Category Archives: Mangablog

PR: DrMaster to publish Divine Melody

DrMaster has licensed Divine Melody, a fantasy romance by the creator of Real/Fake Princess. I believe this is a Chinese title, and it sounds quite lovely. The first of six volumes is set for release in January 2009. DRMASTER LISTENS … Continue reading

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PR: Netcomics to carry American comics

Netcomics has really diversified its line in the past year: They added global manga from Yaoi Press as well as a mix of titles from Japan last year, and now they are putting American comics online. The first one, Tales … Continue reading

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Kids these days

The MangaCast crew look over this week’s new manga and pick the titles most likely to please. David Welsh lists his picks as well at Precocious Curmudgeon. Danielle Leigh selects the best upcoming titles from the June previews in her … Continue reading

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News roundup

Kate Dacey’s Manga Recon rounds up the week’s releases and pens a few brief reviews in the latest Weekly Recon. Japanator lists the new manga releases as well. David Welsh’s open offer to interview former Tokyopop employees hit a snag … Continue reading

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PR: Vol. 6 of Lunar Legend Tsukihime due out

There are manga publishers who never send out a press release, and then there’s DrMaster, who seem to send out a press release for every volume they publish. Admittedly, they have a much smaller output than Tokyopop Viz and Del … Continue reading

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Tokyopop talk, yaoi speculation, and more

Mike Kiley provides a few more details on Tokyopop’s division into separate publishing and media companies. Kiley, who held the title of “publisher” in the old Tokyopop, has moved to Tokyopop Media. Here’s part of what manga readers want to … Continue reading

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