Welcome to the Ballroom GN (2016 Kodansha Comics) comic books

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Tomo Takeuchi. Feckless high school student Tatara Fujita wants to be good at something – anything. Unfortunately, hes about as average as a slouchy teen can be. The local bullies know this, and make it a habit to hit him up for cash, but all that changes when the debonair Kaname Sengoku sends them packing. Sengokus not the neighborhood watch, though. Hes a professional ballroom dancer. And once Tatara Fujita gets pulled into the world of the ballroom, his life will never be the same! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Tomo Takeuchi. Tatara Fujita has barely stepped into the world of dancesport, but now finds himself literally pushed onto the stage of competitive dance as an emergency stand-in for the suddenly-absent dancer Hyodo. On one hand, this means hell get to dance with the beautiful Shizuka—but on the other, both Shizuka and Hyodos chances of winning the Mikasanomiya Cup are in Tataras hands! Will his waltz be enough?! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Tomo Takeuchi. With Hyodo suspended from competition, Akagi Gaju has swooped in to couple with Shizuku. In order to stop him, Tatara pairs up with Gajus younger sister, Mako. The two couples will meet in competition at the Tenpei Cup -- But even with the lessons they've received from Sengoku, can Mako and Tatara hope to measure up to the talent they'll face? And will Shizku's decision to pair up with Gaju prove to be wise, or folly?! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Tomo Takeuchi. Through luck, persistence, and sheer nerve, Tatara Fujita and his new partner Mako Akagi have made it to the final round of their first competition together—The Tenpei Cup. They may have proven that they have what it takes to dance competitively, but do they have what it takes to win? Makos arrogant older brother Gaju is determined to beat them and prove that they dont, and between his skill and his partner Shizukus poise and talent, he might be right. One thing is certain: The Tenpei Cup is going to be a painful lesson for somebody. But who?! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Tomo Takeuchi. Tatara Fujita tries to return to normal life, but the excitement and energy of the Tenpei Cup still lingers in his mind. Now that he knows he wants to be a great dancer, he has a new problem—figuring out how. Having started high school, Tataras eager to share his love of dancesport with his new classmates, but will anyone understand, or will his dedication turn him into a pariah? And if all that werent enough, theres a bigger problem, too—hes going to need a new partner! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Tomo Takeuchi. Harsh Realities -- Tataras education as a competitive dancer continues! Hes learned a lot in a short amount of time, but his lack of experience as a leader is finally catching up with him. In some ways, Chinatsu is the perfect partner for him, but her own background in dance may make it difficult for them to function as a pair. The world of dance will not wait—the clock is ticking, and if the two cant learn how to move together, their future success in dancesport is far from certain! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W Cover price $12.99.

Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Tomo Takeuchi.With his new partner, Chinatsu, Tatara hurls himself into learning from Marisas instruction. With her guidance, hes building a new foundation for dancing, rooted in the fundamentals of posture, rhythm, and footwork. But theres one thing he cant control: Chinatsu. Will the pressure of the Grand Prix competition forge them into a unit, or break them apart forever?! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Tomo Takeuchi. At the invitation of their instructor Marisa, Tatara and Chinatsu go to Karuizawa as a pair for an intensive training camp. But even as his relationship with Chinatsu worsens, Tatara gets an ultimatum from Marisa: He must win. The Tokyo Metropolitan Dancesport Tournament is about to begin, and with the couple's future on the line, the stakes couldn't be higher! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Tomo Takeuchi. ZERO-SUM Through sheer force of will, Tatara and Chinatsu have made it through the first elimination round of the Tokyo Metropolitan Tournament. But from here on out, its a zero-sum game: The judges have a limited number of points to award, so for every couple who receives one, another couple doesnt. With the competition fiercer than ever, Tatara and Chinatsu have no margin for error, and failure is not an option! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, B&W Cover price $12.99.

Volume 10 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Tomo Takeuchi. As Tatara and Chinatsu dance for the future of their partnership, they catch the attention of top competitor Masami Kugimiya. Watching them clash, memories of Kugimiyas own journey from wide-eyed beginner to top-ranked talent force him to confront the sacrifices hes made and the passion hes lost in his fight to be the best. Now, everything comes down to the final round of the tournament, and both teams must rely on the styles that have brought them this far–whatever the consequences! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, B&W Cover price $12.99.

Volume 11 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Tomo Takeuchi. THE LAST DANCE... It's the final round of the Metropolitan Tournament, and after the dancers take their last steps, all that awaits is judgment. Chinatsu has bet her partnership with Tatara and maybe her entire dancing career on winning the competition. Anything less than first place could mean the end of so much, but Chinatsu and Tatara danced their hearts out and left everything on the floor. Will youthful passion prevail, or will a returning powerhouse reclaim past glory?! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W Cover price $12.99.