JAPANESE ANIME MAGAZINES
MEGAMI JUNE 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
NEWTYPE JUNE 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
HOBBY JAPAN JUNE 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
KERA JUNE 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 8 The 8th volume of the new standard rock magazine Neo Genesis leads off with an article on the very popular "visual-band" Nightmare, and closes with an article featuring the band 12012. In between, you'll find lots of beautiful photos and interviews with such Japanese bands as Antique Cafe, Sid, LM.C. ALvino, Phantasmagoria, and many other popular artists. Also included are two bound-in posters of Nightmare and 12012. 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. SC, 111pgs, FC SRP: $28.99
SHOXX JUNE 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 much much 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
ANIMATION NOTE #4 This is the animation reference you need! In this fourth issue, a head article titled "Back Stage of Animation" lets you see what aspiring artists can shoot for in their aim to exceed all expectations. Plus, you can get information on "Tekkon Kincreet" through an interview of its director, Mr. Michael Arias. More features that include "Studio 4," "Grren Lagann" with Gainax, "Sazae-san" with Eiken Studio, and more! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 140pgs, PC SRP: $25.99
AOKI RYUSEI: SUPER POWERED TRACER LAYZNER COMPLETE ARTWORKS Since its first release on TV in 1985, Super Powered Tracer Layzner has always kept fans' interests. It is a supreme masterpiece of animation. Now you can have this complete artworks collection that contains all the designer works of the TV & OVA series! Also included is detailed specs of Super Powered Tracer (by Sunrise). New cover illustration by Mr. Naochika Morishita. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 195pgs, PC SRP: $39.99
ARIA: THE MATERIAL COLLECTION Tooi Yume no Millage releases this guide book that's full of beautiful illustrations depicting the Aria PS2 game. Is it not enough for you to visit this tourist hub in which people travel around in gondolas? Take the "True Route" with this beautiful collection of images with an illustrated gallery depicting each character of the series! Also, look for many pin-ups of the beautiful cityscape of Neo-Venezia. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 109pgs, PC SRP: $31.99
ARIA: THE NATURAL PERFECT GUIDE BOOK A perfect and unique guide book of the second TV animation series from Aria, titled Aria The Natural. This book covers all aspect of the series! Expect face-to-face interviews of Mr. Sato, the director, and Ms. Amano, the original manga artist. Plus, interviews of the main cast, and an exclusive look at the show's designs. Includes a new short manga story, and a bonus CD of the original episode. Color illustrations throughout. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 159pgs, PC SRP: $37.99
BASILISK: THE OFFICIAL FAN BOOK SET W/ SLIPCASE The only true official fan book for this masterpiece of Ninja animation. This slipcase edition offers 2 volumes with lavish illustrations, and complete character introductions compiled from material featured in many magazines and DVD packages. With an abundance of interviews and notes on detailed backgrounds, this is the ultimate slipcase edition for Basilisk! (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 190pgs, FC SRP: $74.99
CHOCOLA SELECTION 2006: KOGE-DONBO ARTWORKS Koge Donbo is easily one of the most popular illustrators in Japan. No wonder, as she's known as a character designer of Di-Gi-Charat and Aquarian Age. Now fans are given a treat with this long-desired art book! Featured inside are works from the ongoing comic Kon Kon Kokon, as well as illustrations from the TV animation "Winter Garden" from Di-Gi-Charat. Look for cute art from both her past and current works, selected by Donbo herself! (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 111pgs, FC SRP: $33.99
ES 17 SPRING 2007 This quarterly magazine of expression jolts into your brain through its top notch stories and characterizations. Not only will you also find information on the wide world of manga, but also top-shelf visuals on the world of fashion, and what artists are making waves all over the world! With many designs from famous illustrators, this issue also sports a binding a poster by Range Murata . Japanese text. (7819/1283301) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 164pgs, PC SRP: $22.99
HANGETSU: THE ART OF KEIJI YAMAMOTO HC This collection of art works is based on the Looking Up at the Half-Moon novel series, written and illustrated by Keiji Yamamoto. Not only does this hardcover feature the pieces shown in the novels, but it also includes many full-color illustrations that were licensed for DVD covers, magazine covers, and posters! Over 220 pieces of beautiful illustrations inside. Plus, a short story by Keiji Yamamoto. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. HC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $54.99
KERA MANIAX SPECIAL Fans of Goth-Loli magazines will endear themselves to Kera Maniacs, as this issue features snapped pictures of Anna Tsuchiya and Kyoko Fukada, the most popular actresses among Kera fans! Also featured are over 500 snap pictures taken all over the world from the year 2003 to 2006! Includes a special article about "Royal Punk" entrenched in Paris, and its place in the Goth-Loli scene. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 145pgs, FC SRP: $16.99
KINGDOM HEARTS: CHARACTERS REPORT VOLUME 1 This first volume details the characters that are popular to the Kingdom Hearts game. A detailed introduction of 83 characters shown in 10 worlds from the 3 game series gives you plenty to digest. Information on contained worlds includes data of Disney Castle, Destiny Island, Wonder Land, Holloween Town, Timeless River, Atlantica, Monstro, Pride Land, 100 Acre Wood, and Twilight Town. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 95pgs, FC SRP: $18.99
KUJIBIKI UNBLANCE: THE OFFICIAL FANBOOK This official fanbook for the TV animation series Kujibiki Unbalance kicks off with coverage that starts from the first episode. Included with character data, materials, merchandise report, and art pages, you'll also be treated to a double dose of face-to-face interviews that touch base with the series' writer, director, and voice cast. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 207pgs, PC SRP: $23.99
KYO KARA MAOH!: DAIKENKYU 2 Finally a whole book about Maoh! Based on the best hit TV animation series Kyou kara Maoh, this second guide book is complete with a lush illustration gallery, a story digest that encapsulates the second half of the TV series, and an index of words and names that pertain to the series. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 127pgs, PC SRP: $23.99
MELTY BLOOD: ACT CADENZA—THE ULTIMATE MASTER BIBLE If you're into the popular girls battle game Melty Blood: Act Cadenza, then it's essential that you pick up this Master Bible that includes full-sized articles about how to play the game. Includes rare pictures like "cut-in" CG images, as well as character information, and detailed information about White Len (added from Version B of the Act Cadenza edition). Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 195pgs, PC SRP: $40.99
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: MOBILE SUIT GRAPHICA W/SLIPCASE This original visual book of Mobile Suits from the Gundam series features "museum quality" printing, and contains 120 pieces of beautiful CG artwork never before released to the public. This plastic slipcase edition features three separate books titled RX178 GUNDAM MK-II, the MSN-00100, and the MSZ-006 Z GUNDAM. A must-have for the hardcore Gundam fan! (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $47.99
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: SEED STARGAZER—THE COMPLETE GUIDE Stargazer — the latest MS Gundam animation series — is explored in depth with this complete book that contains a story digest, establishment data information, plastic model pictures, and notes on how to build Gundam models. Fans are sure to flip over the lavish design work in this full-color book. Also included are features on the phantasmal "Nero Blitz" and "Rosso Aegis" mobile suits. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 112pgs, PC SRP: $43.99
MOBILE SUIT Z-GUNDAM: THE LEGEND OF Z—A NEW TRANSLATION The complete fan book of the "Z" Gundam series released as movies and as a TV series! Not only do you get the lowdon on the film story, but a story digest of all 50 episodes of TV series. Other interior features include a detailed guide of characters and mechanics. Plus, information on Z-Gundam producers, authors, senario writers, directors, editors, and other professional Gundam fans. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $40.99
REPLICANT WORKS VOLUME 5 TP This is a special deluxe "photograph only" edition of Replicant, the best-selling figure picture guide book that is renowned as it is essential! Featured inside are 386 pieces of strictly selected Girls Figures graphics released in 2006! Also features 1,485 pictures by various angles. Not to mention you also get brand new pictures of the latest 16 figures by 15 modeling artists devoted to the world of garage kits. (7819/4812459587) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 8x12, 175pgs, FC SRP: $63.99
SHINAN NO SHO KEKKAISHI SUNDAY: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE BOOK Attention all monsters and the Kekkaishi families hunting them! This official guide book showcases the popular manga and animation series Kekkaishi with detailed reports on characters, detailed explanations of outfit and weaponry, monster files, battle data, and more! Plus, a new short manga story! (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 233pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
KISS COMIX #179 (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
HOW TO DRAW MANGA
HOW TO DRAW MANGA: DRAWING YAOI Get the scoop on how to improve your Yaoi illustration skills with these How To Draw Manga books that put you in the classroom! (5424/9784766117813) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 7x10, 144pgs, PC SRP: $24.99
STAR OF THE MONTH
HOW TO DRAW MANGA: ANIME & GAME CHARACTERS From Graphic-Sha comes this exciting series for all aspiring anime and manga artists, as well as video game designers and fans of the genre! English text. (42) VOL 1 (STAR15842)—SC, 7x10, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 VOL 2—SC, 7x10, 158pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 VOL 3 (STAR14203)—SC, 7x10, 156pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 VOL 4 (STAR19306)—SC, 7x10, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 VOL 5 (JAN032707)—SC, 7x10, 156pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
HOW TO DRAW MANGA: MAKING ANIME TP by Yoyogi Animation Gakuin & A.I.C. From the publishers of the best-selling How To Draw Manga series! This book is co- authored by the animation production company, A.I.C. and Yoyogi Animation Gakuin, a leading animation institute in Tokyo, Japan. It conveys the main or "key" poses in action by showing the reader the work process up to the point where a finished animated work has been created. English text. (5424) (STAR19395) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99
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