An ICv2 Release.  ICv2 has announced the release of the ICv2 Retailers Guide to Anime/Manga #10, which is being distributed to the trade by Diamond Comic Distributors, Alliance Game Distributors, Koen Book Distributors, FM International, AAA Anime, TMZ Distribution, and more. 

 

The manga side of the magazine features an article on the leveling off of the number of manga releases, an article on the censorship risks of manga (for both retailers and publishers), the Top 50 Manga Properties based on Q1 sales and the top manga launches from June through August.

 

On the anime side we report how the anime market rebounded in Q1 from a lackluster year in 2004, survey 'Anime on American TV, and list the Top 25 Anime Properties as well as the top anime launches from June through August.

 

This great magazine is available free to retailers, simply by requesting it form Dviau@ICv2.com.  It's available for a small charge to non-retailers from the ICv2 online store (click here).

 

For more information on the contents of this guide, see 'Manga Releases Plateau in 2005.'