TERU TERU X SHONEN (2025)

"Written and illustrated by Shigeru Takao CMX. Before she left her rural village to go to school in the big city, 6-year-old Shinobu told her friend Saizou to grow up strong so he could someday come and protect her. Now 16, Shinobu's enjoying life at the Tokyo Private Imperial Academy. But when a male exchange student comes to the school, it turns out to be none other than Saizou! Although his appearance hasn't changed much, he is now a skilled ninja. And his arrival couldn't be more timely: Someone is out to get Shinobu, but no one knows who or why. Saizou wants to be more than a protector to his old friend - but he may have a rival. Advance-solicited; on sale March 5"

"Written and illustrated by Shigeru Takao CMX. When Saizo was orphaned, a caring family took him in. His new brother and best friend Sasuke still sees it as his duty to protect Saizo, even as Saizo protects Shinobu. But Sasuke isn't too crazy about Shinobu, who he sees as a stuck-up, spoiled brat. Things only get worse when her mother comes for a visit. To complicate matters, there's another attempt on Shinobu's life! Advance-solicited; on sale June 11 • 5' x 7.375' • 192 pg, B&W $9.99 US • TEEN +"

"Written and Illustrated by Shigeru Takao CMX. As if things weren't crazy enough, Chiyo, a female ninja from Saizo's village, arrives in Tokyo to challenge Shinobu at the school's upcoming athletics festival. Chiyo's got a thing for Saizo and if she wins, she's going to take him back home with her. Saizo may not feel the same towards Chiyo, but his adopted brother Sasuke sure does, making this whole situation even more complicated! Advance-solicited; on sale September 3 • 5' x 7.375' • 192 pg, B&W $9.99 US • TEEN +"

"Written and illustrated by Shigeru Takao CMX. The school festival has finally ended, and thankfully, Chiyo didn't completely destroy it. In fact, her desperate attempts to earn Saizo's affections have only driven Shinobu and Saizo closer together. Saizo's adoptive brother Sasuke gets some big news from back home, forcing a return to his village. What's the big secret that he can't reveal? Advance-solicited; on sale January 21 • 5' x 7.375' • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+"

"Written and illustrated by Shigeru Takao CMX. It seems misfortune surrounds Sasuke wherever he goes, which is precisely why Shinobu's family has blacklisted this troublemaker and his brother Nozomi. Despite strict instructions not to see Sasuke, Shinobu-accompanied by her ever-loyal ninja protector Saizo-runs away to do just that. But when they instead fall prey to a trap set by kidnappers, will Saizo be able to save his lifelong friend? Advance-solicited; on sale May 27 • 5' x 7.375' • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+"

"Written and illustrated by Shigeru Takao CMX. Shinobu's relationship with the ninja Saizo is changing. Are they shifting from lady and protector to something a lot more equal and way more romantic? Shinobu's mom warns her to back off, but her teacher Shogo is a bit more open-minded. Meanwhile, someone's got a security tape that shows the young couple in an affectionate embrace and Saizo's determined to keep it suppressed. Advance-solicited; on sale December 30 o 5' x 7.375' o 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US o TEEN PLUS TERU TERU X SHONEN © 2001 Shigeru Takao/HAKUSENSHA, INC."

"Written and illustrated by Shigeru Takao CMX. What mystery is contained in a tattoo on Shinobu's back? Shinobu tells Saizo that her father revealed something to her on his deathbed that changed everything she knew about her family...and herself! Then, while vacationing at Shogo's family home, the young couple discover things about Shinobu's teacher's past. What was his previously unknown connection to Shinobu's mother?"