AOASHI 3 IN 1 EDITION VOL. 2

To the world stage! Glory and ambition lie ahead of young Ashito Aoi as he takes the first steps to becoming a pro soccer player. No time to slow down, break through into the A team! After passing the try-outs, Ashito and the other B team players play an intrasquad match to fight for their spot in the A team. But with only one chance on the line, who will emerge victorious and move one step closer to going pro? But being mixed in with soccer elites means a ton of setbacks for Ashito. Putting his pride aside, Ashito makes the bold decision to ask coach Date to teach him soccer from scratch as he realizes the gap between himself and the other players is too big. It’s time to use your head Ashito, you’ve only just reached the start line!

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• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

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• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

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The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs