Yonen Buzz
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| Yonen Buzz | |
|---|---|
 Cover of Yonen Buzz vol. 1 (2005), art by Christina Plaka | |
| Genre | Drama |
| Author | Christina Plaka |
| Publisher | Tokyopop Germany |
| Demographic | Teens |
| Original run | 2005–2008 |
| Volumes | 4 |
Yonen Buzz is an original German-language manga by Christina Plaka and the continuation of Plastic Chew (originally entitled Prussian Blue, but changed in order to avoid association with the white nationalist band Prussian Blue). While Prussian Blue was published in German by Carlsen Verlag, Yonen Buzz was released by TOKYOPOP Germany. TOKYOPOP is releasing both titles in English in 2006. The release schedule is rather slow, as the author is a full-time Japanology student.
Main characters
The series focuses on a Japanese garage band called Plastic Chew and their struggles to make it big while remaining true to their musical sensibilities and juggling school and part-time jobs. Internal conflict arises because not all four band members have the same talent levels and plans for the future; Saiyuri and Jun are romantically involved, but Jun is prone to psychological reliance on the man who raised him, someone the other band members don't trust.
The members of Plastic Chew are the orphaned Jun Imai, who sings and plays the guitar along with the only female band member, Sayuri Tsushima; the bass guitarist Atsushi Kato; and Keigo Miyake, the drummer.[1]
Release
The series is also published in Finland by Pauna Media Group.[2]
Volume list
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | April 2005[3] | 978-3-86580-121-0 | January 10, 2006[4] | 978-1-59816-403-9 |
| 02 | March 2006[5] | 978-3-86580-122-7 | May 9, 2006[6] | 978-1-59816-404-6 |
| 03 | July 2007[7] | 978-3-86580-123-4 | October 9, 2007[8] | 978-1-59816-405-3 |
| 04 | April 2008[9] | 978-3-86580-124-1 | — | — |