Hikaru no Go, Vol. 18

Author: Yumi Hotta
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781421528236
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 216

Book Description
An ancient ghost possesses Hikaru and unleashes his hidden genius! R to L (Japanese Style). After stumbling across a haunted Go board, irresponsible Hikaru Shindo discovers that the spirit of a master player has taken up residence in his consciousness. In his pursuit of the "Divine Move," Fujiwara-no-Sai awakens in Hikaru an untapped genius for the game, and soon the schoolboy is chasing his own dream--defeating the famed Go prodigy Akira Toya!Six Characters, Six StoriesThe main storyline takes a holiday, making way for six tales that offer fresh insight into the characters and lives of Akira Toya, Tetsuo Kaga, Asumi Nase, Yuki Mitani, Atsushi Kurata and Fujiwara-no-Sai. Hikaru Shindo figures in some of these but only takes center stage when, in the final tale, he challenges a crooked antique shop owner to a game of go in an attempt to restore an heirloom vase to its rightful owner. Six Characters, Six Stories The main storyline takes a holiday, making way for six tales that offer fresh insight into the characters and lives of Akira Toya, Tetsuo Kaga, Asumi Nase, Yuki Mitani, Atsushi Kurata and Fujiwara-no-Sai. Hikaru Shindo figures in some of these but only takes center stage when, in the final tale, he challenges a crooked antique shop owner to a game of go in an attempt to restore an heirloom vase to its rightful owner.

Hikaru No Go

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.

Bakuman。, Vol. 18

Author: Tsugumi Ohba
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421561832
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
Moritaka and Akito complete their new story, Reversi, and hope it will finally lead to their getting an anime. But standing in their way is Eiji Nizuma with his new story, Zombie Gun. This intense head-to-head battle may have ramifications for the entire manga industry! -- VIZ Media

Bleach, Vol. 18

Author: Tite Kubo
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781421510422
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 220

Book Description
Part-time student, full-time Soul Reaper, Ichigo is one of the chosen few guardians of the afterlife. Ichigo Kurosaki never asked for the ability to see ghosts—he was born with the gift. When his family is attacked by a Hollow—a malevolent lost soul—Ichigo becomes a Soul Reaper, dedicating his life to protecting the innocent and helping the tortured spirits themselves find peace. Find out why Tite Kubo’s Bleach has become an international manga smash-hit! The execution of Ichigo's friend Rukia has begun, yet Ichigo himself is nowhere in sight. In a matter of seconds, the power of one million zanpaku-tô will slice through Rukia as punishment for sharing her Soul Reaper powers with Ichigo. Is this really how things are going to end?!

Whistle!, Vol. 18

Author: Daisuke Higuchi
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781421511092
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description
Everybody has a dream, and for Shô Kazamatsuri, that dream is simple: he wants to be the best soccer player he can possibly be. He's the spirited leader of the Josui Junior High team and everyone looks up to him. In turn, he tries to keep the team together at any cost! Shô and the Tokyo Select Team travel to Korea to go head-to-head with the Seoul Select Team. The Japanese team quickly realizes that they're facing the toughest challenger they've ever met. The Seoul team is strong, aggressive and determined to win, with complicated tactics and superb teamwork. When Seoul takes a 2-0 lead in the first 15 minutes of the game, the Tokyo team members realize they need to dig deep into their hearts to find the passion and love that motivated them to play in the first place.

Outbreak Company: Volume 18

Author: Ichiro Sakaki
Publisher: J-Novel Club
ISBN: 1718302584
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174

Book Description
DECISIONS, DECISIONS The nation of Japan is connected via wormhole to a place called the Holy Eldant Empire in a parallel fantasy world. It had been Japanâs little (or big) secret, but after an aircraft carrier got caught in the time slip, the Americans know about it, too. The Americans have an extralegal idea for how to get their hands on the extraordinary technology of the Eldant Empireâand their target is Petralka! Can Shinichi and his friends stand against the modern worldâs most powerful military force? What waits beyond this final battle? Welcome to the final installment of Outbreak Company!

The Prince of Tennis, Vol. 18

Author: Takeshi Konomi
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781421510941
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
A tennis prodigy leads his handsome tennis club to victory at the national tournament. Four-time consecutive U.S. Junior tournament champ Ryoma Echizen comes to Seishun Academy to further his reign as The Prince of Tennis. His skill is matched only by his attitude--irking some but impressing all as he leads his team to the Nationals and beyond! Seishun's chance at the Nationals all comes down to Kunimitsu. Will he have to forfeit to save his injured arm, or will he play to the end--and end his career?!

Hikaru no Go, Vol. 1

Author: Yumi Hotta
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421550121
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 190

Book Description
Hikaru Shindo is like any sixth-grader in Japan: a pretty normal schoolboy 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. In one fateful moment, Sai becomes a part of Hikaru's consciousness and together, through thick and thin, they make an unstoppable Go-playing team. Will they be able to defeat Go players who have dedicated their lives to the game? Will Sai achieve the "Divine Move" so he'll finally be able to rest in peace? Begin your journey with Hikaru and Sai in this first volume of Hikaru no Go. -- VIZ Media

Manga

Author: Toni Johnson-Woods
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 0826429386
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 370

Book Description
A collection of essays by an international cast of scholars, experts, and fans, providing a definitive, one-stop Manga resource.

Legendz, Vol. 1

Author: Rin Hirai
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781591167723
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 216

Book Description
Book reads from right to left.