Eyeshield 21, Volume 29, Paperback

Bone-crushing action, slapstick comedy and a heartwarming coming-of-age story R to L (Japanese Style). As the gridiron mega-showdown between the Deimon Devil Bats and the Hakushu Dinosaurs rapidly approaches, players on both teams use their final moments to build as much strength as possible. Hoping to muscle-up so as to not be utterly obliterated by the monstrous Rikiya Gao, Kurita turns to an old rival for a unique bout of special training. Also knowing full well that Hakushu will be gunning for his head, Hiruma imparts manager Mamori with some special instructions to be used in the (very likely) event that he gets knocked out of the game. Who will score the first touchdown and who will be carried off the field on a stretcher? Wimpy Sena Kobayakawa has been running away from bullies all his life. But when the football gear comes on, things change--Sena's speed and uncanny ability to elude big bullies just might give him what it takes to become a great high school football hero Catch all the bone-crushing action and slapstick comedy of Japan's hottest football manga

About the Author:

Yusuke Murata was born July 3, 1978 in Miyagi, Japan. He won the 122th HopStep Award prize(1995) by "Partner." and won the 51th Akatsuka Award 2nd prize(1998) by "Samui Hanashi."