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Series: Cheeky Angel
Issue No: 1
Release Date: 7/7/2004
Barcode: 9781591163978
Format: Manga
Publisher: VIZ Media [this should be corrected for other volumes in the series from “Viz Comics”]
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Manga
Plot: Megumi, a nine-year-old martial arts enthusiast and all around rapscallion, always wanted to be “the manliest man on Earth.” After saving a sorcerer from a group of local toughs, Megumi is presented with a magic genie that can grant any wish. Unfortunately, this genie misconstrues Megumi’s desire as wanting to become the “womanliest woman on Earth,” and in a flash, Megumi’s Y chromosome is swapped for an X. Six years later…Megumi is the hottest girl in school, but has stayed true to his/her tough talkin’, punk stompin’ ways. If that’s not enough, Genzo, the baddest dude in town, is smitten by Megumi’s womanly wiles…
One of the most popular titles in Japan today, Hiroyuki Nishimori’s Cheeky Angel is full of enough gender-rending comedy and inappropriate slapstick silliness to please the most seasoned manga fan.
Language: English
Color: Black & White
Cover Price: 9.95
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Writer/Artist: Hiroyuki Nishimori
Translator: Joe Yamazaki
Letterer: Gabe Crate
Editor: Michelle Pangilinan
Issue No: 2
Release Date: 9/14/2004
Barcode: 9781591164678
Plot: All Megumi ever wanted was to be the “manliest man on earth.” Thanks to a wish-granting genie who misunderstands the young thug’s only desire, Megumi is magically transformed into the epitome of feminine pulchritude… meaning he/she’s totally hot. Not only do all the boys in school admire her charisma (and bone-crushing strength), some have gone so far as to become her self-appointed bodyguards. How will they react when Megumi tells them her secret? And why is Genzo, the baddest dude in town, wearing a dress?
One of the most popular titles in Japan today, Hiroyuki Nishimori’s Cheeky Angel brings gender-bending comedy and inappropriate slapstick silliness to a new level.
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Issue No: 3
Release Date: 11/23/2004
Barcode: 9781591165033
Plot: As the curse from the magic book worsens, boy-at-birth Megumi Amatsuka finds herself in a whirlpool of odd incidents and chance encounters wit the most dreadful company—the yakuza! On a trip to Osaka with her father and best friend Miki, Megumi overhears a conversation about murdering a man to collect an outstanding debt and decides to take matters into her own hands. She hops into a taxi and gets sucked into a web of lies, deceit, and a suitcase filled with money stashed inside a hotel room closet. As if that weren’t enough, her lovesick boy classmates decide to beat up the magic clown to end the curse that transformed her into a girl. Will Megumi escape the clutches of the yakuza and return to her (chaotic) high school life? And what secret will they find out about Ichimonji’s mysterious personal life?
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Issue No: 4
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Barcode: 12/15/2004
Plot: As the curse from the magic book worsens, boy-at-birth Megumi Amatsuka finds herself in a whirlpool of odd incidents and chance encounters wit the most dreadful company—the yakuza! On a trip to Osaka with her father and best friend Miki, Megumi overhears a conversation about murdering a man to collect an outstanding debt and decides to take matters into her own hands. She hops into a taxi and gets sucked into a web of lies, deceit, and a suitcase filled with money stashed inside a hotel room closet. As if that weren’t enough, her lovesick boy classmates decide to beat up the magic clown to end the curse that transformed her into a girl. Will Megumi escape the clutches of the yakuza and return to her (chaotic) high school life? And what secret will they find out about Ichimonji’s mysterious personal life?
Over 7 million copies sold in Japan!
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Issue No: 5
Release Date: 3/8/2005
Barcode: 9781591166313
Plot: Megumi Amatsuka, a rough and tumble nine-year-old boy, always dreamed of becoming the “manliest man on earth.” After saving a sorcerer from a group of local thugs, Megumi is presented with a magic genie that maliciously turns him into the “womanliest woman on earth.” Six years later… Megumi is the most desirable girl in school, but deep within her hot mama façade is the same trash-talkin’, punk-stompin’ boy.
Fresh from their encounter with the yakuza, Megumi realizes that her curse constantly jeopardizes her friends’ safety. Overwrought with guilt, she decides to join her mother in Germany. Meanwhile, Megumi’s faithful musketeers inform her that the “old wizard” who gave her the magical book could be residing in Osaka. Could he be the answer to Megumi’s desperate plea to return to her old form? And what happens when Megumi tries to make good on her promise to finally go on a date with Genzo?
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Issue No: 6
Release Date: 5/10/2005
Barcode: 9781591167747
Plot: Megumi Amatsuka, a rough and tumble nine-year-old boy, always dreamed of becoming the “manliest man on earth.” After saving a sorcerer from a group of local thugs, Megumi is presented with a magic genie that maliciously turns him into the “womanliest woman on earth.” Six years later… Megumi is the most desirable girl in school, but deep within her hot mama façade is the same trash-talkin’, punk-stompin’ boy.
Megumi’s quest to regain his manhood stalls as an uninvited pest descends upon his/her already chaotic high school life. Keiko, a self-proclaimed rival of Megumi, transfers to her school and uncorks a malevolent plan to unseat her as the prettiest girl on campus. It’s girl vs. “girl,” but there’s more to Megumi’s looks than meets the eye! Yet why, oh why, won’t Genzo leave her alone?!
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Issue No: 7
Release Date: 7/13/2005
Barcode: 9781591168393
Plot: Megumi Amatsuka, a rough and tumble nine-year-old boy, always dreamed of becoming the “manliest man on earth.” After saving a sorcerer from a group of local thugs, Megumi is presented with a magic genie that maliciously turns him into the “womanliest woman on earth.” Six years later… Megumi is the most desirable girl in school, but deep within her hot mama façade is the same trash-talkin’, punk-stompin’ boy.
Megumi’s rival Keiko is still at it. She’s found a protegé in Hajime, a hapless boy who seems to be a magnet for bullies, who she subjects to a karate, weight, and training regimen. But, surprise, surprise, the training turns out to be an exercise in futility, as Hajime’s bullies find a way to use him to get to Meg. Meanwhile, Meg senses that her days with her best friend Miki are numbered. After all, it is only a matter of time before Miki’s love for a boy comes between them…
Over 7 million copies sold in Japan!
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Issue No: 8
Release Date: 9/26/2005
Barcode: 9781591169796
Plot: Megumi Amatsuka, a rough and tumble nine-year-old boy, always dreamed of becoming the “manliest man on earth.” After saving a sorcerer from a group of local thugs, Megumi is presented with a magic genie that maliciously turns him into the “womanliest woman on earth.” Six years later… Megumi is the most desirable girl in school, but deep within her hot mama façade is the same trash-talkin’, punk-stompin’ boy.
Megumi’s best friend Miki has been forced into an arranged marriage with Takao Gakusan, a good-looking, rich and dignified young man, but Megumi isn’t buying his nice-guy act. After careful—and not to mention risky—spying, er, research, Megumi learns that Miki’s soon-to-be-husband is actually a mean, arrogant, greedy scoundrel! There’s still time to prevent the wedding, but Megumi’s only hope of doing so is to engage the help of her very faithful, but very inept, friends…
Cover Price: 9.99
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Issue No: 9
Release Date: 11/8/2005
Barcode: 9781421500690
Publisher: VIZ Media
Plot: Megumi Amatsuka, a rough and tumble nine-year-old boy, always dreamed of becoming the “manliest man on earth.” After saving a sorcerer from a group of local thugs, Megumi is presented with a magic genie that maliciously turns him into the “womanliest woman on earth.” Six years later… Megumi is the most desirable girl in school, but deep within her hot mama façade is the same trash-talkin’, punk-stompin’ boy.
Megumi’s best friend Miki has been pressured into marrying a cad named Takao to appease her heartbroken grandfather, but Megumi and her loony posse create a diversion to prevent the wedding from taking place. They’re in for a hairy mess, though, because bad boy Takao isn’t going down without a gallant fight. Meanwhile, Megumi’s mother arrives from overseas and demands to meet all of Megumi’s male friends. What could her secret purpose be in scrutinizing each one of them?
Cover Price: 9.99
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Editor: Nancy Thistlethwaite