Laura Dec 01, 2014
Honest, intelligent news and reviews for manga romantics
It’s November already?! As I write this, it’s freezing temperatures outside, and I’m so glad to be able to snuggle up and read in the indoor heat. There’s plenty of manga to choose from this month, so my pile’s pretty deep. Here’s what’s come out on shoujo shelves for the month of November 2014:
Two new series debut this month – Aya Shouoto’s Kiss of the Rose Princess from Viz, and Hiruna Kurunata’s Ani-Imo from Yen Press. Also, the final volume of Arina Tanemura’s Phantom Thief Jeanne prints this month, so don’t miss the conclusion. If you haven’t read High School Debut or Skip Beat!, now’s the time people! Get those Omnibus editions while you can.
When Alice tries to juggle her relationship with Elliot and her increasingly passionate affair with Ace, trouble brews behind the scenes of the assembly. A group of mysterious Faceless have targeted Alice, and the Mad Hatter has been plotting something sinister of his own. In a violent clash for control, it may be those closest to Alice who are in the most danger. The ultimate test will fall on the shoulders of the role-holders of Heart Castle: the Queen, the White Rabbit, and their unpredictable Knight of Hearts.
Story by QuinRose and Art by Sai Asai.
When sweet and docile Hikaru swaps bodies with her beloved twin brother, Youta, her personality does a complete one-eighty and she starts taking brotherly affection to a whole new level! Will Youta ever get his body back in this forbidden love comedy?!
Story and art by Haruko Kurumatani.
Azusa Kikukawa agrees to sacrifice herself as the next breeding ground for the vampire group in exchange for Dimitri healing her fatally wounded young boyfriend. But now that the deal is struck, Azusa finds herself in a strange house and a strange body, surrounded by the men she must choose from for her deadly embrace…
Story and art by Setona Mizushiro.
Teru gets kidnapped, and Kurosaki rushes to find out where she’s being held. The search takes him to an uninhabited island where Akira is determined to find “M’s Last Testament.” With the entire island rigged to blow up, will Kurosaki save both Teru and Akira in time?
Story and art by Kyousuke Motomi.
Friendship and love are put to the test when Yoh’s friend Asaoka reveals that he likes Haruna. The two boys strike a deal: whoever loses the school sports meet will give up on her! Later, Haruna grapples with an unattractive girl who’s obsessed with Yoh… But can Haruna win against jealousy and sabotage?
Story and art by Kazune Kawahara.
Anise Yamamoto has been told that if she ever removes the rose choker given to her by her father, a terrible punishment will befall her. Unfortunately she loses that choker when a bat-like being falls from the sky and hits her. Anise is granted four cards representing four knights whom she can summon with a kiss. But now that she has these gorgeous men at her beck and call, what exactly is her quest?!
Story and art by Aya Shouoto.
There are as many people on Earth as there are stars in the sky. Milkyway – a peculiar cat with a pattern of the Milky Way splashed across her back – travels across time and space; sometimes to observe, other times to interact with an unfolding story. A full-color tale of Milkyway hitchhiking across the bright stars of people’s lives, loves, tears, and laughter.
Story and art by Sirial.
A BRAVE VENTURE
Shizuku is now more determined than ever to make Haru aware of her love for him, but Haru is too preoccupied with fending off Yamaken to notice! Shizuku thinks Haru has nothing to worry about, but competitive above all, Yamaken has some plans of his own. Meanwhile, blossoming feelings turn the popular but romance-hating Natsume into a maiden in love?!
Story and art by Robico.
Just when things seem to be going well between Raku and Chitoge, a misunderstanding during their beach trip puts a damper on their false relationship. Back in school, the two of them are selected to play Romeo and Juliet at the school festival. However, Chitoge’s still mad at Raku and refuses the role! When the class draws names for a new Juliet, Kosaki gets the part. But on the big day, nothing goes as planned!
Story and art by Naoshi Komi.
The Demon Lord takes Chiaki hostage and challenges Maron to a battle of life or death. But rather than fight her himself, the Demon Lord has selected another to be his champion. Can Maron find the strength to fight alone against her only remaining ally?
Story and art by Arina Tanemura.
Kyoko finally has Sho’s attention, and now she doesn’t want it! It’s not that she’s given up on her revenge, but she’s busy focusing on her career and doesn’t want Sho poking around and annoying her. And Sho proves her concerns right when his Valentine’s Day prank goes horribly wrong and gets Kyoko in trouble with the president of L.M.E.!
Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura.
The only thing that can keep Kaoruko’s powers in check is a kiss from Kaname, but she can’t help but be drawn to him! While Kaname struggles with his own growing attraction to Kaoruko, he suspects that Kaoruko’s volatile powers will bring unwanted attention from the Black Witches Coven… with dangerous consequences for her!
Story and art by Tomu Ohmi.
Here’s synopsis for “My little monster” 5: (from http://www.randomhouse.com/book/238282/my-little-monster-5-by-robico#blurb_tabs)
A BRAVE VENTURE
Shizuku is now more determined than ever to make Haru aware of her love for him, but Haru is too preoccupied with fending off Yamaken to notice! Shizuku thinks Haru has nothing to worry about, but competitive above all, Yamaken has some plans of his own. Meanwhile, blossoming feelings turn the popular but romance-hating Natsume into a maiden in love?!
I get “My Little Monster” 5 and “Kiss of the rose princess” 1
@ Mary – I liked Kaede the best, but Kurama is definitely mysterious. 🙂 I’ll be writing Kiss of the Rose Princess next because it was THAT good. 🙂