Mermaid Melody: Pichi Pichi Pitch Series by Pink Hanamori, Michiko Yokote

WET AND WONDERFUL! Lucia is the new girl at school. She and her sister run a public bath that’s all the rage. When Lucia meets a terrific-looking surfer boy, there’s just one little problem: Lucia is a mermaid–not just any mermaid, but a princess on an important mission to save the seven seas from an evil force bent on taking control of the marine world. Such a responsibility doesn’t leave much time for romance. But Lucia vows to protect her world and win the heart of handsome Kaito... moreWET AND WONDERFUL! Lucia is the new girl at school. She and her sister run a public bath that’s all the rage. When Lucia meets a terrific-looking surfer boy, there’s just one little problem: Lucia is a mermaid–not just any mermaid, but a princess on an important mission to save the seven seas from an evil force bent on taking control of the marine world. Such a responsibility doesn’t leave much time for romance. But Lucia vows to protect her world and win the heart of handsome Kaito. Pichi Pichi Pitch is an extremely popular anime in Japan. Now it’s the newest craze in the world of magical-girl manga! less

DRENCHED IN LOVE! Lucia is having problems with affairs of the heart. Her handsome classmate Kaito seems attracted to her–and she has certainly fallen for him–but there are many challenges. First, she’s a mermaid princess fighting to protect the seven seas from the corrupting influence of Gackto. Second, Gackto’s hostile minions keep threatening the lives of Kaito and her mermaid friends... moreDRENCHED IN LOVE! Lucia is having problems with affairs of the heart. Her handsome classmate Kaito seems attracted to her–and she has certainly fallen for him–but there are many challenges. First, she’s a mermaid princess fighting to protect the seven seas from the corrupting influence of Gackto. Second, Gackto’s hostile minions keep threatening the lives of Kaito and her mermaid friends. Third, (and definitely not the charm), Lucia can’t tell Kaito that she’s a mermaid or else she’ll turn into sea foam. What’s worse, Lucia and Kaito just can’t stop bickering! But Lucia’s optimism and determination can overcome anything . . . right? less

DEEPLY IN LOVE AND DEEPLY IN TROUBLE! Mermaid princess Lucia Nanami has survived several villainous attacks, that also threaten her fellow princesses, her relationship with her beloved, Kaito, and the health of the seven seas! When the evil Gackto captures one of Lucia’s allies, she has no choice but to gather a rescue party and head to the deepest part of the ocean to confront her enemy. But in the deep-sea castle that is Gackto’s fortress home, the magic of the princesses’ pearls won’t work... moreDEEPLY IN LOVE AND DEEPLY IN TROUBLE! Mermaid princess Lucia Nanami has survived several villainous attacks, that also threaten her fellow princesses, her relationship with her beloved, Kaito, and the health of the seven seas! When the evil Gackto captures one of Lucia’s allies, she has no choice but to gather a rescue party and head to the deepest part of the ocean to confront her enemy. But in the deep-sea castle that is Gackto’s fortress home, the magic of the princesses’ pearls won’t work. How can a girl survive in the enemy’s lair with no more powers than those of a normal teenager? less

THE VILLAIN'S LAIR! Lucia Nanami, a mermaid princess, has taken human form to find her fellow princesses and save the seven seas from the evil rule of a would-be emperor, the ambitious Gackto. And now Gackto has kidnapped the boy Lucia loves... moreTHE VILLAIN'S LAIR! Lucia Nanami, a mermaid princess, has taken human form to find her fellow princesses and save the seven seas from the evil rule of a would-be emperor, the ambitious Gackto. And now Gackto has kidnapped the boy Lucia loves. A final battle is inevitable, but Lucia has found only four of the seven mermaids, and defeating Gackto requires the magic power of all seven! The thrilling climax to the first arc of Pichi Pichi Pitch, this volume features love, adventure, and the revelation of the secret identity of . . . Hippo the penguin?! less

A NEW MERMAID, A NEW VILLAIN, A NEW ADVENTURE! Lucia Nanami and her fellow mermaid princesses have saved the seven seas from Gackto, the madman who tried to rule the oceans with an iron fist. During the battle, Lucia discovered that Kaito, her true love, is actually a prince–and he now knows that Lucia is the mermaid who saved him years ago. But Kaito has vanished during a surfing competition, and Lucia’s dreams are haunted by an ominous angel-like menace... moreA NEW MERMAID, A NEW VILLAIN, A NEW ADVENTURE! Lucia Nanami and her fellow mermaid princesses have saved the seven seas from Gackto, the madman who tried to rule the oceans with an iron fist. During the battle, Lucia discovered that Kaito, her true love, is actually a prince–and he now knows that Lucia is the mermaid who saved him years ago. But Kaito has vanished during a surfing competition, and Lucia’s dreams are haunted by an ominous angel-like menace. Is there a connection between this new villain and the surprise birth of an Orange mermaid? Lucia must unravel the mysteries. The survival of the human race may depend on her success! less

PITCH-PERFECT PITCHED BATTLE! Lucia and the five other mermaid princesses have witnessed the rise of a tyrant, Michel, who wishes to transform the world into his twisted image–and it will take more attack power than the princesses possess to stop him! But Kaito, Lucia’s true love, is stuck in a self-made prison of guilt–and the seventh princess has yet to be born... morePITCH-PERFECT PITCHED BATTLE! Lucia and the five other mermaid princesses have witnessed the rise of a tyrant, Michel, who wishes to transform the world into his twisted image–and it will take more attack power than the princesses possess to stop him! But Kaito, Lucia’s true love, is stuck in a self-made prison of guilt–and the seventh princess has yet to be born. Without the united forces of all seven princesses, and with their allies missing in action, how can Lucia and her friends hope to save the world? This volume chronicles the climax of the Pichi Pichi Pitch series! less

THE FABULOUS ENCOREThough the evil deeds of Gackto and Michel are finally at an end, the story fans really want to know still hasn’t been told! Now the wait is over. In the final chapter of Pichi Pichi Pitch, the mystery of Lucia and Kaito’s first meeting is revealed–as well as Lucia’s amazing destiny!