RahXephon Manga a Barnes & Noble Exclusive

ICv2 News has confirmed that the 3 volume English translation of the RahXephon manga series by Viz LLC will be released to the Barnes & Noble bookstore chain 6 months before it becomes available through other retailers. The first volume will be available from Barnes & Noble in April, and available from other retailers in September.

Viz has also announced the acquisition of the 6 volume “Megaman NT Warrior” manga series by Ryo Takamisaki, due out in May; shoujo artist Yasue Imai’s “B.B. Explosion,” due out in April.