Manga News and Information
U.K.In "Weekend Beat/ Shakespeare meets Shibuya girl," Asahi Shimbun looks at how manga went from a niche product available only in specialty shops to mainstream in Britain. The article also looks at the Shakespearean manga from the U.K. publisher SelfMadeHero. According to aNIme, manga artwork from Sweatdrop Studio's Sonia Leong will make an appearance in the new British comedy movie Popcorn. Source: Anime UK News Random House's UK imprint Tanoshimi has announced that it will ask the fans to vote on what manga it should publish next, the choices are:
Voting begins on February 7th on Tanoshimi's website. One lucky voters will be able to win a Nintendo DS Lite. Source: Otaku News Otaku News has posted a press release of UK manga publisher Tanoshimi's February 2007 new releases. Hamlet published by SelfMadeHero is a reinterpretation of Shakespeare's classic play in manga form. In this manga, Hamlet is set in a dramatic futuristic world. A great earthquake has divided our planet into separate colonies. The state of Denmark has grown prosperous and defended itself successfully against neighbouring states. But could it be that its greatest threat comes not from without, but from within the state itself? Manga Romeo and Juliet published by SelfMadeHero is a reinterpretation of Shakespeare's classic play in manga form. Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare's most famous love story, unfurls in a dramatic manga setting, in which Verona becomes a street in the highly fashionable Shibuya district of Tokyo. The star-crossed lovers, touching in their youth and innocence, are caught up in a bitter feud between two Yakuza families (Japan's 'mafia') whose rivalry erupts into violence and killing on the streets. Romeo, a rock star, is a Montague who falls in love with Juliet, a Capulet. Otaku News has posted some information on a rumored "full blown Anime & Manga convention" some call Kanacon, which will take place in London in 2008 summer. There are no concrete information regarding the convention. Below is an excerpt from the press release posted on Otaku News: Independent UK publisher SelfMadeHero launches in early February 07. The focus of the launch is Manga Shakespeare, a book series providing a unique combination of manga and classic dramatic texts. SelfMadeHero books reflect what's going on in the best contemporary manga and graphic novels. SelfMadeHero Director Emma Hayley says: 'With our fresh and innovative approach to the classics, we are creating exciting and unique books that will inspire today's generation.' Sea Change Group Show, a group show that will feature work of emerging print makers, will take place from February 1st to 23rd at the Mark Jason Gallery in London. Featured artists include Japanese manga artist Chie Kutsuwada, Akiko Takizawa and Katsu Yuasa. Source: Otaku News Tokykopop has announced the winners of the 2nd TOKYOPOP Rising Stars of Manga competition for the United Kingdom and Ireland: Grand Prize: Second Place: Third Place: |
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.
