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Appare Jipangu!

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Watase-sensei's newest manga series. Currently there is only 1 Volume.
"Appare" means "Bravo", "Zipangu" (Jipangu) is the name (meaning "land of gold") that Marco Polo gave to Japan.

Yusura was left underneath a cherry tree as a baby with the Kongoumaru by her side. 15 years later she's become the Hikeshiya (the extinguisher of sorrow) by using the Kongoumaru which turn's blue as it absorbs people's sorrows then sends it back to the person guilty of causing the sorrow.

Be sure to heed the following warning found at the beginning of the manga:
"This book is not cold medicine. If it is taken by mistake please rinse with water immediately and consult a doctor. When using, please read the explanatory note on handling and use correctly. It will be the cause of accidents."

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Explanatory Note

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Explanatory note on handling
Translated by Tasuki no Miko

The great city of Edo silly comedy, Appare Jipangu!

Please read in order to correctly and comfortably use this book

Before using, please empty your head as much as possible

Please use in a relaxed position

Though the book is not perishable, after opening it is most effective when used as moderately as possible

When recommending to a friend, please look for something new, not this book

We assume no responsibility if the book is damaged when used for other purposes like sports, cooking, and gardening. In those cases, please purchase a new one

After using, it may produce individual effects like: felt good (bad), became hungry, forgot to do homework, lost track of time, etc. but it is already too late. Please do not be concerned

*The product's quality management expects perfection but if by chance you have suggestions for the merchandise, please contact the below address

Address to:

Shogakukan, Shojo Comics, Henshuu Bunai, Watase Yuu
2-3-1 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku
101-8001 Tokyo

Telephone: 03-3230-5485

Watase Works is © Katsumi 2000. Please ask permission before removing anything off this page unless otherwise noted. All images, info, and miscellaneous are copyrighted by Watase Yuu and Co.

Characters

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Yusura

When she was a baby she was found by a pharmacist and his wife underneath a cherry tree with the Kongoumaru by her side. They raised her as their only daughter. Now, 15 years later she talks, acts, and dresses like a boy. Using the Kongoumaru she becomes the Hikeshiya - the extinguisher of sorrow.

Samon
Samon The son of a Daimyo and a prostitute. The Daimyo learned of Samon's existence after his 2 sons died and now Samon is the next in line to be the Daimyo of Sagami. Can't see without his glasses.

Minekichi Forever hanging out with Yusura and her family. Likes using the gadgets made by Yusura's father and playing with Kotsukichi and Ogai.

Kazanosuke Was a member of the Koura ninja group. He met Yusura and the others when he tripped over Yusura while chasing after his best friend, Hanji, who he was sent to kill for leaving the group. Kazanosuke later leaves the group and becomes Samon's bodyguard.

Takano
Takano Was a carrier hawk for the Koura ninja group. Also a talented artist. Spends most of his time on top of Minekichi's head.

Kotsukichi & Ogai Skeleton puppets. When will their love for each other at long last be realized?...
"Ogai..."
"Kotsukichi-san..."

Watase Works is © Katsumi 2000. Please ask permission before removing anything off this page unless otherwise noted. All images, info, and miscellaneous are copyrighted by Watase Yuu and Co.

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Watase Works is © Katsumi 2000. Please ask permission before removing anything off this page unless otherwise noted. All images, info, and miscellaneous are copyrighted by Watase Yuu and Co.