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Manga Review: Kiss of the Rose Princess Volume 5
Kiss of the Rose Princess Volume 5 focuses on a girl named Anise Yamamoto who has a special rose choker and discovers that she is the Rose Princess. Four of the male students at her school are the Rose Knights who serve her, but she learns there are also fake Rose Knights that exist. Kiss […]
Manga Review: Nisekoi: False Love Volume 10
Nisekoi: False Love Volume 10 focuses on a high school boy named Raku Ichijo and the complications that arise with his pretend girlfriend, Chitoge Kirisaki. They’re forced into this relationship by their fathers in order to keep the peace between their rival yakuza gangs. But over time, Raku begins attracting other girls, which only complicates […]
VIZ Media Announces New Manga and Novel Acquisitions
VIZ Media has detailed an array of brand new manga and prose novel acquisitions that include several notable titles to be launched during the Winter and Spring 2016 seasons. The acquisitions were announced at the 2015 Anime Expo, the largest dedicated anime convention in the U.S. New shojo manga titles include Shuriken and Pleats, the […]
New Anime Releases for the Week of July 7, 2015
This week sees new anime releases from FUNimation Entertainment, Lucky Penny, New Video, Sentai Filmworks, and VIZ Media. My “Pick of the Week” is Sentai Filmworks’ release of One Week Friends Complete Collection. One Week Friends Complete Collection DVD | Blu-ray Sentai Filmworks – Sub – MSRP: $49.98 | $59.98 Every lifetime is composed of […]
New Manga Releases for the Week of July 7, 2015
This week sees new manga releases from Kodansha Comics, Seven Seas Entertainment, Vertical Comics, and VIZ Media. My “Pick of the Week” goes to VIZ Media’s release of My Love Story!! Volume 5. My Love Story!! Volume 5 by Kazune Kawahara VIZ Media – MSRP: $9.99 Takeo and Mariya are chosen to participate in the […]
Manga Review: The Demon Prince of Momochi House Volume 1
The Demon Prince of Momochi House Volume 1 introduces a 16-year-old orphan named Himari Momochi. At the beginning of the volume, she inherits her ancestral estate that she’s never seen. The Demon Prince of Momochi House Volume 1 Written by: Aya Shouoto Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: July 7, 2015 Volume […]
VIZ Media and Partners Announce Multi-Territory Media Rights for One-Punch Man Anime
VIZ Media has teamed with VIZ Media Europe and Anime Consortium Japan to jointly announce the acquisition of the multi-territory distribution rights for the anime series, One-Punch Man. Announced earlier this year, the One-Punch Man anime is based on a bestselling manga series, created by writer ONE and artist Yusuke Murata, about an average-guy-turned-superhero who […]
New Anime Releases for the Week of June 23, 2015
This week sees new anime releases from Eastern Star, FUNimation Entertainment, Sentai Filmworks, and VIZ Media. My “Pick of the Week” goes to Eastern Star’s Blu-ray release of Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro, a film from the Lupin III franchise that was directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro Blu-ray Eastern […]
VIZ Media Announces Its Plans for the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con
VIZ Media announces its return to San Diego Comic-Con with a roster of manga creator personal appearances, panel discussions, interactive activities, promotional giveaways, and a selection of retail products available exclusively at the event. San Diego Comic-Con is taking place July 9-12, 2015 at the San Diego Convention Center. Located on the main show floor, […]
Manga Review: Master Keaton Volume 3
Master Keaton Volume 3 sees Taichi Hiraga-Keaton performing his job as an insurance investigator at Lloyd’s of London. His investigations tend to lead to danger and to touching stories of the people he interacts with. Master Keaton Volume 3 Written by: Hokusei Katsushika Publisher: Shogakukan English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: June 16, 2015 Many […]
Anime Review: Naruto Shippuden Set 22
Naruto Shippuden Set 22 includes episodes 271-283 of the series on two DVDs. Audio options include the original Japanese audio with English subtitles and the English dub. Naruto Shippuden Set 22 Publisher: VIZ Media Format: DVD Release Date: April 21, 2015 Buy it here for $27.99 Set 22 opens with the episode, “Road to Sakura,” […]
VIZ Media Presents the Creators of the New Ultraman Manga at San Diego Comic-Con
VIZ Media presents the first-ever U.S. appearance by the creators of the new Ultraman manga series at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con, which is taking place Jul. 8-12 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. VIZ Media will be located in Booth 2813. Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi created the new Ultraman […]
Manga Review: Magi Volume 12
Magi, Volume 12: The Labyrinth of Magic focuses on Aladdin, a young man who is a Magi and has the ability to gather the Magoi of Rukh to power his magic. Magi Volume 12 Written by: Shinobu Ohtaka Publisher: Shogakukan English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: June 9, 2015 Volume 12 opens with Yamraiha finishing off […]
Manga Review: Tokyo Ghoul Volume 1
Tokyo Ghoul Volume 1 focuses on a shy college freshman named Ken Kaneki who has an interest in reading. Tokyo Ghoul Volume 1 Written by: Sui Ishida Publisher: Shueisha English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: June 16, 2015 Volume 1 opens with Ken and his friend, Hide, at a café. A news report comes on the […]
Manga Review: Arata: The Legend Volume 22
Arata: The Legend Volume 22 tells the story of two boys named Arata who come from two different worlds-one from modern day Japan, the other from Amawakuni. The two boys switch places and are mistaken for the other and the modern day Arata finds himself being framed for murder. Arata: The Legend Volume 22 Written by: […]
