Real
By: Takehiko Inoue ; [translation, John Werry ; touch-up & lettering, Steve Dutro ; editor, Andy Nakatani]
Contributors: Werry, John (Translator); Dutro, Steve; Nakatani, Andy
Publisher: Viz Media
Published: 2009
Place of publication: San Francisco, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 210
ISBN-13: 9781421519920
Subjects: Young men; Basketball; Wheelchair basketball; Comic books, strips
Work titles: Riaru
Description: Kiyoharu Togawa is selected to compete for a coveted spot on Japan's National Wheelchair Basketball Team. But with the prospects of this upcoming challenge weighing heavy on his mind, he reflects upon the demons of his past--his battle with cancer and rehabilitation as well as his bitter conflicts with his father. Togawa's passion for his sport is just about the only thing in life that can give him the strength to pull through. Publisher description.
Notes: Translation from Japanese of: Riaru.

Originally published in Japan in 2004 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo.

This book is published "manga-style", in authentic Japanese right-to-left format.

16 and up.

Rated T+ for older teen.

Translated from the Japanese.