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New on Shoujo Shelves – August 2014

Summer is blazing and were getting in our last splash-fests as studying starts to encroach on outdoor fun. If you’re a bibliophile like me, you’re using all that free time to suck down as many books as you can before you have to read seriously. It’s a good thing publishers are going all out this month to release lots of great material. Here’s what’s come out on shoujo shelves for the month of August:

I decided to put more variety in this month, as there is so much to pick from.  Two new series debut from Viz. DMP has Mushroom Pup that looks promising for a female audience. Udon is producing the Manga Classic line giving us Pride and Prejudice and Les Miserable for romance fans. Also included is SAO since we’ve got quite a bit of harem romance going on in that series.

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Alice in the Country of Joker: Nightmare Trilogy, vol. 1

Alice has been living in the Clover Tower for a while now, and with the coming of April Season, she is able to see Julius again and has met with Joker. Nightmare isn’t very pleased, and comes up with ways to keep Alice distracted with all sorts of mini adventures. While Alice can’t get away from Nightmare’s penetrating gaze, she does not fear him; she may even love him. What will happen when Alice wakes up?

Story by QuinRose and Art by Mamenosuke Fujimaru.

Available August 5

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Black Rose Alice, vol. 1  **New Series**

Dimitri Lewandoski is a celebrated tenor in early 1900s Vienna. When he is killed in an accident, his corpse is colonized by the seeds of a vampire master. At first, Dimitri denies that anything has changed, but as the people around him start dying, he is forced to accept the ghastly truth.

Flash-forward to 2008. In Tokyo, Azusa Kikukawa’s troubled love life comes to an end with a fatal accident. Dimitri appears in her dying dreams with a diabolic proposal he will save her lover if she agrees to become the breeding ground for the next generation of vampire seeds…

Story and art by Setona Mizushiro.

Available August 5

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    Bride of the Water God, vol. 16

    Life as a mortal is horrifying and hazardous for the former water god Habaek! He’s been cursed by a jealous goddess—and his vengeful, misguided mother seeks to kill his human bride!

    Story and Art by Mi-Kyung Yun

    Changed to October 15

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    Chi’s Sweet Home, vol. 11

    Story and Art by Konami Konata

    Available August 26

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    Happy Marriage?! vol. 7

    Hokuto is working harder than ever after his promotion, and the couple rarely spends time together anymore. Chiwa continues working at Ai-Max with Asahina, a guy she dated in college. Asahina knows she’s married to Hokuto, but he still has feelings for Chiwa.

    Story and art by Maki Enjoji.

    Available August 5

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    High School Debut Omni, vol. 7-9

    Even as the two of them grow closer as a couple, insecurities surface when incoming freshmen at the school are interested in both Yoh and Haruna… Haruna wants to be a strong girlfriend, but a series of misunderstandings puts Yoh in a difficult spot! What sort of shocking solution will he come up with?

    Collects volumes 7-9 in an omnibus format.

    Story and art by Kazune Kawahara.

    Available August 5

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    Kaze Hikaru, vol. 22

    Now that Sei has been transferred to the third troop under his command, Saito grows increasingly suspicious of Sei’s true identity. He is visited by dreams of his old friend, Sei’s brother, Yuma. The memories of Yuma’s words gradually grow more vivid, and Saito finally realizes Sei’s secret.

    Feeling he must protect her, Saito confronts Soji with an ultimatum: expose Sei to Hijitaka and have her dismissed from the troop, or allow Saito to take her as his bride.

    Story and art by Taeko Watanabe.

    Available August 5

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    Kinokoinu Mushroom Pup, vol. 1

    Mushroom Pup tells the tale of the power of friendship, a dog’s love, and the dangers of dwelling on regrets. With the help of his friends and the mysterious Mushroom Pup, Hotaru Yuyami, a grieving picture book author, slowly begins to move forward after the tragic loss of his beloved dog, Hanako.

    Story and art by Kimama Aoboshi.

    Available August 13

     

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     Les Miserables,  Manga Classics

    Victor Hugo’s classic novel of love & tragedy during the French Revolution is reborn in this new manga edition! The art of TszMei Lee brings to life the tragic stories of Jean Valjean, Inspector Javert, and the beautiful Fantine, in this adaptation of Les Miserables!

    Story by Victor Hugo and Art by TszMei Lee.

    Available August 13

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    Maximum Ride, vol. 8

    Joining a scientific expedition gives Max and the flock a perfect opportunity to distance themselves from the heated debate over their future, but frostbite isn’t the only danger in the Antarctic! A powerful figure in the underworld has promised the super-human kids to the highest bidder – and he has the robotic army to ensure the goods are delivered!

    Story by James Patterson and Art by Narae Lee.

    Available August 26

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    No. 6, vol. 8

    Risking everything, Shion and Rat have finally made it to the top floor of the Correctional Facility, where Shion is finally reunited with Safu! But has Shion’s rescue attempt come too late? Is the Safu he once knew gone forever?As Rat rushes to find a way out, Shion must make a heartbreaking decision: leave, saving Rat and himself from capture, or stay and find another solution? Either way, Shion may lose a friend, or his own life!

    Story by Atsuko Asano and Art by Hinoki Kino.

    Available August 26

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    Pride and Prejudice, Manga Classics

    Pride & Prejudice is transformed in this new manga adaptation. All of the joy, heartache, and romance of Jane Austen’s original, illuminated by the art of manga artist PoTse.

    Story by Jane Austen and Art by PoTse.

    Available August 13

     

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    Say, “I Love You”, vol. 3

    It’s hard for the once-loner Mei to believe that she’s been going out with Yamato for six whole months! He’s taught her a lot about how sweet love can be, but now she’s about to learn a new lesson: love can be war!

    When a serious rival arises for Yamato’s affections (and a roundhouse kick isn’t an option), how will Mei handle it? Let the battle begin!

    Story and art by Kanae Hazuki.

    Available August 26

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    Spell of Desire, vol. 1  **New Series**

    Kaoruko Mochizuki runs an herb shop in a small seaside town. One day, a mysterious man dressed in black named Kaname Hibiki enters her shop and reveals that Kaoruko is actually a witch. And what’s more, Kaoruko needs Kaname to help control her awakening power!

    Among the shocking news Kaname imparts is that Kaoruko’s mother is still alive and has entrusted Kaoruko with the immense power of the Witch Queen. As long as Kaoruko has that power, she will be the target of humans and demonic spirits alike. Kaname claims to be a “knight” that protects witches, but then he steals a kiss from Kaoruko!

    Story and art by Tomu Ohmi.

    Available August 5

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    Sword Art Online, Aincrad Part 2

    Linked up and logged into the deadly VMMORPG “Sword Art Online” in both the real and virtual worlds, Kirito is stuck in a hell of one man’s making, and like everyone else, unable to escape until the game is beaten. But while some players are crippled by fear and others throw themselves into completing the game, still others relax into everyday life in the face of their cruel predicament.

    Those players live to the best of their ability – laughing, crying, but always enjoying the game. Among them are four women who make a mark upon the solo adventurer that Kirito has become: Silica, the beast-tamer; Lisbeth, the blacksmith; Yui, the mysterious orphan; and the tragic Sachi, never to be forgotten by the black swordsman…

    Story by Reki Kawahara and Art by abec.

    Available August 26

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    Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles, Omni 1-3

    Childhood friends Princess Sakura and Syaoran, the son of an archaeologist, become entangled in a series of events that forces them to traverse through alternate realities on an action-packed adventure!

    In the Kingdom of Clow, an archeological dig unleashes an incredible power, causing Sakura to lose her memories. To save her, Syaoran must follow the orders of the Dimension Witch and travel alongside Kurogane, an unrivaled warrior, Fai, a powerful magician, and Mokona Modoki, a curiously strange creature, to retrieve Sakura’s dispersed memories! But first, there is a price to be paid…

    Collects volumes 1-3 in an omnibus format.

    Story and art by CLAMP.

    Available August 19

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    Voice Over! Seiyu Academy, vol. 6

    Hime has been working as hard as she can in order to put in a good performance for her first voice-acting gig, Beast Renjai. But while she’s striving to earn the respect of her fellow cast members and the director, she’s falling dangerously behind in school! What will happen to her chances if she flunks her upcoming finals?!

    Story and art by Maki Minami.

    Available August 5

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    The Wallflower, vol. 33

    Noi and Takenaga clash on a group date at the amusement park! There’s no time for love when it’s an all out battle! And the trouble doesn’t end there when a New Years Eve countdown party at the Nakahara mansion turns into a scene of chaos. With giant crabs and hoards of savage girls, will Sunako and the boys ever make it out of the year alive?!

    Story and art by Tomoko Hayakawa.

    Available August 26

    Which series are you going to be picking up?

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