Otomen, Vol. 5

By Aya Kanno

Book Overview

This New York Times manga best seller series features handsome, manly men who have cute, girly hobbies

Asuka Masamune is a guy who loves girly things--sewing, knitting, making cute stuffed animals and reading shojo comics. But in a world where boys are expected to act manly, Asuka must hide his beloved hobbies and play the part of a masculine jock instead. Can Asuka ever show his true self to anyone, much less to Ryo Miyakozuka, the girl that he's falling for?

Ryo is chosen to participate in a contest where flower arrangement and tea ceremony skills are tested--but she sucks at those things To top things off, the previous champion wants Asuka for herself Does Ryo have a fighting chance?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1421527375
• ISBN13: 9781421527376
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Viz Media
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12