Best of
Shonen

2002

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 2—Battle Tendency, Vol. 1


Hirohiko Araki - 2002
    The beginning of the Battle Tendency Arc! The Joestar family is called upon to do battle against evil again! This time, it’s Joseph Joestar, the grandson of Jonathan Joestar! And his enemies are more powerful and diabolical than ever! Behold! The terror of the Pillar Men!

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 3—Stardust Crusaders, Vol. 1


Hirohiko Araki - 2002
    Together they embark on a perilous adventure that will take them around the world!

Eyeshield 21, Vol. 1: The Boy With the Golden Legs


Riichiro Inagaki - 2002
    Unfortunately, the sadistic captain of the football team already has his eye on Sena and his lightning-fast speed.

Gundam Wing: Episode Zero


Katsuyuki Sumizawa - 2002
    As children, each of the pilots -- Duo, Heero, Trowa, Quatre, and Chang -- endured extraordinary hardships. This episode visits their youth when the events of a universe gone mad makes desperation just another part of daily life!

Medabots, Volume 2: Let's Get Ready for Robattle


HORUMARIN - 2002
    Kids look up to him as a hero, but lately he seems to be on a crime spree -- painting polka dots on mailboxes, stealing cheesecakes, and most dastardly of all, stealing Rare Medals! Could the Phantom actually be causing this mayhem? Or is there someone out there posing as the Phantom Renegade?

The Last Outpost, Book 1 (Mobile Suit Gundam G-Unit)


Kōichi Tokita - 2002
    On a resource satellite called MO-V, a revolutionary Gundam project is underway. Unlike previous Mobile Suits, the G-Unit is an experimental Gundam designed to operate in multiple environments, like space and water. But this project is attracting unwanted attention, as MO-V is attacked by a secret organization within the Romefeller Foundation.