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| EMN693 Azumanga Daioh Renewal ver. 3 ~ Third Grade |
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 300 g. Price: $9.25
Product type: all ages manga (B6 size)
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| "The 21st century four panel manga begins here." So proclaims the cover of this new 10th anniversary commemorative edition of Azumanga Daioh, reissued in a handsome collectable format across three B6-size volumes. Now famous for his ongoing manga Yotsubato!, author and illustrator Azuma Kiyohiko saw his rise to fame in this monthly series of vertical four-panel comic strips chronicling the humor and wit in the daily lives of a group of average, yet extraordinary, high school girls.
Each volume of the three in this updated edition chronicles a full year in the life of the characters, divided monthly, and concludes with 16 pages of all new Azumanga Daioh strips serialized throughout 2009, and compiled here for the first time - making these volumes the most complete Azumanga set to date.
This is volume three of three, spanning 256 pages (including 16 all new pages of comic strips) and showcasing the adventures of Chiyo, Tomo, Yomi, Sakaki, Osaka, Kagura, and Kaori, as they work and play through their third and final year of high school together.  
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| STNB002 Japanese the Manga Way |
Number in stock: 9 Weight: 1360 g. Price: $22.95
Product type: Japan-related book
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| Japanese difficult? Study boring? Not if you use a real manga, real Japanese approach to learning. Presenting all spoken Japanese as a variation of three basic sentence types, Japanese the Manga Way shows you how to build complex constructions step by step. Almost every key grammar point taught in the first two years of study is illustrated with a panel from a manga actually published in Japan to show how the language is used in real life. Learning with manga makes rules and structures easy to remember, and also lets you experience colloquialisms, contractions, interjections, and other elements of speech that get short shrift in more formal textbooks. At the same time, you'll find a wealth of solid information to give you confidence at exam time.
With a detailed index, numerous tables and sidebars, and a complete guide to pronunciation, Japanese the Manga Way is ideal as an introduction for the independent student, as a supplement for the beginning classroom, and as a reference or review for advanced learners. Click for sample.
Wayne P. Lammers grew up in Japan and has taught Japanese at the university level. An award-winning translator, he was the translation editor for Mangajin magazine for seven years. He lives in Portland, Oregon.  
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| SS229 Manga Bible 3 |
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 600 g. Price: $22.00
Product type: How to Draw
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| "Manga Bible" is a series by leading pros in the field, aimed at artists who want to add more punch to their comic art. Not a "how to draw" as much as it is how to make your work more dynamic, each volume in the series takes a look at a particular problem and attacks it from various angles, addressing the problems in making good manga and how to overcome them. Filled with tips, including use of materials, it also has "practice pages" so you can use the ideas expressed in the book and try on your own. The art in the book is created by "the Pencil club" giving a variety of styles for you to learn from as well. The third book in the series is written by Tsukamoto Hiroyoshi and Mayama Akihisa and is dedicated to the problem of character designs, specifically giving each and every character a unique and individual look. Many beginners make the mistake of creating designs where differences between characters is merely a small change in hair style, creating a comic where everyone looks the same and has no dynamic. Creating new characters requires examining all parts, including the shape of the face, body, stature, and this book takes a look at how you can make your characters come to life with their own uniqueness. Separate sections are given on the head and body, with hundreds of explained examples. There is also a very lengthy section on panel making, and how to use different kinds of panels to effectively tell your story and develop your characters. Finally, there are 7 pages of line drawings on Kent paper to allow you to practice the different character design techniques you have learned. An essential book for aspiring manga artists who want to learn more about how to make their art come to life. (Japanese reading ability is essential to be able to understand the written tips, but many of the illustrations speak for themselves). 216 pages plus 7 pages of Kent board. Perfectbound, 7.25" x 10".   
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| MUGB003 Manga Sisters |
Number in stock: 8 Shipping: $5 Airmail (US/Can) Price: $14.50
Product type: Study Book
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| Saori and Misato Takarai are more than just manga artists -- they are real-life manga sisters. The two grew up in Tokyo, where they learned how to be both cooperative and competitive as they dealt with parents, teachers, boyfriends and -- perhaps most challenging of all -- each other. Now, as young adults, they have teamed up to offer this lighthearted look at the very special relationship shared by sisters everywhere. Welcome to the world of Manga Sisters!
Manga Sisters is a hardcover book featuring delightful, full-color illustrations in a compact design, making it an ideal gift for anyone who is a fan of cute Japanese manga and anime characters! Plus, the pages feature the text in both English and Japanese, making it a fun way for readers to learn either language. 96 pages. Full-color. 5 inches by 5 inches.  
 
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| JANM005 Manga Tarot Cards by Saori Takarai |
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 550 g. Price: $19.95
Product type: Manga Taro Cards
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| Whether it's a question of love or money, Manga University's Manga Tarot has the answer! Includes a full 78-card Tarot deck and 64-page guidebook -- everything you need to get started! Cards measure 3.15 inches wide by 5.1 inches tall and are printed in full color.
This original deck of 78 mystical cards features the instantly recognizable full-color manga artwork of Saori Takarai, author of Manga Moods and Manga Sisters. Use the cards for fortune telling with your family and friends, admire them for their remarkable artwork, or give them as a gift to someone you love. However you use them, Manga University's Manga Tarot will surely bring you happiness and good fortune!
Whether this is your very first Tarot deck or the latest addition to a growing collection, the adorable illustrations will capture your imagination and provide endless hours of fortune telling fun!
What's in the box
- Complete set of 78 cards; all the Major and Minor Arcana!
- 64-page guidebook with the meanings of each card, plus Tarot spreads for readings!
About the Author
Saori Takarai is a rising star among the new generation of color manga artists in Japan. Her distinctive illustrations have been featured in several MU publications, including Manga Moods, Manga Sisters and the cover of the Kanji de Manga Special Box Set.  
 
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| HOW015 How to Draw Manga -- Guns and Military Vol. 2 |
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 560 g. Price: $9.50
Product type: Manga Illustration Book
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| Here is one of the coolest manga on the market today -- a how to draw manga book in English! The starting point for all new manga artists and fans of manga. Illustrated and written as a collaboration piece between Tatsuro Ozaki and Unkaku Koyama both of whom have worked on such famous manga and anime projects as Bastard! And Macross 7. This book walks you through the steps of how to draw Miko and Maids. This thick book speaks on subjects such as domestic servant costumes, ruffles, bowing, positions (standing sitting), shading, editing, shrine maidens, various miko attire, shoes and adornments, bowing and more. An incredible wealth of knowledge no one is going to want to be without. Artists to enthusiasts and fans will all love this thick book of B&W illustrations. Straight from Japan. 135 pages.   
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| HOW002 How to Draw Manga -- Colorful Costumes |
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 600 g. Price: $11.00
Product type: Manga Illustration Book
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| Here is one of the coolest manga on the market today -- a how to draw manga book in English! Illustrated and written by the famous Tadashi Ozawa who is known for his work on Laputa, Akira, The Record of Lodoss War and Yawara! This thick manga book gives you an inside look at how to draw different kinds of uniforms, costumes and festive clothing such as OL, restaurant, hospital, fast food and other types of uniforms, including traditional attire of other countries. Comments on styles, details, and history make it a complete book of everything you need to know about drawing Japanese uniforms, or doing research into your local area -- points to watch, ideas to think about, et al. Give your work an authentic style and feel with this book of costumes and uniforms from Japan and other countries. Artists to enthusiasts and fans will all love this thick book of all color illustrations. Straight from Japan. 135 pages.   
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| HOW005 How to Draw Manga -- Guns and Military vol. 1 |
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 600 g. Price: $9.50
Product type: Manga Illustration Book
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| Here is one of the coolest manga on the market today -- a how to draw manga book in English! Illustrated and written by the famous Ichiro Kamiya who has won awards for his work from Kodansha and works for Weekly Shonen. This thick manga book focuses on guns and an inside look at how to draw characters, details (how to load weapons), clothing, accessories (gun belts, reloads), and makes excellent comments on history to make it a complete book of everything you need to know about drawing. Give your work that authentic feel with a book that thinks along with you and makes you think beyond that! Artists to enthusiasts and fans will all love this thick book of B&W and illustrations. Straight from Japan. 135 pages.   
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| JANM001 The Manga Cook Book |
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 300 g. Price: $18.50
Product type: Study Book
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| Featuring more than two dozen recipes, The Manga Cookbook shows you how to make Japanese food with real "character!"
Reading manga sure can make a person hungry! Food appears frequently in Japanese comics, but what exactly is it that the characters are eating? Introducing The Manga Cookbook, an illustrated step-by-step guide to preparing Japanese cuisine. Learn to identify and make the same things you see in all your favorite manga: authentic onigiri (rice balls), yakitori (skewered chicken), oshinko (pickled vegetables), udon (Japanese noodles) and many others! Includes sections on how to assemble bento boxed lunches and properly use chopsticks.  
 
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| HOW003 How to Draw Manga -- Maids and Miko |
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 560 g. Price: $11.00
Product type: Manga Illustration Book
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| Here is one of the coolest manga on the market today -- a how to draw manga book in English! The starting point for all new manga artists and fans of manga. Illustrated and written as a collaboration piece between Tatsuro Ozaki and Unkaku Koyama both of whom have worked on such famous manga and anime projects as Bastard! and Macross 7. This book walks you through the steps of how to draw Miko and Maids. This thick book speaks on subjects such as domestic servant costumes, ruffles, bowing, positions (standing sitting), shading, editing, shrine maidens, various miko attire, shoes and adornments, bowing and more. An incredible wealth of knowledge no one is going to want to be without. Artists to enthusiasts and fans will all love this thick book of B&W illustrations. Straight from Japan. 135 pages.  
 
Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)
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| MUGB001 Manga Moods |
Number in stock: 6 Shipping: $5 Airmail (US/Can) Price: $14.50
Product type: Study Book
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| Do you have mood swings? Well, you're not alone! The kawaii (that's Japanese for "cute") characters in Saori Takarai's Manga Moods: 40 Faces + 80 Phrases know how you feel. Whether they're giddy or grumpy, confident or confused - or something in between - these cuties always manage to put on their best faces. And while they're at it, they'll teach you how to speak a little Japanese, too. So find yourself a quite, comfy place, kick back, and let Manga Moods lift your spirits!  
For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.
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| EMN691 Azumanga Daioh Renewal ver. 1 ~ First Grade |
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 300 g. Price: $9.25
Product type: all ages manga (B6 size)
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| "The 21st century four panel manga begins here." So proclaims the cover of this new 10th anniversary commemorative edition of Azumanga Daioh, reissued in a handsome collectable format across three B6-size volumes. Now famous for his ongoing manga Yotsubato!, author and illustrator Azuma Kiyohiko saw his rise to fame in this monthly series of vertical four-panel comic strips chronicling the humor and wit in the daily lives of a group of average, yet extraordinary, high school girls.
Each volume of the three in this updated edition chronicles a full year in the life of the characters, divided monthly, and concludes with 16 pages of all new Azumanga Daioh strips serialized throughout 2009, and compiled here for the first time - making these volumes the most complete Azumanga set to date.
This is volume one of three, spanning 232 pages (including 16 all new pages of comic strips) and showcasing the adventures of Chiyo, Tomo, Yomi, Sakaki, Osaka, Kagura, and Kaori, as they work and play through their first year of high school together.  
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| EMN692 Azumanga Daioh Renewal ver. 2 ~ Second Grade |
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 300 g. Price: $9.25
Product type: all ages manga (B6 size)
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| "The 21st century four panel manga begins here." So proclaims the cover of this new 10th anniversary commemorative edition of Azumanga Daioh, reissued in a handsome collectable format across three B6-size volumes. Now famous for his ongoing manga Yotsubato!, author and illustrator Azuma Kiyohiko saw his rise to fame in this monthly series of vertical four-panel comic strips chronicling the humor and wit in the daily lives of a group of average, yet extraordinary, high school girls.
Each volume of the three in this updated edition chronicles a full year in the life of the characters, divided monthly, and concludes with 16 pages of all new Azumanga Daioh strips serialized throughout 2009, and compiled here for the first time - making these volumes the most complete Azumanga set to date.
This is volume two of three, spanning 264 pages (including 16 all new pages of comic strips) and showcasing the adventures of Chiyo, Tomo, Yomi, Sakaki, Osaka, Kagura, and Kaori, as they work and play through their second year of high school together.  
Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)
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| EMN717 Osaka Banpaku ~ Azumanga Daioh 10th Anniversary |
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 600 g. Price: $28.00
Product type: Collector's Book
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| "The 21st century four panel manga begins here." So proclaims the cover of this new 10th anniversary commemorative edition of Azumanga Daioh, reissued in a handsome collectable format by ASCII Media Works. Now famous for his ongoing manga Yotsubato!, author and illustrator Azuma Kiyohiko saw his rise to fame in this monthly series of vertical four-panel comic strips chronicling the humor and wit in the daily lives of a group of average, yet extraordinary, high school girls.
This 10th anniversary edition collection does a wonderful recap of the many products created for this series beyond just DVD and manga covers. Acting as a history of the series, it shows the various key chains, toy lines (including plushies), bag and uniforms figures, and even advertising campaigns (one with the Chiyo featured on the Keio bus). The book is sectioned into history, sketch art and includes several 4 panel works showcasing the adventures of Chiyo, Tomo, Yomi, Sakaki, Osaka, Kagura, and Kaori, as they work and play through their years in high school together spanning approximately 300 pages. Truly a must have for any fan.   
  
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| KODA036 Japanese in Mangaland Vol. 3 |
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 550 g. Price: $28.50
Product type: Japanese Study Guide
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| This is the third installment of the best selling Japanese in MangaLand series, where students will consolidate and further expand their Japanese skills at the intermediate level. Very much like Japanese in MangaLand 2 this book offers another set of 15 lessons in which intensive study of grammar and conversation is combined with examples taken from manga that introduces "real" everyday spoken Japanese - not the typical "textbook Japanese" stuff. The conversational lessons, included within, will also help you communicate in various situations of everyday life in Japan: from how to order in a restaurant to how to speak the Osaka dialect; from how to use the honorific language (keigo) to the most casual and vulgar expression usually found in manga.
Japanese in MangaLand 3 closes a circle: combining the contents of the three Japanese in MangaLand books, all the requirements of grammar, vocabulary and kanji of Level 3 (Intermediate) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test are completely covered. This book includes a great deal of exercises, grammar and vocabulary reference appendices (especially designed for Proficiency Test candidates), and many other bonuses. So, once again, prepare tot read, learn, and enjoy yourself as you embark on the last leg of your journey through MangaLand by entering the final book of the Japanese in MangaLand series.   
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| KODA035 Japanese in Mangaland Vol. 2: Basic to Intermediate Level |
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 550 g. Price: $28.50
Product type: Japanese Study Guide
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| With this second installment of the world-wide known Japanese in Mangaland series, the student of Japanese will continue his dive into the process of mastering Japanese. The methods in this book will help you graduate from the elementary to the intermediate level of the Japanese language. So, strap a headband around your head, for this time things are going to get rough - from now on, forget about romaji!
The 15 lessons included here continue exactly from where the first book left you, chronologically following its numeration and gradually introducing more complex structures of the Japanese language. A new feature in this book is a set of "conversational lesson" with tons of vocabulary and useful phrases, which will be of great use when traveling in Japan. Another new feature is the "culture notes." which give valuable insight into the way things work in the land of the Rising Sun; since language is not only about words.
True, Japanese in Mangaland 2 is more challenging than its first counterpart. However, don't panic; the book manages to keep its basic philosophy of "learning while having fun." So read, learn, and have fun using manga as a motivational means, and not as an intimidating end!   
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| KODA037 Kanji in Mangaland Levels 1 and 2 |
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 600 g. Price: $32.00
Product type: Japanese Study Guide
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| Kanji in Mangaland is the newest addition to the "Mangaland " family of books on Japanese didactics. It is the first in a series of three volumes introducing a new and original method of studying Japanese ideograms - known as kanji. The kanji of the Japanese written language tends to be one of the most appealing features about Japanese, as well as the greatest challenge that most Western students encounter.
We present a method, based on visual memory through picture and mnemonics association, with will enable you to remember, read and write Japanese ideograms. In this first installment of the Kanji in Mangaland series you will study, step by step, the 1006 kanji that Japanese children learn in elementary school.
Graphic representation by elements; stroke by stroke kanji breakdown; more than 1500 example words; numerous exercises and 21 manga pages, with which you can practice kanji in context, are provided within. All of which have been combined to give you this enjoyable and fun method you will not want to stop studying. If Kanji was an obstacle for you, it will now be an incentive; and if you were already attracted to it, you will now love it. A great bilingual book that's perfect for your studies.   
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| EMN653 Moyashimon vol. 2 |
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 300 g. Price: $8.50
Product type: manga (B6 size)
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| Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture is a Japanese manga series created by Masayuki Ishikawa, it won the 2008 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Grand Prize and the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for general manga. The series follows Tadayasu Sawaki, a first-year college student at an agricultural university, who has a unique ability to see and communicate with bacteria and other micro-organisms. Very funny and original, this manga series is a favorite among J-List's staff. This is volume two.
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| EMN658 Moyashimon vol. 8 |
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 300 g. Price: $8.50
Product type: manga (B6 size)
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| Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture is a Japanese manga series created by Masayuki Ishikawa, it won the 2008 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Grand Prize and the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for general manga. The series follows Tadayasu Sawaki, a first-year college student at an agricultural university, who has a unique ability to see and communicate with bacteria and other micro-organisms. Very funny and original, this manga series is a favorite among J-List's staff. This is volume height.
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| EMN668 Moyashimon vol. 7 |
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 300 g. Price: $8.50
Product type: manga (B6 size)
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| Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture is a Japanese manga series created by Masayuki Ishikawa, it won the 2008 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Grand Prize and the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for general manga. The series follows Tadayasu Sawaki, a first-year college student at an agricultural university, who has a unique ability to see and communicate with bacteria and other micro-organisms. Very funny and original, this manga series is a favorite among J-List's staff. This is volume seven.
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| EMN656 Moyashimon vol. 5 |
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 300 g. Price: $8.50
Product type: manga (B6 size)
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| Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture is a Japanese manga series created by Masayuki Ishikawa, it won the 2008 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Grand Prize and the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for general manga. The series follows Tadayasu Sawaki, a first-year college student at an agricultural university, who has a unique ability to see and communicate with bacteria and other micro-organisms. Very funny and original, this manga series is a favorite among J-List's staff. This is volume five.
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| EMN657 Moyashimon vol. 6 |
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 300 g. Price: $8.50
Product type: manga (B6 size)
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| Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture is a Japanese manga series created by Masayuki Ishikawa, it won the 2008 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Grand Prize and the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for general manga. The series follows Tadayasu Sawaki, a first-year college student at an agricultural university, who has a unique ability to see and communicate with bacteria and other micro-organisms. Very funny and original, this manga series is a favorite among J-List's staff. This is volume six.
Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)
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| EMN654 Moyashimon vol. 3 |
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 300 g. Price: $8.50
Product type: manga (B6 size)
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| Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture is a Japanese manga series created by Masayuki Ishikawa, it won the 2008 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Grand Prize and the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for general manga. The series follows Tadayasu Sawaki, a first-year college student at an agricultural university, who has a unique ability to see and communicate with bacteria and other micro-organisms. Very funny and original, this manga series is a favorite among J-List's staff. This is volume three.
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