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New on Shoujo Shelves – March 2013

This month we’ve got daylight savings time and easter to contend with. If you’re having trouble adjusting to the time change and need some shoujo to fill up the evenings, there are some great volumes out this month to entertain you. You might even stuff a book into an easter basket or two! Here’s what’s come out on shoujo shelves for the month of March:



Finally the next volume of Vampire Knight for the dedicated fans out there. What, are we down to one a year now?  Getting close to the ending of Genbu Kaiden as well – two more volumes left to go I believe. Also, don’t miss the last part of Paradise Kiss, the heart-wrenching conclusion.

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Alice in the Country of Clover: Cheshire Cat Waltz vol. 4

His name is Boris, and despite his human form and piercings and tattoos, he is not your typical punk teenager. For he is the Cheshire Cat, complete with cat ears and a tail, and a penchant for riddles. Boris is in madly love with Alice, and Alice is vulnerable and lonely. But will she fall for the Cheshire Cat?

Angelic Layer, Omnibus 2

Misaki and Hikaru are in a desperate fight against Kaede and Blanche! But even getting out of the Layer intact means facing new rivals in the competition ahead… and facing the true, personal meaning of the game for Hikaru and her so faraway, so close mother.

Demon Love Spell, vol. 2

Shrine maiden Miko has sealed the powers of the sexy incubus Kagura, who has vowed to protect her. But now a fox spirit has transformed himself into a human to proclaim his love to Miko, making Kagura jealous. Miko relents and allows Kagura to enter her dreams again… but now he can no longer regain his incubus powers?!

 

Fushigi Yugi: Genbu Kaiden, vol. 11

While Takiko learns the terrible truth behind the prophecy that set Uruki against his father, King Temdan, the country of Bei-jia faces both civil war and foreign invasion. Takiko’s final hope lies in reuniting the last two Celestial Warriors, the twins Urumiya and Teg. Can she mend the rifts between brother and brother, father and son?

The Limit , vol. 3

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 Oresama Teacher, vol. 13

So far every Student Council member who has gone up against Mafuyu and the Public Morals Club has fallen to the team’s superior friendship skills. But Kanon Nonoguchi has a plan to turn their strengths against them! She’s spreading rumors that Midorigaoka girls are in danger and counting on Super Bun to run to the rescue… and right into her trap!

Paradise Kiss,  vol. 3

In this final volume of Paradise Kiss, Yukari has only days before she has to take to the catwalk as the teen-aged members of ParaKiss head towards graduation. George is now making a name for himself by winning awards in the real world of high fashion. So there is a real threat of London or Paris calling to poach him from Tokyo, essentially taking him away from Yukari.

So what will be the future of this circle of friends? Yukari has hopes of continuing her education while still dabbling in modelling. She would hope to have George by her side, but with him spending more time designing on his own than with the group it appears as if he will be choosing work over love…for once.

Sailor Moon, vol. 10

The threat of Dead Moon Circus is so great that the outer planet Guardians return to fight alongside their compatriots. But with Usagi now coughing up black blood as well, are they too late? And to make things worse, Queen Nehelenia’s servant Zirconia casts another curse upon Usagi and Mamoru, sending them both back into childhood!

 

Skip Beat!, Omni 4 – vol. 10-12

Kyoko’s been scouted for a role in the year’s most anticipated drama, Dark Moon! It’s a remake of the classic drama Tsukimori, and expectations from the producers are high. But disaster lurks around every corner as Kyoko and Ren struggle with their roles and costars. Can their growing friendship help them weather the storm, or will it prove to be a dramatic liability?!

 

Strobe Edge, vol. 3

Ninako’s feelings for Ren continue to stir, especially since he seems to be sending her mixed messages. One minute he’s avoiding her and the next minute he’s holding her to hide her away from Ando! Could seeing Ando’s interest in Ninako be causing some subtle changes inside Ren?

   

Vampire Knight, vol. 16

The Night Class is back in session, but Yuki finds herself quickly becoming second fiddle to Sara Shirabuki. With Kaname gone, Yuki is now desperate for blood, so Zero offers her his own. Will she break her promise to Kaname and drink from Zero?


Which series are you going to be picking up?

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