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New Releases for 7/21/10

Written by Lori Henderson

"With San Diego Comic Con starting this week, publishers seem more interested in preparing for the con than releasing books, but the new big two of manga publishing still has titles coming out this week. Viz's selection is a potpourri of titles from Shonen Jump, Shonen Sunday and Signature lines. Yen Press' selection is just as varied with manga, manhwa and light novels, including Spice and Wolf vol 2.The List:VIZ MEDIADragon Ball Z Volume 8 GN (VIZB..." [Read More]

New Releases for 7/14/10

Written by Lori Henderson

"Eep! It's a short list again! But what's this? Another Kodansha volume in less than a year? The End really is near! Does this mean they might finish Akira before the 2012? No way! Netcomics makes a rare appearance with some print copies of their titles, if you like to read old school. And Vertical finally releases the much anticipated Peepo Choo, from one of the few Americans to get a series published in Japan. What will our reviewers choose? Scroll down to find out!..." [Read More]

New Releases for 7/8/10

Written by Lori Henderson

"Viz stands on top this week with their massive wave of shonen and shojo titles. But you can't deny the goodness of so many of them! One Piece is still awesome, even at volume 54, and Shaman King, an alumni from Shonen Jump, is getting soooo close to ending. But don't pass up Yen Press, Viz's biggest rival now, especially on the Top 10 best seller list! Pig Bride and Time and Again are two manhwa you must not miss! So what do we recommend? Scroll do..." [Read More]

New Releases for 6/30/10

Written by Lori Henderson

"Tokyopop makes a showing of their titles just as they start their "America's Greatest Otaku" tour at Anime Expo this week. CMX's second and last batch of times comes out right on the edge of the July 1 deadline. An Astroboy Omnibus from Dark Hourse sound intriguing and the price is very attractive. Udon releases another Apple Anthology, and is that a soft mewing I hear from Vertical?The List:CMXOrfina Volum..." [Read More]

New Releases for 6/23/10

Written by Lori Henderson

"Good variety of titles this week. CMX has it's swan song as the last four volumes we'll ever see from this publisher come out this week, including one debut title. Del Rey releases some more titles, including the second volume of Moyasimon, and the final omnibus edition of Samurai Deeper Kyo, a title that was originally published by Tokypop, before Kodansha took away their licenses. And speaking of Kodansha, they finally release volume 2 of Akira. 1-2 volumes a..." [Read More]

New Releases for 6/16/10

Written by Lori Henderson

"Wow, they're right when they say selection has dropped, but that doesn't mean the quality has! Bandai and Seven Seas has some novels out, and Yen Press has the next volume of Hero Tales, but the Big Dog this week is Viz with some great Sig titles, as well as the final Fushigi Yugi VIZBIG edition. It's kind of appropriate though, that Afterschool Charisma is coming out the week of Father's Day. Daddy!! (Get it to find out what that means.)..." [Read More]

New Releases for 6/09/10

Written by Lori Henderson

"Yen Press gets the lion's share of releases this week with a new Higurashi arc starting and the first Omnibus of Darker than Black. Get your dose of prose with the second volume of Spice and Wolf novel. Viz continues is funny and offensive Detroit Metal City, as well as the not-so-funny Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo. If you prefer more traditional fantasy check out the second volume Yuu Watase's new series Arata: The Legend.Th..." [Read More]

New Releases for 6/3/10

Written by Lori Henderson

"Viz dominates the list week with a good mix of shonen, shojo and kids titles. The One Piece blitz ends finally, as does shojo titles Honey & Clover and Wild Ones, while two new series' Toriko and Library Wars starts. Kids can choose between bunny adventures with Happy Happy Clover, collecting with Pokemon Adventures, or action with Udon's newest title Mega Man ZX. And don't forget to check out the picks!..." [Read More]

New Releases for 5/26/10

Written by Lori Henderson

"The list is light this week, but Del Rey has some releases, one that's even a new title! Fairy Navigator Runa is a new magical girl manga. Tokyopop says goodbye to a recent hit Alice in the Country of Hearts, but start a new series, a 4-koma about a cat in a ramen shop. It's not what you think. Also out from Tokyopop is a new series in their Warcraft manga. And don't forget to get your bi-monthly dose of the Doctor, Black Jack...." [Read More]

New Releases for 5/19/10

Written by Lori Henderson

"The new releases list is getting smaller and smaller as more companies go under, or worse, have the carpet pulled from under them. That is what's happened to CMX, the manga imprint from DC. On Tuesday, DC announced the imprint would stop printing as of July 1, 2010. This was obviously a surprise to even the CMX crew, as the CMX website had just been updated with new titles on Monday. But even that is gone now, and we all mourn. In hap..." [Read More]

New Releases for 5/12/10

Written by Lori Henderson

"Small list, BIG releases! Tokyopop only has one title, but it's one that the mangasphere has been excited about. Viz brings out some of it's Signature and Shonen Sunday titles, with Biomega being the most outrageous. Gotta love a talking bear with a hook-hand, and a machine gun. Yen Press has a long list of good stuff, including a new Black Butler, the debut of the new CLAMP series Kobato, and another debut of My Girlfriend is a Geek. It..." [Read More]

New Releases for 5/5/10

Written by Lori Henderson

"It's a Viz week this time, with plenty of shojo to go around with new volumes of Black Bird, Otomen, Sand Chronicles and We Were There. Record of A Fallen Vampire ends this week, and the next wave of One Piece hits shelves. Bandai has the new Code Geass title Knight, and sci-fi titles have a good week. Also from Bandai is the next Gundam 00F, CMX has the 3rd volume of Broken Blade, and Vertica..." [Read More]

New Releases for 4/28/10

Written by Lori Henderson

"Tokyopop gets the spotlight this week. I like it when publishers alternate weeks, it gives the pocketbook a bit of a break.  The first volume of Ratman, a superhero-inspired manga debuts this week. Fruits Basket fans will want to check out Songs To Make You Smile from the same creator. And Battle Vixens, aka Ikkitosen, finally finishes its run. Other titles worth checking out: Fire Investigator Nanase from CMX, and Kimi n..." [Read More]

New Releases for 4/21/10

Written by Lori Henderson

"It's a short list again. Del Rey makes another release with a Genshiken light novel while DMP gives yaoi fans some prose as well.  Viz Media gets the lion's share of the list with titles from their Signature line.  And get the Yen Plus magazine while you can. July will be the last print issue as they transition to all digital.DEL REY MANGAGenshiken Return Of The Otaku Novel TP, $9.99DIGITAL MANGA PUBLISHIN..." [Read More]

New Releases for 4/14/10

Written by Lori Henderson

"Short by well stocked this week.  CMX finishes off another shojo title that has been the talk of the mangasphere.  Now you can read Name of the Flower complete.  Gunsmith Cats Burst from Dark Horse also finishes after 7 years.  Loyal fans will be rewarded.  This is Viz's Shonen Sunday release week, as well as some new novels.  Stories of Ibis sounds really good for sci-fi fans.  Yen Press has a new debut with the Spice and Wol..." [Read More]

New Releases for 4/7/10

Written by Lori Henderson

"Viz rains it's titles on bookstores this week with more One Piece with a sprinkling of shonen, shojo and kids titles.  CMX debuts a new title, just in time for baseball season.  While a baseball manga might seem like a no-brainer in the US, sport titles in general haven't done well.  Let's hope this one can break this no-hitter.  And Seven Seas finishes their original manga based on Avalon: The Web of Magic series.CMX..." [Read More]

New Releases for 3/31/10

Written by Lori Henderson

"It's another good mix of manga this week with a few new titles, a few goodbyes and a few happy returns.  Tokyopop releases two new titles, the .hack//4koma and the spicy sounding Red Hot Chili Samurai.  CMX says farewell to their quirky shojo series King of Cards and Viz completes another Urasawa series, Pluto.  And happy returns to the Chibi Vampire novels from Tokyopop, and Vertical re-releases Ode to Kirihito in soft cov..." [Read More]

New Releases for 3/24/10

Written by Lori Henderson

"End of the month means a more meager list, but not meager choices.  Bandai continues its Gundam 00 releases with the a new manga and light novel.  Dark Horse releases the first of its Omnibus edition of Chobits.  Del Rey debuts a new series, and Viz brings out another One Piece Omnibus.  And for the kids, Udon has the next volume of Fairy Idol Kanon, a great title for girls.BANDAIGundam 00 Lite Novel Volum..." [Read More]

New Releases For 3/17/10

Written by Lori Henderson

"Yen Press gets to flood the list this week with some great titles such as Black Butler, Time and Again, and Bunny Drop, but Viz has some equally good titles this week.  Dorohedoro is a weird yet enticing title.  And three VizBIG editions are out, including the final volume of Rurouni Kenshin.  This is one of those titles you need to read to hold a "manga otaku" title (IMHO), and there's no better way to read it then in the economica..." [Read More]

New Releases For 3/10/10

Written by Lori Henderson

"There a good variety of book this week.  Both the young readers and adults have some great titles out from Dark Horse, CMX and Viz Media.  But the elephant in the room is Yen Press' release of Twilight the Graphic Novel.  It has the largest print run of a manga ever, and made the Amazon Best Seller list just in pre-order!  Is this good for manga or not?  Only time will tell.BANDAICode Geass Nightmare Of Nunnally Volume ..." [Read More]

New Releases For 3/3/10

Written by Lori Henderson

"The tsunami that was supposed to hit Japan changed directions and hit our shores in the form of Viz manga!  They dominate this week's list with 5 more One Piece volumes, a new shojo title, Cactus Secret, and more get kids titles.  If that seems too overwhelming, then grab onto some Swan from CMX to stay afloat.  Or, if you prefer sinking below the wave, check out Vertical's softcover edition of MW. Because though, for you may not make it ba..." [Read More]

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