Damekoi: The Late-night guide to Bad Romance will also be available for the first time in English. Hailing from Shogakukan’s Petit comic lineup, Damekoi tells the story of 3 single ladies who trade stories of bad men and dates when they get together every night. The popularity of the series resulted in a Live-action TV series in 2018.
Summary of the book
Chiyo Fukuma (25), Madoka Koga (24), and Sawako Chidori (25) are three sassy young singles out looking for love, but sometimes the men just don’t get it! Madoka is set up by her dad with a blind date; Sawako has to deal with Ryo’s latest bout of idiocy… but things could be looking up for Chiyo and her Prince Charming?! Love is all about unexpected twists!
The journey to a hundred friends begins with a single conversation.
Socially anxious high school student Shoko Komi’s greatest dream is to make some friends, but everyone at school mistakes her crippling social anxiety for cool reserve. With the whole student body keeping its distance and Komi unable to utter a single word, friendship might be forever beyond her reach.
Summary of the book
It’s time for the national health exam at Itan High, and the excitement of eye exams and height measurements have fanned the flames of competition for the unremarkable Makeru Yadano. She’s determined to beat the class idol Komi in the health test, and Komi’s total obliviousness to their impassioned duel just feeds Makeru’s determination. As the epic battle heats up, how will Komi handle her first rival when she’s barely made her first friends?
The journey to a hundred friends begins with a single conversation.
Socially anxious high school student Shoko Komi’s greatest dream is to make some friends, but everyone at school mistakes her crippling social anxiety for cool reserve. With the whole student body keeping its distance and Komi unable to utter a single word, friendship might be forever beyond her reach.
Summary of the book
It’s time for the national health exam at Itan High, and the excitement of eye exams and height measurements have fanned the flames of competition for the unremarkable Makeru Yadano. She’s determined to beat the class idol Komi in the health test, and Komi’s total obliviousness to their impassioned duel just feeds Makeru’s determination. As the epic battle heats up, how will Komi handle her first rival when she’s barely made her first friends?
The journey to a hundred friends begins with a single conversation.
Socially anxious high school student Shoko Komi’s greatest dream is to make some friends, but everyone at school mistakes her crippling social anxiety for cool reserve. With the whole student body keeping its distance and Komi unable to utter a single word, friendship might be forever beyond her reach.
Summary of the book
Timid Tadano is a total wallflower and that’s just the way he likes it. But all that changes when he finds himself alone in a classroom on the first day of high school with the legendary Komi. He quickly realizes she isn’t aloof—she’s just super awkward. Now he’s made it his mission to help her on her quest to make 100 friends!
Doraemon (Japanese: ドラえもん) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by the manga writing team Fujiko F Fujio, and has also been adapted into an successful anime series and media franchise. The story revolves around a robotic cat named Doraemon, who travels back in time from the 22nd century to aid a boy named Noby. Today, Doraemon has grown to become one of the most recognizable and marketable comic characters in Asia and around the world and one of Japan’s cultural icons. Awards for Doraemon include the Japan Cartoonists Association Award for excellence in 1973, the first Shogakukan Manga Award for children’s manga in 1982, and the first Osamu Tezuka Culture Award in 1997. On 22 April 2002, on the special issue of Asian Hero in TIME Magazine, Doraemon was selected as one of the 22 Asian Heroes, the only comic (manga/anime) character to ever receive this honor. In 2008, Japan’s Foreign Ministry appointed Doraemon as the nation’s first anime ambassador. Doreamon celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2014.
Summary of the book
Let’s travel back in time and take a journey to the past! It’s full of surprises waiting to be discovered! Featuring: Memories of Grandma, My Dad the Baby, Halley’s Tail. Enjoy 8 nostalgic stories in all!
Doraemon (Japanese: ドラえもん) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by the manga writing team Fujiko F Fujio, and has also been adapted into an successful anime series and media franchise. The story revolves around a robotic cat named Doraemon, who travels back in time from the 22nd century to aid a boy named Noby. Today, Doraemon has grown to become one of the most recognizable and marketable comic characters in Asia and around the world and one of Japan’s cultural icons. Awards for Doraemon include the Japan Cartoonists Association Award for excellence in 1973, the first Shogakukan Manga Award for children’s manga in 1982, and the first Osamu Tezuka Culture Award in 1997. On 22 April 2002, on the special issue of Asian Hero in TIME Magazine, Doraemon was selected as one of the 22 Asian Heroes, the only comic (manga/anime) character to ever receive this honor. In 2008, Japan’s Foreign Ministry appointed Doraemon as the nation’s first anime ambassador. Doreamon celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2014.
Summary of the book
Take your time to enjoy the beautiful, heartwarming drama, it’s an emotional roller coaster ride! Featuring: Pero Comes Back, Farewell Doraemon, The Heart-to-Heart Drops. Enjoy 13 heartfelt stories in all!
Hayame leads a modest, peaceful life as a housewife. One day she meets a jackass student named Issei, but thinks little of it.
As Hayame’s life falls apart around her, Issei makes an unexpected proposal which will turn her life upside-down.
Summary of the book
Offered a job by Issei’s grandmother to work at their family inn, Hayame is finally looking to get her life back together. Trouble, however, comes in a never-ending cascade. Her favour with the grand proprietress quickly earns her the ire of fellow co-workers, plus, a sleazy co-worker has locked on to her! Irritated, Issei draws up a new game for Hayame: leave his house, and her entire debt would be waived! What will she do?
Doraemon (Japanese: ドラえもん) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by the manga writing team Fujiko F Fujio, and has also been adapted into an successful anime series and media franchise. The story revolves around a robotic cat named Doraemon, who travels back in time from the 22nd century to aid a boy named Noby. Today, Doraemon has grown to become one of the most recognizable and marketable comic characters in Asia and around the world and one of Japan’s cultural icons. Awards for Doraemon include the Japan Cartoonists Association Award for excellence in 1973, the first Shogakukan Manga Award for children’s manga in 1982, and the first Osamu Tezuka Culture Award in 1997. On 22 April 2002, on the special issue of Asian Hero in TIME Magazine, Doraemon was selected as one of the 22 Asian Heroes, the only comic (manga/anime) character to ever receive this honor. In 2008, Japan’s Foreign Ministry appointed Doraemon as the nation’s first anime ambassador. Doreamon celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2014.
Summary of the book
Romance is in the air, and even Noby and Doraemon are not spared! It seems that everyone has fallen hopelessly in love! Featuring: The Couple Tester Badges, The Luvbrella, Doraemon In Love. Enjoy 13 romantic stories in all!
Doraemon (Japanese: ドラえもん) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by the manga writing team Fujiko F Fujio, and has also been adapted into an successful anime series and media franchise. The story revolves around a robotic cat named Doraemon, who travels back in time from the 22nd century to aid a boy named Noby. Today, Doraemon has grown to become one of the most recognizable and marketable comic characters in Asia and around the world and one of Japan’s cultural icons. Awards for Doraemon include the Japan Cartoonists Association Award for excellence in 1973, the first Shogakukan Manga Award for children’s manga in 1982, and the first Osamu Tezuka Culture Award in 1997. On 22 April 2002, on the special issue of Asian Hero in TIME Magazine, Doraemon was selected as one of the 22 Asian Heroes, the only comic (manga/anime) character to ever receive this honor. In 2008, Japan’s Foreign Ministry appointed Doraemon as the nation’s first anime ambassador. Doreamon celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2014.
Summary of the book
Enormous dinosaurs are appearing one after the other! It’s fantastic dinosaur world! Featuring: Planet Builders, The Dino Discovery, The Fringe Theory Club Badges. Enjoy 9 prehistoric stories in all!
Beyblade Burst (ベイブレードバースト) is the new generation of Beyblade based on the popular Beyblade toy franchise by Takara Tomy. The third incarnation of its series, the manga was serialised in Shogakukan’s Shōnen magazine CoroCoro Comic in August 2015. The anime adaptation premiered in 2016.
Summary of the book
Valt and Shu’s fateful showdown at the World Championship final reaches its climax! With their skills and Beyblades evenly matched, it’s down to a battle of willpower! Who is more determined to win?! A new generation of Beybladers emerge from the shadows of their predecessors, ready to take on the world with exciting new Beyblades and battle styles!
Beyblade Burst (ベイブレードバースト) is the new generation of Beyblade based on the popular Beyblade toy franchise by Takara Tomy. The third incarnation of its series, the manga was serialised in Shogakukan’s Shōnen magazine CoroCoro Comic in August 2015. The anime adaptation premiered in 2016.
Summary of the book
Valt needs answers about Shu’s disappearance, and to get them, he has to fight his way up the World Championship tournament to face Red Eye again! But first he’ll have to defeat his teammate Free de la Hoya! Meanwhile, Red Eye squares off with Lui Shirosagi and his real identity is revealed! Who is this mysterious masked man, and what does he know about Shu?!
Future Card Buddyfight (フューチャーカード バディファイト)! is a Japanese collectible card game created by Bushiroad. The card game was launched worldwide in 2014, along with the English version card pack and animated series.
The manga adaptation began serialization in Shogakukan’s CoroCoro Comic in 2013, while Volume 1 launched in 2014. It follows the characters in the anime series, with the protagonists engaging in battles that use actual tournament rules. Buddyfight tournaments and workshops are currently available worldwide, with more monthly sanctioned tournaments planned for the future!
Summary of the book
Yuga’s become the number one Buddyfighter in all of Japan, and there’s no one prouder than the man who suddenly drops in on him for a surprise visit — the world’s number one Buddyfighter, his dad Gao Mikado! And of course, Gao challenges Yuga to a Buddyfight with Yuga’s allowance on the line! Also, what’s this about Yuga’s school being demolished to make way for a new one!?
This manga will come with a limited edition card, [High Tension Battle!!]
News & Events
25 Sep 2019
Minicon @Kinokuniya Singapore Main Store
Meet Mr Kiasu creator Johnny Lau and his team at Minicon on 28 September, 3.30 p.m! Johnny is going to talk
