VS (2025)

"Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada CMX. Kicking off a dramatic new CMX series! Sometimes it takes a person who has shared your dream to make it come true. For Reiji, a gifted violinist with no formal training, success may be the key to escaping from his miserable home life. Mitsuko was also a prodigy until an accident left her unable to play. Now she is going to help Reiji achieve the goal she could never attain. Passions and rivalries play out against the backdrop of the music world, while Reiji's family background provides intense, emotional drama."

"Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada CMX. Sometimes it takes someone who has shared your dream to make it come true. Reiji is determined to become a professional violinist, but does he have what it takes to go the distance? His teacher - the former prodigy Mitsuko - is driving him hard. Reiji goes head to head with another gifted young artist, and the competition gets fierce. Meanwhile, a famous conductor takes a special interest in Reiji's progress."

"VS. VOL. 3 Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada CMX. Reiji has just one chance to get to New York and see his sister Miruka: he must win the spot of soloist with the Hakuto Philharmonic. But his rival, Aoi, is determined to take that honor away from him. Things look promising when Reiji is taken under the wing of a musician with a special interest in mentoring the young prodigy. But this mysterious benefactor's past connection with Hane puts a cloud over his true intentions. Advance-solicited; on sale October 4 • 5' x 7.375' 224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada CMX. Reiji prepares for the big concert in New York and an anticipated reunion with his sister. Bartholomew, conductor for the New York Philharmonic, has taken a liking to Reiji and wants him to join the orchestra when they tour Europe. But when the young violinist learns that his would-be mentor played a key role in Hane's past troubles, things get ugly!"

"Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada CMX. On the verge of their violin competition, Nachi confesses her love to Reiji. Then Nachi finds herself forced to confront the abuse within her family. Aoi, Reiji's main rival, faces a death in his own family, which taxes his weakened heart. Despite their teacher's advice, he's not going to give up playing without a fight and it's going to get physical! Advance-solicited; on sale April 4 • 5' x 7.375' 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+"

"Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada CMX. The conflict heats up between Reiji and Bartholomew! Mitsuko struggles with her own confused emotions in order to stay focused on her troubled student's progress. Reiji's estranged mother appears, seeking reconciliation with her son, but he's not interested. When she later violently interrupts his concert, it leads to a shocking revelation about the relationship between Reiji and Bartholomew. Advance-solicited; on sale July 4 • 5' x 7.375' 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+"

"Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada CMX. Simmering emotions boil over in this final volume! Will Mitsuko choose the younger Reiji or her former lover, the mercurial conductor named Bartholomew? Reiji is finally on the verge of attaining the recognition he's always coveted. But will he gain professional success only to lose his personal happiness?"