{"title":"Shigekatsu Ihara","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"pokemon-diamond-and-pearl-adventure-box-set-shigekatsu-ihara-8-books-ages-8-12-paperback","title":"Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! Box Set by Shigekatsu Ihara - 8 Books - Ages 8-12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Vol. 1\u003cbr\u003ePokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Vol. 2\u003cbr\u003ePokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Vol. 3\u003cbr\u003ePokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Vol. 4\u003cbr\u003ePokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Vol. 5\u003cbr\u003ePokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Vol. 6\u003cbr\u003ePokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Vol. 7\u003cbr\u003ePokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Vol. 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781421542416\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: VIZ Media\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow Hareta, a boy raised in the wild by Pokémon, as he leaves his forest home to become a Pokémon Trainer and chase his dream of facing the Sinnoh region's toughest Gym Leaders. This complete box set collects all eight paperback volumes of Shigekatsu Ihara's manga adaptation inspired by the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl video games, plus a bonus collectible poster. Packed with action, humor, and dozens of familiar Pokémon, it's an ideal introduction to manga for young readers and longtime fans of the franchise alike, offering hours of adventure in one tidy set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost kids spend their days at school, but not Hareta. Raised alone in the wild by Pokémon, he can climb as high as an Aipom, swim as fast as a Magikarp, and even eat bark like a Bidoof. When he ventures out of the forest and meets Professor Rowan, Hareta discovers his calling: becoming a Pokémon Trainer. Shigekatsu Ihara's manga retelling of the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl video games follows Hareta across the Sinnoh region as he catches Pokémon, challenges Gym Leaders, squares off against the scheming Team Galactic, and works to earn his place among the region's strongest Trainers. This box set gathers the full eight-volume run, letting readers follow Hareta's entire journey from newcomer to confident battler in one collection. Ihara's art brings the energy of the Pokémon games to the page, with fast-paced battle sequences, expressive character designs, and comic relief alongside the adventure. Along the way, Hareta befriends fellow Trainers, rescues Pokémon in trouble, and learns what it means to work as a team with the creatures by his side. Each volume builds on the last, deepening the bonds between Hareta and his Pokémon while introducing new rivals and Legendary Pokémon. Fans will enjoy spotting familiar locations reimagined in manga form, while newcomers can jump in without prior knowledge. Rounding out the set is a bonus collectible poster. Printed in the original right-to-left Japanese manga format, this collection is a fun, fast read for reluctant readers and devoted Pokémon fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 8-volume manga box set covering the entire Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a bonus collectible poster not sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased directly on the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl video games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-paced, kid-friendly manga perfect for reluctant readers ages 8-12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted in authentic right-to-left Japanese manga format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gift-ready collection for Pokémon fans, birthdays, or classroom libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Vol. 1 — Introduces Hareta, a boy raised in the wild by Pokémon, as he meets Professor Rowan and sets off to become a Trainer.\u003cbr\u003ePokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Vol. 2 — Continues Hareta's early journey through the Sinnoh region as Book 2 of the eight-volume series.\u003cbr\u003ePokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Vol. 3 — Carries Hareta's story forward as Book 3 of the series, originally published in 2009.\u003cbr\u003ePokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Vol. 4 — Continues the Sinnoh adventure as Book 4 of the eight-volume manga series.\u003cbr\u003ePokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Vol. 5 — Advances Hareta's journey as Book 5 of the series, originally published in 2009.\u003cbr\u003ePokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Vol. 6 — Continues the story as Book 6 of the eight-volume Diamond and Pearl Adventure! series.\u003cbr\u003ePokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Vol. 7 — Builds toward the series' conclusion as Book 7 of the eight-volume run, originally published in 2010.\u003cbr\u003ePokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Vol. 8 — Wraps up Hareta's journey as the final volume of the series, originally published in 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShigekatsu Ihara is a Japanese manga artist best known for adapting the Pokémon video games into manga form. Besides the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! series, Ihara has created other Pokémon manga titles, including Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew and Pokémon Emerald Challenge!!. His energetic, fast-paced art style and ability to translate the excitement of the games onto the page have made his work popular with young readers and longtime fans. Ihara's manga have been published in English by VIZ Media, bringing his storytelling to bookstores and classrooms across the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA complete, affordable way to own the entire Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! story in one set, plus a bonus collectible poster. Perfect as a birthday gift, holiday present, or stocking stuffer for Pokémon fans, and a great addition to any classroom library, road trip bag, or summer reading pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shigekatsu Ihara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58570027598198,"sku":"MAN-VRT-VIZ-U0926-1421542412","price":68.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/pokemon-diamond-and-pearl-adventure-box-set-shigekatsu-ihara-paperback.jpg?v=1791293485"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/shigekatsu-ihara.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}