Sumomomo, Momomo, Vol. 1: The Strongest Bride on Earth

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Marc Notes: First published in Japan in 2005 by Square Enix Co., Ltd.--Colophon.; Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese manga format.; Momoko is sent to the rival Inuzuka clan, where she is to marry the son of their mighty leader. But Koushi Inuzuka abandoned the martial arts long ago. Now committed to his legal studies, the last thing Koushi has on his mind is marriage-especially not to the world's strongest bride!; 8; OT: older teen, LNSV--P. [4] of cover.; Translated from the Japanese. Biographical Note: Shinobu Ohtaka is an award-winning Japanese manga artist from Tokyo. She is best known for her martial arts love comedy "Sumomomo, Momomo" and her action-packed fantasy series "Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic," both of which were adapted into successful animated series. Brief Description: "First published in Japan in 2005 by Square Enix Co., Ltd."--Colophon. Brief Description: Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese manga format. Brief Description: Momoko is the only child of the Kuzuryuu clan, a powerful martial arts family with inhuman strength. But strong as she is, her father fears a woman will never be able to master the skills of the family. Unless Momoko marries and bears a capable heir, the Kuzuryuu line is doomed to weaken and die off!Publisher Marketing: An heir to a martial arts dynasty tries to stop an impending civil war in Japan.