Sumomomo, Momomo, Vol. 5


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!--StartFragment--Little brother Tenchi has gained the upper hand in the deadly gladiatorial soccer match. Tenka braces himself for the final blow, ashamed at his own weakness. But the cowardly tiger has not yet conceded the match. Just because he's failed to win the heart of the girl he loves doesn't mean he's about to let her die! Will Tenka's strength be enough to topple the Koganei prodigy? And how will his comrades fare as the tournament for Momoko and Koushi's survival continues?!!--EndFragment--




Sumomomo, Momomo, Vol. 2


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As if being the target of Momoko's affections isn't bad enough, now Koushi is a target for assassination! Iroha Miyamoto is the next to make a move, determined to regain the honor of her fallen clan. But there's more than one way to break up the union of Kuzuryuu and Inuzuka. Why kill Koushi off? Why not marry him instead?!




Orient 5


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A new series from Shinobu Ohtaka, creator of "Magi"! The setting is Japan's Warring States period, and the country has been conquered by demons. Two boys, Musashi and Kojiro, have made it their dream to form the strongest band of bushi and eradicate the demons. A one-of-a-kind Japanese fantasy! At the Daitou Mine, the mysterious swordsman Shirou Inukai is attacking Kojiro and Tsugumi. Inukai has a single objective: "to steal katanas." Musashi has come running back after escaping the trap he fell into, but the three of them seem helpless against Inukai's strange power...However, the obsidian power slumbering within Musashi has awakened, and the Kanemaki Band's counterattack starts now!




Sumomomo, Momomo, Vol. 9


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The upcoming school athletics festival is the perfect opportunity to test the results of Koushi's physical training. But with two tickets to Death Ninja Land on the line, the competition is fierce, as every man in the school strives to win the ultimate date! Unfortunately even Koushi's best efforts leave him miles behind the powerful Yuusuke Endou. Is this the Monkey Clan's chance to woo Momoko away from her weakling fiancé?!




Sumomomo, Momomo, Vol. 10


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Depressed over the slow progress of his training, Koushi spends the day with Sanae to take a break from the world of martial arts, if only for an afternoon. Momoko is worried when she sees her fiancé in the company of another woman, but her concern turns to outright desperation when Koushi attends a summer festival with Iroha at his side. Can Koushi's circle of friends convince him to return to his bride...and to his training?




Sumomomo, Momomo, Vol. 4


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Koushi moves into the Nakajima apartments, his father's reprimand still ringing in his ears. Though he is less than thrilled with the idea of becoming a martial artist, Koushi realizes he can't stay indifferent for long. The Koganei clan is already on the prowl, and a well-aimed poison ping-pong ball catches Koushi off guard. As the slow-working poison takes its toll, Koushi despairs. No amount of training can save him now...but perhaps the Strongest Bride on Earth can?




Sumomomo, Momomo, Vol. 1


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Momoko is the only child of the Kuzuryuu clan, a powerful martial arts family with inhuman strength. But strong as she is, her father fears a woman will never be able to master the skills of the family. Unless Momoko marries and bears a capable heir, the Kuzuryuu line is doomed to weaken and die off! With this mission in mind, Momoko is sent to the rival Inuzuka clan, where she is to marry the son of their mighty leader. But Koushi Inuzuka abandoned the martial arts long ago. Now committed to his legal studies, the last thing Koushi has on his mind is marriage-especially not to the world's strongest bride!




Sumomomo, Momomo, Vol. 7


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The head of the Boar Clan has never forgiven Unken Inuzuka for "stealing away" the once-beautiful Kimie Nakajima. His only child, Shintarou Inoue, has been groomed since birth to become a mighty, masculine warrior who will challenge Koushi Inuzuka for position as leader of the Eastern Army...The only trouble is, Shintarou might not be the man he thinks he is...




Mostly Manga


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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.