Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker, Vol. 1

Gr 6–In a follow-up sequel that looks remarkably like the original series, Amu and her fellow Guardian Tadase are transferred to Arcana Academy, a boarding school where every student has a Guardian Character, or at least an egg, to solve mysteries and deal with more eggy shenanigans. The first volume jumps right in with new characters, including a cat-themed video streamer, and a new challenge: winning the school’s competitive ­ribbon-chasing game, which pits its four houses—Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs, and Spades—against one another. Amu’s roommate also appears to be a ghost. There’s a lot going on here, including a new Guardian Character for Amu, and the art is even more crowded and chaotic than in the earlier series, with the four cute Guardian Characters bouncing around, offering commentary in a welter of screentones, jewels, ribbons, and special effects.