List of Sensual Phrase chapters


The chapters of the manga series Sensual Phrase were written by Mayu Shinjo. The first chapter premiered in Shōjo Comic in 1997, where it was serialized monthly until its conclusion in 2000. The series focuses on the romance between Sakuya Ookochi, the lead singer of a Japanese band known for its explicit lyrics, and Aine Yukimura, a high school student who becomes their lyricist after Sakuya accidentally reads the lyrics of a song she has written. In addition to their own relationship insecurities, Aine struggles to deal with jealous fans, unwanted attention from other men, and enemies of the band seeking to use her to hurt Sakuya.

Cover of the first volume of the Viz Media English release of Sensual Phrase, published in North America on March 24, 2004

The individual chapters were collected and published in 17 tankōbon volumes by Shogakukan under their "Flower Comics" imprint starting on June 26, 1997; the last volume was released on January 26, 2001.[1][2][3] An additional volume was released on April 24, 2003 containing a sequel chapter for the story and additional unrelated short stories.[1][3] Shogakukan republished the serialized chapters across six shinsoban hard cover editions in 2003 and re-released the original 17 volumes in 2006 with new covers.[1] Sensual Phrase was adapted into six light novels containing side stories from the series.[1] The series was also adapted into a 44-episode anime series by Studio Hibari that aired in Japan on TV Tokyo from April 20, 1999 to March 25, 2000.[citation needed] The anime was partially a prequel to the manga focusing on the band's beginnings more than Aine and Sakuya's relationship.[citation needed] The manga series is licensed for regional language releases by Editorial Ivréa in Spain and Latin America, Pika Edition in France, Egmont Manga & Anime in Germany, and Star Comics in Italy. It was serialized in Germany in Manga Twister [de] and in Italy in Amici.

Sensual Phrase is licensed for an English-language release in North America by Viz Media, including the special final volume.[4] It released the first volume of the series on March 24, 2004; the final volume was released on February 13, 2007.[5][6]

Volume listing edit

No. Original release date Original ISBN North America release date North America ISBN
1 June 26, 1997[2]978-4-09-136835-5March 24, 2004[5]978-1-59116-205-6
2 September 26, 1997[7]978-4-09-136836-2June 9, 2004[8]978-1-59116-334-3
3 December 15, 1997[9]978-4-09-136837-9August 11, 2004[10]978-1-59116-449-4
4 March 26, 1998[11]978-4-09-136838-6September 22, 2004[12]978-1-59116-411-1
5 June 26, 1998[13]978-4-09-136839-3December 14, 2004[14]978-1-59116-560-6
6 August 22, 1998[15]978-4-09-136840-9February 8, 2005[16]978-1-59116-671-9
7 October 26, 1998[17]978-4-09-137691-6April 12, 2005[18]978-1-59116-734-1
8 February 24, 1999[19]978-4-09-137692-3June 15, 2005[20]978-1-59116-803-4
9 April 22, 1999[21]978-4-09-137693-0August 16, 2005[22]978-1-59116-867-6
10 July 22, 1999[23]978-4-09-137694-7October 11, 2005[24]978-1-4215-0013-3
11 October 26, 1999[25]978-4-09-137695-4December 13, 2005[26]978-1-4215-0107-9
12 January 26, 2000[27]978-4-09-137696-1February 14, 2006[28]978-1-4215-0265-6
13 March 25, 2000[29]978-4-09-137697-8April 11, 2006[30]978-1-4215-0395-0
14 June 26, 2000[31]978-4-09-137698-5June 13, 2006[32]978-1-4215-0559-6
15 August 24, 2000[33]978-4-09-137699-2August 8, 2006[34]978-1-4215-0560-2
16 November 25, 2000[35]978-4-09-137700-5October 10, 2006[36]978-1-4215-0561-9
17 January 26, 2001[3]978-4-09-137729-6December 12, 2006[37]978-1-4215-0562-6
18[n 1] April 24, 2003[38]978-4-09-137730-2February 13, 2007[6]978-1-4215-0847-4

Notes edit

  1. ^ Volume 18 was originally released in Japan as Kaikan Furēzu Tokubetsu Hen (快感♥フレーズ 特別編, lit. Pleasant Sensation ♥ Phrase Special Compilation)

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d Shinjo, Mayu. "Kaikan Phrase". Archived from the original on 2008-02-26. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  2. ^ a b 快感♥フレーズ / 1 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved 2009-01-24.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ a b c 快感♥フレーズ / 17 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  4. ^ "Viz Announces Q1 Acquisitions". Anime News Network. 2004-01-09. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  5. ^ a b Shinjo, Mayu (24 March 2004). Sensual Phrase (Kaikan Phrase) Vol.1. ISBN 159116205X.
  6. ^ a b "Sensual Phrase, Vol. 18". Viz Media. Archived from the original on 2009-01-29. Retrieved 2008-09-10.
  7. ^ 快感♥フレーズ / 2 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  8. ^ Shinjo, Mayu (9 June 2004). Sensual Phrase (Kaikan Phrase) Vol.2. ISBN 159116334X.
  9. ^ 快感♥フレーズ / 3 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  10. ^ Shinjo, Mayu (11 August 2004). Sensual Phrase (Kaikan Phrase) Vol.3. ISBN 1591164494.
  11. ^ 快感♥フレーズ / 4 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  12. ^ "Sensual Phrase, Vol. 4". Viz Media. Archived from the original on 2006-10-18. Retrieved 2008-09-10.
  13. ^ 快感♥フレーズ / 1 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  14. ^ "Sensual Phrase, Vol. 5". Viz Media. Archived from the original on 2006-10-18. Retrieved 2008-09-10.
  15. ^ 快感♥フレーズ / 1 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  16. ^ "Sensual Phrase, Vol. 6". Viz Media. Archived from the original on 2006-10-18. Retrieved 2008-09-10.
  17. ^ 快感♥フレーズ / 7 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  18. ^ "Sensual Phrase, Vol. 7". Viz Media. Archived from the original on 2006-10-18. Retrieved 2008-09-10.
  19. ^ 快感♥フレーズ / 8 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  20. ^ "Sensual Phrase, Vol. 8". Viz Media. Archived from the original on 2006-10-18. Retrieved 2008-09-10.
  21. ^ 快感♥フレーズ / 9 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  22. ^ "Sensual Phrase, Vol. 9". Viz Media. Archived from the original on 2006-10-18. Retrieved 2008-09-10.
  23. ^ 快感♥フレーズ / 10 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  24. ^ "Sensual Phrase, Vol. 10". Viz Media. Archived from the original on 2006-10-18. Retrieved 2008-09-10.
  25. ^ 快感♥フレーズ / 11 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  26. ^ "Sensual Phrase, Vol. 11". Viz Media. Archived from the original on 2006-10-18. Retrieved 2008-09-10.
  27. ^ 快感♥フレーズ / 12 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  28. ^ "Sensual Phrase, Vol. 12". Viz Media. Archived from the original on 2006-10-18. Retrieved 2008-09-10.
  29. ^ 快感♥フレーズ / 13 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  30. ^ "Sensual Phrase, Vol. 13". Viz Media. Archived from the original on 2006-10-18. Retrieved 2008-09-10.
  31. ^ 快感♥フレーズ / 14 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  32. ^ "Sensual Phrase, Vol. 14". Viz Media. Archived from the original on 2006-10-18. Retrieved 2008-09-10.
  33. ^ 快感♥フレーズ / 15 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  34. ^ "Sensual Phrase, Vol. 15". Viz Media. Archived from the original on 2006-08-28. Retrieved 2008-09-10.
  35. ^ 快感♥フレーズ / 16 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
  36. ^ "Sensual Phrase, Vol. 16". Viz Media. Archived from the original on 2006-10-18. Retrieved 2008-09-10.
  37. ^ "Sensual Phrase, Vol. 17". Viz Media. Archived from the original on 2006-10-18. Retrieved 2008-09-10.
  38. ^ 快感♥フレーズ 特別編 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved 2009-01-24.

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