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Train Man: The Novel Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Mon 05-21-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hitori NakanoTranslated by:Bonnie ElliottAdapted by:What They SayAn instant bestseller when it was first published in Japan, Train Man became a multimedia sensation, generating a smash-hit TV series, a blockbuster film, and mu...

Train Man: A Shojo Manga Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Tue 11-28-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Machiko OchaTranslated by:Makoto YukonAdapted by:What They SaySometimes, all it takes to find true love is one moment of courage... and a lot of virtual friends. When Ikumi Saiki meets a beautiful girl on the train ride home, ...

Train Man: A Shojo Manga Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Tue 11-28-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Machiko OchaTranslated by:Makoto YukonAdapted by:What They SaySometimes, all it takes to find true love is one moment of courage... and a lot of virtual friends. When Ikumi Saiki meets a beautiful girl on the train ride home, ...


Train Man: A Shojo Manga Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Tue 11-28-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Machiko OchaTranslated by:Makoto YukonAdapted by:What They SaySometimes, all it takes to find true love is one moment of courage... and a lot of virtual friends. When Ikumi Saiki meets a beautiful girl on the train ride home, ...

Train Man: A Shojo Manga Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Tue 11-28-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Machiko OchaTranslated by:Makoto YukonAdapted by:What They SaySometimes, all it takes to find true love is one moment of courage... and a lot of virtual friends. When Ikumi Saiki meets a beautiful girl on the train ride home, ...

Viz Pictures Announces Seattle Screening Of Train Man: Densha Otoko (Wed 11-08-2006)

Quirky Romantic Tale Of An Otaku Who Finds Love San Francisco, CA, November 8, 2006 " VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media LLC, the leading U.S. publisher of Japanese animation and comics that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribution, has a...

Novel Review: Train Man (Mon 05-21-2007)

Sakura is starting things off today nicely with an in-depth look at Del Rey\'s April 2007 release of Train Man: The Novel.


Densha Otoko Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Mon 11-06-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hidenori HaraTranslated by:Cindy YamauchiAdapted by:What They SayA hopeless geek, a beautiful woman, and a fast connection - could the internet be his ticket onto the express train to romance? A real-life thread on an interne...

Blood+ Novel Vol.#01 - First Kiss
by Greg Hackmann (Mon 06-16-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ryo Ikehata / Chizu HashiiTranslated by:John ThomasAdapted by:N/AWhat They SaySuffering from extreme amnesia, high school student Saya Otonoshi can\'t remember anything from her life beyond the last year. Living with a foster ...

Geobreeders Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Sun 05-23-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akihiro ItoTranslated by:Laura Jackson and Yoko KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayThe basis for the hit Geobreeders anime! This is the story of the Kagura Security Company: six lunatics who occassionally act as detectives... wh...

Geobreeders (1) Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Wed 04-28-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akihiro ItoTranslated by:Laura Jackson and Yoko KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayTake the X-Files, mix in some Buffy and Baywatch, and you've got Geobreeders! Kagura Security is a group fo give beautiful women and one lucky ma...


Train Man: Densha Otoko
by Sakura Eries (Thu 03-22-2007)

What They SayComputer engineer Otaku is an average young man, dressed in unstylish clothes and dorky glasses. But as luck would have it, he encounters a pretty young woman on a commuter train and saves her from a lecherous molester, falling in love with h...

Telepathic Wanderers (aka: Nanase) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Thu 11-17-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story By: Yasutaka Tsutsui / Artwork By: Sayaka Yamazaki Translated by:Asuka YoshizuAdapted by:What They SayNanase, a beautiful young telepath, comes back to her hometown to settle down... but her life soon becomes more than u...

Body Language Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Fri 03-14-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Aki Morimoto/Tsubaki Enomoto Translated by:Gemma CollingeAdapted by:What They SayKanae Hayakawa is pretty, popular, and sought after. What could possibly be wrong with his life? Everything. Though he's known as the "Cool B...

Gravitation (novel) Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Fri 02-17-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Jun LennonTranslated by:Andrew CunninghamAdapted by:What They SayEnergetic teenager Shuichi Shindo is the lead singer and songwriter for the smash-hit pop band, Bad Luck. He's recently moved in with his older boyfriend, Eiri Y...


Push Man Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 09-26-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tatsumi YoshihiroTranslated by:Yuji OnikiAdapted by:What They SayOver four decades ago, Yoshihiro Tatsumi expanded the horizons of comics story-telling by using the visual language of manga to tell gritty, literary short stori...

S Novel Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Wed 07-30-2008)

This is the start of a gritty cop drama, and I like it!Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saki Aido / Chiharu NoroTranslated by:Translation by DesignAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayShiba is a detective in the fifth anti-organized crime division of the Tokyo Metropol...

Cold Sleep (novel) Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Tue 01-30-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Narise Konohara / Artist: Nanao SaikawaTranslated by:Douglas W. Dlin and IoriAdapted by:What They SayHaving lost his memory in an accident, Tohru Takahisa is taken in by Fujishima, an older man claiming to be his fri...

D. Gray-man Vol.#01
by Justin Rich (Fri 05-26-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Katsura HoshinoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SaySet in a fictional end of the 19th century England, the story revolves around a teenage boy named Allen Walker who is cursed with a cross mark on his hand that turns his ...


Blood the Last Vampire Vol.#01 - Night of the Beasts
by Greg Hackmann (Thu 03-13-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mamoru Oshii / Katsuya TeradaTranslated by:Camella NiehAdapted by:What They SayAt Yokota Base in Japan, American soldiers stand guard at the brink of the Vietnam War. Although they fear the enemy outside their base, an even mo...

Calling You Vol.#01 - Novel
by Greg Hackmann (Mon 07-09-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Otsu-ichiTranslated by:Agnes YoshidaAdapted by:Django WexlerWhat They SayA girl creates a cell phone in her imagination, from which she can communicate with others... A young boy discovers his new friend has the power to heal...

Welcome to the NHK Novel Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 12-11-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takimoto TatsuhikoTranslated by:Lindsey AkashiAdapted by:Laura WyrickWhat They SayTwenty-two-year-old Satou, a college dropout and aficionado of anime porn, knows a little secret ? or at least he thinks he does! Believe it or ...

Full Metal Panic! Novel Vol.#01 - Fighting Boy Meets Girl
by Greg Hackmann (Tue 09-04-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Shouji Gatou / Artist: ShikidoujiTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:Ben ArntzWhat They SayJindai High School was a relatively safe place, right up until Sousuke Sagaka transferred there. A total nut, he wreaks havoc...


Junk Force (novel) Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Sat 11-12-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hideki KakinumaTranslated by:Gretchen KernAdapted by:What They SayDelve deeper into the Junk Force universe with the first novelization of the hard hitting sci/fi manga! Follow the trials and tribulations of Liza, Wooty, Mill...

Densha Otoko Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Fri 11-03-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Original Story: Hitori Nakano Writer/Artist: Wataru WatanabeTranslated by:Sheldon DrzkaAdapted by:Sheldon DrzkaWhat They SayCan a socially inept "fanboy" win over a beautiful girl? A painfully shy young man's life is turne...

Train_Man Vol.#02
by Sakura Eries (Wed 12-06-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hidenori HaraTranslated by:Cindy YamauchiAdapted by:Mark GiambrunoWhat They SayThe geek, a.k.a. \"Train_man,\" has managed to go on several dates with the girl of his dreams, but he still can\'t go beyond that \"more than just...

Magic Moon Novel Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Tue 10-16-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wolfgang and Heike HohlbeinTranslated by:Barbara Guggemos and Stafford HemmerAdapted by:What They SayKim is an average schoolboy who hates math but loves to read the latest copy of \"Star Fighter.\" His daydreaming life spiral...


Viz Media Acquires Train Man Live Action Movie (Thu 06-29-2006)

Quirky Romantic Tale Of An Otaku Who Finds Love To Make North American Debut On DVD and As A New Manga Series San Francisco, CA, June 28, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing...

.hack// (aka: .hack//AI-Buster novel) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Sun 09-18-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Tatsuya Hamazaki / Illustrations: Rei IzumiTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayAI buster follows the adventures of Albireo, as he plays a beta version of what will soon be known as \"The World.\" In his j...

Train_Man Vol.#03
by Sakura Eries (Wed 02-14-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hidenori HaraTranslated by:Cindy YamauchiAdapted by:Mark GiambrunoWhat They SayA fateful day approaches when Train_man decides to confess his love to the girl of his dreams! With the help of his online forum, he\'s reinvented ...

Man Who Doesn ™t Take Off His Clothes (novels) Vol.#01
by Megan Meinhard (Thu 11-16-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Narise KonoharaTranslated by:Kelly QuineAdapted by:What They SayAfter leading anything but a fashionable collegiate life, Kaitani is entering his third year at a major cosmetics company. His boss is the Adonis, Fujiwara. Altho...


Caged Slave Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Fri 08-15-2008)

I have a severe weakness for two things: men in suits, and men in suits who know how to use neckties as handcuffs.Creative TalentWriter/Artist: Yukio Takamura / An KanaeTranslated by: Misa KayeAdapted by: N/AWhat They SayTsukasa met an unknown man in a ho...

R.O.D Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 04-25-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Kideyuki Kurata / Artist: Shutaro YamadaTranslated by:Steve BallatiAdapted by:What They SayNot Your Average Bookworm Yomiko Readman\'s love for literature goes far beyond any run-of-the-mill bookworm\'s! In fact, she...

Dark Wars Vol.#01 - The Tale of Meiji Dracula
by Ron Quezon (Thu 10-23-2008)

As Japan opens its doors to the world, will a seventeen year old kendo prodigy be enough to save Tokyo from the wrath of Count Dracula himself?  Brought to you by Hideyuki Kikuchi of Vampire Hunter D fame, this novel is one to put on your reading lis...

Little Darling Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Tue 04-08-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Matsuri Kouzuki / Naduki KoujimaTranslated by:Kelly QuineAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayMiyori finds himself stuck with the job of finding all the angels\' children who have become lost in the human world. When Miyori stumbles on ...


Dark Metro Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 04-24-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tokyo Calen and YoshikenTranslated by:Asuka YoshizuAdapted by:Kereth Cowe-SpigaiWhat They SayWhat lies below Tokyo\'s subway system is more frightening than you could have ever imagined...in its subways there exists a boundary...

Fafner Vol.#01 - Dead Aggressor
by Matthew Alexander (Fri 11-21-2008)

Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Tow Ubukata Translated by: Translation by Design Adapted by: Translation by Design What They Say The youth of Tatsumiya Island lived ordinary lives, but their peaceful existence was all a lie. The invasion of the Fes...

Kieli Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Tue 05-13-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yukako Kabei / Shiori TeshirogiTranslated by:Alethea and Athena NibleyAdapted by:Alethea and Athena NibleyWhat They SayKieli sees ghosts. It\'s an odd ability for a 14-year-old girl, and it makes her a bit of an outcast at her...

Zero Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 01-30-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story: Dall-Young Lim / Artist: Sung-Woo ParkTranslated by:Je-Wa JeongAdapted by:What They SayHaving been born in a secret government laboratory that cultivated esper (telepathic) powers within humans, Shuuichi and two sisters...


Loving Gaze Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Wed 06-25-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akira KanbeTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayKazumi is the beautiful head of a design office, and he\'s head over heels for the younger Yajima, one of the top workers at the building next door. But Yajima is...

Vampire Hunter D (novels) Vol.#01
by Justin Rich (Wed 06-29-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Hideyuki Kikuchi & Artist: Yoshitaka AmanoTranslated by:Kevin LeahyAdapted by:What They SayIt is the year 12,090 A.D. The world has ended, ravaged in the firestorm of man’s wars and madness. But from the wreckage...

Challengers Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Mon 08-07-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hinako TakanagaTranslated by:Libby MaximAdapted by:What They SayShinjuku at night is not a safe place. Therefore, young college hopeful Tomoe Tatsumi lucks out by bumping into Mitsugu Kurokawa, a white-collar worker with a hea...

Elements Vol.#01
by Gary Thompson (Mon 08-04-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist: Tanuki KamogawaTranslated by: Ex-S WooAdapted by: Ex-S WooWhat They SayThe newest pretty girls collection from the author of Innocence! One Night: A young maid gets her wish to pleasure her young master when the regular serva...


GON Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Wed 08-29-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Masashi TanakaTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayLong before the dawn of man, savage dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Now, only one remains - the smallest, wildest of them all! Told entirely without words, Gon marches across the...

KamiKaze Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 03-07-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Satoshi ShikiTranslated by:Ray YoshimotoAdapted by:What They SayImprisoned for a thousand years, eighty-eight fabled beasts seek resurrection from their world so that they can unleash their wrath upon present-day Japan. And a ...

Remote Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Fri 06-04-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by: Seimaru Amagi Art by: Tetsuya KoshibaTranslated by:Haruko FurukawaAdapted by:What They SayA serial murderer is on the loose, someone who dresses up as a clown...a killer clown. Officer Kurumi Ayaki reporting. Due t...

Harukaze Bitter Bop Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Fri 04-11-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Court BettenTranslated by:Christine Schilling and Kereth Cowe-SpigaiAdapted by:Christine Schilling and Kereth Cowe-SpigaiWhat They Say Chiyoharu used to be the leader of the troublemakers, until one day an innocent prank resul...


Love Hina (novel) Vol.#01
by Robert Harris (Wed 07-12-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kurou HazukiTranslated by:Anastasia MorenoAdapted by:What They SayKeitaro Urashima is the only boy living at the Hinata House, an all-girl dorm. Despite the fact that he's kind of a screw-up, the girls are climbing all over ea...

Boogiepop (Novels) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Fri 03-17-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kouhei KadonoTranslated by:Andrew CunninghamAdapted by:What They SayThere is an urban legend that children tell one another about a shinigami that can release people from the pain they may be suffering. This "Angel of Death" h...

Gentle Cage Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Thu 09-25-2008)

Pretty standard fare marked by some unintended moments of hilarity.  Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Y ou Shiizaki / Kumiko SasakiTranslated by: Bianca JarvisAdapted by:N/AWhat They Say"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," so goes the old a...

Monster Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Wed 09-21-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Naoki UrasawaTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayBrilliant doctor Kenzo Tenma risks his reputation and promising career to save the life of a critically wounded young boy. Unbeknownst to him, this child is destined for a ...


Vagabond Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Fri 03-04-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takehiko InoueTranslated by:Yuji OnikiAdapted by:What They SayTokugawa Era Japan: a new government has just taken power and the land is in disarray. Amidst the turmoil, a young man sets out on a journey seeking spiritual enlig...

Immoral Darkness Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Mon 09-15-2008)

Why Johnny can't add.Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miyu Matsuda / Yukariko JissohjiTranslated by:Christina ChesterfieldAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayBeautiful. Cool. Shiina Jun has always been admired by the women around him.  But he would give up their ...

Monster Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Thu 02-02-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Naoki UrasawaTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayBrilliant doctor Kenzo Tenma risks his reputation and promising career to save the life of a critically wounded young boy. Unbeknownst to him, this child is destined for a ...

Level C Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Sun 06-11-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Aoi Futaba, Kurenai KitsubaTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayMizuki is a popular male fashion model with a promising future. When the mysterious Haruno sees him. She wants to make him the centerpiece of her company\'s late...


A Promise of Romance Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Tue 07-22-2008)

It’s sort of a Pretty Woman story… except Julia Roberts is a Japanese boy whose an actor, not a hooker.  Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kyoko Akitsu / Tooko MiyagiTranslated by:Translation by DesignAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayA contract mar...

Calling You Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Tue 04-24-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Otsuichi/Tsuzuki SetsuriTranslated by:Yuko FukamiAdapted by:Carol FoxWhat They SayTsuzuki Setsuri, creator of Broken Angels, and Otsuichi, author of the Pop Fiction novel Calling You, have crafted a beautifully rendered collec...

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...

Junjo Romantica Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 02-07-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nakamura ShingikuTranslated by:Katherine SchillingAdapted by:Katherine SchillingWhat They SayMisaki, struggling to pass his college entrance exams, is in need of a tutor to help pump up his failing grades. Unfortunately, his o...


Onegai Twins Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 01-09-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Please!/AkikanTranslated by:Gretchen KernAdapted by:Alien LujoWhat They SayPlease! Someone tell me which one is my twin sister!! Maiku Kamishiro has a problem. Actually, make that two problems. He has two young girls boarding...

Trigun Maximum Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 07-06-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yasuhiro NightowTranslated by:Justin BurnsAdapted by:What They SayVASH THE STAMPEDE RISES AGAIN! It's been two years since the mysterious and super-nice gunman went into hiding, and the people of this desert planet are sufferi...

Let\'s Be Perverts Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Mon 03-05-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Youjung LeeTranslated by:Kyoung Kay ParkAdapted by:What They SayPerverto is just a regular 17-year-old...with the unavoidable nickname, \"pervert.\" Unlike his namesake, he\'s actually quite naĂŻve when it comes to sexual mat...

To Terra... Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 02-19-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Keiko TakemiyaTranslated by:Dawn LaabsAdapted by:What They SayThe future. Having driven Terra to the brink of environmental collapse, humanity decides to reform itself by ushering in the age of Superior Domination (S.D.), a sy...


Twelve Kingdoms (NOVELS) Vol.#01 - Sea of Shadow
by Jarred Pine (Wed 03-14-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Fuyumi OnoTranslated by:Alexander O. Smith & Elye J. AlexanderAdapted by:Alexander O. Smith & Elye J. AlexanderWhat They SayExcept for her red hair, Yoko Nakajima is a typical, obedient Japanese high-school student with a fair...

Rurouni Kenshin Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Mon 04-05-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nobuhiro WatsukiTranslated by:Kenichiro YagiAdapted by:What They SayIt is the Meiji Restoration, and the feudal system separating the classes has ended. By law, the samurai must give up their swords - symbols of their traditio...

Lullabies from Hell Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 06-04-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hino HideshiTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayWelcome to one of the most disturbing minds in Japanese manga! Hideshi Hino has long been considered a master of the horror manga genre since his coming out in the ...

Baron Gong Battle Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 06-10-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Taguchi MasayukiTranslated by:Yuri YoshinoAdapted by:What They SayAn Ancient Terror... REBORN! The worst living weapon was a super creature from ancient times... the Neo Hume, and the Nazis have brought it back. Only one man ...


Sleeping With Money Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Wed 07-09-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Barbara Katagiri / Sakuya FujiTranslated by:Translation by DesignAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayDown-on-his-luck Yakuza member Tatsurou Yamamoto needs to cough up eight million in two days - or else! His last hope is a loan from w...

Manga Peek: Train Man (Sun 09-24-2006)

Sakura\'s stopping by on the blog today with an early look at the shoujo version of the popular story of Train Man, aka Densha Otoko. A number of versions of this through a few publishers are due out in the next couple of months and each one has a differe...

King of Debt Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Fri 04-04-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sanae Rokuya Translated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayTaketora, The King of Debt, is notorious for borrowing money--money that he never pays back. He and Souta have been friends since college and Souta just can'...

Oh My Goddess! Novel Vol.#01 - First End
by Greg Hackmann (Tue 01-29-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yumi Tohma / Kosuke Fujishima and Hidenori MatsubaraTranslated by:Camella NiehAdapted by:What They SayThe ReviewEach time I find myself enjoying another entry in the Oh My Goddess! canon, I get this feeling in the back of my ...


Claws of Darkness Vol.#01
by Robert Harris (Fri 12-15-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Josev / Artist: Jerry ChoTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:Ailen LujoWhat They SayThe small border town of Santa Anna, Mexico is no stranger to violence. The gruesome death of a local gang member on the outskirts of t...

DVD Review: Train Man (Thu 03-22-2007)

Sakura\'s done a bit of reviewing for us on the Train Man manga so it made sense to get her thoughts on the live action DVD. Released on 02/06/2007 from Viz Media, she\'s got a look at Train Man (Densha Otoko) this morning.

Dark Water Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Wed 09-01-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koji Suzuki/MEIMUTranslated by:Javier LopezAdapted by:What They SayAcclaimed Ring author Koji Suzuki returns with new terrors of a mad world... The nightmare continues with the major motion picture Dark Water starring Jennifer...

Psycho Busters Novel Vol.#01
by Erin Jones (Fri 07-04-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuya AokiTranslated by:Rando AyamineAdapted by:Kathy BridgesWhat They SayThis novel delves deeper into the story of Kakeru, the young boy whose life is turned upside-down when he meets a group of super-powered teenagers on the...


Chinese Hero Vol.#01
by Ron Quezon (Mon 05-28-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Shing MTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:Matthew A. ScrivnerWhat They SayAs a child, Hero\'s family was attacked and killed by a practitioner of Northern Mantis kung fu. This assassin was tasked by the affluent head of a l...

Case Closed Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 10-20-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Aoyama GoshoTranslated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:What They SayGhastly beheadings, bloody murders, and cold-hearted child abductions- Precocious high school student Jimmy Kudo uses his keen powers of observation and astute intu...

Comicscape - August 4, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-04-2004)

OPINION: Wow, talk about varied opinions! After my extended review of SPIDER-MAN 2 a couple of weeks back, I got people agreeing with me, people disagreeing with me, people kinda disagreeing with me, and people strongly disagreeing with me. (I even got on...

Hero Heel Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Mon 04-23-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto TatenoTranslated by:Katherine SchillingAdapted by:What They SayMinami is a young actor who has been cast as the main character of a superhero TV program. Although he takes the job half heartedly, thinking of it as a mer...


Junk Force Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 12-24-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist: Kakinuma Hideki (DARTS) / Tsurugi Yusuke (Mechanical Design: Matsukawa Kenichi; Character Design: Komato Eiji) Translated by:Toshi HosakaAdapted by:What They SayIt's 2100 and the earth is an ecological wasteland. The governme...

Psychic Academy Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Wed 11-17-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Katsu AkiTranslated by:Jan Scott FrazierAdapted by:What They SayAi Shiomi is pushed into attending the Psychic Academy, a place of learning for psychically gifted students. Not only must he live up to his older brother's heroi...

Those Who Hunt Elves Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 06-15-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yagami YuTranslated by:Eiko McGregorAdapted by:What They SayElf stripping, but for all the right reasons! An actress, a martial arts expert and a military specialist are magically transported to a strange land, filled with ma...

Scrapped Princess Novel Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Fri 08-04-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ichiro Sakaki/Yukinobu AzumiTranslated by:Paul KottaAdapted by:What They SayFourteen years ago, a dark and devastating prophecy was revealed: a girl will bring about destruction and death and the world will lie in ruins. A dec...


Louie the Rune Soldier Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 07-14-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mizuno Ryo/Sasameyuki JunTranslated by:Brendan FrayneAdapted by:What They SayThis party boy is an unlikely hero, but the gods have chosen him. Few would consider Louie to be a sorcerer - after all, what kind of "sorcerer" spen...

Play Boy Blues (aka P. B. B.) Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Wed 08-09-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiuko KanoTranslated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:What They SaySelling one\'s body at Japan\'s most popular Host Club comes naturally for Junsuke Aki. In fact, he is the club\'s top performer (and earner!) and is easily the m...

Viz Pictures Announces Train Main Film Premie (Fri 09-08-2006)

VIZ PICTURES ANNOUNCES FIRST RELEASE TO BE TRAIN MAN: DENSHA OTOKO Quirky Romantic Tale Of An Otaku Who Finds Love To Make North American Premiere in New York San Francisco, CA, September 7, 2006 - VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media LLC, the leading...

A Wise Man Sleeps Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Wed 05-28-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mick TakeuchiTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:Brynne ChandlerWhat They SayMiharu hasn\'t been having a good year. Her mother died, leaving her only a single ring to remember her by, and her father went bankrupt - le...


Samurai Man Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 11-28-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Serizawa NaokiTranslated by:Juilia RoseAdapted by:What They SayRyouma is a young man imbued with the samurai spirit. He's always ready to defend the weak and fight for honor, but it doesn't help him with that really cute girl,...

Day of Revolution Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 02-01-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tsuda MiyokoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayKei Yoshikawa is a feisty young boy, troubled by problems at home and annoyed at school. One day after a sudden fainting spell, Kei is examined by the doctor and given sh...

Voices of Love Vol.#01
by Gary Thompson (Thu 11-13-2008)

Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Kanae Hazuki Translated by: Kinami Watabe Adapted by: AJ Glasser What They Say Some say forbidden fruit is the sweetest! Voices of Love serves up a steaming-hot collection of five romantic, passionate, sexy stories a...

Star Project Chiro Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Thu 05-15-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Baek Hye-KyoungTranslated by:Ji-Eun ParkAdapted by:Jamie RichWhat They SayThey say beauty is only skin deep, and here\'s a book that proves it. But not necessarily the in the way it was trying to. The ReviewPackaging: As you m...


Le Chevalier d'Eon Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Mon 05-14-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tou Ubukata / Kiriko YumejiTranslated by:Ikoi HiroeAdapted by:Ikoi HiroeWhat They SayA mysterious cult is sacrificing beautiful young women to a demonic force that has promised them the Kingdom of France in return for the blo...

Xpress Train
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-19-2004)

What They SayYou\'re in for a wild ride when you share the bullet train with Kazuo, the master molester! His roving hands pleasure countless lovely strangers in the close confines of a carnal commute. But the master meets his match in Reiko, a woman who s...

Skyscrapers of Oz Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 08-24-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Somei Yoshino/Takaura RohTranslated by:Kitty MediaAdapted by:What They SayFrom tailing your spouse to walking your dog - no job is too small! Mari Kudoh and his partner Yoichi are drop-dead gorgeous "Handymen", as they prefer ...

Tag - You're It! Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Mon 05-15-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sook KimTranslated by:Bochan KimAdapted by:What They SayPresenting an unprecedented collection of outrageous tales, scientifically designed not to just tickle your funny-bone, but to snap it right in half! You'll meet Jungha L...


Trinity Blood: Rage Against the Moons Vol.#01 - From The Empire
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-21-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sunao Yoshida (Illustrations by Thores Shibamoto)Translated by:Anastasia MorenoAdapted by:Jai NitzWhat They SayIn a post-apocalyptic world, the war between humans and vampires rages on. While a group of vampire extremists man...

Only the Ring Finger Knows (novel) Vol.#01 - The Lonely Ring Finger
by Julie Rosato (Wed 03-29-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Satoru Kannagi / Artist: Hotaru OdagiriTranslated by:Allison Markin PowellAdapted by:What They SayNot only is Yuichi the most mysterious, sought-after guy at school, he\'s got an excellent shot at getting into any pr...

RahXephon (novel) Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Thu 03-30-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroshi OhnogiTranslated by:Rhys MosesAdapted by:What They SayThe ReviewPackaging: One of the main things that attracted me to the RahXephon anime was its beautiful artwork- vibrant colors, clean lines, gorgeous backdrops, and...

Gosick the Novel Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Fri 05-30-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuki SakurabaTranslated by:Andrew CunninghamAdapted by:Laura WyrickWhat They SayThe year is 1924, the place, Sauville, a small European country neatly tucked beside the Alps... Kazuya Kujo has been studying abroad at the pre...


Embracing Love (aka: Haru wo Daiteita) Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Mon 09-19-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Youka NittaTranslated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:What They SayLife reflects art for Iwaki and Katou, two hugely famous adult film stars who are considering retirement from their sordid careers. However, when they're invited...

Ghost in the Shell STAND ALONE COMPLEX (novel) Vol.#01 - The Lost Memory
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-16-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Junichi FujisakuTranslated by:Camellia NiehAdapted by:What They SayIn the not-too-distant future of 2032, the frontier dividing humans and machines has been crossed. Crimes comitted by flesh-and-metal cyborgs are investigated ...

Spider-Man 2 Soars Past its Predecessor
by Adam Thur (Fri 06-25-2004)

Note: This review is entirely free of major spoilers, though some very minor story details may be mentioned. It seemed nearly impossible that Sam Raimi would be able to outdo the first Spider-Man film, a summer blockbuster that outdid every other mov...

Seikai: Crest of the Stars Novel Vol.#01 - Princess of the Empire
by Jarred Pine (Tue 09-19-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroyuki MoriokaTranslated by:Sue ShambaughAdapted by:Benjamin ArntzWhat They SayPrincess of the Empire: Planet Martine is suddenly attacked! The alien invaders are known as the Abh. They are of human origin, but have been gen...


'I Am Legend' blends novel with 'Omega Man'
by Leslie Morgan (Thu 12-13-2007)

“I’m Will Smith, movie star,” jokes Akiva Goldsman as he introduces himself to members of the press. Goldsman and writer Mark Protosevich are the writers behind the latest adaptation of the Richard Matheson novel, I Am Legend. Goldsman ...

Ikebukuro West Gate Park Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 10-11-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ishida Ira/Aritou SenaTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayWelcome to IKEBUKURO WEST GATE PARK where the miniskirts are short and the trendy guys and girls mix it up all night long. Makoto knows he's gonna rule N...

Mobile Suit Gundam: Ecole du Ciel Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 10-11-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mikimoto HaruhikoTranslated by:Ikoi HiroeAdapted by:What They SayÉcole du Ciel - where aspiring Gundam pilots train to become Top Gundam! Year is 0085 of the Universal Century. Daughter of a brilliant professor, Asuna is a b...

Nausicaa: Valley of the Wind (Editor\'s Choice Edition) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 07-16-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hayao MiyazakiTranslated by:David Lewis and Toren SmithAdapted by:What They SayAcademy Award winner Hayao Miyazaki has created an epic environmental cautionary tale! This masterpiece is now available in a new edition in its or...


'GRAPHIC' NOVEL: A Critical Appraisal of FROM HELL
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 10-19-2001)

While audiences across the country will soon get a Halloween dose of horror courtesy of Jack the Ripper in the new motion picture, FROM HELL, starring Johnny Depp and Heather Graham, they might be unaware that the film is actually based largely on a comic...

Yagyu Ninja Scrolls: Revenge of the Hori Clan Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 11-22-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Masaki SegawaTranslated by:Mini EdaAdapted by:Mini EdaWhat They SayVOW OF VENGEANCE Seventeenth-century Japan: A rebellion in the Aizu territory has been brutally crushed, leaving twenty-one brave warriors dead and most of th...

Martin and John Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Fri 10-31-2008)

There’s a man named Martin and there’s a man named John.  And there’s another man named Martin and another named John.  And then… there’s another man named Martin and another named John.  Creative TalentWriter...

THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA: Oscar-Winning Animated Short Subject
by Mike Lyons (Thu 03-30-2000)

When you hear that an animated film has been made from Ernest Hemingway`s novel The Old Man and the Sea, you almost expect that it would be a Disney-like take on the story: with fishing pole in hand, the Old Man belts out a ballad about how much he has to...


Viz Media Announces New DVD Releases for First Quarter 2007 (Wed 01-17-2007)

New Installments Of BLEACH, RANMA ½, INUYASHA Anime And Critically Acclaimed Live Action Feature Film - TRAIN MAN: DENSHA OTOKO San Francisco, CA, JANUARY 17, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and c...

Midnight Sleazy Train Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-14-2005)

What They SayTrack two is now boarding! Some towns have legends of haunted houses or underground communities in the sewers. But in Takumi's town, the ultimate urban legend is the Midnight Sleazy Train. Desperate for a spot on the train, Takumi waits by th...

Comicscape: I Am Iron Man
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-07-2008)

Marvel Studios released the long-in-the-making cinematic adaptation of Iron Man this weekend. Thus far, it has garnered both rave reviews and over $100 million in box office grosses. Despite a few minor flaws, the film resets the standard for Ma...

Comicscape - August 11, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-11-2004)

OPINION: Last week I turned the floor over to those who mostly agreed with my extended review of SPIDER-MAN 2, so this week it only makes sense to let those on the other side of the carpet have their say...and some of them are quite voluble about it!For e...


Shrine of the Morning Mist (aka: Asagiri no Miko) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 05-24-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ugawa HirokiTranslated by:Jeremiah BouroqueAdapted by:What They SaySisters Kurako, Yuzu and Tama are Miko priestesses, entrusted with keeping an eye on the often volatile spirit world. But when you\'re a teenager like Yuzu, yo...

Novel Review: Man Who Doesn ™t Take Off His Clothes (Thu 11-16-2006)

Megan\'s got her first novel review in today as she\'s taking a look at the October 2006 release of the Man Who Doesn't Take Off His Clothes Vol. #1 (of 2) from Digital Manga Publishing.

Amano: The Collected Art of Vampire Hunter D Vol.#01
by John Zakrzewski (Thu 05-08-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yoshitaka Amano / Hideyuki KikuchiTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayFollowing on the heels of the retrospective Coffin comes this new collection of paintings, line-art illustrations, and photography by Vampire Hunter...

'Spider-Man 2' Soundtrack Artists Train on GMA (Thu 07-08-2004)

The band Train performs live from New York City's Bryant Park on Good Morning America Friday.


Manga Peek: Densha Otoko / Train Man (Thu 08-31-2006)

Sakura\'s stopping in today with a look at a new manga, this time it\'s the CMX version of Densha Otoko / Train Main that\'s coming out on 10/11/2006.

Witches Forest Novel Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Wed 08-22-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mishio SukazawaTranslated by:Catherine BarracloughAdapted by:Janet Harvey and Paul WitcoverWhat They SayDuan Surk, a struggling 16-year-old level-2 fighter and Check, a curious flying lizard, join forces with Agnis, a beautifu...

Kino no Tabi (novel) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Fri 09-08-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Keiichi SigsawaTranslated by:Andrew CunninghamAdapted by:Maya BohnhoffWhat They SayThe world is not beautiful, therefore it is. And destination is a state of mind... Kino wanders around the world on the back of Hermes, her unu...

Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)

Comic Con 2007 in San Diego has listed their full lineup. I'll be posting the movie and television sections of the COMIC CON event.. This will include lots of information for you to judge on what to see if you happen to go to it. Another thing, if ...


Priest Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 02-28-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Min-Woo HyungTranslated by:Jessica KimAdapted by:What They SayThere's gonna be a hanging in the frontier town of St. Baldlas. The leader of the infamous Angel Gang has finally been brought to justice, and the marshals want to ...

Book Buzz: From Novik to Heinlein and George R.R. Martin, Deluxe Editions
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-28-2008)

In an overloaded release schedule of sci-fi, horror and fantasy book debuts a few reduxes by renowned authors George R.R. Martin, Robert A. Heinlein, Philip K. Dick, and Naomi Novik stand out amongst dozens of new titles.   The month of July has se...

The “Potterverse” Defined
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 04-03-2007)

Jim Butcher propels the Dresden Files, Janine Cross’s dark fantasy series reaches its conclusion, and entertainment journalist Edward Gross takes a stab at chronicling the development of all things Harry Potter in a very weighted edition of this ...

Chibi Vampire -the Novel- Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Fri 07-06-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tohru KaiTranslated by:Andrew CunninghamAdapted by:What They SayKarin isn\'t like all the other teenage girls. Once a month, she experiences intense bleeding - from her nose! Karin is from a family of vampires who love to suck...


Get Over Those Terrible Gifts
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-24-2007)

No matter what holiday you celebrate there’s always one constant during the winter season: terrible gifts. Because of a schedule / travel conflict with the fam I happened to celebrate Christmas early this year. Did I get Subterranean Press’ li...

Train+Train Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Fri 01-05-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by: Hideyuki Kurata / Artist: Tomomasa TakumaTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:Christine SchillingWhat They SayOn the distant planet of Deloca, teenagers are enrolled in either the standard School Train or the...

BICENTENNIAL MAN: Weepy Robot Romantic Comedy
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 12-19-1999)

With the holiday season upon us, it should be no surprise to be inundated with sentimental, would-be uplifting movies. As if STUART LITTLE weren`t enough, the weekend of December 17 also gave us Robin Williams in BICENTENNIAL MAN. The film suffers from t...

'Iron Man' Rawks!
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-01-2008)

It's good to be the king. Or rather, it's good to be Tony Stark. He's got a hot car, a cool house, the best scotch, and he always gets the girl. If he can't buy it, he'll engineer it. 'Iron Man' features Robert Downey Jr. as Stark, a media darling and b...


Junk Force (novel) Vol.#02
by Mike Dungan (Fri 06-16-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hideki KakinumaTranslated by:Gretchen KernAdapted by:What They SayThe Junk Force saga continues, with more post-apocalyptic comedy adventures inspired by the manga. The hunt to shut down the mysterious and heavily-armored Z.P....

Harry Potter goes Greek…err Latin
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-26-2006)

The holidays are whipping up a frenzy of new sci fi, fantasy, and horror book releases: Eric Flint propels the 1632 series with Grantville Gazette III, Jack Whyte unveils the ninth and final volume in the Arthurian Camulod Chronicles with The Eagle, and A...

Crying Freeman (Koike Shoin version) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 04-18-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koike Kazuo / Ikegami RyoichiTranslated by:Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by:What They SayHe is Yo Himomura, deadly assassin for the 108 Dragons, the Chinese Mafia. But to the criminal underworld who fear him, he is known as Cry...

Weekly Book Buzz: STAR WARS REPUBLIC COMMANDO
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-15-2008)

While last week was a little light, this week’s genre releases are very strong, highlighted by Karen Traviss’ fourth Star Wars Republic Commando Novel, Order 66. The New York Times” #1 bestselling author’s three previous books...


Blood+ Novel Vol.#02 - Chevalier
by Greg Hackmann (Thu 11-20-2008)

Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Ryo Ikehata / Chizu Hashii Translated by: John Thomas Adapted by: John Thomas What They Say Following the traces of Diva, the leader of the Chiroptera, Saya and her group make their way to Russia. But awaiting their arr...

SPIDER-MAN star begins some CHANGES
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-15-2004)

SPIDER-MAN star Tobey Maguire is putting on his producer's hat once again for a movie based on the novel EVERYTHING CHANGES. Maguire, who also had producer credits on SEABISCUIT and THE 25TH HOUR, will make EVERYTHING CHANGES at Columbia Pictures with Wen...

Train, Dashboard Rock For 'Spider-Man 2' (Mon 05-10-2004)

Train and Dashboard Confessional have penned new tracks that will serve as simultaneous singles from "Music From and Inspired by Spider-Man 2," Billboard.com has learned. Videos are also expected to be shot in support of Train's "Ordinary" and Dashboard's...

Comicscape - July 21, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-21-2004)

OPINION: Just a warning if you have not seen SPIDER-MAN 2 yet (though that simply boggles the imagination at this point), and you don't want the plot spoiled, read only the next full paragraph, then come back up and click hereto be taken immediately to t...


Queen\'s Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Tue 05-22-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sung-Hyen HaTranslated by:Sora HanAdapted by:Mark IlvedsonWhat They SayThe story is about Jun Pil-Hyun, who is a feminine pretty boy who tries to learn to be a manly man and win over the heart of his crush, Che Song-Ah, as wel...

Train hopes to score big with song for 'Spider-Man 2' (Fri 06-11-2004)

Two summers ago, Nickelback's Chad Kroeger and Saliva's Josey Scott crawled up the charts with the anthemlike single "Hero" from the blockbuster silver screen adaptation of Marvel Comics' "Spider-Man." California-based rock band Train is hoping to spin th...

Where’s My Dance with Dragons?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-29-2007)

Reading and enjoying epic genre literature requires, unfortunately, a great deal of patience. Though we love our favorite authors for their mind-expanding work, their creation of new worlds and imaginative storytelling ability, we can be the first to bran...

Futaba-kun Change! Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Sat 04-03-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroshi AroTranslated by:Kuni KimuraAdapted by:What They SayA teenager's life isn't any easy one. Futaba's life used to be quite normal for a young man; high school, a place on the wrestling team, cute female classmates. Howev...


KageTora Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Fri 03-31-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akira SegamiTranslated by:Akira TsubasaAdapted by:What They SayMISSION IMPOSSIBLE The young ninja Kagetora has been given a great honor "to serve a renowned family of skilled martial artists. But on arrival, he's handed a ch...

Chunchu: Genocide Fiend Vol.#01
by Ron Quezon (Fri 10-24-2008)

A man unjustly burdened by the curse of a demon’s spirit through his brother’s treachery struggles to survive a life of blood and rejection.Creative TalentWriter/Artist: Kim Sung-Jae and Kim Byung-JinTranslated by: N/AAdapted by: N/A What They...

Jazz Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 05-17-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Maeda Sakae/Takamure TamotsuTranslated by:G. GenkiAdapted by:What They SayNaoki\'s illness haunts him like a curse until he meets the one person who gives him a vibrant life. Like a slow jazz refrain, thoughts of his beloved f...

Solfege Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 10-03-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yoshinaga FumiTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:Sachiko SatoWhat They SayKugayama is a gifted music teacher, but a man with little ambition. Despite being born to a wealthy and prominent family, he passes his days in apathy...


Genre Films 2000: A Preview of Things To Come
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 01-27-2000)

Science fiction, fantasy, and horror are big business. If there were any doubt, the box office grosses of last year`s genre films put it to rest. So the major Hollywood studios, along with the mini-majors and the independents, will be offering up a slew o...

THE INVISIBLE MAN
by Frederick C. Szebin (Mon 07-10-2000)

In the race to reach viewers first, Sci Fi Channel beat director Paul Verhoeven’s The Hollow Man with their own project `loosely based` on H. G. Wells’ novel The Invisible Man and titled…well, The Invisible Man. In this version, we have Darien Faukes, wh...

Faust Anthology Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Tue 09-23-2008)

A couple of hiccups aside, Faust Volume 1 is a compelling read that's worth every penny of its premium MSRP.Creative TalentWriter/Artist:CLAMP, Takeshi Obata, Ueda Hajime, NISIOISIN, Yun Kouga, take, and Kouhei KadonoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat Th...

Stolen Heart Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Fri 10-05-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Maki Kanamaru/Yukine HonamiTranslated by:Issei ShimizuAdapted by:What They SayLife is good as the son of an aristocrat. All the money and free time offers everything one could want - elegant accommodations, fine clothing, sum...


Dragon Head Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 01-24-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Minetaro MochizukiTranslated by:Alexis KirschAdapted by:What They SayThe end of everyone was just the beginning... Returning home by train after a class trip, Teru Aoki takes a most frightening ride inside a mountain tunnel. W...

Dead End (aka: The End) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 05-17-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shohei ManabeTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:What They SayShirou's ordinary life as a poor construction worker gets turned upside down when he comes across a naked girl, Lucy, who's fallen out of the sky! Her stran...