Cross Game, Vol. 1
One of the biggest names in the manga industry today, Mitsuru Adachi made his debut in 1970 withKieta Bakuonin the pages ofDeluxe Shonen Sunday. The creator of numerous mega-hits such asTouch,Miyuki, andCross Game, Adachi sensei received the Shogakukan Manga Award for all three of the aforementioned series. Truly at the top echelon of the manga industry, his cumulative works have seen over 200 million copies sold, and many of his series have been adapted into anime, live-action TV series and film. A master of his medium, Adachi has come to be known for his genius handling of dramatic elements skillfully combined with romance, comedy, and sports. He along with Rumiko Takahashi, have become synonymous with the phenomenal success ofShonen Sundayin Japan.