Manga News and Information
Press ReleaseSan Jose, CA - August, 2005 DrMaster Publications Inc. and DGN Production Inc. will publish Wing Shing Maâs Chinese Hero â Tales of The Blood Sword. Originally published under Jademan Comics label, now DGN/DrMaster revives this beautiful work with a fresh coat of paint. (LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2006) - Seven Seas Entertainment is proud to formally announce the acquisition of 4 new Japanese licenses-manga series Kashimashi ~Girl Meets Girl~, Kodomo no Jikan, Neconoclasm, and the novel series Shinigami no Ballad. First announced during Seven Seas' panels at Anime Expo and the San Diego Comic-Con, each of these new titles brings something unique to Seven Seas' ever-expanding line-up of manga and novels. Las Vegas, NV, July 27, 2006 - Yaoi Press has acquired the English publication rights to three prominent Italian yaoi graphic novels. Los Angeles, CA (July 26, 2006) - Broccoli Books the publisher that brought you Juvenile Orion, KAMUI, and the Galaxy Angel series, announced the acquisition of E'S at Comic Con International. HERNDON, VA - July 24, 2006 - CuriousFactory and Buredo today announced the release of "Blade Engine", a free game engine and construction kit aimed at making Visual Novel easy to construct, fully localized into English. For more detail, please visit Blade Engine official site. TOKYOPOP Proudly Presents REIGN OVER DESTINY When 16-year-old Tessa Victoria Weyh, diagnosed with a brain tumor, was given the opportunity to request a wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation(r), she did not have to think very long. A lifelong fan of TOKYOPOP manga, the Detroit native's wish was to create and publish her own manga. Now, TOKYOPOP is proud to announce the release of Reign over Destiny, the all-new original manga by Tessa Victoria Weyh, Blaer Ransburg (Tessa's best friend since 7th grade), and artist Mara Aum, a recent Savannah College of Art and Design graduate. A 20-page pilot of Reign Over Destiny will debut exclusively on www.tokyopop.com July 2006. JULY 18, 2006 - Active Anime is a website based in Houston, Texas that is dedicated to delivering the top news, exclusive interviews and reviews of anime, manga and live action Asian releases in North America. We have a humble cadre of writers both local, national and up North in Canada to help bring you an array of information and reviews on diversified titles and various mediums (DVD, video, manga, graphic novels, and more). We are happy to announce our fourth giveaway courtesy of Digital Manga Publishing and June Manga. Critically Acclaimed TOKYOPOP Manga East Coast Rising Goes Mobile Fall 2006 Los Angeles â July 19, 2006 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced the company is joining forces with TOKYOPOP, the number one manga company in the U.S., to launch a series of mobile games starting with the popular manga East Coast Rising, a rollicking tale of pirates and high seas adventure. The game is expected to be available in early Fall. Los Angeles, CA and Kansas City, MO (July 18, 2006) Wowmax Media! and uclick mobile announced today an exclusive mobile licensing agreement that will make the awesome power of the manga and anime hit Guilstein available for mobile phones. Gardena, CA, May 25, 2006 - As Digital Manga Publishing âs guest for Otakon 2006, Makoto Tateno has a special treat in store for her Southern California fans! The famed creator of Yellow and Hero Heel has decided to stop by and say "hi" at two special book signings in the LA metro area on Sunday, July 30, 2006. |
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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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