{"product_id":"cross-game-vol-8-paperback","title":"Cross Game, Vol. 8 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMitsuru Adachi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis poignant coming-of-age story will change your perception of what shonen manga can be. About the game of life...and baseball.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCross Game\u003c\/i\u003e is a moving drama that is heartfelt and true, yet in the brilliant hands of manga artist Mitsuru Adachi, delightfully flows with a light and amusing touch. The series centers around a boy named Ko, the family of four sisters who live down the street and the game of baseball. This poignant coming-of-age story will change your perception of what shonen manga can be. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Seishu Gakuen baseball team is one win away from fulfilling Wakaba's final dream of seeing Ko pitch in front of a packed crowd at Koshien. But they'll have to beat powerhouse Ryuou Gakuin in the North Tokyo Tournament finals in order to get there. Meanwhile, Akane Takigawa's health takes a turn for the worse, and she's scheduled to have surgery...on the day of the big game.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest names in the manga industry today, Mitsuru Adachi made his debut in 1970 with \u003ci\u003eKieta Bakuon\u003c\/i\u003e in the pages of \u003ci\u003eDeluxe Shonen Sunday\u003c\/i\u003e. The creator of numerous mega-hits such as \u003ci\u003eTouch\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMiyuki\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCross Game\u003c\/i\u003e, Adachi Sensei received the Shogakukan Manga Award for all three of the aforementioned series. Truly at the top echelon of the manga industry, his cumulative works have seen over 200 million copies sold, and many of his series have been adapted into anime, live-action TV series and film.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 376\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 7.3 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 13, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42736385032255,"sku":"9781421537726","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/c2f535ce06b9107f77bc7e8468bad14d.webp?v=1765146549","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/cross-game-vol-8-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}