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Title: Afterschool Charisma vol. 5

Author/Artist: Kumiko Suekane

Distributor: Viz Media

American Release Date: Jan 17 2012

Format: Manga

Genre: Drama

Publisher Age Rating: T+ for older teen

Overall Personal Rating: B+

Synopsis:

Human cloning is not only possible, but practiced in the world of Afterschool Charisma. St. Kleio Academy is a school where clones of historical figures from Einstein to Joan of Arc to Hitler are raised and taught, often to study their originals, or “carry on”; a vague concept not completely explained. Shirou Kamiya is the only student there who is not a clone, having been the son of one of the scientists involved in the project and the school. Afterschool Charisma is a school life drama, but also a look into the ethics of cloning, humanity and one’s destiny in life.

Today, NIS America announced the acquisition of retail release of Natsume’s Book of Friends (working title. Japanese title: Natsume Yujin-cho) for the North American market. We’d appreciate it if you could let your readers know about this exciting news!

Natsume’s Book of Friends is a heartwarming drama about the relationship between a high school student (Natsume) and his spirit companions. Yes, Natusme can see spirits. He inherited this ability from his grandmother. Natsume’s Book of Friends will bring warmth to your heart through the stories of those various spirits!