Hozuki's Coolheadedness 23


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In search of his own roots, Kan the cat takes a trip to Egypt, where he hits it off with the goddess Bastet! And on another occasion, he throws out his back while trying to memorize a bollywood dance… The iconic cat of the Sotai Court is as whimsical as ever. Despite no real attempt to feature him, Kan's presence dominates this 23rd volume!




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


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The mural of Enma Palace is crumbling! Families are offering too many oblations to the dead! Beelzebub’s wife and master seductress Lady Lilith visits Japan from the West! There is no problem that Hozuki can’t solve. Well, apart from constant headache Hakutaku gives him, perhaps.




Hozuki's Coolheadedness 16


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Hakutaku's mortal realm fashion sense is so lame, he looks like an old man going for a game of gateball! There are so many animal wardens in the Shoko Court, it looks like a scene out of a nature documentary! Karashi's backstory is too terrible for words! And as usual, the zashiki-warashi twins are too darn deadpan!




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 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 20


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Whether it's Cow-Head or Amanosagume, Hakutaku is a lover of all women! But have you ever wondered just where he draws the line? At the court of the machine maniac King Henjo, we'll get a first-hand look at his next-in-line chief of staff, the mechanical Memeko-chan! Next, ever the derrière devotee, the man-faced dog catches a few hands when he goes around sniffing one too many rears! And at long last, Hozuki's beloved goldfish plants bloom! An event so momentous, it made the cover! Ogyaaaaah!




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 14


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This time, Hozuki takes Karauri and Nasubi on a trip to the Eight Cold Hells, as well as the Momotaro brothers to visit an elementary school. Then he himself is taken by Kama-san along to a meeting to discuss the costume for MakiMiki's new song, and again by Takamura to a hair salon. Whether it's as a leader or a follower, Hozuki just has a way of showing up all everywhere, even at a gathering of neighborhood cats!




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.