{"product_id":"black-bird-volume-2-9781421527659","title":"Black Bird, Volume 2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlack Bird Volume 2 - Paranormal Romance Manga\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Bird Volume 2 continues the supernatural romance between Misao Harada and Kyo, the leader of the Tengu demon clan. This shojo manga by Kanoko Sakurakouji blends mythical elements with teenage romance as Misao navigates the dangerous demon realm that only she can see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStory Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMisao Harada wants a normal high school life, but as the bride of demon prophecy, her blood grants incredible powers and her flesh provides immortality. The demon realm fights for control over her, making survival her primary concern. Kyo, head of the Tengu demon clan, represents her only chance at staying alive. While she holds sweet childhood memories of him, the man he has become challenges everything she remembers. The central tension explores whether Misao can trust her life and heart to someone who seems focused solely on the promise of her blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Manga Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume is part of the Black Bird manga series that won the 54th Shogakukan Manga Award. The series explores a hidden world of myth and magic that intersects with our reality, visible only to special individuals like Misao. The narrative combines supernatural elements with the emotional complexity of teenage relationships, creating a paranormal romance that appeals to fans of both fantasy and shojo manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Creator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKanoko Sakurakouji, born in downtown Tokyo, brings her passion for reading, theater, and storytelling to this award-winning series. Her debut title Raibu ga Hanetara ran in Bessatsu Shojo Comic in 2000. Her 2004 title Backstage Prince was serialized in VIZ Media's Shojo Beat magazine. Black Bird represents the culmination of her artistic development, earning recognition with the prestigious Shogakukan Manga Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Viz Media, this paperback volume delivers the continuing story of demon prophecy and forbidden romance. The manga explores themes of mythology, supernatural powers, and the struggle between destiny and personal choice. Readers who enjoyed Volume 1 will find the tension escalating as Misao's relationship with Kyo deepens while the dangers surrounding her intensify.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viz Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680885215506,"sku":"9781421527659","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7ec2d920-f697-4e69-bca8-a9d06c5c5194.jpg?v=1733945054","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/black-bird-volume-2-9781421527659","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}