HOBBY JAPAN AUGUST 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
MEGAMI AUGUST 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
MEGAMI MAGAZINE CREATORS #7 Megami Magazine Creators is an irregular publication featuring (and specializing only in) beautiful illustrations of beautiful "bishojo" girls. Each issue features a blend of established, popular illustrators, as well as up-and-coming creators. See them present their latest and greatest works in every issue... manga/anime's next major star could be here! Japanese text. (7819/0864404) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. Magazine, 96pgs, PC SRP: $18.99
NEWTYPE AUGUST 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
KERA AUGUST 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
KERA MANIAX #8 Fans of Goth-Loli magazines will endear themselves to Kera Maniax, as this eighth issue features pictures not only from the streets of Harajuku, but from GothLoli fans around the world! Filled with more photos than any other GothLoli publication, this issue of Kera Maniax spotlights fashions from London, New York, and Paris. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. Magazine, 162pgs, FC SRP: $20.99
NEO GENESIS VOLUME 10 The 10th volume of the new standard rock magazine, Neo Genesis, features an exclusive double-sided poster of The Gazette, plus photos and coverage of The Gazette, Ayabie, Alice 9, MUCC, Kagrra, Sid, and more! Recommended to readers interested in JRock 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. VOL 10—Magazine, 112pgs, FC SRP: $28.99 VOL 11—Magazine, 112pgs, FC SRP: $28.99
SHOXX AUGUST 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
DIEBUSTER: AIM FOR THE TOP 2! STORYBOARD COLLECTION SC Diebuster, known in Japan as Aim for the Top 2! is the six-episode anime Original Video Animation (OVA) series created by Gainax in 2004 as the sequel to Aim for the Top! (known in the West as Gunbuster). This volume tells the entire story of this sequel series through page after page of storyboards produced by the artists and animators of the series, revealing many surprising facts including how they developed the dynamic battle scenes as well as the moving, final scene. These storyboads are the blueprint to the animation of AFTP2! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 808pgs, B&W SRP: $64.99
ANNA TSUCHIYA PICTURE BOOK SC by Mika Ninagawa Anna Tsuchiya is a beautiful Japanese actress,, model and rock musician, best know for her version of the theme song for the Nana anime. The real Anna is exposed for her many fans through the magical photography of Mika Ninagawa, one of Japan's top female photographers. Anna's charisma and radiant aura shines through in this exceptional collection of photos. Minimal Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 124pgs, FC SRP: $39.99
CLAMP: MOKONA—OKIMONO NO KIMONO SC Mokona is a member of CLAMP, the manga artists group made up of four women. She is a big fan of the Kimono, the traditional Japanese costume, and this is her first guide book dedicated to the clothing. This book contain pictures of Kimonos designed by her, many types of cute Kimono coordinates, handmade Japanese fashion gadgets, and much more. Plus, a special face-to-face interview with Ami from the popular J-Pop group, Puffy, a Kimono diary, and a short Kimono comic by CLAMP. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 116pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
ES VOLUME 18 SUMMER 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 bound-in poster by Range Murata. Japanese text. (7819/1288304) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 164pgs, PC SRP: $23.99
FIELD OF COLORS: EYESHIELD 21 ILLUSTRATIONS SC This is the first illustration book dedicated to Eye Shield 21, the most popular American Football Manga in Japan! This book contains full-color, gridiron action illustrations drawn from across the entire four-year run of the series, enhanced with never-before-seen character designs! Capping off this collection is an interview with Takehiko Inoue, the author of Slumdunk, plus two other authors of this manga. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1- 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 114pgs, PC SRP: $38.99
FIGURE MANIAX VOLUME 23 The latest issue in the Figure Maniax series presents another treasure trove of statues, models, and figures of famous characters from the worlds of anime, manga, and video games. This issue features a special major focus on figures based on the hit anime series, Suzumiya Haruhi, featuring a cast of fan-favorite female characters that are sure to please! Profusely illustrated. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. Magazine, 117pgs, FC SRP: $27.99
FIVE STAR STORIES: FACTORYS VOLUMES 1 & 2 The two Factorys volumes present a complete overview of the beautiful robot model kits produced for the Five Star Stories series over its 20-year history. Volume 1 features 50 different types of FFS model kits released during the period of 2001 through 2004, densely illustrated with many pictures, commentary, And how-to features. Volume 2 presents an overview of the FSS kits released after 2005, with a special look at 20 years of the "Red Mirage." Then, take a look at the action in the special kits created for the FAC (Factory Alliance Challenge)! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. VOLUME 1—SC, 116pgs, FC SRP: $28.99 VOLUME 2—SC, 116pgs, FC SRP: $28.99
GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS! E2 ILLUSTRATION COLLECTION SC This is the first illustration collection from the bishoujo-themed magazine, "E2". This book contains the striking artworks of over 70 artists, many of whom are very popular today. From Maid style, Swimwear, Sailor-style school uniforms, pajamas, and Kimono, this volume is packed with girls in a variety of outfits. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 118pgs, PC SRP: $52.99
GOTHIC & LOLITA BIBLE VOLUME 24 Gothic Lolita, or "Goth Loli", is a costuming fashion craze particularly popular among Japanese teenagers and young women, emphasizing Victorian-style girl's clothing. Packed with full-color photographs and imagery, this guide introduces the many variations of the Gothic Lolita style, as well as original design patterns and reference material to craft your own costumes. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. Magazine, 122pgs, FC SRP: $25.99
GOTHIC, LOLITA, & PUNK BRAND BOOK—SPRING/SUMMER 2007 This is a catalogue of Gothic, Lolita and Punk items such as dresses, shoes, bags, and much more! It includes nearly 1200 different fashion items for the Spring & Summer 2007 season, fully illustrated with photos throughout. The volume closes with a complete guide to Japan's major Goth/Loli shops, including storefront photos and maps. Plus: as a special present, you'll find two of three original clear file (nylon file) folders, decorated in the GothLoli/Punk style. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 147pgs, FC SRP: $32.99
GUNDAM PLASTIC MODEL CATALOGUE: 2007 SC From its creation to spring 2007, there have been a total of 714 types of Mobile Suit Gundam plastic models, and this catalog shows them all! All 27 years of Gundam models are inside, including every Master Grade, Perfect Grade, High Grade Universal Century, First Grade, EX Model, U.C. Hard Graph, HG Mecanics, the entire Mobile Suit Gundam Seed/Destiny series, Mobile Suit Variations (MSV), and more! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 256pgs, FC SRP: $55.99
KOREAN ILLUSTRATIONS SC This is the first Japanese art/illustration book specializing in showcasing the art of Korea's art masters! Featured inside is the art of 15 Korean illustrators who are now very popular in the Video and Net Game fields. It features 200 pieces of game visuals, character illustrations, and also original pin-ups. Also, there are interviews with each illustrator, among them artists Kim-Hyung-Tae, Shukei, "Popcorn," "Panamaman," and more! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 145pgs, FC SRP: $43.99
ROZEN MAIDEN: KUNSTWERK TV ANIMATION GROUNDWORK COLL This is a collection of Rozen Maiden's beautiful artworks, taken mostly from Rozen Maiden Träumend and Rozen Maiden: Ouvertüre, but also from the first Rozen Maiden TV series. Each piece is enhanced with commentary from the director and character designer. Also, you'll find a special interview with Peach-Pit, the original manga artist, plus 10 voice actresses. Special Bonus : A voice CD of "Suisei Seki" (Jade Star)! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 191pgs, PC SRP: $55.99
SAINT BEAST: SAKURA ASAGI ILLUSTRATION WORKS SC Saint Beast, the wildly popular TV animation series by Sakura Asagi, is finally the subject of its first illustration book! Packed with over 200 pieces of extremely beautiful artwork (including 8 brand-new pin-ups drawn especially for this edition), you'll also find a wealth of previously seen material chosen and arranged by the author herself, only for this book. You can enjoy beautiful angels in this gorgeous art book! Japanese text. (7819/9784881341403) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 197pgs, PC SRP: $61.99
SAKURAN: THE MOVIE BOOK SC Sakuran is the first movie directed by Mika Ninagawa, the female top photographer in Japan. The original manga was drawn by Moyoco Anno (the author of Happy Mania), and stars actress/singer Anna Tsuchiya, of Nana and Kamikaze Girls fame! Currently a hit in Japan, due in no small part to the "Woman Power" depicted in its violent scenes, Sakuran is set in the red-light town in the Edo-epoque, and the characters are courtesans of the town. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 80pgs, FC SRP: $55.99
SF GAKA KATO NAGYUKI JIKUUKAN GASHO ARTBOOK SC This art book is dedicated to Naoyuki Kato, a leading expert of SF Illustrators, and features many of his latest works, as well as many unpublished pieces, for a total of 120 examples of his fantastic artwork. From precise and detailed digital drawings to a host of selections produced on canvas board, this volume shows the full spectrum of the artist's work, displaying both finesse and dynamism at the same time. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 126pgs, FC SRP: $55.99
FRENCH KISS (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 #181 (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
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SERPIERI: FORMINA ARTBOOK HC (133/LI083)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 80pgs, FC SRP: $44.99
THE MAKING OF FOURMI BLANCHE SC This is the official "Making of" volume dedicated to the animated version of the Italian sci-fi comics series, Fourmi Blanche (White Ant), following the sexy heroine, Bianca Termite. It features a complete overview of the production, from storyboards to screen, plus a look back at the startling graphic novel series that served as its inspiration. Italian text. (133/PAV0009) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. MATURE THEMES SC, 64pgs SRP: $38.99
ORANG VOLUME 6 SC In its latest issue, the prestigious German anthology Orang features exclusive short stories by famous and up-and-coming artists such as: Anke Feuchtenberger, Stefano Ricci, Arne Bellstorf, Sascha Hommer, Line Hoven, and Moki, as well as contributions from Chihoi Lee and Hok Tak Yeung, members of the Chinese art-collective "Springroll." Plus further international guests like Yan Cong, Cola King, and Hans Nissen. Text bilingual in English and German. (133) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. MATURE THEMES SC, B&W SRP: $15.95
SOMNAMBULE GN by Anke Feuchtenberger Shrouded in an almost eerie atmosphere three mostly wordless short stories tell of life changes, the battle of the sexes and personal longing and fear. With Somnambule, renowned German illustrator Anke Feuchtenberger created a unique work of both haunting and poetic beauty. One of her most exeptional works to date. (133) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. MATURE THEMES SC, 140pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
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O/A KANA DE MANGA SPECIAL: SOUND FX SC by Glenn Kardy & Chihiro Hattori Have you ever wondered what a cat's meow sounds like in Japanese? How about the grumble of an empty stomach, the wail of a police car's sire, or the crash of an ocean wave? Japanese manga artists rely heavily upon onomatopoeia — sound-effect words — and this special entry in the best-selling Kana de Manga / Kanji de Manga language- learning series from Japanime is jam-packed with illustrated examples of those sounds (and more!) in action. Features more than 100 Japanese onomatopoeia and their English equivalents in categories such as "Humans," "Animals," "Machines," and "Nature." Japanese / English text. (4979) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
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MANGA MOODS HC by Saori Takarai A raised eyebrow, a curled lip, a wink of the eye. All it takes is a single clever stroke of the G-pen to instantly change a manga character's mood from one extreme to the other: glad to sad, sassy to shy, angry to embarrassed. Illustrator Saori Takarai presents original pencil sketches alongside her finished, full-color drawings, to show just how the transformations take place. In addition, each of the facial expressions is labeled with the Japanese word for the mood being depicted, along with common Japanese conversational phrases and simple translations, making this delightful book a great gift for aspiring artists, language enthusiasts and manga fans alike! (4979) (DEC053559) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 5x5, 96pgs, PC SRP: $12.99
MORE HOW TO DRAW MANGA VOLUME 1 SC by Go Office A brand new sub-series from Graphic-Sha! These volumes cover specific aspects of manga's creative process, from laying down pencil lines (Volume 1), applying ink (Volume 2), adding life and a sense of dynamism to your characters (Volume 3), and basic drawing techniques depending on twelve types of bishoujo characters (Volume 4)! Each volume approaches the subject in a no-nonsense style, using both correct and incorrect examples to show how things should be done. English text. (8193) (FEB043020) SC, 7x10, 116pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
MORE HOW TO DRAW MANGA VOLUME 2 SC by Go Office It's time to learn the basics of inking and two indispensable stroke types: strokes with tapered and even ends. Combining tapered lines with blunt, even lines allows for the production of balanced artwork. Applying discretion in using tapered and even lines when drawing figures will help you establish whether a character is good or bad. We recommend this book for artists having trouble instilling their characters with life or who just feel their characters are lacking. English Text. (8193) (MAR043221) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
MORE HOW TO DRAW MANGA VOLUME 3 SC by Go Office This third volume in Graphic-Sha's More How to Draw Manga series takes a focused look at ways the budding manga artist can enhance his character's sense of presence, and also explains in detail techniques for imbuing a character with a sense of presence by suggesting movement. Softcover with full-color dustjacket. English text. (8193) (JUL043617) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
MORE HOW TO DRAW MANGA VOLUME 4 SC by Go Office A Previews Exclusive! This fourth volume in the More How to Draw Manga series presents the basic drawing techniques depending on twelve (12) types of bishoujo characters, as well as their costumes, movements, and much more! Lessons created by Go Office, one of Japan's top design houses. Softcover with full-color dustjacket. English text. (8193) (APR045094) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
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