Manga News and Information
Press ReleaseAfter much anticipation, Joie de Vivre (JdV) Hospitality unveiled their redesign plans today during a festive reception given to a group of Japantown residents and community leaders. The Miyako Hotel and Best Western Miyako Inn will epitomize one of America's most vibrant and historic Japantown communities. The two adjacent hotels will provide distinct interpretations of Japanese culture: from the sophisticated blend of tradition at the Miyako Hotel, to the vibrant energy of Japanese pop culture at the Best Western Miyako Inn. MANGA MADNESS SUMMER READING CLUB Los Angeles, CA (June 21, 2006) - The Los Angeles Public Library and TOKYOPOP, the #1 publisher of global manga, proudly announce the all-new "Manga Madness Summer Reading Club," a first-of-its-kind collaboration designed to encourage teens to read. Details of CLAMP Autographing Sessions Announced New York, NY (June 21, 2006) - Manga superstars CLAMP announced last month that they would be making their first-ever U.S. public appearance at Anime Expo held in Anaheim, California, July 1 to July 4. For manga and anime fans in the United States and throughout the world, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see this influential group. The visit is being co-sponsored by Anime Expo, Del Rey Manga and FUNimation Entertainment. Details on CLAMP's two autographing sessions at Anime Expo are as follows: In celebration of Mike Mignola's special three issue Conan story line, Dark Horse will be releasing three separate variant covers. In addition to the stunning covers drawn by artist Tony Harris, each issue will have one alternate cover drawn by Mignola himself. Breakthrough Application Brings Live Streaming Video of Event's Hottest Presentations to Internet Users LOS ANGELES, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Can't make it to Anime Expo(R) (AX) this year? For the first time ever, fans across the globe can experience the action live from the Main Events Hall with Stickam(TM), the Internet's most powerful video communications player. The live feed from Anime Expo(R) will be available completely free on www.AXBackstage.org and Stickam.com to fans everywhere -- all with nothing to download or configure. Company Remains a Dominant Force Behind the Tremendous Popularity of Manga and Anime in North America San Francisco, CA, June 16, 2006 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive manga and animation licensing and publishing companies, commemorates its 20th Anniversary on July 7th, 2006. Voyage to the Moon World Follows the Conclusion of the 28-Volume Manga Series Presenting Original Adventures of Vagabond Swordsman San Francisco, CA, June 14, 2006 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the conclusion to its epic RUROUNI KENSHIN manga series with the release of Volume 28 on July 5. Fans need not despair â VIZ Media has just announced the release of the first RUROUNI KENSHIN fiction novel, VOYAGE TO THE MOON WORLD, to be released October 17. HERNDON, VA - June 9, 2006 - CuriousFactory is celebrating 100,000 unique visitors to its Otaku and Doujin news information site Akiba Angels (www.akibaangels.com), with sweepstake, sponsored by various companies. Tokyo, Japan (May 25, 2006) - In a move that further strengthens its position as a global manga leader, TOKYOPOP has partnered with Funtastic, Australia's premier supplier of children's books, toys and apparel to the mass market, to launch TOKYOPOP's manga business in the Oceanic territories. Not only does this partnership mark TOKYOPOP's presence in what is now its fourth continent, it makes TOKYOPOP the first manga company to establish a local presence in Australia and New Zealand. A few of the more notable names in comedic film and television join forces with comicsâ best and brightest to bring you a hilarious new perspective on the world of Eric Powell's The Goon, in this new three-part, black-and-white anthology series. |
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. |
ComiPress teams up with writer Udagawa Takeo and translator John Gallagher to publish an online version of the English-language translation of Manga Zombie.
