Mr Kiasu is one of Singapore’s most recognizable comic icons in the 90s, bringing a brand of local humor that is greatly identifiable and relatable to Singaporeans everywhere. A caricature of a typical Singaporean who “does not like to lose”, the comic series has sold over 650,000 copies since its debut in 1990, with eight comic volumes and three spin-off titles; and also has a live-action drama series and various merchandise to its franchise.
Relaunched in 2017, Mr Kiasu is now presented in a new environment – a technologically advanced and modern Singapore, to which he applies his own quirky brand of “Kiasu” solutions to everyday situations.
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Unravel Singapore’s History through the eyes of Mr Kiasu!
Journey back in time as we unravel the colourful history of Singapore’s past, with Singapore’s popular comic book icon, Mr Kiasu! Featuring re-imagined stories inspired by important moments in history and the famous characters who shaped Singapore to the way it is today, this fun and light-hearted comic will set you thinking about Singapore’s past, present and future! It’s history the way it’s never been told!
In support of Singapore’s Bicentennial event in 2019, this book is also available at the Bicentennial Experience at Fort Canning from 15 June – 15 September 2019!
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!
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Together with the Ace of Sports Masato and Ace of Study Subaru, Yuga joins the Ace Buddyfighter Championship tournament that will decide the top Buddyfighter in Japan! He’s also hoping to meet Ranma again and regain their lost friendship, but is Ranma already out of his reach? How far is Yuga willing to go to get his former best friend back? And more importantly, will he succeed?
The first print edition of this manga will contain the limited edition card, [“Friendship Blade” Deity creations fangflare, Gargantua Punisher!!]
Ace high school detective Shinichi Kudo was ambushed by a mysterious syndicate and fed a substance that shrunk him into a kid! Taking on the pseudonym “Conan Edogawa”, he must now track them down and find a cure… all while solving other cases along the way!
Detective Conan (名探偵コナン, Meitantei Conan, Case Closed [US version]) is a Japanese detective manga series written and illustrated by Gosho Aoyama. The series has been serialized in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shōnen Sunday since 1994, and the manga has sold over 140 million copies worldwide, with several volumes making the New York Times Best Sellers lists. The manga has been adapted into video games, live-action dramas, movies and a long-running anime series.
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The Junior Detective League is enlisted to protect a priceless statue from the Kaito Kid’s thievery. The kids are sure it’ll be a breeze… until they have to solve the case without Conan! In another case, Kid announces his plans to break into a museum, not to steal… but to
return a collection of stolen historical artifacts? And then, a new challenger Makoto Kyogoku steps in to take on this slippery thief…. all
this to stop him from stealing his girlfriend Sonoko’s heart! There are many impossible heists that the Kaito Kid can pull off, and only one
pint-sized detective that’s clever enough to outsmart him! The Kaito Kid is back with more impossible heists,but Conan is hot on his trail!
Adapted from original manga MEITANTEI CONAN Volumes 68, 70, 78, 79 & 82.
Pokémon is one of the most successful and lucrative video game-based media franchises in the world. Pokémon properties have since been merchandised into anime, manga, trading cards, toys, books, and other media. In Singapore, Pokémon manga is one of the top selling children’s series, including the one-shot series, the Pokémon movie series and Pokémon Adventures.
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Official adaptation of the animated film! Trainers Verity and Sorrel join Ash on his journey, and along the way, they meet the mysterious Mythical Pokémon Marshadow. When they near their goal, an arrogant Trainer named Cross stands in their way. Can Ash and Pikachu defeat him and reach Ho-Oh as they promised, or will their journey end here?
Pokémon is one of the most successful and lucrative video game-based media franchises in the world. Pokémon properties have since been merchandised into anime, manga, trading cards, toys, books, and other media. In Singapore, Pokémon manga is one of the top selling children’s series, including the one-shot series, the Pokémon movie series and Pokémon Adventures.
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Official adaptation of the animated film! When Ash Ketchum oversleeps on his 10th birthday, he ends up with a stubborn Pikachu instead of the first partner Pokémon he wanted! But after a rocky start, Ash and Pikachu become close friends and true partners—and when they catch a rare glimpse of the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh in flight, they make plans to seek it out together.
Pokémon Adventures, originally released in Japan as Pocket Monsters: Special (ポケットモンスターSPECIAL), is a Pokémon-related manga based on the video games. It is the best-selling children’s manga in Singapore. The series is divided into several distinct parts which are known as chapters. There are twelve major divisions at present, with nine of them completely published. 50 volumes of the manga have been released as of March 2014.
Volume 42 is based on the Generation IV games, HeartGold and SoulSilver. Volumes 43 and onwards are based on the Generation V games, with Volumes 43 to 51 taking after the Pokémon Black and White games, while Volume 52 and beyond correspond to Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
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Sun dreams of money. Moon dreams of scientific discoveries. When their paths cross with Team Skull, both their plans go awry! In hopes of earning the right to compete to win the prestigious island challenge amulet, Sun and Moon set off for Akala Island for their trials, and Sun must battle a powerful Totem Pokémon—but first he has to find it!
Based on the hit Nintendo video game SPLATOON! Four inklings get caught up in a Splatoon Turf War!
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The preliminary rounds have come to a close! And Team Blue has made up. As the Inklings gear up for the main round of the Square King Cup, they must prepare for all kinds of teams that are way stronger than they are – and may even have to battle the undisputed Splatoon champion – the player known as Emperor!
Based on the hit Nintendo video game SPLATOON! Four inklings get caught up in a Splatoon Turf War!
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Ink still fresh from their victories agains the S4, Team Blue’s Inklings find themselves in even more trouble! Goggles and Rider must stop an evil subterranean plot, and a new Inkling joins the team. New weapons, new foes, and new friends enter the splatfield as Team Blue prepares for its toughest challenge yet: enter the Square King Cup!
Detective Conan (名探偵コナン is a Japanese detective manga series written and illustrated by Gosho Aoyama. The series is serialized in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shōnen Sunday from 1994, and has printed 81 volumes to date. The manga has sold over 140 million copies worldwide, The series won the 46th Shogakukan Manga Award for the shōnen category in 2000, and has been adaptated into video games, live action series, movies and an anime series. A Detective Conan movie has also been released each year during Japan’s Golden Week since 1997. 2016 marks the 20th Detective Connan Movie that will be released. Shogakukan Asia has selected the best stories from the collection of Detective Conan Series, and complied them into individual stand alone volumes to enjoy.
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Every day is a busy day for the Man with Three Faces.
Azusa’s big brother drops by Café Poirot for a visit, as does a familiar burly FBI agent! But Toru Amuro the café staff will always make sure his customers leave satisfied! As for Rei Furuya (Amuro) the PSB agent, things get a little hot and spicy with Kazami… at a curry shop! Also, could Kazami have developed a crush on a female character he has met on an online game? It’s another ordinary day in the life of a not-so-ordinary man!
The first of a two-volume series – Volume 1 of The Pokemon Sun and Moon Mega Omnibus features 402 different types of Pokemon from Archeops to Torterra!!
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Introduces all Pokemon revealed up to Sun and Moon
Full color comprehensive guide book
Includes reference page that separates all Pokemon by their Pokedex numbers and by alphabetical order for easy usage
Get to know a Pokemon’s appearance, secrets and stages of evolution!
Nusa V is a co-creation of Padma Pusaka Nusantara; an Indonesian creative company, and Shogakukan Asia; a subsidiary of Japanese publisher Shogakukan who published Doraemon, Meitantei Conan, etc
Our mission is to promote Indonesian culture and history for local and global readers by incorporating traditional values and folklore within the storyline.
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Five Indonesian teenagers have inherited the power to protect Marcapada; the realm known as Earth, as it is being threatened by an ancient evil entity called Kelana who seeks to destroy life and claim the world for himself. Stealing innocent souls through his minions, it’s up to the heroes to put aside their differences and combine their powers to defeat this ancient menace.
Bestowed with powers of ancient spirits from five major islands in Indonesia, these young heroes commads a “Ruh”; a Guardian Animal that guides and protects them on their journey.
Together, they are known as NUSA V: The Guardians of Marcapada.
Popular Paltube personality Yuga Mikado is really good at games— even the ones he’s never played before—that he’s earned the nickname “Ace of Games”! Encouraged by his best friend and fellow Paltuber Ranma, he decides to give the Buddyfight game a shot, and lands himself the ultimate buddy, Gargantua Dragon! A new adventure begins for the Ace of Games and Deity of Combat!
An exclusive PR card, [Gargantua Dragon, Punisher mode] is inserted into Vol.1 of this book!
A brand new collaboration between Singapore Polytechnic’s Comix Club AX, Mr Kiasu creator Johnny Lau and Shogakukan Asia, this seasonal magazine format collection of short stories brings you new comic talents from the students of the Diploma in Digital Animation course!
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Issue 01 of AXP contains the following short stories:
