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The Devil Bats face off against the Chameleons--a team of ruthless delinquents. But when fragile Sena goes up against the Chameleon's sinister ace linebacker, who will intimidate whom? Illustrations. Rated for older teens.

When Eiji succumbs to exhaustion, the school's chances of securing the crucial win over St. Rudolph's fades with each drop of their hard-earned sweat. Then, Seishun's setback turns into an even more daunting situation when their team equalizer, Ryoma Echizen, treads unfamiliar waters in his match.

The Pro Test Preliminaries: Day Four
Hikaru faces the preliminary rounds of the pro test, during which he must eliminate not only his classmates at the insei school but also any outsiders who want to take the test. One of them in particular appears to know how to exploit Hikaru's weaknesses, and poor Hikaru seems powerless to stop him.

The Devil Bats are training harder than ever as they endure a grueling "death march" from Houston to Las Vegas A biker gang whisks Sena off on a wild detour to San Antonio, where he tries to recruit a promising tight end prospect. And if the team survives the trek through the desert, what kind of havoc will they wreak in Sin City?

It's time for some serious gridiron action when the Bando Spiders collide with the Devil Bats The game gets off to a bad start for the Bats when an incredibly accurate onside kick, combined with top-notch blocking, results in a field goal and an early lead for the Spiders. From there it just gets worse as the Devil Bats try to overcome the Spiders' special defensive maneuver, the "Run Force"

Hikaru Shindo finds an old bloodstained Go board in his grandfather's attic. In one fateful moment, the ghost of an ancient Go master becomes a part of Hikaru's consciousness and together, they make an unstoppable Go-playing team.

R to L (Japanese Style)

Four-time consecutive U.S. Junior tournament champ Ryoma Echizen comes to Seishun Academy to further his reign as The Prince of Tennis. His skill is matched only by his attitude--irking some but impressing all as he leads his team to the Nationals and beyond

Sena, a wimpy kid, vows not to get picked on any more, but the sadistic captain of the football team already has his eye on him and his lightning-fast speed. Rated for older teens.

R to L (Japanese Style)

Four-time consecutive U.S. Junior tournament champ Ryoma Echizen comes to Seishun Academy to further his reign as The Prince of Tennis. His skill is matched only by his attitude--irking some but impressing all as he leads his team to the Nationals and beyond

- From the creator of Slam Dunk and Vagabond, also available from VIZ Media.
- 8 million copies of Real have sold in Japan.
- Vagabond has sold over 22 million copies worldwide
- Inoue received the 2000 Media Arts award for manga from the Japanese Ministry of Culture and the Kodansha award for best manga for his work on Vagabond.
- Nominated for 2003 Eisner Award in the category for Best Writer/Artist
- Inoue's previous series Slam Dunk has over 100 million copies in print worldwide.
- Everything Takehiko Inoue has published has hit the top ten sales list in Japan.

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More drama than Wimbledon

After Tokyo is chosen as the site for the upcoming Nationals, Hyotei gets a shot at redemption by being given an invitational berth in the tournament. Meanwhile, a prodigy from Kansai is making his way toward Tokyo. Packing serious power--and a temper to match--in his small frame, this wild 7th-grader has talent and skill that could rival even Ryoma's.

Ryoma Echizen just joined the Seishun Academy's tennis team, which is known for being one of the most competitive teams in Japan. Its members are incredibly talented, gifted, and athletic. With rigorous and...

A motorcycle accident, bone cancer, a speeding truck crashing into a boy on a stolen bicycle--tragic, life-changing events turn the worlds of three young men upside down. Three very different personalities have only one thing in common--their passion for basketball.

Meet Kiyohiko Togawa, a hard-edged, no nonsense wheelchair basketball athlete with a Spartan work ethic and a keen sense of competition. Long before he ever picked up a ball, Kiyohiko was just a skinny little kid in middle school barely beginning to discover his potential to become a track star... until a vicious bout with...

A motorcycle accident, bone cancer, a speeding truck crashing into a boy on a stolen bicycle--tragic, life-changing events turn the worlds of three young men upside down. Three very different personalities have only one thing in common--their passion for basketball.

Hisanobu Takahashi thought the world was his for the taking. Natural athletic ability, effortless academic prowess and popularity with the girls gave him a sense of entitlement that knew no bounds. But a devastating traffic accident robs Hisanobu of everything. In constant pain, Hisanobu is completely overwhelmed dealing with...

R to L (Japanese Style)

A motorcycle accident, bone cancer, a speeding truck crashing into a boy on a stolen bicycle--tragic, life-changing events turn the worlds of three young men upside down. Three very different personalities have only one thing in common--their passion for basketball. Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn't pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of people struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of mega-hit masterpieces Slam Dunk...

R to L (Japanese Style). Hanamichi finally gets some game time as a substitute for the slightly injured captain Akagi and quickly goes about making a spectacle of himself. Not only does he manage to strip the ball from Ryonan's veteran center, but he also succeeds in making several key passes that result in some much-needed baskets. With Shohoku closing in on their opponents' lead, is Hanimichi on the verge of proving that he has what it takes to become the next captain?

R to L (Japanese Style). Tomomi Nomiya is a young tough whose life goes horribly awry after he gets in an accident and causes a young woman to lose the use of her legs. After months of tormented soul searching, he sets his mind to face the two greatest fears of his life, getting back on the road to get his driver's license and visiting the girl whose life he has irreparably damaged.Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn't pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of three young men struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining unparalleled...

- A 31-volume manga series

- Slam Dunk is widely considered to be the best sports manga ever.

- Great non-shojo romance title that men wouldn't be ashamed to read.

- From the award-winning creator of Vagabond (available from VIZ Media's Signature Manga line)

- Everything and anything Takehiko Inoue creates hits the Top Ten Tohan sales list in Japan.

- Vagabond has sold over 48 million copies, Real has sold 8 million copies, and Slam Dunk has sold over 100 million copies worldwide.

- Takehiko Inoue has won numerous awards, including the Tezuka Award, and has been...

Drama, tragedy and fast breaks...on wheels. Life goes on... Get Real. Real men, real basketball, real manga.

Drama, tragedy and fast breaks...on wheels. Life goes on... Get Real. Real men, real basketball, real manga.

Reads R to L (Japanese Style). With the Tokyo regionals coming up, Kiyoharu Togawa is at a crossroads. Should he stay with the Tigers just when they are starting to come together as a team, or should he go to the Dreams, where the level of play is so intense it will surely boost his already formidable playing skills? A motorcycle accident, bone cancer, a speeding truck...

"Originally published in Japan in 1991 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo"-- P. facing t.p.

"Originally published in Japan in 2001 by Shueisha, Inc., Tokyo" --Colophon, v. 1.