Maison Ikkoku, Vol. 9: Learning Curves - Softcover

Takahashi, Rumiko

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1569312567 ISBN 13: 9781569312568

Publisher: VIZ Media LLC, 1998

Synopsis

In this ninth graphic novel from the creator of the popular RANMA 1/2 comes the story of a boy, a girl, and the drunks who live to interfere, where, like anywhere, domestic disputes can be the most dangerous of all.

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Review:

One would think that after eight volumes of romantic tension between Godai and Kyoko they would admit their feelings for each other. But in Learning Curves, we find that they still have a lot to learn about love. Godai does a teaching stint at Kyoko's old high school--the place where she fell in love with her late husband during his teaching days--and he meets a student who falls head over heels for him. When this cute student, Yagami, tries to get Godai all for herself by "declaring all-out war" on Kyoko, the sparks start to fly. Then, when Godai applies for a job at Yagami's father's company, it becomes unclear whether Yagami's influence will be a help or a hindrance. And one of the most adorably funny scenes from the first volume makes a reappearance: Godai and Kyoko star in another puppet show! --Jim Pascoe

About the Author:

The spotlight on Rumiko Takahashi's career began in 1978 when she won an honorable mention in Shogakukan's annual New Comic Artist Contest for Those Selfish Aliens. Later that same year, her boy-meets-alien comedy series, Urusei Yatsura, was serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday. This phenomenally successful manga series was adapted into anime format and spawned a TV series and half a dozen theatrical-release movies, all incredibly popular in their own right. Takahashi followed up the success of her debut series with one blockbuster hit after another--Maison Ikkoku ran from 1980 to 1987, Ranma 1/2 from 1987 to 1996, and Inuyasha from 1996 to 2008. Other notable works include Mermaid Saga, Rumic Theater, and One-Pound Gospel. Takahashi won the Shogakukan Manga Award twice in her career, once for Urusei Yatsura in 1981 and the second time for Inuyasha in 2002. A majority of the Takahashi canon has been adapted into other media such as anime, live-action TV series, and film."

The spotlight on Rumiko Takahashi's career began in 1978 when she won an honorable mention in Shogakukan's annual New Comic Artist Contest for Those Selfish Aliens. Later that same year, her boy-meets-alien comedy series, Urusei Yatsura, was serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday. This phenomenally successful manga series was adapted into anime format and spawned a TV series and half a dozen theatrical-release movies, all incredibly popular in their own right. Takahashi followed up the success of her debut series with one blockbuster hit after another--Maison Ikkoku ran from 1980 to 1987, Ranma 1/2 from 1987 to 1996, and Inuyasha from 1996 to 2008. Other notable works include Mermaid Saga, Rumic Theater, and One-Pound Gospel. Takahashi won the Shogakukan Manga Award twice in her career, once for Urusei Yatsura in 1981 and the second time for Inuyasha in 2002. A majority of the Takahashi canon has been adapted into other media such as anime, live-action TV series, and film."

About this edition

• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 1569312567
• ISBN 13: 9781569312568
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 232
• Illustrator: Takahashi Rumiko