Manga News and Information
July, 2006
AnimeAnime recently started a series called "100 Questions About Anime & Manga Overseas", where Japanese fans send in their questions about the foreign Anime and Manga scene. One of the questions asked was "How is the Quality of a Fansub's Translation, and the Translator's Skill?" AnimeAnime has posted a special 2-part follow-up to that article, titled "Fansubs and the Gloom of the Anime Industry". In Part 1, Romi (the writter) talks about the history of fansubs, and how the growth of internet affected the fandom in general. TOKYOPOP Proudly Presents REIGN OVER DESTINY When 16-year-old Tessa Victoria Weyh, diagnosed with a brain tumor, was given the opportunity to request a wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation(r), she did not have to think very long. A lifelong fan of TOKYOPOP manga, the Detroit native's wish was to create and publish her own manga. Now, TOKYOPOP is proud to announce the release of Reign over Destiny, the all-new original manga by Tessa Victoria Weyh, Blaer Ransburg (Tessa's best friend since 7th grade), and artist Mara Aum, a recent Savannah College of Art and Design graduate. A 20-page pilot of Reign Over Destiny will debut exclusively on www.tokyopop.com July 2006. The following content contains spoilers, proceed at own risk. JULY 18, 2006 - Active Anime is a website based in Houston, Texas that is dedicated to delivering the top news, exclusive interviews and reviews of anime, manga and live action Asian releases in North America. We have a humble cadre of writers both local, national and up North in Canada to help bring you an array of information and reviews on diversified titles and various mediums (DVD, video, manga, graphic novels, and more). We are happy to announce our fourth giveaway courtesy of Digital Manga Publishing and June Manga. Critically Acclaimed TOKYOPOP Manga East Coast Rising Goes Mobile Fall 2006 Los Angeles â July 19, 2006 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced the company is joining forces with TOKYOPOP, the number one manga company in the U.S., to launch a series of mobile games starting with the popular manga East Coast Rising, a rollicking tale of pirates and high seas adventure. The game is expected to be available in early Fall. Los Angeles, CA and Kansas City, MO (July 18, 2006) Wowmax Media! and uclick mobile announced today an exclusive mobile licensing agreement that will make the awesome power of the manga and anime hit Guilstein available for mobile phones. A preview of MangaCast's new annual manga award, the Yomis, as well as a podcast on the award from Jack Tse. The winners will be announced at this year's San Diego ComicCon, a list of the final nominees can be found here. AnimeCon - one of the biggest anime events in Brazil, will take place this weekend (July 21, 22 and 23) in SÃo Paulo. While some of AnimeCon's events will be similar to Anime Friends, there'll also be presentations/lectures from publishers of game magazines, national attractions, and the attendance of the Naruto voice actors. Manga publisher JBC plans to launch its El Hazard manga during the event. Fujio Akatsuka (70)'s wife, Machiko Akatsuka, passed away on 7/12 at the age of 56. Young Magazine New Trial Readings: - "Wangan Midnight" Conrad and JBC has announced a few new titles at this year's Anime Friends that will be published later this year in Brazil. Gardena, CA, May 25, 2006 - As Digital Manga Publishing âs guest for Otakon 2006, Makoto Tateno has a special treat in store for her Southern California fans! The famed creator of Yellow and Hero Heel has decided to stop by and say "hi" at two special book signings in the LA metro area on Sunday, July 30, 2006. All New Original Manga Series from Eric Wight, Ghost Artist for the Hit Fox TV Series, The O.C., Reincarnates in Stores Valentine's Day 2007 Comic-Con - San Diego, CA (July, 2006)- TOKYOPOP, the leader of the global manga revolution, is proud to announce the all-new spirited manga series, My Dead Girlfriend. Created by Ross Manning award winner Eric Wight - developer of numerous high-profile entertainment properties for The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. Studios, Universal Studios, 20th Century Fox, and Cartoon Network among others - My Dead Girlfriend marks Wight's first original series. ICv2 posts the top 100 graphic novel in June 06, according to estimates from Diamond U.S. and comic specialty stores. Serialization update from Shoujo, Josei, and other Female oriented Anthologies. The 2006 Hong Kong Comics Festival (8th Hong Kong Ani-Com/ 3rd Hong Kong Game Fair) will take place between 7/28-8/1 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year an estimated 480,000 people are expected to attend. Companies and officials from Mainland China are expected to attend, and will be discussing the future of Anime/Manga in China with the help of Hong Kong's market. The SANA Convention (Super Amostra Nacional de Animes) will take place on July 15-16 in Fortaleza City (CE - Brazil). Events include video exhibitions, cosplay competitions, and more. The main attraction this year is the presence of popular voice actors (Gilberto Baroli, Christiano Torreão, Miriam Fischer, Ãlcio Sodré) and journalists (Elza Keiko and Sidney Gusman). The first issue of the "Bishoujo only Visual Magazine" magazine, Comptiq H's - Comptiq Heroines -, was be released on 6/30. ICE Kunion has added many titles to its FREE Comic Previews page. KOREA - July 12, 2006 - The ICE Kunion imprint has been creating a stir by introducing the hottest Korean comics (aka "manhwa") to English audiences, and now they're heating things up in San Diego as well with some great giveaways and a chance to win a piece of extremely rare original artwork! During the 2006 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON, being held July 19-23, the Korean Culture & Content Agency booth (#2543) is where you need to be to get in on all of ICE Kunion's manhwa giveaway action! |
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