Knight of the Ice GN (2020 Kodansha) Manga comic books

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Yayoi Ogawa. A rom-com manga on ice, perfect for fans of Princess Jellyfish and Wotakoi. Kokoro is the talk of the figure-skating world, winning trophies and hearts. But little do they know… hes actually a huge nerd! From the beloved creator of Youre My Pet (Tramps Like Us). Chitose is a serious young woman, working for the health magazine SASSO. Or at least, she would be, if she wasnt constantly getting distracted by her childhood friend, international figure skating star Kokoro Kijinami! In the public eye and on the ice, Kokoro is a gallant, flawless knight, but behind his glittery costumes and breathtaking spins lies a secret: hes actually a hopeless romantic otaku, who can only land his quad jumps when Chitose is on hand to recite a spell from his favorite magical girl anime! Softcover, 5 1/2-in., x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Yayoi Ogawa. After one of Kokoros fans spots him together with Chitose, rumors begin spreading over what kind of relationship the two could possibly have–and that Chitose is the cause of Kokoros slump! To keep the rumors at bay, Kokoros manager, Moriyama, comes up with a plan to keep Chitose close without raising fans suspicions–by tossing Chitose straight into the public limelight as Kokoros new personal trainer! But as Kokoros career reaches a turning point, what will it mean for Chitoses?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in., x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Yayoi Ogawa. A NEW KIND OF MAGIC After an injury forces Kokoro to withdraw from the Four Continents Championships and sends him spiraling into another slump, Chitose wants to do whatever it takes to convince him to get back on the ice. But to her surprise, Kokoro offers her a shocking proposition: If he places first in the World Championships, he wants to ask Chitose to be his girlfriend! The feeling is mutual, so Chitose wants nothing more than for Kokoro to win. But when Chitoses spell-casting pen goes missing, shell have to come up with a new kind of magic to motivate Kokoro! Softcover, 5 1/2-in., x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Yayoi Ogawa. Chitose and Kokoro start to take baby steps in their relationship from childhood friends to lovers, but their newfound relationship soon finds itself on thin ice. After the paparazzi catches model Liza Shibata leaving Kokoros apartment, rumors begin spreading that the two of them are a couple. Chitose knows that the rumors are groundless, but still cant help but get panged with jealously. Meanwhile, Kokoro tries to show Chitose that he only has eyes for her, but for an otaku like Kokoro who doesnt know the first thing about romance, that may be easier said than done! Softcover, 5 1/2-in., x 8-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Yayoi Ogawa. A CHANGE OF HEART Between busy work schedules and the need to hide their relationship from the public, Chitose begins to wonder if she can even call Kokoro her boyfriend. After all, how can you be in a relationship when you cant even spend time with the person youre dating? With the rumors about Kokoro and Liza Shibata continuing to spread–plus another about Kokoro having a fiancée–the stress of it all becomes too much for Chitose. But when Chitose tells Kokoro she wants to break up, how will he take the bad news?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in., x 8-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Yayoi Ogawa. Thanks to a magical last-minute kiss with Chitose, Kokoro defends his title as Japans National Champion, and afterward, the two of them meet up for a short date to work out their relationship issues. Just as the couple gets a moment to catch their breath, Team Kokoro sets off for both the Four Continents Championships and Worlds. But instead of being focused on the ice, Kokoros focus is on Louis and Kyle…after he catches them in an intimate moment! Meanwhile, Chitose finds herself still worried over Kokoros rumored fiancée… With all these new developments, will the Japanese skaters still be able to secure enough points to guarantee Japans entry into the Olympics?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in., x 8-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Yayoi Ogawa. The Olympics are drawing closer, and as Team Kijinami redoubles their efforts, Kokoros rivals are making their own preparations. Meanwhile, changes are afoot in everyones love lives. When Chitoses heart condition acts up in the middle of all this, she decides to hide the news from Kokoro in an effort not to worry him. But what if her secret-keeping only causes doubt and mistrust?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in., x 8-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Yayoi Ogawa. HIS KNIGHTLY CAUSE Despite some difficulties, Kokoro has managed to advance to the Grand Prix Final. According to his choreographer, the key now is to become an actual knight, but can Kokoro do it? Hes never been terribly confident, and he doesnt seem to know what it takes to really put on a show... Meanwhile, the competition is only getting more intense, as his rivals strengthen their resolve and fresh young skaters begin to make waves. Kokoro will have to consider what motivates him to skate, both as one of his countrys top athletes and as an individual! Softcover, 5 1/2-in., x 8-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Yayoi Ogawa. THIS ONE COUNTS At long last, the time has come for the Japanese National Figure Skating Championships. As Kokoro gets ready to take the ice, he finally starts to realize what it is hes skating for as he agonizes over his relationships with Chitose and his father. But resolve alone may not be enough to win against the stiff competition that awaits him—such as Fuuta, who makes winning seem easy, or Taiga and Raito, who each have something important riding on their own victories. Will Kokoro be able to make the podium at Nationals and secure his spot in the Olympics? Meanwhile, Chitose may not be able to hide her heart condition from him much longer! Softcover, 5 1/2-in., x 8-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 10 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Yayoi Ogawa. THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING With barely more than a month to go before the Olympics, Kokoro finally bites the bullet and gets surgery on his ankle. Now, he wants Chitose to undergo the operation her heart needs, even if it means she wont be by his side at the Olympics to cast the spell for him. But while Kokoros recovering and Chitoses fretting over whether or not to go through with her own procedure, skaters from around the world start to arrive in Sochi. Kokoro is already in for the challenge of his life, and things are about to get even more complicated when Team Kijinami runs into another unexpected hurdle! Softcover, 5 1/2-in., x 8-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 11 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Yayoi Ogawa. THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING With barely more than a month to go before the Olympics, Kokoro finally bites the bullet and gets surgery on his ankle. Now, he wants Chitose to undergo the operation her heart needs, even if it means she wont be by his side at the Olympics to cast the spell for him. But while Kokoros recovering and Chitoses fretting over whether or not to go through with her own procedure, skaters from around the world start to arrive in Sochi. Kokoro is already in for the challenge of his life, and things are about to get even more complicated when Team Kijinami runs into another unexpected hurdle! Softcover, 5 1/2-in., x 8-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.