Gravitation, Vol. 2
by Maki Murakami
from TokyoPop
*A New Cult Classic *A romantic comedy/drama about making it in the music industry *Spawned a ton of collectibles in Japan; Soundtracks, pencil boards, calendars, phone cards, postcards, artbooks *Gravitation anime available on DVD *A forerunner in the hugely popular Shonen-Ai (boy love) category
Just when Shuichi Shindou's rock star dreams seem to be coming together, everything falls apart. His gifted guitarist Hiro quits the band, the new manager wants to take Shuichi off the keyboards, and Shuichi finds himself constantly berated by their producer. The one person he can fall back on is his biggest critic, the cynical and abrasive Yuki. But in love, as with music, the more serious things become the greater the pressure ... gravitation takes its toll.
Gravitation, Vol. 1
by Maki Murakami
from TokyoPop
Shuichi Shindou is determined to be a rock star. He has no experience, no talent, and no band. After finding a charismatic guitarist and getting a gig, he's ready to show the world what a genius he is with his powerful lyrics. However, Eiri Yuki overhears his amateurish verse and puts the young musician in his place. Unable to get the harsh criticism out of his mind Shuichi forces himself into Yuki's life and the two find their futures inexorably intertwined. The force that brings them together is like gravity and there is nothing they can do to stop it.
Gravitation Volume 12 (Gravitation)
by Maki Murakami
from TokyoPop
This final volume of the hit shonen-ai musical comedy is bicoastal to the max! Bad Luck tries to crash Nittle Grasper's gig, but the song Shuichi had planned to sing isn't finished. Can Shuichi steal the thunder from Ryuichi, or has Bad Luck finally missed a beat? Gravitation's swan song spans the glam and glitter of Hollywood to the rock-steady streets of the Big Apple--an old ghost is put to rest, and a new relationship just might be blossoming!
Gravitation EX
by Maki Murakami
from TokyoPop
The hot sequel to the bestselling Gravitation manga series! In order to heal the wounds in his heart, Eiri Yuki and his vocalist lover, Shuichi, travel to New York to visit the grave of Yuki's first love and tormentor, Yuki Kitagawa. But once there, they make a startling discovering that will change their lives...forever! The eagerly awaited sequel to the shonen-ai smash hit begins right here!
Gravitation, Vol. 8
by Maki Murakami
from TokyoPop
*A New Cult Classic *A romantic comedy/drama about making it in the music industry *Spawned a ton of collectibles in Japan; Soundtracks, pencil boards, calendars, phone cards, postcards, artbooks *Gravitation anime available on DVD *A forerunner in the hugely popular Shonen-Ai (boy love) category
After going platinum and getting a date with Eiri, Shuichi thought nothing could bring him down. But when Seguchi delivers an ultimatum to the happy couple, Eiri takes it to heart and breaks up with Shuichi. K tries in vain to help a devastated Shuichi recover, but the surprises just keep coming when Shuichi ends up kidnapped and on a plane to the US for a debut!
Gravitation, Vol. 9
by Maki Murakami
from TokyoPop
*A New Cult Classic *A romantic comedy/drama about making it in the music industry *Spawned a ton of collectibles in Japan; Soundtracks, pencil boards, calendars, phone cards, postcards, artbooks *Gravitation anime available on DVD *A forerunner in the hugely popular Shonen-Ai (boy love) category
As Shuichi decides to debut in the US with XMR records, his relationships with Eiri and Reiji reach an impasse. Shuichi breaks the news to Eiri that he wants to forget about his life in Japan...including Eiri!
Gravitation, Vol. 10
from TokyoPop
Shuichi returns to Japan and to his surprise, Eiri has come to greet him at the airport. Shuichi reveals that he just wants Eiri to open up to him. Hearing this, Eiri offers to say "I love you"...if Shuichi agrees to pay him every time he says it. Although Eiri is joking, Shuichi is dead serious about raising the money to hear those precious words. However, Eiri says something else that will leave Shuichi so shocked he will be unable to sing!
Gravitation, Vol. 7
by Maki Murakami
from TokyoPop
*A New Cult Classic *A romantic comedy/drama about making it in the music industry *Spawned a ton of collectibles in Japan; Soundtracks, pencil boards, calendars, phone cards, postcards, artbooks *Gravitation anime available on DVD *A forerunner in the hugely popular Shonen-Ai (boy love) category
Eiri and Shuichi's intense relationship continues to escalate as Bad Luck's record races to the top of the charts--Eiri's coming out party on national TV boosts his popularity, as fans chant, "More-more-more!" But just as everyone is feeling sky high, Hiro announces that he's hanging up his guitar and quitting! Will Shuichi's queer eye for the rock guy convince Hiro to return to the stage? Or is the band finally out of luck?
Gravitation, Book 3
by Maki Murakami
from TokyoPop
*A New Cult Classic *A romantic comedy/drama about making it in the music industry *Spawned a ton of collectibles in Japan; Soundtracks, pencil boards, calendars, phone cards, postcards, artbooks *Gravitation anime available on DVD *A forerunner in the hugely popular Shonen-Ai (boy love) category
Shuichi is crushed to hear that Eiri is already engaged but the show must go on. His band, Bad Luck, gears up for their debut show and Shuichi begins to announce to the gathered crowd that Eiri is his and his alone when he is fortuitously interrupted before he can make himself clear. The premier goes well and Bad Luck is on their way to being famous when a rival band member discovers damaging information about Shuichi and Eiri's relationship. How long can Bad Luck's good luck can hold out?
Gravitation, Book 4
by Maki Murakami
from TokyoPop
*A New Cult Classic *A romantic comedy/drama about making it in the music industry *Spawned a ton of collectibles in Japan; Soundtracks, pencil boards, calendars, phone cards, postcards, artbooks *Gravitation anime available on DVD *A forerunner in the hugely popular Shonen-Ai (boy love) category
Shuichi's debut single is rising on the charts, but Taki Aizawa, the leader of rival band ASK finds out about his relationship with Eiri. On top of all that, Eiri has suddenly declared their relationship over! What's going on ...!?
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