Sensual Phrase GN (2004 VIZ Media) Manga comic books 2006

Volume 12 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Mayu Shinjo. There's nothing more heartwarming than the familial love between a brother and sister. But watch out when that simple sibling affection starts getting complicated by S-E-X!! That's exactly what's going on between Lucifer's guitarist and his older sister. Atsuro and Yuuka have kept their affair on the down low, but that all changes when Aine witnesses the two lovemonkeys in a clutch backstage! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 13 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Mayu Shinjo. In an attempt to become the world's most popular band, Lucifer decides to relocate to the center of the rock'n'roll universe - London! But sacrifices have to be made. While the boys are away pursuing their dreams, they are forced to leave their girlfriends, fiancées and wives back in Japan. Nothing will stop Lucifer from reaching their ultimate goal... not even love! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 14 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Mayu Shinjo. People are talking about a new band by the name of e-mu. They've got the buzz-all they need is a killer hit single to take them all the way to the top of the charts. As ?ucifer has already discovered, there's only one person who can guarantee a smash hit...her name is Aine Yukimura. And now, much to everyone's surprise, they've agreed to let e-mu borrow their golden songbird! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 15 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Mayu Shinjo. Kaito Yoshioka is one of the most powerful men in Japanese show business. One thing about this media mogul is certain: Kaito didn't get to the top by being a nice guy, and his rival record label is prepared to destroy Lucifer's success. Sighting Aine as the first target in his plan for Lucifer's ruination Kaito hatches a fiendish scheme. Sexual indiscretions, drug overdoses and passionate death threats, oh my! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 16 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Mayu Shinjo. Sakuya is prepared to exact bloody revenge on Kaito Yoshioka, the man who assaulted Aine in an attempt to destroy Lucifer's success. Barging into Yoshioka's office with dagger in hand, Sakuya's attempt at skewering the media mogul is interrupted when Ralph Grazer, Sakuya's half-brother, shows up with some government goons in tow. Will Grazer's last-minute intervention prevent a bloodthirsty Sakuya from committing a rock'n'roll homicide? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 17 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Mayu Shinjo. It's time for Lucifer's final concert in Japan, and Sakuya agrees to make a comeback, but the event is bittersweet now that their indomitable producer Hitoshi is gone for good. To realize Lucifer's dream of truly going global, Sakuya and Aine relocate to New York, and over Hitoshi's grave Sakuya makes a solemn vow: if his band tops the charts in the U.S., he'll finally marry Aine. But if Lucifer tanks, what will happen to Sakuya's music, and of Aine?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 18 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Mayu Shinjo. Lucifer returns triumphant to Japan after a chart-topping trip to America, but now Sakuya has to face what might be the toughest audience of his life - Aine's family. Rocking out onstage to a capacity crowd is one thing; convincing the buttoned-down parents of your bride-to-be that your intentions are true is another! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.