Stone Bridge Press is preparing to release The Anime Companion 2, a glossary-style guide by Gilles Poitras, who covers the minutiae of anime in fascinating detail.  Poitras provides the kind of cultural information that can really enhance anime viewing.  Whether it's  'Adachi-ku,' a district in northeast Tokyo seen in You're Under Arrest or the 'Zomen' mask, which plays a crucial part in Spirited Away, or 'Miso Ramen,' the favorite noodle dish in GTO, The Anime Companion 2 provides readers with fascinating facts that will enrich the anime experience.

With entries in 'kanji' (Japanese characters) and English as well as maps of the old Imperial provinces (and the current prefectures) plus a close-up look at the 23 wards of Tokyo, The Anime Companion 2 provides invaluable information for the American otaku.  The Anime Companion 2, which has a cover price of $18.95 and is due out this fall, is a 160-page paperback with 35 black-and-white photos as well as numerous illustrations.