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Manga is "Go!" this Fall (Sat 05-14-2005)

NEW MANGA PUBLISHER BLASTS OFF IN OCTOBER Go! Media Entertainment C.E.O. David Wise announced today the company's first initiative, Go! Comi, a publishing imprint dedicated to both importing manga from Japan and developing new international collaboratio...

Speed Racer: Mach Go Go Go Box Set Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Thu 07-03-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tatsuo YoshidaTranslated by:Joyce AurinoAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayCelebrate Speed Racer\'s 40th anniversary with this two-volume hardcover collector\'s set. Speed Racer: Mach Go Go Go Box Set is the complete, unabridged versi...

Go! Comi New Manga Title Solicitations (Mon 07-10-2006)

A pair of new series will start showing up in regular retail chains this fall from Go! Comi:Afterschool Nightmare (aka: Houkago Hoken-shitsu) Vol. #01 - $10.99 - 09/30/2006Night of the Beasts Vol. #01 - $10.99 - 09/30/2006


Go! Comi Announces Four New Manga Titles (Tue 02-27-2007)

Manga publisher Go! Comi announced three new series and one standalone title at their panel this weekend at New York Comic Con. The titles are evenly split between shojo and shonen titles, and include the latest from the creator of "Those Who Hunt Elves"...

Manga Burnout?
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 09-13-2007)

Will manga ever fall away from mainstream American culture? Elder members of the human race are fond of rattling off every fad that's come and gone throughout their lives; hula hoops, Slinkies, Cabbage Patch dolls. It's tempting to heap the likes of Pokem...

Del Rey Manga Acquires Its First American Manga In COllaboration With Pop Superstar Avril Lavigne (Tue 01-30-2007)

NEW YORK, NY " January 30, 2007 " Del Rey Manga, an imprint of Random House Inc. and one of the premiere publishers of manga in the U.S., announced today the acquisition of MAKE 5 WISHES, created in collaboration with platinum-selling and Grammy Award-n...

Hikaru no Go Vol.#12
by Sakura Eries (Wed 06-18-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yumi Hotta / Takeshi ObataTranslated by:Andy NakataniAdapted by:Andy NakataniWhat They SayHikaru\'s career as a professional Go player begins! In his first game he must face veteran player Toya Meijin, none other than Akira\'s...


Manga Giant TOKYOPOP Celebrates 10th Anniversary Key Milestone Coincides with Launch of the Most Thorough Ratings System Ever Developed by a Manga Publisher (Tue 02-20-2007)

Los Angeles, CA (February 20, 2007) - Hailed by the New York Times as "the American pioneer of manga," TOKYOPOP, the company responsible for igniting the worldwide manga boom, is proud to celebrate its ten-year anniversary in 2007. To kick off the festivi...

20 Questions with Manga Entertainment
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-24-1998)

Many thanks go out to the folks over at Manga who followed through with myself and the fans to try and answer some of the questions on the minds of DVD owners these days. The Q&A session took place with Mike Egan, the GM and Marketing Director in charge o...

NYCC 2006: Interview with Dallas Middaugh
by Ed Chavez (Mon 03-06-2006)

Ed Chavez: Well, thanks for joining me today, Dallas. I have to say, at least for Anime on DVD and for my own podcast, Mangacast, it’s just been the general consensus that, over the past year, Del Rey has basically been the best publisher for, rea...

VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES SIX NEW MANGA SERIES FOR FIRST QUARTER 2008 (Tue 01-08-2008)

Diverse New Titles To Kick Off The New Year San Francisco, CA, January 8, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the laun...


Viz Media and World Bank Partner to Develop New Manga Series (Tue 09-20-2005)

1 WORLD MANGA Series to Engage Young Readers On Key Global Development Issues San Francisco, CA, September 20, 2005 – VIZ Media, LLC. (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive manga and animation licensing a...

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES EXCITING AND DIVERSE ARRAY OF NEW MANGA SERIES FOR THIRD QUARTER OF 2007 (Sun 07-22-2007)

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 compreh...

Mach Go Go Go DVD-BOX 1st Leg (-)

What They SayThe Review!It\'s Speed Racer! This box set covers the first half of the Maha Go Go Go series (Episodes #1 - 24). Episodes are placed evenly with 4 DVD\'s containing 6 episodes each. There are no extras aside from the collector\'s telephone ca...

Mumbling Kitsune: Five Manga Must-Reads
by Nadia Oxford (Mon 10-27-2008)

 The wars of the past were started over religion, and the wars of the future will be started over internet-published “Top _____” Lists. Even something as obscure as the “Top Five Best Brands of Mantis Shrimp Poison Baits” will...


Manga Mania
by Allen Divers (Thu 01-29-2004)

2003 proved to be a banner year for manga releases in North America. Every week, manga enthusiasts could find a large variety of offerings from many of the mainstays in the industry as well as some hot titles from a few new upstarts. Fans of manga can a...

Manga Cafes in America
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 04-24-2008)

Anime and manga fans in San Francisco are excited about the impending birth of manga cafe. “What's a manga cafe?” A good manga cafe provides its customers with a great taste sensation. You haven't lived until you've tasted ham and butter san...

Hikaru no Go Vol. #01
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-28-2005)

What They SayWith a two-tone hairstyle and a streak of immaturity, Hikaru Shindo finds an old Go board with a hidden surprise - trapped within the Go Board is Fujiwara-no-Sai, the ghost of an ancient Go master! In the blink of an eye, Sai becomes part of ...

Anime Expo - Digital Manga Publishing Panel
by Sakura Eries (Sat 07-05-2008)

The DMP Anime Expo Industry Panel took place July 4, 2008 at 5 p.m. The panel consisted of Rachel Livingston, DMP sales and marketing manager, and Ben Applegate, head of Pop Japan Travel, the travel arm of DMP. The first portion the panel consisted of Ra...


GO! COMI ANNOUNCES ANIME EXPO 2007 SCHEDULE (Mon 06-25-2007)

LOS ANGELES " Manga publisher Go! Comi has announced its schedule of events at Anime Expo 2007 in Long Beach. Go! Comi will be exhibiting at booth #1222 in the dealer's room from Friday June 29th through Monday July 2nd. Drop by for free posters, b...

Luv Luv Manga on Netcomics.com
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-30-2008)

Aurora Publishing is getting into the online world with word out now that their Luv Luv josei imprint is working in conjunction with Netcomics.com to get their books out. The Netcomics.com site is intending to have the Luv Luv books available during the ...

GO! COMI ANNOUNCES THE œBLACK SUN SILVER MOON DOUJINSHI CONTEST (Thu 08-23-2007)

In association with the New York Anime Festival and TheOtaku.com LOS ANGELES, CA XX Aug 2007: Manga publisher Go! Comi in association with the New York Anime Festival and TheOtaku.com today announced the first contest devoted to manga fan-comics, known i...

DMP Announces New Manga Titles (Wed 10-25-2006)

Gardena, CA, October 24, 2006 " Juné by Digital Manga Publishing, America's largest yaoi publisher, wrapped up its 2006 convention at Yaoi Con 2006 October 20-22, 2006 with a slew of new title announcements and a few surprises for the attendees. The ti...


Manga: The Complete Guide Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Thu 12-06-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Jason ThompsonTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayThis companion and handy reference guide to manga features extensive reviews and information on more than 900 different manga series, complete with background and stories, as...

Go! Comi Announces New Licenses (Wed 03-08-2006)

LOS ANGELES, CA, March 7, 2006 -- Upstart manga publisher Go! Comi announced the acquisition of two new licenses this week: NIGHT OF THE BEASTS by Chika Shiomi and AFTER SCHOOL NIGHTMARE by Setona Mizushiro. NIGHT OF THE BEASTS A tale of romance a...

AnimeOnDVD.com Manga Forum/Industry: Year in Review 2002-2003
by Kelly Soucie (-)

So.... it's been one helluva year hasn't it? When I look back on it, I get kind of nostalgic since my membership on the AoD forums is exactly as old at the manga forum. In some ways though, I'm a lot more shocked when I look back at what's changed in the ...

GO! COMI TO PUBLISH 07-GHOST (Mon 05-05-2008)

Los Angeles, CA, May 5 2008 - Manga publisher Go! Comi announced today that they will be publishing one of the most hotly-anticipated new manga series, 07-Ghost. Set in a gothic fantasy world, 07-Ghost tells the story of Teito, a former slave who is no...


ADV Manga sets street dates for two new manga releases (Sun 08-10-2003)

ADV MANGA SETS STREET DATES FOR TWO NEW MANGA RELEASES FULL METAL PANIC! MISSION 01 RELEASES SEPTEMBER 9, 2003; AZUMANGA DAIOH VOL. 1 TO APPEAR SEPTEMBER 16 HOUSTON, August 6, 2003-ADV Manga today formally announced street dates for the label's first ...

Anime Expo - Saturday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)

.hack//SIGN - Koichi Mashimo Koichi Mashimo (President of Bee Train, director of .hack and Noir), Ken Iyadomi (Bandai Ent. VP & panel host), and another Japanese guest (who didn\'t say much) were present at the panel. This is one of the more interestin...

Koi no Mon Special Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-02-2005)

What They SayCan being an otaku lead to love? Multi-talented actor/writer/playwright/novelist Matsuo Suzuki makes his directorial debut with the quirky romantic comedy Koi no Mon (AKA Otakus in Love). Aoki Mon (Matsuda Ryuhei of Blue Spring and Gohatto) i...

Hikaru no Go Vol.#06
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 02-25-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hotta Yumi / Obata TakeshiTranslated by:Andy NakataniAdapted by:What They SayTHE INSEI EXAM From the beginning, Go has been just fun and games for Hikaru. But now that Akira has turned pro, it's going to take everything in Hi...


Go! Comi Anime Expo Announcements (Thu 07-06-2006)

ANAHEIM, CA . Manga publisher Go! Comi announced the license of three new series during their panel at Anime Expo. The series are: TRAIN + TRAIN by Hideyuki Kurata & Tomomasa Takuma : On the distant planet of Deloca, teenagers are enrolle...

Viz Media To Publish Three New Fiction Novels Based On Popular Manga And Anime (Fri 09-15-2006)

New Releases By Company's VIZ FICTION Imprint Include Novels For The Popular RUROUNI KENSHIN And The Award-Winning NARUTO San Francisco, CA, September 15, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and compreh...

Hikaru no Go Vol. #04
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-26-2006)

What They SayWith another tournament between Haze and Kaio in the books, Hikaru continues to strengthen his game against his fellow teammates. But when Hikaru stumbles onto Internet Go, he gives Sai a whole new outlet for channeling his love for the game ...

Anime Boston - All Reports
by Andrew Tei (Fri 04-18-2003)

Opening Ceremonies Hosted by: Adam Ferraro The opening ceremonies for Anime Boston took place in a grand theatre room. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling and an upper level let some special guest sit from above and watch the people who were seate...


Go! Comi Announces Portfolio Reviews At NYCC (Fri 01-26-2007)

Manga publisher Go! Comi has announced that it will be hosting portfolio reviews for the first time ever at their booth during New York Comic Con. The reviews will be held at booth 564 on Saturday February 24th between 10:00 AM and noon. If you are tal...

Manga Mania
by Allen Divers (Tue 06-24-2003)

Before I sit down to write a column, I plan out what I'm going to do. Because I'm still getting a feel for this, I decided that I would stick to the basics this week with a few quick reviews. Well, first off, a bit of news from last week. Follow-up on ...

Hikaru no Go Vol. #03
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-21-2006)

What They SayNow that Hikaru is full-fledged student at Haze Middle School, he\'s ready to join the Go Club and enter tournaments. Unfortunately, his team is one player short. Can he convince Yuki Mitani, a fellow classmate, to give up scamming players at...

Hikaru no Go Vol.#04
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 07-08-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hotta Yumi/Obata Takeshi Translated by:Andy NakataniAdapted by:What They SayDIVINE ILLUSIONS Another tournaments underway. Three members of the cutthroat Kaio Go Club face three members of the budding Haze Go Club. As tensions...


Hikaru no Go Vol.#08
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 12-27-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by: Hotta Yumi Art by: Obata TakeshiTranslated by:Andy NakataniAdapted by:Andy NakataniWhat They SayHikaru faces the preliminary rounds of the pro test, during which he must eliminate not only his classmates at the insei...

Del Rey Manga Announces 2009 Titles (Mon 09-29-2008)

NEW YORK, NY – September 27, 2008 – Del Rey Manga, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, today announced an eclectic range of new manga titles to be published in Summer and Fall of 2009.  The new series acqu...

TOKYOPOP Summons Armageddon This Fall With The Launch Of Trinity Blood (Wed 11-01-2006)

Manga Series Hits Retail Shelves November 2006 First Pop Fiction Novel Series Arrives April 2007 Second Pop Fiction Novel Series Follows August 2007 Los Angeles, CA (October 31, 2006) - TOKYOPOP, the leader of the Global Manga Revolution, is sending out ...

Manga Mania
by Allen Divers (Sun 06-15-2003)

Ever get a feeling of Déjà vu? In this particular case, probably not as you aren't the one writing this article about my adventures at Akon after just finishing two other columns featuring tidbits from Akon. Well, to reassure myself that I am working on...


Digital Manga New Manga Title Solicitation (Mon 07-10-2006)

Stocking up on their fall plans a bit more, Digital Manga has added this title to their ranks:Il Gato Sul G (aka: G-senjou no Neko) Vol. #02 - $12.95 - 10/04/2006

Manga Goes Digital
by Oliver Chin (-)

Reprinted with permission by the author Comic Retailer October 15, 2002 As the saying goes, "something old, something new." In that spirit, companies are just like the people that work in them. Both can evolve and change their focus according to market ...

Go! Comi Online Store Opens (Tue 01-02-2007)

Manga publisher Go! Comi announced today that its online store is open for business. Fans can now purchase books from Go! Comi's entire line of manga directly from the publisher. In addition, "Her Majesty's Dog" T-shirts and other merchandize will be ad...

Hikaru no Go Vol. #02
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-03-2006)

What They SaySpurred on by the arrogant Tetsuo and the nervous Kimihiro, Hikaru is pulled into the new and exciting world of Go Tournaments. The only problem is Hikaru isn\'t even old enough to play! As if the pressure of getting caught and playing in th...


Hikaru no Go Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 12-08-2006)

What They SayWith Hikaru\'s help, the ghost of Go master Sai has become the sensation of the Internet Go world. Players from all over the world are itching to know the identity of the player who never loses and displays an almost superhuman ability. But r...

Go! Comi Launches (Sat 05-14-2005)

With today\'s Anime Central convention, the first real unveiling of the new venture by Go! Media Entertainment happens as they introduce Go! Comi, a new manga company focusing on bringing over established properties as well as other efforts in the months ...

Hikaru no Go Vol. #06
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-01-2007)

What They SayHikaru resolves to catch up to his rival, the Go prodigy Akira Toya. With that goal in mind, he decides to take the insei test, the first step toward turning pro. But that decision puts him at odds with his friends in the Go club, and he must...

David Hine: Comics, Manga, & More!
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Fri 11-10-2006)

I got into the indy comics scene late, so I never heard of David Hine until a few years ago when he began working for the stateside offices of Marvel Comics. In a short space of time there were a few Marvel miniseries: Daredevil Redemption, Son of M., th...


Mumbling Kitsune: OEL Manga---Going New Places
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 05-01-2008)

The roots of Japanese manga can be found in American cartoons and comics. Pioneer manga-ka Osamu Tezuka got his start by emulating Disney, and from there the medium soared. Now that manga has found its niche in America, the roles have changed a little: Am...

Go! Comi New Manga Acquisitions (Mon 03-06-2006)

According to an update on Amazon that forum regular flchick found, Go! Comi appears to have secured the US rights to the manga series Night Of The Beasts by Chika Shiomi and After School Nightmare by Setona Mizushiro.

Manga Review: eV, Volume One
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 08-03-2008)

The strongest point for volume one of eV would be the cliffhanger on the very last panel. The lead-up, however, is average, which presents an interesting problem: if a story gives you a good reason to read further installments but not until the very end, ...

Go Comi New Manga Title Announcements (Mon 08-28-2006)

The folks at Go Comi, via Right Stuf, have their winter plans set up and announced today:Afterschool Nightmare (aka: Houkago Hoken-shitsu) Vol. #03 - $10.99 - 03/31/2007Afterschool Nightmare (aka: Houkago Hoken-shitsu) Vol. #02 - $10.99 - 12/30/2006Cantar...


Hikaru no Go Vol. #08
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-20-2007)

What They SayHikaru is ready to qualify for the Pro Exam and take the next step to becoming a Go master. But can he handle the pressure of top competition and overcome his own inexperience? He\'s not the only one sweating - Ogata Sensei has his sights set...

Hikaru no Go Vol.#05
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 11-01-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hotta Yumi/Obata TakeshiTranslated by:Andy NakataniAdapted by:What They SaySTART Sai's games on the Internet have Go players around the world guessing his true identity. Among them is Hikaru's rival, Akira, who suspects that H...

Manga announces Canadian Distribution (Thu 08-10-2000)

Toronto, August 10 - SMV, a division of Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc. announced today the formation of a long-term strategic alliance to market and distribute the complete catalogue from Palm Pictures and Manga Entertainment in both video and DVD...

Hikaru no Go Vol. #10
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-04-2007)

What They SayHikaru kicks off the pro test with six straight wins, but whether he can keep up his streak is the question when he faces his friends and fellow insei in head-to-head battles like none he\'s seen before! And one of the top contenders, Ochi, i...


Go! Comi Releases Aimee Major Steinberger’s Japan Ai, Along With Unique Web Content (Mon 12-17-2007)

Go! Comi today announced the official release of “Japan Ai: A tall girl’s adventures in Japan,” a manga journal of an otaku trip to Japan by animator Aimee Major Steinberger (“The Simpsons,” “Futurama”). Packed w...

GO! COMI ANNOUNCES KAMISAMA KAZOKU, OTHER NEW MANGA LICENSES (Thu 07-05-2007)

June 30 2007 Long Beach, CA Go! Comi announced five major new manga licenses at its Anime Expo industry panel this weekend. Chief among these is KAMISAMA KAZOKU, the story of a high school student struggling to have an ordinary life and to romance th...

Tor Books partners with Seven Seas to form new manga imprint and announces publication of Afro Samurai, the basis for the hit Spike TV anime series! (Thu 12-06-2007)

New York, NY—Thursday, December 6, 2007: Tor Books, an imprint of Tom Doherty Associates, LLC—the largest publisher of science fiction in the world—has formed a new manga imprint with Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC. Seven Seas, founded i...

Super Awesome Manga of Power!!
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 02-07-2007)

Anime and manga can be confusing stuff.  Confusing and scary.  I know, because it sure used to overwhelm the hell out of me.  Sometimes it still does.  The Internet doesn't help; gathering an anime fandom online is like exposing Bru...


Manga Sutra Vol.#01 - Futari H
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 04-03-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Katsu AkiTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:Gary KrasneyWhat They SayMakoto and Yura just got married...and they have a lot to learn! At the age of twenty-five, newlyweds Makoto and Yura are still virgins. But not for...

Go Comi New Manga Title Solicitations (Tue 02-13-2007)

A pair of titles have shown up via Right Stuf today for some upcoming Go Comi releases:Black Sun, Silver Moon Vol. #01 - $10.99 - 04/30/2007Her Majesty\\\'s Dog Vol. #05 - $10.99 - 05/31/2007

Hikaru no Go Vol. #11
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 11-25-2007)

What They SayAs the pro test reaches its climax, the weaker players are left behind and the battles between the top contenders begin. While Isumi struggles to recover from his losing streak, Waya faces pressure from his sensei to keep winning and make pro...

Hikaru no Go Vol. #07
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-28-2007)

What They SayHikaru is determined to play his rival Akira Toya again, and he might have a chance when Ogata 9-Dan invites Hikaru to the Young Lions Tournament. However, while trying to qualify for the competition, Hikaru suffers a losing streak. Can Sai h...


Super Mario Manga
by Nadia Oxford (Fri 11-16-2007)

Happy Middle of November. Manga publishers are doling out heavy loads as Christmas creeps closer, including a couple of hardcover collections that will surely please the packrat in your family (or some otherwise familiar hanger-on you are obligated to tre...

Viz Media Announces New Manga Debuts For Fourth Quarter That Will Captivate Fans (Thu 09-21-2006)

Nine New Series Feature Tales of Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction and Mystery San Francisco, CA, September 21, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and ...

Manga Review: Speed Racer (Thu 07-03-2008)

Done up in one of the best packaging releases I think we\'ve seen come through here, Ben has taken a look at the April 2008 release of the Speed Racer: Mach Go Go Go Box Set by Tatsuo Yoshida from Digital Manga Publishing.

For The Ladies
by Janet Houck (Wed 10-18-2006)

Today, we'll take a look at a genre of manga and anime that has rapidly grown in Japan and the US during the past few years. Josei manga, literally "woman" manga, targets the older teenage and adult female audience. Often created by women for women, jose...


To boldly go where no manga has gone before
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 03-24-2004)

Entertainment website ICv2 reports that anime publisher Tokyopop is working with an unknown Japanese publisher on a STAR TREK manga series. According to the site, Paramount Pictures is about to sign off their approval on the product. American and Japanese...

Viz Media Launches Naruto Nationâ„¢ Campaign to Dramatically Increase Release Rate of Hit Manga Series Narutoâ„¢ And ave the way for Part 2 (Thu 04-26-2007)

Three New Volumes Of Smash Hit Series To Be Published Each Month Beginning In September To Catch Up To Japanese Release Schedule San Francisco, CA, April 26, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and co...

Small Bodied Manga Reviews (Wed 01-16-2008)

The mid week manga crunch is upon us and there are several series that the manga review team have decided to check out this week in our Small Bodied Manga Reviews column. This week they cover Alive, Pastel and Sugar Sugar Rune from Del Rey, Can\'t Win Wit...

International Manga & Anime Fe - Full Coverage
by Paul Jacques (Tue 12-28-2004)

On cold Saturday, in late December I was invited down to the International Manga & Anime Festival, to look over their public exhibition. The IMAF is located in the very prestigious London County Hall building, which is located next to Westminster Bridge, ...


Blue Bombing the Manga Scene
by Janet Houck (Wed 04-11-2007)

The combination of a video game and a manga can be as delightful as the union of peanut butter and chocolate … but then again it can also akin to the union of a hot poker and an eyeball. The success of the transition depends on the game that&rsq...

Hikaru no Go Vol. #09
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-01-2007)

What They SayHikaru, Waya and Isumi visit some Go salons to test themselves against a variety of opponents, but the competitive passions they stir up may be more than they can handle. At a local festival, Akira faces his own challenge in the form of a cra...

ADV Manga Announces December Releases (Mon 11-03-2003)

ADV MANGA SETS STREET DATE FOR STEEL ANGEL KURUMI: VOLUME 1 FIRST VOLUME OF THIS ACTION-PACKED SCI-FI MANGA DUE IN STORES DECEMBER 16, 2003 HOUSTON, November 3, 2003-ADV Manga today formally announced a December 16, 2003 street date for the release of...

Manga Acquires Iron Kid (Thu 09-08-2005)

Chicago, IL – (September 8, 2005) Japanese Animation Distributor Manga Entertainment Inc. has partnered with character and animation holdings company, DAIWON (Korea), animation studio DesignStorm (Korea) and BRB Internacional (Spain) to produce and ...


Hikaru no Go Vol. #13
by Sakura Eries (Sat 10-04-2008)

Creative Talent: Writer/Artist: Yumi Hotta and Takeshi ObataTranslation: Naoko AmemiyaAdaptation: Naoko Amemiya What They Say:Hikaru and Sai are both scheduled for matches with their greatest rivals - Akira Toya and his father, Toya Meijin. How will Sai ...

Go Comi New Manga Title Solicitations (Sat 07-09-2005)

The start of three new series from new publisher Go Comi that we\'re very much looking forward to checking out are now listed on Right Stuf\'s site for an October launch date:Cantarella Vol. #01 - $9.99 - 10/19/2005Crossroad Vol. #01 - $9.99 - 10/19/2005I...

Cloverfield Manga: Last Minute Hype
by Nadia Oxford, Columnist (Thu 01-17-2008)

January is a cold, pale month that's made blearier by the post-Christmas blahs. The early days of 2008 have been a little more cheerful, however, because a mysterious movie called Cloverfield has initiated enough speculation and discussion to help us forg...

MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT AND DEL REY MANGA ANNOUNCE TWO NEW SERIES BASED ON X-MEN, WOLVERINE (Sun 12-09-2007)

NEW YORK, NY - December 9, 2007 - Marvel Entertainment and Del Rey Manga, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, announced today plans to publish two new manga series based on Marvel Entertainment's highly popular X-Men serie...


Manga Bible Vol.#01 - From Genesis to Revelation
by Ben Leary (Mon 01-14-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:SikuTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayThe creation of the earth The rise and fall of God\'s chosen people The mysterious stranger who brought about a new world order And the ultimate showdown between the forces of good ...

Digital Manga Inc. Announces Five New Yaoi Novels for Fall 2008! (Wed 03-19-2008)

Gardena, CA, March 19, 2008 - Digital Manga Publishing, one of the industry's most innovative manga licensing and publishing companies, has announced the debut of five new novels under its Juné imprint for Fall 2008! Passion - Forbidden Lovers by Shinobu...

Manga Date Changes (Fri 09-26-2003)

A number of fall titles for Manga Entertainment have shifted dates, according to Right Stuf:New Dominion Tank Police Complete Collection - November 25th, 2003 Fist of the North Star Vol. #5 - November 25th, 2003 Macross 3 Disc Box Set - January 31st, 2004...

Merchandising Manga 202: Stocking the Shelves
by Oliver Chin (-)

Reprinted with permission by the author Maximize Merchandise and Sales Last month, I covered how anime and manga publishers license items and why selling unlicensed products is problematic. Building on those fundamental issues, I will explain why your s...


I\'m no Angel (aka: Tenshi Ja Nai!!) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 11-29-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shigematsu TakakoTranslated by:Akira TsubasaAdapted by:What They SayAll Hikaru Wanted Was a Life More Ordinary... In the play of life, all Hikaru Takabayashi wanted was to be part of the scenery, but fate had other ideas. Whe...

Hikaru no Go Vol.#11
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 01-15-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hotta Yumi / Obata TakeshiTranslated by:Andy NakataniAdapted by:Andy NakataniWhat They SayHikaru\'s classmate Ochi has won enough games to guarantee his place among the top three players who will pass the pro test. Hikaru, on ...

American Library Association And Manga Artist You Higuri Collaborate On Poster (Wed 12-13-2006)

LOS ANGELES,12 December 2006: The American Library Association (ALA) and graphic novel publisher Go! Comi announced today that renowned manga artist You Higuri has created an exclusive poster for the ALA's popular poster series. The poster depicts C...

Manga Review: Crossroad (Wed 11-02-2005)

We typically keep it to one manga review a day but we have a new one just in that covers one of the first release by Go! Comi. Julie managed to beat out the other reviewers in getting hers in first so check out her thoughts on the debut of the November 20...


UC Irvine Offers Manga/Anime Course (Wed 06-21-2006)

UC IRVINE EXTENSION OFFERS NEW COURSE ON MANGA & ANIME IN RESPONSE TO INDUSTRY'S BOOM IN THE MAINSTREAM Leading Expert Northrop Davis Offers Insider Information to Fans and Screenwriters Fascinated By The Unique Artistic Culture IRVINE, Calif. " June ...

VIZ MEDIA TO OFFER UNIQUE NEW MANGA AND FICTION TITLES AT 2007 BOOKEXPO AMERICA (Fri 06-01-2007)

Industry Leader in Manga Publishing To Have Notable Presence In Booth 3833 New York, NY June 1, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, brin...

Go! Comi Nabs 07-Ghost (Mon 05-05-2008)

Go! Comi has sent out a new press release talking about the first new manga license announced for May with the currently ongoing series 07-Ghost. Currently at six volumes, the series by Yuki Amemiya and Yukino Ichihara will begin its US release in January...

Manga Review: DEATH NOTE: How to Read
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 07-27-2008)

The thriller series Death Note technically ends at volume 12: the last battle of wits is fought, the climax surges and the resolution closes the curtain on one of the most popular manga series of all time. Fans might be a little surprised to learn there i...


Viz Media to Publish Several Vividly Illustrated Hardcover Art Books Based on Popular Manga and Anime Series (Tue 09-12-2006)

New Editions Are Must-Haves for 2006 Holiday Season and Will Delight Manga and Anime Fans San Francisco, CA, September 12, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation an...

Q&A With Jim Lee of CMX Manga
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-28-2005)

We recently had the opportunity to send a set of question to Jim Lee who is the man that oversees the CMX Imprint from DC Comics as that label is under his Wildstorm imprint. Mr. Lee has a very busy schedule and was able to answer these in between some ...

VIZ MEDIA TO DEBUT NINE NEW MANGA SERIES FOR SECOND QUARTER 2008 (Tue 03-11-2008)

Unique Subjects And Genres Ranging From Action Adventure And Romance To Vampires And Horror To Be Offered San Francisco, CA, March 11, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, an...

Emperor\'s Castle Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 11-30-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kim SumgMoTranslated by:Michael HanAdapted by:What They SayChunhoo Kang lives in a world of crime, sex and intrigue. He\'s the Nihon Saikono Warrior, Japan\'s greatest fighter in the yakuza underworld. However, he\'s also Kore...


VIZ Announces new manga releases for Q1 (Tue 01-13-2004)

New titles include RAHXEPHON, MEGAMAN NT WARRIOR, B.B. EXPLOSION, and SENSUAL PHRASE San Francisco, Calif, January 13, 2004 - VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga and anime for North American audiences, announced today the ac...

Manga Review: Our Kingdom (Mon 05-08-2006)

One of the more enjoyable things we\'ve been able to do recently is to go a large exposure of boys-love and yaoi titles to almost all of our manga reviewers, giving them a chance to check out titles and genres they may not ordinarily do. There\'s still se...

Manga Review: Toto! The Wonderful Adventure
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 04-30-2008)

Depending on how old you are, the name “Toto” will either conjure up images of a yappy Carin terrier or a band that sings soft lamentations for Africa. Yuko Osada's shonen manga about an adventurous boy and his dog is more like the former than...

BEST MANGA AWARDS FOR 2005 ANNOUNCED (Mon 02-13-2006)

LANCASTER, MA, FEBRUARY 13, 2006: Readers at the website AnimeOnDVD.com were given the opportunity in late January to vote upon the numerous titles released during the calendar year of 2005 from all publishers of Japanese manga and Korean manhua in order...


Manga becmes First Company to Sponsor Anime at Worldcon (Wed 08-30-2000)

MANGA ENTERTAINMENT IS THE FIRST COMPANY TO SPONSOR ANIME AT "WORLDCON" August 30, 2000 - For the first time at Worldcon, anime will be showcased for sci-fi fans from around the world courtesy of Manga Entertainment. Manga Entertainment is sponsoring Wo...

Manga Review: Psychic Academy (Wed 11-17-2004)

Mike Dungan\'s continuing to go through a wide variety of manga series lately and today he\'s got a look at the March 2004 release of Psychic Academy Vol. #1 (of 11) from TOKYOPOP.

Hikaru no Go Information (Mon 06-30-2003)

The folks at Toriyamaworld have gotten more information in regarding the Hikaru no Go acquisition via the American Go Association's newsletter today. As speculated based on preliminary information, the folks at Viz LLC have acquired the manga and anime ri...

NY Anime Festival Partners to Produce Cosplay Day
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-12-2008)

WORLD COSPLAY SUMMIT TEAM USA AT KINOKUNIYA BOOKSTORE ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 17!   Norwalk, CT, August 11, 2008:  The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced it is partnering with Del Rey Manga and Samurai Beat Radio to hold a Cosplay Day at...


MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT AND DEL REY MANGA ANNOUNCE CREATIVE TEAM FOR NEW WOLVERINE MANGA (Mon 04-21-2008)

NEW YORK, NY - April 19, 2008 - Marvel Entertainment and Del Rey Manga, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, announced today the creative team for a manga based on the popular X-Men character, Wolverine. The series will be ...

WHEN GOOD GHOULS GO BAD
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Fri 10-05-2001)

Made for television movies have always seemed, well, made for television. WHEN GOOD GHOULS GO BAD is no exception, dishing out the lackluster special effects, lukewarm acting, ho-hum story, and flat visuals one expects from these types of offerings. Blame...

Manga Review: Hikaru no Go (Fri 07-08-2005)

Ed Chavez is checking in with us today with a look at the June 2005 release of Hikaru no Go Vol. #4 (of 23) from Viz Media.

Manga Review: Hikaru no Go (Tue 11-01-2005)

Ed sent in a couple of things while making his way around Japan and today we\'ve got a new review from him of the October 2005 release of Hikaru no Go Vol. #5 (of 23) from Viz Media.


Mumbling Kitsune: Top Five Horror Manga
by Nadia Oxford (Tue 11-04-2008)

Japanese anime and manga often bring to mind bouncy catgirls and saucer-eyed heroes on quests to save the world. For some people, it also brings to mind some of the most bone-chilling stories ever penned by human beings. If you're a fan of horror but you'...

Anchor Bay Entertainment to Market and Distribute Manga Anime in Canada (-)

Effective Monday July 18, 2005 the entire MANGA Entertainment Inc. catalogue will be distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment Canada. “Manga is a leader in the anime marketplace. The Manga brand is respected and valued and we are thrilled about the ...

Manga Review: STREET FIGHTER ALPHA, Volume 1
by Nadia Oxford (Mon 06-02-2008)

The joyous thing about the Street Fighter franchise is that it's more than a bunch of video games about martial arts fighters bashing the hell out of each other: There's a deep story to be had, and a large roster of impressively developed characters. Oh...

Manga Review: Hikaru no Go (Sat 02-25-2006)

Ed\'s checking in this morning with a look at a just released title from Viz Media with their February 2006 release of Hikaru no Go Vol. #6 (of 23).


Del Rey Manga to Publish Fan Guide About Superstar Manga Creator Collective CLAMP
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-01-2008)

Publication to coincide with CLAMP’s 20th anniversary in 2009 NEW YORK, NY – August 1, 2008 – Del Rey Manga, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group is pleased to announce a new collaborative project, CLAMP IN...

Manga Review: Appleseed (Mon 03-17-2008)

With the release last week of the new movie, what better time to go back to the source material than now? John\'s stepping in today with a look at the April 2007 release of Appleseed Vol. #1 (of 4): The Promethean Challenge from Dark Horse Comics.

Someday\'s Dreamers Vol.#01
by Robert Harris (Fri 06-09-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Norie Yamada / Artist: Kumichi YoshizukiTranslated by:Jeremiah BourqueAdapted by:What They SayYume innocently uses her magic to help the people she encounters--soccer players, the wrongly incarcerated, or two young lov...

Edumanga (aka: Atom Pocket Jinbutsukan) Vol.#05 - Mother Teresa
by Sakura Eries (Thu 03-29-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Masahide Kikai / Ren KishidaTranslated by:Kumiko YuasaAdapted by:What They SayWinner of the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize, Mother Teresa devoted herself to help the poor. Answering a calling from God, she opened a home in Calcutta, I...


Glass Sky Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Tue 01-22-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yugi Yamada Translated by:Digital Manga PublishingAdapted by:Digital Manga PublishingWhat They SayEveryone thought Naoki was a little flamboyant and he was used to getting teased for it. But when Yada glanced at him he felt ...

Ai Yori Aoshi Enishi Vol. #3 (also w/figures)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-08-2004)

What They SayWhat a time for surprise for all of the friends! Kaoru and Aoi go on a date together and spend their time reminiscing and enjoying each other\'s company. The two end their evening at a hotel . . . Later, the residents of the Sakuraba mansio...

Naruto Unleashed Set 1.1
by Dani Moure (Fri 09-01-2006)

What They SayUzumaki Naruto is a lonesome young boy from the Hidden Leaf Village, a town with several young ninjas-in-training who aspire to reach the village\'s one-of-a-kind highest ninja rank, the Hokage. Naruto is treated as an outcast by the rest of ...

TEEN TITANS GO! #1
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-03-2003)

Gizmo has devised a program that allows him to analyze the Teen Titans' fighting skills as they play their favorite video game SUPER NINJA FURY, and the Titans don't even know it. Can the Titans fight off foes who know their moves better than they themsel...


Manga Review: Hikkatsu! (Tue 11-13-2007)

Sakura\'s taking a look at a recent new series that started from Go! Comi with their September 2007 title Hikkatsu! Vol. #1 (of 3).

From Far Away Vol.#02
by Audrey Zarr (Mon 09-19-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kyoko HikawaTranslated by: Translated by:Adapted by:What They SayTransported into a fantastical world of high adventure, a confused and frightened teenager discovers she holds the key to a profound power borne of an age-old p...

Anime Expo - Go! Comi Panel
by Sakura Eries (Sun 07-06-2008)

The Go! Comi Anime Expo Industry Panel took place July 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. The panel consisted of Go! Comi representatives David Wise, Audry Taylor, and Mallory Reaves. In regards to manga, their main promotion at AX was for their new series 07 Ghost (pro...

Small Bodied Manga Reviews (Wed 02-20-2008)

The first quarter blues are still on us to some extent but the manga review team is back to check out a number of congoing series this morning in our Small Bodied Manga Reviews column. This week they look at Banya the Explosive Deliveryman, Gunsmith Cats ...


New Madman Manga for 2005 (Tue 01-04-2005)

In 2005, Madman Entertainment is bringing a whole new range of manga to Australian shores. From our Singapore publishing partners Chuang Yi come three new exciting titles: Slam Dunk, Fruits Basket and Love for Venus, all of which will be making their way ...

Iron Wok Jan Vol.#08
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 07-22-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saijyo ShinjiTranslated by:Sahe KawaharaAdapted by:What They SayThe spring roll contest is nearly decided between Jan, Kiriko and Celine, when a confident Okonogi struts in with his own dazzling treat! Who will win the honor o...

High School Girls Vol.#06
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 02-20-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Oshima TowaTranslated by:Michiko NakayamaAdapted by:What They SayThe school field trip! When directionally-challenged Eriko gets lost while carrying the meat for shabu-shabu, the girls form a search party to look for her... an...

Small Bodied Manga Review: Night of the Beasts (Wed 04-23-2008)

Danielle is polishing off a manga series today from Go! Comi with the solid conclusion presented in their February 2008 release of Night of the Beasts Vol. #6 by Chika Shiomi.


Galaxy Angel Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 10-16-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kanan (concept by: BROCCOLI)Translated by:Ken WakitaAdapted by:What They SayThe Angel Troupe continues its voyage to safety and makes a stop at Planet Oasia, known for its hot springs. Ranpha has an ulterior motive for going t...

Viz-In Vol. 12 No. 7 (Sat 07-01-2000)

viz-in vol. 12, no. 7 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING OCTOBER `00 featuring... NEON GENESIS EVANGELION BOOK FIVE, #1 REGULAR and SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION 7-issue monthly series story & art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto original ...

TOKYOPOP New Manga Licenses (Mon 07-18-2005)

TOKYOPOP had a number of panels at SDCC this year but an unfortunate name for their main panel and a listing that reads as follows: \" Representatives from TOKYOPOP, the leading English-language publisher of manga in the world, will fill you in on the inn...

Manga Review: Tenshi Ja Nai (Thu 02-09-2006)

Ed\'s popping in for a second round today with a look at a galley release we got in from Go! Comi for their February 2006 title Tenshi Ja Nai Vol. #2.


Haibane Renmei Anime Manga Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Thu 06-21-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Translated by:Rika KolkaAdapted by:Taliesin Jaffe and Jonathan KleinWhat They SayIn a long-forgotten walled town, humans coexist with the Haibane, angelic beings of unknown origin. Rakka becomes the newest Haibane after she aw...

Manga Review: Train + Train (Fri 01-05-2007)

Jarred\'s got a look at something this morning that will likely bring some new fans to Go! Comi\'s releases. Their first shonen title came out in December 2006 and Jarred has some thoughts on Train + Train Vol. #1 (of 6).

Manga Review: FEVER, Volume One
by Nadia Oxford (Fri 05-09-2008)

Teenagers have a shallow reputation as a pack of carefree party-mongers, but it's easy for older generations to forget how tumultuous the teenage years can actually be. Hee Jung Park's manhwa, Fever, recalls those uneasy days and couples them well with in...

Dreamworks' Go Fish Pix and Anime Network Begin VOD Ad Pact (-)

Network's Linear Channel and VOD Service Deliver Marketers' Target Demos HOUSTON, TX - August 30, 2004 - Go Fish Pictures, a subsidiary of DreamWorks Pictures, has selected Anime Network as the platform for its fall television advertising campaign for t...


Manga Review: Yu-Gi-Oh Duelist (Fri 09-09-2005)

Audrey Zarr joined us late last month as one of our newest manga reviewers to help flesh out a few areas that aren\'t regularly covered and her first entry is ready to go up today with a review of the August 2005 release of Yu-Gi-Oh Duelist Vol. #8 (of 24...

Manga Review: Devil Within (Mon 10-08-2007)

Gary\'s taking a look at a recent new series from Go! Comi with their August 2007 release of Devil Within Vol. #1 (of 2).

Manga Review: Kanna (Fri 10-19-2007)

Ed\'s taking a look at a recent new series from Go! Comi with their August 2007 release of Kanna Vol. #1 (of 4).

New Manga Acquisitions (Fri 06-18-2004)

One area we forgot to look at when Diamond Comics updated the other day is to see what new manga series might be launching this fall. Andrew Tei remembered and noted the following list of \"#1\'s\" listed that haven\'t been mentioned previously:Beet the V...


Hikaru no Go Vol.#07
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 09-06-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hotta Yumi & Obata TakeshiTranslated by:Andy NakataniAdapted by:Andy NakataniWhat They SayHikaru is horrified to find that he\'s losing all of his games at the insei school! The Young Lions Tournament is just three months away...

Comicscape March 23, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-23-2005)

Somebody call the newspapers like, all of them because something happened this week that will never happen again: everyone agreed with my rant about the 1990s comic boom. Seriously, guys, I'm about to cry and send everyone those annoying Yahoo e-cards....

Manga Review: Cy-Believers (Fri 05-23-2008)

Danielle\'s tackling a recent new series from Go! Comi this morning as she has a look at their February 2008 release of Cy-Believers Vol. #1 by Shioko Mizuki.

THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER (1928)
by Scott Collura (Mon 06-04-2001)

Edgar Allan Poe's famous tale THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER has been translated to the screen many times over the years, perhaps most famously in the 1960 Roger Corman quickie which starred Vincent Price. But seldom has the true tone and creepiness of Po...


TOKYOPOP Adds Seven New Manga Titles to its Growing 2004 Lineup (Tue 07-22-2003)

TOKYOPOP® ADDS SEVEN NEW MANGA TITLES TO ITS GROWING 2004 LINEUP: Sgt. Frog, Ai Yori Aoshi, Faeries' Landing, Snow Drop, Kill Me Kiss Me, Les Bijoux and Ghost! Comic-Con, San Diego, CA (July 18, 2003)?Leading U.S. manga publisher TOKYOPOP Inc. has j...

Manga Review: A.I. Revolution (Thu 03-20-2008)

Sakura\'s taking a look at a recent new series from Go! Comi this morning with their November 2007 release of A.I. Revolution Vol. #1 (of 17).

Psychic Academy Vol. #2 (W/Manga)
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-26-2005)

What They SayLimited Edition Bundle that includes volume 2 of the Psychic Academy Manga and volume 2 of the never-before-released anime on DVD.The Review!The second half of the series covers a bit of action, new characters and an idea of the bigger pictur...

Manga Review: King of the Lamp (Tue 03-11-2008)

Sakura\'s got a look at a rarity from Go! Comi this morning with their December 2007 standalone release of King of the Lamp.


VIZ MEDIA BRINGS NEW PERSPECTIVE TO MANGA ARENA WITH DEBUT OF VIZBIG EDITION IMPRINT (Fri 01-04-2008)

New Imprint To Offer Omnibus Editions Of Popular Manga Series With New Cover Art, Color Pages And Bonus Content San Francisco, CA, January 3, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive p...

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES FALL DVD RELEASE OF DEATH NOTE ANIME SERIES (Fri 06-29-2007)

Long Awaited Debut Of Unique Action Crime Drama Will Delight Fans San Francisco, CA, June 29, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, announc...

Go! Comi Doujinshi Contest (Thu 08-23-2007)

In a rather interesting twist on things, Go! Comi has kicked off a new doujinshi contest based on one of their titles in which fans are invited to create a short form manga that could see publication in the actual series.

Year in Review: Manga Entertainment in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-12-2004)

In 2003, Manga hit one or two high points but otherwise spent the bulk of the year under the radar of most fans. A good part of the year was spent with people waiting for releases that were announced but never came, only to be eventually canceled. Macro...


Manga Review: Flight, Volume Five
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 08-06-2008)

Everyone can benefit from an occasional comic infusion. On a rainy day or at the end of a stressful workweek, there's something to be said for hefting a chunky collection of beautiful comics and getting lost in the visions of a large stable of artists. Th...

Manga Entertainment @ Anime Expo (Mon 07-02-2007)

The Manga Entertainment panel kicked off this morning with a few nuggets:The Animonday block on the sci-fi channel has done very well and continues to go up in ratingsA new coproduction is underway in the form of Strait Jacket, based on the novel and with...

Manga Denies Solid State Blu-ray (Wed 01-24-2007)

Manga Entertainment\'s PR firm has sent out a very brief statement today saying that \"Several media reports have incorrectly listed this property as a Blu-ray HD release.\" As we posted yesterday, our information came from a retail solicitation along wit...

Manga & DVD Review \"Bug Hunt\" (Mon 07-10-2006)

We\'re currently kicking off something of a \"bug hunt\" to clean up the reviews listings and information across our manga and DVD reviews. With so much information in there and so many changes made recently where we added the by series reviews, we want t...


Manga Review: Nambul (Wed 12-01-2004)

One of the things that I like about the group of manga reviewers here is that they\'re all pretty willing to experiment and not get stuck just in one genre. To be able to enjoy a strong shojo title and then go to something like the November 2004 release o...

TOKYOPOP and Spacedog Entertainment Join Forces to Develop Manga Entertainment Properties for Multi-Media Distribution (Thu 04-17-2008)

Debut Manga Series - eV - Available April, 2008 New York Comic-Con, New York (April 17, 2008)― TOKYOPOP, the leader of the global manga revolution and leading entertainment brand, Spacedog Entertainment, are proud to announce a multi-project devel...

Small Bodied Manga Reviews (Wed 11-14-2007)

The midweek diversity continues with the latest installment of our Small Bodied Manga Reviews in which our manga review team looks at various ongoing or ending series. This weeks titles include After School Nightmare from Go! Comi, Disgaea 2 from Broccoli...