Tokyopop manga scheduled for January 2008
Tokyopop brings in the new year with a crazy number of new, upstart series: Aria, Deja-Vu, Harukaze Bitter Bop, King City, Knockout Makers, Manga Sutra, Monochrome Factor, Short Sunzen, and V.B. Rose.
Yep - crazy. Read on for more.
Arcana Volume 7
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In a tale of courage, tragedy and betrayal, this glimpse into the distant past of Arcana tells the story of the first Enril and how an ordinary village girl tamed a dragon and gained the ultimate power. What ties, nearly forgotten and buried in the sands of time, does Enril have with our young heroine, Inez?
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Aria Volume 1
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Experience the magical, mystical world that inspired the Aria anime…One-hundred and fifty years after its terraforming, Aqua, the planet formerly known as Mars, is now almost completely covered in water. A young girl named Akari Mizunashi lives in the city of Neo-Venezia, an exact replica of the old Italian city of Venice, where she works as a gondolier tour guide. While giving people tours of her beautiful city, Akari learns to appreciate her city when she helps an elderly tourist find his daughter, teaches a friend some history about ancient Venice and discovers the secret behind Aqua’s unusual sun showers.
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B’TX Volume 14
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Juggler makes the ultimate sacrifice to enable Teppei to recover and continue on, but will it make a difference when Raphaello tries to break into his consciousness and destroy him? And as Foh and Je T’aime struggle to defeat Gai and B’t Shendu, they suffer from an incalculable number of wounds. Will they manage to defeat them, or is this the end for the sonorous duo? Meanwhile, Karen and Shadow may have finally found the answer to defeating Raphaello, but will Metal Face and Madonna allow her to use it?
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Cherry Juice Volume 2
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Step-siblings Minami and Otome are finally getting along as true siblings should–but romance always seems to get in the way! Minami has a girlfriend and Otome is dating Minami’s best friend, but everything they do only drives the two of them closer together! From special holidays to long nights of studying for entrance exams, Otome continues to turn to Minami for comfort when she has problems. But what if Minami doesn’t want to be just Otome’s “brother” anymore?
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Chronicles of the Cursed Sword Volume 20
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When Rey Yan and his companions learn that the Heavenly Realm plans to seal the Human Realm, they realize that this means the end of all life on Earth! Can they forge an alliance between the Demon and Human realms before it’s too late? Only if they can get past the ruthless ruler of the North Sea Dragon Clan, King Wansun, and his four children–all of whom control the Power of Water…
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Dazzle Volume 7
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Surrounded by the militia responsible for the death of their friend Rayborn, Alzeid’s capacity for vengeance rears its fearsome head, while Rahzel finds herself face to face with her own grief…
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Deja vu - Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter Volume 1
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Unfulfilled love always ends tragically& or does it? Through different seasons and different eras in time, two lovers cross paths again and again, trying for that one chance to get it right. Different lives, at different points in history, but one thing remains constanttheir love for each other. Spanning the beginning of history, WWII-era Japan, modern-day America, and the far distant future, these love stories remind us that love truly has no boundaries.
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Demon Flowers: Kuruizaki no Hana Volume 2
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The adventure for Masato and Nao continues as they are captured and introduced to a new familythe demon “Family,” run by the leader Gold. With Nao held at gunpoint, Masato and Ushitora are forced to play Gold’s twisted games, and it will put their friendship–and love–to the ultimate test…
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Dragon Head Volume 9
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Teru finally returns to Tokyo after enduring the horrific events of the last few weeks. Unfortunately, his return is anything but a happy one. As the mystery behind the Dragon Heads starts to unravel, Teru is thrust toward his final destination: his family’s home.
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Elemental Gelade Volume 6
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Abandon ship! Coud’s first time on a boat doesn’t go so swimmingly as the battle continues between his crew and the assassin Grayarts. Together they may be able to take the air out of Grayart’s sails–but with Cisqua’s itchy trigger finger set on “seek and destroy,” will there be anyone left to raise the victory flag? Meanwhile, Coud’s lack of a government ID forces him to leave the group and sneak over the border. But without Coud by her side, Ren finds herself open for attack…at the hands of none other than Ren’s stalker, Viro! Will Coud get to her in time to save her?
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Fantamir Volume 2
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Mir’s escape from Shindansoo Academy may have gone unnoticed, but thanks to Hae-Rang, all witness her return when he leaves her passed out in front of the school gate blanketed by a couple of crumpled ramen boxes. Fuming mad, Mir searches every nook and cranny of campus to take revenge on the scoundrel and finally steps into Ba-Ri’s room, where her jaw drops when she sees not Ba-Ri, but a half-naked guy dripping with water…
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Gatcha Gacha Volume 6
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With the reappearance of Kanako–who is alive and well–Yuri’s relationship with Yabe comes to an abrupt end. And all that stress over her problems with Yabe has caused Yuri to develop an ever-growing bald spot on the back of her head! With Hirao always there to help her, will Yuri finally fall for him? Or does she still only have eyes for Yabe?
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Get Backers Volume 22
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Ban and Ginji may be the perfect team, but competition is on the way with the new pairing of Emishi and Natsuki…though this new duo seems more concerned with cracking jokes than kicking butt. How will they react to an army of giant mantises? And what is Natsuki’s terrifying ability? Meanwhile, Ban may have met his match in an old friend turned new enemy yet again.
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Good Luck Volume 4
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Ma-Hyun accidentally finds out that Shi-Hyun’s new friend is none other than his friend Da-Min! Will these two friends become sworn enemies as they vie for Shi-Hyun’s love? And when a new girl, So-Youn, arrives on the scene, Shi-Hyun discovers that she’s just as susceptible to jealousy. Whom does Shi-Hyun really love, and what does he know that she doesn’t?
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Gothic Sports Volume 3
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Anya’s quest to start the world’s first Gothic-Lolita soccer team has been given the official OK by the school principal! Her teammates are all excited, but when summer vacation starts, it seems that everyone also has very different plans–and they don’t include practicing. Then Delia comes up with the perfect solution: she invites the whole team to a cabin in the Bavarian mountains for a training camp. And so begins a very special summer for the Gothic Sports team…
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Harukaze Bitter Bop Volume 1
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Chiyoharu used to be the leader of the troublemakers, until one day an innocent prank results in a major fire at the school. When his three cohorts take the blame and are expelled, Chiyoharu tries to go on with his mundane life, beating himself up with guilt. Then he meets the mysterious, muscle-man Souza of the North Wind and a ditzy self-proclaimed detective who are trying to solve the mystery behind Souza’s amnesia…It’s nonstop comedy and action from there!
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Judas Volume 5
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In this final volume of the shonen horrorfest, the battle between good and evil takes a dark twist… Thanks to Mizuki’s hard work on the Puzzle of Truth, Judas now has his body back–and he takes it out on John and his angels. Later, Zero challenges Judas to a fight, but Judas reveals a secret to Zero that could shake the foundation of heaven and earth…
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King City Volume 1
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When life itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies? In King City, that’s where!
Joe is a young man with no home, no purpose, and almost no friends… though he does have a very special cat. With a simple injection, Joe’s cat can be anything: a weapon, a tool, or even a cuddly companion. But what - if anything - can transform Joe? Whatever it is, it can probably be found in King City, an outrageous semi-futuristic city full of spy gangs, alien porn, and reasonably priced diners. A word of caution: Avoid the meatloaf.
Story and art by Brandon Graham.
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Knockout Makers Volume 1
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There’s an urban legend a-buzzing about a mysterious group known as The Knockout Makers. As the myth goes, these individuals accept commissions and requests to make your average girl a totally hot knockout! A new hairstyle, advice on what not to wear, or an extreme makeover: Here are the true stories of the Knockout Makers–who endeavor to make the world a beautiful place, one girl at a time! - Amazon.com
Manga Sutra — Futari H Volume 1
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Makoto and Yura just got married…and they have a lot to learn! At the age of twenty-five, newlyweds Makoto and Yura are still virgins. But not for long! That is, if they can figure out how everything works. Will the sweet–and voluptuous–Yura enjoy her first “experience?” Or is Makoto not yet savvy enough to light her fire? Follow the hot young couple as they step up into love and experiment with getting it on…and on…and on!
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Monochrome Factor Volume 1
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Akira Nikaido is a typical slacker high school student who thinks he has a normal life–until a mysterious man called Shirogane appears and tells him to meet him at the school that night. He is skeptical but goes anyway…and gets attacked by a shadow monster! Shirogane convinces him that the balance between the human world and the shadow world has been distorted, and that Akira must become a shin–a creature of the shadow world–in order to help restore the balance.
From KAILI SORANO comes a rebel without a cause–who has been given the ultimate supernatural power!
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Pearl Pink Volume 4
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Our little heroine’s passed the gauntlet of auditions and been given the chance to star in a new television drama. The real drama takes off from there! Explosions, fighting…and a kissing scene? With Tamako growing closer to Kanji every day, she may be forced to choose between her career and her relationship. As the curtain on Pearl Pink comes to a close, is a happy ending in store for Tamako and Kanji?
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Phantom Volume 4
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The battle between tyrannical mega-corporation Iron and terrorist group Athena reaches epic proportions! When Athena sniper Eric stumbles upon one of Iron’s cyborgs, he vows to bring the evidence of genetic tinkering to Athena. But can this battle-hardened soldier defeat the scores of human-reptile monstrosities Iron sends after him?
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Rebirth Volume 21
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A Stunning Revelation…
Just as he is about to destroy Mr. Grey in the final round of the Vampire Lord Tournament, Deshwitat is confronted with a terrible truth regarding his lost love, Lilith!
A Pyrrhic Victory…
Deshwitat L. Rudbich is now the Lord of the Vampires. But at what cost? And once he learns of the price to be paid in order to defeat Kalutika, will he decide all has been for naught?!
A Reunion Delayed…
Rett, Remi and the team desperately want to revive their fallen comrade, Millenear. But before this can be done, they must first defeat a foe from their past, now deadlier than ever!
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Riding Shotgun Volume 2
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The past is a painful place for assassin Doyle Harrington, but the present isn’t too comfortable either. He the law wants him silenced, the Assassin’s Commission wants him dead and his partner, Abigail Witt, just wants him. But the more Doyle tries to fix all the problems in his life, the worse he makes it for himself. Doyle and Abbey can’t keep running forever, but if they slow down, the show down will be bigger than they ever expected!
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Rozen Maiden Volume 7
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As the Rozen Maidens inch closer to all out battle with each other, suspicions fly and distrust abounds, specifically around Shinku, who now seems to be acquiring several Rosa Mysticas. And Suiguintoh is made a tempting offer by the mysterious Seventh Doll that could dictate the course of Meg’s lonely, fragile life. But when Hinaichigo is lost, the remaining Rozen Maidens have to scour the N-Field in hopes of finding any clues that could lead them all to the Alice endgame once and for all.
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Samurai Deeper Kyo Volume 26
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In order to put a stop to Haira of the Twelve God Shogun, Bontenmaru must resort to his “Beast” mode if he wants to come out victorious–and alive. Meanwhile, Yukimura sets out to defend his men against the unstoppable Shindara, which results in a heart-touching revelation. And at last…the identity of the Former Crimson King is revealed!
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Short Sunzen Volume 1
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Meet Satsuki, a rather rough and mannish girl, who acts more like a gang member than a sweet young lady! When she’s not trying to teach people a lesson, she secretly pines for her handsome and cool classmate, Aya. Unfortunately, he sees her as just a friend. But as they spend more time together, their relationship builds and strengthens–will they ever be more than friends?!
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Ultra Cute Volume 9
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The tale of our favorite love-crazy girls comes to end in this bittersweet final volume. Ami and Tamon’s relationship is strained almost beyond repair, no thanks to Sana’s devious ploys. Devasted, Ami takes her mind off her problems by playing in a heated basketball tournament against Tamon’s school–and her love for Tamon depends on her team’s victory or defeat! Will this be the end of Ami and Tamon? Or will it be a slam dunk?
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V.B. Rose Volume 1
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Something old, something new, something velvet, something blue…Shocked and heartbroken when her beloved older sister announces that she’s pregnant and getting married to (in Ageha’s mind) the most boring man alive, Ageha stumbles onto the job of a lifetime–helping to make her sister’s wedding dress. Velvet Blue Rose is a super-exclusive bridal design shop run by Yukari and Mitsuya, two super-hot guys. When Mitsuya, the pattern-maker at V.B. Rose, hurts his hand, will Ageha jump in to save her sister’s happy dream of marriage, in spite of her own reservations? Frills and fancy fill this blissful new series from the creator of I Hate You More Than Anyone and Tears of a Lamb!
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Sgt. Frog Volume 14
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You smell it in the air and feel it in your bones. There’s even a certain hop in your walk. Yes, indeed, summertime is finally here! But Keroro and the Hinata clan seem too busy to take notice of a little war of the worlds. As temperatures rise in the heat of battle, there’s one cure for this group of hot heads: Soaking in a cool pool! Alas, there’s just a little problem of shrinkage, and we don’t mean from an alien member. So tune into your cosmic radio and broadcast to everyone you know–that giant sucking sound you hear is the latest in Keroro’s new line of toys! But the question is: Will we all make it through this adventure without croaking?
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MY-HiME Volume 5
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Here it is! The explosive conclusion to My-HiME!
The Princess Star continues its inexorable journey toward earth, and even darker forces are now beginning to make themselves known. The HiME are up against the Three Space Beauties in a battle that has all humanity at stake! Who will emerge victorious?!
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Lagoon Engine Volume 4
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Summer vacation is about to begin for Yen and Jin! They go to the small town of Hanakage, where they must help appease the gods through music and dance. The only thing is…Yen and Jin can’t play music or dance very well. With the help of a bitter Narama, a newfound friend with a tragic past, will Yen and Jin be able to pull off the sacred dance and please the gods?
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Dogby Walks Alone Volume 2
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After the harrowing incident at Happyplace, Dogby is battered, bruised, and alone, and heads up north to escape the mayhem and discord of his past. But when he arrives at a seemingly normal town, he stumbles upon an insidious a cult and its legions of disciples. If Dogby is going to save the day once again, he might have to call in for some extra help–straight from Hollywood.
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