Via ComicsOne
October 14, 2003
Comics One will release ParaPara , a full color, 5.5' x 8', 128-page graphic novel, in January.
First Vol. of Kaikan Phrase Out in March
October 13, 2003
Viz has announced the acquisition of the Kaikan Phrase manga by Shinju Mayu.
In Early 2004
October 13, 2003
A spokesperson for Geneon (previously PioneerAnime) has confirmed to ICv2 that the company will be releasing the sequel to the popular anime comedy romance Ai Yori Aoshi .
Accounts for 10% of Sales in Many Outlets
October 13, 2003
More and more retailers who sell or rent DVDs are also selling 'previously owned' or 'previously rented' DVDs.
After the Holidays
October 12, 2003
Musicland has announced that it's set to close 150 poorly performing Sam Goody and Suncoast stores, which represents about 13% of the chain's 1,119 outlets. As a result of the new round of closures Musicland will shed about 900 employees.
Two-Year Exclusive Agreement
October 12, 2003
ADV has announced that the Anime Network has acquired a two-year exclusive licensing agreement for US television rights for all 24 episodes of Geneon's (formerly Pioneer Animation) popular anime series Chobits .
Starting in November
October 8, 2003
Tokyopop has announced that it has entered into an agreement to bring Great Teacher Onizuka to the SHO Next channel.
Porco Rosso Debuts At the Austin Film Fest
October 8, 2003
Buena Vista's English subsidiary has published a list of potential release dates for new editions of classic anime films directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
New Publishers & New Sources
October 7, 2003
ICv2's Retailers Guide To Anime/Manga #4 provides an overview of the markets at the three-quarter pole for 2003.
With an Emphasis on The Top Properties
October 7, 2003
An ICv2 release . ICv2 has announced the release of the fourth issue of its ICv2 Retailers Guide To Anime/Manga .
