Crystal Jewels MiniZ

"For the film adaption, see Crystal Jewels MiniZ (film)"

Crystal Jewels MiniZ (Japanese:クリスタルジュエルチビz Kurisutarujueru ChibiZ, lit. "Crystal Jewels ChibiZ") is the Japanese manga series written by Tokiiro Asuka, and Illustrated by Ayana Watasho. The manga series is based on the Crystal Jewels video games owned by Gameguys and Demogames The crossover phenomenon grabs all the reader's attention stating, "Characters from their world makes a difference in this manga! (世界のキャラクターがこのマンガに違いを生む！Sekai no kyarakutā ga kono manga ni chigai o umu! )"

In Japan, Kurisutarujueru ChibiZ is published in Japan by BangBang Comics in 1992. Published by BangBang Power and it's self publisher, "Crystal Jewels the Manga" at the same time, the manga series was sold over 5,000 million copies. At volume 41, the manga series was named "New Crystal Jewels MiniZ".

In the English Publication, the manga was translated in English to "Crystal Jewels MiniZ". The series was published in small volumes in January 1999 and stopped in 2002. The manga series published its first volume in June 2000 and discontinued in November 2018. ComicPress took over the English Publication and remake the series as "Crystal Jewels the Arc", starting at Volume 1 since May 2010, and have putted the Souls of Legends arc into "Crystal Jewels the Arc: Souls of Legends". Creator of the Crystal Jewels series, Maruko Jinko, stated that Crystal Jewels MiniZ is one of his favorite Crystal Jewels manga in the franchise. Renammed "The Manga of Crystal Jewels" in the hardcover version, Mangamedia releases Volumes 1-5 in their hardcover version in 2002-03. The creator of the Crystal Jewels series, Maruko Jinko, explains that the manga series have slapstick violence, fouth-wall breaking, crude humor, and various of crossovers.

Crystal Jewels MiniZ now have released over Japan and United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, and other countries. Tokiiro Asuka and Ayana Watasho have worked together, and agreed to make a Crystal Jewels MiniZ community. Asuka once stated, “I will have my life to work for this awesome series, Crystal Jewels MiniZ!” Watasho then was able to agree about Asuka after the cancellation of Leader of Skills in June 1993, then they decided to create the Crystal Jewels long-running manga series. The manga series was today one of the best-selling manga in the US. It then inspires people and young and old readers to read it again, and it became a popular Crystal Jewels manga series in the Crystal Jewels franchise. Maruko Jinko once stated, “i couldn’t just help it! I can’t give up Crystal Jewels MiniZ! We have to make an impact!” Maruko Jinko was then challenged in the interview about the manga. As of January 2019, 54 volumes have been released.

In January 2019, there is an announcement that the movie adaption is in progress.

Development
Toriiko Asuka, the writer of the series, have always loved manga and his union in education. When Demogames wanted a new manga adaptation from the video games, Asuka accepted it. Asuka was thrilled to do the series in manga form because he has a interest in Crystal Jewels. When writing the series, Asuka always added elements that questions readers between fantasy and reality. “Just because they are in high school, they also rely on their maturity throughout the series.” During development of the characters, Asuka wanted to amaze the readers with their unique personalities and abilities. When designing new characters like Waira, Eliza,and Erika, Asuka made all of these three characters wonder if they exsist or not, or “I think I'm exsisting.” Asuka was glad to create the manga series and have continued to do so. Ayana Watasho was initially known as a pen name as Sayaka Midorizu. Watasho wanted to make the characters interesting by referring to the part of the title, chibis. Watasho did the Character Concept and she wanted to develop her own characters, so Asuka accepted that, and the manga series was made in 1993 BangBang Power magazine.

Crystal Jewels arc
The 14-year-old boy, Daigo Miyo, was a high school freshmen at Fukashi High, at 9th grade. He have a crush on Chiaki Chikae, a 14-year-old girl, and was bullied by Taichi Sumatoto and his friends. After having a hard time at his first day of school, Daigo decided to go home and he discovered a Crystal Ball in his room. He accidently broke the Crystal Ball and he got sucked in the Crystal World from Japan. He befriended four Crystal Monsters: Roaracryst, Ninecoat, Plantmore, and Mouselette on his encounter. He realized that he found Chikae and Taichi in the world. They all go to Shari’s place and she told them about the Crystal Monsters. Later on, the students were declared, “Crystal Brawlers”, and went to travel with the four Crystal Monsters. On their journey to gather all the 8 medals instructed by Iccryst, the creator of the Crystal World, Daigo and crew have met their former high school classmates, Jerry, Asai, Amanda, Teri, and Suo out of pity from the Crystal Ball. As the brawlers or students are on their quest, Taichi decided to put his bullying behavior aside and work with Daigo in order to collect all 8 medals.

Crystal Jewels 2 arc
When all 8 medals are collected, the Crystal Brawlers are forced to participate in the Crystal Jewels league tournament. The Crystal Brawlers then got on ranks, with Daigo on Semi-Finalist, Chikae and Taichi on Challengee, and the rest of the students on Beginner title. After the tournament, Daigo and crew decided to go back to Japan. However, the warp machine was blocked by Hunter Grai. He kidnapped Shari and her co-workers so he could collect one thing: a Crystal Ball for his adoptive evil father, Devil J, rival of Iccryst. Daigo and the crew have to find answers, but they ended up stepping in Furious Five’s traps and getting captured, too. Daigo and the crew manage to break free thanks to Marc and they went after the Furious Five. Daigo and the crew foiled the plans and encounters a mighty, powerful, Devil J. Devil J convinced them that he have all the Crystal Balls from Hunter Grai. The brawlers used all the energy they have to defeat devil j when they are almost defeated, then got back the Crystal Balls and sended Devil J back to hell. After the big battle, the students fixed the warp machine and returned back to Japan.

Crystal Jewels 3 arc
After few months of high school, Daigo, Chikae, and Taichi are interested, and curious of what’s happening in the Crystal World. When they got back, they have encountered Kouchu, Sakuro, and Marcy the other Crystal Brawlers (based on their Game Series I game counterparts with the same name.) They told them about the Farko region and they sent them there. In the Farko region, Daigo and crew have met Ryan when he’s going to become a Crystal Brawler. The students were once again requested to get all 8 medals to enter the tournament and to get the “Brawler of the Year” coins. The heroes once again met their high school classmates in the Crystal World. While on their quest, the heroes finds the Kingdom of MTJ where the war took place. The evil king, Hunter Grai’s henchmen, have plans to get all the Crystal Balls for him and Hunter Grai to revive Devil J. The Iccryst statue was destroyed by the special Furious Five members and held the brawlers for hostage. The brawlers manage to defeat the Furious Five and get back the Crystal Balls. Like before, they collected all 8 medals and went to the super tournament in Farko.

Crystal Jewels Pakular arc
Daigo once again got Semi-Finalist due to Plantmore’s failing attack, “The Duplicator”, and Chikae abd Taichi both got the lower rank than Daigo. After the tournament, the brawlers found out that Cytree was held for hostage by GroundGuy. The brawlers ventures to get Cytree from hostage, but instead, their plan goes awry when the Marukas tried to trick them into giving them the Crystal balls so Grai can rule the world. The brawlers then refused to listen to the Marukas and defeated them. They encountered Ryan falling from the sky, and he told them that the GroundGuy was going to destroy earth except for himself. The GroundGuy gave orders to his henchmen to conquer the Crystal World, then earth. The Crystal Brawlers wants to keep their world safe, and ends up getting help from Kouchu, Sakuro, and Marcy, the strong Crystal Brawlers around. The GroundGuy then possessed Cytree to conquer the Crystal Balls to rule the world and destroy Iccryst. The brawlers then decided to defeat The GroundGuy with a team blast. The GroundGuy and the brawlers are in a tough combat until the brawlers got help from Kouchu. He sacrifices himself in order to protect the world. He turned into stone, and the students went back to Japan.

Crystal Jewels Advanced arc
After few months of high school, Daigo, Chikae, and Taichi are interested, and curious of what’s happening in the Crystal World. When they got back, they realized that their high school classmates are there with them. They are in the Orbon region. They have encountered Lucas and Emma, two new Crystal Brawlers. Emma’s cousin, Eliza Raichiku, a Crystal Brawler who appears to be from earth. The brawlers then were requested to get all the 8 medals in order to participate in the Orbon Tournament. On their quest, Eliza wanted them to know that she was from earth. The story was when she was a baby, Eliza got permanently sucked in the Crystal World and got adopted by the fellow couple. With Eliza’s struggle for what earth seems to be, Daigo and the crew allowed her to travel with them when they are done with their long time errand, and she could refresh her memories of being on earth. Daigo and the crew then encountered Plazma Five and got help from detective Arthur Light, Garica Coni, and Elizabeth Yorki in order to seek for all the 8 Orbon medals instructed by Iccryst. However, finding 8 medals in Orbon seems to be an hard task.

Crystal Jewels Advanced 2 arc
After collecting all the 8 medals in Orbon, Daigo and the crew participated in the tournament. Daigo got Runner-Up titles, Chikae and Taichi increased their skills with a Semi-Finalist, battling each other, however, it is a difficult tie between Chikae and Taichi. The crew got back to the place. However, The Evil Captain, leader of Hunter Grai’s henchmen, sails to regions and worlds to capture all the power golds and the Crystal balls to conquer earth. Orbon is the Captain’s next target. As the Captain goes to the Oregon region, he decided to get all the gold from shops and supermarkets, etc. and what’s next is the Crystal Ball. Daigo and the crew, and Lucas and Emma all gather to go defeat the Captain before his plans goes to success. Their activity is difficult when the beast Crystal Monsters arrived in the Crystal World, summoned by Devil J from hell to destroy the Crystal World. Daigo and the crew ends up being held by the Captain. But they manage to break free and got back the Crystal Balls, and the Captain got killed by being thrown in the lava. The students were about to go back to Japan, but Eliza struggles if she exsists or not, but Daigo brings her to Japan.

Crystal Jewels Advanced 2 ½ arc
Eliza’s parents reunite with their long-missing daughter thanks to Daigo and his friends. After few months of high school, Daigo, Chikae, and Taichi are interested, and curious of what’s happening in the Crystal World. When they got back, they found out that they are in a Oregon region. They encounter mischief Talaap and his crew and ends up following them on their quest. Iccryst requested the to get the 8 medals to participate in the Oregon League. While on their quest, Eliza catched up and told them that she is allowed to travel with them. On their way, they have encountered another Crystal Brawler from earth, Waira Chu and her sister, Erika Amatsu. They are on as Crystal Brawlers. Daigo and the crew have mentioned Shari’s responsed that Iccryst didn’t got the Brawler of the Year badges. The legendary Crystal Monster named Parcc have followed the Crystal Brawlers for the Crystal Balls. Daigo and the crew realized Parcc needed help and it was going to be kidnapped by the Galaxy Five. The brawlers decided to help parcc get rid of the legendary Crystal Monsters that is after Parcc. After getting all the 8 medals, Daigo and crew goes to participate in the tournament.

After the tournament, with Daigo, he got Beginner, and Chiaki and Taichi both got between Beginner and Challengee and Eliza got Finalist. For Eliza, she got Finalist because she gets to compete with Daniel the legend Brawler, however, that goes ashtray when Eliza’s Crystal Monsters failed to used the attack “The Solar Cup”. That was a automatic disqualification due to Eliza’s results in the tournament.

Daigo and the crew realized Parcc was gone when they kept him in the shelter for a rest of its power. It has been captured by Yrethrusa and Feriutya so they could drain Parcc’s powers. Yrethrusa and Feriutya are both Grai’s henchmen, Zac and Grena’s Crystal Monsters. They planned to capture Parcc in order to drain time for Hunter Grai so he could make devil J rule the world except for himself. Daigo and crew manage to fix the time and rescue Parcc from both Crystal Monsters and their rough Crystal Brawlers Zac and Grena. After that, Daigo and crew returned home for a deserved rest.

Crystal Jewels: Advanced Kingdom arc
This storyline is based on the “Crystal Jewels Advanced Kingdom” games and the direct sequel from the “Crystal Jewels Advanced 2½ arc”, but is rather short. In Volume 33, which was released on June 18, 2010, Kouchu was revived from the stone by Iccryst and realized that he needs to meet up with Daigo and his friends. However, since he was frozen too long, he struggles with his bone structure, including legs, barely can walk the first time he got revived. When he finally manage to get home, he wanted to change into his outfit from his ripped clothes. When he changed, he wanted to go to the Oregon region to meet up with Daigo and his crew. Meanwhile, in this arc, Daigo and his friends were not back from Japan. When Kouchu finally arrived, he told Daigo and his friends about going to Shigami Islands to collect the mysterious sphere ball. Daigo and crew went to Shigami Islands and met up with Harri, who declares himself as a orbologist. Daigo and the crew manage to get the orbs to unlock a path to get the Sphere Ball that is located in the Mt.Mines and Mt.Crystal. Harri decided to bring two orbs to the Dandfordon Region, and ordered the Crystal Brawlers to do it instead.

In Volume 34, which was released on September 19, 2010, Harri have hid his secret for Hunter Grai that he is one of the Furious Five members. Harri ends up tricking the brawlers into sending the orbs to Hunter Grai so he can send out the mega Super Waves to crash Shigami Islands. Another Crystal Brawler, Valasa, decided to get Daigo and his friend’s classmates to help her locate all the orbs in Shigami Islands before Grai does. However, she met up with Harri and got held instead. Daigo and Kouchu came to rescue Valasa, and he reunites with Sakuro and Marcy to stop Harri and foil his plans. Daigo, Chikae, Taichi, Valasa, Kouchu, Sakuro, Marcy, Waira, and Ekira, and Eliza, all 10 Crystal Brawlers teamed up to stop Harri from conquering the Crystal balls for Grai and got back the orbs. Daigo and Kouchu puts the orbs in to unlock the boulder to conquer the Sphere Ball. However, an evil Iccryst soul have awaken but Marc returned and puts it back into the red ruby orb. The crew goes their separate ways and the students goes back to Japan.

The two volumes both have complete adaptions from the video games series, and this arc is a continuation of the Advanced 2½ arc.

Crystal Jewels Dandfordon Dreams arc
This arc is based on the Crystal Jewels: Dandfordon Dreams games. After few months of high school, Daigo, Chikae, and Taichi are interested, and curious of what’s happening in the Crystal World. When they got there, they are in Dandfordon. They met Daniel, another Crystal Brawler who happens to be in mischief of the CrystalStudios. When Daniel destroyed the tapes, he is under stated by withness Garem, a superhero who happens to be the famous person that everyone always love. Daigo and his friends then encountered their classmates from high school. Iccryst gave them another and the same task to collect all 8 medals in order to participate in the Crystal Jewels league. However, it would be a difficult quest. Daigo and his friends with his classmates visited the Mirage of the Champions to see who is the Master Champion of the League. However, the Master Champion didn’t revealed him or herself as a result of confusing everyone in history. The Furious Five teamed up with Hunter Grai once again for another day of destroying the Crystal World by summoning a resurrected devil J from hell. Devil J has more power and energy to destroy the earth except for Grai.

Within that, Daigo retrieved all of the 8 badges and competed in the tournament. Daigo got in the Runner-Up again, Chikae got in the Runner-Up, Taichi got in the Runner-Up, and Eliza got in the Runner-Up. Waira and Erika’s Challengees. The Crystal Brawlers realized that Japan’s time froze every time they are warped in the Crystal World, meaning that in Japan, if they were sucked in the Crystal ball, they got back out immediately, causing a special effect from power. This time, a new, big threat arrives in Dandfordon, ready to destroy. Devil J releases his counterpart, Devil J Jr, to destroy the Crystal World for Grai. Meanwhile, Grai finally have what he wanted: The Crystal Balls to destroy earth. The threat released to earth to destroy the world. Daigo and his friends teamed up with Daniel and their classmates to stop Devil J Jr. and bring back earth. However, Daigo suddenly sacrificed himself to save Chikae and went to Iccryst and Marc. The others returned to earth. However, Chikae is worried about Daigo. Daigo then returned to earth the next day.

Crystal Jewels: Souls of Legends arc
This story arc is based on the Crystal Jewels Souls of Legends video game. This series was renewed, but continuing as Volume 41. Three years later, Daigo Miyo, 17-years old, reunite with his three whole years of high school education. Daigo have made it home in his room and have touched and breaked his Crystal Ball and traveled back in the Crystal World. He, Chikae, and Taichi, along with Eliza, Waira, and Erika, all went to explore the Daro region. Iccryst sent the students the mission to collect all the 8 new Daro Medals to compete in the Crystal Jewels daro League Tournament. Collecting all the 8 medals could be no easy task for the high schoolers in spite of rest. The students visited the Magician Plaza to “retrieve the trophy for the “Crystal Jewels Grand-pix tryouts” competition. When they weren’t accepted, Chikae inserted the 5 required Mazes in order to win for her friends and her classmates for herself. They have been called by Legenda, a famous researcher to help her with the research she is struggling with. However, the research goes awry by Shari’s warning containing a piece of evidence given by her father, Mr. Midoshi Shari.

Crystal Jewels: Souls of Legends 2
Daigo and his friends went to the tournament and competed in three challenges.With Daigo, he won his first Daro Tournament, with Chikae and Taichi, they got in Runner-Up. After the tournament, they derserved a good rest until a threat arrives. There are three legendary Crystal Monsters circulating the Daro region with powers. Hunter Grai ordered the legends to destroy daro as if he was to control them with the “Uni-Brain”. Daigo and the crew foils Furious Five’s plots to destroy. Daigo and his crew wanted to know how to get the Stones of Life. After retrieving the Stone of Lifes, Daigo participates in the Daro Stones of Life tournament. The students encountered regular J and Asuka, his cousin and told them an orgin of Devil J. However, in the turn, Devil J returns to the Daro region to destroy the world again. Hunter Grai finally summons devil J’s powers to destroy the human race. The heroes got held again for sneaking in his lab. The crew manage to break free, thanks to Garem, and teams up with him to defeat Hunter Grai and put Devil J back to hell. After the big battle, Daigo and friends went back in Japan.

Crystal Jewels Garnet and Turquoise arc
This story arc is based on the Crystal Jewels: Garnet and Turquoise games. After few months of high school, Daigo, Chikae, and Taichi are interested, and curious of what’s happening in the Crystal World. When they got there, they are in Natalie. They have encountered aggressive Evan and short-tempered Adriana, two young people preparing to be Crystal Brawlers in training. They were eager to be with Daigo and his friends around the Natalie region. Iccryst sended Daigo a task to collect all 8 medals to participate in the Crystal jewels league. They were sent to help Tetsu and Alica with their collection of the orbs, help Aroku, Asuna, and Ruby, Topaz, and Emerald, “The Ocean Brothers” with their training. The students decided to split up so it is time to help them as of their job separately. However, the research goes awry when the newcoming evil-doers, the Cheeta Girls and their master, Cheeta to help Grai rule the world. Kouchu Misako and his friends follows Daigo and his friends after they have collected all the 8 Natalie medals, but they were convinced that they need 16 more medals to participate in the Natalie tournament, but Tyro ends up showing up on Grai’s orders.

Crystal Jewels Garnet 2 and Turquoise 2 arc
This story arc is based on the Crystal Jewels: Garnet 2 and Turquoise 2 games. Tyro was eager to help Grai destroy the Crystal World. He killed Kouchu Misako so he could have the Rottobigin to level up the Vacuum Portal of Death. Daigo and his team tries to defeat Tyro with their Crystal Monsters. However, tyro ran away and their fight goes awry. Daigo then met up with the Fuse Force brawlers, Amethyst, and Garnet. In depth, in order to bring Kouchu back, Daigo was eager to join the Fuse Force to learn more about fusing his Crystal Monsters.

Crystal Jewels Advanced Farko arc
This story arc is based on the Crystal Jewels: Advanced Farko games. It is a direct sequel of Crystal Jewels Garnet 2 and Turquoise 2 arc. It was released on the Crystal Jewels the Manga comics on May of 2018. After defeating Tyro, Daigo and his friends went back to the Farko region, however, with the return of the Plazma Five, Galaxy Five, and the Masked Men, and the Groundguy, Daigo insists with Ryan's and his friends help to defend the world from their hands when they have decided to get their revenge for Tyro. There is only one volume of this arc..

New Crystal Jewels MiniZ: Moon Blade
This story arc is based on the Crystal Jewels: Moon Blade games. Daigo and his friends went back to the Crystal World and met Issac, the Crystal Brawler of the rich family, and Harriette, the Crystal Brawler of Performing Arts.

Protagonists

 * Daigo Miyo ( Miyo Daigo)- A highschool freshman and a Crystal Brawler whose willing to be the strongest in the world. Named Max Damian in the hardcover version. Daigo Miyo is a 14-year-old teenager who enjoys running, watching television and football. He is exciting and entertaining, but can also be very boring and a bit unintelligent.He is Japanese. He is currently at school. He is a vegetarian. Physically, Daigo is in pretty good shape. He is average-height for his age with fair skin, blue hair and blue eyes. He lives in a middle class neighbourhood.
 * Chikae Chiaki ( Chiaki Chikae)- A highschool freshman and a Crystal Monster whose hoping to get over 999,999,999,999 yen for the princess champion reward. Chikae Chiaki is a 14-year-old teenager who enjoys charity work, eating out and theatre. She is friendly and exciting, but can also be very cowardly and a bit rude. Named Cathrine Casey in the hardcover version. Chikae is very open. Chikae communicate well, and Chikae connect with other people easily.
 * Taichi Sumatoto ( Sumatoto Taichi)- Also a highschool freshman and originally Daigo's rival, he travels as a companion of Daigo and Chiaki. Taichi Sumatoto is a 14-year-old teenager who enjoys podcasting, recycling and walking. He is creative and kind, but can also be very unintelligent and a bit boring. He was hoping to be sucessful on the battle trazzle. Named Tim Stevenson in the hardcover version. Taichi is a seeker. Taichi often find himself restless - and Taichi have a lot of questions about life.
 * Eliza Raichiku ( Raichiku Eriza)- An Crystal Brawler. Eliza is friendly, charming, and warm. Eliza get along with almost everyone.Eliza Raichu is a 14-year-old teenager who enjoys tennis, baking and spreading fake news. He is loveable and stable, but can also be very rude and a bit greedy. Eliza work hard not to rock their boat. her easy going attitude brings people together. At times, Eliza can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, Eliza pull it together. Eliza is relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with their flow.
 * Waiva Chu ( Chu Waira)- A Crystal Brawler. Waiva is very charming... dangerously so. Waiva have the potential to break a lot of hearts. He is a 14-year-old teenager who enjoys hockey, going to the movies and walking. He is loveable and stable, but can also be very rude and a bit greedy. Waiva know how what he want, how to get it, and that Waiva will get it. Waiva have the power to rule the world. Let's hope Waiva's a benevolent dictator! Waiva is usually the best at everything ... Waiva strive for perfection.

Classmates of Fukashi High School

 * Jerry ( Jeri)- Also a highschool freshman and Daigo and his friend's classmate, he travels as a companion of Daigo, Taichi and Chiaki. He was hoping to be successful on standing out from the crowd. He is a 14-year-old teenager who enjoys praying, meditation and eating out. He is smart and stable, but can also be very evil and a bit unfriendly. Named Tom Morris in the hardcover version.
 * Asai ( Asai)-Also a highschool freshman and Daigo and his friend's classmate, he travels as a companion of Daigo, Taichi and Chiaki. He was hoping to be successful on standing out from the crowd.He is a 14-year-old teenager who enjoys cookery, eating out and tennis. He is loveable and stable, but can also be very rude and a bit greedy.Named Junior Good in the hardcover version.
 * Amanda ( Amanda)-Also a highschool freshman and Daigo and his friend's classmate, she travels as a companion of Daigo, Taichi and Chiaki. She is a 14-year-old teenager who enjoys football, sailing and vandalising bus stops. He is loveable and stable, but can also be very rude and a bit greedy. She was hoping to be successful on being strong Named Kelsey Wilder in the hardcover version.
 * Suo ( Sao)- Also a highschool freshman and Daigo and his friend's classmate, he travels as a companion of Daigo, Taichi and Chiaki. He was hoping to be successful on standing out from the crowd. He is a 14-year-old teenager who enjoys ferret racing, bargain hunting and hockey. He is smart and stable, but can also be very evil and a bit unfriendly. Named Ishaan Sears in the hardcover version
 * Teri ( Teri)-Also a highschool freshman and Daigo and his friend's classmate, she travels as a companion of Daigo, Taichi and Chiaki. She 14-year-old teenager who enjoys working on cars, Rubix cube and football. He is loveable and stable, but can also be very rude and a bit greedy.She was hoping to be successful on being strong Named Milasa Wilder in the hardcover version.

Buisnessers

 * Professor Jessica Shari ( Shari)- A remaining mentor, and she is a scientist and professor of Justpip Town's. She owns a lab with three Crystal Monsters. Physically, she is in pretty good shape. She is average-height for her age. There's a lot to say about Shari, but at the very least she's relaxed and enthusiastic. Of course she's also insightful, persuasive and romantic, but those are often overshadowed by tendencies of being careless as well. Her relaxed nature though, this is what she's so well-liked for. Friends usually count on this and her heroic nature whenever they need assistance or help.
 * Dustin Withness ( Wakiwaki San)- Shari's assistant and the expert on the Crystal Monsters power levels. It's hard to describe a complex person like Dustin, but if nothing else you should know he's dutiful and sympathetic. Of course he's also organized, gracious and modest, but they're tainted by and mixed with habits of being obsessive as well. His dutiful nature though, this is what he's most popular for. Oftentimes people will count on this and his ambitions when they're feeling down.
 * Magician Miro ( Miro)- A remaining magician character who appears to be famous and an idol of the characters. Few know the true Miro, but if there's anything you should know it's that he's precise and appreciative. Of course he's also compassionate, understanding and contemplative, but in a way they're lesser traits and tained by behaviors of being disruptive as well. His precision though, this is what he's often admired for. People regularly count on this and his active nature whenever they need cheering up.
 * Garem ( Geremu)- A remaining superhero character who appears to be famous and an idol of the characters. He appears in the comics, portrayed in the TV Shows, movies, and have been popular in the Crystal World.It's easy to get to know an open person like him, but most know that above all else he's trusting and caring. Of course he's also clear-headed, intuitive and farsighted, but these are in a way balance by being thoughtless as well.His trusting nature though, this is what he's pretty much loved for. Friends tend to count on this and his charisma when they're feeling down.
 * Researcher Ramu ( Ramu)- A remaining researcher character who appears to be famous and an idol of the characters. He appears in the comics, portrayed in the TV Shows, movies, and have been popular in the Crystal World. There's more than meets the eye in the case of Ramu, but at the very least you'll find out he's surprising and honest. Of course he's also active, open and discreet, but those are often overshadowed by tendencies of being lazy as well. His surprising nature though, this is what he's often admired for. Friends usually count on this and his tolerance whenever they need cheering up.
 * Amanto ( Amanto)- A remaining physican character who appears to be smart and an simple-minded person of the characters. He officially works with the Energy Warriors and was known as the Energy Companion. There's a lot to say about Amanto, but above else know that he's decisive and helpful. Of course he's also focused, ambitious and good-natured, but these are in a way balance by being callous as well.His decisive nature though, this is what he's pretty much known for. Friends tend to count on this and his responsibility in times of need.
 * Tsucho ( Amanto)- A remaining physican character who appears to be smart and an simple-minded person of the characters. He officially works with the Energy Warriors and was known as the Energy Companion. Many things can be said of Tsucho, but two things you'll never forget are that he's forgiving and imaginative. Of course he's also empathetic, cooperative and caring, but they're tainted by and mixed with habits of being troublesome as well. His forgiving nature though, this is what he's pretty much known for. Friends usually count on this and his clever nature whenever they need assistance or help.

Energy Warriors

 * Kodaki ( Kodaki)- One of the remaining energy warriors of the story. Her teammates are Raike and Shuo. They work together to keep the world safe with the students. She represents grass. Looks can be deceiving when it comes to her, but if nothing else you should know he's incisive and courageous. Of course she's also trusting, elegant and rational, but they're often slightly tainted by a mindset of being aggressive as well. Her incisive nature though, this is what she's most well-liked for. There are many times when friends count on this and her calm nature in times of need.
 * Raike ( Raike)- One of the remaining energy warriors of the story. Her teammates are Kodaki and Shuo. They work together to keep the world safe with the students. She represents fire. Looks can be deceiving when it comes to him, but if nothing else you should know he's incisive and courageous. Of course he's also trusting, elegant and rational, but they're often slightly tainted by a mindset of being aggressive as well. His incisive nature though, this is what he's most well-liked for. There are many times when friends count on this and his calm nature in times of need.
 * Shuo ( Shuo)- One of the remaining energy warriors of the story. His teammates are Kodaki and Raike. They work together to keep the world safe with the students. He represents water. Looks can be deceiving when it comes to him, but if nothing else you should know he's incisive and courageous. Of course he's also trusting, elegant and rational, but they're often slightly tainted by a mindset of being aggressive as well. His incisive nature though, this is what he's most well-liked for. There are many times when friends count on this and his calm nature in times of need.

Main antagonists
Furious Five is the evil organization which they steal Crystal Jewels for the evil doer, Hunter Grai, to suceed to take over the world. Same for Thunder Five, Aqua Five, Plaza Five, Magma Five, Galaxy Five. Hunter Grai is led by the evilest being in the world, Devil J.
 * Hunter Grai ( Gurai)- The leader of the Furious Five. He is known back in long ago he was adopted by his soul father, Devil J. He demanded him to destroy the Crystal World. He is the most strongest Crystal Brawler. Many hateful words can be said about Hunter Grai, but the fact he's callous and insulting is just the tip of the iceberg. That's without even mentioning he's also cruel, treacherous and venomous, but at the very least they're countered somewhat by being ambitious as well. But focus on his as this is what he's almost feared. There's no sugar coating the effects caused because of this and his prejudices, but that may just be the nature of the beast.
 * Devil J ( Debiru Jē)- The leader of the Furious Five. He is known back in long ago he adopted by Hunter Grai. He demanded him to destroy the Crystal World. He is the most strongest Crystal Brawler. But the fact he's frightening and greedy is just the tip of the iceberg. There there's the fact he's also irresponsible, disconcerting and troublesome, but fortunately they're mixed with behaviors of being dynamic as well. But focus on his as this is what he's notorious. Even the best intentions have been soured because of this and his possessive nature, which is far from desired, but so be it.
 * GroundGuy ( Guraundogai)- The evildoer whose plan is to destroy the universe with Cytree. His plan is to destroy earth except for himself. He possessed Cytree in order to do so. But he was killed with Kouchu after Kouchu stopped him. But the fact he's irresponsible and insulting is just the tip of the iceberg. Never mind the fact he's also narcissistic, obsessive and narrow-minded, but fortunately they're balanced out slightly by being forthright as well.But focus on his as this is what he's most disliked. Even careful encounters have been ruined because of this and his aggression, which is too bad for all sides.
 * The Evil Captain ( Īberu Kyaputein)- The evildoer and the leader of Hunter Grai's henchmen. His plan is to capture all the power golds and the Crystal Balls to conquer earth. He got killed from falling in the Torii Lava.But the fact he's irresponsible and insulting is just the tip of the iceberg. Never mind the fact he's also narcissistic, obsessive and narrow-minded, but fortunately they're balanced out slightly by being forthright as well. But focus on his as this is what he's most disliked. Even careful encounters have been ruined because of this and his aggression, which is too bad for all sides.
 * Zac ( Zatsuku)- The evildoer and the leader of Hunter Grai's henchmen. His plan is to capture Parcc and drain its powers. But the fact he's irresponsible and insulting is just the tip of the iceberg. Never mind the fact he's also narcissistic, obsessive and narrow-minded, but fortunately they're balanced out slightly by being forthright as well. But focus on his as this is what he's most disliked. Even careful encounters have been ruined because of this and his aggression, which is too bad for all sides.
 * Grena ( Gurenā)- The evildoer and the leader of Hunter Grai's henchmen. His plan is to capture Parcc and drain its powers.But the fact she's shallow and deceitful is just the tip of the iceberg. There there's the fact she's also malicious, superficial and tactless, but fortunately they're mixed with behaviors of being imaginative as well. But focus on her as this is what she's loathed. There's not much meaningful that can be created because of this and her callous nature, which is a true shame for both sides.
 * Harri ( Harī)- The evildoer and the leader of Hunter Grai's henchmen. who declares himself as a orbologist. Harri decided to bring two orbs to the Dandfordon Region, and ordered the Crystal Brawlers to do it instead. Harri have hid his secret for Hunter Grai that he is one of the Furious Five members. But the fact he's irresponsible and insulting is just the tip of the iceberg. Never mind the fact he's also narcissistic, obsessive and narrow-minded, but fortunately they're balanced out slightly by being forthright as well.But focus on his as this is what he's most disliked. Even careful encounters have been ruined because of this and his aggression, which is too bad for all sides.
 * Tyro ( Taiorō)

Agents

 * Arthur Light ( Amorikun)- A agent of the Crystal World who helped Daigo and crew to seek for all the 8 Orbon Medals instructed by Iccryst. Looks can be deceiving when it comes him, but at the very least you'll find out he's hardworking and tolerant. Of course he's also sweet, captivating and objective, but they're in shorter supply, especially considering they're mixed with being selfish as well. His hardworking nature though, this is what he's kind of cherished for. Oftentimes people will count on this and his organization skills when they're feeling down.


 * Garica Coni ( Shashi)- A agent of the Crystal World who helped Daigo and crew to seek for all the 8 Orbon Medals instructed by Iccryst. There's more than meets the eye in the case of Garcia, but perhaps most important is that she's sociable and determined. Of course she's also forthright, humorous and sympathetic, but they're in shorter supply, especially considering they're mixed with being morbid as well. Her sociable nature though, this is what she's pretty much loved for. On many occasions people will count on this and her tolerance whenever they need help.


 * Elizabeth Yorki ( Nakanini)- A agent of the Crystal World who helped Daigo and crew to seek for all the 8 Orbon Medals instructed by Iccryst. There's more than meets the eye in the case of Elizabeth but perhaps most important is that she's sociable and determined. Of course she's also forthright, humorous and sympathetic, but they're in shorter supply, especially considering they're mixed with being morbid as well. Her sociable nature though, this is what she's pretty much loved for. On many occasions people will count on this and her tolerance whenever they need help.

Other characters
The other characters come from other Crystal Jewels Manga, the Crystal Jewels anime series, and the Crystal Jewels video game and card game series, making it a crossover manga of different kinds. Various of characters somehow came from other anime, manga, and video games, even real people appears in this manga. Such as there are 4 Professor Shari(s);one from the video game, one from the anime, one from the Crystal Jewels Go! series, and one in Crystal Jewels MiniZ. However, the characters are not the same characters from their counterparts, thus, they have different personalities from their counterparts in the manga. The characters differs from their original appearance, making it an crossover manga. Not all the characters are listed here, but there are the several characters here, although we couldn't put the Japabese name and full description:


 * Kouchu ( Kouchu)- A champion of Jarbon. He turned into stone, which was revived by Iccrus's energy. He is a rival of Marcy. He is based on his game counterpart. Not to be confused with his anime counterpart, Kouchu Misako, his real name was Kouchu Kurisutaru ( Kurisutaru Kouchu, "Kouchu Crystal".) It takes a while to get to know Kouchu but perhaps most important is that he's witty and enthusiastic. Of course he's also adventurous, insightful and charismatic, but they're tainted by and mixed with habits of being deceitful as well. His wit though, this is what he's pretty much known for. People often count on this and his dutiful nature when they're in need of support.


 * Marcy (Shinsho)- She is Kouchu Misako's rival as the anime version;her game version is a friend of Daigo. She is based on her video game counterpart and for her anime version, she is based on her anime counterpart. She was shown eith Marukas in her anime version. Not to be confused, the video game counterpart named Shinsho Kimensho. But at the very least you'll find out she's warm and passionate. Of course she's also humorous, humble and reliable, but they're far less prominent, especially compared to impulses of being power-hungry as well. Her warmness though, this is what she's most popular for. There are many times when friends count on this and her earnestness whenever they need help.


 * Sakuro Himensho (サクロ Sakuro, also known as Sakuro Himensho - As his anime version, he is Kouchu's companion, and as his video game counterpart, he is Daigo's rival and video game version Kouchu's childhood friend.Of course he's also compassionate, amusing and realistic, but they're tainted by and mixed with habits of being negativistic as well. His playfulness though, this is what he's often adored for. Friends tend to count on this and his focus whenever they need cheering up.


 * Ryan (Kanato)- A Crystal Brawler in the Crystal Jewels 2 and Crystal Jewels Pakular arc. He is one of the characters who helped Daigo and his friends defeat the GroundGuy.Of course he's also compassionate, amusing and realistic, but they're tainted by and mixed with habits of being negativistic as well. His playfulness though, this is what he's often adored for. Friends tend to count on this and his focus whenever they need cheering up.


 * Elliott Mitoa (Maeko)-Few know the true Elliot Mitoa, but at the very least he's active and intuitive. Of course he's also clever, individualistic and realistic, but in a way they're lesser traits and tained by behaviors of being miserable as well. His active nature though, this is what he's often admired for. Friends usually count on this and his clever nature whenever they need help.


 * Emma (Hirodana)- Cousin of Eliza. Another version of Emma is one of Kouchu Misako's companions and Daigo's rival. She is based on her game counterpart, and her other version is based on her anime counterpart.but perhaps most important is that she's observant and objective. Of course she's also open, decisive and responsive, but these are in a way balance by being shallow as well. Her observant nature though, this is what she's often admired for. People often count on this and her gentleness in times of need.


 * Lucas (Shigeru)- A Crystal Brawler in the Crystal Jewels Advanced arc. He is one of the characters who helped Daigo and his friends defeat the GroundGuy course he's also compassionate, amusing and realistic, but they're tainted by and mixed with habits of being negativistic as well. His playfulness though, this is what he's often adored for. Friends tend to count on this and his focus whenever they need cheering up.


 * Lucas (Shigeru)- A Crystal Brawler in the Crystal Jewels Advanced arc. He is one of the characters who helped Daigo and his friends defeat the GroundGuy course he's also compassionate, amusing and realistic, but they're tainted by and mixed with habits of being negativistic as well. His playfulness though, this is what he's often adored for. Friends tend to count on this and his focus whenever they need cheering up.


 * Valasa (Barasa)- A Crystal Brawler in the Crystal Jewels Advanced Kingdom arc. She is one of the characters who helped Daigo and his friends defeat Harri. It's easy to get to know an open person like her, but the biggest two things to know are that she's gracious and gentle. Of course she's also balanced, decisive and planful, but they're in shorter supply, especially considering they're mixed with being childish as well. Her grace though, this is what she's often admired for. There are many times when friends count on this and her compassion when they're feeling down.


 * Daniel (Rēnatsudo)- A Crystal Brawler in the Crystal Jewels Dandfordon Dreams arc. Another Crystal Brawler who happens to be in mischief of the CrystalStudios. When Daniel destroyed the tapes, he is under stated by withness Garem, a superhero who happens to be the famous person that everyone always love.  A lot can be said of Daniel, but two things you'll never forget are that he's adaptable and contemplative. Of course he's also observant, honest and compassionate, but they're often slightly tainted by a mindset of being apathetic as well. His adaptability though, this is what he's so well-liked for. There are many times when friends count on this and his charisma especially when they need comforting or support.


 * Legenda (Regendā)- A Crystal Brawler in the Crystal Jewels Souls of Legends arc. She is the famous researcher and calls in the brawlers for help. There's more than meets the eye in the case of Legenda, but two things you'll never forget are that she's helpful and respectful. Of course she's also efficient, reflective and orderly, but they're often slightly tainted by a mindset of being devious as well. Her helping hand though, this is what she's most popular for. Oftentimes people will count on this and her captivating nature in times of need.


 * Evan (Kereshi)- A Crystal Brawler in the Crystal Jewels Garnet and Turquoise arc. There's a lot to say about Evan, but most know that above all else he's elegant and generous. Of course he's also discreet, innovative and honorable, but they're less prominent and often intertwined with being ignorant as well. His elegance though, this is what he's kind of cherished for. Oftentimes people will count on this and his practical thinking in times of need.


 * Adriana (Sayaka)- A Crystal Brawler in the Crystal Jewels Garnet and Turquoise arc. There's more than meets the eye in the case of Adriana, but above else know that she's resourceful and precise. Of course she's also contemplative, flexible and intuitive, but those are often overshadowed by tendencies of being agonizing as well. Her resourcefulness though, this is what she's most well-liked for. Friends frequently count on this and her resourcefulness when they're in need of support.


 * Tetsu (Tetsu)- A Crystal Brawler in the Crystal Jewels Garnet and Turquoise arc. Looks can be deceiving when it comes Tetsu, but two things you'll never forget are that he's humorous and curious. Of course he's also romantic, sensitive and athletic, but they're tainted by and mixed with habits of being disruptive as well. His sense of humor though, this is what he's most popular for. Friends frequently count on this and his resourcefulness when they're in need of support.


 * Alica (Arikā)- A Crystal Brawler in the Crystal Jewels Garnet and Turquoise arc. A lot can be said of Alica, but the two traits most people enjoy the most are that she's modest and adaptable. Of course she's also brilliant, orderly and upright, but they're tainted by and mixed with habits of being disruptive as well. Her modesty though, this is what she's most well-liked for. On many occasions people will count on this and her stable nature especially when they need comforting or support.


 * Aroku (Aroku)- A Crystal Brawler in the Crystal Jewels Garnet and Turquoise arc. Looks can be deceiving when it comes Aroku, but above else know that he's curious and passionate. Of course he's also cooperative, calm and honorable, but they're far less prominent, especially compared to impulses of being insincere as well. His curiosity though, this is what he's pretty much loved for. Oftentimes people will count on this and his determination in times of need.


 * Asuna (Barasa)- A Crystal Brawler in the Crystal Jewels Garnet and Turquoise arc. It's easy to get to know an open person like Maya Ross, but at the very least she's earnest and athletic. Of course she's also anticipative, efficient and upright, but they're tainted by and mixed with habits of being blunt as well. Her earnestness though, this is what she's kind of cherished for. On many occasions people will count on this and her faithfulness especially when they need comforting or support. It's easy to get to know an open person like Asuna,  but at the very least she's earnest and athletic. Of course she's also anticipative, efficient and upright, but they're tainted by and mixed with habits of being blunt as well. Her earnestness though, this is what she's kind of cherished for. On many occasions people will count on this and her faithfulness especially when they need comforting or support.


 * Ruby (Rubi)- A Crystal Brawler in the Crystal Jewels Garnet and Turquoise arc. It's easy to get to know an open person like him and his brothers, but above else know that he's cooperative and friendly. Of course he's also empathetic, faithful and upright, but these are in a way balance by being coarse as well. His cooperation though, this is what he's often admired for. People often count on this and his protective nature when they're feeling down.


 * Topaz (Tōpazu)- A Crystal Brawler in the Crystal Jewels Garnet and Turquoise arc. It's easy to get to know an open person like him and his brothers, but above else know that he's cooperative and friendly. Of course he's also empathetic, faithful and upright, but these are in a way balance by being coarse as well. His cooperation though, this is what he's often admired for. People often count on this and his protective nature when they're feeling down.


 * Emerald (Emerarudo)- A Crystal Brawler in the Crystal Jewels Garnet and Turquoise arc. It's easy to get to know an open person like him and his brothers, but above else know that he's cooperative and friendly. Of course he's also empathetic, faithful and upright, but these are in a way balance by being coarse as well. His cooperation though, this is what he's often admired for. People often count on this and his protective nature when they're feeling down.


 * Amethyst (Ameshisudo)- A Crystal Brawler in the Crystal Jewels Garnet and Turquoise arc. It's easy to get to know an open person like Amethyst, but if there's anything you should know it's that he's gentle and insightful. Of course he's also sociable, helpful and patient, but they're less prominent and often intertwined with being egocentric as well. His gentleness though, this is what he's so well-liked for. People regularly count on this and his grace whenever they need assistance or help.


 * Garnet (Gānetto)- A Crystal Brawler in the Crystal Jewels Garnet and Turquoise arc. It's hard to describe a complex person like Bradley Hamilton, but most know that above all else he's protective and intelligent. Of course he's also helpful, organized and determined, but in smaller doses and they're often spoiled by habits of being sly as well. His protective nature though, this is what he's often adored for. There are many times when friends count on this and his persuasive nature whenever they need assistance or help.


 * Iccryst ( Seikaikuri, lit. Seikaicry)- Creator of the Crystal World, Iccryst sends Daigo and his friends to collect all the medals in each region to keep the world safe from Devil J

Alternative Versions
Crystal Jewels MiniZ has been licensed for English translation by three different companies: Manga Media, located in the United States, Ching Yi, located in Singapore, and BangBang Power Asia, also located in Singapore. In the United States's English Publications, Crystal Jewels MiniZ was published by three companies: MangaMedia (which has been discontinued), KidsLovesComics (which has been discontinued), and ComicPress.

Ching Yi have published 40 volumes of the series. When he was translating the 41st volume, he got a disease and have died. The publication was taken over by BangBangPower Asia for the remainder of the series.

In January 1999, Crystal Jewels MiniZ began to be published in MangaMedia. The manga was published in monthly issues, which is the first 5 chapters monthly/$2.25, until December 2002. The original translation were released left-to-right format, which it's first volume released in June 2000. The other volumes were translated and stopping at the 40th volume and leaving the untranslated volumes to ComicPress. ComicPress have published the remake of the series, in 2010 as "Crystal Jewels the Arc", with the right-to- artwork, and differs from the original version, with a different dialogue, but with the same titles, but some of the pages were "cut" short. In 2006, KidsLovesComics published the manga series and editing some scenes and dialogue to make it more "kidfriendly". The publication discontinued. MangaMedia then began to publish the hardcover version and named the series, "The Manga of Crystal Jewels" in 2002. The first five volumes were published in color.

In May 2006, MangaMedia starts publishing Crystal Jewels MiniZ Go! in English and on stores. There are several scenes that have been edites, like in Volume 1 Chapter 12, which Daigo yells out a curse word and changes it to "jerk!"; and which in Volume 12, Kaigona wore a black shirt and black pants, and her chest were bigger, which was edited to her white shirt and decreases her chest size. In Volume 19, Emma punches Lucas,but edited to Emma shoves Lucas.

In March 2013, Manga launched the CircleDot app for the iPad. It allowed users to buy digital copies of children's manga and American comics. Crystal Jewels MiniZ is among those included on the app. So far, only Volumes 1-24 have been made available. These same volumes have also been released on the Kindle and Nook eBook stores as well. Crystal Jewels 20 features the adult version of the series, and some edits to the dialogue like profanity can be seen, and that includes suggestive dialogue and uncensored themes.

Related links

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 * 2) http://www.comicbookdb.com/title.php?ID=58861

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