{"product_id":"saigami-volume-2-rockport-edition-the-initiation-exam-9780760382325","title":"Saigami, Volume 2 - Rockport Edition: The Initiation Exam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow from Rockport Publishers and including new content: \u003ci\u003eSaigami, Volume 2.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaigami, Volume 2 \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003econtinues the journey of the young teenage woman Ayumi as she discovers more about her astral flame powers, her adopted land of Aesztrea, and even her own identity.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The day of the \u003cb\u003eSaigami Initiation Exam\u003c\/b\u003e has come. Despite her best effort and newfound optimism, \u003cb\u003eEarth native Ayumi isn't ready for it\u003c\/b\u003e. What will she do when she finds herself all alone again, and her best attempts come up short? New players have entered the contest, and Ayumi must determine how badly she wants to succeed in this new fantasy world. \u003cb\u003eCan she become the warrior she wasn't meant to be?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Initiation Exam throws an unexpected curveball at young Saigami candidates, including Ayumi, who has arrived in this strange fantasy world under mysterious circumstances. While these young, powerful teenagers have no way of knowing, \u003cb\u003ethe contest strings are being pulled from the shadows\u003c\/b\u003e, putting their future careers--and their lives--in jeopardy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Ayumi and the others will have to act fast, be clever, and rely on unlikely alliances to survive this test. Can a fellow female Saigami initiate help Ayumi in her darkest hour? Refusing to be a damsel in distress, \u003cb\u003eAyumi's not ready to go down without a fight\u003c\/b\u003e, and her mighty new flame powers are burning hotter than ever! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaigami\u003c\/i\u003e is rated T for Teen, recommended for ages 13 and up.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Saturday AM, the world's most diverse manga-inspired comics, are now presented in a new format! Introducing \u003cb\u003eSaturday AM TANKS\u003c\/b\u003e, the new graphic novel format similar to Japanese Tankobons where we collect the global heroes and artists of Saturday AM. These handsome volumes have select color pages, revised artwork, and innovative post-credit scenes that help bring new life to our popular BIPOC, LGBTQ, and\/or culturally diverse characters. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoin in even more adventures with the other action-packed Saturday AM TANKS series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eApple Black\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eClock Striker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGunhild\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHammer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHenshin!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOblivion Rouge\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSoul Beat\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTitan King\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUnderground\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eYellow Stringer\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeny \u003c\/b\u003e(AO Viorál) is a European LGBTQ creator, born and raised in Pécs, Hungary. Known online as SaigamiProject, she's been active in the Western manga scene for over a decade. She aspires to create stories with proper representation of relatable, diverse characters who may be LGBTQ or strong-willed female leads who will inspire young readers. She's one of the co-founders of Saturday AM, one of the world's most diverse manga brands. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaturday AM\u003c\/b\u003e is a unique digital comics brand featuring an ever-growing catalog of popular, exclusive and diverse action manga-style webcomics by independent creators from around the world. Among the nearly 50 visionary artists on the Saturday AM team are @WhytManga (\u003ci\u003eApple Black\u003c\/i\u003e), @JeyOdin (\u003ci\u003eHammer\u003c\/i\u003e), and @saigamiproject (\u003ci\u003eSaigami\u003c\/i\u003e). To learn more about Saturday AM, visit saturday-am.com, or find them on Instagram (@saturday_am), YouTube (youtube.com\/user\/MyFutprint), and Twitter (@saturday_am). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rockport Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50651687289106,"sku":"9780760382325","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ef19f11d-fe2a-45ae-80d0-b49887e8c9c4.jpg?v=1733307491","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/saigami-volume-2-rockport-edition-the-initiation-exam-9780760382325","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}