Rosario + Vampire

In 2009–2010, Tokyopop brought Akihisa Ikeda's supernatural school comedy Rosario + Vampire to American readers in a 10-issue monthly series. This manga adaptation follows human teenager Tsukune Aono, who accidentally enrolls at a school for monsters, where he forms a bond with the beautiful but dangerous vampire Moka Akashiya. The series blends romantic comedy with action, as Tsukune navigates a world of yokai, rival monster factions, and his own growing powers. It remains a key entry in Tokyopop's mid-2000s push to popularize shonen manga in English, showcasing Ikeda's playful art and monster-girl character designs that helped define the genre's crossover appeal.