Hozuki's Coolheadedness 21


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Life in Hell goes on as usual, but not without a few changes here and these. Karauri and Nasubi find themselves mentoring new hires, Yashaichi's pups are growing up fast, and the Ten Kings are debating how best to renovate the gates to the Afterlife! Alas, money makes the world go round, even in Hell. You know what that means…budget cuts!




Hozuki's Coolheadedness


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Hozuki and Enma, Hozuki and Hakutaku, Hozuki and Koban. The usual vignettes are here to stay, but this volume continues to introduce characters one after another. Behold as Yoshitsune, Yamata-no-Orochi, even Rabbit-don of Kachi-Kachi Mountain fame toil away as Hell wardens. Incidentally, the unrivaled beauty, Daji, is running a clip joint in Crushing Hell!




Hozuki's Coolheadedness 8


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Volume eight opens appropriately with a tale of the Eight Cold Hells! In this edition, we review the similarities between the Greek and Japanese underworld, eavesdrop on King Enma and King Shinko grumbling about their respective aides, sit in on a conversation between Hozuki and Hakutaku on the intricacies of badmouthing, and get a peek into the life of Kakisuke. Volume eight, now with nine laugh-packed chapters!




Hozuki's Coolheadedness 7


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What more is there is to say about the main character's sadistic tendencies? We've got Lurio the pheasant, the most humble of Momotaro's companions; Oiwa the lantern from the Yotsuya Kaidan, who hasn't appeared since volume two; Kama, the designer, who appears...surprisingly often; and even Hageito of the Records Section, who briefly appeared at the end of the last book. Volume seven's all about side-characters, and they're here to shine!




Hozuki's Coolheadedness 10


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In this tenth edition, Hozuki is invited to give a presentation at an elementary school, fills in at a mixer at the behest of Karashi, investigates a group of ogres terrorizing the mortal realm, and even has to deal with Haruichi, a spy from the Eight Cold Hells. As if he wasn't busy enough, Hozuki still finds time to drop by European hell to give Satan a piece of his mind for sending King Enma a most offensive missive!




Hozuki's Coolheadedness 6


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What in the world is Hozuki doing when he visit the mortal realm? How do Hell's ogres feel about Setsubun? Is it just me, or do a lot of ogres have curly hair? Why is King Shinko's personal aide the Heian noble Ono-no-Takamura? Are there dinosaurs in Hell? Find all of that out and more in volume 6! And at long last, Hakutaku's age is revealed!




Hozuki's Coolheadedness 15


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This volume is all about curiosities held by Hell's residents! Shiro's curious what sort of place is the authentic Hell Hot Springs are really like. Momotaro's curious to see what the deal is with this so-called “folktale folk meet-and-greet.” And Karauri and Nasubi are curious to find out more about a certain jiangshi named Chun, King Godo Tenrin's aide and the model for the heroine of a popular manga. Don't let her cute face fool you, she's so ferocious that even Hozuki's no match for her. What's more, she's Hakutaku's ex-girlfriend?!




Hozuki's Coolheadedness 19


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Godlike? More like godawful! Meet Amanojaku, the supposed goddess who makes it her mission to annoy everyone she meets! Miki, who'd rather die than be made a laughingstock on TV, begs Maki to teach her how to cook! Meanwhile, Karauri's sister vehemently refuses to meet with any suitor her parents find for her. Husband? More like husb…ugh?




Hozuki's Coolheadedness 5


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The Jizo is an avatar of King Enma? There's a special hell for sending an elephant on a drunken rampage?! Learn these and other veritably useless Hell trivia in this eventful edition! We've got a goldfish plant pageant, a day in the life of Shiro, a look into Hell management, and much more! And what's this? It turns out Hozuki is actually King Enma's second aide?!




Otaku Japan


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Transport yourself to the global capital of cool with this ultimate guide to Japanese pop culture! Are you crazy about Japanese manga, anime, video games, cosplay, toys and idols? If so, this book is for you! Whether you're planning a trip to Japan, have a severe case of wanderlust, or are just fascinated by its culture, let Otaku Japan transport you to the capital of cool. In this practical travel guide, over 450 iconic shops, restaurants, cafes, clubs and events are presented in loving detail with precise directions on how to find them. More than 20 maps, websites and over 400 color photos take you the length and breadth of Japan to all the centers of Otaku culture--from snowy Hokkaido to sunny Kyushu. Highlights include: Interviews with Game Developers Cosplay and Halloween Events in Japan Dojinshi: Self-published Comics A Visit to the Ghibli Museum Interview with famous Japanese idols Anime-themed Trains A Glossary of Otaku Terms And much, much more! The book covers all major regions in Japan--Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nagoya, Sapporo and Fukuoka--as well as lesser-known areas like Tohoku, Chugoku and Shikoku.