Manga News and Information
Press ReleaseGardena, CA, May 9, 2006 - Digital Manga Publishing, one of the industry's most innovative manga licensing and publishing companies, has announced the acquisition of two highly anticipated titles. "DMP does more than just yaoi!" exclaims Eric Rosenberger, Sales and Distribution Manager, "Look for more mainstream titles to be announced during the upcoming convention season." This international touring exhibit features historic Japanese manga, with a special emphasis on shojo mangaâcomic books for girls. The exhibit features 23 renowned shojo manga creators and more than 200 works from World War II to the present. The pieces in this exhibit come together for the first and only time in NYC. [ Read More ] Los Angeles, CA (May, 2006) -- In an industry first, TOKYOPOP, the #1 publisher of global manga today announces the launch of two revolutionary children's publishing programs: Manga Chapters for 6-9 year olds and Manga Readers for 8-12 year olds. Comprising tales that encourage exploration and imagination, TOKYOPOP's highly entertaining Manga Chapters and Manga Readers make reading fun while promoting language and literacy skills. ANIME PULSE PODCAST RECORDS MIT "COOL JAPAN" SYMPOSIUM Podcast releases exclusive recording and transcript of symposium. [ Read More ] Conan's grittiest and most graphic tale ever told in comics arrives with Songs of the Dead Renowned horror and western writer Joe R. Lansdale reunites with his Jonah Hex collaborator, artist Timothy Truman, to tell the grittiest, roughest, downright meanest Conan story ever seen in comics. NETCOMICS presents a lineup of sensational new comics to be released in Fall 2006. Spanning multiple genres, from fantasy and romance to suspense and mystery and everything else in between, fans of manhwa and manga will not be disappointed by the latest offerings of the newest publisher on the American block. [ Read More ] ANIME EXPO® 2006 & GO! COMI GIVE HER MAJESTYâS DOG CREATOR A ROYAL WELCOME Mick Takeuchi To Attend Anime Expo® 2006 as Guest of Honor Anaheim, California (May 1, 2006) â Anime Expo® 2006 (AX2006) and Go! Comi proudly announce the attendance of Mick Takeuchi, creator of the highly popular manga series Her Majestyâs Dog, to the 15th year anniversary convention at the Anaheim Convention Center July 1-4, 2006. More information is available at http://www.anime-expo.org. ICE KUNION is proud to announce the launch of the brand new [ Read More ] After four decades of generating worldwide recognition as a rock music icon, Grace Slick has emerged to begin her new career as a fine artist. Her original paintings and lithographs of musicians and fantasy imagery have been turning heads in the fine art world and just as her Free Action and Anime Broadband Service, Available at ToonamiJetstream.com Beginning July 17, to Offer 24/7 Streaming Episodes of Top-Rated Series Toonami Jetstream to be Exclusive U.S. Broadband Home to Series Naruto, Samurai Jack, Hikaru no Go, MAR, The Prince of Tennis and More San Francisco, CA, April 25, 2006 - Cartoon Network and VIZ Media announced a joint venture called Toonami Jetstream, a new broadband service that will provide on-demand, full-length streaming episodes of a number of hit anime and action series, including acclaimed hit series Naruto and Samurai Jack. In addition, users will also be able to watch full-length episodes of series like Hikaru No Go, MAR and The Prince of Tennis that are not currently offered on U.S. broadcast or basic cable television. In this joint venture, Cartoon Network and VIZ Media will jointly manage and administer acquisitions and programming. |
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.
