Megane Sensei + Kiss(先生とメガネと,いけないキス) is a spin-off series of the highly popular Megane ∞ Collection series, by Shin Kawamaru. The series features short romance stories of bespectacled gentlemen in the teaching and healthcare profession.
Summary of the book
From the creator of ‘Megane ∞ Collection’ comes a new bevy of bespectacled gentlemen to sweep you off your feet! These working men don’t just have good looks going for them – as teachers, doctors and medical practitioners, each ‘sensei’ is a professionals of his field of work! However, no amount of experience would prepare them for falling in love! What kind of ‘occupational hazards’ will they face when their professional and private lives mix?
YO-KAI WATCH (妖怪ウォッチ) is a series based on the popular video game developed and published by Level-5.
The franchise has amassed a huge following, and is currently one of the most popular series among children in Japan, with its anime movie raking in the highest grossing opening weekend of any Japanese film.
The English animated series was released in July/August 2015 in Asia. Various toys, such as the Yo-kai Watch and Yo-kai Medals, have been produced based on the series to become commercial successes. Hasbro will also be releasing a toy line based on the series worldwide in 2016.
In 2014, the YO-KAI WATCH manga serialized in CoroCoro Comics won the 38th Kodansha Manga Award in the Best Children’s Manga category.
Summary of the book
Keita’s reputation has spread to the Yo-kai world, and now a curious Yo-kai has made his way to town just to see him! Other Yo-kai are up to mischief in Keita’s home as well, including a vampire Yo-kai that looks just like Jibanyan! Also what kind of Yo-kai was Whisper before he became Keita’s butler? Journey back to ancient Japan as we reveal Whisper’s past!
The newest title from Bushiroad Inc — the entertainment company behind Cardfight!! Vanguard, Future Card Buddyfight, Detective Milky Holmes, Weiss Schwarz and other titles – BanGDream! (バンドリ) is a media mix project featuring animated music videos, comics, song releases and much more.
What’s more, the voice cast for the characters of BanGDream! also perform in concerts in real-life as the girls’ band “Poppin’Party”.
Summary of the book
Kasumi Toyama has always been captivated by the “beat of the stars”. Since then, she’s been searching for something… a spark that’ll excite and thrill her! Following a trail of star-shaped stickers, she soon stumbles upon a Random Star guitar at her school mate’s house!Could this mark the start of something amazing? A sparkling, heart-racing high school life begins for Kasumi as she decides to form a band!
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 (of Cardfight!! Vanguard). The card game was launched worldwide in 2014, along with the English version card pack and the simulcast English-dub anime.
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
The WBC Regional Tournament continues! How does Gao fare against Gaito in their official fight?
Then, the participants are whisked away to a special island to vie for three coveted spots to represent Japan in the WBC World Tournament! However, something sinister is brewing in the shadows!
Who will be one step closer to becoming the Buddy Champion?
“The Legendary Hero is Dead!” leverages on the popularity of the fantasy adventure / RPG genre. The story revolves around the unwilling protagonist, Touka, who was forced to take the hero’s place after he accidentally causes the death of the real hero. The story also has a range of characters and scenarios that fans of the RPG genre will be familar with.
Summary of the book
Touka and Yuna are trapped inside Touka’s dream! Stuck in Touka’s childhood memories, the only way to return to the present is to keep moving forward in time and defeat the demon who had cast the spell!
But how can Touka possibly go up against a high level demon when he’s stuck in his younger self’s body? To level up, the powerless Touka must seek out that óne night’ in the past… the point when he had possessed the most powerful body!!
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 long-running series is divided into several distinct chapters, with each chapter being based on a different Pokémon video game.
Pokémon Adventures ΩRUBY and αSAPPHIRE is the thirteenth chapter in the overall series.
Summary of the book
Years have passed, and now Sapphire and Emerald are training in the new techniques of Mega Evolution to prepare for the next crisis of epic proportions. And they’ll need Ruby’s help!
A giant meteor is hurtling toward the planet! Searching for a way to change its course, Ruby journeys to the Sky Pillar to earn the trust of Zinnia, the Lorekeeper of the mysterious Draconid tribe. Does she have the key to saving the world?
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.
Summary of the book
Two years have passed since Team Plasma was defeated and Trainer Black was sucked into the Light Stone along with Legendary Pokémon Reshiram… Now Team Plasma is back to its wicked ways, and a new young hero and Looker of the International Police are on their trail…
Colress, the new leader of Team Plasma, is attacking the Unova region. His machines control Pokémon, wielding their powers for evil instead of good. Fortunately, a way to jam the signals is stored on a memory card. But who has the card…? A girl at the Pokémon Trainers’ School!
“The Legendary Hero is Dead!” leverages on the popularity of the fantasy adventure / RPG genre. The story revolves around the unwilling protagonist, Touka, who was forced to take the hero’s place after he accidentally causes the death of the real hero. The story also has a range of characters and scenarios that fans of the RPG genre will be familar with.
Summary of the book
Yuna and Colin have fallen victim to a spell that turns humans into zombies, and the Hero’s party must make their way to the enemy’s stronghold to stop the effects from becoming permanent!
However, the crew is ambushed… by a massive pitfall?! Who is the mysterious woman behind this devious trap, and will Touka be outsmarted at his own game?!
The past returns to haunt Touka as he faces off his former master!
Pokémon is one of the most successful and lucrative video game-based media franchise in the world. Pokémon properties have since been merchandised into anime, manga, trading cards, toys, books, and other media. In Singapore, Pokemon manga is one of the top selling children’s series, including the one-shot series, the Pokemon movie series and Pokemon Adventures. Pokemon XY is a spin-off of Pokemon Adventures by the same artists.
Summary of the book
X was a Pokémon Trainer child prodigy. But now he’s depressed and hides in his room avoiding everyone – including his best friend Y. An attack on their hometown by Legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal, led by Team Flare, forces X outside… Now what?
After his plans fail and Korrina’s Key Stone is stolen, X retreats from the world again, this time holing up in the hallow of a tree. Can anything–or anybody–coax him out once more? Then, our ragtag band of heroes finally finds Team Flare’s secret headquarters. But is it already too late?
Can our friends prevent Lysandre from firing the Ultimate Weapon?!
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 (of Cardfight!! Vanguard). The card game was launched worldwide in 2014, along with the English version card pack and the simulcast English-dub anime.
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
It’s Gao and Drum’s final fight against Yamigedo, and their enemy will not rest until he buries all of his opponents! How will the battle for the fate of the world end?
Also, it’s the dawn of a new era in the Buddyfight world! This time, buddies can be found… by hatching an egg?!
What will this discovery mean for Buddyfighters everywhere?!
The LKY Story – Lee Kuan Yew: The Man Who Shaped a Nation is a tribute to Singapore’s late founding father and Minister Mentor, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew.
This milestone manga production is a collaborative effort between Shogakukan Asia and Japan’s manga creators in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Singapore-Japan diplomatic relations (SJ50). The biographic manga comic presents Mr. Lee’s inspirational life, in an accessible and truly enjoyable medium with surprising results. The manga publication traces the historic events of Singapore’s transformative period that shaped Singapore into the country it is today.
The objective of this project is to promote the LKY story on a global scale using the popular Japanese “manga” comic book format, which has gained many followers and readers worldwide in recent years. The fusion of Japanese popular culture with Singapore’s rich heritage creates a unique and new interpretation of Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s legacy, and will appeal to fans of manga comic books as well as people who are interested to discover more about modern Singapore’s founding father.
About the creators:
Yoshio NABETA (Story): Born in 1963 in Tokyo, Mr. Nabeta graduated from The University of Tokyo’s Faculty of Law and worked at Nippon Credit Bank before turning to freelance writing in 1990. He has published many business management books, including “Kazuo Inamori: Enjoy Your Work” , “Men Who Changed Their Company- Possible Corporate Reform”, and “Kenridasu – Japanese Rights Manual”. He has also written for various manga titles such as “Conde Koma” and “The Current Bureaucrats MoF (Ministry of Finance)”. The LKY Story is his second collaborative work with Mr. Fujiwara.
Yoshihide FUJIWARA (Illustraton): Born in 1966 in Tottori Prefecture, Mr. Fujiwara debuted as an illustrator in 1984 and was the Grand Prize winner for the 14th Shogakukan New Comic award. His most noted works include “Conde Koma”, “Kenji”, “Jesus” and “Aegis in the Dark”. The LKY Story is his second collaborative work with Mr. Nabeta.
Summary of the book
Lee Kuan Yew, informally known by his initials LKY, is recognised as Singapore’s founding father and the man who propelled a small nation from The Third World to First under his leadership. In this brilliantly illustrated graphic novel biography, we catch a glimpse into the life of the man before he made history.
From his early years and education in Raffles College, to his experiences in World War II and work as a lawyer, the book traces the events that shaped Lee Kuan Yew’s ideals that would lead him towards championing the rights of the people and the fight for an independent Singapore.
YO-KAI WATCH (妖怪ウォッチ) is a series based on the popular video game developed and published by Level-5.
The franchise has amassed a huge following, and is currently one of the most popular series among children in Japan, with its anime movie raking in the highest grossing opening weekend of any Japanese film.
The English animated series was released in July/August 2015 in Asia. Various toys, such as the Yo-kai Watch and Yo-kai Medals, have been produced based on the series to become commercial successes. Hasbro will also be releasing a toy line based on the series worldwide in 2016.
In 2014, the YO-KAI WATCH manga serialized in CoroCoro Comics won the 38th Kodansha Manga Award in the Best Children’s Manga category.
Summary of the book
Keita Amano and his group of Yo-kai friends are back with more funny adventures! This time, they meet another Jibanyan lookalike… with a delicious twist!
Also, why is it suddenly raining indoors? Why is it so cold when it’s summer? And why does Jibanyan’s back hurt so much?
When strange things abound, there’s likely a Yo-kai to be found!
Silver Spoon (銀の匙) is a slice-of-life manga series by Hiromu Arakawa, author of the highly popular series “Full Metal Alchemist” . The story revolves around university freshman Yuugo Hachiken, who enrolls in an agricultural high school to flee from the demands of his strict father. However, he soon learns that life on an agricultural school is not as easy as he initially believed.
The manga series is very well received by its readers in Japan, and became the fastest Shogakukan title to reach the mark of one million first-print copies just one year and three months after its launch. It reached the 7th best-selling manga in Japan in 2012, and was the top selling title from Shogakukan. By October 2013 it has sold 12 million copies in Japan. This series has since been adapted into animation, with season 1 airing in 2013 and Seaons 2 in 2014.
A live-action film based on the manga was also produced in 2014. The manga was well received by its Japanese audience while earning itself awards, including the 5th Manga Taishō Award’s Grand Prize, and the 58th Shogakukan Manga Award in 2012, as well as the first Japan Food Culture Contents Award in 2013.
Summary of the book
Towards the end of summer, Hachiken has come to terms with Butadon’s fate. With strengthened resolve, he buys over Butadon’s meat with his hard-earned money and turns it into bacon to share with his classmates. A cut of meat was also sent back home to his family to show his newfound determination.
Then, the season turns to autumn with the seniors from the Equestrian Club retiring. Hachiken is unexpectedly promoted to the role of vice-president, and he finds himself faced with a new dilemma — his feelings for Mikage. What is her relationship with Komaba? And is Hachiken’s concern for Mikage more than just platonic?
The “CRISIS SERIES” is a series of edutainment books that uses comics to illustrate, explain and help students learn Science in a fun and interesting way.
Aimed at upper primary school students, the series follows the adventures of two kids who wind up helping space aliens on a mission to save the earth, while learning the Science behind the “crisis” they face along the way. The full-colour book also includes easy-to-read infographics and explanations to highlight important Science facts from each chapter to help better understand the topics covered.
Summary of the book
The forests are in danger! Tina and Tai stumble upon a space pod that has crash-landed onto earth! Befriended by two space aliens, they are unwittingly dragged along on a recovery mission that takes them deep into the forests around the world. However, the kids soon discover that the forests are disappearing!
What is going on?! Can they learn the science behind the forests’ disappearance and do something before it’s too late?!
