloam. Kyrette does not recognize Inez, and when asks her name, Inez tells him she’s Enril, without knowing who that is. The energy of Eloam is lethal for both Yulan and Kyrette, as they fall unconscious with high fever. Meanwhile, Irez gets caught in a labyrinth of memories. Can Yulan or Kyrette recover from their sickness to save her?
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Archlord Volume 3
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Now embroiled in a clash with the four most powerful warriors in the land, John and his friends would be slaughtered if it weren’t for the appearance of Father Kenneth. But even Kenneth’s formidable force might not be enough. And when the tide changes, Arin, John and Ugdrasil get split up. Can they hazard their dangerous journey divided? Each will need help, and they may just get it from the mysterious denizens of the Tass Forest.
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Arm of Kannon Volume 9
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Still 700 years in the past, Ryo Kanmu and the monk Daikaku make their way to Akasaka Castle. The horrific, demonic Mikami-Danjo waits for his guests to arrive and try to take the Arm… Fast-forward to the present, where Garama Heavy Industries seeks the Magician of 5th Street for answers -â?” answers that they may not want to hear!
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BAKU Volume 1
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Takeshi finds out that he is the reincarnation of the “Baku,” a spirit that devours people’s nightmares… Mephist comes to the aid of ghosts and other spirits who seek the path to the other world… Nana discovers a doll that wants to be reunited with its former owner.
In these sometimes terrifying, sometimes heartbreaking tales of the supernatural from the creator of The Demon Ororon, everyone has a memory they cannot forget…
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Bird Kiss Volume 5
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Miyoul finally confesses her love for Heerack. Will Heerack believe her after being burned so many times by her? Guelin flips out about it, and threatens to make life a living hell for Heerack. The only way he’ll forgive and leave Heerack alone is if he figures out who Heesung, Heerack’s brother and legendary player, loved but could never be with.
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BLOOD SUCKER Volume 5
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Yusuke and Hikage finally have their chance to take down Migiri. This battle will cost Yusuke dearly. Meanwhile, Yusuke is hiding a mysterious young vampire girl in his apartment. Does she have something to do with his beloved Kikuri. Not even the police department’s Counter-Magoraka Task Squad is ready to take down the most devious vampire in existence!
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Brave Story Volume 2
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Mitsuru has turned up missing, but Wataru tracks him down to the construction site, with monsters in hot pursuit! Meanwhile, a new adversary–responsible for the monster-mayhem–is introduced, tracking the wounded Mitsuru. As secrets are revealed and lives put in danger, Wataru must learn about the harsh facts of life as a “Traveler”!
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Dragon Head Volume 8
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Teru and Ako have survived the most painful experiences in their lives thanks to the hope of one day returning to their homes in Tokyo. As the two get closer to their goal, new challenges await them as the after effects of the natural disaster that changed their world continue. Will they be able to stay alive long enough to reach Tokyo? And what terrifying new revelations await them there?
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Dragon Voice Volume 9
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The Beatmen need lyrics to produce a full album, and Yuhgo can’t come up with any. After hearing the undisputed underground champions of sound, Nobody Snafkin, the Beatman ask for a little writing assistance. Little do they know, that Nobody Snafkin want the wear the celebrity crown. Will the Beatman fade away in pop music history?
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Elemental Gelade Volume 5
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Rasati is battling two Class Fighters- a queen and a king fighter. After barely defeating the queen, Rasati may be obliterated by the king fighter. Her only chance for survival is to react with Lilia. Coud is itching to join the fight. His interference may be his downfall!
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Fruits Basket Boxed Set Volume 1
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Collect the first four volumes of Fruits Basket–in one spectacular boxed set! Fruits Basket won the award for Best Manga at the inaugural American Anime Awards in 2007 — now you can enjoy all the romance, comedy, and adventure collected in one boxed set!
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Fruits Basket Ultimate Edition Volume 1 HC
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Can’t Miss Collector’s Item: It’s Furuba–The Ultimate Edition! Featuring a premium hardcover treatment with Fruits Basket Volumes 1 & 2, this beautiful hardcover includes interior color art, a new cover, a new foreword, and creator autograph.
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GTO: The Early Years Volume 5
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Makoto’s old girlfriend thinks she’s pregnant; will Eikichi have to pound some responsibility into him? And when spring break is over and the boys show up for their new school year, the principal has a little surprise - they’re being held back! But no worries, that just means it’ll be easier for them to score some freshman girls, right?
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Heaven Above Heaven Volume 6
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When evil creatures of the underworld take over the nine martial art schools, the warriors of the Heaven’s Gate have nowhere to turn - and Ivan’s evil plans seem to be on the brink of success! Secrets are revealed and friendships are tested, and someone’s gonna get buried far too deep in the hot lava of a volcano!
Story by Kang-Suk Hyun and Art by Joong-Won Jeon.
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iD_eNTITY Volume 10
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Adol and Boromid are nearing defeat before Il-Ban decides to unleash the power of the Hella’s Chris dagger. Il-Ban stabs Capri to give him enough power to take down the wicked Muriah. Now, they must face Neogia, one of the four Devas. Will this diabolical mind-riding spirit be too much for them?
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Kami-Kaze Volume 6
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The battle is waged and the Kegai no Tami are measurably stronger, but the sheer number of Beasts may be too much for them. Misao and Higa deliberate over the ability to defeat the Beasts and a way to reach the Mizu no Tamii torii, which lies deep below the sea. It seems that Zen may be the key to defeat the beasts.
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King of Thorn Volume 2
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Narrowly escaping their island prison into a half-submerged tunnel. The watery path may look serene, but evil lurks in the inky depths with a mysterious girl watching their every move and monstrosities waiting to devour them. A shocking revelation will shatter the group to the core, ensuring that not all will continue onward to freedom…and answers.
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LiLing-Po Volume 7
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Liling-Po, Bu-cho, and Mei-toku continue their search for the “eight great treasures.” They are attacked by members of Kafukabu tribe while crossing the desert but are saved by the vice Chief of the Majaato tribe. Liling-Po finds out that one of the tribes has a great treasure. Getting the treasure without getting caught in the feud is the name of the game.
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Magical x Miracle Volume 6
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Merleawe has returned to a peaceful civilian life looking forward to graduating from wizard school. She has planned a life as a peacemaker since the death of Sylthfarn. But her peace is about to be rudely interrupted by the King of Caldia. Merleawe must put her master’s wizardry to work one last time–so we think!
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MBQ Volume 3
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Round Three: The knuckle-busting conclusion to writer/artist Felipe Smith’s tale of talent finding recognition in Los Angeles! Omario still doesn’t have a comic book contract, or money– or a roommate or food to eat, if he keeps acting the fool. Rookie cop O’Malley struggles to manage fear and anger as he dives headfirst into Ktown??”s underworld. Over on the West Side, Brian and Jeff still hold down their daily grind. Will they be stuck there forever? Read and find out!
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Missile Happy! Volume 1
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Mikako, our over-zealous heroine, has a sister-complex so strong she won’t let just any man wed her sister. On an undercover investigation to learn more about the newest bachelor, she ends up moving in with him! And thus begins an angsty, hilarious series full of misunderstandings, wackiness, and every other shojo cliche you can think of, including love!
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Nabi The Prototype Volume 1
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In this collection of cute shojo stories, Ryu-Sang is a tough boy who gets in fights and–although he doesn’t want to admit it–cares for the girl he’s suppost to protect.
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Neck and Neck Volume 7
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Dabin is caught up in boy trouble. She must learn the value of patience to figure out who is best for her. However, her notorious crime boss father doesn’t believe anyone is good enough for “daddy’s little girl.” And Eugene thought winning Dabin’s heart would be easy. It may just cost him his life.
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Pixie Pop: Gokkun Pucho Volume 3
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On Valentine’s Day, Mayu’s long time love Amamiya requests some romantic help for his friend, Ryouta. Mayu may succeed in playing Cupid for others, but what about for herself? And what exactly are Pucho’s plans for Mayu? The juicy stories in the exciting conclusion of Pixie Pop will leaving you thirsty for more!
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Platinum Garden Volume 5
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After forcing Kazura to go back to her family, an embarrassed Mizuki invites her back. Meanwhile, Yae, the head of the Magahara family, tricks Kazura into meeting her in secret and makes a shocking proposition that will surely change everything!
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Return to Labyrinth Volume 2
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Secrets are revealed as the reign of power passes from one heir to another…Toby has been named the next Goblin King and Lord of the Labyrinth, and the goblins are in an uproar. As heir to Jareth’s throne, Toby hopes he can be more successful than he was in the human world, but first he must earn the respect of his subjects and learn to control the Labyrinth. His tutor in leadership and magic is Mizumi, the icy Queen of Moraine, but with each lesson, the young king finds himself drifting further away from his friends. Toby may have what it takes to rule this unruly kingdom, but at what cost?Based on the classic hit film!”A great book that fans of the original are sure to love.” –A.E. Sparrow, IGN.com - Amazon.com
Rozen Maiden Volume 6
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In a deep sleep, Jun is mistaken by Suiguintoh for her own father, the dollmaker Rozen. And Canaria finally manages to enter the Sakurada house, only to find herself welcomed by the ever-accommodating Nori. And the mysterious girl in Jun?’s dreams…is she the seventh maiden?
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Rure Volume 1
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Ha-Ru is the daughter of a family that rules a remote island. She is also the heiress to this secluded land, something that Ha-Ru’s half sister, Mi-Ru, resents. When Mi-Ru becomes upset and runs away, Ha-Ru follows her–and they are magically ushered into a foreign desert! And in this magical land, it’s survival of the fittest!
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Sea Princess Azuri Volume 2
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The decorations are being strung. The cake is being baked. The date has been set. It seems nothing will stand in the way of Prince Unagi and Princess Azuri’s wedding–except Azuri herself! A case of cold fin has hit our betrothed Princess, and suddenly she realizes that life without love isn’t much of a life at all. Will Thalos be the wedding crasher of Princess Azuri??”s dreams?
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The Tarot Cafe Volume 6
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A three-headed fortune teller tells Alecto a dark prophesy. Alecto must face the consequences if he wants to tell Pamela the truth about his feelings. While Pamela and Belus search for Alecto, Berial has decided to play a game of chess with their lives! Alecto and Pamela will face a disaster from which neither can run.
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Ultra Cute Volume 8
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On Christmas Eve, Sana ends up in a hospital with a broken leg. Tamon is blamed for causing an accident and getting Sana hurt. Tamon ends up staying with Sana at the hospital on Christmas Eve. Is Sana trying to steal Tamon from Ami? Will Ami and Tamon be able to keep a loving relationship?
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Wild Adapter Volume 3
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Kubota and Tokito decide to infiltrate a popular cult that preaches a return to a more animalistic level of humanity, hoping to pick up information on Wild Adapter and perhaps even Tokito’s forgotten past. The yakuza are still hot on their tail, but there is a lot more to this new religion than just meditation and ritual chanting, and, once you join up, the only way out may be on a stretcher.
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Yonen Buzz Volume 3
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The rehearsal at GMB did not exactly produce the best results. The producer, Ryan, seems to have a completely different objective other than supporting Plastic Chew. While Atsushi and Jun stick to their puristic style, Sayuri and Keigo may fall to temptation… Will the group be able to withstand all of these challenges?
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Judas Volume 4
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Mizuki has been sent back in time by Simon to witness the truth of Judas… Judas’ betrayal of Jesus was out of love. His love for Eve was greater than that for Jesus. It seems that all this time, the demon that Jesus had alluded to was not Judas, but actually John, who reveals he has the “Eye of the Serpent.” Mizuki has solved the puzzle, i.e., twisted around one single truth…
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Tramps Like Us Volume 13
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Hasumi has a hard time getting over Sumire, but Fukushima offers him comfort. Meanwhile, Sumire worries about Momo’s new status as her lover, especially since he’s moving to Belgium! Will her former pet leave her behind for his career? And will Rumi take advantage of the distance to move in on Momo?
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Hyper Police Volume 10
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Natsuki has been released from the Underworld court system with two vital bits of information. First, she’s the mixed daughter of the Egyptian Sun Deity Bastet and her human father. Second, a grave fate may befall Batanen! Who is the shadowy “Count” figure Natsuki saw through a space-time rift, and does the future have to turn out as she saw it?
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Metamo Kiss Volume 3
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Koharu, in her cat Kojiro’s body, is captured–first by the art teacher, who forces her to pose, and then by someone who lost their cat in a tragic accident. Will she be able to escape before sundown? Meanwhile, Hanamaru runs into a cute little girl with incredibly good luck. Hanamaru is losing his memory–but only about Nanao! Is Hanamaru doomed to lose his memory of her forever?
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Ai Yori Aoshi Volume 17
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All great harem stories must come to a close. Aoi finally acknowledges for whom her heart pants–Kaoru. She doesn’t want to marry his evil younger brother. It seems that Kaoru must figure out what to do with his brother and the harem if he really wants to share his life with Aoi. Tina also has feelings for Kaoru. Will this story have a happy ending?
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MY-HiME Volume 4
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The Fuuka Academy Culture Festival is under new management and may fly off without a hitch. Yuuichi is down in the dumps about school. While searching for trouble in some ruins, the Anti-Orphan Squad find an old gate that holds a mystic power. Could the creatures sealed behind the gate be the Anti-Orphan Squad’s new enemy!!??
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