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MANGA SPOTLIGHT

WALKIN' BUTTERFLY

Michiko has always felt different and can't accept herself. Her height is matched only by her complex about it. While delivering pizzas at a fashion show she is mistaken for a model...> Read More

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WHAT IS JAPANESE MANGA?

In 2006, manga made $200 million in the U.S. market, not even counting periodicals like Shojo Beat and Shonen Jump.* Manga graphic novels are in every bookstore, and books with titles like "How to Draw Manga" line the shelves. There's no denying its growing popularity—but manga, which simply means "comics"...
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JAPANESE MARKET INFORMATION

MANGA MARKET

Download our market report and learn about the Japanese Manga market. This report is packed with information ranging from the market size of Manga in Japan and statistics on Manga exports, to an in-depth explanation of the Manga publishing model.
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TOP TEN MANGA PROPERTIES FOR 2007

Naruto - Viz Media
Fruits Basket - Tokyopop
Death Note - Viz Media
Bleach - Viz Media
Vampire Knight - Viz Media
Negima - Del Rey
Fullmetal Alchemist - Viz Media
Pokemon - Viz Media
Absolute Boyfriend - Viz Media
Tsubasa - Del Rey
Source: ICv2

EVENTS | Manga

Anime Expo


July 3 - 6, 2008 | Los Angeles, CA


Comic-con International


July 24-27, 2008 | San Diego, CA


Otakon


August 8-10, 2008 | Baltimore, MD


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TOP 10 QUARTELY SALES | MANGA

Source: ICv2
Naruto - Viz Media
Death Note - Viz Media
Bleach - Viz Media
Fruits Basket - Tokyopop
Absolute Boyfriend - Viz Media
Fullmetal Alchemist - Viz Media
Tsubasa - Del Rey
Pokemon - Viz Media
Ouran High School Host Club - Viz Media
Chibi Vampire - Tokyopop

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