Kare Kano His and Her Circumstance GN (2003-2007 Tokyopop Digest) comic books

Volume 1 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Straight A's, athlete, and overall "Ms. Popularity," Yukino, is the perfect student. Or at least that's how she appears to the outside world. But when the curtains are drawn, a lazy young egomaniac lurks who will do anything and everything to be the top student in her school. Yukino finds her resolve put to the test, as after years as the idol of her class, a threat emerges in the more perfect Soiichiro. A good-natured, studious, and athletic boy he is her equal in every way but one -- that behind the act is a genuine heart driven to succeed. Yukino is desperate to regain her status anyway she can, but through embarrassing flub-ups at every turn, Soiichiro remains untouched even as they find respect for one another, and maybe, after all the dust has cleared, something more. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 – 2nd and later printings. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Straight A's, athlete, and overall "Ms. Popularity," Yukino, is the perfect student. Or at least that's how she appears to the outside world. But when the curtains are drawn, a lazy young egomaniac lurks who will do anything and everything to be the top student in her school. Yukino finds her resolve put to the test, as after years as the idol of her class, a threat emerges in the more perfect Soiichiro. A good-natured, studious, and athletic boy he is her equal in every way but one -- that behind the act is a genuine heart driven to succeed. Yukino is desperate to regain her status anyway she can, but through embarrassing flub-ups at every turn, Soiichiro remains untouched even as they find respect for one another, and maybe, after all the dust has cleared, something more. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Can the most perfect girl in school and the most perfect boy get past their grades to find true love? You know that couple that was obviously meant for each other, and everybody knew it, except them? That's Yukino and Soichiro, the two top students in school, who are capable of anything other than a normal relationship. Still, despite all they've been through, it seems they could finally be getting together. But now, the school's token pretty boy, Hideaki, is intent on wedging himself in between them, for reasons they can't begin to imagine. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 – 2nd and later printings. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Can the most perfect girl in school and the most perfect boy get past their grades to find true love? You know that couple that was obviously meant for each other, and everybody knew it, except them? That's Yukino and Soichiro, the two top students in school, who are capable of anything other than a normal relationship. Still, despite all they've been through, it seems they could finally be getting together. But now, the school's token pretty boy, Hideaki, is intent on wedging himself in between them, for reasons they can't begin to imagine. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Things are going well for Yukino and Soichiro. They have accepted each other for who they are, and have truly become boyfriend and girlfriend. But they've been concentrating more on each other than on their schoolwork, and it shows. When the two best students in school suddenly let their grades drop, it draws the attention and concern of one of the teachers. He want Yukino and Soichiro to break up so they can concentrate on their grades again, and even call a dreaded parent-teacher conference to tell their parents his concerns. Will Yukino and Soichiro split up for good? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. A pretty little girl named Tsubasa, an old friend of Soichiro's from junior high, comes back to school. When she sees her beloved Soichiro with Yukino, Tsubasa gets extremely jealous and goes on the warpath to try to get Soichiro for herself. Meanwhile Maho, another girl who's jealous of Yukino, gets all the girls in class to hate Miyazawa and give her the silent treatment. Yukino decides she has to face these problems on her own, without relying on Soichiro... Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Yukino and Soichiro face their biggest crisis yet! It's summer vacation and like it or not, the young couple will have to spend it far away from each other. Yukino decides to hang out with her new girlfriends while Soichiro leaves town for a kendo tournament but no matter how busy their schedule is, all they really want is to be together. Will their fledgling love last or will their doubts come into play with so much distance between them?? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Soichiro returns from a successful kendo tournament, much to Yukino's delight. After a long summer apart, Yukino notices that Soichiro has matured quite a bit. This stirs up new feelings in her and makes her fall in love with him even more. However, Soichiro feels slightly confused with his deepening feelings toward Yukino and to make matters worse, he must also deal with complicated family issues. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. The second semester has begun, and everyone's busy with tests, practices, and activities again. It's time to prepare for the cultural festival, and Tsubaki asks Yukino, Tsubasa, and Maho to put on a play that she wrote especially for it. Soon after, an old friend of Soichiro named Tonami has come back after 3 years. Tonami doesn't get along with Tsubaki and proves to be a rival to Soichiro.. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Can the most perfect girl in school and the most perfect boy get past their grades to find true love? Preparations are still going on for the cultural festival. Soichiro realizes that there are actually two sides to him, one which is more violent and protective than usual. Yukino begins to notice it too. Meanwhile, Tonami and Tsubaki each realize they've fallen in love with each other. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Tonami ponders his relationship to Tsubaki, who is the kind of woman who loves to be free, even if it means being alone. Meanwhile, the school cultural festival begins, with the Miyazawa family among the crowd. Kazuma's band performs. Tsubaki's play goes off without a hitch. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 – 2nd and later printings. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Tonami ponders his relationship to Tsubaki, who is the kind of woman who loves to be free, even if it means being alone. Meanwhile, the school cultural festival begins, with the Miyazawa family among the crowd. Kazuma's band performs. Tsubaki's play goes off without a hitch. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. When Maho confesses her true feelings for Takashi, he admits that he's really different from her idealistic view of him. With the arrival of winter comes an end-of-semester school trip to Kyoto, where a little love and tenderness just might fill everyone with good memories and glad tidings. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Kazuma is the yin to his stepsister Tsubasa's yang. Their relationship is like fire and ice. Kazuma is a famous singer loved by everyone in school... and Tsubasa has a bit of a schoolgirl crush on Kazuma! But how can a girl strike a chord with someone who is occupied with his own music 24/7? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. It's not easy when a stepbrother and sister are in love with each other. When Kazuma leaves the home to get over his feelings for Tsubasa, the sorrow is too much for his stepsister. Tsubasa becomes ill and is admitted into the hospital! Will Kazuma check out of the heartbreak hotel and sing a different tune? Or will everyone become stuck with the blues? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. It's the end of high school, and everyone is looking toward the future--especially Soichiro Arima. He's got good grades, a great body, and all the popularity! However, there is much more to Soichiro than meets the eye. This model-student is plagued by inner demons, which force him to look at Yukino in a whole new light. Will he end his relationship with his one true love?Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Ever since Arima appeared on TV, everyone has taken notice. But Arima never counted on his birth mother taking notice! Arima wonders why, after so long, she finally decides to come back into his life. Slowly, the inner demons of his past begin to surface and Arima learns just how much he is like his own mother. Will Arima follow his mother down the path of darkness or will Yukino save him? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 15 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Soichiros meetings with his birth mother continue to be a secret from everyone…esoecially Yukino. When his adoptive parents find out, they want him to be open with them, but how can he tell anyone about his memories of an abusive childhood? Instead Soichiro turns to his best friend Asaba for support, while continuing to shut Yukino out. Will Soichiro finally tell Yukino the truth? Or will the consuming pain from his part destroy them both? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 16 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Soichiro reveals his painful past to Yukino--the truth behind his unfaltering drive to be perfect. But just when Soichiro thinks he is about to lose everything, Yukino comes through with shining colors, strengthening their bond. It's about time someone protected Soichiro from his birth mother, and Yukino and friends decide to step up to the challenge! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 17 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Yukino and Soichiro visit Soichiro's family vacation home. When Soichiro visits the guesthouse memories of his birth father playing the piano are evoked. Strangely enough as Yukino and Soichiro are channel surfing when they come across a performance by Reiji Arima, who they realize is Soichiro's father. They learn that he will soon return to Japan. Soichiro is anxious about his father's return. Will this be the beginning of a beautiful relationship? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 18 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. After much encouragement from his adopted father, Soichiro decides he should get to know his birth father, Reiji. When Reiji invites Soichiro and Yukino for dinner, it seems the perfect opportunity to finally put Soichiro's anxieties to rest. But as soon as things begin to open up, Reiji decides to leave for good. Poor Soichiro! In this volume, find out the truth behind the troubled past that led Reiji to his life of crime! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 19 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Soichiro tells Yukino what he's learned about his family from his adoptive father. Yukino reflects on how mature Soichiro has become--but will he just repeat his forebears' mistakes? Then Ryoko resurfaces in Soichiro's life...and Reiji reveals the real reason he came to Japan Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 20 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. Now that Reiji has revealed his true colors, Soichiro must stop him from tearing the family apart. Can Soichiro save his mother and learn the full story of his parents' past, or will he be doomed to continue their legacy of madness? More is at stake than he ever knew...and Yukino has an announcement that will change his life forever! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 21 – 1st printing. Story and Art by Masami Tsuda. The final volume of Kare Kano is here! As graduation approaches, Yukino and Soichiro announce their happy news. Plans solidify for the coming years--college and work, family and friends, hopes and dreams, ambition and love. Which path will each relationship take? For this close-knit circle, the future is wide open! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 -in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.