Category Archives: Mangablog

MangaBlogCast: Megatokyo and more

The newest edition of MangaBlogCast is up at the MangaCast. Links after the cut. MegaTokyo goes to Japan MegaTokyo Full press release at MangaBlog Fred Gallagher checks in at The Engine Countdown to San Diego Arina Tanemura to be Viz’s … Continue reading

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PR: Viz's new manga for fall

Yes, Naruto Nation is almost upon us, but for those who like a little variety, Viz is also rolling out six new series this fall. Details after the cut. VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES EXCITING AND DIVERSE ARRAY OF NEW MANGA SERIES … Continue reading

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Kodansha winner will be from North America

Kodansha will announce the winners of their International Manga Competition next month, but here’s a scoop: the grand prize winner is a North American artist. No word yet on who, but we can start guessing. The winning manga will be … Continue reading

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Lean times at the comics store

Pickings are slim, but the MangaCast crew reviews this week’s new manga anyway. The Japan Times reports that Japanese companies are catching on to the marketing as well as the money value of licensing. Queenie Chan reports on her LJ … Continue reading

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PR: Viz @ SDCC

Behind the cut is the latest press release from Viz on everything that will be going on at their SDCC booth. VIZ MEDIA WELCOMES RENOWNED SHOJO MANGA CREATOR AND OFFERS EXCITING GAMING ACTIVITIES, PANELS AND SCREENINGS FOR 2007 COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL … Continue reading

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Afternoon linkage

I’m working on paying stuff today (writers never really get a vacation), but here are a few quick links: David Welsh looks over this week’s new comics. ChunHyang72 is back on the new Tokyopop site, with a roundup of recent … Continue reading

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