New Manga Shout Out: 8/22/11 - 8/28/11

Welcome to the next New Manga Shout Out. With the no-raws/scans rule on MH, you have to work a bit to find these mangas. This week features a kid dreaming of being an F1 Racer, a girl ending up working in the porn industry and a game that forces you to play or die. Remember, if you like any of the series, favorite them. Don't forget to also thank the various people who feed your manga addiction. ^_^ Translators and Scanlators, please check out these series and see if you can spread some more manga love~

We're still looking for people who know Japanese and want to help write summaries for our manga database and for the shout out. Please PM me if you want to help out. Now onto the series~


Demographics: Seinen
Status: 5 Volumes (Complete)
Manga Details Page: Here
Translations: None
Scanlations: None

Ikeuchi Rinko had her entire life planned out. She was going to be a doctor and has been studying medicine on her own and, with high school graduation creeping up, she was getting prepped for college. But when her dad’s company goes bankrupt, he goes missing and the mother divorces him and Rinko is left to fend for herself. Coming from a wealthy family, Rinko has never had to work or have any real life skills.

After countless days looking for a job, she finally lands a job, but she later finds out that it is a porn production company. Being focused on her future so much, Rinko has never been interested or exposed to sex but if she wants to work at Pearl Productions, she has to overcome the embarrassment and learn about sex.

Thanks go to tethysdust for the summary.

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Demographics: Shounen
Status: 1 Volume (Ongoing)
Manga Details Page: Here
Translations: None
Scanlations: None

Kisaragi Saya is a happy, small-town schoolgirl who spends peaceful days with her friends. She mostly hangs out with her friend Yuka, the twins Nono and Nene, and the class rep, who seems to have a crush on her. Saya is also intrigued with a mysterious loner named Tokizane, who always comes to school late. She lives at home with her widowed father, and often eats at the neighboring cafe 'Guimauve,' which is run by the excellent chef and family friend Fumito. Her life may seem very tranquil and happy from the outside, but Saya also secretly wields a mystical sword to defend the town from the 'Old Ones,' monsters who eat people. Lately, Saya is beginning to think that there's a lot more to the situation with the Old Ones than she knows...

Thanks go to tethysdust for the summary.

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Demographics: Seinen
Status: 4 Volumes (Complete)
Manga Details Page: Here
Translations: None
Scanlations: None

A childhood trauma has left Kusakabe Noboru, a college freshman in Tokyo, afraid of women, especially those with big breasts. Talking to them, let alone touching them is out of the question and it is no surprise that he is still a virgin. After another failed night to talk to girls with his one and only friend Takahashi, the two sees an incredibly large building called the Devil Ecstasy. They learn that it is a brothel and Takahashi convinces Noboru to use this opportunity to lose their virginity.

As the two pick out the girls, Noboru notices Meruru, a cute flat chested girl and chooses her while Takahashi picks the sexy Celine. Noboru’s fear of girls kicks in and nothing happens while Takahashi leaves happy. But when Takahashi dies the next day under unusual circumstances, Noboru learns the terrifying truth that the women at Devil Ecstasy are all succubi, waiting to suck the mojo and life out of the men who dare approach the brothel!

Thanks go to vyc for the summary.

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Demographics: Shounen
Status: 1 Volume (Ongoing)
Manga Details Page: Here
Translations: None
Scanlations: None

Racing cars are machines made purely for power and speed and, even from a young age, Manaka Mao has always had a fascination with them. When Mao was 5, fate brings him together with Tsuji Yoshiki, the best F1 racer in Japan where Mao gets his first look at a F1 car and, right then and there, he decides that professional racing is where his life is. Tsuji takes a special interest in him because of his exceptional concentration skills and observation capabilities, both crucial for the best racers.

Several years later, Mao gets an invite from Tsuji to apply for FRS, a training camp / school for young racers where only the most talented racers are even accepted. There, Mao starts his journey of being nothing less than number 1 and becoming the first Japanese F1 champion.

Thanks go to vyc for the summary.

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Demographics: Seinen
Status: 1 Volume (Complete)
Manga Details Page: Here
Translations: None
Scanlations: None

A classmate learns that Minazu Aruto loves reading novels and short stories so she recommends a club that the school has called the Philosophia. The classmate doesn’t really know what the club is about but the name sparks a curiosity in Aruto and he decides to find out what it is. He goes to the old library on campus where he meets and is introduced to all three members of the group: Tomoe, Takaho and Kaede. Without really being explained what the Philosophia club is about, Aruto finds himself joining what he thinks is a literature club.

Thanks go to vyc for the summary.

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Demographics: Shounen
Status: One-shot (Complete)
Manga Details: Here
Translations: None
Scanlations: None

In the 2100s, a new virus has arisen that has dramatically evolved the wildlife into deadly monsters. Humans have been left behind by the virus's explosive evolution, and they are facing extinction. The only protection humanity has is the government's battle scientist organization, known as the White Jokers.

Alice and her little sister Mona live in an isolated island city, where they have no hope of either running away or being rescued by the far-off government's White Jokers. Alice is determined to protect her little sister, but she and her handguns may stand no chance against a major attack. One day, a strange boy in a white lab coat, with a mysterious timer floating over his head, appears. Is he a White Joker, and will he be able to protect their little city?

Thanks go to tethysdust for the summary.

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Demographics: Shounen
Status: 1 Volume (Ongoing)
Manga Details Page: Here
Translations: None
Scanlations: None

Alice Ryouhei will leave high school soon, but he's trying to avoid thinking about his future. Late one night, when he's hanging out with his tough friend Karube and his silly, girl-crazy friend Chota, they see fireworks. After one blindingly bright explosion, they find themselves waking up in a different world. In this 'Borderland,' people are forced to either participate in potentially deadly games or simply die. Will Chota, Karube, and Ryouhei be able to survive this dangerous new world, and is there a way they can get back to their original lives?

Thanks go to tethysdust for the summary.

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Demographics: Seinen
Status: 1 Chapter (Ongoing)
Manga Details Page: Here
Translations: None
Scanlations: None

Miyazaka Takeru was a troublemaker when he was young and was the type of kid who couldn't help himself from doing something when told not to do it. His parents told him of a legend that said you could go to a different world if you make a bridge in front of the temple. Takeru did so by making a little bridge to cross over to another dimension where he meets Takateruhime, the guardian of the shrine. Now, seven years later, he realizes that he can’t stop thinking about her and uses the bridge that he created again to see her.

Thanks go to vyc for the summary.

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Demographics: Seinen
Status: 2 Chapters (Ongoing)
Manga Details Page: Here
Translations: Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 (shadowskill)
Scanlations: None

Vanships are flying vehicles that float and fly with the use of a rare metal called Claudia. Fam and Jize are young female pilots in the kingdom of Turan who have made a name for themselves for their creativeness and excellent piloting. Turan is currently run by the two princesses, Lilly, the older of the two sisters, and Milia. Then there is Dio, a mysterious pilot who drifted into town several months ago who is just as talented of a pilot as Fam. When the neighboring Ades Republic declares war on Turan, the paths of these people cross and they have to work together if they want to survive.

Thanks go to vyc for the summary.

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Demographics: Boys Love
Status: 1 Volume (Complete)
Manga Details Page: Here
Translations: None
Scanlations: None

The Shinonome family has a busy household. The father dresses up in a maid outfit all the time, and the mother is a hostess, despite both being middle-aged. The eldest son, Sou (27), is incredibly attracted to his father, but is married to a woman named Sanae and has a baby daughter, Ai. The youngest son, You (23), is in love with the middle son, Kou(24). And all of this is not even considering all the relationship complications brought on by colleagues and friends! This manga features the daily life of the Shinonome family and their friends.

Thanks go to tethysdust for the summary.

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Demographics: Seinen
Status: 1 Volume (Ongoing)
Manga Details Page: Here
Raws: None on MH
Translations: None
Scanlations: None

Hieda-sensei is a professor of archeology, with a fervent belief in the existence and power of supernatural creatures like gods and demons. Since he can't prove anything, his belief has earned him the mocking nickname "Youkai Hunter" from his colleagues. One day, two men from Ootori-chou come to visit him. They're planning to promote tourism by reviving their town's old, traditional "Demon Festival," which has been discontinued for the past century. They're basing the festival on Hieda's research, although they're changing a few details to make it flashier for modern sightseers. Although Hieda is troubled by the history of human death associated with the festival, he agrees to attend as an advisor. When the Demon Festival turns out to be much more 'historically accurate' than anyone ever dreamed, it will take all of Hieda's knowledge and courage to help set things right!

Thanks go to tethysdust for the summary.

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This is what tethysdust said this week:
There were some fun ones this week. My favorite this week was Youkai Hunter. The art is great, the story well-planned and well-written, and the characters act like people. It's also a complete story in one volume, though I imagine it would be easy to write more stories with the main character.

Second most interesting would be Blood-C. Between fans of Clamp, fans of the new Blood-C anime, and fans of the world of Blood/Blood+, I doubt this one will get overlooked. It is very different from Blood/Blood+ though, and the first volume is something like 95% daily school life and 5% fighting monsters. I get the impression that the supernatural elements are probably going to pick up in the near future, though.

Third favorite would go to Imawa no Kuni no Alice. I think it has the potential to be an interesting story, but I can't tell if it's going to end up focusing obsessively on the games at the expense of developing the characters and the plot.
Here's what vyc had to say:
18 Rin - a comedy / ecchi series for the little mature audience. Innocent virgin girl gets thrown into the world of porn production. Very funny and interesting.

G - racing series about a prodigy young racer. You learn a lot about racing in general and the storyline is interesting so it doesnt get boring even though it is detailed.

Devil Ecstasy - another ecchi / mature series. Lots of naked girls and some sex scenes involved but it is sorta suspenseful and funny so it kept me interested.
My opinion:
18 Rin reminds me of Koe no Oshigoto. Imawa no Kuni no Alice probably sounds the most interesting to me. I'm curious as to what games they may play in order to survive, although the concept doesn't really sound new.


Translated items that need some love/scanlation:
myao - Circle Game: Chapter 1


If you haven't done so already, check out the scanlations of the mangas from previous shout outs which have been recently scanlated: school life sci-fi Classmate, Kamimura Yuuka wa Kou Itta (MH link), mystery action Tokyo Girls Destruction (MH link).