Cross Game, Vol. 8 (8)

ISBN: 1421537729

Author: Mitsuru Adachi

Condition: New

This poignant coming-of-age story will change your perception of what shonen manga can be. About the game of life...and baseball.Cross Game is a moving drama that is heartfelt and true, yet in the brilliant hands of manga artist Mitsuru Adachi, delightfully flows with a light and amusing touch. The series centers around a boy named Ko, the family of four sisters who live down the street and the game of baseball. This poignant coming-of-age story will change your perception of what shonen manga can be.The Seishu Gakuen baseball team is one win away from fulfilling Wakabas final dream of seeing Ko pitch in front of a packed crowd at Koshien. But theyll have to beat powerhouse Ryuou Gakuin in the North Tokyo Tournament finals in order to get there. Meanwhile, Akane Takigawas health takes a turn for the worse, and shes scheduled to have surgeryon the day of the big game.