Newcomers and Veterans (新人とベテラン, Shinjin to Beteran) is the sixteenth volume of the Bakuman series, it was released by Shueisha on January 4, 2012, in Japan.
Characters Introduced
- Mikihiko Azuma
- Kisaku Arai (reintroduced)
- Nangoku
- Yanagi
Stories Introduced
- Panty-Flash Fight
- Tornament and School
Chapters
- Chapter 134: Running Solo and Slow Footedness (独走と鈍足 Dokusō to Donsoku)
- Chapter 135: Succession and Interference (連続と阻止 Renzoku to Soshi)
- Chapter 136: Extensions and Countermeasures (伸びしろと対抗策 Nobishiro to Taikōsaku)
- Chapter 137: Lead Color and Center Color (巻頭カラーとセンターカラー Kantō Karā to Sentā Karā)
- Chapter 138: Power and Idea (迫力とアイディア Hakuryoku to Aidia)
- Chapter 139: Final Chapter and Comments (最終話とコメント Saishūwa to Komento)
- Chapter 140: Limits and Phoenix (限界と火の鳥 Genkai to Hi no Tori)
- Chapter 141: Age and Achievements (年齢と実績 Nenrei to Jisseki)
- Chapter 142: Newcomers and Veterans (新人とベテラン Shinjin to Beteran)
Reception
It sold over 340,000 copies in just its first week.