A selection of stories from Kondoh's decade-long manga memoir of life in New York City.
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New York, New York Omnibus 2
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Spiraken Con Review: New York Comic Con/New York Anime Festival 2011 part 3
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Takt Op. Destiny – 09 – New York, Old Problems
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New Manga Series Debuting in February 2023
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New Manga Series Debuting in March 2023
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New Release Yuri Manga in March 2024
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New Release Yuri Manga in January 2024
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New Release Yuri Manga in February 2024
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