Love Stage!!, Vol. 1

Name: Love Stage!!, Vol. 1
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781421579917
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By Eiki Eiki

Series: Love Stage!!

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Summary

Love Stage!!, Vol. 1 by Eiki Eiki is a graphic novel that delves into the life of Izumi Sena, a college student who's dragged into the entertainment world due to his family's celebrity status. Despite his reluctance, fate links him with Ryoma Ichijo, a popular actor, leading to unexpected developments in both their lives. It's a blend of romance and comedy, highlighting the collision of ordinary life with the dazzling world of showbiz.
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Description

Izumi Sena is an average guy born into a family of famous celebrities. A college student and total otaku, he works hard every day with the goal of someday becoming a manga creator.

His father is a singer and his mother an actress, while older brother Shogo is the lead singer for the popular band "CRUSHERZ." Though his family is packed with famous celebrities, Izumi Sena is just your average guy. Currently a college student, he is a huge otaku with aspirations of becoming a manga creator.

But one day he gets roped into participating in a TV commercial and meets popular young actor Ryoma Ichijo. Could this be the same boy he starred in a commercial with over ten years ago?

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Love Stage!!, Vol. 1

Izumi Sena is an average guy born into a family of famous celebrities. A college student and total otaku, he works hard every day with the goal of someday becoming a manga creator. His father is a singer and his mother an actress, while older brother Shogo is the lead singer for the popular band "CRUSHERZ." Though his family is...

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Love Stage!!, Vol. 1 by Eiki Eiki is praised for its engaging storyline and charming characters. Reviewers appreciate its mix of humour and romance, noting it as a delightful read that blends celebrity life with personal identity exploration. The artwork is often highlighted for its expressive style, enhancing the overall experience of this captivating graphic novel.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781421579917

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: SuBLime

Contributors:

Illustrated by Taishi Zaou

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 186

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Eiki Eiki Fiction Graphic Novels Manga Series: Love Stage!!

About the Author

Eiki Eiki is the creator of numerous yaoi and shojo manga. Her previous English-language releases include Train?Train, Millennium Prime Minister, and The Art of Loving. Born on December 6th, she is a Sagittarius with an A blood type.

Taishi Zaou’s works have been published in English, French, and German. Her previous English-language releases include Green Light, Fevered Kiss, Living For Tomorrow, Mysterious Love, and Electric Hands. She was born a Capricorn on January 10th and has an O blood type.

Their hit series Love Stage!! has been adapted into a drama CD and a television anime series. Eiki Eiki and Taishi Zaou also publish doujinshi (independent comics) under the name "Kozouya." You can find out more about them at their website, http://www.kozouya.com/.

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Love Stage!!, Vol. 2

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