# Complete Set of 3 Volumes of Akuma-kun (Rental Edition) by Shigeru Mizuki, 1963-64, Home Run Bunko *【貸本版原本】　悪魔くん　全３巻セット　水木しげる　１９６３～６４年　ホームラン文庫　東考社* - **Auction ID:** n514786837 - **Status:** Sold (ended auction) - **Category:** Books and Magazines > Manga, Comic Books > Youth - **Brand:** Unknown - **Price (JPY):** ¥240,000 (sold) - **Estimated all-in price (USD):** $1,778.63 — item $1,568.63 + Rinkya commission $195.00 + handling $15.00 - **Shipping:** Ships from Japan. Wins arrive at Rinkya's Tokyo warehouse; multiple items are combined into one international shipment, billed at actual carrier cost (NOT included in the all-in price). International transit is typically 1–2 weeks once shipped. ## Description 【Rental Edition Original】 Akuma-kun complete set of 3 volumes Shigeru Mizuki 1963–64, Home Run Bunko, Toko-sha Volume 1 and Volume 3 are reinforced with glue on the vinyl cover, and have stitching on the spine for added support. Volume 2 does not have a vinyl cover, nor any reinforcement on the spine. Volume 3 has a doodle on page 15 (refer to the last photo of the 4-image set; the doodle appears to be by someone other than Mizuki, depicting what looks like the devil writing on the ground). I have read through the volumes several times, and this is the only doodle I noticed. All three books show minor wear and small damages typical of rental books, but there are no significant cuts or major damages that would hinder readability. 【Item Condition and Photos】The listed books and printed materials have been kept in a bookshelf with curtains and a locked cabinet. However, due to age, there are small wrinkles, corner folds, peeling, creases, yellowing, and stains. Please consider this wear and tear to be at a manageable level for viewing and reading. In cases where deterioration is clearly observed, I make an effort to describe it, but I may have missed some details as I do not examine every part thoroughly. Also, as I am an amateur, there may be misunderstandings or inaccuracies in the descriptions. The item condition will be described as "with scratches and stains" since it is a used item, and examining it closely will reveal that there are indeed "scratches and stains." Unless otherwise specified, the items in the photos are all included in the listing, so please confirm with the photos and bid only if you agree. The pink sheet of paper in the photos (A4 size, approximately 21x30 cm, with a ruler of approximately 5 cm) and any weights shown are not part of the listing. 【After Purchase Actions】Please start the transaction using the "Transaction Navigation" feature. I check this almost daily, and I intend to respond the day after confirming payment. However, as this is an auction managed during my personal time, there may be slight delays. Also, there may be rare occasions when I can only respond to messages and cannot ship for about a week. Please excuse any delays. 【Shipping】After confirming payment, I pack the items securely, placing them in a plastic bag and using protective materials such as cardboard, paper, or bubble wrap (some reused materials) for shipping. However, due to size and weight restrictions of certain shipping methods, there might be situations where I can only use a plastic bag without protective materials. I may also utilize shipping methods that do not offer tracking numbers (such as standard mail) or those without compensation for shipping accidents (standard mail, Yu-packet, Click Post, Letter Pack). If you require compensation or tracking numbers for delivery accidents, please contact me via Transaction Navigation before entering the shipping cost, and I can switch to a delivery method such as Yu-pack; the revised shipping cost will be entirely borne by the buyer. Regardless of the shipping method used, all responses regarding delivery accidents (tracking inquiries or compensations) come solely from Yahoo and the delivery company. Changes to the shipping method or discrepancies in shipping costs may occasionally occur due to seller preferences, but adjustments for shipping cost discrepancies will not be made. I kindly ask for your understanding before placing a bid. 【Note】No returns accepted. As this is a used item, please do not bid if you are sensitive to conditions or are looking for an item in like-new condition. I request bids only from those who agree to the terms of no claims and no returns. ## Collector note Akuma-kun rental editions from Home Run Bunko represent a fascinating category of 1960s manga infrastructure—these were mass-produced, deliberately reinforced volumes designed for library circulation, making pristine examples increasingly rare as most were discarded after heavy use. Mizuki's early demon-themed work predates his most celebrated later series and carries historical weight in manga's post-war development; rental editions specifically command collector attention because their distribution model differs from commercial bookstore releases, affecting print runs and survival rates. The mixed reinforcement states across this set (glued vinyl and spine stitching on volumes 1 & 3, bare volume 2) and the presence of a non-Mizuki doodle document the lived history of these objects in actual circulation, which some collectors prize as evidence of authenticity and period provenance. Condition matters substantially for rental editions—unlike pristine modern reprints, the honest wear patterns here are actually markers of genuine 1960s domestic use. ## Images - https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0206/users/51431beeb0717ee07c91cd7e6084507fdb3b24f6/i-img1200x900-162444076403q5no1444819.jpg ## Links - View on Rinkya: https://www.rinkya.com/discover/item/complete-set-of-3-volumes-of-akuma-kun-rental-edition-by-shigeru-mizuk-n514786837 - Find live items like this: https://www.rinkya.com/discover/live --- Rinkya is a proxy bidding & shopping service for buyers outside Japan. Prices in USD are estimates that include Rinkya commission and handling; the final yen price may change while an auction is live.