Manga News and Information
Press ReleaseDENVER, COLORADO- June 1, 2006- Anipike is pleased to announce they are celebrating their 10th anniversary, commemorating it by giving the site an extensive redesign. Los Angeles, CA (May 26, 2006) - Broccoli Books has announced the acquisition of two manga titles, Disgaea and Yoki Koto Kiku, along with the acquisition of the Disgaea illustration book. Gardena, CA, May 25, 2006 - Digital Manga Publishing, one of the industryâs most innovative manga licensing and publishing companies, is happy to announce Makoto Tateno as a guest of honor for Otakon 2006. San Francisco, CA, May 22, 2006 - DRAGON BALL Z, the most popular manga (graphic novel) series in Japan and abroad, will reach the end of its long and spectacular run this summer. VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive manga and animation licensing and publishing companies, and SHONEN JUMP magazine will be celebrating the conclusion of this tremendous series all summer! Dark Horse Comics Celebrating 20 years 1986 - 2006 Dark Horse Comics and ReelArt Studios have announced an agreement for Dark Horse to act as exclusive sales agent for Reel Art's upcoming program of licensed, limited-edition statues, busts and wall plaques. San Francisco, CA, May 19, 2006 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced a wide array of new manga titles set to debut at the 2006 BookExpo America (BEA) show in Washington DC, May 19-21 at the Washington DC Convention Center. BEA is widely recognized as a leading gathering point for professionals who publish, sell and market books. VIZ Media will be located in Booth 2850. North American Distribution of Manga, Manhwa, and Yaoi to Commence June 1, 2006 New York, NY (May 18, 2006) - Leading U.S. independent graphic novel publisher Central Park Media (CPM) is proud to announce that it has contracted with Consortium Book Sales & Distribution (CBSD) for the sales and distribution of its books throughout the U.S. and Canada. CBSD will begin handling distribution of CPM titles as of June 1, 2006. July Anniversary Edition Will Debut Special Content Including Launch of New Series San Francisco, CA, May 15, 2006 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced content for the July 2006 issue of SHOJO BEAT magazine, which goes on sale nationwide on June 20. This edition marks the first anniversary for the dynamic publication aimed at the growing number of shojo manga fans in North America. This demographic is now one of the fastest growing segments in the manga publishing industry. New Original Title Recounts the Action that Placed U.S. National Team into the 2006 FIFA World Cup San Francisco, CA, MAY 12, 2006 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive manga and animation licensing and publishing companies, has announced that it will publish an original sports manga that commemorates one of the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team's most notable victories. DENVER, COLORADO- May 10, 2006- The Anime Broadcasting Network (ABN), owner of Anime Web Turnpike (www.anipike.com), is proud to announce it's partnership with Juice Wireless, owner of JuiceCaster. |
Manga Zombie
Finale: Panelosophy
An ongoing conversation about the philosophy behind manga both in the U.S. and abroad. Manga Ranking
Monthly charts of comparative manga rankings based on aggregate online sales listings from Matt Blind. |
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