Cross Game, Vol. 6, 6
| AUTHOR | Adachi, Mitsuru; Adachi, Mitsuri; Adachi, Mitsuri |
| PUBLISHER | Viz Media (01/24/2012) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
This poignant coming-of-age story will change your perception of what shonen manga can be. About the game of life...and baseball. Cross Game is a moving drama that is heartfelt and true, yet in the brilliant hands of manga artist Mitsuru Adachi, delightfully flows with a light and amusing touch. The series centers around a boy named Ko, the family of four sisters who live down the street and the game of baseball. This poignant coming-of-age story will change your perception of what shonen manga can be. The arrival of a new year brings Ko's last shot at Koshien closer at hand. But Akane Takigawa and her striking resemblance to Wakaba cause Ko's heart to stir. Meanwhile, something happens to make Azuma and Aoba grow closer. Young feelings wax and wane in Ko's third year of high school. And to top it off, the Seishu baseball team gets a new coach?!
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781421537702
ISBN-10:
1421537702
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
376
Carton Quantity:
32
Product Dimensions:
5.00 x 1.20 x 7.50 inches
Weight:
0.70 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Price on Product - Canadian,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
CA
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Comics & Graphic Novels | Manga - Sports
Grade Level:
8th Grade
- 12th Grade
Dewey Decimal:
FIC
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The arrival of a new year brings Ko's last shot at Koshien closer at hand. But Akane Takigawa and her striking resemblance to Wakaba cause Ko's heart to stir. Meanwhile, something happens to make Azuma and Aoba grow closer.
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This poignant coming-of-age story will change your perception of what shonen manga can be. About the game of life...and baseball. Cross Game is a moving drama that is heartfelt and true, yet in the brilliant hands of manga artist Mitsuru Adachi, delightfully flows with a light and amusing touch. The series centers around a boy named Ko, the family of four sisters who live down the street and the game of baseball. This poignant coming-of-age story will change your perception of what shonen manga can be. The arrival of a new year brings Ko's last shot at Koshien closer at hand. But Akane Takigawa and her striking resemblance to Wakaba cause Ko's heart to stir. Meanwhile, something happens to make Azuma and Aoba grow closer. Young feelings wax and wane in Ko's third year of high school. And to top it off, the Seishu baseball team gets a new coach?!
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Illustrator:
Adachi, Mitsuri
One of the biggest names in the manga industry today, Mitsuru Adachi made his debut in 1970 with "Kieta Bakuon" in the pages of "Deluxe Shonen Sunday". The creator of numerous mega-hits such as "Touch", "Miyuki", and "Cross Game", Adachi Sensei received the Shogakukan Manga Award for all three of the aforementioned series. Truly at the top echelon of the manga industry, his cumulative works have seen more than 200 million copies sold, and many of his series have been adapted into anime, live-action TV series and film.
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