It has been slightly more than two years since I published the first New and Notable Manga segment on January 9, 2011. Since then, we have seen the birth of hit series like Shingeki no Kyojin and AKB49 - Renai Kinshi Jourei. We have witnessed one-shots like Kurogane become hit series.

But that was all in 2011. What happened last year? The following are the twelve (because it’s 2012) most notable releases in the past year selected for their: significance, uniqueness, continued publication, popularity, and more.

1. Shaman King Flowers

Author:       TAKEI Hiroyuki 
Artist:         TAKEI Hiroyuki   
Genre(s):    Comedy  Shounen  Supernatural  

“The sequel to Shaman King and Shaman King Kang Zeng Bang. 

Takes place 10 years after the end of Shaman King Kang Zeng Bang and focuses on the life of Hana in his teenage years.” -Mangaupdates.com

Click below to view the rest of the notable manga from 4/8 - 4/22.