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New Sword Art Online manga this summer

Frederick Linsmeyer • May 4, 2013 • Manga

Sword Art Online is coming to a new manga format this summer in Japan. Artist Kiseki Himura is working on a graphical recitation of Reki Kawahara’s and abec’s original light novel series that will appear in the August edition of Dengeki G’s Magazine from ASCII Media Works.

This new manga follows Kirito as he and his friends explore each individual level of immense world of Aincrad. In order to leave the game, players must complete all 100 levels and defeat the boss; should they fail, not only will their in-game avatar die, but so will their body in the real world.

Source: Anime News Network

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Naruto volume 62

Frederick Linsmeyer • May 3, 2013 • Manga
Naruto volume 62

Naruto volume 62

After Itachi manages to sever Kabuto’s control over the revived ninja, he bids farewell to his brother a second time. Can Sasuke come to terms dealing with his sibling’s second departure?

But something doesn’t seem right as one of the undead ninja’s still remains on the battlefield… Plus, it appears that Tobi has a few extra tricks up his sleeves.

Volume 62 of Naruto will be available for purchase on August 6th, 2013.

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Saturday is Free Comic Book Day

Frederick Linsmeyer • May 2, 2013 • Manga

Did you know that the first Saturday of May is called Free Comic Book Day? That means this Saturday, May 4th, you can visit your local store and pick up a free comic book. If you’re thinking that Saturday is reserved just for Superman, Spider-Man, Batman and so on, you’re mistaken. Manga counts too, and VIZ Media has three books ready for this day: Uglydoll Comics, Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration and Dragon Ball.

Don’t know if there’s a comic book store in your area or want to learn more about Free Comic Book Day? Visit the Free Comic Book Day web site for additional information and a participating retailer locator.

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Soul Eater volume 14

Frederick Linsmeyer • April 14, 2013 • Manga
Soul Eater volume 14

Soul Eater volume 14

While fighting Mosquito deep inside Baba Yaga Castle, Death the Kid realizes that his soul wavelength has exploded exponentially thanks to “BREW” being activated. Reeling at Kid’s new-found powers, Arachne’s servant begins transforming himself in order to defend his mistress and stop the DWMA students from advancing further within the fortress. Will Death the Kid be able to control his newly stimulated strength and overcome the dangerous and devious Mosquito?

Volume 14 of Soul Eater will be available for purchase on May 28th, 2013.

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Soul Eater volume 13

Frederick Linsmeyer • February 24, 2013 • Manga
Soul Eater volume 13

Soul Eater volume 13

Masking themselves as members of Arachnophobia, Maka Albarn, Death the Kid, Ox Ford and Kilik Rung stealthily make their way into Baba Yaga Castle – Arachne’s stronghold. Meanwhile, Black Star’s method involves him making an entrance: loud and proud. Looking to show off his latest powers, Black Star faces off against Mifune yet again. Has the hyperactive assassin mastered Uncanny Sword so he can take down the deadly samurai swordsman? It seems that Baba Yaga Castle is packed with intense action…

Volume 13 of Soul Eater will be available for purchase on March 26th, 2013.

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Naruto volume 61

Frederick Linsmeyer • February 23, 2013 • Manga
Naruto volume 61

Naruto volume 61

Sasuke discovers that his brother Itachi has been revived and pursues him to Kabuto’s hiding place. There, Sasuke uncover’s Itachi’s plot to ensnare Kabuto with his genjutsu and return the undead ninja army back to their spirit world. In order to execute his plan, Itachi requires the help of his sibling, something that Sasuke doesn’t take lightly. Can the two Uchiha brothers work together and stop Kabuto’s unearthly troops?

Volume 61 of Naruto will be available for purchase on May 7th, 2013.

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Last volume of Gurren Lagann in 2013

Frederick Linsmeyer • January 5, 2013 • Manga

As the end of one year passes, so does another manga series. Kotaro Mori posted a message via Twitter on December 31st, 2012 announcing the completion of the Gurren Lagann manga in 2013.

The final volume of Gurren Lagann will appear in Japan just as the series is set to re-run over the island nation’s television networks on January 5th, 2013. Mori goes on to add that there will be a reading of the series over the radio on the 15th of each month beginning this January before wishing his followers a Happy New Year’s.

Six volumes of Gurren Lagann were published in North America before Bandai Entertainment ceased publication in early 2012.

Source: Anime News Network

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Blue Exorcist volume 9

Frederick Linsmeyer • December 23, 2012 • Manga
Blue Exorcist volume 9

Blue Exorcist volume 9

Now that Rin Okumura can keep his blue flames in check, he faces off against the Impure King. On top of that, Rin’s friends are threatened by the demon’s miasma — increasing the stakes in the battle.

After the fight, the students learn that there’s a Kraken on the loose, and make a detour to track down the legendary sea creature. Unfortunately, Rin, his brother Yukio Okumura and friend Shiemi Moriyama wind up marooned on an empty island. How will the students of the True Cross Academy escape this dire situation?

Volume 9 of the Blue Exorcist manga will be available for purchase on April 2nd, 2013.

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The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia comes with manga

Frederick Linsmeyer • December 12, 2012 • Manga
The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia

The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia

With only a month to go until the English copy of The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia hits store shelves, gaming web site Kotaku has revealed a bonus that will accompany the book. A 35-page manga based on The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword drawn by Akira Himekawa is to be included. The artistic duo behind the name Akira Himekawa have also published manga for other Zelda games, including The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Kotaku has even managed to post a copy of the manga online – while it is in English, it still follows the traditional Japanese format of being read right-to-left.

The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia will be released on January 29th, 2013.

Source: Kotaku

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Soul Eater volume 12

Frederick Linsmeyer • December 9, 2012 • Manga
Soul Eater volume 12

Soul Eater volume 12

While the students of Death Weapon Meister Academy are stunned upon learning that there was a witch hiding out among them, another witch returns. Medusa has come to bargain with Shinigami and offer some information as to the location of Arachne’s headquarters. Will anyone be able to trust the witch Medusa and infiltrate Arachnophobia’s stronghold?

Volume 12 of Soul Eater will be available for purchase on January 22nd, 2013.

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