{"product_id":"loveless-volume-12-9781421573496","title":"Loveless, Volume 12","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLoveless Volume 12 - The Continuing Dark Fantasy Saga\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe long-awaited continuation of the best-selling series, a masterpiece tale of intrigue and innocence lost.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRitsuka Aoyagi is alone in the world--never fitting in at school and alienated from his own past by a fragmented memory. When his beloved older brother is brutally murdered, Ritsuka is heartbroken but determined to find answers. His only lead is Soubi, a mysterious, handsome college student who offers him an intimate link to his brother's other life: a dark and vibrant world of spell battles and secret names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Happens in Volume 12\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeimei refuses to fight alongside Nisei against an enraged Moonless, further straining the manipulative ties that bind the dirtiest Fighter to his heartless Sacrifice. Meanwhile, while looking at his brother's photo album, Ritsuka discovers new information that doesn't match up with what he's been told about his old self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume deepens the mystery surrounding Ritsuka's past while exploring the complex relationships between Fighters and Sacrifices in the spell battle system. The tension between Seimei and Nisei reaches new heights as loyalties are tested and secrets continue to unravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Loveless Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLoveless combines supernatural fantasy with psychological drama, creating a unique boys love manga that explores themes of identity, memory, and connection. The spell battle system, where pairs fight using words and names, provides the backdrop for deeper explorations of trust and manipulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYun Kouga began her career as a doujinshi author and debuted in 1986 with the original manga \u003ci\u003eMetal Heart\u003c\/i\u003e, serialized in \u003ci\u003eComic VAL\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the creator of the popular series \u003ci\u003eLoveless\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEarthian\u003c\/i\u003e, along with many manga and anime projects, including character design for \u003ci\u003eGundam 00\u003c\/i\u003e. Her works \u003ci\u003eCrown of Love\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGestalt\u003c\/i\u003e are also published by VIZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition from Viz Media continues the ongoing Loveless series, delivering the intricate storytelling and emotional depth fans expect from Yun Kouga's work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viz Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680889311506,"sku":"9781421573496","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5cbffeb7-a4f3-43b0-bb1f-08dbb9df3297.jpg?v=1733945153","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/loveless-volume-12-9781421573496","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}