Aira arc publication overview

This page collects information on the entire publication of the Aira arc in Ribon and its supplementary magazines, including images of magazine covers, title pages, and furoku where available.

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Legend:

magazine issue chapter number title page page count color page count furoku & zen'in presents miscellaneous
01.1991 - - - -

  1. "'91 Ribon calendar" — wall calendar featuring characters that are likely prototypes of Aira, Taku, Coco, and Fū [EX]
    calendar
Ribon haru no bikkuri daizōkangō 1991
Ribon Bikkuri cover [EX] 		- - - -
    -
07.1991
Ribon cover [EX] [RA] 		1 ★ Aira ch. 1 [EX] 46 3

  1. "Wakuwaku idol 4-nin no Ribon seal book" — stickers
    stickers
08.1991 2 Aira ch. 2 [EX] 38 3

  1. "Genki idol 4-nin calories hayawakari trump" — playing cards
    playing cards

  2. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan travel passport" — planner for summer vacation [ZC]
    planner
09.1991 3 Aira ch. 3 [EX] [RA] 38 3

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan home-run bag" — paper bag [EX] [KH]
    paper bag paper bag

  2. "Bikkuri dokkiri 3D gekijō" — book including two pages of Tokimeki 4-koma comics
    booklet

  3. Zen'in present (Sept-Oct): "Stationary goods" — set of plastic pencil case, ruler, three pencils, erasor, magnet, and bag charm [RA]
    stationary set

 The furoku 4-koma were never included in a tankōbon.
10.1991
Ribon cover [EX] [RA] 		4 Aira and Taku after a fight [EX] 35 3

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Tokimeki island shitajiki" — writing underlay [EX]
    shitajiki shitajiki
11.1991 Ribon cover 5 ★ Aira ch. 5 [EX] 38 3

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan himitsu tsūshin card" — message cards that dissolve in water
    message cards
12.1991 6 Aira ch. 6 [EX] 35 3

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan Tokimeki box" — cardstock box
    box

  2. "Ribon idol 6-nin Christmas paper" — wrapping paper and stickers
    wrapping paper stickers

  3. "Waku waku Christmas card" — message card bound with the magazine [EX]
    message card
01.1992 Ribon cover 7 ★ Aira family in formal wear [EX] 38 3

  1. "'92 Ribon calendar" — wall calendar
    calendar

  2. "Ikeno Koi '92 Ribon nikki set nikki & dream box" — diary and matching box
    diary box

  3. "'92 happy nenga hagaki" — postcard bound with the magazine [EX]
    postcard
02.1992
Ribon cover [EX] [RA] 		8 Aira with her chin in her hands [EX] 35 3

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan oekaki letter set" — a set of writing paper, envelopes, and stickers [EX] [ZC]
    letter set letter set letter set letter set

  2. Zen'in present (Feb-Mar): "All-star telephone card" — three designs of pre-paid telephone cards [RA]
    telephone card telephone card telephone card

 Tankōbon vol. 23 is published (19-02-1992) containing chapters 1-4.
03.1992 9 the kids in colorful winter wear [EX] 35 3

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan omoide set" — binder for keeping memories in [EX] [KH]
    binder binder binder
magazine issue chapter number title page page count color page count furoku & zen'in presents miscellaneous
04.1992 10 ★ Aira ch. 10 [EX] [RA] 38 3

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Ribon techō" — planner with address book, stickers, and plastic cover [EX] [KH]
    planner planner

  2. "Ribon tokusei shingakki hajimemashite goaisatsu card" — message card for the new school year bound with the magazine
    message card
05.1992 11 Aira ch. 11 [EX] 35 3

  1. "Ikeno Koi no pair note" — a set of one big and one small notebook [EX] [ZC]
    notebook notebook

  2. Zen'in present: "Can pen case" — metal pen case
    pen case
06.1992 12 Aira ch. 12 [EX] 35 3

  1. "Ribon seal book" — stickers
    stickers
07.1992
Ribon cover [EX] [RA] 		13 Aira ch. 13 [EX] 35 3

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan summer bag" — plastic bag [KH] [ZC]
    plastic bag

  2. "Tokimeki Tonight fantastic poster 'natsu no oyatsu land e yōkoso!'" — poster [EX]
    poster
08.1992 14 ★ Aira ch. 14 [EX] 38 3

  1. "Oshare idol 4-nin color fashion trump" — playing cards [EX] [ZC]
    playing cards

  2. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan natsuyasumi himekuri calendar" — summer calendar [ZC]
    calendar

 Tankōbon vol. 24 is published (20-07-1992) containing chapters 5-9.
09.1992 15 Aira ch. 15 [EX] 35 3

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan grape bag" — paper bag [KH]
    paper bag

  2. Zen'in present (Sep-Oct): "Original oshare bag" — fabric pouch [RA]
    fabric pouch
10.1992 16 Aira ch. 16 [EX] 33 1

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan tokimeki tarot cards" — fortune teller
    fortune teller
Ribon Original autumn 1992 - - - -

  1. "Special poster 'papa to omekashi date'" — poster bound with the magazine [EX]
    poster
11.1992 17 The characters in a maze [EX] 35 3

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan puzzle game" — game
    puzzle

 Tankōbon vol. 25 is published (20-10-1992) containing chapters 10-12 and Narumi arc side story Ginga romance no yoru.
12.1992
Ribon cover [EX] [RA] 		18 Aira ch. 18 [EX] [RA] 40 1

  1. "Ribon idol no Christmas mini book set" — booklet with message cards [ZC]
    case booklet
magazine issue chapter number title page page count color page count furoku & zen'in presents miscellaneous
01.1993 19 Aira ch. 19 [EX] 32 1

  1. "'93 Ribon illust book calendar" — wall calendar [EX]
    calendar

  2. "Ikeno Koi no '93 Ribon diary set" — diary with matching box [KH]
    diary box
02.1993
Ribon cover 		20 Aira ch. 20 40 3

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan ribbon card" — Valentine's day card
    message card

  2. Zen'in present (Feb-Mar): "School pen case" — fabric pen pouch [RA]
    school pen case
Ribon sōshun no bikkuri daizōkangō 1993
Ribon Bikkuri cover 		- - - - -
03.1993 21 Aira ch. 21 [EX] 33 1

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan mini tissue box" — cardstock box for pocket tissues
    box

04.1993 22 Aira ch. 22 [EX] 33 1

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan spring bag" — plastic bag [KH]
    plastic bag

  2. "Ribon all-star daishūgō 100 seal" — stickers [KH]
    stickers

 Tankōbon vol. 26 is published (20-03-1993) containing chapters 13-17.
05.1993 23 Aira ch. 23 [EX] 33 1

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan haha no hi arigatō set" — message card for mother's day [KH]
    message card

  2. "Poteto no yūbin pocket" — plastic pocket [KH]
    pocket

  3. Zen'in present: "Oshare set" — set of hankerchief, fabric pouch, keyholder, and ring [RA]
    oshare set
07.1993 - - - -

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan ohoshisama pikapika uranai" — fortune teller [KH]
    message card

 Tokimeki was on hiatus in the june and july issues of 1993.
08.1993 24 Aira ch. 24 [EX] [RA] 33 1

  1. "Genki idol 4-nin no hanakotoba trump" — playing cards [KH] [ZC]
    playing cards
Ribon Original august 1993
Ribon Original cover [EX] 		- - - -
09.1993 25 Aira ch. 25 [EX] 34 3

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan aki no otanoshimi set" — set of fortune teller and school schedule [KH]
    autumn set

  2. Zen'in present (Sep-Oct): "Fried potato bag" — set of fabric bag and charm
    bag
10.1993 26 Aira ch. 26 [EX] 38 1

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan jewelry box" — cardstock box [KH] [ZC]
    box

 Tankōbon vol. 27 is published (19-09-1993) containing chapters 18-22.
magazine issue chapter number title page page count color page count furoku & zen'in presents miscellaneous
11.1993 27 Aira ch. 27 [EX] 33 1

  1. "Ribon ninki idol ninja clip" — paper clips [KH]
    paper clip
12.1993
Ribon cover [EX] [RA] 		28 Aira ch. 28 [EX] 38 1

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan kirakira boots" — plastic gift bag [KH]
    plastic bag
01.1994 29 Aira ch. 29 [EX] 32 1

  1. "'94 Ribon calendar" — wall calendar [KH] [ZC]
    calendar

  2. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan Poteto no wandafuru otoshidama onedari bukuro" — paper bag for otoshidama [KH]
    stickers
Ribon fuyuyasumi otanoshimi zōkangō 1994 [cover] side story Aira ch. 29 23 2

  1. "Ribon ninki idol happy seal" — sticker sheet bound with the magazine reprinting art from the "Color fashion trump" (August 1992), "Puzzle game" (November 1992), "Ribon card" (February 1993), and "Jewelry box" (October 1993) furoku

Featuring Aira on the cover, and featuring side story Poteto no Merry Christmas as well as various quizzes.
02.1994 30 Aira ch. 30 [EX] [RA] 33 1

  1. "Valentine daisakusen set" — cardstock photo stand [KH]
    photo stand

  2. Zen'in present (Feb-Mar): "Ribonkko set" — set of hand towel, fabric bag, and necklace [RA]
    ribonkko set
03.1994 31 Aira ch. 31 [EX] 33 1

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan message seal" — stickers [KH]
    stickers
04.1994 32 Aira ch. 32 [EX] 33 1

  1. "Ribon seal hyakka" — booklet with stickers and matching box [KH]
    stickers

 Tankōbon vol. 28 is published (20-03-1994) containing chapters 23-27.
Ribon Original april 1994 - - - -

  1. "Ranze to Aira no flower poster 'harukaze no yōsei-tachi...'" — poster bound with the magazine [EX]
    poster
05.1994 33 Aira ch. 33 [EX] [RA] 32 1

  1. "Ikeno Koi no haha no hi joō-sama set" — message card for mother's day [KH] [ZC]
    message card
06.1994 34 Aira ch. 34 [EX] 32 1

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan chichi no hi yūenchi card" — message card for father's day
    message card
magazine issue chapter number title page page count color page count furoku & zen'in presents miscellaneous
07.1994 35 Aira ch. 35 [EX] 33 1

  1. "Ribon all manga-ka nandemo daihyakka" — booklet with information on Ribon artists
    booklet

  2. "Genki idol 5-nin no colorful ehagaki set" — postcard
    postcard
08.1994 36 ? 36 0

  1. "Ikeno Koi no Aira-chan summer fashion seal" — stickers
    stickers
09.1994 37 Aira ch. 37 [EX] 33 1
    -
Tankōbon vol. 29 is published (15-08-1994) containing chapters 28-32 and side story Poteto no Merry Christmas.
Ribon natsuyasumi otanoshimi zōkangō 1994 side story - 1 - -

Featuring 4-koma comic Poteto no natsuyasumi as well as various quizzes.

10.1994 38 (end) Aira ch. 38 [EX] 32 1

  1. "Ribon super seal book" — stickers [ZC]
    stickers
january 1995 - - - -
    -
Tankōbon vol. 30 is published (18-01-1995) containing chapters 33-38.
Ribon aki no bikkuri daizōkangō 1999 Hoshi no yukue Hoshi no yukue [EX] 151 1 - This chapter concludes the Aira arc.
april 2000 - - - -
    -
Tankōbon Hoshi no yukue is published (19-04-2000) containing Hoshi no yukue and four side stories.

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