Anime and Manga--Why They're Selling
November 21, 2004
In the second part of this two-part interview, we talk about why anime is growing in the U.S., the role manga plays, and why Fukunaga believes Japanese animation and comics are here to stay.
History, Licensing
November 20, 2004
In the first part of this two-part interview, we talk about the history of FUNimation, of anime in the U.S., and FUNimation's licensing strategies.
Auctioned for Charity
November 11, 2004
The Topps Company has announced that #1 of the 50 Babe Ruth SportsClix figures it is manufacturing for its SportsClix 2005 booster packs is being auctioned on eBay.
In January
November 3, 2004
Cartoon Network will begin airing 26 episodes of the anime series D.I.C.E. , targeted to 6-11 year old boys, in January.
Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew
October 14, 2004
The Papercutz graphic novel line is launching in February with the first volumes of the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew graphic novels.
Home Edition
October 11, 2004
Tokyo Tribes creator Santa Inoue will appear on one of the new TV season's hottest network series.
For Bookmarks
October 6, 2004
Tokyopop has announced that Antioch Publishing has received a license to create bookmarks based on the Rave Master property.
In Spring of 2005
October 5, 2004
The Cartoon Network has acquired 52 episodes of the Zatch Bell anime series.
'To Clarify'
September 23, 2004
Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics in Whippany, New Jersey responds to Robert Scott's comments on manga sales.
'Quit Running Around Like Chicken Little'
September 22, 2004
Robert Scott of Comickaze in San Diego, California saw the Talk Back comments of Joe Krolik and Ilan Strasser on manga sales, and feels that the opportunities in manga are huge for retailers, if not for everyone.
