Nina the Starry Bride Vol. 06

Nina the Starry Bride Vol. 06

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.

The king of Galgada has decided to eliminate the current order of succession, and a war for the throne revolving around who will successfully take Nina as their bride breaks out. While Nina is trying to become the queen of Galgada to protect Azure, Azure arrives undercover as a messenger from Fortna and suggests that Nina return with him. Nina barely has time to process this before the Galgada Lion Festival gets underway. the fighting tournament’s many twists and turns lead to Azure and Sett crossing swords!

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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