Download or read book Elemental Gelade Volume 3 written by Mayumi Azuma and published by TokyoPop. This book was released on 2007-03-13 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wolx is secretly meeting with an unknown Edel Raid broker. The stakes are high since Wolx is selling some very powerful Edel Raids. Cou and Cisqua must stop this dangerous transaction.

Download or read book Erementar Gerade Vol 1 written by Mayumi Azuma and published by Digital Manga, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During a routine raid, sky pirate Coud Van Giruet discovers a most unusual bounty: Ren, an "Edel Raid," is a living weapon who interacts with a human to become the ultimate fighting machine. But when Ren is captured by an evil Edel Raid dealer named Beazon, Coud quickly realizes that she is even more prized than he first thought. Ren's only chance of rescue lies with Coud and the agents of Arc Aile! The long-awaited manga series that launched the hugely popular anime franchise is finally here!

Download or read book Earthlight Volume 1 written by Stuart Moore and published by TokyoPop + ORM. This book was released on 2020-04-13 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A teen boy and his family move to Earth’s first lunar colony where they find no shortage of drama in this science fiction manga series opener. The year: 2068. The place: Earthlight Lunar Colony, an international melting pot of scientific discovery and global tensions. Population: 228 adults—and four kids. Fifteen-year-old Damon Cole, who’s just arrived on the moon, is one of the first students at the new Earthlight Academy. It’s tough being the new kid—but it’s even worse when your mother is your teacher. And when your father is Chief Administrator of the entire colony, that’s really asking for it. Damon just wants to kick back and fit in. But soon he’s drawn into the life of a pretty girl named Lise, and her abusive boyfriend. Can he avoid being drawn into a deadly fistfight at the top of the lunar dome? And if so, will he be ready for the terror that’s coming—from the adult world? Praise for Earthlight, Volume 1 “Schons’s art is a standout; he draws spacesuits and SF gizmos well but doesn’t lose sight of the characters. . . . Moore introduces concepts and characters effectively with just a few text lines. . . . Basically The O.C. on the moon, Earthlight’s situations are still universal and appealing for a YA audience.” —Publishers Weekly

Download or read book Snow Volume 1 written by Morgan Luthi and published by TOKYOPOP. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love! Destruction! Space pirates! Deep dark secrets! And really, really big robots! The Warmongers are the most feared force in the galaxy. And rightfully so. They are gigantic and imposing, and terror is always reflected in their dark, metallic hide. The Warmongers are masters of grand design, hell-bent on complete domination through force and nefarious technologies. And their latest creation is their most wicked weapon yet: The Ghost of Destruction! Humanoid in appearance, The Ghost looks like a pale boy... until he unleashes his deadly powers! A whirlwind of annihilation, The Ghost is capable of leveling entire planets! And one by one, planets are crumbling under the Warmongers' steely boots... Except the planet Hub, an icy world, with a single area called Refuse City as its only oasis. Snow, a young man with a scarred face, arrives on Hub to escape his mysterious past...

Download or read book Mostly Manga written by Elizabeth F.S. Kalen and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-01-05 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appropriate for any public library collection, this book provides a comprehensive readers' advisory guide for Japanese manga and anime, Korean manhwa, and Chinese manhua. Japanese manga and anime, Korean manhwa, and Chinese manhua are Asian graphic novels and animated films that have gained great popularity in the last ten years and now are found in most public library collections. Mostly Manga: A Genre Guide to Popular Manga, Manhwa, Manhua, and Anime is the first readers' advisory guide to focus on this important body of literature. This guide provides information on all of the major manga and anime formats and genres, covering publications from the early 1990s to the present. It identifies important titles historically and provides a broad representation of what is available in each format. Selected major titles are described in detail, covering the general plot as well as grade level and pertinent awards. The author also discusses common issues related to manga and anime, such as terminology, content and ratings, and censorship.

Download or read book Dogby Walks Alone Volume 1 written by Wes Abbott and published by TokyoPop + ORM. This book was released on 2020-04-10 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A theme park mascot turns amateur sleuth when one of his costumed colleagues is murdered in this humorous mystery manga series opener. When a rival theme park engineers a plot to steal a week’s worth of revenue from HappyPlace, the plot seems to go all the way to the top, and it may even involve... murder. In the ensuing frenzy, Dogby—a man in a dog suit—learns of the death of his beloved queen and embarks on an adventurous trek to find the murderer and bring him to justice. To expose corruption in the HappyPlace theme park, Dogby will have his day! Praise for Dogby Walks Alone, Vol. 1 “[Abbott] has a pedigree, solid chops on almost every aspect of producing a comic book, and has now produced one of the best OEL manga to come out this year in Dogby Walks Alone. . . . I'd love to let you in on some of the jokes that had me laughing out loud, but you're better off finding them on your own.” —IGN.com

Download or read book Erementar Gerade Vol 7 written by Mayumi Azuma and published by Digital Manga, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The adventure continues as sky pirate Coud Van Giruet is pushed to new heights! In an attempt to avoid arrest, Coud and his companions are forced to climb through the mountains. When their route is cut off by a deep ravine their only hope is a ropeway station-which has been closed for six years! While Coud fixes the ropeway car, Rowen and Cisqua become even more suspicious of Viro. They figure it's time to get answers from her- but unfortunately, that's exactly when her boss attacks! Will they find out what Viro is after in time? More importantly, will they escape from the ropeway car with their lives?

Download or read book Erementar Gerade Vol 8 written by Mayumi Azuma and published by Digital Manga, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Ren poisoned by Viro, Coud races against the clock to find an Edel Raid doctor that can save her life. But his quest takes an unexpected detour as the doctor informs Coud of another Edel Raid that has been waiting 500 years to be reunited with Ren. Coud seeks her out - but he is not alone, as another Viro assassin is secretly following him, waiting for her chance to strike...

Download or read book Bizenghast Volume 2 written by M. Alice LeGrow and published by TOKYOPOP. This book was released on 2020-04-09 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Armed with the first of the four tower guards, Dinah and Vincent set out to solve the rest of the Mausoleum's riddles, which prove more difficult as the journey progresses. The deceptive puzzles of Bizenghast's Graveyard lead the children to an ancient seaside to stop a drowned girl's murderous rampage. Later, they travel through Bizenghast's early past to rid the woods of a festering plague-carrier. And finally, they come face to face with the mysterious second tower guard, Edrear. The debut series from the creator of the hit Webtoon Stagtown.

Download or read book Anime and Memory written by Dani Cavallaro and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The theme of memory has played a significant role in anime throughout its evolution as an art form and as popular entertainment. Anime's handling of memory is multifaceted, weaving it into diverse symbolic motifs, narratives and aesthetic issues. This study aims to provide a detailed analysis of a range of anime titles wherein different aspects of this cultural phenomenon are articulated. It explores anime films and series that exemplify the distinctive signatures placed by particular directors or studios on the treatment of memory, while also highlighting the prominence of memory in anime with reference to specific philosophical, artistic, and historical contexts.

Download or read book Erementar Gerade Vol 4 written by Mayumi Azuma and published by Digital Manga, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coud is back-and he's training hard! During his workout, he spots the great fighter Rasati returning home. Coud insists that she tell him her secrets to winning-but when she tells him it's simply her desire to win that makes her unbeatable, Coud quickly begins to doubt his own chances against her. Can Rowen, Cisqua and Ren boost his confidence while they whip him into fighting shape? Or is Coud already mentally out for the count?

Download or read book Erementar Gerade Vol 10 written by Mayumi Azuma and published by Digital Manga, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eager to avenge Viro, Rowen and Kuea jump into battle against Lonble. But Kuea's attacks are useless against Lonble, whose Edel Raids overwhelm Kuea with their versatility and power. Have Rowen and Kuea bitten off more than they can chew?

Download or read book Manga The Complete Guide written by Jason Thompson and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Reviews of more than 900 manga series • Ratings from 0 to 4 stars • Guidelines for age-appropriateness • Number of series volumes • Background info on series and artists THE ONE-STOP RESOURCE FOR CHOOSING BETWEEN THE BEST AND THE REST! Whether you’re new to the world of manga-style graphic novels or a longtime reader on the lookout for the next hot series, here’s a comprehensive guide to the wide, wonderful world of Japanese comics! • Incisive, full-length reviews of stories and artwork • Titles rated from zero to four stars–skip the clunkers, but don’t miss the hidden gems • Guidelines for age-appropriateness–from strictly mature to kid-friendly • Profiles of the biggest names in manga, including CLAMP, Osamu Tezuka, Rumiko Takahashi, and many others • The facts on the many kinds of manga–know your shôjo from your shônen • An overview of the manga industry and its history • A detailed bibliography and a glossary of manga terms LOOK NO FURTHER, YOU’VE FOUND YOUR IDEAL MANGA COMPANION!

Download or read book Dramacon Volume 3 written by Svetlana Chmakova and published by TOKYOPOP. This book was released on 2020-04-09 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: College students Christie and Bethany are back to pimp their comic at the LAC, this time to a delightfully large crowd of loyal fans who read it online. Bethany's glowing with pride since her mascot art won the contest and is now on every t-shirt and program at the con. They are the stars this year!

Download or read book The Art of Studio Gainax written by Dani Cavallaro and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Formed by a small group of university students in the early 1980s, Studio Gainax is now one of the most adventurous and widely esteemed anime companies on the scene. And it is fascinating for its unique approach to animation. Formal experimentation, genre-straddling, self-reflexivity, unpredictable plot twists, a gourmet palate for stylishness, proverbially controversial endings, and a singularly iconoclastic worldview are some of the hallmarks. This documentation of the studio's achievements provides a critical overview of both the company and its films: in-depth examinations of particular titles that best represent the company's overall work, including television series such as Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water and Neon Genesis Evangelion, and feature films such as Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise and Gunbuster vs. Diebuster. Each chapter highlights the contribution made by a specific production to the company's progress.

Download or read book Sokora Refugees Volume 2 written by Segamu and published by TOKYOPOP. This book was released on 2020-04-23 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Things have gone from bad to worse for Kana. Bad was having to time-share her body with the elfin sorceress Veila. Worse was finding out that just about every demon in Sokora seems to be after Veila, and Kana's lost her one portal home! Add to that Kogurai, the demon vampire, who wants to either date her or eat her - Kana's not quite sure which - and gym class is looking better and better all the time!

Download or read book Erementar Gerade Vol 11 written by Mayumi Azuma and published by Digital Manga, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gladias proves to be a worthy adversary as he takes Coud and Ren to the ultimate limits of their power. But will that be enough for defeat, or will they need help to clinch the victory? Later, the group travels on to a new city where there's more than meets the eye, but will Ren's disclosure threaten to split up the team? And how will Coud react?