Author: Takeshi Obata Publisher: ISBN: Category : Ghost stories Languages : en Pages :
Book Description
"Hikaru Shindo is like any sixth-grader in Japan: a pretty normal school boy with a two-tone head of hair and a penchant for antics. One day, he finds an old bloodstained Go board in his grandfather's attic-- and that's when things get really interesting. Trapped inside the Go board is Fujiwara-no-Sai, the ghost of an ancient Go master who taught the strategically complex board game to the Emperor of Japan many centuries ago."--Cover of v. 1.
Author: Yumi Hotta Publisher: VIZ Media LLC ISBN: 1421558017 Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 192
Book Description
The Hokuto Cup, a new tournament for young players from Japan, China and Korea, is looming, and Hikaru's rival Akira has already secured one of the coveted three places on Japan's team. While Hikaru battles his way to one of the two remaining spots, Akira's father baffles the go world with his unexpected retirement! -- VIZ Media
Author: Nobuhiro Watsuki Publisher: VIZ Media LLC ISBN: 9781421500829 Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 196
Book Description
The battle to decide the fate of Meiji-era swordsmanship has begun! Action, romance, and historical intrigue help make Nobuhiro Watsuki's Rurouni Kenshin, the tale of a wandering swordsman set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, one of the most popular Shonen Jump titles among fans to date. Himura Kenshin, once an assassin (or hitokiri ) of ferocious power, now fights to protect the honor of those in need. Though he once killed in the name of the nascent Meiji government, even an infamous manslayer such as "Hitokiri Battôsai" might grow weary and vow never to kill again. As a new age dawns, there are those who yet cling to the ways of bloodshed, and see the days of peace and prosperity Kenshin and others like him fought so hard to bring forth as betrayal. In ten days' time, the enemies of Kenshin will come for him, and all who stand beside him are in danger. Is the time of earthly justice truly at hand?
Author: Yumi Hotta Publisher: VIZ Media LLC ISBN: 9781421528267 Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 200
Book Description
An ancient ghost possesses Hikaru and unleashes his hidden genius! Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for A audiences. Great ExpectationsThe Hokuto Cup, a new tournament for young players from Japan, China and Korea, is looming, and Hikaru's rival Akira has already secured one of the coveted three places on Japan's team. While Hikaru battles his way to one of the two remaining spots, Akira's father baffles the go world with his unexpected retirement!
Author: Toni Johnson-Woods Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 1441107878 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 369
Book Description
Once upon a time, one had to read Japanese in order to enjoy manga. Today manga has become a global phenomenon, attracting audiences in North America, Europe, Africa, and Australia. The style has become so popular, in fact, that in the US and UK publishers are appropriating the manga style in a variety of print material, resulting in the birth of harlequin mangas which combine popular romance fiction titles with manga aesthetics. Comic publishers such as Dark Horse and DC Comics are translating Japanese "classics", like Akira, into English. And of course it wasn't long before Shakespeare received the manga treatment. So what is manga? Manga roughly translates as "whimsical pictures" and its long history can be traced all the way back to picture books of eighteenth century Japan. Today, it comes in two basic forms: anthology magazines (such as Shukan Shonen Jampu) that contain several serials and manga 'books' (tankobon) that collect long-running serials from the anthologies and reprint them in one volume. The anthologies contain several serials, generally appear weekly and are so thick, up to 800 pages, that they are colloquially known as phone books. Sold at newspaper stands and in convenience stores, they often attract crowds of people who gather to read their favorite magazine. Containing sections addressing the manga industry on an international scale, the different genres, formats and artists, as well the fans themselves, Manga: An Anthology of Global and Cultural Perspectives is an important collection of essays by an international cast of scholars, experts, and fans, and provides a one-stop resource for all those who want to learn more about manga, as well as for anybody teaching a course on the subject.
Author: Yumi Hotta Publisher: VIZ Media LLC ISBN: 1421558637 Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 194
Book Description
Hikaru is in the toughest battle of his life when he faces Ko Yong Ha, Korea's top player in the Hokuto Cup tournament. The stakes, however, aren't for personal glory but for something far deeper, something that differentiates a mere game from a way of life. Hikaru knows what this means to him, but will he understand what it means to the new wave of go players and, indeed, the game of go itself? Final Volume! -- VIZ Media
Author: Yumi Hotta Publisher: VIZ Media LLC ISBN: 1421556529 Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 208
Book Description
From the moment he began playing go, Hikaru relied on Sai's supernatural support. Now that his mentor has vanished into thin air, will he be able to handle the demands of life as a pro? Meanwhile, Hikaru's archrival Akira is playing so well even veteran players tremble at the mention of his name. And now, at long last, the two boys will play each other... -- VIZ Media
Author: Yumi Hotta Publisher: VIZ Media LLC ISBN: 1421555751 Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 214
Book Description
Hikaru ignores Sai's pleas to let him play go, and then one day Sai vanishes! Is he mad at Hikaru? Where has he gone? Will he ever come back? And will Hikaru be able to play without Sai's coaching...? -- VIZ Media
Author: Stephen Weiner Publisher: NBM ISBN: 9781561634439 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 90
Book Description
Provides a concise guide to the best graphic novels that are currently in print and available, written by an enthusiast and expert in this popular field.
Author: Yumi Hotta Publisher: VIZ Media LLC ISBN: 1421556065 Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 194
Book Description
Since Sai's disappearance, Hikaru has given up go! Meanwhile, undefeated by his failure to pass the pro test, Isumi plays his heart out in China. His foreign training teaches him unique ways to handle the stress of mental challenges and competition. Upon his return, he asks Hikaru for a rematch! But how good will Hikaru's game be after such a long break--and without Sai...? -- VIZ Media
Author: Takeshi Obata
Author: Yumi Hotta
Author: Nobuhiro Watsuki
Author: Yumi Hotta
Author: Toni Johnson-Woods
Author: Yumi Hotta
Author: Yumi Hotta
Author: Yumi Hotta
Author: Stephen Weiner
Author: Yumi Hotta