Koharu's cat Kojiro has been catnapped! But the bigger problem is...that it's actually Koharu! Will she be able to escape before sundown? Meanwhile, Hanamaru meets a cute little girl who bring him incredibly good luck--except he's starting to forget all about Nanao! Will he lose his memory of her forever? -- VIZ Media
Kohamaru was born into a family in which you can switch bodies with the person you are destined to be with. He can switch with the girl of his dreams, Nanao, but discovers she's in love with his brother.
Who would suspect that Hanamaru and Nanao could switch bodies? Who else but the Madoka, the schools paranormal geek? This crazy stalker will do anything to uncover a newsworthy secret. Young adult.
• Reviews of more than 900 manga series • Ratings from 0 to 4 stars • Guidelines for age-appropriateness • Number of series volumes • Background info on series and artists THE ONE-STOP RESOURCE FOR CHOOSING BETWEEN THE BEST AND THE REST! Whether you’re new to the world of manga-style graphic novels or a longtime reader on the lookout for the next hot series, here’s a comprehensive guide to the wide, wonderful world of Japanese comics! • Incisive, full-length reviews of stories and artwork • Titles rated from zero to four stars–skip the clunkers, but don’t miss the hidden gems • Guidelines for age-appropriateness–from strictly mature to kid-friendly • Profiles of the biggest names in manga, including CLAMP, Osamu Tezuka, Rumiko Takahashi, and many others • The facts on the many kinds of manga–know your shôjo from your shônen • An overview of the manga industry and its history • A detailed bibliography and a glossary of manga terms LOOK NO FURTHER, YOU’VE FOUND YOUR IDEAL MANGA COMPANION!
Appropriate for any public library collection, this book provides a comprehensive readers' advisory guide for Japanese manga and anime, Korean manhwa, and Chinese manhua. Japanese manga and anime, Korean manhwa, and Chinese manhua are Asian graphic novels and animated films that have gained great popularity in the last ten years and now are found in most public library collections. Mostly Manga: A Genre Guide to Popular Manga, Manhwa, Manhua, and Anime is the first readers' advisory guide to focus on this important body of literature. This guide provides information on all of the major manga and anime formats and genres, covering publications from the early 1990s to the present. It identifies important titles historically and provides a broad representation of what is available in each format. Selected major titles are described in detail, covering the general plot as well as grade level and pertinent awards. The author also discusses common issues related to manga and anime, such as terminology, content and ratings, and censorship.
When Kohamaru literally runs into Nanao, the girl of his dreams, they switch bodies. True love, right? Well, unfortunately, she's in love with someone else. And if that weren't bad enough, the "someone else" turns out to be Kohamaru's twin brother Konatsu...who can reverse their transformation with his own kiss! -- VIZ Media
Who would suspect that Hanamaru and Nanao could switch bodies? Who else but Madoka, the school's paranormal geek? This crazy stalker will do anything to uncover a newsworthy secret! As Hanamaru fends her off, Nanao trains for the big archery tournament...but what will happen when she and Hanamaru switch bodies on the day of the competition?! -- VIZ Media