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Arata the Legend GN (2010-2016 Viz Digest) comic books

  • Issue #1-1ST

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    Volume 1 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    In a world where humans and gods coexist, Arata is the unfortunate successor to the matriarchal Hime Clan--unfortunate because if he's not cross-dressing to hide his gender one minute, he's fleeing for his life the next! Famed Yuu Watase's shonen debut!

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Arata the Legend GN (2010-2016 Viz Digest) 2-1ST

    Volume 2 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    Framed for the assassination of Princess Kikuri, Hinohara is sent to prison island Gatoya, where the fearsome warden Tsutsuga awaits him. Will Hinohara be able to awaken his Hayagami in time to escape?

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Arata the Legend GN (2010-2016 Viz Digest) 3-1ST

    Volume 3 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    Hinohara manages to escape his captors, and now he must make his way back to the Amawakuni capital. In order to get there, however, he has to first cross the region ruled by the treacherous Kannagi!

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #4-1ST
    Arata the Legend GN (2010-2016 Viz Digest) 4-1ST

    Volume 4 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    Hinohara becomes more resolved in his mission now that he knows he is the rightful wielder of the powerful Hayagami called "Tsukuyo." However, Kannagi comes after Hinohara, intent on taking Tsukuyo for himself!

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #5-1ST
    Arata the Legend GN (2010-2016 Viz Digest) 5-1ST

    Volume 5 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    Hinohara is surprised to learn that Kotoha no longer believes he's Arata of the Hime clan. Meanwhile, a group within the Twelve Shinsho sets in motion a diabolical plan to eliminate Hinohara!

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #6-1ST

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    Volume 6 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    Hinohara discovers to his horror that his tormentor Kadowaki has followed him to Arata's world. Recalling his suffering, Hinohara flies into a rage that triggers his transformation into a demonic entity!

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #7-1ST
    Arata the Legend GN (2010-2016 Viz Digest) 7-1ST

    Volume 7 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    While on his quest to help Princess Kikuri, Hinohara goes up against Yorunami, the Shinsho who controls water. But when Yorunami kidnaps Hinohara's beloved Kotoha and threatens to kill her unless Hinohara submits to him, what will he do?

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #8-1ST
    Arata the Legend GN (2010-2016 Viz Digest) 8-1ST

    Volume 8 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    Hinohara and his companions arrive in a town ruled by Kugura, the Shinsho who controls wind. But since Kugura's palace is forbidden to men, the group concoct a plan to infiltrate the place...in disguise!

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #9-1ST

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    Volume 9 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    While on a mission disguised as a girl, Hinohara becomes utterly dismayed when Shinsho Kugura takes a liking to him. Meanwhile, Hinohara's rival Kadowaki shows up and initiates a showdown! Will Kadowaki manage to best Hinohara?

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #10-1ST

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    Volume 10 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    While Hinohara visits the Hime clan, he is declared the second coming of a past king and the true ruler of Arata's world! Despite the many obstacles that fate puts before him, Hinohara forges ahead. But then, he encounters his strongest foe yet - the Shinsho Yataka!

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #11-1ST
    Arata the Legend GN (2010-2016 Viz Digest) 11-1ST


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    Volume 11 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    While Hinohara battles Yataka, he learns that Yataka harbors a deep hatred for Princess Kikuri. As Yataka's memories flood Hinohara's mind, the true reason behind his bitterness is revealed. How will Hinohara untangle this complex matter of past betrayal in order to break out of an inescapable crucible?

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #12-1ST

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    Volume 12 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    Hinohara was once friends with his tormentor Kadowaki, just as Shinsho rivals Kannagi and Akachi used to be close comrades. Now all Kadowaki wants is to make Hinohara submit to him, and he'll go to any length to make this happen. But when Kadowaki seeks an alliance with Akachi, he gets more than he bargained for!

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #13-1ST
    Arata the Legend GN (2010-2016 Viz Digest) 13-1ST


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    Volume 13 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    As Hinohara's battle against his tormentor Kadowaki rages on, Shinsho Kannagi and Akachi continue their epic fight to the finish! Kannagi is determined to take his Hayagami back from Akachi and make him submit, but the price of winning comes at a terrible price...especially when Akachi reveals his shocking confession!

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #14-1ST

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    Volume 14 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    On the exile island of Muroya, Hinohara learns of a terrible incident that occurred there over half a century ago and now threatens to occur again! His weapon, the god sword Tsukuyo, may be the only way to stop history from repeating itself, but unleashing its power in this case may be a lot more complicated and far riskier than ever before!

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #15-1ST
    Arata the Legend GN (2010-2016 Viz Digest) 15-1ST


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    Volume 15 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    Arata Hinohara and his companions have suffered painful losses, but they know they must go on. Arata himself is heading for a showdown with his greatest adversaries, the Six Sho, so he enters a sacred site to learn to communicate with the great power he possesses. His companions accompany him, where they find themselves pulled into startling confrontations!

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #16-1ST
    Arata the Legend GN (2010-2016 Viz Digest) 16-1ST

    Volume 16 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    Arata Hinohara and his friends enter the territory of Kikutsune, one of the Six Sho, a group comprised of Arata's most formidable adversaries. The greeting they receive from Kikutsune's lieutenants is anything but friendly and only Arata, by sheer chance, escapes injury. This, however, does little to help him figure out how to defeat Kikutsune-if that's even possible!

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #17-1ST
    Arata the Legend GN (2010-2016 Viz Digest) 17-1ST

    Volume 17 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    The Shinsho Kitsutsune, Arata Hinohara's most daunting foe so far, has stolen the hearing of everyone but Arata himself. Bad as this is, it's made worse when Arata learns that music may be the weapon that can defeat his enemy. Arata and his allies work through this problem and manage to launch an effective assault on Kitsutsune, only to have nature violently intervene and force Arata to act to save lives and face the very real prospect of losing the battle!

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #18-1ST

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    Volume 18 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    Both Arata of the Hime and Arata Hinohara come under attack by members of the Six Sho, a group from Hinohara's world who found themselves in the other, gained great power, and now wish to return home for reasons more sinister than just being homesick. Arata of the Hime is tasked with protecting his classmate and friend Oribe, who turns out to be a lot more than either of them suspected, while Arata Hinohara faces perhaps his greatest challenger yet among the Six Sho - Isora, who wields the power of the written word!

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #19-1ST
    Arata the Legend GN (2010-2016 Viz Digest) 19-1ST

    Volume 19 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    Isora, one of Arata Hinohara's deadliest enemies, has stolen his ability to speak and now confronts him with life-or-death choices that challenge his devotion to his friends as well as their devotion to him. If any one of them fails to make the right choice, it could be all over! Even Kadowaki, once Arata's friend from school and now out to avenge himself on Arata for imagined hurts, finds himself facing Isora's test. Will he be able to look past his misguided hatred in order to deal with a real threat, or will he cling to it and doom them all?

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #20-1ST
    Arata the Legend GN (2010-2016 Viz Digest) 20-1ST

    Volume 20 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    Arata and Hinohara finally manage to bring each other fully up to date on what's happening in the worlds they've been switched between.

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #21-1ST
    Arata the Legend GN (2010-2016 Viz Digest) 21-1ST

    Volume 21 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    Arata Hinohara has so far emerged triumphant from his encounters with those who would stop him in his journey, but now he must face Ikisu, an enemy who wields power over emotions. This power wreaks havoc among Arata and his companions, promising to isolate Arata so that Ikisu can confront him without interference. Arata does what he can to thwart Ikisu, yet just when it looks as though he might take command of the situation he loses his grip and commits an act for which he may never be able to forgive himself!

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #22-1ST
    Arata the Legend GN (2010-2016 Viz Digest) 22-1ST

    Volume 22 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    Desperate to save Kotoha, who hovers near death, Arata and the others decide to enter the town ruled by Ikisu, one of the Six Sho. In the midst of an intense battle against the team of Ikisu and Ameeno, Arata realizes that the townspeople are getting hurt. What does he decide to do...?!

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #23-1ST
    Arata the Legend GN (2010-2016 Viz Digest) 23-1ST

    Volume 23 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    Arata is unable to forgive Kadowaki for making his close friend submit. In order to overcome his dark feelings of hatred, Arata chooses to relinquish Tsukuyo. However, as the battle to rule heats up, Arata is targeted relentlessly.

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #24-1ST
    Arata the Legend GN (2010-2016 Viz Digest) 24-1ST


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    Volume 24 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Yuu Watase.

    In a mythical world where humans and gods coexist, a ceremony marking the new governing princess is about to occur for the first time in 60 years. Only a girl from the Hime Clan may take this position, but the lack of females born to this family means that a boy called Arata must pose for the role. Meanwhile in modern-day Japan, a boy named Arata Hinohara is starting his new life in high school. He wants to put memories of his difficult past behind him, but things aren't going to be simple when he discovers a mysterious connection to the first Arata...

    Softcover, 5-iun. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.