Volume 20

The Best Part of Summer Vacation Is Before It Begins

20

Chapters

Lesson
Title
167
Listen to What Other People Say to You
168
Rhythm and Timing Are Useful in Any Endeavor
169
The More Something Is Disliked, The More Lovely It Is
170
Ignorance Is Bliss
171
A Man Must Never Give Up
172
There's Almost a 100% Chance You'll Forget Your Umbrella and Hate Yourself For It
173
Life Is a Test
174
The Best Part of Summer Vacation Is Before It Begins
175
It's Important to Spend a Little Time Alone

Releases

Japan
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Release Date: 2007-10-04
Pages: 192

Due to the schemes of Takasugi's faction, Ito's ambition to control the Shinsengumi is shattered. And the situation spirals into even greater chaos! The Shinsengumi Crisis arc concludes!! Also featuring Yamazaki's funeral, Gin-san's manga coaching, the savior Umibozu, Kagura's maiden heart, and a turtle from Ryugujo!!

North America
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Release Date: 2010-11-03
Pages: 192

Gin's Advice for Improving Your Manga!

  1. Blatantly rip off other Shonen Jump manga.
  2. Make sure the gorilla (artist) gets lots of bananas.
  3. Add lots of emotional death scenes and sappy dog funerals.
  4. Make Yamazaki the main character.
  5. Have plenty of nude beach scenes...with Shinpachi!