Pokemon USA answered questions about the Pokemon TCG Diamond & Pearl: Secret Wonders pre-release events.

The first three-pronged salvo of Naruto titles from Viz Media has hit the mark according to the ICv2 Guide #48: Anime/Manga.

The ICv2 Conference on Anime and Manga will be held at the Javits Center on the eve of the New York Anime Festival--Thursday, December 6th from 1-5 p.m.

Kodansha editor Katsushi Ota, the EIC of the influential Faust magazine, will be attending the New York Anime Festival.

4Kids will begin programming Saturday mornings on the CW in the fall of 2008, ending the Kids WB! as a programming block.

We recently caught up with Viz Senior Vice President Liza Coppola to discuss the current state of the manga and anime markets, and what's coming from Viz. In Part 3, we talk about the anime market, including the relatively nascent shojo market, the sales channels for anime, Viz's live action program, and the comparison between the Japanese and American markets.

Pokemon USA has announced the November 7th release of the latest expansion of the Pokemon TCG.

In Part 3, we talk about DC's investment in Japan, and how that relates to its strategy for a flow of content for its CMX line, the launch of DC's new Minx imprint, and the opportunities for cross-fertilization of content and customers with MMORPGs.

4Kids Entertainment plans on launching the Dinosaur King anime series during the 2007-2008 TV season.

In an article in the 'Business' section of Monday's New York Times Will Wade described the recovery of the Pokemon franchise.