JAPANESE TOY PUBLICATIONS
HOBBY JAPAN APRIL 2008
The key source for model kit building and customizing in Japan has a new look
and a larger format! Plus, the monthly "How to Build..." feature, which shows
readers how to build and customize the latest and greatest Gundam kits from
Bandai! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China,
Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 400pgs, PC SRP: $12.99
JAPANESE ANIME MAGAZINES
MEGAMI CREATORS #9
Megami Magazine Creators is an irregularly-published magazine dedicated to
beautiful illustrations of bishoujo (beautiful girls). Each issues features the
works of well-known, established fan-favorite artists, as well as newcomers
making their first splash in the field here! Each artist showcases their very
best masterpieces. Be the first to check out tomorrow's big artist here!
Japanese text. (7819/0864411) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China,
Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 94pgs, FC SRP: $18.99
MEGAMI APRIL 2008
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 Malaysia.
Magazine, 174pgs, PC SRP: $14.99
NEWTYPE APRIL 2008
Newtype is the top source for all 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 Malaysia.
Magazine, FC SRP: $10.99
JAPANESE BOOKS
AFRO SAMURAI MANIAXXX SC
Already a hit on American TV thanks to the Spike TV series, Afro Samurai made
the long trek across the Pacific where it became a hit in Japan, too! This next-gen
anime is profiled in detail, and features the work and commentary of Takashi
Okazaki, the original author, and the Studio Gonzo animation team! Fully
illustrated throughout! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in
Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 103pgs, PC SRP: $51.99
APPLESEED: THE ANALYSIS OF EX MACHINA
This is the complete guide to Ex Machina, the latest feature-length anime movie
from the Appleseed series. Filled with lots of pre-production designs and
sketches by creator Masamune Shiro, this complete analysis of Ex Machina also
includes an overview of the Appleseed universe and an interview with the
director. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China,
Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 141pgs, PC SRP: $37.99
STAR OF THE MONTH
CARNIVAL: THE WORLD OF KATSU AKI SC
From the makers of the How to Draw Manga series! Graphic-Sha recently convinced
the fabulously popular manga-ka, Katsu-Aki — famous for his work Futari etchi —
to help in the creation of a volume dedicated to his work. Carnival is the
result! This book features two brand-new short manga stories, an illustration
gallery of his work (including never-before-seen design elements from Sakura
Labyrinth), a glimpse into the artist's new studio space, and even a manga he
produced as an elementary school student! English language. (5424) (JUL063777)
(C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 112pgs, PC SRP: $32.99
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DENGEKI FIGURE NAVI 2: OTOME-GUMI SC
Dengeki Figure Navi is a new irregular magazine spin-off from the popular "Otome-Gumi"
feature from the pages of Dengeki Hobby Magazine, filled with copious
information and photos of bishoujo commercial figures and statues. Each issue
also includes special features on customizing and previews of upcoming bishoujo
collectibles. This issue's main feature takes a look at upcoming trends for
2008, with sneak-peeks at the newest figures from Japan's most popular
manufacturers. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan,
China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 111pgs, PC SRP: $18.99
THE ESSENTIAL EVANGELION CHRONICLE (SIDE A) SC
This is the first of two guidebooks dedicated to Evangelion Chronicle, a
bi-weekly spin-off of the fan-favorite Neon Genesis Evangelion series. This
volume covers the first half of the anime series and includes an Episode Guide,
Mecha and Characters guides, a look at the Tactics and Technologies of NERV, and
much more! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China,
Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 127pgs, FC SRP: $48.99
EVANGELION NEW MOVIE VERSION "JO" ENTRY FILE 1 SC
This is the official guide to Neon Genesis Evangelion's new movie edition. In
addition to a complete story guide, this volume also includes interviews with
the main production staff, a guide to the Characters and Mechas, plus a host of
exclusive illustrations by Kazuya Tsurumaki, Shunji Suzuki, Hidenori Matzubara,
Yu Honda, and Jun Okuda! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in
Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 125pgs, PC SRP: $23.99
FIGURE MANIACS VOLUME 25
Volume 25 of Figure Maniacs features a wide selection of famous character
figures and statues from the worlds of animation and video games! Plus: Take a
look back at Japan's summer 2007 convention season, where many one-day-only
pieces were offered at Wonder Festival and Character Hobby Convention! Fully
illustrated throughout. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in
Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 88pgs, FC SRP: $27.99
GIANT ROBO: THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL DATA BOOK SC
This is the complete establishment data collection of Giant Robo: The Day the
Earth Stood Still, the masterpiece achievement of OVA in the '90s! Nine years
after the release of the cult-classic anime, fans will discover a true
"premiere" with the volume, filled with never-before-seen production materials
and information! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan,
China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 128pgs, PC SRP: $49.99
GOTH/LOLI MAGAZINE VOLUME 10
More than just a monthly picture album, Goth/Loli Magazine’s monthly focus is on
the design and construction of the elaborately detailed Gothic and Lolita
costumes, and features how-to articles on costume construction and the creation
of original clothes by pattern papers. Don’t dream it, be it! Japanese text.
(7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong
Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 111pgs, PC SRP: $18.99
KANJI DE MANGA SPECIAL EDITION: YOJI-JUKUGO
This all-new entry in the popular Kanji de Manga gives students their first look
at “yoji-jukugo,” idioms that are written with just four kanji characters. Manga
artist Chihiro Hattori's funny, familiar drawings make it a breeze to remember
the kanji combinations for such timeless, universal pearls of wisdom as “Time is
Money,” “You Reap What You Sow” and “Love is Blind.” English text. (4979) (C:
0-1-3)
SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
YOSHITAKA AMANO: MÄRCHEN HC
Cinderella, Little Red Riding-Hood, Thumbelina, The Snow Queen, Sleeping Beauty,
Snow White, The Moon Princess, Pinocchio, The Magic Flute, and many more fairy
tales are the subjects of Yoshitaka Amano's latest artbook, Märchen! Of course,
these are the beloved classic fairy tales as seen through the singularly unique
point of view of Amano. Originally released in 2000, this volume is re-released
in a deluxe edition, featuring all of the short stories and artwork of the
original edition. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan,
Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
HC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $47.99
MOE USA VOLUME 2 SC
by Atsuhisa Okura
Patty-chan and Ruby-chan, the two zany American teenagers who took jobs at a
Tokyo maid cafe and skyrocketed to fame as pop stars in the first volume of Moe
USA, are back in action in the second installment of an original manga by
award-winning storyteller Atsuhisa Okura, recipient of Japan's prestigious
Shueisha and Kodansha prizes for "Best New Manga Artist." This time, the girls
are in a topsy-turvy search for the magical maid costumes that were stolen from
them just before their big concert at Tokyo's Budokan. They've enlisted the
services of a super-secret organization –– the Akihabara Otaku Network –– to
help them track down the thief and rescue their careers. Have they met their
match? Fasten your garter belts and find out! (4979) (C: 0-1-3)
SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
REPLICANT MAGAZINE #30
Replicant Magazine is your popular source of information on the latest
collection of garage kit and bishoujo character figures, old and new! This issue
features a photo-packed catalogue of all the latest bishoujo figures and
statues! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China,
Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 8x11, 135pgs, FC SRP: $23.99
SAMURAI CONFIDENTIAL HC
Acclaimed storyteller and manga artist Ryuto Kanzaki makes her English-language
debut with Samurai Confidential, a sweeping pictorial that showcases the
private, often complex lives of Japan's most famous samurai warriors. More than
just a lavish picture book, though — Samurai Confidential is rich with nuggets
of information not normally found in mainstream history books! (4979) (C: 0-1-3)
HC, 7x10, 64pgs, PC SRP: $19.95
SUZUKA OFFICIAL GUIDEBOOK SC
Suzuka, begun in 2003 by Weekly Shonen Magazine, concluded in September 2007.
This official guidebook to the extremely popular Japanese TV series includes a
gallery of color illustrations by the author, a Character guide, complete story
digest, creator interviews, and two short manga tales created exclusively for
this book! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China,
Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 223pgs, PC SRP: $11.99
WORM WORKS: GITAI MASKED RIDER—YASUSHI NIRASAWA WORKS SC
A wizard of costume design, Yasushi Nirasawa's latest art collection features
his startling and groundbreaking designs for the Masked Rider (Kamen Rider) TV
series. Nirasawa's fresh and bold style of costume design shows through in every
piece, which displays his initial design next to photos of the completed costume
used in the production of the show. Also included is a gallery of rejected and
unused costume designs, illuminated by the author's commentary. Japanese text.
(7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong
Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 117pgs, FC SRP: $58.99
ZERO NO TSUKIAMA — FUTASUKI NO KISHI COMPLETE SC
The complete guide to Zero no Tsukaima — Futatsuki no Kishi! Delve deeply into
the world of this series through the pages of this exhaustive guidebook, packed
with many hyper-beautiful artworks produced for the covers of various magazines.
Also included is a complete episode guide (highlighting key scenes), commentary
by the creative staff, and a detailed analysis of the many charming characters.
The cover reproduces the artwork for a special bound-in poster, created
especially for this volume! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available
in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 99pgs, FC SRP: $31.99
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