Id

One Manga

Series Info

Title: Id
OM Rank: 194
Categories: action, adventure, fantasy, manhwa, shounen Author: Kim Daewoo
Artist: A.T. Kenny
Chapters: 97 - ongoing - irregular

Summary

Chunwha is plunged into a world beyond his own... There he will struggle to find his own purpose among the many inhabitants of the new world including elves, dwarves, and even mages! Was it fate that had brought him there? Will he ever return to his own world?

Dear My Girls

One Manga

Series Info

Title: Dear My Girls
OM Rank: 100
Categories: drama, historical, manhwa, romance, school life, shoujo Author: Kim Hee Eun
Artist: Kim Hee Eun
Chapters: 15 - ongoing - irregular

Summary

Elizabeth March is one of four daughters from a prestigious family. The only reason she stands out from her sisters' extraordinary beauty and talent is because she's talentless.

Yoo Ah Dok-Jon

One Manga

Series Info

Title: Yoo Ah Dok-Jon
OM Rank: 586
Categories: comedy, drama, ecchi, harem, manhwa, romance, school life, shounen Author: Im Ae-Joo
Artist: Im Ae-Joo
Chapters: 15 - inactive

Summary

To be the third generation to pass down his family name as only son of the rich Han family, ever since he was little Sang-Ah was ingrained with the motto 「A Successful Future comes from a Perfect Mate」 by his mother and raised with "Spartan-like" education. And due to his mother's harsh teachings about females Sang-Ah developed a serious aversion or trauma towards females. But one night during his age of 16, he's introduced to his fiance whom he has never met and Sang-Ah finally decides to leave his home. He leaves after making a deal with his mother that he'll find his own wife 'til he's 19 years old.

Yureka

One Manga

Series Info

Title: Yureka
Alternate Title: ID_eNTITY
OM Rank: 38
Categories: action, adventure, comedy, fantasy, manhwa, shounen, supernatural Author: Son Hee-Joon
Artist: Kim Youn Kyung
Chapters: 160 - ongoing - irregular

Summary

In real life, Roto, Boromid and Ah-Dol are average kids with average problems, but in the virtual world of Lost Saga, they're heroes. They might even become legends... if they can stop bickering long enough to level up. Whether it's werewolves running rampant or a gorgeous pair of troublesome thieves, our boys must be ready for anything, because in Lost Saga nothing is what it seems and murder can happen with a click of a mouse.

Onihime VS

One Manga

Series Info

Title: Onihime VS
OM Rank: 364
Categories: action, comedy, ecchi, school life, seinen, supernatural Author: Lee Soo Hyun
Artist: Im Dal Young
Chapters: 13 - ongoing - irregular

Summary

Weak, bullied, and pessimistic about life, that's Setsuna Kashiwagi. On the verge of jumping off a bridge, a mysterious man appears behind him and offers the contract "10 million yen in exchange for your life in a year." Skeptical at first, he accepts. Waking up the next morning, thinking it was just a dream, he notices 2 beautiful women sitting beside him. They are Kanna and Rena, Oni princesses here to claim his heart in a year.

Painting Warriors

One Manga

Series Info

Title: Painting Warriors
OM Rank: 574
Categories: action, adventure, fantasy, manhua, martial arts Author: Suen Wai Kwan
Artist: Suen Wai Kwan
Chapters: 12 - ongoing - irregular

Summary

In the early Song Dynasty (AD 960-1127), at the western border of the Tangut Empire - a pivot point of the Silk Road - furious battles were being fought. Brave warriors of the Tangut and a strange religious army from the west battled for a rumoured sacred item. Conflicts, conspiracies, and religious struggles - moving in the heart of the battlefield, the "untouchable war painter" Tao Hui paints nothing but the truth!

The Legend of Maian

One Manga

Series Info

Title: The Legend of Maian
OM Rank: 266
Categories: action, adventure, fantasy, manhwa, shounen Author: Im Dal Young
Artist: Jeong Soo Cheol
Chapters: 17 - ongoing - irregular

Summary

A powerful sorceress, Feicia Rand Philistin, once tried to conquer the nation of Shurian. In her wake of terror and destruction, a man stood up and rebelled against her oppression and domination. The people called him Maian the Brave (Yongja Maian) and it was he that sealed the evil sorceress.
A thousand years later, Fenix Maian in the biggest mistake of his life releases the sealed sorceress that his ancestors have tried so hard to keep imprisoned.Now he has to keep the sorceress from taking over the world once again...

Full House Manhwa Gets 3D Animated Film in Korea, Japan

posted on 2010-03-17 05:30 EDT

Soo Yon Won's romance already printed by CPM in U.S., adapted for TV in Korea

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The Innolife.net website reports that a 3D theatrical animated adaptation of Soo Yon Won's Full House romance manhwa will open simultaneously in Korea and Japan this November. The South Korean company Dreampictures21 is producing the project for theaters with 3D equipment, but the animation itself will combine both 2D and 3D techniques.

Central Park Media's CPM Manhwa imprint published the original manhwa in North America in 2004, but did not complete the entire series. The story was already adapted into a popular live-action television series with lead actress Song Hye-kyo in 2004.

Priest Film's Behind-the-Scenes Videos Streamed

posted on 2010-03-16 07:22 EDT

Live-action version of Min-Woo Hyung's horror manhwa to open in January

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The MovieWeb site has posted Entertainment Weekly's recent 90-second behind-the-scenes video about the live-action film loosely inspired by Min-Woo Hyung's Priest horror manhwa. The video covers the final day of the two-month filming and the cast members' thoughts on the film. Entertaiment Tonight's own website has been streaming an earlier behind-the-scenes video segment from December. The film is currently slated to open on January 14, 2011.

Scott Charles Stewart (Legion) is directing the film. The film stars Paul Bettany (A Beautiful Mind, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, The Da Vinci Code), Cam Gigandet (Twilight, The O.C.), Maggie Q (Mission: Impossible III, Live Free or Die Hard, King of Fighters), Karl Urban (Star Trek, The Lord of the Rings, The Bourne Supremacy), Stephen Moyer (True Blood, The Starter Wife), and Christopher Plummer (The Sound of Music, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country).

The manhwa tells the story of an expert in ancient languages who accidentally resurrects an angel from Hell, Temozareal. The man is forced to sell his soul to the Devil in a attempt to correct his mistake. Cory Goodman (The Brood) wrote the movie adaptation's script. According to Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, the film version "is set in a world ravaged by war between man and vampire."

Manhwa-Based Priest Film Has 2D Animated Prologue

posted on 2010-01-22 15:06 EST

R-rated prologue to show "war between man and vampire throughout history"

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Scott Charles Stewart, the director of the live-action film loosely inspired by Min-Woo Hyung's Priest horror manhwa, told the Ain't It Cool News website that there will be a "2D animated prologue to the film." Stewart added that the prologue will be an R-rated look at "the war between man and vampire throughout history, and how that leads us up to the beginning of our movie." The director will announce the prologue's production staff "shortly." The film will open in the United States on August 20.

The film stars Paul Bettany (A Beautiful Mind, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, The Da Vinci Code), Cam Gigandet (Twilight, The O.C.), Maggie Q (Mission: Impossible III, Live Free or Die Hard, King of Fighters), Karl Urban (Star Trek, The Lord of the Rings, The Bourne Supremacy), Stephen Moyer (True Blood, The Starter Wife), Lily Collins (90210, The Blind Side), Christopher Plummer (The Sound of Music, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country), Brad Dourif (The Lord of the Rings, Deadwood), and Madchen Amick (Twin Peaks, Gossip Girl).

The manhwa tells the story of an expert in ancient languages who accidentally resurrects an angel from Hell, Temozareal. The man is forced to sell his soul to the Devil in a attempt to correct his mistake. Cory Goodman (The Brood) wrote the movie adaptation's script. According to Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, the film version "is set in a world ravaged by war between man and vampire."

The North American publisher Tokyopop announced in 2001 that it had acquired the original Priest manhwa. This August, Tokyopop will publish Priest: Purgatory, an original graphic novel that will bridge the original manhwa and the film.

[Via ICv2]

Manga&Manhwa Reviews:

Evangel
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis

As the pioneer Evangel, it is Lufiras' job to rid the world of lower level demons who cause mischief. No hero can go without a sidekick, so Cadiz the (slightly annoying) Intermediate Level Demon decided to descend to earth as well to make sure his little buddy Lufiras-chin wouldn't go lonely. Together with Manaka, who (reluctantly) allowed them to freeload off her during their stay in Japan, they go on their way exterminating low level demons, eating kakigoori (shaved ice thingies) and causing a racket at school.

Evil's Return
Genre: Action, Ecchi, Horror, Supernatural

Synopsis

Yumi, a seemingly average high school girl, is destined to become the wife of and child bearer for Evil. As soon as her first menstrual episodes begin, all sorts of villainous cretins show up in the hopes of providing the seed for wickedness itself. In response, the forces of Good, a Buddhist priest, the Catholic church, and their attendant holy warriors rush to provide protection for the now-pregnable Yumi. But she reaches out to another warrior, a young punk freshman heartthrob who literally beats off the female population of the school with a stick. But when he sees Yumi in a vision, this cool-as-ice thug melts ... and the adventure begins ...
(Source: Tokyopop)

Fairial Garden
Genre: Fantasy, Shounen

Synopsis

A boy whose father is deeply involved in the research and sturdy of Fairies thought that he could never be able to raise a fairy again. But one day, a Fairy appears in front of him, and not just any normal fairy, the legendary Fairial...

(Source: M-U)

Fairy Cube
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo

Synopsis

Ian is a special boy - he can see fairies. He seems to have a twin called Tokage who can only be seen by him and a pair of wings on his back. This pair of wings, his father scars to prevent him from 'flying away' as his wife, Ian's mother left father and son. In the city he is in, a number of grisly murders occur. These murders are known as the Fairy Murders as the victims have backs slit open, with blood pouring out in the shape of a butterfly's wings. Ian's childhood friend returns and Tokage gets him into trouble, and slowly Ian begins to unravel the past and realise who he is, and solve the Fairy Murders.

(Source: Wikipedia)

Fall in Love Like a Comic
Genre: Romance, Shoujo

Synopsis

Rena may only be in high school, but she already has an important job -- she's a successful shoujo mangaka! When she decides that some experience with dating is necessary to draw better romances, she choses famous actor Tomoya to help her learn what it's like to be in love. Even though they're dating strictly for business' sake, Rena finds herself falling deeply in love with Tomoya. Seems like romance is a lot harder than it looks in manga!

FLAGS
Genre: Action, Adventure, Martial Arts, Shounen

Synopsis

Ouka is the great empire that rules over 1/3 of the world. To prevent conflicts from the other countries, they hold the battle competition once in every 8 years. In this competition, 5 candidates, known as "Patriots", from each countries are to battle against each other and the winners will be granted with fame and honor. This story follows Kurou, the boy who walks the same footsteps as his father to become the strongest patriot, along with his team . . .

(Source: Mangaupdates)

Frame Saber
Genre: Action, Sci-fi, Seinen

Synopsis

Non-material entities called "sabers" take possession of a body when in order to protect our world by killing "frame users" that come from another dimension. When a saber takes control over a body the host looses consciousness. Strangely enough Kaon doesn't loose her consciousness when her saber takes control. How will she react to when facing other the monsters that threaten her life?

Fruits Basket
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Supernatural

Synopsis

Tohru Honda is a high school freshman who is having a serious bout of misfortune. Not only was she recently orphaned with the tragedy of her mother's death, but she also has no where to live and is currently residing in a tent! However, when her luck to seems to be at its worse, she meets the Sohma family - and is invited to stay with them in exchange for taking care of the household chores.

But it isn't long before Tohru discovers the Sohmas have deep a secret. The family is cursed by the spirits of the Chinese Zodiac, and some of the children born into the Sohma family are possessed by these spirits. When possessed, they cannot be "huggled" by the opposite sex, or they transform into their respective Zodiac animal!

However, this doesn't phase Tohru, who promises to keep their secret. She continues living with them, and her grave humbleness and thankfulness never wanes. As a result, they come to be very important people in her life, and the Sohmas begin to realize how very lucky they are to have her.

Futari Awasete Purumai Zero
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Shoujo, Sports (one shot)

Synopsis

Yamada Nadeshiko has always had a negative personality, so she always thinks that whatever she does, it will lead to the worst possible outcome. But by meeting Samejima-kun, with his conceptualization, she finds that she can slowly become more positive.
Then Nadeshiko realises that she has fallen for Samejima. What is she supposed to do now!?

Ga-rei
Genre: Action, Comedy, Demons, Ecchi, Martial Arts, School, Supernatural

Synopsis

While many of us will probably scream at even the thought of a ghost being near us, Freshman Nimura Kensuke just thinks of it as a common everyday thing, seeing as how he has the uncanny ability to see so many of them on a daily basis. Things soon heat up for him when he meets a girl who changes his life from then on. Her name’s Kagura, and she has the power to summon a mighty “spirit devourer”–otherwise known as a “Ga-rei”–called Byakuei. So, what’s Nimura to do? Chase down the evil spirits and and have Kagura summon the Ga-rei to devour them, of course! Now, come feast on their adventures like some ravenous Ga-rei!
(Source: Entropy)

Gacha Gacha
Genre: Comedy, Ecchi, Romance, Shounen

Synopsis

Lately, Kouhei can't get his friend Kurara out of his mind. Even though he has known her since elementary school, all of a sudden, ever since she came back from summer vacation, he has been crushing on her . . . hard.
But something is different about Kurara-she's acting very oddly. Sometimes she seems wholesome, pure, and innocent, and at other times she is extremely forward and unabashed. Kouhei soon learns that Kurara has multiple personalities-and decides to help her keep her secret from their classmates. But Kouhei finds himself struggling between helping Kurara as a friend and trying to win her heart . . . which is a challenge, since she has many!

(Source: Del Rey)

Gal Kadou
Genre: Romance, Shoujo

Synopsis

Fifteen-year-old Kuzuhara Tsubomi's family is a hundred years old and counting, and still a prestigious family. Tsubomi is not only the only heir to the Kuzuhara family, but she is also a delinquent kogal who won't listen to her father. For that reason, her father hired her a tutor in order to make her a better heiress.

(Source: ShoujoLove)

Gamble Fish
Genre: Ecchi, Shounen, Psychological

Synopsis

The story is set at Shishidou, a school attended by rich and elite people. Tom Shirasagi, a gambler, is a mysterious new transfer student who has come from a public school (instead of a prestigious private one) and faces the elitist environment. There, he declares a challenge toward any student and claims he will bring to the ruin the whole school through a series of gambling matches. Nobody knows why he has come to that school or what the real motivations behind his actions are.
During any match, Tom shows off all of his unique coolness and ability.
He employs a wide range of tricks, both psychological and physical, to ensure his victory. In any game, you will constantly ask how he's planning to win, why he's really doing certain things, and what's really going on. At the end of the matches, the tricks are revealed, and they all work in real life, even if they do require one to be highly skilled or lucky in order to perform them.
The story centers around the various matches he undertakes and the interactions between the various characters, like Mika Shishidou, the beautiful granddaughter of the school headmaster, who is highly intelligent but contemptuous and superb, or Abidani, the vampiric looking dorm superintendent and main villain (for now) in the series, who has a sadistic personality and whose goal is to make Tom leave his school (or to get him killed).
As the story unfolds, more about Tom's past is revealed, leading to unpredictable turns of events.

(Source: Mangaupdates)

Girl Queen
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, School, Shoujo

Synopsis

Class rivals June and Lucia vie for the honor of being named the Queen of Light, entrusted with protecting the people from the King of Darkness. June is an attractive girl whose feisty, hot temper and general laziness may prevent her from receiving the crown...Lucia has a more regal quality and a strong desire to match, but she is always overshadowed by June. Will petty jealousies, love triangles, and one cute boy interfere with the Queen's royal duty?!

(Source: Tokyopop)

Gothic Sports
Genre: Sports

Synopsis

Anya, the new girl at Lucrece High, just isn't fitting in. Her dream is to join one of the school's elite sports teams, but when she tries out, she's instantly rejected! Anya doesn't get mad, though--she gets even. When she meets other "misfits" who've been similarly written off, they form their own soccer team, complete with cool, edgy uniforms. They may not be the most experienced, but they've got something no other team has: style. Say hello to the world's first Gothic-Lolita soccer team!
(Source: Tokyopop)

Hachimitsu no Hana
Genre: Historical, Romance, Shoujo

Synopsis

Chitose works as a maid for the Kuze family, one of the most prestigious families of the time, in the Meiji Era. One day, Lan, a nephew of the Master, came back from England to be his adopted son. Chitose is assigned to be his caretaker while he adjusts to the new society, but, as time goes on...

Hadashi de Bara wo Fume
Genre: Drama, Historical, Romance, Shoujo

Synopsis

Sumi Kitamura is the second eldest in a parentless family of six. One day after her older brother leaves town, her younger brothers and sisters are taken away. The only way for her to get them back is to make a lot of money fast. On her quest to find money, a man offers to give her the money if she marries him...

(Source: esthetique-realm.net)

Hanayomesama Wa 16-Sai
Genre: Ecchi, Romance, Shoujo

Synopsis

Tamaki is an only child brought up by her mother alone. But then, her mother passed away due to an illness, and now she has no relatives. When she visited the Ootori family - a family that's totally strange to her - according to her mother's will, the one waiting for her was Shinga, a super rich and hot guy, but also extremely arrogant and horrible. Suddenly, he declares that starting today, she's his wife, and he stole her first kiss?!

(Source: Awakened Memories and StarryHeaven)

Break Blade/Broken Blade(ANIMATION?!)

Break Blade/Broken Blade

Plot Summary

The manga is centered around Lygatto, an "un-sorcerer" born into a world of people who can use magic. These people can make quartz do many things, but Lygatto is one of the few exceptions; Lygatto cannot use quartz, making many aspects of life difficult for him, yet this un-sorcerer ability allows him to pilot an ancient, yet effective, mecha against the invading army of Athens.

Lygatto is forced to make a choice when he is first asked to fight by his friend who is the king of the land and his other friend Zesu; all three went to the same school for learning how to use magic and pilot the mechs.

Broken Blade Fantasy Robot Manga Gets Anime Green-Lit (Updated)

The official blog of the Flex Comix publisher has announced on Wednesday that an anime adaptation of Yunosuke Yoshinaga's Broken Blade (Break Blade) alternate-world robot manga has been green-lit. CMX Manga is publishing the first volume of the manga in North America this month.

CMX Manga gives the following description of Broken Blade's story:

Rygart Arrow is the only one in his world who lacks the inherent ability to power up quartz, the energy source that makes all of the machines run. Nevertheless, he's pretty well connected. The King and Queen of his country of Krisna happen to be old college friends. But so is Zess, the guy who is leading the army of a neighboring kingdom in an attack on Krisna.

How did it comes to this? There's little time to ponder the implications as an army in giant, mechanized battle suits attacks. Arrow just feels like he's in the way - until he comes across a powerful, ancient mech that no one has yet to be able to figure out how to run. But his natural affinity for the suit's operating mechanism may just turn Arrow into the most important player of all.

Flex Comix has published over 400,000 copies of the manga's six current volumes. The wraparound jacket band on the sixth volume will feature the anime's announcement when it ships on Thursday. Flex Comix's blog promises to offer more details about the anime in future updates.

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As a fan of its manga I find it amusing and exciting cause I was so trilled and hooked up to it's story and I hoped there would really be an animation of this, and it will be a huge success!!!