Nina the Starry Bride Vol. 04

Nina the Starry Bride Vol. 04

Nina was plucked off the streets because she resembled a dead priestess–but is this a lucky break, or a new kind of curse? Winner of the Kodansha Manga Award, this fantasy shojo manga features intertwining constellations of palace intrigue and perilous romance, for fans of The Ancient Magus’ Bride, The Apothecary Diaries, and Snow White With the Red Hair.

With the hope of protecting Azure, Nina swears she will become the queen of Galgada. Unfortunately, the crown prince of Galgada, Sett is not easy to influence. Rather, he is a wicked young man who has never known love. Nevertheless, Nina suggests loving her a try. While heading to the home country of Galgada from Bastella, Nina crosses paths with an even more dangerous beast…!!

Biographical Notes:

RIKACHI debuted in 2004. Nina the Starry Bride is Rikachi’s first series to be published in English.

Title Notes:

Winner of the 46th Annual Kodansha Manga Award for Shojo, one of the most prestigious awards in manga. Others that have won this award include Sailor Moon, Fruits Basket, Kimi ni Todoke, Perfect World, and A Condition Called Love.

For fans of sociopolitical complexities and conflicts of honor and heart, the heartstrings are tightened and twisted with every chapter.

With exquisite costume and character designs, the artwork transports readers to another land.

Fans requested the digital Kodansha title for a print edition.

More details on RIKACHI:

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