A round up of SDCC 2007 manga-related news, reports, and more from around the internet, updated constantly, so you don't have to look for them.

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From MangaCast comes the Diamond Previews for August 2007, which provides information on new U.S. releases for October/November 2007.

From Comicsnob (via MangaBlog) comes the "Consolidated Online Manga Sales Rankings for 20 July" based on figured from Amazon, B&N, BAMM, Chapters and TRSI:

1. Naruto (152.5)
2. Ouran High School Host Club (88.4)
3. Warriors (single volume) (88)
4. Bleach (86.4)
5. Avalon High (single volume) (82)
6. Fruits Basket (69.1)
7. Death Note (63.2)
8. Kingdom Hearts (62.2)
9. Dark Hunger (single volume) (50)
10. XxxHolic (49)

The following manga appeared on the USA Today Booklist Top 150 (PDF) for the week ending July 15th:

• #60 - Naruto, Volume 15 - Viz - (Last week: #107)
• #136 - Kingdom Hearts II, Volume 1 - Tokyopop - (Last week: -)

Anime social networking animeOnline has been shut down after the site announced the end of its beta-testing period:

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Yuri Artists, Writers, AMV creators and Cosplayers - Yuricon Contests are on!

Newark, NJ -Yuricon, a celebration of yuri in anime and manga, offers 4 great contests in conjunction with their Yuricon's 2007 "Yurisai" event!

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Dark Horse Comics – Booth #2615
2007 Signing Schedule!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 (Preview Night):
6:00 - 7:00 Sergio Aragones: Celebrating 25 years of Groo!
7:00 – 8:30 The Artist Within: Greg Preston (Special Book Release Reception – Expect Special Guests!)

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Interview, reviews and more in Episode 45!

GRIMES, IA, July 20, 2007 – Anime producer and mega-online anime retailer Right Stuf, Inc. is pleased to welcome writer, interpreter and translator Frederik L. Schodt to episode 45 of ANIME TODAY to discuss his soon-to-be released book, The Astro Boy Essays: Osamu Tezuka, Mighty Atom and the Manga/Anime Revolution.

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Summer is almost over, but the fun is just about to begin!

Los Angeles, CA, July 17, 2007 - Anime Expo is over and the ladies and gentlemen of 801 Media Inc. are happy to announce new titles for 2008.

The Prime Minister's Secret Diplomacy by Youka Nitta
January 2008
ISBN-13: 978-1-934129-15-9
Yoshinaga's genius and his gift for political maneuvering have helped him ascend to the higher spheres of the Ministry of Foreign affairs at an early age. As for Shiraishi, the prestige of his family as well as his dedication to his job has also led him to an early career in diplomacy. Yoshinaga is Shiraishi’s future brother-in-law as he is soon to be married to his sister. When the two meet in Thailand, a stunning tale of love unfolds.

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Six New Series Deliver Unique Mix Of Historical Drama, Science Fiction, Award-Winning Comedic Romance and Supernatural Action

San Francisco, CA, July 19, 2007 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the North American debut of six new manga titles for the Third Quarter of 2007. The new releases are aimed at Teen and Older Teen readers and include TOGARI, GIN TAMA, LOVE*COM, PRETTY FACE, KUROHIME and the full-color Ani-Manga™ for NARUTO™ THE MOVIE: NINJA CLASH IN THE LAND OF SNOW.

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