SWAN (2025)

"Written by Ariyoshi Kyoko Art and cover by Ariyoshi CMX. One of the most famous and lauded shojo manga ever published, SWAN is Ariyoshi Kyoko's best-selling classic about a girl who strives to become a great ballerina. Meet Hijiri Masumi, a 16-year-old about to enter her first ballet contest. The competition is fierce, and there's no telling whether she'll win, or how far her training can take her. But the great director Alexej Sergeiev invites her to join his company, and she launches her career - spending years dancing in the shadow of prima ballerina Kyogoku Sayoko. Masumi's journey takes her on a tour of the great ballet companies of Europe and America through triumph and despair as she struggles toward her goal of becoming the greatest dancer of her generation! On sale Nov 3 • 5' x 7.375' • B&W, 200 pg"

"Written by Ariyoshi Kyoko Art by Ariyoshi Kyoko CMX. The popular Japanese shojo saga SWAN continues as Masumi wins a spot in the company but can she keep it? Masumi has survived the rigorous competition and won a place in the National Ballet School. But just as she resolves to work hard and stay focused, a handsome new foreign student arrives. Will this newcomer support her quest to develop as a dancer, or will romantic entanglements become a distraction? "

"Written and illustrated by Ariyoshi Kyoko CMX. A young girl dreams of becoming a beautiful prima ballerina! But there are many challenges on the way to the top of the professional dance world. When three of Hijiri Masumi's talented classmates are chosen for a special performance in Russia, the ballet capital of the world, she is fortunate enough to join them as a backstage crewmember. But fate intervenes again when one of her classmates is injured and Masumi is chosen as a substitute dancer for the rehearsals. Will Masumi succeed as she is thrust upon the world stage?"

"Written and illustrated by Ariyoshi Kyoko CMX. The beloved drama continues! Masumi meets yet another talented rival, Sidney Eglund, who is determined to prove herself the better dancer. Their rivalry heats up when they have a chance to compete in front of the legendary prima ballerina Margaret Fonteyn. A victory could give Masumi a chance to win the lead role with the Bolshoi. But first she must defeat the star pupil of the Royal Ballet Academy!"

"Written and illustrated by Ariyoshi Kyoko CMX. The beloved classic manga continues! When the legendary Dame Margaret Fonteyn encourages Masumi to be herself and express her inner strength through dancing, Masumi gains the hope and confidence she needs to rise to her next challenge. In Russia, Masumi will audition for the lead role in a special performance, but she will be competing against Russia's own prodigy, Larissa Maximova. Will Masumi use Margaret Fonteyn's advice, or be defeated by Larissa's perfect skills?"

"Written and illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi CMX. The trials and triumphs of hopeful prima ballerina Hijiri Masumi continue in the CMX version of this beloved international hit! When the naturally talented Kyogoku Sayoko injured her ankle, the chance of a lifetime fell into Masumi's lap. She's now faced with the challenge of representing Japan in a competition in Russia, far from home. Masumi is up against two of the finest Russian dance prodigies, but the tremendous stress and fear cause her to lose her hearing. Can Masumi dance the finest performance of her life without music to inspire her?"

"Written and illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi CMX. Aspiring 16-year-old ballet dancer Masumi moves closer to achieving her dreams! She has leapt ahead of her mentor and friend Sayoko, and now the pressure is on to win the lead in the latest competition. But her newest opponent has a surprising connection with Masumi's late mother. Can she stay focused on her goal, or will this unexpected link to her past prove to be too big a distraction? "

"SWAN VOL. 8 Written and illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi CMX. Masumi finally makes her debut, and it nearly ends in disaster! As if that's not enough, dancers from around the world gather for the Tokyo World Ballet competition. It's going to take everything Masumi has - and more - to outdo a multitude of competitors who are more skilled, more experienced, and more confident. Advance-solicited; on sale October 25 • 5' x 7.375' 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES"

"Written and illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi CMX. After getting off to a shaky start at the World Ballet Competition, Masumi salvages a potentially disastrous error, earns the respect of the audience and the judges and manages to advance to round 2. But she'll have to do better than that to go head-to-head against Lilliana Maximova, Russia's best-kept secret prodigy! Advance-solicited; on sale February 7 • 5' x 7.375' 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • All Ages"

"Written and illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi CMX. Round 2 of the World Ballet Competition is about to begin. Masumi is still shaken by the news regarding Kusakabe, the dancer she loved; but she must put her pain behind her and dance the performance of a lifetime. Aoi, her loyal and dedicated dance partner, will certainly be there to support her, but what role might the mysterious Leonhardt Von Christ come to play in Masumi's life? Advance-solicited; on sale May 30 • 5' x 7.375' • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES"

"Written and illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi CMX. Following her dynamic rendering of 'The Black Swan,' Masumi and her partner Aoi win second place in the pas de deux division of the World Ballet Competition. Moving on to the next stage, she must now partner with her high school classmate, Leonhardt Von Christ. Although he is a charismatic and powerful dancer, the rebellious Leonhardt blows off rehearsal, putting their performance at risk."

"Written and illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi CMX. Masumi manages to snap out of her intense insecurities and performs beyond her expectations with her dance partner, Leonhardt. She wins second place overall, beating out everyone except her archnemesis, the prodigy Lilliana. After the win, Masumi and Leonhardt receive invitations to dance from both Moscow and New York, the world's two most prestigious ballet locations! Which will Masumi choose? Advance-solicited; on sale February 6"

"Written and illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi CMX. Following her silver medal win in the World Ballet Competition, Masumi and her partner Leonhardt get to train at the prestigious New York City Ballet. New to modern dance, Masumi struggles to understand it, but their esteemed choreographer is not impressed with her efforts. Will a chance encounter with an old classmate help or hurt Masumi at this critical point in her career? Advance-solicited; on sale May 14 • 5' x 7.375' • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • EVERYONE"

"Written by Illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi CMX. The classically trained Masumi continues to struggle with modern dance. The frustrated choreographer just may replace her with a more experienced ballerina. But Leonhardt only wants to work with Masumi. He's prepared to lay it all on the line, refusing to dance with the chosen ballerina.Will Leonhardt's arrogance end both his and Masumi's dancing days before they've even begun? Advance-solicited; on sale May 13 • 5' x 7.375' • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • EVERYONE"

"Written and illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi CMX. Everyone is stunned when Leonhardt decides to quit, rather than dance with a partner other than Masumi. Just when all seems lost, another famous choreographer jumps at the chance to have the duo perform for him instead. Meanwhile, Lucien is starting to fall for Masumi. When a serious illness sidelines this would-be suitor, will Masumi be able to stay focused on ballet? Advance-solicited; on sale February 10 o 5' x 7.375' o 184 pg, B&W, $9.99 US o EVERYONE "