Dear American Comics: Here’s Why You’re Losing Readers to Anime and Manga
What is it about anime and manga from Japan that appeals to American fans? What does anime & manga offer that American comics and movies don’t give to them? See what an array of authors, comics creators, bloggers and fans had to say about why they love to read manga and watch anime.
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Coming Soon: New Anime Based on ‘Parasyte’ Manga
Wow, very cool! A new anime adaptation of Parasyte by Hitoshi Iwaaki is coming out in Japan this October! If you’re a long-time manga fan, you’re familiar with this horror manga series about a teen whose right hand becomes a host to an shape-shifting alien from outer space. Originally serialized in Kodansha’s Afternoon magazine from 1990-1995, Parasyte was one of the first series serialized in TokyoPop’s oddly eclectic manga anthology magazine, MixxZine. Del Rey Manga later republished the series in double-sized omnibus editions from 2011-2012. Post by Parasyte. Check out the official website for a look at how the characters have gotten a slightly updated look, and more updates about this sure-to-be-fascinating Fall 2014 anime...
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New on Publishers Weekly: Japanese Manga, Anime Firms Debut Latest Anti-piracy Project
From Publishers Weekly: My overview of the latest anti-piracy initiative from Japan, Manga Anime Guardians. Publishing pros from North America and Japan speak out.
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They’re Baaaack! VIZ Media Scores With Sailor Moon Anime
VIZ Media surprised and delighted fans at Anime Central by announcing the return of the original Sailor Moon anime series. See what’s in store for the Summer of Sailor Moon!
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Hiromu Arakawa Talks: Fullmetal Alchemist vs. Silver Spoon
Manga creator Hiromu Arakawa (Fullmetal Alchemist, Silver Spoon) talks about the differences between male and female shonen manga creators, her artistic influences, and more.
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