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The Misfortune of Kyon and Koizumi

Haruhi Comic Anthology
By Nagaru Tanigawa
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Boisterous and impulsive Haruhi Suzumiya leads the SOS Brigade, a club where she commands centre stage. Yet, it is the supporting cast, especially Kyon, who often bear the brunt of her orders. This collection of short comics and illustrations by various artists finally puts the boys of the SOS Brigade in the spotlight, offering readers a fresh perspective on their misadventures.
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Ideal for fans of graphic novels and those who enjoy character-driven stories with a humorous edge, particularly readers familiar with the Haruhi Suzumiya universe.

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From the world of the bestselling Haruhi Suzumiya series comes this collection of short stories featuring the boys of the SOS Brigade!

A collection of short stories and artwork featuring the long-suffering male members of the SOS Brigade!

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Boisterous, impulsive Haruhi Suzumiya commands the spotlight wherever she goes! But the SOS Brigade chief wouldn't be any kind of chief at all without a supporting cast of club members to command as well. And there's no one she loves ordering around as much as Kyon!

In this collection of short comics and illustrations by various artists, the boys of the SOS Brigade will at last have their moment to shine!

The Misfortune of Kyon and Koizumi offers fans a chance to see the series from a fresh perspective, focusing on the adventures and dynamics of the beloved male characters.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316228718

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Illustration: Illustrated throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Noizi Ito

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 156g

Pages: 160

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Fiction Graphic Novels Manga Nagaru Tanigawa Yen Press

About the Author

Nagaru Tanigawa (Author)

Nagaru Tanigawa is a Japanese author best known for The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya for which he won the grand prize at the eighth annual Sneaker Awards. Tanigawa is currently working on the tenth novel about Haruhi Suzumiya and the S.O.S. Brigade.

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