The Prince of Tennis Due Out in April
February 9, 2004
If the manga boom continues much longer, we may soon have almost as many genres represented here in the States as there are in Japan. Latest case in point, Viz LLC.'s recent announcement of the April release of the first volume of the Prince of Tennis manga.
Pay More Attention to Specialty Retailers
February 9, 2004
Charlie Platt of Anime Mountain in Bend, Oregon saw our coverage of Tower Records' financial difficulties and has a suggestion for publisher/manufacturers exposed to financial risk from chain retailers.
Multi-Media Property Is a Potential Mega-Hit
February 9, 2004
ICv2 has learned that the 26-episode Duel Masters anime series will start its regular Saturday night run on the Cartoon Network's on March 13.
Both Starters and Boosters
February 8, 2004
Decipher has announced that .hack//ENEMY: Contagion , the first release for the . hack CCG , is completely sold out at the manufacturer level.
May Avoid Store Closings
February 5, 2004
Reuters is reporting that MTS Inc., the parent corporation of Tower Records, will shortly file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
To Avoid Legal Entanglements
February 5, 2004
FUNimation Productions has announced that Detective Conan , will undergo a name change to Case Closed.
For April 13th
February 4, 2004
Satoshi Kon's Tokyo Godfathers will be released on DVD in the U.S. on April 13th, in a widescreen, subtitled version at a $26.96 MSRP.
As Hollywood Mew Mew
February 3, 2004
4Kids Entertainment has picked up the rights to Tokyo Mew Mew , and will be adding the title to its Fox Box animation block later this year.
Anime Up 10-20%
February 3, 2004
The manga market was the fastest growing area of pop culture last year, with 75-100% growth.
Annual Market Report Issue
February 3, 2004
An ICv2 Release. ICv2 has announced the release of the fifth issue of the ICv2 Retailers Guide to Anime/Manga .
