Yearly Archives: 2007

One of the things we talked about at the manga panel is anthology magazines for American readers. Only Viz has succeeded, and one reason for Shonen Jump’s runaway success is doubtless that so many of the series get a boost … Continue reading →

The pre-NYAF press releases have been rolling in, so I’ll try to post as many as I can. This one is not manga, but obviously of interest to manga fans! IN FASHION WE TRUST! TOKYOPOP PROUDLY DEBUTS… THE GOTHIC & … Continue reading →

I’m back from my flying visit to New York, exhausted but exhilarated. I had lunch with Dallas, Ali, Tricia, and April from Del Rey, and they plied me with books, so look for some reviews soon. I stopped by the … Continue reading →

I’m posting early because I’m heading out in the morning for New York, where I’ll be moderating a panel discussion on manga at MoCCA on Monday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m. It’s a great panel—we have Del Rey publisher Dallas … Continue reading →

Things seem to be slow today, but check below for Tokyopop’s big movie announcement for NYAF. Up at the MangaCast: Speculation about new titles from Go!Comi! G!C honcho David Wise immediately rebuts the rumors—sort of: There is ABSOLUTELY no truth … Continue reading →

Tokyopop started small, with quick flicks on MySpace, but now they’re making a feature-length mock-umentary at NYAF, and everyone is invited to join in. Here’s the scoop, straight from Marketing Director Marco Pavia: TOKYOPOP is making movies at New York … Continue reading →