The Associated Press has published an article discussing the adoption of “manga” into American publishing. The article reports that several newspapers owned by the Universal Press Syndicate, including
TOKYOPOP has officially announced its acquisition of translation rights to the two Love Hina light novels. The first book will be released on April 11, 2006 and retail
The official Japanese website for the Playstation 2 fantasy RPG Rebirth Moon now hosts a 30 second long streaming Windows Media TV commercial featuring gameplay and anime footage.
ICv2 cites the results of a new professional study that predicts declines in American DVD sales over the next two years. ICv2 reports that an entertainment industry marketing
Dark Horse Comics has scheduled the debut release of several Japanese books: Crying Freeman volume 1 will be released as a $14.95, 408 page softcover on March 8,
The official website for the “dramatic animation” television series Yomigaeru Sora -Rescue Wings- now hosts a streaming Windows Media trailer. The anime TV series is scheduled to premier
Manga artist Madara Sai has announced on her personal webpage that her new ninja manga serial Kage Kara Mamoru! will debut as an anime television series on January
Pop Japan Travel is now accepting reservations for seats in its Winter 2006 Tour, which offers a week in Japan including tour exclusives such as a tour of
The new action series IGPX, a co-production between Cartoon Network, acclaimed Japanese animation studio Production I.G, licensing partner Bandai Entertainment and renowned anime recording studio Bang Zoom! Entertainment,
Media Blasters has announced its acquisition of translation rights to the recent anime television series Loveless. The entire 12 episode series, including the Japanese DVD “Extra” short animation
Game Watch hosts the first images of Bandai Korea’s currently in development action/fighting computer game tentatively titled “SD Gundam Online.” Source: Rakuga Kidou
The full 3D-CG anime television series Funny Pets is scheduled to premier in January 2006. The series will consist of twelve 6 minute episodes. The series official website
The Studio Ghibli Museum has officially revealed three new short anime movies that will screen exclusively at the museum beginning January 3, 2006. Nausicaa.net hosts an extended translation
At the recent Yaoi-Con, Central Park Media’s Be Beautiful manga line announced its acquisition of four new yaoi manga titles: Midaresomenishi, by Kazuma Kodaka Boku No Koe, by
