Frank Pannone, EIC of Media Blaster's manga line, told ICv2 at San Diego Comic-Con International about two new titles planned for 2005.

Eiken, by Seiji Matsuyama, will be at least six volumes, likely with a 16 and over reader age recommendation.  The OVA will come from Media Blasters in the first quarter of 2005, with the manga due in the third quarter.  Pannone described Eiken as 'Love Hina extreme,' with a lot of sexual tension.

The second newly announced manga is titled Samurai Man in Japan, but has yet to be given the name it will carry in America when published in English by Media Blasters.  This action oriented manga, by Naoki Serizawa, is also scheduled for a third quarter 2005 release and will be recommended for readers thirteen and up.

Like the rest of Media Blaster's manga releases, both titles will be cover-priced at $9.99.