Please Save My Earth GN (2003-2007 Viz) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. Sensitive high-school girl Alice just moved to Tokyo only ten days ago, and is already plagued with worries. Her unconscious world is wonderful-dreams of her living on the moon! But reality is far from ideal since grade-school-aged bratty Rin, a holy terror, becomes Alice's baby-sitting job! Meanwhile, Alice meets a pair of boys at school with an oddly close relationship. It's only later that she discovers their relationship is based on their dreams of the same nature. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. After the chilling conclusion of volume one, the tension begins to mount! It turns out Takashi is not merely a biker punk, but the son of Raozo Matsudaira, a powerful man whose construction firm is renovating Tokyo Tower. Takashi's sudden, terrified behavior leads Tamura, his unflappable personal aide, to investigate. Tamura soon receives his own threatening notes from "S." But why does Rin want Tokyo Tower? In the meantime, inspired by the discovery that Alice is Mokuren, Isse has come up with a plan to try to find the other members of the moon team. Surprisingly, his ad in a creepy cult magazine pays off, and they meet Daisuke and Sakura, who are Hiragi and Shusuran in the moon dreams. From these two, the others learn the terrible truth. The dreams are not visions of the future-they're memories of a tragic past. Sent to study Earth, the moon dream aliens were very far from their home worlds. This spared them from a galactic war that wiped out their civilization. Shortly thereafter, they contracted a fatal, contagious disease that killed them one by one. After hearing of the sad fate of their former selves, Alice can't help but wonder whether she wants to know more. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. Sensitive high-school girl Alice just moved to Tokyo only ten days ago, and is already plagued with worries. Her unconscious world is wonderful - dreams of her living on the moon! But reality is far from ideal since grade-school-aged bratty Rin, a holy terror, becomes Alice's baby-sitting job! Meanwhile, Alice meets a pair of boys at school with an oddly close relationship. It's only later that she discovers their relationship is based on their dreams of the same nature. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. Rin knows almost everything now, but he's keeping it to himself. When he met the others, Rin lied, claiming he was Shukaido, the age difference due to being reborn twice. In truth, Haruhiko is the reincarnation of Shukaido, and Rin has made sure he knows the reason behind their age difference-Shukaido's treachery, which left Shion alone on the moon for nine maddening years! Shion's obsession to protect Earth has been passed on to Rin, who is intent on destroying the Moon Base and all traces of their potentially Earth-destroying past. Overwhelmed by his past-life, Haruhiko has cut himself off from everyone. When Tamura insists on talking with him, he sees more than he bargained for-including Haruhiko disappearing in front of his eyes! Having teleported to a river, the distraught Haruhiko jumps in! Issei and Sakura happen to spot him and try to save him. Will Issei make it in time? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. The moon-dreamers seem to be falling apart. Between her brother's meddling and Jinpachi's reaction to her engagement with Rin, Alice may never go to another meeting. Issei's not too enthusiastic about going, either especially after his frustration at reliving Enju's pain inspired him to kiss Jinpachi! In his monopoly of information, Rin throws the others a bone, telling Haruhiko to meet them as Shion. Tamura's willing to wait for Haruhiko to come to him about his problems, but he's throwing all his free-time and connections at Haruhiko's strange situation and the mystery of Takashi's tormentor, "S." From Mikuro, an old friend's psychic brother, Tamura has learned Haruhiko's powers may not be human. But Tamura will soon leave Tokyo to accompany Takashi, who's transferring to a school in Kyoto for safety's sake. The combination of Tamura's leaving and Rin's new scheme has made Haruhiko suddenly desperate to see Tamura... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. Sensitive high-school girl Alice just moved to Tokyo only ten days ago, and is already plagued with worries. Her unconscious world is wonderful -- dreams of her living on the moon! But reality is far from ideal since grade-school-aged bratty Rin, a holy terror, becomes Alice's baby-sitting job! Meanwhile, Alice meets a pair of boys at school with an oddly close relationship. It's only later that she discovers their relationship is based on their dreams of the same nature. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. The others are remembering their passwords and growing suspicious of "Shion." Rin's cancellation of his engagement to Alice has caused her to consider she might be Mokuren. Everything's going according to Rin's plan...or so he thinks! Tamura's connections are beginning to come into play. His friend's psychic brother, Mikuro, has paid a visit to Haruhiko, leaving him a mysterious warning about the physical strain of teleporting. What harm might come from his benign advice? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. Are the woes of the present meant to be endured for the promise of a better future or to atone for past wrongs? The singularly unique concept behind Please Save My Earth turns the everyday lives of its characters into a captivating epic of love, fate and faith. Haruhiko has unknowingly failed to intercept his revealing letter to Tamura. The letter convinces Mrs. Yakushimaru to allow her sons, including the psychic Mikuro, to aid Tamura. But when Mikuro mysteriously slips Haruhiko a warning, Haruhiko thinks he's Rin's ally. Once he sees the note, Rin calls out Tamura and Mikuro. Into the middle of the resulting psychic battle enters Haruhiko. Can he convince Rin to stop? Will his diseased heart survive if he doesn't? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. After a psychic battle in Kyoto, all the combatants are wounded-with Rin sustaining the most severe injuries. The physical and mental trauma has unlocked a Pandora's box of memories, causing Rin to relive some of Shion's most painful moments. Between his tragic childhood and psychic powers, Shion grew into an isolated, detached youth. What will be revealed by his formative years and his eventual trip to observe the Earth from the moon? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. Are the woes of the present meant to be endured for the promise of a better future or to atone for past wrongs? The singularly unique concept behind Please Save My Earth turns the everyday lives of its characters into a captivating epic of love, fate and faith.Still unconscious from his psychic battle with Haruhiko and Mikuro, Rin continues to remember more details of his difficult past life as Shion. His long-time rivalry with Gyokuran makes his assignment to the team complicated enough, but the first time he meets Mokuren is a near-religious experience. With the approaching apocalypse, how will his animosity toward Gyokuran combine with his mixed feelings toward Mokuren and his own doubting soul? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. Young Rin is the reincarnation of Shion, the alien moon base's socially dissonant engineer. Driven to protect the Earth by Shion's impassioned memories, Rin will do anything to achieve his mysterious goals. His attempts to control and manipulate fellow moon dreamer Haruhiko have culminated in a brutal psychic battle. The results have left Rin nearly comatose, unable to escape dreams of Shion's tormented past. After spending so much time reliving Shion's life, how is Rin supposed to cope with waking on Earth in a child's battered body? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. After a psychic battle with fellow moon dreamer Haruhiko, young Rin's injuries gave him plenty of time to dream of his past life as Shion, the moon base's socially dissonant engineer. Now that he's awake, Rin's personality has become muddled. Shion's obsessive drive to save the Earth sporadically overpowers Rin's need to hide his abilities and intentions. The resulting conflict causes emotional trauma for those around him. Worse, he has been found by Tamura and Mikuro, Haruhiko's allies, so Rin must stay alert instead of focusing on his recovery. How much stress can a little boy take? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. Are the woes of the present meant to be endured for the promise of a better future or to atone for past wrongs? In a captivating epic of love, fate and faith, seven young people must struggle with this spirituall puzzle as their alien past lives threaten the future. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. Possessing the memories of Shion, the moon base's socially dissonant engineer, young Rin is driven by his past life to protect the Earth. After a brutal conflict, Rin's identity has been revealed to the resourceful Mr. Tamura. Combined with his mother breaking down from the pressure, Rin flees his hospital bed to find unexpected allies amongst strangers. During a school trip to Kyoto, three of them seek out Mr. Tamura and the reclusive moon dreamer Haruhiko in hopes of finding answers. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. Young Rin has fled from home to find unexpected allies amongst strangers. On a school trip to Kyoto, the others have met with Mr. Tamura and Haruhiko. Finally, they know the truth that Rin is Shion and that Shion was trapped alone on the moon for nine years. All the stress causes the poignant memories of Mokuren to fully awaken within Alice. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. Mokuren's perspective on moon base tragedy is vastly different from Shion's. Though she seems to be an ethereal goddess, she has her own insecurities and frustrations. When she learns of the opportunity to join the research team on the KK moon base, she eagerly applies for the position, against the protest of the Lim Lians. Her wish to join good-looking men on the team is fulfilled when she meets handsome Gyokuran and Shion - but will either one quench her desires? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. Mokuren yearns for friendship, but she keeps overhearing the members of the KK research team bad-mouthing her. Handsome Gyokuran treats her with kindness, yet Mokuren is instead drawn to bad-tempered Shion, since he's the only one who can see her as a fellow mortal. When the team learns that their star system has been destroyed, Gyokuran turns to Mokuren for a miracle, not understanding that she is just as emotionally devastated and powerless as everyone else. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. Villainous Rin is wreaking havoc among the group of teenagers who remember a past life on the moon. In his quest to destroy the moon base, Rin will stop at nothing to learn the computer passwords of his former compatriots on the KK research team. To force Daisuke to reveal his password, Rin takes his younger brother hostage. The others desperately try to dodge Rin. But how long can they keep one step ahead of him? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. Mokuren awakens from a fever-induced coma a week after her attack, tormented by the realization that Shion lied to her when he said he loved her. After all, if he really did, her Kiche, the mystical mark on her forehead, would have disappeared. Even so, and even though he's now treating her like a sacred being instead of a fellow human, she can't stop loving him. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 20 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. Rin is finally face to face with Alice again, and he is determined to get the computer password she used in her past life on the KK moon base. But even in the face of his vicious threats, Alice steadfastly refuses¯unless he'll tell her why he needs it. It turns out that Rin's motives are more complicated than his former moon compatriots could imagine. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Saki Hiwatari. Translated by Lilian Olsen. Adapted by Fred Burke. Now, in the conclusion to the Please Save My Earth series, his plot to destroy the moon base and all traces of his past life reaches its dénouement. Alice begs Rin not to let his past life as Shion rule his future and even threatens to jump off Tokyo Tower if he chooses to pursue his plot of eventually controlling the wolf. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.