Targeting the American Otaku
February 1, 2003
AnimeNation, a leading importer of anime and manga-related merchandise, has announced its entry into business of translating and adapting Japanese animation (anime) for the U.S market.
Streets March 11
February 1, 2003
Osamu Tezuka's anime series The Jungle Emperor , known in the U.S. as Kimba: The White Lion, is finally coming to DVD here in the States.
Newsstand Sell-Through Over 63%
February 1, 2003
Beckett Publications announced that it is shipping 800,000 copies of the upcoming February/March issue of its Yu-Gi-Oh Collector magazine.
New Shows Debut Feb. 24-28
January 27, 2003
The Cartoon Network has announced a Toonami 'Giant Robot' Week, which begins on Monday Feb. 24 and runs from 4pm to 5pm each day.
Foil Covers on Feb. 1-8 Issue
January 27, 2003
TV Guide examines the Yu-Gi-Oh craze in a cover article for the Feb. 1-8 issue of America's leading television magazine.
Ambitious List of New Books For '03
January 26, 2003
Tokyopop Editor Jake Forbes, writing on the 'Manga Forum' on the Anime on DVD website announced a number of new titles that the red-hot manga publisher is readying for 2003 release.
Double & Triple Digit Gains
January 26, 2003
The January debut of the Cartoon Network's Sunday to Thursday late night Adult Swim block (11pm to 2am) roared out of the blocks to score double and triple digit gains in ratings among its target demographic group in its first week.
Closing 120 More Stores
January 22, 2003
Specialty retail chain Wherehouse Entertainment has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing intense price competition in its core music lines and music downloading as reasons for its poor sales.
Displays, Packages, Distribution
January 22, 2003
During our recent visit to the Tokyopop offices in Los Angeles, we spoke to Vice President of Sales and Marketing Steve Kleckner, who told us of some of the ways Tokyopop plans to further expand its sales in 2003.
Tsunami Line Launches in April
January 22, 2003
In its third consecutive daily press conference today, Marvel announced its new 'tsunami' titles, which consists of a first wave of six new ongoing series, with more to follow later in the year.
