'Takuhai' and 'Animerica'
June 30, 2005
Both of the two largest U.S. manga publishers are launching new freebie periodicals this month with activities at this weekend's Anime Expo.
'Otaku Unite'
June 30, 2005
Central Park Media has announced the acquisition of Otaku Unite , a feature length documentary on the history of American anime fandom.
From ADV
June 28, 2005
ICv2 has confirmed that ADV will be releasing the 26-episode Shadow Skill anime TV series starting in November.
'Downplay Collectibility'
June 23, 2005
John Riley of Grasshopper's Comics in Williston Park, New York saw the coverage of the current game market in the last ICv2 Retailers Guide to Games and feels that better long-term growth for games can be achieved if the trade downplays collectibility.
With Four Variant Covers
June 23, 2005
IDW is launching its Transformers comics in October with Transformers: Infiltration #0 with a cover price of 99 cents.
Anime Series From Geneon
June 22, 2005
The Kids' WB has acquired the broadcast rights to 26 episodes of the Viewtiful Joe anime series.
On 'Naruto' Apparel & Accessories
June 22, 2005
Viz Media has announced an exclusive licensing agreement with the Hot Topic retail chain for a comprehensive apparel and accessories line featuring Viz Media's popular Naruto property.
Also 'Case Closed,' 'Fruits Basket,' & 'Blue Gender'
June 22, 2005
FUNimation Productions has announced the awarding of the master toy license for Case Closed to Southern Island LLC. of Phoenix, Arizona.
First Toys in December
June 22, 2005
4Kids Entertainment has named Mattel as the master toy licensee for the popular One Piece manga and anime property.
Also Sony Videogame Rights
June 21, 2005
Viz Media, LLC has announced a master licensing agreement with Bandai America for trading card games based on Viz Media's hit series Shonen Jump's Naruto .
