Women's Baseball Manga 'Karin's Mound' Volume 18 to be Released on April 10th (Friday)!
Volume 18 of the women's baseball manga 'Karin's Mound', produced by Wakasa Life, will be released on April 10th.
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Wakasa Life Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City) is pleased to announce that Volume 18 of "Karin's Mound" will be available nationwide at bookstores and on websites starting Friday, April 10th.
This is a coming-of-age baseball manga depicting the challenge of the protagonist, Karin Kiritani, who dreams of "playing in Koshien even as a girl." Her journey of facing difficulties with her teammates and pursuing her dream while competing with rivals delivers courage and hope to readers.
A story that goes beyond baseball to depict the "power of believing in dreams."
Baseball knows no gender!
Don't miss the hottest battles of these "ball girls"!
Highlights of Volume 18
The fierce pitcher's duel in the quarterfinals goes into extra innings with a 0-0 score!
Both first-year pitchers, Kaori of Seiou and Iori of Gekkou, have been throwing with all their might, supported by their teammates despite their exhaustion.
Then, in the top of the 9th inning. With the bases loaded, the substitute player, Amu, comes up to bat.
Amu has been saving the team in place of Koharu, who fell ill.
Can she decide the game and become the true savior!?
The intense battle between these dark horses, vying for a spot in the top 4,
is finally reaching its climax!!
Product Details
[Karin's Mound Volume 18]
Price: 500 yen (tax included) each
Original Story: Kenichi Kadoya
Manga: Seiou High School Manga Research Club
Publisher: Ogaki Shoten
Sales Locations: Major bookstores nationwide including Ogaki Shoten, and online websites.
*Availability may vary by store.
Related Sites
● Karin's Mound Official Website
https://karin.wakasa.jp
● Karin's Mound [Official] LINE
https://liff.line.me/1645278921-kWRPP32q/?accountId=karinsmound
● Wakasa Life Corporate Site
https://company.wakasa.jp
FAQ
When will Volume 18 of 'Karin's Mound' be released?
It will be released on Friday, April 10, 2024.
What kind of manga is 'Karin's Mound'?
It is a coming-of-age baseball manga depicting the challenge of the protagonist, Karin Kiritani, who dreams of 'playing in Koshien even as a girl'.
Please tell me the synopsis of Volume 18.
The quarterfinals go into extra innings, with a fierce battle between two first-year pitchers. The focus is on whether the substitute player, Amu, can decide the game when she comes up to bat with the bases loaded.
What is the price of the manga?
It is 500 yen (tax included) each.
Where can I purchase it?
You can purchase it at bookstores nationwide and on websites. Ogaki Shoten also carries it.