Manga that should be licensed here: part 1

After reading loads of scanlations over time, I think it's about time I made a list of which ones I think should be licensed here for distribution here in the US. First off is an obvious choice...

Hetalia Axis Powers
Hidekaz Himaruya
Gentosha Comics
Possible Audience: 13+ girls
Chance of being licensed: 65% Pretty good, has a devoted fanbase.
Possible Liscensor: 1) Bandai, 2)Media Blasters, 3) Yen Press

Hetalia is a 4koma historical-comedy manga taking place in between World War 1 and World War 2. It mainly follows Italy, Germany, and Japan, the "Axis Powers".

Why? Because it's popular. It has two anime seasons, coming in at a planned 52 episodes. It has 4 drama CD's, and has a devoted fanbase. Also, most of the characters are male so it's fodder for Doujinshi and Fujoshi.

Chu Chu Chu a.k.a C<3C<3C<3 or Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!
Nakashima Tsubaki
Shueisha
Possible Audience: 15+ girls or 18+ men
Chance of being licensed: 15% Not well known
Possible Liscensor: Del Rey or DrMaster

A supernatural romance following Honey, a girl who looks like she's 6 but in middle school. She wants to be an adult, so while saving a bat stuck in a window a vampire rewards her. She grows the body of an adult. I really think this one appeals to younger readers, but with the constant clothes-falling-off Honey or the age changing, it ups the rating. It's either aimed at younger girls or older men. I'd say more towards older men because of the loli main character.

Why? Because it appeals to two different demographics. Teen girls and older men. Can't go wrong.

Amanchu!
Amano Kozue (Aria, Aqua)
Mag Garden
Possible Audience: Everyone
Chance: 50%
Liscensor: Tokyopop or Yen Press

Amanchu is the story of two girls who become best friends and enjoy the ocean. It's a slice-of-life with slight shojo-ai undertones.

Why? Because it's Amano. Both Aria and Aqua are published here by Tokyopop, even though I disagree with their 16+ and 13+ ratings. It's a good (from the few chapters I've read) slice of life that most people can enjoy. I'd say it's a Y 10+ at most.

And that concludes part 1 of my choices of unlicensed manga. After seeing Zetsubou-sensei and Doujin Work get published here, I know the possiblity exists for almost anything to hit the US shores.