This poignant coming-of-age story will change your perception of what shonen manga can be. About the game of life...and baseball.Cross Game 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.
The 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.
- ISBN10 1421537729
- ISBN13 9781421537726
- Publish Date 13 November 2012
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
- Edition Original ed.
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 376
- Language English