Takuma Yokota – illustratör

Travel back in time to the early days of Magic: The Gathering!It’s the nineties at Tokiwagi Middle School. And for gamers like Hajime Kano, after the release of Magic: The Gathering, nothing will ever be the same again!In the summer of 1999, Hajime finds a new friend in Lou, a transfer student from France. Meanwhile, Yakumo invites Hajime on a date and things get awkward between the two as her feelings for him come to the surface. In the aftermath, they all head off to Ikebukuro for the Regional Championship to see who will represent Japan on the world stage.

Travel back in time to the early days of Magic: The Gathering!It’s the nineties at Tokiwagi Middle School. And for gamers like Hajime Kano, after the release of Magic: The Gathering, nothing will ever be the same again!It’s the summer of 1998, Japan. Hajime and Emi enjoy some fun in the sun at the pool, and cast spells and summon creatures at their first official Magic: The Gathering tournament…after which, they start to see fireworks—literally and figuratively!

Travel back in time to the early days of Magic: The Gathering!It’s the nineties at Tokiwagi Middle School. And for gamers like Hajime Kano, after the release of Magic: The Gathering, nothing will ever be the same again!Springtime becomes turbulent when a French transfer student comes to town, and the showdown between Magic players Kuon and Yakumo draws to a close. Also, Hajime finally tells Emi how he feels about her! How will Emi respond?!

Travel back in time to the early days of Magic: The Gathering!It’s the nineties at Tokiwagi Middle School. And for gamers like Hajime Kano, after the release of Magic: The Gathering, nothing will ever be the same again!Following the conclusion of the Grand Prix Kyoto, the spirit of romance is in the air! Hajime searches for a White Day gift for Emi! Will he find the perfect present?

Travel back in time to the early days of Magic: The Gathering!It’s the nineties at Tokiwagi Middle School. And for gamers like Hajime Kano, after the release of Magic: The Gathering, nothing will ever be the same again!In everything he does, it seems like geeky Tokiwagi Middle School student Hajime Kano comes in second place behind popular honor student Emi Sawatari. But when Hajime takes a trip to a new game store he’s been hearing about, their rivalry takes an unexpected turn. Welcome to the early years of Magic: The Gathering, when a trading card game shaped a generation forever!

Travel back in time to the early days of Magic: The Gathering!Happy New Year, 1999! It's the Grand Prix Kyoto, the year’s first big Magic: The Gathering tournament, where players assemble from all over the country to test their skills and prove their worth. Hajime Kano will be up against mighty foes—but he’ll also encounter a challenge of a different sort: an unexpected romance!

Travel back in time to the early days of Magic: The Gathering!It’s the nineties at Tokiwagi Middle School. And for gamers like Hajime Kano, after the release of Magic: The Gathering, nothing will ever be the same again!The year is 1998. The prophesied “end of the world” is nipping at the planet’s heels along with the cold winds of winter. After an intense game of Magic with his best friend Kurushima, Hajime makes a promise with him that he intends to keep—to meet each other at one of the biggest tournaments in Kyoto. However, when Emi gets upset with Hajime at karaoke, he finds himself weathering more than just the icy cold of winter.

Travel back in time to the early days of Magic: The Gathering!It’s the nineties at Tokiwagi Middle School. And for gamers like Hajime Kano, after the release of Magic: The Gathering, nothing will ever be the same again!As their 1998 summer vacation comes to an end, the release of Magic: The Gathering’s new expansion, Urza’s Saga, garners excitement from Hajime and the other players. Amidst the hype, Hajime runs into a mysterious yet somewhat familiar girl during an autumn field trip. Who is this girl and what does she have to do with the game?!

Travel back in time to the early days of Magic: The Gathering!It’s the nineties at Tokiwagi Middle School. And for gamers like Hajime Kano, after the release of Magic: The Gathering, nothing will ever be the same again!The year is 1999, and the Kanto Regional Championship is in full swing. Emi is using the championship to compete with all her skills before quitting the game to honor a promise she made with her mother. Meanwhile, Kano has his heart set on the gold—and on finally bringing his feelings for Emi to light.

Travel back in time to the early days of Magic: The Gathering!It’s the nineties at Tokiwagi Middle School. And for gamers like Hajime Kano, after the release of Magic: The Gathering, nothing will ever be the same again!Hajime and Emi finally reciprocate each other’s feelings. As July approaches, they set off on a school trip to the Tanabata Festival, where the two find themselves in a bit of an awkward situation. Since they’re dating, it’s okay to hold hands in public…right?