HOBBY JAPAN JULY 2007 The key source for model kit building and customizing in Japan has a new look and larger format. Plus, the monthly “How to Build…” feature, which will show readers how to build and customize the latest and greatest Gundam model kits from Bandai! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. Magazine, 400pgs, PC SRP: $12.99
JAPANESE ANIME MAGAZINES
NEWTYPE JULY 2007 Newtype magazine is the top source for all of your anime and manga needs! It features all of the latest news on anime, manga, music, and games. Includes toy and model reviews, interviews with directors and actors, and columns by industry experts. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. Magazine, FC SRP: $10.99
MEGAMI JULY 2007 Megami is the best Japanese anime magazine for tons of free giveaways, as well as full- color artwork and posters! Includes telephone cards, punch-out "character stands," stickers, and much more! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. Magazine, 174pgs, PC SRP: $14.99
KERA JULY 2007 Japanese fashion girls show off their stuff in this hot issue that's practically flammable! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. Magazine, FC SRP: $9.99
NEO GENESIS VOLUME 9 The 9th volume of the new standard rock magazine, Neo Genesis, Features articles on such J-Rock favorites as Alicenine (front cover), An Cafe (back cover), Gazette, Plastic Tree, LM.C, Nightmare, SID, Vidoll, Doreme Dan, and many other popular artists. Also included are two bound-in posters of Alicenine and An Cafe. Recommended to readers interested in artists or in Gothic/Punk fashion. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. Magazine, 112pgs, FC SRP: $28.99
SHOXX MAGAZINE JULY 2007 SHOXX is one of Japan's most popular J-Rock magazines! Featuring new and popular artists, Shoxx has an amazing handle on the Japanese Rock scene, from Shadow, MUCC, Nightmare, to Gazzette, Plastic Tree, Kagrra, D'espairsRay, and many more! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. Magazine, FC SRP: $18.49
BLACK BLOOD BROTHERS MANUAL: BANG-UP BACKGROUND BOOK SC This is the perfect guide book to the Black Blood Brothers, hailed by fans as the "Vampire Saga of a New Generation!" Inside, you'll enter the "Tokku", the only special area where vampires and human beings live together legally, highlighted by many color illustrations in big scale, plus a wealth of pre-production design sketches by character designer, Yuya Kusakawa. All this, plus an Art Gallery, Character Encyclopedia, Vampire's Social Register, background information, interviews with the creators, and more! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 96pgs, PC SRP: $35.99
BRIGHTER THEN DAWNING BLUE—OFFICIAL COMPLETE GUIDE SC The official guide book to the Japanese game release, Brighter Than Dawning Blue, which continues to grow in popularity due to the PS2 video game. Featured are all of the artworks used to illustrate the various packages of game boxes, magazine covers, websites and more, with lot's of CG art from the game itself. 639 pieces of art in all! Also featured are complete character introductions for all of the heroines, including Feena and Estel. Plus game tips and pre-production design sketches. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1- 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 143pgs, FC SRP: $35.99
COMICKERS ART STYLE VOLUME 3 Comickers presents articles and how-to features from some of Japan's top comic art professionals. In this issue, Comickers assembles a gathering of pros to teach us how it's done, and as always the line-up presented is staggering in its talent — Higuryi You, Usatsuka Eiji, Takahashi Hiroshi, Tenpouibun Ayakashiayashi, Kikoushi Enma, and Kanno Hiroshi. Features illustrations from the popular yaoi comic Crown, scene-making from Enma, art schools from Yoyogi, Tokyo, Osaka, a comic gallery section, and more! An amazing book full of wisdom that artists attempting to upgrade their techniques will definitely want to check out! (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Magazine, 8x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $35.99
COSMODE #15 The 15th volume of Cosmode, the costume and mode magazine, is filled with many pictures of anime fans and cosplay maniacs in their favorite costumes! Inside, you might get some useful hints to help brush up your cosplay techniques, plus articles by professional make-up artists and costume makers. This issue features articles on "How to Take Beautiful Pictures" and "Sewing Lessons for Military Uniforms (with a full-sized pattern paper). Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. Magazine, 143pgs, FC SRP: $23.99
DEAD OR ALIVE XTREME 2: BEST SHOT COLLECTION SC Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 is one of the most popular games for the Xbox 360 platform, and this special volume presents some of the Best Shots from the game! Featuring a huge amount of beautiful visuals of sexy girls in swimwear, it also features a complete guide to the various swimsuits and goods to be unlocked in the game. In addition to game tips and secrets, also included is an exclusive bound-in pin up created especially for this volume! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. SC, 159pgs, FC SRP: $45.99
DENGEKI LAYERS VOLUME 11 The eleventh volume of the famous cosplay magazine is here, filled with another selection of talented cosplayers wearing their favorite characters' costumes, enhanced with professional-quality hair and make-up! Profusely illustrated with photos from a host of events from across Japan, Dengeki Layers also includes useful "How-To" articles on cosplay! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. Magazine, 143pgs, FC SRP: $18.99
DEVIL MAY CRY GRAPHIC FILE SC The Devil May Cry Graphic File features a huge amount of art materials from the anime, including pre-production sketches, design art, CG art, promotional art, and a wealth of art spanning the entire creative process, from the beginning of production to completion! You not only get a brand new cover by Makoto Dobashi, popular character designer of the Sengoku Basara series, but a wealth of never-before seen materials seeing print for the first time in this volume! Plus: Information about Devil May Cry 4 (for the PS3), and an interview with the producer and director of the fourth installment in the world- renowned video game series! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. SC, 143pgs, FC SRP: $45.99
FATE/STAY NIGHT TV ANIMATION PRODUCTION DRAWINGS SC This volume presents a complete chronicle of the Fate/stay night TV series, packed with over 900 pieces of original art depicting many popular scenes, Plus special character illustrations of Saber, Rin, Archer, Iriya and more! Recommended for the hardcore Fate/stay night fans and collectors, this volume features an all-new cover illustration drawn for this book by Megumi Ishihara, character designer of the series. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $46.99
FIGURE MANIACS: MAI-HIME & MAI OTOME SPECIAL SC From the editors of the best-selling figure guide book, Figure Maniacs, comes this special edition volume featuring figures and statues from anime powerhouses Mai-HiME and Mai-OTOME! These Bishoujo animation series are so popular that there are not only lots of figures for the regular market, but also many limited edition versions created for special events or as premium items for pre-orders, etc. Features clear, large photographs of all of the girls from the series! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. SC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $48.99
GHOST IN THE SHELL: S.A.C.—SOLID STATE SOCIETY VISUAL BOOK This visual book analyses Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex—Solid State Society, which fascinated fans around the world with its amazing story and beautiful imagery! This volume features all-new cover art and interior character information illustrations, created especially for this volume! Also included is an interview with director Kenji Kamiyama, plus the cast of voice actors, detailed character profiles, mechanics and background data, and more! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 98pgs, PC SRP: $29.99
GOTHIC LOLITA & PUNK: INTERVEIW BOOK SC This is the first Interview Book from the publishers of Gothic & Lolita! Inside you'll find an interview with one of Japan's top designers of a famous brand, plus a look at the various models regulary shown in Goth-Loli magazines and events! Plus, in addition to many fashion photos, go behind the scenes for a day in the life of a Goth-Loli designer! A must-read for fans who want to work in the Goth-Loli field! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. Magazine, 130pgs, FC SRP: $27.99
GROUNDWORK OF AIM FOR THE TOP 2 VOLUME 2 SC This is the second volume dedicated to the early design work behind the popular anime, Aim for the Top 2. Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, with stories and script by Yoji Enokido, and character designs by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto of Neon Genesis Evangelion fame, this series comes alive in this fully illustrated volume, perfect as an Illustration book, but also as a study of the production process of animation. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 280pgs, PC SRP: $59.99
HARVEY AND ETSUKO'S MANGA GUIDE TO JAPAN SC Charles Danziger and Mimei Sakamoto team up for a zany "West Meets East" look at what happens when a cartoon mouse from Manhattan asks a cartoon cat from Tokyo to help him find the keys to fame and fortune Japan! English language. (4979) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
KANJI DE MANGA VOLUME 5 SC by Glenn Kardy & Chihiro Hattori The llustrated Kanji de Manga series continues with an all-new selection of 80 kanji geared toward intermediate learners of the language. Upon completion of this and the previous four volumes, students will have learned a total of 400 kanji, enough to prepare them for the advanced levels of the official Japanese Language Proficiency Test! English language. (4979) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC SRP: $9.99
MANGA SISTERS HC by Saori Takarai & Misato Takarai Saori and Misato Takarai know exactly what it means to be "Manga Sisters." The two artists grew up in Tokyo and, like most siblings, learned how to be both competitive and compassionate as they dealt with parents, teachers, boyfriends and — perhaps most difficult of all — each other. Now they share their secrets of manga sisterhood in this delightful new illustrated book, featuring 40 original full-color manga illustrations and text in both English and Japanese! (4979) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. HC SRP: $9.99
MOÉ USA VOLUME 1: MAID IN JAPAN SC by Atsuhisa Okura Moé USA chronicles the antics of two gorgeous, fun-loving girls from the United States who try to land jobs as waitresses in a trendy Tokyo maid cafe. Despite their undeniable "moé" (pronounced "moh-ay," Japanese slang for "super-cute") appeal, the girls seem destined for failure. That is, until they discover a couple of magical maid costumes that transform their lives — and gives them complete control over an elite army of Akihabara otaku! Japanese text. (4979) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia.SRP: $9.99
MOTTO COLOR GA UMAKUNARU! GAZAI TECHNIQUE SC This Instructional guide book will teach you how to create color illustrations with various coloring tools. STEP 1: Introduction of various coloring tools & their characteristics; STEP 2: Introducing typical coloring tools and studying how to use colors by examples of the works of various artists; STEP 3: How to use colors to draw beautiful illsutrations. What is good coloring sense? Let's get it through easy training! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 110pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
REPLICANT #27 The latest issue of the popular Japanese collector's 'zine, filled with images of sexy new garage kits and character figures. It includes many of the latest figures and beautiful lady character figures. Replicant shows you the past and future of collectible bishojo figures! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. Magazine, 135pgs, PC SRP: $23.99
SAMURAI AQUIRAX: AKIRA UNO ILLUSTRATIONS SC Akira Uno is one of Japan's leading experts in historic novel illustrations, having most recently added his beautiful artwork to a host of Japanese historical novels. Samurai Aquirax features 600 illustrations of samurai and the many people who populated this era in Japan's feudal past. Selected from his enormous body of work dating back almost 50 years, this is the ultimate tribute to this timeless illustrator! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1- 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 280pgs, PC SRP: $64.99
SHIN ONIMUSHA: DAWN OF DREAMS OFFICIAL COMPLETE WORKS SC This is the fully illustrated guide to the new anime series, Shin Onimusha. Starting with illustrations of each characters, the volume moves on to CG images and original rough skeches of movie scenes, and even covers dialogue from the scenes. Also featured are behind-the-scenes production information, and commentary by the voice actors 's too. As an extra added bonus, you'll find a CD at the end of book, featuring 28 tracks from the original soundtrack! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. SC, 142pgs, FC SRP: $52.99
STREET MODE BOOK SC This book inspects the growing Japanese Street Mode, gaining popularity around the world! La Foret Harajuku, one of the most famous fashion buildings in Tokyo, regards Gothic-Lolita fashion brands as the most important trends of 2007. In this book you'll find a complete history, designer's interview, and also design artwork from the top 11 Goth-Loli brands. Not only for Goth-Loli fans, but also for students studying fashion. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. 135pgs, FC SRP: $37.99
SUPER DOLFIE PERFECT CATALOGUE 3 SC Super Dollfie is a super realistic ball-jointed fashion doll made by Volks Inc. of Japan, which has grown to become a favorite of cosplayers, who often carry the dolls around like partners. This book is the latest catalogue of the various body models and head variations of Super Dollfie, as well as the limited SDs released from 2005 until now. Plus: tips on the application of "make-up" to to your Super Dollfie, by a Volks make-up artist, with lots of pictures. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. 128pgs, FC SRP: $37.99
TALES OF EARTHSEA FILM COMICS SC Tales from EARTHSEA, the latest movie by Studio Ghibli and the first directed movie by Goro Miyazaki, the son of Hayao Miyazaki, concludes in the the third and fourth volumes of the adaptation, featuring the anime version of Ursula K. LeGuin's classic fantasy novel. The story is presented manga-style, using screen captures and word balloons. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. VOLUME 3—SC, 145pgs, FC SRP: $11.49 VOLUME 4—SC, 145pgs, FC SRP: $11.49
THE MANGA COOKBOOK SC Reading manga sure can make a person hungry! Food appears frequently in Japanese comics, but what exactly is it that the characters are eating? Introducing The Manga Cookbook, an illustrated step-by-step guide to preparing simple Japanese dishes using ingredients found in every Western kitchen. Learn to identify and make the same things you see in all of your favorite mnaga: authentic onigiri (rice balls), yakitori (skewered chicken), oshinko (pickled vegetables), udon (Japanese noodles), okonomiyaki (Japanese- style pizza), and many others! Includes sections on how to assemble bento boxed lunches and properly use chopsticks. Features original manga illustrations by Chihiro Hattori. Soon, you too can enjoy a meal fit for a manga character! (4979) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 6x9, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
STARS OF THE MONTH
LETS DRAW MANGA COLOR TP by John Ott & You Kuseno Look no further than Let’s Draw Manga: Using Color for everything you'll need to add color to your manga! Inside, you’ll discover the nature of color and the best ways to add color to any of your drawings! Through step-by-step lessons, you'll learn how to color line drawings using paint, markers, or your computer. Find out about other methods for coloring too, and learn all about value, hue, saturation and the other color definition terminologies, just like the pro's! Let’s Draw Manga: Using Color also lets you pick up a quick education in lighting effects and atmosphere, and how they affect color. Gain control over the use of color and you’ll never look back! This is the digital age — time to draw your manga in color! (42) (MAR052812) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, PC SRP: $19.95
LETS DRAW MANGA FANTASY by Aster Norika & the Big Mouth Factory Fantasy fans all over the world will absolutely fall in love with this one of a kind how to draw book. Let’s Draw Manga: Fantasy is divided into three detailed sections covering techniques on drawing medieval, oriental, and future settings. In addition to using instructions including coloring advice, this book will also serve as the perfect visual reference that provides a rich variety of characters and design. (42) (SEP052902) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
NEW GENERATION OF MANGA ARTISTS SERIES A Previews Exclusive! From the publishers of the How To Draw Manga series comes this portfolio series, with each volume covering a selected leading young manga artist. Also included are designs selected from amongst their published works, tips and techniques, and rough sketches, as well as artist commentary and inspirations. Choose from: Volume 1: The Koh Kawarajima Portfolio; Volume 2: The Gensho Sugiyama Portfolio; Volume 3: The Renga Portfolio; Volume 4: The Omnibus Collection (featuring new works by 15 artists); Volume 5: Kao Yung & Kuan-Liang; Volume 6: Kazuko Tadano & Studio Viewn; Volume 7: Koh Kawarajima's Nouveis Logic: Episode 0 (plus Sketchbook); or Volume 8: The Yasuyuki Tsurugi Portfolio. Each volume features 64 full-color pages, plus 16 b&w pieces with commentary by the artist. English text. (5424) (C: 0-1-2) VOL. 1: KAWARAJIMA (STAR19399)—SC, 80pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 VOL. 2: SUGIYAMA (STAR19400)—SC, 80pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 VOL. 3: RENGA (STAR19330)—SC, 8x11, 80pgs, PC SRP: $14.99 VOL. 4: OMNIBUS—SC, 8x11, 80pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 VOL. 5: YUNG & LIANG (SEP035135)—SC, 80pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 VOL. 6: TADANO & STUDIO VIEWN (SEP043316)—SRP: $14.99 VOL. 7: NOUVEIS LOGIC 0 (JAN053332)—SC, 8x12, 80pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 VOL. 8: TSURUGI (MAY053364)—SC, B&W SRP: $14.99
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FRENCH KISS #20 (9046)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL 100pgs, PC SRP: $11.95
KISS COMIX #180 (9046)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 100pgs, PC SRP: $7.99